User:TimeLord11/Sandbox/Scanning - Revision history

BerylRoll at 21:15, 11 May 2026

2026-05-11T21:15:36Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:15, 11 May 2026
Line 73:		Line 73:

	=====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon=====		=====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon=====
	Tens of thousands of years into the future, Cybertronians had reduced the scanning process to a beam projected from the optics. [[Tasmania Kid]] scanned, by accident, a Tasmanian Devil this way. {{storylink\|The New Forces Arrive!}} The older methods of scanning gathered data were still available for use however with the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] obtaining vehicle modes by accessing an [[Mother Computer\|ancient computer]] and scanning the recorded data within it. {{storylink\|White Lion, Run!}}		Tens of thousands of years into the future, Cybertronians had reduced the scanning process to a beam projected from the optics. [[Tasmania Kid (BW)\|Tasmania Kid]] scanned, by accident, a Tasmanian Devil this way. {{storylink\|The New Forces Arrive!}} The older methods of scanning gathered data were still available for use however with the [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]] obtaining vehicle modes by accessing an [[Mother Computer\|ancient computer]] and scanning the recorded data within it. {{storylink\|White Lion, Run!}}

	====2021 IDW ''Beast Wars'' comic====		====2021 IDW ''Beast Wars'' comic====

BerylRoll at 11:26, 8 February 2026

2026-02-08T11:26:11Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:26, 8 February 2026
Line 34:		Line 34:

	====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====		====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
	When the Decepticons sent an envoy to Earth to meet with [[G.I. Joe (team)\|G.I. Joe]], Starscream was observed by the Joes as suddenly changing shape to mimic a [[Skystriker (~~vehicle~~)\|Skystriker]]. {{storylink\|I Saw Three Ships}}		When the Decepticons sent an envoy to Earth to meet with [[G.I. Joe (team)\|G.I. Joe]], Starscream was observed by the Joes as suddenly changing shape to mimic a [[Skystriker (G.I. Joe)\|Skystriker]]. {{storylink\|I Saw Three Ships}}

	====Ask Vector Prime====		====Ask Vector Prime====
Line 108:		Line 108:
	When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)\|Optimus Prime]] and his crew found themselves on Earth, they sent out a Sky Spy to investigate. Finding that the outside situation needed Autobot help, Prime had the Sky Spy scan nearby vehicles whose form the Autobots assumed after using a reformatting chamber. When [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]] later arrived, he scanned a harrier jet without any external machinery. {{storylink\|Transform and Roll Out}}		When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)\|Optimus Prime]] and his crew found themselves on Earth, they sent out a Sky Spy to investigate. Finding that the outside situation needed Autobot help, Prime had the Sky Spy scan nearby vehicles whose form the Autobots assumed after using a reformatting chamber. When [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]] later arrived, he scanned a harrier jet without any external machinery. {{storylink\|Transform and Roll Out}}

	When [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]] and [[Blitzwing (Animated)\|Blitzwing]] arrived on Earth, the former sought to scan a disguise to search covertly, something his comrade furiously objected to until ordered by [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]], the two scanning aircraft at a military base. {{storylink\|Lost and Found (~~episode~~)\|Lost and Found}}		When [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]] and [[Blitzwing (Animated)\|Blitzwing]] arrived on Earth, the former sought to scan a disguise to search covertly, something his comrade furiously objected to until ordered by [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]], the two scanning aircraft at a military base. {{storylink\|Lost and Found (Animated)\|Lost and Found}}

	===''Shattered Glass''===		===''Shattered Glass''===
Line 138:		Line 138:

	====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====		====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
	After arriving on Earth, [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] and [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]] scanned new vehicle modes at [[Denny Clay]]'s [[Vintage Salvage Depot for the Discriminating Nostalgist\|scrapyard]]. Noticeably, [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] and [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] did not adopt compatible Earth forms possibly due to personal preferences or physical limitations. {{storylink\|Pilot (Part 2)}}		After arriving on Earth, [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] and [[Sideswipe (RID 2015)\|Sideswipe]] scanned new vehicle modes at [[Denny Clay]]'s [[Vintage Salvage Depot for the Discriminating Nostalgist\|scrapyard]]. Noticeably, [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] and [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] did not adopt compatible Earth forms possibly due to personal preferences or physical limitations. {{storylink\|Pilot (Part 2)}}

	Most, [[Underbite\|but not all of]] the Decepticon fugitives aboard the ''[[Alchemor (RID)\|Alchemor]]'' also chose to scan new alternate modes while hiding out on Earth.		Most, [[Underbite\|but not all of]] the Decepticon fugitives aboard the ''[[Alchemor (RID)\|Alchemor]]'' also chose to scan new alternate modes while hiding out on Earth.

