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The following contains spoilers for Transformers One, now playing in theaters

Transformers One Brings the original primes to the big screen and plays with lore in interesting ways. Larger animated prequel Transformer franchising, Transformers One Focuses on the story of Orion Pax and D-16, best friends and miners before becoming Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film focuses on the evolution of the leaders of the two warring factions from regular citizens of Cybertron, as well as the growth of Bumblebee and Elita-1 into their own heroes. Along the way, the film introduces plenty of deep-cut robots that fit in easily Transformers OneThe cast of characters.

Most important to the film’s overarching plot are the Primes, a group of ancient heroes held up as the greatest protectors of their world. Primes have many connections with knowledge Transformer In different iterations, their fates differ between versions. This is no different Transformers OneIts ending, which plays with expectations in interesting ways. It even changes the identity of the traitor who destroyed them, playing into the film’s big villain twist. here is how Transformers OneVersions of original primes compared to previous iterations.

The original Prime is explained in Transformers canon

The Elder Primes have been important in several continuities

Primes are the highest ranking members of Cybertronian societywhich is reflected in the revision of the concept of Transformers One. In almost all versions TransformerSome characters eventually earn the title “Prime” as an indicator of their skill level, importance, and power. In many iterations of Transformers, the Elder Primes are the thirteen first Cybertronians created by the godlike figure Primus, serving as the forerunner of an entire robotic race. Transformers One This is reflected by introducing the Thirteen as legendary heroes of Cybertron, created by Primus long before the other Cybertronians and tasked with protecting the Matrix of Leadership.

Primes are considered heroes Transformers One By the entire population of Cybertron, who mysteriously disappeared fifty cycles before the events of the film after falling into battle. They were the primary fighting force holding back ambitions Transformer The villains, known as the Quintessons, until they set up a trap and are killed by them and the Sentinel. Transformers One Doesn’t give them all a showcase, but reinforces their importance. The film reveals that they all exist as one with Primus, briefly bringing Orion Pax into Primus’ realm and upgrading him to Optimus Prime.

The 13 Elder Primes of Transformers One: All known members

Thirteen Elder Prime, explained

Elder Primes Inn Transformers One Plays a small but important role in the film, as their disappearance (along with the Matrix of Leadership controlled by the Zeta) has led to a lack of naturally flowing energon on Cybertron. Within the film’s narrative, only a handful play significant roles. By the events of the film, Only alpha trion is still alive. The rest are long dead, including Zeta Prime, Megatronus, Prima, Onyx, Alchemist. Some moments in the film showcase all thirteen Elder Primes, with eagle-eyed fans identifying them all by their appearance and color scheme.

The thirteen Primes featured in the film include Alpha Trion, Megatronus Prime, Micronus, Zeta Prime, Prima Prime, Vector Prime, Onyx Prime, Quintus Prime, Liz Maximo, Solus Prime, Amalgamous Prime, Nexus Prime, and Alchemist Prime. Notably, the Jetta is not always considered prime in other versions Transformer science The identity of the 13th Prime in other versions of the canon is a long-standing mysterySome continuity reveals Optimus is actually the mysterious 13th Prime reincarnated as Orion Pax. However, its narrative Transformers One This made it largely impossible, so the Zeta was upgraded to Prime status in his absence.

Sentinel Prime is not one of the Elder Primes in Transformers One

How the Sentinel stole his title as a Chief

In some continuities, Sentinel Prime is the de facto successor to the Primes’ role as leader of the Cybertronians, assuming a leadership role. Even in his villainous role Transformers: Dark of the MoonSentinel’s dark deeds are done in the name of advancing Cyberton. It’s a far cry from the Sentinel Prime that appears in it Transformers OneWho actually turns out to be the central antagonist of the film. In-universe, Sentinel spent fifty cycles convincing the citizens of Icon City that his colleague had died to keep the Prime Matrix of Leadership away from the Quintessons.

however, Sentinel was never actually primed. He was actually their long-suffering helper, who was tired of serving. This tempts the Sentinels to betray their trust and lead the Primes into a trap. Although the Quintessons were initially held back by Prime, the Sentinels were able to use the chaos to dispatch each of them. Flashbacks reveal the fact how this new version of Sentinel is a true villain, even compared to the ruthless rage of deranged Transformers like Megatron and Starscream. Alpha Trion confirms this Transformers OneIts main protagonists, set the rest of the plot.

Transformers One is Elder Prime compared to Michael Bay’s movies

Unlike Prime Dynasty Transformers OneVersion of Primes

A look at the primes in live-action Michael Bay Transformer It was different than the movie Transformers Onewhich treats “prime” as a title conferred by primus. In contrast, the dynasty of primes was actually meant to be more hereditary. In that version Transformer Vidya, they were the first of their race but the Fallen – the continuity version of Megatronus Prime – gave their lives to prevent them from claiming the Allspark. In that setting, Optimus was part of that group of ancient Primes, And was indeed the end of their family line, enabling him to slay the fallen.

The betrayal of a “principal” catalyzing the death of others is a shared element among various live-action films. Transformer And Transformers Onebut Today’s infidelity is very different. Transformers One In fact Megatronus subverts expectations by having a hero die instead of falling for Prime. It also explores what it means to be a Prime Minister by highlighting the honorable actions required to prove oneself worthy as a Prime Minister. Transformers One The lore surrounding the Primes made some big changes, but they fit the narrative of the new animated film very well.