Optimus Prime || BAYVERSE_4

Pre-film

Before becoming Prime, Optimus was part of one of many tribes that constituted Cybertronian society in eons past. At the time, Cybertron had no star to orbit and minimal resources, but Optimus would be recruited by Sentinel Prime to help him find the legendary AllSpark, the wellspring of all Cybertronian life. This endeavour was successful and Sentinel, Optimus and fellow recruit Megatron were all heralded as heroes for giving Cybertronians cause to unite. But Sentinel Prime had grown old and weary and refused to lead the Cybertronians, and, in confidence, he revealed to Optimus that he was a Prime, and that he ought to succeed him as leader. But Optimus could not believe he was a Prime. However, he believed by investigating Cybertron's history he could bring some of the good the Primes created back to the world. Sentinel redrew his plans for Cybertron, having Optimus lead the archaeological Science Division, while placing Megatron in charge of Cybertron's Defense Force.

pre-film

For two generations, Optimus and Megatron ruled Cybertron together. The two personalities created a balance; Prime was fair while Megatron was firm. After an increase in malcontents disrupting Sentinel's order, Megatron intimidated Optimus into giving him supreme power in defence of the planet. When Lord Protector Megatron toured the excavation site near the AllSpark temple at Simfur, he and Optimus clashed over several issues. While Optimus wanted to take the investigation slowly, all Megatron cared about was whether the site contained power similar to the AllSpark. Optimus nettled Megatron when he reminded the Protector that the science sector was in charge of scientific and archaeological discoveries, and that the defence forces had a tendency to treat such discoveries as hostile, to which Megatron responded that if and when he was leader, he could make such decisions. When a mysterious relic was uncovered, Optimus disagreed with Megatron's order for it to be removed from the ground. Just as the two were about to launch into yet another argument, aliens previously encountered by Commander Starscream attacked Cybertron. Megatron blackmailed Optimus into moving the relic into his personal quarters by reminding the science leader that the science division would like to protect the only intact relic from harm.

pre-film

Optimus ordered his science teams to help the survivors on both sides, in the hopes of finding out who was responsible and why they attacked. While he went off to find Megatron, he ordered the others to continue searching for survivors while Arcee examined the alien remains. Optimus was shocked and appalled when Megatron ordered him to marshal his forces for war. Optimus objected, as his science division was not trained for combat, but Megatron retorted that the scientists should have known that aliens were after the AllSpark. He endured Megatron's insane fury when he accused the Protector of betraying that upon which their society was built. Later, Optimus called upon a meeting with his science division to ask them to stay by his side and continue on with their mission of peaceful research, as they were protectors, not soldiers. While the aerial-based Cybertronians followed Megatron into space, Optimus confided in Prowl and Jazz that Megatron sought to divide their planet, and he asked the former for help breaking into the High Protector's personal quarters.

pre-film

After noting that Megatron had restored the artifact to pristine condition, Optimus had to leave the military leader's quarters just before he returned. Back at Burthov, he came upon Ratchet, Arcee, and Elita-One scanning the pieces of the other artifacts. Arcee then discovered that the pieces all contained the same symbol on them, and that the same symbol was on Optimus' head. Ratchet declared that the symbol was proof of the Dynasty of Primes, and it indicated Optimus himself was a Prime. Ratchet and the other Autobots began to dub him "Optimus Prime", although a humble Optimus noted they did not know what it meant and for all they knew, he could just be from a line of record clerks. As they discussed the revelations, Prowl was forced by Megatron to arrest Optimus, but this turned out to be a trap to kill him. Optimus bested Starscream and blew up Metrotitan, while Megatron formed his new faction, the Decepticons. Optimus found Sentinel, Elita-One and Wheeljack under attack at the excavation site. He and Chromia rescued them and escaped through a tunnel. Optimus also informed Sentinel of the marking on his head that proved he was right all along: he was a Prime too.

