Insignia/Gallery

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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  Autobot
  
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  The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.
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  The model sheet of the Autobot symbol created for the G1 cartoon.
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  Autobot (live-action film)
  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.
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  A metallic variant of the movie Autobot symbol.

• Autobot (G2) The G2 Autobot symbol is based on the face of Optimus Prime.
  Autobot (G2)
  The G2 Autobot symbol is based on the face of Optimus Prime.
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  Ancient Robot
  This symbol appears to be a prototypical Autobot insignia. FFoD In 2005 IDW continuity, it is the symbol denoting a Prime. Informed
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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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  Decepticon
  
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  The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging and cartoon scene transitions.
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  The model sheet of the Decepticon symbol created for the G1 cartoon—note the third spike and blunt base on the crest.
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  The Decepticon sigil as it appeared in The Transformers Universe.
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  Decepticon (live-action film)
  The movie symbol has diamond-shaped eyes, as opposed to the triangular eyes of the G1 symbol.
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  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.
  
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  An early war Decepticon insignia variant used in The War Within.
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  A variant Decepticon symbol seen in promotional material for The Last Knight.

Maximals

The Maximal insignia is a stylised canine or feline face, reflecting the Maximals being primarily made up of mammals and birds.

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  Maximal
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  Maximal (BM)
  A variant insignia worn by the Maximals in Beast Machines.

Predacons

The Predacon insignia is a stylised insect head, as the Predacons consist mainly of invertebrates and reptiles.

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  Predacon
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  Predacon (BM)
  A variant insignia worn by Razorclaw in Dawn of Future's Past.

Other factions

Unicron

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  Blentron
  This symbol is based on the face of Unicron, reflecting the Blentrons' heritage.
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  Herald of Unicron
  A recolor of the Blentron insignia, used by the Transformers: The Ark book to denote Unicron and his followers.
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  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.
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  Used in Dreamwave's Armada profile book to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.

Combined factions

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  Autobot/Decepticon Alliance Exodus!
• Cybertron Alliance
  Cybertron Alliance
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  Ancient Transformer
  An ancient symbol discovered by Shockwave, who claimed that Autobots and Decepticons were once one race. Generation One
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  Cobra/Decepticon
  Initially used on covers for G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers, this symbol would later return on various toys.

Others

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  Optimus
  The "heroic" faction of the Brazilian Estrela G1 toyline.
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  Malignus
  The "villainous" faction of the Brazilian Estrela G1 toyline.
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  Cybertronian
  Used by Jhiaxus's Cybertronian Empire, this symbol is inexplicably identical to the Generation 2 Decepticon insignia aside from color.
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  Vehicon
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  Mini-Con
  As the Mini-Cons in Armada were created by Unicron, the "M" echoes Unicron's face and the border represents his orbital ring.
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  Star Seekers
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  "Aligned" Predacon
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  Predacon (prototype)
  Originally planned to be the symbol for the Prime Predacons before being replaced, this symbol still made it onto a number of toys and stock photos.

Subgroups

Autobot subgroups

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  Wreckers
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  Team Ironhide
  An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omnicons under his command.
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  Cybertron Defense Team
  Used by Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot, after their collective reconstruction.
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  Cybertron Elite Guard
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  Autotrooper
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  Rescue Bots
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  Simplified Rescue Bot insignia
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  Lightning Strike Coalition Force
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  Dinobot
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  Swordbot Samurai Team

Decepticon subgroups

• Cybertron Guard This symbol represents the Decepticons under Shockwave's command charged with Cybertron's security. It was retroactively named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's World of the Transformers website, but unnamed in its original context. Divide and Conquer
  Cybertron Guard
  This symbol represents the Decepticons under Shockwave's command charged with Cybertron's security. It was retroactively named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's World of the Transformers website, but unnamed in its original context.
  Divide and Conquer
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  Ultracon
  Used by a Decepticon splinter faction led by Ratbat. The Age of Wrath
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  Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force"
  Appears on several live-action film series toys, and is worn by Prime Dreadwing.
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  Stunticon
  Worn by Team Stunticon.
• Constructicon Appears on the Studio Series boxes for the components of Devastator.
  Constructicon
  Appears on the Studio Series boxes for the components of Devastator.

Others

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  Mutant
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  Maximal Peacekeeper
  Worn by knight-like Maximal soldiers/peacekeepers in Beast Wars: The Ascending.
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  Space Pirate Seacons
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  Beast Machines Dinobot
  
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  Combatron
  An inverted Generation 2 Autobot symbol, derived from the symbol molded into the Laser Optimus Prime toy and its Black Convoy redeco. The symbol was removed when Car Robots was dubbed into English as Robots in Disguise.
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  Protector
  This insignia is based on the face of Rodimus Prime, whose function given on his Generation 1 toy was "Protector".
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  Cybertronian Knight
• Raptoricon
  Raptoricon

Individuals

Generation 1 Predacons

These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room in IDW's Beast Wars: The Gathering. They depict the beast modes of the original Predacon combiner team.

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  Razorclaw
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  Tantrum
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  Divebomb
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  Headstrong
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  Rampage

Sparkbots

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  Angela
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  Star Dust
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  Zangetsu

Others

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  Tarantulas
  Worn by Tarantulas' drones. Optimal Situation
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  Moon
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  Emirate Xeon
  This symbol appeared on the helmet of the deceased politician Emirate Xeon. The War Within #2
• Cobybot
  Cobybot
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  Clench
  This symbol was worn by Clench's team, later Megatron's, in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. Megatron Origin
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  Sharkticon Megatron
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  Prowl

Religious symbols

The Thirteen

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  The Fallen (Titanium Series)

Guiding Hand

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  Primus
  
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  Solomus
  
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  Mortilus
  
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  Epistemus
  
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  Adaptus
  

Governments

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  Senate
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  Security Services
  Used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and at the state funeral of Fastback and Bumper.
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  Functionist Council
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  A variant Functionist Council insignia worn by Functionary enforcers.
• Cybertronian Security Force Insignia used by the CSF under the administration of Ironhide, after whom it was designed. The Line Between Us
  Cybertronian Security Force
  Insignia used by the CSF under the administration of Ironhide, after whom it was designed. The Line Between Us

Transtech

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  Autobot
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  Decepticon
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  Axiom Nexus Security Administration
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  Offworlder Zone Security Administration
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  Convoy
  Worn by members of the Convoy to allow them to remain in Axiom Nexus.

Shattered Glass

The alternate reality of the Shattered Glass timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though probably not the one you were expecting.

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  Evil Autobot
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  Evil Autobot Secret Police
  Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.
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  Evil Elite Guard
  Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.
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  Heroic Decepticon
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  Heroic Elite Guard
  Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.

BotBots

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  Sugar Shocks
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  Greaser Gang
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  Toilet Troop
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  Backpack Bunch
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  Techie Team
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  Shed Heads
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  Jock Squad
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  Lost Bots
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  Spoiled Rottens
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  Music Mob
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  Swag Stylers

Others

Rubsigns

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  Rubsign
  Unactivated rubsign.
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  Fastlane
  Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.
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  Cloudraker
  Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.
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  Pounce
  Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Pounce.
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  Wingspan
  Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Wingspan.

Powerlinx

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  Powerlinx - Black
  Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
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  Powerlinx - Gold
  Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
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  Powerlinx - Silver
  Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
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  Powerlinx - Red
  Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"
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  Powerlinx - Blue
  Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.

Cyber Keys

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  Earth
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  Velocitron
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  Jungle Planet
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  Gigantion
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  Combatron
  Force of Habit