Optimus Prime

Commander Optimus Prime was a Cybertronian military officer and the fearless leader of the Autobots. Known for his wisdom, strategic thinking, and courage, Prime was considered one of the wisest wartime leaders of all time, and worked tirelessly to protect all life.
Prime could split into three autonomous modules, the robot body referred to as the Commander, the Autobot scout Roller, and the Autobot Headquarters, a mobile combat deck.
==Weapons and Abilities==
=== Inherent Abilities===
*Strength: Optimus Prime was the strongest of all the Autobots. (PROSE: Optimus Prime)
*Vehicular Physiology: In his vehicular mode, Prime had all the abilities of a semi-trailer truck. (PROSE: Optimus Prime)
*Transformation: Like all Cybertronians, Prime was able to transform between vehicle mode and robot mode. (PROSE: Optimus Prime)
=== Qualities ===
* Courage: Prime was among the most if not the most courageous Autobot. (PROSE: Optimus Prime)
==Notes==
=== Behind the Scenes ===
*The name Optimus Prime was created and chosen by American comic book author Denny O'Neill.Denny O'Neil, the Man who Named Optimus Prime, Dies at Age 81 - william-james88 - 12 June 2020 - Seibertron - Retrieved 11 February 2021 The toy was first released in 1984.Optimus Prime - TFU.INFO - Retrieved 11 February 2021 Canadian actor Peter Cullen became known for voicing the character in various works.Peter Cullen - IMDB - Retrieved 11 February 2021 Cullen has noted that he worked hard to distinguish Prime's voice from actor John Wayne's voice, though there were similarities.'TRANSFORMERS' FANS WANTED PETER CULLEN — NOT CLOONEY — TO VOICE OPTIMUS PRIME - Larry Carroll - 11 June 2007 - MTV News - Retrieved 25 April 2022
*In an ultimately cancelled crossover between the Transformers franchise and DC Comics, Prime would have joined the Green Lantern Corps.More Than Meets The X-Ray Eye: The Justice League/Transformers Crossover That Could’ve Been - Graeme McMillan - 30 August 2012 - Comics Alliance - Retrieved 11 February 2021
=== Trivia ===
* Optimus Prime has been featured on the web series "DEATH BATTLE!".Optimus Prime VS Gundam (Transformers VS Gundam) | DEATH BATTLE! - DEATH BATTLE! - 5 September 2018 - YouTube - Retrieved 6 March 2024
==Appearances==
*Optimus Prime (first appearance)
==References==
Category:Cybertronians
Category:Heroes
Category:Murderers
Category:Mass Murderers
Category:Autobots
Category:Primes (rank)
Category:World Leaders
Category:War Heroes
Category:Toy characters
Category:Human pre-history
Category:Science fiction heroes
Category:Science fiction characters
Category:1984 debut