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[[Image:FireintheSky Skyfires magicAutobotsymbol.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
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One of the universals across all Transformers continuities has been the use of '''insignia''' to differentiate members of respective armies, and sometimes sub-factions within armies or even individuals. This was sometimes used as a tactical advantage when Transformers would temporarily wear the symbol of the opposite faction to fool their opponents.
One of the universals across all Transformers continuities has been the use of '''insignia''' to differentiate members of respective armies, and sometimes sub-factions within armies or even individuals. This was sometimes used as a tactical advantage when Transformers would temporarily wear the symbol of the opposite faction to fool their opponents.
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel Generation 1 comics====
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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When [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] was revived by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] after being trapped in a tar pit for four million years, he went into a frenzy and attacked him, until he saw Ratchet's Autobrand and calmed down. {{storylink|Repeat Performance!}}
When [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] was revived by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] after being trapped in a tar pit for four million years, he went into a frenzy and attacked him, until he saw Ratchet's Autobrand and calmed down. {{storylink|Repeat Performance!}}


[[Image:MarvelUS14-Jetfire-RiteOfTheAutobrand.jpg|thumb|right|Die cast construction...]]
[[File:MarvelUS14-Jetfire-RiteOfTheAutobrand.jpg|thumb|Die cast construction...]]
''[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] was uncomfortable taking orders from [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], who was still wearing a Decepticon insignia.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}} Jetfire officially became an Autobot after going through the [[Rite of the Autobrand]]. To better disguise themselves on Earth, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] installed [[Circuits|shielding circuitry]] into the Autobots which enabled a metal sheet to cover their Autobot symbols in [[alternate mode]]. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}
''[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] was uncomfortable taking orders from [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], who was still wearing a Decepticon insignia.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}} Jetfire officially became an Autobot after going through the [[Rite of the Autobrand]]. To better disguise themselves on Earth, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] installed [[Circuits|shielding circuitry]] into the Autobots which enabled a metal sheet to cover their Autobot symbols in [[alternate mode]]. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}


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Megatron spent some time on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]] district as an [[Empty]]. His mind was damaged and he just wandered about the place until the sight of an Autobot wearing an Autobot symbol snapped him out of it. {{storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}}
Megatron spent some time on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]] district as an [[Empty]]. His mind was damaged and he just wandered about the place until the sight of an Autobot wearing an Autobot symbol snapped him out of it. {{storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}}


[[Image:Springer carnivac catilla insignia survivors.jpg|thumb|left|...it's a lost art.]]
[[File:Springer carnivac catilla insignia survivors.jpg|thumb|left|...it's a lost art.]]
''United into a [[Survivors|single team]] following the events of the [[Time Wars]] and by battling the nightmare creatures generated by [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s time in [[Limbo]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] offered to make [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] and [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] [[Honorary Autobot]]s, passing them a pair of Autobot badges as he did so.'' {{storylink|Survivors!}}
''United into a [[Survivors|single team]] following the events of the [[Time Wars]] and by battling the nightmare creatures generated by [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s time in [[Limbo]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] offered to make [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] and [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] [[Honorary Autobot]]s, passing them a pair of Autobot badges as he did so.'' {{storylink|Survivors!}}


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Waspinator ''pulled his insignia off'' like it was a fabric patch when renouncing his Predacon membership. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}
Waspinator ''pulled his insignia off'' like it was a fabric patch when renouncing his Predacon membership. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}


[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] has such an ego, he created [[:Image:OptimalSituation_Tarantulas_insignia.jpg|his ''own'' special insignia]] for his [[Arachnoid]]s.
[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] has such an ego, he created [[:File:OptimalSituation Tarantulas insignia.jpg|his ''own'' special insignia]] for his [[Arachnoid]]s.


===Unicron Trilogy===
===Unicron Trilogy===
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===''Wings Universe''===
===''Wings Universe''===
[[Image:Pyro streetwise insignia g2 redux.jpg|thumb|right]]
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:Pyro streetwise insignia g2 redux.jpg|thumb]]
After defeating [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'s Decepticons at the [[Large Hadron Collider]] in [[Switzerland]], [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] decided that he would have the rest of the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s transferred to serve on [[Earth]]. To make it official, [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] handed him a set of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' Autobot badges. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}
After defeating [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'s Decepticons at the [[Large Hadron Collider]] in [[Switzerland]], [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] decided that he would have the rest of the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s transferred to serve on [[Earth]]. To make it official, [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] handed him a set of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' Autobot badges. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}
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![[Image:Symbol autobot reg.png|175px]]<br>[[Autobot]]
![[File:Symbol autobot reg.png]]<br>[[Autobot]]
|''It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the [[Last Autobot]]. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the [[Quintesson]] slave brand.''
|''It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the [[Last Autobot]]. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the [[Quintesson]] slave brand.''
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![[Image:Symbol decept reg.png|175px]] <br>[[Decepticon]]
![[File:Symbol decept reg.png]] <br>[[Decepticon]]
|''It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol.
|''It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol.


