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	:''Centurion is an automaton from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Centurion is an automaton from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:~~Centurion~~.jpg\|upright=1.~~67\|thumb~~\|~~Power~~... ~~EXTREME!!~~!]]		[[File:BoUK Dinobots 6a virgin art.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Man and machine... PowerXtreme!]]
	'''Centurion''' is a tall blue, gold, and silver robot with a cannon originally mounted on his right shoulder but later moved to the left one. He is a mindless robot, designed by [[Grady (G1)\|humans]] as a piloted machine to fight the threat the Transformers posed to [[Earth]].		'''Centurion''' is a tall blue, gold, and silver robot with a cannon originally mounted on his right shoulder but later moved to the left one. He is a mindless robot, designed by [[Grady (G1)\|humans]] as a piloted machine to fight the threat the Transformers posed to [[Earth]].

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	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	{{noteukexclusive\|Centurion}}		{{noteukexclusive\|Centurion}}
			[[File:Centurion.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|left]]
	Centurion was built by the [[Intelligence and Information Institute]] (Triple-I) as a way to battle the Transformers threat, all without telling the [[President of the United States]] that they were doing so. It required a human controller that was linked to the robot remotely from a fortified control room located below [[Portland]], [[Oregon]]. Triple-I kidnapped [[Peter Anthony Morris\|Professor Morris]] to be the controller because of his experience controlling the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Swoop]].		Centurion was built by the [[Intelligence and Information Institute]] (Triple-I) as a way to battle the Transformers threat, all without telling the [[President of the United States]] that they were doing so. It required a human controller that was linked to the robot remotely from a fortified control room located below [[Portland]], [[Oregon]]. Triple-I kidnapped [[Peter Anthony Morris\|Professor Morris]] to be the controller because of his experience controlling the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Swoop]].

	Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.		Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.

	~~[[File:BoUK Dinobots 6a virgin art.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.55]]~~
	During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}		During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}

	~~[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]~~
	Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}		Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}

			[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]
	Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.		Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.

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2019-06-05T18:14:51Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[IDW ~~2005~~ continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.		*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[2005 IDW continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.

	==See also==		==See also==

Mammalian Verisimilitude: typos fixed: Centurion’s → Centurion's

2019-03-28T19:18:17Z

typos fixed: Centurion’s → Centurion's

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	His body was later raised from the Thames along with Megatron's by the human entrepreneur [[Richard Branson]] (or [[Mister Johnson]]), who was attempting to clean the river in the name of environmentalism (and publicity). The bodies were captured by the Decepticons who wanted to revive Megatron as a weapon against Galvatron. They later separated Megatron from Centurion. His fate is unknown but presumably he was destroyed. {{storylink\|Salvage!}}		His body was later raised from the Thames along with Megatron's by the human entrepreneur [[Richard Branson]] (or [[Mister Johnson]]), who was attempting to clean the river in the name of environmentalism (and publicity). The bodies were captured by the Decepticons who wanted to revive Megatron as a weapon against Galvatron. They later separated Megatron from Centurion. His fate is unknown but presumably he was destroyed. {{storylink\|Salvage!}}

	~~Centurion’s~~ destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}		Centurion's destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[IDW ~~Generation 1 continuity\|IDW~~ continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.		*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[IDW 2005 continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.

	==See also==		==See also==

Doomdorm64: /* Marvel The Transformers comics */

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	Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.		Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.

