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[[Transformer|Cybertronians]], both | [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], both [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, are known to engage in '''Cybertronian sports'''. Several are well documented, including gladiatorial combat, mecha-soccer and various races. In fact, the Autobots helped organize the first [[Galactic Olympics]] during a time when they thought the Decepticons defeated and the great war over. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Some athletes of note include [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. | ||
==Basketrek== | ==Basketrek== | ||
{{main|Basketrek}} | {{main|Basketrek}} | ||
== | ==Cube== | ||
{{main|Cube (sport)}} | |||
== | ==Fishing== | ||
{{main|Fishing}} | |||
==Gladiatorial combat== | ==Gladiatorial combat== | ||
{{main|Gladiatorial combat}} | {{main|Gladiatorial combat|Games}} | ||
==Hunting== | ==Hunting== | ||
[[ | {{main|Hunting}} | ||
==Lobbing== | |||
[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] both indulged in a sport called "Lobbing", a game popular amongst the warrior class on Cybertron. The game is played similarly to the human game of catch, albeit with a large, heavy ball of metal. In order to keep up his cover [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]], disguised as Wheeljack, played this game with Bulkhead at [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|Autobot Central Command]]. {{storylink| Con Job}} | |||
[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] remarked that [[Boulder (RB)|Boulder]]'s throwing skills would be insufficient to hit the backside of [[Unicron]] with a lobbing ball. {{storylink|Christmas in July}} | |||
During a broadcast of ''[[Around Cybertron]]'', [[Andromeda (G1)|Andromeda]] hosted a segment with some Lobbing champions, and managed to hit [[Bishop (Autobot)|Bishop]] in the head. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 18|Around Cybertron #18}} | |||
[[ | Back on Cybertron, [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] was a three time Lobbing champion. {{storylink|Road Trip}} | ||
"Gridlock [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]" was a "lob-ball" legend, named Most Valuable Bot four times in a row. {{storylink|Sideswipe Versus Thunderhoof}} He and [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]] attempted a game using [[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]] as the ball, but later switched to using a wrecking ball as an acceptable substitute. {{storylink|Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard}} | |||
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[[Andromeda (TransTech)|Andromeda]] interviewed players from the [[Mighty Mechanics]], who had just won the [[Sub-Metro Amateur League Lobbing]] championship on [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter}} | |||
==Mecha-soccer, AKA football== | ==Mecha-soccer, AKA football== | ||
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==Pole vaulting== | ==Pole vaulting== | ||
Millions of years before the human race even existed, the | Millions of years before the human race even existed, the Transformers were already organizing [[Pole vault Transformer|pole vault]] competitions. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} | ||
==Races== | ==Races== | ||
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===The Iacon 5000=== | ===The Iacon 5000=== | ||
The Iacon 5000 is a race involving 50 circuits of a 500 mile track. It used to be a traditional race, but the Decepticons decided that it would be more fun if some elements of a demolition derby were added. Known participants include [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]].<ref>Detailed in the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)| letter page]] of Marvel UK #326.</ref> | {{main|Iacon 5000}} | ||
The Iacon 5000 is a race involving 50 circuits of a 500-mile track. It used to be a traditional race, but the Decepticons decided that it would be more fun if some elements of a demolition derby were added. Known participants include [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]].<ref>Detailed in the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letter page]] of Marvel UK #326.</ref> | |||
===Velocitron's races=== | ===Velocitron's races=== | ||
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===Other races=== | ===Other races=== | ||
The planet Cybertron has various racing seasons, with multiple championships per season. Races are combination foot and vehicular mode contests, with obstacles that appear after the races begin. Champions are treated as celebrities and can parlay their success into upgrades to help them win additional races. The races were shut down in the early days of the war after a large arena was destroyed by an explosion. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blurr}} | The planet Cybertron has various racing seasons, with multiple championships per season. Races are combination foot and vehicular mode contests, with obstacles that appear after the races begin. Champions are treated as celebrities and can parlay their success into upgrades to help them win additional races. The races were shut down in the early days of the war after a large arena was destroyed by an explosion. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blurr}} Before their closing, one of the races was known as the [[Ibex Cup]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} | ||
==Retro-wing gliding== | ==Retro-wing gliding== | ||
Mirage also enjoys retro-wing gliding. {{storylink|Power Play!}} | Mirage also enjoys retro-wing gliding. {{storylink|Power Play!}} | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* See also: [[Cybertronian games]] | |||
== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
[[Category:Cybertron]] | [[Category:Cybertron franchise]] | ||
[[Category:Prime]] | [[Category:Prime]] | ||
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[[Category:Transformer culture]] | [[Category:Transformer culture]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 18 April 2026
Cybertronians, both Autobots and Decepticons, are known to engage in Cybertronian sports. Several are well documented, including gladiatorial combat, mecha-soccer and various races. In fact, the Autobots helped organize the first Galactic Olympics during a time when they thought the Decepticons defeated and the great war over. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1 Some athletes of note include Megatron, Krok and Blurr.