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===Prehistory===
===Prehistory===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png|'''Ancient [[Transformer]]'''<br />''This ancient symbol was discovered by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. He claims that although Transformers have been split into two races, they are one species.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave) |Generation One}}
File:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png|'''Ancient [[Transformer]]'''<br />''This ancient symbol was discovered by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. He claims that although Transformers have been split into two races, they are one species.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave) |Generation One}}
Image:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the forehead of [[Primon|Ancient Robot]], who spoke to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].'' {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}}
File:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the forehead of [[Primon|Ancient Robot]], who spoke to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].'' {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}}
Image:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br />''This symbol was only used on the [[Titanium Series|''Titanium'' toyline]] representation of the Fallen. It was not used in [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]] or any other fiction.''
File:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br />''This symbol was only used on the [[Titanium Series|''Titanium'' toyline]] representation of the Fallen. It was not used in [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]] or any other fiction.''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Pre-War {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}===
===Pre-War {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Megatron Origin Symbol.png|'''[[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'''<br />''This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in [[Kaon]]'s [[Gladiatorial combat|illegal pitfights]] prior to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.''
File:Megatron Origin Symbol.png|'''[[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'''<br />''This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in [[Kaon]]'s [[Gladiatorial combat|illegal pitfights]] prior to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.''
Image:Security_symbol_Megatron_Origin.png|'''Security Services'''<br />''This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]].''
File:Security_symbol_Megatron_Origin.png|'''Security Services'''<br />''This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]].''
Image:Ratbat symbol Megatron Origins.png|'''[[Senate]]-related symbol'''<br />''This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator [[Decimus]]'s ship, as well as by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] during his senatorial days.''
File:Ratbat symbol Megatron Origins.png|'''[[Senate]]-related symbol'''<br />''This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator [[Decimus]]'s ship, as well as by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] during his senatorial days.''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===The War Within===
===The War Within===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:War Within Autobot Symbol.png|'''Autobot'''<br/>Used in {{storylink|Transformers: The War Within|The War Within}} but not {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|The Dark Ages}}
File:War Within Autobot Symbol.png|'''Autobot'''<br/>Used in {{storylink|Transformers: The War Within|The War Within}} but not {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|The Dark Ages}}
Image:Decepticon warwithin symbol.png|'''Decepticon'''<br/>Used in {{storylink|Transformers: The War Within|The War Within}} but not {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|The Dark Ages}}
File:Decepticon warwithin symbol.png|'''Decepticon'''<br/>Used in {{storylink|Transformers: The War Within|The War Within}} but not {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|The Dark Ages}}
Image:Emirate Xeon symbol.png|'''[[Xeon|Emirate Xeon]]'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the helmet of the departed politician Emirate Xeon.'' {{storylink|The War Within issue 2}}
File:Emirate Xeon symbol.png|'''[[Xeon|Emirate Xeon]]'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the helmet of the departed politician Emirate Xeon.'' {{storylink|The War Within issue 2}}
Image:Ultracon symbol.png|'''[[Ultracon]]'''<br />''Used by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s group.'' {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|The Age of Wrath}}
File:Ultracon symbol.png|'''[[Ultracon]]'''<br />''Used by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s group.'' {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Age of Wrath|The Age of Wrath}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


===The Great War===
===The Great War===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Symbol autobot dx edit.jpg|''The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging.''
File:Symbol autobot dx edit.jpg|''The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging.''
Image:DConsym.gif|''The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging. Note the bevelled detail in the center of the crest at the top - the model sheet of the symbol created for the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] based on this version misinterpreted it as a third spike, and it appeared in the show rendered in this manner almost universally.''
File:DConsym.gif|''The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging. Note the bevelled detail in the center of the crest at the top - the model sheet of the symbol created for the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] based on this version misinterpreted it as a third spike, and it appeared in the show rendered in this manner almost universally.''
File:MarvelTFUDecepticonInsignia.png|''The Decepticon sigil as it appeared in ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profiles
File:MarvelTFUDecepticonInsignia.png|''The Decepticon sigil as it appeared in ''[[The Transformers Universe]]'' profiles
Image:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}}
File:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}}
Image:MarvelUS-77-AutobotDecepticonAlliance.png|'''Autobot/Decepticon Alliance''' {{storylink|Exodus!}}
File:MarvelUS-77-AutobotDecepticonAlliance.png|'''Autobot/Decepticon Alliance''' {{storylink|Exodus!}}
Image:Wreckers symbol.png|'''[[Wrecker]]s'''<br />''This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the [[3H Productions|3H]] Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]].'' {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}
File:Wreckers symbol.png|'''[[Wrecker]]s'''<br />''This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the [[3H Productions|3H]] Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]].'' {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}
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</gallery>


<gallery caption=Rubsigns>
<gallery caption=Rubsigns>
Image:Rubsign inactive.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />''Unactivated rubsign.''
File:Rubsign inactive.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />''Unactivated rubsign.''
Image:Fastlane.png|'''[[Fastlane]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.''
File:Fastlane.png|'''[[Fastlane]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.''
Image:Cloudraker.png|'''[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.''
File:Cloudraker.png|'''[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.''
Image:Pounce.png|'''[[Pounce]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Pounce.''
File:Pounce.png|'''[[Pounce]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Pounce.''
Image:Wingspan.png|'''[[Wingspan]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Wingspan.
File:Wingspan.png|'''[[Wingspan]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Wingspan.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Non-Cybertronian Insignia===
===Non-Cybertronian Insignia===
<gallery caption="Race symbols">
<gallery caption="Race symbols">
Image:Junkion symbol.png|'''[[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]'''
File:Junkion symbol.png|'''[[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]'''
Image:Quintesson symbol.png|'''[[Quintesson]]/[[Terrorbot]]'''<br />''This symbol was featured as part of the decal set for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] [[Drone|drones]].''
File:Quintesson symbol.png|'''[[Quintesson]]/[[Terrorbot]]'''<br />''This symbol was featured as part of the decal set for the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]] [[drone]]s.''
Image:Unicron faction symbol.png|'''[[Herald of Unicron]]''' ''Used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book to denote Unicron
File:Unicron faction symbol.png|'''[[Herald of Unicron]]''' ''Used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark]]'' book to denote Unicron
File:AmmoniteInsignia.png|'''[[Ammonite]]s'''
File:AmmoniteInsignia.png|'''[[Ammonite]]s'''
</gallery>
</gallery>


