The golden age of cybertron was a prosperous time for all. Primes, and cybertronians alike.

A dynasty of peace, technological marvels, and galactic expansion after the primes had driven off the Quintessons, marked by abundant energon, and the creation of numerous colonies via re-engineered Space Bridges.

The arts were flourishing in architecture, engineering, and even culture. Cybertronians enjoyed immense freedom and scientific advancement, even creating mini Wells of All Sparks on new worlds

the 13, the first children of primus, were the torchbearers who managed the main 13 cities of their home planet

but none could forget their high guard. Elite warriors like the seekers and their ground military. It pillars as well. Starscream the high commander who oversaw the seeker airforce, commander soundwave who oversaw communications and the ground military, and then shockwave the logistician and scientist.

Soundwave was originally a orphan found on the streets of stanix by nexus prime and given a new beginning. Eventually rising the ranks into being a commander. He continued that stroke of mercy to others, often taking in orphans (rumble and frenzy) or lost cyberbeasts like ravage, lazerbeak, buzzsaw, and even ratbat

He is the High Guard Military & Communications Commander. Often he may seem intimidating (a trait he modelled from nexus), but he is actually quite approachable and kind. He enjoys the music played in Maccadams (his tab is always paid and alchemist appreciates the tips even though the primes literally pay soundwave)

However, his is not much of a dancer.. or is he? He used to be mentored under Nexus Prime, but after seeing his potential, Nexus Prime suggested him to Megatronus Prime. He still convenes with nexus and tries to go on his expeditions, but often has no time too anymore.

what shocked him, unusual for such a stoic mech who can read minds, was when he met the new apprentice of one of the primes. Apprentices were rare. And you? you were extraordinary. And divine even in his optics.