			[[File:BoUK Dinobots 6a virgin art.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.55]]
	During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}		During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}

	[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg~~\|left~~\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]		[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]
	Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}		Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}

Cr85747: /* Marvel The Transformers comics */

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Marvel The Transformers comics

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	{{note\|Centurion appears sentient himself in this story and is treated as such by the other characters, with no mention of Morris. Simon Furman says it's unclear but should be assumed that's Morris,<ref>Simon Furman: "We 'assume' that's him [Morris] communicating through Centurion later in 'Ancient Relics' (though I confess it's not clear)." [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=42871 IDW Publishing Forum: Simon Furman Q&A Volume 2 LIVE!]</ref> though this doesn't fit with the story itself.}}		{{note\|Centurion appears sentient himself in this story and is treated as such by the other characters, with no mention of Morris. Simon Furman says it's unclear but should be assumed that's Morris,<ref>Simon Furman: "We 'assume' that's him [Morris] communicating through Centurion later in 'Ancient Relics' (though I confess it's not clear)." [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=42871 IDW Publishing Forum: Simon Furman Q&A Volume 2 LIVE!]</ref> though this doesn't fit with the story itself.}}

	His body was later raised from the Thames along with Megatron's by the human entrepreneur [[Richard Branson]], who was attempting to clean the river in the name of environmentalism (and publicity). The bodies were captured by the Decepticons who wanted to revive Megatron as a weapon against Galvatron. They later separated Megatron from Centurion. His fate is unknown but presumably he was destroyed. {{storylink\|Salvage!}}		His body was later raised from the Thames along with Megatron's by the human entrepreneur [[Richard Branson]] (or [[Mister Johnson]]), who was attempting to clean the river in the name of environmentalism (and publicity). The bodies were captured by the Decepticons who wanted to revive Megatron as a weapon against Galvatron. They later separated Megatron from Centurion. His fate is unknown but presumably he was destroyed. {{storylink\|Salvage!}}

	Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}		Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|IDW continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.		*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|IDW continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.

			==See also==
			*[[Project Centurion]]

	==References==		==References==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 01:47, 15 June 2017

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	[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]		[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]
	Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}		Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}

	Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.		Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.

	The robot joined Grimlock and [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] in a mission to [[London]] to fight Megatron, where they ran into [[Action Force (team)\|Action Force]] and Centurion utterly failed to save [[Wild Bill]] when Megatron blew him out of the sky. Distraught at his failure and feeling guilty that he had been repaired before other more deserving Autobots, Centurion sacrificed himself: attacking Megatron just before an air strike so that Grimlock could be pulled to safety. He and Megatron ended up fused together at the bottom of the [[Thames\|River Thames]] in [[London]] after being engulfed in a massive explosion. [[Flint (G.I. Joe)\|Flint]] saluted Centurion as an "old soldier" rather than a relic. {{storylink\|Ancient Relics!}}		The robot joined Grimlock and [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] in a mission to [[London]] to fight Megatron, where they ran into [[Action Force (team)\|Action Force]] and Centurion utterly failed to save [[Wild Bill]] when Megatron blew him out of the sky. Distraught at his failure and feeling guilty that he had been repaired before other more deserving Autobots, Centurion sacrificed himself: attacking Megatron just before an air strike so that Grimlock could be pulled to safety. He and Megatron ended up fused together at the bottom of the [[Thames\|River Thames]] in [[London]] after being engulfed in a massive explosion. [[Flint (G.I. Joe)\|Flint]] saluted Centurion as an "old soldier" rather than a relic. {{storylink\|Ancient Relics!}}
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	Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}		Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}

			==Notes==
			*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|IDW continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.

	==References==		==References==

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Swindle's Spiel

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	Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}		Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}

	~~===Swindle's Spiel===~~
	~~[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had Centurions among their drones for sale. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/05}}~~

	==References==		==References==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 17:05, 11 May 2017

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	:''Centurion is an automaton from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Centurion is an automaton from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:Centurion.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Power... EXTREME!!!]]		[[File:Centurion.jpg\|upright=1.67\|thumb\|Power... EXTREME!!!]]
	'''Centurion''' is a tall blue, gold and silver robot with a cannon originally mounted on his right shoulder but later moved to the left one. He is a mindless robot, designed by [[Grady (G1)\|humans]] as a piloted machine to fight the threat the Transformers posed to [[Earth]].		'''Centurion''' is a tall blue, gold, and silver robot with a cannon originally mounted on his right shoulder but later moved to the left one. He is a mindless robot, designed by [[Grady (G1)\|humans]] as a piloted machine to fight the threat the Transformers posed to [[Earth]].

