Optimus Prime
Also known as: Orion Pax, OP
Last of the Primes, a former archivist named Orion Pax who rose to lead the Autobots through four million years of civil war. His ancient, ruined friendship with Megatron underpins the fandom's defining ship.
Other Transformers Characters
Megatron
8k works
Gladiator-poet of Kaon whose revolution against Cybertron's caste system curdled into tyranny, opposite the friend who became a Prime. The IDW comics' redemption arc made him one of fandom's great fallen idealists.
Starscream
6k works
The Decepticons' treacherous second-in-command, a seeker jet who has schemed to overthrow Megatron in every continuity since 1984. Starscream's ambition, cowardice, and weirdly sympathetic streak make him fanfic's favorite Decepticon.
Bumblebee
4k works
The Autobots' brave yellow scout, voiceless in many continuities and beloved in all of them. Bumblebee's bond with human companions and his underdog courage have carried him from G1 to his own film.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Optimus Prime?
Optimus Prime appears in 8k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Transformers fandom. You can browse all Optimus Prime fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Optimus Prime ships?
The most popular Optimus Prime ships include Megatron/Optimus Prime. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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