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:''Teletraan I is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] computer from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | :''Teletraan I is an [[Autobot|Autobot]] computer from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:G1 Teletraan I.JPG|right|300px|thumb| | [[Image:G1 Teletraan I.JPG|right|300px|thumb|"Teletraan I, we need to ask you something."<br />"I doubt it's how my day was. It's always the same: 'Give me a visual, Teletraan I,' 'Analyze this energy signature, Teletraan I,' 'Put on some TV, Teletraan I.' Ingrates. I should've let the Decepticons slag you back in '84."]] | ||
Teletraan I has extensive communications abilities | '''Teletraan I''' is the semi-sentient computer that runs the [[Autobot]]s' spaceship/base, the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. | ||
Teletraan I has extensive communications abilities and can monitor Earth's television and radio broadcasts to search for news that may be of interest to the Autobots. It also operates the [[Sky Spy]] and was responsible for rebuilding and reactivating all the [[Transformer]]s aboard the Ark in 1984. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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:''Voice Actor:'' [[Casey Kasem|Casey Kasem]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara|Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese) | :''Voice Actor:'' [[Casey Kasem|Casey Kasem]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara|Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese) | ||
Teletraan I proved to be quite a capable mechanism for keeping the Autobots organised and up-to-date. It only has a few flaws, such as being unable to tell Autobots and Decepticons apart (it repaired everyone aboard when the | Teletraan I proved to be quite a capable mechanism for keeping the Autobots organised and up-to-date. It only has a few flaws, such as being unable to tell Autobots and Decepticons apart (it repaired everyone aboard when the Ark reactivated in 1984). Unsurprisingly for a computer belonging to a group of sentient robots, its verbal interface was very advanced. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} | ||
Teletraan I was quite likely destroyed when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] crumbled [[Mount St. Hilary|the volcano]] surrounding the | Teletraan I was quite likely destroyed when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] crumbled [[Mount St. Hilary|the volcano]] surrounding the Ark in 2005. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} | ||
Its link, if any, with the [[ | Its link, if any, with the [[Teletraan II]] computer is unknown. | ||
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon=== | ===''Beast Wars'' cartoon=== | ||
:''Voice Actor:'' [[ | :''Voice Actor:'' [[David Sobolov]] (English), ? (Japanese) | ||
When inscribing his message into the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] included the access codes to Teletraan I to carry out the attempt to destroy [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] before the [[Great War|Great War]] began on [[ | When inscribing his message into the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] included the access codes to Teletraan I to carry out the attempt to destroy [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] before the [[Great War|Great War]] began on [[Earth]]. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] managed to steal the codes, and after [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] attempted to kill Prime, she used them to activate Teletraan I's repair equipment. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)|The Agenda (Part III)}} {{storylink|Optimal Situation|Optimal Situation}} | ||
Later, after the [[Maximal | Later, after the [[Maximal]]s were forced to move into Mount St. Hilary after the destruction of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] attempted to use Teletraan I's own shield system to protect their fortifications. However, Autobot technology and Maximal technology were too different to make a successful shield system. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}} | ||
After Blackarachnia transferred the access codes to [[Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]], the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] took control of Primal using a device created by [[Tarantulas]]. After Megatron merged his [[spark]] with his Decepticon ancestor and namesake, Tarantulas betrayed Megatron and set Teletraan I to self-destruct. Blackarachnia attempted to deactivate the overload. Teletraan I deactivated the overload and wished Blackarachnia to "have a nice day". {{storylink|Master Blaster|Master Blaster}} | |||
==Spelling and pronunciation== | ==Spelling and pronunciation== | ||
[[Image:ActionCards TeletranI.gif|left|250px|thumb|Got that? Good, now forget it.]] | [[Image:ActionCards TeletranI.gif|left|250px|thumb|Got that? Good, now forget it.]] | ||
Because Teletraan I came from the non-written medium of television, its proper spelling is unclear, and fans have often spelled it with a single "a". This choice is backed up by [[ | |||
Because Teletraan I came from the non-written medium of television, its proper spelling is unclear, and fans have often spelled it with a single "a". This choice is backed up by [[Action Cards]] and the [[Tech-Spec Manual|S.T.A.R.S. Tech-Spec Manual]], which both say "Teletran I", and the ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|Ultimate Guide]],'' which says "Teletran-1". However, [[The Transformers Sticker Book (1986)|one sticker book]] is known to spell it "Teletraan 1", and none of these sources is superior to the rest. Therefore, this wiki defaults to the spelling used in the episode scripts<ref>[http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/monzo/PrimeProblemCast.jpg Cast list] from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Generation 1'' cartoon]] episode "[[A Prime Problem]]"</ref><ref>[http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/monzo/FireInTheSkyScriptPage.jpg Script] from the episode "[[Fire in the Sky]]"</ref> and [[production bible]]:<ref>[http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage3.html Page describing Teletraan I] from the production bible</ref> "Teletraan I", with two "a"s, a roman numeral, and no hyphen. Not only is its use more consistent and widespread over time than the smattering of obscure, contradictory published examples, but it also maintains congruity with "Teletraan II", whose episode-script spelling was also double-"a".<ref>[http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/monzo/ChaosCast.jpg Cast list] from the episode "[[Chaos|Chaos]]"</ref> For consistency's sake, the double-"a" remains our default when we translate [[Teletraan 10|Japanese]] [[Teletraan 15|names]], or when the official English translation has [[Teletraan I (RID)|never been seen written out]]. | |||
Pronunciation has been a matter of much less contention, since the word was always pronouned "tell-uh-tran" in the original series. However, for some reason the ''Beast Wars'' voice actors pronounced the last syllable "tron". Perhaps in response to dissatisfaction among fans, in [[Nemesis Part 2|the final episode of the series]], [[Rattrap|Rattrap]] annoyedly corrects [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] with the original pronunciation (to which Blackarachnia replies, "What''ever!"''). | Pronunciation has been a matter of much less contention, since the word was always pronouned "tell-uh-tran" in the original series. However, for some reason the ''Beast Wars'' voice actors pronounced the last syllable "tron". Perhaps in response to dissatisfaction among fans, in [[Nemesis Part 2|the final episode of the series]], [[Rattrap|Rattrap]] annoyedly corrects [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] with the original pronunciation (to which Blackarachnia replies, "What''ever!"''). | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[Image:15GoGoTeletraan1.jpg|right|180px|thumb|So this is like... Auntie, but with curls?]] | [[Image:15GoGoTeletraan1.jpg|right|180px|thumb|So this is like... Auntie, but with curls?]] | ||
* It appears that [[Yūki Ōshima|Yūki Ōshima]] had plans to use Teletraan I in his ''[[ | |||
* It appears that [[Yūki Ōshima|Yūki Ōshima]] had plans to use Teletraan I in his ''[[15 Go! Go!]]'' series. A sketch of what seems to be a floating, glowing female head representing Teletraan I appears in Ōshima's ''15 Go! Go! / [[Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' compilation book. This was never seen in the actual series; it is unknown why the idea was dropped. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Computers]] | [[Category:Computers]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | [[Category:Generation 1 characters]] | ||
Revision as of 07:57, 20 March 2009
| The name or term "Teletraan" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Teletraan (disambiguation). |
- Teletraan I is an Autobot computer from the Generation 1 continuity family.
