- This page is for the character of Megatron. For other Megatrons, see Megatron (disambiguation).
- Name: Megatron
- Faction: Decepticon
- Species: Transformer
- Function: DECEPTICON LEADER
- Division: Command
- Sub-Group: Leader
- Type: EFC
“ | Peace through tyranny. | ” |
Love, compassion, mercy are words that have no meaning for Megatron. He has risen to the leadership of the Decepticons by a combination of brute strength, military cunning, ruthlessness, and terror. On Cybertron he was commanding general in charge of all military operations against the Autobots, who referred to him as "The Slag-Maker." It was a title of fear. A title of respect. A title Megatron relished. His banishment to Earth has only made him more bitter and more evil-minded, if that is possible. He aches to return to Cybertron and complete his mission of eradicating the Autobots. But while on Earth he is dedicated to eliminating those Autobots marooned here with him - and his plans go far beyond that. He realizes the Earth is one huge stockpile of metal and fuel resources and means to possess it all, with the aid of his fellow Decepticons. But his plans go even further, plans so grandiose even his fellow Decepticons are unaware: Megatron intends to enslave the entire human race. He allows no exceptions to his motto.
Megatron is incredibly powerful and intelligent, the equal of Autobot Leader Optimus Prime. His fusion cannon can convert any small amount of matter into large quantities of explosive nuclear energy. The cannon can fire a blast up to 12 miles and release enough energy to flatten a small town. Megatron can use his internal circuitry to connect the cannon interdimensionally with a black hole, where it can draw on anti-matter as its power source. The blast from this is far greater, but it creates a tremendous strain on Megatron to do this for even one blast. Besides his signature arm-mounted fusion cannon, Megatron also has access to an energy mace, a sword, a high-density infrared laser cannon, a "Particle Beam Cannon" weapons emplacement, and a "Telescopic Laser Cannon" that he uses as an over-the-shoulder array.
Megatron has no known weaknesses.
History[]
Canonical/Pre-MUX/Theme History:[]
- Main article: Megatron/Cartoon continuity
Megatron was born out of Decepticon science millions of years ago. Learning the secrets behind the transformation capabilities of the Autobots, they combined their own breakthrough of anti-gravity to create Megatron, the first of a new breed of Decepticons capable of flight in their robot modes. In addition to these abilities, he was given extraordinary firepower, becoming in essence a walking cannon. However, circumstances forced him first into like as a miner, and then a gladiator. Combined with great intelligence and a sense of charisma, he quickly used these abilities and experiences to rise as the sole leader of the Decepticon forces in a very short time. Armed with this new position and his legions of followers, he set out to begin the conquest of Cybertron, and after that, the galaxy.
Megatron would likely have succeeded in this quest if not for a side effect of his cutting a path of destruction across Cybertron: the wounding of Orion Pax. Rebuilt by Alpha Trion, he rose again as Optimus Prime, a warrior who was more than a match against Megatron and his power. Faced with an adversary of Prime's skill, Megatron's conquest was slowed, and eventually the two sides dug in leading to the war that rages to this day. Robbing Cybertron of its once rich sources of energy, the planet slowly began to become a dead hulk, forcing the Autobots to seek out more sources of energy. Unknown to them, Megatron was aware of their plan, and followed their starship with one of his own. Fighting in space, the Decepticons boarded the Ark and with the Autobots were entombed in Mount St. Hilary when the ship crashed there on Earth.
4 million years later, the Decepticons arose, and unfortunately for them, so did the Autobots. Megatron wasted no time beginning his energy raids on Earth, threatening the human race in the process. The Autobots swore not to let this happen, and the war resumed, with Earth as the new battleground. It rages to this day, and Megatron continues to seek the conquest of Earth and its energy so that he can return to Cybertron to complete its conquest, and with two planets under his thumb, the rest of the galaxy.
MUX History:[]
“ | Everything is fodder. | ” |
Megatron has not only been faced with opposition from the Autobots, but from G.I. Joe, the United States' top military organization. Because of this, he has often allied himself with Cobra, a group that seeks conquest of the Earth, to deal with them. Perhaps they realize it, perhaps they don't, but Megatron wants Earth for himself, and it can be assured that Cobra is not going to have a place in it. But for a while, if he could use them to meet his goal, then they are a tool like any other in his optics. However, eventually the clash between the egos of Cobra Commander and Megatron led to the dissolution of their alliance, and Cobra actively worked against the Decepticons during the Great Flood of 2011.
In January of 2000, Megatron threatened to make Nightbird his Conjunx Endura, although whether he was serious or just trying to annoy Starscream wasn't clear.
In 2004, the Decepticon army, including Trypticon, marched against the Autobots in Nevada. Metroplex returned fire, but was forced to retreat by the collective firepower of Trypticon and the Decepticon combined robot teams. Optimus Prime was beaten severely by Megatron and Starscream, and the Autobots fled the US.
During the Mindswap TP, which Starscream unintentionally triggered, Megatron and Starscream unexpectedly swapped bodies. Acting quickly, Starscream used Megatron's stronger body to trap him in his cloaked satellite. While in possession of Megatron's body, Starscream ran the Decepticon Empire for the length of the TP, while Megatron remained trapped in Starscream's body and satellite. When the Mindswap effect suddenly ended. Starscream found himself back in his body and at Megatron's mercy. Megatron's punishment was harsh and lasting, and it took Starscream many months to recover, during which time Valour temporarily commanded Aerospace and acted as Megatron's XO.
In 2011, Megatron melted the icecaps and flooded the world. Ultimately a combined force of Autobots, Cobra, and G.I. Joe destroyed the Decepticon installations at the North and South Poles, restoring the Earth's climate.
