{{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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==See also==
*[[Air Commander]]
*[[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]
*[[Decepticon leader]]
*[[Emperor of Destruction]]
- Aerial Assault
- Aerial Attack Trooper
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- Aerial Captain
[[Category:Toys]]
[[Category:Functions| ]]
- Aerial Combat
- Aerial Combat Specialist
- Aerial Counterattack
- Aerial Defense
- Aerial Guard
- Aerial Intelligence
- Aerial Officer
- Aerial Reconnaissance
- Aerial Surveillance
- Aerospace Commander
- Air and Sea Assault
- Air Commander
- Air Defense
- Air Support
- Air Supremacy Soldier
- Air-to-Ground Support
- All-Terrain Combat Specialist
- Ambassador
- Aquatic Forces Commander
- Archaeometrist
- Architect
- Armored Warrior
- Assault Captain
- Assault Force Leader
- Assault Sentry
- Assault Team
- Assault Warrior Leader
- Assistant Commander Knight
- Attack Specialist
- Audio Correspondent
- Aviation Soldier
- Backhoe
- Battle Analyst
- Battlefield Fortification
- Berzerker
- Biomechanical Engineer
- Bombardier
- Bounty Hunter
- Cavalier
- Chemical Warfare
- City Commander
- Combat Destruction
- Commander
- Communications
- Computer Programmer
- Construction Engineer
- Coordinator
- Covert Combat
- Covert Operations
- Criminal Overlord
- Cyber Warrior
- Cyber Warrior Leader
- Dark Emperor
- Data Collector
- Data Courier
- Decoy
- Defense Soldier
- Defense Specialist
- Defense Strategy Expert
- Defensive Strategist
- Demolitions
- Demolitions Expert
- Desert Vanguard
- Desert Warfare
- Destruction Ninja
- Dinobot Commander
- Doctor
- Double Agent
- Double Spy
- Dragon
- Electric Warrior
- Electronic Surveillance
- Electronic Warfare
- Emperor of Destruction
- Energy Resource Scout
- Engineer
- Espionage
- Espionage Director
- Espionage Expert
- Execution Ninja
- Field Defense
- Field Commander
- Fire Assault
- Firestorm Trooper
- First-Strike Infantry
- Flamethrower
- Flyer Ninja
- Foot Soldier
- Force Leader
- Fortress Guard
- Forward Observer
- Frieght Handler
- Front Line Assault
- Front-Line Combat
- Fuel Depot
- General
- Geochemist
- Geologist
- Gestalt Rescue Warrior
- Gestalt Warrior
- Grand Duke of Destruction
- Ground and Air Commander
- Ground Assault
- Ground Combat Specialist
- Ground Defense and Counterattack
- Ground Infantry
- Ground Reinforcement
- Ground Transport
- Ground Trooper
- Guard Captain
- Guerrilla Warfare Specialist
- Gunner
- Heliport
- Highway Reconnaissance
- Hit Man
- Hunter
- Independent Infiltrator
- Infantry
- Infiltrator
- Information Control
- 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
- Lieutenant Commander
- Lookout
- Martial Arts Warrior
- Materials Transport
- Medic
- Mercenary
- Messenger
- Military Transport
- Military Strategist
- Mobile Assault
- Multi-function Specialist
- Naval Assault
- Navel Warfare
- Night Fighter
- Ninja
- Ninja Chieftain
- Nocturnal Warrior
- Ocean Attack
- Physicist
- Pirate Advisor
- Polar Operative
- Police Officer
- Predator
- Psychological Warfare
- Pursuit
- Pursuit and Capture
- Quick Attack Specialist
- Raid Planner
- Rapid Assault
- Rapid Deployment Strike Force
- Rear Guard
- Reconnaissance
- Regional Ground/Air Defense
- Rescue Commander
- Resource Provision
- Robot Base
- Robotic Jungle Patrol
- Saboteur
- Scientific Advisor
- Scientist
- Scout
- Scout Warrior
- Sea Pirate
- Search and Rescue
- Security
- Security Agent
- Security Director
- Sharpshooter
- Shock Trooper
- Shock Troop Guard
- Sky Fighter
- Sneak Attack Specialist
- Sniper
- Sniper Ninja
- Solar System Commander
- Sonic Operative
- Space Aviator
- Space Defense
- Space Gunman
- Space Mafia
- Space Warrior
- Special Assault
- Special Investigator
- Special Operations Combatant
- Sportscar
- Spy
- Squadron Commander
- Squadron Leader
- Staff Officer
- Strategist
- Strategist Knight
- Street Defense
- Super Warrior
- Supply Procurer
- Supreme Commander
- Surveillance
- Swordsman
- Tactician
- Tank Base
- Task Force Captain
- Technicians Master
- Thief
- Tracker
- Transportation
- Tripredicus Agent
- Troubleshooter
- Underground Engineer
- Underwater Attack
- Valkyrie
- Video Correspondent
- 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.