Saix at 21:45, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T21:45:55Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:45, 19 January 2026
Line 63:		Line 63:
	When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy (episode)\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}		When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy (episode)\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}

	The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}		The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath (BW episode)\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

	When [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] crashed on Earth, his ship's emergency protocols scanned the local lifeforms and reformatted him into a manta ray. {{storylink\|Deep Metal}}		When [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] crashed on Earth, his ship's emergency protocols scanned the local lifeforms and reformatted him into a manta ray. {{storylink\|Deep Metal}}

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

2025-09-17T18:54:34Z

Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:54, 17 September 2025
Line 125:		Line 125:
	[[File:ProjectPredacon Optimus Prime scans truck.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.67\|Perfect! No one will ever suspect such a big spiky truck of actually being an alien robot in disguise!]]		[[File:ProjectPredacon Optimus Prime scans truck.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.67\|Perfect! No one will ever suspect such a big spiky truck of actually being an alien robot in disguise!]]

	A Cybertron's ability to scan new alternate modes was enabled by their [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} When scanning, Cybertronians emitted a green, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|or blue]], beam from their optics which provided them with a complete schematic of their new alternate mode and allowed them to instantly assume it. When scanning vehicles, the scanning process noticeably cause electrical interference. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}		A Cybertron's ability to scan new alternate modes was enabled by their [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} When scanning, Cybertronians emitted a green, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|or blue]], beam from their optics which provided them with a complete schematic of their new alternate mode and allowed them to instantly assume it. When scanning vehicles, the scanning process noticeably cause electrical interference. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}

