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AHHHH, I KEEP THINKING ABOUT IT!

Okay, I think the handling TFP/Aligned Orion Pax was weakened by the background inconsistencies that were supposed to ground his personality and motivations.

And that's why Orion Pax can come off as an asshole, weirdly tone deaf, or very naive, yet deep inside the revolution as a competent head.

It's as if the writers took so many cool things to prop up the guy, but let it compete with "How Orion Pax and Megatronus were Different" and made a mess.

And, depending on your view, it either was half-heartedly addressed or done masterfully.

Saltysaltdog did a really great analysis on Megatron's feelings of betrayal and humiliation of letting Orion Pax so close to everything, and it's found here: click

The biggest gripe I have with the whole thing with the characterization of Orion Pax is twofold: 1) the writers didn't leverage Orion Pax's unique, and let's be honest, precarious position, and 2) didn't expand deeper the fundamental differences that essentially broke Orion Pax and Megatron apart and started that catastrophic civil war.

The setup is there. Megatron and Orion Pax are distorted mirrors of each other. The major differences are driven by what was socially appropriate for them to consider as pathways.

The Cybertron that came to was deep in the grips of a well-established and well-entrenched caste system. In that kind of society, it isn't just money that decrees social mobility. The very hierarchy of the society is driven by cultural and religious norms on the "worthiness" of each group at various set levels. And from that "worth," it not only dictates the rights of the members in a caste but decrees the appropriate behavior and outlets as well as dictates how relationships between members of different castes are maintained.

So Orion Pax is a giant "FUCK YOU" to all of that. His very presence would have pissed off so many parties that isn't funny.

As in, I honestly believe he's alive because his initial seclusion from civilization had given him key skills and behaviors that saved his ass and Alpha Trion's personal care.

Yes. There would have been bullying. Yes. There would be complete resentment and hatred. Yes. There would have been social orstracism from his own colleagues.

Even individuals who are lumped with him as "caste climbers" or just sympathetic/pitying would have stayed away by the dangers of their own reputation being tainted.

"You're nothing but a bauble and an ornament. Merely a prized pet for Alpha Trion. One day, he'll lose interest, and that day, you'll go back to where you belong."

Orion Pax flaunted all the appropriate ways of inclusion to their occupation and way of life. He doesn't have a frame or a specialized ability that's related to information. He has no achievements, no accolades, and doesn't even have a sponsored education from a prestigious university or any useful connections.

Orion Pax is both an outsider and a representative. He needs to be extremely mindful of everything: his words, his tone, his body language, his own work... are all subject to scrutiny.

(And it either shows his sneakiness that he's able to shake off all eyes when he descends down to the gladiatorial game, his ability to lie by omission or obfuscation, or his colleagues relief with him out of sight.)

That very grey area would have left deep impressions on him. It would explain his passiveness, the perceptiveness, the way he speaks, and the careful plans he quietly does by the sides in a need-to-know basis.

Violence can come in many forms. And in a world where your worth is tied to your caste, then Orion Pax should be deeply familiar with the various ways it can be soft, sweet, and utterly insidious. A velvet wrapped steel glove. A dagger from the shadows. A poisonous treat. A deal of bad faith. A betrayl from a kind face.

Remember: Ratchet went through the proper channels and with the appropriate frame to match his function. Of course, he has that shield against so many grievances and injustices as well as many prejudices that color his perceptions. Look at the differences in how he recounts the brotherhood between Megatronus and Orion Pax and the outcome of before the High Council.

Orion is both given privileges that Megatron and his cohort wouldn't have, but it's also a noose around his neck. He is severely handicapped by Alpha Trion's deliberate meddling to keep the reincarnated Thirteen/the Matrix's newest Prime nearby and simultaneously well-informed and in the dark.

Unlike the miner-turned-gladiator, Orion doesn't have that option for bloodsport. His too low-caste for the avenues of security by the high-caste, but too high-caste to partake in the low-caste culture. It's acceptable for them to be physically violent, to be in bloodsport, to solve their grievances with their fists.

It's vastly different to the complete ruination of an individual's life that Orion got thrown into the deep end: reputation, finances, personal and professional relationships, involuntary reformat... The power games of the higher-castes are completely different ball-game.

He's stuck with his own thoughts because there's no way he can voice doubts to Alpha Trion (the mech who gave him such a position, advice, and unrestricted access to the archives) nor to his colleagues (who either hate his guts or would sell the information because information is power and the Hall of Records is a major point of power).

Look at the people he attaches himself to. They're rather straightforward: Megatronus, Ratchet, Jazz, Bumblebee, Arcee...

He's drawn to their ease yet still holds himself in a certain degree of formality because that's how he managed to survive in a snake pit. And that's too deeply ingrained into him at that point. People read that negatively. Megatron once saw that but didn't understand what it truly meant. Megatron saw his willingness to give up so much and his privileges, but he didn't understand the extent of the scars that Orion mentally and emotionally has.

