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* [[Insignia/Gallery|Gallery]]
* [[Insignia/Gallery|Gallery]]
* ''[[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''}}{{-}}
* ''[[Cybertronian military insignia/gallery|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''}}{{-}}
{{picsneeded|ROTF Stratosphere, FOC Multiplayer, ROTB Predacon, ROTB Autobot (Scourge)}}
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There are so many variations of [[insignia]] across the breadth of the [[Transformers brand]] that it might be a fool's errand to try and list them all — but we are those fools!
There are so many variations of [[insignia]] across the breadth of the [[Transformers brand]] that it might be a fool's errand to try and list them all — but we are those fools!


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File:G2AutobotInsignia.png|'''Autobot''' ''([[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|G2]])''<br />The G2 Autobot symbol is based on the face of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].
File:G2AutobotInsignia.png|'''Autobot''' ''([[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|G2]])''<br />The G2 Autobot symbol is based on the face of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].
File:G2AutobotInsigniaAlternate.png|'''Autobot''' ''([[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|G2]])''<br />Alternate colors of the G2 Autobot symbol. Seen on the Generation 2 logo.
File:G2AutobotInsigniaAlternate.png|'''Autobot''' ''([[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|G2]])''<br />Alternate colors of the G2 Autobot symbol. Seen on the Generation 2 logo.
File:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''[[Primon|Ancient Robot]]'''<br />This symbol appears to be a prototypical Autobot insignia. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}} In [[2005 IDW continuity]], it is the symbol denoting a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. {{storylink|Informed}}
File:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''[[Primon|Ancient Robot]]'''<br />This symbol appears to be a prototypical Autobot insignia. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}} In [[2005 IDW continuity]], it is the symbol denoting a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. {{storylink|Informed}}
File:War Within Autobot Symbol.png|An early war Autobot insignia variant used in ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]].<br />
File:War Within Autobot Symbol.png|An early war Autobot insignia variant used in ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]].<br />
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In the real world, the Decepticon insignia was based on [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy head. In the 1980s the crest of the symbol usually had a "squared-off" bottom, while modern portrayals generally have the crest pointed at the base.
In the real world, the Decepticon insignia was based on [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy head. In the 1980s the crest of the symbol usually had a "squared-off" bottom, while modern portrayals generally have the crest pointed at the base.


