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Some will vehemently insist it does not exist. Others really don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to either organic lifeforms or non-living objects is documented as well.
Some will vehemently insist it does not exist. Others really don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to either organic lifeforms or non-living objects is documented as well.


It is at times wondered why a species that does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in behaviour that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with each other can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their ability to form a society, many examples of interaction and even the common practice of co-dependent body-types. If it is not frowned upon that such relations exist among them, then why should the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? As much as there is no reason for them to engage in romance, there is equally no reason for them not to.
It is at times wondered why a species that does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in behaviour that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their ability to form a society, many examples of interaction and even the common practice of co-dependent body-types. If it is not frowned upon that such relations exist among them, then why should the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? As much as there is no reason for them to engage in romance, there is equally no reason for them not to.
   
   


==Transformer - Transformer==
==Transformer - Transformer==
Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when engaging in


===Examples===
===Examples===
====Generation 1====
*[[Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax)
*[[Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax)


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*[[Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Victory (cartoon)|Victory}}
*[[Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Victory (cartoon)|Victory}}


*[[Ragé]] - [[Stampy]] {{Storylink|To Jellyfish, with Love! Cry Out, Stampy Blade!}}
*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some pleasant company on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}
 
*[[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown.<ref>San D-Go's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio</ref>
 
*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. ''Keep dreaming, little perv, keep dreaming!'' {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}
 
*[[Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsucessful projects are [[Roulette]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}


====Beast Era====
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] - [[Tigatron]]
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] - [[Tigatron]]


*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] - [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] - [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]
*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] - [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]<ref>When Obsidian refers to Strika as his consort in [[Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike]] he appears to have been using the less-common "associate" or "partner" definition. There are no displays of affection between them during [[Beast Machines (cartoon)|''Beast Machines'']], and [[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|secondary information sources]] describe them only as "cohorts".</ref>


*[[Botanica]] - [[Rattrap]]
*[[Botanica]] - [[Rattrap]]


*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] - [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]<ref>When Obsidian refers to Strika as his consort in [[Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike]] he appears to have been using the less-common "associate" or "partner" definition. There are no displays of affection between them during [[Beast Machines (cartoon)|''Beast Machines'']], and [[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|secondary information sources]] describe them only as "cohorts".</ref>
*[[Ragé]] - [[Stampy]] {{Storylink|To Jellyfish, with Love! Cry Out, Stampy Blade!}}
 
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] has a female "life partner" whose name has yet to be revealed.<ref>Downshift's [[Cyber Key]] code info</ref>


====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]


*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some pleasant company on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] has a female "life partner" whose name has yet to be revealed.<ref>Downshift's [[Cyber Key]] code info</ref>
 
*[[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown.<ref>San D-Go's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio</ref>
 
*[[Crystal Widow]] had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in the [[Axiom Nexus]] {{storylink|Withered Hope}}


*[[Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate.
*[[Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate.
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*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] - [[Megatron (Armada)|Just about anybody]] [[Starscream (Armada)|who's big and powerful]].
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] - [[Megatron (Armada)|Just about anybody]] [[Starscream (Armada)|who's big and powerful]].


*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. Keep dreaming, little perv, keep dreaming! {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}
====Unknown continuity====
 
*[[Crystal Widow]] had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in the [[Axiom Nexus]] {{storylink|Withered Hope}}
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Archa Seven|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}


*[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] - [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
====Transformers Animated====
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Along Came a Spider|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}


*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] each have a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]
*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] each have a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]
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*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}


*[[Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsucessful projects are [[Roulette]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
====Shattered Glass====
 
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]]
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]]


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===Examples===
===Examples===
====Generation 1====
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Charlene (cowgirl)|Charlene]] {{storylink|Showdown!}}
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Charlene (cowgirl)|Charlene]] {{storylink|Showdown!}}


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*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}}
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}}
*[[Tigatron]] and [[Snowstalker]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Alexis]].


*[[Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode.<ref>Glide's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio</ref>
*[[Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode.<ref>Glide's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio</ref>
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Marissa Faireborn]]. {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Marissa Faireborn]]. {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}


*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] drives faster if he smells [[Junko Shiragami]]'s marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will.
====Beast Era====
*[[Tigatron]] and [[Snowstalker]]
====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Alexis]].
====Movie continuity====
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] thinks that [[Mikaela Banes]] is hot. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] thinks that [[Mikaela Banes]] is hot. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}


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===Examples===
===Examples===
====Generation 1====
*[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]]<ref>Iguanus's toy bio</ref>
*[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]]<ref>Iguanus's toy bio</ref>


====Robots in Disguise====
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars


====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[QuickFire]] and [[Jake Williams#Starheart|Starheart]] {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}
*[[QuickFire]] and [[Jake Williams#Starheart|Starheart]] {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}


====Transformers Animated====
*[[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] like sportcars almost as much as Side Burn does.
*[[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] like sportcars almost as much as Side Burn does.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

Revision as of 09:58, 28 December 2009

Some will vehemently insist it does not exist. Others really don't care about the brand beyond it. Regardless of opinions, Transformers engaging in or pursuing interaction of a romantic nature is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to either organic lifeforms or non-living objects is documented as well.

It is at times wondered why a species that does not reproduce sexually would participate in behaviour that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their ability to form a society, many examples of interaction and even the common practice of co-dependent body-types. If it is not frowned upon that such relations exist among them, then why should the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? As much as there is no reason for them to engage in romance, there is equally no reason for them not to.


Transformer - Transformer

Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when engaging in

Examples

Generation 1

  • San D-Go once had plans to marry Discharge, apparently directly inspired by that aspect of human culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown.[1]

Beast Era

Unicron Trilogy

  • Downshift has a female "life partner" whose name has yet to be revealed.[3]

Unknown continuity

Transformers Animated

Shattered Glass

Transformer - organic

“ We don't have to be the same outside to share the same feeling inside. ”

—Alana speaks words every Autobot Commander dreads, "Sea Change"

PGA PDA

Though reproduction does not seem to be a motivation for Transformers to become romantically involved,

Examples

Generation 1

  • Glide is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode.[4]

Beast Era

Unicron Trilogy

Movie continuity

Transformer - not-living object

“ And when we get back home, I want Bumblebee to meet my brother's convertible. We call her Juanita, and I think the two of them will get along just fine. ”

—Luisa, quite likely one of the very few humans who does not find this an awkward subject, "Fire on the Mountain"


Examples

Generation 1

Robots in Disguise

  • Side Burn has a thing for pretty red sportcars

Unicron Trilogy

Transformers Animated

References

  1. ↑ San D-Go's Micromaster Collection toy bio
  2. ↑ When Obsidian refers to Strika as his consort in Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike he appears to have been using the less-common "associate" or "partner" definition. There are no displays of affection between them during Beast Machines, and secondary information sources describe them only as "cohorts".
  3. ↑ Downshift's Cyber Key code info
  4. ↑ Glide's Micromaster Collection toy bio
  5. ↑ Iguanus's toy bio
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