Vector Sigma

This article is about the Cybertron supercomputer and its shell program, the Oracle. For Primacron's former assistant, who is Vector Sigma in whacked-out Japanese continuity, see Oracle (G1).

Vector Sigma, as seen in the G1 Series

Vector Sigma is an ancient and incredibly powerful multiversal super computer which exists across many (conceivably all, though this is speculative) universes. Collectively these multiversal nodes are networked together as the "Vector Sigma Gestalt".

Vector Sigma is generally shaped like a faceted orb. It frequently acts out the will of Primus, and among its other abilities is the infusing of inanimate Transformer bodies with new life. Activating it requires a special circuit key, and possession of the key brings great power.

I am Vector Sigma. Before Cybertron was, I was.Vector Sigma upon activation, The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1

Known Multiversal Nodes

• 141.207.6.661 - The Unicron Trilogy Universe
• 585.354.3.116 - ???
• 216.333.8.616 - (likely) The Transtech Universe
• ???.???.?.??? - Dreamwave comic universe
• ???.???.?.??? - Robots in Disguise cartoon universe

Fiction

English Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Generation 1 cartoon

Voice actor: Corey Burton

Vector Sigma is found deep underground on Cybertron and has the ability to bestow life upon Transformers.

Megatron stole Vector Sigma's activation key from Alpha Trion and used the computer to activate his recently built Stunticon Transformers. He then left Cybertron with the Key still in tow. In retaliation, Optimus constructed the Aerialbots and used Vector Sigma to invigorate them. Alpha Trion sacrificed his body in order to activate Vector Sigma long enough for these new Autobots to come to life.The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1

Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that, in addition to activating Vector Sigma, the key has the bizarre ability to turn any organic matter it comes in contact with into lifeless metal. Megatron attempted to use this power to drain the Earth of all its natural energy, but his plans were thwarted and the key destroyed. The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2

Japanese Generation 1 continuity

Generation 1 cartoon

Voice actor: Toshiro Ishii

The Oracle possessed the power to bring robotic beings to life, hence his important role in Primacron's experiments. After having his body destroyed by Unicron, the Oracle's essence, encased within a protective shell, fled to a dead planet at the center of the universe, which he proceeded to transform into a verdant, living world. However, he could sense that in the future, Primacron would go on to create another universal danger in the form of Tornedron, and so summoned the Primitives back through time to his planet, where he instructed them in how to destroy the threat.Call of the Primitives

In time, the Quintessons immigrated to the Oracle's green planet, and the aliens were able to take control of him, transforming him into the mega-computer Vector Sigma and obtaining the shell that had held his essence, which went on to become the Matrix of Leadership. Using the power of the Key to Vector Sigma, the Quintessons transformed the Oracle's green planet into the metallic Cybertron.

Vector Sigma is found deep underground on Cybertron and has the ability to bestow life upon Transformers.

Megatron stole Vector Sigma's activation key from Alpha Trion and used the computer to activate his recently built Stunticon Transformers. He then left Cybertron with the Key still in tow. In retaliation, Optimus constructed the Aerialbots and used Vector Sigma to invigorate them. Alpha Trion sacrificed his body in order to activate Vector Sigma long enough for these new Autobots to come to life.The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1

Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that, in addition to activating Vector Sigma, the key has the bizarre ability to turn any organic matter it comes in contact with into lifeless metal. Megatron attempted to use this power to drain the Earth of all its natural energy, but his plans were thwarted and the key destroyed. The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2

The Headmasters cartoon

The exterior of the Vector Sigma chamber, as seen in the Japanese Headmasters series.

Vector Sigma itself in Headmasters, sporting a slightly different look than in the original series.

Beast Wars Neo cartoon

Vector Sigma's Blue Period.

Voice Actor: Chie Hirano

In Beast Wars Neo, Vector Sigma appeared to be in charge of Cybertron, in that it would give orders. By possessing Vector Sigma, Unicron was able to take the planet as his new body.

Beast Era continuity

Beast Machines cartoon

The Oracle usually appears outwardly like a ball of "outer space", but many things can be displayed on its fluid surface. A swirling mass of sparks is another common visual.

A Diagnostic Drone interfaces with the VS core, which appears very similar to the G1 VS.

The Oracle was a computer similar to Vector Sigma. It is revealed that the Oracle is, indeed, the same thing as Vector Sigma. Or, at the least, that the Oracle is some sort of shell, wrapper, or interface to Vector Sigma.

The Wreckers

The Oracle was a shell program constructed by the Quintessons to limit the potency of Vector Sigma. Occasionally, Vector Sigma was able to break through the Oracle and issue commands. At other times, the Oracle's messages were lies planted by the Quintessons or whoever else may have gained control of the shell program.

The Quintesson Al-Badur described Vector Sigma itself as "the ultimate physical embodiment" of Primus.

Dreamwave continuity

Vector Sigma was a mainframe that Primus used to analyze what was happening in the universe.

Robots in Disguise

The Robots in Disguise cartoon was set in a new continuity, but featured many references or throwbacks to previous series. One example is that RiD Prime says he was chosen by Vector Sigma to carry the Matrix and lead the Autobots.

See also

• Primus
• Allspark

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