Rust
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Rustis the result ofwaterreacting with metals such as iron. It is a thoroughly unpleasant situation for anyTransformer.Just askSteeljaw.
Strangely, thefleshy bipedsappear not to suffer from rust. Maybe they're not as weak as everyone first thought.
OnCybertron,there is an entire sea of unstable planetary matter called theRust Sea.
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MarvelThe Transformerscomics
Under certain malign conditions, Transformers may develop arust rash.TheTechnobotLightspeedis a known victim of this affliction.Lightspeed'sUniversebio
As a physician,Ratchetwas quite concerned about rust. When he observed humans using thin strips of wood to traverse moist, powdery surfaces, he regarded it as foolhardy — surely it would cause them to rust!Repeat Performance!
Later, whenSkidsbrought the humanDonny Finkleberginto Ratchet's medical bay to speak withOptimus Prime,Ratchet was most displeased. The medical bay was a sterile environment, and while humans don't rust, they sweat, which could have gotten moisture into Optimus Prime's wound, thereby starting a rust infection. Ratchet demanded that Skids not return until he had dehumidified the human, but he was overruled by Prime.Heavy Traffic!
"Rustbucket" is a fairly common insult among the Transformers. TheSeaconsonce insultingly referred toBlasteras "Autobotrust-droppings".Club Con!
After a mission to retrieve a power cell fromDreadwingat the bottom of the sea,Getawaycomplained when he found a spot of rust on his wrist.Dreadwing Down!
The Transformerscartoon
A disease known asCosmic Rustwas responsible for wiping out theThirteenth LegionofAutobotsonAntilla.TheDecepticonsonEarthlater contracted Cosmic Rust, even though they were rust proof. Fortunately for the Decepticons,Perceptorhad developed a new solution known ascorrostop,which would prevent rust and corrosion, curing the disease. Unfortunately for the Autobots,Megatroninfected Perceptor with Cosmic Rust, resulting in the Autobots becoming infected whenOptimus Primerescued Perceptor. Fortunately, the Autobots were able to create more corrostop.Cosmic Rust
Beast Warscartoon
WhenCheetorwondered aloud the cause ofDepth Charge's attitude problem,Rattrapguessed that it was probably rust.Deep Metal
Live-action film series
Transformersfilm
Ironhidecomplained his foot would rust afterSam Witwicky'sdogurinated on it.Transformers
Revenge of the Fallenfilm
Jetfire,ancient and energon-deprived as he was, had rust all over him. He complained aloud: "Itchy, wretched rust in my aft!" According to Jetfire, deprivation of energon would cause a Transformer to rust and eventually fall apart.Revenge of the Fallen
Dark of the Moonfilm
Ironhidemet his fate by a blast fromSentinel Prime'sCosmic Rustcannon.Dark of the Moon
2005 IDW continuity
WhenNominus Primedied, theSenatereported that he had succumbed to a long-standing rust infection, though his physicianRatchetknew that to be a lie.Post Hoc
