Indeed…
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love that guy
and a black mark on the reputation of all Angelicons.
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i remember seeing somewhere where you listed all the primes and their stuff. where is that again?
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That list is probably not in this topic, but I did post one like it way back in TOTGA’s OOC discussion thread. I’m busy now, but I can PM it to you later.
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The Cybertronian Faith
Unlike other machine races known to exist in the galaxy, the cybertronians are a religious species, with a mythology that is deeply intwined with- if not inseparable from- their history. In between their battles with Unicron’s hordes, the first transformers crafted their legends from scant information deciphered from the original Covenant of Primus. As this era of prehistory gave way to the First Golden Age, it too became embellished and woven into the canon. Initially created to be warriors, cybertronians created their religion to give themselves a higher purpose: to do good upon the universe and to protect innocent life from evil.
The cybertronian faith teaches its adherents that Primus and Unicron are gods: Primus embodies life, creation, and order; while Unicron was a malevolent spirit of destruction and the bringer of chaos. Primus is to be honored and worshipped, while Unicron is to be reviled. There are some among the Prime Colonies, though, who hold an odd respect for the Chaos Bringer, acknowledging him and his heralds as powerful enemies. The Primes, as rulers of the cybertronian race and bearers of the Matrix of Leadership, also hold an elevated status, but most mainstream religious organizations do not deify them. Though chosen by Primus and the Matrix, the Primes are still mortal, and thus susceptible to mortal laws and customs. They are neither infallible nor above judgement.
The faith is so ingrained into cybertronian culture that virtually all transformers could be described as religious or spiritual in some way. Most cybertronians acknowledge Primus’s power, and to question his existence would be to doubt eons of verifiable documentation and historical evidence- Cybertron itself is formed around the titan’s spark. The extent to which Primus can influence the universe is often disputed, however: some believe that the Creator is all-powerful, and that he has a hand in all that transpires in the universe, while others say that he only holds dominion over the cybertronian worlds and the beings he creates to populate them. The truth is likely somewhere in the middle.
The degree to which faith affects the daily life of a cybertronian depends upon the individual. Many transformers do not observe any rituals except for special occasions, while others may join a structured religious order. The most famous of such organizations would have to be the Order of the Knights of Cybertron, peacekeepers and explorers who trace their origins to the legionnaires who served under Prima during the war with Unicron. Headquartered on the planet Primogenitum, Knights have their bodies reforged upon their initiation to take on the image of ancient heroes from cybertronian pre-history. Humans may note that many Knights resemble enormous mechanized suits of medieval European plate armor- it is unknown whether the Knights based their aesthetics off of Dark Age European societies, or if European societies of the Dark Ages modeled their armor after the Knights of Cybertron. The truth, as with many things, is likely somewhere in the middle. The reputation of the Knights of Cybertron is known throughout the galaxy and throughout time: many civilizations old enough to have existed during the First Golden Age have deified the original disciples of Prima in their myths and legends. Many cultures across many worlds tell stories of heroes coming from faraway lands to slay monsters and right injustice- while these tales may not all be misremembered encounters with the Knights of Cybertron, it is possible that the order’s antics at least inspired the tropes and themes that they employ. Even cybertronian lore exaggerates the Knights’ accomplishments- though to what extent, is a matter of constant debate.
Another cybertronian religious sect is the Angelicon Order. Characterized by their white-and-gold livery and the giant mechanical wings upon their backs, the Angelicons came into being after the War of the Primes, dedicating themselves to the maintenance of old temples, monuments to the Primes and other mythical figures, and other sacred places like the Tomb of the Primes. The Angelicon Order also has the dubious honor of counting a Prime among their ranks: the disgraced Nova Prime. Nova was an aspiring dictator who curtailed civil liberties and tried to transform the Imperium of Cybertron into a kind of police state. He was quickly cast down in a civilian revolt, then executed, and his body was thrown into a pool of acid on Junkion. It took some time for the Angelicons to rebuild their reputation after Nova’s thankfully-brief reign, but today they are well-respected spiritual leaders. Notable heroic Angelicons include Zepar and Garand, who served aboard the CFC Salvation during the Great War, and Seraphicon, who fought alongside the Relic Hunters to slay the Heralds of Unicron in 120002915 CE.
There are several unorthodox cults and secret societies in cybertronian civilization that follow nonstandard and illegitimate interpretations of the cybertronian faith. Though cybertronian law does not punish people for “heresy” or any such theological crime, the beliefs of these organizations are not officially recognized, and so these cults typically practice in relative secrecy. Of particular note are the Followers of the Primes Ascendant, a small order with members spread across the cybertronian worlds, who give up their original names and adopt simple alphanumeric designations denoting their function within the cult. They believe that the Primes are gods, not unlike Primus himself, and they devote themselves to watching the current Matrix-bearer from afar and collecting artifacts related to the great dynasty. Like the Knights of Cybertron and the Angelicons, the Followers also rebuild themselves to take on a distinct appearance: a faceless form with glowing esoteric markings adorning their bodies. They are headquartered in a massive terrestrial vehicle they call the Anchorite, which serves as a mobile house of worship. They believe that it was built by Solus Prime herself during the First Golden Age- and recent discoveries suggest that this myth of theirs has at least some basis in truth.
Most interpretations of the cybertronian faith do not condemn the religions of other species. No iteration of The Covenant of Primus or related theological texts have ever claimed that theirs is the only true religion, nor do they say that Primus and Unicron are the only higher powers in the cosmos. Considering the faith’s teachings to uplift and protect others, most cybertronians are tolerant of the beliefs of other cultures, and some have even been known to accept the existence of alien deities alongside Primus and Unicron. Similarly, some polytheistic religions of other species, like those of the nebulons, have incorporated Primus and Unicron into their own pantheons as well, albeit in minor roles. Other species, though, simply acknowledge the existence of the pair without deifying them.
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Wait… you mean Bionicle could actually exist in this universe?!
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Something like them may be out there, at least. An infinite universe has infinite possibilities…
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Well, Axis gets close to Tahu. She has fire powers, and a flaming sword. And her humanoid form looks a bit like Uniter Tahu with his elemental creature on his back.
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