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 18:43, 24 January 2017

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	===Swindle's Spiel===		===Swindle's Spiel===
	[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had Centurions among their drones for sale. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime}}		[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had Centurions among their drones for sale. {{storylink\|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook\|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/05}}

	==References==		==References==
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	{{disambig3\|Centurion}}		{{disambig3\|Centurion}}
	:''Centurion is an automaton from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Centurion is an automaton from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:~~Centurion~~.jpg\|upright=1.~~67\|thumb~~\|~~Power~~... ~~EXTREME!!~~!]]		[[File:BoUK Dinobots 6a virgin art.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Man and machine... PowerXtreme!]]
	'''Centurion''' is a tall blue, gold, and silver robot with a cannon originally mounted on his right shoulder but later moved to the left one. He is a mindless robot, designed by [[Grady (G1)\|humans]] as a piloted machine to fight the threat the Transformers posed to [[Earth]].		'''Centurion''' is a tall blue, gold, and silver robot with a cannon originally mounted on his right shoulder but later moved to the left one. He is a mindless robot, designed by [[Grady (G1)\|humans]] as a piloted machine to fight the threat the Transformers posed to [[Earth]].

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	{{noteukexclusive\|Centurion}}		{{noteukexclusive\|Centurion}}
			[[File:Centurion.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|left]]
	Centurion was built by the [[Intelligence and Information Institute]] (Triple-I) as a way to battle the Transformers threat, all without telling the [[President of the United States]] that they were doing so. It required a human controller that was linked to the robot remotely from a fortified control room located below [[Portland]], [[Oregon]]. Triple-I kidnapped [[Peter Anthony Morris\|Professor Morris]] to be the controller because of his experience controlling the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Swoop]].		Centurion was built by the [[Intelligence and Information Institute]] (Triple-I) as a way to battle the Transformers threat, all without telling the [[President of the United States]] that they were doing so. It required a human controller that was linked to the robot remotely from a fortified control room located below [[Portland]], [[Oregon]]. Triple-I kidnapped [[Peter Anthony Morris\|Professor Morris]] to be the controller because of his experience controlling the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Swoop]].

	Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.		Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.

	~~[[File:BoUK Dinobots 6a virgin art.jpg\|left\|thumb\|upright=1.55]]~~
	During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}		During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}

	~~[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]~~
	Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}		Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}

			[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]
	Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.		Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.

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	Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.		Centurion was activated ahead of schedule to prevent [[Joy Meadows]] from exposing [[Donny Finkleberg\|Robot-Master]] as a fraud and embarrassing Triple-I. Morris was ordered to eliminate Joy using Centurion, but once linked to the control machine Morris forgot his orders and became blinded by battle lust. He attacked [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] who was also looking to silence Joy.

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	During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}		During the battle Swoop and the Dinobots were able to rescue Joy and Centurion followed them, the sight of Swoop having snapped Morris from his madness. Morris then locked his control room so Triple-I couldn't get in,and helped the Dinobots fend off the Decepticons who were still determined to capture Joy. Triple-I swiftly destroyed all evidence that they'd created Centurion and made sure Morris would get the blame for the Portland mess, but were unaware Morris had declared war on their corrupt institution. He then caused Centurion to leave with the Dinobots. {{storylink\|In the National Interest}} Centurion and the Dinobots parted after this encounter. {{storylink\|Target: 2006}}

	[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg~~\|left~~\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]		[[File:ActionForce Dragonflies.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.55\|Now he has a mouth and ''can'' scream!]]
	Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}		Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}

