Random thing I noticed in tfe + theories

The Terrans and their alt mode

April 7 2023

So after rewatching, I've noticed that Thrash, Jawbreaker and Nightshade got a little lecture/info about their alt mode being something they choose, and something that feels right to them.

-Quotes-

"I don't wanna turn into any of these, Mo." -Thrash
"That's ok, the right set of wheels is a huge choice." -Mo

"But what if I'm broken, or something? When I look at cars, I feel nothing." -Jawbreaker
"Then maybe you weren't meant to be a vehicle." -Elita-1
"You can scan other things?!" -Jawbreaker
"Almost anything you want. It's up to you." -Elita-1

"You are a Transformer. Another mode is your birthright." -Tarantulas
"I see no need for one. Aren't I sufficient as I am?" -Nightshade
"Young one, alt-forms aren't meant to complete you as though you have a missing part. They further express who you already are." -Tarantulas
"I haven't heard it explained that way before, this is why you've chosen such unique appearance." -Nightshade
"Yes, I will always be tarantulas, and you Nightshade, however you may appear, who will you be?" -Tarantulas
"I'll be me, a scientist, a protector, someone who helps those in need." -Nightshade

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And then you have Twitch and Hashtag. Twitch who accidentally scanned a drone and Hashtag who was forced to pick a vehicle only restricted to the ones in the supermarket parking lot. It's also worth mentioning that Hashtag was forced (yes I know she actually just made a deal with her, but she doesn't actually look like she was planning on leaving without Hashtag having an alt mode) by the one who didn't feel that "alt mode expresses who you are" feeling. Funny enough now Hashtag was the one trying to force Jawbreaker into getting one (probably because this was something she experienced and think it's ok).

But there is another something. Both the terran sisters are the only ones who don't really know what kind of powers/gadgets they gain from their alt. Nightshade, even though they just scanned their alt mode were aware of most if not all abilities they gained from it, Thrash also used his third wheel as a shield before it was revealed as one. And basically Twitch didn't know she had swords or any of Wheeljacks build in gadgets. For Hashtag it's the same, she didn't know of her abilities until she was automatically connected to the GHOST internet.

Fun thing I've noticed as well is that, Thrash picked Mo's bike (who she had some sort of connection with) and he was the only one to be more about connecting and making friends with everyone. Nightshade wants and chooses to be a protector and scanned their alt mode to protect their family. Twitch who gained hers accidentally and unexpectedly, is the one who is so into training to deal with the "unexpectedness" of a situation.