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:''The Reconfiguration Matrix is a device in the ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''


[[Image:G2StoryPageReconfigurationMatrix1.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Who ya gonna call?]]
[[Image:G2StoryPageReconfigurationMatrix1.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Since when has Prime needed a reason for coming back to life?]]
 
The '''Reconfiguration Matrix''' (or '''Internal Reconfiguration Matrix''') is a device within [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] which allows him to transform his body into numerous entirely distinct robot and vehicle modes.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup>  It can also reconfigure the bodies of others and even produce new bodies for dissociated [[Spark|sparks]].
The '''Reconfiguration Matrix''' (or '''Internal Reconfiguration Matrix''') is a device incorporated into [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)|G1 Optimus Prime]] which allows him to transform his body into numerous entirely distinct robot and vehicle modes.<ref>The first mention of the Matrix was in the on-package [[bio]] for Prime's [[Go-Bots_(G2)|Go-Bot]] incarnation, though later information indicates that it was also a part of his "[[Laser_Rod]]" form as well.</ref>
 
The mechanism by which the Matrix operates is not known, but it seems certain that it has some kind of advanced matter-energy manipulation capabilities, as it not only allows Prime himself to assume dramatically different physical forms, it can reconfigure the bodies of others, and even produce new bodies for disassociated [[Spark|Sparks]].


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''Generation 2'' manga===
[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] formed a research team which studied the properties of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix of Leadership]] and eventually discovered the Reconfiguration Matrix mechanism within it.  &lt;span style="font-size:10px;background-color:#ececec;border-width: 0 1px 0 1px;border-style:solid;padding: 0 5px 0 5px;border-color:#cccccc;" class="tt1_nowrap"&gt;[[Generation 2 (story page)|Generation 2 (story page)]]&lt;/span&gt;


===Japanese Generation 2===
In an epic battle with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Optimus Prime's weaponry was disabled by [[Hooligan|Hooligan]].  He was then badly injured by an attack from [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] and [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]].  Megatron finally administered the fatal blow and believed his enemy was finally finished.  The sparks of past Autobot leaders within the Matrix of Leadership then activated the Reconfiguration Matrix, reviving Optimus Prime as Battle Convoy. {{storylink|Generation 2 (manga)|Generation 2 (manga)}}
 
[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] formed a research team which studied the properties of the Matrix of Leadership and eventually discovered the Reconfiguration Matrix mechanism within it.


In an epic battle with Megatron, Optimus Prime's weaponry was disabled by [[Hooligan]].  He was then badly injured by an attack from [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]] and [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]].  Megatron finally administered the fatal blow and believed his enemy was finally finished.  The sparks of past Autobot leaders within the Matrix of Leadership then activated the Reconfiguration Matrix, reviving Optimus Prime as Battle Convoy.


===Timelines===
===''Timelines'' toy bios===
Prime used the Matrix to generate a new form for [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] after he was badly damaged at the battle of [[Moon Base Four|Moon Base Four]].&lt;sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"&gt;&lt;a href="#cite_note-1" title=""&gt;[2]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;


Prime used the Matrix to generate a new form for [[Ironhide_(G1)|Ironhide]] after he was badly damaged at the battle of [[Moon Base Four]]. <ref>''Timelines'' Ironhide's tech spec bio</ref>


===E-Hobby===
===e-Hobby toy bios===
When [[Galvatron II|Galvatron II]] threatened the galaxy with a mobile battle fortress, the deceased Matrix-bearer [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became aware of it from within the Matrix.  He reached out to Optimus Prime and used the Autobot leader's Reconfiguration Matrix to resurrect himself in a new [[Laser Rod|Laser Rod]] body.  Magnus also gained the ability to convert into other forms (such as his original body).&lt;sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"&gt;&lt;a href="#cite_note-2" title=""&gt;[3]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;


An even more noteworthy event involving the Matrix was the return of [[Ultra_Magnus_(G1)|Ultra Magnus]] from his death at the hands of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Since Magnus had briefly carried the [[Matrix of Leadership]], his Spark retained its consciousness of the world outside the [[Allspark_(dimension)|Allspark]]. Learning that [[Galvatron II]] had gained command of the [[Warworld]], he contacted Prime through the Matrix of Leadership, and used the Reconfiguration Matrix to resurrect himself. Interestingly, Magnus' new body also has the ability to transform itself into many physically disparate forms, but whether this means he also carries a copy of the Reconfiguration Matrix is unknown.<ref>[[E-Hobby]] Laser Ultra Magnus' profile information</ref>


==Footnotes==
==References==
<references/>
&lt;ol class="references"&gt;&lt;li id="cite_note-0"&gt;[#cite_ref-0" title=""&gt;↑&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&amp;g2_itemId=2174&amp;g2_serialNumber=1 Optimus Prime's ''Generation 2'' Go-Bot on-package bio]
&lt;li id="cite_note-1"&gt;[#cite_ref-1" title=""&gt;↑&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?char_id=3320 Ironhide's ''Timelines'' toy pack-in bio]
&lt;li id="cite_note-2"&gt;[#cite_ref-2" title=""&gt;↑&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/texts/e_gentei/ultramagnus_e.html Ultra Magnus' e-Hobby toy bio]&lt;/ol&gt;


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Revision as of 07:28, 19 March 2009

The name or term "Matrix" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Matrix (disambiguation).
The Reconfiguration Matrix is a device in the Generation 1 continuity family.
Since when has Prime needed a reason for coming back to life?

The Reconfiguration Matrix (or Internal Reconfiguration Matrix) is a device within Optimus Prime which allows him to transform his body into numerous entirely distinct robot and vehicle modes.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> It can also reconfigure the bodies of others and even produce new bodies for dissociated sparks.

Fiction

Generation 2 manga

Wheeljack, Perceptor and Jetfire formed a research team which studied the properties of the Matrix of Leadership and eventually discovered the Reconfiguration Matrix mechanism within it. <span style="font-size:10px;background-color:#ececec;border-width: 0 1px 0 1px;border-style:solid;padding: 0 5px 0 5px;border-color:#cccccc;" class="tt1_nowrap">Generation 2 (story page)</span>

In an epic battle with Megatron, Optimus Prime's weaponry was disabled by Hooligan. He was then badly injured by an attack from Dreadwing and Smokescreen. Megatron finally administered the fatal blow and believed his enemy was finally finished. The sparks of past Autobot leaders within the Matrix of Leadership then activated the Reconfiguration Matrix, reviving Optimus Prime as Battle Convoy. Generation 2 (manga)


Timelines toy bios

Prime used the Matrix to generate a new form for Ironhide after he was badly damaged at the battle of Moon Base Four.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1" title="">[2]</a></sup>


e-Hobby toy bios

When Galvatron II threatened the galaxy with a mobile battle fortress, the deceased Matrix-bearer Ultra Magnus became aware of it from within the Matrix. He reached out to Optimus Prime and used the Autobot leader's Reconfiguration Matrix to resurrect himself in a new Laser Rod body. Magnus also gained the ability to convert into other forms (such as his original body).<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2" title="">[3]</a></sup>


References

<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0">[#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> <a href="http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2174&g2_serialNumber=1 Optimus Prime's Generation 2 Go-Bot on-package bio] <li id="cite_note-1">[#cite_ref-1" title="">↑</a> <a href="http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?char_id=3320 Ironhide's Timelines toy pack-in bio] <li id="cite_note-2">[#cite_ref-2" title="">↑</a> <a href="http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/texts/e_gentei/ultramagnus_e.html Ultra Magnus' e-Hobby toy bio]</ol>

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