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Given that Transformers are not organic life and likely do not [[Reproduction|reproduce sexually]], the origin, distinction, and exact meaning of many of these terms is frequently unclear.  
Given that Transformers are not organic life and likely do not [[Reproduction|reproduce sexually]], the origin, distinction, and exact meaning of many of these terms is frequently unclear.  


Notably, a lot of Japanese-originated continuities have significant amounts of sibling relationships.
Notably, a lot of Japanese-originated continuities have significant amounts of sibling relationships.


==Possible explanations==
==Possible explanations==
The [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' guide provides a partial possible answer. According to the guide, when a [[spark]] naturally splits as it's being introduced to a [[protoform]], it creates two robots who are "brothers", (or [[twin]]s), such as Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. When such a spark division is artificially induced, the less balanced and self-reliant pair created are referred to as [[Cloning|"clones"]]. (This definition of "brother" may or may not apply to [[Optimus Prime (RID)|RID Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Magnus]], whose brotherhood was said to result from the special circumstance of having been created simultaneously by [[Alpha Trion (RID)|Alpha Trion]]).
Early on in the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel ''Transformers'' comic]], [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] asserted that Transformers have no relatives.<ref>[[Source:Soundwaves#Issue 32|Soundwaves, issue 32]]</ref> He later clarified that Transformer "brothers" are considered such due to being "vastly similar" in some respect, being "built to exactly the same specifications",<ref>[[Source:Soundwaves#Issue 37|Soundwaves, issue 37]]</ref> and/or having "an almost total similarity in bodywork design."<ref>[[Source:Soundwaves#Issue 51|Soundwaves, issue 51]]</ref>


However, the "[[Beast Era]]" widened the issue of reproduction with [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] referring to his "great-aunt" [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and in general the practice of [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] referring to the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s as their respective "ancestors", as well as themselves as being their "descendants", implying a direct [[DNA|genetic]] (for want of a better term) lineage. Various sources of debatable [[canon]]icity suggest that [[Optimus Primal]] is specifically descended from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], usually through the phrase "his ancestor Optimus Prime." In the absence of [[Reproduction#Sexual reproduction|sexual reproduction]], the use and meaning of these genealogical references is difficult to explain. One possible explanation might be a situation such as when [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] is brought to life. Her spark and protoform are heavily damaged, and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] allows some of his parts to be used as replacements while [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] guides the procedure. {{storylink|The Spark}} To compare to [[human]] procedures, this is something like assisting with childbirth and donating blood or organs. It seems unlikely that this happened enough to cause two large societies to consider themselves "descendants" of two other large ancient societies.  
The [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' guide provides a partial possible answer. According to the guide, when a [[spark]] naturally splits as it's being introduced to a [[protoform]], it creates two robots who are "brothers", (or [[twin]]s), such as Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. When such a spark division is artificially induced, the less balanced and self-reliant pair created are referred to as [[Cloning|"clones"]]. (This definition of "brother" may or may not apply to [[Optimus Prime (RID)|RID Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Magnus]], whose brotherhood was said to result from the special circumstance of having been created simultaneously by [[Alpha Trion]]).


Other family designations exist as well. [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] has "parents" who were lost in his crash on [[Quintessa]], according to [[The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson|some background material]]. The Mini-Con [[Twirl (Armada)|Twirl]] very specifically calls [[Falcia]] her "mother" (which Falcia ''hates'') and seems to treat [[Redline]] like a father, since the two's spark frame energies went into constructing her [[Structure|physical form]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 7}} In the ''Armada'' cartoon, [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] refers to [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] as his brother after Hot Shot saves his life, suggesting at least an understanding of the concept; on the other hand, the ''Armada'' cartoon is originally Japanese, and in [[Japan]], 'brother' and 'sister' can be used as terms of affection or respect to an unrelated person. The [[Unicron Trilogy]] universe has also used the term "cousin" for certain Transformers on occasion. The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|''Victory'' manga]] from the Japanese Generation 1 era features Decepticon wives and children. Even the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]] features an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] who are brothers, and it is mentioned in [[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|the related Nintendo DS game]] that Megatron "took the spark" of their father.
However, the "[[Beast Era]]" widened the issue of reproduction with [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] referring to his "great-aunt" [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and in general the practice of [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] referring to the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s as their respective "ancestors", as well as themselves as being their "descendants", implying a direct [[DNA|genetic]] (for want of a better term) lineage. Various sources of debatable [[canon]]icity suggest that [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] is specifically descended from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], usually through the phrase "his ancestor Optimus Prime". In the absence of [[Reproduction#Sexual reproduction|sexual reproduction]], the use and meaning of these genealogical references is difficult to explain. One possible explanation might be a situation such as when [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] is brought to life. Her spark and protoform are heavily damaged, and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] allows some of his parts to be used as replacements while [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] guides the procedure. {{storylink|The Spark}} To compare to [[human]] procedures, this is something like assisting with childbirth and donating blood or organs. It seems unlikely that this happened enough to cause two large societies to consider themselves "descendants" of two other large ancient societies.  


