Vector Sigma - Revision history

M Sipher: /* Legacy */

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Legacy

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	===''Legacy''===		===''Legacy''===
	[[File:Legacy ~~A Hero is Born Vector Sigma~~.jpg\|thumb\|Guess he really ''did'' have a key on him.]]		[[File:Legacy-toy VectorSigma.jpg\|thumb\|Guess he really ''did'' have a key on him.]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''A Hero Is Born''' (2-pack, [[2022]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''A Hero Is Born''' (2-pack, [[2022]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': Key, stand		:*''Accessories'': Key, stand
	{{toydesigner\|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>		{{toydesigner\|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>

	: Revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2022, Vector Sigma, along with its [[Key to Vector Sigma#Legacy\|Key]], are included in a box set with [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legacy\|Alpha Trion]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HasbroPulse\|Orion Pax]]. Vector Sigma is perched atop a removable translucent stand.		: Revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2022, Vector Sigma, along with its [[Key to Vector Sigma#Legacy\|Key]], are included in the "A Hero Is Born" box set with [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legacy\|Alpha Trion]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HasbroPulse\|Orion Pax]]. Vector Sigma is perched atop a removable translucent stand, and has a slot in its top that allows the key to... well, key in.

	: The set was listed for sale as a [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] exclusive, and began appearing in Hong Kong stores shortly afterwards.		: The set was listed for sale as a [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] exclusive, and began appearing in Hong Kong stores shortly afterwards.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

AzimuthAcolyte: Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

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Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

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	Vector Sigma survived, and tasked the [[Disaster Relief Team]] with rebuilding the planet. It became embroiled in a plot by Unicron to take Cybertron as his new body, but Vector Sigma was able to help its children repel the invader. The computer was soon attacked again, this time by the Fallen, who sought its power of creation, but was saved by the efforts of Autobots from across space and time.		Vector Sigma survived, and tasked the [[Disaster Relief Team]] with rebuilding the planet. It became embroiled in a plot by Unicron to take Cybertron as his new body, but Vector Sigma was able to help its children repel the invader. The computer was soon attacked again, this time by the Fallen, who sought its power of creation, but was saved by the efforts of Autobots from across space and time.

	Centuries after the Great War ended, Vector Sigma hid itself under its other identity of the Oracle, and led [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] to bring about the [[Great Transformation\|reformatting of Cybertron into a technorganic world]]. This led to another renewal of Vector Sigma that appointed itself the "God of Transformers" and the ultimate authority of Cybertron. When the threat of a revived Unicron emerged tens of thousands of years later, Vector Sigma took an interest in [[Big Convoy]] and his [[Big Convoy Unit\|unit]], encouraging them by speaking through its link to Big Convoy's Energon Matrix. Unicron managed to possess Vector Sigma to take control of Cybertron, but the united efforts of Maximal and Predacon vanquished Unicron's spirit. Vector Sigma would go on to support the [[Dimensional Patrol]], led by one of Vector Sigma's creations, [[Optimus Prime (RID)\|Fire Convoy]].		Centuries after the Great War ended, Vector Sigma hid itself under its other identity of the Oracle, and led [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] to bring about the [[Great Transformation\|reformatting of Cybertron into a technorganic world]]. This led to another renewal of Vector Sigma that appointed itself the "God of Transformers" and the ultimate authority of Cybertron. When the threat of a revived Unicron emerged tens of thousands of years later, Vector Sigma took an interest in [[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]] and his [[Big Convoy Unit\|unit]], encouraging them by speaking through its link to Big Convoy's Energon Matrix. Unicron managed to possess Vector Sigma to take control of Cybertron, but the united efforts of Maximal and Predacon vanquished Unicron's spirit. Vector Sigma would go on to support the [[Dimensional Patrol]], led by one of Vector Sigma's creations, [[Optimus Prime (RID)\|Fire Convoy]].

	====''Wings Universe''====		====''Wings Universe''====

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	*'''Alpha Trion''' (<strike>[[2015]]</strike>)		*'''Alpha Trion''' (<strike>[[2015]]</strike>)

