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	======''Legends'' comic======		======''Legends'' comic======
	Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue Part 1: Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|LG26 Scourge}}		Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue Part 1: Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|LG26 Scourge}}

			====Marvel coloring books====
			[[File:HotRodsEscapeMatrixOfLeadership.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Autobot Leader relay race.]]

			Considering Ultra Magnus a worthy successor, Optimus Prime passed the Matrix of Leadership to him. The Matrix looked like...a baton or a tube or something... {{storylink\|Hot Rod's Escape}}

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	The cruel supremacist [[Nova Prime]], a former lieutenant of Prima's, is the earliest known bearer of the Matrix in recent history, though exactly how he came to carry it after Prima's death is unknown. Nova observed that the pulsewaves from Vector Sigma which generated new sparks from the substance of Cybertron and its moon were lessening in regularity, and, fearing (correctly) that they would one day stop entirely, tasked his scientists with studying the Matrix, hoping that the life-giving power the legends said it possessed could be tapped into. A team led by [[Solomus\|Tyrest]] set to the task, and succeeded in finding a way to generate sparks from the Matrix in abundance, producing a vast reservoir of them which were stockpiled and steadily rolled out into society as new bodies were constructed for them. The true origin of these "Matrixed" sparks was hidden from the general public, and a cover story was put into place that claimed they were created via "spark splicing", using the energy of an existing spark to ignite a new one. Transformers created in this manner were described as "constructed cold", while those born naturally were "forged". {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}}		The cruel supremacist [[Nova Prime]], a former lieutenant of Prima's, is the earliest known bearer of the Matrix in recent history, though exactly how he came to carry it after Prima's death is unknown. Nova observed that the pulsewaves from Vector Sigma which generated new sparks from the substance of Cybertron and its moon were lessening in regularity, and, fearing (correctly) that they would one day stop entirely, tasked his scientists with studying the Matrix, hoping that the life-giving power the legends said it possessed could be tapped into. A team led by [[Solomus\|Tyrest]] set to the task, and succeeded in finding a way to generate sparks from the Matrix in abundance, producing a vast reservoir of them which were stockpiled and steadily rolled out into society as new bodies were constructed for them. The true origin of these "Matrixed" sparks was hidden from the general public, and a cover story was put into place that claimed they were created via "spark splicing", using the energy of an existing spark to ignite a new one. Transformers created in this manner were described as "constructed cold", while those born naturally were "forged". {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}}

	Eventually, the Matrix would yield no more sparks, causing Tyrest and his team to believe it had run dry. In reality, one of the scientists had had an attack of conscience and stolen the Matrix, replacing it with a facsimile and hiding the real one away in the subterranean labyrinth of the [[Undergrid]]. {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}} Once Nova Prime left the planet aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark-1]] and vanished into the [[Benzuli Expanse]],<ref>Author Simon Furman implied in a [http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/12/another-quick-qa/ December 2007 Q&A on his blog] and in the narration of ''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]'' that in his original plans for this story, Nova ''did'' take the Matrix into the Dead Universe (Optimus Prime is never shown to carry it in Furman's stories), where it would have "become" something. Presumably, it was his intention for it to become the Darkness itself, which would not have been the separate entity it was in the finished story. These plans were cut short and wrapped up when Furman left the series, and subsequent writers established that Optimus had indeed been carrying the Matrix all along.</ref> the fake Matrix was protected by the presumably-unwitting [[Primal Vanguard]], carried by its leader [[Delta Magnus]] during a period known as the [[Interregnum]] until a new bearer was chosen. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} [[Nominus Prime]] is the earliest recorded Matrix-bearer after Nova, but whether he was his direct successor or not is unknown. It's also unclear whether Nominus Prime was aware that the Matrix was a fake. It's likely he did, since Nominus presumably falsified an "affinity for the Matrix" somehow in order to be named Prime.		Eventually, the Matrix would yield no more sparks, causing Tyrest and his team to believe it had run dry. In reality, one of the scientists had had an attack of conscience and stolen the Matrix, replacing it with a facsimile and hiding the real one away in the subterranean labyrinth of the [[Underworld\|Undergrid]]. {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}} Once Nova Prime left the planet aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark-1]] and vanished into the [[Benzuli Expanse]],<ref>Author Simon Furman implied in a [http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/12/another-quick-qa/ December 2007 Q&A on his blog] and in the narration of ''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]'' that in his original plans for this story, Nova ''did'' take the Matrix into the Dead Universe (Optimus Prime is never shown to carry it in Furman's stories), where it would have "become" something. Presumably, it was his intention for it to become the Darkness itself, which would not have been the separate entity it was in the finished story. These plans were cut short and wrapped up when Furman left the series, and subsequent writers established that Optimus had indeed been carrying the Matrix all along.</ref> the fake Matrix was protected by the presumably-unwitting [[Primal Vanguard]], carried by its leader [[Delta Magnus]] during a period known as the [[Interregnum]] until a new bearer was chosen. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} [[Nominus Prime]] is the earliest recorded Matrix-bearer after Nova, but whether he was his direct successor or not is unknown. It's also unclear whether Nominus Prime was aware that the Matrix was a fake. It's likely he did, since Nominus presumably falsified an "affinity for the Matrix" somehow in order to be named Prime.

