Origin Matrix

The Origin Matrix is an ancient and powerful artifact. More than that, it forms part of the even more powerful Star Saber. When the sword was shattered into five pieces, the Origin Matrix was hidden somewhere in the Multiverse.

Fiction

Transtech

When two ships were detected passing into the Primax -408.24 Epsilon universal stream during a particular time period, it was of particular concern to the TransTechs, as it happened to be the location in which the Origin Matrix was hidden. Depth Charge was recruited to travel there and locate the Matrix before it fell into the wrong hands. Invasion: Epilogue

Shattered Glass

Arriving on prehistoric Earth, Depth Charge joined up with a small group of Autobots who had originated in the Primax 207.0 Epsilon universal stream and persuaded them to help him search for the Origin Matrix. Their sensors eventually detected the Matrix's unique energy signature. Shattered Hope Depth Charge went to retrieve it alone, only to find it was heavily defended by alien security systems. He was soon joined by the other Autobots, now calling themselves Maximals, and Ultra Magnus was able to find and claim the Origin Matrix. After using it to scare off some bats, the Maximals were confronted by Megatron in brand-spanking new Gigastorm Armor. Shattered Balance By inserting the Origin Matrix into his gun, Magnus created a dimensional gateway to the future and took the Origin Matrix through with him. Shattered Destiny He later rendezvoused with Aquarius, and handed over the Origin Matrix so that the Star Saber could be completed. Transformers I.Q. trivia bonus #12