Cybertron – The Transformers Homeworld

Cybertron: It seems to be a staple across mythologies that brothers are often mortal/immortal enemies. And so it is with the world of Cybertron and the Transformers mythos.

In the beginning, there was one mighty entity that decided to split into two mighty entities, Primus and Unicron.

These god-like siblings – not surprisingly – didn’t get along; Primus was the embodiment of good, and Unicron was the embodiment of evil.

In short, after a long series of tit-for-tat battles, Primus the good-god was finally able to imprison Unicron in an asteroid.

Unicron, however, chose to transform (making him the first Transformer, I suppose) his prison into a gigantic physical body.

Primus, seeing that this was a good idea, transformed himself into the planet Cybertron, from which smaller transformers would emerge to do battle with the massive Transformer, Unicron.

As usual, mythological reasoning escapes me.

Nonetheless, these original Cybertron-bound Transformers were very powerful, and drew energy and sustenance in the form of Energon from Cybertron.

In terms of value, Energon is the transformer equivalent of gold, diamond or platinum. Cybertron would eventually become a technological marvel, with what Earthlings would call futuristic cities, and metallic constructions of all kinds.

Unlike just about any other conceivable world, Cybertron wanders the galaxy without need of a Sun, since its energy comes from Primus’ life-force of Energon.

Indeed, it is the amazing plenitude of Energon, as well as for the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, for which battles were always waged on Cybertron (the Transformers seem to have forgotten that Unicron is the enemy) as factions tried to control these resources.

Cybertron: The Battlefield of Good vs Evil

The primary factions on Cybertron were the Autobots and the Decepticons. It is pretty easy to tell which one’s bad by its name. Neither of the leaders of each gang are elected; Autobot leaders are born, like a monarchy (it’s a somewhat convenient and yet untenable position that the “best” leaders end up continuing the line, but hey).

The Autobot Matrix of Power, created by Primus (without much foresight on his part; why not just give them something to fight over why don’t you) holds within it a part of his essence, and bestows leadership and might to the holder.

The Decepticons, on the other hand, are more like a dictatorship – the strongest rules. And such a system of government almost always leads to brutality, as one must continually prove he’s the strongest by acting.

The one Decepticon who seems to have the least problem doing this, has always been Megatron, and he rules with an iron 😉 fist.

In any case, the battles between the Decepticons and the Autobots were so ferocious, it jarred the planet of Cybertron loose from its orbit around Alpha Centauri, and they ended up in our Solar System.

Optimus Prime tried to clear a path through the asteroid belt, and somehow, several Transformers fell on Earth. Probability is out the window; physics is barely on the windowsill. Since Optimus still wields the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, the battle rages on here.

Back on Cybertron, they still fight over the Energon resource littered all about Primus transformer’s body – although the Decepticons and Autobots apparently unite once-in-awhile to fight Unicron, himself, whenever he rolls 😀 through.

How did the Transformers of Cybertron wind up on Earth?

Galaxies, after all, tend to be rather large….

The primary factions on Cybertron were the Autobots and the Decepticons. It is pretty easy to tell which one’s bad by its name.

Neither of the leaders of each gang are elected; Autobot leaders are born, like a monarchy (it’s a somewhat convenient and yet untenable position that the “best” leaders end up continuing the line, but hey).

The Autobot Matrix of Power, created by Primus (without much foresight on his part; why not just give them something to fight over why don’t you) holds within it a part of his essence, and bestows leadership and might to the holder.

The Decepticons, on the other hand, are more like a dictatorship – the strongest rules. And such a system of government almost always leads to brutality, as one must continually prove he’s the strongest by acting.

In any case, the battles between the Decepticons and the Autobots were so ferocious, it jarred the planet of Cybertron loose from its orbit around Alpha Centauri, and they ended up in our Solar System.

Optimus Prime tried to clear a path through the asteroid belt, and somehow, several Transformers fell on Earth.

Probability is out the window; physics is barely on the windowsill. Since Optimus still wields the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, the battle rages on here.

Back on Cybertron, they still fight over the Energon resource littered all about Primus transformer’s body – although the Decepticons and Autobots apparently unite once-in-awhile to fight Unicron, himself, whenever he rolls 😉 through.

War for Cybertron was the highly anticipated video game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC (Cybertron Adventures, a similar game, was released separately for the Nintendo Wii).

Taking place on the Transformers’ home-world of Cybertron long before they found themselves on the planet Earth, War for Cybertron depicts a civil war to end all civil wars between the Decepticons and Autobots.

As always, it is to control the resource Energon; except this time, it’s Dark Energon. Big difference.

War for Cybertron – Best Transformer’s Game Yet?

In War for Cybertron, the third-person shooter (that would be you, mon frere) can choose to play as either an Autobot, or a Decepticon; whichever one you choose probably says quite a bit about you.

Whichever you choose, expect heavy resistance; you will be under the leadership of either Megatron (Decepticons) or Zeta Prime (Autobots; Optimus will assume leadership when Zeta Prime is killed, all before gameplay actually starts).

In War for Cybertron, there are numerous Transformers involved:

Arcee	The High Council	Omega Supreme	Sideswipe
Air Raid	Ironhide	Optimus Prime	Silverbolt
Bumble bee	Jazz	Ratchet	Warpath
Cybertron (Primus)	Jetfire	Scattorshot	Zeta Prime
Barricade	Frenzy	Rumble	Soundwave
Starscream	Shockwave	Laserbeak	Brawl
Breakdown	Megatron	Skywarp	Thundercracker
Trypticon	Slipstream	Onslaught	Dead End
Demolishor	…	…	…

 

 

Not all of them are playable by the third-person (remember? That’s you), however. The game did VERY well in stores, and is available at a much reduced price since its release; all you console players see below.

For those who prefer playing War for Cybertron on the PC, download it today and start blasting Autobots – or, for the more adventurous out there, Decepticons – out of the alien sky.

Not surprisingly, the Autobots and Decepticons aren’t quite done fighting on a computer screen near you: Hasbro has announced the release of a much-awaited sequel in early 2012.

By the way, feel free to bookmark me for future news on its release, as well as any other upcoming developments!

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