In fact, the Thirteenth Prime being the one holding the Matrix of Leadership, which can be considered that The Matrix was Optimus' own relic from the first place
2 months ago | 6
I LOVE learning about the mystique of the Transformers distant past. Especially when the Primes themselves are involved. Can't wait for the episode! I believe we still also need an episode for Wreck-Gar and the Junkions, FYI.
2 months ago | 16
I have always been confused about this 13th prime character, plus we need more of zeta I think he’s underrated (James remar should played the character more as well
2 months ago (edited) | 21
Can we have a Basics of the Council of elders please!
2 months ago | 55
Optimus as a member of the 13 only works in the Aligned continuity. I wish Hasbro would stop trying to force Optimus to be some reincarnated god and have the Thirteenth Prime remain mysterious or just be a completely different guy altogether. At least we got a really damn good Star Convoy because of this.
2 months ago | 26
You know what's an episode I'm surprised wasn’t done yet? Frenzy and Rumble. They're the only major Soundwave cassettes who haven't been covered by now, and I figured it's about time to cover the infamous "Frenzy is Red, Rumble is Blue" debate
2 months ago | 19
What about Rodimus? He did "rise from our ranks, and light our darkest hour"! Everyone forgets about him. Of COURSE he was young, and brash during the first few years as a Prime. We never got to really hear about how long he held the Matrix Of Leadership after the events of the Return of Optimus Prime. They hold up the now empty Matrix and Optimus says "it's up to all of us to refill it" (or something to that effect). I grew up with learning a lot of life's lessons from listening to Optimus and I feel he deserves the title, sure. It's just nice to give a little love to Rodimus Prime once in a while.
2 months ago | 22
Not gonna lie, I thought it would be the basics on Optimus Prime's trailer
2 months ago | 4
I don’t like Optimus possibly being the 13th Prime, because he’s more interesting as just some guy who, because of circumstance, rose to the occasion and became a legend. I hate when Everyman heroes have their backstories retconned to be more like destiny instead of happenstance, like when The Amazing Spider-Man made Richard and Mary Parker famous scientists who created the spider that gave their son his powers (and half his future Rogues Gallery), or when the 2010s TMNT movies linked everybody by having April’s dad help Shredder create Splinter and the Turtles.
2 months ago (edited) | 20
I don’t mind the idea of the 13th prime looking like Optimus mostly because I feel like it’s away to retroactive explain cases like nova prime, looking so much like Optimus even though technically speaking, he predates Optimus, unlike say primal, and the three beast wars convoy where their faces are attribute to Optimus
2 months ago | 7
I didn’t like the Optimus being the 13th thing until AOTP’s idea of it being Star Convoy. I don’t think it necessarily means he was destined for greatness, it could be like a fresh start and he still has to earn it. I kinda like the idea of him being the first Titan too. It would explain why the zodiac grants “zone modes” aka base modes, like for the powered masters, even if those ones are smaller than cities
2 months ago (edited) | 18
Sounds like a great video that I will surely enjoy and learn a lot from.
2 months ago | 2
The arisen should be the definitive version. Having an opposite to the fallen makes so much sense
2 months ago | 1
It’s Optimus Prime! He’s Number 1️⃣3️⃣! He’s The 🐐! Without A Question! The Matrix Of Leadership Confirms It! ✅ What A Way 2 Close Out Summer 2025! Transform & Roll Out! ❤️
2 months ago | 4
Excited for the video but man do I not like this idea of Optimus being a reincarnation lol
2 months ago | 10
Chris McFeely
This weekend, we conclude the Summer of Optimus Prime with a look as far back into Optimus's past as it's possible to go! Before he was Autobot leader... before he was Orion Pax... before the rest of the Transformer race had even been born! This the legend of the lost member of Primus's divine warriors - it's The Basics on the THIRTEENTH PRIME! As always, you can get early ad-free access to this episode by either signing up as a channel member, or supporting the show on Patreon! www.patreon.com/posts/137493550
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