Its origin in-universe is generally less-explored than that of the Autobots. In the [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] it was a symbol applied to the Quintessons' "military hardware", while in the [[live-action film series]] and [[Aligned continuity family]] it is seemingly based on the face of [[the Fallen]].
Its origin in-universe is generally less-explored than that of the Autobots. In the [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] it was a symbol applied to the Quintessons' "military hardware", while in the [[live-action film series]], [[Aligned continuity family]], and ''[[Transformers One (film)|One]]'', it is based on the face of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]].
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File:Symbol decept reg.png|'''[[Decepticon]]'''<br />
File:Symbol decept reg.png|'''[[Decepticon]]'''<br />
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File:Predacon symbol.png|'''[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]'''<br/>Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as yellow.
File:Predacon symbol.png|'''[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]'''<br/>Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as yellow.
File:Timelines Predacon Symbol.png|'''Predacon''' ''([[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|BM]])''<br />A variant insignia worn by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''.
File:Timelines Predacon Symbol.png|'''Predacon''' ''([[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|BM]])''<br />A variant insignia worn by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''.
File:Kingdom Predacon insignia.png|'''Predacon''' (''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'')<br>As with the ''Kingdom'' Maximal symbol, this variant integrates elements of the Decepticon insignia, and was used as part of packaging and promotional items but not on any of the toys.
File:Kingdom Predacon insignia.png|'''Predacon''' (''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'')<br>As with the ''Kingdom'' Maximal symbol, this variant integrates elements of the Decepticon insignia, and was used as part of packaging and promotional items but not on any of the toys. It is also used for the instructions on [[Scorponok (ROTB)#Studio Series|Studio Series Scorponok.]]
File:ROTB Predacon insigna.png|'''Predacon''' (''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)|Rise of the Beasts]]'')<br>''Another'' variant of the Predacon insignia, retaining some Decepticon elements from ''Kingdom'' but with proportions closer to the original ''Beast Wars'' version.
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File:Blentron red.png|'''[[Blentron]]'''<br>This symbol is based on the face of Unicron, reflecting the Blentrons' true allegiance.
File:Blentron red.png|'''[[Blentron]]'''<br>This symbol is based on the face of Unicron, reflecting the Blentrons' true allegiance.
File:Unicron faction symbol.png|'''[[Herald of Unicron]]'''<br>A recolor of the Blentron insignia, first found on a [[sticker|sticker sheet]] included with ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition| Collector's Edition]]'' [[Overcharge (G1)#Collector's Edition|Overcharge]], later used by the ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book to denote Unicron and his followers.
File:Unicron faction symbol.png|'''[[Herald of Unicron]]'''<br>A recolor of the Blentron insignia, first found on a [[sticker|sticker sheet]] included with ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' [[Overcharge (G1)#Collector's Edition|Overcharge]], later used by the ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book to denote Unicron and his followers.
File:Unicron energon symbol.png|A recolor of the [[Mini-Con]] symbol; used on the Japanese packaging of ''Armada'' Unicron and on Takara's website for the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toyline]], it was also seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]].''
File:Unicron energon symbol.png|A recolor of the [[Mini-Con]] symbol; used on the Japanese packaging of ''Armada'' Unicron and on Takara's website for the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toyline]], it was also seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]].''
File:Unicronsymbol dwmtmte.png|Used in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Armada profile book]] to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.
File:Unicronsymbol dwmtmte.png|Used in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Armada profile book]] to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.
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File:MarvelUS-77-AutobotDecepticonAlliance.png|'''Autobot/Decepticon Alliance''' {{storylink|Exodus!}}
File:MarvelUS-77-AutobotDecepticonAlliance.png|'''Autobot/Decepticon Alliance''' {{storylink|Exodus!}}
File:Cybertron-Alliance.png|'''[[Cybertron Alliance]]'''<br /> First introduced in the [[Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 story pages]], this symbol is used for various (doomed) Autobot/Decepticon coalition governments in the world of the [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 cartoon]].
