UNICRON: ORIGINS

Since the day Unicron floated serenely through those two binary stars and into our lives, before unleashing his wrath on lithone, I'd been asking where this guy came from. Over the years, it has had a few explanations in transformers lore, and in this video I discuss Primacron, Primus, Shockwave and the Antillan, as well as what happened after his eventual destruction.
#transformers #riseofthebeasts #unicron

[@almightyarsenal3366]

“Shockwave is somewhat responsible for the creation of Unicron” Why am I not surprised…

[@LexisVoyage]

eh hes basically done everything ever

[@ihatesand1430]

Idw writers moment

[@BanishedSilentShadow3318]

Everyone else: Shockwave how many evil and sinister schemes have you done? Shockwave: yes.

[@bryanmiller8604]

It’s only logical that Shockwave, would have been involved!

[@mattewwoodward4131]

No shockwave dident help creat him at all in original cartoons he was around before the transformers ever existed he's the one who brought Megatron back to life and transformed him into gavatraon

[@BanishedSilentShadow3318]

"Shockwave created Unicron" Autobot: how many times have you come up with ideas that doom everyone? Shockwave: yes!

[@dracodracarys2339]

Props to Starscream for, after his literal disintegration, returns as a ghost, double-crosses a COSMIC ENTITY, and actually SUCCEEDS in getting a new body while Unicron gets the short end of the deal.

[@eesaali7339]

clasic starscream

[@danielebowman]

Starscremas traitorous nature saving the Transformers and the Universe is the ironic end I never knew I needed.

[@AtomicRobloxProductions]

This is why I love Starscream, he's a little shit (most of the time) But he's a fun little shit, and Transformers wouldn't be the same without him!

[@GabrielMichaelDels]

You know youre a badass when you double-cross freaking UNICRON

[@thesadistor-hl7lw]

@@GabrielMichaelDels hi dude how are you

[@chaps4627]

My favorite origin story is definitely the Marvel Transformers story, both Primus and Unicron being created by a literal god, which would also make them gods and not just machines that were created

[@chaps4627]

@@TF80s because Gods are always being defeated in other media? It’s now unheard of lmao, and of course they can be taken seriously if you know how to write them, you can always also use other entities and make new characters you know, maybe you should start looking into other stuff and expand your imagination a bit lmaooo

[@danielebowman]

Indeed. The idea Primus couldn't defeat Unicron without vast destruction so tricked him into crashing his spirit into an asteroid and over billions of yeras Unicron formed his monster planet form and Primus into Cybertron and the Transformers a race destined to eventual confront and defeat Unicron.

[@thesadistor-hl7lw]

@@chaps4627 hi dude how are you

[@SaraVones]

@@danielebowman hi dude how are you

[@nssatomic]

Passing through those binary stars felt so ancient and primal. Couldn't get over how cool that was.

[@bradleyadams5252]

He nyomed past those suns on his way to pick up a tasty planet burger.

[@CarlosCastillo-vi1pn]

⁠it was rich in calories so he needed it

[@thesadistor-hl7lw]

@@CarlosCastillo-vi1pn hi dude how are you

[@thesadistor-hl7lw]

@@bradleyadams5252 hi dude how are you

[@hypnotoad5861]

The first movie was by far my favorite appearance of Unicron, outside of the cosmic destroyer origin. And while I didn’t appreciate it at first since I was around 5 the first time I saw Unicron, having him voiced by Orson Welles was a masterful choice. Just his voice alone was enough to send shivers down your spine.

[@jellybutterpopcorntime8219]

Shockwave creating Unicron is the most badass thing I've ever heard in my entire life.

[@whichDude]

Why Shockwave?! SW: Idk. Seemed like a fun idea at the time.

[@AJ-kt5zo]

​@@whichDude Hope they do the space titanic \ bringer of chaos God justice use the nia unkillable mere immortal version .

