Megatron (SG)

Megatron is one of Cybertron's greatest minds, and a great humanitarian. He values ​​freedom, courage, compassion, and kindness above all else. His charisma and sense of humor, even in the face of danger, helped him form a united front to defend the world from the Autobot onslaught. Although deep down he is a pacifist, he will not refrain from violence if it will help the greater good. Even so, he believes that every life is sacred and worthy of existence, even that of an outsider or an enemy.[18]

Reborn as Galvatron, he came with a vision of a peaceful and healed Cybertron, making him even more determined and driven to defeat the Autobots. He also realizes that the world is much larger than it seems, and that he will need to seek new allies and beware of lurking enemies. However, occasionally, his past catches up with him, which can affect him even on the battlefield.[20]

Megatron is one of the strongest, smartest, toughest, and fastest Decepticons. Attached to his arm is a drone tank named Rambler, which can detach at the command of its master. This tank can also turn around and extend a sword from the other end. Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian jet, armed with a considerable number of weapons.[18]

After being reborn as Galvatron, he gained the power of the Thirteen and became far more powerful than any other Decepticon or Autobot. He now transforms into a Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. He is also armed with chemical laser cannons with a range of up to 2 miles and a grappling hook with a string reinforced with destronium.[19] His left arm has propeller blades that can cut through steel, and he can also generate an electric whip. He can still mount his old weapon, the Rambler, on his right arm.[20]

Galvatron's worries were proven true when all humans and human-formed pretenders from Cliffjumper's universe suddenly vanished, and Cybertron transformed into an evil version of Primus. Galvatron's ship failed to overpower the dark god, but to everyone's surprise, the Earth from another universe also transformed. Her true form was Gaia—the secret sister of Primus and Unicron. Together with Unicron's Knights, she was able to destroy him, leaving only his head. Afterward, Gaia became the new Cybertron, allowing the displaced population of the old one to settle there. On the new Cybertron, Galvatron and other heroic Autobots and Decepticons formed a council to maintain order on their new world, and Unicron's reformed Optimus Prime (now Nova Prime) and his Knights became the protectors of the new order.

When Galvatron learned of Ultra Magnus's plans to invade Cliffjumper's home universe, he sent a small strike force to warn the heroic Autobots. However, Ultra Magnus was ultimately able to destroy the universe with the Terminus sword, a relic of the Thirteen. Only the Earth of that universe survived, and it was transported into orbit near the Mirror Universe's Cybertron.[9] Along with Metalhawk, Galvatron sought to unite the efforts of the heroic Decepticons and the Autobots, and together they began constructing a starport between the other Earth and Cybertron to facilitate travel between worlds.[10]

When another group of heroic Autobots, led by the heroic Ultra Magnus, arrived on Cybertron, Galvatron greeted them and tasked Cliffjumper with explaining the basic concepts of their universe. Afterward, Cyclonus relayed a message from Soundwave on the Mirror Universe Earth, informing him that Decepticon City was under attack by the evil Autobots. Galvatron assembled a squad and prepared to travel to Earth to aid his Decepticons.[11][12]

Arriving on Earth, Galvatron ordered Predaking to take his Predacons and destroy Superion. Grimlock also jumped into the fray, despite Galvatron's protests. Afterward, he ordered Starscream to be found and tasked with gathering all available soldiers and preparing for a fight, while he himself went to confront Optimus Prime. During the battle, Rodimus intervened and tossed him a blaster, causing him to retreat while Galvatron was able to finish off Prime.[13] After several shots, Optimus Prime was defeated, and the Autobots were forced to retreat. However, Galvatron himself sensed that this was not the end.[14]

They succeeded, and the four gestalt components, along with the resurrected Skyfall, were reborn as the single gestalt Nexus Prime, while Megatron was reborn as Galvatron. Nexus Prime, Galvatron, and the Decepticons went to battle Omega Doom, who was already very close to the Decepticon base. Nexus Prime successfully defeated Omega Doom, but he decided to launch a star-destroying missile into Cybertron's sun. Nexus Prime went to stop the missile, while Galvatron and his Decepticons continued to battle the giant. Omega Doom managed to defeat the Decepticons and wound Galvatron, but Nexus Prime had already dealt with the missile, returned, and defeated Omega Doom. After the battle, Galvatron was repaired by Mixmaster and Scavenger. He allowed Nexus Prime to leave and allowed him to use the stargate they were able to find in Alpha Trion's lab.[7]

Many Decepticons had a hard time adjusting to Galvatron's leadership style because it was so different from his time as Megatron. Even Starscream, his most loyal and devoted servant, had a hard time accepting that Galvatron and Megatron were the same person. The Decepticons were also particularly displeased with Galvatron's decision to pardon Cyclonus for his crimes.

At the Decepticon base on Cybertron, Megatron greeted Aquarius, Breakaway, Landquake, and Topspin, who were searching for Heatwave. He asked them to explain the reason for their search and also wanted to know why Computron had attacked them. After Landquake explained everything, Megatron instructed Cyclonus to bring Heatwave there. While they waited, Megatron and Aquarius discussed a possible alliance between the Decepticons and Quintessons, hoping it would ensure the well-being of both peoples. After Heatwave arrived, Megatron hoped he would answer all their questions.

