Transformers (film reboot)

Transformers is the first film in a new cinematic universe project based around Hasbro's Transformers franchise. Rather than be live action, the films would be animated, and would be set in a new continuity that takes inspiration from other versions of the franchise, most notably the original "Generation One" and "Aligned" timelines. The preferred director would be Joe Johnston and written by animation veterans like Paul Dini, Larry DaTillo, and Bob Forward. The film would feature an allstar cast of professional voice actors, most of which have had previous experience with Transformers.

The first film of three, Transformers is set on Cybertron, before and during the epic but tragic Great War between the Autobots and Decepticons, and their exodus from their homeplanet to find a new energy source. A primary story element is the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron and what caused the rift between them.

Synopsis
A millennia ago, the mechanical planet Cybertron was created by the ancient being Primus. Primus created the Transformers, mechanical robots able to alter their shape at will. Created from Primus’ blood Energon and with the life-giving powers of the Allspark, the Transformers, led by the influential Thirteen Primes, quickly grew to be intelligent lifeforms and developed a prosperous society. But Primus’ twin, Unicron, a being of chaos and destruction, envied his brother’s creations and retaliated by devouring the whole universe as compensation. Unicron was ultimately defeated and vanished into the cosmos, but the Primes were decimated by the conflict. One by one they all vanished into history and legend, as the Cybertronian civilization spread across the planet and across the stars. Primus himself vanished as well.

The leadership of Cybertron was passed down to those worthy enough to hold the title of Prime. By the Golden Age of Cybertron, Transformers had spread to numerous colonies and adapted to the planets in countless forms. But, peace could only last for so long, and a desire for power and ambition would soon seep into the gears. An offworlder, Straxus, formed an allegiance with the Quintessons, an intelligent but lawful race who deemed themselves superior beings and desired to control the technology of the Transformers. A brutal violent war broke out on Cybertron as Straxus and the Quintessons invaded it using the planet’s own space bridge transportation technology. Sentinel Prime, leader of Cybertron, drafted millions of Transformers into the conflict which ended with a hollow victory for Cybertron.

Straxus was dead and the Quintessons retreated, but not without stealing a precious artefact, the Key to Vector Sigma, a device able to terraform any planet with technomatter. Sentinel became paranoid, believing Cybertron could suffer another invasion when it was down and out, deciding to close off the space bridges, isolating the colonies. He then enforced a caste system upon the Transformers, forcing many into roles befitting their talents, and thousands into the Energon mines in the decrepit city of Kaon. This became known as the Age of Rust, with Cybertron becoming more and more a shadow of its former self with corruption and resentment forming in the depths. An anarchistic group, the Decepticons, was formed and launched terrorist attacks across the planet, demanding equality for all.

Orion Pax, a humble but idealistic data analyst in the Iacon Archives, took an interest in the Decepticons’ activities and agreed that equality is a must, but not through tyranny and fear mongering. Orion’s mentor, Alpha Trion, actually the last original Prime on Cybertron, advised him to find an individual in Kaon named Megatronus, a likeminded individual. Orion ventured to Kaon, learning Megatronus was a miner, gladiator, and revolutionist who wished to return Cybertron to its former glory. Orion and Megatronus hit it off immediately, forming a friendship over their ideals and dreams of making a better Cybertron. Megatronus was soon arrested by the Cybertron Elite Guard, accusing him of being the leader of the Decepticons, which he denied and Orion sought to free his friend from prison. Alpha Trion put in a good word, releasing Megatronus and convincing Sentinel to have an audience with them to discuss Cybertron’s future.

The meeting with the High Council would only seal the fate of Orion, Megatronus, and Cybertron. Megatronus demanded Sentinel and the council remove the caste system, and the old guard must be replaced with a newer, just leader, namely him. Orion proposed a more peaceful path, delivering a heartfelt speech that moved the council, who even suggested he could be worthy enough to become a new Prime. Megatronus was promptly rejected, but in his rage and urge for revolution, he admitted that he was the Deception leader and would make change by force. A bomb was launched into the chamber and detonated, wiping out most of the council and wounding Orion, while Megatronus escaped to his loyal follows and declared him the new lord of Cybertron, complete with a new name: Megatron.