	Many Transformers embraced the religion surrounding the Matrix during the time of Nominus's reign, though with exceptions, such as police captain [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]], who remained sceptical of its touted divinity. Some Transformers would even [[tattoo]] an image of the Matrix on their bodies as evidence of their faith, such Orion's co-worker [[Springarm]] {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} and the trainee theoretician [[Skids (G1)\|Skids]]. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} Nominus's reign was a time of great civil unrest, however; a senator named [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] hoped that a new Matrix-bearer might steer the planet off the path to self-destruction the corrupt [[Senate]] had placed it upon, and so began selecting promising young Cybertronians like [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta]] and Orion Pax, befriending and rebuilding them with Matrix chambers in their chests. {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}}		Many Transformers embraced the religion surrounding the Matrix during the time of Nominus's reign, though with exceptions, such as police captain [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]], who remained sceptical of its touted divinity. Some Transformers would even [[tattoo]] an image of the Matrix on their bodies as evidence of their faith, such Orion's co-worker [[Springarm]] {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} and the trainee theoretician [[Skids (G1)\|Skids]]. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} Nominus's reign was a time of great civil unrest, however; a senator named [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] hoped that a new Matrix-bearer might steer the planet off the path to self-destruction the corrupt [[Senate]] had placed it upon, and so began selecting promising young Cybertronians like [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta]] and Orion Pax, befriending and rebuilding them with Matrix chambers in their chests. {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}}
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	Optimus Prime would later try to unleash the power of the Matrix in an attempt to vanquish the ancient monster [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], but was for some reason unable to open it. {{storylink\|Annihilation}} He revealed his possession of the Matrix to [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]] as proof of his Primehood, {{storylink\|Primacy issue 1\|Primacy #1}} and later used its cleansing powers to purge the influence of [[Pentius]]'s spark from Megatron's body. {{storylink\|Primacy issue 4\|Primacy #4}} At some point Prime took a sabbatical and left the Matrix in the care of [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]], whom it took to so well legend says it had to be surgically removed from his chest. {{storylink\|Little Victories}}		Optimus Prime would later try to unleash the power of the Matrix in an attempt to vanquish the ancient monster [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], but was for some reason unable to open it. {{storylink\|Annihilation}} He revealed his possession of the Matrix to [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]] as proof of his Primehood, {{storylink\|Primacy issue 1\|Primacy #1}} and later used its cleansing powers to purge the influence of [[Pentius]]'s spark from Megatron's body. {{storylink\|Primacy issue 4\|Primacy #4}} At some point Prime took a sabbatical and left the Matrix in the care of [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]], whom it took to so well legend says it had to be surgically removed from his chest. {{storylink\|Little Victories}}