2007

Both factions aim to save Cybertron but disagree on humanity, resulting in a civil war that destroys their planet and sends survivors into space. A Great Spark is launched towards Earth, with Megatron determining its coordinates but becoming a prisoner on Earth for centuries. In the 21st century, Decepticons seek Megatron and Iskra, who is held by the US military at Hoover Dam. They search for teenager Sam Whitwick, who possesses a map with the Spark's location, readable only with his great-grandfather's glasses. Unaware that his Camaro, given by his father, is Bumblebee, Sam witnesses its transformation. After a confrontation with Barricade, Bumblebee helps Sam escape. The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, arrive to destroy the Spark. However, Sector 7 captures Sam and Michaela. They are saved when Sam convinces agents to free Bumblebee, and they escape with Iskra. The Decepticons chase them to Mission City, where Sam destroys Megatron and Iskra. The surviving Autobots decide to stay on Earth, and Optimus signals for others. Sam and Michaela kiss on Bumblebee’s hood.

2009

Two years later, the Autobot squad, now part of a special unit called NEST with US and British military support, faces a new threat. In Shanghai, Optimus Prime battles a Demolisher, who, before dying, warns of the Fallen's return. The Autobots are instructed to leave Earth, but two fragments of the Iskra remain — one with Optimus and another with Sam Witwicky. The Decepticons kidnap the first shard and resurrect Megatron, who aligns with the Fallen. They need Sam, as he possesses the second shard. Sam, studying in Beverly Hills, experiences strange effects from the shard and is captured by Grindor and brought to Megatron. Optimus is killed in battle against the Decepticons, prompting the Fallen to threaten humanity if Sam isn’t handed over. Former Sector 7 agent Simmons, mini-con Wiley, and Jetfire help uncover that Sam’s symbols point to the Leadership Matrix in Egypt, needed to defeat the Fallen. Sam revives Optimus with the Matrix, leading to a final battle where Megatron is defeated, and the Fallen is destroyed. Starscream flees with an injured Megatron.

2011

The Apollo 11 mission was a classified operation exploring an alien ship on the Moon, where astronauts discovered alien robot bodies. In the present, Lennox meets Yuri Voskhodchuk, who reveals an alien detail found in Chernobyl. Optimus learns it's part of the lost Autobot ship, the Ark. Decepticon scout Lazerbik chases Sam, who escapes. Optimus revives Sentinel Prime using the Matrix of Leadership, but Sentinel betrays the Autobots, killing Ironhide and joining the Decepticons. In Washington, he creates a space bridge to bring Cybertron and the Decepticon army to Earth, proposing the deportation of Autobots. The Autobots leave, but Starscream destroys their ship, allowing the Decepticons to wreak havoc in Chicago. Sentinel plans to enslave humanity for Cybertron's restoration. A battle ensues with human and Autobot forces against the Decepticons. Optimus defeats Sentinel and Megatron, who tries to negotiate power. Ultimately, Optimus rejects Megatron, kills him again, and finishes off Sentinel, while Cybertron collapses.

all fashion

Earth modes In the first and second films, Optimus would transform into a Peterbilt 379 semi-truck. In robot mode, he was equipped with his standard energon blades and could also reconfigure his arms into ion blaster cannons that fired ion-charged slugs capable of burning through a Transformer's outer skin. In Age of Extinction, Prime first appeared as a dilapidated Marmon 97 semi truck. He would later scan a Western Star 4900 Phantom truck and use that as his alt-mode.

personality

Optimus Prime is the embodiment of all attributes inherent in a great leader. His wisdom, valour and nobility are unparalleled. He is as mighty as a warrior on the battlefield as he is kind and self-sacrificing to his troops and those in his care. His obsession with Megatron, his former brothers-in-arms, has robbed him of his early idealism, creating a bit of ruthlessness beneath his usual honest and caring personality, in which Optimus exhibits traits such as throwing taunts and insults at his opponents, for example, when Optimus fought the ressurected Megatron one on one before Megatron called for reinforcements, he called Megatron a weak, puny, waste of metal, to top it off, Optimus insulted, "Junkyard crap!" And another is after he rips Grindor's head in half, "Piece of tin!"