History Characters / TransformersPrimeAutobots

-->''"I'' '''chose''' ''my side."''

-->''"[[AndThisIsFor This is for Cliffjumper!]]"''

-->''"[[CharacterCatchphrase I needed that!]]"''

-->[[spoiler: "'''[[PreMortemOneLiner MEGATRON!]]''' ''[[WhamLine You took my voice.]] [[Awesome/TransformersPrime You will never rob anyone, of]]'' [[BondOneLiner anything,]] '''[[TranquilFury ever again]]'''. "]]

-->''"[[PreAsskickingOneLiner Who's ready to rumble?]]"''

-->''"[[PreAsskickingOneLiner Fair warning, boys... I'll put a few dings in ya.]]"''

-->''"So who do we call for cleanup?"''

--> ''"Whoo! Too hot for ya, 'Cons?"''

--> ''"The indigenous population of this planet...do they '''all''' display the same disregard for authority?"''

* AdaptationalDumbass: [[ZigZaggingTrope Zig-Zagged]]. While he has more of a sharp wit and is much more capable of combat, he lacks the advanced knowledge of Space Bridge technology his [[WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated Animated incarnation]] had.

* NiceGuy: While he can occasionally get on his teammates' nerves with his overconfidence, he generally is a loyal and friendly bot, always eager to help and do the right thing.

* WeUsedToBeFriends: He and Megatron were once best chums trying to fight for equality for all Cybertronians. When Optimus's ideals and proposal were accepted by Cybertron's High Council, who ordained him the next Prime, a furious Megatron, who favored violent means to get what he wanted, severed all ties with Optimus and the Council and led his followers to claim the power that he believed should have been his. Ever since then, Optimus and Megatron have been clashing every time they meet.

'''The Autobots''' | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons The Decepticons]] | [[Characters/TransformersPrimePredacons The Predacons]] | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeUnicronAndTheTerrorcons Unicron and the Terrorcons]] | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeOther Other Characters]] | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeNonShowCharacters Non-show characters]]-]]]]]

'''The Autobots''' | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons The Decepticons]] ([[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] -- [[Characters/TransformersPrimeStarscream Starscream]]) | [[Characters/TransformersPrimePredacons The Predacons]] | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeUnicronAndTheTerrorcons Unicron and the Terrorcons]] | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeOther Other Characters]] | [[Characters/TransformersPrimeNonShowCharacters Non-show characters]]-]]]]]

* PacifismBreakingPoint: Though [[MartialPacifist he has no issue with fighting or killing his opponents]], Optimus has tried to convince multiple Decepticons - namely Starscream and Skyquake, and later the latter's twin, Dreadwing - to stray from Megatron's destructive path and seek a peaceful end to their ongoing war, all of which have either fell on deaf ears or were rejected outright. After Megatron severely injures Raf in ''[[Recap/TransformersPrimeS1E23OneShallFall One Shall Fall]]'', Optimus is forced to come to terms with the fact that neither the Autobots nor the Decepticons will ever reconcile peacefully this late into the war, and the only way to effectively bring it to an end is to ''kill'' Megatron.

* AsskickingLeadsToLeadership: As always, he's the single toughest and most dangerous Autobot combatant, capable of standing toe-to-toe with a Dark-Energon-enhanced Megatron. Megatron, Dreadwing, Predaking, and Soundwave are the only recurring characters capable of challenging him one-on-one.

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_24_234623.png]]

[[hardline]]

-->'''Jack:''' Optimus, you wanna see something funny?
-->'''Optimus:''' [[BluntNo No]].

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_25_021009.png]]

[[hardline]]

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_27_203722.png]]

[[hardline]]

-->"I recommend [[BladeBelowTheShoulder dissection.]]"
-->"[[TrustMeImAnX It's alright; I'm an emergency vehicle!]]"
-->"I'm here to offer a second [[MegatonPunch opinion!]]"

