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If the [[Thirteen original Transformers|first Transformers]] were [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s disciples, then '''[[The Fallen]]''' is its Judas.   At the dawn of time, he was a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], one of a brotherhood of vastly powerful beings dedicated to the well-being of their world. But The Fallen, whose original name has long since been forgotten, would gain his moniker by turning against his brothers and his purpose to pursue his own ends.  His frightening form is a metal cage for primal, burning forces of [[Unicron|chaos]], giving him the appearance of a living furnace.  These cauldron-like forces purged him of what empathy and morality remained.
Gregarious would be a good word to describe '''[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]]'''. So would outgoing, enthusiastic, upbeat, joyfully irreverent, flippant, sarcastic, wise ass, troll, or "total pain in the aft", depending on which side of his weapons-grade mouth you happen to fall on and how long you've been listening to him use it. Swerve has a sense of fun and even whimsy that stands out from your run of the mill Autobots fairly dramatically, but this constant running commentary stems at least partially from Swerve's low self-esteem, a coping mechanism that helps to cover up some of his own insecurities. The little fellow may get on their nerves... he'll ''probably'' get on their nerves... but it'll always be with a smile, a laugh, and an epic level quip, making him a good [[Swerve's|bartender]].  


The Fallen is immensely powerful.  He commands mystic, entropic arts, and when at full strength he can un-make creation at his focused will. He is rarely defeated; at best he is contained, where he waits with eternal patience for the chance to unleash his dark powers once again. Though he has often been imprisoned between dimensions, this rarely lasts.  The Fallen can open [[space bridge]]s and travel between dimensions, though he mostly uses this power to teleport short distances. Because of this ability, The Fallen has seen many universes.  In several, he is the originator of the [[Decepticon]]s, the catalyst that prompted [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to claim power for himself rather than the greater good.
He is, however, also a menace to everyone within range of a gun in his hand—including himself—given his legendarily bad aim, as well as to anyone driving nearby because he's ''so'' easily distracted by just about anything that catches his attention. Despite this, he's quite intelligent and skilled as a metallurgist, analysing the properties of a material with unique sensors in his hands. When he gets caught up in a problem, he becomes almost laser-like in focus and intensity, going on quest after quest, both major and [[Thumb Quest|minor]]. Unfortunately, this generally leaves him just as distracted from any other tasks at hand and just as accident-prone as ever. He's almost always in need of some repairs, major or minor, because of it.


If there is any reprieve, it is that there is only one of him.  Like his brothers, The Fallen is a [[multiversal singularity]], meaning that in all of the vast [[Continuity|multiverse]], he has no alternate-universe doppelganger.  But while the the exact details of his past are hard to reconcile, two things remain consistent: He is bad news, and he's on fire.
Now if only [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Prime]] could get him to not get easily distracted when receiving his orders too...
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Latest revision as of 03:37, 1 May 2026

Gregarious would be a good word to describe Swerve. So would outgoing, enthusiastic, upbeat, joyfully irreverent, flippant, sarcastic, wise ass, troll, or "total pain in the aft", depending on which side of his weapons-grade mouth you happen to fall on and how long you've been listening to him use it. Swerve has a sense of fun and even whimsy that stands out from your run of the mill Autobots fairly dramatically, but this constant running commentary stems at least partially from Swerve's low self-esteem, a coping mechanism that helps to cover up some of his own insecurities. The little fellow may get on their nerves... he'll probably get on their nerves... but it'll always be with a smile, a laugh, and an epic level quip, making him a good bartender.

He is, however, also a menace to everyone within range of a gun in his hand—including himself—given his legendarily bad aim, as well as to anyone driving nearby because he's so easily distracted by just about anything that catches his attention. Despite this, he's quite intelligent and skilled as a metallurgist, analysing the properties of a material with unique sensors in his hands. When he gets caught up in a problem, he becomes almost laser-like in focus and intensity, going on quest after quest, both major and minor. Unfortunately, this generally leaves him just as distracted from any other tasks at hand and just as accident-prone as ever. He's almost always in need of some repairs, major or minor, because of it.

Now if only Prime could get him to not get easily distracted when receiving his orders too...

“ People don't like me—they just laugh at my jokes. There's a difference. ”

—Swerve, "Cybertronian Homesick Blues"

Continued...


Future Featured Articles can be nominated here: Transformers Wiki:Featured Article Nominations.