energon

Energon is a fictional energy substance in the Transformers media franchise. It serves as the primary power source for Cybertronians and is used as both fuel and a raw material for various technologies. In many continuities, energon is essential to propulsion, life support, repair, and weaponry, making it a central resource in the Transformer universe.

Energon exists in multiple forms, with crystalline energon and liquid or semi-solid variants being the most common. Crystalline energon is often depicted as mined from planetary deposits and refined for use, while liquid energon is used to power engines and devices. Energon can be stored in containers called energon cubes for transport and trade, and it may be processed or synthesized in laboratories or power facilities. The exact properties and production methods of energon can differ between series and comics, reflecting different storytelling needs.

In-universe properties and appearance vary by continuity, but energon is typically shown as a highly energetic, sometimes luminescent substance. Colors range from pink to purple, blue, or other hues depending on the depiction. Its energy is depicted as both a fuel and a life-support resource, enabling Cybertronians to operate, heal, or upgrade their systems. Energon is also used as a plot element to explain scarcity, conflict, and the economics of various factions within the franchise.

Energon has been a recurring concept across Transformers media, including animated series, comics, films, and video games. It remains a fictional construct with no real-world counterpart, created to explain how Transformers power their machines and sustain their civilizations.