Spectralism

Spectralism is a Cybertronian religious movement that places a great importance on colors and their meaning.

Fiction

2005 IDW Continuity

Those who subscribed to the spectralist philosophy could be identified by their adjusting the color of their optics to the level of emotional discomfort around them. Other tenants of spectralism included a greeting known as "The Call of the Wavelength", spoken in Old Cybertronian, Little Victories and burying the dead in casket made out of whatever was nearby when the person had died. Predestination: A Beginner's Guide Guardian angel-like entities known as "slivers" also seem to be part of the religion, beings of light who protect and watch over individuals. Lūstrāre

After a near-death experience, Drift rediscovered his spiritual side and became a practicing spectralist. Hangers On After joining the Lost Light, Drift attempted to convert Rodimus to the religion to no avail. Predestination: A Beginner's Guide

When Thunderclash visited the Lost Light, he recognized Drift as a spectralist and greeted him via the Call of the Wavelength, agreeing with him that the emotional discomfort in the room was making the moment "magenta". Little Victories

On the duplicate Lost Light created by the ship's malfunction on take-off, Rodimus was given a spectralist funeral, on Drift's insistence, after the reckless idiot brave captain had died fighting a sparkeater. Predestination: A Beginner's Guide The Road Not Taken

Following the mutiny against Team Rodimus, the demise of Skids, and the defeat of the Decepticon Justice Division, Do Not Go Gentle Rodimus converted to spectralism, having Drift repaint him in blue and purple. Though Drift was pleased by his friend's newfound spirituality, he noted the colours lent themselves to a multitude of interpretations and could easily be read as either mourning Skids or a promise to kill Getaway. Before Drift could get a clear answer as to his friend's intentions, all of Necroworld shook following the detonation of a geobomb. Some Other Cybertron When facing Getaway, Rodimus said he'd never believed in slivers, but came to credit them with arranging their confrontation in a moment of divine justice. Lūstrāre