	After the Transformers' conflict moved to Earth in the present day, Megatron determined to separate Optimus Prime from the Matrix. He was unaware of what the Matrix was actually capable of, but viewed any unknown element as a potential threat, and reasoned that even if he could not use it himself, it would still be safer in his hands than in those of his enemies. {{storylink\|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon\|Altered Carbon}} To this end, Megatron staged a trap for the Autobots with the aid of the traitorous [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]], catching them off-guard with his newly created gestalt [[Devastator (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Devastator]]. Defeated, the Autobots were dumped via space bridge in the ruins of Cybertron, but not before Megatron tore the Matrix from Prime's chest himself. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 7\|All Hail Megatron #7}}		After the Transformers' conflict moved to Earth in the present day, Megatron determined to separate Optimus Prime from the Matrix. He was unaware of what the Matrix was actually capable of, but viewed any unknown element as a potential threat, and reasoned that even if he could not use it himself, it would still be safer in his hands than in those of his enemies. {{storylink\|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon\|Altered Carbon}} To this end, Megatron staged a trap for the Autobots with the aid of the traitorous [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]], catching them off-guard with his newly created gestalt [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]]. Defeated, the Autobots were dumped via space bridge in the ruins of Cybertron, but not before Megatron tore the Matrix from Prime's chest himself. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 7\|All Hail Megatron #7}}

	[[File:TFvol1 13hotrod starscream matrix.jpg\|thumb\|This seems familiar...]]		[[File:TFvol1 13hotrod starscream matrix.jpg\|thumb\|This seems familiar...]]

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	======''Legends'' comic======		======''Legends'' comic======
	Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|LG26 Scourge}}		Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue Part 1: Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|LG26 Scourge}}

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	A psychic shard of the native [[Windblade (Cyberverse)\|Windblade]] wound up lodged in the Matrix, being met by Optimus's spirit who told her to destroy the Matrix. Eventually, Megatron located the reality and reclaimed his property only to be engaged in a Matrix duel by the native Optimus. Though Megatron initially held the advantage, Windblade followed Optimus's orders and destroyed the psychic pillars of the Primes, short-circuiting the Matrix. {{storylink\|The Other One}}		A psychic shard of the native [[Windblade (Cyberverse)\|Windblade]] wound up lodged in the Matrix, being met by Optimus's spirit who told her to destroy the Matrix. Eventually, Megatron located the reality and reclaimed his property only to be engaged in a Matrix duel by the native Optimus. Though Megatron initially held the advantage, Windblade followed Optimus's orders and destroyed the psychic pillars of the Primes, short-circuiting the Matrix. {{storylink\|The Other One}}

			===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
			When the [[Great War (ES)\|Great War]] broke out on Cybertron, laborer Orion Pax was granted the Matrix of Leadership, ascending to become [[Optimus Prime (ES)\|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink\|Disarmed}}

			When [[Liege Maximo]] escaped his prison, he hunted down the other members of the Thirteen, taking their [[Artifacts of the Primes\|artifacts]] until he needed only the [[Emberstone]] and the Matrix to complete his plan. {{storylink\|Legacy of Hope}} When the [[space bridge]] to Earth reopened, Maximo sent [[Hot Rod (ES)\|Hot Rod]] to retrieve the Emberstone, prompting the other Autobots to chase after him. {{storylink\|Hometown Heroes}}

			Quickly captured by Maximo's forces, the fallen Prime tried to extract the Matrix with the Star Saber before the Autobots were rescued. To protect the Matrix, Optimus gave it to [[Twitch (ES)\|Twitch]]. Feeling a pull from the Matrix, Twitch found the [[AllSpark]], poisoned by one of Maximo's [[Liegian Darts]] which [[Robby Malto]] promptly removed. After Maximo had been defeated, Twitch returned the Matrix to Optimus. {{storylink\|Legacy of Hope}}