The case of [[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]] from [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] is rare as they were originally human siblings before being converted into Transformers by [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}}{{storylink|The Birth of the Super Lifeforms}} Similar things happen to the case of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]], who were originally astral being before they got trapped in planetoids and converted their "vessels" into planet-size Transformers. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}}
Other family designations exist as well. [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] has "parents" who were lost in his crash on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], according to [[The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson|some background material]]. The Mini-Con [[Twirl (Armada)|Twirl]] very specifically calls [[Falcia]] her "mother" (which Falcia ''hates'') and seems to treat [[Redline]] like a father, since the two's spark frame energies went into constructing her [[Structure|physical form]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 7}} In the ''Armada'' cartoon, [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] refers to [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] as his brother after Hot Shot saves his life, suggesting at least an understanding of the concept; on the other hand, the ''Armada'' cartoon is originally Japanese, and in [[Japan]], 'brother' and 'sister' can be used as terms of affection or respect to an unrelated person. The [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]] universe has also used the term "cousin" for certain Transformers on occasion. The [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|''Victory'' manga]] from the Japanese Generation 1 era features Decepticon wives and children. Even the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]] features an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] who are brothers, and it is mentioned in [[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|the related Nintendo DS game]] that Megatron "took the spark" of their father.
 
The case of [[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (G1)|Buster]] from [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] is rare as they were originally human siblings before being converted into Transformers by [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}}{{storylink|The Birth of the Super Life-Forms}} Similar things happen to the case of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]], who were originally astral being before they got trapped in planetoids and converted their "vessels" into planet-size Transformers. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}}


In the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]], [[Getaway]] remarks that his proto-hatcher would have been proud of him for making the most wanted list. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2|The Age of Wrath #2}}
In the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]], [[Getaway]] remarks that his proto-hatcher would have been proud of him for making the most wanted list. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2|The Age of Wrath #2}}


The [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] has [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] mentioning that his "''batch proto-initiator '''told''' me there'd be moments like this''...", when he was wondering if he should take the humans and investigate the bunker in Nebraska. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 3|Infiltration #3}} Later, [[Minimus Ambus]] described [[Dominus Ambus]] as his "spark-brother" and confirmed that they were members of the [[House|House of Ambus]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}
The [[2005 IDW continuity]] has [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] mentioning that his "''batch proto-initiator '''told''' me there'd be moments like this''...", when he was wondering if he should take the humans and investigate the bunker in Nebraska. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 3|Infiltration #3}} Later, [[Minimus Ambus]] described [[Dominus Ambus]] as his "spark-brother" and confirmed that they were members of the [[House (group)|House of Ambus]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}


In ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'', [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]] mentions that [[Brawn (Animated)|Brawn]] is ''"his brother from another batch proto-initiator''..." {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II}}
In ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]'', [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]] mentions that [[Brawn (Animated)|Brawn]] is ''"his brother from another batch proto-initiator''..." {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II}}
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===Generation 1 / Beast Era===
===Generation 1 / Beast Era===
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
[[File:Rumble and frenzy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[FIRRIB|Can you guess which is which?]]]]
*[[Primus]] and [[Unicron]]
*[[Aquafend]] and [[Jetstorm (G2)|Jetstorm]] in ''Wings Universe'' {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}
*[[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] and [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] in the 2005 IDW continuity {{storylink|Origin Myths}}
*[[Blaster (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Blaster]] and [[Bluster]] in IDW continuity
*[[Blaster (G1)#Marvel Comics continuity|Blaster]], [[Toaster]], and [[Karmen]] in the [[Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel UK continuity]]<ref>[[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Darn 'n' Blast]], issues [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 310|310]] and [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 316|316]]</ref>
*[[Blot (G1)|Blot]] and [[Blip]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=I think Blip would be really ticked off if I killed his brother.|link=https://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/282262789031075840|name=John Barber|site=Twitter|year=2012|month=12|day=21}}</ref>
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Gravedigger]] {{storylink|Unearthed Future}}
*[[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]] and the [[Cub]] are fission-brothers. Presumably, here "fission" refers to [[Reproduction#Budding|budding]].
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] in the 2005 IDW continuity<ref>"The Transformers" #7</ref>
*[[Electro]] and [[Volt]]<ref name="G2annual"/>
*The [[Thirteen]] refer to each other as siblings and are all the creation of [[Primus]]
*[[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]
*[[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]]
*[[Gearhead]] and [[Greasepit (G2 Go-Bot)|Greasepit]]
*[[Blaster (G1)#Marvel Comics continuity|Blaster]], [[Karmen]], and [[Toaster]] in [[Earth-120185|Marvel UK continuity]]<ref>[http://www.transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=461 Letters Page to Marvel UK 310 at Transfans.co.uk]</ref>
*[[Leadfoot (G2)|Hot Foot]] and [[Manta Ray (G2)|Piranha]]<ref name="G2annual">Crossword clues in the [[The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual]]</ref>
*[[Blaster (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|Blaster]] and [[Bluster]] in IDW continuity
*[[Minimus Ambus]] and [[Dominus Ambus]] in the 2005 IDW continuity.
*[[Oiler]] and [[Slide]] in the 2005 IDW continuity. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity]]. It might also be true for the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese version of the cartoon continuity]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}
*[[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]]
*[[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]]
*[[Leadfoot (G2)|Hot Foot]] and [[Manta Ray (G2)|Piranha]]<ref name="G2annual">Crossword clues in the [[The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual]]</ref>
*[[Powerbomb]] and [[Dropshot (G1)|Dropshot]] in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. {{storylink|Derailment}}
*[[Electro (G2)|Electro]] and [[Volt]]<ref name="G2annual"/>
*[[Primus]] and [[Unicron]] and [[Gaea]]
*[[Gearhead]] and [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]]
*[[Rack'n'Ruin (G1)|Rack, Ruin]], and a third brother are triplets in IDW continuity. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Dinobot II]] were referred to as half brothers by [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] because Dinobot contains part of Rampage's [[spark]]. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Transmutate (BW)|Trans-Mutate]] in ''Beast Wars: Uprising''. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]], [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]], and an [[Roulette and Shadow Striker's sister|unnamed third sister]]
*[[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]], [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]], and an [[Roulette and Shadow Striker's sister|unnamed third sister]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity]]. It might also be true for the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|(Japanese version of the) cartoon continuity]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}
*[[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] and [[Ground Hog]] in ''[[Of Masters and Mayhem]]''.<ref>TFSS [[Ruckus (G1)#Generations|Grabuge]] profile card</ref>
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] in the Dreamwave Generation One continuity
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]].<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-deluxe-wfc-e37-runamuck|Hasbro Pulse page for Runamuck]</ref>
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] in the IDW continuity<ref>"The Transformers" #7</ref>
*[[Rumbler (G1)|Rumbler]] and [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]] are twin brothers in the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' continuity. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] in IDW continuity<ref>Mentioned by Megatron in "All Hail Megatron" #3</ref>
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and [[Dinobot II]] were referred to as half brothers by [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] because Dinobot contains part of Rampage's [[spark]]. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}
*[[Cataclysm (BW)|Cataclysm]] and the [[Cub]] are fission-brothers. Presumably, here "fission" refers to [[Reproduction#Budding|budding]].
*[[Rumbler (G1)|Rumbler]] and [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]] are twin brothers in the "Wings of Honor" continuity. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}
*[[Aquafend]] and [[Jetstorm (G2)|Jetstorm]] in the "Wings of Honor" continuity. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}
*[[Springarm]], [[Wheelarch]], and [[Valve]]<ref>[[Macabre]]'s profile in the hardcover edition of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''</ref>
*[[Rack'n'Ruin|Rack, Ruin]], and a third brother are triplets in IDW continuity {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Gravedigger]]
*[[Blot (G1)|Blot]] and [[Blip]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheJohnBarber/status/282262789031075840 Tweet by John Barber]</ref>
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]]
*The [[Thirteen]] refer to each other as siblings and are all the creation of [[Primus]]  
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] in ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' continuity
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] in ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]'' continuity
*Shockwave and [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}
*[[Shouki]] and [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]
*[[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] and [[Stormclash]] {{storylink|An Uneventful Night}}
*[[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] and [[Stormclash]] {{storylink|An Uneventful Night}}
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] in the IDW continuity. {{storylink|The Transgressors}}
*[[Springarm]], [[Wheelarch]], and [[Valve]]<ref>[[Macabre]]'s profile in the hardcover edition of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''</ref>
 
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] in the Dreamwave Generation One continuity
 
*[[Steeljaw (IDW)|Steeljaw]] and [[Sharpclaw]] {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}}
*[[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]] and [[Sceptre]] {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]]
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] in the 2005 IDW continuity. {{storylink|The Transgressors}}
*[[Vanquish]] and [[Fireshot]] in the 2005 IDW continuity. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}
*[[Eject (G1)|Eject]] and [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}