Orion was recovered from the collapsed citadel by his friends Ironhide and Arcee, and taken down to Cybertron’s core by Alpha Trion, which actually contained the spark, or soul, of Primus. Primus healed Orion, and transformed him into Optimus Prime, the name of the anonymous thirteenth Prime whose identity fell into obscurity. Optimus received the Matrix of Leadership, a powerful artifact related to Primus’ spark, and symbolised a destined hero and leader. Rising from the depths, Optimus gathered a new faction called the Autobots to combat the destructive Decepticons and restore peace, but in a more idealised version that he wanted as Orion. Civil war and political chaos breaks out, with Megatron quickly being consumed by his newfound power and becoming a full out tyrant, intending on dragging all of Cybertron into the conflict. The Autobots themselves, while morally just, were prone to making destructive decisions and could be just as merciless and feared as the Decepticons.

Thus, began the Great War; a conflict that lasted too long to remember or record, spreading across the planet. Megatron intended on recruiting and/or conquering the lost Cybertronian colonies, secretly instructing the cycloptic Shockwave, his chief scientist and subordinate, to construct a new space bridge behind one of Cybertron’s moons. The war was violent, brutal, and unforgiving, decimating Cybertron with countless generations being wiped out. Crucial moments included the Battle of Tyger Pax which forced Optimus to launch the Allspark into the depths of space to halt the continuous mass production of expendable soldiers, the collapse of Cybertropolis that saw the lost of 10,000,000 Transformers, the slaughter of all neutrally-aligned settlements by the Decepticons, and the explosive collapse of Cybertron’s major mining operations.

Many years after the war’s beginnings, Optimus is consumed by guilt and regret while Megatron is growing increasingly rash and desperate to crush his old friend-turned-nemesis. With a vast lack of raw Energon and the collapse of the mines, Megatron searches for a new energy source and learns of the mythical Plasma Energy Chamber, where it is said protoforms, the template for Transformers, are created. Discovering that Sentinel knows its whereabouts, Megatron recruits Sentinel’s former bodyguard Starscream to aid in his capture.

Egotistical and a glory hound, Starscream agrees in exchange for becoming Megatron’s direct lieutenant and having a key role in his military command. Starscream eventually became air commander and Megatron’s second-in-command. The Decepticons intercept Sentinel’s convoy and take him hostage alongside his aid Elita One, a close friend of Optimus. Soundwave, Megatron’s communications officer, downloads Sentinel’s mind, effectively killing him, while Elita is tortured. Optimus sneaks in Kaon accompanied by brave scout Bumblebee, and special ops agent Jazz, rescuing Elita and Sentinel’s body is cremated.

Learning the Plasma Energy Chamber is in Iacon, the Decepticons launch their largest full scale assault on the city, led by the almighty combiner Devastator. Optimus orders the Autobot Ministry of to activate their latest project, Project Omega, summoning an army of twelve enormous Transformers who are programmed to guard Iacon from attack. The onslaught is brutal, with both factions losing countless soldiers, Megatron venturing down into the depths of the city until he finds the Plasma Energy Chamber. Optimus confronts him alongside Bumblebee, Megatron showing off his latest weapon – fusing raw Energon with plasma, creating an unstable, purple-coloured version he calls “Dark Energon”, which is able to in theory resurrect the dead. Megatron intends on gaining victory by flooding Cybertron’s core with the Dark Energon, causing a chain reaction that would systematically reanimate all dead Transformers as mindless drones.

Bumblebee attacks Megatron, but his short size proves to be his undoing. Megatron rips out his voicebox and chucks him aside carelessly. Optimus runs to his fallen friends, and wildly aims at Megatron when he inserts the Dark Energon in to the energy chamber. Fleeing outside with Bumblebee, Optimus leaves him in the care of medics before flying down to the planet’s core to warn Primus. Anticipating the destruction, Primus polarises his own spark, wiping out all raw Energon on the planet as an after effect but it prevents Megatron’s plan from coming to fruition. In the aftermath of the Iacon battle, all of the Omega Sentinels save the last Omega Supreme have been terminated and the Transformers without a reliable energy source.

Optimus tries to coerce Megatron into making peace for the sake of their survival, but the determined Megatron responds with “I’d rather let Cybertron become a lifeless husk than share it with you!”

