Fallen (Transformers)

Megatronus Prime/The Fallen

The Fallen as he appears in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Dynasty of Primes, later Decepticon
Sub-group	Micro Vehicles, Voyagers, Primes, Thirteen Primes, Unicron
Function	First and Orginal Decepticon Leader, Overseer of Entropy, Warrior of Darkness
Rank	10
Partner	Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave
Motto	"Destruction, like all things, is mine to command."
Alternate Modes	Cybertronian Tank, Cybertronian Destroyer Jet
Series	Transformers: Titanium Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
English voice actor	Tony Todd (film) James Arnold Taylor (video game)[1]
Japanese voice actor	Banjō Ginga[2]

The Fallen is a fictional character in the Transformers universes. According to Hasbro, he was formerly known as Megatronus Prime, and is a multiversal singularity, meaning that while he exists across the multiverse, he has no alternate-universe counterpart.

Character history

The Fallen in Dreamwave's War Within comics.

Although the Fallen's origins are only suggested in his comic book appearance, they would be fully explained in Dorling Kindersley's Transformers: The Ultimate Guide. One of the original thirteen Transformers created by Primus, Megatronus Prime betrayed his creator by siding with Primus' dark twin, the malevolent planet-eater Unicron. In the final battle between Primus and Unicron, Megatronus fell victim to the same fate as his master, sucked through a black hole into another dimension. However, while Unicron emerged in another universe, the Fallen was not so fortunate, finding himself trapped in the "underspace" between dimensions.

Comic appearances

The Fallen made his first appearance in the second volume of Transformers: The War Within - the Dark Ages. Around 6.5 million years ago, an accident in the "space bridge" system on Cybertron liberated the Fallen from his prison, and he materialized on Cybertron, where he quickly recruited the Chaos Trinity - Bludgeon, Mindwipe and Bugly - into his employ. Abducting Transformers that he identified as possessing "genetic potential" within their sparks - Grimlock, Blitzwing, Jetfire and Hot Spot - the Fallen planned to use their energies to awaken Primus from his self-imposed slumber, thereby alerting Unicron to his location, allowing the world-eater to renew hostilities with his old enemy. An attack from combined Autobot and Decepticon forces led by Shockwave and Prowl disrupted his plans, and Primus himself reached out and promptly destroyed the Fallen.

In Transformers: Defiance, the artifact containing the Fallen is unearthed when Cybertron is under attack by aliens that desire the All Spark. During the fight, Megatron is gravely injured as the Fallen awakens from his rest, healing Megatron while taking him under his wing with promises of power. Under the guidance of the Fallen, Megatron reforms the Decepticons and plunges Cybertron into Civil War.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Main article: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

The character appears as the main antagonist in the second film, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the 2009 sequel to the 2007 Transformers movie, voiced by Tony Todd.^[3] Director Michael Bay described him as "apocalyptic".^[4] He has the ability to teleport and generate a shockwave upon reappearance. He wields a spear as his weapon. He also has telekinesis. He stands 42 ft (13 m) tall and weighs 9.1 metric tonnes(10 tons).^[5]

Megatronus Prime was one of the original seven Primes scattered throughout the galaxy looking for planets where they could build Solar Harvesters. These massive machines create Energon, the vital energy of Transformers, by destroying suns and were activated by an artifact known as the Matrix of Leadership. The Dynasty of Primes had one rule: Solar Harvesters were not to be built in systems which contain life. Megatronus, believing that the Cybertronians were the ultimate race and destined to rule the universe and due to his contempt for the human race, chose to ignore this rule and arrived on Earth in 17,000 B.C., where he began construction of a new Solar Harvester. To assist him, Megatronus assembled an army of like-minded Cybertronians who called themselves "Decepticons". Identifying themselves with a symbol based on Megatronus's fearsome visage, the Decepticons built the Harvester in prehistoric Egypt, where they slaughtered any humans who discovered the Harvester. Learning of his betrayal, the other Primes launched an assault on the Decepticon forces and although they were unable to kill Megatronus; the Primes succeeded in capturing and imprisoning him back on Cybertron before sealing the Matrix within a tomb made of their own bodies, sacrificing themselves to help save Earth and humanity.

As a result, Megatronus, now the Fallen, became the first Decepticon and the true founder and leader of the Decepticons (as Megatron accepts the Fallen as his master), and all future Decepticons would wear an insignia which was similar to the Fallen's face.

In Transformers: Defiance, the artifact containing the Fallen is unearthed when Cybertron is under attack by aliens that desire the All Spark. During the fight, Megatron is gravely injured as the Fallen awakens from his rest, healing Megatron while taking him under his wing with promises of power. Under the guidance of the Fallen, Megatron reforms the Decepticons and plunges Cybertron into Civil War.

