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A '''structure''' is a term used to define the body of a [[Transformer]]. Without a [[Spark|spark]] or a [[Personality component|personality component]], the structure is a lifeless shell. The '''superstructure''' is the outer portion of the structure, generally containing components for the transformer's [[Alternate mode|alternate mode]], and is often changed during [[Reformatting|reformatting]] in accordance with disguise protocols. The '''substructure''' contains a transformer's inner workings, and usually includes any special equipment or weapon systems. | |||
A '''structure''' is a term used to define the body of a [[Transformer]]. Without a [[spark]] or a [[personality component]], the structure is a lifeless shell. The '''superstructure''' is the outer portion of the structure, generally containing components for the transformer's [[alternate mode]], and is often changed during [[reformatting]] in accordance with disguise protocols. The '''substructure''' contains a transformer's inner workings, and usually includes any special equipment or weapon systems. | |||
At times, the spark-less bodies of deactivated Maximals have been referred to as '''shells'''. | At times, the spark-less bodies of deactivated Maximals have been referred to as '''shells'''. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
==='' | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
After being captured, the [[Renegade Decepticon]] | After being captured, the [[Renegade Decepticon|Renegade Decepticons]] had their personality components removed from their structures which were destroyed. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}} | ||
===''Beast | ===''Beast Wars'' cartoon=== | ||
After the [[Planet Buster]] had been destroyed, a [[Quantum surge|quantum surge]] followed in its aftermath. When the surge hit [[Earth]], several [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were struck by its impact and their superstructures mutated into their [[Transmetal]] forms. {{storylink|Aftermath (BW episode)|Aftermath}} | |||
Later, when [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] began experimenting with an [[Transmetal driver|alien device]] to create a new form of Transmetal, Cheetor was caught in the experiment and had his superstructure once again mutated into his [[Transmetal 2]] form. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}} {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}} [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] attempted to achieve the same result on herself, which was strugglingly met with success. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}} | |||
===''Beast Machines'' cartoon=== | |||
While exploring Cybertron in the wake of Megatron's conquest, Primal's team of Maximals came across an entire facility stacked with deactivated Maximal bodies, which (playing on both "graveyard" or "junk yard") they later referred to as the "shell yard". {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}} | |||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Transformer anatomy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:16, 17 February 2025
A structure is a term used to define the body of a Transformer. Without a spark or a personality component, the structure is a lifeless shell. The superstructure is the outer portion of the structure, generally containing components for the transformer's alternate mode, and is often changed during reformatting in accordance with disguise protocols. The substructure contains a transformer's inner workings, and usually includes any special equipment or weapon systems.
At times, the spark-less bodies of deactivated Maximals have been referred to as shells.
- A Transformer's structure varied depending on which form their personality inhabited. The Renegade Decepticons when freed by Starscream developed new structures when their personality components were placed in Earth vehicles.
Fiction
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]After being captured, the Renegade Decepticons had their personality components removed from their structures which were destroyed. Starscream's Brigade
Beast Wars cartoon
[edit]After the Planet Buster had been destroyed, a quantum surge followed in its aftermath. When the surge hit Earth, several Maximals and Predacons were struck by its impact and their superstructures mutated into their Transmetal forms. Aftermath
Later, when Megatron began experimenting with an alien device to create a new form of Transmetal, Cheetor was caught in the experiment and had his superstructure once again mutated into his Transmetal 2 form. Feral Scream Part 1 Feral Scream Part 2 Blackarachnia attempted to achieve the same result on herself, which was strugglingly met with success. Crossing the Rubicon
Beast Machines cartoon
[edit]While exploring Cybertron in the wake of Megatron's conquest, Primal's team of Maximals came across an entire facility stacked with deactivated Maximal bodies, which (playing on both "graveyard" or "junk yard") they later referred to as the "shell yard". Spark of Darkness
