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I really liked the trailer for the Transformers One cartoon, the animation, the designs (there are some I didn't like, but it's tolerable), the voices. Orion Pax and Megatron!! Ahhh! I hope these cuties will find a common language, well, they are so cute, well, I just can't.
Well, to be honest, I really hope that the actors will not disappoint us, but my hunch says that Megatron will not be a gladiator there, and Orion Pax archivists, which is very tragic for me (
"Love me, grab hold of me before the darkness swallows you up"
1/?
Megatronus forgot to mute his mic again...
🏵️it happened again.
My contribution ft. @cissyswonderland for the @redactedtfzine project!
A nice little story of one war tactician and a gladiatorial games manager.
just a quick thought abt how funny it would be if rid15 had Megstronus meet Alpha Trion (i havent watch the show). the 13 primes has unmatched comedic potential for a messed up family sitcom.
AT and Megaus were hard to draw tbh. All primes are. Honestly I have a two ideas abt how their reunion would go. Either they would calmly talk it out or they would distance from each other. Like they both are very lonely (one self-exiled and the other was the only one on Cybertron) but they werent ready for this whole conversation.
(ID: frist image is a split panel with Alpha Trion and Megatronus saying each others names. the second panel is a close up to Sideswipe's face with AT's body on the left. SS askes "You know him?". Third image shows both AT and SS standing, former facepalming. He says "Do i know him...", annoyed. The last picture is the same, but AT points his palm at the screen and exclaims "He's my brother!" End of ID)
Is anyone interested in reading a Transformers Prime fanfic I wrote in 2021, featuring Orion Pax and Megatronus?
Here it is, guys.
The long abandoned Megatronus/Orion Pax fic that I wrote ages ago. I want to finish it but I have no idea how at this point; but I do hope I am able to entertain you folks!!
Is anyone interested in reading a Transformers Prime fanfic I wrote in 2021, featuring Orion Pax and Megatronus?
MegOp week 2024
Day 1
Memory/Gift
Remember when Megatron fought that Insecticon? I think he wasn't the only one to remember the old days.
I know the week of this event already passed, but when i knew about it it was already one :,). So i hope i can still participate in this if it's possible, this is the first week i do.
all because megatronus' favorite movie is [cybertronian] centipede
"A promise before the big day"
TFP Pre War AU
D-16 offlines quietly in the mines (likely a staged cave in to get rid of some of the more rebellious mechs) and somehow starts watching over Cybertron as a ghost.
(He was simply too angry to die.)
Later, Orion Pax semi-aligned himself with Senator-turned-Gladiator Shockwave.
Orion digs a bit too deep into the Senate's affairs and gets assassinated.
Plot reasons, Orion ends up as a ghost, too.
(Spite. The answer is spite.)
Blah blah blah- Orion and D-16 meet, and Orion gets D-16 to give himself a name. They end up with Megatronus because the miner respects the original Megatronus Prime for some reason?????
(Maybe it was Orion that came up with it?????)
Megatronus has mostly been watching over the mines and the Pits of Kaon since he died.
(Cuz he wants to look after His People.)
Orion, sensing the kindred spirit of rebellion and justice, proposes that they get resurrected and fix Cybertron.
Megan, skeptically: No one has ever come back from the dead. Once your spark is extinguished, there is nothing to be done!
Orion Pax, literally raised by one of the Thirteen: We are already breaking the afterlife, Megatronus. And just because it has never been done before, does not mean that it is impossible. Just highly unlikely.
Also Orion Pax: I just really want to go on a super cool history quest and start a rebellion and we're already ghosts Megatronus so something is clearly going on here, maybe it's destiny, who cares just let me have this.
They go on Danny Phantom/Indiana Jones/National Treasure/Star Trek type misadventures (with a bit of ghostly screwing around on the way) and somehow get resurrected (with a few frame changes).
There are two ways this could end.
