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A '''structure''' is a term used to define the body of a <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformer" title="Transformer">Transformer</a>. Without a <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Spark" title="Spark">spark</a> or a <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Personality_component" title="Personality component">personality component</a>, the structure is a lifeless shell. The '''superstructure''' is the outer portion of the structure, generally containing components for the transformer's <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Alternate_mode" title="Alternate mode">alternate mode</a>, and is often changed during <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Reformatting" title="Reformatting">reformatting</a> in accordance with disguise protocols. The '''substructure''' contains a transformer's inner workings, and usually includes any special equipment or weapon systems.
A '''structure''' is a term used to define the body of a [[Transformer]]. Without a [[Spark|spark]] or a [[Personality component|personality component]], the structure is a lifeless shell. The '''superstructure''' is the outer portion of the structure, generally containing components for the transformer's [[Alternate mode|alternate mode]], and is often changed during [[Reformatting|reformatting]] in accordance with disguise protocols. The '''substructure''' contains a transformer's inner workings, and usually includes any special equipment or weapon systems.
At times, the spark-less bodies of deactivated Maximals have been referred to as '''shells'''.
At times, the spark-less bodies of deactivated Maximals have been referred to as '''shells'''.
: ''A Transformer's structure varied depending on which form their personality inhabited. The Renegade Decepticons when freed by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] developed new structures when their personality components were placed in [[Earth]] vehicles.''
: ''A Transformer's structure varied depending on which form their personality inhabited. The Renegade Decepticons when freed by <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream_%28G1%29" title="Starscream (G1)">Starscream</a> developed new structures when their personality components were placed in <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Earth" title="Earth">Earth</a> vehicles.''
==Fiction==
===''Generation 1'' cartoon continuity===
After being captured, the [[Renegade Decepticon|Renegade Decepticons]] had their personality components removed from their structures which were destroyed. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade|Starscream's Brigade}}
After the [[Planet Buster]] had been destroyed, a [[Quantum surge|quantum surge]] followed in its aftermath. When the surge hit [[Earth]], several [[Maximals]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were struck by its impact and their superstructures mutated into their [[Transmetal]] forms. {{storylink|Aftermath|Aftermath}}
After being captured, the <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Renegade_Decepticon" title="Renegade Decepticon">Renegade Decepticons</a> had their personality components removed from their structures which were destroyed. <span style="border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-width: 0pt 1px; padding: 0pt 5px; font-size: 10px; background-color: rgb(236, 236, 236);" class="tt1_nowrap"><a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Starscream%27s_Brigade" title="Starscream's Brigade">Starscream's Brigade</a></span>
Later, when [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] began experimenting with an [[Transmetal driver|alien device]]
After the <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Planet_Buster" title="Planet Buster">Planet Buster</a> had been destroyed, a <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Quantum_surge" title="Quantum surge">quantum surge</a> followed in its aftermath. When the surge hit <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Earth" title="Earth">Earth</a>, several <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Maximals" class="mw-redirect" title="Maximals">Maximals</a> and <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Predacon_%28BW%29" title="Predacon (BW)">Predacons</a> were struck by its impact and their superstructures mutated into their <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transmetal" title="Transmetal">Transmetal</a> forms. <span style="border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-width: 0pt 1px; padding: 0pt 5px; font-size: 10px; background-color: rgb(236, 236, 236);" class="tt1_nowrap"><a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Aftermath" title="Aftermath">Aftermath</a></span>
Later, when <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_%28BW%29" title="Megatron (BW)">Megatron</a> began experimenting with an <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transmetal_driver" title="Transmetal driver">alien device</a>
to create a new form of Transmetal, Cheetor was caught in the
to create a new form of Transmetal, Cheetor was caught in the
experiment and had his superstructure once again mutated into his
experiment and had his superstructure once again mutated into his
Transmetal 2 form. <span style="border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-width: 0pt 1px; padding: 0pt 5px; font-size: 10px; background-color: rgb(236, 236, 236);" class="tt1_nowrap"><a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Feral_Scream_Part_1" title="Feral Scream Part 1">Feral Scream Part 1</a></span> <span style="border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-width: 0pt 1px; padding: 0pt 5px; font-size: 10px; background-color: rgb(236, 236, 236);" class="tt1_nowrap"><a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Feral_Scream_Part_2" title="Feral Scream Part 2">Feral Scream Part 2</a></span> <a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Blackarachnia_%28BW%29" title="Blackarachnia (BW)">Blackarachnia</a> attempted to achieve the same result on herself, which was strugglingly met with success. <span style="border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-width: 0pt 1px; padding: 0pt 5px; font-size: 10px; background-color: rgb(236, 236, 236);" class="tt1_nowrap"><a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Crossing_the_Rubicon" title="Crossing the Rubicon">Crossing the Rubicon</a></span>
Transmetal 2 form. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1|Feral Scream Part 1}} {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2|Feral Scream Part 2}} [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] attempted to achieve the same result on herself, which was strugglingly met with success. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon|Crossing the Rubicon}}
While exploring Cybertron in the wake of Megatron's conquest,
While exploring Cybertron in the wake of Megatron's conquest,
Primal's team of Maximals came across an entire facility stacked with
Primal's team of Maximals came across an entire facility stacked with
deactivated Maximal bodies, which (playing on both "graveyard" or "junk
deactivated Maximal bodies, which (playing on both "graveyard" or "junk
yard") they later referred to as the "shell yard". <span style="border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-width: 0pt 1px; padding: 0pt 5px; font-size: 10px; background-color: rgb(236, 236, 236);" class="tt1_nowrap"><a href="http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Spark_of_Darkness" title="Spark of Darkness">Spark of Darkness</a></span>
yard") they later referred to as the "shell yard". {{storylink|Spark of Darkness|Spark of Darkness}}
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[[Category:Transformer anatomy]]
Revision as of 10:17, 27 March 2009
Click on this picture. Seriously. There's a detail that's kind of awesome.
A structure is a term used to define the body of a Transformer. Without a spark or a personality component, the structure is a lifeless shell. The superstructure is the outer portion of the structure, generally containing components for the transformer's alternate mode, and is often changed during reformatting in accordance with disguise protocols. The substructure contains a transformer's inner workings, and usually includes any special equipment or weapon systems.
At times, the spark-less bodies of deactivated Maximals have been referred to as shells.
A Transformer's structure varied depending on which form their personality inhabited. The Renegade Decepticons when freed by Starscream developed new structures when their personality components were placed in Earth vehicles.
Later, when Megatron began experimenting with an alien device
to create a new form of Transmetal, Cheetor was caught in the
experiment and had his superstructure once again mutated into his
Transmetal 2 form. Feral Scream Part 1Feral Scream Part 2Blackarachnia attempted to achieve the same result on herself, which was strugglingly met with success. Crossing the Rubicon
Beast Machines cartoon
While exploring Cybertron in the wake of Megatron's conquest,
Primal's team of Maximals came across an entire facility stacked with
deactivated Maximal bodies, which (playing on both "graveyard" or "junk
yard") they later referred to as the "shell yard". Spark of Darkness