;Japanese continuity
;Japanese continuity
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<!--List in chronological order-->
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (via ''[[TV Magazine]]'' [[story page]])
*[[Clampdown (G1)|Clampdown]] and [[Deep Cover]]
*[[Decibel]] and [[Legout]]
*[[Decibel]] and [[Legout]]
*[[Shouki]] and [[Yukikaze (Headmasters)|Yukikaze]]
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]], [[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Grand Maximus]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Grand Maximus]]
*[[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]]
*[[Galvatron (BW)|BWII Galvatron]] and [[Megastorm (BW)|Megastorm]]
*[[Leozack]] and [[Lyzack (Victory)|Lyzack]] in the ''Victory'' manga
*[[Hydra (G1)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (G1)|Buster]]
*[[Leozack]] and [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]] in the ''Victory'' manga
*[[Shouki]] and [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]
*[[Sixliner]] and [[Sixtrain]]
*[[Sixliner]] and [[Sixtrain]]
*[[Clamp Down]] and [[Deep Cover]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (via ''[[TV Magazine]]'' [[story page]])
*[[Galvatron (BWII)|BWII Galvatron]] and [[Megastorm]]
*[[DJ (BWII)|DJ]], [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]


===Car Robots / Robots in Disguise===
===Car Robots / Robots in Disguise===
*[[Gas Skunk (RID)|Gas Skunk]], [[Dark Scream]], and [[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] (only in Japanese toy catalogs)
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[X-Brawn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] — the [[Autobot Brothers]]
*[[X-Brawn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] — the [[Autobot Brothers]]
*[[Gas Skunk]], [[Dark Scream (RID)|Dark Scream]], and [[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]] (only in Japanese toy catalogs)


===Unicron Trilogy===
===Unicron Trilogy===
*[[Flashbang]] and [[Failsafe]]
*[[Flashbang]] and [[Failsafe]]
*[[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]] and [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]]
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (toy bios only)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (toy bios only)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]]
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]]
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]]
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]]
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] and [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]] might be brothers {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Clench's ''More Than Meets The Eye'' profile}}
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]]
*[[Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]]
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] and [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]]
*[[Superion Maximus]] and [[Dauntless Maximus]]
*[[Superion Maximus]] and [[Dauntless Maximus]]
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] and [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]]
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]]
*[[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]] and [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]]
*[[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]]
*[[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (Cybertron)|Ultra Magnus]]
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] and [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]] might be brothers {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Clench's ''More Than Meets The Eye'' profile}}


===Go-Bots===
===Go-Bots===
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===Live-action film series===
===Live-action film series===
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] mentions that [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (ROTF)|Sunstreaker]] are relatives and are "quite the pair."
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]]<ref>Internal to the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' film itself, both Chromia and Elita-1 are simply treated as components of Arcee instead of siblings.</ref>
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]], and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]]<ref>Internal to the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' film itself, both Chromia and Elita-1 are simply treated as components of Arcee instead of siblings.</ref>
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] mentions that [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (ROTF)|Sunstreaker]] are relatives and are "quite the pair".
*After [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] is killed, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] regretfully says to the body, "You left me no choice, brother."
*The original [[Dynasty of Primes|Prime]]s are referred to as brothers.<ref name="ROTFadapt">[[Revenge of the Fallen issue 3|Revenge of the Fallen #3]], [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen]]</ref>
*The original [[Dynasty of Primes|Prime]]s are referred to as brothers.<ref name="ROTFadapt">[[Revenge of the Fallen issue 3|Revenge of the Fallen #3]], [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen]]</ref>
*After [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] is killed, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] regretfully says to the body, "You left me no choice, brother."


'''Twins'''
'''Twins'''
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] and [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]]
*[[Tread]] and [[Trample]]
*[[Tread]] and [[Trample]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] — [[The Twins]]
*[[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] — [[Twins (ROTF)|The Twins]]


===Transformers Animated===
===Transformers Animated===
*[[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]] and [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]]
*[[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]] and [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]]
*[[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] are both "brothers and friends".<ref>[http://www.formspring.me/DerrickJWyatt/q/645211771 Are Scrapper and Mixmaster brothers or friends? | Formspring]</ref>
*[[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] are both "brothers and friends".<ref>{{citesocial|quote=(Are Scrapper and Mixmaster brothers or friends?) Both!|link=https://archive.is/17zs0|name=Derrick J. Wyatt|site=Spring.me|year=2010|month=06|day=04}}</ref>
*[[Huffer (Animated)|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (Animated)|Pipes]]
*[[Huffer (Animated)|Huffer]] and [[Pipes (Animated)|Pipes]]


===Shattered Glass===
===Shattered Glass===
*[[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] ,[[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]], and [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]]  
*[[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]], [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]], and maybe [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]] {{storylink|Journey's Eve}}
*[[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (SG)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (SG)|Sunstreaker]]


===Prime===
===Prime===
*[[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]
*[[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]
*[[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (Prime)|Sunstreaker]]
===EarthSpark===
* The [[Terran]]s all consider and refer to themselves with sibling terms.
* The [[Chaos Terran]]s also consider and refer to themselves with sibling terms.
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] and [[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]]. {{storylink|House Rules}}