In July of 2012 Megatron disappeared for several months, during which Starscream took over the Decepticons. Nemesis began construction of a Galvatron clone to inhabit in case he needed to take over the Decepticons. However, Megatron's return in 2013 made this contingency plan unnecessary. In the wake of the Quintesson invasion and the return of Shockwave, Megatron restored Cyclonus as Intel Commander and arrested Starscream in his place, naming Illarion the new Decepticon Air Commander. Megatron also named Shockwave to AI leader, Military Operations Commander, and Guardian of Cybertron.
In March of 2014, the Decepticon Windshear travelled to Peru to collect remaining shards of the Crystal of Power. Luisa received reports on Windshear's presence, and called in Optimus Prime to help. Confronted there by Optimus Prime, Windshear stood his ground, and was soon backed up by Megatron, who arrived in the Dictator. Megatron was defeated by Optimus Prime, but not before Windshear had time to gather many shards of the Crystal of Power. Windshear returned with Megatron to base, and Luisa gave Optimus Prime several shards of the Crystal that her students had recovered, so the Autobots could study and ascertain what the Decepticons were after.
After Megatron recovered from his battle with Optimus Prime, he traveled to the Canadian base of the Cult of Galvatron to investigate the situation personally. In June he led a successful energy raid against Niagara Falls, and a mission to liberate nuclear fuel rods from the Bruce Power Station in Canada.
In July Megatron did battle with the Cult of Galvatron, personally killing cult leader Obsidian and dealing the final blow that toppled Super Galvatron. However, in August Megatron contracted the Arkeville virus, trapping him in his handgun mode, and subsequently disappeared, leaving Illarion in charge of the Decepticons.
In 2014, Megatron and Nemesis hatched a plan to use the clone to draw out the remains of the Cult of Galvatron, as well as test the loyalty of Megatron's troops. During a staged fight, the clone of Galvatron destroyed a clone of Megatron, claiming new leadership of the Decepticons. However, the Decepticons united under Starscream to oppose "Galvatron", and vowed to bring Megatron back to life. Starscream made good on his claim, building a new Megatron and seemingly bringing it to life. Megatron switched places with this "New Megatron," assuming command of the Decepticons once more.
In 2015, "Galvatron" and Megatron met in battle in the skies over Polyhex. "Galvatron" was killed, but not before activating a beam that reformed Polyhex into an alien city reminiscent of Unicron.
After Megatron killed "Galvatron," Knightmare ventured to New Polyhex, and challenged Megatron, claiming that his "death" at "Galvatron"'s hands had disproven his immortal power. The two battled, and Knightmare was able to get the upper hand before Starscream intervened on Megatron's behalf. Enraged by Starscream's interference, Knightmare called the other Dominicons to her and formed Dominicus for the first time. Determined to reassert his power, Megatron transformed into pistol mode and blew the new combiner apart. Knightmare and the other Dominicons were captured and brought in for repairs, but Knightmare remained seething with rage at both Megatron and Starscream. The Dominicons subsequently escaped and struck off on their own, turning their backs on the Decepticons forever.
In 2016, when Cybertron threatened to tear itself apart, Megatron revealed himself and ordered Cybertron's civilians not to flee the doomed planet. Megatron then discussed with Shockwave and Starscream the possibility of obtaining information from Vector Sigma about how best to save Cybertron. Shockwave expressed curiosity, wishing to gather more data in able to make better decisions. Starscream advised caution, citing warnings given by Vector Sigma last time Starscream sought its help. As usual, Megatron ignored Starscream's warnings and vowed to move ahead with his plans.
In 2017, Megatron met Nemesis in a cavern beneath Kalis, where together they plotted to finish an old plan of Megatron's that was started but abandoned -- the construction of giant fusion reactor and massive propulsion engines to move Cybertron towards a dying star, thus fulfilling part of Vector Sigma's prophesy. Nemesis vowed to complete the project at once with the assistance of the Constructicons. Megatron successfully moved Cybertron, and threatened Optimus Prime with Cybertron's existence if he didn't surrender. Optimus Prime called him out to the battlefield, and Megatron joined him. Prime then defeated him in combat, leaving him to be brought back to Tarn by DreadTread and Rainmaker.
In 2018, the Ark was attacked by a group of Decepticons led by Megatron. The Decepticons were driven back by Autobots commanded by Optimus Prime.
During a fight with Optimus Prime in orbit over Cybertron, Megatron fell into a warp gate and emerged in the Hub, where he was rebuilt by Liege Maximo into Primus Pilus.
In 2022, Primus Pilus came through a warp gate and attacked G.I. Joes over Nebulos, before re-entering the warp gate and emerging once more over Earth. Once there, he damaged the Delta station and nearly killed Marissa Faireborn in the process.
Primus Pilus later showed up at the Cybertron peace negotiations, disrupting the event and claiming to be Megatron. He then took over Kolkular and called others to join him.
In 2023, Megatron renounces his title as Primus Pilus of the Cybertronian Empire and once again proclaimed himself his own Emperor of Destruction. He later battled his sister Ghost, now Veritas Prime, in Los Angeles on Earth, for possession of the Matrix. In March, Megatron freed Nightbird during her transit to Garrus-2.
OOC Notes[]
On TFU, whomever plays Megatron is generally an admin, and a member of TPStaff, in charge of coordinating and providing RP for the Decepticon players, as well as assisting CharStaff with Decepticon applications.
Logs/Posts[]
2004[]
- August 2 - "No I do not want to be in charge" - A discussion on a new Intel agent between Megatron and Ghost with a side order of I don't want to be in charge.
2007[]
Apr 06 - General Status[]
<< The screen flickers on and there is Megatron once again, reporting from the Commander Center of Trypticon. >>
I have delayed this report for long enough now. I wished to learn the status of our Earth operations before I informed you all of the Cybertron operations. The fight for Cybertron is slow; it is not going near as quickly as I wished. We need to collect more energon so that we may put more pressure on the Autobots and take back Cybertron once more. At our current rate of progress, it will take years to reclaim Cybertron. I wish to make this months, so we must increase energon raids. Air Commodore Cyclonus and Brigadier Shockwave have been left in charge of the Cybertron war effort.
