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The '''Rite of the Autobrand''' is an initiation ritual that is used by the [[Autobot]]s. It involves getting [[branding|branded]] with the Autobot insignia, then accepting a flask of mingled [[Transformer fuel|fuel]] donated from all the other Autobots. This makes him part of the team, but it remains the right of any Autobot to leave if they wish. | The '''Rite of the Autobrand''' is an initiation ritual that is used by the [[Autobot]]s. It involves getting [[branding|branded]] with the Autobot insignia, then accepting a flask of mingled [[Transformer fuel|fuel]] donated from all the other Autobots. This makes him part of the team, but it remains the right of any Autobot to leave if they wish. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel | ===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ||
Very soon after his spark of life was ignited by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] was inducted into the ranks of the Autobots through the Rite of the Autobrand. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] operated the branding equipment. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}} | Very soon after his spark of life was ignited by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] was inducted into the ranks of the Autobots through the Rite of the Autobrand. [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] and [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]] operated the branding equipment. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}} | ||
===2005 IDW continuity=== | |||
[[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] and [[Dominus Ambus]] underwent the Rite of the Autobrand when they became Autobots. {{storylink|Before & After}} | |||
[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] requested [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] that he wanted to undergo the ritual. This meant he had to learn the entirety of the [[Autobot Code]], though that's probably less of a requirement of the Rite and more of a side-effect of letting the rule-loving Magnus guide you through it. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] was supposed to draw a "probationary symbol" on Tailgate's chest during the [[Act of Affiliation]], a ceremony which comes before the Rite of the Autobrand in becoming an Autobot. {{storylink|Primus: You, Me, and Other Revelations|You, Me, and Other Revelations}} | |||
He apparently underwent the Rite while comatose recovering from [[cybercrosis]], as he discovered a new Autobrand on his chest, much to his delight, when he awoke. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
===Foreign names=== | |||
*''Japanese:'' '''Autobrand no Gishiki''' (オートブランドの儀式, "Rite of the Autobrand"),<ref>Translation of [[Rock and Roll-Out!|''The Transformers'' #14]].</ref> '''Autobot he no Nyūdan''' (オートボットへの入団, "Enrollment into the Autobots"),<ref>Translation of [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|''More than Meets the Eye'' #5]].</ref> '''Autobot no Nyūdan Gishiki''' (オートボットの入団儀式 "Enrollment Rite of the Autobots"),<ref>Translation of [[Before & After|''More than Meets the Eye'' #12]].</ref> '''Autobot Kanyū Shikiten''' (オートボット加入式典, "Autobot Admission Rite")<ref>Translation of [[The Gloaming|''More than Meets the Eye'' #16]].</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Rite of the Deceptibrand]] | *[[Rite of the Deceptibrand]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | |||
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformer culture]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:54, 4 August 2023
The Rite of the Autobrand is an initiation ritual that is used by the Autobots. It involves getting branded with the Autobot insignia, then accepting a flask of mingled fuel donated from all the other Autobots. This makes him part of the team, but it remains the right of any Autobot to leave if they wish.
Fiction
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]Very soon after his spark of life was ignited by the Creation Matrix, Jetfire was inducted into the ranks of the Autobots through the Rite of the Autobrand. Prowl and Mirage operated the branding equipment. Rock and Roll-Out!
2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Rewind and Dominus Ambus underwent the Rite of the Autobrand when they became Autobots. Before & After
Tailgate requested Ultra Magnus that he wanted to undergo the ritual. This meant he had to learn the entirety of the Autobot Code, though that's probably less of a requirement of the Rite and more of a side-effect of letting the rule-loving Magnus guide you through it. How Ratchet Got His Hands Back Rodimus was supposed to draw a "probationary symbol" on Tailgate's chest during the Act of Affiliation, a ceremony which comes before the Rite of the Autobrand in becoming an Autobot. You, Me, and Other Revelations
He apparently underwent the Rite while comatose recovering from cybercrosis, as he discovered a new Autobrand on his chest, much to his delight, when he awoke. Words Hang in the Air
Notes
[edit]Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Autobrand no Gishiki (オートブランドの儀式, "Rite of the Autobrand"),[1] Autobot he no Nyūdan (オートボットへの入団, "Enrollment into the Autobots"),[2] Autobot no Nyūdan Gishiki (オートボットの入団儀式 "Enrollment Rite of the Autobots"),[3] Autobot Kanyū Shikiten (オートボット加入式典, "Autobot Admission Rite")[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Translation of The Transformers #14.
- ↑ Translation of More than Meets the Eye #5.
- ↑ Translation of More than Meets the Eye #12.
- ↑ Translation of More than Meets the Eye #16.
