Vector Sigma

This article is about the Cybertron supercomputer and its shell program, the Oracle. For Primacron's former assistant, who is Vector Sigma in whacked-out Japanese continuity, see Oracle (G1).

Vector Sigma, as seen in the Generation 1 series

Vector Sigma is an ancient and incredibly powerful multiversal super computer which exists across many (conceivably all, though this is speculative) universes. Collectively these multiversal nodes are networked together as the "Vector Sigma Gestalt".

Vector Sigma is generally shaped like a faceted orb. It frequently acts out the will of Primus, and among its other abilities is the infusing of inanimate Transformer bodies with new life. Activating it requires a special circuit key, and possession of the key brings great power.

I am Vector Sigma. Before Cybertron was, I was.Vector Sigma upon activation, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1"

Known Multiversal Nodes

• 141.207.6.661 - The Unicron Trilogy Universe
• 585.354.3.116 - ???
• 216.333.8.616 - (likely) The Transtech Universe
• ???.???.?.??? - Dreamwave comic universe
• ???.???.?.??? - Robots in Disguise cartoon universe
• ???.???.?.??? - Generation 1 Cartoon Universe

Fiction

English Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Generation 1 cartoon

Voice actor: Corey Burton

Described as the "mega-computer" which gave all Transformers life, Vector Sigma resides in a spherical chamber deep within the planet Cybertron.

In 1985, seeking to combat the Autobot's rule of the roads, Megatron created the Stunticons and brought them to Cybertron with the intent of having Vector Sigma program them with true cybernetic personalities. Requiring Vector Sigma's activation key to bring the computer online, he stole it from Alpha Trion and successfully completed his plan. The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 In retaliation, Optimus Prime constructed his own new team, the Aerialbots, but Megatron had already returned to Earth with the key still in his clutches, leaving the Autobots unable to reactivate Vector Sigma. As a first-generation product of Vector Sigma, Alpha Trion shared the mega-computer's computation matrix, and sacrificed himself by merging his lifeforce with it. This action reactiviated the computer long enough for Optimus Prime to instruct it to program the Aerialbots with life.

Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that the key possessed another power—the bizarre ability to generate an energy beam that "de-energizes" organic matter, transforming it into lifeless metal. Megatron attempted to use this power to turn Earth into a new Cybertron, but his plans were thwarted and the key destroyed. The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2

In 2007, Optimus Prime used the shell of the emptied Matrix of Leadership to reactivate Vector Sigma, allowing him to communicate with Alpha Trion in order to obtain information on the Plasma Energy Chamber. Alpha Trion indicated that the recent conflict that had erupted around the Chamber had, in fact, been engineered by Vector Sigma as a means of bringing about a new Golden Age of Cybertron. The Rebirth, Part 2 The plan ultimately succeeded when the chamber's energies were released, forcing Earth's sun to go supernova, only for the excess solar energy to be rerouted into Vector Sigma by Spike Witwicky and the Autobots' Nebulan allies, thereby re-energizing the planet. The Rebirth, Part 3

Japanese Generation 1 continuity

Generation 1 cartoon

Voice actor: Toshiro Ishii

(Note: Vector Sigma/The Oracle's nature and origin in Japan was revised in a major retcon in 2007 and it is now a very different entity than in the western version of the same episodes or any other continuity for that matter.)

The Oracle was a simian-ish Primitive robot created by Primacron, he possessed the power to bring robotic beings to life, hence his important role in Primacron's experiments. After having his body destroyed by Unicron, the Oracle's essence, encased within a protective shell, fled to a dead planet at the center of the universe, which he proceeded to transform into a verdant, living world. However, he could sense that in the future, Primacron would go on to create another universal danger in the form of Tornedron, and so summoned the Primitives back through time to his planet, where he instructed them in how to destroy the threat.Call of the Primitives

(Note: This time travel was inserted by the previously mentioned retcon and is not alluded to at all in the episode itself.)

In time, the Quintessons immigrated to the Oracle's green planet, and the aliens were able to take control of him, transforming him into the mega-computer Vector Sigma and obtaining the shell that had held his essence, which went on to become the Matrix of Leadership. Using the power of the Key to Vector Sigma, the Quintessons transformed the Oracle's green planet into the metallic Cybertron.

Vector Sigma is found deep underground on Cybertron and has the ability to bestow life upon Transformers.

Megatron stole Vector Sigma's activation key from Alpha Trion and used the computer to activate his recently built Stunticon Transformers. He then left Cybertron with the Key still in tow. In retaliation, Optimus constructed the Aerialbots and used Vector Sigma to invigorate them. Alpha Trion sacrificed his body in order to activate Vector Sigma long enough for these new Autobots to come to life.The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1

Shortly thereafter, it was revealed that, in addition to activating Vector Sigma, the key has the bizarre ability to turn any organic matter it comes in contact with into lifeless metal. Megatron attempted to use this power to drain the Earth of all its natural energy, but his plans were thwarted and the key destroyed. The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2

The Headmasters cartoon

The exterior of the Vector Sigma chamber, as seen in the Japanese Headmasters series.

Vector Sigma itself in Headmasters, sporting a slightly different look than in the original series.

Beast Wars Neo cartoon

Vector Sigma's Blue Period.

Voice Actor: Chie Hirano

In Beast Wars Neo, Vector Sigma appeared to be in charge of Cybertron, in that it would give orders. By possessing Vector Sigma, Unicron was able to take the planet as his new body.

Beast Era continuity

Beast Machines cartoon

The Oracle usually appears outwardly like a ball of "outer space", but many things can be displayed on its fluid surface. A swirling mass of sparks is another common visual.

A Diagnostic Drone interfaces with the Vector Sigma core, which appears very similar to the Generation 1 Vector Sigma.

The Oracle was a computer similar to Vector Sigma. It is revealed that the Oracle is, indeed, the same thing as Vector Sigma. Or, at the least, that the Oracle is some sort of shell, wrapper, or interface to Vector Sigma.

The Wreckers

The Oracle was a shell program constructed by the Quintessons to limit the potency of Vector Sigma. Occasionally, Vector Sigma was able to break through the Oracle and issue commands. At other times, the Oracle's messages were lies planted by the Quintessons or whoever else may have gained control of the shell program.

The Quintesson Al-Badur described Vector Sigma itself as "the ultimate physical embodiment" of Primus.

Dreamwave continuity

Vector Sigma was the internal computer of Primus, which he used to analyze what was happening in the universe. After taking control of Cybertron, Shockwave attempted to access Vector Sigma and download its information, but concluded that he needed the Matrix of Leadership to initiate an uplink. Capturing Optimus Prime, he forcibly removed the Matrix from the Autobot leader and initiated a complete download. War and Peace However, the information was so great that it overwhelmed Shockwave's multiple secondary computers, spilling into whatever available memory it could find, including the as yet-to-be activated Sunstorm. Generation 1 (ongoing)

Robots in Disguise

The Robots in Disguise cartoon was set in a new continuity, but featured many references or throwbacks to previous series. One example is that RiD Prime says he was chosen by Vector Sigma to carry the Matrix and lead the Autobots.

See also

• Primus
• Allspark

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