	When [[Skyquake (Prime)\|Skyquake]] emerged from stasis lock, he did so bereft of a vehicle mode. Fortunately for him, [[William Fowler\|Agent Fowler]]'s VTOL passed overhead which the Decepticon zealot quickly scanned. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} When Fowler and his men had cornered [[Airachnid (Prime)\|Airachnid]], she simply scanned one of their helicopters and escaped. {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} When [[Dreadwing (Prime)\|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth, he scanned the same VTOL as his brother when the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}		When [[Skyquake (Prime)\|Skyquake]] emerged from stasis lock, he did so bereft of a vehicle mode. Fortunately for him, [[William Fowler\|Agent Fowler]]'s VTOL passed overhead which the Decepticon zealot quickly scanned. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} When Fowler and his men had cornered [[Airachnid (Prime)\|Airachnid]], she simply scanned one of their helicopters and escaped. {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} When [[Dreadwing (Prime)\|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth, he scanned the same VTOL as his brother when the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}
Line 135:		Line 135:
	====''Rescue Bots'' cartoon====		====''Rescue Bots'' cartoon====
	[[File:Changes Heatwave meditates.jpg\|thumb\|right\|"Om mani padme hum."]]		[[File:Changes Heatwave meditates.jpg\|thumb\|right\|"Om mani padme hum."]]
	Upon arriving on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] provided the members of [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] with a choice of vehicle modes based on the native machinery. After choosing their new alternate modes, the members of the force immediately assumed alternate form and began to integrate into human society. {{storylink\|Family of Heroes}} After some time on Earth, Optimus Prime instructed [[Heatwave (RB)\|Heatwave]] on how to gain [[Triple Changer\|a third form]] which involved intense concentration and focusing a lot of energy, a process Optimus described as “an ordeal” in which few succeeded on their first try. It involved a form of prone meditation so deep that Heatwave was apparently unable to hear [[Kade Burns\|an embarrassing conversation]] going on right next to him. When his energy focusing was complete his Rescue Bot insignia glowed blue similar to when using energize tools and he himself glowed briefly. It glowed blue again when he scanned a fireboat and he told [[Blades (RB)\|Blades]] that he was still exhausted later that day or a day or two later. He also told him that Blades would not be allowed to attempt to scan a third form, since Heatwave did it only with Optimus' permission and help. {{storylink\|Changes}} In accordance with [[tvtropes:Main/UniquenessDecay\|uniqueness decay]] however, Optimus later scanned [[Trex]] to gain a Dinobot form without the same fanfare being given to the difficulty of scanning a third form, {{storylink\|Land Before Prime (episode)\|Land Before Prime}} and in order to test a cure for Optimus' rampaging dino mode on himself [[Boulder (RB)\|Boulder]] scanned a third form with only a few moments of focusing and no apparent fatigue. {{storylink\|Big Game}} When [[Quint Quarry]] demanded more dinobots in addition to Boulder and Optimus, Heatwave gained a ''fourth'' form and [[Chase (RB)\|Chase]] and Blades scanned third modes all with no apparent preparation or fatigue. The process did strain Blades' [[Transformation cog\|T-cog]] to the point that it was several hours before he could use it again, though this strain was attributed partially to the bio-organic nature of the new forms they'd scanned. {{storylink\|Quarry's Quarry}}		Upon arriving on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] provided the members of [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] with a choice of vehicle modes based on the native machinery. After choosing their new alternate modes, the members of the force immediately assumed alternate form and began to integrate into human society. {{storylink\|Family of Heroes}} After some time on Earth, Optimus Prime instructed [[Heatwave (RB)\|Heatwave]] on how to gain [[Triple Changer\|a third form]] which involved intense concentration and focusing a lot of energy, a process Optimus described as “an ordeal” in which few succeeded on their first try. It involved a form of prone meditation so deep that Heatwave was apparently unable to hear [[Kade Burns\|an embarrassing conversation]] going on right next to him. When his energy focusing was complete his Rescue Bot insignia glowed blue similar to when using energize tools and he himself glowed briefly. It glowed blue again when he scanned a fireboat and he told [[Blades (RB)\|Blades]] that he was still exhausted later that day or a day or two later. He also told him that Blades would not be allowed to attempt to scan a third form, since Heatwave did it only with Optimus' permission and help. {{storylink\|Changes}} In accordance with [[tvtropes:Main/UniquenessDecay\|uniqueness decay]] however, Optimus later scanned [[Trex]] to gain a Dinobot form without the same fanfare being given to the difficulty of scanning a third form, {{storylink\|Land Before Prime (episode)\|Land Before Prime}} and in order to test a cure for Optimus' rampaging dino mode on himself [[Boulder (RB)\|Boulder]] scanned a third form with only a few moments of focusing and no apparent fatigue. {{storylink\|Big Game}} When [[Quint Quarry]] demanded more dinobots in addition to Boulder and Optimus, Heatwave gained a ''fourth'' form and [[Chase (RB)\|Chase]] and Blades scanned third modes all with no apparent preparation or fatigue. The process did strain Blades' [[Transformation cog (biology)\|T-cog]] to the point that it was several hours before he could use it again, though this strain was attributed partially to the bio-organic nature of the new forms they'd scanned. {{storylink\|Quarry's Quarry}}

	====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====		====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====

AzimuthAcolyte: Double Jeopardy -> Double Jeopardy (episode) update

2025-05-17T21:51:32Z

Double Jeopardy -> Double Jeopardy (episode) update

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:51, 17 May 2025
Line 61:		Line 61:
	When the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Darksyde (BW)\|Darksyde]]'' crashed on Earth, both crews scanned the nearby fauna so that the mimicked flesh would shield them from the harmful levels of [[energon radiation]]. To don their new modes however, the crews had to enter a [[CR chamber]]. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}		When the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Darksyde (BW)\|Darksyde]]'' crashed on Earth, both crews scanned the nearby fauna so that the mimicked flesh would shield them from the harmful levels of [[energon radiation]]. To don their new modes however, the crews had to enter a [[CR chamber]]. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

	When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}		When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy (episode)\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}

	The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}		The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

TimeLord11 at 16:49, 19 October 2021

2021-10-19T16:49:23Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:49, 19 October 2021
Line 19:		Line 19:

	====2005 IDW continuity====		====2005 IDW continuity====
			[[File:TimeWillRust JazzArrivesOnEarth.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|left\|Using his natural scanning abilities, Jazz adopts a Porsche as a vehicle mode.]]

