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:''Detection plates are a defensive technology from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] | :''Detection plates are a defensive technology from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:EnterTheNightbird Detection panels.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|ATTENTION! PLEASE DO NOT MIND THE OMINOUSLY GLOWING FLOOR PANELS - THEY ARE FOR DECORATION ONLY AND NOT AN ALARM SYSTEM. THANK YOU.]] | ||
Another of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s many inventions, '''detection plates''' detect the presence of metal. They are installed on the floors of [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] and linked to an alarm to alert the [[Autobot]]s to any [[Decepticon]] intruders. | Another of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s many inventions, '''detection plates''' detect the presence of metal. They are installed on the floors of [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] and linked to an alarm to alert the [[Autobot]]s to any [[Decepticon]] intruders. | ||
Presumably they are able to distinguish between Autobots and Decepticons. | Presumably they are able to distinguish between Autobots and Decepticons. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
Shortly before [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Dr. Fujiyama]] contacted them, the Autobots were busy manufacturing detection plates. Wheeljack demonstrated the effectiveness of the new sensors by waving his hand over it, setting off an alarm. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was mightily impressed, asserting that the Decepticons would have difficulty evading it. | Shortly before [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Dr. Fujiyama]] contacted them, the Autobots were busy manufacturing detection plates. Wheeljack demonstrated the effectiveness of the new sensors by waving his hand over it, setting off an alarm. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was mightily impressed, asserting that the Decepticons would have difficulty evading it. | ||
Some time later, the reprogrammed [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] was infiltrating Autobot headquarters when she encountered a floor lined with detection plates. After a few moments of careful thought, she magnitized her feet, walked up the nearest wall and along the ceiling, avoiding them completely. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}} | Some time later, the reprogrammed [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] was infiltrating Autobot headquarters when she encountered a floor lined with detection plates. After a few moments of careful thought, she magnitized her feet, walked up the nearest wall and along the ceiling, avoiding them completely. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}} | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1 cartoon technology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:35, 2 March 2015
- Detection plates are a defensive technology from the cartoon portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Another of Wheeljack's many inventions, detection plates detect the presence of metal. They are installed on the floors of Autobot headquarters and linked to an alarm to alert the Autobots to any Decepticon intruders.
Presumably they are able to distinguish between Autobots and Decepticons.
Fiction
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]Shortly before Dr. Fujiyama contacted them, the Autobots were busy manufacturing detection plates. Wheeljack demonstrated the effectiveness of the new sensors by waving his hand over it, setting off an alarm. Optimus Prime was mightily impressed, asserting that the Decepticons would have difficulty evading it.
Some time later, the reprogrammed Nightbird was infiltrating Autobot headquarters when she encountered a floor lined with detection plates. After a few moments of careful thought, she magnitized her feet, walked up the nearest wall and along the ceiling, avoiding them completely. Enter the Nightbird
