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[[Image:CountdownExtinction Generator.jpg|right|300px|thumb | [[Image:CountdownExtinction Generator.jpg|right|300px|thumb]] | ||
The '''Exponential Generator''' is a device created by the [[human]] scientist [[Doctor Arkeville]] in his secret laboratory on [[Earth]]. Its precise specifications are unknown, but it has an almost unlimited power output; some speculate that it has the ability to destroy the entire universe.<ref>Narration from promo reel at the end of the [[Family Home Entertainment]] VHS release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.</ref> | The '''Exponential Generator''' is a device created by the [[human]] scientist [[Doctor Arkeville]] in his secret laboratory on [[Earth]]. Its precise specifications are unknown, but it has an almost unlimited power output; some speculate that it has the ability to destroy the entire universe.<ref>Narration from promo reel at the end of the [[Family Home Entertainment]] VHS release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.</ref> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ||
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] learned from Doctor Arkeville of the generator in his secret laboratory. Locating the device, Starscream wired the generator to build up to an overload which would have destroyed the entire planet [[Earth]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] discovered the generator and attempted to use it as a source | ====''The Transformers'' cartoon==== | ||
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] learned from Doctor Arkeville of the generator in his secret laboratory. Locating the device, Starscream wired the generator to build up to an overload, which would have destroyed the entire planet [[Earth]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] discovered the generator and attempted to use it as a power source, not knowing about the danger. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] made Megatron aware of this and the two launched the weapon into space, where it exploded, incidentally knocking Starscream back towards Earth after attempting to escape - tough luck. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}} | |||
===''Binaltech''=== | ====''Story of Binaltech''==== | ||
When [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole [[Autobot]] Binaltech bodies for himself and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], the two were banned from the human [[electro-cell]] recharging centers and had to rely on unstable Exponential Generator technology. {{storylink|Expose All of Evil's Designs!}} | When [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] stole [[Autobot]] Binaltech bodies for himself and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], the two were banned from the human [[electro-cell]] recharging centers and had to rely on unstable Exponential Generator technology. {{storylink|Expose All of Evil's Designs!}} | ||
===TransTech=== | ===''TransTech''=== | ||
[[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] claimed that he'd been rigged with an Exponential Generator. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}} | [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] claimed that he'd been rigged with an Exponential Generator. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}} | ||
===Shattered Glass=== | ===''Shattered Glass''=== | ||
[[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] is powered by one of these. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29|Cyclonus's profile}} | [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] is powered by one of these. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 29|Cyclonus's profile}} | ||
==Games== | |||
===''Transformers Legends''=== | |||
Doctor Arkeville's Exponential Generator was stolen by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who planned to use it to destroy [[Earth]] and use the energy released to restore [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] eventually managed to defeat the Decepticons and launched the generator into orbit. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Countdown to Extinction}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*In the original script for "Countdown | *In the original script for "Countdown to Extinction", the generator was referred to only as "the Ultimate Power Source". Ron Friedman apparently renamed it to something a bit more descriptive. | ||
*Although not ''exactly'' the same thing, the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' episode "Raise the Flagg" features an item that looks identical to the exponential generator and performs a similar function by powering a Cobra helicarrier that has sunken into the ocean. | |||
* | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Japanese:'' '''Exponential Generator''' (エクスポネンシャル・ジェネレータ ''Ekusuponensharu Jenerēta'') | |||
*''French:'' '''Générateur Expotentiel''' (Europe, ''Expotential Generator'') | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Alternators technology]] | |||
[[Category:Energy technology]] | |||
[[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | [[Category:Generation 1 technology]] | ||
[[Category:Shattered Glass technology]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:05, 21 February 2025
The Exponential Generator is a device created by the human scientist Doctor Arkeville in his secret laboratory on Earth. Its precise specifications are unknown, but it has an almost unlimited power output; some speculate that it has the ability to destroy the entire universe.<ref>Narration from promo reel at the end of the Family Home Entertainment VHS release of The Transformers: The Movie.</ref>
Fiction
[edit]Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]Starscream learned from Doctor Arkeville of the generator in his secret laboratory. Locating the device, Starscream wired the generator to build up to an overload, which would have destroyed the entire planet Earth. Megatron discovered the generator and attempted to use it as a power source, not knowing about the danger. Optimus Prime made Megatron aware of this and the two launched the weapon into space, where it exploded, incidentally knocking Starscream back towards Earth after attempting to escape - tough luck. Countdown to Extinction
Story of Binaltech
[edit]When Swindle stole Autobot Binaltech bodies for himself and Dead End, the two were banned from the human electro-cell recharging centers and had to rely on unstable Exponential Generator technology. Expose All of Evil's Designs!
TransTech
[edit]Hubcap claimed that he'd been rigged with an Exponential Generator. Gone Too Far
Shattered Glass
[edit]Cyclonus is powered by one of these. Cyclonus's profile
Games
[edit]Transformers Legends
[edit]Doctor Arkeville's Exponential Generator was stolen by Starscream, who planned to use it to destroy Earth and use the energy released to restore Cybertron. Ironhide, Sideswipe and Red Alert eventually managed to defeat the Decepticons and launched the generator into orbit. Countdown to Extinction
Notes
[edit]- In the original script for "Countdown to Extinction", the generator was referred to only as "the Ultimate Power Source". Ron Friedman apparently renamed it to something a bit more descriptive.
- Although not exactly the same thing, the G.I. Joe episode "Raise the Flagg" features an item that looks identical to the exponential generator and performs a similar function by powering a Cobra helicarrier that has sunken into the ocean.
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Exponential Generator (エクスポネンシャル・ジェネレータ Ekusuponensharu Jenerēta)
- French: Générateur Expotentiel (Europe, Expotential Generator)
References
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