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Image:Symbol autobot reg.png|'''[[Autobot]]'''<BR>''It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the [[Last Autobot]]. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the [[Quintesson]] slave brand.'' |
Image:Symbol autobot reg.png|'''[[Autobot]]'''<BR>''It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the [[Last Autobot]]. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the [[Quintesson]] slave brand.'' |
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Image:symbol_autobot_dx_edit.jpg|''The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging.'' |
Image:symbol_autobot_dx_edit.jpg|''The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging.'' |
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| − | Image:symbol_decept_reg.jpg|'''[[Decepticon]]'''<BR>''It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol. |
+ | Image:symbol_decept_reg.jpg|'''[[Decepticon]]'''<BR>''It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol. In the live action movie continuity, it was based on blurred image of the Fallen.'' |
Image:DConsym.gif|''The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging. Note the bevelled detail in the center of the crest at the top - the model sheet of the symbol created for the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] based on this version misinterpreted it as a third spike, and it appeared in the show rendered in this manner almost universally.'' |
Image:DConsym.gif|''The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging. Note the bevelled detail in the center of the crest at the top - the model sheet of the symbol created for the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]] based on this version misinterpreted it as a third spike, and it appeared in the show rendered in this manner almost universally.'' |
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Image:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard|Cybertron Guard]]'''<BR>''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<BR>{{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} |
Image:Shocksymb.jpg|'''[[Cybertron Guard|Cybertron Guard]]'''<BR>''This symbol represents the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command charged with Cybertron's security. It was [[Retcon|retroactively]] named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's [[World of the Transformers]] website, but unnamed in its original context.''<BR>{{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} |
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Revision as of 05:53, 25 June 2009
One of the universals across all Transformers continuities has been the use of insignia to differentiate members of respective armies, and sometimes sub-factions within armies or even individuals.
Generation 1
Prehistory
Ancient Transformer
This ancient symbol was discovered by Shockwave. He claims that although Transformers have been split into two races, they are one species. Generation One
This ancient symbol was discovered by Shockwave. He claims that although Transformers have been split into two races, they are one species. Generation One
Autobot
This symbol appeared on the forehead of Ancient Robot, who spoke to Rodimus Prime within the Matrix. FFoD
This symbol appeared on the forehead of Ancient Robot, who spoke to Rodimus Prime within the Matrix. FFoD
The Fallen
This symbol was only used on the Titanium toyline representation of the Fallen. It was not used in The War Within or any other fiction.
This symbol was only used on the Titanium toyline representation of the Fallen. It was not used in The War Within or any other fiction.
Pre-War Megatron Origin
Clench
This symbol was worm by Clench and his team in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. After Megatron replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.
This symbol was worm by Clench and his team in Kaon's illegal pitfights prior to the Great War. After Megatron replaced Clench as team captain he retained the symbol for a time before developing the Decepticon insignia as his team emblem.
Security Services
This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives Fastback and Bumper.
This symbol is used by the Autobot Security Services crew operating under Sentinel Prime and was seen on the flags draped over the coffins at the state funeral of operatives Fastback and Bumper.
The War Within
Autobot
Decepticon
Emirate Xeon
This symbol appeared on the helmet of the departed politician Emirate Xeon.
This symbol appeared on the helmet of the departed politician Emirate Xeon.
The Great War
Autobot
It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of Prowl's toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the Last Autobot. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the Quintesson slave brand.
It seems likely that in the real world, the Autobot symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of Prowl's toy's head. In the Marvel Comics continuity, it was known as the "Autobrand" and was seemingly based on the face of the Last Autobot. In the original animated series, it was a mark of the Quintesson slave brand.
The Autobot symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging.
Decepticon
It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of Soundwave's toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol. In the live action movie continuity, it was based on blurred image of the Fallen.
It seems likely that in the real world, the Decepticon symbol was derived from a stylized drawing of Soundwave's toy's head. It has no given origin in either comic or cartoon, but in the latter, it presumably has the same origin as the Autobot symbol. In the live action movie continuity, it was based on blurred image of the Fallen.
The Decepticon symbol as it appeared on Generation 1 toy packaging. Note the bevelled detail in the center of the crest at the top - the model sheet of the symbol created for the G1 cartoon based on this version misinterpreted it as a third spike, and it appeared in the show rendered in this manner almost universally.
Cybertron Guard
This symbol represents the Decepticons under Shockwave's command charged with Cybertron's security. It was retroactively named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's World of the Transformers website, but unnamed in its original context.
Divide and Conquer
This symbol represents the Decepticons under Shockwave's command charged with Cybertron's security. It was retroactively named in 2007 by TakaraTomy's World of the Transformers website, but unnamed in its original context.
Divide and Conquer
Wreckers
This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the 3H Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the Pax Cybertronia. Departure
This symbol was used by the Wreckers in the 3H Wreckers/Universe comics, and debuted in 2001. It is uncertain if prior incarnations of the team used this insignia or if it came into use after the signing of the Pax Cybertronia. Departure
Non-Cybertronian Insignia
EDC (cartoon)
EDC (Dreamwave)
Quintesson
This symbol was featured as part of the decal set for the e-Hobby exclusive Overcharge drones.
