History Fanfic / BeastWarsFriendshipIsMagic

%%* TheTeam: The Maximals and Mane 6 shape into this by the end of Volume 1.

%%* ActionGirl: The Mane 6 are an ensemble representation of this.

%%* AliensAreBastards: Well, they are called ''Predacons''.

%%* BloodKnight: Ragnarok.

%%* {{Crossover}}: Well, duh.

%%* DeadpanSnarker: Plenty of characters, but Paragon fits the trope like a glove.

%%* {{Jerkass}}: Don't expect Megatron to be offering his hand of friendship anytime soon... or ''ever.''

%%* TheStarscream: Razorwing, though this shouldn't come as a surprise.

* ActionGirl: The Mane 6 are an ensemble representation of this.

* AdaptationPersonalityChange:
** Scorponok/Steeljaws. In the original show, Scorponok lacked any defining traits, aside from his loyalty to Megatron. Steeljaws, however, not only retains the loyalty of his counterpart, but he's a firm, competent mesh of [[TheDragon The Dragon]] and [[TheBrute The Brute]].

** In the show, Scorponok was the dim-witted, but a loyal soldier who lacked any focus. Steeljaws, on the other hand, is given his own introductory chapter, [[spoiler:where he kills a cragadile. ''With one hand!'']] In addition, he's capable of going toe to toe with the more physically imposing members of the Maximals, as well as withstanding a shitload of damage that his show counterpart would have fallen to.

* AliensAreBastards: Well, they are called ''Predacons''.

* BandOfBrothers: The Maximals.

* BenevolentBoss: Well, this ''is'' Optimus we're talking about here.

* AdultFear:
** Princess Luna [[spoiler:fears for her subjects' safety and is the least trusting of the Maximals. She takes the threat of the Predacons more personally than Celestia and Cadance. This is partly because they're an alien race that she hasn't come to know, but also due to her absence in the changeling invasion during the events of [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E26ACanterlotWeddingPart2 A Canterlot Wedding]].]]

The plot details a retelling of the ''Beast Wars'' [[WesternAnimation/BeastWars TV show]], but rather than crash landing on Earth, the Maximals and Predacons land in the magical world of [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Equestria]], where their war continues.

The story can be found [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/260764/beast-wars-friendship-is-magic here]]. Unfortunately, the link is now nonfunctional.

The story can be found [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/260764/beast-wars-friendship-is-magic here]].

The plot details a retelling of the ''Beast Wars'' [[WesternAnimation/BeastWars TV show]], but rather than crash landing on Earth, the Maximals and Predacons land in the magical world of [[MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Equestria]], where their war continues.

** BigBadEnsemble: [[spoiler:Queen Chrysalis has been teased to become part of one, in "Coming of the Flyers."]]

* BloodKnight: Ragnarok.

* TheCaptain: Optimus Primal.

* {{Crossover}}: Well, duh.

* DeadpanSnarker: Plenty of characters, but Paragon fits the trope like a glove.

* AFatherToHisMen: Optimus Primal, obviously.
* GoodIsNotDumb: Twilight Sparkle is pretty obvious.

* HugeGuyTinyGirl: The Maximals (Huge) and the Mane 6 (Tiny).
* IneffectualSympatheticVillain: Roosternator... oh, poor Roosternator.
* IntergenerationalFriendship: The Maximals and the Mane 6.
* {{Jerkass}}: Don't expect Megatron to be offering his hand of friendship anytime soon... or ''ever.''

* MoreDakka: Stronghold's Chainguns of Doom.

* ShouldersOfDoom: Steeljaws has a freaking arsenal of rockets for these!
* SmugSnake

* TheStarscream: Razorwing, though this shouldn't come as a surprise.
* TheTeam: The Maximals and Mane 6 shape into this by the end of Volume 1.

* InstantAwesomeJustAddDragons: In this story, Megatron is a dragon right from the get-go, making this trope more literal for the character.

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* AFatherToHisMen: Optimus Primal.

* ADayInTheLimelight: The majority of the Maximals and Predacons are given their own introductory chapters to establish their personalities and traits.
** "First Awakening": Paragon.
** "New Flyer... Sort Of": Blitz Streak.
** "Subjugating the Locals": Megatron.
** "Jaws of Steel": Steeljaws.
** "The Warrior": Ragnarok.
** "Coming of the Flyers": Razorwing and Roosternator.
** "Something Wicked": Dementia and Cyberbee.
** "Executive": Stronghold.

