Optimus Prime (IDW)

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==Summary==
Born as Orion Pax, the Cybertronian eventually known as Optimus Prime would rise slowly but surely to fame–first as a law officer unafraid to stand up for justice, then as a great and powerful military leader who held the line against Megatron's Decepticons on Cybertron and across the galaxy. As the first legitimate Prime in many ages, heir to the Matrix of Leadership, Optimus Prime is revered by many and reviled by some, but always a powerful presence, in or out of battle.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , likely , far higher with Full Arsenal. with the Matrix of Leadership
Name: Optimus Prime, Orion Pax, The Arisen
Origin: Transformers 
Gender: Male
Age: 5,000,000 years old (Existed before the war, which lasted 4 million years)
Classification: Cybertronian, Prime, Autobot Commander, Law EnforcerThe Transformers (2009) #29, Point-One PercenterThe Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #17
Powers and Abilities:
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|-|The Matrix of Leadership=Life Manipulation (The Matrix is able to create lifeThe Transformers (2009) #23), Healing, Regeneration (Mid. Upon receiving the Matrix, Optimus was completely from critical conditionThe Transformers: Autocracy #9. Could heal Hot-RodThe Transformers (2009) #19 after he was shot through the chest completelyThe Transformers (2009) #13), Empathic Manipulation, Existence Erasure (Optimus once purified Megatron's systems of the Quintesson PentiusThe Transformers: Primacy #4, as well as completely erasing the D-VoidThe Transformers (2009) #30. The Matrix was also used to erase the functionists from existenceThe Transformers: Lost Light #24), Soul Manipulation, Energy Manipulation, Energy Projection, Durability Negation, Resurrection (Can revive other TransformersThe Transformers (2009) #19), Telepathy, Cosmic Awareness, Extrasensory Perception (Felt the emotions of all other Transformers throughout the cosmos), Sealing and BFR (Sealed off the Dead Universe from the main UniverseThe Transformers (2009) #30), Technology Manipulation, Holy Manipulation, Purification (Was able to heal Megatron of the Quintesson's influenceThe Transformers: Primacy #4), Information Manipulation (Type 2) and Conceptual Manipulation (Type 2; The Matrix was able to destroy Infraspace, a singularity made of pure informationOptimus Prime #21)
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Attack Potency: Multi-Continent level, likely Moon level+ (Can fight on par with Megatron, who can harm him. Consistently portrayed as one of the most powerful Autobots or CybertroniansTransformers: Historia. Comparable if not superior to his blaster, which could One-Shot the likes of SoundwaveThe Transformers (2009) #17. Harmed and eventually overpowered SixshotThe Transformers: Devastation #4, while holding backSIMON FURMAN - Q&A Nov/Dec 2008 - ANSWERS UP NOW!!!. After regaining his confidence, he stomped Nova PrimeDark Cybertron
Chapter 9. Killed GalvatronThe Transformers (2014) #55. Punched a hole through MonstructorThe Transformers Spotlight: Optimus Prime. Implied to be feared by Shockwave), Multi-Continent level+, likely Moon level+ with his Full Arsenal (With his full arsenal, Optimus was able to hold off Thunderwing for an amount of time, though did not do any major damageThe Transformers: Stormbringer #4). Universe level+ with the Matrix of Leadership (Was able to destroy the D-Void completelyThe Transformers (2009) #30). The Matrix of leadership can ignore durability.
Speed: At least Subsonic movement speed (Is described as being really fast for a truckOptimus Prime #1) with Massively FTL+ reaction and combat speed (Can keep up with SixshotThe Transformers: Devastation #4. Was able to blitz SoundwaveThe Transformers (2009) #17). At least FTL+ flight speed (Flew to Jupiter alongside SoundwaveThe Transformers (2014) #55. Should be far superior to Cosmos, who could do thisThe Transformers Robots In Disguise (2012) #31The Transformers: Robots In Disguise (2012) #32)
Lifting Strength: At least Class M (Comparable to MegatronThe Transformers: All Hail Megatron #12. Should be far superior to Strika, who could stop a weakened Devastator's fistThe Transformers:
Till All Are One #7. Could withstand Jupiter's gravity with no difficultyThe Transformers (2014) #55)
Striking Strength: Multi-Continent level, likely Moon level+ (Could trade blows with beings as powerful as him)
Durability: Multi-Continent level, likely Moon level+ (Can tank the recoil of his own attacks. Withstood the Toraxxis Mega Refinery Explosion point blankThe Transformers: Monstrosity #4The Transformers: Monstrosity #5. Can withstand blows from the likes of Megatron and Black ShadowThe Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #7)
Stamina: Superhuman (Can fight and move, even with extreme injuries, for vast periods of time. Cannot tire physically. Fought the entire Cybertronian elite guard with no rest in between, and still kept going despite gaining many injuriesThe Transformers (2009) #23)
Range: Several Meters via sheer size. Several Tens of Meters with Shockwaves. At least Several Hundreds of Meters with the Ion Blaster. Universal+ with the Matrix of Leadership
Standard Equipment:
IDW Ion Blaster.png|Ion Blaster
2481213-matrix of leadership edited tf all hail megatron 6.jpg|Matrix of Leaership
TrueOrionRender.png|Extra Guns and Arm Cannons
IDW Combat Deck.png|Combat Deck
IDW Roller.png|Roller
* Ion Blaster: The ion blaster is a laser rifle and the primary weapon of Optimus Prime. It shoots rather rapidly and can usually one-shot the average Cybertronian.