File:Cybertron-Alliance.png|'''[[Cybertron Alliance]]'''<br /> First introduced in the [[Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 story pages]], this symbol is used for various (doomed) Autobot/Decepticon coalition governments in the world of the [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Generation 1 cartoon]].
File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png|'''Ancient [[Transformer]]'''<br />An ancient symbol discovered by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who claimed that Autobots and Decepticons were once one race. {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave) |Generation One}}
File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png|'''Ancient [[Transformer]]'''<br />In [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 continuity]], an ancient symbol discovered by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who claimed that Autobots and Decepticons were once one race. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Generation One #5}} In [[Beast Wars: Uprising|BWU]] continuity, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] designed it for the unified postwar [[Builder of Cybertron|Builders of Cybertron]], but it [[:File:CulturalAppropriation QuickmixMicroTrailer.jpg|received little]] popular traction. {{storylink|Cultural Appropriation}}
Cobra Decepticon symbol.png|'''Cobra/Decepticon'''<br />Initially used on [[:File:GI Joe vs Transformers 1rep.jpg|covers]] for [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]], this symbol would later return on [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (toyline)|various]] [[Viper (CW)|toys]].
Cobra Decepticon symbol.png|'''Cobra/Decepticon'''<br />Initially used on [[:File:GI Joe vs Transformers 1rep.jpg|covers]] for ''[[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers]]'', this symbol would later return on [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers (toyline)|various]] [[Viper (CW)|toys]].
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File:Malignus symbol.png|'''[[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]]'''<br>The "villainous" faction of the Brazilian [[Estrela]] G1 toyline.
File:Malignus symbol.png|'''[[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]]'''<br>The "villainous" faction of the Brazilian [[Estrela]] G1 toyline.
File:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />Used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s Cybertronian Empire, this symbol is inexplicably identical to the Generation 2 Decepticon insignia aside from color.
File:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />Used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s Cybertronian Empire, this symbol is inexplicably identical to the Generation 2 Decepticon insignia aside from color.
File:Vehicon symbol.png|'''[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]'''
File:Vehicon symbol.png|'''[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]''' ([[Beast_Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Toyline]])
File:Vehicon Show Insignia.png|'''[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]''' ([[Beast_Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Cartoon]])
File:Minicon symbol.png|'''[[Mini-Con]]'''<br />As the Mini-Cons in ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' were created by [[Unicron]], the "M" echoes Unicron's face and the border represents his orbital ring.
File:Minicon symbol.png|'''[[Mini-Con]]'''<br />As the Mini-Cons in ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' were created by [[Unicron]], the "M" echoes Unicron's face and the border represents his orbital ring.
File:Symbol star seeker reg.png|'''[[Star Seeker]]s'''
File:Symbol star seeker reg.png|'''[[Star Seeker]]s'''
File:PredaconPrimeLogo.png|"[[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]]" '''[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]'''
File:PredaconPrimeLogo.png|"[[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]]" '''[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]'''
File:Predacon Prime PrototypeInsignia.png|This symbol was originally planned to represent the ''Prime'' Predacons before [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was being replaced]; it still made it onto a number of toys and stock photos.
File:Predacon Prime PrototypeInsignia.png|This symbol was originally planned to represent the ''Prime'' Predacons before [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was being replaced]; it still made it onto a number of toys and stock photos.
File:Junkion_symbol.png|'''[[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]'''
File:Mercenary-Symbol.png|'''[[Mercenary]]'''
File:Mercenary-Symbol.png|'''[[Mercenary]]'''
File:WFCScorponokInsignia.png|'''[[Scorponok (group)|Scorponok]]'''<br>This symbol was used for [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s race in promotional materials for the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''Earthrise'']] cartoon.
File:WFCScorponokInsignia.png|'''[[Scorponok (group)|Scorponok]]'''<br>This symbol was used for [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s race in promotional materials for the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''Earthrise'']] cartoon.
