
2001 OPTIMUS PRIME VOICE DRIVER
Later, when Megatron targeted a tanker truck to scan as the alternate mode of the final protoform, Optimus Prime leapt into action in order to save the truck's human driver and, as a result, the tanker, Prime and the human were all scanned. Optimus proved his bravery on many occasions, battling and defeating Sky-Byte in an underwater duel and personally rescuing Side Burn from a Predacon trap. Prime and Koji went on to form a strong friendship, although Prime blamed himself for Koji's father's abduction. Prime's loyal team of Autobots clashed with Megatron's Predacons on many occasions, stopping their schemes with the aid of Koji, a human whose father had been abducted by the Predacons.

Later, Optimus pursued Megatron to Earth to stop him from pillaging the planet's energy resources. Optimus Prime and his brother, Ultra Magnus, were created at the same time by Alpha Trion, but when Prime was chosen to carry the Matrix, Magnus felt ignored, and was left carrying a grudge against his brother. Thankfully, his brilliant mind and the dedication of his compatriots have always managed to snatch victory from the evil claws of the Predacons. During solitary moments, he has been known to doubt his skill as a leader, for his deep compassion has - at times - clouded his judgment. His strength and confidence, however, hide a deeply reflective spirit. Nearly unbeatable in single combat, his enemies have resorted to an endless string of dirty tricks to lay him low, only to see him rebound every time, stronger than ever before. In addition to being an ideal leader, he is a war machine of incredible power. He has faced them many times, and knows that there can be no surrender and no compromise with the treacherous Predacons. His affection for those he protects is matched only by his ferocity in battle. He is the soul of honor and compassion, dedicated to the preservation of life and freedom for all creatures. Titanium biography: Chosen by the Matrix to lead the Autobots on their mission to Earth, Optimus Prime is the very embodiment of all that every Autobot strives to be. His ferocity is legendary - his anger against injustice blazes like a six-alarm fire within him. He has battled the Predacons many times and saved countless lives. He dreams of a lasting peace on the planet and in the universe. He loves all creatures and will fight with every last spark of energy to defend the plant Earth and its inhabitants from Megatron and his evil plan of conquest and destruction.

Robots in Disguise biography: Optimus Prime is the wise and courageous leader of the Autobots. In this mode, he can fire his fists for his "Flying Fist" attack. In super mode, his feet contain missile launchers than can mount to the shoulders of his regular robot mode.

It also contains a quartet of rocket launchers. The ladder/hose section houses Prime's Power Stream water cannon, capable of shooting freezing streams of water, called his Blizzard Storm attack. The rest of the vehicle transforms into a mobile battle station/refueling port/communications array and can combine with Prime as additional weapons and armor, forming his super mode referred to as "Super Fire Convoy". To attack, he is able to use his headlights, known as the "Fire Flash" attack, and leg wheels, known as the "Gyro-Strike". The front section of the vehicle detaches and becomes Prime himself, armed with "Blaze Blaster" cannons. In this universe, Optimus Prime transforms into a fire engine. Hidden on Earth as common, everyday vehicles, the Autobots are forced to emerge when Megatron and his Predacons arrive and wreak havoc in their attempts to attain the power of Earth's various energy sources. Wired Magazine nominated Fire Convoy as one 12 most ridiculous Transformers ideas of all time.

His voice actor, Neil Kaplan, does his voice in a style reminiscent of that of Peter Cullen, the voice of the original Optimus Prime. Based on the character of the same name, Prime once again leads the Autobots against the Decepticons. Optimus Prime is the fictional protagonist of the Transformers: Robots in Disguise ( Fire Convoy in the original Japanese version) branch of the Transformers universe.
