Megatron

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Megatron (威震天)
Alias(es)	D-16 250 251
Species/Race	Cybertronian; Decepticon
Gender	Masculine
Affiliation	Decepticon Corps
Occupation/Role	Founder and de facto leader of the Decepticon Corps; Cybertron's military commander 150 913
Status	Alive; reduced to a head and reliant on life support while Starscream delays construction of his replacement body 701 973
First Appearance	Chapter 72

Background / History

Megatron originated as D-16, a special Cybertronian cultivated in a Quintesson laboratory. The Quintessons implanted him with combat and slaughter experience from birth, and the berserk energy used in protoform cultivation contributed to his violent nature. After the Quintessons were driven from Cybertron, surviving special Cybertronians were enslaved; D-16 was eventually sold to a gladiatorial arena and forced to fight Terrorcons and Predacons for noble amusement. 250 756

D-16 proved exceptionally strong and tenacious, maturing in under two years and surpassing other protoforms of his batch. After accumulating victories in the arena, he abandoned his humiliating designation and named himself Megatron. 250 251

The Fallen discovered Megatron while he was weak, becoming his teacher and granting him power and combat techniques through methods Megatron regarded as torture. Megatron later realized that The Fallen had shaped his fate for centuries, using him against the Primus Royal Family and Sentinel Prime; this manipulation became a source of both fear and hatred. 251 702

Sentinel Prime later elevated Megatron from gladiator slave to a revolutionary hero and ultimately Cybertron's military commander, intending to use him against the Elder Council and corrupt aristocracy. Once Sentinel Prime secured power, Megatron turned against his patron, gathered dissatisfied civilians and soldiers, and established the Decepticon Corps through Quintesson conversion factories. 794 811 913

Megatron led the Decepticons through the Cybertronian Civil Wars. During the Second Civil War, he secretly accepted Sentinel Prime's proposal to betray the Autobots in exchange for Cybertron, the destruction of the Autobot faction, and access to secrets including Space Bridge technology. The Decepticons captured Iacon and drove the surviving Autobots to Cybertron's moons. 250 701 702

After the war, Megatron personally led over a hundred elite warriors aboard the Nemesis to Earth in pursuit of the AllSpark. He intended to use its power to transform Earth's machines into Decepticons, threatening both Earth and the wider universe. 250 72

Appearance

At his peak, Megatron was an enormous mechanical warrior over ten meters tall and weighing more than one hundred tons. His body was constructed largely from Ultra-Might Steel Alloy, an exceptionally hard, heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant material. 87

• His body was heavily weaponized and comparable in size to Optimus Prime's. 86
• He could assume a large aerial alternate form capable of supersonic flight. 78 86
• Following his apparent death, he survived in severely damaged condition; by later events, only his head remained within a life-support device or incubation tank. 701 800

Personality

Megatron is a domineering tyrant who rules through military strength, fear, and personal authority. Even enemies acknowledge his charisma and competence as a commander, while his subordinates recognize that challenges to his authority provoke extreme retaliation. 689 701

His background as a Quintesson experiment, slave, and gladiator shaped his ruthless worldview. He is willing to sacrifice allies, exploit enemies, and make temporary bargains with rivals when doing so advances his goals. His deal with Sentinel Prime and his planned exploitation of Earth demonstrate a readiness to treat entire populations as resources. 250 755

Despite his arrogance, Megatron does not blindly dismiss useful subordinates. He repeatedly tolerated Starscream's rebellions because of Starscream's combat ability, scientific knowledge, and value to the Decepticon Corps. 37 848

Megatron deeply resents being controlled. His realization that The Fallen had manipulated his life drove his desire to destroy his former teacher, even while he continued pursuing power over Cybertron and Earth. 702 757

Abilities & Skills

Combat Ability

Megatron is among the Decepticons' strongest individual warriors, able to contend directly with Optimus Prime and overwhelm lesser Autobots.

• Fought Optimus Prime one-on-one despite injuries and gained the upper hand. 75 85
• Severely injured Bumblebee and killed Jazz during the battle for the AllSpark. 79
• His Ultra-Might Steel Alloy body offers exceptional resistance to heat, corrosion, and conventional damage. 87
• Even an optimized plasma cannon capable of injuring leader-class warriors is considered dangerous to him. 330

Aerial Transformation

Megatron possesses a powerful aerial alternate form suited for high-speed combat and pursuit.

• Flew over the Sector Seven battlefield and intercepted Sun Cheng in midair. 78
• Arrived at the Las Vegas conflict in an aircraft form unlike any Earth fighter. 86
• His aerial mobility allows him to rapidly redeploy during combat. 80

Military Command

Megatron built and led the Decepticon Corps into the dominant military power on Cybertron.

