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[[Rattrap]]'s Maximal insignia once morphed into a Predacon one (and later back again). No other Transformer showed they could do this, and he only used it for a con. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}
[[Rattrap]]'s Maximal insignia once morphed into a Predacon one (and later back again). No other Transformer showed they could do this, and he only used it for a con. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}


When the [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]] turned [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] into a Predacon, it automatically changed his insignia as well as giving him a [[redeco]]. {{storylink|Dark Designs (episode)|Dark Designs}} Likewise, [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] gained Decepticon insignia while he was possessed by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Possession}} [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] sported both a Decepticon and Predacon insignia while working as a Predacon secret agent. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}}  
When the [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]] turned [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] into a Predacon, it automatically changed his insignia as well as giving him a [[redeco]]. {{storylink|Dark Designs (episode)|Dark Designs}} Likewise, [[Waspinator]] gained Decepticon insignia while he was possessed by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Possession}} [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] sported both a Decepticon and Predacon insignia while working as a Predacon secret agent. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}}  


[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] ''pulled his insignia off'' like it was a sticker when renouncing his Predacon membership. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}
[[Waspinator]] ''pulled his insignia off'' like it was a sticker when renouncing his Predacon membership. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}


[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] has such an ego, he created [[:Image:OptimalSituation_Tarantulas_insignia.jpg|his ''own'' special insignia]] for his [[Arachnoid]]s.
[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] has such an ego, he created [[:Image:OptimalSituation_Tarantulas_insignia.jpg|his ''own'' special insignia]] for his [[Arachnoid]]s.
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===Prehistory===
===Prehistory===
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Image:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png|'''Ancient [[Transformer]]'''<br />''This ancient symbol was discovered by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. He claims that although Transformers have been split into two races, they are one species.'' {{storylink|Generation One (Dreamwave comic)|Generation One}}
Image:Ancient Transformer Symbol.png|'''Ancient [[Transformer]]'''<br />''This ancient symbol was discovered by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. He claims that although Transformers have been split into two races, they are one species.'' {{storylink|Generation One (Dreamwave comic)|Generation One}}
Image:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the forehead of [[Ancient Robot]], who spoke to [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].'' {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}}
Image:Ancient Autobot Symbol.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''This symbol appeared on the forehead of [[Ancient Robot]], who spoke to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] within the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].'' {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFoD}}
Image:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br />''This symbol was only used on the [[Titanium Series|''Titanium'' toyline]] representation of the Fallen. It was not used in [[The War Within]] or any other fiction.''
Image:Fallen faction symbol.png|'''[[The Fallen]]'''<br />''This symbol was only used on the [[Titanium Series|''Titanium'' toyline]] representation of the Fallen. It was not used in [[The War Within]] or any other fiction.''
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Pre-War {{storylink|Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}===
===Pre-War {{storylink|Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}===
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<gallery>
Image:Megatron Origin Symbol.png|'''[[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'''<br />''This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in [[Kaon]]'s [[Gladiatorial combat|illegal pitfights]] prior to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.''
Image:Megatron Origin Symbol.png|'''[[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'''<br />''This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in [[Kaon]]'s [[Gladiatorial combat|illegal pitfights]] prior to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.''
Image:Security_symbol_Megatron_Origin.png|'''Security Services'''<br />''This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]].''
Image:Security_symbol_Megatron_Origin.png|'''Security Services'''<br />''This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]].''
Image:Ratbat symbol Megatron Origins.png|'''[[Senate]]-related symbol'''<br />''This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator [[Decimus]]'s ship, as well as by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] during his senatorial days.''
Image:Ratbat symbol Megatron Origins.png|'''[[Senate]]-related symbol'''<br />''This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator [[Decimus]]'s ship, as well as by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] during his senatorial days.''
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===The Great War===
===The Great War===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Symbol autobot reg.png|'''[[Autobot]]'''<br />''It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the [[Last Autobot]]. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the [[Quintesson]] slave brand.''
Image:Symbol autobot reg.png|'''[[Autobot]]'''<br />''It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the [[Last Autobot]]. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the [[Quintesson]] slave brand.''
Image:Symbol autobot dx edit.jpg|''The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging.''
Image:Symbol autobot dx edit.jpg|''The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging.''
Image:Symbol decept reg.png|'''[[Decepticon]]'''<br />''It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol.''
Image:Symbol decept reg.png|'''[[Decepticon]]'''<br />''It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol.''