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File:Straxus Insignia.png|'''[[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]]'''<br>The villainous splinter faction of the Primus Vanguard led by, well, Straxus. {{storylink|Cybertron Convobat prequel comic|CCpc}}
File:Straxus Insignia.png|'''[[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]]'''<br>The villainous splinter faction of the Primus Vanguard led by, well, Straxus. {{storylink|Cybertron Convobat prequel comic|CCpc}}
File:ExarchonSymbol.png|'''[[Exarchon]]'''
File:ExarchonSymbol.png|'''[[Exarchon]]'''
File:Terran Insignia.png|'''[[Terran]]'''<br />Projected in the sky by Quintus Prime. {{storylink|The Last Hope, Part 2}}
File:Terran Insignia.png|'''[[Terran]]'''
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File:Cybertron Defence.png|'''[[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]]'''<br />Used by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], after their collective reconstruction.
File:Cybertron Defence.png|'''[[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]]'''<br />Used by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], after their collective reconstruction.
File:Cyb Elite Guard Badge.png|'''[[Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]]'''
File:Cyb Elite Guard Badge.png|'''[[Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]]'''
File:Movie_Elite_Guard.png|A symbol similar but different to the Elite Guard symbol. Found welded onto [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]]'s body in [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]].
File:TFA Autotrooper Badge.png|'''[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]'''
File:TFA Autotrooper Badge.png|'''[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]'''
File:RescueBots symbol.png|'''[[Rescue Bot]]s'''
File:RescueBots symbol.png|'''[[Rescue Bot]]s'''
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File:CybertronGuard.png|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}}
File:CybertronGuard.png|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}}
File:Ultracon symbol.png|'''[[Ultracon]]'''<br />Used by a Decepticon splinter faction led by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|The Age of Wrath}}
File:Ultracon symbol.png|'''[[Ultracon]]'''<br />Used by a Decepticon splinter faction led by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|The Age of Wrath}}
File:Seeker-Con Airforce.png|'''Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force"'''<br>Appears on several [[live-action film series]] toys, and is worn by ''Prime'' [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]].
File:Seeker-Con Airforce.png|'''Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force"'''<br>First seen on ''Movie'' [[Divebomb (Movie)#Toys|Divebomb]], it appears on several [[live-action film series]] toys and is famously worn by ''Prime'' [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]. It is based on the roundel of the {{w|Philippine Air Force}}.
File:Heavy_Brigade_Animated.png|'''[[Decepticon_Heavy_Brigade|Decepticon Heavy Brigade]]'''
File:Stunticon Symbol.jpg|'''[[Team Stunticon|Stunticon]]'''
File:Stunticon Symbol.jpg|'''[[Team Stunticon|Stunticon]]'''
File:Yokohama Decepticon.png|'''[[Yokohama Convoy|Yokohama Decepticon]]'''<br>{{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base|YDSB}}
File:Yokohama Decepticon.png|'''[[Yokohama Convoy|Yokohama Decepticon]]'''<br>{{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base|YDSB}}
File:StudioSeries Dev Sym.jpg| '''[[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]'''<br> Appears on the ''[[Studio Series]]'' boxes for the components of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].
File:StudioSeries Dev Sym.jpg| '''[[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]'''<br> Appears on the ''[[Studio Series]]'' boxes for the components of [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]].
File:MayhemAttackSquaed-Insignia-LegacyToyline.png| '''[[Mayhem Attack Squad]]'''<br>Appears to be an amalgamation of features from Mayhem members [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], [[Skullgrin]], and [[Submarauder (G1)|Submarauder]].<br /> {{storylink|Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits|Tread & Circuits}} {{storylink|Transformers: Legacy}}
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==Religious symbols==
==Religious symbols==
;<span style="font-size:120%">The [[Thirteen]]</span>
;<span style="font-size:120%">The [[Thirteen]]</span>
This unified set of symbols was created by ''Transformers'' brand legend [[Marcelo Matere]] to represent the Transformers' long-gestating "definitive" pantheon of deities as part of the [[2018]] [[Power of the Primes (franchise)|''Power of the Primes'' franchise]].
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File:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br>This unrelated early symbol was developed for the Fallen's [[The Fallen/toys#Titanium Series|original 2007 toy]]. {{storylink|Titanium Series}}
File:PotP-Prima.png|'''[[Prima]]'''
File:PotP-Prima.png|'''[[Prima]]'''
File:PotP-VectorPrime.png|'''[[Vector Prime]]'''
File:PotP-VectorPrime.png|'''[[Vector Prime]]'''
File:PotP-AlphaTrion.png|'''[[Alpha Trion (disambiguation)|Alpha Trion]]'''
File:PotP-AlphaTrion.png|'''[[Alpha Trion]]'''
File:PotP-SolusPrime.png|'''[[Solus Prime]]'''