Governor Valour, you will continue your current duties as city commander and governor of Trypticon, as well as take back your duties as Aerospace Commander. As for becoming my executive officer, we will discuss that in person over the coming days.
Colonel Harbinger, continue work on the Luminous weapon. After the Intelligence reports I received earlier we may need such a weapon soon. Do whatever you need to do to double your efforts, you have my full support on this project. Do not make me regret it.
As for the rest of you. Report to your division commanders for your assignments. Each division commander has received a separate report. Megatron out!
<< The screen flicks back to the spinny Decepticon logo. >>
Apr 14 - Returning Decepticons[]
<< Once more Megatron appears on the screen. However, this time he is in the War Room. >>
Decepticons, the battle on Cybertron is going well. Due to this fact, I have ordered Starscream, Soundwave and the cassettes back to Earth to help with our war effort here. Lt General Soundwave will resume his role as the Intelligence CO the moment he returns. Air Commodore Starscream will take the role of Aerospace XO for now. Governor Valour will continue to be the CO of Aerospace until Air Commodore Starscream is brought up to speed. They will be arriving in a few days. Be prepared for their return!
<< Megatron turns off the display and the Decepticon logo appears on the screen. >>
- December 14 - "Sometimes The Bear Gets You" - IMORTAL try to drive the Decepticons out of Russia.
2008[]
- January 15 - "...And the Walls Came Tumbling Down..."
- May 26 - "Autobots v. Megatron on Mars"
2009[]
- June 19 - "Megatron Scans Nyiragongo"
- September 23 - "Now Megatron Is Literally Talking Out Of His Aft"
September 23 - Additional orders[]
<Megatron appears on screen laying on a medbed in the repair bay. He looks pretty worse for wear, but obvious signs of heavy repairs having been completed on him.>
Decepticons, the time for worrying about public opinion is over. Last night, the Autobots dared to interfere with our attempt to build a landing site for the space cruiser at O'Hare, and in the process, humiliated me on their live television. Now they shall pay for their insolence! <A fist slams into the medbed as he says this.>
Effective immediately, energy raids on any and all human targets are authorized. Scrape every last nugget of coal from their mines! Drain their oil fields! Drain their gas fields! I want every last DROP of energy this planet has to offer! There will be no more concern for collateral damage, no more concern for public opinion. What the earthquakes and volcanoes do not destroy, WE WILL!! This minor setback will not interfere with our plans. Energy collection will continue until we have completely drained this planet! Megatron OUT! <The screen fades to black, and the Decepticon symbol re-appears>
- September 25 - "The Space Cruiser Lands"
- September 25 - "The Duel That Wasn't" - The Aerialbots have confronted Megatron as Superion, but a blast from Megatron's antimatter cannon put the Autobot gestalt down for the count. Hummer has responded and, as he arrives on scene, decides to do something very foolish.
Oct 07 - Starscream AWOL[]
<Megatron's face appears on the screen. His expression is neutral for the most part.>
- Decepticons, it seems that our Air Commander has not returned to base after the battle at the cruiser. I want him found, and brought before me to answer to this desertion. Megatron out.
<Megatron's face vanishes and is replaced by the Decepticon spinny>
2011[]
Apr 03 - Operation: Waterworld[]
<The Decepticon Overlord's image appears in the place of the spinny>
- Decepticons, the time has come to recoup our losses from the Autobot's thwarting of our previous efforts. With the recent acquisition of weather controlling technology, we shall achieve final victory over this planet and squeeze every last drop of energy it has to offer. All construction teams are to begin constructing hydro-electric power generators at 100 strategically selected sites. Deserts, mountains, valleys, existing water ways, and canyons have been identified as targets. At the same time, construction teams will begin constructing the plans I have entered into the main computer for heating stations beneath this planet's polar ice caps.
- When complete, these stations along with the weather manipulating technology will be brought to bear to cause this planet to begin flooding on massive proportions, powering all the generators and providing us with enough energon to power Cybertron for millions of years to come! I want status reports on all construction efforts. Victory will be ours, and I will tolerate NO DELAYS! Megatron out.
<The spinny re-appears as Megatron fades out>
Aug 02 - Operation: Waterworld Underway[]
Decepticons, our hour of glory is upon us. Even now, the undersea stations have begun the process of melting this planet's ice caps, and the stolen Weather Dominator has begun the process of churning this planet's atmosphere into a swirling stew of energy on which we shall feast! All Decepticons will begin manning generator stations that have been constructed across the globe and generating energon cubes. I do not want a single drop wasted! We will squeeze this planet for all it has, and we will conquer Cybertron once and for all! Megatron out.
December 8 - Antarctic Assault - The final showdown in Antarctica: the combined force of Joes, Cobras, and Autobots makes their strike on the Decepticon installation responsible for the melting of the southern icecaps.
2013[]
- Aug 29 - "Shockwave Reports to Megatron" - Shockwave reports on the Tarn Space Bridge and his meeting with Prowl.
- September 4 - "Chain of Command" - Megatron shuffles his Chain of Command following the Quintesson Invasion.
- September 14 - "Re: Clarification" - Megatron responds to Thundercracker's question about the arrest warrant for Starscream.
2014[]
- March 02 - "Fire on the Mountain II" - Megatron and Optimus Prime battle for shards of the Crystal of Power!
- April 8 - "Cult of Galvatron" - Megatron reports on the Cult of Galvatron's activities
- April 22 - "Unknown Sweep" - Megatron inquires about an Unknown Sweep spotted entering the cult's Canada base.
- June 18 - "Success at Niagara Falls" - Megatron reports on a successful energon raid.
- July 07 - "Attack of the Giant Galvatron!" - The Combaticons battle a Giant Galvatron!
- July 11 - "Dominicon Orders" - Megatron issues orders to the Dominicons and other Decepticons
- September 25 - "My Return" - Megatron orders preparations for a full-scale assault on Autobot City.