This symbol was featured as part of the decal set for the e-Hobby exclusive Overcharge drones.
Kiss Players
These symbols were used by the Sparkbots in Kiss Play Position.
Brazilian G1
These faction symbols were used in the Brazilian Estrela releases of the Microchange "Mini Car Robo" subline molds.
G.I. Joe Crossovers
Generation 2
Autobot
The G2 Autobot symbol seems clearly based on Optimus Prime. In the Marvel Comics continuity this change may have occured since the Last Autobot had come and gone.
The G2 Autobot symbol seems clearly based on Optimus Prime. In the Marvel Comics continuity this change may have occured since the Last Autobot had come and gone.
Decepticon
The G2 Decepticon symbol seems to be a stylized, updated G1 Decepticon symbol. Bludgeon's Decepticons adopted this symbol around 1991, apparently unaware it was also being used by the Cybertronian Empire that they would soon encounter.
The G2 Decepticon symbol seems to be a stylized, updated G1 Decepticon symbol. Bludgeon's Decepticons adopted this symbol around 1991, apparently unaware it was also being used by the Cybertronian Empire that they would soon encounter.
Cybertronian
This symbol was used by Jhiaxus's Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.
This symbol was used by Jhiaxus's Cybertronian Empire, who considered themselves neither Autobot nor Decepticon.
Cybertron Alliance
This was only used in Japanese continuity to bridge Return of Convoy and Generation 2.
This was only used in Japanese continuity to bridge Return of Convoy and Generation 2.
Beast Era
Beast Wars
Maximal Peacekeeper
Worn by knight-like Maximal soldiers/peacekeepers in Beast Wars: The Ascending.
Worn by knight-like Maximal soldiers/peacekeepers in Beast Wars: The Ascending.
These symbols appeared on the walls of a transwarp shunt room used by Magmatron in IDW's Beast Wars: The Gathering. Although never explicitly stated, they apparently denote the original Predacon combiner team.
Beast Wars II
Beast Wars Neo
Blendtron / Herald of Unicron (semi-official)
Beast Machines
Maximal
Dinobot
This insignia replaced the spark crystals of the Beast Wars Neo toys that were introduced to the Beast Machines toyline.
This insignia replaced the spark crystals of the Beast Wars Neo toys that were introduced to the Beast Machines toyline.
Car Robots
Takara used this symbol to represent the Combatron (Decepticon in Robots in Disguise) sub-group in Car Robots—it's an upside-down Generation 2 Autobot symbol, which had been molded into the Black Convoy toy, a redeco of Generation 2 Laser Optimus Prime. The Hasbro version removed them and used the traditional Decepticon symbol. Though it can be briefly seen in the cartoon, this symbol does not "exist" in the English version.
Unicron Trilogy
Armada
Mini-Con
This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.
This symbol hints at the origins of the Mini-Cons, in that the "M" is echoed in Unicron's face, with the border representing the planet-eater's orbital ring.
Energon
Powerlinx - Gold
Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
Worn by Mega-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Mega- and Deluxe-sized Transformers.
Powerlinx - Silver
Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
Worn by Deluxe-sized Transformers who can combine with fellow Deluxe- and Mega-sized Transformers.
Powerlinx - Red
Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"
Worn by Ultra-sized Transformers, who can combine with additional vehicle mode parts to form a "brute mode"
Team Ironhide
An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omni-Cons under his command in an episode of the Energon cartoon.
An insignia worn by Ironhide and a group of Omni-Cons under his command in an episode of the Energon cartoon.
Cybertron
Velocitron
Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Velocitron.
Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Velocitron.
Jungle Planet
Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the Jungle Planet.
Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the Jungle Planet.
Gigantion
Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Gigantion.
Seen on Cyber Keys that belong to Transformers from the planet Gigantion.
Cybertron Defense Team
Used by Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot, after their collective reconstruction.
Used by Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot, after their collective reconstruction.
2007 movie
For the 2007 movie, the Autobot and Decepticon factions were rendered in the steely gray seen below. Additionally- the Autobot and Decepticons were strongly associated with the colors blue and red, which led to the Autobot symbol appearing in blue in multiple media. Nonetheless the 'official colors' of said symbols remains red and purple.
Autobot
Decepticon
Sector Seven
A Secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.
A Secret organization on earth that is trying to save humanity from the Autobots and Decepticons.
Mountain Dew Robot
An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the All Spark for their own purposes.
An elite group of infiltrators determined to steal the All Spark for their own purposes.
Stop Sector Seven
Stop Sector 7 was a organization created to stop Sector 7 headed by Agent X .
Stop Sector 7 was a organization created to stop Sector 7 headed by Agent X .
Transtech
Autobot
Decepticon
Shattered Glass
The alternate reality of the Shattered Glass timeline posits an army of evil Cybertronians united under the leering visage of a purple insignia badge... though probably not the one you were expecting.
Transformers Animated
Others
Unused concepts
Cobra/Decepticon
Used for promotion of the comic, not in the actual story.
Used for promotion of the comic, not in the actual story.