<gallery caption="Organisations">
<gallery caption="Organisations">
Image:EDC Symbol.png|'''[[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] (cartoon)'''
File:EDC Symbol.png|'''[[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] (cartoon)'''
Image:DW EDC.png|'''[[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] (Dreamwave)'''
File:DW EDC.png|'''[[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] (Dreamwave)'''
Image:Federation of western europe.jpg|'''[[Federation of Western Europe]]'''
File:Federation of western europe.jpg|'''[[Federation of Western Europe]]'''
Image:Machination logo.png|'''[[Machination]]'''
File:Machination logo.png|'''[[Machination]]'''
File:RobotMasterInsignia.png|'''[[Donny Finkleberg|Robot-Master]]'''
File:RobotMasterInsignia.png|'''[[Donny Finkleberg|Robot-Master]]'''
File:Skywatch Logo.png|'''[[Skywatch]]'''
File:Skywatch Logo.png|'''[[Skywatch]]'''
Image:Z Foundation.png|'''[[Z Foundation]]'''
File:Z Foundation.png|'''[[Z Foundation]]'''
Image:Zarak Consortium Logo.png|'''[[Zarak Consortium]]'''
File:Zarak Consortium Logo.png|'''[[Zarak Consortium]]'''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Kiss Players===
===Kiss Players===
''These symbols were used by the [[Sparkbot|Sparkbots]] in '''Kiss Play Position'''.''
''These symbols were used by the [[Sparkbot]]s in '''Kiss Play Position'''.''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Sparkbot Angela symbol.gif|'''[[Angela]]'''
File:Sparkbot Angela symbol.gif|'''[[Angela]]'''
Image:Sparkbot Stardust symbol.gif|'''[[Star Dust]]'''
File:Sparkbot Stardust symbol.gif|'''[[Star Dust]]'''
Image:Sparkbot Zangetsu symbol.gif|'''[[Zangetsu]]'''
File:Sparkbot Zangetsu symbol.gif|'''[[Zangetsu]]'''
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Brazilian G1===
===Brazilian G1===
''These faction symbols were used in the Brazilian [[Estrela]] releases of the [[Micro Change|Microchange]] "Mini Car Robo" subline molds.''
''These faction symbols were used in the Brazilian [[Estrela]] releases of the [[Micro Change|Microchange]] "Mini Car Robo" subline molds.''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Optimus symbol.png|'''[[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]'''
File:Optimus symbol.png|'''[[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]]'''
Image:Malignus symbol.png|'''[[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]]'''
File:Malignus symbol.png|'''[[Malignus (G1)|Malignus]]'''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==G.I. Joe Crossovers==
==G.I. Joe Crossovers==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Cobralogo.png|'''[[Cobra]]'''
File:Cobralogo.png|'''[[Cobra]]'''
Image:Joelogo.png|'''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'''
File:Joelogo.png|'''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'''
Image:ActionForce_Logo.png|'''[[Action Force (team)|Action Force]] (European version of the brand)'''
File:ActionForce_Logo.png|'''[[Action Force (team)|Action Force]] (European version of the brand)'''
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</gallery>


==Generation 2==
==Generation 2==
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<gallery>
Image:Auto-g2.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The G2 Autobot symbol seems clearly based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. In the Marvel Comics continuity this change may have occurred since the [[Last Autobot]] had come and gone.''
File:Auto-g2.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The G2 Autobot symbol seems clearly based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. In the Marvel Comics continuity this change may have occurred since the [[Last Autobot]] had come and gone.''
Image:Con-g2.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G2 Decepticon symbol seems to be a stylized, updated G1 Decepticon symbol. Bludgeon's Decepticons adopted this symbol around 1991, apparently unaware it was also being used by the Cybertronian Empire that they would soon encounter.''
File:Con-g2.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G2 Decepticon symbol seems to be a stylized, updated G1 Decepticon symbol. Bludgeon's Decepticons adopted this symbol around 1991, apparently unaware it was also being used by the Cybertronian Empire that they would soon encounter.''
Image:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus's]] Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.''
File:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus's]] Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.''
Image:Cybertron-federation.png|'''[[Cybertron Alliance]]'''<br />''This was only used in Japanese continuity to bridge [[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]] and [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]].''
File:Cybertron-federation.png|'''[[Cybertron Alliance]]'''<br />''This was only used in Japanese continuity to bridge [[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]] and [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]].''
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===Beast Wars===
===Beast Wars===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Maximal symbol.png|'''[[Maximal]]'''
File:Maximal symbol.png|'''[[Maximal]]'''
Image:Predacon symbol.png|'''[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]'''
File:Predacon symbol.png|'''[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]'''
Image:Mutants symbol.png|'''[[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]]'''
File:Mutants symbol.png|'''[[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]]'''
Image:Maximal Guard Insignia.png|'''Maximal Peacekeeper'''<br />''Worn by knight-like Maximal soldiers/peacekeepers in [[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]].''
File:Maximal Guard Insignia.png|'''Maximal Peacekeeper'''<br />''Worn by knight-like Maximal soldiers/peacekeepers in [[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]].''
</gallery>
</gallery>
====[[Predacon (G1)]]====
====[[Predacon (G1)]]====
''These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room used by [[Magmatron]] in IDW's [[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]. Although never explicitly stated, they apparently denote the original Predacon combiner team.''
''These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room used by [[Magmatron]] in IDW's [[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]. Although never explicitly stated, they apparently denote the original Predacon combiner team.''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Razorclaw Symbol.png|'''[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'''
File:Razorclaw Symbol.png|'''[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'''
Image:Tantrum Symbol.png|'''[[Tantrum]]'''
File:Tantrum Symbol.png|'''[[Tantrum]]'''
Image:Divebomb symbol.png|'''[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]'''
File:Divebomb symbol.png|'''[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]'''
Image:Headstrong symbol.png|'''[[Headstrong]]'''
File:Headstrong symbol.png|'''[[Headstrong]]'''
Image:Rampage symbol.png|'''[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]'''
File:Rampage symbol.png|'''[[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]'''
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===Beast Wars II===
===Beast Wars II===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Moon symbol clean.png|'''[[Moon (BWII)|Moon]]'''
File:Moon symbol clean.png|'''[[Moon (BWII)|Moon]]'''
Image:Space pirate seacon sign.png|'''Space Pirate [[Seacon (BWII)|Seacons]]'''
File:Space pirate seacon sign.png|'''Space Pirate [[Seacon (BWII)|Seacons]]'''
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</gallery>


