Ancient Autobots

The Ancient Autobots was the name given to the life force and accumulated wisdom of the previous bearers of the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. They would manifest themselves when the Matrix was abused though this was not always the case.


 * Strangely, when Scourge took the Matrix, these Ancient Autobots did not manifest though the Decepticon did go mad with power in the process so it might be another manner they manifest.

Generation 1 cartoon
After Deadend and Wildrider removed the matrix from Rodimus Prime, they showed their find to Galvatron who placed the Matrix in his cannon which fired a puff of smoke. In anger at the Stunticons possible dropping of the Matrix and thus damaging it, he attempted to shoot them as he usually does when he is angered. However, this time a bluish energy shot out and the entire throneroom got haunted by the Ancient Autobots which included Optimus Prime who demanded Galvatron return it or they would haunt him all his life. Fearing for his life, Galvatron quickly decided to remove it from his cannon.