Book 1 in the "TRANSFORMERS: NEW GENERATION" series. === Optimus felt like a nobody. No, he was a nobody. He just waded through the Autobot ranks, serving the cause like any other good soldier. However, nothing is how it seems, as new memories are unlocked, and secrets are revealed. He was so much more than a nobody, and he will learn that soon enough. === This story is a total rewrite of "Transformers: New Generation -- Pt 1." This story is also up on AO3, under the same title & the account Smokey_Prime9000. Warnings include robogore, major character death, war, and topics such as depression & anxiety. Be aware while reading.