===Beast Wars Neo===
===Beast Wars Neo===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Blendtron red.png|'''[[Blendtron]] / [[Herald of Unicron]]'''
File:Blendtron red.png|'''[[Blendtron]] / [[Herald of Unicron]]'''
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</gallery>
===Beast Machines===
===Beast Machines===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Maximal symbol bm.png|'''Maximal'''
File:Maximal symbol bm.png|'''Maximal'''
Image:Vehicon symbol.png|'''[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]'''
File:Vehicon symbol.png|'''[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]'''
Image:Dinobots symbol.png|'''[[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]]'''<br />''This insignia replaced the [[Spark crystal|spark crystals]] of the [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]] toys that were introduced to the Beast Machines toyline.''
File:Dinobots symbol.png|'''[[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]]'''<br />''This insignia replaced the [[spark crystal]]s of the [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]] toys that were introduced to the Beast Machines toyline.''
Image:Timelines Predacon Symbol.png|'''Predacon ([[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]])'''<br />''Worn by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''.''
File:Timelines Predacon Symbol.png|'''Predacon ([[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]])'''<br />''Worn by [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] in ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]''.''
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==Car Robots==
==Car Robots==
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Image:Car Robots Destron.png|''Takara used this symbol to represent the Combatron (Decepticon in ''Robots in Disguise'') sub-group in ''Car Robots''—it's an upside-down ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol, which had been molded into the [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] toy, a redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Laser Optimus Prime]]. The Hasbro version removed them and used the traditional Decepticon symbol. Though it can be briefly seen several times in the cartoon, this symbol does not "exist" in the English version.''
File:Car Robots Destron.png|''Takara used this symbol to represent the Combatron (Decepticon in ''Robots in Disguise'') sub-group in ''Car Robots''—it's an upside-down ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol, which had been molded into the [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] toy, a redeco of ''Generation 2'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Laser Optimus Prime]]. The Hasbro version removed them and used the traditional Decepticon symbol. Though it can be briefly seen several times in the cartoon, this symbol does not "exist" in the English version.''
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==Unicron Trilogy==
==Unicron Trilogy==
===Armada===
===Armada===
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Image:Minicon symbol.png|'''[[Mini-Con]]'''<br />''This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.''
File:Minicon symbol.png|'''[[Mini-Con]]'''<br />''This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.''
Image:Unicronsymbol dwmtmte.png|'''[[Unicron]]'''<br />''Used in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Armada profile book]] to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.''
File:Unicronsymbol dwmtmte.png|'''[[Unicron]]'''<br />''Used in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Armada profile book]] to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.''
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===Energon===
===Energon===
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Image:Energon symbol.png|'''Energon'''<br />''Used to denote [[energon]]. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot [[Energon star]].''
File:Energon symbol.png|'''Energon'''<br />''Used to denote [[energon]]. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot [[Energon star]].''
Image:Energon Powerlinx symbol.png|'''[[Powerlinx]] - Black'''<br />''Used by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|his]] [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|combiner]] [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|partners]].''
File:Energon Powerlinx symbol.png|'''[[Powerlinx]] - Black'''<br />''Used by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|his]] [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|combiner]] [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|partners]].''
Image:Energon Powerlinx Gold symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Gold'''<br />''Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.''
File:Energon Powerlinx Gold symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Gold'''<br />''Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.''
Image:Energon Powerlinx Silver symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Silver'''<br />''Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.''
File:Energon Powerlinx Silver symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Silver'''<br />''Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.''
Image:Energon Powerlinx Red symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Red'''<br />''Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"''
File:Energon Powerlinx Red symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Red'''<br />''Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"''
Image:Energon Powerlinx Blue symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Blue'''<br />''Used by the [[Air Team]], the [[Construction Team]], and the [[Destruction Team]].''
File:Energon Powerlinx Blue symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Blue'''<br />''Used by the [[Air Team]], the [[Construction Team]], and the [[Destruction Team]].''
Image:Team Ironhide symbol.png|'''[[Team Ironhide]]'''<br />''An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omnicons under his command in an episode of the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon cartoon]].''
File:Team Ironhide symbol.png|'''[[Team Ironhide]]'''<br />''An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omnicons under his command in an episode of the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon cartoon]].''