File:PotP-SolusPrime.png|'''[[Solus Prime]]'''
File:PotP-MicronusPrime.png|'''[[Micronus Prime]]'''
File:PotP-MicronusPrime.png|'''[[Micronus Prime]]'''
File:PotP-AlchemistPrime.png|'''[[Alchemist Prime]]'''
File:PotP-AlchemistPrime.png|'''[[Maccadam|Alchemist Prime]]'''
File:PotP-NexusPrime.png|'''[[Nexus Prime]]'''
File:PotP-NexusPrime.png|'''[[Nexus Prime]]'''
File:PotP-OnyxPrime.png|'''[[Onyx Prime]]'''
File:PotP-OnyxPrime.png|'''[[Onyx Prime]]'''
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File:PotP-LiegeMaximo.png|'''[[Liege Maximo]]'''
File:PotP-LiegeMaximo.png|'''[[Liege Maximo]]'''
File:PotP-Megatronus.png|'''[[The Fallen|Megatronus/The Fallen]]'''
File:PotP-Megatronus.png|'''[[The Fallen|Megatronus/The Fallen]]'''
File:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br>{{storylink|Titanium Series}}
File:PotP-Thirteenth.png|'''The [[Thirteenth Prime]]'''
File:PotP-Thirteenth.png|'''The [[Thirteenth Prime]]'''
File:PotP-Unknown.png|'''Unknown'''<br>This mysterious fourteenth symbol has a way of popping up on [[:File:AOTP Thirteen Awaken Cybertron Con 2024.jpg|key art]] without explanation.<ref group="13">Before you get too excited, it is worth noting that while this symbol did initially surface in unused ''[[Power of the Primes (franchise)|Power of the Primes]]'' assets displayed alongside the other thirteen, it consistently appears in published [[Transformers: Age of the Primes|''Age of the Primes'']] materials specifically ''in place of the Thirteenth Prime'', implying it may be some manner of pre-production version of that insignia grabbed in a rush rather than representing some super-secret fourteenth god.</ref>
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;<span style="font-size:120%">[[Guiding Hand]]</span>
;<span style="font-size:120%">[[Guiding Hand]]</span>
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File:Rubsign inactive.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />Unactivated rubsign.
File:Rubsign inactive.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />Unactivated rubsign.
File:Rts-symbol.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />Unactivated [[Transformers_(2010_toyline)#Hasbro_Reveal_the_Shield_subline|Reveal the Shield]] variant.
File:Rts-symbol.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />Unactivated [[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]] variant.
File:Fastlane.png|'''[[Fastlane]]'''<br />Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.
File:Fastlane.png|'''[[Fastlane]]'''<br />Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.
File:Cloudraker.png|'''[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]'''<br />Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.
File:Cloudraker.png|'''[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]'''<br />Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.
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File:Cyber Key symbol Earth.png|'''[[Earth]]'''
File:Cyber Key symbol Earth.png|'''[[Earth]]'''
File:Cyber Key symbol Velocitron.png|'''[[Velocitron]]'''
File:Cyber Key symbol Velocitron.png|'''[[Velocitron]]''', the Speed Planet
File:Cyber Key symbol Jungle Planet.png|'''[[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]'''
File:Cyber Key symbol Jungle Planet.png|'''[[Jungle Planet (colony)|Animatron]]''', the Jungle Planet
File:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|'''[[Gigantion]]'''
File:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|'''[[Gigantion]]''', the Giant Planet
File:Cyber Key Combatron.png|'''[[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]]'''<br>{{storylink|Force of Habit}}
File:Cyber Key Combatron.png|'''[[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]]''', based on a concept for Apocalypse Planet<br>{{storylink|Force of Habit}}
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;<span style="font-size:120%">[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (video game)|Fall of Cybertron]]</span>
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File:FoC Icon Class Scout.png|'''[[Infiltrator (FOC)]]'''
File:FoC Icon Class Leader.png|'''[[Destroyer (FOC)]]'''
File:FoC Icon Class Titan.png|'''[[Titan (FOC)]]'''
File:FoC Icon Class Scientist.png|'''[[Scientist (WFC)]]'''
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File:FOC Easy Icon.png|An insignia used to denote the easy difficulty of the FoC campaign.
File:FOC Medium Icon.png|An insignia used to denote the medium difficulty of the FoC campaign.
File:FOC Hard Icon.png|An insignia used to denote the Hard difficulty of the FoC campaign.
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File:Gobots auto symbol.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
File:Gobots auto symbol.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
File:Playschool Go-Bots G.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
File:Playschool Go-Bots G.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
File:FirstTFinsignia.png|'''[[First Transformers]]'''
File:Myfirst_symbol.png|'''[[First Transformers]]'''
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There are so many variations of insignia across the breadth of the Transformers brand that it might be a fool's errand to try and list them all — but we are those fools!