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_24_235249.png]]

[[hardline]]

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_27_203804.png]]

[[hardline]]

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_27_213919.png]]

[[hardline]]

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_24_200842.png]]

[[hardline]]

[[quoteright:845:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_21_230214.png]]

[[hardline]]

[[quoteright:1000:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2023_11_25_020955.png]]

[[hardline]]

[[hardline]]

* ShapeshifterWeapon: Their arms transform into their weapons, much like in [[Film/{{Transformers}} the movies]].

* BladeBelowTheShoulder: Each shoulder, in fact. Much like his [[Film/{{Transformers}} live-action movie counterpart]].

* CompositeCharacter: His backstory draws on multiple versions of Optimus Prime. He's named Orion Pax like his [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers cartoon counterpart]], he was a data clerk before becoming Prime like his [[ComicBook/TransformersTheWarWithin Dreamwave incarnation,]] and he was friends with Megatron before the war like his [[Film/TransformersFilmSeries live-action self.]] His robot mode design combines G1 Prime's look with a style similar to the live-action films while his alt-mode is the long nosed truck cab of his movie counterpart, albeit in a more traditional red and blue color scheme. He also shares his live-action self's DualWielding tendencies, having two retractable swords.

* RoboFamily: According to the ''[[AllThereInTheManual Transformers Vault]]'', this universe's Optimus is a possible descendant of Prima, from the Original Thirteen (described as having a "Primian" polarity). A trait he shares with his [[Film/{{Transformers}} Movie incarnation]]. [[spoiler: According to ''Conventant of Primus'', he isn't a descendant of Prima--he's one of the original 13 himself reincarnated.]]

* AdaptationalBadass: The original G1 character was a MadScientist type and not one to really get down and dirty. It's telling that his counterpart in [[Film/{{Transformers}} the movies]] (where any character not originally badass was made one) stuck rather close to the scientist role as well. He is the ''one'' character that prevented Soundwave from having a perfect streak of [[CurbStompBattle Curb Stomp Battles]] during the run of the series.

* PapaWolf: He's very protective of his fellow Autobots to say the least, and the only time he has decided to out-and-out ''[[RoaringRampageOfRevenge mur]][[TranquilFury der]]'' Megatron was when he thought that [[KickTheDog he killed Raf]].

* RoboFamily: According to the ''[[AllThereInTheManual Transformers Vault]]'' this universe's Optimus is a possible descendant of Prima, from the Original Thirteen (described as having a "Primian" polarity). A trait he shares with his [[Film/{{Transformers}} Movie incarnation]]. [[spoiler: According to ''Conventant of Primus'', he isn't a descendant of Prima--he's one of the original 13 himself reincarnated.]]

* BrokenBird: Losing two of her partners has done that to her..

* CompositeCharacter: His backstory draws on multiple versions of Optimus Prime. He's named Orion Pax like his [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers cartoon counterpart]], he was a data clerk before becoming Prime like his [[ComicBook/TransformersTheWarWithin Dreamwave incarnation,]] and he was friends with Megatron before the war like his [[Film/TransformersFilmSeries live-action self.]] His robot mode design combines G1 Prime's look with a style similar to the live-action films while his alt-mode is the long nosed truck cab of his movie counterpart, albiet in more traditional red and blue color scheme. He also shares his live-action self's DualWielding tendencies, having two retractable swords.

* CompositeCharacter: His backstory draws on multiple verions of Optimus Prime. He's named Orion Pax like his [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers cartoon counterpart]], he was a data clerk before becoming Prime like his [[ComicBook/TransformersTheWarWithin Dreamwave incarnation,]] and he was friends with Megatron before the war like his [[Film/TransformersFilmSeries live-action self.]] His robot mode design combines G1 Prime's look with a style similar to the live-action films while his alt-mode is the long nosed truck cab of his movie counterpart, albiet in more traditional red and blue color scheme. He also shares his live-action self's DualWielding tendencies, having two retractable swords.