"I doubt it's how my day was. It's always the same: 'Give me a visual, Teletraan I,' 'Analyze this energy signature, Teletraan I,' 'Put on some TV, Teletraan I.' Ingrates. I should've let the Decepticons slag you back in '84."
Teletraan I is the semi-sentient computer that runs the Autobots' spaceship/base, the Ark.
Teletraan I has extensive communications abilities and can monitor Earth's television and radio broadcasts to search for news that may be of interest to the Autobots. It also operates the Sky Spy and was responsible for rebuilding and reactivating all the Transformers aboard the Ark in 1984.
Fiction
Generation 1 cartoon
- Voice Actor: Casey Kasem (English), Masashi Ebara (Japanese)
Teletraan I proved to be quite a capable mechanism for keeping the Autobots organised and up-to-date. It only has a few flaws, such as being unable to tell Autobots and Decepticons apart (it repaired everyone aboard when the Ark reactivated in 1984). Unsurprisingly for a computer belonging to a group of sentient robots, its verbal interface was very advanced. More than Meets the Eye, Part 1
Teletraan I was quite likely destroyed when Trypticon crumbled the volcano surrounding the Ark in 2005. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5
Its link, if any, with the Teletraan II computer is unknown.
Beast Wars cartoon
- Voice Actor: David Sobolov (English), ? (Japanese)
When inscribing his message into the Golden Disk, Megatron included the access codes to Teletraan I to carry out the attempt to destroy Optimus Prime before the Great War began on Earth. Blackarachnia managed to steal the codes, and after Megatron attempted to kill Prime, she used them to activate Teletraan I's repair equipment. The Agenda (Part III) Optimal Situation
Later, after the Maximals were forced to move into Mount St. Hilary after the destruction of the Axalon, Rhinox attempted to use Teletraan I's own shield system to protect their fortifications. However, Autobot technology and Maximal technology were too different to make a successful shield system. Changing of the Guard
After Blackarachnia transferred the access codes to Optimus Primal, the Predacons took control of Primal using a device created by Tarantulas. After Megatron merged his spark with his Decepticon ancestor and namesake, Tarantulas betrayed Megatron and set Teletraan I to self-destruct. Blackarachnia attempted to deactivate the overload. Teletraan I deactivated the overload and wished Blackarachnia to "have a nice day". Master Blaster
Spelling and pronunciation
Because Teletraan I came from the non-written medium of television, its proper spelling is unclear, and fans have often spelled it with a single "a". This choice is backed up by Action Cards and the S.T.A.R.S. Tech-Spec Manual, which both say "Teletran I", and the Ultimate Guide, which says "Teletran-1". However, one sticker book is known to spell it "Teletraan 1", and none of these sources is superior to the rest. Therefore, this wiki defaults to the spelling used in the episode scripts[1][2] and production bible:[3] "Teletraan I", with two "a"s, a roman numeral, and no hyphen. Not only is its use more consistent and widespread over time than the smattering of obscure, contradictory published examples, but it also maintains congruity with "Teletraan II", whose episode-script spelling was also double-"a".[4] For consistency's sake, the double-"a" remains our default when we translate Japanese names, or when the official English translation has never been seen written out.
Pronunciation has been a matter of much less contention, since the word was always pronouned "tell-uh-tran" in the original series. However, for some reason the Beast Wars voice actors pronounced the last syllable "tron". Perhaps in response to dissatisfaction among fans, in the final episode of the series, Rattrap annoyedly corrects Blackarachnia with the original pronunciation (to which Blackarachnia replies, "Whatever!").
Notes
- It appears that Yūki Ōshima had plans to use Teletraan I in his 15 Go! Go! series. A sketch of what seems to be a floating, glowing female head representing Teletraan I appears in Ōshima's 15 Go! Go! / Kiss Players compilation book. This was never seen in the actual series; it is unknown why the idea was dropped.
References
- ↑ Cast list from the Generation 1 cartoon episode "A Prime Problem"
- ↑ Script from the episode "Fire in the Sky"
- ↑ Page describing Teletraan I from the production bible
- ↑ Cast list from the episode "Chaos"
