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Some will vehemently insist it does not exist. Others really don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to either organic lifeforms or non-living objects is documented as well. | Some will vehemently insist it does not exist. Others really don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to either organic lifeforms or non-living objects is documented as well. | ||
It is at times wondered why a species that does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in | It is at times wondered why a species that does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in behavior that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their ability to form a society, many examples of interaction and even the common practice of co-dependent body-types. If it is not frowned upon that such relations exist among them, then why should the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? As much as there is no reason for them to engage in romance, there is equally no reason for them not to. | ||
==Transformer - Transformer== | ==Transformer - Transformer== | ||
Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when engaging in | Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when engaging in | ||
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===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
====Generation 1==== | ====Generation 1==== | ||
*[[Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax) | *[[Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax) {{storylink|War Dawn}} {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}} | ||
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] - [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] | *[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] - [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}} | ||
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] | *[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} | ||
*Arcee - [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] | *Arcee - [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] | ||
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*Arcee (she gets around) - [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers}} | *Arcee (she gets around) - [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers}} | ||
*[[Nancy]] - [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] | *[[Nancy]] - [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} | ||
*[[Octane]] once tried to tune in an image of a [[Cheesecake robot|disturbingly sexualized unnamed female robot]]. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} | *[[Octane]] once tried to tune in an image of a [[Cheesecake robot|disturbingly sexualized unnamed female robot]]. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} | ||
*[[Esmeral (Victory)|Esmeral]] is the wife of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]] {{storylink|Victory (manga)|Victory}} | *[[Esmeral (Victory)|Esmeral]] is the wife of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]]. {{storylink|Victory (manga)|Victory}} | ||
*[[Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Victory (cartoon)|Victory}} | *[[Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Victory (cartoon)|Victory}} | ||
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*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some pleasant company on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}} | *[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some pleasant company on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}} | ||
*[[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown. | *[[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown. {{storylink|San D-Go|San D-Go's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio}} | ||
*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. ''Keep dreaming, little perv, keep dreaming!'' {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}} | *[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. ''Keep dreaming, little perv, keep dreaming!'' {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}} | ||
*[[Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his | *[[Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsuccessful projects are [[Roulette]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}} | ||
====Beast Era==== | ====Beast Era==== | ||
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*[[Botanica]] - [[Rattrap]] | *[[Botanica]] - [[Rattrap]] | ||
*[[Ragé]] - [[Stampy]] {{ | *[[Ragé]] - [[Stampy]] {{storylink|To Jellyfish with Love! Cry Out, Stampy Blade!}} | ||
====Unicron Trilogy==== | ====Unicron Trilogy==== | ||
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] | *[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. | ||
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] has a female "life partner" whose name has yet to be revealed. | *[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] has a female "life partner" whose name has yet to be revealed. {{storylink|Downshift (Energon)|Downshift's Cyber Key code info}} | ||
*[[Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate. | *[[Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate. | ||
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====Unknown continuity==== | ====Unknown continuity==== | ||
*[[Crystal Widow]] had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in | *[[Crystal Widow]] had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Withered Hope}} | ||
====Transformers Animated==== | ====Transformers Animated==== | ||
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Along Came a Spider|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}} | *[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Along Came a Spider|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}} | ||
*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] each have a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] | *[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] each have a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]. | ||
*[[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] is the consort of [[Lugnut]] | *[[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] is the consort of [[Lugnut]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24|Strika's tech spec bio}} | ||
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}} | *[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}} | ||
====Shattered Glass==== | ====Shattered Glass==== | ||
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] | *[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}} | ||
==Transformer - organic== | ==Transformer - organic== | ||
{{ | {{quote|We don't have to be the same outside to share the same feeling inside.|[[Alana]] speaks words every Autobot Commander dreads|"[[Sea Change]]"}} | ||
[[Image:Pgalove.jpg|right|180px|thumb|[[Powerglide (G1)|PG]][[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|A]] PDA]] | [[Image:Pgalove.jpg|right|180px|thumb|[[Powerglide (G1)|PG]][[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|A]] PDA]] | ||
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*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}} | *[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}} | ||
*[[Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode. | *[[Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode. {{storylink|Glide|Glide's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio}} | ||
*[[Autorooper]] and [[Atari Hitotonari]] | *[[Autorooper]] and [[Atari Hitotonari]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}} | ||
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Shaoshao Li]] | *[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Shaoshao Li]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}} | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Marissa Faireborn]] | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}} | ||
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] drives faster if he smells [[Junko Shiragami]]'s marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will. | *[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] drives faster if he smells [[Junko Shiragami]]'s marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Sunstreaker Meets Junko}} | ||
====Beast Era==== | ====Beast Era==== | ||
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==Transformer - not-living object== | ==Transformer - not-living object== | ||
{{ | {{quote|And when we get back home, I want Bumblebee to meet my brother's convertible. We call her Juanita, and I think the two of them will get along just fine.|[[Luisa]], quite likely one of the very few humans who does not find this an awkward subject|"[[Fire on the Mountain]]"}} | ||
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
====Generation 1==== | ====Generation 1==== | ||
*[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]] | *[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]] {{storylink|Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus's toy bio}} | ||
====Robots in Disguise==== | ====Robots in Disguise==== | ||
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars | *[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars. | ||
====Unicron Trilogy==== | ====Unicron Trilogy==== | ||
Revision as of 12:33, 29 December 2009
Some will vehemently insist it does not exist. Others really don't care about the brand beyond it. Regardless of opinions, Transformers engaging in or pursuing interaction of a romantic nature is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to either organic lifeforms or non-living objects is documented as well.