Ratchet would be one of the few that really perceives that. The medic may not fully understands but he keeps trying, and the war eventually breaks down the barriers.

It would make so much sense about his strange notions, why he doesn't allow Megatron explore "his" world, why he keeps everything to himself, why he relatively comfortable with others outside his "caste."

This guy would literally ruminate the entire work day (both legal and subversive) until he fell asleep after rechecking the locks 27365837 times so an assassin or unfortunate "pet" didn't come into his room.

This could explain why he basically highjacked the damn meeting. Orion Pax has unrestricted access to many records. He knows his history. He can read between the lines. His A-game was on, especially in this endeavor.

Was it a well-intentioned plan to draw fire to himself because he had Alpha Trion’s strange degree of protection compared to the others? Was it panic because he knew all the ways to kill a person until death was mercy? Was it Plan 27-b because he thought all the ways it could go wrong? Was it his well-honed instinct demanding him to divert and pacify, but careful with the words (soft and fluttering with hidden danger with what is unsaid) to keep avenues open because to have the Primacy bestowed upon them would be an honor and completely legitimized the movement? Did he see the noose closing around Megatron and couldn't bear witness to have it strangle him, too?!

There's so much going on here. It all hinges on cultural absorption and clashes and the meddling by an ancient fart of an oracle, and it's just so tragically fascinating.

this is the cutest thing I've ever seen. this better get more notes

So I've animated Sparkling Soundwave trying to walk+ discovering his own tentacles

hope yall enjoy cause this shit took my soul

(Also original artwork that inspired this (that ive drawn a while ago))

Sorry if he looked a little different cause I forgot to reference the original image while animating

Agent Fowler

So I've animated Sparkling Soundwave trying to walk+ discovering his own tentacles

hope yall enjoy cause this shit took my soul

(Also original artwork that inspired this (that ive drawn a while ago))

Sorry if he looked a little different cause I forgot to reference the original image while animating

I NEED THIS IMMEDIATELY

I really want to do something with Nightbird in TFP, especially with M.E.C.H. being M.E.C.H. Like, c'mon, we know it isn't the tip of the iceberg of shady shit with illegal human experimentation with alien tech!

It would really feel in-character/in-universe, especially since they have to get their cash from somewhere. It wouldn't be surprising if certain mega-corporations or parties with capital to burn have a specific interest in this endeavor...

Miko and Frankie are explosion buddies, Cody is the reasonable one.

They all are besties.

Miko and Cody are duck buddies.

Would anyone be so kind to send me an ask or write/reblog in this post headcanons for Miko and Cody being chaotic siblings?? and maybe learn from each other??

I love that 70s show references lol 😆

hand’em over y’all

𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬.

— OTHER

That's the spirit. 「tfp」 (megatron!audios)

˗ˏˋ꒰ 🍒 ꒱ 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭.

It’s all in your head. 「tfp, m」 ➜ Knockout thinks humans are gross, but Y/n has a great way of changing his mind.

˗ˏˋ꒰ 🚑 ꒱ 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭.

Choices. 「tfp/bv, m」 ➜ Where ratchet gets tired of you not listening to him.

˗ˏˋ꒰ 🗡️ ꒱ 𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧.

The titan’s victory. 「tfe, m」 ➜ Megatron puts an end to your teasing.

— jeepersbxch 2023

Another One Bites the Dust

For @gelu-the-babosa-multiversal

For timing, the TFRB x AEMH happened in season three Snap takes place two years later, one year before season four

Here comes the best part (For me, not you) the list of everyone who lives and dies (All characters that I will write about) (Avengers and Other Marvel characters will be added later)

Living

Cody Burns Kade Burns Myles Priscilla Pynch Anna Baranova CeCe Greene (Anna is just pregnant with her) Frankie Greene Chase Heatwave Blurr Knockout Quickshadow (They haven't met her yet) Bumblebee (He does not take it well with Blades is dead) Servo Shockwave (Shockwave redemption real?) Arcee Ratchet Miko Jack Darby Agent Fowler

RIP?

Charlie Burns Dani Burns Graham Burns Madeline Pynch Evan Ezra Greene Blades Boulder Hightide Salvage Optimus Prime Megatron Soundwave Breakdown (Airachnid did not kill him) Starscream Raf Bulkhead June Darby

I know people have talked about Humans in the Transformer world would be fed up with their fighting but I got something even better

Imagine that the Autobots and Decepticons weren't the first batch of aliens to come to Earth. Hell, maybe the one of many. And humans are so lax about them being here is because compared to the other ones they've dealt with, cybertronians aren't that bad.

So basically-

Insert Autobot Human ally(ies): You guys aren't that bad, we've dealt with worse.

Their Autobot friend(s) *terrified of the thought of what their human friend(s) could've dealt to be considered not that bad*: What do mean worse?

*gives him adoption papers to sign and a pen* 🖊

If Optimus wanted to adopt me, I wouldn’t stop him.

Reblog if you think our OP would be a great dad.