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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

Autobots

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.

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  Autobot
  
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  The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.
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  The model sheet of the Autobot symbol created for the G1 cartoon.
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  The Search for Treasure Under the Sea variant of the toy packaging insignia.
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  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.
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  A metallic variant of the movie Autobot symbol.
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  A burning movie Autobot symbol from a sticker sheet that came with the Transformers Comic issue 17.

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  Autobot (G2)
  The G2 Autobot symbol is based on the face of Optimus Prime.
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  Autobot (G2)
  Alternate colors of the G2 Autobot symbol. Seen on the Generation 2 logo.
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  Ancient Robot
  This symbol appears to be a prototypical Autobot insignia. FFoD In 2005 IDW continuity, it is the symbol denoting a Prime. Informed
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  An early war Autobot insignia variant used in The War Within.
  

Decepticons

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.

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  Decepticon
  
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  The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.
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  The model sheet of the Decepticon symbol created for the G1 cartoon—note the third spike and blunt base on the crest.
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  The Search for Treasure Under the Sea variant of the toy packaging insignia.
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  The Decepticon sigil as it appeared in The Transformers Universe.
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  Decepticon (live-action film)
  The movie symbol has diamond-shaped eyes, as opposed to the triangular eyes of the G1 symbol.
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  A metallic variant of the movie Decepticon symbol.
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  A frozen movie Decepticon symbol from a sticker sheet that came with the Transformers Comic issue 17.

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

Maximals

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

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  Maximal
  Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as red or dark green.
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  Maximal (BM)
  A variant insignia worn by the Maximals in Beast Machines.
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  Maximal (Kingdom)
  A variant incorporating elements of the Autobot insignia, used on packaging and promotional items for Kingdom, though not on the actual toys.
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  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

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

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  Predacon
  Certain characters and toy packaging featured this insignia in alternate colors, such as yellow.
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  Predacon (BM)
  A variant insignia worn by Razorclaw in Dawn of Future's Past.
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  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.
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  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

Unicron

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  Blentron
  This symbol is based on the face of Unicron, reflecting the Blentrons' true allegiance.
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  Herald of Unicron
  A recolor of the Blentron insignia, first found on a sticker sheet included with Collector's Edition Overcharge, later used by the Transformers: The Ark book to denote Unicron and his followers.
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  A recolor of the Mini-Con symbol; used on the Japanese packaging of Armada Unicron and on Takara's website for the Armada toyline, it was also seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the Energon cartoon.
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  Used in Dreamwave's Armada profile book to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.
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  "Movie" Terrorcon

Combined factions

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  Autobot/Decepticon Alliance Exodus!
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  Cybertron Alliance
  First introduced in the G-2 story pages, this symbol is used for various (doomed) Autobot/Decepticon coalition governments in the world of the Generation 1 cartoon.
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  Ancient Transformer
  In Dreamwave G1 continuity, an ancient symbol discovered by Shockwave, who claimed that Autobots and Decepticons were once one race. Generation One #5 In BWU continuity, Hot Rod designed it for the unified postwar Builders of Cybertron, but it received little popular traction. Cultural Appropriation
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  Cobra/Decepticon
  Initially used on covers for G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers, this symbol would later return on various toys.

Others

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  Optimus
  The "heroic" faction of the Brazilian Estrela G1 toyline.
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  Malignus
  The "villainous" faction of the Brazilian Estrela G1 toyline.
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  Cybertronian
  Used by Jhiaxus's Cybertronian Empire, this symbol is inexplicably identical to the Generation 2 Decepticon insignia aside from color.
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  Vehicon (Toyline)
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  Vehicon (Cartoon)
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  Mini-Con
  As the Mini-Cons in Armada were created by Unicron, the "M" echoes Unicron's face and the border represents his orbital ring.
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  Star Seekers
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  "Aligned" Predacon
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  This symbol was originally planned to represent the Prime Predacons before being replaced; it still made it onto a number of toys and stock photos.
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  Junkion
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  Mercenary
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  Scorponok
  This symbol was used for Scorponok's race in promotional materials for the Earthrise cartoon.
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  Primus Vanguard
  This Autobot symbol recolor is used to denote the followers of Primus in the Precursor World. CMCpc
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  Straxus
  The villainous splinter faction of the Primus Vanguard led by, well, Straxus. CCpc
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  Exarchon
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  Terran

Subgroups

Autobot subgroups

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  Wreckers
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  Wreckers
  Variation introduced for the Titans Masters Attack set of the Transformers Trading Card Game.
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  Wreckers
  Tread & Circuits variation
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  Team Rodimus (Version 1)
  The early version of the insignia used on flags wielded by the group led by Rodimus.
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  Team Rodimus (Version 2)
  The upgraded insignia used on flags wielded by the group and also used on their ship's flags.
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  Team Ironhide
  An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omnicons under his command.
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  Cybertron Defense Team
  Used by Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot, after their collective reconstruction.
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  Cybertron Elite Guard
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  A symbol similar but different to the Elite Guard symbol. Found welded onto Scourge's body in Rise of the Beasts.
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  Autotrooper
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  Rescue Bots
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  Simplified Rescue Bot insignia
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  Lightning Strike Coalition Force
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  Dinobot
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  Swordbot Samurai Team