	===''One'' film===		===''One'' film===

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	What would become known as the Matrix was a device created by Primacron to convert its wielders' accumulated experiences and wisdom into a powerful all-purpose energy. It was originally built into his assistant (also known as the "Oracle") who was then targeted and destroyed by Unicron when he realized the power of the Matrix was a threat to him. However, the Oracle's lifeforce persisted within the Matrix and fled to a dead world at the centre of the galaxy, which he used his powers to transform into a lush, green world. In time, however, the alien Quintessons came to the Oracle's world and were able to bring him under their power, transforming him into the mega-computer, Vector Sigma. Using the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], the Quintessons cyber-formed the Oracle's world into [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], and the Oracle's life-giving powers were harnessed to produce a race of robotic slaves. They also found and held onto the now empty shell of the Matrix, which absorbed their malevolent brand of wisdom and filled up with corrupted, evil energy. When the Quintessons were kicked off the planet by the robots that would become the Autobots, they claimed the Matrix and, repulsed by its contents, emptied it out again. The discarded energy would one day grow sentient and become [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink\|Japanese Generation 1 cartoon timeline\|2007 TakaraTomy Transformers timeline}} {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol.~~ EX (Grand Maximus~~)\|Bonus Edition Vol. EX~~}}		What would become known as the Matrix was a device created by Primacron to convert its wielders' accumulated experiences and wisdom into a powerful all-purpose energy. It was originally built into his assistant (also known as the "Oracle") who was then targeted and destroyed by Unicron when he realized the power of the Matrix was a threat to him. However, the Oracle's lifeforce persisted within the Matrix and fled to a dead world at the centre of the galaxy, which he used his powers to transform into a lush, green world. In time, however, the alien Quintessons came to the Oracle's world and were able to bring him under their power, transforming him into the mega-computer, Vector Sigma. Using the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], the Quintessons cyber-formed the Oracle's world into [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], and the Oracle's life-giving powers were harnessed to produce a race of robotic slaves. They also found and held onto the now empty shell of the Matrix, which absorbed their malevolent brand of wisdom and filled up with corrupted, evil energy. When the Quintessons were kicked off the planet by the robots that would become the Autobots, they claimed the Matrix and, repulsed by its contents, emptied it out again. The discarded energy would one day grow sentient and become [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink\|Japanese Generation 1 cartoon timeline\|2007 TakaraTomy Transformers timeline}} {{storylink\|LG-EX Grand Maximus}}

	======''The Battle of the Star Gate''======		======''The Battle of the Star Gate''======
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	Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26\|Bonus Edition Vol. 26~~}}		Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|LG26 Scourge}}

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	[[Category:Armada]]		[[Category:Armada]]
	[[Category:Artifacts of the Primes]]		[[Category:Artifacts of the Primes]]

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	[[File:TFPS2 matrix.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:TFPS2 matrix.jpg\|thumb]]
	The quest for the [[Zel Quartz]], a powerful crystal upon which the fate of the future hinged, led groups of Autobots and Decepticons from both the present day and time-travellers from the near-future to converge on the planet Zel Samine, culminating in a two-way showdown between Optimus Prime, Rodimus Prime, Megatron and Galvatron in the complex housing the planetary power generator [[ELTA]]. When the battle threatened to cause the computer to overload, it appeared that all four Transformers were doomed, until the twin Primes opened both their Matrices, using their power to bring the computer under control and win the day. {{storylink\|The Transformers (PS2)\|The Transformers}}		The quest for the [[Zel Quartz]], a powerful crystal upon which the fate of the future hinged, led groups of Autobots and Decepticons from both the present day and time-travellers from the near-future to converge on the planet [[Zel Samine]], culminating in a two-way showdown between Optimus Prime, Rodimus Prime, Megatron and Galvatron in the complex housing the planetary power generator [[ELTA]]. When the battle threatened to cause the computer to overload, it appeared that all four Transformers were doomed, until the twin Primes opened both their Matrices, using their power to bring the computer under control and win the day. {{storylink\|The Transformers (PS2)\|The Transformers}}
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Energon Universe

