Power chip rectifier - Revision history

BerylRoll at 19:12, 8 February 2026

2026-02-08T19:12:36Z

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	'''~~Power~~ chip ~~rectifiers~~''' ~~are~~ a piece of Transformer anatomy which gives its possessor [[~~Ability\|special powers~~]] that ~~other Transformers do~~ not have.		A '''power chip rectifier''' is a piece of Transformer anatomy which gives its possessor an [[ability]] that the average Transformer does not have.

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''The Transformers'' cartoon===		===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
	In a plot to defeat [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] in a one-on-one battle, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] had the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] build a Rectifier Machine ~~[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2009/05/ark-addendum-heavy-metal-war.html]~~ that would siphon off all the unique ~~special~~ powers of his [[Decepticon]] warriors and transfer them into his own body. In order for the machine to work, each Decepticon had to remove their power chip rectifier and place it within the machine. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Starscream]] lamented that without his power chip rectifier he could not perform any of his special abilities, including his [[cluster bomb]]s and his [[null-ray]]. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War}}		In a plot to defeat [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] in a one-on-one battle, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] had the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] build a Rectifier Machine that would siphon off all the unique powers of his [[Decepticon]] warriors and transfer them into his own body. In order for the machine to work, each Decepticon had to remove their power chip rectifier and place it within the machine. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Starscream]] lamented that without his power chip rectifier he could not perform any of his special abilities, including his [[cluster bomb]]s and his [[null-ray]]. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* After his enhancement, Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in "Transhuman" that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, it is possible that the equipment on other Transformers has a similar role.		*After his enhancement, Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in "Transhuman" that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, it is possible that the equipment on other Transformers has a similar role.
	*In ''[[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons\|Transformers: Decepticons]]'' for Nintendo DS, reference is made to "Weapon chips", and, in one mission, [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] must retrieve [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]]'s Weapon chip. When Megatron integrated his chip into himself, his arm transformed into a HUGE cannon. In addition, [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade's]] hand was shown as a cannon along with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime's]] arm. Barricade made a threat to [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] that if he didn't settle down he would "confiscate his weapon chip." What relations (if any) weapon chips have to power chip rectifiers is unknown.		*In ''[[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons\|Transformers: Decepticons]]'' for Nintendo DS, reference is made to "Weapon chips", and, in one mission, [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] must retrieve [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]]'s Weapon chip. When Megatron integrated his chip into himself, his arm transformed into a HUGE cannon. In addition, [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade's]] hand was shown as a cannon along with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime's]] arm. Barricade made a threat to [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] that if he didn't settle down he would "confiscate his weapon chip." What relations (if any) weapon chips have to power chip rectifiers is unknown.

Saix: /* Foreign names */

2020-02-21T21:34:30Z

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Power chip seiryūki''' (パワーチップ整流器 ''pawā chippu seiryūki'', "power chip rectifier")		*''Japanese:'' '''Power chip seiryūki''' (パワーチップ整流器 ''pawā chippu seiryūki'', "power chip rectifier")
	*''~~European~~ French:'' '''Rectificateur alternatif''' (''alternative rectifier'')		*''French:'' '''Rectificateur alternatif''' (Europe, "alternative rectifier")


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SoundSky at 21:12, 21 February 2020

2020-02-21T21:12:04Z

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Power chip seiryūki''' (パワーチップ整流器 ''pawā chippu seiryūki'', "power chip rectifier")		*''Japanese:'' '''Power chip seiryūki''' (パワーチップ整流器 ''pawā chippu seiryūki'', "power chip rectifier")
			*''European French:'' '''Rectificateur alternatif''' (''alternative rectifier'')


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Saix at 06:44, 2 May 2019

2019-05-02T06:44:39Z

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''The Transformers'' cartoon===		===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
	In a plot to defeat [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] in a one-on-one battle, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] had the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] build a Rectifier Machine [http://boltax.blogspot.com/2009/05/ark-addendum-heavy-metal-war.html] that would siphon off all the unique special powers of his [[Decepticon]] warriors and transfer them into his own body. In order for the machine to work, each Decepticon had to remove their power chip rectifier and place it within the machine. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Starscream]] lamented that without his power chip rectifier he could not perform any of his special abilities, including his [[cluster bomb]]s and his [[null-ray]]. {{storylink~~\|Heavy Metal War~~\|Heavy Metal War}}		In a plot to defeat [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] in a one-on-one battle, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] had the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] build a Rectifier Machine [http://boltax.blogspot.com/2009/05/ark-addendum-heavy-metal-war.html] that would siphon off all the unique special powers of his [[Decepticon]] warriors and transfer them into his own body. In order for the machine to work, each Decepticon had to remove their power chip rectifier and place it within the machine. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Starscream]] lamented that without his power chip rectifier he could not perform any of his special abilities, including his [[cluster bomb]]s and his [[null-ray]]. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War}}

