#traachon

How many transformers have the title "trion" or "magnus"? And are they specifically autobot ranks or are they usable for both factions?

Or is it just a word?

Dear Honorific Haver,

The terms "Magnus" and "Trion" predate the formation of the Autobot and Decepticon factions. "Magnus" was originally a special and rare military appellation given to valiant Iaconians after a successful campaign, and carries the meaning of "Cybertron's greatest warrior". "Prime", "Dion" and "Trion" were political ranks. With the outbreak of war, these ranks took on a martial rank as well. These led to formal titles such as "Traachon, Dion of the 5th Autobot Army at Tyger Pax". However, with the high casualty rate of the war, the titles fell into disuse.

Dear Interrogative Interregnum,

Across the multiverse, it is a quirk of fate that Optimus Prime is destined to take on his title—whether he is canonized in the Covenant as the Thirteenth of my brethren at Cybertron’s forging, or comes to bear the Matrix of Leadership in the modern era. But there are no true axioms to our existence, and there exist timelines where the laws of causality have prohibited this outcome—as well as those where other mortals have sought to deny Optimus.

One comes to mind: during a resource-scarce period of discord, General Traachon proposed that he himself become Prime instead of Optimus. At the time, he was military commander of Iacon's forces and believed his simulations and projections were more valuable than Optimus's experience on the battlefield. Though Optimus Prime already possessed the Matrix, Traachon’s motion went so far as to annul the status of Prime retroactively—as Traachon was a former Matrix-bearer, it would become as though he had never passed it on in the first place! He suggested that, should his former rank be restored, he be named "Liberatus Prime", as he believed that he was liberating Cybertron from war by refusing to intervene in the Vos/Tarn conflict.

Who is this TF that looks like Optimus in blue chest and red limbs? He was among the Decepticons that attacked the Ark in Marvel TF #1.

Dear Insurgent Invader,

This poor spark is Omicron Magnus, a former low-ranking Autobot Councilmember who suffered from a combination of Primus apotheosis and hubris. He even chose a paintjob with bolder colors to draw attention away from Optimus. During the famous Xaaron/Traachon debate, Omicron argued that there was enough energon for the ruling classes at least, and wondered if perhaps a deal could be struck with Megatron in order to spare Iacon. Optimus Prime tossed an energon drink at Omicron, who scrambled to catch it, spilling it over the Council floor. As Omicron tried to scoop up the energon in vain, Optimus lectured him: "Look how precious this fuel is to you. You, who would bargain your privilege with evil! Never. Never surrender!" The other Council members began to chant "Never surrender!" in unison with Optimus, and Omicron left in disgrace, later tendering his resignation.