	Though Cybertronians were capable of scanning a new alternate mode by projecting a beam from their optics, {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} the restrictive [[Functionism\|Functionist]] doctrine of interwar Cybertron meant that this ability went largely unused. Elite Cybertronians who sought to change their alternate modes underwent a process known as "body re-engineering" {{storylink\|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc}} which could extend to a complete bodily reconstruction. {{storylink\|Omega's Conundrum}}		Though Cybertronians were capable of scanning a new alternate mode by projecting a beam from their optics, {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} the restrictive [[Functionism\|Functionist]] doctrine of interwar Cybertron meant that this ability went largely unused. Elite Cybertronians who sought to change their alternate modes underwent a process known as "body re-engineering" {{storylink\|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc}} which could extend to a complete bodily reconstruction. {{storylink\|Omega's Conundrum}}

Line 80:		Line 82:

	===Unicron Trilogy===		===Unicron Trilogy===
	~~Upon arriving on Earth, both Autobots~~ and ~~Decepticons display~~ the ability to scan and [[Reformatting\|reformat]] for new alt modes without requiring the aid of any external reconfiguration technology. {{storylink\|Metamorphosis (Armada)\|Metamorphosis}} ~~When the [[Unicron Singularity]] was threatening the universe,~~ Transformers ~~even displayed the ability to~~ scan ~~multiple alternate modes in addition to the~~ one ~~they chose for themselves~~, ~~storing~~ the data ~~on other vehicles and passing it on~~ to ~~other Transformers~~ to ~~scan~~. ~~Scanning didn~~'~~t even require~~ the ~~presence of the actual vehicle—a mere photograph or illustration of the vehicle would do~~. {{storylink\|~~Fallen~~ (episode)\|~~Fallen~~}}		Both Cybertronians and [[Mini-Con]]s possessed the ability to scan and[[Reformatting\|reformat]] for new alt modes without requiring the aid of any external reconfiguration technology. {{storylink\|Metamorphosis (Armada)\|Metamorphosis}} Transformers could also scan more than one vehicle mode, holding the scanned data for others of their kind to make use of when they sought a new alternate mode. The scans also functioned if a simple photograph were to be used as a template. {{storylink\|Fallen (episode)\|Fallen}} When the [[Jungle Planet (colony)\|Jungle Planet]]'s [[Cyber Planet Key]] reformatted [[Overhaul (Cybertron)\|Overhaul]] into Leobreaker, he scanned a stone carving as the template for his new [[beast mode]]. {{storylink\|Detour (episode)\|Detour}}