	: A mock-up of an [[Alpha Trion/toys#Generations (Japan)\|Alpha Trion]] toy in the form of a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations\|Scourge]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 ~~Volume~~ 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The accompanying text notes that he would have come with a Vector Sigma accessory, presumably to be a golden redeco of [[Eggbot (BW)\|''Beast Wars'' Eggbot]] as seen in the volume's manga story, "[[Train Wars]]". In the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|fan poll]] held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Alpha Trion claimed 28.9% of the votes but ultimately came second place under [[Goshooter#Generations (Japan)\|Goshooter]].<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>		: A mock-up of an [[Alpha Trion/toys#Generations (Japan)\|Alpha Trion]] toy in the form of a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations\|Scourge]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 2\|Vol. 2]]''. The accompanying text notes that he would have come with a Vector Sigma accessory, presumably to be a golden redeco of [[Eggbot (BW)\|''Beast Wars'' Eggbot]] as seen in the volume's manga story, "[[Train Wars]]". In the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|fan poll]] held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Alpha Trion claimed 28.9% of the votes but ultimately came second place under [[Goshooter#Generations (Japan)\|Goshooter]].<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

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Alientraveller: /* See also */ Vector Theta link

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AzimuthAcolyte: /* Age of the Primes marketing material */ typo

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Age of the Primes marketing material: typo

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	===''Age of the Primes'' marketing material===		===''Age of the Primes'' marketing material===
	[[Solus Prime\|Solus]] and [[Micronus Prime]] created system that would evolve into Vector Sigma during the [[Thirteen]]'s ancient battles with [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes\|''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime bio}}		[[Solus Prime\|Solus]] and [[Micronus Prime]] created the system that would evolve into Vector Sigma during the [[Thirteen]]'s ancient battles with [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes\|''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime bio}}

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AzimuthAcolyte: /* 2019 IDW continuity */ AOTP stuff!

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2019 IDW continuity: AOTP stuff!

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	===2019 IDW continuity===		===2019 IDW continuity===
	Upon returning to Cybertron following Megatron's takeover, [[Alpha Trion]] reassured the crew of the ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' that the relics of the past, Vector Sigma among them, would help them through the storm to come. {{storylink\|Storm Horizon Part 3}}		Upon returning to Cybertron following Megatron's takeover, [[Alpha Trion]] reassured the crew of the ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' that the relics of the past, Vector Sigma among them, would help them through the storm to come. {{storylink\|Storm Horizon Part 3}}

			===''Age of the Primes'' marketing material===
			[[Solus Prime\|Solus]] and [[Micronus Prime]] created system that would evolve into Vector Sigma during the [[Thirteen]]'s ancient battles with [[Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Micronus Prime#Age of the Primes\|''Age of the Primes'' Micronus Prime bio}}

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AzimuthAcolyte: Unicron/Aligned->Unicron#Aligned continuity family update

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Unicron/Aligned->Unicron#Aligned continuity family update

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	====''The Covenant of Primus''====		====''The Covenant of Primus''====
	[[File:COP-VectorSigmaAlphaTrion.jpg\|thumb\|left\|]]		[[File:COP-VectorSigmaAlphaTrion.jpg\|thumb\|left\|]]
	A prototype of Vector Sigma was utilized by the [[Thirteen]] to simulate battle strategies against [[Unicron/Aligned\|Unicron]]. The full-scale model was created after the Chaos Bringer's defeat and before the War of the Primes. Unlike the device that would much later become the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Vector Sigma would remain unchanged over the eons.		A prototype of Vector Sigma was utilized by the [[Thirteen]] to simulate battle strategies against [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family\|Unicron]]. The full-scale model was created after the Chaos Bringer's defeat and before the War of the Primes. Unlike the device that would much later become the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Vector Sigma would remain unchanged over the eons.

	During the [[Age of Rust]], Alpha Trion went to Vector Sigma to try and acquire the Matrix hoping to reignite the lost fire of Cybertronian society. Vector Sigma refused, saying the time was not right, but gave him the [[Badge of Vector Prime]] instead. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus\|The Covenant of Primus}}		During the [[Age of Rust]], Alpha Trion went to Vector Sigma to try and acquire the Matrix hoping to reignite the lost fire of Cybertronian society. Vector Sigma refused, saying the time was not right, but gave him the [[Badge of Vector Prime]] instead. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus\|The Covenant of Primus}}

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

2025-05-17T04:55:57Z

Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (WFC) -> Alpha Trion update

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Alpha Trion (WFC) -> Alpha Trion update

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	====Aligned novels====		====Aligned novels====
	Vector Sigma had become a myth. Many believed it was located within the [[Sonic Canyons]], although a few of Cybertron's elite knew it was located beneath [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s bombed the Sonic Canyons, they bombed the area where an entrance to Vector Sigma was said to be located, causing outrage among Cybertronians. When the Autobots left Cybertron on the ''[[Ark (WFC)\|Ark]]'', [[~~Alpha Trion (WFC)\|~~Alpha Trion]] opted to remain behind, believing the computer would keep him alive. {{storylink\|Transformers: Exodus\|Exodus}}		Vector Sigma had become a myth. Many believed it was located within the [[Sonic Canyons]], although a few of Cybertron's elite knew it was located beneath [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]]. When the [[Decepticon]]s bombed the Sonic Canyons, they bombed the area where an entrance to Vector Sigma was said to be located, causing outrage among Cybertronians. When the Autobots left Cybertron on the ''[[Ark (WFC)\|Ark]]'', [[Alpha Trion]] opted to remain behind, believing the computer would keep him alive. {{storylink\|Transformers: Exodus\|Exodus}}

