One of the most recognizable [[Transformers]]. The heroic, wise and powerful Optimus Prime leads the [[Autobot]]s against [[Megatron]], the evil leader of the [[Decepticon]]s.

In the first series his alternate mode is a red, silver and blue Kenworth K100 cab over [[truck]]. But since his [[transformers (live action)|appearance in the the live action movie]], he is also frequently depicted as a red and blue Peterbilt 389 prime mover with distinctive flame paintjob.

Before becoming leader of the Autobots, Optimus [spoiler]used to be a smaller robot called [[Orion Pax]]. He was mortally damaged by Megatron, but Alpha Trion reconstructed him into the ultimate powerful form of Optimus Prime.[/spoiler]

In Japan (except for the Japanese dubs of the live-action films and of [[Transformers Animated]]), Optimus Prime is known as [b]Convoy[/b].
 
His quote in the G1 series, "”I've got an idea.”":[http://dic.pixiv.net/a/%E7%A7%81%E3%81%AB%E3%81%84%E3%81%84%E8%80%83%E3%81%88%E3%81%8C%E3%81%82%E3%82%8B] is regarded as a type of [[meme]] among Japanese Transformers fandom due to its low success rate.

Optimus Prime's original G1 design was created by [[mecha]] designers Obara Hiroyuki, [[Kawamori Shouji]] (famous for his work in [[Macross]]) and Ohno Kouhjin for the [[Diaclone]] Japanese transforming robot toy series in the early 1980s.

[quote]Motto: [i]"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings...".[/i][/quote]

h4. See also

* [[Omega Prime]]
* [[Elita One]]
* [[Orion Pax]]
* [[convoy (armada)]] 
* [[optimus prime (transformers prime)]]
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