Transformers Beyond: Legendarium [Currently Being Edited]

Chapter V: The Age of Evolution (Cybertronian Prehistory)

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TRANSFORMERS BEYOND

LEGENDARIUM

Chapter V

The Age of Evolution (Cybertronian Prehistory)

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The Age of Evolution, also known as the Great Formatting, was an era which saw the rise of early civilization on Cybertron following the fall of the Thirteen Primes.

Approx. 2 billion stellar cycles ago:

After Micronus Prime, Onyx Prime, and The Arisen chose to be absorbed by the Well of All Sparks, the spark geyser erupts with an endless array of new lifeforms that would become the second generation of Cybertronians. Before entering the Well, Onyx Prime uses his relic, the Triptych Mask, to scan various lifeforms in the known universe for patterns to base the new Cybertronians on, as the first beings to emerge from the Well of All Sparks were a storm of robotic animals known as the Mechanimals. All kinds and sizes of them cover the land, fill the air and seas, and go across Cybertron. This happens nonstop for days as A-3 tries to log the different mechanimal species that come out of the Well. These mechanimal species range from the metal-eating Scraplets to the nimble Turbofoxes and the equine Thunderhooves to the majestic Singlehorns to the elegant Deatheagles to the vicious Pnema-lions and Alloygators to the reptilian Jurassanoids to the enormous, underground-dwelling Drillers.

Three days after the Well of All Spark's activation, normal, humanoid Cybertronians similar in design to the Thirteen Primes and the Knights of Cybertron begin to appear. These second-generation Cybertronians, known as Theracons, could live long lifespans, however, unlike the first-generation Cybertronians who were true immortals who could only be killed in battle, the Theracons were more susceptible to disease and spark burnout. The first wave of newborn Theracons gather around the Well, forming the theocratic settlement of Tyger Pax in honor of the Thirteen Primes. The last remaining Protectobots, Constructicons, and Skyraiders from the Age of the Primes would blend in with this new generation, acting as teachers, heroes and leaders of the tribes which form over the following eons. The first of the Theracons to arise from the Well was Maximus Prime, who was born with memories of the prosperous Age of Primes given to him by the AllSpark, so that he may serve as a successor to the Thirteen and pass on their knowledge to future generations. The Knights of Cybertron stand by Maximus Prime's side as his personal guardsmen during his reign. The Artifacts of the Primes fall into legend, though ancient myths and legends of Maximus, the Knights, and other mighty heroes defending the weak and needy with their mystical weapons give some evidence of their continued existence throughout the ages.

Afterwards, a large wave of Titans and other gigantic Cybertronians called Megamasters begin to emerge from the Well of All Sparks. These massive robots, along with the first-generation Titans, broke down many of Cybertron's endless mountain ranges and terraformed the planet's surface into what it is today. This allows the Theracon tribes to spread across the desolate Cybertronian wilderness and form their own settlements.

The first Insecticons and Arachnicons then emerge from the Well and settle throughout Cybertron's badlands and underground caverns, creating hives and small farms of their own. Aside from their insectoid appearance, they become well known for their ability to reproduce through self-duplication.