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:''Diagnostic drones are characters/devices from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]], most prominently in [[Beast Machines|Beast Machines]].'' | |||
A '''Diagnostic Drone''' is a type of autonomous drone which generally assists [[Transformers|Transformers]] in performing administrative or technical tasks. They have some measure of artificial intelligence and are small, roughly ovoid devices with one visual sensor, two clawed arms, and two "wings". They can hover or fly. Diagnostic Drones are explictly depicted as [[Spark|sparkless]]. Several have been shown to have the ability to speak and use advanced experimental technology, but only one is known to have had apparent emotions and a sense of humor; that unit was either a true artificial intelligence, or a very good simulation of one. | |||
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===Beast Era=== | ===Beast Era=== | ||
====Theft of the Golden Disk==== | ====Theft of the Golden Disk==== | ||
A black and white Diagnostic Drone accompanies [[Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}} | A black and white Diagnostic Drone accompanies [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk|Theft of the Golden Disk}} | ||
====Beast Machines==== | ====Beast Machines==== | ||
[[Image:GrandMal Schematics.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Ahhhh...I am a genius. Heeheeheehee!]] | |||
:''Voice actor:'' [[Christopher Gaze]]/[[Paul Dobson]] (English) | :''Voice actor:'' [[Christopher Gaze|Christopher Gaze]]/[[Paul Dobson|Paul Dobson]] (English), [[Isshin Chiba|Isshin Chiba]] (Japanese) | ||
Diagnostic Drones were used by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] during his tenure as ruler of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. One drone in particular served as Megatron's right-hand man until it was reprogrammed by the reawakened [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. This drone displayed a seemingly full range of emotions, although its ability to make decisions was handicapped in some ways by its programming. Despite this nearly full sentience, it was explicitly stated to have no spark. | Diagnostic Drones were used by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] during his tenure as ruler of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. One drone in particular served as Megatron's right-hand man until it was reprogrammed by the reawakened [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. This drone displayed a seemingly full range of emotions, although its ability to make decisions was handicapped in some ways by its programming. Despite this nearly full sentience, it was explicitly stated to have no spark. | ||
Near the end of Megatron's rule, after his spark was de- and repolarized, his spark became stuck in a Diagnostic Drone for a time. | Near the end of Megatron's rule, after his spark was de- and repolarized, his spark became stuck in a Diagnostic Drone for a time. | ||
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===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ===Dreamwave comics continuity=== | ||
Diagnostic Drones—or drones that look exactly like them—were shown assisting [[Optronix]] at his job in the archives. | Diagnostic Drones—or drones that look exactly like them—were shown assisting [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optronix]] at his job in the archives. {{storylink|The War Within, Part 1|The War Within, Part 1}} | ||
A similar drone later helped [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] carry out [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s plan to expose the core of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] itself. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath issue 2|The Age of Wrath issue 2}} | |||
===Timelines=== | ===Timelines=== | ||
;Shattered Glass | <dt>Fun Publications TransTech Stories | ||
A Diagnostic Drone is seen along with [[Scrapper ( | </dt> | ||
The case of Diagnostic Drone vs. [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] was mentioned during an argument regarding the [[GoBots (G1)|GoBots]], and claims from [[Crystal Widow|Crystal Widow]] and [[Demolishor (TransTech)|General Demolishor]]. It is implied to relate to a manner of property dispute similar to what happened in Beast Machines. Evidently, Tankor's misuse of Diagnostic Drone landed him in court. {{storylink|Withered Hope|Withered Hope}} | |||
<dt>Shattered Glass | |||
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A Diagnostic Drone is seen along with [[Scrapper (Shattered Glass)|Scrapper]] and [[Hook (Shattered Glass)|Hook]], who are giving [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] medical treatment. This one has the addition of an adorable nurse's cap. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (comic)|Shattered Glass}} | |||
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[[Category:Drones]] | |||
[[Category:Shattered Glass characters]] | |||
[[Category:Vehicons]] | |||
Revision as of 06:02, 19 March 2009
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">Let's see what you can see...</span><hr /> This article is in need of images.
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- Diagnostic drones are characters/devices from the Generation 1 continuity family, most prominently in Beast Machines.
A Diagnostic Drone is a type of autonomous drone which generally assists Transformers in performing administrative or technical tasks. They have some measure of artificial intelligence and are small, roughly ovoid devices with one visual sensor, two clawed arms, and two "wings". They can hover or fly. Diagnostic Drones are explictly depicted as sparkless. Several have been shown to have the ability to speak and use advanced experimental technology, but only one is known to have had apparent emotions and a sense of humor; that unit was either a true artificial intelligence, or a very good simulation of one.
Fiction
Beast Era
Theft of the Golden Disk
A black and white Diagnostic Drone accompanies Cryotek. Theft of the Golden Disk
Beast Machines
- Voice actor: Christopher Gaze/Paul Dobson (English), Isshin Chiba (Japanese)
Diagnostic Drones were used by Megatron during his tenure as ruler of Cybertron. One drone in particular served as Megatron's right-hand man until it was reprogrammed by the reawakened Rhinox. This drone displayed a seemingly full range of emotions, although its ability to make decisions was handicapped in some ways by its programming. Despite this nearly full sentience, it was explicitly stated to have no spark.
Near the end of Megatron's rule, after his spark was de- and repolarized, his spark became stuck in a Diagnostic Drone for a time.
Dreamwave comics continuity
Diagnostic Drones—or drones that look exactly like them—were shown assisting Optronix at his job in the archives. The War Within, Part 1
A similar drone later helped Soundwave carry out Megatron's plan to expose the core of Cybertron itself. The Age of Wrath issue 2
Timelines
<dt>Fun Publications TransTech Stories </dt> The case of Diagnostic Drone vs. Tankor was mentioned during an argument regarding the GoBots, and claims from Crystal Widow and General Demolishor. It is implied to relate to a manner of property dispute similar to what happened in Beast Machines. Evidently, Tankor's misuse of Diagnostic Drone landed him in court. Withered Hope
<dt>Shattered Glass
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A Diagnostic Drone is seen along with Scrapper and Hook, who are giving Cliffjumper medical treatment. This one has the addition of an adorable nurse's cap. Shattered Glass
