Prime (cartoon)



Transformers: Prime is a CGI television series, which aired on The Hub in late 2010, There is also a comic book planned to accompany the series. For the wiki, go to this link http://www.transformersprime.wikia.com/wiki/Transformers:_Prime

Plot
After the Great Exodus of Cybertron Team Prime lives on Earth in a abandoned missile silo in an alliance with the United States government as Earth's defense team against the Decepticons. Though the Decepticons vanished for three years, the death of Cliffjumper has signaled their return. On top of that three human kids have discovered their existence and are now under their protection. Along the way the autobots government liasion Agent Fowler also helps to keep there secret from the outside world. The Autobots succeeded in stopping Megatron's plan to bring an army of zombies from Cybertron with a vile power known as Dark Energon, leaving Starscream in command in his absence.

The Autobot's were forced to deal with Starscream's schemes to stop the Autobots which lead to many near death experiences. However Megatron was soon revived and took back command on his mission to find Energon and powerful weapons across the world. In addition, the Autobots must contend with MECH lead by Silas who are obsessed with obtaining the Autobot's technologies which leads to Jack's mom discovering their existence too. New characters include Autobot's Wheeljack (a minor character) and the deceased Tailgate as well as the Decepticons Knock Out, Breakdown, Airachnid and the deceased Makeshift and Skyquake. Jack's friend Sierra also also makes certain appearances in the show. Nearing the end of the season, Starscream goes rouge. However the god of chaos Unicron emerged and threatened Earth, forcing the Autobots and Megatron to team up, and stop Unicron. Though they succeeded, Optimus was left with amnesia and believed himself to be his former self "Orion Pax".

Megatron took advantage of this development and had "Orion Pax" find powerful weapons of mass destruction in a Iacon file. However Jack and Arcee embarked on an adventure on Cybertron itself to restore the power of the Matrix in the Key to Vector Sigma to restore Optimus's memory. Now the Autobot's battle Megatron over possession of the Iacon relics buried on Earth, that "Orion Pax" started decoding. They also occasionally deal with a rouge Starscream. Aricahnid also goes rouge, kills Breakdown and briefly threatened both sides but Arcee was able to lock her away in stasis. In addition, the Autobots must deal with two of MECH's plans. First is "Project: Chimera" an experiment to create an Optimus Prime clone under Silas control which was stopped. The second one was Silas mind being merged with Decepticon Breakdown who gave the Decepticons "Project: Damocles", a satellite in orbit that shoots lasers. MECH is also disbanded since Silas murdered his own men and was killed himself by Knock Outs dissection crew. Wheeljack returns and becomes a recurring character and Cliffjumper plays a major part in a flashback episode. New characters include Autobot Elite Guard rookie and Thirteen member. New Decepticon characters include, , and the Insecticon hive a member of whom is.

Near the end of the season, Alpha Trion sends Optimus Prime a message through the Star Saber sword, telling him of four Omega Keys which can revive Cybertron itself. However thanks to Starscream, the Decepticons obtained all four and made their way to Cybertron to reformat Cybertron in their own image. However the Autobots are able to make it to Cybertron thanks to Dreadwing handing over the Forge of Solus Prime after loosing confidence in the cause but is killed when attempting to kill Starscream. After a prolonged battle, the Decepticons activate the Omega Lock using Jack, Miko and Raf as hostages. However Megatron tries to use this weapon to reformat Earth into a new Cybertron but Optimus makes a daring risk and destroys the lock. However back on Earth, the Autobots base location is discovered and Megatron uses the Nemesis to destroy it. As of now, the Autobots and humans are scattered in different parts of the United States, Wheeljack and Optimus Primes fates are unknown.

Cast

 * Peter Cullen - Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime
 * Sumalee Montano - Arcee
 * Jeffrey Combs - Ratchet
 * Kevin Michael Richardson - Bulkhead, Makeshift, Nemesis
 * Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - Cliffjumper (ep. 1)
 * James Horan – Wheeljack
 * Nolan North - Smokescreen
 * Billy Brown - Cliffjumper (ep. 43)
 * Geroge Takei - Alpha Trion
 * Josh Keaton - Jack Darby, Tailgate, M.E.C.H. Surgeon
 * Tania Gunadi – Miko Nakadai
 * Andy Pessoa – Rafael "Raf" Esquivel
 * Ernie Hudson - Agent William "Bill" Fowler
 * Markie Post - June Darby
 * Clancy Brown - Leland "Silas" Bishop
 * Brad Raider – Vince
 * Alexandra Krosney – Sierra
 * Robert Forster – General Bryce
 * Reggie Bannister – Museum Guard (ep. 10)
 * John DiMaggio – Vogel
 * Frank Welker - Megatron
 * Steve Blum - Starscream
 * Richard Green - Skyquake
 * Daran Norris - Knock Out
 * Adam Baldwin - Breakdown
 * Gina Torres - Airachnid
 * John Noble - Unicron
 * Tony Todd - Dreadwing
 * David Kaye - Hardshell
 * David Sobolov - Shockwave
 * Gregg Berger
 * James Remar
 * Nathan Fillion

Season 1

 * ''Main article: Transformers Prime: The Animated Series:

Season 2
Series two will air on the Hub on the 18th of February.