Basketrek
[edit]Cube
[edit]Fishing
[edit]Gladiatorial combat
[edit]Hunting
[edit]Lobbing
[edit]Bulkhead and Wheeljack both indulged in a sport called "Lobbing", a game popular amongst the warrior class on Cybertron. The game is played similarly to the human game of catch, albeit with a large, heavy ball of metal. In order to keep up his cover Makeshift, disguised as Wheeljack, played this game with Bulkhead at Autobot Central Command. Con Job
Heatwave remarked that Boulder's throwing skills would be insufficient to hit the backside of Unicron with a lobbing ball. Christmas in July
During a broadcast of Around Cybertron, Andromeda hosted a segment with some Lobbing champions, and managed to hit Bishop in the head. Around Cybertron #18
Back on Cybertron, Heatwave was a three time Lobbing champion. Road Trip
"Gridlock Grimlock" was a "lob-ball" legend, named Most Valuable Bot four times in a row. Sideswipe Versus Thunderhoof He and Sideswipe attempted a game using Fixit as the ball, but later switched to using a wrecking ball as an acceptable substitute. Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard
Andromeda interviewed players from the Mighty Mechanics, who had just won the Sub-Metro Amateur League Lobbing championship on Axiom Nexus. Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter
Mecha-soccer, AKA football
[edit]Pole vaulting
[edit]Millions of years before the human race even existed, the Transformers were already organizing pole vault competitions. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4
Races
[edit]Transformers are well known for participating in races, which might explain why they so readily participate in human races, such as the Europa 2000, "the greatest automobile race in history" and numerous others.
Autobot Grand Prix
[edit]The Iacon 5000
[edit]The Iacon 5000 is a race involving 50 circuits of a 500-mile track. It used to be a traditional race, but the Decepticons decided that it would be more fun if some elements of a demolition derby were added. Known participants include Jazz and Drag Strip.[1]
Velocitron's races
[edit]The planet Velocitron is known to host several planet-spanning super-races, including the Speedia 500 and the Planet Cup. In fact, the winner of the Planet Cup becomes the planet's ruler and receives the planet's Cyber Planet Key as a prize.
Other races
[edit]The planet Cybertron has various racing seasons, with multiple championships per season. Races are combination foot and vehicular mode contests, with obstacles that appear after the races begin. Champions are treated as celebrities and can parlay their success into upgrades to help them win additional races. The races were shut down in the early days of the war after a large arena was destroyed by an explosion. Spotlight: Blurr Before their closing, one of the races was known as the Ibex Cup. Post Hoc
Retro-wing gliding
[edit]Mirage also enjoys retro-wing gliding. Power Play!
Notes
[edit]- See also: Cybertronian games
References
[edit]- ↑ Detailed in the letter page of Marvel UK #326.