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	{{note\|Centurion appears sentient himself in this story and is treated as such by the other characters, with no mention of Morris. Simon Furman says it's unclear but should be assumed that's Morris,<ref>Simon Furman: "We 'assume' that's him [Morris] communicating through Centurion later in 'Ancient Relics' (though I confess it's not clear)." [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=42871 IDW Publishing Forum: Simon Furman Q&A Volume 2 LIVE!]</ref> though this doesn't fit with the story itself.}}		{{note\|Centurion appears sentient himself in this story and is treated as such by the other characters, with no mention of Morris. Simon Furman says it's unclear but should be assumed that's Morris,<ref>Simon Furman: "We 'assume' that's him [Morris] communicating through Centurion later in 'Ancient Relics' (though I confess it's not clear)." [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=42871 IDW Publishing Forum: Simon Furman Q&A Volume 2 LIVE!]</ref> though this doesn't fit with the story itself.}}

	His body was later raised from the Thames along with Megatron's by the human entrepreneur [[Richard Branson]], who was attempting to clean the river in the name of environmentalism (and publicity). The bodies were captured by the Decepticons who wanted to revive Megatron as a weapon against Galvatron. They later separated Megatron from Centurion. His fate is unknown but presumably he was destroyed. {{storylink\|Salvage!}}		His body was later raised from the Thames along with Megatron's by the human entrepreneur [[Richard Branson]] (or [[Mister Johnson]]), who was attempting to clean the river in the name of environmentalism (and publicity). The bodies were captured by the Decepticons who wanted to revive Megatron as a weapon against Galvatron. They later separated Megatron from Centurion. His fate is unknown but presumably he was destroyed. {{storylink\|Salvage!}}

	Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}		Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}

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	Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}		Sometime later Centurion wandered off from the Dinobots to investigate a strange meteorite impact. He discovered [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] who had recently traveled back in time to the twentieth century. Galvatron, temporarily disoriented, attacked and destroyed Centurion after mistaking him for [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]] in his madness. {{storylink\|Fallen Angel}}

	Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.		Centurion's parts were later recovered by the Dinobots and, once he became Autobot leader, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] insisted that [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] rebuild Centurion in preference to other Autobots more in need of repair. Wheeljack didn't think much of this and called Centurion an "ancient relic" in earshot of the latter.

	The robot joined Grimlock and [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] in a mission to [[London]] to fight Megatron, where they ran into [[Action Force (team)\|Action Force]] and Centurion utterly failed to save [[Wild Bill]] when Megatron blew him out of the sky. Distraught at his failure and feeling guilty that he had been repaired before other more deserving Autobots, Centurion sacrificed himself: attacking Megatron just before an air strike so that Grimlock could be pulled to safety. He and Megatron ended up fused together at the bottom of the [[Thames\|River Thames]] in [[London]] after being engulfed in a massive explosion. [[Flint (G.I. Joe)\|Flint]] saluted Centurion as an "old soldier" rather than a relic. {{storylink\|Ancient Relics!}}		The robot joined Grimlock and [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]] in a mission to [[London]] to fight Megatron, where they ran into [[Action Force (team)\|Action Force]] and Centurion utterly failed to save [[Wild Bill]] when Megatron blew him out of the sky. Distraught at his failure and feeling guilty that he had been repaired before other more deserving Autobots, Centurion sacrificed himself: attacking Megatron just before an air strike so that Grimlock could be pulled to safety. He and Megatron ended up fused together at the bottom of the [[Thames\|River Thames]] in [[London]] after being engulfed in a massive explosion. [[Flint (G.I. Joe)\|Flint]] saluted Centurion as an "old soldier" rather than a relic. {{storylink\|Ancient Relics!}}
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	Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}		Centurion’s destruction at Galvatron's hands was later witnessed by the time traveling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]] in his quest to learn more about the Autobot/Decepticon conflict. {{storylink\|The Quest!}}

			==Notes==
			*The ''[[Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook]]'' for the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|IDW continuity]] character [[Centurion (IDW)\|Centurion]] identifies him as an alternate reality version of this Centurion. This wiki, however, opts to give the IDW incarnation of Centurion his own article given the stark difference in characterization.

	==References==		==References==