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:''The Asteroid Association is an organization from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''The Asteroid Association is an organization from the [[Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
The '''Asteroid Association''' ('''AA''') is an intragalactic organization established and maintained by unknown [[alien]] lifeforms. The goal of the Asteroid Association is to catalogue the species of and developments inside the [[Milky Way]]. They publish their findings in the ''The Asteroid Association Guide to the Lifeforms of the Galaxy'', which is an impressive bookwork, but hardly free from mistakes or layout gaffes. | The '''Asteroid Association''' ('''AA''') is an intragalactic organization established and maintained by unknown [[alien]] lifeforms. The goal of the Asteroid Association is to catalogue the species of and developments inside the [[Milky Way]]. They publish their findings in the ''The Asteroid Association Guide to the Lifeforms of the Galaxy'', which is an impressive bookwork, but hardly free from mistakes or layout gaffes. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel UK | ===Marvel Comics UK continuity=== | ||
Part 7128 of the ''The Asteroid Association Guide to the Lifeforms of the Galaxy | Part 7128 of the ''The Asteroid Association Guide to the Lifeforms of the Galaxy'' was released in the year of [[1990]] and provided descriptions of the [[starships|spacecraft]] of various mechanical lifeforms, along with a rating of the danger involved in being near them. {{storylink|Transformers Annual 1991}} | ||
Subjects covered included: | Subjects covered included: | ||
* The [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] — the impressive vessel of the [[Autobot]] faction from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. | *The [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] — the impressive vessel of the [[Autobot]] faction from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. | ||
* [[Decepticon heavy transport]] — large ships belonging to the Autobots' opposing faction, the [[Decepticon]]s. The [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] used such a ship. | *[[Decepticon heavy transport]] — large ships belonging to the Autobots' opposing faction, the [[Decepticon]]s. The [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] used such a ship. | ||
* Decepticon & [[Ark shuttlecraft|Autobot shuttle]]s — smaller ships used by both Cybertronian factions which can not exceed lightspeed like the bigger ships. | *Decepticon & [[Ark shuttlecraft|Autobot shuttle]]s — smaller ships used by both Cybertronian factions which can not exceed lightspeed like the bigger ships. | ||
* Deathbringer ship — ships used by the [[Deathbringer (Marvel)|Deathbringers]]. The entry also mentions how a Deathbringer devastated part of a [[Earth|minor planet]] in the outer spiral arm of the Milky Way. | *Deathbringer ship — ships used by the [[Deathbringer (Marvel)|Deathbringers]]. The entry also mentions how a Deathbringer devastated part of a [[Earth|minor planet]] in the outer spiral arm of the Milky Way. | ||
* [[Mecannibals' ship]] — the ship used by the nomadic merchant race of cannibals known as the [[Mecannibal]]s. | *[[Mecannibals' ship]] — the ship used by the nomadic merchant race of cannibals known as the [[Mecannibal]]s. | ||
* [[Quintesson]] [[Trident Attack Craft]] — ships used by the Quintessons and presumably their favored choice of transport ever since the destruction of [[Quintessa|their planet]]. According to the entry, the Quintessons have become notably aggressive since they've become homeless. | *[[Quintesson]] [[Trident Attack Craft]] — ships used by the Quintessons and presumably their favored choice of transport ever since the destruction of [[Quintessa|their planet]]. According to the entry, the Quintessons have become notably aggressive since they've become homeless. | ||
* [[Semper Tyrannis|Scorponok's ship]] — the ship that belongs to the Decepticon leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Apparently, the AA failed to acquire the ship's name for the entry and confirmation on the ship's supposed destruction. | *[[Semper Tyrannis|Scorponok's ship]] — the ship that belongs to the Decepticon leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Apparently, the AA failed to acquire the ship's name for the entry and confirmation on the ship's supposed destruction. | ||
* [[Steelhaven|Nebulan ship]] — despite what the guide stated, the "Nebulan ship" was not from [[Nebulos]], but from Cybertron. Its name was the ''Steelhaven'' and it belonged to the Autobot leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. It did count many [[Nebulan]]s among its crew at one point though. | *[[Steelhaven|Nebulan ship]] — despite what the guide stated, the "Nebulan ship" was not from [[Nebulos]], but from Cybertron. Its name was the ''Steelhaven'' and it belonged to the Autobot leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. It did count many [[Nebulan]]s among its crew at one point though. | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 businesses]] | [[Category:Generation 1 businesses]] | ||
Revision as of 15:16, 19 November 2013
- The Asteroid Association is an organization from the Marvel portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Asteroid Association (AA) is an intragalactic organization established and maintained by unknown alien lifeforms. The goal of the Asteroid Association is to catalogue the species of and developments inside the Milky Way. They publish their findings in the The Asteroid Association Guide to the Lifeforms of the Galaxy, which is an impressive bookwork, but hardly free from mistakes or layout gaffes.
Fiction
Marvel Comics UK continuity
Part 7128 of the The Asteroid Association Guide to the Lifeforms of the Galaxy was released in the year of 1990 and provided descriptions of the spacecraft of various mechanical lifeforms, along with a rating of the danger involved in being near them. Transformers Annual 1991
Subjects covered included:
- The Ark — the impressive vessel of the Autobot faction from Cybertron.
- Decepticon heavy transport — large ships belonging to the Autobots' opposing faction, the Decepticons. The Mayhem Attack Squad used such a ship.
- Decepticon & Autobot shuttles — smaller ships used by both Cybertronian factions which can not exceed lightspeed like the bigger ships.
- Deathbringer ship — ships used by the Deathbringers. The entry also mentions how a Deathbringer devastated part of a minor planet in the outer spiral arm of the Milky Way.
- Mecannibals' ship — the ship used by the nomadic merchant race of cannibals known as the Mecannibals.
- Quintesson Trident Attack Craft — ships used by the Quintessons and presumably their favored choice of transport ever since the destruction of their planet. According to the entry, the Quintessons have become notably aggressive since they've become homeless.
- Scorponok's ship — the ship that belongs to the Decepticon leader Scorponok. Apparently, the AA failed to acquire the ship's name for the entry and confirmation on the ship's supposed destruction.
- Nebulan ship — despite what the guide stated, the "Nebulan ship" was not from Nebulos, but from Cybertron. Its name was the Steelhaven and it belonged to the Autobot leader Fortress Maximus. It did count many Nebulans among its crew at one point though.