I feel that Shattered glass Megatron and his relationship with Orion be like:
My entry for @avoidghost ‘s discord contest
My pieces for the ‘Peace Through Tyranny’ and ‘To Be Gentle’ zine by @allsparkzines @kagebros
bro I would feel so bad if I was treating a disguised friend like shittt 💀
Hello! Been on your account for some time and I enjoy your headcanons! Now I have a question…
if Optimus ever got poisoned by his team but was somehow alive even after all these years with a new look and problems what would those headcanons be?
or if Optimus never met megatron or the Autobots or even became a prime, and the war broke out but he was a civilian like….sorry I really like headcanons since I do some occasionally
Hm. I don't see Optimus ever not being the Prime at some point. He was literally forged for it... however, the poisoning concept isn't completely out of the question. I can work with it. (And if you can't already tell, I am in love with secret identities)
The Swap
Orion Pax was the head Archivist in the Iacon Hall of Records with no master save Alpha Trion, the master Archivist. While he had some serious concerns with the state of Cybertron, he stayed his hand and worked quietly to better Cybertron. His role was more subtle in that he used his influence to spread awareness about the truth of Cybertronian society under an alias. He used his contacts to help further the efforts of activist groups and to quietly remove corrupt individuals from power. Not only that, but with the information from his close friends in Jazz and Ratchet, he was able to start making headway in gathering political power through them. His plan was long term and would take time, but Orion was patient.
His twin on the other hand, was not nearly as complacent.
Optronix was a law enforcer and did what Orion refused to do by going public with his grievances against the High Council. He was a charismatic mech but had no way with words, and so it was Orion who gave his brother speeches to read out and carefully constructed arguments to put forward. In the beginning Orion and Optronix were incredibly close, working together to achieve their shared dream. Orion worked quietly, using his political and rather underhanded influence to further his goals by giving Optronix more publicity. And Optronix used the influence he was given to inspire and bring others to their side. But eventually their relationship started to crumble as Optronix received all the glory for their shared work and stopped mentioning Orion at all.
Orion was not one to be obsessed with glory, and so he did not mention Optronix's growing greed. But as Optronix became harsher and less willing to listen to Orion, their relationship became strained. But as Orion loved his brother dearly and could not lose all the time and effort he had put into Optronix's campaign, he continued to provide his twin speeches to use. Despite the efforts of Ratchet and Jazz who warned Orion against his continued support, Orion did so nonetheless, hoping somewhat naively that his brother would straighten out. But Orion was no fool, and so even while he continued providing Optronix with content to use, he started quietly moving his investments elsewhere in preparation for the fallout he was nearly certain was coming.
Ratchet: You realize that he is using you right?
Orion: Yes. I know this.
Jazz: Then why help him? He is disrespecting you on nearly every level!
Orion: Because he is my brother, and as his twin, it is my duty to hold out hope for him.
Meanwhile through the use of Orion's work, Optronix met Megatronous and quickly bonded with him over their shared goal of changing Cybertron for the better. They worked well together and used their shared charisma to bring great numbers of Cybertronians to their side. However behind the scenes, Optronix and Megatronous were not exactly on the best of terms when off work. They never quite got along and tended to more often than not argue, with Megatronous always wondering how such a crass and simple minded mech managed to speak so eloquently for the press. While generally they remained on reasonable terms, eventually Soundwave uncovered just what Optronix had done to get so far politically, and Megatronous very nearly flipped a table in rage. And so after quite a few more arguments and threats of breaking off their political alliance, Optronix begrudgingly admitted where he got his speeches and introduced Orion to Megatronous.
To the surprise of no one, Orion and Megatronous got on like a house of fire. Both were passionate about civil rights, literature, truth, freedom, and a better future. Soon enough Megatronous stopped associating with Optronix outside of work at all and instead spent his time with Orion, the true mastermind behind the speeches he was so fond of. They bonded and quickly became brothers in all but CNA, filling a void in Orion's spark that he had refused to acknowledge since his relationship with his twin deteriorated. Before long Megatronous's friends became Orion's and vice versa. They became so closely knit that Optronix with his increasingly nasty personality found himself pushed to the side, unable to from any friendships with his co-workers.
Megatronous: What are you doing little Archivist?