- October 4 - "Autobot City has fallen" - Megatron gloats over the fall of Autobot City.
- October 9 - "Change of Command" - Megatron explains why Starscream is back as Air Commander.
- October 20 - "Dr. Arkeville" - Megatron orders the Decepticons to find and return Dr. Arkeville.
- November - "To Be Opened At A Later Time..." - Secret file tucked away in Teletraan II.
2015[]
- January 30 - "My Return" - Megatron confirms his return from the dead.
- February 4 - "Temporary Ceasefire" - Megatron orders his troops to work with the Autobots, and spy on them.
- February 24 - "Dominicons" - Megatron orders the Dominicons captured alive.
- March 15 - "Polyhex" - Megatron orders a full strike against Polyhex.
- March 18 - "Victory in Polyhex" - Megatron claims victory after driving the Autobots from Polyhex.
- May 27 - "Tarn, Jetfire, and the Dominicons" - Megatron gives orders to his Decepticons.
- September 11 - "Kimia Facility Destroyed" - Megatron boasts of his victorious destruction of Kimia.
2016[]
- May 31 - "New Body" - Shockwave reveals Megatron's new body.
- June 06 - "Megatron Revealed" - Megatron reveals himself to Starscream.
- July 5 - "Shockwave's Report" - Shockwave reports on the events that transpired on Plumgaige's Derelict Space Station.
- August 25 - "Surrendering Cybertron" - Megatron makes it illegal for neutrals to flee Cybertron.
- December 12 - "Plans for Vector Sigma" - Starscream is probably the most recent Decepticon to have dealings with Vector Sigma... Shockwave might want to talk to him before he descends into the depths.
- December 21 - "Barricade's Promotion" - Megatron assigns Barricade new partners and a new mission.
December 21 - General Orders[]
Megatron appears on-screen, sitting upon his dais in the command center of Decepticon City. With his trademark glower, he announces, "Decepticons - soon I will return to Cybertron to save our beleaguered home planet. Shockwave and Starscream will accompany me - Deathsaurus, you will remain on Earth as City Commander. Should any Autobots try to take advantage of my absence, crush them - hurt them - make them an example." Megatron smiles. "They will fear us even without my presence.
"Valour," Megatron continues. "You will focus my Aerospace forces in continuing the blockade of Cybertron. No one takes off or lands without my leave - Autobot or neutral. Shoot down any unknown craft that enters the system, and ruthlessly carpet-bomb any starport that attempts to assist those who would leave the planet. Cybertron and all its citizens are mine, and only I will determine who will stay and who might go.
"Onslaught - prepare a force to accompany us to into the depths of Cybertron's underworld. Summon Drillhorn to offer strategic assistance in bypassing cave-ins caused by ongoing cyberquakes. Guard known entrances to Cybertron's depths, and target any Autobots who attempt to follow us - their assistance will not be necessary. Spread the rest of my forces out to seize transport hubs and crater the remaining roadways to impede the Autobot army. Soon there'll be no way to stop us.
"Cyclonus - deploy Scourge and the Sweeps to track the Autobots' movements and determine what information they’ve collected towards restoring Cybertron. We must not let their feeble, ineffectual efforts interfere with our bold steps at planetary restoration. Find Prime and impede his progress. Not through violent conflict - no, they'll be a time for that, and soon. But find other ways to extract information from them and then send them in the wrong direction while we claim the prize.
"Finally, Nemesis - continue to collect data on Cybertron's ongoing collapse. Ferret out the cause for the persistent destruction - the dead energon has been nullified, and yet the planet-wide storms and physical upheaval endure. Find ways to protect our troops and our positions from the worst of the ravages until I return. I will need my troops prepared for conquest of a new era for Cybertron - have them ready."
With a glimmer of hate in his crimson optics, Megatron ends the transmission.
2017[]
- January 30 - "Division Orders" - Megatron issues commands to his followers.
- February 06 - "Engines Beneath Kalis" - Megatron tasks Nemesis to restore the planetary engines beneath Kalis.
- February 19 - "Workin' on the Reactor" - Megatron gets help with his secret project.
- February 24 - "A Surprise Pest" - Dust Devil stumbles upon Megatron's plans beneath Kalis.
- April 18 - "New Orders" - Megatron attempts to capitalize on Cybertron's new rebirth.
- May 3 - "Bishop Interview" - Bishop interviews Megatron in Triax.
- May 26 - "New Orders" - Megatron responds to the end of the siege of Iacon.
- July 21 - "Toraxxis" - Megatron orders the defense of Toraxxis.
- September 14 - "The Loss of Toraxxis" - Megatron gives orders in the wake of the loss of Toraxxis.
- December 20 - "Controlling the Narrative" - Megatron makes an offer... and a threat.
2018[]
- February 13 - "From the Power Base" - Megatron lays out his latest objectives.
- March 3 - "Ignore the Exposed Endoskeleton" - Megatron issues his latest orders.
- July 31 - "A Very Special Guest" - Windblade instructs Vortex on how to speak to cities.
- December 11 - "Re: Revelations" - Megatron responds to Soundwave's report on the Thirteen.
2019[]
- February 27 - "Fusion Artillery" - Megatron congratulates the Mayhem Attack Squad on a job well done.
- March 14 - "Fitness for Duty" - Megatron scolds Redline for publicly questioning Soundwave's mental health.
- March 24 - "Response" - Megatron responds to Soundwave's reports.
- April 8 - "Operation: Expansion" - Megatron is not pleased with Soundwave.
- May 24 - "Further Orders" - Megatron issues commands to his legions.
- May 27 - "A New Enemy" - Deathsaurus officially breaks from the Decepticons.
- June 24 - "Imperial Proclamations" - Underlings are rewarded.
- July 10 - "Triumph Is At Hand!" - Can you feel it?
- August 22 - "Getting Our House in Order" - New Orders from Megatron.
