"We Have Returned" 4:42: 7. The series has been … They just said he wasnt a Prime. Optimus Prime Autobot Optimus Prime is the noble leader of the heroic Autobots. Typically, it is used as the identification for the leader of the Autobots, something that is bestowed only on those that carry the Matrix of Leadership within them. However, that doesn't stop him from being the most powerful Prime and the foundation to what the Autobots have been fighting for millions of years. Optimus Prime Autobot Close. Period. Jazz(Offline; Killed By Megatron) 4. He has appeared in several iterations since then, but not as a Prime. The rest of the movie progressed without a proper leader for the Autobots until the very end. For many years, Nexus sat dormant until the day came that he needed to return. This character is so legendary and elusive that not even Vector Prime is sure where he came from or what he was really about. "Autobot Stratagum" 2:38: 10. The leader of the Autobots is named Optimus Prime, and the leader of the Decepticons is named Megatron. Normal Answer: 18 Primes (17 if you don’t count Primus) Crazy Answer: Infinite. Rodimus also had a powerful short circuit function that he could use to "short circuit" other Transformers and turn them into mere dust. Somebody had to come first, and that someone was Prima. When everything went downhill, Prima chose to stay on Cybertron and fulfill his original duty to protect it. My end goal is to eventually be writing full time to bring great info to the world! With the Forge, he crafted the Dark Star Saber. As he prepared to sacrifice himself to restore the AllSpark to the core of Cybertron, Optimus Prime told his team members that, although they may not technically be Primes, he believed that they had each demonstrated the worth of a Prime in the recent conflict against Unicron. Because of this, Leo himself would fight fairly and with the utmost respect. Sentinel Prime. Transformers can transform into different things like cars, planes, guns, and animals. When the return of Megatronus came, Micronus Prime took Optimus to consult the other Primes on their next course of action. PrimonThis is where things start to get a bit confusing. They took the Matrix of Leadership and a few other objects to build the being known as Primal Prime. It seemed legit at the time, I'll give him that. In this continuity, he was the predecessor to Optimus Prime. The original Transformers animated series was far from perfect, but there's no denying it completely captured the imagination of a generation. Bumblebee(Online; Formerly Killed By T.R.F.) Billions of years ago, the being Primus created thirteen Transformers to aide him in his battle against the villainous Unicron. Optimus Primal serves as the leader of the Maximals many years in the future, and has a lot of different traits than the Autobot he was named after. Much to Ultra Magnus's surprise, he had little control over their body and Optimus was in the driver's seat. more … As Nova Prime got into the rhythm of being a Prime, others started to notice that some of his ideals were a bit off. Rodimus Prime. He is so old in fact that many refer to him as the first Autobot. After tricking Optimus into forming, the two became the powerful Omega Prime. Transformers: Prime is a computer animated television series which premiered on … Now that big bad Megatron has returned to Earth, Team Prime prepares for an epic struggle to save the planet. The original Thirteen were great and all, but they were not created at the same time. He also has a host of deadly missiles that sit in his shoulders. Optimus Prime is usually depicted as being a member of an ancient Transformers race called the Dynasty of Primes, often receiving the title "The Last Prime" in many stories, in which he is depicted as being the last of the Primes. This being was known as Primon, and he is the first Autobot that there is record of, though we're not sure how that can be. 3. You would get the immense Nexus Prime. Don't misunderstand me either. Sentinel Prime, in the G1 series, was a powerful and scary Autobot, standing much taller than the rest of them. They learned that the its power could be replenished by harvesting the energy of stars, but they were unable to locate new stars t… Transformers were first made in 1984. According to The Fallen, he and his brothers were the first creations of the AllSpark. Primal Prime became a huge source of conflict with the Tarantulas stole the Matrix, but the Vok counteracted this by taking control of Primal Prime themselves. "Battle in the Energon Mine" 3:11: 11. Keep in mind that, for the purposes of this list, a Prime will be defined as someone who held the Matrix or was officially designated a Prime. It's only passingly touched on, but may be noteworthy that the phrase, "Who died and made you Prime?" Prima - first Transformer