This article contains spoilers from Transformers One.Transformers one Made a significant change to Megatronus Prime that changes the character’s legacy. Although the animated movie focuses primarily on the origins of Orion Pax / Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 / Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry), it also Incorporates pivotal figures of Transformers‘lore, including the Transformers’ creator, Primus, and Megatronus Prime. They are part of the basic world-building needed for a story set on Cybertron instead of Earth.
This is one of the advantages of a Transformers Movie that doesn’t have any human characters and instead puts its titular characters at the forefront of the story. Primus and the Elder Primes are integral to understanding how Cybertron and the Transformers came to be, along with shaping the motivations of Orion and D-16 as they discover shocking new truths and become Autobot leader Optimus Prime and Decepticon leader Megatron, respectively. . Megatronus is particularly vital to the story of the DecepticonsDespite his past is much different in Transformers one.
Megatronus Prime didn’t turn evil and become the Fallen in Transformers One
He died like a true Prime
Instead of turning evil and becoming the fallen, Transformers oneS Megatronus Prime fought alongside the other Primes to the end and seemingly died a hero. He had a reputation for being the strongest of the Premies, a reputation that lasted long after his demise, with minors like D-16 knowing and despising Megatronus’ legendary strength many generations later. Despite how formidable he was, Megatronus was still killed by Transformers ones sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm), who betrays and kills all the Primes.
Even though Transformers oneThe Megatronus of Megatronus was a hero, his legacy is now tainted, because it inspired the name of D-16 of Megatron, and Megatronus symbol became the insignia that represents the Decepticons. Transformers oneThe final post-credits scene showed that all the Decepticons were now branded with Megatronus’ symbol, clearly distinguishing them from the Autobots and representing their relationship with Megatron. The symbol no longer stands for the noble prime who was killed by Sentinel.
Megatronus Prime not becoming the Fallen is a huge change for the franchise
It is a major departure from others Transformers Stories
Although specific details vary depending on the continuity, Megatronus tends to be a Prime who becomes an evil being known as the Fallen, and in some versions, including Michael Bay. Transformers Kino, he is the founder of the Decepticons. As the title says, The Fallen is the primary antagonist of the second live-action film of the franchise, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This is completely different from Transformers oneLike Sentinel, he was the one who betrayed the Primes, and Megatronus remained loyal to them.
Megatronus is traditionally one of the main ones Transformers Villains, but based on what has been established, this trajectory will apparently not be followed in Transformers ones sequels.
In this continuity, Megatron is the founder of the Decepticons instead of Megatronus. One of the few constants between the versions of Megatronus is his immense strength, which ties in with his name and symbol being co-opted by Megatron and the Decepticons. Megatronus is traditionally one of the main ones Transformers WickedBut based on what happened, this trio will no longer be followed. Transformers ones sequels.
How Megatronus Prime could still become the Fallen in Transformers One sequels
He can rise again and take a dark turn
While dying a hero prevents a character from returning, let alone as a villain, in many other franchises, there is still a possibility that Megatronus Prime will return in Transformers ones sequels. Many transformers have died and come back to life before and Can be reactivated, just as Alpha Trion (Laurence Fishburne) was in Transformers one. Optimus Prime, Megatron, Elita-1 (Scarlett Johansson) and Bumblebee (Keegan-Michael Key) all know where Megatronus’ body can be located among the other Primes on the surface of Cybertron, and could be involved in the revival of Megatronus.
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Optimus Prime now possesses the powerful artifact known as the Matrix of Leadership, which has the ability to revive a fallen Transformer. He may revive Megatronus or other Primes in order to seek their counsel, as Optimus is an inexperienced leader and will inevitably struggle to face some of the challenges on his way. Megatronus may initially return as a wise hero, however May gradually be corrupted by Megatron and the DecepticonsWhich leads to him becoming the fallen.
Megatronus may oppose Optimus’ leadership And the direction in which he takes the transformers, or he can be engaged in the strength of Megatron and the Decepticons, and how they present themselves in the image of Megatronus. This can allow him to become the Fallen and still be a traditionalist Transformers Villain. at this point, Transformers oneThe sequels will likely leave Megatronus alone, and instead focus on Megatron, the Decepticons, and the villainous Quintessons as the primary threats that Optimus and the Autobots face.