Fortimus (Earth-1984)

Fortimus is an Autobot soldier who's very loyal to their cause in liberty and justice.

Early life
During the pre-war era, the bot who would become Fortimus was an normal Cybertronian named Fortis who lived in Iacon. He had many interests, such as art, science, and politics. Living in a functionist society, he had a steady position as he transformed into a truck. What made him unique, however, was his ability and sense of responsibility to help others even they didn't need it.

A loner, Fortis always kept to himself, feeling no one understood him and had no sense of belonging. He saw the horrors on what the government brought on lower Cybertronians, particularily ones with beast modes, but was always fearful that he would get in trouble if he stood up to the regime.

Despite this, he was a hard worker who worked in a wildlife preserve, was always loyal and followed orders without question. However, he saw firsthand how a bestial cybertronian was treated poorly and was almost left to die before Fortis stepped in to help. This act of selflessness earned him the ire of the populace, further escalating his loneliness. However, the same worker and some civilians were grateful and respectful for what he did, and the incident was broadcasted across Cybertron, making him somewhat a celebrity.

The Functionist Council heard of this and came up with a scheme to get rid of him for defying the rules of functionism by helping a lower, bestial cybertronian. They hired a group of agents to incinerate the preserve and mount the blame on him. Fortis felt a little guilty for what happened, not just because he lost his job, but because of the events that led to this and the deaths of innocent lower Cybertronians. However, knowing they were coming after the same cybertronian he saved, he helped her escape and allowed himslef to be arrested.

While in prison, a police officer named Whirl was sent to kill him. But before he could finish the job, a data clerk named Orion Pax, who had ties to the police, arranged for Fortis to be released and Whirl brought before the Council for what happened. Fortis felt grateful and developed a close friendship with Orion, as well as with his colleauge Elita One and their mentor, Alpha Trion- all who've heard of his courage and altruism. Fortis shared their compassion and selflessness, and developed a sense of belonging in helping others. He wouldn't know until later on that Orion would become a great and powerful leader in the events that lied ahead.

Unintentionally, Fortis actions in selflessly helping a lower Cybertronian would help spark the flame of the Decepticon movement.

The War
After these events, Fortis lived on the outskirts of Iacon, believing it to be for the best despite the living conditions. With no job, primarily because he didn't wanna look for one thinking he wouldn't be hired, he spent his time sketching and travelling around Iacon, even going to Maccadam's Old Oil House. His reputation caught the attention of other cybertronians whom he sometimes quickly made friends with and was offered a toast for his selfless deeds. These events occured especially during the regime's incoming downfall and Fortis was even considered a hero by members of the Decepticon movement for helping to bring it down.

Fortis heard the news of the Decepticons overthrowing the functionist regime and felt he should meet Orion and Elita to celebrate this victory. However, he began to see the true nature of the movement as the Decepticons, led by Megatron, were seizing control of Iacon and were planning to take over the rest of Cybertron for themselves with no one to stop.

Hiding underground, he met with a group of rebels who encouraged him to join with a rebel movement against the Decepticons called the Autobots, led by none other than Orion Pax who transformed into 'Optimus' following the death of the Autobot leader, Sentinel Prime. He was quickly trained and joined in the battle to retake Iacon, while also helping civilians escape.