- September 24 - "The Time to Strike Is Now" - Megatron orders an attack.
- October 15 - "Destroy Them, Body and Spirit" - Megatron goes on the offensive.
- November 20 - "Stalemate at Iacon" - Megatron brushes off his defeat at Iacon.
- December 20 - "Lessons Learned?" - Deathsaurus and Megatron have a discussion about freedom.
2020[]
- January 17 - "Destroy All" - Megatron orders strikes all over Cybertron.
- 3/10 - "Radio Panic - Darkmount" - An explosion to happen on the Decepticon communications link,
but Blast Off has other priorities!
Mar 10 - Response to the peace talks[]
- Megatron glowers at the screen. "Decepticons, I have thought of a proper response to the ones out there demanding peace or a new golden age of Cybertron. There will be no revitalization of Cybertron unless it is under my rule." he says. He leans in. "As a fellow member of the most elite force on the planet, Cybertron and all the wealth of a returned age would be yours as well. However, I am not ready to give in to the demands of the Autobots and the neutral.
- Megatron brings up a map of Altihex. "The rot of these peace talks is located in Altihex itself, spearheaded by a scraplet of a neutral named Khamsin. Silence him immediately. If this causes an uprising, we will be there to put it down, and rebuild the city from its ashes into a new Decepticon territory. Decepticons, now is not the time for laying down your arms. Now is the time to fight for your primus given right to rule Cybertron. As always, those who are with me will reap the rewards. Those who stand against me will fall before our empire." Megatron brandishes his gun arm with his last words. "Decepticons... forever!"
Mar 15 - Immediate Apprehension[]
- IMMEDIATE APPREHENSION
To: INTELLIGENCE
Security Level: HIGH -Rank 5 and up-
Subject : GOTH AND KHAMSIN APPREHENSION ORDER
- >*Megatron's visage appears on the screen in a message coded for Intel only*<
- I want both Kashim and Goth captured and brought to the prisons at Kaon. I have decided on their fate and will see it out soon. Utilize any troops necessary to bring them in alive. Lord Megatron, out.
Mar 26 - RE: Apprehension[]
- To: All forces.
- Megatron appears on the screen. "In light of the... events in Harmonex, I believe we have all seen how neutrality and trust of the enemy will ultimately destroy us. There is no such thing as peace. The Autobots do not want it and nor do I. Anyone foolish enough to think it can come in our lifetimes is just playing into the Autobots hands. In light of recent events, I am calling off the hunt on Goth and Khamsin. Goth's only transgression was defending his commanding officer who should have stopped him and trained him better. I blame his actions on his commander's inability to control his soldiers. As for Khamsin. Trust him at your peril. Remember that I can be a forgiving God or an angry one. Lord Megatron, out.
Mar 26 - Time to expand[]
- Megatron's visage appears on the screen today, giving a devious smile.
- Decepticons. I have came up with a solution to the Autobots' new combiner. Demonhead, you and your Devilcons have been chosen to be our solution to this..Victorion. Medical staff? Prepare them. For we will soon destroy this new threat to the empire. Megatron, out.
- 4/17 - "The Mad King's Indiscretion" - After the chaos in the New Polyhex Arena, some additional words are spoken.
May 10 - Assault on Altihex[]
Megatron appears on screen seated with the edges of a viewscreen visible on either side of the throne he occupies. "Commander Valour, take charge of your Aerospace forces and what other forces you need and continue with the planned assault on Altihex. Bring any information you retrieve to the attention of Ghost and Shockwave."
The Decepticon Emperor pauses in his address to pick up a datapad and tap a few things into it before setting it back down.
"Deathsaurus, you -will- assist your commander in the assault to the fullest of your abilities. I expect you to excel in your continued governance of New Polyhex and furthering the expansion of the Decepticon Empire on Cybertron, or I -will- find someone to do both of those in your stead."
Megatron's visage is replaced with the Deception symbol which remains on screen for half a minute before fading out to black.
May 15 - Recent Victories[]
The screen again shows Megatron on the throne of Kolkular with portions of the viewscreen visible on either side.
"Commander Valour, you are to be commended on your execution of the plan. Your forces in Altihex kept the Autobots occupied so that Cyclonus and Sixshot could secure the spaceport at Ibex. Even their foreknowledge fails them and shows that there is nothing that they do not posses that we cannot take away through the combined might of the Empire."
"Lieutenant Cyclonus and Sergeant Sixshot your decisive strike on the sapceport allow the Decepticon Empire to exercise greater control over Cybertron. We now control two of their -neutral- spaceports. Hun-Grrr take your team to relieve Major Cyclonus and Sixshot. Do not let your the member of your team destroy the defenses. Scourge you and your sweeps are to patrol the skies along with the Rainmakers."
Megatron's image fades to the Decepticon symbol and then to black.
- May 17 - "Returning Deathsaurus to Darkmount" - Deathsaurus is returned to Polyhex; Leozak and Ghost talk.
Aug 09 - State of the Empire[]
My Decepticons; we have been silent too long. It is time that changed. First there are things to be addressed, and dealt with.
The reports of what is being discussed on unsecured channels, both via radio waves and on the human communication channels are unacceptable. I have seen far too much valuable information offered out for our enemies to pluck out and to be used to their advantage. Soundwave, this is your realm. See to it that those who continue to perpetrate this failing are punished appropriately, and if you do not; I shall.
Commanders Overlord and Valour, see to it that your troops are prepared for an offensive.
Scrapper, I have need of your Constructicons; meet me in Kolkular as soon as you are able.
Commander Leozak, I have heard of the arrival of your Empress in Polyhex and I would be a poor host if I did not extend the hospitality of my palace for a meeting to discuss our continued agreement.
Shockwave, prepare and send an expedition to scout and catalog what is within the crypts. You may lead it if you wish.
