Dead Matrix

The Dead Matrix is a powerful artifact from the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.

"This littl' light o' mine, I ain't gonna let it shine..."

The Dead Matrix is carried within the chest of Nemesis Prime.

Originally one of many Autobot Matrices of Leadership from a mostly undocumented corner of the multiverse, it was corrupted over time inside of a defeated Optimus Prime. As the body lingered, eventually very little of Primus's essence remained inside. Using Nemesis Prime, Unicron's tortured clone of the fallen Prime, Unicron was able to insert a portion of his own dark essence into the artifact. This newly created weapon, mirroring the relationship of the good Matrix with Unicron, would kill Primus should it ever be opened in his presence, which would be very bad indeed.

Fiction

Cybertron comic

Fortunately, Nemesis Prime failed in his mission to do just that, and as per the instruction of Over-Run, Omega Prime, Vector Prime and Sentinel Maximus placed the Dead Matrix in the Rare Items Locker deep within the Archives. Soundwave used his companion Laserbeak to retrieve it, and then chucked it into the Unicron Singularity, granting Unicron enough power to be reborn. Revelations Part 3

Toys

Universe

• Nemesis Prime (Ultra, 2004)

A redeco of Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy's Energon Matrix, the Dead Matrix is an accessory that comes with Universe Nemesis Prime. It can be stored in his chest or be held by his hands via its 5mm handles.

This mold was also used to make Beast Wars Neo Black Big Convoy's Energon Matrix and Timelines Ultra Mammoth's Reconfiguration Matrix.

Masterpiece

• Black Convoy (2013)
  • Japanese ID number: MP-10B

This redeco of MP-10 Optimus Prime includes a silver and dark grey Dead Matrix with a red core.

See also

• Other Matrices