The Autobots make their final stand, but Optimus is contacted by Primus, who directs him to the heart of Iacon and activate its “countermeasures”. The entire city transforms into an enormous Autobot named Metroplex who “heeds the call of the Last Prime”, laying waste to the Decepticon forces and seemingly crushing Megatron, causing Starscream to call a retreat. However, the Autobots’ victory is a hollow one and they face the reality of becoming an extinct species. That is until the Ministry of Science unveil their protocol project – Project Ark – a plan to depart Cybertron and locate remote planets that could contain Energon or alternate energy sources. Needing a starship, Omega Supreme offers to double as such a vessel. Thus begins a mass exodus of the planet, with many Transformers departing to find Cybertron’s long lost colonies.

Omega Supreme is prepped for launch, under the alias of the Ark, but the Autobots still stay weary from a lack of Decepticon sightings. Meanwhile, a team of Autobots consisting of the stylish Jazz, Bumblebee’s twin Cliffjumper, and a group of thuggish Autobots led by the boastful Grimlock, set out to track down Shockwave and salvage any technology he may be hoarding. Locating his lab facilities in the Sea of Rust, the team find themselves swarmed by Shockwave’s Insecticon minions. Cliffjumper and Jazz hack in Shockwave’s databanks, discovering a distant organic planet named Earth that shows signs of having Energon on it.

Preparing to make a hasty exit, Jazz and Cliffjumper stumble across Shockwave speaking with Starscream over Project Ark, the latter intending on making his own plans to counter the Autobots’ departure. Megatron and Soundwave are reported as missing. The Insecticons ambush Jazz and Cliffjumper, alerting Shockwave to their presence and they are taken prisoner save Jazz, who slips his cuffs and escapes with Cliffjumper to meet a rescue ship. However, Cliffjumper is shot and tumbles into the Sea of Rust and is presumed dead. As for Grimlock’s group, they are experimented on by Shockwave who uses animals from Earth as a basis for a new type of form for them – what he calls a “Beast Mode”. Grimlock, Slug, Sludge, Snarl, and Swoop are transformed into the Dinobots, gaining dinosaur alt. modes, but lose their intelligence as a result.

The Dinobot manage to break free from their restraints and wreck Shockwave’s labs, discovering he has built a secret space bridge behind one of Cybertron’s moons. Grimlock manages to inform Optimus, who orders the launching of the Ark immediately. The Dinobots fight Shockwave, who activates the space bridge but the huge build up of energy causes both parties to be blasted up into the space bridge.

Meanwhile, the Autobots prepare to depart Cybertron, with Optimus’ stalwart subordinate Ultra Magnus remaining behind to guard the planet with the black ops Wreckers. Just as the Ark prepares to leave, Starscream arrives intending on seizing the Ark for the Decepticons to use, only for Metroplex to shoot down his pitiful armada. Starscream retreats to Kaon, where he discovers Megatron alive and well – Soundwave salvaged his body and slowly rebuilt him. Now he is back and intends on beating the Autobots to the prize.

The Ark departs Cybertron for the space bridge, only for an enormous battleship to confront it: The Deception warship, the Nemesis. Megatron contacts the Autobots, threatening to board them if they do not surrender. Optimus once again attempts peace but Megatron refuses, ordering the Decepticons to attack. Optimus heads up onto the Ark’s roof to personally confront Megatron. The ever defiant but now mute Bumblebee follows, saving Optimus from a sneak blow attempted by Starscream. A sudden violent burst jolts the two ships and they begin to be pulled towards the space bridge. Optimus is informed by Perceptor that the space bridge is malfunctioning, and it is likely the Ark and Nemesis won’t be able to return to Cybertron so easily.

Optimus, Megatron, Bumblebee, and Starscream are thrown off the Ark as both ships are dragged through the portal to worlds unknown, and the space bridge implodes.

Autobots

 * Optimus Prime: Leader of the Autobots. A humble Iacon archivist turned brave, compassionate resistance commander, Optimus leads an expedition to Earth for an alternate energy source but crashes onto the planet and is taken in by the Witwicky family. Vehicle mode is a Marmon 97 semi-trailer truck.


 * Sentinel Prime: The ruler of Cybertron at the time of the Great War. He installed a caste system to prevent another civil war, but his bureaucracy leads to Megatron starting a revolution. His mind is downloaded by Soundwave, effectively leaving him braindead. Vehicle mode is an alien aircraft.


 * Elita One: Sentinel Prime’s assistant and an old friend to Optimus. She is as powerful and determined as Optimus, but is loyal to Sentinel, often posing as his bodyguard. Her capture by the Decepticons and Sentinel’s death leave her traumatised, and she evacuates Cybertron. Vehicle mode is an alien car.