It is at times wondered why a species that does not reproduce sexually would participate in behavior that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their ability to form a society, many examples of interaction and even the common practice of co-dependent body-types. If it is not frowned upon that such relations exist among them, then why should the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? As much as there is no reason for them to engage in romance, there is equally no reason for them not to.
Transformer - Transformer
Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when engaging in
Examples
Generation 1
- Elita One (Ariel) - Optimus Prime (Orion Pax) War Dawn The Search for Alpha Trion
- Arcee - Springer
- Arcee - Chromedome The Headmasters
- Arcee (she gets around) - Bumblebee G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers
- Octane once tried to tune in an image of a disturbingly sexualized unnamed female robot. Make of that what you will. Starscream's Ghost
- Devcon found himself some pleasant company on Spaceport CSSB-16. Disclosure
- San D-Go once had plans to marry Discharge, apparently directly inspired by that aspect of human culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown. San D-Go's Micromaster Collection toy bio
- Overkill is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. Keep dreaming, little perv, keep dreaming! The Art of War issue 5
- Jackpot is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsuccessful projects are Roulette and Airazor. Gone Too Far
Beast Era
Unicron Trilogy
- Downshift has a female "life partner" whose name has yet to be revealed. Downshift's Cyber Key code info
- Shortround fancies Thunderblast. Naturally, she does not reciprocate.
Unknown continuity
- Crystal Widow had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in Axiom Nexus. Withered Hope
Transformers Animated
- Sentinel Prime used to date Elita-1 until, well... The AllSpark Almanac
- Grimlock, Snarl and Swoop each have a one-sided crush on Blackarachnia.
- Strika is the consort of Lugnut. Strika's tech spec bio
- Ratchet has an unnamed girlfriend from Crystal City. The AllSpark Almanac
Shattered Glass
Transformer - organic
We don't have to be the same outside to share the same feeling inside.Alana speaks words every Autobot Commander dreads, "Sea Change"
Though reproduction does not seem to be a motivation for Transformers to become romantically involved,
Examples
Generation 1
- Sludge and Joy Meadows
- Seaspray and Alana Sea Change
- Lander once was in the middle of a date but unceremoniously ditched his partner after he got an emergency-call from Metalhawk. Rise Up!! Pretenders
- Glide is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode. Glide's Micromaster Collection toy bio
- Sunstreaker drives faster if he smells Junko Shiragami's marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will. Sunstreaker Meets Junko
Beast Era
- Tigatron and Snowstalker
Unicron Trilogy
- Starscream and Alexis.
Movie continuity
- Wheelie thinks that Mikaela Banes is hot. Revenge of the Fallen
Transformer - not-living object
And when we get back home, I want Bumblebee to meet my brother's convertible. We call her Juanita, and I think the two of them will get along just fine.Luisa, quite likely one of the very few humans who does not find this an awkward subject, "Fire on the Mountain"
Examples
Generation 1
Robots in Disguise
- Side Burn has a thing for pretty red sportcars.
Unicron Trilogy
Transformers Animated
References
- ↑ When Obsidian refers to Strika as his consort in Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike he appears to have been using the less-common "associate" or "partner" definition. There are no displays of affection between them during Beast Machines, and secondary information sources describe them only as "cohorts".
