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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1 | ===Generation 1=== | ||
One might easily consider [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] one of the earliest examples of a Super Mode, due to his toy combining with his trailer to form a Super Robot. However due to the recognition factor and possible confusion with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], he was never depicted in his primary robot mode. This made his Super Mode his de facto normal mode. | One might easily consider [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] one of the earliest examples of a Super Mode, due to his toy combining with his trailer to form a Super Robot. However due to the recognition factor and possible confusion with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], he was never depicted in his primary robot mode. This made his Super Mode his de facto normal mode. | ||
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===Masterforce (Japan Only)=== | ===Masterforce (Japan Only)=== | ||
[[Ginrai]], much like his American Powermaster counterpart, posessed both a robot mode and a Super Robot mode from combining with his trailer. As well, he could combine this powerful mode with the [[Godbomber]] drone to form a still larger and shinier "God Ginrai" mode. Though the Godbomber had no counterpart in the English-language fiction, the rerelease of Powermaster Optimus Prime included the mold improvements featured in Ginrai as well as the Godbomber figure renamed as the "Apex Armor." | [[Ginrai]], much like his American Powermaster counterpart, posessed both a robot mode and a Super Robot mode from combining with his trailer. As well, he could combine this powerful mode with the [[Godbomber]] drone to form a still larger and shinier "God Ginrai" mode. Though the Godbomber had no counterpart in the English-language fiction, the rerelease of Powermaster Optimus Prime included the mold improvements featured in Ginrai as well as the Godbomber figure renamed as the "Apex Armor." | ||
===Robots in Disguise=== | |||
[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] could combine to form the Super Robot [[Omega Prime]]. Neither was the dominant personality in this fusion, much to Magnus' disappointment. | |||
===Unicron Trilogy=== | ===Unicron Trilogy=== | ||
====Armada | ====Armada==== | ||
[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form his Super Mode. He could also combine with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to become Jet Optimus. Both of these Super Modes could be further enhanced by mounting [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] on their shoulders. | [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could combine with his trailer to form his Super Mode. He could also combine with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to become Jet Optimus. Both of these Super Modes could be further enhanced by mounting [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] on their shoulders. | ||
====Energon | ====Energon==== | ||
Optimus Prime could combine with the four drone vehicles stored in his trailer, with each forming an arm or a leg [[Scramble City]] style, leading to a wide variety of Super Robot modes. Prime could be further enhanced by combining with [[Wing Saber]] to form either his heavily-armed "Fight Mode" or the more maneuverable "Flight Mode." Prime could also combine with [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form "Optimus Supreme." | Optimus Prime could combine with the four drone vehicles stored in his trailer, with each forming an arm or a leg [[Scramble City]] style, leading to a wide variety of Super Robot modes. Prime could be further enhanced by combining with [[Wing Saber]] to form either his heavily-armed "Fight Mode" or the more maneuverable "Flight Mode." Prime could also combine with [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form "Optimus Supreme." | ||
As well, both [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] possessed "Brute Modes" which were formed by combining with previously-unused portions of their vehicle forms. | As well, both [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] possessed "Brute Modes" which were formed by combining with previously-unused portions of their vehicle forms. | ||
====Cybertron | ====Cybertron==== | ||
In Transformers Cybertron, Optimus Prime transforms into Super Mode. His trailer goes onto his back while two leg pieces connect to the blue part of his legs and his Mouth plate comes over his face. Optimus normally goes into Super Mode when fighting in battle against [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. He never went back into Super Mode in the final two episodes due to the fact of losing his right wing and his [[Mouthplate]]. | In Transformers Cybertron, Optimus Prime transforms into Super Mode. His trailer goes onto his back while two leg pieces connect to the blue part of his legs and his Mouth plate comes over his face. Optimus normally goes into Super Mode when fighting in battle against [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. He never went back into Super Mode in the final two episodes due to the fact of losing his right wing and his [[Mouthplate]]. | ||
Revision as of 00:40, 25 October 2007
A Super Mode is an auxiliary transformation some Cybertronians possess that is used sparingly, perhaps due to a higher energy consumption. This transformation often involves combining with unused portions of their alternate mode and bringing weapons systems normally concealed online. This form is often a variation on the robot mode, but there are many who possess vehicular or other Super Modes. In some continuities it is referred to as a Brute Mode, Hyper Mode or Ultra Mode. A robot-mode super mode is, amazingly enough, often called a Super Robot.
Fiction
Generation 1
One might easily consider Ultra Magnus one of the earliest examples of a Super Mode, due to his toy combining with his trailer to form a Super Robot. However due to the recognition factor and possible confusion with Optimus Prime, he was never depicted in his primary robot mode. This made his Super Mode his de facto normal mode.
This was later superseded by Optimus Prime's upgrade into a Powermaster, and thus possessing a canonical Super Mode. Of course, the series ended immediately thereafter.
Masterforce (Japan Only)
Ginrai, much like his American Powermaster counterpart, posessed both a robot mode and a Super Robot mode from combining with his trailer. As well, he could combine this powerful mode with the Godbomber drone to form a still larger and shinier "God Ginrai" mode. Though the Godbomber had no counterpart in the English-language fiction, the rerelease of Powermaster Optimus Prime included the mold improvements featured in Ginrai as well as the Godbomber figure renamed as the "Apex Armor."
Robots in Disguise
Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus could combine to form the Super Robot Omega Prime. Neither was the dominant personality in this fusion, much to Magnus' disappointment.
Unicron Trilogy
Armada
Optimus Prime could combine with his trailer to form his Super Mode. He could also combine with Jetfire to become Jet Optimus. Both of these Super Modes could be further enhanced by mounting Overload on their shoulders.
Energon
Optimus Prime could combine with the four drone vehicles stored in his trailer, with each forming an arm or a leg Scramble City style, leading to a wide variety of Super Robot modes. Prime could be further enhanced by combining with Wing Saber to form either his heavily-armed "Fight Mode" or the more maneuverable "Flight Mode." Prime could also combine with Omega Supreme to form "Optimus Supreme."
As well, both Landmine and Bulkhead possessed "Brute Modes" which were formed by combining with previously-unused portions of their vehicle forms.
Cybertron
In Transformers Cybertron, Optimus Prime transforms into Super Mode. His trailer goes onto his back while two leg pieces connect to the blue part of his legs and his Mouth plate comes over his face. Optimus normally goes into Super Mode when fighting in battle against Megatron. He never went back into Super Mode in the final two episodes due to the fact of losing his right wing and his Mouthplate.
Optimus Prime could also enter a number of Super Mode configurations by combining with other characters, such as "Savage Claw" mode with Leobreaker and "Sonic Wing" mode with Wing Saber.
IDW G1 Comics
Nova Prime possessed a Super Robot mode formed by combining with his vehicle mode's trailer. This form also granted him wings and thus the power of flight.
Thunderwing revealed that not only were his robot and jet modes enhanced by the Pretender process, but he also possessed an extremely powerful tertiary "Ultra Mode." However this form drew heavily from the reserves of Ore-13 that were powering, causing the enhanced energon variant to go critical and burn him out from the inside.