w/Matrix. The Matrix of Leadership came from Primus himself, so I think that more than validates him for this list. Nova Prime was a massive and powerful Transformer, and he believed that his race was superior to all others, and people should be grateful just to gaze on their magnificence. He believed that someone's true nature would be shown by the way they fight. Zeta Prime ended up trying to rule over the entire world, brainwashing Autobots and Decepticons alike, and destroying cities when he felt that it was needed. After being an innocent caught in Megatron's gaze, Optimus was transformed into the Prime that he is today. "Optimus Prime Returns" 2:07: 3. It was after that when Nova Major expressed interest in becoming a Prime, and Trion passed the mantle to him. It is clear that Prima was the first created Autobot, but as the Transformers cartoon states, there was somebody that predated Prima. At the time of Zeta Prime's rise to power, the Senate on Cybertron was very corrupt (as most Senates are). Because of the nature of his job, Vector Prime is one of the most powerful Transformers. Mudflap(Offline… Nova Major and Alpha Trion were left as the last two standing during a brutal battle, which they ended up surviving. All that we know is that Primon bore the Matrix and bore it well enough to pass it down to Prima before passing himself into legend. It was then that the Autobots and Decepticons temporarily joined forces to bring him down. Primes (picture unavailable) A Prime (プライム, Puraimu) is a rank of highest distinction in many Transformer Titans continuities. This Prime has all of the abilities of Optimus Prime but without the honor. No fan knew what to expect from the film, especially not to expect the deaths of many fan favourite characters, including Optimus Prime, no more than half an hour into the film’s runtime. Just because Optimus struggles to do the right thing doesn't mean that he isn't ready to bring the pain. However, Prima faced great opposition as the Decepticons rose to power. Vector Prime is one of these original Thirteen. The Fallen (formerly Megatronus Prime) Primon - unofficial Matrix holder. Megatron told him to take his Space Pillars (machines that can teleport anything) to the planet Earth and they'll recreate Cybertron there. Then he decided that he wanted the power of the Matrix of Leadership. https://transformers.fandom.com/wiki/Prime_(rank)?oldid=484898, When someone is selected as a Prime they have the title as a last name such as, There is a misconception that the Matrix is a requirement despite it being said in. Depends on if you ae talking about a series, a specific episode or movie. Yes it's a little like Dragon Ball, but it's cooler to see robots combine. This time, we have a big Optimus Prime figure which can transform into a big jet which also works as a playset. After becoming one with the AllSpark, Optimus Prime trained here in preparation for a coming threat to both Earth and Cybertron. Sentinel was unworthy of the Matrix and the Core said it was only after his death that Optimus could receive it as being a Prime was not a status Trion or the Autobot High Council could grant. Each Transformer that lives has a piece of Primus inside of themselves, and those that are aware of the being worship it. Surely you have some already coming to mind, but I guarantee you won't be familiar with some of the 15 most powerful Primes in Transformers. There have been many different Transformers toys and stories since then. "This Security Council has lost the will to do what must be done. In battle, Optimus Primal reworked his body to transform into a gorilla that is stated to be the size of King Kong. Omega Prime was able to kill Galvatron once and for all with the use of the Matrix Blade and the combined strength of the two brothers. That said, Primus is not without fault. Looking back at the history of the Autobots, who were the greatest Primes to lead a team of Transformers? In the future, the two would realize that their formation was so powerful that they would combine on multiple occasions to fight enemies like Galvatron. Rodimus Prime always tried to live up to the legacy set by his predecessor. ORIO Plant-Based Bot Super Mod News Staff. He has some of the most advanced and powerful tech that any Transformer can have, and because of this, Sentinel Prime is extremely confident in his own strength. The Transformers all had to come from somewhere, and they have a history dating back millions of years. He believes freedom is the right of all sentient beings. As the leader of the Autobots, Optimus has plenty of equipment to take down Decepticons when he needs to. If you thought that there could be no greater Autobot than Optimus Prime, think again. A few times in Transformers are we presented with a group of little robots who can combine into something truly amazing, such