	According to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], the [[Matrix of Leadership]] had been given to him by Vector Sigma. {{storylink\|Transformers: Exiles\|Exiles}}		According to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], the [[Matrix of Leadership]] had been given to him by Vector Sigma. {{storylink\|Transformers: Exiles\|Exiles}}

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (ROTF) -> Alpha Trion update

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Alpha Trion (ROTF) -> Alpha Trion update

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	===Live-action film series===		===Live-action film series===
	[[File:VectorSigma-DOTM.jpg\|thumb\|Yep, this is very live-action film-y looking, yessirree.]]		[[File:VectorSigma-DOTM.jpg\|thumb\|Yep, this is very live-action film-y looking, yessirree.]]
	The great historian [[~~Alpha Trion (ROTF)\|~~Alpha Trion]] preserved important datatracks from Vector Sigma, the "Cybertronian Database". Some of these datatracks told of a handful of battles on the planet [[Earth]]. {{storylink\|Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions}} Vector Sigma also, more appropriately, held records of the Transformer race's long history, its artifacts and terminology, and its most important combatants.<ref>Transformers.com's ''Dark of the Moon'' website</ref>		The great historian [[Alpha Trion]] preserved important datatracks from Vector Sigma, the "Cybertronian Database". Some of these datatracks told of a handful of battles on the planet [[Earth]]. {{storylink\|Transformers: Cyber Missions\|Cyber Missions}} Vector Sigma also, more appropriately, held records of the Transformer race's long history, its artifacts and terminology, and its most important combatants.<ref>Transformers.com's ''Dark of the Moon'' website</ref>
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	*[[Omega Terminus]]		*[[Omega Terminus]]
	*[[Transformer afterlife]]		*[[Transformer afterlife]]
			*[[Vector Theta]]

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	[[File:VectorSigmaG1.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|A Clockwork Orange]]		[[File:VectorSigmaG1.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb\|A Clockwork Orange]]

	'''Vector Sigma''' is an ancient and incredibly powerful super-computer that dwells at the heart of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Built to serve as a link between the [[Transformer]]s and their god [[Primus]], it is one of the fabled [[sacred treasure]]s that grants access to the [[Transformer afterlife]], giving it a vast storehouse of wisdom, and the power to grant new Transformers [[spark\|life]]. The computer maintains the functions of the planet while Primus sleeps within it, and frequently acts out his will to shape Cybertron's future. Multiple incarnations of Vector Sigma exist across the multiverse; in most universes, the computer typically takes the form of a faceted sphere, and is often tended by the Autobot sage, [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]].		'''Vector Sigma''' is an ancient and incredibly powerful super-computer that dwells at the heart of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Built to serve as a link between the [[Transformer]]s and their god [[Primus]], it is one of the fabled [[sacred treasure]]s that grants access to the [[Transformer afterlife]], giving it a vast storehouse of wisdom, and the power to grant new Transformers [[spark\|life]]. The computer maintains the functions of the planet while Primus sleeps within it, and frequently acts out his will to shape Cybertron's future. Multiple incarnations of Vector Sigma exist across the multiverse; in most universes, the computer typically takes the form of a faceted sphere, and is often tended by the Autobot sage, [[Alpha Trion]].

	Vector Sigma has no allegiance in the Transformers' war; it can be commanded by anyone who wields its [[Key to Vector Sigma\|activation key]], which on its own has the power to convert organic substances into [[living metal\|metal]]. However, centuries in the future, by the time of the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]], some incarnations of Vector Sigma are known to have evolved beyond physical form into the immaterial [[Oracle (BM)\|Oracle]], and now requires a "receptive spark" to access its power.		Vector Sigma has no allegiance in the Transformers' war; it can be commanded by anyone who wields its [[Key to Vector Sigma\|activation key]], which on its own has the power to convert organic substances into [[living metal\|metal]]. However, centuries in the future, by the time of the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacons]], some incarnations of Vector Sigma are known to have evolved beyond physical form into the immaterial [[Oracle (BM)\|Oracle]], and now requires a "receptive spark" to access its power.
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	Described as the "mega-computer" which gave all Transformers life, Vector Sigma resided in a spherical chamber deep within the planet [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Its origins were unknown, save for the cryptic sentence it spoke upon being activated, whereupon it pronounces that before Cybertron existed, it did. {{storylink\|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} No direct connection between Vector Sigma and the Transformers' creators the [[Quintesson]]s would ever be drawn, but it's not illogical to presume that the aliens must have used Vector Sigma to program their robots. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}		Described as the "mega-computer" which gave all Transformers life, Vector Sigma resided in a spherical chamber deep within the planet [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Its origins were unknown, save for the cryptic sentence it spoke upon being activated, whereupon it pronounces that before Cybertron existed, it did. {{storylink\|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} No direct connection between Vector Sigma and the Transformers' creators the [[Quintesson]]s would ever be drawn, but it's not illogical to presume that the aliens must have used Vector Sigma to program their robots. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

