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[[Image:PrimeDirective4 Cover SunstreakerSideswipe.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You, Artist! Make me shinier!]]
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Throughout the [[Transformer|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: "brothers" (e.g. G1 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], or ''Robots In Disguise'''s [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]) or "sisters" ([[Roulette|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker|Shadow Striker]]).  
Throughout the [[Transformer|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: "brothers" (e.g. G1 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], or ''Robots In Disguise'''s [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]]) or "sisters" ([[Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker]]).  


Given that Transformers are not organic life and 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 do not [[Reproduction|reproduce sexually]], the origin, distinction, and exact meaning of many of these terms is frequently unclear.  
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The [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] [[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|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", 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).
The [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] [[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|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", 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|Beast Era]]" widened the issue of reproduction with Rattrap referring to his "great-aunt" [[Arcee (G1)|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|Optimus Primal]] is specifically descended from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|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 (BW)|Airazor]] is brought to life. Her [[Spark|spark]] and [[Protoform|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|The Spark}} To compare to humans, this is something like assisting with childbirth and donating blood or organs. It is unlikely that this happened enough to cause "descendants" as they are described, however.  
However, the "[[Beast Era]]" widened the issue of reproduction with Rattrap referring to his "great-aunt" [[Arcee (G1)|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 (G1)|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 (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|The Spark}} To compare to humans, this is something like assisting with childbirth and donating blood or organs. It is unlikely that this happened enough to cause "descendants" as they are described, however.  


Other family designations exist as well. [[Wheelie|Wheelie]] has "parents" who were lost in his crash on [[Quintessa|Quintessa]], according to some background material. The Mini-Con [[Twirl|Twirl]] very specifically calls [[Falcia|Falcia]] her "mother" (which Falcia ''hates'') and seems to treat [[Redline|Redline]] like a father, since the two's spark frame energies went into constructing her physical form.  {{storylink|Linkage Part 7|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|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 [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] features an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] who are brothers, and it is mentioned in the related Nintendo DS game that Megatron "took the spark" of their father.
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.  {{storylink|Linkage Part 7|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 ''Victory'' manga from the Japanese Generation 1 era features Decepticon wives and children. Even the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] features an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] who are brothers, and it is mentioned in the related Nintendo DS game that Megatron "took the spark" of their father.


IDW has [[Ratchet|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.
IDW 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.




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*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] in Japanese toy bios
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] in Japanese toy bios
*[[Fastlane|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|Twin Twist]]
*[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]]
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Karmen|Karmen]] and [[Toaster|Toaster]] in Marvel UK continuity (according to the letter pages)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Karmen]] and [[Toaster]] in Marvel UK continuity (according to the letter pages)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bluster|Bluster]] in IDW continuity
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bluster]] in IDW continuity
*[[Decibel|Decibel]] and [[Legout|Legout]]
*[[Decibel]] and [[Legout]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Grand Maximus|Grand Maximus]] in Japanese G1 continuity
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Grand Maximus]] in Japanese G1 continuity
*[[Leozack|Leozack]] and [[Lyzack|Lyzack]] in the Victory Manga
*[[Leozack]] and [[Lyzack]] in the Victory Manga
*[[Pounce|Pounce]] and [[Wingspan|Wingspan]]
*[[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]]
*[[Sixliner|Sixliner]] and [[Sixtrain|Sixtrain]]
*[[Sixliner]] and [[Sixtrain]]
*[[Roulette|Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker|Shadow Striker]]
*[[Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in Dreamwave continuity
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] in Dreamwave continuity
*[[Clamp Down|Clamp Down]] and [[Deep Cover|Deep Cover]]
*[[Clamp Down]] and [[Deep Cover]]
*[[Galvatron (BWII)|BWII Galvatron]] and [[Megastorm|Megastorm]]
*[[Galvatron (BWII)|BWII Galvatron]] and [[Megastorm]]
*[[DJ (BWII)|DJ]], [[Motor Arm|Motor Arm]] and [[Gimlet|Gimlet]]
*[[DJ (BWII)|DJ]], [[Motor Arm]] and [[Gimlet]]
*[[Shōki|Shōki]] and [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]
*[[Shōki]] and [[Yukikaze (G1)|Yukikaze]]
*[[Gearhead|Gearhead]] and [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]]
*[[Gearhead]] and [[Greasepit (G2)|Greasepit]]


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


===Unicron Trilogy===
===Unicron Trilogy===
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*[[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]]
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot|Six Shot]]
*[[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot]]
*[[Superion Maximus|Superion Maximus]] and his [[Anonymous Maximus|brother]]
*[[Superion Maximus]] and his [[Anonymous Maximus|brother]]
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] and [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]]
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] and [[Offshoot (Energon)|Offshoot]]
*[[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]] and [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]]
*[[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]] and [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]]
*[[Undermine|Undermine]] and [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]]
*[[Undermine]] and [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]]


===Live-action film series===
===Live-action film series===
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] may have a mother.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup>.
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] may have a mother.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup>.


