Copyright note

The Cybertron Alliance Universe (CAU) is a fan created unofficial continuity of Transformers; all relevant characters and material is borrowed from the copyright owners, Hasbro and Dreamworks, and any affiliates. No profit or ownership of the copyrighted material is claimed nor implied from this creation.

The original picture of Optimus Prime and Megatron, used in my signature and also as part of the sit banner and background, is from "The Cybertron Alliance" from a Japanese G2 magazine spread, art by Hidetsugu Yoshioka.


Introduction and Overview

Synopsis and tie-in to Generation One (G1)

Long before the human race, other sentient life existed in the universe. Life, on a planet called Cybertron: a newly created, self contained planet rich in energy and resources – and human-like, but mechanical, life called the Transformers. It was a planet of peace and love, of exploration and advancement, a planet of prosperity.

Long before Generation One. Long before The War Within era. Before recorded history, of a time long since forgotten. Unity existed. It was The Golden Age of Cybertron. But as with all good things... it had come to an end.

Out of the shadows, an evil emerged. An evil so mysterious, and so powerful, that it could not be explained, nor could it be fought. An evil that made all believe that it did not exist...



What if this evil could hide in plain sight, yet watched from the shadows your every move? What if this evil was so calculating, and so Deceptive, that it was beyond anything that had ever been encountered before? What if this evil was more than met the eye?



And so it began: an obsessive, ongoing war amongst two factions, a futile war, which would continue relentlessly throughout the ages, ravaging the planet of all of its strength, and tearing apart the very foundation of Cybertron’s existence.

However, the rise of the Decepticon regime was only a façade of its true intent. But with it, many good Autobots had fallen, had turned evil... or so it had appeared. Some of the great Cybertronian leaders and warriors managed to resist capture, and thus were not turned. Yet, others were not so fortunate...

For Optimus Prime, the greatest and wisest leader of all the Autobots, the goal towards peace and unity once again for Cybertron would not be realized until the words would hold true once again...





Synopsis after Generation One (G1)

Amongst those that had fallen under the evil’s powerful spell were Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave. For a long time, for what seemed like an eternity, these Cybertronians were trapped, unable to return to their friends, yet unable to reach out for help. Wrongly accused, and their true identities forgotten, they had become, at least in the eyes of others, mere shells of their former selves; they had become 'Decepticons,' and were no longer the heroic, well loved Transformers that they truly are.

Then finally, one day, it took the vision and insight of a great leader, to be able to finally uncover the truth and set them free....

Now, Optimus Prime and Megatron work side by side to defeat the evil powers of the universe, as allies, as they had meant to do from the beginning...




Notes

The synopsis above represents only a rough outline of how the Cybertron Alliance Universe can be made to fit into the already existing Transformers continuities, with a particular focus on Generation One (G1), if it is required to do so only. The above is by no means, however, a final version of its concept, but only a probable one. It can be developed and refined further, as is the intent. The alternative is to allow it's own complete restart of the Transformers universe, where G1 and all later events did not occur - that is, recreate the storyline from the beginning.

The "Cybertron Alliance Universe" is only a working title, and may be renamed if necessary. The name was adopted as homage to, and partly inspired by, the Cybertron Alliance, which was featured at one stage during the G2 comics. However, unlike the Cybertron Alliance, the Cybertron Alliance Universe carries the theme introduced in the former to its fullest extent. Its main focus is upon the adventures of the main characters, in particular of Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave, along with other equally important supporting characters such as Jazz, Prowl, Bumblebee and Arcee. I have comprised a list of 17 ‘featured’ characters, which would be the main stars of the CAU and as such, their characteristics and personalities are protected by a set of guidelines, whilst still allowing them to be portrayed as the heroes and protagonists of their Universe. I have also developed an additional supporting cast, whose function or importance would remain secondary, and yet a little more flexible.

For the first time in the history of the Transformers brand, Megatron is allowed to be a hero. It will challenge the very beliefs and ideas that Transformers fans have come to accept since its inception. However, given the chance, I believe that not only does the Cybertron Alliance Universe provide an understanding and resolution to the ongoing battle of Autobots vs. Decepticons, as well as providing an insight into the ‘Decepticon’ name, but it also gives some well loved characters the chance to truly shine, to reveal that part of themselves that has remained hidden and unknown for far too long. The entire history of the Transformers war was never really about the acquisition of energy, power or resources – about one faction endlessly battling another, the war of good vs. evil seemingly without end. The war was about something much deeper. It was about the unseen enemy (hence 'MTMTE'), the one that posed the biggest threat, and the one to have caused all the conflict on Cybertron at the very beginning. It was a War Within, a battle with self as those evil forces sought to take control. Megatron waged such a war, but was overcome and his identity made evil. Starscream, one of the most loyal and magnanimous of all Cybertronians, was made to be the very opposite of what he truly is. Soundwave, Shockwave, and probably countless other ‘Decepticons’ suffered the same fate. Red optics on a Transformer will usually indicate the sign of trouble, something not right within their system. Yet, this was the only real clue left of them to the world, but for the longest time it was overlooked, and taken for granted.

Then, by some yet to be understood event, and after so long, these Transformers were restored to their rightful function, and hence the new adventures of Cybertron’s heroes emerged. Together as one, now nothing can stand in their way, and never can true evil divide and destroy the friendship and unity that the Transformers had waited so long to finally regain. No matter what the future may hold, or what challenges arise, they now face them together, on a united front, and at long last they can truly bring Cybertron back to the state that it once was; a planet of love, of peace, of honor and of beauty.

The featured list of characters includes only the protagonists; this allows for temporary or semi-permanent antagonists for each episode. The Cybertron Alliance Universe offers a wholesome and powerful format not only for children, but for adults and enthusiasts alike. Surprising, challenging, inspiring. That is what the Cybertron Alliance Universe is all about.


In a nutshell

What is included in the Cybertron Alliance Universe?

• Megatron and Optimus Prime are allies
• Megatron and Starscream are allies
• Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave are also allies with the Autobots/Cybertronians
• Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave and Shockwave were never/are not Decepticons
• There are no pairings with these characters, or with featured characters

To write for the Cybertron Alliance Universe, please follow the rules and guidelines below:

Featured Characters:

In the Cybertron Alliance Universe, the featured characters are associated with the Autobots and/or Cybertronians. Not all of them however, need to be included in a story, and others may be added. These characters are always LIVING.

Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave, Starscream, Optimus Prime, Jazz, Prowl, Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage, Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime (same person), Springer, Arcee, Blurr, Perceptor and Vector Prime.

Suggestions for secondary list: Ironhide, Ratchet, Wheeljack, Bluestreak, Hound, Cliffjumper.

Starscream is not treacherous, and does not have an issue with Megatron. Likewise, all listed characters are friends and do not have any issues (lack of trust, resentment, etc) with one another.

For featured characters, DO NOT include, or imply by a character's intent, any pairings or family relations with or involving one another.

Other Characters:

Original characters may be written freely, in terms of pairings/family relations, as long as it does not involve featured characters.

A canon character's affiliation may remain the same, or may be altered.