“Energon”: Recharging is Part of the Strategy
At the heart of the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is the need for energy… or more accurately “Energon”. Energon functions as both food and fuel for the […]
The War for Cybertron Hits Home – Taking a Stand
Caught in the middle of the intergalactic warfare between the Autobots and the Decepticons sits humankind… the battle for Cybertron wasn’t something that the people of Earth previously had any […]
From Ariel to Elita-One: An Unexpected Attack and a Radical Transformation
While most of us probably remember her as the heroic Autobot warrior Elita-One, this was not her original name or position… she started out as a simple dockworker named Ariel […]
Megatron – The Importance of the “Means” to our End
At the heart of the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is the difference between what Optimus Prime and Megatron are prepared to do to achieve peace. Both leaders […]
The Dinobots: Moving Past our Pain to Fulfill our Calling
The Dinobots are one of the most interesting character studies in the Transformers universe… this group of incredibly powerful robots are nearly unstoppable as a team, but because of the […]
Ironhide – Iron Sharpening Iron
While Optimus Prime was a fearless leader both on and off the battlefield, he still needed his weapons specialist Ironhide to not only cover his literal back, but his figurative […]
Optimus Prime a A “Prime” Example of Servant Leadership
Optimus Prime is an icon in the realms of film and animation for a very good reason. He personified servant leadership for ALL sentient beings and proved that being a […]
Optimus Prime’s Last Stand: A Good Fight and a Finished Race
It isn’t hyperbole to say that the death of Optimus Prime in the Transformers movie was one of the most significant events of my adolescent life… until that moment, I […]
