My Reinterpretation of Ultra Magnus
Hey, it's been a while! This time I bring you my reinterpretation of Ultra Magnus.
Information:
Originally a simple helex soldier
After Optimus assumed power in Kaon, several protests began in different cities whose economy was still based on the enslavement of miners, One of these was the one created by Ultra Magnus along with several soldiers with the purpose of fighting for the rights of Cybertronians alongside the citizens, following Optimus Prime's political stance.
This is where Ultra Magnus became a fairly well-known political figure, using Megatronus Prime's old motto "by reason or by force". Alongside a replica of the Forge of Solus Prime which had the motto engraved just like the original
This was because the protest used Solus and Megatronus as the main inspiration for the movement, since Megatronus was known for his protective and just personality regardless of the circumstances. And Solus for her connection with the people and the workers, Megatronus and Solus also being very close brothers in life
This same connection would be used by Ultra Magnus for his political talks and to motivate the protesters.Arguing that
"soldiers are here to protect the citizens, not to oppress them and make decisions for them, they are our citizens, our job as soldiers is to protect them But if the government forces us to believe that making them work in terrible conditions is best for the city, then the government is wrong.And as protectors of the citizens, it is our duty to stand up for them and fight, by reason or by force"
"Just as any citizen can be a soldier, all soldiers are citizens, we are all part of this city and no one knows better what we need than ourselves, We're not going to let them control us"
And just as the motto says, Ultra Magnus was forced to do things by force, staging a coup and proclaiming himself the new leader of Helex. With the purpose of improving the economy of Helex, no longer needing slaves to sustain itself and instead working on Helex's natural resources
This doesn't change the fact that Ultra Magnus is a dictator, but at least he's trying to improve Helex due to the situation it was in because of Helex's former Prime
So what do you think? I hope you liked the design and the story. I'm always open to suggestions and criticism.