Alpha Trion (G1)



Alpha Trion is one of the oldest of all living Transformers in the G1 continuity. Originally going by the name A3, he was one of the first Transformers to rise against their cruel masters, the Quintessons. As a result, he was instrumental in first establishing Cybertron as an independent planet.

On top of this, he is also responsible for creating Optimus Prime and Elita-One, and he is the first Autobot to bear the Matrix of Leadership!

Alpha first appeared in the season 2 episode The Search for Alpha Trion, wherein he repaired a near-death Elita-One, and appeared many times in the series after that. In the second part of The Key to Vector Sigma, Alpha Trion sacrificed his body in order to to activate the computer long enough to activate the newly created Aerialbots.

After this, Alpha Trion's appearances were limited to either his ghost, or in flash backs.

Interestingly, Alpha Trion is one of the very few Transformers to show signs of aging.

Besides an off handed reference in Robots in Disguise, Alpha Trion has not appeared in any form since.