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:''Functionaries are [[Transformer]]s from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Functionaries are [[Transformer]]s from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
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[[File:JackLawrence - Functionaries.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Negotiation's over.]] | |||
The '''Functionaries''' are the enforcers of the [[Functionist Council]]'s laws. | The '''Functionaries''' are the enforcers of the [[Functionist Council]]'s laws. | ||
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====The Functionist Universe==== | ====The Functionist Universe==== | ||
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In [[Functionist Universe|an alternate timeline]], the Functionist Council were the sole rulers of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon his return to the planet after two million years of service in the [[Primal Vanguard]], [[Minimus Ambus]] was questioned by a Functionary who demanded to see his [[Alternate mode|alt mode]] and who forcibly examined his [[transformation cog]]. This inspection was interrupted by a [[Lunabot]] trying to escape the latest [[mass recall]] and so the Functionary joined one of his colleagues in gunning down the rogue Transformer, rendering him obsolescent the old-fashioned way. | In [[Functionist Universe|an alternate timeline]], the Functionist Council were the sole rulers of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon his return to the planet after two million years of service in the [[Primal Vanguard]], [[Minimus Ambus]] was questioned by a Functionary who demanded to see his [[Alternate mode|alt mode]] and who forcibly examined his [[transformation cog]]. This inspection was interrupted by a [[Lunabot]] trying to escape the latest [[mass recall]] and so the Functionary joined one of his colleagues in gunning down the rogue Transformer, rendering him obsolescent the old-fashioned way. | ||
Later, Ambus and [[Rewind (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rewind]] watched a broadcast of Functionaries brutally suppressing a protest and killing a [[female protester]] who tore out her own transformation cog. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}} | Later, Ambus and [[Rewind (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rewind]] watched a broadcast of Functionaries brutally suppressing a protest and killing a [[female protester]] who tore out her own transformation cog. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}} | ||
[[File:SomeOtherCybertron-arrestyouanyway.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]] | |||
When the dimensionaly displaced [[Team Rodimus]] arrived on Functionst Universe Cybertron, they were almost immediately greeted by a group of Functionaries who were accompanyed by [[Twelve-of-Twelve]] as they transported a group of [[Anti-Vocationist League|Anti-Vocationist]] prisoners to [[Cog (base)|The Cog]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}} Having assumed [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]]' crew were in league with the Anti-Vocationists, Twelve-of-Twelve had the Functionaries place them under arrest. Assuming it was alive, one of the Functionaries demanded that the teleporter that brought them there transform but blew it away without a second thought when [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] informed him it was just a machine. As they paraded the prisoners through a crowd, two of the Functionaries were taken out by a grenade exploding at their feet, [[Clicker]] and his group of Anti-Vocationists having arrived to free their captive comrades. The grenade proved to be a lucky shot, as the Anti-Vocationists were no match for the Functionaries one-on-one. However, once [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] freed himself and his allies, the tides of battle began to turn against the Functionaries, those among them who weren't killed making their retreat after Twelve-of-Twelve teleported away from the battle. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}} | When the dimensionaly displaced [[Team Rodimus]] arrived on Functionst Universe Cybertron, they were almost immediately greeted by a group of Functionaries who were accompanyed by [[Twelve-of-Twelve]] as they transported a group of [[Anti-Vocationist League|Anti-Vocationist]] prisoners to [[Cog (base)|The Cog]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}} Having assumed [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]]' crew were in league with the Anti-Vocationists, Twelve-of-Twelve had the Functionaries place them under arrest. Assuming it was alive, one of the Functionaries demanded that the teleporter that brought them there transform but blew it away without a second thought when [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] informed him it was just a machine. As they paraded the prisoners through a crowd, two of the Functionaries were taken out by a grenade exploding at their feet, [[Clicker]] and his group of Anti-Vocationists having arrived to free their captive comrades. The grenade proved to be a lucky shot, as the Anti-Vocationists were no match for the Functionaries one-on-one. However, once [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] freed himself and his allies, the tides of battle began to turn against the Functionaries, those among them who weren't killed making their retreat after Twelve-of-Twelve teleported away from the battle. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}} | ||
