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Optimus Prime
The powerful and wise leader of

Orion was reconstructed by an

called Prime’s “brother”), who

the Autobots: Optimus Prime is

ancient transformer named

subsequently passed it to Rodimus

the yin to Megatron’s yang, and

Alpha Trion into the first of the

Prime out of desperation..

the only obstacle strong enough

Autobots - Optimus Prime.

to continuously stand in the

Optimus is arguably the most

Decepticon leader’s way. Multiple

Regardless of which continuity

iconic Transformer in the series’

origin stories have been created to

you find the Autobot leader in,

universe, and you’ll be hard

explain Optimus’ origins, but most

the character is always depicted

pushed to think of another

detail him being a non-military

as a stern but kind leader who

more recognisable figure than

Cybertronian civilian before he

would give his life to protect his

the red and blue goliath and

became the ultimate force for good

comrades, even holding mutual

his various transformed states

that he is today. Originally going by

respect for his nemesis Megatron.

which generally take the form

the name of Orion Pax, Optimus

Over the years, Optimus has been

of a gigantic lorry cab towing

was a simple dock worker in the

temporarily replaced as leader, the

an equally large trailer.

golden age of Cybertron - a time

most well-known instance being

before the planet became ravaged

when he was killed at the hands of

Motto: “Freedom is the right

by war. Upon being mortally

Megatron and passed leadership

of all sentient beings.”

wounded by a young Megatron,

to, Ultra Magnus (sometimes