#orions rambles

[theburninggalaxy]

Something that I think a lot of people don't quite understand is how physically big London it. There are entire areas that I've never been to, despite living in this city my entire life.

For comparison let's take New York, which has 8.47 million people (according to the first result on google), compared to London's 8.92 million. Pretty comparable sizes and they're both known for being large, diverse, central cities to the respective countries.

New York has a land area (again, according to google) of 304 square miles of land (and about 100 of water but this is just looking at the land). London has a land area of 607 square miles.

That's almost twice the area for roughly the same population.

So yeah. When I say "oh yeah I've never been to *insert area here* because it would take too long" I'm talking 2-3hrs, 2 buses, and 2-4 tubes or trains. Not 30/45mins to an hour. 30/45mins is how long it takes to get to my nearest shopping centre. And that doesn't mean I don't live in London. London is just weirdly physically big.

(Yes part of the reason is western European vs American city structure, but other western European cities have several million less people so dont have the issue to the same extent. The western European city with the next largest population is Berlin at 3.85 million and a similar land area to New York. There are larger cities in Europe than London but theyre in Turkey and Russia and I know nothing about how cities are structured in those countries)

[theburninggalaxy]

I have been lucky enough to visit places that are almost a millenia old, and many more that are 400+ years old.

My favourite part and the part I always remember the most is the graffiti. 1612, 1187, 1936, 1865, on and on and on looking at centuries of carvings piled on top of eachother all saying the same thing: I was here please don't forget that I was here and don't let the future forget that you were too.

If it wasn't for humans writing on the walls we wouldn't know our stories. Fuck this dull world, vandalize the buildings that keep us caged. Graffiti is the purest communication with the future.

[orionshounds]

the choice for shadow to have softer brown eyes that only turn that vibrant red when he's using his powers is SOOOOO peak

[starburr]

From

"Fuck the government :DDD"

To

"Fuck my life he left me :(((((("

[lovinglonerhybrid]

One of the best things about transformers one in my opinion is that Optimus prime and megatron come from the same place. In every other continuity there is a power imbalance between them Orion pax always has better social standing then d-16/megatron. And I love that in tfone they show that you don’t have to come from differing social standings to have different ideals.its not the fact that Orion pax came from the higher castes then megatron it’s the fact that he’s just a good person who is hurt by sentinels betrayal but that doesn’t make him compromise his moral standing. D-16 is letting the anger rule him and is making him blind to anyone but himself. He’s constantly referring to his hurt and how sentinel betrayed him. Where Orion is worried about the people not just himself. he whanted the people to be-able to have their own choice. And in the movie he is just some guy he’s not alpha trions student he’s not an enforcer he’s not a free dock worker. He is there in the mines with d-16 he doesn’t just here about or help deal with the problems of the lower castes he’s living it he’s right there in the thick of it and still him and megatron go septet ways because Optimus prime is for the people. Megatron is not.

[zay-does-things]

Where Transformers fans cried: "I'M DONE SAVING YOU."

Where men cried: "We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it, just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens. And you betrayed... Me."

Where legends cried: "The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there's no going back, because some transformations... Are permanent."

[iliterallydecepticanteven]

‼️Transformers One spoilers‼️

"Oh but why was Optimus okay with Bee killing all those guys in the fight but not okay with Megatron killing Sentinel? He's so hypocritical!"

No, no he's not. It's about the context and situation.

Optimus was okay with Bee killing those bots during the fight because they were fighting and posed an active threat to their lives. Optimus was against Megatron killing Sentinel because they weren't in danger, and the battle had already been won. They had exposed Sentinel's crimes and deception to all of Iacon and destroyed his rule over Cybertron.

Remember, Optimus uses the word "execution" because that's what killing Sentinel was. It wasn't to save anyone or keep themselves safe. It was to send a bloody message of violent vengeance against those who wrong Megatron. That's why Optimus didn't want him to kill Sentinel and why Megatron killing Sentinel was his point of no return.

[iszapizza]

IDW how’s it feel to have written the best love story ever told

(I’m sorry I had to get this out of my system byeeeeeee)

[xaytheloser]

I need more delusional MegOp, I need more delusional Megatron who thinks that the Matrix is just puppeteering Orion's body, that he needs to rip the Matrix out of Optimus' chest to get his Orion back, or at the very least put him to rest, and no matter what anyone tells him he just REFUSES to believe the truth.

no I'm not normal, why you ask? :33

[theburninggalaxy]

Also, sometimes someone can TECHNICALLY do something, but doing so would put their physical/mental health or long term goals at risk. Or they just don't want to.

