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Welcome! You have accessed the secret DATA TRACKS index of VECTOR SIGMA.

Preserved by the great historian ALPHA TRION, this ancient supercomputer records and contains all current knowledge of the TRANSFORMERS’ past and present. You now have access to the secret language files of the TRANSFORMERS, CYBERTRON and more…

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  • ALTERNATE MODE

    The secondary operating mode of a TRANSFORMERS character, generally in the form of a vehicle or other mechanical device. An ALTERNATE MODE of a TRANSFORMER can provide stealth, increased firepower, enhanced mobility or other useful capabilities.

    BUMBLEBEE in Vehicle and Robot Mode. Chevy Camaro /GM.

  • ALLSPARK

    An ancient cosmic artifact of unknown origin capable of creating mechanical life of all types. The ALLSPARK also has the ability to alter its size and shape and is sometimes referred to as THE CUBE or ALLSPARK CUBE.

    ALLSPARK CUBE

  • AUTOBOTS

    Led by the courageous OPTIMUS PRIME, the heroic AUTOBOTS are the sworn protectors of the planet CYBERTRON. For countless eons they have dedicated their existence to ensuring that the legendary ALLSPARK never falls within the grasp of the villainous DECEPTICONS.

    The AUTOBOTS

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  • COMBINERS

    A group or team of TRANSFORMERS with the ability to merge their separate bodies into a single, unified form. As is the case with the CONSTRUCTICONS’ formation into the monstrous DEVASTATOR, this experimental process gives its users incredible combined strength, but usually at the cost of their individual intelligence.

    DEVASTATOR

  • CYBERTANIUM

    An extremely rare and near-indestructible metal mined from deep within the planet CYBERTRON. It is often used to forge swords, blades and other melee-type weapons.

    SIDESWIPE with Cybertanium blades.

  • CYBERTRON

    Created by the power of the ALLSPARK, CYBERTRON is the homeworld of the TRANSFORMERS. Unlike the planet Earth, it is almost completely composed of inorganic material and inhabited by mechanical lifeforms.

    CYBERTRON

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  • DATA TRACKS

    The TRANSFORMERS’ primary method of data collection and storage. This universal digital format allows for transfer between TRANSFORMERS’ internal operating systems and both CYBERTRONIAN and Earth-based computers.

    FRENZY hacking computer on Air Force One.
    Image taken from the motion picture "TRANSFORMERS" 2007

  • DECEPTICONS

    Under the command of the tyrannical MEGATRON, the evil DECEPTICONS have waged war on the planet CYBERTRON for countless ages. They will never rest until every AUTOBOT has been vanquished and the power of the ALLSPARK is theirs to control once and for all.

    The DECEPTICONS

  • DRONES

    DECEPTICON scouts specifically designed for tasks such as salvage, reconnaissance and infiltration. They are often teasingly referred to as SCRAP DRONES by their larger DECEPTICON brethren due to their small size and lack of firepower.

    AUTOBOT WHEELIE.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

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  • ENERGON

    The primary energy source of the ALLSPARK and the lifeblood that powers the TRANSFORMERS. It is extremely rare in large quantities, but can be produced by using an ancient machine known as a sun harvester.

    The dying FALLEN leaking ENERGON.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

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  • HATCHLINGS

    The earliest developmental stage of TRANSFORMER life, HATCHLINGS are small, unprogrammed PROTOFORMS that are nurtured in a specialized cocoon until there is enough ENERGON to fully activate them.

    Screaming HATCHLING on the floor of the Nemesis.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

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  • INSECTS

    A derogatory term for humans used by the DECEPTICONS.

    MEGATRON rising behind a startled Mikaela.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

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  • MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP

    Like the ALLSPARK CUBE, the MATRIX is a powerful artifact from CYBERTRON’s pre-history. It is both a key to activating the ancient sun harvester device and a source of life-giving energy on its own. Symbolically, it represents the agreement of the original SEVEN PRIMES to act together in the best interests of the TRANSFORMERS.

    MATRIX of Leadership.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

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  • N.B.E.

    Short for NON-BIOLOGICAL ENTITY—human military terminology for alien mechanical lifeforms like the TRANSFORMERS.

    MEGATRON in stasis in S7 HQ.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS": 2007

  • THE NEMESIS

    A legendary DECEPTICON warship once commanded by the FALLEN, eons ago. Its present whereabouts remain unknown to the AUTOBOTS.

    Exterior shot of Nemesis.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

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  • PARTS

    Slang term used to describe vital internal and external components that can be transplanted from a deceased TRANSFORMER to a living one, granting the recipient additional power, energy or other abilities.

    Powered Up OPTIMUS PRIME.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

  • PROTOFORMS

    The core robot form of a TRANSFORMER, prior to being encoded with an ALTERNATE MODE.

    Protoform OPTIMUS PRIME standing over road.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS” 2007.

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  • SEEKERS

    Ancient and specially powered minions of THE FALLEN, including the former DECEPTICON known as JETFIRE. These TRANSFORMERS were granted spatial teleportation abilities to aid in their quest for the MATRIX.

    JETFIRE

  • THE SEVEN PRIMES

    The original seven robotic lifeforms created by the ALLSPARK. They guided CYBERTRON in its earliest days, protecting it and seeking out new sources of energy to sustain it. Their descendents, like OPTIMUS PRIME, carry on the mantle of leadership.

    THE SEVEN PRIMES after they defeat the FALLEN.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

  • SPACE BRIDGE

    A temporary gateway created by the ancient CYBERTRONIAN technology that allows a TRANSFORMER to instantly transport themselves and others from one point to another.

    JETFIRE warping Sam and co with Space Bridge.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

  • SPARK

    The SPARK is a mysterious and unclassified form of energy that grants life to TRANSFORMERS; essentially, it is their “spirit.” The destruction of a TRANSFORMER’s SPARK results in its permanent deactivation.

  • STAR HARVESTER

    A mysterious machine of great power created long ago by the original PRIMES. Powered by the MATRIX, the STAR HARVESTER is able to create massive quantities of ENERGON by draining a sun’s energy.

    The STAR HARVESTER.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” 2009

  • STASIS LOCK

    This form of long-term shutdown is a defense mechanism to allow a TRANSFORMER to survive and slowly repair itself following catastrophic injury and/or lack of ENERGON.

    Frozen MEGATRON found by Capt. Witwicky.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS" 2007

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  • TRIPLE-CHANGER

    A CYBERTRONIAN capable of switching between three modes: their original robot form and two ALTERNATE MODES. It is hypothesized that certain TRANSFORMERS are more genetically suited to possessing two ALTERNATE MODES simultaneously.

    SOUNDWAVE in 3 modes

  • TRANS-SCANNER

    The advanced internal device that allows a TRANSFORMER to analyze nearby technology (including vehicles, equipment and more) and duplicate its physical properties in its ALTERNATE MODE. The process is known as TRANS-SCANNING.

    AUTOBOT JAZZ scanning vehicle at car dealership.
    Image taken from the motion picture “TRANSFORMERS" 2007