Rite of the Autobrand

The Rite of the Autobrand is a ritual from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Into his bare metal. His BARE METAL!

The Rite of the Autobrand is an initiation ritual that is used by the Autobots. It involves getting branded with the Autobot insignia, then accepting a flask of mingled fuel donated from all the other Autobots. This makes him part of the team, but it remains the right of any Autobot to leave if they wish.

Fiction

Marvel Comics continuity

Very soon after his spark of life was ignited by the Creation Matrix, Jetfire was inducted into the ranks of the Autobots through the Rite of the Autobrand. Prowl and Mirage operated the branding equipment. Rock and Roll-Out!

IDW comics continuity

Tailgate requested Ultra Magnus that he wanted to undergo the ritual. How Ratchet Got His Hands Back

See also

• Rite of the Deceptibrand