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	Shortly afterwards, when Prime's spark began to fade, the Matrix ejected itself from his chest. Though Optimus called on one of his Autobots to take the Matrix, Spike was ready to repeat his father's sacrifice to recharge the Matrix. Before he could go through with it, Optimus grabbed him, causing both to enter a trance state as their minds were projected into the Matrix. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 22\|Transformers #22}}		Shortly afterwards, when Prime's spark began to fade, the Matrix ejected itself from his chest. Though Optimus called on one of his Autobots to take the Matrix, Spike was ready to repeat his father's sacrifice to recharge the Matrix. Before he could go through with it, Optimus grabbed him, causing both to enter a trance state as their minds were projected into the Matrix. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 22\|Transformers #22}}

	Within the Matrix, Optimus was assaulted by the infection only to be rescued by the spirit of Sparky, having also just arrived from his perspective. As the two fled from the infection, they came across an uncorrupted statue of Sparky which concealed the portal to the real world that Spike's body was holding open. After being informed of Spike's intentions, Sparky realized that the infection wanted Optimus to give in to nihilism, asking the Prime to take care of his son. Promising that he would, Optimus returned to the real world, awakening in time to confront Megatron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|Transformers #23}}		Within the Matrix, Optimus found himself in the [[Hall of the Primes]], where he was assaulted by the infection only to be rescued by the spirit of Sparky, having also just arrived from his perspective. As the two fled from the infection, they came across an uncorrupted statue of Sparky which concealed the portal to the real world that Spike's body was holding open. After being informed of Spike's intentions, Sparky realized that the infection wanted Optimus to give in to nihilism, asking the Prime to take care of his son. Promising that he would, Optimus returned to the real world, awakening in time to confront Megatron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|Transformers #23}}

	{{ongoing}}		{{ongoing}}

IGEBM13: /* Knights of Unicron */

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Knights of Unicron

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	===''Knights of Unicron''===		===''Knights of Unicron''===
	[[File:Dark Side of the Matrix album cover.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Dark Side of the Matrix album cover.jpg\|thumb]]
	The Matrix of Leadership served as inspiration for the legendary rock band the [[Knights of Unicron (band)\|Knights of Unicron]], immortalized on the cover of their studio album "Dark Side of the Matrix". {{storylink\|Knights of Unicron (band)\|Knights of Unicron}}		The Matrix of Leadership served as inspiration for the legendary rock band the [[Knights of Unicron (band)\|Knights of Unicron]], immortalized on the cover of their studio album ''Dark Side of the Matrix''. {{storylink\|Knights of Unicron (band)\|Knights of Unicron}}
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Hilfam: /* Energon Universe */

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Energon Universe

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	Shortly afterwards, when Prime's spark began to fade, the Matrix ejected itself from his chest. Though Optimus called on one of his Autobots to take the Matrix, Spike was ready to repeat his father's sacrifice to recharge the Matrix. Before he could go through with it, Optimus grabbed him, causing both to enter a trance state as their minds were projected into the Matrix. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 22\|Transformers #22}}		Shortly afterwards, when Prime's spark began to fade, the Matrix ejected itself from his chest. Though Optimus called on one of his Autobots to take the Matrix, Spike was ready to repeat his father's sacrifice to recharge the Matrix. Before he could go through with it, Optimus grabbed him, causing both to enter a trance state as their minds were projected into the Matrix. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 22\|Transformers #22}}

	~~{{spoiler\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|September 10 2025}}~~

	Within the Matrix, Optimus was assaulted by the infection only to be rescued by the spirit of Sparky, having also just arrived from his perspective. As the two fled from the infection, they came across an uncorrupted statue of Sparky which concealed the portal to the real world that Spike's body was holding open. After being informed of Spike's intentions, Sparky realized that the infection wanted Optimus to give in to nihilism, asking the Prime to take care of his son. Promising that he would, Optimus returned to the real world, awakening in time to confront Megatron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|Transformers #23}}		Within the Matrix, Optimus was assaulted by the infection only to be rescued by the spirit of Sparky, having also just arrived from his perspective. As the two fled from the infection, they came across an uncorrupted statue of Sparky which concealed the portal to the real world that Spike's body was holding open. After being informed of Spike's intentions, Sparky realized that the infection wanted Optimus to give in to nihilism, asking the Prime to take care of his son. Promising that he would, Optimus returned to the real world, awakening in time to confront Megatron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|Transformers #23}}

