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== | ==Factions== | ||
===Autobots=== | ===Autobots=== | ||
In the real world, the Autobot insignia was derived from the head of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl's]] toy. | In the real world, the Autobot insignia was derived from the head of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl's]] toy. | ||
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File:Predacon symbol.png|'''[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]''' | File:Predacon symbol.png|'''[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]''' | ||
File:Timelines Predacon Symbol.png|'''Predacon''' ''([[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|BM]])''<br />A variant insignia worn by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''. | File:Timelines Predacon Symbol.png|'''Predacon''' ''([[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|BM]])''<br />A variant insignia worn by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''. | ||
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===Other factions=== | |||
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:<u>'''[[Unicron]]'''</u> | |||
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File:Blentron red.png|'''[[Blentron]]'''<br>This symbol is based on the face of Unicron, reflecting the Blentrons' heritage. | |||
File:Unicron faction symbol.png|'''[[Herald of Unicron]]'''<br>A recolor of the Blentron insignia, used by the ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book to denote Unicron and his followers. | |||
File:Unicron energon symbol.png|A recolor of the [[Mini-Con]] symbol; used on the Japanese packaging of ''Armada'' Unicron and on Takara's website for the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toyline]], it was also seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]].'' | |||
File:Unicronsymbol dwmtmte.png|Used in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Armada profile book]] to denote Unicron-allied Transformers. | |||
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:<u>'''Combined factions'''</u> | |||
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File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png|'''Ancient [[Transformer]]'''<br />An ancient symbol discovered by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who claimed that Autobots and Decepticons were once one race. {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave) |Generation One}} | |||
File:MarvelUS-77-AutobotDecepticonAlliance.png|'''Autobot/Decepticon Alliance''' {{storylink|Exodus!}} | |||
File:Cybertron-federation.png|'''[[Cybertron Alliance]]''' | |||
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====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
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File:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the forehead of an [[Primon|Ancient Robot]], who spoke to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]],'' {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}} ''and was the symbol denoting a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]].'' {{storylink|Informed}} | File:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''[[Prime (rank)|Prime]]'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the forehead of an [[Primon|Ancient Robot]], who spoke to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]],'' {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}} ''and was the symbol denoting a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]].'' {{storylink|Informed}} | ||
File:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br />''This symbol was only used on the [[Titanium Series|''Titanium'' toyline]] representation of the Fallen. It was not used in [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]] or any other fiction.'' | File:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br />''This symbol was only used on the [[Titanium Series|''Titanium'' toyline]] representation of the Fallen. It was not used in [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]] or any other fiction.'' | ||
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File:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}} | File:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}} | ||
File:Wreckers symbol.png|'''[[Wrecker]]s'''<br />''This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the [[3H Productions|3H]] Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]].'' {{storylink|Departure|Departure}} | File:Wreckers symbol.png|'''[[Wrecker]]s'''<br />''This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the [[3H Productions|3H]] Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]].'' {{storylink|Departure|Departure}} | ||
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File:Junkion symbol.png|'''[[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]''' | File:Junkion symbol.png|'''[[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]''' | ||
File:Quintesson symbol.png|'''[[Quintesson]]/[[Terrorbot]]'''<br />''This symbol was featured as part of the decal set for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] [[drone]]s.'' | File:Quintesson symbol.png|'''[[Quintesson]]/[[Terrorbot]]'''<br />''This symbol was featured as part of the decal set for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] [[drone]]s.'' | ||
File:AmmoniteInsignia.png|'''[[Ammonite]]s''' | File:AmmoniteInsignia.png|'''[[Ammonite]]s''' | ||
File:Destructon Symbol.png|'''[[Destructon]]''' | File:Destructon Symbol.png|'''[[Destructon]]''' | ||
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File:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus's]] Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.'' | File:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus's]] Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.'' | ||
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===Beast Machines=== | ===Beast Machines=== | ||
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File:Minicon symbol.png|'''[[Mini-Con]]'''<br />''This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.'' | File:Minicon symbol.png|'''[[Mini-Con]]'''<br />''This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.'' | ||
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Revision as of 21:16, 4 April 2019
Factions
Autobots
In the real world, the Autobot insignia was derived from the head of Prowl's toy.
Its in-universe origin varies: in Generation 1 cartoon continuity it was applied by the Quintessons to their "consumer good" creations, while in Marvel Comics continuity it is seemingly based on the Last Autobot. In 2005 IDW continuity it was "created" by Shockwave, who claimed it to be the face of Primus, as part of an ontological paradox.
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The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions. -
The model sheet of the Autobot symbol created for the G1 cartoon -
Autobot (live-action film variant)
The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. -
A metallic variant of the movie Autobot symbol.
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An early war Autobot insignia variant used in The War Within
Decepticons
In the real world, the Decepticon insignia was based on Soundwave's toy head. In the 1980s the crest of the symbol usually had a "squared-off" bottom, while modern portrayals generally have the crest pointed at the base.
Its origin in-universe is generally less-explored than that of the Autobots. In the Generation 1 cartoon continuity it was a symbol applied to the Quintessons' "military hardware", while in the live-action film series and Aligned continuity family it is seemingly based on the face of the Fallen.
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The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions. -
The model sheet of the Decepticon symbol created for the G1 cartoon—note the third spike and blunt base on the crest. -
The Decepticon sigil as it appeared in The Transformers Universe. -
Decepticon (live-action film variant)
The movie symbol has diamond-shaped eyes, as opposed to the large triangular eyes of the G1 symbol. -
A metallic variant of the movie Decepticon symbol.
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Decepticon (G2)
The G2 Decepticon symbol is inexplicably identical, aside from color, from the insignia used by the Cybertronian Empire. -
An early war Decepticon insignia variant used in The War Within.
Maximals
The Maximal insignia is a stylised canine or feline face, reflecting the Maximals being primarily made up of mammals and birds.
Predacons
The Predacon insignia is a stylised insect head, as the Predacons consist mainly of invertebrates and reptiles.
Other factions
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Blentron
This symbol is based on the face of Unicron, reflecting the Blentrons' heritage. -
Herald of Unicron
A recolor of the Blentron insignia, used by the Transformers: The Ark book to denote Unicron and his followers. -
A recolor of the Mini-Con symbol; used on the Japanese packaging of Armada Unicron and on Takara's website for the Armada toyline, it was also seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the Energon cartoon. -
Used in Dreamwave's Armada profile book to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.
- Combined factions
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Ancient Transformer
An ancient symbol discovered by Shockwave, who claimed that Autobots and Decepticons were once one race. Generation One -
Autobot/Decepticon Alliance Exodus!