[@thesadistor-hl7lw]

@@whichDude hi dude how are you

[@brianlockett4369]

Loved the idw comic one the most. Also the whole splitting Unicron into multiple non connected versions kind of explains the different versions of him throughout the movies, shows & comics.

[@MrPooPooJohn]

The Technobots are just awesome. Built by a genius Grimlock out of the remains of Unicron’s head. That’s pretty badass.

[@christopheraustin5915]

My favorite version is the IDW one because it works so well with the theme of the cybertronian history of imperialism haunting future generations. The entire galaxy hated transformers because they were seen like the Reapers from Mass Effect: nigh-immortal aliens of unfathomable power that only exist to muck with lesser life forms. Unicron was teased nearly 13 years before his debut, only to never have really existed. That alien took the form of Unicron in revenge. IDW cybertronians screwed up so bad another civilization manifested their devil.

[@strikermodel]

I had no idea transformer's lore was so insane until I came across your channel.

[@beastmaster0934]

IDW and Prime versions of Unicron are my favorites. Especially the latter, since it was the first version of the character to turn out to be the Earth, which Bayformers then ripped off.

[@danielebowman]

Unicron being earth was silly IMO. It makes him next to useless compared to his other forms and makes to mucb of the Transformers lore revolve around earth.

[@LegendXD00]

How does it make him useless though? Because you simply don’t like the idea and expect him to devour entire planets in robot mode to satisfy your inner child? Earth is the most important planet in the franchise next to cybertron and is a perfect way to explain how cybertronians and their relics keep ending up there. It just seems like your mad the story didn’t go the way you wanted it to

[@TheRogueCommand]

The High Counsel: "we're going to remove the emotions of our last non corrupt member, and in doing so cause literally everything wrong in history"

[@undeadnerd1174]

its gonna be revealed shockwave actually invented evil itself at one point

[@ar12ketchup7]

@@undeadnerd1174 hi dude how are you

[@rougestopmotions]

I’m looking forward to watching the film in cinema

[@aliyusubov1775]

Imagine if Unicron was actually Primus that crazed within millenias of loneliness. And matrix is just a copy of his former self sealed.

[@quantemwensday]

0:40 grimlock: you is daddy? "unfortunately yes"

[@Ryxin45]

Imagine Optimus uses the matrix to kill Unicron just like rodimus prime did. Then prime says "light our darkest hour" that'll be so cool to see in the live action

[@Sealhunt]

This video was great! So many different versions of the same primordial badd ass! So many unique tellings! You, my friend, have made my Friday. Thanks!

[@frankjager2420]

Ive read/watched some of these, which im sure most of you have done the same if not every bit. One thing they're never clear on, so far with what Ive seen, is the extent of his powers. He can create or alter life (robotic anyways) like Primus, he has telepathic abilities, "maybe" telekinesis, and here and there he had demonstrated other abilities as well. But he's usually destroyed at the end of a mini series hes involved with, so we never get to see just how powerful he truly is

[@jonathanathor117]

Unicron was the 1st fictional entity that introduced me to the concept of planet busters and planetary genocide/ omnicide. Not star wars. Transformers.

[@standardperson3189]

Same

[@thesadistor-hl7lw]

@@standardperson3189 hi dude how are you

[@katnotcattt]

Do you do all the work on these videos by yourself? The production quality is INSANELY high, great stuff!

[@animalhalo5984]

Sad you didnt mention how tf energon basically revolved around post death of unicron and how he wanted to decieve the decepticons into healing his body

[@berniebroig8745]

Thank you for putting this vid together. I think one of the first transformers figures I had as a kid was a Unicron one and I didn't have much of a handle on the lore then. Plus, I've been out of the transformers loop for... well, forever except the Bay-verse, so having these lore and setting crash-courses is super helpful. Greatly loking forward to that Arcee video, my guy, and thank you for all your research and effort that you put into these information amalgamations (seriously, these vids are very cool)!

[@UnChannelDuVulpineX]

Chris McFeely has an excellent, long running series called TransFormers: The Basics, which you may find useful.

