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The Cybertronian who would become '''[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]]''' was once a simple data clerk, satisfied with his job. It wasn't until he heard of an outspoken gladiator named [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] and his call for an upheaval of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s society that he realized he was dissatisfied with his lot in life- and that the oppressive [[caste system]] hindered the freedom of all the sentient beings on Cybertron. Little did he realize that his boss, the archivist [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]], knew of a secret potential within the data clerk, and that Cybertron's history was at a precipice. Once he and Megatron discovered they did not have as much in common as they once believed, the lowly data clerk was promoted by the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] to be the next [[Prime (rank)|Prime]].  
'''[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]''' is not content with conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].  When he learns of some power greater than his own, he does not attempt to merely defeat it. He will subjugate it, bend it to his will, carve up its corpse and integrate its power into himself. Megatron demands complete submission from those around him. Any opposition is savagely crushed, any insubordination violently punished. He is a monster in every sense of the word. Megatron tempers this barbarism with regal militaristic formality. He calls his closest troops "gentlemen."  He speaks politely and intelligently. He makes it perfectly clear that he is completely cognizant of his madness.


Over the centuries, loss and war have led Optimus to appear stern and serious to most. But scratch the surface, and you'll find an individual who greatly cares for his fellow living beings, with a warmth and kindness his closet friends can rely on. You'll also find regret over the loss of a comrade to darkness, and the faintest glimmer of hope that he can be saved.  
Megatron's only weakness is his obsession with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. No matter how much power he attains, his final, glorious battle must be against him. On the occasions Prime has seemingly been destroyed, Megatron has sunk into a deep depression. Once Optimus Prime is gone, there may be no further challenges in this universe.


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{{bigquote|Megatron seems to change forms like a race-bot changes tires, but with every re-scan he only grows more twisted and evil.  There was a time Megatron actually seemed to ''care'' about the Decepticons under his command, but now all he cares about is power.|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] mourns for his enemy|"[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle]]"}}
 
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Revision as of 01:17, 1 March 2012

Megatron is not content with conquest of Cybertron. When he learns of some power greater than his own, he does not attempt to merely defeat it. He will subjugate it, bend it to his will, carve up its corpse and integrate its power into himself. Megatron demands complete submission from those around him. Any opposition is savagely crushed, any insubordination violently punished. He is a monster in every sense of the word. Megatron tempers this barbarism with regal militaristic formality. He calls his closest troops "gentlemen." He speaks politely and intelligently. He makes it perfectly clear that he is completely cognizant of his madness.

Megatron's only weakness is his obsession with Optimus Prime. No matter how much power he attains, his final, glorious battle must be against him. On the occasions Prime has seemingly been destroyed, Megatron has sunk into a deep depression. Once Optimus Prime is gone, there may be no further challenges in this universe.

Megatron seems to change forms like a race-bot changes tires, but with every re-scan he only grows more twisted and evil. There was a time Megatron actually seemed to care about the Decepticons under his command, but now all he cares about is power.

Optimus Prime mourns for his enemy, "Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle"

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