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	Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue Part 1: Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|LG26 Scourge}}		Alpha Trion and the Matrix played a role in Hot Rod's conversion to a [[Micromaster]]. {{storylink\|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter\|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} During the rise of Galvatron II, Optimus Prime contacted the spirit of Alpha Trion within the Matrix and asked him to locate and bring back Ultra Magnus's spark. The process of resurrecting Magnus also brought Trion himself back in a diminutive body connected to the powers of the Matrix. {{storylink\|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue Part 1: Resurrection Chapter\|Resurrection Chapter}} Scourge later captured Alpha Trion to draw upon the Matrix's energy, but it ended up overloading his [[transtector]], which exploded. {{storylink\|LG26 Scourge}}

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			[[File:HotRodsEscapeMatrixOfLeadership.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Autobot Leader relay race.]]

			Considering Ultra Magnus a worthy successor, Optimus Prime passed the Matrix of Leadership to him. The Matrix looked like...a baton or a tube or something... {{storylink\|Hot Rod's Escape}}

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	The cruel supremacist [[Nova Prime]], a former lieutenant of Prima's, is the earliest known bearer of the Matrix in recent history, though exactly how he came to carry it after Prima's death is unknown. Nova observed that the pulsewaves from Vector Sigma which generated new sparks from the substance of Cybertron and its moon were lessening in regularity, and, fearing (correctly) that they would one day stop entirely, tasked his scientists with studying the Matrix, hoping that the life-giving power the legends said it possessed could be tapped into. A team led by [[Solomus\|Tyrest]] set to the task, and succeeded in finding a way to generate sparks from the Matrix in abundance, producing a vast reservoir of them which were stockpiled and steadily rolled out into society as new bodies were constructed for them. The true origin of these "Matrixed" sparks was hidden from the general public, and a cover story was put into place that claimed they were created via "spark splicing", using the energy of an existing spark to ignite a new one. Transformers created in this manner were described as "constructed cold", while those born naturally were "forged". {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}}		The cruel supremacist [[Nova Prime]], a former lieutenant of Prima's, is the earliest known bearer of the Matrix in recent history, though exactly how he came to carry it after Prima's death is unknown. Nova observed that the pulsewaves from Vector Sigma which generated new sparks from the substance of Cybertron and its moon were lessening in regularity, and, fearing (correctly) that they would one day stop entirely, tasked his scientists with studying the Matrix, hoping that the life-giving power the legends said it possessed could be tapped into. A team led by [[Solomus\|Tyrest]] set to the task, and succeeded in finding a way to generate sparks from the Matrix in abundance, producing a vast reservoir of them which were stockpiled and steadily rolled out into society as new bodies were constructed for them. The true origin of these "Matrixed" sparks was hidden from the general public, and a cover story was put into place that claimed they were created via "spark splicing", using the energy of an existing spark to ignite a new one. Transformers created in this manner were described as "constructed cold", while those born naturally were "forged". {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}}

