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Name:

Optimus Prime

From:

Transformers Prime

Appearance:

Age:
A LONG TIME.

Gender:
Assumed male

Personality:
At first impression, Optimus Prime can seem stern and serious to most. He has that effect on people. But if you scratch the surface of the old Autobot, you'll find a kind and caring leader who just wants to look out for his people (as well as humans). The only reason why he's so distant is because eons and eons of war have caused him to become that. He also hides an inner pain of losing his most trusted comrade, and blames himself for this. He is quite a humble Cybertronian, despite his large build, and respects the rights of any being that is sentient. His true virtue is his bravery, as he has been called "the bravest of the Primes". He cannot stand to see casualties unless it is the last option available, even to the Decepticon lower-class.

Backstory:

Optimus Prime was not always how you see him today. He was originally just a simple data clerk named Orion Pax, who studied Cybertron's history of war and bloodshed. He saw no need for this senseless violence, and thought freedom was the right of all sentient beings. He was inspired by a Cybertronian Gladiator named Megatronus, who sought the same dream. He wanted a new world order, and quickly took Orion under his wing. However, Megatronus wanted a world order that differed from Orion's peaceful nature. Once he saw that he and Megatronus no longer had a common goal, he broke from his friend and proposed his ideals to the High Council.

The high council was astounded by this bot's selflessness and gentle personality. Never before had a Cybertronian so just present himself in such a way. It had been eons since the age of the Primes, and here stood one capable of becoming one. They sent Orion Pax into the center of Cybertron, where he met Primus, the original Autobot. Primus saw the good in Orion Pax and presented him with the Matrix of Leadership, transforming him into Optimus Prime.

Once he became a Prime, he realized that Megatronus had become Megatron because there is no 'us' and saw Optimus as an enemy. With a heavy spark, Optimus rallied those who supported him to fight the growing Decepticon cause. After millennia of constant fighting, the Decepticons started to gain the upper hand. Still, the Autobots fought on because of their leader. Optimus was their shining light in their darkness. Once Cybertron had fell and all it's resources used up for war, they were scattered to the stars, until a ragtag group (Including the leader himself) came to Earth. It was there that he met Jack, Raf and Miko, three humans who he believed could help them defend the planet they now resided on.

They remain hidden on Earth to most inhabitants, disguised as vehicles. And Optimus will make sure that no harm comes to anyone on the planet.

The rest is spoilers for the show so click here if you want spoilers!

Basically, the Autobots fight the Decepticons, ranging from taking down a warrior named Skyquake to fighting Unicron himself.  Megatron's death at the site of the space bridge put Starscream in charge, and for awhile, everything was manageable.  Until of course, Megatron came out of his comatose state and took his rightful place back as the leader of the Decepticons once more.  With Megatron in charge, things became distinctly more complex for Team Prime, especially when they learned that Unicron was actually the Earth (yes, you heard right.) But along with this, came an unlikely truce. Megatron wanted Unicron taken care of just as much as Optimus, and thus, joined forces in going to destroy him.

However, this was at the cost of Optimus's memories. Not one to miss an opportunity, Megatron brainwashed Optimus into thinking he was a Decepticon, and that Ratchet was the 'Doctor of Doom' that destroyed Cybertron.  We all know how true this is, and it didn't take long for Optimus to start getting suspicious of Megatron's actions.  Team Prime attempted to restore Optimus's memories, managing at the last moment, the Prime himself couldn't remember what he did during his time as Orion Pax.

Season 2 then became a race for the Iacon relics, ranging from the Spark extractor to the forge of Solus Prime to the Phase Shifter.  However, there was some danger in this.  They almost lost Bulkhead among the scuffle, and the repercussions of the event were to last.  But that didn't stop them.  Bulkhead recovered, and Team Prime soon regained it's strength.  And a new recruit, Smokescreen to boot.  One of the relics was a large sword called the Star Sabre, and could only be wielded by a Prime.  In Optimus's hands, its a formidable weapon, capable of slicing entire mountains.

Moral Standing:
Lawful Good

Dreams:

To save his people and to save humankind from the threat of the Decepticons.

Fears:
Allowing a human casualty because of the war his kind had started.

Extra:

~Optimus is a reactionist. He will not actively seek out violence unless he is attacked first, and it will only be for self defense. However, if a human casualty occurs, or too much violence is taking place, he will become the instigator and take it upon himself to put things right. (i.e. kick some ass)

~It has been shown in many continuities that Optimus has a fondness for basketball.

~He's never partied or had any fun since he became a Prime. His sense of humor is null and void, so any jokes you might possibly throw at him would be received with an eyebrow raise or a confused face.

~He has something in his spark called the Matrix of Leadership. It has the power to destroy a Cybertronian as well as bring a dormant Cybertronian back to life. While it's original purpose is not to give or take away life, it is a power unlike any other. Optimus guards this with his life.
~Optimus has a LOT of weaponry at his disposal. First of all is his alt mode, which he turns into a semi truck (his trailer will come with him, but most of the time he'll be without it). He can do a ton of damage in this mode, ramming into anything opposing him. He's also equipped with two guns on his hands, which can also turn into two blades. In the movieverse he also has brass knuckles equipped onto his hands, so I'll be including those as well.

Samples:

Optimus Prime vs. Megatron

Optimus surviving in the arctic
Optimus's amazing sense of humor

Writing Sample:

Tearing out my heart: the thread.