Unfortunately, their negotiations were interrupted by Cyclonus, who, on Alpha Trion's orders, opened fire on Megatron.[5] Cyclonus was arrested, but it was too late—Megatron was dead. Starscream was deeply saddened by his death, but Breakaway, Landquake, and Topspin devised a way to bring him back to life. All three, along with Heatwave, placed their hands on his deceased body and together they concentrated their powers…[6]

When Ricochet learned of this, he ordered Scoop and Crosshairs to eliminate the intruders while he himself would kill Megatron. But the Decepticon leader explained that Optimus Prime would not allow this—obsessed with personally killing his sworn enemy, the Autobot leader would not yield this "honor" to anyone. Megatron's words proved true: Optimus Prime arrived on the scene and became enraged at Ricochet, claiming credit for creating the trap. He then prepared to activate it and kill the Decepticon leader, but the Predacons arrived to his aid. Once Optimus Prime and Ricochet were distracted, Megatron took advantage of the situation to free himself, then grabbed Nightstick from Ricochet's grasp, but the Autobot Targetmaster took control of his arm, and Optimus took advantage of the situation to pick up Rambler, preparing to kill him with the drone's sword. Megatron offered his arm, allowing him to cut off his hand and separate Nightstick from himself, then commanded Rambler to return to his arm, defeating Prime. When Optimus and the Autobots learned that Rodimus and the others had begun to depart without him, they retreated, while Megatron, who had also remained on Cybertron, wished Starscream and his soldiers luck as he saw the Nemesis flying after the Ark.[3]

Under Decepticon guidance on Earth, the Decepticons on Cybertron were able to connect the Cybertronian Starflight with the Earth Starflight. Once the connection was established, Megatron contacted Starscream to establish the first transport. Megatron sent Shockwave through the Starflight as Cybertron's representative to Earth and planned to return half of the Decepticon forces to Cybertron, but after Shockwave arrived on Earth, the Earth Starflight malfunctioned.[4]

Later, Megatron led the defense of the recently discovered abandoned Arch-Air fuel depot. He was seriously wounded during the battle, and Starscream began repairing him. The situation worsened, and Megatron even considered destroying the fuel depot to prevent the Autobots from taking it. Fortunately, Soundwave called in reinforcements in the form of the Pogrom Suppression Squad. Megatron was impressed by their skills, but their...enthusiasm slightly unnerved him.

After Wheeljack's Dinobots disrupted the battle, forcing the Autobots to retreat back to Iacon, the Decepticons discussed what to do with the scattered Dinobots. Dirge suggested capturing several Dinobots and reprogramming them to serve the Decepticons. Megatron approved of the idea and ordered Starscream to assemble small squads of their best fighters to "hunt the Dinobots."[2]

After the hunt, Megatron and the others at the Decepticon base noticed that their Dinocons now had Lights, making them fully functional. Megatron suggested discussing this later and then explained that Optimus Prime had restored the Ark and the launch platform. He then showed his soldiers the Decepticons' new weapon, the Nemesis, which was designed to catch the Autobot ship in space. He ordered Cliffjumper to register all Decepticons who wished to join the crew. He then went to the Temple of Knowledge, following Boltax's call, but it turned out to be a trap set by Ricochet, who revealed that Boltax had died many gigacycles ago. Ricochet and Nightstick then attacked and captured him, hanging him over a pit full of deadly traps, and then separated Rambler from his arm. The bodyguard decided that the Decepticons would not leave without their leader, but they decided to send a squad of Micromasters, consisting of Whisper and the Predacons, to free Megatron while the rest prepared to leave.

Before the war, Megatron was a renowned scientist and taught mathematics at Polyhex University. He once predicted that civil war was threatening Cybertron, but no one took his warning seriously. However, Megatron was proven right, as the evil Autobots, led by the cruel tyrant Optimus Prime, seized power. Fortunately, Megatron and the few who believed in his cause and joined him began fighting for justice. They developed the ability to transform, which led them to call themselves Decepticons (for their ability to deceive others with their transformations). However, the Autobots copied this technology, and the balance of power was tipped.

When Optimus Prime began building the Ark to take over the entire universe, Megatron and the Decepticons began pondering how to stop him. Meanwhile, the Decepticons discovered Cliffjumper's barely alive body and brought him to Polyhex's fortress. There, they discovered that the Cliffjumper they had found had come from another universe, one fundamentally different from their own. When Cliffjumper regained consciousness and attempted to escape, he ran into Megatron, who tasked Sideswipe with calming him down and explaining the situation. Once Cliffjumper had calmed down, he agreed to work with them and allowed them to copy the glass gas formula, after which Megatron explained the Decepticons' plan. On the battlefield, Prime became enraged at the sight of Cliffjumper fighting on the enemy's side and attempted to execute him, but Megatron took the shot himself, explaining that he believed every life was sacred—even those of strangers and enemies. This further strengthened Cliffjumper's resolve to work with the Decepticons, and thanks to his efforts, the platform and the Ark were destroyed, after which Megatron gravely wounded Prime and then ordered the Decepticons to retreat, their mission accomplished.[1]