#sizes are IDW ones (they would be smaller in Prime or Earthspark)

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Oh look, a height chart. Have fun with that ¦D

The OG size

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Phase Three: Power of the Primes

For the final phase of my hypothetical Transformers series, the autobots and ascenticons have joined forces to stop the Unicron empowered decepticon empire. With a nearly bottomless supply of combat drones and an unquenchable thirst for conquest, the enemy will prove tough to defeat. The only hope for victory is gathering lost artifacts and weapons from the age of primes. And maybe the a few of the original thirteen as well. The majority of the story will focus on this galactic scavenger hunt, encountering factions and cybertronians of all shapes and sizes. All culminating in a final battle for Cybertron. I’d also include an epilogue miniseries of this hypothetical series to tie up any loose ends, like what happens to the Unicron Matrix and who’ll lead this new era of peace.

Here is the previous part:

The newest primes: After sustaining critical injuries by both Megatron and Galvatron, Optimus will need months in a CR chamber before he can fight again. He has passed the matrix of leadership to three young warriors to share. These New Primes, with aid of Starscream and his ascenticons, shall lead the charge for both the autobots and maximals against the decepticons.

Captain of the Lost Light: Rodimus Prime. It was easy to dismiss Hot Rod as the typical turbo revving young punk. Overly confidant in his abilities, impatient, and reckless. But behind the loud ego and daredevil antics lies a charismatic bot with genuine care for the lifeforms that the autobots defend. Often labled as ‘The common people’s autobot’ for the humanitarian aid he offers with his crew of misfit autobots, the one thing he loves more than fighting evil is helping the innocent. While the weight and responsibility that the title of prime brings has given him the most self-doubt of the three new primes, Rodimus pushes through and inspires all that are around him.

Alt mode: Futuristic sports car.

Inspiration: G1 and IDW Rodimus Prime

Notes: The Lost Light crew would be smaller in size, given that there are already a good number of characters already established.

Maximal commander: Optimal Primal. Despite having the least amount of experience in warfare and being captain of a mere exploration ship, the young Primal taken to the fight against evil with gusto. A more down-to-earth commander who respects both allies and enemies, he knows who’s best suited for certain missions and to never underestimate an opponent. His greatest weakness is a lack of patience, often becoming frustrated by the personality flaws of his comrades. But once he gets his temper cooled, Optimal Primal’s tenacity in combat and never-go-offline attitude is unmatched.

Alt mode: Bio mechanical gorilla

Inspiration: Beast Wars/Machines and Rise of the Beasts.

Notes: Unlike Optimus and Megatron’s past friendship being complicated and somewhat tragic, Primal and beast Megatron absolutely hate each other. (Even before the crew of the darksyde went rouge)

Scout and autobot recruit trainer: Goldbug. Despite being one of the youngest, Bumblebee was the golden standard for Autobots everywhere. Scrappy in a fight, brave in the face of danger, and even respectful towards his elders. Well-liked for his lighthearted and energetic personality, it was a shock to most when he decided to become a trainer for new recruits. While the scout sometimes feels irked that others still see him as a sparkling, he still gets along with others faster than any other friendly autobot can. Of course, becoming a prime as Goldbug helps out your self esteem too.

Alt mode: Cybertronian volkswagon beetle (Similar to his WFC/FOC alt mode)

Inspiration: G1 Goldbug and Earthspark Bumblebee

Notes: I’m honestly surprised we haven’t seen Goldbug in anything significant for a while.

The new decepticon empire: With a new clone drone army, the cosmic power of Unicron, and the planet Cybertron reformatted into a gargantuan battleship, the decepticon empire has reached new heights in their conquest for galactic tyranny.

Commander of Predacons and manipulator of the dark matrix: Megatron. Hailing from the future age of beast machines, the impressionable Galavar was completely radicalized by the writings and conquests of Megatron. Virtually unmatted in his hatred for organic life and his pride as a cybertronian, he has changed his name to that of his idol and wishes to work side-by-side with him. This Megatron is a master schemer and a boastful theatric, willing to rip apart space and time itself to ensure victory. After being upgraded by the dark matrix, his ego and wicked machinations have increased tenfold. While his tendency to overdramatize the war can come off as comedic, this bot is truly the legacy and epitome of all the original Megatron’s philosophies.

