Liege Maximo

The first traitor among Primes, whose betrayal forged the chains of eternal war.

Liege Maximo is one of the original Thirteen Primes created by Primus. He is known as the first traitor among the Primes, whose betrayal led to the first great schism in Cybertronian history. His mastery of dark sorcery and manipulation set him apart from his siblings, as he turned against his own creator and kin.

Quick Facts

Affiliation: The Thirteen (Formerly)

Lore & Background

No details are given about his creation by Primus, his consumption of forbidden knowledge, or the shattering of unity among the Primes. The source is silent on these matters.

Did You Know?

The Sorcerer Prime: Maximo is one of the few Primes explicitly defined by magic and sorcery rather than pure technology.
Symbol Origins: In certain continuities, he is credited with designing the first Decepticon insignia or a direct precursor to it.
Irony of Name: 'Maximo' derives from Latin meaning 'greatest,' ironically contrasting his role as history's greatest traitor.
Eternal Imprisonment: The remaining Primes banished him to a special dimension known as Limbo to ensure he could never return.