[@berniebroig8745]

@@UnChannelDuVulpineX Many thanks! I'll be sure to check him out!

[@davinaandrews6250]

I enjoy what you do.Your content is great, keep up the good work and THANK YOU.

[@helenwaldeck185]

Awesome video! thank you for all the amazing info about Unicron, he is one of my fave villains , I'd only seen the phenomenal animated movie not the series, so I didn't know much about him. The part where his eyes rolled so he could inside his own head cracked me up! lol keep the good work!

[@pixelgun4789]

My first time to see Unicron was Transformers Armada. I was scared back then.

[@WelshGiraffa]

Definitely going to pictures to see ROTB purely just for Unicron now aswell as my nostalgia for Beast Wars

[@aguywithalotofopinions412]

Now that Bumblebee is kind of the second protagonist of the franchise next to Optimus, could you do a video on him and what he's done through the generations?

[@YelhsaBot]

I can't believe I've only just found this channel......amazing stuff dude!

[@damianstarks3338]

Your Unicron video puts the biggest smile on my face.

[@AJ-kt5zo]

True . And depending on the continuity they defeated and I mean he was killed and other wasn't only sealed or temporarily defeated.

[@zhmihlo]

I like how Japaneese G1 is the most complex. Like, they have all those universes, Convoys, remember original cartoon and STILL manage to place it in one continuity

[@ronengle9524]

Thank you for explaining this. Wish there was more on unicron

[@kaijuexpert1954]

Of coarse another great vid and an interesting one too also very hyped for ROTB

[@duality4y]

i am happy i discovered this channel because you ar so entertaining

[@cjsaurus4120]

There was a quote in the idw when Unicron was revealed it went like "welcome death. Unicron." Or something like that I might of missed a part of the quote

[@masteryoda4936]

Love the content and the hard work 🐸👍

[@oscarnjboy]

The 2 battled to a stalemate. Shows 2 teenage girls throwing down...HARD! FUCK i love this channel.

[@DeamonChocobo]

So my Evangelion Headcanon origin: the One/The Source/G One is how Primus remembers the First Ancestral Race, the beings that seeded life across the galaxy with the Moons, Primus Himself being the Seed of Life in the Silver Moon. Primacron was originally a member of this race but was banished due to his tampering with Robotic Lifeforms and creating the impurity that would become Unicron and had his soul placed in the Monkey/Ewok body we see in the show. Eventually the Silver Moon crashed on its intended primordial planet but the impact Broke a piece off, in that instant Primus expelled Unicron into that piece and they formed into Twin Planets around the same sun. Unicron became a Dark Reflection of Primus, all the same godlike power, but no souls or ability to create life. Also, in this headcanon, the Precursor World from the Japanese Generations Selects manga with the Primus Vanguard being the Dream Primus Dreamed before his Moon landed on what would become Cybertron and may or may not be the Afterspark or what they experience after returning to the Well of All Sparks. Also the Specters are the early points of corruption that would become Unicron.

[@trence5]

I didn't care for IDW's explanation of Unicron - but he was MASSIVE. I dare say the biggest incarnation ever.

[@TheKoistar]

I could've sworn the Quintessons were involved in at least one origin story for Unicron. Maybe that was just fanon, though? Or maybe it was more geared towards Primus's origin story?

[@wyndblayde6103]

The Marvel G1 origin is the one I've always preferred. And the g1 cartoon origin has always been my least favourite.

[@TF80s]

I hate the G1 cartoon origin but l don't like the others either. They should have just left his origins unknown in the cartoon as it completely diminished his character by having his creator be a stupid little space monkey...the only good thing about that episode was the uniquely cool artwork & animation style.

[@jovan3612]

great video man :)

[@KadenKenz]

ROTB should open with Unicron consuming a planet just like the first movie.

[@matthew_natividad]

Than transition into a modern vers of the g1 theme?

[@AceBountyHunterRex]

Neat to see the different origins. On an sort of unrelated since you mentioned prime optimus i never care for how they made him one of the original 13. Always felt like it took away from who is and his humble beginnings.

