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:''The TransTech are a highly-evolved race of Transformers in TransTech [[Continuity|continuity]].''


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'''TransTechs''', short for '''Transcendent Technomorphs,''' are better than you. Hailing from a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] that has never known the scourge of war, this ancient sub-race of Transformers has watched over the [[Multiverse|multiverse]] for untold eons, welcoming travelers from other dimensions through their emissary city of [[Axiom Nexus]]. They have developed their bodies, technology, and civilization to a highly evolved state, far beyond that of the war-wracked Transformers who typically pass through Axiom Nexus's gates.
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They might not be as nice as they seem.  Some of them are, at the very least, a bit... how shall we say... ''[[Shockwave (Transtech)|morally ambiguous]]''.
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'''''Transtech''''' was originally planned as the follow-up to the ''[[Beast Machines]]'' toyline and cartoon.  It would have begun in summer 2001, but was instead replaced by ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' while [[Hasbro]] geared up for ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''. 
 
In 2008, the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] used the Transtech designs as inspiration for the [[TransTech]] universe.


== Fiction ==
== Fiction ==
Story-wise, not much is known about the original concept. It likely would have picked up on [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] following the events of ''Beast Machines''. A Mainframe CGI animated series to support the line was likely in the discussion stage at some point.
[[Image:Transtechcheetorratbatprimestarscream.jpg|left|250px|thumb|We TransTech don't take normal walks. We take SUPER MEGA walks that are better than yours!]]
 
Though there were ever-present planet-wide crises, extradimensional threats, and debilitating political corruption, <ref>[[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|Optimus Prime]]'s profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24]].</ref> the TransTechs' Cybertron never sank to the level of war. As such, their society was able to achieve unimaginable feats in technology and scientific discovery. However, many of these advancements were made possible by the amoral persistence of [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]] and his master, [[Jhiaxus (TransTech)|Jhiaxus]], not to mention a secret government partnership with the [[Liege Maximo]].<ref>[[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]]'s profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 22]].</ref>
 
== Toys ==
[[Image:TransScream.gif|right|150px|thumb|Nightscream would have been spared a lot of hate had he looked like this in BM.]]
The characters transformed into Cybertronic vehicles that in many cases had animal-like features/deco. Cheetor was a Cybertronic race-car with a cheetah-like paint job, for instance, and Prime (confusingly invoking [[Optimus Primal]]) was a truck whose front end looked like an ape's face.  Designs were done by [[Draxhall Jump]] and had somewhat less traditional robot modes (Cheetor had large hoop "wheels" for shoulders and feet, for instance) and didn't always resemble older versions of the character very closely. The overall aesthetic was somewhere in-between ''Beast Machines''' odder moments and the new 2007 movie designs. Many of these designs were first shown at [[BotCon 2002]] (apparently without Hasbro's permission, as they were pulled from the booth halfway through the show) and subsequently made available online.
 
 
[[Image:TransCharge.gif|right|150px|thumb|Depth Charge replaces &quot;Bandito Spider&quot; as coolest unmade TF ever.]]
The line would have included Maximals carried over from ''Beast Machines'':
 
 
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]
*[[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]
*[[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]
 
returning ''Beast Wars'' character:


At some point in time, the TransTechs' universe confronted the [[Unicron Phenomenon]], and they were successful in diverting it.  {{storylink|Withered Hope|Withered Hope}} 


*[[Depth Charge]]
However, one bot sought to bring Cybertron into a new Golden Age, free of corruption and cynicism.  This bot, an archivist named [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|Optimus]], inspired the masses with his speeches and soon attracted the attention of a young military professional named [[Megatron (TransTech)|Megatron]].  A partnership formed, and together, the two rose through the ranks of their respective career paths, military and political, until they uncovered [[Sentinel Prime (TransTech)|Sentinel Prime]]'s scandalous ties with the Liege Maximo.  After a dramatic, violent battle with the Liege Maximo itself <ref>[[Megatron (TransTech)|Megatron]]'s profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24]].</ref>, much of the government was caught in this controversy, and as a result, few were left standing when the legal proceedings ended.  But from the ruins of this event rose Megatron and Optimus, with the former proving himself in battle and the latter proving worthy of becoming the new Prime. 


returning Generation 1 characters:
Thanks to Optimus Prime's strong moral guidance and the strength of his political convictions, Cybertron did enter a new Golden Age.  It was not a complete fresh start, however.  Though Megatron arrested Shockwave as a war criminal, he was able to convince the [[High Senate]] to allow the scientist to continue doing experiments, though under Megatron's guidance.  In addition, [[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]] miraculously emerged unscathed from the Maximo incident, despite his heavy involvement.  <ref>[[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]]'s profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 23]].</ref>