While many of these insignia, such as that of the Wreckers, are used in multiple continuities or families, others, such as the Dinobot insignia, are confined to only one.

Factions

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Autobots

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In the real world, the Autobot insignia was derived from the head of Prowl's toy.

Its in-universe origin varies: in Generation 1 cartoon continuity it was applied by the Quintessons to their "consumer good" creations, while in Marvel Comics continuity it is seemingly based on the Last Autobot. In 2005 IDW continuity it was "created" by Shockwave, who claimed it to be the face of Primus, as part of an ontological paradox.

  • Autobot
    Autobot
  • The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.
    The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.
  • The model sheet of the Autobot symbol created for the G1 cartoon.
    The model sheet of the Autobot symbol created for the G1 cartoon.
  • The Search for Treasure Under the Sea variant of the toy packaging insignia.
    The Search for Treasure Under the Sea variant of the toy packaging insignia.
  • Autobot (live-action film) The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol.
    Autobot (live-action film)
    The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol.
  • A metallic variant of the movie Autobot symbol.
    A metallic variant of the movie Autobot symbol.
  • A burning movie Autobot symbol from a sticker sheet that came with the Transformers Comic issue 17.
    A burning movie Autobot symbol from a sticker sheet that came with the Transformers Comic issue 17.

Decepticons

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In the real world, the Decepticon insignia was based on Soundwave's toy head. In the 1980s the crest of the symbol usually had a "squared-off" bottom, while modern portrayals generally have the crest pointed at the base.

Its origin in-universe is generally less-explored than that of the Autobots. In the Generation 1 cartoon continuity it was a symbol applied to the Quintessons' "military hardware", while in the live-action film series, Aligned continuity family, and One, it is based on the face of Megatronus.

  • Decepticon (G2) The G2 Decepticon symbol is inexplicably identical, aside from color, from the insignia used by the Cybertronian Empire.
    Decepticon (G2)
    The G2 Decepticon symbol is inexplicably identical, aside from color, from the insignia used by the Cybertronian Empire.
  • Decepticon (G2) Alternate colors of the G2 Decepticon symbol.
    Decepticon (G2)
    Alternate colors of the G2 Decepticon symbol.
  • An early war Decepticon insignia variant used in The War Within.
    An early war Decepticon insignia variant used in The War Within.
  • A variant Decepticon symbol seen in promotional material for The Last Knight.
    A variant Decepticon symbol seen in promotional material for The Last Knight.
  • Ascenticon The insignia of the proto-Decepticon faction from the 2019 IDW comics.
    Ascenticon
    The insignia of the proto-Decepticon faction from the 2019 IDW comics.

Maximals

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The Maximal insignia is a stylised canine or feline face, reflecting the Maximals being primarily made up of mammals and birds.

  • Maximal Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as red or dark green.
    Maximal
    Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as red or dark green.
  • Maximal (BM) A variant insignia worn by the Maximals in Beast Machines.
    Maximal (BM)
    A variant insignia worn by the Maximals in Beast Machines.
  • Maximal (Kingdom) A variant incorporating elements of the Autobot insignia, used on packaging and promotional items for Kingdom, though not on the actual toys.
    Maximal (Kingdom)
    A variant incorporating elements of the Autobot insignia, used on packaging and promotional items for Kingdom, though not on the actual toys.
  • Maximal (Rise of the Beasts) Another variant of the Maximal insignia, retaining the Autobot elements from Kingdom but with proportions closer to the original Beast Wars version.
    Maximal (Rise of the Beasts)
    Another variant of the Maximal insignia, retaining the Autobot elements from Kingdom but with proportions closer to the original Beast Wars version.

Predacons

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The Predacon insignia is a stylised insect head, as the Predacons consist mainly of invertebrates and reptiles.