[[File:BadMoonRising-DriftVsFunctionaries.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Slag the police!]] | |||
Several Functionaries helped supervise the deployment of [[Rung (G1)|Rung]]'s drill form to display to the public on the "[[Day of Revelation]]." {{storylink|Dissolution Part 3: A World Misplaced|A World Misplaced}} Several Functionaries attempted to stop the Autobots from capturing a [[matter transporter]] that led to [[Vector Sigma]]; as it turned out, the cop-bots weren't able to put up much of a fight against a crew of hardened warriors, and the Functionary platoon assigned to guard the transporter quickly fell to their combined onslaught. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 4: Bad Moon Rising|Bad Moon Rising}} Another fifty guards were assigned to guard the [[Cog]]; when Rodimus' team decided to hijack the floating building, the Functionary detachment aboard didn't fare much better than their compatriots. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production}} | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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*The Functionaries are designed after the {{w|Judge (2000 AD)|Judges}} from long-running [[United Kingdom|British]] sci-fi comic ''{{w|2000 AD (comics)|2000 AD}}''. | *The Functionaries are designed after the {{w|Judge (2000 AD)|Judges}} from long-running [[United Kingdom|British]] sci-fi comic ''{{w|2000 AD (comics)|2000 AD}}''. | ||
*They wear their own variant of the Functionist Council [[insignia]]. | *They wear their own variant of the Functionist Council [[insignia]]. | ||
*A pair of police 'bots sporting Functionary body-types appear in the [[Ghost Stories|2017 ''Transformers'' annual]]; as this storyline takes place in the "main" timeline - following the dissolution of the Functionist Council - this is probably an error and not an actual appearance. | |||
[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]] | [[Category:Comic-only Transformers]] | ||
Revision as of 02:28, 18 May 2017
- Functionaries are Transformers from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Functionaries are the enforcers of the Functionist Council's laws.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 continuity
A moderate Functionary gave Whirl permission to quit the Aerial Corps and become a watchmaker. When the Council found out, they dispatched the Heavies to destroy Whirl's workshop. Stet
The Functionist Universe
In an alternate timeline, the Functionist Council were the sole rulers of Cybertron. Upon his return to the planet after two million years of service in the Primal Vanguard, Minimus Ambus was questioned by a Functionary who demanded to see his alt mode and who forcibly examined his transformation cog. This inspection was interrupted by a Lunabot trying to escape the latest mass recall and so the Functionary joined one of his colleagues in gunning down the rogue Transformer, rendering him obsolescent the old-fashioned way.
Later, Ambus and Rewind watched a broadcast of Functionaries brutally suppressing a protest and killing a female protester who tore out her own transformation cog. The Custom-Made Now
When the dimensionaly displaced Team Rodimus arrived on Functionst Universe Cybertron, they were almost immediately greeted by a group of Functionaries who were accompanyed by Twelve-of-Twelve as they transported a group of Anti-Vocationist prisoners to The Cog. Some Other Cybertron Having assumed Rodimus' crew were in league with the Anti-Vocationists, Twelve-of-Twelve had the Functionaries place them under arrest. Assuming it was alive, one of the Functionaries demanded that the teleporter that brought them there transform but blew it away without a second thought when Ratchet informed him it was just a machine. As they paraded the prisoners through a crowd, two of the Functionaries were taken out by a grenade exploding at their feet, Clicker and his group of Anti-Vocationists having arrived to free their captive comrades. The grenade proved to be a lucky shot, as the Anti-Vocationists were no match for the Functionaries one-on-one. However, once Megatron freed himself and his allies, the tides of battle began to turn against the Functionaries, those among them who weren't killed making their retreat after Twelve-of-Twelve teleported away from the battle. Anomie
Several Functionaries helped supervise the deployment of Rung's drill form to display to the public on the "Day of Revelation." A World Misplaced Several Functionaries attempted to stop the Autobots from capturing a matter transporter that led to Vector Sigma; as it turned out, the cop-bots weren't able to put up much of a fight against a crew of hardened warriors, and the Functionary platoon assigned to guard the transporter quickly fell to their combined onslaught. Bad Moon Rising Another fifty guards were assigned to guard the Cog; when Rodimus' team decided to hijack the floating building, the Functionary detachment aboard didn't fare much better than their compatriots. Dissolution Part 5: Modes of Production
Notes
- The Functionaries are designed after the Judges from long-running British sci-fi comic 2000 AD.
- They wear their own variant of the Functionist Council insignia.
- A pair of police 'bots sporting Functionary body-types appear in the 2017 Transformers annual; as this storyline takes place in the "main" timeline - following the dissolution of the Functionist Council - this is probably an error and not an actual appearance.
