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The '''Cog''' is the meeting place of the [[Functionist Council]]. Predictably, it is shaped like a giant [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]]. | |||
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In [[Functionist Universe|an alternate timeline]] where [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] was never born, the Functionist Council was able to grow ever more powerful, eventually overthrowing the [[Senate]] and seizing control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], having an objectively useless [[alternate mode]] was locked up within the Cog and regularly tortured in an attempt to gleam its function. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}} {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} | In [[Functionist Universe|an alternate timeline]] where [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] was never born, the Functionist Council was able to grow ever more powerful, eventually overthrowing the [[Senate]] and seizing control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], having an objectively useless [[alternate mode]] was locked up within the Cog and regularly tortured in an attempt to gleam its function. {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}} {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} | ||
In [[2014]], the Council met at the Cog where the Evaluator [[Ten-of-Twelve]] reported on replacing of the [[Primal Vanguard]]'s eyes with cameras, successfully converting them into the first of the Council's full spectrum surveillance agents. Subsequently, the Enactor [[Six-of-Twelve]] reported that their [[theoconomist]]s had consulted the [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]] over the proposed [[mass recall]] of the [[data slug]]s. While a strict reading suggested that they still had a purpose, their ability to store large amounts of data threatened the Functionists' ability to rule, so the Convener [[One-of-Twelve]] overruled the theoconomists and ordered their [[obsolescence chip]]s to be detonated. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}} Shortly after this, Rung unconsciously reacted to his torture by creating [[photonic crystal]]s. Though the Council initially thought to execute him, {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}} they <s>decided behind closed doors that the crystals could let | In [[2014]], the Council met at the Cog where the Evaluator [[Ten-of-Twelve]] reported on replacing of the [[Primal Vanguard]]'s eyes with cameras, successfully converting them into the first of the Council's full spectrum surveillance agents. Subsequently, the Enactor [[Six-of-Twelve]] reported that their [[theoconomist]]s had consulted the [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]] over the proposed [[mass recall]] of the [[data slug]]s. While a strict reading suggested that they still had a purpose, their ability to store large amounts of data threatened the Functionists' ability to rule, so the Convener [[One-of-Twelve]] overruled the theoconomists and ordered their [[obsolescence chip]]s to be detonated. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}} Shortly after this, Rung unconsciously reacted to his torture by creating [[photonic crystal]]s. Though the Council initially thought to execute him, {{storylink|Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide|Predestination: An Expert's Guide}} they <s>decided behind closed doors that the crystals could let them conquer the galaxy</s> came to the divine realization within the holy walls of the Cog that the crystals were Primus's endorsement of cold construction and could be utilized to produce a galaxy conquering army. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production|Modes of Production}} | ||
In early [[2017]], the Council restarted [[Vector Sigma]] to extract the [[spark]]s of their army only for [[Team Rodimus]] to free Rung, {{storylink|Dissolution Part 4: Bad Moon Rising|Bad Moon Rising}} and use a [[matter transporter]] to escape back to the surface, using another to board the Cog. After seizing control of the ship, they set course for [[Kalis|Adaptica]], passing the time by listening to Rung's tale, with the psychologist eventually declaring that they had to crash it into [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production|Modes of Production}} Needing Luna 2's teleporter, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] promptly decked Rung, much to the horror of his friends. Realizing how much his vendetta was consuming him, Rodimus ordered his friends out, intending to fulfill Rung's mission only for [[Terminus (G1)|Terminus]], firing at Luna 2's [[tractor beam]] emitters, to strike the vessel, causing it to crash. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|This Machine Kills Fascists}} | In early [[2017]], the Council restarted [[Vector Sigma]] to extract the [[spark]]s of their army only for [[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]] to free Rung, {{storylink|Dissolution Part 4: Bad Moon Rising|Bad Moon Rising}} and use a [[matter transporter]] to escape back to the surface, using another to board the Cog. After seizing control of the ship, they set course for [[Kalis|Adaptica]], passing the time by listening to Rung's tale, with the psychologist eventually declaring that they had to crash it into [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production|Modes of Production}} Needing Luna 2's teleporter, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] promptly decked Rung, much to the horror of his friends. Realizing how much his vendetta was consuming him, Rodimus ordered his friends out, intending to fulfill Rung's mission only for [[Terminus (G1)|Terminus]], firing at Luna 2's [[tractor beam]] emitters, to strike the vessel, causing it to crash. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 6: This Machine Kills Fascists|This Machine Kills Fascists}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:52, 9 February 2026
| The name or term "Cog" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Cog (disambiguation). |
The Cog is the meeting place of the Functionist Council. Predictably, it is shaped like a giant transformation cog.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]The Functionist Universe
[edit]In an alternate timeline where Megatron was never born, the Functionist Council was able to grow ever more powerful, eventually overthrowing the Senate and seizing control of Cybertron. A World Misplaced Rung, having an objectively useless alternate mode was locked up within the Cog and regularly tortured in an attempt to gleam its function. Predestination: An Expert's Guide A World Misplaced
In 2014, the Council met at the Cog where the Evaluator Ten-of-Twelve reported on replacing of the Primal Vanguard's eyes with cameras, successfully converting them into the first of the Council's full spectrum surveillance agents. Subsequently, the Enactor Six-of-Twelve reported that their theoconomists had consulted the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy over the proposed mass recall of the data slugs. While a strict reading suggested that they still had a purpose, their ability to store large amounts of data threatened the Functionists' ability to rule, so the Convener One-of-Twelve overruled the theoconomists and ordered their obsolescence chips to be detonated. The Custom-Made Now Shortly after this, Rung unconsciously reacted to his torture by creating photonic crystals. Though the Council initially thought to execute him, Predestination: An Expert's Guide they decided behind closed doors that the crystals could let them conquer the galaxy came to the divine realization within the holy walls of the Cog that the crystals were Primus's endorsement of cold construction and could be utilized to produce a galaxy conquering army. Modes of Production
In early 2017, the Council restarted Vector Sigma to extract the sparks of their army only for Team Rodimus to free Rung, Bad Moon Rising and use a matter transporter to escape back to the surface, using another to board the Cog. After seizing control of the ship, they set course for Adaptica, passing the time by listening to Rung's tale, with the psychologist eventually declaring that they had to crash it into Luna 2. Modes of Production Needing Luna 2's teleporter, Rodimus promptly decked Rung, much to the horror of his friends. Realizing how much his vendetta was consuming him, Rodimus ordered his friends out, intending to fulfill Rung's mission only for Terminus, firing at Luna 2's tractor beam emitters, to strike the vessel, causing it to crash. This Machine Kills Fascists
