Transformers I: The Beginning

***Transformers I: The Beginning*** is the first film of the *Transformers Cinematic Universe*, revolving around the beginning of the *Transformers' Great War*. It is, as previously mentioned, the first installment of the *Transformers Cinematic Universe*, the first film of *Saga 1 (The CyberSpace Saga)* and *Phase 1 - The Exodus*.

The film's primary characters are *Orion Pax / Optimus Prime*, *Megatronus / Delta-X / Megatron*, *Ironhide*, *Alpha Trion*, *Shockwave*, *Prowl*, *Sideswipe*, and *Zeta Prime*.

## Plot Summary

### Part 1

The movie starts with a view of the universe, culminating in a view of the planet *Cybertron*. The inhabitants of Cybertron are revealed to be the Transformers, a race of autonomous robotic organisms capable of changing from robot modes to alternate modes. Then, we see the *mines of Kaon*, in which a miner named Delta-X speaks to the other miners, promoting an armed rebellion against the *Cybertronian High Council*. Soon, we see the video switch to Delta-X taking upon the name of Megatronus and equipping himself with weapons built by his friend Shockwave to take down *Blackout* in the *gladiatorial arena*. Finally, the screen turns black to reveal them as video clips being watched and stored by data clerk Orion Pax. As he stores the data drives, his friend Sideswipe comes in. Sideswipe greets Orion, but Orion asks Sideswipe if he thinks Megatronus is right. Sideswipe is indecisive, but Orion mentions that he is interested in meeting Megatronus. Sideswipe secretly gets on a comms call with Orion’s two other friends - Ironhide and Prowl - and asks them if it’s possible to create a meeting between Orion and Megatronus. Meanwhile, Orion goes to talk to Alpha Trion - his mentor and advisor - about the current situation and how he believes an uprising will soon arrive. While they discuss, Prowl arrives, calling Orion. Prowl escorts Orion to a secret meeting where he sees Megatronus and Shockwave. Orion is surprised by how Prowl was able to make it a reality but quickly enters the discussion. Megatronus sees something in Orion and makes Orion his advisor while he speaks to the High Council the next day. Orion accompanies Megatronus and Shockwave to *Central City* and to the *High Command Building* where they receive their opportunity to discuss their ideas. Megatronus speaks up, revealing his plans for a violent takeover of Cybertron to reform it into a superplanet with great power. Before the High Council (composed of *Perceptor*, *Halogen*, and Zeta Prime) can provide their judgment, we hear a voice shout, “Wait!”.

### Part 2

The camera reveals Orion Pax to be speaking. He stands up and says that what Megatronus has stated is incorrect and that violence is not the way. Instead, he proposes a radical change in the view of the High Council as well as the Cybertronian populace. Finally, the High Council provide their judgment, condemning Megatron’s stance as too violent while Orion’s stance as peaceful and righteous. With this, they rule against Megatron’s takeover. Before the hearing is finished, the High Council allows Alpha Trion to say a few words. With this, Alpha Trion provides that Orion Pax shall become the next Prime for there is true righteousness in his spark. Before the chamber, Alpha Trion brings the *Matrix of Leadership* out and transforms Orion Pax into Optimus Prime. Megatronus is furious and leaves the chamber in anger. With Shockwave’s help, he turns himself into an even greater fighting machine with a new name - Megatron. Meanwhile, the High Council creates the *Autobots* - a battalion of warriors to serve under Optimus. The Autobots are based in Iacon, while Sideswipe and Prowl secure their homecity, *Praxus* (neighboring to Iacon), as an Autobot-controlled city. They also establish the *Autobot Counterforce*, a group of Praxian warriors led by Prowl himself. However, Praxus soon finds itself under attack by one bot - Megatron. Megatron annihilates Praxus before the Autobot Counterforce arrives. Composed of Prowl, Sideswipe, *Red Alert*, and *Mirage*; they are able to keep Megatron at bay for some time. Finally, Optimus Prime arrives with Ironhide. Despite not having much battle training, Optimus receives new strength and power from the Matrix, allowing him to overpower Megatron. In the end, Megatron is sent into retreat. In a post-credits scene, we see Megatron discuss with Shockwave about their next sights: the members of the High Council.