 * Alpha Trion: The Archivist of Iacon and Optimus’ mentor. He acts like an elderly old wiseman, but is one of the original Thirteen Primes created by Primus, being very worldly, intelligent, and calm. He knows many secrets of Cybertron, and authored the Covenant of Primus. Vehicle mode is an alien space cruiser.


 * Bumblebee: A young, rambunctious and daring scout. His voicebox was ripped out by Megatron, forcing him to speak through his car radio. Despite his injuries, he doesn’t let his short size get in his way, and he is a right scrapper in a fight. Vehicle mode is a Chevrolet Camaro.


 * Arcee: Optimus’ lieutenant and a skilled scout, Arcee is small in size but makes up for it with her speed, determination, and athleticism. Her sharpshooting and martial arts make her an effective fighter, but Arcee’s blunt, stubborn demeanour put her at odds with her comrades. Lost her partners Tailgate and Cliffjumper during the war. Vehicle mode is a Kawasaki Ninja motorbike.


 * Ironhide: A veteran of two wars, Ironhide is Optimus’ best friend and serves as the Autobots’ weapons specialist. Battle-scarred, grouchy, and proud of his fists and cannons, Ironhide is a bit intimidating but genuinely cares for his friends. He often acts as a trainer for the younger Autobots, and sees combat as good sport. Vehicle mode is an off-road Hummer.


 * Ratchet: The medical officer. A thoughtful, compassionate doctor who manages to keep a positive outlook despite the horrors of the Great War. Ratchet is scientifically-minded and very observant, but can find himself overwhelmed at times and dislikes being on the battlefield. He never kills but rather uses his medical tech to disable or stun enemies. Vehicle mode is an ambulance.


 * Jazz: A stylish and sophisticated spy and special ops agent, Jazz is a member of the Elite Guard and former Wrecker. Hiding a brilliant mind under his glossy, groovy, laidback attitude, Jazz is a skilled strategist and skilled in martial arts. His dream is to venture to other planets and examine their cultures, particularly different music.


 * Cliffjumper: Cliffjumper has the spark of a hero but it is hidden under a paranoid, trigger-happy jerk driven by impulse. Partnered with Jazz, Cliffjumper is a reckless and daring Autobot, who is a courageous daredevil. However, his constant suspicions about Autobots being traitors or double agents often lands him in hot water. Vehicle mode is a Dodge Challenger.


 * Wheeljack: An inventor and engineer, Wheeljack is a key member of the Ministry of Science. Coming off as a chatty, insufferable genius, Wheeljack dreams big and strives to build bigger. His engineering skills are unmatched, and he can build anything out of anything, though his inventions have a tendency to malfunction. Vehicle mode is a Honda Acty tow truck.


 * Mirage: A biologist and spy, Mirage hated being involved in war, and preferred to study the ancient creatures of Cybertron. A pacifist by nature, Mirage spends his time studying or acting as a scout thanks to his ability to turn invisible. Not necessarily agreeing with the Autobots’ violent methods, he joined them as they were the better option. Vehicle mode is a F1 racing car.


 * Jetfire: An old flying friend to Starscream, Jetfire is a being driven by a desire for science and cold calculations. He concluded Starscream’s cruel ambitions were wrong, joining the Autobots. Jetfire is a determined, focused, but compassionate soldier, though his social skills are something to be desired unless it involves discussing science. Vehicle is an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet.


 * Grimlock: Leader of the Dinobots, experiments by Shockwave turned him into an aggressive warrior with a limited mind, speaking in third person. He has quite the ego, referring to himself as king, and views Optimus as a rival for the throne of power. He is very strong, a skilled swordsman, and can breathe fire when in his Tyrannosaurus Rex beast mode.


 * Slug: Dinobot’s second-in-command, though a rude, insubordinate, and argumentative one. Slug is just hot-headed as Grimlock, but has a more passive aggressive attitude in comparison to his boss’ explosive, violent temperament. Despite his attitude, Slug respects Grimlock and is loyal to him til the end. Beast mode is a Triceratops.


 * Sludge: Once the brains of the Dinobots, Sludge was the beta test subject for Shockwave’s experiments. As a result, he lost his great mind and he became a very helpless and dumb creature. Barely able to speak let alone think, Sludge is often guided by Swoop. To make up for his lack of intelligence, he uses his strength to his best abilities. Beast mode is an Apatosaurus.


