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:''Cyberglyphics are a language in the [[Movie continuity|live-action movie continuity]].'' | :''Cyberglyphics are a language in the [[Movie continuity|live-action movie continuity]].'' | ||
[[Image:Cyberglyphics Prime Symbol.png|thumb|right|200px|Well that's just... [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]!]] | [[Image:Cyberglyphics Prime Symbol.png|thumb|right|200px|Well that's just... [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]!]] | ||
The ancient and all-but-forgotten [[Cybertronian languages |language]] of the [[Dynasty of Primes]], the symbols known as '''Cyberglyphics''' offer a link to the heritage of the Transformers. Much of the language is poorly understood, relegated to the studies of scholars such as the Cybertronian who would one day be known as [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. In archaeological digs on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he slowly began to piece together its rudiments. Many of its symbols are present in the whorls of the [[All Spark]]. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Transformers (2007 film)=== | ===Transformers (2007 film)=== | ||
[[Image:Cybertronian symbols.JPG| | [[Image:Cybertronian symbols.JPG|left|300px|thumb|S6S FA F G AS HDF F UALADD to you too, buddy.]] | ||
Several Transformers (notably [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]) have [[Cyberglyphics]] etched onto their heads, near the cheek area. | Several Transformers (notably [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]) have [[Cyberglyphics]] etched onto their heads, near the cheek area. | ||
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===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics=== | ===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics=== | ||
[[Image:Defiance 3 frenzy Cyberglyphics.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:Defiance 3 frenzy Cyberglyphics.jpg|thumb|200px|right|COMM LINK<br/>STARSCREAM<br/><br/>OPTIMUS<br/>EN ROUTE]] | ||
During their excavations, the crew serving under Optimus came across [[:Image:Cyberglyphics Prime Symbol.png|one symbol]] repeatedly on the unearthed sarcophagi. They believed it to denote the [[Dynasty of Primes|Dynasty]] of [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. They also cover the mysterious [[The Fallen|artifact]] that Megatron took. Finally, a shot from Frenzy's POV includes Cyberglyphics.{{storylink|Defiance issue 3}} | During their excavations, the crew serving under Optimus came across [[:Image:Cyberglyphics Prime Symbol.png|one symbol]] repeatedly on the unearthed sarcophagi. They believed it to denote the [[Dynasty of Primes|Dynasty]] of [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. They also cover the mysterious [[The Fallen|artifact]] that Megatron took. Finally, a shot from Frenzy's POV includes Cyberglyphics.{{storylink|Defiance issue 3}} | ||
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===Battle for the Allspark v2=== | ===Battle for the Allspark v2=== | ||
[[Image:B4tasv2 numerals.png|thumb|50px]] | [[Image:B4tasv2 numerals.png|thumb|left|50px]] | ||
Numerals to denote zero through nine were shown.{{storylink|Battle for the Allspark v2}} | Numerals to denote zero through nine were shown.{{storylink|Battle for the Allspark v2}} | ||
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After getting a violent jolt by touching a fragment of the seemingly destroyed All Spark, [[Sam Witwicky]] started to have visions of Cyberglyphic symbols, scribbling them in his notebooks, on chalkboards, and eventually all over his room at [[Hamilton Hall]]. This earned him the attention of [[Alice]], who was secretly a [[Decepticon]] spy. | After getting a violent jolt by touching a fragment of the seemingly destroyed All Spark, [[Sam Witwicky]] started to have visions of Cyberglyphic symbols, scribbling them in his notebooks, on chalkboards, and eventually all over his room at [[Hamilton Hall]]. This earned him the attention of [[Alice]], who was secretly a [[Decepticon]] spy. | ||
After a Decepticon attack nearly killed Optimus Prime, Sam resolved to figure out what the symbols in his visions meant. [[Leo Spitz]] led Sam to [[Seymour Simmons]], who showed Sam evidence from his trove of pilfered [[Sector Seven]] files. Through this, Sam learned that his ancestor [[Archibald Witwicky]] drew similar ones after his encounter with the frozen [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. Seeking more answers he questioned the captive Decepticon [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]], who was able to identify them as the language of the Primes but was unable to decipher them. He did however reveal that [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]]s had an understanding of them, and led Sam and his friends to the decrepit [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] in the [[Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum|Smithsonian Institute]]. The turncoat Seeker was indeed able to translate, and opened a [[space bridge]] to transport the group to [[Egypt]], where the translated prophecy led him to the [[Tomb of the Primes]]. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}} | After a Decepticon attack nearly killed Optimus Prime, Sam resolved to figure out what the symbols in his visions meant. [[Leo Spitz]] led Sam to [[Seymour Simmons]], who showed Sam evidence from his trove of pilfered [[Sector Seven]] files. Through this, Sam learned that his ancestor [[Archibald Witwicky]] drew similar ones after his encounter with the frozen [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. | ||
