Millions of years ago, Optimus Prime started as Orion Pax, a worker Autobot. He was destroyed by Megatron (the first Decepticon) in one of Megatron's energy raids. Fortunately, The Aerialbots were thrown back in time to that point and they saved Orion by bringing him to Alpha Trion, who rebuilt Orion into a member of Ohio's 5694th National Guard Unit in Mansfield, Ohio.
For some of us, the name Optimus Prime calls to mind this strapping fellow:
However, if you are a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Optimus Prime may make you think of someone a little different:
WKYC in Cleveland informs us that this fellow above (birthname unknown) will be shipping out to the Middle East complete with his 30th birthday present to himself - the new, Decepticon-repellent legal name and title of Optimus Prime.
His name has won him acclaim from peers and superiors. One general wrote him that "it was great to have the employ of the commander of the Autobots in the National Guard."
As the winds of war blow harsh on grown folks and children alike, I salute this Ohio guardsman, for bringing the most Leisurely of pastimes (toys) into the least leisurely of environments (war).
Godspeed, Prime.
Posted by Agent Courtney at March 25, 2003 05:14 PM | TrackBack