	===Movie continuity===		===Movie continuity===
Line 133:		Line 135:
	====''Rescue Bots'' cartoon====		====''Rescue Bots'' cartoon====
	[[File:Changes Heatwave meditates.jpg\|thumb\|right\|"Om mani padme hum."]]		[[File:Changes Heatwave meditates.jpg\|thumb\|right\|"Om mani padme hum."]]
	Upon arriving on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] provided the members of [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] with a choice of vehicle modes based on the native machinery. After choosing their new alternate modes, the members of the force immediately assumed alternate form and began to integrate into human society. {{storylink\|Family of Heroes}} After some time on Earth, Optimus Prime instructed [[Heatwave (RB)\|Heatwave]] on how to gain [[Triple Changer\|a third form]] which involved intense concentration and focusing a lot of energy, a process Optimus described as “an ordeal” in which few succeeded on their first try. It involved a form of prone meditation so deep that Heatwave was apparently unable to hear [[Kade Burns\|an embarrassing conversation]] going on right next to him. When his energy focusing was complete his Rescue Bot insignia glowed blue similar to when using energize tools and he himself glowed briefly. It glowed blue again when he scanned a fireboat and he told [[Blades (RB)\|Blades]] that he was still exhausted later that day or a day or two later. He also told him that Blades would not be allowed to attempt to scan a third form, since Heatwave did it only with Optimus' permission and help. {{storylink\|Changes}} In accordance with [[tvtropes:Main/UniquenessDecay\|uniqueness decay]] however, Optimus later scanned [[Trex]] to gain a Dinobot form without the same fanfare being given to the difficulty of scanning a third form, {{storylink\|Land Before Prime (episode)\|Land Before Prime}} and in order to test a cure for Optimus' rampaging dino mode on himself [[Boulder]] scanned a third form with only a few moments of focusing and no apparent fatigue. {{storylink\|Big Game}} When [[Quint Quarry]] demanded more dinobots in addition to Boulder and Optimus, Heatwave gained a ''fourth'' form and [[Chase (RB)\|Chase]] and Blades scanned third modes all with no apparent preparation or fatigue. The process did strain Blades' [[Transformation cog\|T-cog]] to the point that it was several hours before he could use it again, though this strain was attributed partially to the bio-organic nature of the new forms they'd scanned. {{storylink\|Quarry's Quarry}}		Upon arriving on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] provided the members of [[Rescue Force Sigma-17]] with a choice of vehicle modes based on the native machinery. After choosing their new alternate modes, the members of the force immediately assumed alternate form and began to integrate into human society. {{storylink\|Family of Heroes}} After some time on Earth, Optimus Prime instructed [[Heatwave (RB)\|Heatwave]] on how to gain [[Triple Changer\|a third form]] which involved intense concentration and focusing a lot of energy, a process Optimus described as “an ordeal” in which few succeeded on their first try. It involved a form of prone meditation so deep that Heatwave was apparently unable to hear [[Kade Burns\|an embarrassing conversation]] going on right next to him. When his energy focusing was complete his Rescue Bot insignia glowed blue similar to when using energize tools and he himself glowed briefly. It glowed blue again when he scanned a fireboat and he told [[Blades (RB)\|Blades]] that he was still exhausted later that day or a day or two later. He also told him that Blades would not be allowed to attempt to scan a third form, since Heatwave did it only with Optimus' permission and help. {{storylink\|Changes}} In accordance with [[tvtropes:Main/UniquenessDecay\|uniqueness decay]] however, Optimus later scanned [[Trex]] to gain a Dinobot form without the same fanfare being given to the difficulty of scanning a third form, {{storylink\|Land Before Prime (episode)\|Land Before Prime}} and in order to test a cure for Optimus' rampaging dino mode on himself [[Boulder (RB)\|Boulder]] scanned a third form with only a few moments of focusing and no apparent fatigue. {{storylink\|Big Game}} When [[Quint Quarry]] demanded more dinobots in addition to Boulder and Optimus, Heatwave gained a ''fourth'' form and [[Chase (RB)\|Chase]] and Blades scanned third modes all with no apparent preparation or fatigue. The process did strain Blades' [[Transformation cog\|T-cog]] to the point that it was several hours before he could use it again, though this strain was attributed partially to the bio-organic nature of the new forms they'd scanned. {{storylink\|Quarry's Quarry}}

	====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====		====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====

TimeLord11 at 13:58, 10 September 2021

2021-09-10T13:58:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:58, 10 September 2021
Line 21:		Line 21:
	Though Cybertronians were capable of scanning a new alternate mode by projecting a beam from their optics, {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} the restrictive [[Functionism\|Functionist]] doctrine of interwar Cybertron meant that this ability went largely unused. Elite Cybertronians who sought to change their alternate modes underwent a process known as "body re-engineering" {{storylink\|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc}} which could extend to a complete bodily reconstruction. {{storylink\|Omega's Conundrum}}		Though Cybertronians were capable of scanning a new alternate mode by projecting a beam from their optics, {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} the restrictive [[Functionism\|Functionist]] doctrine of interwar Cybertron meant that this ability went largely unused. Elite Cybertronians who sought to change their alternate modes underwent a process known as "body re-engineering" {{storylink\|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc}} which could extend to a complete bodily reconstruction. {{storylink\|Omega's Conundrum}}

