History of the Transformers - Revision history

DragonBoy618 at 11:51, 9 February 2026

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	\|title="History of the Transformers"		\|title="History of the Transformers"
	\|image=Calm HotT.jpg		\|image=Calm HotT.jpg
	\|caption=One shall stand, one shall fall...asleep.		\|caption=One shall stand, one shall fall... asleep.
	\|publisher=[[Calm]]		\|publisher=[[Calm]]
	\|date=[[January 31]], [[2022]]		\|date=[[January 31]], [[2022]]

AzimuthAcolyte: Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

2025-09-13T16:54:13Z

Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

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	However, that peace was broken when a power-hungry bot named [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] decided he wanted the AllSpark and Cybertron for himself, founding an army known as the Decepticons. The noble Autobots opposed them, but after millions of years of fighting, Cybertron was nearly depleted of energon. To save the planet, Optimus sent the AllSpark through a [[space bridge]], hoping Megatron would never again find it. The AllSpark eventually landed here on [[Earth]], many thousands of years before today. Though the Decepticons managed to track the AllSpark, Optimus and the Autobots followed them here, and now protect their new home and humans like yourself from the Decepticon threat.		However, that peace was broken when a power-hungry bot named [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] decided he wanted the AllSpark and Cybertron for himself, founding an army known as the Decepticons. The noble Autobots opposed them, but after millions of years of fighting, Cybertron was nearly depleted of energon. To save the planet, Optimus sent the AllSpark through a [[space bridge]], hoping Megatron would never again find it. The AllSpark eventually landed here on [[Earth]], many thousands of years before today. Though the Decepticons managed to track the AllSpark, Optimus and the Autobots followed them here, and now protect their new home and humans like yourself from the Decepticon threat.

	Optimus muses that there are many other creatures on Earth that can change to fit their environment, and decides to explain their own transformations. Each bot has a [[~~transformation~~ cog\|conversion cog]] inside them that allows them to change from a robot mode to an [[alternate mode]], usually a vehicle. This allows them to adapt to new environments, though it is difficult for a bot to change to an alternate mode that [[Size changing\|significantly differs from their size]]. Optimus notes that his truck alternate mode usually makes for a helpful disguise, but humans find it unusual when parked in cities or suburbs, meaning he must be careful where he chooses to rest.		Optimus muses that there are many other creatures on Earth that can change to fit their environment, and decides to explain their own transformations. Each bot has a [[Transformation cog (biology)\|conversion cog]] inside them that allows them to change from a robot mode to an [[alternate mode]], usually a vehicle. This allows them to adapt to new environments, though it is difficult for a bot to change to an alternate mode that [[Size changing\|significantly differs from their size]]. Optimus notes that his truck alternate mode usually makes for a helpful disguise, but humans find it unusual when parked in cities or suburbs, meaning he must be careful where he chooses to rest.

	Optimus goes on to introduce the other members of his team to you. There is [[Ratchet (G1)\|Ratchet]], the team's medic; [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], a [[cityspeaker]] from the planet [[Caminus (planet)\|Caminus]]; [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]], a speedy intelligence officer; [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]], their toughest soldier; [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], a scientist and engineer; and [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], the eager young scout. When the Autobots need to take a rest to recharge (Optimus once again thanking you for allowing them to do so safely), they each take turns watching over the others as they sleep. Jazz is currently on watch duty, which involves not only monitoring the surrounding roads, but also the sky. Optimus explains that Autobots travel in starships that are easily mistaken for meteors when they enter the atmosphere, allowing them to pass undetected by humans. As a result, Jazz is keeping an eye out for meteors, as they may actually be new allies who have come to join them.		Optimus goes on to introduce the other members of his team to you. There is [[Ratchet (G1)\|Ratchet]], the team's medic; [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]], a [[cityspeaker]] from the planet [[Caminus (planet)\|Caminus]]; [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]], a speedy intelligence officer; [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]], their toughest soldier; [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]], a scientist and engineer; and [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], the eager young scout. When the Autobots need to take a rest to recharge (Optimus once again thanking you for allowing them to do so safely), they each take turns watching over the others as they sleep. Jazz is currently on watch duty, which involves not only monitoring the surrounding roads, but also the sky. Optimus explains that Autobots travel in starships that are easily mistaken for meteors when they enter the atmosphere, allowing them to pass undetected by humans. As a result, Jazz is keeping an eye out for meteors, as they may actually be new allies who have come to join them.
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	*The entire story is narrated by [[Peter Cullen]] in-character as Optimus Prime.		*The entire story is narrated by [[Peter Cullen]] in-character as Optimus Prime.
	*The story is accompanied by light background music taken from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.		*The story is accompanied by light background music taken from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.
	*The [[transformation cog]] is referred to as a "conversion cog", presumably due to Hasbro avoiding [[Transformation#"Transform" as a verb\|using "transform" as a verb]] to protect their [[trademark]].		*The [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]] is referred to as a "conversion cog", presumably due to Hasbro avoiding [[Transformation#"Transform" as a verb\|using "transform" as a verb]] to protect their [[trademark]].