In the present day, the Fallen reveals to the revived Megatron that the All Spark's power is now in Sam Witwicky, who is the key to finding another source of Energon. He also reveals that he can only be killed by a descendant of the Primes, with what appears to be the last survivor of these descendants killed by Megatron. Now confident of no threats to him, the Fallen commands Megatron to find Sam. Eventually, the Fallen himself travels to Earth to complete his plans to destroy humanity. He steals the Matrix of Leadership from Optimus Prime's body and teleports to the Sun Harvester, only seconds after Optimus Prime has been resurrected by Sam. The Fallen uses the Matrix to activate the Sun Harvester. However, Optimus - after receiving parts from Jetfire - arrives on the scene and promptly destroys the Star Harvester before fighting the Fallen and Megatron. The Fallen proves to be no match for the empowered Optimus, even with Megatron's help, and is defeated and killed by Optimus.

Video game

The Fallen (voiced by James Arnold Taylor) appears in the official game adaptation of the film. He is not a playable character, but is the final boss of both campaigns, except in the Nintendo DS versions where the final boss is Optimus Prime or Megatron.

Transformers: Prime

Main article: Transformers: Prime

The Fallen is briefly mentioned in the episode "Partners", when Starscream tells the Autobots that he wishes to join them. Bulkhead jokes by saying that he was "lobbing with The Fallen". In the episode "One Shall Rise", the Thirteen Primes were mentioned, as the ones who vanquished Unicron. It is implied that the Fallen was one of these. According to Ratchet, Megatron named himself after the Fallen's original name: "Megatronus".

Transformers: Exodus

Megatronus Prime is mentioned as one of the original thirteen Transformers. Megatron is shown originally calling himself Megatronus, after this particular Prime, and is a gladiator, who then takes the name Megatron after the name is shortened by cheering fans at one of his matches. Megatronus, though the namesake of the Decepticon leader Megatron in the book, holds no sway over Megatron, who took the name simply because he had none of his own and wished to be associated with power and grandeur.

Transformers: Exiles

According to this book, Megatronus Prime commissioned Solus Prime to create the Requiem Blaster. Later, Megatronus murdered Solus, triggering the first breaking among the Thirteen.

Toys

• Titanium 6 inch the Fallen (2007)

The first toy version of the Fallen was released in 2007 as a part of the Transformers: Titanium toy line as a 6" transforming figure.

• Revenge of the Fallen Legends the Fallen (2009)

A new mold that transforms from robot to Cybertronian Destroyer mode.

• Revenge of the Fallen Voyager the Fallen (2009)

This toy first appeared on the internet in February 2009.^[6]

This toy was designed by Takara Tomy toy designer Hisashi Yuki.^[7]

With the Fallen standing 1280 centimeters (42 feet) tall, and this toy standing 20 centimeters tall in robot mode, this makes the toy about 1:64 scale.

• Revenge of the Fallen Voyager Burning the Fallen Burning (2009)

A Target exclusive redeco with flaming red/orange highlights.

• Revenge of the Fallen Gathering at the Nemesis Voyager the Fallen (2009)

A Toys "R" Us exclusive gift set that includes the Voyager Fallen figure with a gray redeco of Voyager Megatron (2007 version) and a blue/gray redeco of Deluxe Soundwave.^[8]

• Transformers The Victory of the Fallen Legends the Fallen (2010)

A black/orange redeco of the Legends figure. Bundled in a gift set with Legends Megatron, Starscream, Optimus Prime and Jetfire.

• Transformers Voyager the Fallen (2010)

A light blue/teal redeco with spear and an all-new head sculpt with battle mask.^[9] The figure is retooled with new hands and grooves on the upper torso to hold the spear.^[10]

Hasbro have stated in an interview that the light blue was to balance the darker blue of the main body.^[11]

References

1. ^ "Activision Secures All-Star Talent Line-Up For Transformers(TM): Revenge of the Fallen Video Game" (Press release). Activision. 15 May 2009. http://news.prnewswire.com/ViewContent.aspx?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-15-2009/0005026971&EDATE=. Retrieved 8 July 2009. 
2. ^ "Revenge of the Fallen Japanese Dub Voice Credits". 26 June 2009. http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-just-movie-31/revenge-of-the-fallen-japanese-dub-voice-credits-168020/. Retrieved 8 July 2009. ^{[unreliable source?]}
3. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-04-01-transformers-first-look_N.htm First look: Robo-brawlers big, small in new 'Transformers' By Anthony Breznican, USA TODAY
4. ^ de Semlyen, Nick (February 2009). "20 to watch in 2009". Empire: pp. 67–69. ^{[verification needed]}
5. ^ "The Fallen: Omniversal Tyrant". http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=view&album=11547&pic=TF2DKBooks2.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0. Retrieved 8 July 2009. ^{[unreliable source?]}
6. ^ "2009.2.8 rotf the fallen!!!!!!!". 7 February 2009. http://www.tf08.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=223. Retrieved 8 July 2009. ^{[unreliable source?]}
7. ^ TFW2005.com - Takara Tomy Staff Interview Translation: Hisashi Yuki
8. ^ TFW2005.com - ROTF Gathering at the Nemesis Image Gallery
9. ^ TFW2005.com - New Voyager Fallen and Highbrow Images
10. ^ TFW2005.com - Images and Review of HFTD the Fallen with Spear
11. ^ Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS Q&A: The Answers! Posted by Curto on September 14, 2010

External links

• The Fallen at the Transformers Wiki
• The Fallen War Within Titanium Action Figure