{{Disambig2|the "job title" found in Transformer bios|the govenment-enforced role in society dictated by alternate mode|Functionism}}
One of the recurring elements of [[Bio|toy bios]] is the characters' '''function''', typically a one-to-two-word encapsulation of the character's "job" on their team.
== Function ==
The [[franchises]] featured Functions as part of characters' bios from the beginning. The ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' toyline was the first not to regularly include it as part of the character's description. From that point on they were mostly absent from main line releases, until the ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] toys brought them back, partnered with the character names on the front of the packaging.
[[Image:MegG2spec.gif|right|220px|thumb|Now what's your major malfunction?]]
Function is the primary duty programmed into each Transformer. One's function can be war-related (Warrior; Defensive Strategist) or civilian-related (Architect; Computer Programmer).
Typical (and not so typical) functions include:
Known functions:
* [[Brawn (G1)|Demolitions]]
* [[Grapple (G1)|Architect]]
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Scientist]]
* [[Tracks (G1)|Warrior]]
* [[Hubcap (G1)|Communications]]
* [[Submarauder (G1)|Undersea Warfare]]
* [[Bludgeon (G1)|Electric Warrior]]
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Rebel Warrior]]
* [[Skram (G2)|Crack Patrol]]
* [[Road Pig (G2)|Autobot Harassment]]
* [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Shark]]
* [[Nezha|Protector of the Human World]]
* [[Wildrider (G1)|Terrorist]]
- Advance Assault
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- Aerial Assault
==See also==
- Aerial Attack Trooper
*[[Air Commander]]
- Aerial Captain
*[[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]
- Aerial Combat
*[[Decepticon leader]]
- Aerial Counterattack
*[[Emperor of Destruction]]
- Aerial Defense
- Aerial Guard
- Aerial Officer
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- Aerial Reconnaissance
- Aerial Surveillance
[[Category:Toys]]
- Aerospace Commander
[[Category:Functions| ]]
- Air and Sea Assault
- Air Commander
- Air Defense
- Air Support
- Air Supremacy Soldier
- All-Terrain Combat Specialist
- Ambassador
- Aquatic Forces Commander
- Architect
- Armored Warrior
- Assault Team
- Assistant Commander Knight
- Battle Analyst
- Berzerker
- Biomechanical Engineer
- Bombardier
- Bounty Hunter
- Cavalier
- Chemical Warfare
- Combat Destruction
- Commander
- Communications
- Computer Programmer
- Coordinator
- Covert Operations
- Criminal Overlord
- Cyber Warrior
- Dark Emperor
- Data Collector
- Data Courier
- Defense Specialist
- Defense Strategy Expert
- Defensive Strategist
- Demolitions
- Demolitions Expert
- Desert Vanguard
- Desert Warfare
- Double Agent
- Double Spy
- Dragon
- Electric Warrior
- Electronic Warfare
- Emperor of Destruction
- Energy Resource Scout
- Engineer
- Espionage
- Espionage Director
- Espionage Expert
- Execution Ninja
- Field Defense
- Firestorm Trooper
- First-Strike Infantry
- Flamethrower
- Foot Soldier
- Force Leader
- Fortress Guard
- Forward Observer
- Frieght Handler
- Front Line Assault
- Front-Line Combat
- General
- Geologist
- Gestalt Warrior
- Ground and Air Commander
- Ground Assault
- Ground Combat Specialist
- Ground Infantry
- Ground Reinforcement
- Ground Transport
- Ground Trooper
- Guard Captain
- Guerrilla Warfare Specialist
- Gunner
- Heliport
- Highway Reconnaissance
- Hit Man
- Hunter
- Independent Infiltrator
- Infantry
- Insectron Commander
- Interceptor
- Interrogator
- Interstellar Defense
- Jungle Patrol
- Jungle Warfare
- Killer Elite
- Knight of Darkness
- Knight of Light
- Land Guard
- Land Soldier
- Land Warrior
- Leader
- Lookout
- Martial Arts Warrior
- Materials Transport
- Medic
- Mercenary
- Messenger
- Military Transport
- Mobile Assault
- Multi-function Specialist
- Ninja
- Ninja Chieftain
- Nocturnal Warrior
- Ocean Attack
- Physicist
- Pirate Advisor
- Polar Operative
- Police Officer
- Predator
- Psychological Warfare
- Pursuit
- Pursuit and Capture
- Quick Attack Specialist
- Rapid Deployment Strike Force
- Rear Guard
- Reconnaissance
- Resource Provision
- Robotic Jungle Patrol
- Saboteur
- Scientific Advisor
- Scientist
- Scout
- Scout Warrior
- Security
- Security Agent
- Security Director
- Sharpshooter
- Shock Trooper
- Shock Troop Guard
- Sky Fighter
- Sneak Attack Specialist
- Sniper
- Sniper Ninja
- Sonic Operative
- Space Aviator
- Space Defense
- Space Gunman
- Space Mafia
- Space Warrior
- Special Assault
- Special Investigator
- Special Operations Combatant
- Sportscar
- Spy
- Squadron Commander
- Strategist
- Strategist Knight
- Super Warrior
- Supply Procurer
- Supreme Commander
- Surveillance
- Swordsman
- Tactician
- Technicians Master
- Thief
- Tracker
- Transportation
- Underground Engineer
- Underwater Attack
- Valkyrie
- Warrior
- Weapons Supervisor
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Latest revision as of 00:33, 16 November 2025
This article is about the "job title" found in Transformer bios. For the govenment-enforced role in society dictated by alternate mode, see Functionism.
One of the recurring elements of toy bios is the characters' function, typically a one-to-two-word encapsulation of the character's "job" on their team.
The franchises featured Functions as part of characters' bios from the beginning. The Armada toyline was the first not to regularly include it as part of the character's description. From that point on they were mostly absent from main line releases, until the Transformers: PrimeCyberverse toys brought them back, partnered with the character names on the front of the packaging.
