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A '''transwarp cell''' is an essential component of a [[Transwarp Drive]], providing whatever motive force it is that can propel a [[starship]] through [[unspace|transwarp]]. They are sophisticated enough to be programmed to follow specific courses and even affect the systems of the spacecraft they're installed into. | |||
A '''transwarp cell''' is an essential component of a [[Transwarp Drive]], providing whatever motive force it is that can propel a [[starship]] through [[transwarp]]. They are sophisticated enough to be programmed to follow specific courses and even affect the systems of the spacecraft they're installed into. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon=== | ===''Beast Wars'' cartoon=== | ||
[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] stole a transwarp cell from the ''[[Darksyde]]'', intending to use it as part of an escape ship. While he was distracted, [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] was able to access it remotely and download his own program into the cell. {{storylink|Before the Storm|Before the Storm}} Tarantulas later installed it into a [[stasis pod]], which [[Optimus Primal]] later used to attack the [[Vok]] [[Planet Buster]]. Although Primal had intended to eject, Megatron was able to use the reprogrammed transwarp cell to lock the hatch on the pod and ensure that its occupant exploded with the alien weapon. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}} | [[File:Nemesis2-transwarpcell.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]] | ||
[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] stole a transwarp cell from the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', intending to use it as part of an escape ship. While he was distracted, [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] was able to access it remotely and download his own program into the cell. {{storylink|Before the Storm|Before the Storm}} Tarantulas later installed it into a [[stasis pod]], which [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] later used to attack the [[Vok]] [[Planet Buster]]. Although Primal had intended to eject, Megatron was able to use the reprogrammed transwarp cell to lock the hatch on the pod and ensure that its occupant exploded with the alien weapon. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}} | |||
After Megatron took control of the [[Metal Hunter]], he installed transwarp cells into its drive to prepare for a journey back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Tarantulas downloaded [[Datatrax]] Viron into them, causing them to detonate when the ship went transwarp. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}} | After Megatron took control of the [[Metal Hunter]], he installed transwarp cells into its drive to prepare for a journey back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Tarantulas downloaded [[Datatrax]] Viron into them, causing them to detonate when the ship went transwarp. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}} | ||
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At some point after his discovery of the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', Tarantulas installed a transwarp cell into it. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}} The [[Maximal]]s used the cell from the ''Nemesis'' to make the Autobot shuttle they'd found transwarp capable so they could return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} | At some point after his discovery of the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', Tarantulas installed a transwarp cell into it. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}} The [[Maximal]]s used the cell from the ''Nemesis'' to make the Autobot shuttle they'd found transwarp capable so they could return to Cybertron. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} | ||
===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | ===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | ||
The ''[[Megastar]]'' was equipped with transwarp cells. {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}} | The ''[[Megastar]]'' was equipped with transwarp cells. {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}} | ||
===''Timelines''=== | |||
The scout ships of the fleet commanded by [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] were equipped with transwarp cells. {{storylink|Force of Habit}} | |||
===''Beast Wars: Uprising''=== | |||
The ''[[Rusty Mace]]'' utilized a transwarp cell. After fighting a [[Shi-Lai]] fleet, the cell was knocked loose forcing them to fall back on a mark three tachyon gate inducer. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''Japanese:'' '''Transwarp cell''' (トランスワープ・セル ''toransuwāpu seru'') | |||
[[Category:Beast Wars technology]] | [[Category:Beast Wars technology]] | ||
[[Category:Robots in Disguise]] | [[Category:Cybertron technology]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) technology]] | ||
[[Category:Transportation technology]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:32, 21 February 2025
A transwarp cell is an essential component of a Transwarp Drive, providing whatever motive force it is that can propel a starship through transwarp. They are sophisticated enough to be programmed to follow specific courses and even affect the systems of the spacecraft they're installed into.
Fiction
[edit]Beast Wars cartoon
[edit]
Tarantulas stole a transwarp cell from the Darksyde, intending to use it as part of an escape ship. While he was distracted, Megatron was able to access it remotely and download his own program into the cell. Before the Storm Tarantulas later installed it into a stasis pod, which Optimus Primal later used to attack the Vok Planet Buster. Although Primal had intended to eject, Megatron was able to use the reprogrammed transwarp cell to lock the hatch on the pod and ensure that its occupant exploded with the alien weapon. Other Voices, Part 2
After Megatron took control of the Metal Hunter, he installed transwarp cells into its drive to prepare for a journey back to Cybertron. Tarantulas downloaded Datatrax Viron into them, causing them to detonate when the ship went transwarp. Other Visits (Part 2)
At some point after his discovery of the Nemesis, Tarantulas installed a transwarp cell into it. Nemesis Part 1 The Maximals used the cell from the Nemesis to make the Autobot shuttle they'd found transwarp capable so they could return to Cybertron. Nemesis Part 2
2001 Robots in Disguise cartoon
[edit]The Megastar was equipped with transwarp cells. An Explosive Situation
Timelines
[edit]The scout ships of the fleet commanded by Ultra Magnus were equipped with transwarp cells. Force of Habit
Beast Wars: Uprising
[edit]The Rusty Mace utilized a transwarp cell. After fighting a Shi-Lai fleet, the cell was knocked loose forcing them to fall back on a mark three tachyon gate inducer. The Inexorable March
Notes
[edit]Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Transwarp cell (トランスワープ・セル toransuwāpu seru)