	During the era of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], external machinery for obtaining new alternate modes was largely abandoned, Cybertronians instead using their natural scanning abilities for disguises. {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} {{storylink\|Spotlight: Nightbeat}} When Cybertronians could not physically an alternate mode themselves, they could upload its schematics to a [[CR chamber]] which would reformat them. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Shockwave}}		During the era of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], external machinery for obtaining new alternate modes was largely abandoned, Cybertronians instead using their natural scanning abilities for disguises. {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} {{storylink\|Spotlight: Nightbeat}} When Cybertronians could not physically scan an alternate mode themselves, they could upload its schematics to a [[CR chamber]] which would reformat them. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Shockwave}}

	Following the rebirth of Cybertron and the end of the war, [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] reformatted their respective comrades into new Cybertronian vehicle modes but the specifics of the process were not expanded on. {{storylink\|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)\|The Autonomy Lesson}}		Following the rebirth of Cybertron and the end of the war, [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] reformatted their respective comrades into new Cybertronian vehicle modes but the specifics of the process were not expanded on. {{storylink\|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)\|The Autonomy Lesson}}
Line 90:		Line 90:

	====''Age of Extinction'' film====		====''Age of Extinction'' film====
			When [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] began developing their own Transformers, they sent grease monkeys out to collect shiny and expensive cars for their creations to scan.

			When [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] reunited with the other Autobots, he scanned a passing eighteen-wheeler, though trading its white paint for his own red and blue colouring. When the Autobots later stormed Kinetic Solutions Incorporated, Bumblebee scanned a passing current generation Camaro. {{storylink\|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)\|Age of Extinction}}

	====''Bumblebee'' film====		====''Bumblebee'' film====
	Upon arriving on Earth, Autobot scout B-127 scanned an army jeep to escape the United States Armed Forces before a battle with [[Blitzwing (BB)\|Blitzwing]] left him damaged and he scanned a Volkswagen Beetle as he fell into [[stasis lock]]. ~~After defeating~~ [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)\|Dropkick]], he scanned a Camaro. {{storylink\|Bumblebee (film)\|Bumblebee}}		Upon arriving on Earth, Autobot scout B-127 scanned an army jeep to escape the United States Armed Forces before a battle with [[Blitzwing (BB)\|Blitzwing]] left him damaged and he scanned a Volkswagen Beetle as he fell into [[stasis lock]].

			When [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)\|Dropkick]] were confronted by [[Sector Seven]], both took the chance to scan flying vehicles to become [[Triple Changer]]s. Following B-127 - since renamed Bumblebee - defeating the two, he scanned a Camaro when he went off to reunite with the other Autobots. {{storylink\|Bumblebee (film)\|Bumblebee}}

	====IDW movie comics====		====IDW movie comics====
Line 120:		Line 125:
	A Cybertron's ability to scan new alternate modes was enabled by their [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} When scanning, Cybertronians emitted a green, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|or blue]], beam from their optics which provided them with a complete schematic of their new alternate mode and allowed them to instantly assume it. When scanning vehicles, the scanning process noticeably cause electrical interference. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}		A Cybertron's ability to scan new alternate modes was enabled by their [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} When scanning, Cybertronians emitted a green, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|or blue]], beam from their optics which provided them with a complete schematic of their new alternate mode and allowed them to instantly assume it. When scanning vehicles, the scanning process noticeably cause electrical interference. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}

	When [[Skyquake (Prime)\|Skyquake]] emerged from stasis lock, he did so bereft of a vehicle mode. Fortunately for him, [[William Fowler\|Agent Fowler]]'s VTOL passed overhead which the Decepticon ~~loyalist~~ quickly scanned. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} When Fowler and his men had cornered [[Airachnid (Prime)\|Airachnid]], she simply scanned one of their helicopters and escaped. {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} When [[Dreadwing (Prime)\|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth, he scanned the same VTOL as his brother when the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}		When [[Skyquake (Prime)\|Skyquake]] emerged from stasis lock, he did so bereft of a vehicle mode. Fortunately for him, [[William Fowler\|Agent Fowler]]'s VTOL passed overhead which the Decepticon zealot quickly scanned. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} When Fowler and his men had cornered [[Airachnid (Prime)\|Airachnid]], she simply scanned one of their helicopters and escaped. {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} When [[Dreadwing (Prime)\|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth, he scanned the same VTOL as his brother when the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}

