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Which Transformers continuity is canon?

This article is about the continuity family. For the franchise that it contains which is often now called “Generation 1”, see The Transformers (franchise). The Generation 1 continuity family is the biggest, oldest, and longest-running continuity family in the Transformers canon.

What is Megatron’s cannon?

The fusion cannon
The fusion cannon is Megatron’s signature weapon. It is attached to his right arm and is devastatingly powerful, as demonstrated by its sudden removal of Ironhide’s head.

What is main transformer continuity?

Major continuity families Generation 1 / Beast Era (the “Primax Cluster” according to the TransTech) Robots in Disguise (“Viron Cluster”) the Unicron Trilogy (“Aurex Cluster”) the live-action film series (“Tyran Cluster”)

Is Beast Wars canon to g1?

The franchise directly follows the Transformers: Generation 1 continuity established by the 1984 series and animated film. It ignores the continuity established by the Japanese Transformers series, though this franchise would have two exclusive Japanese series of its own.

Are Transformer movies canon?

General canon rules When dealing with Transformers fiction, these general rules apply: All officially-licensed fiction is canonical for some continuity. If conflicting events occur which are ostensibly within the same continuity, there is no single “correct” interpretation, unless an official retcon is later issued.

Who is the oldest Decepticon?

Billions of stellar cycles before the Decepticon movement had even been conceived, Alpha Trion fought in countless Cybertronian battles. He is, perhaps, the oldest Transformer anybody knows.

Are there transformers canon?

Right from its conception in 1984 Transformers differed from many other franchises in that it was made up of more than a single continuity, the two main ones being the Sunbow cartoon series and the Marvel comic series. Both interpretations are canonical within the confines of their specific continuity.

Is the Transformers Aligned continuity over?

Optimus Prime’s depiction in Hasbro’s brand bible at the center of the Aligned continuity family.

Is everything in Transformers canon?

Everything is canon. In Transformers, “canon” is for all intents and purposes a synonym for “official”. If it was released by a Transformers licensor with Hasbro approval, then it is canonical. However, simply being canonical doesn’t say anything about what continuity or continuities it applies to.

What does it mean if a movie is considered canon?

In Transformers, “canon” is for all intents and purposes a synonym for “official”. If it was released by a Transformers licensor with Hasbro approval, then it is canonical. However, simply being canonical doesn’t say anything about what continuity or continuities it applies to.

Is there more to the G1 canon?

There’s much more to the G1 canon than just the 1980s Transformers cartoon. Of all the various continuities the Transformers franchise has had over 30+ years, none has been more explored than the Generation One continuity.

What is Generation 1 and Generation 2 of the Transformers?

The term “Generation 1” covers both the animated television series The Transformersand the comic book series of the same name, which are further divided into Japanese, British and Canadian spin-offs, respectively. Sequels followed, such as the Generation 2comic book and Beast WarsTV series, which became its own mini-universe.