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Fortress Maximus
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Creation & Design

Fortress Maximus was created as part of the Transformers toy line and was designed to be a large, powerful Autobot leader, reflecting the trend of larger toys in the 1980s.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the Transformers toy line, Fortress Maximus quickly became a key character in the Transformers animated series and comic books, often depicted as a leader and protector of Cybertron.

Character Development

Over the years, Fortress Maximus has evolved from a simple toy character into a complex leader with deep ties to the Transformers lore, often embodying themes of sacrifice, leadership, and the struggle for peace.

Cultural Reception

Fortress Maximus has been well-received by fans of the Transformers franchise, often regarded as one of the most powerful and iconic Autobots.

Character Details

Real Name:
Fortress Maximus
First Appearance:
Transformers: Headmasters #1
Aliases:
Fort Max, Metroplex
Species:
Cybertronian
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Autobots, Cybertronian Council
Abilities:
Transformation, Combat Strategy, Telepathy
Equipment:
Laser Cannons, Missile Launchers, Communications Systems
Weight:
unknown
Height:
3' 6"
Eye Color:
red
Hair Color:
none

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Transformers: Headmasters #1
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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Transformers: Headmasters #1
 
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Key Facts

1st team appearance of the Headmaster Autobots, led by Fortress Maximus, a massive Autobot that transforms into a city

1st team appearance of the Headmaster Decepticons, led by Scorponok

1st team appearance of the Monsterbots

1st team appearance of the Technobots

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1st team appearance of the Nebulans

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