• Used Quintesson conversion facilities to transform followers into Decepticons and form his faction. 712
• Led the Decepticons to victory in the Second Civil War and the conquest of Iacon. 150 702
• Entrusted Shockwave with military and scientific authority and Soundwave with intelligence and internal suppression. 914
• Maintained authority over powerful but unreliable figures such as Starscream, Onslaught, and Barricade. 689 972

Strategic Manipulation

Megatron uses deception, political bargains, and long-term contingencies to preserve his position.

• Secretly allied with Sentinel Prime while both intended to betray the other eventually. 701 755
• Feigned his death and remained hidden in the Mariana Trench as part of a plan connected to Sentinel Prime and The Fallen. 701 757
• Prepared contingencies involving Soundwave, Shockwave, and Barricade before executing his plan. 972
• Intended to use Sentinel Prime's Space Bridge technology to connect Earth and Cybertron for resource plundering and human enslavement. 755

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ultra-Might Steel Alloy body — Megatron's primary body material; over seven hundred times harder than ordinary steel, though comparatively lacking in toughness. 87
• The Nemesis — The Decepticon Corps' interstellar warship, used by Megatron to lead elite warriors from Cybertron to Earth. 250
• Life-support device / incubation tank — Sustains Megatron after the destruction of his body. 701 800

Relationships

• The Fallen — Teacher and manipulator; granted Megatron power through torture-like training, but later became the target of Megatron's hatred and revenge. 251 702 757
• Sentinel Prime — Former political patron, later secret ally and eventual rival; their alliance enabled the Decepticons' victory in the Second Civil War. 794 701 755
• Optimus Prime — Leader of the Autobots and Megatron's principal battlefield rival; Megatron eventually came to regard him more seriously after Las Vegas. 75 85 755
• Starscream — Deputy commander and repeatedly rebellious subordinate; Megatron preserves him for his value but is manipulated by him while weakened. 2 37 973
• Shockwave — Megatron's loyal right-hand man, chief scientist, and military commander; Megatron values Shockwave's rationality and long-standing loyalty. 757 914 973
• Soundwave — Intelligence chief and trusted confidant responsible for espionage, internal suppression, and assassinations. 914 972
• Barricade — Subordinate who serves Starscream as a confidant while retaining faith in Megatron's absolute power. 701 972
• Frenzy — Former low-ranking subordinate whose betrayal and access to Megatron's hidden memories provoke Megatron's intense rage. 701 757
• Onslaught — Veteran Decepticon commander whom Megatron considers arrogant, unstable after failures, and insufficiently dependable. 757
• Lightning — Triple Changer who pledges loyalty to Megatron and is sent to investigate the Quintessons' Planetary Transformation Corps. 800 823

Story Role / Major Arcs

Battle for the AllSpark

Megatron arrives at Sector Seven's Las Vegas base seeking the AllSpark. He battles Bumblebee, Jazz, Ironhide, and Optimus Prime, severely wounds Bumblebee, kills Jazz, and nearly finishes Optimus before the AllSpark's energy fluctuation forces him to withdraw. 79 85

Apparent Death and Mariana Trench Survival

Megatron is believed dead after the Las Vegas battle, leaving behind a valuable Ultra-Might Steel Alloy corpse. Sun Cheng later discovers him at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, where Megatron is revealed to have survived and concealed himself as part of a larger plan. 87 247 701

Decepticon Civil-War Intrigue

While Megatron remains incapacitated, Starscream exploits his weakness, blames Onslaught and Frenzy for betrayals, and delays the construction of Megatron's replacement body. Megatron remains unable to act directly but continues issuing orders and concealing parts of his plans. 701 755 973

Search for Quintesson Technology

Learning that the Quintessons' Planetary Transformation Corps may have operated on Earth, Megatron orders Lightning and Replica Soldiers to locate surviving Quintessons or seize their matter-transmutation technology. He views the technology as essential to restoring Decepticon strength and reviving Cybertron. 823

Notable Quotes

“Mobilize your soldiers. Bring Frenzy's head to me!” 757

“The Decepticons will protect the moon and keep the Autobots from approaching before I recover.” 702

Trivia

• Megatron's original designation, D-16, was assigned by a Quintesson overseer rather than chosen by him. 250
• He was created with abnormal strength and greed compared with other protoforms from his batch. 250
• His fear of The Fallen was a major factor in accepting Sentinel Prime's secret bargain. 702
• Megatron's faction controls more than ninety percent of the Decepticon Corps' overall strength. 914