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==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
===Generation 1===
[[File:QuestForSurvival Insecticon swarm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{collist|2|
{{collist|2|
*[[Acid Bat]]s
*[[Acid Bat]]s
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====Beast Wars====
====Beast Wars====
[[File:Cyberbee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{collist|2|
{{collist|2|
*[[Arachnoid|Arachnoids]]
*[[Arachnoid|Arachnoids]]
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====Beast Machines====
====Beast Machines====
[[File:FiresOfThePast-TankDrones.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
{{collist|2|
{{collist|2|
*[[Beast Rider]]
*[[Beast Rider]]
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===Unicron Trilogy===
===Unicron Trilogy===
[[File:ScrapmetalsAttack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Little buggers.]]
{{collist|2|
{{collist|2|
*Bug Drone
*Bug Drone
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===Live-action film series===
===Live-action film series===
====Transformers (2007)====
====Transformers (2007)====
[[File:Swindle head.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Swindle units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]
In the [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan magazine]] continuity, drones here have a "fulcrum drone", a drone that the others are linked to and informs them of allegiance and objective; if it's reprogrammed, the drones switch sides. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}} [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics are unclear on the nature of their drones, although [[Chris Mowry]] has said he sees them as [[protoform]]s whose lack of intelligence led them to be designated as livestock assigned to simple tasks (he sees the multiple [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s as a prime example). A character like Dreadwing was a drone who showed signs of actual intelligence.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=140691#140691 Mowry in an IDW forum], [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=140778#140778 thread about Defiance]</ref>
In the [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan magazine]] continuity, drones here have a "fulcrum drone", a drone that the others are linked to and informs them of allegiance and objective; if it's reprogrammed, the drones switch sides. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}} [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics are unclear on the nature of their drones, although [[Chris Mowry]] has said he sees them as [[protoform]]s whose lack of intelligence led them to be designated as livestock assigned to simple tasks (he sees the multiple [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]]s as a prime example). A character like Dreadwing was a drone who showed signs of actual intelligence.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=140691#140691 Mowry in an IDW forum], [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=140778#140778 thread about Defiance]</ref>


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====Power Core Combiners====
====Power Core Combiners====
[[File:PCC-toy Destructicons.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Many, but not all, PCC [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]]s have small teams of drones under their control. They can also combine with these drones to form larger robots. By design, all PCC Commanders are compatible with the PCC drones and can merge with them in a variety of combinations.
Many, but not all, PCC [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]]s have small teams of drones under their control. They can also combine with these drones to form larger robots. By design, all PCC Commanders are compatible with the PCC drones and can merge with them in a variety of combinations.


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====Age of Extinction====
====Age of Extinction====
[[File:Battle of Hong KongAOE.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Using the corpses of dead Cybertronians, the [[human]]-operated company [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] specialized in creating new, prototype drones via salvaged [[Living metal|transformium]] and controlling them via remote operation. Because the drones had no real [[spark]]s, they transformed very differently than normal Autobots or Decepticons; they could split into a cloud of free-flowing transformium and instantly reassemble themselves into robot or vehicle configurations. The largest and most advanced drone prototype, code-named "Galvatron", would eventually be commandeered by the rogue spark of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], resurrecting the Decepticon leader in a new body. Galvatron would eventually revolt against his creators, revealing his sentience to KSI and bringing the rest of the drones to life (except for [[Oreo Transformer]]) to serve as a new Decepticon army. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}
Using the corpses of dead Cybertronians, the [[human]]-operated company [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated]] specialized in creating new, prototype drones via salvaged [[Living metal|transformium]] and controlling them via remote operation. Because the drones had no real [[spark]]s, they transformed very differently than normal Autobots or Decepticons; they could split into a cloud of free-flowing transformium and instantly reassemble themselves into robot or vehicle configurations. The largest and most advanced drone prototype, code-named "Galvatron", would eventually be commandeered by the rogue spark of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], resurrecting the Decepticon leader in a new body. Galvatron would eventually revolt against his creators, revealing his sentience to KSI and bringing the rest of the drones to life (except for [[Oreo Transformer]]) to serve as a new Decepticon army. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}