Alt mode: completely metal dragon. (Previously bio mechanical t-rex)

Inspiration: Beast Wars/Machines Megatron

Notes: A common theme in my hypothestical TF series would be radicalization. What happens when someone loses themselves to an ideal, especially if that ideal isn’t good to begin with. Beast Megatron would be the centerpiece of that, the logical extreme of the Original Megatron’s belief of Peace Through Tyranny.

Decepticon “leader” and commander of the drone armies: Galvatron. At first glance, Galvatron merely seems like an upgraded Megatron with a more powerful cannon and a sword made of dark energon. But a closer examination reveals something more unhinged. His manical laugher while tearing apart opponents resembles that of a giggling child. His expressions are that of pure, wide-eyed glee instead of hatred. It’s as if Megatron had turned into a toddler after Beast Megatron gave him his upgrade. The reason behind these changes in behavior is deceptively simple. After eons of trying to conquer the galaxy and to never again be a servant to another species, Megatron finally got the power he so desperately craved. Unlike Megatron, Galvatron is happy. He might still be the official leader of the decepticons, but he’s little more than a mad dog chasing his own tail while Beast Megatron rules over cybertron.

Alt mode: Cybertronian artillery cannon.

Inspiration: G1Galvatron.

Notes: Beast Megatron still sees Galvatron as his equal but understands to some extent that the power he bestowed upon him has altered his mind.

Lead scientist and Cybertron preservationist: Shockwave. Originally famous for being the cocreator of the cure for cosmic rust, Shockwave’s occupation as decepticon lead scientist has shown everyone his true colors. A being of pure logic, he views the cybertronian race as the most superior lifeforms in the galaxy and wholeheartedly agreed with Megatron’s philosophy of might makes right. While the scientist believes he could be a more pragmatic leader, he also understands that he was nowhere near strong enough to truly usurp Megatron. So, he plotted and bided his time, waiting for Optimus to kill him so that he could take command. He takes no remorse in those he experiments on and excels at designing devices of mass destruction. If there is one thing that outweighs his cold logic and disregard for life, it’s the preservation of Cybertron. Shockwave’s feelings on his home planet being turned into a battle station and a massive target are mixed. Perhaps his desire to protect Cybertron will outweigh his loyalty to his commanders.

Alt Mode: Cybertronian research aircraft. (Shockwave’s Siege toy)

Inspiration: G1, IDW, and aligned Shockwave

Notes: Very much at his peak “If you idiots don’t get your shit together, I’m gonna cause problems”. While he’s on thin ice with our heroes, his overall villainy would be turned down a peg here.

Scientist and social experimenter: Tarantulus. There are mad scientists with amoral experiments, and then then there’s Tarantulus. Depraved, cackling, and devoid of anything that resembles sympathy. He gleefully tests on anyone unfortunate enough to get trapped in his webs and even eats them once he’s finished. The cannibalistic spider sees everything as a social experiment, delighted to see what others do in extreme circumstances. While not loyal in the traditional sense, he’d gladly betray anyone just to see the resulting aftermath, he serves beast Megatron and Galvatron knowing that they are the ultimate extreme. Their wrath across the galaxy will create such interesting results.

Alt Mode: Bio mechanical Tarantula.

Inspiration: Beast wars and IDW Tarantulus.

Notes: The maddest of mad scientists. I enjoyed his role in Earthspark, but I think he works best in his original form.

Communicantions officer and spy master: Soundwave. The cold and stoic spy master of the decepticons is a mystery to most. No one knows where his unmatched loyalty to Megatron came from, though some claim it’s because he taught him to control his then-unstable mind reading powers. However it happened, he has become one of the most dreaded decepticons in existence. Blackmail towards would-be usurpers and whistleblowers, assassinations of high ranking autobots and organic leaders, the covert destruction of entire societies, nothing is too low for Soundwave. Not even his minicon subordinates are safe, any hint of treason is noted and scrutinized. No matter how vile his master becomes, Soundwave will be by his side and remove any obstacle that gets in his way.