==Parents and children==
==Parents and children==
===Generation 1 / Beast Era===
===Generation 1 / Beast Era===
[[File:Yourmom.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Stampy, eat your roast carrot before it gets chilled."]]
[[File:Yourmom.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Stampy, eat your roast carrot before it gets chilled."]]
*[[Ultra Magnus Jr.]] is the son of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy (comic)|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}
*[[Big Convoy (BW)|Big Junior]] is the son of [[Blue Big Convoy]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)}}
*[[Takahiro|Buzz Saw]] and [[Masuo|Venin]] were the sons of [[Waspinator (Legends)|Waspinator]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)}}
*[[Colada (BW)|Colada]]'s father is mentioned. {{storylink|A Battle Fought Alone}}
*Every member of the [[Dinoforce]] has [[Baby Dinoforce|children]] in the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|''Victory'' manga]].
*[[Jaguar]] is the son of [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] in ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' manga continuity.
*[[Kitte Shūshū]] and [[Z Grill]] are [[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]]'s parents. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/05/10}}
*[[Lio Junior (BW)|Lio Junior]] is the "son" of [[Lio Convoy (BW)|Lio Convoy]].<ref>Lio Junior was created by the influence of pure energy upon Lio Convoy’s [[Energon Matrix]].</ref>
*[[Longrack (BW)|Longrack]]'s father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-...well, a LOT of his ancestors are mentioned. {{storylink|A Battle Fought Alone}}<ref>Most of the main Maximals in the [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'' comic]] have families because they spring from whole races of rabbits, cobras, giraffes, etc. They were evolved into Transformers from actual organic animals in this story.</ref>
*[[Ma-Grrr]] is (presumably) the mother of [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]]. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}
*[[Optimus Minor|Minor]] is the son of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)}}
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] may have a mother.<ref>[[File:Optimusprime-mom.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Dear Son: Don't forget to close the fridge door.]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] may have a mother.<ref>[[File:Optimusprime-mom.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Dear Son: Don't forget to close the fridge door.]]
In an advertisement for [[Pepsi Convoy]] that shows him in a refrigerator (along with [[Destron Pizza]]), a note attached to a nearby piece of tupperware reads:
In an advertisement for [[Pepsi Convoy]] that shows him in a refrigerator (along with [[Destron Pizza]]), a note attached to a nearby piece of tupperware reads:
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:''Warm it before you eat''
:''Warm it before you eat''
:''Mom''
:''Mom''
:Although the ad itself is for Pepsi Convoy, he is a separate character, and it can be assumed that the note was left for Convoy/Optimus Prime himself.</ref>
:Although the ad itself is for Pepsi Convoy, he is a separate character, and it can be assumed that the note was left for Convoy/Optimus Prime himself.</ref>


*[[Quickswitch]] is [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s son.<ref>Quickswitch's commercial</ref>
*[[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] is the son of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (or so he claims and nobody questions him on it) in the [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers continuity|''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' continuity]].
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] is the father of his [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassettes]] in ''[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe]]''. {{storylink|Black Cybertron}}
*[[Speeder]] is the son of [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]].
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s parents are mentioned in "[[The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson]]".
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s parents are mentioned in "[[The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson]]".
*[[Quickswitch (G1)|Quickswitch]] is [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s son.<ref>Quickswitch's commercial</ref>
*Every member of the [[Dinoforce]] has [[Baby Dinoforce|children]] in the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|''Victory'' manga]].
*[[Speeder]] is the son of [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]].
*[[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] is the son of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (or so he claims and nobody questions him on it) in the [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers continuity|''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' continuity]].
*[[Lio Junior]] is the "son" of [[Lio Convoy (BWII)|Lio Convoy]].<ref>Lio Junior was created by the influence of pure energy upon Lio Convoy’s [[Energon Matrix]].</ref>
*[[Kitte Shūshū]] and [[Z Grill]] <ref>[[Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter]]</ref> are [[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]]'s parents.
*[[Cohrada]]'s father is mentioned. {{storylink|A Battle Fought Alone}}
*[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]]'s father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-...well, a LOT of his ancestors are mentioned. {{storylink|A Battle Fought Alone}}<ref>Most of the main Maximals in the [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'' manga]] have families because they spring from whole races of rabbits, cobras, giraffes, etc. They were evolved into Transformers from actual organic animals in this story.</ref>
*[[Jaguar]] is son of [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] in ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' manga continuity.
*[[Buzz Saw (AOE)|Buzz Saw]] and [[Venin]] were the sons of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] {{storylink|Transformers Legends (comic)}}


;Creators as parents
;Creators as parents
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] is ("more than almost like a") father to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One]] in the cartoon continuity.
*[[Alpha Trion]] is ("more than almost like a") father to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] in the cartoon continuity.
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] is "father" to the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] in the cartoon continuity.<ref>Nosecone's line "Are...are you my father?" {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}</ref>
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] is "father" to the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] in the cartoon continuity.<ref>Nosecone's line "Are...are you my father?" {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}</ref>
*The [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Navitas]] refers to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] as "[[Caminus (Titan)|Caminus]]' sparkling". The term "sparkling" has been used in some parts of the [[fandom]] to refer to the idea of a Transformer child. This marks the first use of the term in official fiction; Windblade, like all Camiens, was born from the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] carried within her Titan. {{storylink|Race Against the Light}}