Excellently done, Cyclonus, your efforts to secure further resources for the Empire are noted. As are those of Omen, Valour, and Nightshade; your skills are a credit to the Empire and to be emulated and envied.
Banshee, if your project for the concert hall can find its resources and not diminish the Empire's readiness, you may proceed. Otherwise it will have to wait.
Glory to MY Empire!
- August 30 - "Constructicon Orders" - Megatron has a new project for his Constructicons.
Oct 28 - Dweller Virus[]
< The Decepticon Symbol fades out to reveal Megatron's visage >
Shockwave, report to me immediately for orders regarding the scanning of essential personnel.
The rest of you see that you get scanned by Medical personnel to determine your fitness for duty.
Glory to MY Empire!
< The Decepticon fades in to replace Megatron's face >
Nov 22 - Call to Arms[]
The Decepticon symbol fades out to be replaced with a view of Megatron from the shoulders up.
My Decepticons! It is time we took the fight from our borders, and reminded the citizens of Cybertron who it is that will bring them a unified order.
To accomplish this I require Commanders Valour and Overlord to each prepare a small, but capable, assault force that will be deployed to reclaim Ibex within the next Orbital Cycle.
Commander Ghost, I will need a team of your agents capable of discretion, both in action and deed, to infiltrate the Tri-Torus states for any details that may prove useful in further actions.
Lord Deathsaurus and Lady Esmeral, your troops are currently best deployed along the Crystalline Highway, or assisting in specific reclamation efforts for now.
There will be more orders forthcoming concerning other areas of interest soon.
Glory to -MY- Empire!
Megatron's visage fades out to the Decepticon symbol.
Dec 01 - Orders[]
< The Decepticon Emblem dissolves and is replaced with Emperor Megatron's face >
Commander Valour, I am reassigning Banshee to your command. See that her talents are put to use in the upcoming offensives.
Scourge, track down the Autobot called Hubcap and bring him in so he may be examined by the medical division for any signs of the Dweller's influence, and questioned by members on Intel.
< Megatron's face fades until the screen once again shows the Decepticon Emblem >
2021[]
- February 7 - "Bug Hunt" - Cyclonus leads a team under Kalis to wipe out the remaining transorgs around the Dweller's hibernation chamber.
- February 07 - "Summoned by Megatron" - Megatron gives orders concerning Ibex.
Mar 02 - A Word From Your Emperor[]
>*The Decepticon symbol on screen fades to to show Megatron seated upon his throne.*<
"My Decepticons; despite what you may have heard from other sources the proper order has been restored to the Empire. As you have seen, the operation to bring Ibex back into our control will proceed as planned under Commander Valour's leadership. The completion of this and other efforts to restore territory temporarily lost to Autobot incursions will bring a new age to the Empire. An age where our strength shall be forged anew to a point that it shall not be broken."
>*As the image zooms in the Decepticon Emperor raises his clenched fist and shakes it emphatically.*<
"For the glory of the Decepticon Empire!"
>*His optics flash crimson before the image switches back to the Decepticon symbol.*<
Mar 29 - To Victory[]
>*The Decepticon sigil is replaced with the image of Lord Megatron seated upon his throne in Kolkular. The camera zooms in until just his upper half is visible.*<
"My Decepticons; the recent losses at the hands of the Autobots are mere setbacks in our efforts to unite the inhabitants of Cybertron under our guiding hands. It was not due to a lack of fervor or tenacity on your part the the Autobots prevailed. No... these defeats can be traced back to a singular source..."
>*Megatron steeples his fingers, leans in, and looks straight into the camera.*<
"One who, in their impudence, presumed to challenge -MY- rule and deliver -OUR- plans to our enemies."
>*His optics flash crimson as he continues.*<
"Then, when given the opportunity to lead a strike against the Autobots occupying our rightful territory he could not even comport himself as a true Commander of the Empire in ejecting the squatters on our land."
>*The Decepticon Emperor leans back; fingers interlacing as he does so.*<
"-I- will not allow your efforts to be wasted when we secure our hold on southern Cybertron. I will lead the acquisition of the final piece of the puzzle. Commanders Valour and Overlord I expect to see your best on the field of battle."
>*Megatron grins and chuckles,* "Until all. Are. One."<
>*Lord Megatron's visage fades out; replaced once again with the Decepticon symbol.*<
2022[]
- February 08 - "Unwelcome Guests" - Someone crashes the Cybertron peace meeting.
- Feb 8 - "In Peace We Trust" - The Peace Accords meeting doesn't end peacefully.
Feb 11 - My Return[]
The black and purple features of Primus Pilus appears on the screen. “My Decepticons. I have returned to Cybertron after having been gone only a very short time to find a peace conference, one which I would have never approved of, being held and Starscream giving Optimus Prime first choice of... concessions. This is not something I, or you should stand for. There will be peace. But only when Optimus Prime and his Autobots submit to our authority. Cybertron is ours and ours alone. We do not need to share it with anyone. We are Decepticons. Cybertron is ours to rule.
I see your doubts as to who I am upon my return. Know that I am Megatron, leader of the true Decepticons. Those that choose to follow me. I am in Kaon, as I should be at the place where it all began. Those who will not take a knee and let Optimus Prime dictate how to divide /our/ empire, are free to join me. Those that do not will be... handled appropriately. Doubters may see me in person.
As for my regent, Starscream. You have 48 groons to abdicate the throne. Since you have more or less done what you can to keep the empire from falling to complete shambles, I will give you this chance to return things to status quo. Know that my mercy is limited to this. After that, I will be retaking my throne by force.
Decepticon spinny, transmission ends.
- March 2 - "TruthSeeking For Trypticon" - Summary: Banshee journeys to Kaon to meet this Primus Pilus herself. A shadow tags along.
- March 31 - "A Few Questions" - Counterpunch pays a visit to a confined Primus Pilus, with a few questions for the mech claiming to be Megatron.
- April 26 - "The Civil War Gets Hot" - Primus Pilus Megatron attacks Stanix directly.
