Optimus prime (Transformers G1)

The best of the first G1

Optimus Prime is the imposing leader of the Autobot forces. Selfless and endlessly brave, he is the complete opposite of his mortal enemy Megatron. Originally a simple civilian known as Orion Pax or Optronix, he was chosen by the Matrix of Leadership to lead, the first in a series of heavy burdens he has been forced to bear. Another is his bringing of the Transformers conflict to Earth. Every casualty, human or Cybertronian, weighs heavily on his spark. He does not show this side to his soldiers and never succumbs to despair. The Autobots need a decisive and charismatic leader and that is what he gives them. It was that leadership that turned the tide of the Great War. On the battlefield, there are few who rival the prowess of Optimus Prime. He is easily the strongest of all the Autobots his size. When combined with his Combat Deck and Roller drone, his ion blaster and energon axe are lethal weapons. He would sacrifice his life to protect his fellow Autobots or those under his care and does so on a regular basis. His compassion for other sentient beings is his only real weakness, and one that the Decepticons have taken advantage of time and time again... though it is also the source of his strength!