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Earth 101 : A Manual for the Visiting Cybertronian

Chapter Six: Proper Use of Holoforms

Holographic hard light disguises , known as holomatter forms or more commonly as holoforms are our way to interact with a planet when our natural form is too large or matters dangerous and dubious where we do not wish to risk our frame and spark.

These holoforms are capable of interacting from hundreds of miles away, with a max of 400 miles away from us, and generally are formed to match the native species of a planet.

Many bots have customized their forms in order to best suit them, be it in the gender of the form, the voice, the appearance, and overall aesthetics.

They are linked to us completely, and can be anything from a simple projected disguise, as an Autobot by the name of Arcee was happy to inform for this chapter, as she uses her projection when without her partner, so to blend in and appear to have a driver in her alt-mode.

They can also be so lifelike that they can interact with their surroundings to a near indiscernible degree.

That said, there is a certain set of rules one must follow concerning the holoforms on Earth.

A set of rules that has been amended so many times, dear reader, that even now, new rules are being added as the list is unending at this moment.

Especially as particular members of our kin tend to test the limits of these forms, which should sometimes not be tested.

Most commonly, is the attempt to try and consume human meals of varying degrees, which has resulted in less than favorable reports from human agents in alliance with the Autobot forces.

Holoforms, we must remind, are not made to consume human meals, and so, reactions may vary between user and the outcome afterwards when one does attempt to consume any sort of meal.

They have described the manner in which a holoform eats, and behaves to be rather unnerving, as they lack a lot of minute details and reactions that humans normally have.

One such example is how humans' chests rise and fall with their breathing, much like how our frames move when venting, but as humans are always breathing, unlike ourselves, it is a detail that can feel odd to those around a holoform.

Another detail is blinking, something that we also clearly do, but not as often as humans do it seems.

A lot of these minor but meaningful details of our holoforms behaviors have been described to resemble what humans know as the ‘uncanny valley’ effect.

Uncanny Valley has been described [by humans who volunteered testimony for this chapter] as an unsettling and disturbing sensation in response to not quite human creatures that appear vaguely humanoid, but are in fact not.

Which is an understandable sensation upon further inspection of the holoforms of many of our ranks.

We also implore that those rare few who seek romantic relations with humans try and recall the limitations of a holoform, and that is as far as this part of the manual will speak of such matters.

Holoforms are life like, but even they have their limits on certain parameters.

Though I myself have no experience with a holoform, having never really left the archives too much to require usage of one, I have noted that it is the Autobots who are closest to humans whom best know how to replicate the behaviors of humans.

Arcee has reported the most experience with holoforms due to her alt mode and the required usage of one due to her missions and to avoid suspicion when out on the streets.

Many other bots have noted usage of holoforms to be vital when concerning missions in rural areas, or highly dense populace zones, where blending in can be vital in order to avoid suspicions that would cause reports to local authorities.

How we present ourselves in a holoform is also a very personal matter.

Many choose to use their holoform in the manner of styling their visage to resemble their alt mode’s function, or the typical user or driver of their alt mode would dress like.

This is especially evident in military alt modes, as well as street and race alt modes, who will choose holoforms to resemble officers, race professionals, but with representations of their color scheme upon them in order to best portray themselves.

For some however, a holoform is also a manner by which to honor others.

Bumblebee, who shared a small but meaningful testimonial for this chapter, has stated that he has connected with many humans over the years, and has used their memory, when they have long been gone, to shape his holoform.

One that he spoke of, was of a young Witwicky boy, who he bonded with heavily in his first few years on Earth when he was on the move, and scouting Earth alone.

But he also spoke of a young lady from a seaside city, who gave him his namesake of ‘Bumblebee’. 

His most current form is one that represents himself, with some help from his young partner from Nevada, but he has stated sometimes, he just wants to feel like he is back in those days, times where he wishes to drive with old friends.

Even Optimus Prime has been reported to have had a holoform, when not having agents accompany or ride in the cab of his alt-mode.

I was unable to get into contact with him for a testimonial, but his holoform was described to pay homage to someone quite dear to the Prime, of the humans he has met.

To use a holoform, in a way which honors humans that have formed unforgettable bonds with us, is a way of showing how meaningful they are to us.

I reviewed many testimonials, some from our oldest to our youngest, and all held forms which paid some form of respect to humans they held dear.

Regardless, holoforms should be a skin [or rather, holographic one] that all Cybertronians for different walks of life should feel most comfortable in, no matter the form they take.

Plenty of bots take forms that differ from what one would imagine, but in the end, it is meant to be the form they are most comfortable above all else.

If any would like to give testimonials regarding the meaning behind their own holoforms or how they found theirs and wish to provide guidance to aid others, please do submit via proper channels.

Perhaps I too will try and form my own holoform in the future.

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SOBBING CRYING SCREAMING

IN LOVE IN HEAVEN BYE GUYS IM DEAD

COMMISSION FOR THE EVER!! @nova--spark a very sweet friendsy

Today we have 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 OP and Alba✨️

I love them sm sm 🙂‍↕️

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Seeing as this Blog IS meant to be for my idiots Feel free to find all their bio, refs and more enclosed within here

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Finished Thea in a suit with some nice line work, purely bc I like to see @cherri-leaf and @asimp4bee simp like crazy

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I do not know why, but I can't help thinking that Bumblebees first word was not "mom" "dad" bit "Ratchet"

As if

Elite: Come on, little bee, say something

Ratchet enters the compartment

Bumblebee: Ratchet

points his finger at him

I'm sorry if there are any mistakes in the text

This.

This is exactly how it went.