Decepticon subgroups

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  Cybertron Guard
  This symbol represents the Decepticons under Shockwave's command charged with Cybertron's security. It was retroactively named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's World of the Transformers website, but unnamed in its original context.
  Divide and Conquer
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  Ultracon
  Used by a Decepticon splinter faction led by Ratbat. The Age of Wrath
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  Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force"
  First seen on Movie Divebomb, it appears on several live-action film series toys and is famously worn by Prime Dreadwing. It is based on the roundel of the Philippine Air Force.
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  Decepticon Heavy Brigade
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  Stunticon
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  Yokohama Decepticon
  YDSB
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  Constructicon
  Appears on the Studio Series boxes for the components of Devastator.
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  Mayhem Attack Squad
  Appears to be an amalgamation of features from Mayhem members Octopunch, Skullgrin, and Submarauder.
  Tread & Circuits Transformers: Legacy

Others

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  Mutant
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  Maximal Peacekeeper
  Worn by knight-like Maximal soldiers/peacekeepers in Beast Wars: The Ascending.
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  Space Pirate Seacons
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  Beast Machines Dinobot
  
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  Combatron
  An inverted Generation 2 Autobot symbol, derived from the symbol molded into the Laser Optimus Prime toy and its Black Convoy redeco. The symbol was removed from the toyline when Car Robots was released in the West as Robots in Disguise, though it was still occasionally seen in the cartoon.
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  Protector
  This insignia is based on the face of Rodimus Prime, whose function given on his Generation 1 toy was "Protector".
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  Cybertronian Knight
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  Raptoricon

Individuals

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.

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  Razorclaw
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  Tantrum
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  Divebomb
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  Headstrong
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  Rampage

Sparkbots

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  Angela
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  Star Dust
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  Zangetsu

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.

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  Optimus Prime
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  Bumblebee
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  Wheeljack
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  Sideswipe
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  Grimlock
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  Nova Prime

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  Starscream
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  Kickback
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  Motormaster
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  Soundwave
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  Devastator
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  Blitzwing
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  Menasor
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  Shockwave
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  Megatron

Rise of the Beasts Maximals

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

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  Airazor
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  Cheetor
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  Optimus Primal
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  Rhinox

Nezha: Transformers

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  Nezha
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  Lei Zhenzi
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  Tu Xingsun

Others

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  Tarantulas
  Painted on Tarantulas' Arachnoid drones. Optimal Situation
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  Moon
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  Emirate Xeon
  This symbol appeared on the helmet of the deceased politician Emirate Xeon. The War Within #2
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  Cobybot
  This symbol was placed on the shoulder of the reformatted Scrapmetal piloted by Coby Hansen. City
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  Clench
  This symbol was worn by Clench's team, later Megatron's, in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. Megatron Origin
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  Bonecrusher
  Appeared on the side of Bonecrusher's vehicle mode both in-film and as a sticker on his Deluxe Class toys.Transformers
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  Mixmaster
  Mixmaster possesses a Mack bulldog hood ornament with a Decepticon sigil for a head. Revenge of the Fallen
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  Sharkticon Megatron
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  Prowl
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  Bumblebee
  Used in promotional material and seen during the end credits of the movie. Bumblebee

Religious symbols

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.

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  The Fallen
  This unrelated early symbol was developed for the Fallen's original 2007 toy. Titanium Series
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  Prima
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  Vector Prime
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  Alpha Trion
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  Solus Prime
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  Micronus Prime
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  Alchemist Prime
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  Nexus Prime
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  Onyx Prime
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  Amalgamous Prime
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  Quintus Prime
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  Liege Maximo
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  Megatronus/The Fallen
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  The Thirteenth Prime
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  Unknown
  This mysterious fourteenth symbol has a way of popping up on key art without explanation.

Guiding Hand

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  Primus
  
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  Solomus
  
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  Mortilus
  
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  Epistemus
  
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  Adaptus
  

Governments

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  Senate
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  Security Services
  Used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and at the state funeral of Fastback and Bumper.
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  Functionist Council
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  A variant Functionist Council insignia worn by Functionary enforcers.
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  Cybertronian Security Force
  Insignia used by the CSF under the administration of Ironhide, after whom it was designed. The Line Between Us

Non-Cybertronian insignia

Human governments

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  Federation of Western Europe
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  Earth Federation

Human defense forces

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  EDC (cartoon)
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  EDC (Dreamwave)
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  Skywatch
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  Sector Seven
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  NEST
  Depicted on vehicles and uniforms of NEST personnel. Variations include a version with Autobot insignia over the top.
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  NEST
  Insignia used on Autobot toys from the "N.E.S.T. Global Alliance" toyline.
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  Unit:E
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  Cemetery Wind
  Ask Vector Prime
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  Transformers Reaction Force
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  G.H.O.S.T.
  Insignia worn by human G.H.O.S.T. personnel. For Cybertronian members, their faction symbol appears in place of the insignia's "jaw".