as the Devastator or Predaking. One of these robots was Vector Prime. For Transformers fans, no lineup change was more impactful was that seen in The Transformers: The Movie in 1986. The Transformers is an American animated television series which originally aired from September 17, 1984 to November 11, 1987 in syndication.The first of many series in the Transformers franchise, it was based upon Hasbro's Transformers toy line and depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects. Transformers is a series of American science fiction action films based on the Transformers franchise which began in the 1980s. However, he has been known to jump from his job in order to help the Autobots in their war against the Decepticons. While the Rescue Bots cartoon may have already finished, it seems Hasbro is still releasing figure for this line. Zeta Prime was very strict and controlling. Roll out with all-new adventures starring Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, and the rest of the heroic Autobots as they battle the evil Decepticons! As Optimus watched Leo, he became more amazed at the young Maximal's integrity. Make no mistake, he was a really nice guy, but he could also pack a serious punch. I specialize in all things geek related and have an unrequited love for superheroes. The development of the concept is described in this section to minimize confusion; for details of their history and actions in specific bits of fiction, see below. How many Prime's are there? Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. He operates on no moral compass and never intends on it. If there was going to be a better order, it was clear that a new Prime had to be present. For instance, while he respects the rules of the Maximals, he tends to find some workarounds on some occasions. No interim or de facto leaders will be present here. Eventually, Zeta Prime would rise to the rank of a Prime and begin reforming the Autobot society. The High Council declares they exist to choose the Primes, and seemingly referencing the Thirteen, note they have watched as many Primes fell to their greed and pride. They also used the word to mean "great" or "good" in the phrases "That's just prime," (said sarca… The planet that would become Cybertron was mostly barren, but as the AllSpark gradually shaped Cybertron around them and gave The Fallen and his brothers power beyond measure, the cube's own power was depleted. It was here that some of the more impressive leaders arose, one of them being Leo Prime. Optimus Prime(Online; Prime; Leader; Formerly Killed By Megatron) 2. His existence goes back to the beginning of the universe itself. Discussion in 'Transformers General Discussion' started by ORIO, Aug 24, 2007. Due to his long history as an Autobot, Vector Prime knows just about everything there is to know in the entire universe. The Transformers are some of the most amazing lifeforms in the entire galaxy. Nova Prime's ultimate goal was to build a united structure for Cybertron where everyone remained in their place. He is the embodiment of order and heroism, and if it weren't for him, the Primes would not exist. My son says that in Transformers 3 there is 2 primes active : Optimus Prime and Sentinal Prime. The central conflict of the show revolves around Optimus and Megatron, both with different ideas of how to lead the surviving Cybertronians. ... His all-consuming hunger for … Primus is the ultimate Prime. During it, he could hear the voice of Optimus Prime recognizing him as the new leader of the Autobots. Right off the bat, Rodimus was capable of firing multiple lasers out of his arms for long range attacks, and made use of a saw blade that he could whip out whenever. After being defeated by the Autobots, Nemesis Prime was taken to the Alternity, where he was reformed and used for the forces of good, finding more meaning to his existence by fighting his former master, ditching the name of Nemesis Prime and becoming Black Convoy. After seeing the annoying thorn in his side destroy all of his Decepticons, Unicron decided to clone the leader known as Optimus Prime. He was assigned to lead the Thirteen into battle and protect the planet of Cybertron. I am a very passionate and dedicated writer. He is often shown wielding a large blade that he uses to slice through the machinery of his foes. The original had their powers flowing through their very CNA. Autobots who never made it to Earth: 1. When he said something, the others had to accept it as law. "This Is Your Home Now" 5:02: 9. Coming from the futuristic Planet Cybertron, the wars involving these mechanical giants transcend anything that we humans could ever attain. He wanted to have the impressive skills of his comrades. Guarding time and space necessitates that Vector Prime be able to travel through it. Because of this, Nova Prime felt that he had to free every organism in the universe from their individuality and make them a part of his rule. Prime Nova. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists. Combining the movie version with the more compassionate side of other versions, Transformers: Prime has one excellent Optimus Prime. Optimus Primal is known to often put himself on the line in the heat of battle to save his friends. Optimus Prime. That said, each one of them are still quite strong, and I'll try to address more than one. One of the Senators, Shockwave, felt that there needed to be a change in the order of things. Not all Primes are good, and some are created out of spite. In the IDW continuity, Sentinel Prime was a herald for the teachings of the Thirteen across Cybertron, and became involved on the wrong side of many dastardly plots. He is the staple of not only the Autobots, but the Transformers franchise itself. Megatron traveled to Cybertron with Dreadwing to visit a tomb known to hold the remains of a Prime. He once held the Matrix of Leadership before leaving by himself to fulfill his role as a guardian of time and space itself. Ratchet(Offline; Killed By Lockdown) 5. Well, there’s the Thirteen, Nova Prime, Sentinal Prime, Primus himself, Optimus is the 13th OG Prime, Rodimus, and there was Optimus Primal, who had the matrix at one point and evolved into Primehood. When Rodimus Prime gained the Matrix of Leadership and was given guidance by multiple Primes, the first one to speak with him was Primon. Because of this, the Autobots often have appointed leaders in the form of Primes. It goes without saying that any list regarding the Autobots or the Primes is going to include Optimus Prime. When the first Transformers were created, the being Primus constructed Thirteen robots. Rodimus Prime has since become a fan favorite Transformer and an effective leader of the Autobots. Ironhide(Offline; Killed By Sentinel Prime) 2nd wave Autobots: 1. Here, Sentinel was still a capable fighter. He acquired the Matrix of Leadership and became the powerful Rodimus Prime. In the first Transformers animated movie, many people were shocked by the fact that Optimus Prime was killed in the first act. So, we chose our top … Brawn(Offline; Fate unknown) 2. He has been alive for so long that some people even refer to him as the first Autobot. The matrix chooses the prime. Some people theorize that he was an entity that is older than the creation of Cybertron itself, but that brings loads of theological questions that are probably too complicated to discuss here. Meanwhile, the Autobots have to guard Jack, Miko, and Raf, three kids who've accidentally discovered … Reluctantly he worked with his brother to take down massive Decepticon foes. In the war of cybertron TV series. Because of this, Leo Prime was chosen as the successor to Optimus and became the wise leader of the Maximals. In the Transformers comics published by IDW, one of the earliest antagonists was Nova Prime - the first Prime after the original Thirteen, Nova led an expedition aboard space ship the Ark, intending to begin a new age of Cybertronian expansion. "Proximity Sensors" It seems Sentinel Zeta Prime was the only Prime between the Age of the Primes and Optimus Prime as he fought off the Quintessons, established the Golden Age and tried to combat its decline by establishing the Caste System to Alpha Trion's displeasure. However, what people saw as great change at first slowly descended into madness. The Thirteen Primes had a personal mystic plane of existence known as the Realm of the Primes. Years in the future, the alien species known as the Vok decided to create an entirely new Autobot to fight against the forces of darkness. He can take out whomever he wants with however much force he desires. On the Planet Cybertron, there was a great war between the Autobots (led by Sentinel) and the Decepticons (led by The Fallen) that practically destroyed Cybertron. It is unclear what Primon's true battle strengths were, but it's clear that he had to be some kind of amazing individual to predate the creation of Cybertron. Try not to think about it too much. Autobots who stand for what is right often end up as the best leaders. "One Shall Rise" 2:43: 4. The civil war began and continued as Megatron and Starscream both wanted to be Prime and bear the Matrix. He ended up fighting one on one against the voracious Predaking. However, all of the events surrounding Primal Prime don't change the fact that he is essentially a one-man army. Cliffjumper(Offline; Killed By Dropkick) 1st wave Autobots: 1. was used by Maximal characters in Beast Wars,implying that, to them, "prime" was roughly equivalent to "leader". However, he ended up growing tired of it all. That doesn't mean that they are beyond ranking systems though. "Dreadwing" 1:41: 5. Eventually it did, and Nexus hadn't