Image:Unicron energon symbol.png|'''[[Unicron]]'''<br />''Seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon cartoon]].''
File:Unicron energon symbol.png|'''[[Unicron]]'''<br />''Seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon cartoon]].''
Image:E27 earthfederationlogo.png|'''[[Earth Federation]]'''<br />''The multi-national organization that governs [[Earth]] during the 2020s.''
File:E27 earthfederationlogo.png|'''[[Earth Federation]]'''<br />''The multi-national organization that governs [[Earth]] during the 2020s.''
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===Cybertron===
===Cybertron===
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Image:Cyber Key symbol Earth.png|'''[[Earth]]'''<br />''Seen on [[Cyber Key|Cyber Keys]] that belong to Transformers from Earth.''
File:Cyber Key symbol Earth.png|'''[[Earth]]'''<br />''Seen on [[Cyber Key]]s that belong to Transformers from Earth.''
Image:Cyber Key symbol Velocitron.png|'''[[Velocitron]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Velocitron.''
File:Cyber Key symbol Velocitron.png|'''[[Velocitron]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Velocitron.''
Image:Cyber Key symbol Jungle Planet.png|'''[[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the Jungle Planet.''
File:Cyber Key symbol Jungle Planet.png|'''[[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the Jungle Planet.''
Image:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|'''[[Gigantion]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Gigantion.''
File:Cyber Key symbol Gigantion.png|'''[[Gigantion]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Gigantion.''
Image:Cyber_Key_Combatron.png|'''[[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from Combatron.''
File:Cyber_Key_Combatron.png|'''[[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]]'''<br />''Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from Combatron.''
Image:Cybertron Defence.png|'''[[Cybertron Defense Team]]'''<br />''Used by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], after their collective reconstruction.''
File:Cybertron Defence.png|'''[[Cybertron Defense Team]]'''<br />''Used by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], after their collective reconstruction.''
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''For the 2007 movie, the Autobot and Decepticon factions were rendered in steely gray. Additionally, the Autobot and Decepticons were strongly associated with the colors blue and red, which led to the Autobot symbol appearing in blue in multiple media. Nonetheless the 'official colors' of said symbols remains red and purple.''
''For the 2007 movie, the Autobot and Decepticon factions were rendered in steely gray. Additionally, the Autobot and Decepticons were strongly associated with the colors blue and red, which led to the Autobot symbol appearing in blue in multiple media. Nonetheless the 'official colors' of said symbols remains red and purple.''
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Image:Live action Autobot insignia.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.''
File:Live action Autobot insignia.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.''
Image:Movie Autobot.JPG|''The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.''
File:Movie Autobot.JPG|''The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.''
Image:Live action Decepticon insignia.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of [[The Fallen]].''
File:Live action Decepticon insignia.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of [[The Fallen]].''
Image:Movie Decepticon.JPG|''The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.''
File:Movie Decepticon.JPG|''The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.''
Image:Sector7logo.png|'''[[Sector Seven]]'''<br />''A secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.''
File:Sector7logo.png|'''[[Sector Seven]]'''<br />''A secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.''
Image:Elitemountaindewrobots.png|'''[[Mountain Dew Robot]]'''<br />''An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the [[AllSpark]] for their own purposes.''
File:Elitemountaindewrobots.png|'''[[Mountain Dew Robot]]'''<br />''An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the [[AllSpark]] for their own purposes.''
Image:Stopsector7.png|'''[[Stop Sector Seven]]'''<br />''Stop Sector Seven is an organization created to stop Sector Seven. It is headed by [[Agent X]].''
File:Stopsector7.png|'''[[Stop Sector Seven]]'''<br />''Stop Sector Seven is an organization created to stop Sector Seven. It is headed by [[Agent X]].''
Image:Lunchables brigade symbol.png|'''[[Lunchables Brigade]]'''<br />''A [[Human|Terran]] radical group advocating the abolition of routine lunches by means of direct mealtime intervention.''
File:Lunchables brigade symbol.png|'''[[Lunchables Brigade]]'''<br />''A [[Human|Terran]] radical group advocating the abolition of routine lunches by means of direct mealtime intervention.''
Image:Seeker-Con Airforce.png|'''Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force"'''<br>''Appears on various ''Movie'', ''Revenge of the Fallen'', ''Hunt for the Decepticons'' and ''Dark of the Moon'' toys, as well as on some ''Prime'' toys (including all toys of [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]], as well as his cartoon CG model).''
File:Seeker-Con Airforce.png|'''Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force"'''<br>''Appears on various ''Movie'', ''Revenge of the Fallen'', ''Hunt for the Decepticons'' and ''Dark of the Moon'' toys, as well as on some ''Prime'' toys (including all toys of [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]], as well as his cartoon CG model).''
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
===Revenge of the Fallen===
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Image:NEST insignia.png|'''[[NEST]]'''<BR>''Depicted on vehicles and uniforms of NEST personnel. Variations include a version with Autobot insignia over top.''
File:NEST insignia.png|'''[[NEST]]'''<BR>''Depicted on vehicles and uniforms of NEST personnel. Variations include a version with Autobot insignia over top.''


