Supreme Commander

Supreme Commander is a rank used through-out all eras of Japanese fiction

During Generation 1, the Supreme Commander (総司令官 Sōushireikan) was the absolute leader of the Autobots and, at first, sole bearer of the Matrix of Leadership. Later, Autobots were appointed the rank of Supreme Commander without having the Matrix passed down to them.

The Supreme Commander rank can be considered the Autobot version of the Decepticon rank of Emperor of Destruction.

By the era of the Beast Wars, the rank of Supreme Commander was appointed to high-ranking Maximal generals, usually of Convoy status. The task of ruling over the Maximal race as a whole was the job of the Maximal Elders.

This title did not exist in English-speaking continuity until Optimal Optimus' function was referred to as Supreme Commander on his English "Bio & Tech Specs." card.

Known Supreme Commanders (Generation 1)

• Optimus Prime
• Rodimus Prime
• Fortress Maximus
• God Ginrai
• Star Saber
• Dai Atlas
• Ultra Magnus (short tenure)

Known Supreme Commanders (Beast Era)

• Maximal Elders
• Great Convoy
• Optimus Primal
• Lio Convoy
• Big Convoy
• Crow Convoy

Known Supreme Commanders (Unicron Trilogy)

• Convoy/Grand Convoy
• Galaxy Convoy

(Note: in the English version of Beast Wars, Optimus Primal is not a Supreme Commander and simply an exploration ship captain.)

Relative titles

• Chief Supreme Commander (最高総司令官 Saikōu Sōushireikan) for God Ginrai
• Ultimate Supreme Commander (究極総司令官 Kyūkyoku Sōushireikan) for Victory Saber and Magna Convoy
• Deputy Supreme Commander (総司令官代理 Sōushireikan Dairi) for Sky Garry
• Fire Supreme Commander (炎の総司令官 Hōnoō Sōushireikan) for Fire Convoy
• Super Ultimate Supreme Commander (超究極総司令官 Chōu Kyūkyoku Sōushireikan) for Magna Jet Convoy
• High-speed Mobile Supreme Commander (高速機動総司令官 Kōusoku Kidōu Sōushireikan) for Sonic Convoy

Similar titles

There are other similar titles to "Supreme Commander", including:

• Chief Commander (最高司令官 Saikōu Shireikan) for Laser Optimus Prime and Optimal Optimus
• Strongest Supreme Commander (最強司令官 Saikyōu Shireikan) for God Fire Convoy
• Secret Commander (秘密司令官 Himitsu Shireikan) for Reverse Convoy

Note

• Optimal Optimus also uses Maximal Supreme Commander as his function on his English biocard.
• Animated Ultra Magnus is also referred to as the Autobot Supreme Commander.

See also

• Prime (rank)
• Convoy
  
  
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