===Unicron Trilogy===
===Unicron Trilogy===
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===Live-action film series===
===Live-action film series===
*As was mentioned above, the live-action movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] had a father, whom Megatron presumably killed.
*As was mentioned above, the live-action movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] had a father, whom Megatron presumably killed.
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] alleges that he has a mother and a father<!--... but with his claim that his father was "the first wheel", it becomes hard to believe this is anything other than old-man craziness-->. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen}}
*[[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]] alleges that he has a mother and a father<!--... but with his claim that his father was "the first wheel", it becomes hard to believe this is anything other than old-man craziness-->. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen}}
*[[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] has a father who never called him. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight}}


===Transformers Animated===
===Transformers Animated===
*In the Japanese dub of ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)#Japanese release|Animated]]'' cartoon, [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] frequently calls for his mother when he's in distress.
*In the Japanese dub of the ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)#Japanese release|Animated]]'' cartoon, [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] frequently calls for his mother when he's in distress.
**He also mentioned his mom after crashing into two security drones. {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 3}}


===Aligned===
===Aligned===
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===Beast Era===
===Beast Era===
*[[Scuba]] and [[Ikard]]
*[[Scuba (BW)|Scuba]] and [[Ikard (BW)|Ikard]]


===Unicron Trilogy===
===Unicron Trilogy===
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] and [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]]
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] and [[Brushguard]]
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]  
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]  
*[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] and [[Zapmaster (Armada)|Zapmaster]]
*[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] and [[Zapmaster (Armada)|Zapmaster]]
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] and [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]]
 
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] and [[Brushguard]]
===Aligned===
*[[Fixit (RID)|Fixit]], [[Toolbox]] and [[Cinch]]


==Other relatives==
==Other relatives==
===G1/Beast era===
===G1/Beast era===
*[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]] and his descendant.<ref name="pred_dofp" />
*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] and his descendant.<ref name="pred_dofp">See "Items of note" in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''</ref>
*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] and his descendant.<ref name="pred_dofp">See "Items of note" in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''</ref>
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] calls [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] his "great-aunt".<ref>Rattrap said "What in the name of my great-aunt [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] is going on!?" This is an in-joke referring to [[Susan Blu]], who was not only voice director on ''Beast Wars'', but the voice of Arcee in the original ''Transformers'' cartoon series and [[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]] in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}</ref>
*[[Scuba (BW)|Scuba]] once mentioned his grandmother. {{storylink|Galvatron Rampages}}
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] has learned several life lessons from [[Diver's grandfather|his grandfather]], such as to put safety first and run if necessary {{storylink|Bighorn's Rage}} and not to steal. {{storylink|Recover the Bonds Lost!}}
*[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] and his descendant.<ref name="pred_dofp" />
*[[Tantrum (G1)|Tantrum]] and his descendant.<ref name="pred_dofp" />
*[[Headstrong (G1)|Headstrong]] and his descendant.<ref name="pred_dofp" />
*[[Windbreaker]] was noted to be a relative of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 45|Windbreaker bio}}
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] calls [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] his "great-aunt".<ref>Rattrap said "What in the name of my great-aunt [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] is going on!?" This is an in-joke referring to [[Susan Blu]], who was not only voice director on ''Beast Wars'', but the voice of Arcee in the Generation 1 cartoon series and [[Transmutate (character)|Transmutate]] in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}</ref>
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] supposedly has a grandma <ref>The Latin Spanish American dub of G1 features a scene where [https://twitter.com/TF_Moments/status/1555403220280692736  Megatron insults Optimus Prime’s grandma]</ref>


===2001 ''Robots in Disguise''===
===2001 ''Robots in Disguise''===
*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Artfire]] and [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]] are relatives.
*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Art Fire]] and [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]] are relatives.
*[[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]] may believe "[[Grandpa]]" is his Grandfather (both he and the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]]s actually seem to believe it's alive). {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}}
*[[Midnight Express (RID)|Midnight Express]] may believe "[[Grandpa]]" is his Grandfather (both he and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s actually seem to believe it's alive). {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}}
*In the Spanish dub, after [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] is cheered on by humans, he states through inner monologue that not even his granny has supported him like this. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}}


===Animated===
===Animated===
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===Prime===
===Prime===
*[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] mentioned [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] is related to her, or at least her "family" in the figurative sense of the word. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}}
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] is the twin to [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. It is described as a "Split Spark" leading to Dreadwing knowing of his brother's death.
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] once considered [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] his brother.  
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] once considered [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] his brother.  
*[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] mentioned [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] is related to her, or at least her "family" in the figurative sense of the word. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}}
*The [[Thirteen]] ended up leaving behind a few descendants, some of which forming certain of the many variations seen in the Cybertronian race. [[Shifter]]s like [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] are supposedly descended from [[Amalgamous Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}} And [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] is implied to be a descendant of [[Prima]] due to possessing a "Primian" polarity. {{storylink|Transformers Vault}}
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] is the twin to [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. It is described as a "Split Spark" leading to Dreadwing knowing of his brothers death.
 