--> [[spoiler:'''Paragon''': ''Is there no other place for me to go?’’]]\\
[[spoiler:'''Rainbow Dash''': ‘’Well...'']]\\
(‘’cut'')\\
[[spoiler:'''Pinkie Pie''': ''So let me get this straight: There are two factions of robots that were battling in space and during said battle, they crashed, and both of them landed in Equestria and now the two factions are trying to regroup so they can continue their epic battle of good vs evil, and now two of the robots on the good faction have been discovered, and you’re asking for my help so we can all help save the world! Am I right? I'm right, right?! Please tell me I'm right!'']]

* BadBoss: Megatron isn't the most pleasant person to work with, nor does he particularly care about his troops unless they're useful to him.
* TheBadGuyWins: [[spoiler:"Dawn of War (Part 3)" ends with Megatron tricking Primal into staying in robot mode long enough for him to forcefully convert back to beast mode, and call a retreat.]]

* DeadpanSnarker: Plenty of characters, but Paragon fits the trope like a glove.
* TheDragon: Steeljaws is Megatron's most loyal soldier--and [[TheBrute the strongest]].

* ChronicBackstabbingDisorder: Once again, the only bot that Megatron can rely on, is Steeljaws.

* TheStarscream: Razorwing, though this shouldn't come as a surprise.

* [[VillainEpisode Villain Chapter:]] Plenty of chapters center around the Predacons.

In addition, the story features illustrations done by the author's brother, [[http://stealrehn.deviantart.com StealRehn]].

** In the show, Scorponok was the dim-witted, but loyal soldier who lacked any focus. Steeljaws, on the other hand, is given his own introductory chapter, [[spoiler: where he kills a cragadile. ''With one hand!'']] In addition, he's capable of going toe to toe with the more physically imposing members of the Maximals, as well as withstanding a shitload of damage that his show counterpart would have fallen to.
** Tarantulas was a mediocre hand-to-hand fighter in the show, always more suited for ranged combat and relying on his gadgets. The story version, however, is far more capable in taking other Transformers, even being among the most agile and difficult to land a blow on.

*** [[spoiler: He ''murders'' two of Garble's gang without even trying, for slightly irritating him. He would have killed them all had Garble not pleaded to help Megatron, and because he was low on reliable troops at the moment.]]

** Princess Luna [[spoiler: fears for her subjects' safety and is the least trusting of the Maximals. She takes the threat of the Predacons more personally than Celestia and Cadance. This is partly because they're an alien race that she hasn't come to know, but also due to her absence in the changeling invasion during the events of [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS2E26ACanterlotWeddingPart2 A Canterlot Wedding]].]]

* AnswerCut: In "Places Like These," when [[spoiler: Paragon inquires where he can stay for the night:]]
--> [[spoiler:'''Paragon''': ''Is there no other place for me to go?'']]
--> [[spoiler:'''Rainbow Dash''': ''Well...'']]
--> (''cut'')
--> [[spoiler:'''Pinkie Pie''': ''So let me get this straight: There are two factions of robots that were battling in space and during said battle, they crashed, and both of them landed in Equestria and now the two factions are trying to regroup so they can continue their epic battle of good vs evil, and now two of the robots on the good faction have been discovered, and you’re asking for my help so we can all help save the world! Am I right? I'm right, right?! Please tell me I'm right!'']]

* AscendedExtra: Cyberbee. In the show, they were merely drones Scorponok utilized for surveillance or for transferring viruses. In the story, Cyberbee is a full-fledged Mini-Con, partnered with Dementia, and has a sadistic streak.

* TheBadGuyWins: [[spoiler: "Dawn of War (Part 3)" ends with Megatron tricking Primal into staying in robot mode long enough for him to forcefully convert back to beast mode, and call a retreat.]]

** [[spoiler: Surprisingly enough, Dementia. He and Cyberbee have an [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes affable relationship]] and even acts as a mentor to the little creep.]]

