Carly Witwicky

The name or term Carly refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Carly (disambiguation).

Name: Carly Witwicky
Faction: Autobot
Species: Human
Function: FIELD SCIENTIST
Division: Science
Sub-Group: Witwicky family
Type: FC

“

Someone should pacify those Decepticons... and their underwater headquarters.

”

CARLY WITWICKY has few peers in the field of computer engineering. Courageous, hyper-intelligent, and able to determine multiple outcomes to complex problems with ease, Carly is one of the most versatile allies of the Autobots. Carly was originally more interested in the Autobots than in Spike (to Spike's dismay), although she always appreciated his friendship. Like Chip, Carly's scientific knowledge is great, but it extends more in the chemical/electrical/mechanical areas of science than computer knowledge. Carly is almost too self-assured, and her curiosity often leads her -- and Spike -- into dangerous situations. Impulsive and apt to act on her own instincts, Carly often disappears from the others with a plan of her own -- usually some bold, bordering-on-foolish attempt to aid her friends. She eventually married Spike, and with him, had two children, Daniel, and Megan.

History[]

Canonical/Pre-MUX/Theme History:[]

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on December 24, 1969, Carly Banas first met Spike and Bumblebee at the Robots Video Arcade. Although Spike was younger than her by two years ^[1] and not nearly as bright (Carly was attending MIT while Spike still wasn't even old enough to drive), she became immediately intrigued by him and his friendship with the Autobots. After befriending crusty old Ironhide and helping save the Autobots from the threat of the Immobilizer, she was accepted as their new human buddy. While Spike was initially less than thrilled that she seemed more interested in the Autobots than in him, he gets over this at the end, inviting her out for milkshakes.

Carly and Spike later went on a dangerous mission to Cybertron to retrieve more Cybertonium, an element the Autobots needed to survive. Carly's technical knowledge once again proved useful as she, Spike and the Dinobots outwitted Shockwave and stole some Cybertonium. She was extremely impressed with Cybertron's design and layout. Unfortunately, the trip had several drawbacks; among them, Shockwave disintegrated her car (Decepticreep!), and she twisted her ankle.

Daniel David Witwicky was born on June 13, 1993, to Spike and Carly Witwicky.

MUX History:[]

Carly's work takes her all over the world, leaving Daniel most of the time in the care of her husband Spike. In 2003 she was hired by Idea Enterprises to create cutting edge technologies, and through them she partnered with Sumdac Systems from 2007 through 2009 and Symultech from 2010 through 2013.

Kim-cattrall-2012-gi — Carly in 2012, employee of Symultech

In March, Carly volunteered her computer-savvy services to work with the EDC on their first mission. On April 22, Carly traveled with the EDC to Trucial Abysmia to free celebrated human rights activist Anwar Assan from his captors.

In the summer of 2013, following a disastrous run-in with the Decepticons, Carly jumped ship from her current assignment out of fear of losing her contract, and went to work for GB Blackrock instead.

On April 7, 2014, Carly attended the handfasting of Spike's brother Buster Witwicky to Jesse Macchio. Even though she doesn't particularly like Buster, Carly cried through most of the ceremony.

In October of 2019, Carly was made Acting Commander of the EDC while Marissa Faireborn was on medical and then maternity leave.

In 2024, Carly came back to Autobot City to spend time with Spike before he left for Nebulos.

OOC Notes[]

Carly was born in 1969. She was 16 in 1984 when the Transformers woke from their 4-million-year slumber (her birthday is earlier in the year than Spike's). She turned 36 in 2005. She will be 41 in 2010.

On the MUX, her full name is Carly Arlene Banas-Witwicky. She works for Blackrock Industries.

Logs[]

2009[]

November 26 - "An Autobot City Thanksgiving" - The Witwickys enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner in Autobot City - with some surprise Autobot guests.
November 26 - "Turkey Day Dinner – Daniel POV" - The Witwickys enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner in Autobot City - from Daniel's point of view.

2013[]

May 30 - Carly tests out an experimental fuel on Daniel's hoverboard, with dramatic results.
June 10 - "Bartering Time" - While investigating strange energy readings in the Yukon, she has an encounter with some Decepticons that jeopardizes her research project, as well as her life.

June 10 - Yukon Encounter[]

I was on assignment with my company in the Yukon, testing some unusual energy readings which appeared to be possibly from illegal fracking activity. As it turned out, that wasn't what was going on at all, but I encountered some Decepticons who were hanging around an old abandoned industrial plant. Buzzsaw and Plunder harassed me for a bit, trying to take my equipment, coat and bike, which I refused to let them have.

Then, things got *weird* really fast. The two of them began fighting amongst themselves, and it left me open to attempt an escape. While I was trying to get my equipment back into the case, however, in my haste I packed up Slugfest. This turned out to be really bad, because my getaway was...considerably hampered by Buzzsaw attacking, and this ridiculously idiotic stegotape refusing to get off my bike! I called for assistance and Skydive responded. In the ensuing rush to get Slugfest OFF the bike, I ended up having to give up my equipment cache to him. So basically... the Decepticons now have my work research into new fuel alternatives. The whole project is a bust.

I feel very badly about this, but this is something I have to answer to my employer about. No one was injured, thankfully. And I'm grateful to Skydive for providing me an exit out of that mess.

September 02 - "Maybe Dealiticus Will Buy Us a Few Minutes" - The Quintessons have come to Earth, claiming that their homeworld Quintessa was destroyed by a temporal shockwave that originated from Earth. They have judged the planet guilty of attempted genocide and have passed a sentence of death.

2019[]

October 27 - "You Found Me Beautiful Once" - Bad Mort and his Deadites are up to their old shenanigans, and they're bringing some new friends with them.

Players[]

For years, Carly was temped by Doomflower or @emited by Spike's player, but she is still available for application.

Carly was taken over in 2016 by Cloudgrazer.
In 2025, Carly was played by Spikewitwicky.

References[]

↑ The show's production bible says one year, but if she can drive she should be at least 16.

Transformers Production Bible

Shattered Glass[]

In the Shattered Glass universe, Carly Banas has thrown out her no-good husband Spike Witwicky.

What If? Universes[]

Apocalypse World universe[]

When Spike Witwicky died, Carly was on Vrob.

Witwicky What If? Universe[]

In the Witwicky What If? Universe, Carly is chief research scientist for Blackrock Industries, and Mr. G. B. Blackrock and she are married.

Logs[]

What If...Sparkplug said "No"? : Sparkplug makes a quick decision to not help the Autobots after getting rescued by the Autobots. Sparkplug stands by the decision, but his decision has lifetime implications for Spike.

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[1] The show's production bible says one year, but if she can drive she should be at least 16.

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