  • Predacon Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as yellow.
    Predacon
    Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as yellow.
  • Predacon (BM) A variant insignia worn by Razorclaw in Dawn of Future's Past.
    Predacon (BM)
    A variant insignia worn by Razorclaw in Dawn of Future's Past.
  • Predacon (Kingdom) As with the Kingdom Maximal symbol, this variant integrates elements of the Decepticon insignia, and was used as part of packaging and promotional items but not on any of the toys. It is also used for the instructions on Studio Series Scorponok.
    Predacon (Kingdom)
    As with the Kingdom Maximal symbol, this variant integrates elements of the Decepticon insignia, and was used as part of packaging and promotional items but not on any of the toys. It is also used for the instructions on Studio Series Scorponok.
  • Predacon (Rise of the Beasts) Another variant of the Predacon insignia, retaining some Decepticon elements from Kingdom but with proportions closer to the original Beast Wars version.
    Predacon (Rise of the Beasts)
    Another variant of the Predacon insignia, retaining some Decepticon elements from Kingdom but with proportions closer to the original Beast Wars version.

Other factions

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Unicron

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Combined factions

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Others

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Subgroups

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Main article: Subgroup

Autobot subgroups

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Decepticon subgroups

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Others

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Individuals

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Generation 1 Predacons

These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room in IDW's Beast Wars: The Gathering. They depict the beast modes of the original Predacon combiner team.

Sparkbots
Transformers: Devastation

Each playable Autobot has a Generation-1 style insignia next to their name on the character select screen, combining details of the classic Autobot symbol and the character's head (in Grimlock's case, his beast mode head). These symbols also serve as icons for certain character-related achievements. Other characters from the game also receive their own insignia as achievement icons.

Rise of the Beasts Maximals

These Mesoamerican-inspired symbols appeared on the packaging of the Maximals in the Rise of the Beasts toyline.

Nezha: Transformers
Others

Religious symbols

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The Thirteen

This unified set of symbols was created by Transformers brand legend Marcelo Matere to represent the Transformers' long-gestating "definitive" pantheon of deities as part of the 2018 Power of the Primes franchise.

  1. ↑ Before you get too excited, it is worth noting that while this symbol did initially surface in unused Power of the Primes assets displayed alongside the other thirteen, it consistently appears in published Age of the Primes materials specifically in place of the Thirteenth Prime, implying it may be some manner of pre-production version of that insignia grabbed in a rush rather than representing some super-secret fourteenth god.


Guiding Hand

Governments

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Main article: Transformer government

Non-Cybertronian insignia

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Human governments
Human defense forces
Other human organizations
Other species

War for Cybertron Trilogy

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Main article: Cybertronian military insignia/gallery

Transtech

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Shattered Glass

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The alternate reality of the Shattered Glass timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though perhaps not the one you were expecting.

  • Evil Autobot
    Evil Autobot
  • Evil Autobot Secret Police Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.
    Evil Autobot Secret Police
    Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.
  • Evil Elite Guard Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.
    Evil Elite Guard
    Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.
  • Heroic Decepticon
    Heroic Decepticon
  • Heroic Elite Guard Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.
    Heroic Elite Guard
    Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.

BotBots

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Others

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Rubsigns
Powerlinx
  • Powerlinx - Black Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
    Powerlinx - Black
    Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
  • Powerlinx - Gold Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
    Powerlinx - Gold
    Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
  • Powerlinx - Silver Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
    Powerlinx - Silver
    Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
  • Powerlinx - Red Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode".
    Powerlinx - Red
    Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode".
  • Powerlinx - Blue Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.
    Powerlinx - Blue
    Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.
Cyber Keys
Fall of Cybertron
  • An insignia used to denote the easy difficulty of the FoC campaign.
    An insignia used to denote the easy difficulty of the FoC campaign.
  • An insignia used to denote the medium difficulty of the FoC campaign.
    An insignia used to denote the medium difficulty of the FoC campaign.
  • An insignia used to denote the Hard difficulty of the FoC campaign.
    An insignia used to denote the Hard difficulty of the FoC campaign.
Others

Other properties

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GoBots
G.I. Joe
Other Hasbro properties
Star Wars
Other external properties

Files

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