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{{move|God item|Official and serviceable translation; "sacred implement" is contrived.}}
[[Image:Wotf-god items.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Holy relics or plot devices? You decide.]]
A '''sacred treasure''' (神器 ''jingi'', also '''god item'''<ref name="WOTTF">[[World of the Transformers]]</ref> and '''sacred implement'''<ref name="AA2">''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]''</ref>) is an artifact from the oft mysterious past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. They brim with supernatural energy and many are used by forces such as [[Primus]] and the [[Quintesson]]s to create "super robot lifeforms", often in the form of [[Transformer]]s.<ref>[[World of the Transformers]], Section 5: Birth Theories, [[2007]] <small>(Translation [[Source:World of the Transformers#Episode 5|here]])</small></ref>


[[Image:Wotf-god items.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Holy relics or plot devices? You decide.]]
Artifacts identified as sacred treasures include:<!--


'''Sacred implements''' (神器 ''Jingi'' or ''Shinki'')<ref>[[World of Transformers]], Section 5: Birth Theories, [[2007]] <small>(Translation [[Talk:World of Transformers/Section5 src|here]])</small></ref> are artifacts from the murky depths of the past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Many are linked with [[Primus]], the ancient deity of the Transformer race, though a number are of unknown origin. Sacred implements brim with otherworldly energy, and in the presence of one, a new Transformer may be granted life. As a result, in many universes, these artifacts are responsible for much, if not all, life on Cybertron.


Accordingly, many battles and even wars have been fought to obtain them and utilize their wondrous properties.


==Known sacred implements==
DO NOT ADD ANYTHING IF THEY HAVE NOT BEEN OFFICIALLY IDENTIFIED AS SUCH
===Vector Sigma===
The [[Vector Sigma]] supercomputer was integrated into the inner workings of Cybertron itself, and thus was a conduit for the power of Primus. It possessed the capability to imbue Cybertronians with true sentience, separating them from mere automatons. As well, it could reformat Cybertronians, and even evidenced the power to [[Eco-structuring|mechaform]] organics and their worlds.


===Creation Matrix===
Traditionally borne by a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] in each era of Cybertronian history, the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] housed a portion of the lifeforce of Primus, and in some universes was considered the only means of Cybertronian reproduction. In one [[Reproduction#Budding|noteworthy instance]], it proved that it was instead the only ''safe'' method of reproduction, the alternative having given birth to the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]]. In this instance, the light of the Matrix had to be sacrificed to the Swarm to prevent the destruction of the Cybertronian race, an event that sparked the Swarm's eventual evolution into the [[Vok]].


===AllSpark===
 
Though its origins are unknown, the massive runic cube known as the [[AllSpark]] birthed life from the inanimate surface of Cybertron. Lord High Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] showed an increasing obsession with the energy which emanated from the artifact, eventually dragging the planet into the depths of civil war over it. To safeguard it, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ordered it jettisoned into space. Landing on [[Earth]], it drew the Transformers in pursuit of it, and the conflict eventually began again in this new theater of war. In a tense battle to keep the artifact from Megatron, the AllSpark was destroyed, but not before its energies sparked a new flowering of Transformer life on the distant planet.
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*[[Vector Sigma]]<ref name="WOTTF"/>
*The [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]]<ref name="WOTTF"/>
*The [[AllSpark]]<ref name="WOTTF"/>
*The [[Chrono Matrix]]<ref>"[[Battle of G3 Prime and G-Shock]]"</ref>
 
Weapons formed from [[Mini-Con]]s can be referred to as "sacred treasures", although they bear little relation to the above items.
*The "Three Sacred Treasures" (三種の神器 ''Sanshu no Jingi'')<ref>Note that these weapons were never referred to by this name in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Legends of the Microns]]'' cartoon. The name originates from the second and third toy [[catalog]]s for the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Legends of the Microns]]'' toyline (マイクロン合体! 〈銃・剣・盾〉三種の神器完成!! ''[Micron Fusion! The Three Sacred Treasures〈Gun, Sword, and Shield〉are complete!!]''), as well as Page 29 of the ''[[Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003]]'' ('''三種の神器''': 3体のマイクロンが合体して誕生する強力な武器。スターセイバー、コスモテクター、アストロブラスターの3種があり、ユニクロン覚醒のキーである、これら3種の神器を揃えることが、 ダブルフェイスの当面の目的だった。''['''The Three Sacred Treasures''': Powerful weapons born from the fusion of three Microns. There are three types: the Star Saber, the Cosmotector, and the Astro Blaster. Doubleface's immediate goal is to collect these three Sacred Treasures, which are the Keys to awakening Unicron.]'')</ref>
**The [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]
**The [[Skyboom (Armada)|Cosmotector]]
**The [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Astro Blaster]]
*The [[God Micron Blaster]]<ref>[[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#TAV61|God Optimus Prime Micron Gattai Set]]</ref>
 