[[Image:Cryotektranstech.jpg|right|250px|thumb|We prefer not to have faces.]]
As stewards of the multiversal hub city [[Axiom Nexus]] and its massive and unruly "[[Outworlder|outworlder]]" population, the TransTechs have few dull moments.  [[Flareup|Officer Flareup]] was involved in an incident at Shockwave's lab with some illegal outworlders from the [[Malgus]] universe cluster, but all agreed never to speak of it again.  {{storylink|Bee in the City|Bee in the City}}  Two outworlders from the [[Primax]] cluster were framed for the murder of a high-profile rebel group, but the real perpetrators were revealed to be stooges for a [[Cryotek (TransTech)|local gangster]].  {{storylink|Gone Too Far|Gone Too Far}}  The arrival of [[GoBots (G1)|six dimensional travelers]] from an [[Tonka GoBots|unknown cluster]] resulted in the incarceration of [[General Demolishor]] of the military police.  {{storylink|Withered Hope|Withered Hope}}  A harrowing incident that exchanged the [[Spark|Sparks]] of [[RoboCo]] CEO [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]] and a mere "[[Lowtech|lowtech]]" resulted in dozens dead and a government frightened by the possibility of undetectable Spark-swapping technology.  {{storylink|I, Lowtech|I, Lowtech}}


*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
However, most noteworthy event was the abduction by Megatron and Shockwave of [[Breakaway (Classics)|a lowtech]] who was rescued by a rebel band led by [[Alpha Trion (Timelines)|Alpha Trion]].  The band stormed the [[Transwarp Complex]], murdered several TransTechs, dismantled Shockwave, and escaped with the abductee through a dimensional gate. {{storylink|Transcendent|Transcendent}}  It is believed that this group had something to do with the Bulletbike incident.
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
 
[[Image:Starscream-transtech.jpg|right|150px|thumb|So close, yet so far away...]]
and at least one new character




=== Known TransTech ===
{{collist|3|
*[[Adventas]]
*[[Andromeda]]
*[[Aurik]]
*[[Beam Rider]]
*[[Blackarachnia (TransTech)|Blackarachnia]]
*[[Bricolo]]
*[[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]]
*[[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]]
*[[Corvo]]
*[[Cryotek (TransTech)|Cryotek]]
*[[Cy-Kill (TransTech)|Cy-Kill]]
*[[Cyclis]]
*[[General Demolishor]]
*[[Doppler]]
*[[Ego]]
*[[Immorticon]]
*[[Immorticon]]
*[[Jhiaxus (TransTech)|Jhiaxus]]
*[[Megatron (TransTech)|Megatron]]
*[[Nightscream (TransTech)|Nightscream]]
*[[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Prowl (TransTech)|Prowl]]
*[[Ratbat (TransTech)|Ratbat]]
*[[Rhinox (TransTech)|Rhinox]]
*[[Scavenger (TransTech)|Scavenger]]
*[[Scooter (TransTech)|Scooter]]
*[[Scorponok (TransTech)|Scorponok]]
*[[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]]
*[[Silverbolt (TransTech)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Skyquake (TransTech)|Skyquake]]
*[[Starscream (TransTech)|Starscream]]
*[[Stungun]]
}}


Design sketches for a [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]] and a [[Scavenger (disambiguation)|Scavenger]] of uncertain identity also exist.
== Trivia==
 
* The TransTech character designs, and by proxy the entire concept, originated with the aborted franchise of [[Transtech|nearly the same name]].
The toyline got to the early [[Prototype|hardcopy prototype]] stage, and some prototypes, including Cheetor, Starscream, and Prime, have surfaced. None of them apparently reached a stage of production where real, usable molds were created, and so future release is extremely unlikely.
 
When Draxhall Jump made their design sketches for Transtech available, they also included a number of designs from other lines (such as GI Joe), but put them all under the "Transtech" header for their web page, causing a bit of confusion. This artwork included a work-up sketch of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] as a souped-up blue boom-box, which is often mistaken to be a member of the Transtech line.
 
 
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== Cancellation ==
The reasons for Transtech's cancellation remain unknown for certain, though over the years, a number of possible reasons have been speculated, among them: negative fan reaction to ''Beast Machines'', conflict with Mainframe, economic difficulties due to poor performance by other Hasbro toylines at the time, differences with Takara, or simply a desire to go in a new direction. The most likely explanation is not a singular culprit, but a number of corresponding culprits, perhaps culminating in the closing of Hasbro's Cincinnati offices and departures of staff, followed by the subsequent relocation to Hasbro's central offices in Rhode Island.
 
The cancellation of Transtech led to the Japanese ''Car Robots'' cartoon and toyline [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|being imported]] as a stopgap measure while Hasbro and Takara began to work together to jointly create and launch the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' line.
 
And look how ''that'' turned out.
 