- May 7 - "Reconciliation Will Be Submission" - Ghost continues her own plans, taking the words of Thunderwatch to Primus Pilus.
- May 15 - "A Series of Betrayals" - Thunderwatch chooses to re-swear his fealty and that of his city to Primus Pilus. But a chance radio communique spooks the city leader - leading to a series of betrayals ending with the fall of Optimus Prime and the city of Stanix.
May 15 - Optimus Prime has fallen[]
The image of Primus Pilus appears on the screen, surrounded by the fires of battle - of the potential fall of Stanix. "Decepticons. Optimus Prime fell by my hands tonight, and currently Ghost is in possession of the Matrix. If she returns it to me, then all shall be fine. She will be safe. As for Stanix... (A wicked half smile appears on his face) Thunderwatch betrayed us this evening. And Stanix will fall. Feel free to participate in the burning and plunder of the city. Its fate is on his hands. None will defy the Decepticon cause. DECEPTICONS FOREVER.
May 30 - RE: Vos[]
Primus Pilus appears on the screen Decepticons. Stanix has fallen for its treachery. Helex is now dead, both awaiting new governors. So who defies me next? Vos. Starscream, I give you twenty four hours to stop this insurrection and surrender to me. I'd rather see Vos under control then in flames. Your master, Megatron out.
- June 3 - "Bringing the Kaiju to Heel" - Primus Pilus calls Deathsaurus out for so many things the Destron Commander has done and 'negotiations', Decepticon-Style, happen.
Jun 04 - A Return to the Fold[]
Pilus's craggy and -grinning- visage comes across the screen. The Emperor and Warlord looks inordinately pleased with himself, despite sporting signs of a recent fight.
It is with great enjoyment that I report that Deathsaurus agreed to /re-negotiate/ terms and conditions of his and his Destrons' employment with my empire. After some choice discussions and terse responses, the negotiations went firmly in my favor. -That grin spreads into a sneering smirk-.
The Destrons are now fully part and parcel of /my/ empire. All Destrons will be remanded to include my empire's emblem prominently and... as a gesture to their unit's determination and drive, retain their own strike teams' insignia as well. Determination of their command structure is not finalized at this time, but that will be forthcoming in the next few cycles.
Lady Esmeral, you are to report to me, in Kaon, immediately. We have much to discuss about positions, front lines and your conjunx. Once we have had our little -talk-, Commander Leozak is then to report to me, in Kaon.
Now... as for Hellbat, who thought it prudent to interrupt our negotiations with attempts at both treachery and overthrowing Deathsaurus, he is to be brought to me or my lieutenants for a brief re-education on what negotiations -are-. If the self-styled 'independent' Goth is located, he, also, is to be brought to me. For yet -again- attempting to interfere in matters of state, it seems he has forgotten more of what it is to be a Decepticon in the face of scavenging on the edges of civilization. He, too, will have his chance to speak his piece.
As for those who remain against me, know this: Stanix was a -gentle- reminder. Helex will come to heel. Tarn, Kaon, Polyhex are all in line. There is no Empire without -Me-. There are no -Decepticons- save for those that serve -Me-.
Shockwave, Cyclonus, Soundwave - report to me. We have -much- to discuss.
--Command Lock (Division XO and up, but only the known 'loyal' Decepticon command by and by)--
Ghost was the last one visibly reported as having the Autobots' Matrix of Leadership. Find her, bring her in. If not possible, the Matrix itself will suffice.
His grinning sneer is the last thing seen on the screen before it fades into the Imperial insignia.
- July 27 - "My Trusted Spymaster" - Pilus calls Soundwave to task. Is his most loyal still loyal?
- July 27 - "Vos Assault Voyeurs" - As Pilus sends his forces to assault Vos, Soundwave and he continue to have a discussion. And then Starscream joins the comms with a verbally scathing rhetoric. Is it misdirection, chaos, or are there deeper mysteries?
Jul 27 - Orders[]
Decepticons. Nothing goes in or out of Vos without my permission. If they try to flee, shoot them down and drag them to the prisons. If they come to surrender, take their weapons, imprison them until further notice. We will end this with as little violence as possible. They -are- Decepticons. They are misled and believing in the silver tonged words of a known traitor and liar, promising them the stars without explaining the costs. And one that would bow to Optimus and the -Autobots- to get what /he/ wants, at the expense of others. Thundercracker and Razorclaw are to be repaired and placed into cells until they can be spoken to by command.
- July 27 - "Vos Assault Voyeurs" - As Pilus sends his forces to assault Vos, Soundwave and he continue to have a discussion. And then Starscream joins the comms with a verbally scathing rhetoric. Is it misdirection, chaos, or are there deeper mysteries?
Sep 05 - Vos Siege Commanders[]
To the Commanders leading the Siege at Vos
Blast Off has had another option presented for his return to the empire. He is to turn himself over and be immediately delivered to Onslaught if Onslaught is not present.
Megatron out.
Sep 05 - Changes in Command and Orders[]
Effective immediately, Soundwave is hereby banished, stripped of command, and removed from the boundaries of my empire for reasons of abject treachery and failure. In his place, Floodlight will continue to serve as the lead for my Intelligence operations.
Commander Shockwave, Commander Floodlight will be coming to you with a side project - feel free to delegate it out as necessary. She will also have additional information on the newest Prime, this 'Veritas'.
All of those who were beholden or part of Soundwave's cadre are to report to Floodlight for review and reassignment. Or re-purposing as necessary to continue in your ability to serve. Alternative means to support all of you are being sourced. If you flee to Soundwave, you will also be marked a traitor and subject to the same treatment as all of those who defy my rule. Megatron out.
- December 25 - "Goaded into Actions Costly" - PP is taunted into action by an unknown. Autobots rally!