Image:DConsym.gif|''The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging. Note the bevelled detail in the center of the crest at the top - the model sheet of the symbol created for the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] based on this version misinterpreted it as a third spike, and it appeared in the show rendered in this manner almost universally.''
Image:DConsym.gif|''The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging. Note the bevelled detail in the center of the crest at the top - the model sheet of the symbol created for the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] based on this version misinterpreted it as a third spike, and it appeared in the show rendered in this manner almost universally.''
Image:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}}
Image:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard]]'''<br />''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<br /> {{storylink|Divide and Conquer|Divide and Conquer}}
Image:Wreckers symbol.png|'''[[Wrecker|Wreckers]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the [[3H Productions|3H]] Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]].'' {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}
Image:Wreckers symbol.png|'''[[Wrecker|Wreckers]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the [[3H Productions|3H]] Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]].'' {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}
Image:Rubsign inactive.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />''Unactivated rubsign.''
Image:Rubsign inactive.png|'''[[Rubsign]]'''<br />''Unactivated rubsign.''
Image:Fastlane.png|'''[[Fastlane]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.''
Image:Fastlane.png|'''[[Fastlane]]'''<br />''Rubsign used on Autobot Clone Fastlane.''
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==Generation 2==
==Generation 2==
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<gallery>
Image:Auto-g2.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The G2 Autobot symbol seems clearly based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. In the Marvel Comics continuity this change may have occurred since the [[Last Autobot]] had come and gone.''
Image:Auto-g2.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The G2 Autobot symbol seems clearly based on [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. In the Marvel Comics continuity this change may have occurred since the [[Last Autobot]] had come and gone.''
Image:Con-g2.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G2 Decepticon symbol seems to be a stylized, updated G1 Decepticon symbol. Bludgeon's Decepticons adopted this symbol around 1991, apparently unaware it was also being used by the Cybertronian Empire that they would soon encounter.''
Image:Con-g2.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G2 Decepticon symbol seems to be a stylized, updated G1 Decepticon symbol. Bludgeon's Decepticons adopted this symbol around 1991, apparently unaware it was also being used by the Cybertronian Empire that they would soon encounter.''
Image:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus's]] Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.''
Image:Cybertronian.png|'''[[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]]'''<br />''This symbol was used by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus's]] Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.''
Image:Cybertron-federation.png|'''[[Cybertron Alliance]]'''<br />''This was only used in Japanese continuity to bridge [[Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]] and [[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]].''
Image:Cybertron-federation.png|'''[[Cybertron Alliance]]'''<br />''This was only used in Japanese continuity to bridge [[Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]] and [[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]].''
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===Energon===
===Energon===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Energon symbol.png|'''Energon'''<br />''Used to denote [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]]. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot [[Energon star]].''
Image:Energon symbol.png|'''Energon'''<br />''Used to denote [[energon (fuel)|energon]]. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot [[Energon star]].''
Image:Energon Powerlinx symbol.png|'''[[Powerlinx]] - Black'''<br />''Used by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|his]] [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|combiner]] [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|partners]].''
Image:Energon Powerlinx symbol.png|'''[[Powerlinx]] - Black'''<br />''Used by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|his]] [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|combiner]] [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|partners]].''
Image:Energon Powerlinx Gold symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Gold'''<br />''Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.''
Image:Energon Powerlinx Gold symbol.png|'''Powerlinx - Gold'''<br />''Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.''
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==Live-action movie franchise==
==Live-action movie franchise==
===2007 movie===
===2007 movie===
''For the 2007 movie, the Autobot and Decepticon factions were rendered in steely gray. Additionally, the Autobot and Decepticons were strongly associated with the colors blue and red, which led to the Autobot symbol appearing in blue in multiple media. Nonetheless the 'official colors' of said symbols remains red and purple.''
''For the 2007 movie, the Autobot and Decepticon factions were rendered in steely gray. Additionally, the Autobot and Decepticons were strongly associated with the colors blue and red, which led to the Autobot symbol appearing in blue in multiple media. Nonetheless the 'official colors' of said symbols remains red and purple.''
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Live action Autobot insignia.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.''
Image:Live action Autobot insignia.png|'''Autobot'''<br />''The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.''
Image:Movie Autobot.JPG|''The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.''
Image:Movie Autobot.JPG|''The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.''
Image:Live action Decepticon insignia.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of [[The Fallen]].''
Image:Live action Decepticon insignia.png|'''Decepticon'''<br />''The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of [[The Fallen]].''
Image:Movie Decepticon.JPG|''The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.''
Image:Movie Decepticon.JPG|''The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.''
Image:Sector7logo.png|'''[[Sector Seven]]'''<br />''A Secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.''
Image:Sector7logo.png|'''[[Sector Seven]]'''<br />''A Secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.''

