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Can you believe that there are people who live so close to the ocean that they can just think “hey, I should go to the ocean” and then they just do???

#okay but you get sand all up in your shit #not fun #and hurricanes are scary

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autobot pendant - $11.17

buy it here!

#reblog #kingear

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We glimmered, we glistened, we shined. We were bright stars in metal bodies. Look how we have fallen.

#reblog #kinfeels

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SO IM JUST GONNA MAKE A POST OF ALL THE ENERGON SUBSTITUTES I’VE FOUND AND LIKE

OKay So for good Refined energon I really like Powerade and Mtn dew (my favorite is half powerade, haalf mtn dew voltage, makes a nice colour and taste with the fizz) there’s also gatorade

then for unrefined theres rock candy!!!! (or salt candy whatever floats ur boat) theres also candy glass I guess, and then im sure there are other crystal-shaped hard candies

Synth-en for me is nOS, it’s yellow and fizzy, really really pumped full of caffine and stuff, but theres also for colour alone, regular mtn dew

and then for highgrade there’s daqeries, mead, hard lemonade (cherryade) whatever, brightly coloured alcohols tickle your fancy

dances a jig

#reblog #energon #treats

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[Listen]

For those homesick sparks.

This Fight - Tout Va Bien

Dancing On Quicksand - Bad Suns

Things we lost in the fire - Bastille

Battle cry - Imagine Dragons 

Centuries - Fall Out Boy

Warriors - Imagine Dragons

Volatile Times - IAMX

Invaders Must Die - The Prodigy

Dog Days Are Over - Florence And The Machine

#homesick #playlist #reblog #cybertron

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To you (Please add on asyou wish)

To the Cybertronians who remember the war, who wished they didn’t.

To the Cybertronians who remember little sparks of a language so very different from the one that falls from a tongue that feels wrong.

To the Cybertronians who drink soda that stings their throats, even if it is never enough to quell the hunger for Energon.

To the Cybertronians who never even fought in the war, or did and don’t remember what side they were on.

To the Decepticons who were only following orders, who trusted in their cause.

To the Autobots who weren’t always the most moral, who did what they could for their friends or themselves.

#reblog #energon #treats

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Some doodles I posted to twitter and actually kind of like? So I’ll post em here too!

If you recognize this speedy blue boy and where he’s from consider yourself appreciated.

#kin #reblog #Blurr

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#cyberskies #space #atmosphere #reblog

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hit the brakes, chatter-bot! it’s a conversation, not a race.

#blurr #reblog #kin

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Rodimus Playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGkMo_4PUPOdpsai3FbCGAS_OrOqLpX0E

#rodimus playlist #kin playlist #playlist #Roddy #kin #reblog

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#Drift #reblog #roddy #kin

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commission for rosiemonomi :^)

it was original a sketch commission but i hated how it looked so i just colored it heheh

#drift #driftrod #reblog #Roddy #kin

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From: parallelpie To: Toki

Prompt:

mtmte rodimus/drift/ultra magnus being a big gay poly family. interpret as desired (so long as they’re all romantically involved with each other)

#drift #reblog #magnus #this is basically how it was #driftrod #well #drift and I #Magnus just had to put up with us #Roddy #kin

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i… don’t think i have ever drawn these two not kissing

#drift #driftrod #reblog #Roddy #kin

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_(┐「ε:)_

#drift #driftrod #reblog #Roddy #kin

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This song always reminds me of Drift and Roddy. I’m not sure why but I always think of it

#music #driftrod #Roddy #reblog

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Autobots’ Military Structure

EXPLAINED

For Generation One, at least. The Autobots do seem to follow a strict military structure. With references to officers, special operations units, intelligence, as well as various specialist in their fields. 

I am going to attempt to explain how this structure works and how many of the top ranking Autobots fall into and their actual positions other than the generic “officer” title. 

Let’s start from the bottom and work our way up.

Enlisted personnel: E1 - E6

These would be your more basic soldiers. You’re “frontliner” if you will. These are the ranks where most of the grunt work comes from. They often have no say in the command they are assigned and are strictly there to follow orders and do their job. Not to say there is no authority within these position, but they are the most common. 

E1s are the fresh from bootcamp soldiers. Which Grimlock and his team would be. Making them the lowest ranking Autobots right next to the Aerialbots. Though with their own unique cybertronian military structure, the Aerialbots’ gestalt leader would likely have been advanced to that of an E6, without the usual preamble of time in rank and qualification tests. Same with the Dinobots’ Grimlock. As an E6 is typically put in charge of small groups, squadrons or units. One step below and actual Chief/Gunnery Sargeant. Which we will get to next.