*[[Quickswitch|Quickswitch]] is [[Sixshot|Sixshot]]'s son. <sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1" title="">[2]</a></sup>
*[[Quickswitch]] is [[Sixshot]]'s son. <sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1" title="">[2]</a></sup>


*Every member of [[Dinoforce|Dinoforce]] has families.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2" title="">[3]</a></sup>
*Every member of [[Dinoforce]] has families.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2" title="">[3]</a></sup>


*[[Speeder|Speeder]] is the son of [[Dai Atlas|Dai Atlas]].
*[[Speeder]] is the son of [[Dai Atlas]].


*[[Lio Junior|Lio Junior]] is the "son" of [[Lio Convoy|Lio Convoy]].<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3" title="">[4]</a></sup>
*[[Lio Junior]] is the "son" of [[Lio Convoy]].<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3" title="">[4]</a></sup>


*[[Stampy|Stampy]]'s parents are mentioned.
*[[Stampy]]'s parents are mentioned.


*[[Cohrada|Cohrada]]'s father is mentioned.
*[[Cohrada]]'s father is mentioned.


*[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]]'s father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-...well, a LOT of his ancestors are mentioned.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4" title="">[5]</a></sup>
*[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]]'s father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-...well, a LOT of his ancestors are mentioned.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4" title="">[5]</a></sup>
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*As was mentioned above, Movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] had a father, who Megatron presumably killed.
*As was mentioned above, Movie [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] had a father, who Megatron presumably killed.


* [[Sideways|Sideways]] has a mother.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5" title="">[6]</a></sup>
* [[Sideways]] has a mother.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5" title="">[6]</a></sup>


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===Beast Era===
===Beast Era===
*[[Scuba|Scuba]] and [[Ikard|Ikard]]
*[[Scuba]] and [[Ikard]]


===Unicron Trilogy===
===Unicron Trilogy===
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]  
*[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]  
*[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] and [[Zapmaster|Zapmaster]]
*[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] and [[Zapmaster]]
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] and [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]]
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] and [[Quickstrike (Energon)|Quickstrike]]
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] and [[Brushguard|Brushguard]]
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] and [[Brushguard]]


==Other relatives==
==Other relatives==
*[[Rattrap|Rattrap]] calls [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] his "great-aunt".<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6" title="">[7]</a></sup>
*[[Rattrap]] calls [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] his "great-aunt".<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6" title="">[7]</a></sup>


*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Artfire]] and [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]] are relatives.
*[[Hot Shot (RID)|Artfire]] and [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]] are relatives.
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*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>
*[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>


*[[Tantrum|Tantrum]] and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>
*[[Tantrum]] and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>


*[[Headstrong|Headstrong]] and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>
*[[Headstrong]] and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>


