Transformers

The **Transformers** (トランスフォー, *Toransufōmā*), are mechanical species in DC's *Transformers series* created by Bob Budiansky. They are sentient, living robotic beings (mostly) originating from the distant machine world of Cybertron, which to humans means they are robotic aliens from another world.

The designation "Transformer" stems from the species' generally-shared ability to "transform", to change bodies at will, rearranging their component parts from a robotic, humanoid (usually their primary mode) beings into an alternate form; generally vehicles, or animals, etc. The Transformers once lived under an oppressive and corrupt government.

That all changed when the Great War began, thus leading towards great disaster on Cybertron. Although "Transformer" is the most common term for these beings there are others, mainly "**Cybertron**" as a reference to *any* being whose origin traces back to the planet in question (the adjective form being the more frequently used "**Cybertronian**").

"*We are a race of intelligent, mechanical beings called Transformers, from a planet known as Cybertron.*"

—Optimus Prime, About Transformers.

## Description

### Beast Modes

Transformers with Beast Modes (an animal as an alternate mode) their appearance can vary wildly but usually conforms to the male/female split.

### Vehicle Modes

When Cybertronians scan a vehicle they project a beam from their eyes. Their T-Cogs then reformats their body to incorporate bits of the vehicle onto their frame. Primes, however, project a blue beam.

### Reproduction

Cybertronians are divided in males and females. The Transformers created from the AllSpark, "fully grown", in an initial alternate mode provided for them by Primus. Unlike humans, Cybertronians do not require a mate to reproduce. They rely on Protoforms to birth their own offspring.

Rarely a spark can split into two sparks creating twins. The twins would be identical with their differences being their paint scheme and personalities. Examples are Skyquake and Dreadwing. Extremely rarely the process could create triplets.

The most unique example of brothers and sisters on Cybertron are the Dynasty of Primes who called themselves siblings.

Despite the lack of families, Cybertronians can form relationships comparable to members of human families with other members of their race. (i.e: The relationship between Smokescreen and Alpha Trion could be compared to grandson-grandfather relationship). In addition, since all Cybertornians are created by the AllSpark and are watched over Primus, one could say they are like brothers and sisters.

Male and Female Cybertronians (with some humans).

### Powers and Abilities

#### Abilities

Transformers can do SOME things that humans can do. Some things include:

1. Speaking different kinds of Earth language, mostly English (sometimes in their Cybertronian language)

2. Walk around

3. Talk to others

4. Make friends or family

5. Fight fiercely

6. Take responsibility (Smokescreen is an acceptance)

7. Hold hands

8. Hugs

9. Think for themselves

10. Think for others safety

11. Show their emotions

12. Gain knowledge

13. Helping out

14. Requires Energon for energy (Humans just eat and drink to gain energy)

15. Have fun in most situations

16. Get injured

17. Work in their respected fields

18. Play with humans

19. Have expectations and make their moments lasting

20. Live their lives

## Known Transformers

### Heroes

* Dynasty of Primes
	+ Cybertronian
		- Madinus Prime
		- Orion Pax/Optimus/Optimus Prime
* Autobots
	+ Bulkhead
	+ Bumblebee

### Villains

* Decepticons
	+ Megatron

## Gallery

### Heroes

BumblebeeIronhideJazzOrion Pax/Optimus/
Optimus PrimeRatchetSmokescreen

### Villains

CyclonusKnock OutMegatronus/MegatronShockwaveSoundwaveTreadshock

## See also

For more information on Transformer culture see:

* **Cybertron Civil Wars**
* **Religions**
* **Transformer Funerary Practices**
* **Transformer Economics**
* **Transformer Furnitures**