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'''Branding''' the [[Insignia|mark]] of a [[Transformer]] faction into one's [[structure]] is more significant than the simple inks that [[human]]s paint upon themselves. It weaves its way into the body, taking hold of vital circuits until it makes its way to the Transformer's very [[spark]]. And once the branding is done, it is not easy to remove... | '''Branding''' the [[Insignia|mark]] of a [[Transformer]] faction into one's [[structure]] is more significant than the simple inks that [[human]]s paint upon themselves. It weaves its way into the body, taking hold of vital circuits until it makes its way to the Transformer's very [[spark]]. And once the branding is done, it is not easy to remove... | ||
{{bigquote|Welcome, brave Decepticons. Your destiny awaits...| | {{bigquote|Welcome, brave Decepticons. Your destiny awaits...|[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] as he brands the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]|"[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]"}} | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics=== | ===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics=== | ||
After sufficient (and painful) modifications to the structure, a newly recruited Decepticon would then be branded with the mark of the Decepticons. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] once claimed that it was all part of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s way of controlling them. | After sufficient (and painful) modifications to the structure, a newly recruited Decepticon would then be branded with the mark of the Decepticons. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] once claimed that it was all part of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s way of controlling them. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3}} | ||
===''Energon'' cartoon=== | ===''Energon'' cartoon=== | ||
When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] defeated [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] after his resurrection, he painfully branded the mark of the Decepticons onto the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] general as a way to remind him of his power. | When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] defeated [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] after his resurrection, he painfully branded the mark of the Decepticons onto the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] general as a way to remind him of his power. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected|Megatron Resurrected}} | ||
Later, after the creation of [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s planets, Megatron rebranded Scorponok, going even further than the last time. | Later, after the creation of [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s planets, Megatron rebranded Scorponok, going even further than the last time. {{storylink|Protection}} After this, he captured [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and branded him, causing a mental battle within Inferno over whether or not he was an [[Autobot]]. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} The dilemma only ended with his death. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}} | ||
===''Animated'' cartoon=== | ===''Animated'' cartoon=== | ||
Once the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] had completed the [[space bridge]], [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] then initiated them into the ranks of the Decepticons. After [[Mixmaster (Animated)|the]] [[Scrapper (Animated)|pair]] recited the oath of loyalty, Megatron then branded them with the Decepticon seal...''painfully''. The two Constructicons suffered some serious discomfort, but also got a color change of their exostructures and optics. | Once the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] had completed the [[space bridge]], [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] then initiated them into the ranks of the Decepticons. After [[Mixmaster (Animated)|the]] [[Scrapper (Animated)|pair]] recited the oath of loyalty, Megatron then branded them with the Decepticon seal...''painfully''. The two Constructicons suffered some serious discomfort, but also got a color change of their exostructures and optics. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}} | ||
{{see|Rite of the Deceptibrand}} | {{see|Rite of the Deceptibrand}} | ||
[[Category:Animated]] | [[Category:Animated]] | ||
[[Category:Energon]] | [[Category:Energon franchise]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
[[Category:Transformer culture]] | [[Category:Transformer culture]] | ||
Revision as of 08:16, 2 August 2011
| This article is about the process of burning an insignia into a Transformer's bare metal. For Transformers as a brand, see Transformers brand. |
Branding the mark of a Transformer faction into one's structure is more significant than the simple inks that humans paint upon themselves. It weaves its way into the body, taking hold of vital circuits until it makes its way to the Transformer's very spark. And once the branding is done, it is not easy to remove...
| “ | Welcome, brave Decepticons. Your destiny awaits... | ” |
—Megatron as he brands the Constructicons, "A Bridge Too Close, Part I" | ||
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Generation 1
Jetfire was branded as an Autobot after being given life by Optimus Prime's Creation Matrix. Rock and Roll-Out!
- For further information, see: Rite of the Autobrand
Dreamwave Generation 1 comics
After sufficient (and painful) modifications to the structure, a newly recruited Decepticon would then be branded with the mark of the Decepticons. Starscream once claimed that it was all part of Megatron's way of controlling them. The War Within issue 3
Energon cartoon
When Megatron defeated Scorponok after his resurrection, he painfully branded the mark of the Decepticons onto the Terrorcon general as a way to remind him of his power. Megatron Resurrected
Later, after the creation of Alpha Quintesson's planets, Megatron rebranded Scorponok, going even further than the last time. Protection After this, he captured Inferno and branded him, causing a mental battle within Inferno over whether or not he was an Autobot. Imprisoned Inferno The dilemma only ended with his death. Farewell Inferno
Animated cartoon
Once the Constructicons had completed the space bridge, Megatron then initiated them into the ranks of the Decepticons. After the pair recited the oath of loyalty, Megatron then branded them with the Decepticon seal...painfully. The two Constructicons suffered some serious discomfort, but also got a color change of their exostructures and optics. A Bridge Too Close, Part I
- For further information, see: Rite of the Deceptibrand