Bee had a long since been past the age he should have begun speaking, when Optimus and Ratchet found him.

And while he showed signs, he seemed to be not quite scared to, but have no need for it.

After all, most of the Autobots could tell what he mimed to them.

He would gesture for wings when looking for Elita, cover his mouth like a mask when looking for Optimus, and so forth.

But all could admit, the little sunshine had a special bond with Ratchet too.

It wasn't uncommon to see him hiding out inside the medics backpack, like it was a carrier for little ones.

But Ratchet never complained.

He wouldn't admit it, but having never had sparklings with anyone, he was ever so fond of Bee.

So, when the day came, where everybot and femme was trying their hardest to get Bee to finally say his first word, that Ratchet came in, having come to check on the little one, with a small tray of candied Energon as a treat when--

Bee: Ratchet!

It was the happiest sound, the young bot letting a happy gasp and squeal before running over to the medic, and jumping excitedly at the sight of the candied goodies from him.

Ratchet nearly stumbled, looking around to make sure everyone had surely heard what he did.

And they had.

And as the medic lifted Bee into his arms, resting his helm against the little ones, he couldn't be any happier.

And neither could anyone else at the base.

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Peak at the first design in my TF: Astray Sketchbook

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I have no excuse for this drawing Enjoy

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I FINALLY FINISHED CLOUDSINGER’S REF

A a a a aA A. A A A AH-

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had a shitty day at work so

have a Thea angst

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*grabs you*

Tell me of Thea, please!

IS GRAB

AAAAAAAA--

anyway

Thea is my TF OC, she has a version for TFA, TFP/RID15, ES, etc you name it she has it.

I write her in my own fan continuity primarily, but she slots into almost any! With a few changes here and there~

She is 23 yrs old, 5ft 5in, Pan/Demi, and a mechanic/freelance repairwoman at the beginning of her story. She lost her legs in an accident caused by the aftermath of an AB's vs DCs fight.

In said same accident, her blood became infused with Energon, which led to a new form of hybrid. She crafted her new legs herself from Cybertronian scrap metal from the fight, and used it to walk again, unaware that the metal she used was fusing with her body because 'like calls to like'.

Anthea had a very strong distaste for Cybertronians for a while, bot and con alike till she came into custody of Ghost, an Autobot drone she repaired and brought back online and gave sentience accidentally when he came into contact with her blood [Energon blood has minor AllSpark like abilities]

Plasmaclaw is her eventual guardian bot buddy, a jaded assassin but he cares for her like a brother nonetheless.

Essentially, she is a ward of the Autobots once her hybrid status is discovered, by which she is then given protection, work and a new start of sorts.

As years pass Anthea gains a bigger team, affectionately called the Strays, which take on mainly the capacity of battle field medics, black ops when necessary, but are mainly the ones to run onto the field to get others to safety, get them back up and running.

First responders meets strike team.

Thea has used her knowledge of Cybertron tech, as well as her eventual powers brought by the Energon in her body [She can manipulate the energy, siphon or boost it, ect] to make a bigger difference in the field.

Lastly, it was a running joke that her reverse holoform, Astrea, was a reincarnation of Solus Prime, starting the running joke of her being connected to Solus.

Something that would end up becoming fact, when years later, the Forger of the Thirteen would give her blessing to the young woman, to continue rescuing any strays left behind on war torn fields.

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Thea's done street racing since her late teens, as it was a quick way to get cash, get parts, and get info.

So, once in a while when needing to do recon and or strapped for cash, does a race or two.

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I need to remember I can post ART HERE

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If during the war no one knew that Bumblebee was the son of Elite and Optimus, then after that it was revealed?

How did other bots react to this news? Perhaps they began to treat Bee differently because of his, let's say, "status"

Many were actually not that surprised.

Not to say it was obvious, but they could tell, that Optimus and Elita had a particular fondness for Bee that spoke of parental love.

Which, upon the eventual and tragic reveal of it all, well... They acted with kindness.

Some did think it was unfair, that perhaps Bee did get preferential treatment as the son of a Prime, but they noticed quick Bee would rebut that.

He was born of the Well, son of Cybertron, not just a Prime. He was their equal, and he wanted the same treatment as such.

A few soldiers, stuck in old ways did treat him more firmly, believing because he was the Prime's ward he should act like it.

But many others let it slide, and just...treated Bee like they always had. Jazz never changed, being the fun big brother/uncle figure for Bee, especially after his loss of voice.

The Wreckers were Bee's fun uncles who totally did NOT teach him those swear words, especially not the binary ones nope [they did]

Surprisingly, even some cons, few of them, felt pity, for the young bot.

His father held Cybertron upon his shoulders.

And the sunshine golden bot held great expectations of his own upon his.

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Tell me more about your TFP Sona!

Oh GOODNESS I haven't talked about Novah in a hot minute UHH

Novah is a TF self insert indeed, but a platonic one, as mun and OC are Aro/Ace ! :D

This is Novah Guerra, 23, 5ft 1in.

She's essentially a little bookstore owner w/ a lil cafe attached, selling both market copies and second hand books in Jasper.

She has 2 dogs [I keep changing the breed so I'LL FIGURE THINGS OUT SOON], a pet parrot named Moss, and rides a little pick up truck!

She mainly supplies books for the local schools in Jasper, but greatly enjoys her work even if it's such a small town.

:D

I have yet to figure out how she'd EVER meet the bots, more than likely she knows the kids first, probably meets the bots via holoforms aohvqovd

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I am not immune to drawinf sexy outfits on my ocs

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enjoy some cute summer fun doodles of Thea at a pool