	Eventually, the Matrix would yield no more sparks, causing Tyrest and his team to believe it had run dry. In reality, one of the scientists had had an attack of conscience and stolen the Matrix, replacing it with a facsimile and hiding the real one away in the subterranean labyrinth of the [[Undergrid]]. {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}} Once Nova Prime left the planet aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark-1]] and vanished into the [[Benzuli Expanse]],<ref>Author Simon Furman implied in a [http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/12/another-quick-qa/ December 2007 Q&A on his blog] and in the narration of ''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]'' that in his original plans for this story, Nova ''did'' take the Matrix into the Dead Universe (Optimus Prime is never shown to carry it in Furman's stories), where it would have "become" something. Presumably, it was his intention for it to become the Darkness itself, which would not have been the separate entity it was in the finished story. These plans were cut short and wrapped up when Furman left the series, and subsequent writers established that Optimus had indeed been carrying the Matrix all along.</ref> the fake Matrix was protected by the presumably-unwitting [[Primal Vanguard]], carried by its leader [[Delta Magnus]] during a period known as the [[Interregnum]] until a new bearer was chosen. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} [[Nominus Prime]] is the earliest recorded Matrix-bearer after Nova, but whether he was his direct successor or not is unknown. It's also unclear whether Nominus Prime was aware that the Matrix was a fake. It's likely he did, since Nominus presumably falsified an "affinity for the Matrix" somehow in order to be named Prime.		Eventually, the Matrix would yield no more sparks, causing Tyrest and his team to believe it had run dry. In reality, one of the scientists had had an attack of conscience and stolen the Matrix, replacing it with a facsimile and hiding the real one away in the subterranean labyrinth of the [[Underworld\|Undergrid]]. {{storylink\|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self\|The Divided Self}} Once Nova Prime left the planet aboard the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark-1]] and vanished into the [[Benzuli Expanse]],<ref>Author Simon Furman implied in a [http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/12/12/another-quick-qa/ December 2007 Q&A on his blog] and in the narration of ''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]'' that in his original plans for this story, Nova ''did'' take the Matrix into the Dead Universe (Optimus Prime is never shown to carry it in Furman's stories), where it would have "become" something. Presumably, it was his intention for it to become the Darkness itself, which would not have been the separate entity it was in the finished story. These plans were cut short and wrapped up when Furman left the series, and subsequent writers established that Optimus had indeed been carrying the Matrix all along.</ref> the fake Matrix was protected by the presumably-unwitting [[Primal Vanguard]], carried by its leader [[Delta Magnus]] during a period known as the [[Interregnum]] until a new bearer was chosen. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} [[Nominus Prime]] is the earliest recorded Matrix-bearer after Nova, but whether he was his direct successor or not is unknown. It's also unclear whether Nominus Prime was aware that the Matrix was a fake. It's likely he did, since Nominus presumably falsified an "affinity for the Matrix" somehow in order to be named Prime.

	Many Transformers embraced the religion surrounding the Matrix during the time of Nominus's reign, though with exceptions, such as police captain [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]], who remained sceptical of its touted divinity. Some Transformers would even [[tattoo]] an image of the Matrix on their bodies as evidence of their faith, such Orion's co-worker [[Springarm]] {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} and the trainee theoretician [[Skids (G1)\|Skids]]. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} Nominus's reign was a time of great civil unrest, however; a senator named [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] hoped that a new Matrix-bearer might steer the planet off the path to self-destruction the corrupt [[Senate]] had placed it upon, and so began selecting promising young Cybertronians like [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta]] and Orion Pax, befriending and rebuilding them with Matrix chambers in their chests. {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}}		Many Transformers embraced the religion surrounding the Matrix during the time of Nominus's reign, though with exceptions, such as police captain [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]], who remained sceptical of its touted divinity. Some Transformers would even [[tattoo]] an image of the Matrix on their bodies as evidence of their faith, such Orion's co-worker [[Springarm]] {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} and the trainee theoretician [[Skids (G1)\|Skids]]. {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}} Nominus's reign was a time of great civil unrest, however; a senator named [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] hoped that a new Matrix-bearer might steer the planet off the path to self-destruction the corrupt [[Senate]] had placed it upon, and so began selecting promising young Cybertronians like [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta]] and Orion Pax, befriending and rebuilding them with Matrix chambers in their chests. {{storylink\|Chaos Theory Part 2}} {{storylink\|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|An Intimate Beheading}}
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	Optimus Prime would later try to unleash the power of the Matrix in an attempt to vanquish the ancient monster [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], but was for some reason unable to open it. {{storylink\|Annihilation}} He revealed his possession of the Matrix to [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]] as proof of his Primehood, {{storylink\|Primacy issue 1\|Primacy #1}} and later used its cleansing powers to purge the influence of [[Pentius]]'s spark from Megatron's body. {{storylink\|Primacy issue 4\|Primacy #4}} At some point Prime took a sabbatical and left the Matrix in the care of [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]], whom it took to so well legend says it had to be surgically removed from his chest. {{storylink\|Little Victories}}		Optimus Prime would later try to unleash the power of the Matrix in an attempt to vanquish the ancient monster [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], but was for some reason unable to open it. {{storylink\|Annihilation}} He revealed his possession of the Matrix to [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]] as proof of his Primehood, {{storylink\|Primacy issue 1\|Primacy #1}} and later used its cleansing powers to purge the influence of [[Pentius]]'s spark from Megatron's body. {{storylink\|Primacy issue 4\|Primacy #4}} At some point Prime took a sabbatical and left the Matrix in the care of [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]], whom it took to so well legend says it had to be surgically removed from his chest. {{storylink\|Little Victories}}