* Matrix of Leadership: The Matrix was created by Primus, and passed onto the Knights of Cybertron when they left to explore new worlds. Legend says that they called it the "Creation Matrix" for the life-giving abilities they believed its connection to Vector Sigma granted it. It grants Optimus limited healing and existence erasure, as well as many other abilities.
* Shoulder mounted blasters: On occasion, Optimus wears arm mounted shoulder cannons in order to boost his firepower.The Transformers: Stormbringer #3
* Arm mounted dual barreled blasters: During Optimus' early bodies, he was seen wielding a pair of double barreled arm blasters on each arm.The Transformers: Stormbringer #1
* Combat Deck: The combat deck contains an anti aircraft gun, and can be used by Optimus to store his conciousness if needed in a battle. It can be used as a way of communications with other Autobots. The Trailer Deck can also sense invisible targets.The Transformers: Escalation #4
* Roller: Roller is a miniature car-like device remotely controlled by Optimus himself. It is able to yield the Ion Blaster itself. Roller is mainly used for either recon or scouting missions
Intelligence: Extraordinary Genius (Capable of The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #5, Has been able to counter-strategy Megatron for four million years. Is a brilliant strategist that rivals the likes of Prowl. In addition, he has limited knowledge of science and medical expertise. Excelled in intellectual pursuits, graduating from the Institute for Higher Programming and enrolling in the Academy of Science and TechnologyThe Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #9. He is also a very intelligent investigator and police officer, able to deduce the cause of a Cybertronian's death in a matter of The Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #10 and was captain of the Rodion forceThe Transformers (2009) #23. Devised a plan to steal the Matrix from the SenateThe Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #11. Is highly regarded as a leader by the likes of ShockwaveOptimus Prime #19)
Standard Tactics: While Optimus would rather avoid fighting and choose a more peaceful route, he wouldn't hesitate fighting and defending himself if he needs to. In combat, Optimus often starts out with long range, choosing to attack the enemy with his Ion Blaster and would usually try to aim for vulnerable areas such as the head, in order to end the fight as efficiently as possible. Optimus would then try use close range options, utilizing either his fists or melee weapons for combat. Optimus would also analyze the battlefield around him in order to look for things that maybe to his advantage. Optimus will also use the Matrix of Leadership either as a last resort or in a dire situation.
Weaknesses: Optimus tends to hold back against most enemies, to prevent collateral damageSIMON FURMAN - Q&A Nov/Dec 2008 - ANSWERS UP NOW!!!. His pacifism has a tendency to get the better of him, as well as Megatron stating that when Optimus hurts others, he hurts himself, and Megatron claiming he knows Optimus better than anyone, which Optimus seemed to agree withThe Transformers (2009) #22.
Notable Attacks/Techniques
Optimus' axe.png|Energon Axe
Energon fire blade IDW.png|Energon Blade
Optimus vs Megatron shockwave attacks.png|Shockwave Attacks
Chaos4 purifying vector sigma.jpg|Optimus unleashes the Matrix
*Energon Melee Constructs: Optimus Prime is able to create melee weapons such as a hand mounted axe and a battle blade out of energy.
* Shockwave Attacks: Optimus is able to create powerful shockwaves with his strikes, powerful enough to tear apart the surrounding areas.The Transformers (2009) #1
* Matrix Of Leadership: The Matrix Of Leadership grants Optimus several abilities such as being able to regenerate from near critical condition, as well as having the ability to create life. It's most notable offensive technique is that it can erase beings from existence, such as the D-VoidThe Transformers (2009) #30, as well as the fact it can bypass durability, such as when it destroyed the functionists controlling Cybertron, without destroying Cybertron itselfThe Transformers: Lost Light #24.
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