Revision as of 00:16, 2 August 2011

One of the universals across all Transformers continuities has been the use of insignia to differentiate members of respective armies, and sometimes sub-factions within armies or even individuals. This was sometimes used as a tactical advantage when Transformers would temporarily wear the symbol of the opposite faction to fool their opponents.

Fiction

Generation 1

Marvel comics continuity

Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.

When Slag was revived by Ratchet after being trapped in a tar pit for four million years, he went into a frenzy and attacked him, until he saw Ratchet's Autobrand and calmed down. Repeat Performance!

Ironhide was uncomfortable taking orders from Jetfire, who was still wearing a Decepticon insignia. Dinobot Hunt! Jetfire officially became an Autobot after going through the Rite of the Autobrand. To better disguise themselves on Earth, Wheeljack installed shielding circuitry into the Autobots which enabled a metal sheet to cover their Autobot symbols in alternate mode. Rock and Roll-Out!

The Predacons fooled Megatron into thinking they were Autobots by wearing fake Autobot symbols. Gone but Not Forgotten! The Sports Car Patrol tricked Ratchet into thinking they were Autobots by wearing counterfeit Autobot symbols—Decepticon and Autobot symbols on a rotating plate so they could switch back and forth. Back from the Dead

Megatron spent some time on Cybertron's Dead End district as an Empty. His mind was damaged and he just wandered about the place until the sight of an Autobot wearing an Autobot symbol snapped him out of it. The Resurrection Gambit!

Beast Wars

Rattrap's Maximal insignia once morphed into a Predacon one (and later back again). No other Transformer showed they could do this, and he only used it for a con. Double Jeopardy

When the Transmuter turned Rhinox into a Predacon, it automatically changed his insignia as well as giving him a redeco. Dark Designs Likewise, Waspinator gained Decepticon insignia while he was possessed by Starscream. Possession Ravage sported both a Decepticon and Predacon insignia while working as a Predacon secret agent. The Agenda (Part 1)

Waspinator pulled his insignia off like it was a sticker when renouncing his Predacon membership. Nemesis Part 1

Tarantulas has such an ego, he created his own special insignia for his Arachnoids.

Unicron Trilogy

Sideways could change his insignia from Autobot to Decepticon—an ability he utilised for deceptive purposes. Credulous Ship

Using the power of Unicron, Megatron had the ability to brainwash Transformers to the Decepticon cause. In Inferno's case, it changed his insignia from Autobot to Decepticon. Imprisoned Inferno When Inferno fought against Megatron's influence through his willpower, his insignia would toggle back and forth until he succeeded in purging the Decepticon in him. His Autobot insignia looked brand new after that. Jungle Planet

Generation 1

Prehistory

Pre-War Megatron Origin

  • Clench This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. After Megatron replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.
    Clench
    This symbol was worn by Clench and his team in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. After Megatron replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.
  • Security Services This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives Fastback and Bumper.
    Security Services
    This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives Fastback and Bumper.
  • Senate-related symbol This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator Decimus's ship, as well as by Ratbat during his senatorial days.
    Senate-related symbol
    This symbol was worn by the crew of Senator Decimus's ship, as well as by Ratbat during his senatorial days.

The War Within

The Great War

Non-Cybertronian Insignia

Kiss Players

These symbols were used by the Sparkbots in Kiss Play Position.

Brazilian G1

These faction symbols were used in the Brazilian Estrela releases of the Microchange "Mini Car Robo" subline molds.

G.I. Joe Crossovers

Generation 2

Beast Era

Beast Wars

These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room used by Magmatron in IDW's Beast Wars: The Gathering. Although never explicitly stated, they apparently denote the original Predacon combiner team.

Beast Wars II

Beast Wars Neo

Beast Machines

Car Robots

  • Takara used this symbol to represent the Combatron (Decepticon in Robots in Disguise) sub-group in Car Robots—it's an upside-down Generation 2 Autobot symbol, which had been molded into the Black Convoy toy, a redeco of Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime. The Hasbro version removed them and used the traditional Decepticon symbol. Though it can be briefly seen several times in the cartoon, this symbol does not "exist" in the English version.
    Takara used this symbol to represent the Combatron (Decepticon in Robots in Disguise) sub-group in Car Robots—it's an upside-down Generation 2 Autobot symbol, which had been molded into the Black Convoy toy, a redeco of Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime. The Hasbro version removed them and used the traditional Decepticon symbol. Though it can be briefly seen several times in the cartoon, this symbol does not "exist" in the English version.