 * Snarl: A moody, unhappy, anti-social loner who rarely speaks, Snarl became depressed following his transformation into a Dinobot. He begrudgingly follows Grimlock into battle, but ironically, he enjoys himself in battle. He is a skilled analyst, engineer, and acts as the medic of the group. Beast mode is a Stegosaurus.


 * Swoop: Swoop is the aerial scout of the Dinobots. The only member able to keep his intelligence without issue, Swoop acts as the voice of reason in the group, and considers himself the sane one. He cares a lot for Sludge, and has a very curious and adventurous mind. His beast mode of a Pteranodon allows him aerial superiority and he can emit a sonic scream.


 * Ultra Magnus: Optimus’ lieutenant in the Autobots, Ultra Magnus is dedicated to his job and always one for protocol. Very respectful to others but equally blunt and critical, Ultra Magnus is a difficult person to interact with but is a loyal friend and soldier. He is one of Cybertron’s best tacticians, and wields the Magnus Hammer in battle. Vehicle mode is a Western Star truck.


 * Perceptor: Chief Minister of Science, Perceptor is the greatest mind on Cybertron. Very intelligent and pragmatic, Perceptor is dedicated to developing new technologies to win the war, but removed his own emotions as a compromise, leaving him more like a computer than a living Transformer. He has a tendency to over explain things. Vehicle mode is a satellite.


 * Omega Supreme: A powerful Autobot built as part of Project Omega. Omega Supreme is a grim powerhouse who is relentless in his mission to defend Iacon and destroy the Decepticons. He is later repurposed into the Ark, his mind becoming the ship’s AI, Teletraan I.


 * Metroplex: A gigantic Autobot who transforms into Iacon itself, designed as a final sentinel against evil as built by the Thirteen Primes. Selfless and virtuous, Metroplex cares little for his own existence and will give his life to protect his fellow Autobots. Optimus Prime activates him to defend Iacon.

Decepticons

 * Megatron: The ruthless leader of the Decepticons, Megatron has gone from Energon miner to gladiator to revolutionist to warlord, but has always wanted what was best for Cybertron. Vicious, merciless, cunning, and valuing the talents of his minions as long as they please him, Megatron’s need for power is only rivalled by his hate for Optimus. Vehicle mode is an Cybertronian gunship.


 * Starscream: Air Commander, Starscream is driven by a need for power and control, and has a mammoth ego. Cowardly, backstabbing, a sycophant when necessary, Starscream does whatever it takes to get power and longs to usurp Megatron as Decepticon leader. Flaws aside, he is a fast, skilled warrior, military commander, and scientist. Vehicle mode is an F-22 Raptor fighter jet.


 * Shockwave: Shockwave is driven by pure logic, and every decision he takes is based on this philosophy. An intelligent and merciless scientist and intelligence officer, Shockwave keeps his emotions in check, but has a curious mind and a strong sense of loyalty to Megatron as long as it is logical to do so. Vehicle mode is a Cybertronian hover tank.

Ravage: A panther-like Minicon who is Soundwave’s key drone, used for intelligence gathering, stealth, and infiltration. He is a vicious creature, but can act like a pet when around Soundwave.
 * Soundwave: Megatron’s communications officer and most loyal ally, Soundwave participated in the war against Straxus but was left so traumatised that he had Megatron remove his emotions. A monotone-voiced manipulator and opportunist, Soundwave looks to exploit an enemy’s weakness for later use. Vehicle mode is a MQ-9 Reaper Predator drone.


 * Laserbeak: A bird-like Minicon who acts as Soundwave’s aerial recon drone. He is a sadistic little Decepticon, known for blackmailing and assassinating other Transformers for Soundwave.


 * Rumble: Rumble is an Energon courier Minicon who has a need to pick a fight with anyone he can find. He wields a pair of pistons arms that can cause tremors.


 * Demolishor: While not the brightest soldier, Demolishor is the most reliable. He is devoted to the Decepticon cause after a lifetime of unappreciated servitude, and while his values don’t always match up with Megatron’s ambitions, he follows him out of fear and respect. He is a bit of a brawler and skilled with using landmines. Vehicle mode is an anti-aircraft missile tank.


 * Skywarp: A devious trickster with the mind of a prankster, Skywarp is cunning and sinister. Perfect qualities for a stealth infiltrator. Driven by an ego nearly as big as Starscream’s, Skywarp lives to get a kick out of another person’s misfortune, and only takes his job seriously when it calls for it or he is threatened by Megatron. He is able to teleport, and his vehicle mode is a stealth bomber.