lost any of his edge. It is clear that Prima was the first created … Transformers: Prime (2013) TV-G. They were a spin-off of the Autobots and surpassed the age into a time period known as the Beast Era. Title Length; 1. Leo Prime was originally Lio Convoy, who was simply an honorable Maximal who climbed through the ranks. If he fails or loses a partner, he takes the loss personally. Primal Prime's immense power was able to defeat the Tarantulas and restore the Matrix (in an unpublished comic). Currently, their powers are something bestowed only to those carrying the Matrix of Leadership containing the will of Primus. However, he and his compatriots entered a portal to the Dead Universe, where they were enslaved by the monstrous D-Void. They also split up Nexus into five fragments in order to hide the sword in various points of the universe. Nonetheless, Rodimus rose to the challenge and was ready to face the Decepticons. Wanting to save his dying homeworld, Sentinel Prime previously made a secret pact with Megatron (the Fallen's apprentice) to help him recreate Cybertron in the name of the Decepticons. Prima was no pushover either. Generation One (1984–1992) Some people call the first Transformers toys, shows, and … It is retroactively derived from Primus, the creator of the Transformers.. With the retcon that Primus is one … 3 Transformers: Prime. Though the other Primes thought that Optimus's training was not complete, Optimus convinced them to give him their power and send him to Earth to deal with Megatronus immediately. Following the War of the Primes, the Covenant of Primus decreed there would only be one Prime ruling Cybertron at a time. Generation 2 didn’t last very long, but it sure knew … "In Defense of Humanity" 2:26: 6. The Autobots needed a new leader, and he felt that Zeta would be a great candidate. He has shown to be tricked and manipulated by characters such as the Fallen. 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Because he spends so much time guarding universes and the timeline, Vector Prime rarely shows his face in the present day. His immense size and skill alone make him an immediate threat, but with the use of the Star Saber, he becomes nearly impossible to kill. Primus was on the side of good and life, and ended up creating the Transformers. The Transformers understand that the war requires organization and strategy just like any other. Easy Answer: A lot. When the Predacons emerged from an event, it was up to Prima to defeat them. He was also powerful enough to become the planet Cybertron, where his creations would live. Despite the latter's amazing power and instinct, Prima still managed to come out on top and forced the Decepticon to submit. This is where things start to get a bit confusing. ... It’s not easy picking out the best Transformer toys, there are so many cool action figures with sweet features and awesome designs that we struggled to select just 15. Recognizing that his brother Optimus held the Matrix, he figured the only way to acquire that power would be to form with the Autobot leader. Transformers Prime (Music from the Animated Series) No. These beings were each labeled as Primes and would set the standard for all the Autobots to come. These Primes have been around since the creation of the Transformers, and they only seem to grow in wisdom and in number. His character and progress were watched by the leader of the Maximals at the time, Optimus Primal. A spin-off film, Bumblebee, directed by Travis Knight and produced by Bay, was released on December 21, 2018. TRANSFORMERS CHARACTERS Learn about the Transformers robots. Transformers: Robots in Disguise The Thirteen Primes had a personal mystic plane of existence known as the Realm of the Primes. More Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki. “A Rage in Heaven” Transformers Generation 2. 0 Thirteen; 1 Prime (rank) 2 Optimus Prime (disambiguation) Prime is the rank of highest possible distinction on Cybertron. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > ORIO, Aug 24, 2007 #1. In Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Sentinel Prime was brought back to fight the Decepticons in Chicago, but ended up betraying the Autobots and killed Ironhide where he stood. Nemesis Prime quickly became one of Unicron's top servants, and he wanted nothing more than to please his master (whatever distracted him from his painful existence and all that). Ultra Magnus wasn't a particularly strong Autobot, but he was always ready to die for his friends and take massive blows to the face. Nemesis Prime will kill as sees fit, and harm those that he wants to. In the G1 series, Nemesis Prime was created by a human rather than Unicron. Despite his youthfulness, Optimus Primal managed to launch Cybertron into a new advanced age, which gained him a lot of respect from his subordinates. Contrary