Alt mode: Cybertronian Stealth bomber. (His Siege toy)

Inspiration: G1, Aligned and Bits of IDW Soundwave

Notes: Do you guys ever wonder what Soundwave would do to his cassettes if one or more of them betrayed Megatron? I’d explore that, and up his villainy, if given the chance.

Predacon lieutenant and stealth fighter: Terrorsaur. Of all the predacons that crewed thew darksyde, Terrorsaur was the most unliked. This isn’t because he’s more sadistic or ruthless than the others, although he does enjoy hurting and frightening his opponents. It’s because he’s a petty and mean-spirited bully. He delights in throwing his authority around and verbally insulting those below him. Whether it’s a failed mission or a physical abnormality, he will berate and belittle anyone that won’t fight back. While he prefers to rain fire down from above, Terrorsaur also specializes in stealth takedowns.

Alt mode: Bio-mechanical Pteranodon.

Inspiration: Beast wars/IDW Terrorsaur and original toy bio.

Notes: I loved the added jerkassery IDW added to his character in their short lived comic series, turning him from a Starscream wannabe to a bully you love to hate.

The Thirteen Primes: The first cybertronians ever created by Primus. Despite their power and reputation as worshipped beings, whose level of mythical qualities are often debated among cybertronians, they were as flawed and personable as any regular cybertronian. Most merged with Cybertron’s core and found peace in the Allspark. The remaining Primes are scattered throughout the stars, either hidden or aiding cybertronians under different aliases.

Warrior of light and the warrior spirit of Primus: Prima. The de facto leader of the thirteen primes and wielder of the star saber, Prima was a white knight in every sense of the term. Virtuous, noble, and self aware enough to not be pompous about it. While he trusted his siblings and appreciated their contributions, he always took too much weight on his shoulders. His greater good mindset and moral purity made him difficult to deal with, especially with his more emotionally flawed siblings. Despite this, he was one of the purest warriors and a dependable friend when needed.

Alt mode: Cybertronian muscle car.

Inspiration: Aligned Prima

Notes: Rejoined with the core of Cybertron. Gives off oldest-brother-in-big-family energy.

Guardian of time and the objectivity of Primus: Vector Prime. A serious and stoic personality given the unique artifact known as the blades of time, Vector understands the importance of his role and doesn’t take any of his duties with reluctance. Of all the original thirteen, he was the hardest to get along with due to his elitism and view of correctness. Primus was always right, so that must mean the thirteen could never be wrong. After the age of primes ended and his stubborn beliefs proved to be wrong, he made his duty of protecting the timeline and physical reality of their dimension into a full-time job. The years of isolation and fortification of the time-space continuum have softened his harder edges, and he even makes an effort to visit his siblings whenever he can.

Alt mode: Cybertronian hovercraft with clockwork detailing

Inspiration: Aligned Vector Prime

Notes: Vector is NOT happy with the time traveling maximals and predacons altering history. It takes a good deal of effort to keep the very fabric of reality from going nuts.

Records keeper and the memory of Primus: Alpha Trion. A calm and thoughtful soul, Alpha Trion is more of a thinker than a fighter. His wisdom can come off as enigmatic and even rebellious, but there’s no better mentor for a sparkling cybertronian. With his artifacts, the Covenant of Primus and the Vector Sigma supercomputer, he charts an objective history of the cybertronian race and all their endeavors. Being the only (known) original prime to stay on Cybertron, he has seen his world rise and fall throughout millennia. No matter who was the newest prime or what faction ruled, Alpha Trion will always choose the side of freedom and righteousness.

Alt mode: Cybertronian hovercraft

Inspiration: Most incarnations of Alpha Trion.

Notes: Alpha is the one who sets off the main quest to find the artifacts and living primes.

Forge master and the creativity of Primus: Solus Prime. Responsible for creating the many artifacts and weapons of the primes with her forge hammer, Solus Prime is beloved more for her practical advice and moral support. While she is usually a calm and confident bot, her temper quickly flares at any sign of injustice. At the end of the age of primes, the forge master was blasted by a maniplulated and furious Megatronus. Sobered and distraught, Megatronus used her hammer in a desperate attempt to save her. The result was her spark chamber fusing with her brain module and t-cog, inadvertently making Solus the first headmaster. After leaving Cybertron, Solus Prime took on a new alias known as Giftshop. Becoming a bit of an eccentric coot in her old age, Giftshop only creates cutesy knickknacks and tools for nonlethal subduing. Solus has sworn off creating weapons and makes no exceptions.