 * Thundercracker: Thundercracker best be described as disinterested. Dragged into war by his fellow Seekers, Thundercracker finds the whole thing a drag and is a lazy individual, preferring quiet power downs to carnage. He still follows orders without question beyond “What a pain” and can stun enemies with blasts of electrical discharge. Vehicle mode is an A-10 Thunderbolt II.


 * Barricade: The definition of bad cop, Barricade is a an aggressive if slightly unstable former security and interrogation officer turned unforgiving enforcer. Following his motto of “To punish and enslave”, he considers all things good and just to be weaknesses, and seeks to punish the Autobots for their misguided ways. Vehicle mode is a Ford Mustang Saleen S281 police car.


 * Blackout: Silent as the grave, anyone who encounters Blackout usually ends up in one. Described as Megatron’s “hound”, Blackout looms over all other Decepticons and is very destructive and powerful. He singlehandedly battled the Omega Sentinels and killed them all save Omega Supreme. He is able to cause mass EMP blasts. Vehicle mode is a MH-53 helicopter.


 * Fathom: A high-ranking member of the Decepticons’ naval forces, Fathom is a prideful warrior who holds grudges and takes no prisoners. A disillusioned Autobot, Fathom hates them for abandoning her in Kaon. She finds the Decepticon occupation adventurous and fun, but she is savvy enough to know when to call it quits. Vehicle mode is an armoured speedboat.


 * Onslaught: Leader of the Combaticons, Onslaught is a notorious criminal. Though he does not shed must Energon, he is infamous for orchestrating the collapse of Cybertropolis. Not one for combat, he instead directs his fellow Combaticons with a ruthless tactical mind. He forms Bruticus’ head and torso, and his vehicle mode is an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier.


 * Brawl: Brawl was built for combat and it is all he thinks about. Driven by a raw anger and a need to wipe out other life, Brawl is armed to the teeth with weaponry. He makes up the left leg of Bruticus, and vehicle mode is a T-90 tank.


 * Blast Off: An egotistical, pompous, and slightly nutty Decepticon who has spent a little too much time in space. Blast Off thinks he is vastly superior to other lifeforms, believing he is the end of all intelligence and power, though he is actually a bit of a pushover. He makes up the right arm of Bruticus, and vehicle mode is a spaceship-like rocket car capable of flight.


 * Swindle: Swindle is a smooth-talking opportunist and entrepreneur, with the mind of a wheeler dealer. He would sell his own motherboard to make a deal. He is very intelligence and builds his own weapons. He makes up the right leg of Bruticus, and vehicle mode is a Scion xB.


 * Vortex: An excitable thrill seeker who is constantly giggling psychotically, Vortex is the interrogator of the Combaticons, and is prone to extreme ways to question Autobots like suspending them thousands of feet above the ground to ask them questions. He makes up the left arm of Bruticus, and vehicle mode is a Harbin Z-19 helicopter.


 * Bruticus: The first combiner created by Shockwave from the Combaticons, Bruticus is an enormous Transformer who played a hand in levelling Cybertropolis. Controlled by all the Combaticons, Bruticus has little intelligence and instead spends most of his time causing mindless destruction for the hell of it.

Other Characters

 * Lockdown: A neutrally-aligned bounty hunter, Lockdown originally was a Decepticon. He ultimately saw the Great War as pointless, and travelled the stars for work, eventually being hired by the Quintessons to capture Optimus and Megatron. He enjoys the thrill of the hunt, and takes trophies from his victories. Vehicle mode is a Lamborghini Aventador.
 * Straxus: A ruthless, fear-mongering warlord who attempted to conquer Cybertron with the Quintessons. He was slain by Sentinel Prime, leading to the introduction of the caste system.
 * Primus: The creator of all Transformers, an ancient being as old as the stars. His body makes up what is Cybertron, with his spark within its core.
 * Unicron: Primus’ evil counterpart known as the Chaos Bringer. Unable to create his own life, Unicron sought to destroy his brother and the entire universe with him
 * Quintessons: An alien species of cybernetic, multi-faced creatures who live in a society of corruption, betrayal, and profit. They are masters of subtle manipulation, and prefer using advanced technology over brute force to defeat enemies. They and Straxus attempted to conquer Cybertron, but they were repelled, but not before stealing the Key to Vector Sigma.