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:''Syk is a proscribed substance from the [[Generation 1]] | :''Syk is a proscribed substance from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. '' | ||
'''Syk''' is the street name of a forbidden circuit booster, presumably the Cybertronic equivalent of an illicit narcotic. Syk is forbidden even among the [[Decepticon | '''Syk''' is the street name of a forbidden circuit booster, presumably the Cybertronic equivalent of an illicit narcotic. Syk is forbidden even among the [[Decepticon]]s. | ||
Syk's effects (and negative side-effects) are unknown, but it may be similar to [[wikipedia:overclocking|overclocking]], where the increased strain on the boosted system carries a risk of burnout. | Syk's effects (and negative side-effects) are unknown, but it may be similar to [[wikipedia:overclocking|overclocking]], where the increased strain on the boosted system carries a risk of burnout. Alternately (given its dealers), it may be chemical in nature. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel UK comics continuity=== | ===Marvel UK comics continuity=== | ||
====Earthforce==== | ====Earthforce==== | ||
While [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] searched for traitors by scanning the surface minds of his fellow Decepticons, he was surprised to learn that [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] was ''still'' trading Syk on the base. | While [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] searched for traitors by scanning the surface minds of his fellow Decepticons, he was surprised to learn that [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] was ''still'' trading Syk on the base. Soundwave filed this fact for future blackmailing purposes. {{storylink|Secrets}} | ||
[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] had Mixmaster pinned to a wall, telling a story about his brother, when Soundwave detected his thoughts. | [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] had Mixmaster pinned to a wall, telling a story about his brother, when Soundwave detected his thoughts. Presumably, this story was '''extremely''' boring, causing Mixmaster to wish fervently he was high right then. | ||
Stupid Scrapper. | Stupid Scrapper. | ||
===Timelines=== | ===Timelines=== | ||
[[Stungun]] rattled off Syk as one of several controlled substances [[Jackpot]] might have been on besides [[Nucleon]]. Jackpot was unamused at the accusation. | [[Stungun]] rattled off Syk as one of several controlled substances [[Jackpot]] might have been on besides [[Nucleon]]. Jackpot was unamused at the accusation. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}} | ||
===Animated continuity=== | ===Animated continuity=== | ||
[[Beachcomber (Animated)| Beachcomber]] was known to use various controlled substances including Syk. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac | [[Beachcomber (Animated)| Beachcomber]] was known to use various controlled substances including Syk. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
Revision as of 11:25, 11 January 2011
- Syk is a proscribed substance from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Syk is the street name of a forbidden circuit booster, presumably the Cybertronic equivalent of an illicit narcotic. Syk is forbidden even among the Decepticons.
Syk's effects (and negative side-effects) are unknown, but it may be similar to overclocking, where the increased strain on the boosted system carries a risk of burnout. Alternately (given its dealers), it may be chemical in nature.
Fiction
Marvel UK comics continuity
Earthforce
While Soundwave searched for traitors by scanning the surface minds of his fellow Decepticons, he was surprised to learn that Mixmaster was still trading Syk on the base. Soundwave filed this fact for future blackmailing purposes. Secrets
Scrapper had Mixmaster pinned to a wall, telling a story about his brother, when Soundwave detected his thoughts. Presumably, this story was extremely boring, causing Mixmaster to wish fervently he was high right then.
Stupid Scrapper.
Timelines
Stungun rattled off Syk as one of several controlled substances Jackpot might have been on besides Nucleon. Jackpot was unamused at the accusation. Gone Too Far
Animated continuity
Beachcomber was known to use various controlled substances including Syk. The AllSpark Almanac II
