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The '''neural cluster''' | [[File:LittleVictories-SwerveRungNeuralCluster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|Do not try this at home.]] | ||
The '''neural cluster''', located on the back of the neck, is the weakest spot on any [[Transformer]]. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | |||
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[[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] figured that a direct hit to the neural cluster would take out even [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Unsurprisingly, Galvatron decided to beat the slag out of him rather than let him test this theory. {{storylink|Fire on High!}} | |||
[[Category:Transformer anatomy]] | ===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | ||
In [[robot mode]] [[Eject (G1)|Eject]] carried two [[Electrical overload gun|electric overload rifles]] that shorted out the [[Circuit (circuit)#Brain circuits|cerebro-circuitry]] in a target's neural cluster. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Eject's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Mindwipe's [[viper pistol]] fired toxic liquid that paralyzed its target's neural cluster. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Mindwipe's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} | |||
===2005 IDW continuity=== | |||
A sudden impact to the neural cluster could trigger the [[Transformation cog (biology)|transformation cog]] in what was known as an involuntary mode spasm. {{storylink|Little Victories}} {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}} | |||
After [[Ambulon]] joined the ''[[Lost Light]]'', a curious [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] bonked him on the neural cluster and caused him to transform to leg mode. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}} | |||
In an attempt to discover the nature of [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]'s [[alternate mode]] (and win a 100 [[Shanix]] bet), Swerve "accidentally" and repeatedly struck him on the neural cluster in hopes of triggering an involuntary [[transformation]]. {{storylink|Little Victories}} | |||
The neural cluster's link to the transformation cog was weaponized to defeat the [[Functionist Council]] of an alternate timeline. By ramming [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]] into the neural cluster of the invaders' [[Primus]] avatar, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] was able to revert the giant robot to planet mode. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 6): A Spark Among Embers|A Spark Among Embers}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
*The location of the neural cluster wasn't mentioned in "Fire on High!", but was confirmed in a [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letter column]]. | |||
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformer anatomy]] | |||
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Transformer anatomy]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:30, 14 September 2025
The neural cluster, located on the back of the neck, is the weakest spot on any Transformer.
Fiction
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]Death's Head figured that a direct hit to the neural cluster would take out even Galvatron. Unsurprisingly, Galvatron decided to beat the slag out of him rather than let him test this theory. Fire on High!
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
[edit]In robot mode Eject carried two electric overload rifles that shorted out the cerebro-circuitry in a target's neural cluster. Eject's More than Meets the Eye profile Mindwipe's viper pistol fired toxic liquid that paralyzed its target's neural cluster. Mindwipe's More than Meets the Eye profile
2005 IDW continuity
[edit]A sudden impact to the neural cluster could trigger the transformation cog in what was known as an involuntary mode spasm. Little Victories No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases A Spark Among Embers
After Ambulon joined the Lost Light, a curious Swerve bonked him on the neural cluster and caused him to transform to leg mode. No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases
In an attempt to discover the nature of Rung's alternate mode (and win a 100 Shanix bet), Swerve "accidentally" and repeatedly struck him on the neural cluster in hopes of triggering an involuntary transformation. Little Victories
The neural cluster's link to the transformation cog was weaponized to defeat the Functionist Council of an alternate timeline. By ramming Luna 1 into the neural cluster of the invaders' Primus avatar, Fortress Maximus was able to revert the giant robot to planet mode. A Spark Among Embers
Notes
[edit]- The location of the neural cluster wasn't mentioned in "Fire on High!", but was confirmed in a letter column.