Orion: I am preparing next week's press conference material.
Megatronous: Why not come and speak yourself? You need not give Optronix the rights to your work. I would vouch for you.
Orion: I am sure you would, but my place is here, working in the background away from the optics of the press and the Council.
Megatronous: Is there nothing I can do to convince you to stop supporting your slagging disgrace of a twin?
Orion: No I am afraid not, and I would ask you not to speak so harshly of him. He may be... less than pleasant at times, but he has good intentions.
Megatronous: Many mecha do, I just hope that your faith in him isn't misplaced.
Optronix grew increasingly bitter as time passed and his brother grew closer with Megatronous and his associates. He grew drunk on attention and wanted nothing more than to be seen. His desire for a better future faded under his rapidly growing lust for power and recondition. And so he started making deals, using his borrowed power to buy supporters and gain the favor of the Council. They promised him status, luxury, and respect for his loyalty and obedience. At this offer, Optronix did not hesitate to accept, making a dark deal with the Council that went against everything he fought for, becoming the perfect puppet. Megatronous and Orion had no clue as to what Optronix had done. And so the day they went to to speak with the high Council, with Megatron and Optronix representing the people while Orion watched on, everything came tumbling down. The Council named Optronix the Prime and refused to listen to what any other mech had to say.
Things swiftly deteriorated as Optronix cut all contact with Megatron and began flaunting his power, saying and doing everything the Council wanted. He had his way with whoever he pleased and took great joy in using his influence to force others to do as he wanted... especially his brother.
Optronix: I expect you to show me some proper respect now that I am the Prime, Orion.
Orion: I have no obligation to serve you! Not after you betrayed our cause!
Optronix: Are you sure Orion? You forget who holds the power here. It would be a shame if your little friends happened to die under mysterious circumstances or were found guilty of severe crimes.
Orion: You glitched slagger!
Optronix: Well Orion? Are you going to help your dear brother? Or allow your loved ones to suffer?
Orion: ...what is it you desire of me Prime?
Optronix had Orion serve him personally. He may not have been the most eloquent mech, but he was by no means totally foolish as to the danger of his situation. So to keep Orion from starting any revolutions and to ensure Megatron wouldn't dare act lest harm come to his friend, Optronix made Orion his right hand.
Orion was forced to watch as Optronix abused his power, making life worse for all of Cybertron. He could do nothing as he was blackmailed into producing speeches for Optronix to use and made to do all of his dirty work for him. He handled all of the internal affairs of the Primacy and regularly protected his wayward twin from assassination attempts. Orion was kept away from everyone he cared about, not being allowed to contact or see any of his friends and comrades as he served in silent agony. He tried to reinstate some form of equality among the masses, attempting to give Megatron and his followers opportunities to do something, anything. But every single time Orion made an effort to either reason with his brother or give information to outside parties in an attempt to aid them, he was met with brutal abuse from his twin.
As Optronix continued to abuse his power and his twin, the state of Cybertron rapidly fell, eventually leaving Megatron no choice but to fight back as Optronix pushed for him and his followers to be exterminated. Civil war broke out and Optronix couldn't care less, even appearing to enjoy the conflict as he fought and planned for war. Orion however, saw that his chance to reform his brother had passed, and with great sorrow, planned to take action after a particularly brutal beating from his twin.
Alpha Trion: You know what must be done Orion. He cannot be allowed to continue his reign.
Orion: I know what I need to do... but I do not know if I have the strength to do it.
Alpha Trion: You must take action Orion. For Cybertron, for your friends, for your own safety.
And so Orion began corresponding with Alpha Trion, planning to find someone truly worthy of being a Prime to replace Optronix. He spent years studying what a good Prime must be and what they must know as he hunted for a worthy mech. All the while Megatron slowly began to fall into his own maddened rage, the loss of so many good mecha and the tyranny of Optronix driving him further along the road of violence. Ratchet and Orion's other close friends were forced to pick sides, and while they hated Optronix, they couldn't stand to remain with Megatron as he grew more and more violent. And so most turned to the Autobots, not out of loyalty, but out of hope that they might find a way to remove Optronix from power from within.