[@magicoofmac8904]

9:25 Third Rock reference? Hell yeah

[@SimmonsProductions27]

10:35 hmmmm, this seems familiar... happy to see ROTB making a deepcut (as deep of a cut that G1 season 3 can be, that is)

[@chheinrich8486]

Im really hoping that movie is succesfull, my fears are because the mivie is 3 HOURS AND 40 MINUTES LONG, NOT EVERYONE LIKES SITING IN A CINEMA THAT LONG, but at least that means the movie is long enough for decepticons and predacons to still make an aperance even though the Trailer didnt Show any of it yet

[@Grimdock]

Seeing that movie as a kid I was absolutely mind blown by Unicron. I even got the Toy when I went to Disney World as a Child ❤

[@B0redom13]

Wow g1 was crazier than my childhood remembers lol

[@Vizzixietii1010]

Thank you for another video

[@H1ydra]

the idw comic was so crazy im so glad i wasnt spoiled about that

[@A-0-K-GAMER]

Sometimes I forget how broken most transformers characters are

[@clonegaming6080]

I’m ready to see this new epic video

[@princesonicstorm4304]

According to the G1 transformers movie Unicron did escape and had the transformation of a planet then seeks to have revenge on Cybertron who happens to be Primus himself, even though Primus is no longer a cybertronian God, Unicron has the advantage to destroy him Primus as a planet, right?

[@kaidenbyfield9332]

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[@CarlosCastillo-vi1pn]

Also in the TF prime movie he introduced himself as the lord of the dead and turned an entire legions worth of predacon fossils into terrorcons

[@drewo.127]

3:46 this part right here is so freaking cool!!!

[@Anthony_Ender]

Nice video

[@samatra478]

I know that this is a long shot here but did we not see Unicorn slowly return in the Energon series or is that non-cannon?

[@purplefishmonkeybutt]

Great fucking video my man. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@caipugh3873]

Top tier vid 🤩

[@AnotherYojimbo]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Precursors from Jak and Daxter were inspired by Primacron, lol

[@blametheghost]

The trailer ruined the movie excitement for me Made an edit for spoilers Like it would be awesome if they cut out the Unicron bit, so you watch the movie in theatres and then the planet sizes bombshell drops Biggest misopportunities in Paramount's existence.... Or whoever

[@tfan2222]

I agree, but also, raises more hype.

[@Ewan_Mitchell]

How many calories in one of them black holes? Im bulking so just wanna see if its worth adding it to the meal plan ya know

[@thetru-drushow8412]

Damn was about to research this...

[@ethandooley7242]

Love the vids

[@MCP5030]

Damn that was fast!

[@Finestmellon930]

so your saying the precursor universe is diaclone ? tHATS A GREAT WAY TO DEPIC THE STORY but fereal though what they did to this character was so great they kept him relevant all the way to the beast wars era

[@AsifAAli]

"This guy ate a black hole." That sounded dirty. 😂😂😂

[@akumaking1]

Will you be talking about the Vok in an episode?

[@HORRIOR1]

G1 Unicron's size is an absolute smorgasbord of continuity errors. The Hobby Japan says he is about the size of Jupiter. But he is smaller than Cybertron. And Cybertron in the cartoon is smaller than Earth. And we all know about Earth and Jupiter This means that either Earth in G1 is larger than Jupiter by a very large margin, or Unicron shrinks more when going from Planet to Robot mode than Soundwave turning into a cassette player.

[@TF80s]

I still to this day cannot figure out why on earth the writers of the G1 cartoon series made Cybertron smaller than earth...I choose to put that down to animation errors & ignore it.

[@NoExplosionsMcgee]

" This is Unicorn! The Earth will soon be a part of me."

[@triciagenett3334]

It’s funny how g1 unicron is defeated by the one thing grimlock doesn’t have, intelligence.

