Fortress Maximus is a great hero from Cybertron's past, having left the never-ending civil war in an attempt to draw out his long-time nemesis, Scorponok, as well as to retire from the endless fighting. Once a great architect and builder, he now uses his genius and great charisma to lead a cadre of Autobot thinkers and soldiers who had likewise grown tired of the Cybertronian War. Despite his pacifist nature, he is a great leader and fighter, but refrains from conflict unless the need is absolute.