*The [[Thirteen]] ended up leaving behind a few descendants, some of which forming certain of the many variations seen in the Cybertronian race. [[Shifter]]s like [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] are supposedly descended from [[Amalgamous Prime]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}} And [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] is implied to be a descendant of [[Prima (WFC)|Prima]] due to possessing a "Primian" polarity. {{storylink|Transformers Vault}}
===Ask Vector Prime===
*[[Vector Prime]] considered [[Adaptus]] and [[Mortilus]] to be "uncles", although owing to the complex origins of the Thirteen he was most likely speaking metaphorically.
 
===Aligned===
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] has a large extended family, including [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (uncle), [[Apax]] (great-aunt), [[Torquesteer]] (grandfather), and [[Wrench (RBA)|Wrench]] (second cousin). {{storylink|Tyrannosaurus Wrecked}}
 
===''Age of The Primes'' marketing material===
* Every Transformer could trace their "[[Energon bloodline]]" back to a member of the Thirteen. {{storylink|Cybertron Con 2024|Age of the Primes reveal cinematic}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Reproduction|Familial relationships]]
*[[Reproduction|Familial relationships]]
*[[Clone_(subgroup)|Clones]]


==Footnote==
==Footnote==
<references />
{{reflist}}
 
==External links==
*[http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=43 Transformers #32 Letters Page on Transfans.co.uk - Soundwave says Transformers do not have relatives.]
*[http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=49 Transformers #37 Letters Page on Transfans.co.uk - Soundwave says Transformers do have relatives.]
*[http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=63 Transformers #51 Letters Page on Transfans.co.uk - Soundwave reiterates Transformers do have relatives.]


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Throughout the Transformers multiverse are many Transformers who consider themselves family and refer to each other as such. The most common case is when two Transformers regard each other as siblings. Transformers even occasionally express familial relationships with non-Transformers.

Given that Transformers are not organic life and likely do not reproduce sexually, the origin, distinction, and exact meaning of many of these terms is frequently unclear.

Notably, a lot of Japanese-originated continuities have significant amounts of sibling relationships.

Possible explanations

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Early on in the letters page of the Marvel Transformers comic, Soundwave asserted that Transformers have no relatives.[1] He later clarified that Transformer "brothers" are considered such due to being "vastly similar" in some respect, being "built to exactly the same specifications",[2] and/or having "an almost total similarity in bodywork design."[3]

The Dreamwave More Than Meets The Eye guide provides a partial possible answer. According to the guide, when a spark naturally splits as it's being introduced to a protoform, it creates two robots who are "brothers", (or twins), such as Sideswipe and Sunstreaker. When such a spark division is artificially induced, the less balanced and self-reliant pair created are referred to as "clones". (This definition of "brother" may or may not apply to RID Prime and Magnus, whose brotherhood was said to result from the special circumstance of having been created simultaneously by Alpha Trion).

However, the "Beast Era" widened the issue of reproduction with Rattrap referring to his "great-aunt" Arcee and in general the practice of Maximals and Predacons referring to the Autobots and Decepticons as their respective "ancestors", as well as themselves as being their "descendants", implying a direct genetic (for want of a better term) lineage. Various sources of debatable canonicity suggest that Optimus Primal is specifically descended from Optimus Prime, usually through the phrase "his ancestor Optimus Prime". In the absence of sexual reproduction, the use and meaning of these genealogical references is difficult to explain. One possible explanation might be a situation such as when Airazor is brought to life. Her spark and protoform are heavily damaged, and Cheetor allows some of his parts to be used as replacements while Rhinox guides the procedure. The Spark To compare to human procedures, this is something like assisting with childbirth and donating blood or organs. It seems unlikely that this happened enough to cause two large societies to consider themselves "descendants" of two other large ancient societies.

Other family designations exist as well. Wheelie has "parents" who were lost in his crash on Quintessa, according to some background material. The Mini-Con Twirl very specifically calls Falcia her "mother" (which Falcia hates) and seems to treat Redline like a father, since the two's spark frame energies went into constructing her physical form. Linkage Part 7 In the Armada cartoon, Side Swipe refers to Hot Shot as his brother after Hot Shot saves his life, suggesting at least an understanding of the concept; on the other hand, the Armada cartoon is originally Japanese, and in Japan, 'brother' and 'sister' can be used as terms of affection or respect to an unrelated person. The Unicron Trilogy universe has also used the term "cousin" for certain Transformers on occasion. The Victory manga from the Japanese Generation 1 era features Decepticon wives and children. Even the live-action movie features an Optimus and Megatron who are brothers, and it is mentioned in the related Nintendo DS game that Megatron "took the spark" of their father.

