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An '''ability''', loosely speaking, is a special technology and/or [[ | An '''ability''', loosely speaking, is a special technology and/or [[weapon]] that is incorporated into a [[Transformer]] instead of being a separate device. A particular ability tends to be unique for one Transformer though there are cases of overlapping (for example, the ability of [[Windcharger (G1)]] to form a magnetic field, whereas [[Tailgate]] has a ferrocobalt magnet under his hood that he uses to be towed by other vehicles). | ||
The first mention of these special abilities were featured on the [[Bio|bios]] of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|G1 toyline]]. | The first mention of these special abilities were featured on the [[Bio|bios]] of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|G1 toyline]]. | ||
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* [[ | * [[Force field]]: [[Trailbreaker (G1)]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Glass gas]]: [[Cliffjumper (G1)]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Teleportation]]: [[Skywarp (G1)]]/[[Dreadwing (Movie)]] | ||
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===''Beast Wars'' cartoon=== | ===''Beast Wars'' cartoon=== | ||
After the [[ | After the [[quantum surge]], some of the [[Maximal|Maximals]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] obtained [[Transmetal]] bodies, which granted them an extra vehicular-like mode. [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor's]] third mode gave him the ability to fly via integrated rocket boosters. | ||
===''Beast Machines'' cartoon=== | ===''Beast Machines'' cartoon=== | ||
After being reformatted by the [[Vector Sigma|Oracle]], the Maximals exhibited unique and almost arcane abilities in their robot modes. [[ | After being reformatted by the [[Vector Sigma|Oracle]], the Maximals exhibited unique and almost arcane abilities in their robot modes. [[Optimus Primal]] could absorb enemies' fire and send it back at them, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] could send electrical "stings" through the ground, and Cheetor had a pair of blades he could use for slicing, dicing, ''gliding'', and deflecting [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] fire. | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 25 March 2009
An ability, loosely speaking, is a special technology and/or weapon that is incorporated into a Transformer instead of being a separate device. A particular ability tends to be unique for one Transformer though there are cases of overlapping (for example, the ability of Windcharger (G1) to form a magnetic field, whereas Tailgate has a ferrocobalt magnet under his hood that he uses to be towed by other vehicles).
The first mention of these special abilities were featured on the bios of the G1 toyline.
Some examples of these abilities include:
- Force field: Trailbreaker (G1)
- Glass gas: Cliffjumper (G1)
- Teleportation: Skywarp (G1)/Dreadwing (Movie)
Fiction
Generation 1 cartoon
The Generation 1 cartoon visualized the special abilities of the Transformer characters. However, the cartoon show took liberties with some of the toys' bios to change one's tool into an ability. A classic example is Hound, who was repeatedly featured producing holograms of various sorts without aid of any device. However, Hound's toy bio states that he has a hologram gun...and only uses it to produce 3-D maps.
Beast Wars cartoon
After the quantum surge, some of the Maximals and Predacons obtained Transmetal bodies, which granted them an extra vehicular-like mode. Cheetor's third mode gave him the ability to fly via integrated rocket boosters.
Beast Machines cartoon
After being reformatted by the Oracle, the Maximals exhibited unique and almost arcane abilities in their robot modes. Optimus Primal could absorb enemies' fire and send it back at them, Blackarachnia could send electrical "stings" through the ground, and Cheetor had a pair of blades he could use for slicing, dicing, gliding, and deflecting Vehicon fire.
Animated cartoon
The Decepticons of Animated have straight-up weapons, but the Autobots have distinct abilities they use in combat instead. Examples would include Bumblebee's stingers, Ratchet's magnetic powers, and Prowl's holograms. A particularly notable case is Blackarachnia, who has the power to download and copy others' abilities for brief periods of time.