Unicron Trilogy

Armada

  • Mini-Con This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.
    Mini-Con
    This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.
  • Unicron Used in Dreamwave's Armada profile book to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.
    Unicron
    Used in Dreamwave's Armada profile book to denote Unicron-allied Transformers.

Energon

  • Energon Used to denote energon. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot Energon star.
    Energon
    Used to denote energon. It is a stylized representation of an Autobot Energon star.
  • Powerlinx - Black Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
    Powerlinx - Black
    Used by Optimus Prime and his combiner partners.
  • Powerlinx - Gold Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
    Powerlinx - Gold
    Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
  • Powerlinx - Silver Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
    Powerlinx - Silver
    Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
  • Powerlinx - Red Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"
    Powerlinx - Red
    Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"
  • Powerlinx - Blue Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.
    Powerlinx - Blue
    Used by the Air Team, the Construction Team, and the Destruction Team.
  • Team Ironhide An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omni-Cons under his command in an episode of the Energon cartoon.
    Team Ironhide
    An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omni-Cons under his command in an episode of the Energon cartoon.
  • Unicron Seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the Energon cartoon.
    Unicron
    Seen in the background of Unicron's transformation sequence in the Energon cartoon.
  • Earth Federation The multi-national organization that governs Earth during the 2020s.
    Earth Federation
    The multi-national organization that governs Earth during the 2020s.

Cybertron

Live-action movie franchise

2007 movie

For the 2007 movie, the Autobot and Decepticon factions were rendered in steely gray. Additionally, the Autobot and Decepticons were strongly associated with the colors blue and red, which led to the Autobot symbol appearing in blue in multiple media. Nonetheless the 'official colors' of said symbols remains red and purple.

  • Autobot The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.
    Autobot
    The biggest change is that the tops of the eye sockets, horizontal in the G1 symbol, tip down towards the middle in the Movie symbol. There are other minor differences in proportions and angles.
  • The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.
    The movie Autobot symbol as it appeared in various promotional material. The beveled edges and metal appearance as opposed to the normal stencil-like insignia is reminiscent of the original insignias as they appeared on the G1 toy packaging.
  • Decepticon The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of The Fallen.
    Decepticon
    The G1 symbol has triangular eyes, as opposed to the skinny diamond eyes in the Movie symbol. Again, there are other minor differences. Perhaps most interesting in this continuity, is that the Decepticon symbol is based upon the face of The Fallen.
  • The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.
    The movie Decepticon insignia as it appeared in various promotional material, similarly stylized like the Autobot insignia.
  • Sector Seven A Secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.
    Sector Seven
    A Secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.
  • Mountain Dew Robot An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the AllSpark for their own purposes.
    Mountain Dew Robot
    An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the AllSpark for their own purposes.
  • Stop Sector Seven Stop Sector Seven is an organization created to stop Sector Seven. It is headed by Agent X.
    Stop Sector Seven
    Stop Sector Seven is an organization created to stop Sector Seven. It is headed by Agent X.
  • Lunchables Brigade A Terran radical group advocating the abolition of routine lunches by means of direct mealtime intervention.
    Lunchables Brigade
    A Terran radical group advocating the abolition of routine lunches by means of direct mealtime intervention.

Revenge of the Fallen

Transtech

Shattered Glass

The alternate reality of the Shattered Glass timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though probably not the one you were expecting.

  • Autobot
    Autobot
  • Autobot Secret Police Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.
    Autobot Secret Police
    Worn by Nightbeat and presumably his subordinates.
  • Elite Guard Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.
    Elite Guard
    Worn by Thunderclash and presumably his subordinates.
  • Decepticon
    Decepticon
  • Elite Guard Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.
    Elite Guard
    Worn by Thunderwing and presumably all pre-war officers of the Elite Guard.

Transformers Animated

Alternity

Star Wars Crossovers

Disney Label

Others

Unused concepts

  • Cobra/Decepticon Used for promotion of the comic, not in the actual story.
    Cobra/Decepticon
    Used for promotion of the comic, not in the actual story.

Files

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