==Fiction==
===''Adventure''===
The [[God Micron Blaster]] was a sacred treasure that was once used by evil hands to destroy a planet. Since then, only "gods with the right heart" were permitted to use it. [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], having attained the power of a god, used the God Micron Blaster to stop the [[Decepticon]] invasion of [[Earth]] in a final battle. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#TAV61|God Optimus Prime bio}}
 
===''G-Shock × Transformers''===
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Master Optimus Prime]] was the guardian of the sacred treasure known as the [[Chrono Matrix]] and took his duties seriously to the point when he often existed as an altar to the artifact known as "Pedestal Prime". {{storylink|Battle of G3 Prime and G-Shock}}
 
===''Canon/Transformers''===
The [[AllSpark]] of another universe's [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was identified by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] to be a sacred treasure. Its power as a sacred treasure was transferred to the [[EOS R5]] camera known as [[Focus One]], which in turn could grant life to unliving machines. This power also had the unusual effect of affecting already living machines by giving Optimus Prime and Refraktor new EOS R5 alternate modes. {{storylink|Birth of Optimus Prime R5}} {{storylink|Decepticon Refraktor R5: Guise of a Deceiver}}
 
==Notes==
*In Japan, ''jingi'' (神器) is a term primarily used to refer to the {{w|Imperial Regalia of Japan|Three Sacred Treasures}}, regalia of the {{w|Emperor of Japan}}. The term also finds use in other fictional media for godlike or mystical items.
*As you may have gathered from the media that use this term, it is primarily used by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] in his works.
*On the Japanese [[World of the Transformers]] website, ''jingi'' was translated as "GOD ITEM", which sounds a bit awkward in English. {{SITENAME}} initially attempted to localize it as "sacred implement" (which went on to be used by ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'') before deciding to align it with pretty much every other translation of the term outside ''Transformers''.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 21 May 2025

Holy relics or plot devices? You decide.

A sacred treasure (神器 jingi, also god item[1] and sacred implement[2]) is an artifact from the oft mysterious past of Cybertron. They brim with supernatural energy and many are used by forces such as Primus and the Quintessons to create "super robot lifeforms", often in the form of Transformers.[3]

Artifacts identified as sacred treasures include:

Weapons formed from Mini-Cons can be referred to as "sacred treasures", although they bear little relation to the above items.

Fiction

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Adventure

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The God Micron Blaster was a sacred treasure that was once used by evil hands to destroy a planet. Since then, only "gods with the right heart" were permitted to use it. Optimus Prime, having attained the power of a god, used the God Micron Blaster to stop the Decepticon invasion of Earth in a final battle. God Optimus Prime bio

G-Shock × Transformers

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Master Optimus Prime was the guardian of the sacred treasure known as the Chrono Matrix and took his duties seriously to the point when he often existed as an altar to the artifact known as "Pedestal Prime". Battle of G3 Prime and G-Shock

Canon/Transformers

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The AllSpark of another universe's Cybertron was identified by Optimus Prime and Refraktor to be a sacred treasure. Its power as a sacred treasure was transferred to the EOS R5 camera known as Focus One, which in turn could grant life to unliving machines. This power also had the unusual effect of affecting already living machines by giving Optimus Prime and Refraktor new EOS R5 alternate modes. Birth of Optimus Prime R5 Decepticon Refraktor R5: Guise of a Deceiver

Notes

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  • In Japan, jingi (神器) is a term primarily used to refer to the Three Sacred Treasures, regalia of the Emperor of Japan. The term also finds use in other fictional media for godlike or mystical items.
  • As you may have gathered from the media that use this term, it is primarily used by Hirofumi Ichikawa in his works.
  • On the Japanese World of the Transformers website, jingi was translated as "GOD ITEM", which sounds a bit awkward in English. MediaWiki initially attempted to localize it as "sacred implement" (which went on to be used by The AllSpark Almanac II) before deciding to align it with pretty much every other translation of the term outside Transformers.

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 World of the Transformers
  2. ↑ Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II
  3. ↑ World of the Transformers, Section 5: Birth Theories, 2007 (Translation here)
  4. ↑ "Battle of G3 Prime and G-Shock"
  5. ↑ Note that these weapons were never referred to by this name in the Legends of the Microns cartoon. The name originates from the second and third toy catalogs for the Legends of the Microns toyline (マイクロン合体! 〈銃・剣・盾〉三種の神器完成!! [Micron Fusion! The Three Sacred Treasures〈Gun, Sword, and Shield〉are complete!!]), as well as Page 29 of the Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003 (三種の神器: 3体のマイクロンが合体して誕生する強力な武器。スターセイバー、コスモテクター、アストロブラスターの3種があり、ユニクロン覚醒のキーである、これら3種の神器を揃えることが、 ダブルフェイスの当面の目的だった。[The Three Sacred Treasures: Powerful weapons born from the fusion of three Microns. There are three types: the Star Saber, the Cosmotector, and the Astro Blaster. Doubleface's immediate goal is to collect these three Sacred Treasures, which are the Keys to awakening Unicron.])
  6. ↑ God Optimus Prime Micron Gattai Set
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