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===Aligned continuity family===
===Aligned continuity family===
====Prime====
====Prime====
[[File:WingedVehicons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Drones in this continuity appear to be fully sentient and are affected by the [[spark extractor]]. [[Authorial intent]] was that they are essentially mass-produced [[Cloning|clones]] but this was not stated on-screen.
Drones in this continuity appear to be fully sentient and are affected by the [[spark extractor]]. [[Authorial intent]] was that they are essentially mass-produced [[Cloning|clones]] but this was not stated on-screen.
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]]
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*[[Dither]]
*[[Dither]]
*[[MorBot]]s
*[[MorBot]]s
====Go!====
*[[Jaki]]
**[[Dorara]]
**[[Barara]]
**[[Burara]]
**[[Garara (Go!)|Garara]]
**[[Jurara]]


===Transformers Legends comic===
===Transformers Legends comic===
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==Games==
==Games==
===Transformers: Mystery of Convoy===
===Transformers: Mystery of Convoy===
[[File:DestronMark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*[[Crack (G1)|Crack]]
*[[Crack (G1)|Crack]]
*[[Gosupu]]
*[[Gosupu]]
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===Transformers (PS2)===
===Transformers (PS2)===
[[File:CloneArmy.png|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*[[Decepticlone]]
*[[Decepticlone]]
*[[Light Unit]]
*[[Light Unit]]

Revision as of 15:29, 3 October 2018

A drone is a manufactured robot, typically some combination of mass-produced, non-sentient, or sparkless, depending on the continuity. Though many end up as army fodder, this is not always the case, nor are all mass armies made up of drones.

Fiction

Generation 1

Beast Wars

Beast Machines

Timelines

Unicron Trilogy

Little buggers.

Universe

Live-action film series

Transformers (2007)

Swindle units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)

In the Titan magazine continuity, drones here have a "fulcrum drone", a drone that the others are linked to and informs them of allegiance and objective; if it's reprogrammed, the drones switch sides. Revolution Part 2 IDW Publishing's comics are unclear on the nature of their drones, although Chris Mowry has said he sees them as protoforms whose lack of intelligence led them to be designated as livestock assigned to simple tasks (he sees the multiple Constructicons as a prime example). A character like Dreadwing was a drone who showed signs of actual intelligence.[1]

Revenge of the Fallen

Drones are small scouts used by Decepticons for salvage, reconnaissance, and infiltration. They have little firepower, which has earned them the nickname "scrap drones" from other Decepticons.[2]

Not so small Transformers like Constructicons are also said to be drones.[3]

Confirmed drones

Likely drones

Power Core Combiners

Many, but not all, PCC Commanders have small teams of drones under their control. They can also combine with these drones to form larger robots. By design, all PCC Commanders are compatible with the PCC drones and can merge with them in a variety of combinations.

Age of Extinction

Using the corpses of dead Cybertronians, the human-operated company Kinetic Solutions Incorporated specialized in creating new, prototype drones via salvaged transformium and controlling them via remote operation. Because the drones had no real sparks, they transformed very differently than normal Autobots or Decepticons; they could split into a cloud of free-flowing transformium and instantly reassemble themselves into robot or vehicle configurations. The largest and most advanced drone prototype, code-named "Galvatron", would eventually be commandeered by the rogue spark of Megatron, resurrecting the Decepticon leader in a new body. Galvatron would eventually revolt against his creators, revealing his sentience to KSI and bringing the rest of the drones to life (except for Oreo Transformer) to serve as a new Decepticon army. Age of Extinction

Aligned continuity family

Prime

Drones in this continuity appear to be fully sentient and are affected by the spark extractor. Authorial intent was that they are essentially mass-produced clones but this was not stated on-screen.

Rescue Bots

Go!

Transformers Legends comic


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Games

Transformers: Mystery of Convoy


Transformers: The Headmasters

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  • Black Orb Drones



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Transformers (PS2)

References

  1. ↑ Mowry in an IDW forum, thread about Defiance
  2. ↑ Hasbro's online Transformers glossary.
  3. ↑ Tales of the Fallen issue 3
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