** CollapsibleHelmet: Similar to live-action movie counterpart.

** Ends up wielding a [[DropTheHammer hammer]] like Ultra Magnus from ''WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated.'' Oddly, He takes cues from ''Animated'''s version of Optimus Prime in that both end up wielding a hammer near the end of their show for physical attacks instead of using the hammers' mystical powers (Justified in this case as the Forge's powers were depleted).

* DropTheHammer: He takes the Forge of Solus Prime as his personal weapon, since it's been drained of its power and might as well be put to some practical use.
** WreckedWeapon: Later destroyed by Predaking. Though if the tie-in comic for ''Robots In Disguise (2015)'' is any indication, [[UnexplainedRecovery it got fixed at some point]].

** Him wielding the Forge of Solus Prime as a [[DropTheHammer battle hammer]], like his incarnation in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated''.

Megatron's rage over what he viewed as a great injustice filtered to his followers and they started the civil war to install Megatron as the ruler of Cybertron. With the "Grand Deception" finally revealed the Decepticons pushed their attack on the Autobots, while the loyal followers of Optimus Prime were named the Autobots so that their values of individual autonomy was made clear. The original Cybertronian High Council were now dissolved and the battle spreading far beyond their home, Optimus is forced to oppose the Decepticons wherever they take their tyranny.

As the Gladiator Megatronus started gathering political power in an effort to oppose the fascist caste system of the ruling Cybertronian High Council, the respected Iacon data clerk Orion Pax joined his cause and for the first time provided a venue for the cause to gain some ground. As the newly christened Megatron addressed the council, his true lust for power and arrogance became apparent as he demanded to be appointed the next Prime. Orion stepped in and gave a new option of peace and harmony by offering the freedom of all Cybertronians to choose their own path. Orion's nobility and the power of his words touched the council and they recognized him as having the qualities of a Prime, appointing him Optimus Prime.

Megatron's rage over what he viewed as a great injustice filtered to his followers and they started the civil war to install Megatron as the ruler of Cybertron. With the "Grand Deception" finally revealed the Decepticons pushed their attack, while the followers of Optimus Prime were named the Autobots so that their values of individual autonomy was made clear. The original Cybertronian High Council now dissolved and the battle spreading far beyond their home, Optimus is forced to oppose the Decepticons wherever they take their tyranny.

[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/OptimusPrimeModel_9113.png]]
[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Click here to see his Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/OptimusPrimeAlt_4020.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Arcee_9454.png]]
[[caption-width-right:200:[[labelnote:Click here to see her Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ArceeAlt_5537.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:234:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Ratchet_Prime_2_2276.png]]
[[caption-width-right:234:''"[[PreAsskickingOneLiner It's all right, I'm an emergency vehicle!]]"'']]
[[caption-width-right:250:[[labelnote:Click here to see his Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/RatchetAlt_2915.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:280:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/BumblebeeModel_2260.png]]
[[caption-width-right:280:[[labelnote:Click here to see his Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/BumblebeeAlt_1700.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:290:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Bulkhead_Prime_2_3589.png]]
[[caption-width-right:290:[[labelnote:Click here to see his Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/BulkheadAlt_7628.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Cliffjumper_Prime_4736.png]]
[[caption-width-right:300:[[labelnote:Click here to see his Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/CliffjumperAlt_2556.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/WheeljackImage_3028.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:[[labelnote:Click here to see his Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/WheeljackAlt_1150.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Smokescreen_Prime_4857.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:[[labelnote:Click here to see his Alt-mode]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/smokescreen_8101.png[[/labelnote]]]]

[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/TFP_Ultra_Magnus_2_8071.png]]

%% * DeadpanSnarker: Particularly when the humans are around.

* NotSoStoic: Despite being a cold professional whom rarely lets anything get in the way, he has freaked out quite a bit. Noticeably, when Raf brought [[KillerRabbit a Scraplet]] and watching Wheeljack's piloting skills.