War raged on in no time. Cities burned and Orion grew desperate, his plan seemingly more and more outlandish with every passing day. With no other choice, he led his brother away with promises of obtaining the Matrix, and then in front of Primus's heart, he drove a poisoned blade into his back. Optronix tried to fight back, screaming obscenities and flinging his weapons in rage, but he was too weak as the poison took effect to do any real damage. In the end Orion stood above his dying brother and made to give him the killing blow.
Optronix: Y-You ungrateful glitch
Orion: It's time Optronix. Your reign is over. I hope you find comfort in knowing that this world will be better off without you.
Orion's actions were hardly planned. He had grown desperate and his only thought at the time was to end the threat of Optronix, no matter how much his spark screamed in agony. But as he stood there with his blade coated in the energon of his kin, he found himself coming to a realization. Optronix was cruel but vital to the war effort. Megatron had fallen deep into rage filled madness and neither side would accept peace even with Optronix dead. And that left Orion only one real solution if he intended to keep the Autobots from crumbling and succumbing to the Decepticons. Feeling his conviction, Primus granted Orion the Matrix and reforged him into Optimus Prime, the last of his line. With his new frame, Orion disposed of Optronix and met with Alpha Trion.
Alpha Trion: You know what must be done.
Optimus: I do, but it does not rest easy with me... I will be loosing everything and taking on the sins of another mech.
Alpha Trion: That is true, but it is for a greater good.
Alpha Trion: From this day forward Orion Pax is dead. He died to bring you out of your madness and make you worthy of becoming a true Prime.
Optimus: ...So that is how it must be.
Optimus took on his brother's mantle, getting his frame remolded as necessary and pretending to be Optronix all while fostering the lie that Orion had perished so that he may return to sanity. It was not an easy thing for him to do. Every faction hated him and it took centuries for the Autobots to truly see him as an honorable and redeemed mech. Of course some still resented him, but most were willing to see how he had 'changed' and were willing to work alongside him for the greater good if for nothing else. Megatron never did learn to respect him, instead pinning the 'death' of Orion on him and fighting all the harder believing that his brother was dead and gone. Ratchet and Orion's other close friends hated him with a passion and only worked with him in order to keep him in line and get revenge. Jazz tried to kill him every other weekday and Ratchet regularly attempted to botch his medical procedures or give him altered energon. Other mecha also made frequent attempts on his life, but eventually Optimus created a fragile peace between himself and his old friends.
It hurt him deeply to have his loved ones treat him with so much distain and anger. In the early days he broke down multiple times, only able to force himself to keep going with the help of the Matrix. He eventually managed to secure a fragile peace with his old friends by speaking with them at length and proving his conviction through action. Jazz tolerated him and Ratchet was willing to accept his existence, although his anger still ran hot beneath the surface. Others were similar, but in the end Optimus was able to achieve some degree of happiness through this and by acquiring a son in Bumblebee.
No one knew the truth. Not even when he lost his memory of his time of Optimus after giving up the Matrix and was only able to recall driving a blade into his brother's back. He only had to look in the mirror and see his frame to assume that his half baked plan had succeeded, leading him to return to his Autobots and perform normally until his memories were returned.
No bot knew the truth... until Ratchet consumed synthetic energon. Optimus knew it was trouble, and he watched in fear as Ratchet grew angrier, more wild. He really should have expected it, but he vainly hoped it wouldn't come to pass. And so when Ratchet jabbed him with a vial of lethal poison, he could only gape and fall to the ground in agony as Ratchet cried out all his grievances, only kept from killing him by the rest of the team. Optimus was stabilized, but his armor had to be removed in order to drain the poison out of his system in time to save him... and that revealed the ugly truth. Ratchet could only stand in total shock, finally free of synth-en, as a familiar face was revealed to him without a mask to hide behind.
Ratchet: O-Orion?!
What if it was another Prime who was reincarnated into Orion Pax? Like instead of The Thirteenth who was reborn as Orion Pax and late became Optimus Prime, what if it was Prima? Or Solus Prime? Or Heck! What if it was Megatonus!