	In 1985, seeking to combat the [[Autobot]]s' rule of the roads, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] created the [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]] and brought them to Cybertron with the intent of having Vector Sigma program them with true cybernetic personalities. Requiring Vector Sigma's [[Key to Vector Sigma\|activation key]] to bring the computer online, he stole it from [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] and successfully completed his plan. {{storylink\|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} In retaliation, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] constructed his own new team, the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]], but Megatron had already returned to Earth with the key still in his clutches, leaving the Autobots unable to reactivate Vector Sigma. As a first-generation product of Vector Sigma, Alpha Trion shared the mega-computer's computation matrix, and sacrificed himself by merging his lifeforce with it. This action reactivated the computer long enough for Optimus Prime to instruct it to program the Aerialbots with life.		In 1985, seeking to combat the [[Autobot]]s' rule of the roads, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] created the [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]] and brought them to Cybertron with the intent of having Vector Sigma program them with true cybernetic personalities. Requiring Vector Sigma's [[Key to Vector Sigma\|activation key]] to bring the computer online, he stole it from [[Alpha Trion]] and successfully completed his plan. {{storylink\|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} In retaliation, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] constructed his own new team, the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]], but Megatron had already returned to Earth with the key still in his clutches, leaving the Autobots unable to reactivate Vector Sigma. As a first-generation product of Vector Sigma, Alpha Trion shared the mega-computer's computation matrix, and sacrificed himself by merging his lifeforce with it. This action reactivated the computer long enough for Optimus Prime to instruct it to program the Aerialbots with life.

	Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that the key possessed another power—the bizarre ability to generate an energy beam that "de-energizes" organic matter, transforming it into lifeless metal. Megatron attempted to use this power to turn Earth into a new Cybertron, but his plans were thwarted and the key destroyed. {{storylink\|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}		Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that the key possessed another power—the bizarre ability to generate an energy beam that "de-energizes" organic matter, transforming it into lifeless metal. Megatron attempted to use this power to turn Earth into a new Cybertron, but his plans were thwarted and the key destroyed. {{storylink\|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}
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	Vector Sigma would continue to serve as Cybertron's primary source of [[energon]], and the religious myths surrounding it caused many to believe it was a miracle machine that would continue to provide them with energy forever. [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]], on the other hand, thought the computer to be part of a system that wasn't designed to handle the sprawling metropolis Cybertron had become thanks to Nova Prime's population boost, and feared that it would eventually run dry. {{storylink\|Shockwaves}} His prediction apparently came true, as Cybertron was eventually crippled by widespread energon shortage. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Autocracy\|Autocracy}} {{storylink\|The Transformers: Monstrosity\|Monstrosity}}		Vector Sigma would continue to serve as Cybertron's primary source of [[energon]], and the religious myths surrounding it caused many to believe it was a miracle machine that would continue to provide them with energy forever. [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]], on the other hand, thought the computer to be part of a system that wasn't designed to handle the sprawling metropolis Cybertron had become thanks to Nova Prime's population boost, and feared that it would eventually run dry. {{storylink\|Shockwaves}} His prediction apparently came true, as Cybertron was eventually crippled by widespread energon shortage. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Autocracy\|Autocracy}} {{storylink\|The Transformers: Monstrosity\|Monstrosity}}

	According to [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]], Vector Sigma was "essentially erased" when Cybertron was rendered a dead and uninhabitable world by the long war and [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]]'s rampage. {{storylink\|Ironing Out the Details}}		According to [[Alpha Trion]], Vector Sigma was "essentially erased" when Cybertron was rendered a dead and uninhabitable world by the long war and [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]]'s rampage. {{storylink\|Ironing Out the Details}}

