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:''Pious Maximus is a member of the [[Cyberutopian]] | {{disambig3|Maximus}} | ||
[[File:PiousMaximusCyberutopianRallyShadowplay.jpg|thumb| | :''Pious Maximus is a member of the [[Cyberutopian|Cyberutopians]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
'''Pious Maximus''' is a leading figure of the Cyberutopian sect on pre-war [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He is known for his rejection of [[Ratioism]] and his deep, abiding faith in the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. | [[File:PiousMaximusCyberutopianRallyShadowplay.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Not especially jolly.]] | ||
'''Pious Maximus''' is a leading figure of the Cyberutopian sect on pre-war [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He is known for his rejection of [[Functionism|Ratioism]] and his deep, abiding faith in the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
Pious Maximus was an outspoken opponent of the [[Senate]]'s practice of Ratioism, soundly condemning it at many Cyberutopian rallies. | Pious Maximus was an outspoken opponent of the [[Senate]]'s practice of Ratioism, soundly condemning it at many Cyberutopian rallies. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} He had some degree of authority but [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] refused to recognise it {{storylink|Ten to Midnight}} and so, much to the distress of his sect, Pious disappeared only to release a recording months later recanting his faith in the Knights of Cybertron. The cause for this drastic change in behavior was not obvious until [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Tumbler]] discovered he had been an unwilling guest of the [[Institute]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} | ||
During the war, Pious Maximus was involved in the battle over the [[Nightmare Engine]] on [[Clemency]], where [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW | During the war, Pious Maximus was involved in the battle over the [[Nightmare Engine]] on [[Clemency]], where [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] led a squad to "save him from himself". {{storylink|The Gloaming}} | ||
A long time later, Sentinel mistook [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] for Pious Maximus. {{storylink|Ten to Midnight}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Pious Maximus' color scheme is a nod to the ''[[Xantium (G1)|Xantium]]'', which is itself inspired by "Stronghold", a fan character created by [[Don Figueroa]].<ref> | *Pious Maximus's color scheme is a nod to the ''[[Xantium (G1)|Xantium]]'', which is itself inspired by "Stronghold", a fan character created by [[Don Figueroa]].<ref>{{citesocial|link=http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=90070&view=findpost&p=2171785|site=The Allspark|name=Josh Burcham|quote=I was inspired by dons Stronghold/Xantium colors (Red n black n all that) when I tossed a scheme up for this guy.|year=2012|defunct=yes}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]] | [[Category:Comic-only Transformers]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:08, 24 January 2024
| The name or term "Maximus" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Maximus (disambiguation). |
- Pious Maximus is a member of the Cyberutopians from the 2005 IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Pious Maximus is a leading figure of the Cyberutopian sect on pre-war Cybertron. He is known for his rejection of Ratioism and his deep, abiding faith in the Knights of Cybertron.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Pious Maximus was an outspoken opponent of the Senate's practice of Ratioism, soundly condemning it at many Cyberutopian rallies. Patternism He had some degree of authority but Sentinel Prime refused to recognise it Ten to Midnight and so, much to the distress of his sect, Pious disappeared only to release a recording months later recanting his faith in the Knights of Cybertron. The cause for this drastic change in behavior was not obvious until Prowl and Tumbler discovered he had been an unwilling guest of the Institute. Patternism
During the war, Pious Maximus was involved in the battle over the Nightmare Engine on Clemency, where Ultra Magnus led a squad to "save him from himself". The Gloaming
A long time later, Sentinel mistook Fortress Maximus for Pious Maximus. Ten to Midnight
Notes
[edit]- Pious Maximus's color scheme is a nod to the Xantium, which is itself inspired by "Stronghold", a fan character created by Don Figueroa.[1]
References
[edit]- ↑ "I was inspired by dons Stronghold/Xantium colors (Red n black n all that) when I tossed a scheme up for this guy."—Josh Burcham, The Allspark, 2012 (dead link)