to what your first instinct would be, Optimus Primal and Optimus Prime are not the same person. in fact, I think they made vector prime himself say it on transformers.com "ask vector prime" section. Through the use of the powerful Dead Matrix and no small amount of torture, the evil planet was able to create the being known as Nemesis Prime. Because of the nature of the Transformers series, there are many different versions of Sentinel Prime that bear many different properties and abilities. Being programmed with the Matrix, Primal held all of the wisdom of each of the Primes that came before him, and became one of the most powerful Transformers to date. Optimus was mentored by Sentinel Prime, the last Prime before him, and eventually became the leader of the Cybertronian scientific division, while Megatron became Lord High Protector of Cybertron. The Transformers are some of the most amazing lifeforms in the entire galaxy. The very earliest seeds of the Thirteen can probably be found in material produced by 3H Productions for BotCon… Skids(Offline; Killed in deleted screen By Sentinel Prime) 3. "Transformers Prime" 3:21: 2. One statement stuck in his mind: "all shall be one." Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Via Comicbook.com we can share for you images of the upcoming Transformers Rescue Bots Jumbo Jet Racer Optimus Prime figure.. Optimus can also make excellent use of a gun and his semi form to crash into any enemy. What if you take that philosophy and apply it to a Prime? It was technically Primus's right to appoint the Prime and bestow them the Matrix but gradually his children became more and more ignorant of his presence as well as that of his brother Unicron. He devoutly followed the god known as the Guiding Hand, and he found some documents written by that god itself. Because of Primal's design, he garnered a lot of attention from the public eye, despite having no desire to become a celebrity. It took a lot of power and gumption from Optimus and the rest of his team in order to get rid of Sentinel. Due to the nature of his name, Prima is often cited as the first Prime to ever exist. One of the cooler Transformers Prime toys (not that there’s a shortage of coolness), Dinobot Snarl loves to engage in the chaos that is war and is a massive improvement on previous versions. This age held a lot of Autobots who were capable of transforming into different animals and using those abilities in combat. Attempting to always be a source of hope without making any decisions that could corrupt his integrity, Optimus has a lot of weight on his shoulders. No matter the exact age, all of those years at war explains why Optimus has such a strong desire for peace. Optimus became a prime after Alpha Trion gathered Megatron, Ultra Magnus, And Optimus So the matrix can choose it's prime. During the climax, the Autobot Hot Rod was faced with an immense challenge. That is why I was chosen to be Prime... because I am the monster the people need.". From their advanced weaponry to their capability to transform into a vehicle or gun on a moment's notice, there seems to be no intense battle that they aren't prepared for. He altered Zeta's body to fit a Matrix and sent him on his way. This wise leader has been leading the charge against the Decepticons since the characters were created, and we all love him for it. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) This story also begins with a backstory wherein original Transformers leaders the Seven Primes in 17000 BCE created Energon a Star absorbing machine called the Sun Harvester but they had made a pact that they would not absorb a star that supports life. After becoming one with the AllSpark, Optimus Prime trained here in preparation for a coming threat to both Earth and Cybertron. This Matrix gets passed down from one Prime to another, and gives each of them the tools necessary to be an effective leader. Wacko. He fought for the concept of good itself, feeling that freedom and nobility should be available to all. Sideswipe(Offline; Killed By Cemetery Wind) 2. The concept of the Thirteen has only been around for about a third of the Transformers brand's thirty-year history, and the slow drip-feeding of information that characterized the early stages of their story was not been presented in a very linear manner. But across all these movies, there are two characters that have managed to survive every circumstance thrown their way — Optimus Prime and Bumblebee. He wields the Star Saber, which enabled him to combat even the toughest of enemies. Nexus bore the powerful Star Saber from the first Autobot, but times got really tough, and the Thirteen decided that they needed to split the sword into five fragments and hide them. He severed the arm of the Prime and attached it to his own body to gain control of the Forge of Solus Prime.