Image:NEST Global Alliance.png|'''[[NEST]]'''<BR>''Insignia used on Autobot toys from the [[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]] [[subline imprint|refresh subline]].''
File:NEST Global Alliance.png|'''[[NEST]]'''<BR>''Insignia used on Autobot toys from the [[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]] [[subline imprint|refresh subline]].''
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==[[Transtech]]==
==[[Transtech]]==
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Image:Transtech Autobot symbol.png|'''Autobot'''
File:Transtech Autobot symbol.png|'''Autobot'''
Image:Transtech Decepticon symbol.png|'''Decepticon'''
File:Transtech Decepticon symbol.png|'''Decepticon'''
Image:Axion Nexus Security Administration symbol.png|'''[[Axiom Nexus Security Administration]]'''
File:Axion Nexus Security Administration symbol.png|'''[[Axiom Nexus Security Administration]]'''
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''The alternate reality of the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though probably not the one you were expecting.''
''The alternate reality of the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though probably not the one you were expecting.''
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Image:Autobot Shattered Glass.png|'''Autobot'''
File:Autobot Shattered Glass.png|'''Autobot'''
Image:Autobotsecretpolice.png|'''Autobot [[Secret Police]]'''<br />''Worn by [[Nightbeat (SG)|Nightbeat]] and presumably his subordinates.''
File:Autobotsecretpolice.png|'''Autobot [[Secret Police]]'''<br />''Worn by [[Nightbeat (SG)|Nightbeat]] and presumably his subordinates.''
Image:Cust Class Thunderclash Insignia.png|'''Elite Guard'''<br />''Worn by [[Thunderclash (SG)|Thunderclash]] and presumably his subordinates.''
File:Cust Class Thunderclash Insignia.png|'''Elite Guard'''<br />''Worn by [[Thunderclash (SG)|Thunderclash]] and presumably his subordinates.''
Image:Decepticon Shattered Glass.png|'''Decepticon'''
File:Decepticon Shattered Glass.png|'''Decepticon'''
Image:SG Elite Guard Ancient.png|'''Elite Guard'''<br />''Worn by [[Thunderwing (SG)|Thunderwing]] and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.''
File:SG Elite Guard Ancient.png|'''Elite Guard'''<br />''Worn by [[Thunderwing (SG)|Thunderwing]] and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.''
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==Transformers Animated==
==Transformers Animated==
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Image:Cyb Elite Guard Badge.png|'''[[Cybertron Elite Guard]]'''<br />''This insignia is used by the elite forces under the command of [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]].''
File:Cyb Elite Guard Badge.png|'''[[Cybertron Elite Guard]]'''<br />''This insignia is used by the elite forces under the command of [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]].''
Image:Sumdac Systems.PNG|'''[[Sumdac Systems]]'''<br />''The corporate logo of [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]]'s company, as seen in the foyer of [[Sumdac Tower]].''
File:Sumdac Systems.PNG|'''[[Sumdac Systems]]'''<br />''The corporate logo of [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]]'s company, as seen in the foyer of [[Sumdac Tower]].''
Image:TFA Autotrooper Badge.png|'''[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]'''<br />''Worn by the security and peacekeeping forces of Cybertron.''
File:TFA Autotrooper Badge.png|'''[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotrooper]]'''<br />''Worn by the security and peacekeeping forces of Cybertron.''
Image:Otoboto-faction symbol.png|'''[[Otoboto family]]'''<br /> Symbol for ''Animated's'' live-action shell-sequence in Japan.
File:Otoboto-faction symbol.png|'''[[Otoboto family]]'''<br /> Symbol for ''Animated's'' live-action shell-sequence in Japan.
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==Alternity==
==Alternity==
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Image:Protector Insignia.png|'''[[Protector]]s'''<br />''This insignia was seen worn by the [[synthoid]] [[Arcee (Energon)|Elita Seven]], a member of the Protectors. Its basis is [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]'s face, in accordance with his stated function as "Protector."''
File:Protector Insignia.png|'''[[Protector]]s'''<br />''This insignia was seen worn by the [[synthoid]] [[Arcee (Energon)|Elita Seven]], a member of the Protectors. Its basis is [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]'s face, in accordance with his stated function as "Protector."''
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==Star Wars Crossovers==
==Star Wars Crossovers==
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Image:Alliance Starbird.png|'''[[Rebel Alliance]]'''
File:Alliance Starbird.png|'''[[Rebel Alliance]]'''
Image:Republic Emblem.png|'''[[Galactic Republic]]'''
File:Republic Emblem.png|'''[[Galactic Republic]]'''
Image:Imperial_Emblem.png|'''[[Empire]]'''
File:Imperial_Emblem.png|'''[[Empire]]'''
Image:Sith Quad-Sun.png|'''[[Sith]]'''
File:Sith Quad-Sun.png|'''[[Sith]]'''
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==Disney Label==
==Disney Label==
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Image:MickeyMouseTransformer.png|'''[[Mickey Mouse]]'''
File:MickeyMouseTransformer.png|'''[[Mickey Mouse]]'''
Image:Donald Disney Label Insignia.png|'''[[Donald Duck]]'''
File:Donald Disney Label Insignia.png|'''[[Donald Duck]]'''
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==Aligned==
==Aligned==
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==Others==
==Others==
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Image:Autotots sigil.png|'''[[Autotot]]'''
File:Autotots sigil.png|'''[[Autotot]]'''
Image:Gobots auto symbol.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
File:Gobots auto symbol.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
Image:Playschool Go-Bots G.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
File:Playschool Go-Bots G.png|'''[[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]]'''
Image:First.png|'''[[First Transformers]]'''
File:First.png|'''[[First Transformers]]'''
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==Unused concepts==
==Unused concepts==
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Image:Cobra Decepticon symbol.png|'''Cobra/Decepticon'''<br />''Used for promotion of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers|the comic]], not in the actual story.''
File:Cobra Decepticon symbol.png|'''Cobra/Decepticon'''<br />''Used for promotion of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers|the comic]], not in the actual story.''
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==Files==
==Files==
*[[:Image:Transformers Symbols.ttf| Transformers Insignias True Type Font]]
*[[:File:Transformers Symbols.ttf|Transformers Insignias True Type Font]]




