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'''Aggressive depigmentation''' refers to the loss of colour that occurs in the [[Living metal#IDW | '''Aggressive depigmentation''' refers to the loss of colour that occurs in the [[Living metal#2005 IDW continuity|''sentio metallico'']] of a [[Transformer|Cybertronian]] after suffering traumatic damage or [[death|losing]] one's natural [[Spark]]. In some instances, the natural color of a Transformer will fade, leaving the body various shades of gray. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
Aggressive depigmentation set in almost instantly after a Spark expired. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} {{storylink|Sardines}} | Aggressive depigmentation set in almost instantly after a Spark expired. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} {{storylink|Sardines}} | ||
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[[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s body lost its colours upon his demise. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} | [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s body lost its colours upon his demise. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage|Rage, Rage}} | ||
While travelling back to the ''[[Lost Light]]'' aboard [[Skip]], [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW | While travelling back to the ''[[Lost Light]]'' aboard [[Skip]], [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] inexplicably succumbed to aggressive depigmentation despite being alive. {{storylink|Sardines}} It was later revealed however that, as part of their master plan, the [[Omega Guardian]]s were slowly teleporting Ratchet to make it seem as though he was dying. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 5): The Unremembering|The Unremembering}} | ||
While not all deceased Transformers necessarily experienced aggressive depigmentation on death, those Cybertronians exposed to the corrosive effects of [[magic]] were more prone to displaying the condition. Both [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (IDW)|Ghost in the Machine}} and [[Kup (G1)/IDW | While not all deceased Transformers necessarily experienced aggressive depigmentation on death, those Cybertronians exposed to the corrosive effects of [[magic]] were more prone to displaying the condition. Both [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]] {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (IDW)|Ghost in the Machine}} and [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] depigmented after death, while [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]]'s arm experienced similar effects immediately after coming into contact with magical energy. {{storylink|Schismatic}} [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]'s analysis of magic however allowed him to devise a counter-frequency that returned Breakdown's arm to normal. Temporarily at least. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Transformers vs. Visionaries)|Desperate Measures}} | ||
After being at ground zero in an explosion, [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] perished, his corpse succumbing to aggressive depigmentation. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} | After being at ground zero in an explosion, [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] perished, his corpse succumbing to aggressive depigmentation. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} | ||
When [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW | When [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]] had been slain by the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]], {{storylink|Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness|Farsickness}} his corpse experienced a notable, though not total, desaturation of its colours. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 4): The Return of the King|The Return of the King}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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[[Category:IDW | [[Category:IDW (2005) Transformer culture]] | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 3 May 2019
Aggressive depigmentation refers to the loss of colour that occurs in the sentio metallico of a Cybertronian after suffering traumatic damage or losing one's natural Spark. In some instances, the natural color of a Transformer will fade, leaving the body various shades of gray.
Fiction
2005 IDW continuity
Aggressive depigmentation set in almost instantly after a Spark expired. Rage, Rage Sardines
After the initial Expansion, Nemesis Prime's body turned grey upon his essence returning to the Dead Universe. Black Planet Topspin's body underwent aggressive depigmentation after he voluntarily sacrificed his Spark to unlock Aequitas. Last Stand of the Wreckers #4
A NAIL protester who transformed himself to death demonstrated both aggressive depigmentation and rigor morphis. How to Say Goodbye and Mean It Aggressive depigmentation could sometimes set in prior to death; when fatally wounded by an infestation of personality ticks, a dying Thunderclash was drained of colour and also succumbed to rigor morphis until the ticks were defeated, restoring his health and palette. The Frail Gaze
Skids's body lost its colours upon his demise. Rage, Rage
While travelling back to the Lost Light aboard Skip, Ratchet inexplicably succumbed to aggressive depigmentation despite being alive. Sardines It was later revealed however that, as part of their master plan, the Omega Guardians were slowly teleporting Ratchet to make it seem as though he was dying. The Unremembering
While not all deceased Transformers necessarily experienced aggressive depigmentation on death, those Cybertronians exposed to the corrosive effects of magic were more prone to displaying the condition. Both Centurion Ghost in the Machine and Kup depigmented after death, while Breakdown's arm experienced similar effects immediately after coming into contact with magical energy. Schismatic Wheeljack's analysis of magic however allowed him to devise a counter-frequency that returned Breakdown's arm to normal. Temporarily at least. Desperate Measures
After being at ground zero in an explosion, Alpha Trion perished, his corpse succumbing to aggressive depigmentation. Another Mine
When Scorponok had been slain by the Grand Architect, Farsickness his corpse experienced a notable, though not total, desaturation of its colours. The Return of the King
Trivia
- Aggressive depigmentation is, of course, a fancy name for the long tradition of Transformers turning grey upon death.