** BigBadEnsemble: [[spoiler: Queen Chrysalis has been teased to become part of one, in "Coming of the Flyers."]]

** In "Dawn of War: Part 2," [[spoiler: when Megatron is threatening to smash Mayor Mare, the Maximals intervene just in time.]]
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Volume 1 ends with the Maximals being welcomed into Equestria, as well as making friends out of the Elements of Harmony, but Megatron is still at large and is guaranteed to return.]]
* BizarreAlienBiology: Transformers definitely aren't typical robots. They have life blood, the equivalent to a heart, spiritual beliefs, and a capacity for emotions.
* BladeLock: Optimus Primal and Megatron [[spoiler: in their first battle in "Dawn of War (Part 2)."]]

* BrawlerLock: Steeljaws and Stronghold [[spoiler: in their first bout in "Dawn of War (Part 2)."]]
* BullyingADragon: Quite literally for Megatron when [[spoiler: Garble and his gang have the gall to try and threaten him. [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown It doesn't end well for them.]]]]

* ByThePowerOfGreyskull!: The Maximals and Predacons shout their activation codes to transform, but its subverted considerably in the story itself.

* ChekhovsGun: Megatron [[spoiler: stole the Golden Disk before the events of the story, but now that they've been led to Equestria, and not Earth as they'd intended, it seems to have been forgotten for the time being. It's unknown if it'll turn up again at this time, possibly making this a subversion.]]

** The teen dragons suffer from this often. [[spoiler: First, they get their tails handed to them by Megatron, then they're easily warded off by the ponies, and finally wind up as the Maximals' punching bags.]]
** [[spoiler: The Royal Guard unit sent to guard Ponyville has a very unfortunate run-in with the Predacons. The aftermath is discovered in "Dawn of War (Part 3)."]]

** Paragon [[spoiler: awakens in the diamond dog mines, and not only does he make rude, sarcastic remarks to the three leaders, he defeats all of them--soldiers included--with nothing but his detonators.]]
** Megatron [[spoiler: scans a dragon mode and his first action is to arrogantly humor the teenage dragons' attempts to threaten them. And then he [[FamilyUnfriendlyDeath butchers two of them]], firmly establishing his role as the [[BigBad Big Bad]].]]
** Steeljaws [[spoiler: is attacked by a local cragadile. What's his response? To rip the reptile off of him and ''break its neck with one hand''.]]

** Razorwing [[spoiler: pridefully boasts about his new form, then kills two changeling soldiers [[ForTheEvulz for fun]].]]
** Roosternator [[spoiler: bumbles around before defeating a local cockatrice, while suffering from shenanigans and slapstick humor.]]
** Cyberbee [[spoiler: intimidates Zecora and boasts about his sociopathic tendencies, relishing in the slaughter of Everfree animals.]]
** Dementia [[spoiler: massacres a whole swath of Everfree creatures--as a [[Film/MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail rabbit!]]]]
** Stronghold [[spoiler: stops a runaway cart and humbly accepts the praise awarded to him, as well as politely inquiring about his whereabouts.]]
** Optimus Primal [[spoiler: emerges from his pod and willingly answers the princesses' questions, understanding their skepticism.]]

** [[spoiler: "Subjugating the Locals" has Megatron tearing Clumps head off of his body and splatters Vex's brains all over the wall.]]
** [[spoiler: Steeljaws breaks a cragadile's neck in "Jaws of Steel."]]
** [[spoiler: The Royal Guard ponies guarding Ponyville meet a painful end at the hands of the Predacons in "Dawn of War (Part 3)."]]

* [[ABoyAndHisX A Pony And Her Robot]]: Plenty of examples exist in which a Maximal acts as one of the Mane 6's personal guardian.
** [[spoiler: Rainbow Dash and Blitz Streak share a relationship akin to that of two mischievous siblings.]]
** [[spoiler: Pinkie Pie and Paragon.]]
** [[spoiler: Fluttershy and Stronghold.]]
** [[spoiler: Twilight Sparkle and Optimus Primal.]]

** [[spoiler: In Dawn of War, Part 2, Pinkie tries to assure Paragon that things will get better... just as the Predacons attack.]]

* [[VillainEpisode Villain Chapter:]] Plenty of chapters center around the Predacons.

* {{Adorkable}}: Twilight Sparkle, in spades.