Enlisted personnel: E7 - E9

These are your Chiefs/First Sergeants/Master Gunnery Sergeant/Marines have too many names for the same rank. They are held in high regard and are positions of authority. They are often tasked with the real work of the . Making decisions and commanding the army on a more personal level than that of an officer. They take a direct role with the lower enlisted personnel. 

 It also explains why a seasoned veteran like Kup would take direction from someone as seemingly inexperienced as Hot Rod. As while a Master Chief/Master Gunnery Sergeant ( E9 ) is one of the most respected and revered of ranks. As they are titles earned by only the best of the best and only after putting in many, many years of service. Even a fresh to the service Ensign would outrank him. As all officers outranks all enlisted personnel regardless of time spent serving.

Also, yes Bumblebee is a Chief. 

Warrant Officers: W1 - W5

Warrant officers are rare, as it it more difficult to become a Warrant Officer than any other rank. Barring that of the highest officer ranks. They do not hold actual sway over the direction the army goes unless it pertains to their own specialization.  Within the army itself, Warrant Officers are highly respected and revered for their skill. 

They are subject experts in their chosen field. No one knows more than they do about their particular topic. With Ironhide, it would be weapons. Meaning he is the point of reference for all things involving weaponry within the Autobot army. The same would be for Wheeljack within the scientific side of the war effort. Blaster for communications, etc. This explains that while they obviously hold authority and their opinions are so highly regarded by the Prime. While they don’t hold an actual command over the army as a whole. Though this does vary for cybertronians. As Ironhide has been placed in charge due to the high death rate of the Autobot army officers and there being a lack of qualified officers to fill a command role.

Officers: O1 - O4

These would be the Junior Officers. Your Ensigns to your Lieutenant Commanders. Not much experience is needed for theses ranks and they joined by way of contract and specialized schooling. This is not to say those who have these ranks are to be disrespected. They hold authority over even the most senior of enlisted soldiers. They also can be appointed positions of higher authority than their rank would typically allow. Depending on skill set and how they present themselves as an asset to the command they are assigned.

Officers: O5 - O6

Your Captains and Commanders. Captain does not automatically mean they are in charge of a ship. They hold that capability, but do not always act as the XO (Executive Officer) of a vessel. These are the second rarest next to Warrant Officers. Usually, they are the highest ranking at a command. With the exception of a Flag Ship, which the Ark arguably is. The hold the utmost Authority over a command. With Ratchet this would be the medbay of the Ark. Though with within the medical field reaching such a high rank is rare, meaning he would be the point of contact and set standards as far as all medbays within the army are to uphold. 

Officers: O7 - O11

The leaders. Admirals. Though with cybertronian variants of the term. They take ultimate responsibility over the entire army. Their orders are not questioned and their authority absolute. With Fleet Admiral (O11) being the rank of Prime. Giving Optimus Prime a special kind of authority, though only during times of war. Where their call is the ultimate call, even over other Admiral’s. 

Elita-1 would be a Four Star Admiral. Giving her command over the war effort still ongoing on Cybertron. Then there is Prowl and Jazz, who fall in the middle. With Prowl being a three star and Jazz either two or one. This would make them report and be accountable to none other except Optimus Prime, as they are part of the Ark crew and the command on earth. However were they to be reassigned to Cybertron, it would still be Optimus Prime, but also Elita-1 right after him. 

Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen: S.W.C.C

The all-stars. Especially the Wreckers, which could be equated to that of a Navy Seal. So when they have the lower ranked bots excited for the Wreckers, treating them like celebrities. It’s actually a fairly accurate representation. These are the soldiers with the strongest wills and best skill sets to carry out a mission. They still have to adhere to rank, same as the enlisted soldiers, but they are given their own specific commander. And when an enlisted soldier meets one, even if it’s only for a few minutes, it’s all that soldier will talk about for the next several weeks. (Not an exaggeration)

Then you have the HUMINT agents, the ones who gather the intelligence and spy. Though the army wouldn’t actually call it spying. Though they cybertronian equivalent would likely be called CYBINT. As this stands for cybertronian intelligence gathering. Meaning they get up close and personal with the enemy. Their identities are often not known. Though even an agent with a blown cover can still be useful. Especially if they have the unique ability to become invisible or create holograms.

There. 

Now, if there are any questions regarding this, mun is free to answer them. This wasn’t overly detailed, as there are special nuances to each rank, within that rank. Such as rates. Which seem cybertronians seem to differentiate from conventional norms on that front. There is no “science” rate. Though the officer’s positions being mostly political outside times of war they got spot on.

#culture #reblog #ranks