The Decepticons are the main

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in the fictional continuities of the ''

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, identified by a purple face-like insignia. Capable of transforming into alternate forms, these are often

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or powerful

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; including

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, ground combat vehicles, expensive

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and even smaller-than-human-sized objects. In the Japanese version of the franchise, the Decepticons are called Destron or Deathtron ( ja, デストロン ''Desutoron''). The only exception to this naming convention is ''Car Robots'', where the sub-group referred to as "Decepticons" in the '' Robots in Disguise'' adaptation, is known in Japan as the Combatrons (the Japanese name of the G1 subgroup known as the Combaticons). As opposed to the Autobots' Supreme Commander, the Primes, the Decepticons' highest ranking leader is often given the title Emperor of Destruction in Japan. Beginning with the original Generation 1 cartoon, the Decepticon rallying cry has been "Decepticons attack!", as well as "Transform and rise up!" in '' Transformers: Animated'' as a play on the Autobots' "Transform and roll out!" rallying cry.

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