	After the Transformers' conflict moved to Earth in the present day, Megatron determined to separate Optimus Prime from the Matrix. He was unaware of what the Matrix was actually capable of, but viewed any unknown element as a potential threat, and reasoned that even if he could not use it himself, it would still be safer in his hands than in those of his enemies. {{storylink\|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon\|Altered Carbon}} To this end, Megatron staged a trap for the Autobots with the aid of the traitorous [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]], catching them off-guard with his newly created gestalt [[Devastator (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Devastator]]. Defeated, the Autobots were dumped via space bridge in the ruins of Cybertron, but not before Megatron tore the Matrix from Prime's chest himself. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 7\|All Hail Megatron #7}}		After the Transformers' conflict moved to Earth in the present day, Megatron determined to separate Optimus Prime from the Matrix. He was unaware of what the Matrix was actually capable of, but viewed any unknown element as a potential threat, and reasoned that even if he could not use it himself, it would still be safer in his hands than in those of his enemies. {{storylink\|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon\|Altered Carbon}} To this end, Megatron staged a trap for the Autobots with the aid of the traitorous [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]], catching them off-guard with his newly created gestalt [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]]. Defeated, the Autobots were dumped via space bridge in the ruins of Cybertron, but not before Megatron tore the Matrix from Prime's chest himself. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 7\|All Hail Megatron #7}}

	[[File:TFvol1 13hotrod starscream matrix.jpg\|thumb\|This seems familiar...]]		[[File:TFvol1 13hotrod starscream matrix.jpg\|thumb\|This seems familiar...]]

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	Shortly afterwards, when Prime's spark began to fade, the Matrix ejected itself from his chest. Though Optimus called on one of his Autobots to take the Matrix, Spike was ready to repeat his father's sacrifice to recharge the Matrix. Before he could go through with it, Optimus grabbed him, causing both to enter a trance state as their minds were projected into the Matrix. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 22\|Transformers #22}}		Shortly afterwards, when Prime's spark began to fade, the Matrix ejected itself from his chest. Though Optimus called on one of his Autobots to take the Matrix, Spike was ready to repeat his father's sacrifice to recharge the Matrix. Before he could go through with it, Optimus grabbed him, causing both to enter a trance state as their minds were projected into the Matrix. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 22\|Transformers #22}}

	~~{{spoiler\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|September 10 2025}}~~

	Within the Matrix, Optimus was assaulted by the infection only to be rescued by the spirit of Sparky, having also just arrived from his perspective. As the two fled from the infection, they came across an uncorrupted statue of Sparky which concealed the portal to the real world that Spike's body was holding open. After being informed of Spike's intentions, Sparky realized that the infection wanted Optimus to give in to nihilism, asking the Prime to take care of his son. Promising that he would, Optimus returned to the real world, awakening in time to confront Megatron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|Transformers #23}}		Within the Matrix, Optimus was assaulted by the infection only to be rescued by the spirit of Sparky, having also just arrived from his perspective. As the two fled from the infection, they came across an uncorrupted statue of Sparky which concealed the portal to the real world that Spike's body was holding open. After being informed of Spike's intentions, Sparky realized that the infection wanted Optimus to give in to nihilism, asking the Prime to take care of his son. Promising that he would, Optimus returned to the real world, awakening in time to confront Megatron. {{storylink\|Transformers (2023) issue 23\|Transformers #23}}