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One of the universals across all Transformers continuities has been the use of insignia to differentiate members of respective armies, and sometimes sub-factions within armies or even individuals. This was sometimes used as a tactical advantage when Transformers would temporarily wear the symbol of the opposite faction to fool their opponents.

Fiction

Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Skyfire switched sides, tearing the Decepticon insignia off of his chest and installing an Autobot insignia. Fire in the Sky

Wheeljack reawakened the Dinobots and told them to go help their friends. They reluctantly agreed and flew off after them. When they arrived, they initially could not distinguish friend from foe, until Sludge suggested that their friends might be the ones with the same robotic face on them as they had. S.O.S. Dinobots

Mirage once stole Skywarp's insignia as part of a successful plan to turn the Insecticons against the other Decepticons. Traitor

Marvel Comics continuity

Marvel The Transformers comics

Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.

When Slag was revived by Ratchet after being trapped in a tar pit for four million years, he went into a frenzy and attacked him, until he saw Ratchet's Autobrand and calmed down. Repeat Performance!

Die cast construction...

Ironhide was uncomfortable taking orders from Jetfire, who was still wearing a Decepticon insignia. Dinobot Hunt! Jetfire officially became an Autobot after going through the Rite of the Autobrand. To better disguise themselves on Earth, Wheeljack installed shielding circuitry into the Autobots which enabled a metal sheet to cover their Autobot symbols in alternate mode. Rock and Roll-Out!

The Predacons fooled Megatron into thinking they were Autobots by wearing fake Autobot symbols. Gone but Not Forgotten! The Sports Car Patrol tricked Ratchet into thinking they were Autobots by wearing counterfeit Autobot symbols—Decepticon and Autobot symbols on a rotating plate so they could switch back and forth. Back from the Dead

Megatron spent some time on Cybertron's Dead End district as an Empty. His mind was damaged and he just wandered about the place until the sight of an Autobot wearing an Autobot symbol snapped him out of it. The Resurrection Gambit!

...it's a lost art.

United into a single team following the events of the Time Wars and by battling the nightmare creatures generated by Skids's time in Limbo, Springer offered to make Carnivac and Catilla Honorary Autobots, passing them a pair of Autobot badges as he did so. Survivors!

When Optimus Prime surrendered to the Decepticons, he laid an Autobot insignia at Scorponok's feet. Scorponok promptly crushed it. Surrender! After the Autobots and Decepticons came together to fight Unicron, they continued their uneasy alliance and adorned their headquarters with an insignia that included a slightly modified Decepticon sign atop a slightly modified Autobot sign. Still Life! Dreadwind and Darkwing were outside in Cybertron's increasingly bad weather discussing the planet's upcoming self-destruction when the wind blew the gigantic Autobot insignia off the wall and onto Dreadwind's head. Exodus!

Marvel Generation 2 comics

The Autobots had at some point begun using a new insignia that resembled Optimus Prime rather than the Last Autobot. Bludgeon's Decepticons were also using a new symbol, similar to their old one, that coincidentally resembled the Cybertronian Empire insignia closely.

Beast Wars

Rattrap's Maximal insignia once morphed into a Predacon one (and later back again). No other Transformer showed they could do this, and he only used it for a con. Double Jeopardy

When the Transmuter turned Rhinox into a Predacon, it automatically changed his insignia as well as giving him a redeco. Dark Designs Likewise, Waspinator gained Decepticon insignia while he was possessed by Starscream. Possession Ravage sported both a Decepticon and Predacon insignia while working as a Predacon secret agent. The Agenda (Part 1)

Waspinator pulled his insignia off like it was a fabric patch when renouncing his Predacon membership. Nemesis Part 1

Tarantulas has such an ego, he created his own special insignia for his Arachnoids.

Unicron Trilogy

Sideways could change his insignia from Autobot to Decepticon—an ability he utilised for deceptive purposes. Credulous Ship

Using the power of Unicron, Megatron had the ability to brainwash Transformers to the Decepticon cause. In Inferno's case, it changed his insignia from Autobot to Decepticon. Imprisoned Inferno When Inferno fought against Megatron's influence through his willpower, his insignia would toggle back and forth until he succeeded in purging the Decepticon in him. His Autobot insignia looked brand new after that. Jungle Planet

Wings Universe

Wings Universe is based on the Generation 1 cartoon, but deviates from it in cosmetic ways and continuity points.

After defeating Clench's Decepticons at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland, Streetwise decided that he would have the rest of the Protectobots transferred to serve on Earth. To make it official, Pyro handed him a set of Generation 2 Autobot badges. Generation 2: Redux

Major cross-franchise insignia


Autobot 		It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of Prowl's toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the Last Autobot. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the Quintesson slave brand.

Decepticon 		It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of Soundwave's toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol.

Note that the downward-facing point on the base of the central crest was unusual in the 1980s, where the original toy crest (see below) had ended in a blunt base, which the cartoon also generally used, though with a third point at the top. IDW have generally (though not universally) revived that version in the comics and reference books published by them, as seen on the RI-B cover of their Death of Optimus Prime one-shot.