Alt mode: Cybertronian motorcycle with side car full of nicknacks.

Inspiration: Aligned Solus and a bit of my own added headcannon.

Notes: No longer will Solus be a historical footnote instead of a fully fledged character.

The first minicon and the conscience of Primus: Micronus Prime. Considered to be the moral center and the most light-hearted of the original thirteen, Micronus Prime had bouldless energy and a clever mind. He could impart a fraction of his energy upon the thirteen using his artifact, the Chimera Stone, directing his own energies into a form that suited their needs. Many have tried to replicate the energy transference of the chimera stone with little result, but this ability is found commonly among Micronus’ direct descendants, the minicons.

Alt Mode: Shield.

Inspiration: Aligned Micronus.

Notes: Rejoined with Cybertron’s core.

Master of the elements and the sympathy of Primus: Alchemist Prime. Straddling the line between science and mysticism, Alchemist Prime views himself as a humble student of the elements. He possesses the ability to transmute metals and temporarily alter the properties of any object, although he mostly uses this capability and his mastery over chemistry to create various intoxicating beverages. A friendly and compassionate bot, he couldn’t bear to leave Cybertron or rejoin its core like most of his other siblings. He believed that all cybertronians should have at least one place to rest and drink, despite what they might believe. Under a new alias, he opened up Maccadam’s Old Oil House. Even after the new decepticon empire took over the planet, the mysteriously mobile bar remains neutral ground for all who enter. Thanks to his artifact, the lenses, he understands every side to every story. Sympathetic, even-tempered, and a reliable shoulder to cry on.

Alt mode: Cybertronian tanker truck

Inspiration: Aligned Alchemist Prime and Cyberverse Maccadam.

Notes: Definitely one of my favorites of the thirteen.

The first combiner and free spirit of Primus: Nexus Prime. Made up of five component bots, all sharing the same mind, Nexus Prime was all about change and mutability. Despite his great power and towering height, the combiner was a jovial giant with a great wealth of psychological knowledge. He was fascinated with the mind and how people worked together for a shared cause. Despite joining Cybertron’s core, he lives on through the Enigma of Combination. This nomadic artifact wanders throughout the cosmos, seeking squads and close groups of cybertronians to make into combiners.

Alt mode: Something akin to a Legacy Menasor (Give me some slack, it’s five bots I’m dealing with here.)

Inspiration: Aligned Nexus Prime

Notes: Rejoined with Cybertron’s core. It would be revealed that the Enigma of Combination is not an artifact, but Nexus’ disembodied spark chamber.

The first beast-like cybertronian and the nature enthusiast of Primus: Onyx Prime. Due to his spiritual connection to nature and alien fauna, thanks to his artifact known as the Triptych Mask, Onyx Prime felt somewhat out of place on his mechanical world. While he had illogical and fanciful tendencies, his burning loyalty towards his siblings and allies made him well liked by nearly everyone who called him a friend. After the age of primes, he explored the galaxy to see firsthand the wondrous creatures he saw through his mask. After which, he rejoined the core of Cybertron and likely became the source of the more animal-like transformers.

Alt mode: Mechanical horse or pegasus.

Inspiration: Aligned Onyx Prime

Notes: Rejoined with Cybertron’s core. Closest friend to Megatronus, a fellow outsider among the thirteen.

The first true transformer and the humor of Primus: Amalgamous Prime. Cheeky and bright, Amalgamous Prime was the fun-loving joker of the thirteen. While his humorous nature could push comfort zones, with some of the more serious primes finding him borderline intolerable, he was a gentle and forgiving bot who never held a grudge. His artifact was the first transformation cog, which he used to bestow the ability of transformation onto others. Once the age of primes ended, he took his artifact with him when he rejoined with Cybertron’s core. Now, Transformation was a key aspect of all cybertronians.

Altmode: Cybertronian mine-clearing vehicle. (Bayverse Bonecrusher)

Inspiration: Aligned Amalgamous Prime

Notes: Rejoined with Cybertron’s core. Is it just me, or does his official artwork from the covenant of primus look like bayverse Bonecrusher if you squint?