Other human organizations

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  Robot-Master
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  Z Foundation
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  Machination
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  Stop Sector Seven
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  Sumdac Systems
  The corporate logo of Isaac Sumdac's company, as seen in the foyer of Sumdac Tower.
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  Otoboto family
  Symbol for Animated's live-action shell-sequence in Japan.
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  Doctor Morocco
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  MECH
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  Kinetic Solutions Incorporated
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  Mandroid
  Visible on special badges and control chips placed by Mandroid onto his victims.

Other species

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  Junkion
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  Quintesson Terrorbot
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  Quintesson
  War for Cybertron: Earthrise
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  Zarak Consortium
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  Ammonites
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  Destructon
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  Waruder
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  Beastformers
  Fire / Water / Wood

War for Cybertron Trilogy

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  Ground Command Special Ops Sergeant
  An example of an Autobot rank insignia. Used by Arcee, Chromia, Mirage, Ratchet, and Smokescreen.
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  Air Command Infantry Captain
  An example of a Decepticon rank insignia. Used by Starscream.

Transtech

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  Autobot
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  Decepticon
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  Axiom Nexus Security Administration
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  Offworlder Zone Security Administration
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  Convoy
  Worn by members of the Convoy to allow them to remain in Axiom Nexus.

Shattered Glass

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.

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

BotBots

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  Backpack Bunch
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  Greaser Gang
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  Jock Squad
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  Lost Bots
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  Shed Heads
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  Sugar Shocks
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  Techie Team
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  Toilet Troop
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  Bakery Bytes
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  Lawn League
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  Music Mob
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  Spoiled Rottens
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  Swag Stylers
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  Arcade Renegades
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  Fresh Squeezes
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  Goo-Goo Groopies
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  Playroom Posse
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  Alternate Playroom Posse insignia (web)
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  Seasons Greeters
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  Home Rangers
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  Los Deliciosos
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  Magic Tricksters
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  Movie Moguls
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  Retro Replays
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  Science Alliance
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  Wilderness Troop
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  Winner's Circle
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  Cardio Clique
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  Frequent Flyers
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  Hibotchi Heats
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  Party Favors
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  Meet N' Greets
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  Line League
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  Fantastic Fuelers
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  Hunger Hubs
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  Custodial Crew
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  Gamer Geeks
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  Pet Mob
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  Alternate/canceled Pet Mob insignia
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  Caffeine Collective
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  Gifted Guild
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  Play Plexers
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  Fashion Forwards

Others

Rubsigns

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  Rubsign
  Unactivated rubsign.
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  Rubsign
  Unactivated Reveal the Shield variant.
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  Fastlane
  Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.
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  Cloudraker
  Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.
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  Pounce
  Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Pounce.
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  Wingspan
  Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Wingspan.

Powerlinx

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  Powerlinx - Black
  Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
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  Powerlinx - Gold
  Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
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  Powerlinx - Silver
  Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
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  Powerlinx - Red
  Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode".
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  Powerlinx - Blue
  Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.

Cyber Keys

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  Earth
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  Velocitron, the Speed Planet
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  Animatron, the Jungle Planet
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  Gigantion, the Giant Planet
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  Combatron, based on a concept for Apocalypse Planet
  Force of Habit

Fall of Cybertron

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  Infiltrator (FOC)
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  Destroyer (FOC)
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  Titan (FOC)
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  Scientist (WFC)

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  An insignia used to denote the easy difficulty of the FoC campaign.
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  An insignia used to denote the medium difficulty of the FoC campaign.
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  An insignia used to denote the Hard difficulty of the FoC campaign.

Others

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  Energon
  Used to denote energon. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot Energon star.
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  The Cyberglyphic symbol for Primes.
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  Go-Bot
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  Go-Bot
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  First Transformers

Other properties

GoBots

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  Guardian
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  Renegade

G.I. Joe

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  G.I. Joe
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  G.I. Joe (live-action films)
  As seen in Rise of the Beasts
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  Action Force
  The European localization of the G.I. Joe brand.
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  Cobra
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  Arbco
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  Adventure Team

Other Hasbro properties

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  Autotot
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  Protecton
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  Terrakor
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  M.A.S.K.
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  V.E.N.O.M.
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  Action Man
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  Doctor X

Star Wars

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  Rebel Alliance
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  Galactic Republic
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  Empire
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  Sith

Other external properties

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  Mickey Mouse (Disney Label)
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  Donald Duck (Disney Label)
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  Autobirds (Angry Birds Transformers)
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  Autobird Wreckers (Angry Birds Transformers)
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  Deceptihogs (Angry Birds Transformers)
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  Gari Robo-kun
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  Autobot/T-800 (Transformers vs. The Terminator)

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  Animorph
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  Nerv
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  Shadaloo
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  Starfleet
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  Klingon Empire
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  Ghostbusters
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  Mountain Dew
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  Lunchables
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  Toys"R"Us

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