How would the plot change? What would their interactions between the Team, Decepticons and Humans be like? What would their reaction to finding Unicron be like?
Thank you!
Ooooooooh this is a REALLY good prompt. I like it a great deal. Also I loved this idea so much that I took it to my friend @spreadwardiard and with his help, planned out several parts for this AU.
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Where is Thirteen?!
It had been decided long ago that the Thirteenth Prime would be the one to return, that he or one of his incarnations would lead Cybertron during its darkest hour. The original Primes all knew this, especially those who perished and were returned to Primus's embrace. It was the rule. And so when Thirteen vanished from among them, sent up to be prepared to enter the living realm, they were all eager and waiting to see what would come of it.
But nothing came. Things continued to grow worse in the living realm, and while they couldn't see it, they could FEEL it. Thirteen should have been up and operating by now. He should have been doing something.
Liege Maximo was not generous by any definition of the term, but he was cunning and calculating. He could tell quite easily that something had either gone wrong, or Thirteen had gotten lost somewhere in his mission. Whatever the case, it needed to be rectified. As such he intended to go the Well's edge, to possibly attempt to hitch a ride with some unsuspecting mech so he could look through their optics and get and idea of what was going on. It would be bending the rules, but he knew how to play his cards. The only reason his plans fell apart last time was due to his belief that Solus would not be overpowered by Megatronus. He was wiser now, he would play his games carefully.
He really should have expected Primus to note his desire and do something with it.
'This was wrong, very very wrong. Thirteen couldn't be gone. Thirteen was supposed to be operating this frame, NOT Liege Maximo. The younger Prime was a fool, but he was the one meant for this task, not Liege, never him. The frame he occupied what quite clearly meant for his diplomatic compatriot, the singular member of the original Primes that Liege failed to gain any sway over. He both admired and resented that fact.
Whatever the case, this was wrong. Horribly and unmistakably wrong.'
Something obviously had deviated from the plan. All Liege could do was internally scream when he found himself within the small and still sparkling like frame quite clearly intended for his fellow Prime. The body he occupied had Thirteen's face, it had his structure, and most disgustingly it had absolutely none of the sharp features Liege loved in his old frame. He hated it with every fiber of his being, and momentarily he considered flinging himself and the abominable frame he operated back into the Well. However that idea was banished when Liege came to the conclusion rather quickly that if HE was operating Thirteen's intended frame, then Thirteen was still up here somewhere, lost and quite possibly stuck in some limbo.
This was not his job. He was the most 'evil' of his fellows, he was the most selfish, and he was NOT meant to be the kind and empathetic leader Primus had likely sent Thirteen up to be. Why in the stars was HE here then? As much as he seethed at the question, he soon found himself with an answer as Alpha Trion came to collect him. The elder Prime knew it was Liege immediately, and in return both were let reeling and wondering where their fellow Prime was.
Alpha Trion: You should not be here Liege.
Liege Maximo: I am well aware of that Trion. Where is Thirteen?
Alpha Trion: I do not know. The Covenant offers no wisdom aside from the assurance that he yet lives.
Liege Maximo: He has a duty to fulfill and I have no interest in remaining in his frame.
Alpha Trion: That much is obvious, but there is little we can do at present. Thirteen must be located and put back on task. Until then, you must operate in his stead.
Liege Maximo: What? I am no empathetic fool like Thirteen. I have wishes, desires, things I wish to have.
Alpha Trion: I am well aware of that Liege. But you have always been charismatic. Use that ability and Thirteen's frame to find him and bring him back into the fold.
Liege Maximo: And what do I gain from this arrangement?
Alpha Trion: A chance to obtain power. If you find him, you will have Thirteen's audial. You always wanted a say in the developments of Cybertron did you not?
