Hi-Q


 * Hi-Q is an Autobot Nebulan who forms the Powermaster engine of Optimus Prime in the Generation 1 continuity family

A genius in computer programming and design, Hi Q was renowned on Nebulos. The Hi Q Industrial Research Complex, named for him, produced many of technological innovations that dramatically improved the quality of life on the planet. Definately more of a thinker than a fighter he provides Optimus Prime with more than just power. Scientific skill, wisdom, and sage advice are perhaps his greatest contribution.

Marvel Comics continuity
Hi-Q eventually began to merge with Prime, mentally as well as physically as a result of the Powermaster process. When Prime was destroyed this process completed itself in Hi-Q's body. The Last Autobot then recreated the two into a new composite Optimus Prime.

Dreamwave Comics continuity
The profile for Powermaster Prime in the DW More Than Meets the Eye profile book gives his partner the Japanese name Ginrai but still describes the character Hi-Q.

Generation 1
Powermaster Optimus Prime with Hi-Q (1988)