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[[File:MTMTE9 quark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A scientist, yesterday.]] | [[File:MTMTE9 quark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A scientist, yesterday.]] | ||
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] under [[functionism]], those [[Transformer]]s with [[alternate mode]]s such as photon microscopes and other laboratory equipment are collected into the '''scientific class'''. They are relatively uncommon according to the [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]] and enjoy a reasonably good quality of life. | On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] under [[functionism]], those [[Transformer]]s with [[alternate mode]]s such as photon microscopes and other laboratory equipment are collected into the '''scientific class'''. They are relatively uncommon according to the [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]] and enjoy a reasonably good quality of life. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
Speaking with [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Quark]] confessed to being fearful of a | Despite the privileges awarded to the scientific class compared to the other positions in society, [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] felt his class was under-appreciated and joined the [[Decepticon]]s as a result. {{storylink|What It's Really Like}} | ||
Speaking with [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Quark]] confessed to being fearful of a Decepticon uprising due to the fact that he was part of the scientific class and therefore not their "type". {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} He was proved right, as he died in the [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]] prison camp following a Decepticon uprising. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:30, 25 January 2023
On Cybertron under functionism, those Transformers with alternate modes such as photon microscopes and other laboratory equipment are collected into the scientific class. They are relatively uncommon according to the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy and enjoy a reasonably good quality of life.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Despite the privileges awarded to the scientific class compared to the other positions in society, Deluge felt his class was under-appreciated and joined the Decepticons as a result. What It's Really Like
Speaking with Nightbeat, Quark confessed to being fearful of a Decepticon uprising due to the fact that he was part of the scientific class and therefore not their "type". Post Hoc He was proved right, as he died in the Grindcore prison camp following a Decepticon uprising. Predestination: An Expert's Guide
The Functionist Universe
[edit]In an alternate timeline, the scientific class, or at least Quark, fared a little better as he came to work directly for One-of-Twelve in attempting to determine the purpose of Rung's alt mode. However, after two million years of research he was beaten to the punch by Sweep the janitor, who solved the riddle. Predestination: An Expert's Guide
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