The brilliant daydreamer and intelligence of Primus: Quintus Prime. While Onyx was the animal lover, Quintus was fully invested in sentient life. The first of Cybertron’s great scientific minds, he constantly sought to prove his theories correct through experimental invention. His perfectionism and active imagination made him hard to work with at times, his idealism of all life being a sacred thing that should flourish made him admired as well. When the age of primes ended, Quintus had Solus forge his artifact before he left Cybertron. With the emberstone, a powerful gemstone that could seed the explosion of living processes in base elements, he sought to create a spacefaring race to aid Cybertron in exploring the galaxy. Sadly, this race would evolve into the greed-fueled quintessons, who would imprison Their creator and set out to enslave his kind. Whether he is dead or not is a mystery.

Alt mode: Cybertronian crawler crane.

Inspiration: Aligned and Earthspark Quintus Prime

Notes: It would be revealed that a guilt-ridden Quintus escaped and went into hiding on earth, the cryptids of the present and mythical beasts of the past being his daydreamed creations. He’d get out of his depressed state thanks to another prime on this list.

The manipulator and the ego of Primus: Liege Maximo. The first cybertronian capable of natural flight and armed with his poisonous legion darts, Leige Maximo’s true power laid in his silver tongue. The epitome of charisma and negotiation, he could talk anyone into his way of thinking. While this ability was a key asset in distracting Unicron from detecting the other primes, it also brought on the end of the age of primes. Ego driven and ambitious, he was the first cybertronian to believe that their species should rule over the galaxy. One by one, he convinced his siblings to turn on one another or take his side. It all came to a head when Megatronus attempted to kill Solus in a fit of rage. His plots revealed and ambitions thwarted, he was forced into the core of Cybertron. While he was never evil at heart and only wanted Cybertron to prosper, his desire for control over things that were uncontrollable made him too much like Unicron for most people’s taste.

Alt mode: Cybertronian jet.

Inspiration: Aligned Liege Maximo

Notes: Rejoined with Cybertron’s core by force. It’s here I should mention that the original primes that rejoined with the core can communicate with the new primes through the matrix. Liege Maximo acts as a sort of devil-on-the-shoulder for new primes, tempting them to become more dominating rulers.

Warrior of darkness and the passion of Primus: Megatronus. While darkness is the opposite of light, that does not make darkness inherently evil. The most complex of the thirteen primes, Megatronus was emotionally volatile but passionate in the fight against evil and injustice. Due to his unstable nature and grim behavior, most of his siblings kept a distance away from him. This haunted him, and Liege Maximo used this to manipulate the dark warrior into the perfect warmonger for the manipulator’s future empire. But when Megatronus nearly took the life of his beloved sister, it opened his optics to the monster he was becoming. Once Liege Maximo was stopped and the dust settled, he became the self-declared fallen prime. He went into exile and has spent millions if years in meditation to control his rage.

Alt mode: Cybertronian tank. (which looks like an old oven)

Inspiration: Aligned Megatronus

Notes: Remember how in a previous post, I said Nova Prime and his crew went into self exile once they were infected with dark energon? It would be revealed that Megatronus mentored these bots in resisting Unicron’s influence and to control their emotions. Also, the fallen prime has SO MUCH secondhand embarrassment for inadvertently inspiring Megatron.

The mediator and the kindness of Primus: Thirteen. The meaning behind the last of the thirteen primes’ peculiar name was deceptively simple. Thirteen united all his siblings and strengthened their bonds without even trying. Quiet and dutiful, the mediator had a gentleness and dedication to helping others that was matched by no one. His artifact was the Matrix, a device that connected his siblings spiritually so that they could always aid each other, even if they were light years apart. Some theorize that Optimus Prime, the greatest of the Matrix bearers, is actually Thirteen reincarnated. But the leader of the autobots has denounced this, saying that he has no memory of being the last of the original thirteen.

Alt mode: Cybertronian Truck

Inspiration: Aligned Thirteen.

Notes: Rejoined with Cybertron’s core. It would be up in the air wether or not Optimus Prime is actually Thirteen for most of the series, or if being a reincarnation of a prime is the same as actually being the original prime.