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:''The ''Vis Vitalis'' is a starship from the [[IDW | :''The ''Vis Vitalis'' is a starship from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Vis vitalis alex milne.jpg|thumb|upright=2.3]] | [[File:Vis vitalis alex milne.jpg|thumb|upright=2.3]] | ||
The '''''Vis Vitalis''''' is more than just a simple starship. After he was mortally wounded during the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the legendary Autobot hero [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] had his life-support system modified into a spaceship that was capable of sustaining his life wirelessly as long as he was within a certain range, enabling him to continue his brave deeds and derring-do. | The '''''Vis Vitalis''''' is more than just a simple starship. After he was mortally wounded during the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the legendary Autobot hero [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] had his life-support system modified into a spaceship that was capable of sustaining his life wirelessly as long as he was within a certain range, enabling him to continue his brave deeds and derring-do. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
After "rescuing orphans from an exploding sun", the engines of the ''Vis Vitalis'' were damaged and so Thunderclash sought out the ''[[Lost Light]]'' in order to get a jump-start from its [[Quantum generator|quantum engines]]. While on board the ''Lost Light'', Thunderclash's first officer [[Paddox]] revealed himself to be a collection of [[Ammonite]]s undercover and attempted to steal the ''Lost Light'', leaving the ''Vis Vitalis'' (and Thunderclash) unable to function. Thankfully, they were disarmed by [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] and after receiving the power boost to its engines, the ''Vis Vitalis'' continued on its way. Later, following a failed attempt at recruitment by the ''Lost Light'''s crew, several members of the [[Circle of Light]] left [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]] to seek out Thunderclash and the ''Vis Vitalis''. {{storylink|Little Victories}} | After "rescuing orphans from an exploding sun", the engines of the ''Vis Vitalis'' were damaged and so Thunderclash sought out the ''[[Lost Light]]'' in order to get a jump-start from its [[Quantum generator|quantum engines]]. While on board the ''Lost Light'', Thunderclash's first officer [[Paddox]] revealed himself to be a collection of [[Ammonite]]s undercover and attempted to steal the ''Lost Light'', leaving the ''Vis Vitalis'' (and Thunderclash) unable to function. Thankfully, they were disarmed by [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] and after receiving the power boost to its engines, the ''Vis Vitalis'' continued on its way. Later, following a failed attempt at recruitment by the ''Lost Light''{{'}}s crew, several members of the [[Circle of Light]] left [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]] to seek out Thunderclash and the ''Vis Vitalis''. {{storylink|Little Victories}} | ||
Some time later on a mission to aid [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] its crew would travel to the | Some time later on a mission to aid [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] its crew would travel to the lost colony [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] where they took a compliment of Camiens on-board, including the [[Cityspeaker]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], her bodyguard [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and the engineer [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], who would then serve under Thunderclash for a while. After encountering [[Alpha Trion]] and learning of the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s desperate condition, the trio left the ''Vis Vitalis'' in a smaller, faster craft to reach [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] in time. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} Later, another Camien group joined up and [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] became the new chief medic. | ||
After Thunderclash was repaired (and after a [[personality tick]] infestation was stopped by the visiting ''Lost Light'' crew), he left to join the ''Lost Light'' and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] took the ''Vitalis'' to go home to Caminus. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} | After Thunderclash was repaired (and after a [[personality tick]] infestation was stopped by the visiting ''Lost Light'' crew), he left to join the ''Lost Light'' and [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] took the ''Vitalis'' to go home to Caminus. {{storylink|The Frail Gaze}} | ||
The ship was later part of the Cybertronian fleet assembled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] to defend Caminus from [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] and his [[Maximal]]s. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} | |||
==Known crew== | ==Known crew== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*"Vis Vitalis" is a concept aligned to {{w|Vitalism}} | *"Vis Vitalis" is a concept aligned to {{w|Vitalism}} and translates from [[Latin language|Latin]] as "life force". | ||
[[Category:IDW | [[Category:IDW (2005) starships]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:16, 10 February 2026
- The Vis Vitalis is a starship from the 2005 IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Vis Vitalis is more than just a simple starship. After he was mortally wounded during the Great War, the legendary Autobot hero Thunderclash had his life-support system modified into a spaceship that was capable of sustaining his life wirelessly as long as he was within a certain range, enabling him to continue his brave deeds and derring-do.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]After "rescuing orphans from an exploding sun", the engines of the Vis Vitalis were damaged and so Thunderclash sought out the Lost Light in order to get a jump-start from its quantum engines. While on board the Lost Light, Thunderclash's first officer Paddox revealed himself to be a collection of Ammonites undercover and attempted to steal the Lost Light, leaving the Vis Vitalis (and Thunderclash) unable to function. Thankfully, they were disarmed by Swerve and Rung and after receiving the power boost to its engines, the Vis Vitalis continued on its way. Later, following a failed attempt at recruitment by the Lost Light's crew, several members of the Circle of Light left Luna 1 to seek out Thunderclash and the Vis Vitalis. Little Victories
Some time later on a mission to aid Metroplex its crew would travel to the lost colony Caminus where they took a compliment of Camiens on-board, including the Cityspeaker Windblade, her bodyguard Chromia, and the engineer Nautica, who would then serve under Thunderclash for a while. After encountering Alpha Trion and learning of the Titan's desperate condition, the trio left the Vis Vitalis in a smaller, faster craft to reach Metroplex in time. Burning Bright Later, another Camien group joined up and Velocity became the new chief medic.
After Thunderclash was repaired (and after a personality tick infestation was stopped by the visiting Lost Light crew), he left to join the Lost Light and Firestar took the Vitalis to go home to Caminus. The Frail Gaze
The ship was later part of the Cybertronian fleet assembled by Optimus Prime to defend Caminus from Unicron and his Maximals. Last Stand
