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:''The | :''The omni-directional relay is a piece of technology from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]]. | ||
[[Image:G1-BigBroadcast Omnidirectional Relay.jpg|right|300px|thumb|E.T. phone home!]] | [[Image:G1-BigBroadcast Omnidirectional Relay.jpg|right|300px|thumb|E.T. phone home!]] | ||
The ''' | The '''omni-directional relay''' is a device located on the planet of [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]]. It is capable of broadcasting audio/visual signals, such as [[human]] television programs, to the entire galaxy in real time. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
As part of an attempt to retrieve the lost [[Quintesson Journal|Journal 1122]] from the Junkion' | As part of an attempt to retrieve the lost [[Quintesson Journal|Journal 1122]] from the Junkions' planet, the [[Quintesson]]s introduced subliminal messages into the [[Earth]] television broadcasts that form the basis of [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] culture. When the Quintesson ship transmitting the subliminals was damaged in battle with [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], their message was altered from one extolling the virtues of cleanliness and instilling hatred for all other lifeforms to one about the joys of sharing. Under the influence of this new message, the Junkions utlized the omni-directional relay to broadcast their television signals to all corners of the galaxy. | ||
With the original subliminal message instilling hatred for all other lifeforms restored, the result of this pan-galactic broadcast was widespread warfare, until the signal was eventually disrupted by the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} | |||
===Marvel Generation 1 comics=== | |||
In an alternate future, as part of an attempt to retrieve the lost [[Quintesson Journal]] from the Junkions' planet, the [[Quintesson]]s introduced subliminal messages into the [[Earth]] television broadcasts that form the basis of [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] culture. When the Quintesson ship transmitting the subliminals was damaged in battle with [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], their message was altered from one extolling the virtues of cleanliness and instilling hatred for all other lifeforms to one about the joys of sharing. Under the influence of this new message, the Junkions utlized the omni-directional relay to broadcast their television signals to all corners of the galaxy. | |||
With the original subliminal message instilling hatred for all other lifeforms restored, the result of this pan-galactic broadcast was widespread warfare, until the signal was eventually disrupted by the [[Autobot]]s. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} | |||
{{note|In the UK version of the story, the events of "The Big Broadcast of 2006" are a fabrication invented by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]].}} | |||
[[Category: Generation 1 technology]] | [[Category: Generation 1 technology]] | ||
Revision as of 04:28, 5 November 2011
- The omni-directional relay is a piece of technology from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The omni-directional relay is a device located on the planet of Junk. It is capable of broadcasting audio/visual signals, such as human television programs, to the entire galaxy in real time.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
As part of an attempt to retrieve the lost Journal 1122 from the Junkions' planet, the Quintessons introduced subliminal messages into the Earth television broadcasts that form the basis of Junkion culture. When the Quintesson ship transmitting the subliminals was damaged in battle with Superion, their message was altered from one extolling the virtues of cleanliness and instilling hatred for all other lifeforms to one about the joys of sharing. Under the influence of this new message, the Junkions utlized the omni-directional relay to broadcast their television signals to all corners of the galaxy.
With the original subliminal message instilling hatred for all other lifeforms restored, the result of this pan-galactic broadcast was widespread warfare, until the signal was eventually disrupted by the Autobots. The Big Broadcast of 2006
Marvel Generation 1 comics
In an alternate future, as part of an attempt to retrieve the lost Quintesson Journal from the Junkions' planet, the Quintessons introduced subliminal messages into the Earth television broadcasts that form the basis of Junkion culture. When the Quintesson ship transmitting the subliminals was damaged in battle with Superion, their message was altered from one extolling the virtues of cleanliness and instilling hatred for all other lifeforms to one about the joys of sharing. Under the influence of this new message, the Junkions utlized the omni-directional relay to broadcast their television signals to all corners of the galaxy.
With the original subliminal message instilling hatred for all other lifeforms restored, the result of this pan-galactic broadcast was widespread warfare, until the signal was eventually disrupted by the Autobots. The Big Broadcast of 2006