	===Shattered Glass===		===''Shattered Glass''===
	When [[Sephie Beller]] had Cybertronian technology grafted onto herself, her additions included a blank power chip rectifier, which she could use to duplicate the powers of any Transformer. [[Elita-One (SG)\|Elita-One]] was surprised, as she believed power chip rectifiers could only be bestowed by the [[Omega Terminus]] on those who possessed an [[Spark\|ember]]. {{storylink\|Transhuman}}		When [[Sephie Beller]] had Cybertronian technology grafted onto herself, her additions included a blank power chip rectifier, which she could use to duplicate the powers of any Transformer. [[Elita-One (SG)\|Elita-One]] was surprised, as she believed power chip rectifiers could only be bestowed by the [[Omega Terminus]] on those who possessed an [[Spark\|ember]]. {{storylink\|Transhuman}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* After his enhancement Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in "Transhuman" that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, it is possible that the equipment on other Transformers has a similar role.		* After his enhancement, Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in "Transhuman" that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, it is possible that the equipment on other Transformers has a similar role.
			*In ''[[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons\|Transformers: Decepticons]]'' for Nintendo DS, reference is made to "Weapon chips", and, in one mission, [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] must retrieve [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]]'s Weapon chip. When Megatron integrated his chip into himself, his arm transformed into a HUGE cannon. In addition, [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade's]] hand was shown as a cannon along with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime's]] arm. Barricade made a threat to [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] that if he didn't settle down he would "confiscate his weapon chip." What relations (if any) weapon chips have to power chip rectifiers is unknown.
	* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?

	*In ''[[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons\|Transformers: Decepticons]]'' for Nintendo DS, reference is made to "Weapon chips", and, in one mission, [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] must retrieve [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron's]] Weapon chip. When Megatron integrated his chip into himself, his arm transformed into a HUGE cannon. In addition, [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade's]] hand was shown as a cannon along with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime's]] arm. Barricade made a threat to [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] that if he didn't settle down he would "confiscate his weapon chip." What relations (if any) weapon chips have to power chip rectifiers is unknown.

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SanityOrMadness at 12:18, 3 March 2015

2015-03-03T12:18:09Z

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''The Transformers'' cartoon===		===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
	In a plot to defeat [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] in a one-on-one battle, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] had the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] build a Rectifier Machine[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2009/05/ark-addendum-heavy-metal-war.html] that would siphon off all the unique special powers of his [[Decepticon]] warriors and transfer them into his own body. In order for the machine to work, each Decepticon had to remove their power chip rectifier and place it within the machine. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Starscream]] lamented that without his power chip rectifier he could not perform any of his special abilities, including his [[cluster bomb]]s and his [[null-ray]]. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War\|Heavy Metal War}}		In a plot to defeat [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] in a one-on-one battle, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] had the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] build a Rectifier Machine [http://boltax.blogspot.com/2009/05/ark-addendum-heavy-metal-war.html] that would siphon off all the unique special powers of his [[Decepticon]] warriors and transfer them into his own body. In order for the machine to work, each Decepticon had to remove their power chip rectifier and place it within the machine. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Starscream]] lamented that without his power chip rectifier he could not perform any of his special abilities, including his [[cluster bomb]]s and his [[null-ray]]. {{storylink\|Heavy Metal War\|Heavy Metal War}}

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Ookalf: /* Notes */

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* After his enhancement Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in Transhuman that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, it is possible that the equipment on other ~~transformers~~ has a similar role.		* After his enhancement Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in "Transhuman" that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, it is possible that the equipment on other Transformers has a similar role.

	* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?		* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?

Omegatron: /* Notes */

2014-11-01T21:48:51Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* After his enhancement Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in Transhuman that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, ~~perhaps~~ the equipment on other transformers is similar.		* After his enhancement Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in Transhuman that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, it is possible that the equipment on other transformers has a similar role.

	* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?		* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?

Omegatron at 21:06, 6 August 2014

2014-08-06T21:06:50Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* After his enhancement Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. ~~Perhaps they serve to focus or direct~~ the energy ~~output~~.		* After his enhancement Megatron was able to manifest all of the Decepticons' skills without having the physical features typically associated with them—for instance, he was able to cause a blinding flash of light to appear despite lacking [[Reflector (G1)\|Reflector]]'s flash attachment, camera aperture, and lenses. This calls into question whether these physical features have any inherent function at all. It is explicitly stated in Transhuman that at least [[Groove (SG)\|Groove's]] cannon serves as a focusing mechanism for the energy from his power chip rectifier, perhaps the equipment on other transformers is similar.

	* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?		* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?

Ookalf at 00:59, 16 May 2013

2013-05-16T00:59:37Z

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	'''Power chip rectifiers''' are a piece of Transformer anatomy which gives its possessor special powers that other Transformers do not have.		'''Power chip rectifiers''' are a piece of Transformer anatomy which gives its possessor [[Ability\|special powers]] that other Transformers do not have.

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

Flicky1991: /* Notes */

2013-01-24T08:26:45Z

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	* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?		* The rectifiers were thrown in a ''furnace'', indicating they were melted down or evaporated or such in order to transfer the powers to Megatron. What the hell?

	*In ''Transformers: Decepticons'' for Nintendo DS, reference is made to "Weapon chips" and, in one ~~such~~ mission Blackout must retrieve Megatron's Weapon chip. When Megatron integrated his chip into himself, his arm transformed into a HUGE cannon. In addition, Barricade's hand was shown as a cannon along with Optimus Prime's arm. Barricade made a threat to Brawl that if he didn't settle down he would "confiscate his weapon chip." What relations (if any) weapon chips have to power chip rectifiers is unknown.		*In ''[[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons\|Transformers: Decepticons]]'' for Nintendo DS, reference is made to "Weapon chips", and, in one mission, [[Blackout (Movie)\|Blackout]] must retrieve [[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron's]] Weapon chip. When Megatron integrated his chip into himself, his arm transformed into a HUGE cannon. In addition, [[Barricade (Movie)\|Barricade's]] hand was shown as a cannon along with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime's]] arm. Barricade made a threat to [[Brawl (Movie)\|Brawl]] that if he didn't settle down he would "confiscate his weapon chip." What relations (if any) weapon chips have to power chip rectifiers is unknown.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===