Liege was still not pleased with the arrangement, but it was one he had next to no choice in agreeing to. He had no interest in playing messiah for Primus's mortal creations unless he could lord over them, and that was not on the table so long as Thirteen was lurking somewhere. Regardless of his future plans, he still needed to find wherever his fellow Prime had wandered off to, if only to assess the situation. If Thirteen failed to perform, them Liege could begin looking into doing as he wished. Until then, he needed strength and influence, resources he would gain through his search if Thirteen was buried as deep as he predicted.
As such, Liege went with Alpha Trion and contented himself for a time in gathering intelligence as his frame developed. Taking into account the rather docile appearance of his new frame, Liege developed a designation and personality to match. He needed contacts, and his prior personality would simply not cut it, at least so long as he paraded himself so openly. He had been given a set of cards to play, and while not fond of them, he would put them to good use. He chose the designation of Orion Pax, a name he found to be fitting for his purposes. He needed to be seen as intelligent, but kind. He played that role before with Solus. He could do so again. It did not take long for him to be known as the most knowledgeable and kindsparked archivist serving under Alpha Trion. This ended up with the Master Archivist giving Liege, or rather Orion, quite a few side glances, untrusting due to his prior betrayal.
Orion Pax opted to keep his distance from his fellow Prime for both their sakes, but mainly for his plans. Alpha Trion knew him well, he knew that Liege, or Orion, was a master manipulator and speaker. If the Recorder Prime knew all his thoughts, there would be battle between them. As it was, they were only bound by shared duty. Thus while Orion learned under him, he otherwise kept to himself and tried not to be suspicious.
He grew slowly but observed dutifully. He saw the situation on Cybertron and laughed in the face of it. The mortals were so very foolish. They chose their Primes on whims and chained themselves without any subtly. Using reprogramming and castes was so very inefficient. If the mortals really wanted control, they would make their population believe themselves in command through careful usage of propaganda and education, not forced labor. It was too obvious, and there were always mecha willing to look past the veil. How very foolish of them. It was so ridiculous to him that often he spent extraordinary amounts of time digging through files, not for enjoyment, but to dig out the gems amidst the slag. He needed servants like his loyal beasts from so long ago. He needed mecha who would follow him and do his bidding even if they weren't aware of it. And for that, he required competent individuals to serve him.
It was somewhat hard for him to work his way through the archives enough to understand the world in great enough detail to begin his search. It took him millennia, of which he spent patiently working away under Alpha Trion even as he grew in knowledge. He could be patient, especially when he finally found mecha that garnered his interest that were within the realms of his sphere of influence. Orion was of course only a middle caste mech, data caste specifically. There were rules to his station, ones that he found just as foolish as the caste system, but that he was required to adhere to while he blended in and grew in power. With that in mind, there were only two mecha who he could influence who seemed to not be wrapped up in the lies told to them.
Orion Pax: Welcome to the Archives. How may I be of assistance?
Ratchet: I am looking for medical case records from the Rust Plague. I couldn't find them at my local archive. They said the files were transferred here.
Orion Pax: That would be correct. We had those files moved here in response to an influx of medical personnel. I will guide you to the records, please follow me.
Ratchet: Thank you-?
Orion Pax: My designation is Orion Pax. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
It was not hard to throw his weight around as Alpha Trion's student to have files moved. And it was also not at all difficult to purposefully have certain files checked out when Ratchet came, forcing the medical student to return time and time again for more. Orion always made sure to be the one to help him, and to offer nothing but kindness with a hint at a desire to break free of the castes. It was perfect, and before too long, Ratchet came to him without need for manipulation, often speaking on the cruelties of their world. He played his cards well, and in return he gained a loyal ally who was well on his way to climbing up the latter in the medical field.
Jazz was not so easy to take into his circle as the spy was quite simply able to see through his manipulations. Thus Orion instead opted to speak half truths and lure the spy in with promises of a better future. Jazz was rightfully skeptical, but Orion showed his worth by performing a few minor interventions, saving the lives of a few mecha with well placed documents and a few whispers amongst certain circles. Jazz didn't trust him, but he didn't need to. He only needed to serve. In that regard, he was exemplary, doing exactly what Orion needed him to do if Orion could simply convince him it was for the benefit of their endeavors to free the people of Cybertron. Meanwhile behind the scenes, Orion used the influence he garnered to begin his search for his fellow Prime.