==See also==
==See also==
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==Footnote==
==Footnote==
<div class="references-small">
<div class="references-small">
<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> In an advertisement for [[Pepsi Convoy|Pepsi Convoy]] that shows him in a refrigerator (along with [[Destron Pizza|Destron Pizza]]), a note attached to a nearby piece of tupperware reads:
<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> 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:
[[Image:Optimusprime-mom.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Dear Son: Don't forget to close the fridge door.]]
[[Image:Optimusprime-mom.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Dear Son: Don't forget to close the fridge door.]]
:''Dear Convoy''
:''Dear Convoy''
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<li id="cite_note-1"><a href="#cite_ref-1" title="">↑</a> Quickswitch's commercial
<li id="cite_note-1"><a href="#cite_ref-1" title="">↑</a> Quickswitch's commercial
<li id="cite_note-2"><a href="#cite_ref-2" title="">↑</a> They and several other Decepticons in the [[Victory (manga)|''Victory'' manga]] have families for whom they fight.
<li id="cite_note-2"><a href="#cite_ref-2" title="">↑</a> They and several other Decepticons in the [[Victory (manga)|''Victory'' manga]] have families for whom they fight.
<li id="cite_note-3"><a href="#cite_ref-3" title="">↑</a> Lio Junior was created by the influence of pure energy upon Lio Convoy’s [[Energon Matrix|Energon Matrix]].
<li id="cite_note-3"><a href="#cite_ref-3" title="">↑</a> Lio Junior was created by the influence of pure energy upon Lio Convoy’s [[Energon Matrix]].
<li id="cite_note-4"><a href="#cite_ref-4" title="">↑</a> Most of the main Maximals in the [[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.
<li id="cite_note-4"><a href="#cite_ref-4" title="">↑</a> Most of the main Maximals in the [[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.
<li id="cite_note-5"><a href="#cite_ref-5" title="">↑</a> Sideways calls out his mother when he's about to be blasted in "[[City|City]]".
<li id="cite_note-5"><a href="#cite_ref-5" title="">↑</a> Sideways calls out his mother when he's about to be blasted in "[[City]]".
<li id="cite_note-6"><a href="#cite_ref-6" title="">↑</a> 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|Susan Blu]], who was not only voice director on ''Beast Wars'', but the voice of Arcee in the Generation 1 cartoon series and [[Transmutate|Transmutate]] in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.  {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}
<li id="cite_note-6"><a href="#cite_ref-6" title="">↑</a> 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]] in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.  {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}
<li id="cite_note-pred_dofp-7">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-0" title="">8.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-1" title="">8.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-2" title="">8.2</a></sup> See "Items of note" in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past|Dawn of Future's Past]]''</ol></div>
<li id="cite_note-pred_dofp-7">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-0" title="">8.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-1" title="">8.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-2" title="">8.2</a></sup> See "Items of note" in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''</ol></div>
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You, Artist! Make me shinier!

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: "brothers" (e.g. G1 Sideswipe and Sunstreaker, or Robots In Disguise's Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus) or "sisters" (Roulette and Shadow Striker).

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

Possible explanations

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", 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 humans, this is something like assisting with childbirth and donating blood or organs. It is unlikely that this happened enough to cause "descendants" as they are described, however.

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.

IDW 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.


Notable siblings

Generation 1 / Beast Era

Car Robots / Robots in Disguise

Unicron Trilogy

Live-action film series

Transformers Animated

Shattered Glass

Parents and children

Stampy, eat your roast carrot before it gets chilled.
  • Optimus Prime may have a mother.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup>.
  • Quickswitch is Sixshot's son. <sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1" title="">[2]</a></sup>
  • Every member of Dinoforce has families.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2" title="">[3]</a></sup>
  • Lio Junior is the "son" of Lio Convoy.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3" title="">[4]</a></sup>
  • Stampy's parents are mentioned.
  • Longrack's father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-...well, a LOT of his ancestors are mentioned.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4" title="">[5]</a></sup>
  • As was mentioned above, Movie Optimus and Megatron had a father, who Megatron presumably killed.
  • Sideways has a mother.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5" title="">[6]</a></sup>



Cousins

Shattered Glass

Beast Era

Unicron Trilogy

Other relatives

  • Rattrap calls Arcee his "great-aunt".<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6" title="">[7]</a></sup>
  • Rampage and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>
  • Tantrum and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>
  • Headstrong and his descendant.<sup id="cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-pred_dofp-7" title="">[8]</a></sup>

See also

Footnote

<div class="references-small"> <ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> 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 Son: Don't forget to close the fridge door.
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.

<li id="cite_note-1"><a href="#cite_ref-1" title="">↑</a> Quickswitch's commercial <li id="cite_note-2"><a href="#cite_ref-2" title="">↑</a> They and several other Decepticons in the Victory manga have families for whom they fight. <li id="cite_note-3"><a href="#cite_ref-3" title="">↑</a> Lio Junior was created by the influence of pure energy upon Lio Convoy’s Energon Matrix. <li id="cite_note-4"><a href="#cite_ref-4" title="">↑</a> Most of the main Maximals in the 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. <li id="cite_note-5"><a href="#cite_ref-5" title="">↑</a> Sideways calls out his mother when he's about to be blasted in "City". <li id="cite_note-6"><a href="#cite_ref-6" title="">↑</a> 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 Generation 1 cartoon series and Transmutate in the Beast Wars cartoon. Transmutate <li id="cite_note-pred_dofp-7">↑ <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-0" title="">8.0</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-1" title="">8.1</a></sup> <sup><a href="#cite_ref-pred_dofp_7-2" title="">8.2</a></sup> See "Items of note" in Dawn of Future's Past</ol></div>

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