	The psychotic [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]], being manipulated by the [[D-Void]] through the [[Darkness (G1)\|Heart of Darkness]], believed that destroying Cybertron would save the universe when, in fact, it would merge it with the [[Dead Universe]], killing all forms of life. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] attempted to stop him, but were too late to prevent him from feeding the Heart of Darkness into Vector Sigma. While [[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]], [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]], and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] fought with Galvatron, Rodimus convinced an initially reluctant Optimus that the only way to save Cybertron and the universe was to release the Matrix of Leadership inside Vector Sigma. Agreeing, Prime leapt into Vector Sigma, opening the Matrix and preventing the assault of the Dead Universe on Cybertron and the rest of the universe. {{storylink\|Chaos Part Four: Genesis\|Genesis}} Unexpectedly, however, this resulted in the rebirth of Cybertron itself. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime\|The Death of Optimus Prime}}		The psychotic [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]], being manipulated by the [[D-Void]] through the [[Darkness (G1)\|Heart of Darkness]], believed that destroying Cybertron would save the universe when, in fact, it would merge it with the [[Dead Universe]], killing all forms of life. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] attempted to stop him, but were too late to prevent him from feeding the Heart of Darkness into Vector Sigma. While [[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]], [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]], and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] fought with Galvatron, Rodimus convinced an initially reluctant Optimus that the only way to save Cybertron and the universe was to release the Matrix of Leadership inside Vector Sigma. Agreeing, Prime leapt into Vector Sigma, opening the Matrix and preventing the assault of the Dead Universe on Cybertron and the rest of the universe. {{storylink\|Chaos Part Four: Genesis\|Genesis}} Unexpectedly, however, this resulted in the rebirth of Cybertron itself. {{storylink\|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime\|The Death of Optimus Prime}}
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	===2019 IDW continuity===		===2019 IDW continuity===
	Upon returning to Cybertron following Megatron's takeover, [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] reassured the crew of the ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' that the relics of the past, Vector Sigma among them, would help them through the storm to come. {{storylink\|Storm Horizon Part 3}}		Upon returning to Cybertron following Megatron's takeover, [[Alpha Trion]] reassured the crew of the ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' that the relics of the past, Vector Sigma among them, would help them through the storm to come. {{storylink\|Storm Horizon Part 3}}
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	*'''Alpha Trion''' (<strike>[[2015]]</strike>)		*'''Alpha Trion''' (<strike>[[2015]]</strike>)

	: A mock-up of an [[Alpha Trion ~~(G1)~~#Generations (Japan)\|Alpha Trion]] toy in the form of a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations\|Scourge]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The accompanying text notes that he would have come with a Vector Sigma accessory, presumably to be a golden redeco of [[Eggbot (BW)\|''Beast Wars'' Eggbot]] as seen in the volume's manga story, "[[Train Wars]]". In the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|fan poll]] held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Alpha Trion claimed 28.9% of the votes but ultimately came second place under [[Goshooter#Generations (Japan)\|Goshooter]].<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>		: A mock-up of an [[Alpha Trion/toys#Generations (Japan)\|Alpha Trion]] toy in the form of a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Generations\|Scourge]] redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. The accompanying text notes that he would have come with a Vector Sigma accessory, presumably to be a golden redeco of [[Eggbot (BW)\|''Beast Wars'' Eggbot]] as seen in the volume's manga story, "[[Train Wars]]". In the [[Fan polls#Generations Magazine Exclusive Character Popularity Vote\|fan poll]] held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Alpha Trion claimed 28.9% of the votes but ultimately came second place under [[Goshooter#Generations (Japan)\|Goshooter]].<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>

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	{{toydesigner\|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>		{{toydesigner\|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] and [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)\|[[Lenny Panzica]] (initial concept)}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/vuZHDR3ZBd8 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] Day 1 on the [[Hasbro Pulse]] YouTube channel.</ref>

	: Revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2022, Vector Sigma, along with its [[Key to Vector Sigma#Legacy\|Key]], are included in a box set with [[Alpha Trion ~~(G1)~~#Legacy\|Alpha Trion]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HasbroPulse\|Orion Pax]]. Vector Sigma is perched atop a removable translucent stand.		: Revealed at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2022, Vector Sigma, along with its [[Key to Vector Sigma#Legacy\|Key]], are included in a box set with [[Alpha Trion/toys#Legacy\|Alpha Trion]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#HasbroPulse\|Orion Pax]]. Vector Sigma is perched atop a removable translucent stand.

	: The set was listed for sale as a [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] exclusive, and began appearing in Hong Kong stores shortly afterwards.		: The set was listed for sale as a [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2022]] exclusive, and began appearing in Hong Kong stores shortly afterwards.