	During [[MECH]]'s trails runs at [[Project Chimera]], they had one of their prototypes scan a helicopter. Though the scan was successful, the prototype failed to reconfigure or transform due to MECH not providing the transformation cog with [[energon]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}		During [[MECH]]'s trails runs at [[Project Chimera]], they had one of their prototypes scan a helicopter. Though the scan was successful, the prototype failed to reconfigure or transform due to MECH not providing the transformation cog with [[energon]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}

TimeLord11 at 20:20, 23 August 2021

2021-08-23T20:20:48Z

Show changes

TimeLord11 at 15:05, 20 August 2021

2021-08-20T15:05:02Z

Show changes

TimeLord11 at 22:37, 19 August 2021

2021-08-19T22:37:39Z

Show changes

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:45, 19 January 2026
Line 63:		Line 63:
	When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy (episode)\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}		When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy (episode)\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}

	The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}		The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath (BW episode)\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

	When [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] crashed on Earth, his ship's emergency protocols scanned the local lifeforms and reformatted him into a manta ray. {{storylink\|Deep Metal}}		When [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]] crashed on Earth, his ship's emergency protocols scanned the local lifeforms and reformatted him into a manta ray. {{storylink\|Deep Metal}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:51, 17 May 2025
Line 61:		Line 61:
	When the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Darksyde (BW)\|Darksyde]]'' crashed on Earth, both crews scanned the nearby fauna so that the mimicked flesh would shield them from the harmful levels of [[energon radiation]]. To don their new modes however, the crews had to enter a [[CR chamber]]. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}		When the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'' and ''[[Darksyde (BW)\|Darksyde]]'' crashed on Earth, both crews scanned the nearby fauna so that the mimicked flesh would shield them from the harmful levels of [[energon radiation]]. To don their new modes however, the crews had to enter a [[CR chamber]]. {{storylink\|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

	When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}		When the stasis pods fell to Earth, the scanners automatically sampled the nearest animal life form for the [[protoform]] within to transform into. {{storylink\|Fallen Comrades}} {{storylink\|Double Jeopardy (episode)\|Double Jeopardy}} {{storylink\|The Spark}} {{storylink\|Spider's Game}}

	The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}		The scanners of two pods however were damaged by the destruction of the [[Planet Buster]], {{storylink\|Aftermath}} and wound up scanning two animals at once, turning their occupants into [[Fuzor]]s. {{storylink\|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:58, 10 September 2021
Line 21:		Line 21:
	Though Cybertronians were capable of scanning a new alternate mode by projecting a beam from their optics, {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} the restrictive [[Functionism\|Functionist]] doctrine of interwar Cybertron meant that this ability went largely unused. Elite Cybertronians who sought to change their alternate modes underwent a process known as "body re-engineering" {{storylink\|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc}} which could extend to a complete bodily reconstruction. {{storylink\|Omega's Conundrum}}		Though Cybertronians were capable of scanning a new alternate mode by projecting a beam from their optics, {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} the restrictive [[Functionism\|Functionist]] doctrine of interwar Cybertron meant that this ability went largely unused. Elite Cybertronians who sought to change their alternate modes underwent a process known as "body re-engineering" {{storylink\|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|Post Hoc}} which could extend to a complete bodily reconstruction. {{storylink\|Omega's Conundrum}}

	During the era of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], external machinery for obtaining new alternate modes was largely abandoned, Cybertronians instead using their natural scanning abilities for disguises. {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} {{storylink\|Spotlight: Nightbeat}} When Cybertronians could not physically an alternate mode themselves, they could upload its schematics to a [[CR chamber]] which would reformat them. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Shockwave}}		During the era of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], external machinery for obtaining new alternate modes was largely abandoned, Cybertronians instead using their natural scanning abilities for disguises. {{storylink\|Time Will Rust}} {{storylink\|Spotlight: Nightbeat}} When Cybertronians could not physically scan an alternate mode themselves, they could upload its schematics to a [[CR chamber]] which would reformat them. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Shockwave}}

	Following the rebirth of Cybertron and the end of the war, [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] reformatted their respective comrades into new Cybertronian vehicle modes but the specifics of the process were not expanded on. {{storylink\|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)\|The Autonomy Lesson}}		Following the rebirth of Cybertron and the end of the war, [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] reformatted their respective comrades into new Cybertronian vehicle modes but the specifics of the process were not expanded on. {{storylink\|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)\|The Autonomy Lesson}}
Line 90:		Line 90:

	====''Age of Extinction'' film====		====''Age of Extinction'' film====
			When [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] began developing their own Transformers, they sent grease monkeys out to collect shiny and expensive cars for their creations to scan.