The case of Hydra and Buster from Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity is rare as they were originally human siblings before being converted into Transformers by Devil Z. Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings RebornThe Birth of the Super Life-Forms Similar things happen to the case of Primus and Unicron, who were originally astral being before they got trapped in planetoids and converted their "vessels" into planet-size Transformers. Transformers: The Ultimate Guide

In the Dreamwave Generation One continuity, Getaway remarks that his proto-hatcher would have been proud of him for making the most wanted list. The Age of Wrath #2

The 2005 IDW continuity has Ratchet mentioning that his "batch proto-initiator told me there'd be moments like this...", when he was wondering if he should take the humans and investigate the bunker in Nebraska. Infiltration #3 Later, Minimus Ambus described Dominus Ambus as his "spark-brother" and confirmed that they were members of the House of Ambus. House of Ambus

In Transformers Animated, Ironhide mentions that Brawn is "his brother from another batch proto-initiator..." Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II

Notable siblings

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See also: Twin

Generation 1 / Beast Era

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Can you guess which is which?
Japanese continuity

Car Robots / Robots in Disguise

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Unicron Trilogy

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Go-Bots

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Live-action film series

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Twins

Transformers Animated

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Shattered Glass

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Prime

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EarthSpark

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Parents and children

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Generation 1 / Beast Era

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"Stampy, eat your roast carrot before it gets chilled."
Creators as parents

Unicron Trilogy

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  • Sideways calls out his mother when he's about to be blasted. City
  • Starscream calls out his mother right before being pummeled into a planet by a moon wielding Primus. Titans

Live-action film series

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Transformers Animated

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  • In the Japanese dub of the Animated cartoon, Bulkhead frequently calls for his mother when he's in distress.

Aligned

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Cousins

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Shattered Glass

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Beast Era

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Unicron Trilogy

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Aligned

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Other relatives

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G1/Beast era

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2001 Robots in Disguise

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Animated

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Revenge of the Fallen

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  • The original Primes had descendants, including Optimus Prime and Sentinel Prime.[12]

Prime

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Ask Vector Prime

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  • Vector Prime considered Adaptus and Mortilus to be "uncles", although owing to the complex origins of the Thirteen he was most likely speaking metaphorically.

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Age of The Primes marketing material

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See also

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Footnote

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  1. ↑ Soundwaves, issue 32
  2. ↑ Soundwaves, issue 37
  3. ↑ Soundwaves, issue 51
  4. ↑ Darn 'n' Blast, issues 310 and 316
  5. ↑ "I think Blip would be really ticked off if I killed his brother."—John Barber, Twitter, 2012/12/21
  6. ↑ "The Transformers" #7
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Crossword clues in the The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual
  8. ↑ TFSS Grabuge profile card
  9. ↑ Pulse page for Runamuck
  10. ↑ Macabre's profile in the hardcover edition of The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers
  11. ↑ Internal to the Revenge of the Fallen film itself, both Chromia and Elita-1 are simply treated as components of Arcee instead of siblings.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Revenge of the Fallen #3, Revenge of the Fallen
  13. ↑ "(Are Scrapper and Mixmaster brothers or friends?) Both!"—Derrick J. Wyatt, Spring.me, 2010/06/04
  14. ↑ Lio Junior was created by the influence of pure energy upon Lio Convoy’s Energon Matrix.
  15. ↑ Most of the main Maximals in the Beast Wars Neo comic have families because they spring from whole races of rabbits, cobras, giraffes, etc. They were evolved into Transformers from actual organic animals in this story.
  16. ↑
    Dear Son: Don't forget to close the fridge door.

    In an advertisement for Pepsi Convoy that shows him in a refrigerator (along with Destron Pizza), a note attached to a nearby piece of tupperware reads:

    Dear Convoy
    Warm it before you eat
    Mom
    Although the ad itself is for Pepsi Convoy, he is a separate character, and it can be assumed that the note was left for Convoy/Optimus Prime himself.
  17. ↑ Quickswitch's commercial
  18. ↑ Nosecone's line "Are...are you my father?" Grimlock's New Brain
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 See "Items of note" in Dawn of Future's Past
  20. ↑ Rattrap said "What in the name of my great-aunt Arcee is going on!?" This is an in-joke referring to Susan Blu, who was not only voice director on Beast Wars, but the voice of Arcee in the original Transformers cartoon series and Transmutate in the Beast Wars cartoon. Transmutate
  21. ↑ The Latin Spanish American dub of G1 features a scene where Megatron insults Optimus Prime’s grandma
  22. ↑ Who, if a real grenade was below Kup, would have been sent a box of his struts. Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II
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