Generation 1

Prehistory

Pre-War Megatron Origin

  • Clench This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. After Megatron replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.
    Clench
    This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. After Megatron replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.
  • Security Services This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives Fastback and Bumper.
    Security Services
    This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives Fastback and Bumper.
  • Senate-related symbol This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator Decimus's ship, as well as by Ratbat during his senatorial days.
    Senate-related symbol
    This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator Decimus's ship, as well as by Ratbat during his senatorial days.

The War Within

The Great War

  • Rubsigns
  • Rubsign Unactivated rubsign.
    Rubsign
    Unactivated rubsign.
  • Fastlane Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.
    Fastlane
    Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.
  • Cloudraker Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.
    Cloudraker
    Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Cloudraker.
  • Pounce Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Pounce.
    Pounce
    Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Pounce.
  • Wingspan Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Wingspan.
    Wingspan
    Rubsign used on Decepticon Clone Wingspan.

Non-Cybertronian Insignia

Kiss Players

These symbols were used by the Sparkbots in Kiss Play Position.

Brazilian G1

These faction symbols were used in the Brazilian Estrela releases of the Microchange "Mini Car Robo" subline molds.

G.I. Joe Crossovers

Generation 2

Beast Era

Beast Wars

Predacon (G1)

These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room used by Magmatron in IDW's Beast Wars: The Gathering. Although never explicitly stated, they apparently denote the original Predacon combiner team.

Beast Wars II

Beast Wars Neo

Beast Machines

Car Robots

  • Takara used this symbol to represent the Combatron (Decepticon in Robots in Disguise) sub-group in Car Robots—it's an upside-down Generation 2 Autobot symbol, which had been molded into the Black Convoy toy, a redeco of Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime. The Hasbro version removed them and used the traditional Decepticon symbol. Though it can be briefly seen several times in the cartoon, this symbol does not "exist" in the English version.
    Takara used this symbol to represent the Combatron (Decepticon in Robots in Disguise) sub-group in Car Robots—it's an upside-down Generation 2 Autobot symbol, which had been molded into the Black Convoy toy, a redeco of Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime. The Hasbro version removed them and used the traditional Decepticon symbol. Though it can be briefly seen several times in the cartoon, this symbol does not "exist" in the English version.

Unicron Trilogy

Armada

  • Mini-Con This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.
    Mini-Con
    This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.
  • Unicron Used in Dreamwave's Armada profile book to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.
    Unicron
    Used in Dreamwave's Armada profile book to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.

Energon

  • Energon Used to denote energon. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot Energon star.
    Energon
    Used to denote energon. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot Energon star.
  • Powerlinx - Black Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
    Powerlinx - Black
    Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
  • Powerlinx - Gold Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
    Powerlinx - Gold
    Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
  • Powerlinx - Silver Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
    Powerlinx - Silver
    Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
  • Powerlinx - Red Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"
    Powerlinx - Red
    Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"
  • Powerlinx - Blue Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.
    Powerlinx - Blue
    Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.
  • Team Ironhide An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omnicons under his command in an episode of the Energon cartoon.
    Team Ironhide
    An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omnicons under his command in an episode of the Energon cartoon.
  • Unicron Seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the Energon cartoon.
    Unicron
    Seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the Energon cartoon.
  • Earth Federation The multi-national organization that governs Earth during the 2020s.
    Earth Federation
    The multi-national organization that governs Earth during the 2020s.

Cybertron

Live-action movie franchise

2007 movie

For the 2007 movie, the Autobot and Decepticon factions were rendered in steely gray. Additionally, the Autobot and Decepticons were strongly associated with the colors blue and red, which led to the Autobot symbol appearing in blue in multiple media. Nonetheless the 'official colors' of said symbols remains red and purple.

  • Autobot The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.
    Autobot
    The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.
  • The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.
    The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.
  • Decepticon The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of The Fallen.
    Decepticon
    The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of The Fallen.
  • The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.
    The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.
  • Sector Seven A secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.
    Sector Seven
    A secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.
  • Mountain Dew Robot An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the AllSpark for their own purposes.
    Mountain Dew Robot
    An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the AllSpark for their own purposes.
  • Stop Sector Seven Stop Sector Seven is an organization created to stop Sector Seven. It is headed by Agent X.
    Stop Sector Seven
    Stop Sector Seven is an organization created to stop Sector Seven. It is headed by Agent X.
  • Lunchables Brigade A Terran radical group advocating the abolition of routine lunches by means of direct mealtime intervention.
    Lunchables Brigade
    A Terran radical group advocating the abolition of routine lunches by means of direct mealtime intervention.
  • Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force" Appears on various Movie, Revenge of the Fallen, Hunt for the Decepticons and Dark of the Moon toys, as well as on some Prime toys (including all toys of Dreadwing, as well as his cartoon CG model).
    Seeker/Decepticon "Air Force"
    Appears on various Movie, Revenge of the Fallen, Hunt for the Decepticons and Dark of the Moon toys, as well as on some Prime toys (including all toys of Dreadwing, as well as his cartoon CG model).

Revenge of the Fallen

Transtech

Shattered Glass

The alternate reality of the Shattered Glass timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though probably not the one you were expecting.

  • Autobot
    Autobot
  • Autobot Secret Police Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.
    Autobot Secret Police
    Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.
  • Elite Guard Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.
    Elite Guard
    Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.
  • Decepticon
    Decepticon
  • Elite Guard Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.
    Elite Guard
    Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.

Transformers Animated

Alternity

Star Wars Crossovers

Disney Label

Aligned

Others

Unused concepts

  • Cobra/Decepticon Used for promotion of the comic, not in the actual story.
    Cobra/Decepticon
    Used for promotion of the comic, not in the actual story.

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