			When [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] reunited with the other Autobots, he scanned a passing eighteen-wheeler, though trading its white paint for his own red and blue colouring. When the Autobots later stormed Kinetic Solutions Incorporated, Bumblebee scanned a passing current generation Camaro. {{storylink\|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)\|Age of Extinction}}

	====''Bumblebee'' film====		====''Bumblebee'' film====
	Upon arriving on Earth, Autobot scout B-127 scanned an army jeep to escape the United States Armed Forces before a battle with [[Blitzwing (BB)\|Blitzwing]] left him damaged and he scanned a Volkswagen Beetle as he fell into [[stasis lock]]. ~~After defeating~~ [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)\|Dropkick]], he scanned a Camaro. {{storylink\|Bumblebee (film)\|Bumblebee}}		Upon arriving on Earth, Autobot scout B-127 scanned an army jeep to escape the United States Armed Forces before a battle with [[Blitzwing (BB)\|Blitzwing]] left him damaged and he scanned a Volkswagen Beetle as he fell into [[stasis lock]].

			When [[Shatter]] and [[Dropkick (Movie)\|Dropkick]] were confronted by [[Sector Seven]], both took the chance to scan flying vehicles to become [[Triple Changer]]s. Following B-127 - since renamed Bumblebee - defeating the two, he scanned a Camaro when he went off to reunite with the other Autobots. {{storylink\|Bumblebee (film)\|Bumblebee}}

	====IDW movie comics====		====IDW movie comics====
Line 120:		Line 125:
	A Cybertron's ability to scan new alternate modes was enabled by their [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} When scanning, Cybertronians emitted a green, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|or blue]], beam from their optics which provided them with a complete schematic of their new alternate mode and allowed them to instantly assume it. When scanning vehicles, the scanning process noticeably cause electrical interference. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}		A Cybertron's ability to scan new alternate modes was enabled by their [[transformation cog]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} When scanning, Cybertronians emitted a green, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|or blue]], beam from their optics which provided them with a complete schematic of their new alternate mode and allowed them to instantly assume it. When scanning vehicles, the scanning process noticeably cause electrical interference. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}

	When [[Skyquake (Prime)\|Skyquake]] emerged from stasis lock, he did so bereft of a vehicle mode. Fortunately for him, [[William Fowler\|Agent Fowler]]'s VTOL passed overhead which the Decepticon ~~loyalist~~ quickly scanned. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} When Fowler and his men had cornered [[Airachnid (Prime)\|Airachnid]], she simply scanned one of their helicopters and escaped. {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} When [[Dreadwing (Prime)\|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth, he scanned the same VTOL as his brother when the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}		When [[Skyquake (Prime)\|Skyquake]] emerged from stasis lock, he did so bereft of a vehicle mode. Fortunately for him, [[William Fowler\|Agent Fowler]]'s VTOL passed overhead which the Decepticon zealot quickly scanned. {{storylink\|Masters & Students}} When Fowler and his men had cornered [[Airachnid (Prime)\|Airachnid]], she simply scanned one of their helicopters and escaped. {{storylink\|Crisscross (episode)\|Crisscross}} When [[Dreadwing (Prime)\|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth, he scanned the same VTOL as his brother when the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink\|Loose Cannons}}

	During [[MECH]]'s trails runs at [[Project Chimera]], they had one of their prototypes scan a helicopter. Though the scan was successful, the prototype failed to reconfigure or transform due to MECH not providing the transformation cog with [[energon]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}		During [[MECH]]'s trails runs at [[Project Chimera]], they had one of their prototypes scan a helicopter. Though the scan was successful, the prototype failed to reconfigure or transform due to MECH not providing the transformation cog with [[energon]]. {{storylink\|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}