Arch Convoy

General *(Formerly)*

Nemesis *(Gaol-3 Form)*

Arch Convoy, formerly known as Macrocosm and later known as Nova Prime shortly before his death was the former bearer of the Matrix of Light.

## Official Bio

*In ancient times, the mighty and beautiful Arch Convoy appeared in a time of turmoil, holding within him the Matrix, which granted him the ability to warp space itself with merely a short gesture. Many legends persist about him, from his heroic fight against the mysterious Gigatron, but also the wide-spread plans to bring Cybertron's enlightenment to the starts themselves. But with every hero, there are critics, and some claiming that Matrix Bearer's plans were not spreading enlightenment, but instead the conquest of everything not born of Cybertron. But the truth has been obscured by myth, and may never been known...*

## History

Macrocosm was a general in the Primal Vanguard during the Age of Discovery. Due to his experiences fighting off numerous threats on the borders of the Cybertronian Commonwealth, he became obsessed with seeing the Commonwealth expand to demonstrate it's power to outsiders. And because of his military service and skill, when Focus Convoy retired, Macrocosm was selected to take his place, claiming the Matrix of Light and the new name Arch Convoy.

Arch Convoy then began the Age of Expansion. During his tenure as Convoy, Arch Convoy lead conflicts against the Besalisk and Gigatron. He would also sanction the formation of the Wreckers, and the construction of twenty-three Omega Sentinels in the image of Omega Supreme. To achieve his dream of expansion, he watched the construction of numerous Cybertronian colonies and expanded their territories. Rumors circulated, however, that Arch Convoy condoned, perhaps even ordered the extinction of non-mechanical races in order to establish new colonies on their worlds, though no definitive proof ever came to light.

At the end of the Age of Expansion, Arch Convoy sought to personally lead the expansion of the Commonwealth, with some theorizing that he intended to seek out the Ores of Desolation to do so. To this end, he commissioned the construction of the *Proudstar*, his personal starship to oversee the establishment of new colonies. Understanding the inherent dangers of travelling into potentially hostile space, Arch Convoy chose to remove the Matrix of Light, taking on the name Nova Prime and leaving the matrix on Cybertron. This act may have potentially saved the matrix.

On the day of his departure, Nova Prime boarded the *Proudstar* with a handpicked crew... only for his ship to be struck by an orbital strike, destroying it and killing Nova Prime before his ship could launch. Enacted by Overlord and his Combatrons, this opening salvo became known as the shot fired during the Combatron War, and the end of the Age of Expansion.

### Legacy

After his death, the Matrix of Light would be passed onto his successor, Ginrai Convoy. The Envoys of Arch Convoy were secretly formed in his name, believing that they were continuing his mission of locating the Ores of Desolation.

In death, Arch Convoy would be commemorated in a number of ways. An Electrum coated statue was built of him for display in the Museum of the Primes, which was seen by Hot Shot and Lightbright in Relics of the Primes. However this statue was later stolen and animated by Freezon in A Night for a Fight, and ultimately destroyed by Mach Alert, who was able to use his flare gun to detonate the Electrum.

Arch Convoy's exploits would be made into a movie series, where he was played by Hoist. The third film in the series, Arch Convoy III: The United EX, was shown in theaters during Vital Flame.

## Powers and Abilities

Arch Convoy was a bearer of the Matrix of Light, which had enhanced his abilities, most notably giving him enhanced spatiokinesis, allowing him to warp and manipulate space. The Matrix also provides him greater wisdom, and much more durability.

In addition, Arch Convoy possesses the ability to change forms, taking on the form of a Cybertronian truck.

## Appearances

### Comic Issues

#### Season 1

* Relics of the Primes *(First Appearance - Statue)*

### Text Stories

#### Convoy of War

* Volume 3 - Warmonger
	+ The Wishing Well *(First In-person Appearance)*
	+ From the Flames

## Gallery

Arch Convoy in his vehicle modeArch Convoy's statue in the Museum of the Primes
## Trivia

* Arch Convoy is based on Nova Prime, a Prime from the IDW (2005) universe
* Arch Convoy's design takes inspiration from his Timelines figure
* Devaron9's ideal voice for Arch Convoy would be Don Warrington.

## References

1. ↑ https://autoacafiles.tumblr.com/post/643331810201337856
2. ↑ Files of the Autobot Academy — So earlier this month was the two-year anniversary... (tumblr.com)