[[Image:ROTF Cyberglyphics field.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Anyone wanna try and translate this? Anyone?]] | |||
Seeking more answers he questioned the captive Decepticon [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]], who was able to identify them as the language of the Primes but was unable to decipher them. He did however reveal that [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]]s had an understanding of them, and led Sam and his friends to the decrepit [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] in the [[Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum|Smithsonian Institute]]. The turncoat Seeker was indeed able to translate, and opened a [[space bridge]] to transport the group to [[Egypt]], where the translated prophecy led him to the [[Tomb of the Primes]]. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 00:49, 14 November 2009
| The name or term "Languages" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Languages (disambiguation). |
- Cyberglyphics are a language in the live-action movie continuity.
The ancient and all-but-forgotten language of the Dynasty of Primes, the symbols known as Cyberglyphics offer a link to the heritage of the Transformers. Much of the language is poorly understood, relegated to the studies of scholars such as the Cybertronian who would one day be known as Optimus Prime. In archaeological digs on the planet Cybertron, he slowly began to piece together its rudiments. Many of its symbols are present in the whorls of the All Spark.
Fiction
Transformers (2007 film)
Several Transformers (notably Optimus Prime and Megatron) have Cyberglyphics etched onto their heads, near the cheek area.
The All Spark was covered in Cyberglyphics, leading Sector Seven to conclude a connection between the All Spark and Megatron. Additionally, cometary forms are covered in Cybertronian "tribal markings".[1]
When Decepticons communicated in their own native language, Cyberglyphic subtitles are briefly displayed before being replaced with English.
IDW Transformers movie comics
STARSCREAM
OPTIMUS
EN ROUTE
During their excavations, the crew serving under Optimus came across one symbol repeatedly on the unearthed sarcophagi. They believed it to denote the Dynasty of Primes. They also cover the mysterious artifact that Megatron took. Finally, a shot from Frenzy's POV includes Cyberglyphics.Defiance issue 3
Much later, Starscream honored his heritage by carving Cyberglyphics into his exo-structure to mark his quest for vengeance and righteous battle. Alliance issue 1
A shadowy figure on the moon examined the detritus left over from Starscream's abortive reign, with Cyberglyphics prominently displayed in his POV shot. Alliance issue 2
Battle for the Allspark v2
Numerals to denote zero through nine were shown.Battle for the Allspark v2
Revenge of the Fallen movie
After getting a violent jolt by touching a fragment of the seemingly destroyed All Spark, Sam Witwicky started to have visions of Cyberglyphic symbols, scribbling them in his notebooks, on chalkboards, and eventually all over his room at Hamilton Hall. This earned him the attention of Alice, who was secretly a Decepticon spy.
After a Decepticon attack nearly killed Optimus Prime, Sam resolved to figure out what the symbols in his visions meant. Leo Spitz led Sam to Seymour Simmons, who showed Sam evidence from his trove of pilfered Sector Seven files. Through this, Sam learned that his ancestor Archibald Witwicky drew similar ones after his encounter with the frozen Megatron.
Seeking more answers he questioned the captive Decepticon Wheelie, who was able to identify them as the language of the Primes but was unable to decipher them. He did however reveal that Seekers had an understanding of them, and led Sam and his friends to the decrepit Jetfire in the Smithsonian Institute. The turncoat Seeker was indeed able to translate, and opened a space bridge to transport the group to Egypt, where the translated prophecy led him to the Tomb of the Primes. Revenge of the Fallen (film)
Trivia
- An advertisement for Destiny in The Reign of Starscream issue 5 featured Cyberglyphic writing.
Files
- Cyberglyphics reference file (PDF format)
