News Files - Transformers Holomatter Avatar

Holomatter Avatars are projected facsimiles of alien species that are too small or fleshy for Cybertronians to mimic with their mechanical alternate modes. Avatars aren't just a friendly image to fool sentient beings; they're the Cybertronian equivalent of a remotely operated vehicle, allowing them to go places and perform actions that would otherwise be prevented by their size and the need to camouflage their true identities. Having an Avatar in a location is like the Cybertronian being there. An Avatar can function up to 100 metres away from the controlling Cybertronian, even when separated by solid walls.

The Avatar is created and maintained by "holomatter generators". They can cause the Avatar to blink into sudden existence with no warning. Holomatter Avatars can be intangible, or as solid as a real object. Holomatter Avatars carry a strong connection to the consciousness of its generating Cybertronian. Damage to the Avatar can cause severe impairment to the controlling Cybertronian if their consciousness is not withdrawn in time. Holomatter disguises are also limited by their operator's understanding of the lifeform they mimic.