	==External links==		==External links==

DragonBoy618 at 12:21, 8 February 2025

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	This reminds Optimus of a previous mission when he and the other Autobots were passing through the [[Teton Mountains]] in [[Idaho]]. While driving down [[Highway 33]], Optimus spotted what looked like a large rectangle in the distance. As they moved closer, they discovered it to be a large metal structure with a small building projecting a beam of light against it. Several cars were parked beneath the structure, so Optimus had his team pull over to see if the vehicles were damaged. As they parked, they noticed a dilapidated old truck with the words "drive-in theater" written on it. Curious about what they now realized was an outdoor movie theater, they decided to stay for a bit and watch. The film, already in progress, featured a green car and a black car on a chase through the streets of [[San Francisco]]. Looking away from the movie, Optimus observed the viewing audience sitting in their cars, such as a nearby family of children curled up under a blanket on the verge of falling asleep. Remembering they were still on a mission, the Autobots left the film early, though Optimus noticed one of the children pointing up at some passing meteors. He wondered to himself if anyone had seen him and his allies back when they first arrived on the planet, mistaking their starships for shooting stars and wishing on them for luck.		This reminds Optimus of a previous mission when he and the other Autobots were passing through the [[Teton Mountains]] in [[Idaho]]. While driving down [[Highway 33]], Optimus spotted what looked like a large rectangle in the distance. As they moved closer, they discovered it to be a large metal structure with a small building projecting a beam of light against it. Several cars were parked beneath the structure, so Optimus had his team pull over to see if the vehicles were damaged. As they parked, they noticed a dilapidated old truck with the words "drive-in theater" written on it. Curious about what they now realized was an outdoor movie theater, they decided to stay for a bit and watch. The film, already in progress, featured a green car and a black car on a chase through the streets of [[San Francisco]]. Looking away from the movie, Optimus observed the viewing audience sitting in their cars, such as a nearby family of children curled up under a blanket on the verge of falling asleep. Remembering they were still on a mission, the Autobots left the film early, though Optimus noticed one of the children pointing up at some passing meteors. He wondered to himself if anyone had seen him and his allies back when they first arrived on the planet, mistaking their starships for shooting stars and wishing on them for luck.

	Even now, Optimus fondly remembers that drive-in theater and how relaxing it was, admitting he would like to go back someday. But for now, he is grateful that he and his allies are here, as it has allowed them to meet a good friend like you, and he... ''(yawn)'' ...he bids you...good...night...		Even now, Optimus fondly remembers that drive-in theater and how relaxing it was, admitting he would like to go back someday. But for now, he is grateful that he and his allies are here, as it has allowed them to meet a good friend like you, and he... ''(yawn)'' ...he bids you... good... night...

	...''zzz''...		...''zzz''...

DragonBoy618 at 12:14, 8 February 2025

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	This reminds Optimus of a previous mission when he and the other Autobots were passing through the [[Teton Mountains]] in [[Idaho]]. While driving down [[Highway 33]], Optimus spotted what looked like a large rectangle in the distance. As they moved closer, they discovered it to be a large metal structure with a small building projecting a beam of light against it. Several cars were parked beneath the structure, so Optimus had his team pull over to see if the vehicles were damaged. As they parked, they noticed a dilapidated old truck with the words "drive-in theater" written on it. Curious about what they now realized was an outdoor movie theater, they decided to stay for a bit and watch. The film, already in progress, featured a green car and a black car on a chase through the streets of [[San Francisco]]. Looking away from the movie, Optimus observed the viewing audience sitting in their cars, such as a nearby family of children curled up under a blanket on the verge of falling asleep. Remembering they were still on a mission, the Autobots left the film early, though Optimus noticed one of the children pointing up at some passing meteors. He wondered to himself if anyone had seen him and his allies back when they first arrived on the planet, mistaking their starships for shooting stars and wishing on them for luck.		This reminds Optimus of a previous mission when he and the other Autobots were passing through the [[Teton Mountains]] in [[Idaho]]. While driving down [[Highway 33]], Optimus spotted what looked like a large rectangle in the distance. As they moved closer, they discovered it to be a large metal structure with a small building projecting a beam of light against it. Several cars were parked beneath the structure, so Optimus had his team pull over to see if the vehicles were damaged. As they parked, they noticed a dilapidated old truck with the words "drive-in theater" written on it. Curious about what they now realized was an outdoor movie theater, they decided to stay for a bit and watch. The film, already in progress, featured a green car and a black car on a chase through the streets of [[San Francisco]]. Looking away from the movie, Optimus observed the viewing audience sitting in their cars, such as a nearby family of children curled up under a blanket on the verge of falling asleep. Remembering they were still on a mission, the Autobots left the film early, though Optimus noticed one of the children pointing up at some passing meteors. He wondered to himself if anyone had seen him and his allies back when they first arrived on the planet, mistaking their starships for shooting stars and wishing on them for luck.

