Transformers One - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Throughout the movie, several recognizable characters from Transformers lore appear in background or minor roles. Among the miners, future Autobots like Jazz and Arcee can be seen. The Cybertronian High Guard, which becomes the foundation of the Decepticons, features future prominent members like Starscream (voiced by Steve Buscemi), Soundwave, and Shockwave. These appearances serve as nods for longtime fans and set the stage for the future Great War.

Orion Pax's line, "Together as one!" is a direct reference to the classic Autobot rallying cry, "'Til all are one." This phrase, famously spoken by Optimus Prime before his death in the 1986 animated movie, is a core tenet of the Autobot philosophy, representing their hope for a unified and peaceful Cybertron. Its inclusion here links the film's events to the wider franchise legacy.

When D-16 kills Sentinel Prime, he takes his transformation cog. It is revealed this cog originally belonged to Megatronus Prime, a legendary and powerful war hero whom D-16 admired. By taking this cog and renaming himself Megatron, D-16 is explicitly tying his new identity to this historical figure, signaling his ambition and embracing a legacy of strength and warfare.