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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1 | ===Generation 1=== | ||
====Cartoon continuity==== | |||
[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] discovered an isolated 'lagoon' full of electrum in a natural preserve, which was promptly seized by the [[Decepticons]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] destroyed the electrum rather than let the Autobots have it.{{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}} | [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] discovered an isolated 'lagoon' full of electrum in a natural preserve, which was promptly seized by the [[Decepticons]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] destroyed the electrum rather than let the Autobots have it.{{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}} | ||
Most Transformers were unfamiliar with electrum, and the scientist [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] was apprehensive about its properties. Electrum seems to posses an almost 'mythical' status. | Most Transformers were unfamiliar with electrum, and the scientist [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] was apprehensive about its properties. Electrum seems to posses an almost 'mythical' status. | ||
===Dreamwave continuity=== | ====Dreamwave comics continuity==== | ||
[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] noted that [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm's]] body was constructed of a substance ''similar'' to electrum, a by-product of Cybertronian bio-mechanics.<ref>No, we have no idea what this means.</ref> | [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] noted that [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm's]] body was constructed of a substance ''similar'' to electrum, a by-product of Cybertronian bio-mechanics.<ref>No, we have no idea what this means.</ref> | ||
In this continuity electrum was grafted only onto inanimate material. It's possible that the material of which Sunstorm was constructed is simply the form electrum takes when bonded to living material. | In this continuity electrum was grafted only onto inanimate material. It's possible that the material of which Sunstorm was constructed is simply the form electrum takes when bonded to living material. | ||
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[[Image:Glu electrum novaspray.jpg|thumb]] | [[Image:Glu electrum novaspray.jpg|thumb]] | ||
Decepticon drones erected a series of blockades fortified with the Cybertronian alloy electrum. | Decepticon drones erected a series of blockades fortified with the Cybertronian alloy electrum. | ||
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{{note|The electrum-augmented blockades in this game are not gold, as is typical of electrum, but are instead a warm gray. (The color of real-world electrum.)}} | {{note|The electrum-augmented blockades in this game are not gold, as is typical of electrum, but are instead a warm gray. (The color of real-world electrum.)}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-06''' | **''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-06''' | ||
**''Accessories:'' Photon Rifle, Missile launcher, 3 missiles | **''Accessories:'' Photon Rifle, Missile launcher, 3 missiles | ||
[[Image:Ehobby_Meister.jpg| | [[Image:Ehobby_Meister.jpg|left|thumb|Has/Tak's rejected submission to the Academy Award's "Update the Oscars Statue" contest.]] | ||
: This version of reissue [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] is almost entirely constructed of [[Vacuum metalizing|vacuum-metallized]] gold plastic, based on Jazz's incredibly brief, non-speaking appearance in [[The Golden Lagoon]]. This re-issue is a homage to special gold-colored toys 20 years earlier which was declared 'electrum' to give it a stronger tie to Transformers continuity. A silver edition of Bluestreak received no such explanation. | : This version of reissue [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] is almost entirely constructed of [[Vacuum metalizing|vacuum-metallized]] gold plastic, based on Jazz's incredibly brief, non-speaking appearance in [[The Golden Lagoon]]. This re-issue is a homage to special gold-colored toys 20 years earlier which was declared 'electrum' to give it a stronger tie to Transformers continuity. A silver edition of Bluestreak received no such explanation. | ||
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: [[E-Hobby|e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]], sold with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Streak (anime version)]] | : [[E-Hobby|e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]], sold with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Streak (anime version)]] | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Trivia== | |||
* When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was submerged in [[Liquid Energon|liquid energon]] in the [[Keepers Trilogy]], he was covered with an invulnerable 'silver coat.' This appears completely unrelated to the way electrum works (the [[Matrix of Leadership|matrix]] was involved, to begin with...). | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 05:55, 4 March 2008
- Electrum is a substance is in the Generation 1 and Movie continuity families.
Electrum is a golden liquid with the special property of bonding to metal and rendering it virtually indestructible.
This property is a result of its unique nature; electrum is an element with a molecular structure.[1] It's also considered an alloy[2] when in its bonded form.
Liquid electrum is combustible, but it has a considerably higher spark-point than liquid energon -- a stray blaster shot will not ignite it, but a direct high-power shot will.
Electrum-augmented Transformers turn a golden color.
In the real world, electrum is an alloy of gold and silver. See: wikipedia:Electrum for more information. It is also the ancient Greek word for amber.
Fiction
Generation 1
Cartoon continuity
Beachcomber discovered an isolated 'lagoon' full of electrum in a natural preserve, which was promptly seized by the Decepticons. Megatron destroyed the electrum rather than let the Autobots have it.The Golden Lagoon
Most Transformers were unfamiliar with electrum, and the scientist Starscream was apprehensive about its properties. Electrum seems to posses an almost 'mythical' status.
Dreamwave comics continuity
Jetfire noted that Sunstorm's body was constructed of a substance similar to electrum, a by-product of Cybertronian bio-mechanics.[3]
In this continuity electrum was grafted only onto inanimate material. It's possible that the material of which Sunstorm was constructed is simply the form electrum takes when bonded to living material.
Transformers (2007) movie continuity
Decepticon drones erected a series of blockades fortified with the Cybertronian alloy electrum.
Ironhide can use nova spray to turn the blockades brittle and destroy them.Mobile phone game
The electrum-augmented blockades in this game are not gold, as is typical of electrum, but are instead a warm gray. (The color of real-world electrum.)
Toys
Generation 1
- Meister (2003)
- Japanese ID number: C-06
- Accessories: Photon Rifle, Missile launcher, 3 missiles
- This version of reissue Jazz is almost entirely constructed of vacuum-metallized gold plastic, based on Jazz's incredibly brief, non-speaking appearance in The Golden Lagoon. This re-issue is a homage to special gold-colored toys 20 years earlier which was declared 'electrum' to give it a stronger tie to Transformers continuity. A silver edition of Bluestreak received no such explanation.
- e-Hobby exclusive, sold with Streak (anime version)
Trivia
- When Optimus Prime was submerged in liquid energon in the Keepers Trilogy, he was covered with an invulnerable 'silver coat.' This appears completely unrelated to the way electrum works (the matrix was involved, to begin with...).
References
- ↑ "Element with a molecular structure"? Dreamwave's Generation One #3, you fail at science.
- ↑ Alloy in Transformers (Glu)
- ↑ No, we have no idea what this means.
