Talk:Trans-scan
Wasn't sure if this was best under "Trans-scan" or "Trans-scanning". This is what I went for since it's the base term, but the latter seems to get used more in actual sentences.--ZacWilliam 12:31, 11 July 2007 (UTC)
where did the trans bit of it actually come from?81.108.233.59 11:38, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
Trans-scanning is a term from movie continuity from the hardcover official Movie guide. --ZacWilliam 12:37, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
movie only?
is this new form scan article only for the movie because transformers have scanned forms in other continuites too81.108.233.59 11:39, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
The term "Trans-scan" has so far only been used for movie continuity, so the article is only movie based. If the term ever gets used elsewhere then that can be added too I would think.--ZacWilliam 12:37, 6 January 2008 (UTC)
Trans-scan permenance
I've been considering this very subject... various movie references like Megatron becoming a 'rare' triple-changer and Bumblebee's unique ability to scan more than one type of vehicle (in the 2007 DS game) seem to be reflecting something "real" about this continuity.
It seems to be that even though Transformers can scan anything and re-adapt their form... that's not the same thing as Transforming. Bumblebee can Transform between his two modes at a run, under fire, in 2 seconds without breaking pace-- that's what his body is 'set up' to Transform into. Trans-scanning a new form OTOH requires:
- A template (We think. It's a bit unclear where 'Cybertronian modes' come from.)
- Time, as the body re-liquifies and re-configures. Say... a minute or more.
- A period of vulnerability (probably.)
So any Transformer can alter their disguise, but they can't do it "on the fly" in the same sense as transforming from one mode to another.
Look at Nightscream from Beast Machines-- he had a built-in DNA scanner and could presumably reformat himself into another Beast Mode if he found another fossil to scan... but that's a different process than changing modes between 'bot and bat.
So Megatron's sudden triple-changer status actually is a big deal, because it means he can switch seamlessly between all 3 modes. -Derik 22:38, 14 June 2009 (EDT)
