Megatron

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Megatron (威震天)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Decepticons
Occupation/Role	Supreme commander of the Decepticons; ruler of Cybertron
First Appearance	Mentioned in Chapter 3; appears in Chapter 10 3 10

Background / History

Megatron rose from obscurity to rule Cybertron through the Decepticon army. His rule remains incomplete in his eyes while Optimus Prime and the surviving Autobots remain active. He views the Autobots not only as rebels but as an obstacle to his personal supremacy. 13 14

Unverified reports state that Megatron and Optimus Prime were once disciples of the same respected Autobot master, with Megatron considered Optimus's junior. Megatron suppresses this history publicly, reframing their conflict as an irreconcilable war between the Decepticons and Autobots. 14

After the Autobots begin planning an evacuation from Cybertron, Megatron turns the pursuit into an expansionist project: Decepticon commanders may claim conquered territories, provided they report to headquarters and remit energy tribute. His stated ambition is to conquer the universe after eliminating Autobot resistance. 13 14

Personality

Megatron is ambitious, domineering, and intensely hostile toward the Autobots. He seeks Optimus Prime's Spark because acquiring it would allow him to combine Autobot and Decepticon strength, unify Cybertron, and pursue universal conquest. 10 14

He is highly concerned with authority and appearances. When Starscream recommends retreat before Fortress Maximus, Megatron rejects the advice as cowardice and attacks to preserve his standing; after Fortress Maximus counterattacks, Starscream has to pull him to safety. 11

Megatron rewards usefulness while manipulating subordinates through promotions, territory, and fear. He trusts Soundwave more deeply than Starscream and treats Starscream as a disposable but useful pawn. 15 18

Abilities & Skills

Transformation

Megatron can transform into an exceptionally powerful laser gun. In battle against Fortress Maximus, he fires three direct shots at the giant's head. 11

• His transformed shots are described as earth-shaking in power. 11
• Fortress Maximus withstands all three shots without visible effect. 11

Command and Strategic Mobilization

Megatron directs Decepticon forces across ground, air, and space operations.

• Orders Starscream to intercept Optimus Prime during the Autobot breakout attempt. 8
• Assigns Starscream to establish an air blockade and prevent the Autobot evacuation. 14 15
• Personally leads the ground army during the final assault rather than remaining in the rear. 17
• Orders a universe-wide hunt for Optimus Prime and the escaped Autobots. 13 32

Spark-Conversion Policy

Megatron's forces extract captured Autobots' Sparks and use Decepticon spark-modification technology to erase their memories and convert them into Decepticon warriors. 18

• He generally does not take ordinary Autobot soldiers prisoner. 18
• The practice turns captured Autobots against their former comrades. 18

Relationships

• Starscream — His second-in-command and air-force commander. Megatron praises Starscream's apparent battlefield successes, assigns him critical interception duties, and regards him as a useful but gullible pawn. 4 9 14 15
• Optimus Prime — Primary enemy and reportedly his former fellow disciple. Megatron seeks Optimus's Spark to secure absolute power. 10 14
• Soundwave — Trusted intelligence officer and close subordinate. Soundwave provides surveillance and battlefield analysis, while Megatron relies on him during major operations. 10 13 15
• Shockwave — Right-hand subordinate whose ruthless attacks Megatron encourages; Megatron promises him promotion and suggests he could replace Starscream. 11 18
• Fortress Maximus — Major Autobot threat whom Megatron considers too powerful for ordinary warriors; Megatron had assigned Trypticon to monitor him. 10 11
• Great Dinosaur Saurus — A Decepticon leader whose open dissatisfaction with Megatron's anti-Autobot focus signals growing dissent within the ranks. 13
• Trypticon — Assigned by Megatron to keep Fortress Maximus under one-on-one surveillance. 11

Story Role / Major Arcs

Cybertronian War and the Fortress Maximus Engagement

Megatron orders Starscream to intercept Optimus Prime's breakout force, then arrives personally after Starscream's diversion draws attention to the sector. He demands Optimus surrender his Spark, but Fortress Maximus's arrival disrupts the Decepticon advantage. 8 10

Megatron refuses Starscream's recommendation to retreat, firing directly on Fortress Maximus instead. Fortress Maximus survives the barrage and counterattacks, forcing Starscream to save Megatron and order a withdrawal. 11

Pursuit of the Autobot Evacuation

After the retreat, Megatron convenes Decepticon leadership and orders the destruction of the Autobots' final base before their escape from Cybertron. He assigns Starscream responsibility for sealing the airspace, unaware that Starscream is covertly aiding the Autobots. 13 14 15

Megatron assembles an overwhelming force for the final battle, including Starscream's air force, heavy ground units, and space-based laser cannons. He personally commands the ground offensive. 17

When Fortress Maximus appears to fall to Starscream, Megatron immediately exploits the apparent victory by ordering a full assault on the retreating Autobots. 22 23

Universal Manhunt

Following the Autobots' escape, Megatron orders Decepticon forces to pursue Optimus Prime across the universe, promising the position of deputy to any warrior who finds the fugitives. 32

Notable Quotes

“As long as we take down Optimus Prime, Cybertron will truly be under Decepticon control!” 10

“Whether it takes one month, ten years, or even several hundred years, anyone who finds traces of Optimus Prime and the others will become my deputy!” 32