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'''Artificial gravity''' is a common technology used on space ships, and is useful for avoiding the crew floating randomly around the ship interior. One method of creating artificial gravity is with gravity generators. | '''Artificial gravity''' is a common technology used on space ships, and is useful for avoiding the crew floating randomly around the ship interior. One method of creating artificial gravity is with gravity generators. | ||
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====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics==== | ====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics==== | ||
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With a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix-empowered]] [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] loose on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] came up with a plan to get rid of the Decepticon: he had [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] turn off the artificial gravity and then speared Thunderwing with the harpoon on the ship's shuttle. The shuttle was then sucked out into space, taking Thunderwing with it. {{storylink|All Fall Down}} | With a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix-empowered]] [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] loose on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] came up with a plan to get rid of the Decepticon: he had [[Hosehead (G1)|Hosehead]] turn off the artificial gravity and then speared Thunderwing with the [[harpoon]] on the ship's shuttle. The shuttle was then sucked out into space, taking Thunderwing with it. {{storylink|All Fall Down}} | ||
====IDW | ====2005 IDW continuity==== | ||
Bereft of his [[force field]] abilities, when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]] had to face [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]'s team of [[Titan Hunter]]s in one of the ''[[Lost Light]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> shuttle bays, he procured a remote control for the ship's gravity generator. He was able to use it to switch off the gravity, while securing himself to the floor with his [[magnawheels]], and bluff the [[Decepticon]]s into thinking that he still had his force field powers. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} | Bereft of his [[force field]] abilities, when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailcutter]] had to face [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]'s team of [[Titan Hunter]]s in one of the ''[[Lost Light]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> shuttle bays, he procured a remote control for the ship's gravity generator. He was able to use it to switch off the gravity, while securing himself to the floor with his [[magnawheels]], and bluff the [[Decepticon]]s into thinking that he still had his force field powers. {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} | ||
[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] was extremely impressed when [[Fulcrum]] demonstrated the artificial gravity in the P-6 [[Worldsweeper]] they found on [[Clemency]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} | [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] was extremely impressed when [[Fulcrum]] demonstrated the artificial gravity in the P-6 [[Worldsweeper]] they found on [[Clemency]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} | ||
The human built [[Sanctuary Station]] initially did did not have artificial gravity, as such technology was beyond human capabilities. Refusing to provide [[Onyx]] with the necessary knowledge, [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] built a gravity-wave projector himself. {{storylink|South of Heaven}} | |||
===''Cybertron'' cartoon=== | ===''Cybertron'' cartoon=== | ||
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===Live-action film series=== | ===Live-action film series=== | ||
[[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]'s [[Vortex Grinder]] created gravity wells with an artificial [[black hole]]. {{storylink|Devastator (ROTF)| | [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]]'s [[Vortex Grinder]] created gravity wells with an artificial [[Black hole (phenomenon)|black hole]]. {{storylink|Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator's Battle Bio}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:35, 31 January 2026
Artificial gravity is a common technology used on space ships, and is useful for avoiding the crew floating randomly around the ship interior. One method of creating artificial gravity is with gravity generators.
Fiction
[edit]Generation 1 continuity family
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
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With a Matrix-empowered Thunderwing loose on the Ark, Nightbeat came up with a plan to get rid of the Decepticon: he had Hosehead turn off the artificial gravity and then speared Thunderwing with the harpoon on the ship's shuttle. The shuttle was then sucked out into space, taking Thunderwing with it. All Fall Down
2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Bereft of his force field abilities, when Trailcutter had to face Lockdown's team of Titan Hunters in one of the Lost Light's shuttle bays, he procured a remote control for the ship's gravity generator. He was able to use it to switch off the gravity, while securing himself to the floor with his magnawheels, and bluff the Decepticons into thinking that he still had his force field powers. The Reluctant Specialist
Misfire was extremely impressed when Fulcrum demonstrated the artificial gravity in the P-6 Worldsweeper they found on Clemency. Rules of Disengagement
The human built Sanctuary Station initially did did not have artificial gravity, as such technology was beyond human capabilities. Refusing to provide Onyx with the necessary knowledge, Soundwave built a gravity-wave projector himself. South of Heaven
Cybertron cartoon
[edit]Bud got Scattorshot to take him into space on the Autobot space bridge, but was disappointed to find he didn't float. Scattorshot explained that the bridge included a gravity field. Space
Animated cartoon
[edit]When Megatron invaded the Autobot ship and had Optimus Prime by the neck, Optimus used his grappler to hit a lever, turning off the ship's artificial gravity. Unfortunately with Bulkhead on board, this resulted in a lot of crashing around. Ratchet eventually knocked Megatron into the controls, switching the gravity back on and engaging the ship's thrusters. Transform and Roll Out
Live-action film series
[edit]Devastator's Vortex Grinder created gravity wells with an artificial black hole. Devastator's Battle Bio
