Here’s how the Quintessons factor into the animated film and how they compare to previous iterations.

In others (likeTransformers: Cyberverse), they were changed into a multiversal threat.

This resulted in the Energon wells drying up.

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In reality,he still serves the Quintessonsand has effectively enslaved his own race to achieve their goals.

Across several versions ofTransformerscontinuity, Energon has been the primary energy source that fuels the robots in disguise.

She also notably shares a name with the home planet of the Quintessons from the original animated series.

Transformers One Quintesson looking into the distance

The Quintesson ofTransformers Oneare a far less personable and more diabolical alien species.

The version of them inTransformers Oneinstead utilizes an overwhelming armada and sneaky strategies to enact their plans.

However, the film doesn’t forget about the threat posed by the Quintessons.

Elita’s eyes glow in Transformers One

Transformers One is an animated action-adventure movie that marks the first animated feature-length film for the series in decades. The film will be a prequel to the franchise, and will tell the story of Optimus Prime and Megatron in their early years, how they met, and a closer look at the war on their home planet, Cybertron.

However, given their importance inTransformers One, it wouldn’t be surprising to see their eventual return.

Transformers One Quintessons tentacles

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Sentinel Prime looking up at the Quintessons

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D-16, Bumblebee, Elita, and Orion Pax look stunned in Transformers One

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