For example: in terms of mathematical ability I was one of the top three in my class (based on how quickly we picked things up in class and the results of a nationwide competition we did that tests mathematical problem solving and thinking skills) however about half of my class finished A-Levels with either A*A*A*A or A*A*A*A* whereas I got A*AB (all in STEM subjects for both).

Not because I couldn't do four subjects or get straight A*/As, but because for me I'd rather do other things than revise for 12 hours a day seven days a week. I have hobbies and interests that I didn't want to give up, and I shouldn't be made to feel bad about that cause I'm "wasting my potential" or some bs like that

See posts from people saying things like "If i can do this, so can you!''

What if we can't? What if we can't learn a new sport, what if we can't be valedictorian of our school? what if we can't learn a new language? what if we can't excel in some areas? What if we can't?

Your posts about "Oh i did this so you can definitely too" are plain weird because i bet someone read that and CAN'T do the things you're saying they can. Stop it. Just stop with your takes. Maybe look at a bigger picture.

[theburninggalaxy]

I knew I'd get emotional while packing but FUCK

I've just had to go through the stones and fossils my grandfather gave me for Christmases when I was a kid and fucking hell I wish I could take all of them that was HARD.

On the other hand, if I take all of them and loose them I have no clue what I'd do, they're one of the main ways I feel connected to him and while there's no way I'm going to uni without at least a couple the idea of loosing all of them is bad enough that I don't want to take all of them.

[driftsart]

GUYS OH MY GOD TF ONE I NEED TO SEE IT AGAIN I LOVED IT SO SOO MUCH HELP MEEEEEEE 😭😭😭

[orionshounds]

he cares so much about them, but he has never known how to show it

and now, it’s too late.

[starburr]

[mawvax]

tf:one observations and rambling (spoilers!) - cave scenes

just going through the movie again for references and noticing random things

1. D-16; top of his sector

D-16's badge having 6 notches (assuming it showcases excellence, hard work/rank) and Orion only having 1 (troublemaker.) -- which is why D-16 stomps on it out of frustration; it's the symbol of his devotion to Sentinel Prime.

2. D-16's first reaction to everything: >:[

there's a certain point - namely when they reach the cave - where D-16 is clearly at the end of his rope. His first reaction to every single event is anger; which is not wrong!

It's just in sharp contrast to Orion who doesn't hold the same devotion he did, therefore isn't taking events quite as personal as D-16.

Sees dead Megatronus > Angry at whoever did this (assuming Quints at this point)

Alpha Trion declares that Sentinel is a false Prime - Angry and defensive (that's his idol and cybertron's savior)

World View falling apart > Angry at Orion for leading him off protocol that led to these events. Angry at Sentinel who should be executed and paraded for his betrayal.

Even his first instinct is to Fight when the Quints arrive. He's ready to stand up and not take things lying down anymore. He's ready to take charge of things - to set them right.

Unfortunately, to D-16 - that means disregarding what anyone else says too, including Orion who led him previously.

3. Orion

D-16 in the midst of all the unfolding events, finds blame in Orion for leading him to these life-shattering painful truths being unfolded before them.

Which is contradictory to the praise he was giving Orion for leading them to the surface previously when it was seemingly beneficial at the time; it's realistic - but still sad.

As D-16 lets out at Orion how he truly feels - being dragged around by Orion; Orion's first reaction is to reflect. "am i truly at fault?" - and later on after Airachnid attacks the High Guard, he clearly believes what D-16 said as well. That this was all his fault. (Even though it really is Sentinels'. And a friendship is not a one way street.)

When Orion learns about Sentinel's betrayal he's shocked; but his mind immediately goes: How do we stop him? How do we help the people suffering under Sentinel? How do we show others the monster he truly is?

Both D-16 and Orion want justice but prioritize different things. It's about revenge and the righteous killing of a false prophet for D-16. For Optimistic Orion, Sentinel should be exposed, to face his crimes and be judged fairly. The less bloodshed, the better a new age for Cybertron can begin.

Let it not begin in a bloody execution fueled by hatred. Let them not be like Sentinel who took the future of Cybertron forcefully into his own hands through blood. Who brutally ripped Megatronus's cog out from his corpse.

("Don't be like Sentinel.")

4. You're still the most important person in my life

Even right after the argument when they get their cogs, the first thing they do is look at each other.

God. They are heartbreaking.

5. This shot.

Right after they return from seeing Sentinel collude with the Quintessons.

The line of shadow drawn between D-16 and the rest as he is faced away... A visual way to represent the fracture forming in between them...

I love this movie so much.

Gonna end my ramble here for now - and this is just from the cave - there's SO MANY things to just go on and on about this film.

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