[@brandonandcharlene9527]

Unicron wasn't done in G1 after the episode "Grimlocks New Brain" centuries later Unicron would return in Beast Wars Neo nearly succeeding in making Cybertron his new body and.corrupting Vector Sigma. It was only Big Convoys Maximals along with an assist from Lio Convoy that was able to stop Unicron.

[@ikecarr5989]

If Season 4 of the G1 cartoon hadn't ended with "Rebirth". Plans for Season 4 had the Quintessons entering into an alliance with Unicron to rebuild the Chaos Bringer.

[@Danielshadowred6]

Love the vid

[@warmachine9846]

Starscream did not take metroplexes transforming Cog for unicron's body he took metroplexes eyes. But they broke one of Metroplex has eyes so they had to go steal a knife from Trypticon then they had to go back and steal triptykon to steal his transforming COG

[@mecca6801]

man, what a trip!!!

[@SS-hz4jo]

I’m love my childhood and G1. I’m also disappointed that they’ve pushed “brother” titles on opposing characters.

[@shockwave2617]

So did the Star seekers abandon Unicrons head and then the tripredicus councils took it or were these in different continuity.

[@odd-eyesdragoon1024]

The Wicked Destroyer God, Unicron.

[@ryanmatthews3609]

4:15 where is this picture from?

[@freezeking4659]

Fun fact there is a Pacific rim game coming called Pacific rim Dominion of iron

[@jacobwilliams5939]

Hold up wait a minute he ate a black hole?! How is that even possible?

[@JohnWilliams-wl9px]

He's magic that the actual reason

[@Alex876]

in beast wars neo he took galvatron bw 2s body had 3 fuzor minions and went back to cybertron to take over it

[@nateorade1819]

Jeez didn’t realize how fast you could make videos.

[@drewo.127]

Guys, What if there was a universe where earth (or the moon maybe?) was Unicron, ok? But Mars was Cybertron! And the reason for all the red and rocky surfaces is because Primus wanted to hide his creations under a thick coat of dirt, rock and rust to keep them safe, while the cybertronians were fighting and stuff. Or something like that?

[@safebox36]

I'm not a fan of the luve action films. But the trailer got me onboard.

[@LexisVoyage]

unicron my beloved🔥🔥🔥

[@quantemwensday]

11:46 zim: NO MY LAB NOOOO

[@TANKTREAD]

"Live action Unicron". With Michael Bay at the helm, don't keep your hopes up.

[@davekisman2763]

Unicron, the Chaos Bringer.

[@d12gu57]

I just hope they get his design right

[@Orionmatrix2015]

Tornadron "Did exactly what Unicron did" and "Mind Controling the Predacons, Terocons, and the Dynobots, as well as Skylynx and Tripticon." Thats all incorrect. Unicron ATE planets, Tornadron absorbed all energy, leaving planets dark and inert. Tornadron did not use mind control, and there was no mind control in the episode, Primacron's assistant "Escaped to this dead world." and summoned the 'Primitives as he called them, because their instincts could possibly be a counter to Primacron's intelect.

[@graveslayer9666]

Even after making video about all the awfull stuff he did, Shockwave manages to show up in another MrNormalPerson’s video!

[@bouncyblight2001]

Woah… Unicron is just a mad robot that turned against some ancient creator? That’s not what I thought of his origins

[@vxrdrummer]

Tornitron never mind controlled the Primitives. He drained all their energy.

[@karllee505]

What's with the guy in the red gimp suit?

[@Christianmartialartist78]

I wouldn't be surprised if they cherry picked stuff for the movie. You see a ton of incest on animal type robots attacking the Maximals and Autobots in the trailer. I wonder if that is on the surface of Unicron.

[@gar2yc]

Well, that head took some abuse... Much like mine during my most promiscuous years.

[@ghostking4391]

Tbh this maybe not the same in the video your making but is bumblebee a knight in bayverse

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

So far I have heard so many, many bad rumours about the movie of Rise of the Beasts so I just hope the new Unicron version doesn´t screw the franchise