	Even now, Optimus fondly remembers that drive-in theater and how relaxing it was, admitting he would like to go back someday. But for now, he is grateful that he and his allies are here, as it has allowed them to meet a good friend like you, and he...''(yawn)''...he bids you...good...night...		Even now, Optimus fondly remembers that drive-in theater and how relaxing it was, admitting he would like to go back someday. But for now, he is grateful that he and his allies are here, as it has allowed them to meet a good friend like you, and he... ''(yawn)'' ...he bids you...good...night...

	...''zzz''...		...''zzz''...

Saix at 17:56, 3 December 2024

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	\|seriesissue=''Sleep Stories''		\|seriesissue=''Sleep Stories''
	\|next=Building Bridges with Optimus Prime		\|next=Building Bridges with Optimus Prime
	\|title=History of the Transformers		\|title="History of the Transformers"
	\|image=Calm HotT.jpg		\|image=Calm HotT.jpg
	\|caption=One shall stand, one shall fall...asleep.		\|caption=One shall stand, one shall fall...asleep.

Cyberlink420 at 17:41, 3 December 2024

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			{{disambig2\|the Sleep Story\|the real-world history of the Transformers franchise\|Transformers timeline}}
	{{Comicstory		{{Comicstory
	\|seriesissue=''Sleep Stories''		\|seriesissue=''Sleep Stories''

Cyberlink420: /* Real world references */

2024-12-03T14:05:08Z

Real world references

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	===Real world references===		===Real world references===
	*The drive-in theater in Optimus's story ~~seems to have been playing~~ the ~~1968 film ''~~{{w\|~~Bullitt~~}}''.		*The drive-in theater mentioned in Optimus's story is likely the {{w\|Spud Drive-In Theater}}, which sits in roughly the same area described and similarly features its entrance sign painted on an old truck's side (though Optimus notably failed to mention the giant potato sitting on the truck bed).
			*The movie being played at the theater seems to be the 1968 film ''{{w\|Bullitt}}''.
	*The ~~drive-in~~ theater seems to be ~~refencing~~ the ''{{w\|~~Spud_Drive-In_Theater~~}}''~~, Idaho~~.

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

TheHumanoidPrime: /* Real world references */

2024-12-03T12:14:32Z

Real world references

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	===Real world references===		===Real world references===
	*The drive-in theater in Optimus's story seems to have been playing the 1968 film ''{{w\|Bullitt}}''.		*The drive-in theater in Optimus's story seems to have been playing the 1968 film ''{{w\|Bullitt}}''.

			*The drive-in theater seems to be refencing the ''{{w\|Spud_Drive-In_Theater}}'', Idaho.

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

Cyberlink420 at 13:23, 16 April 2024

2024-04-16T13:23:14Z

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	\|image=Calm HotT.jpg		\|image=Calm HotT.jpg
	\|caption=One shall stand, one shall fall...asleep.		\|caption=One shall stand, one shall fall...asleep.
	\|publisher=Calm		\|publisher=[[Calm]]
	\|date=[[January 31]], [[2022]]		\|date=[[January 31]], [[2022]]
	\|writer=[[Ryder Windham]]		\|writer=[[Ryder Windham]]
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	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
	*This story was released via the ''[[Calm]]'' meditation app and website as part of their line of "Sleep Stories", somewhat rambling stories narrated in soothing voices designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep more easily.
	*The entire story is narrated by [[Peter Cullen]] in-character as Optimus Prime.		*The entire story is narrated by [[Peter Cullen]] in-character as Optimus Prime.
	*The story is accompanied by light background music taken from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.		*The story is accompanied by light background music taken from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [https://~~app.~~www.calm.com/player/YHgB8hl8yN 30-second preview]		* [https://www.calm.com/app/player/YHgB8hl8yN 30-second preview]
	* [[Source:History of the Transformers\|Full transcript]]		* [[Source:History of the Transformers\|Full transcript]]

	[[Category:Audiobooks]]		[[Category:Audiobooks]]
	[[Category:Generation 1 media]]		[[Category:Generation 1 media]]

TheStrongestBad: /* Transformers references */ More Ironhides who are a pickup truck

2024-04-06T03:47:12Z

Transformers references: More Ironhides who are a pickup truck

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	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*Optimus claims to have thrown the AllSpark through a space bridge to Earth, as in the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)\|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoons.		*Optimus claims to have thrown the AllSpark through a space bridge to Earth, as in the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)\|Cyberverse]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoons.
	*Ironhide is said to transform into a pickup truck like his [[Ironhide (Movie)\|"Movie"]] and [[Ironhide (WFC)\|"Aligned"]] incarnations.		*Ironhide is said to transform into a pickup truck like his [[Ironhide (Movie)\|"Movie"]] and [[Ironhide (WFC)\|"Aligned"]] incarnations, or his [[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]] [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars\|toy]].
	*Ratchet is specified to transform into a fire department rescue vehicle, similar to his [[Ratchet (Universe)\|"Universe"]] incarnation.		*Ratchet is specified to transform into a fire department rescue vehicle, similar to his [[Ratchet (Universe)\|"Universe"]] incarnation.