 
 
 
==Trivia==
* According to the creative staff of ''[[Transformers Animated]]'' at [[BotCon 2008]], ''Animated'' [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]]'s design is partially inspired by TransTech Cheetor, most notably the hubless wheels making up part of his feet.
 
 
 
 
== External Links ==
*[http://www.draxhall.com/draxhall/ Draxhall Jump]
*[http://tfarchive.com/fandom/transtech/?dgallery=browse Transtech concept art gallery from TFarchive.com]
*[http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7202 Transtech Megatron Style Study Board]
*[http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7205 Transtech Megatron Destroyer Tank Concept drawings]
*[http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7209 Transtech Optimus Prime Style Study Board]
*[http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7210 Transtech Silverbolt Control Drawing]
*[http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7195 Transtech Cheetor Prototype]
*[http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7198 Transtech Starscream Prototype]


==Footnotes==
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Revision as of 08:34, 28 March 2009

This article is about the guys in Axiom Nexus. For the toys you can never have, see Transtech.
The TransTech are a highly-evolved race of Transformers in TransTech continuity.
We're from an older and better universe than you, nyeah!

TransTechs, short for Transcendent Technomorphs, are better than you. Hailing from a Cybertron that has never known the scourge of war, this ancient sub-race of Transformers has watched over the multiverse for untold eons, welcoming travelers from other dimensions through their emissary city of Axiom Nexus. They have developed their bodies, technology, and civilization to a highly evolved state, far beyond that of the war-wracked Transformers who typically pass through Axiom Nexus's gates.

They might not be as nice as they seem. Some of them are, at the very least, a bit... how shall we say... morally ambiguous.

Fiction

We TransTech don't take normal walks. We take SUPER MEGA walks that are better than yours!

Though there were ever-present planet-wide crises, extradimensional threats, and debilitating political corruption, [1] the TransTechs' Cybertron never sank to the level of war. As such, their society was able to achieve unimaginable feats in technology and scientific discovery. However, many of these advancements were made possible by the amoral persistence of Shockwave and his master, Jhiaxus, not to mention a secret government partnership with the Liege Maximo.[2]

At some point in time, the TransTechs' universe confronted the Unicron Phenomenon, and they were successful in diverting it. Withered Hope

However, one bot sought to bring Cybertron into a new Golden Age, free of corruption and cynicism. This bot, an archivist named Optimus, inspired the masses with his speeches and soon attracted the attention of a young military professional named Megatron. A partnership formed, and together, the two rose through the ranks of their respective career paths, military and political, until they uncovered Sentinel Prime's scandalous ties with the Liege Maximo. After a dramatic, violent battle with the Liege Maximo itself [3], much of the government was caught in this controversy, and as a result, few were left standing when the legal proceedings ended. But from the ruins of this event rose Megatron and Optimus, with the former proving himself in battle and the latter proving worthy of becoming the new Prime.

Thanks to Optimus Prime's strong moral guidance and the strength of his political convictions, Cybertron did enter a new Golden Age. It was not a complete fresh start, however. Though Megatron arrested Shockwave as a war criminal, he was able to convince the High Senate to allow the scientist to continue doing experiments, though under Megatron's guidance. In addition, Starscream miraculously emerged unscathed from the Maximo incident, despite his heavy involvement. [4]

We prefer not to have faces.

As stewards of the multiversal hub city Axiom Nexus and its massive and unruly "outworlder" population, the TransTechs have few dull moments. Officer Flareup was involved in an incident at Shockwave's lab with some illegal outworlders from the Malgus universe cluster, but all agreed never to speak of it again. Bee in the City Two outworlders from the Primax cluster were framed for the murder of a high-profile rebel group, but the real perpetrators were revealed to be stooges for a local gangster. Gone Too Far The arrival of six dimensional travelers from an unknown cluster resulted in the incarceration of General Demolishor of the military police. Withered Hope A harrowing incident that exchanged the Sparks of RoboCo CEO Bulletbike and a mere "lowtech" resulted in dozens dead and a government frightened by the possibility of undetectable Spark-swapping technology. I, Lowtech

However, most noteworthy event was the abduction by Megatron and Shockwave of a lowtech who was rescued by a rebel band led by Alpha Trion. The band stormed the Transwarp Complex, murdered several TransTechs, dismantled Shockwave, and escaped with the abductee through a dimensional gate. Transcendent It is believed that this group had something to do with the Bulletbike incident.


Known TransTech

Trivia

  • The TransTech character designs, and by proxy the entire concept, originated with the aborted franchise of nearly the same name.

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Optimus Prime's profile in Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24.
  2. ↑ Shockwave's profile in Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 22.
  3. ↑ Megatron's profile in Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24.
  4. ↑ Starscream's profile in Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 23.
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