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'''Rossum's Trinity''' is the principle that a [[Transformer]]'s being possesses three vital and interlinked parts: the [[brain module]], the [[spark]], and the [[transformation cog]]. Enough damage to any one of the three can cause the other two to shut down and ultimately cause death. | {{Multiple image | ||
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Named after the scientist [[Rossum]], '''Rossum's Trinity''' (also '''Rossum's Rule of Thirds''') is the principle that a [[Transformer]]'s being possesses three vital and interlinked parts: the [[brain module]], the [[spark]], and the [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]]. Enough damage to any one of the three can cause the other two to shut down and ultimately cause death. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] reviewed the concept of Rossum's Trinity when the Autobots aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'' investigated how a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] killed [[Shock]]. [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] was not appreciative of Chromedome's rambling. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} | [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] reviewed the concept of Rossum's Trinity when the Autobots aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'' investigated how a [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]] killed [[Shock (G1)|Shock]]. [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] was not appreciative of Chromedome's rambling. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|The Chaos of Warm Things}} | ||
The transformation cog doesn't seem to be as essential to the trinity, as the [[Militant Monoform Movement]] removes their T-cogs upon joining the organization, {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}} and [[Decepticon Justice Division]] leader [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]] has burnt through quite a few due to his addiction to transformation. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} | |||
[[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] cited the Rule of Thirds as proof that a skilled warrior like himself would not be responsible for causing [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]'s non-fatal injuries. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} | |||
[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] would later liken himself, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] to Rossum's Trinity. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} | |||
When the [[Functionist Council]] of [[Functionist Universe|another reality]] had granted their [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] a [[robot mode]] in [[Primus]]' likeness, the [[Omega Guardian]]s, speaking through [[Epistemus]], suggested that [[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]] exploit Rossum's Trinity to destroy the giant, a plan that [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] overrode. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The name of the concept is a reference to the 1920 Czech science fiction play '' | *The name of the concept is a reference to the 1920 Czech science fiction play ''{{w|R.U.R.|Rossum's Universal Robots}}'', which was significant for introducing the word "[[Wiktionary:robot|robot]]" into the English language. | ||
* | *Cleanly removing any part of the Trinity, as opposed to damaging them, doesn't seem to affect the other two unduly: the Militant Monoform Movement removes their transformation cogs, [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] yanked his own head off and survived, and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]'s spark was extracted from and then placed back into her body without any apparent problems. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 9 February 2026
Named after the scientist Rossum, Rossum's Trinity (also Rossum's Rule of Thirds) is the principle that a Transformer's being possesses three vital and interlinked parts: the brain module, the spark, and the transformation cog. Enough damage to any one of the three can cause the other two to shut down and ultimately cause death.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Chromedome reviewed the concept of Rossum's Trinity when the Autobots aboard the Lost Light investigated how a Sparkeater killed Shock. Ratchet was not appreciative of Chromedome's rambling. The Chaos of Warm Things
The transformation cog doesn't seem to be as essential to the trinity, as the Militant Monoform Movement removes their T-cogs upon joining the organization, Life After the Big Bang and Decepticon Justice Division leader Tarn has burnt through quite a few due to his addiction to transformation. How Ratchet Got His Hands Back
Cyclonus cited the Rule of Thirds as proof that a skilled warrior like himself would not be responsible for causing Red Alert's non-fatal injuries. Patternism
Rodimus would later liken himself, Ultra Magnus, and Drift to Rossum's Trinity. The Fecund Moon
When the Functionist Council of another reality had granted their Cybertron a robot mode in Primus' likeness, the Omega Guardians, speaking through Epistemus, suggested that Team Rodimus exploit Rossum's Trinity to destroy the giant, a plan that Megatron and Cyclonus overrode. The Unremembering
Notes
[edit]- The name of the concept is a reference to the 1920 Czech science fiction play Rossum's Universal Robots, which was significant for introducing the word "robot" into the English language.
- Cleanly removing any part of the Trinity, as opposed to damaging them, doesn't seem to affect the other two unduly: the Militant Monoform Movement removes their transformation cogs, Red Alert yanked his own head off and survived, and Arcee's spark was extracted from and then placed back into her body without any apparent problems.
