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It is the humanoid robot module, or Brain Center, that houses Optimus Prime's higher functions, personality, and [[spark]]. It is the Brain Center that controls the other two modules by remote. | It is the humanoid robot module, or Brain Center, that houses Optimus Prime's higher functions, personality, and [[spark]]. It is the Brain Center that controls the other two modules by remote. | ||
Prime's original character description as seen in the [[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|''Transformers Universe'']] comic and the | Prime's original character description as seen in the [[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|''Transformers Universe'']] comic and the [[production bible]], named the Brain Center "Optimus" and the drone module "Prime", noting that the Prime module is also known as Roller. | ||
When Optimus Prime was rebuilt for the first time into a [[Powermaster]], his three component aspect was retained in his new body.<ref>[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Optimus_Prime_PM Powermaster Optimus Prime's ''Universe'' bio]</ref> | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
In actual practice, however, the humanoid robot was always known as "Optimus Prime", with "Prime" being the most common nickname. The Brain Center is treated like it ''is'' Optimus Prime, with the other two modules disappearing from the scene as Optimus Prime transforms from vehicle mode and the humanoid robot going about the business of being Autobot Commander. | In actual practice, however, the humanoid robot was always known as "Optimus Prime", with "Prime" being the most common nickname. The Brain Center is treated like it ''is'' Optimus Prime, with the other two modules usually disappearing from the scene as Optimus Prime transforms from vehicle mode and the humanoid robot going about the business of being Autobot Commander. | ||
===Generation 2=== | |||
====Toy bios==== | |||
It is the brain center that gives all the orders in combat situations.<ref>Combat Hero Optimus Prime.</ref> | |||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 22 April 2009
- Brain Center is a component of Autobot leader Optimus Prime in Generation 1 continuity family.
When Optimus Prime transforms from vehicle mode to robot mode, he splits into three components:
- A sentient humanoid robot module, called the Brain Center or the Commander.[1]
- A wheeled drone module known as Roller, also once called "Scout Car".[1]
- A Combat Deck, also once called "Autobot Headquarters".[1]
It is the humanoid robot module, or Brain Center, that houses Optimus Prime's higher functions, personality, and spark. It is the Brain Center that controls the other two modules by remote.
Prime's original character description as seen in the Transformers Universe comic and the production bible, named the Brain Center "Optimus" and the drone module "Prime", noting that the Prime module is also known as Roller.
When Optimus Prime was rebuilt for the first time into a Powermaster, his three component aspect was retained in his new body.[2]
Fiction
In actual practice, however, the humanoid robot was always known as "Optimus Prime", with "Prime" being the most common nickname. The Brain Center is treated like it is Optimus Prime, with the other two modules usually disappearing from the scene as Optimus Prime transforms from vehicle mode and the humanoid robot going about the business of being Autobot Commander.
Generation 2
Toy bios
It is the brain center that gives all the orders in combat situations.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Profile in issue #1 of the UK Generation 2 comic.
- ↑ Powermaster Optimus Prime's Universe bio
- ↑ Combat Hero Optimus Prime.