Vorns were spent going through records, visiting locations, and trying to find anomalies. It was an impossible task, and quickly ended with Orion deciding that moving along and preparing the way for Thirteen was the best course of action. He had already cemented himself as a 'freedom fighter' amongst his allies, so he might as well use that reputation to make greater contacts. Thirteen would naturally be drawn toward things that aligned with his duty, at least, that was the hope. Thirteen was most likely to be involved in organizations and communities that focused around freedom and care for the weak. As such it simply made sense for Orion to seek out a mech with growing influence down in the pits, if not to find Thirteen, then to increase his own sphere of influence via association.
Alpha Trion: You wish to go to Kaon and use archival funds to do so.
Orion Pax: I do. There is a mech there, one who has named himself after our fallen fellow Prime. He speaks of freedom and fights for it.
Alpha Trion: You have never cared for freedom Liege. What is it you really want?
Orion Pax: Now, don't be hasty Trion. I am going to Kaon to look for Thirteen, just as I said I would. He is most likely to be around those fighting for his precious freedom.
Alpha Trion: What do you gain from this Liege? Don't play games with me.
Orion Pax: So untrusting. If you must know, I intend to establish contact with the gladiator Megatronus and extend my sphere of influence. There is much to be gained from eliminating this ridiculous waste of resources you call the caste system.
Alpha Trion: Such as potential for you to manipulate the order of this world?
Orion Pax: Why I never insinuated anything of the kind Prime. I merely wish to see the people of this world free to act as they will-
Alpha Trion: Preferably for your benefit.
It was quite the affair to convince Alpha Trion to find his expedition, but once it was done, Orion Pax studied Megatronus and prepared the perfect personality and arguments to use. He needed the gladiator to find him useful if nothing else, and due to his position, he brought much to the table. There was no way Megatronus would turn him away, and with the gladiator's help, Orion could ride his way straight into a position of power able to manipulate Cybertron. Finding Thirteen would be a bonus since he could throw his sibling Prime into the position of poster mech and control things from the sidelines. It was a perfect plan, one with little room for egregious error.
Only as soon as he finally secured a meeting with the gladiator, he suddenly found himself vividly remembering the chaos that was his first attempt to control the flow of things during the first age as one mech stuck out like an energon crystal in the rust sea. He came expecting to meet Megatronus, and possibly even locate Thirteen hiding away somewhere as a small domestic worker or even settled with a family. He was not at all ready to meet Megatronus and find himself being stared down by a masked mech who looked nearly nothing like his brother Prime, but was quite clearly the one and only Thirteen.
Orion Pax: Greetings, it is a pleasure to meet you-?
???: Greeting accepted: Orion Pax aknowledged.
Orion Pax: You know my designation? How-?
Megatronus: The moment you reached out to me, I had my associate here look into you. I do not like acting without the input of my second.
Orion Pax straining to keep smiling: Oh? I was unaware you had someone with such capabilities on your side, much less a second in command.
Megatronus: Why yes, Soundwave is a highly capable friend and compatriot. I would have never gotten this far without his aid in planning and management. He is a true ally and the only who I believe could best me in the arena.
Orion Pax struggling to not break character: I see. In that case, shall we begin discussion? As I stated in my message, I wish to hear more of your ideals and operations.
It was against all the odds, yet somehow Thirteen happened to be the mysterious spymaster and second in command of Megatronus of Kaon of all mecha. The Thirteen Orion, or rather Liege Maximo recalled was soft spoken, a diplomate of few words but endless empathy and consideration. This mech... he had to be Thirteen, his spark signature and everything about his told Orion as such, but he was different, wiser, and no longer the naïve Prime from so long ago. He had not been idle during his time in the living realm, and yet no matter how hard Orion looked into "Soundwave" he could barely find anything. All information on the mech was hidden behind Prime and council level security. If he went to Alpha Trion asking for the information, the recorder Prime was likely to become outright hostile.
