Optimus Prime

"Autobots, ROLL OUT!"

- Optimus Prime

Optimus Prime is the main protagonist of the Transformers series. He will appear in the upcoming 98th episode of Death Battle, Optimus Prime VS Gundam, where he will fight against the RX-78-2 Gundam from the Mobile Suit Gundam series. He will be voiced by Richard Barcenas.

History
Optimus Prime is the awe-inspiring leader of the Autobot forces. Selfless and endlessly courageous, he is the complete opposite of his mortal enemy Megatron. Originally a mere civilian dock-worker named Orion Pax, he was chosen by the Matrix of Leadership to become a Prime, the first in a number of heavy burdens he has been forced to bear. Another is his bringing of the Transformers' conflict to Earth. Every casualty, human or Cybertronian, weighs heavily on his spark. He does not show this side to his soldiers, and he never succumbs to despair. The Autobots need a decisive, charismatic leader, and that is what he gives them. It was that leadership which turned the tide of the Great War.

On the battlefield, there are few who rival Optimus Prime's prowess. He is easily the strongest of any Autobot his size, and his ion blaster and his energon-axe are deadly weapons. He would sacrifice his life to protect his fellow Autobots or those under their care, and does so on a regular basis. His compassion for other sentient beings is his only real weakness, and one the Decepticons have taken advantage of time and again... though it's also the source of his strength!

Trivia

 * Optimus is the eighth Hasbro character in Death Battle, after Starscream, Rainbow Dash, Bucky O'Hare, White Tigerzord, Pinkie Pie, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Twilight Sparkle.
 * He is also the second Transformers character to appear, after Starscream.
 * Optimus is the third cartoon character to fight against an anime character, after Toph Beifong and Samurai Jack.