May 22 - Re: Trypticon and the storms[]
- CC: Intel/High Command
- Megatron appears on the viewscreen, his visage appearing stern. "These storms may provide vital information. Shockwave, send your scientists to study these storms and report any abnormalities to me. Arachnae, I give you my personal permission to gather information on the storm and inform us if there's anything we can gain from it. As far as Trypticon is concerned, the titan is still recovering and coming to planetside requires too many invaluable resources and too much energon for us to expend right now. We do not need the Autobots meeting him with Fortress Maximus and Metroplex while we are trying to gather information.The threat of him looming in orbit ready to strike on command, or if anyone leaves orbit should be enough of a threat to the Autobots..for now..
- By my command,
- Lord Megatron
- June 15 - "Arrival at the Hub" - Megatron arrives on the other side of the damaged warp gate.
2023[]
- February 13 - "Meeting of Monsters" - Interrogator makes it a point to get a meeting with Megatron, who remains on Earth after his fight.
- March 21 - "A Cloaked Warlord Walks Into a Bar" - Megatron decides to try and socialize like a normal person, but his cloak doesn't fool anyone.
- March 28 - Sifting For Gold - Interrogator uses his particular set of skills to glean information from many sources through the dalnet.
- March 29 - "Strong Lesson" - Megatron goes to free Nightbird from Autobot captivity, Hot Rod and Chromia try to stop him and fail. Such heroic nonsense...
Apr 13 - New Intelligence Head[]
Megatron appears on the screen, with his normal glowering countenance "Decepticons. Until Floodlight's awakening, Ravage is in charge of the Decepticon intelligence division. Any and all questions will go to him or myself. As I command - Megatron
- August 12 - "A Tired Tyrant" - Megatron accepts the challenge of making a peaceful visit to New Harmonex.
- August 30 - "Decepticon Command Meeting" - A lot has happened, and Megatron is working to consolidate the fractious Decepticons under one rule (his, of course) to face the looming threat of Liege Maximo.
- September 16 - "Reminder Of The Bargain" - Singularity attempts to regain control over Megatron for Liege Maximo. His loyalists come to the rescue.
- September 18 - "Safe Steps" - Just another night at the Rollout and on dalnet.
2024[]
October 18 - Re: Skyquake – Cyclonus[]
Megatron's scowling visage appears on a encrypted message. He nods to Skyquake, his crimson optics glow in a simmer of malice. "Skyquake. Have your Predators observe Cyclonus's trips to Unicron. If he is in fact working with Unicron, then bring him to me directly. I grow tired of our Air Commanders working behind the back of the empire.
Bring Scourge and his huntsmen with you and observe them as well. If Unicron's old minions are returning to him, I want to know immediately. If you succeed in pointing out a traitor, or several traitors, there may be a promotion for you as the position of Air Commander would be open. You know what to do, Skyquake. Do not fail me. Emperor Megatron, out."
What If? Universes[]
Bot World[]
At a pivotal point in Cybertron's history, the young Optimus Prime managed to defeat and kill the Decepticon Leader Megatron in single combat. Without a strong leader to unify them, the remaining Decepticons quickly turned on each other, breaking into small warring bands.
When Unicron attacked Cybertron in 2005, Optimus Prime was able to defeat the Chaos God using the Matrix, cementing the Autobots' feeling of invulnerability. Without a leader, Cyclonus and the Sweeps settled on Chaar, where they eke out a meager existence while plotting their revenge on the Destroyer of Unicron.
Cobra World[]
In Cobra World Cobra Commander carries a mode-locked Megatron as his personal firearm.
Decepticon World[]
The Autobots' desperate attempt to launch the Ark ends in failure, and the majority of Iacon's inhabitants are permanently off-lined. Megatron took over Earth, and killed Prime with his bare hands. Megatron also reigns supreme over Cybertron, as well as many other worlds conquered by the Decepticons, now truly an Empire. The few survivors of the Ark Massacre live beneath the surface of the planet, determined to survive no matter the cost.
Optimus Prime is dead, killed by Megatron, and the Autobots are in hiding, literally underground. When Unicron attacked Cybertron in 2005, Megatron forced Autobot prisoner Hot Rod, to open the Matrix that Megatron had ripped out of Optimus Prime's chest. Once Unicron was destroyed, Megatron killed this "Last Autobot," believing then that he had extinguished the final spark of the Autobots forever.
Bumblebee leads a ragtag group of survivors, preparing a last desperate surprise strike against the Decepticons. Against massive odds, the Autobots managed to overtake the Space Bridge and Megatron was killed by Sky Lynx. The Autobot Matrix of Leadership was recovered and presented to Bumblebee.
Con World Logs[]
- 2013 October - "A Chance Encounter" - A young Decepticon scientist travels to Cybertron, shaken by what he has seen on Earth. He hopes to find peace on the metal world, but a chance encounter with a small Autobot leads to his entire world view being altered.
- October, 2013 - "The Gift of Trust" - Jetfire and Bumblebee meet for the third time, and Jetfire asks Bumblebee for something he can give to Megatron to curry favor with the Decepticon Leader.
- 2013 October - "Pit Fight" - Sky Lynx is brought into the arena to once again fight of the amusement of Megatron and his warriors.
- 2013 November - "Escape to Nebulos" - Megatron and Shockwave attempt to stop the Autobots once and for all as Bumblebee and Springer lead a wounded, ragtag bunch to the Space Bridge.
Players[]
Megatron was played by Other in March of 2007. When lacking a steady player, Megatron is usually temped by Bzero in his role as TPHead. However, from June of 2009 to June of 2012 he was played by Colchek. From May to June of 2013, he was played by User:Matt-Bat, but he is once again available for application. For the Decepticon World universe TP, Megatron was played by Double0Snake. For To Be Opened At A Later Time... Megatron was @emitted by Spikewitwicky. In March of 2020, Megatron was taken over by Calyhex.
- Primus Pilus is occasionally temped by Scaythe for scenes like "Bringing the Kaiju to Heel".
References[]
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