He couldn't risk it. He would just need to work on his own. Now that he knew who Thirteen was, he just needed to move him into a position where Orion could manipulate him. But that quickly proved to be a challenge as the moment he tried to use his persona on Soundwave, his brother Prime noted him immediately and cornered him.
Orion Pax: Soundwave! I would be in your debt if you would look over these speeches I have composed for Megatronus-!
Soundwave: Liege Maximo's games are waste of time. Megatronus: No fool. Tolerates you because of usefulness. Hard to win trust.
Liege Maximo: Why Thirteen, I do not wish to harm him or anyone for that matter. I merely wish for this world to be made into the best version of itself. Does that not start with removing the caste system?
Soundwave: Liege Maximo: Betrayed us. Had Megatronus kill Solus. Was punished by Megatronus. Liege Maximo: Does not remember last attempt at manipulation?
Liege Maximo: I am well aware of my faults Thirteen. But that is why I need your aid. You were meant to inhabit this frame, not me. If I had my way I would never have come to the living realm as I am. You are far better suited to lead this people. Can I not help you get there?
Soundwave: Manipulations: Useless. Liege Maximo: Will refer to Soundwave by designation. Not Thirteen anymore. Soundwave: Has no interest in ruling. Megatronus: Better suited.
Liege Maximo: Then why don't we put aside our differences for the time being to help him? He wants to fix things doesn't he? If I prove untrustworthy by the time he gets to speak to the council, then we can discuss this further. How does that sound?
Soundwave: .... Parameters: Acceptable. Liege Maximo: Will be killed if Megatronus is harmed.
Liege Maximo: Of course brother. I would never touch your Champion, at least not without cause.
Soundwave: Final warning: Do. Not. Touch. Megatronus.
Orion or rather Liege Maximo finally found Thirteen, but it seemed that his fellow Prime was not at all trusting. It was an agitating turn of events, but manageable. Now with Thirteen at least within his realm of influence, Orion could finally begin working to accomplish his own aims.
Aligned continuity gave us the most insane friend group for Orion Pax and we don’t do nearly enough with it as we should
Orion, archivist, saw a revolution and IMMEDIATELY got on board
Megatronus, angry, hates the system, a little power hungry
Ratchet, depending on interpretation he’s either grumpy as fuck or a party animal who has yet to experience the horrors™️
Soundwave, BFFs with Megatron, has experienced the horrors™️ but he’s still a silly guy
Shockwave, depending on wether or not empurata is real in aligned he’s either a senator who teaches outliers against the councils wishes, or an empathy lacking dude who likes making crimes against nature
High Tide, grumpy and angry drill sergeant, probably swears like a motherfucker, he has a handy dog named SERVO, calls young people “hatchlings”
Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers: Prime Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Decepticons (Transformers)/Original Character(s), Decepticons (Transformers)/Original Female Character(s), Megatron (Transformers)/Original Character(s), Megatron (Transformers)/Original Female Character(s) Characters: Megatron (Transformers), Starscream (Transformers), Knockout (Transformers), Soundwave (Transformers), Original Femme Character(s) (Transformers), Original Cybertronian Character(s), OC - Character, Original Human Character(s), Arcee (Transformers), Bulkhead (Transformers), Jack Darby, Miko Nakadai Additional Tags: will add more characters as it goes, based on a maladaptive daydream i had once, Megatron is an odd fellow, Robot/Human Relationships, Soul Bond, soul mates, Sparkmates, Soulmates, Spark Mates, The universe is a douche, based on TFP S1 Ep19 Rock Bottom, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Female Protagonist, third person Summary:
A name. A phrase. A symbol.
The mark of a soulmate can be anything, and some people wait their whole lives for their soulmate to heed its call. But the universe has chosen to spin quite the fate for our protagonist, where a close encounter with an ancient Decepticon warlord sparks a series of surprises, misunderstandings, and revelations. While our protagonist must learn to adjust to her newfound circumstances, Megatron learns that there was more to this human than meets the eye...
...and that his past would come to haunt him in an unexpected fashion.
Wait, three???
