Jazz Prime? O_O

Discussion in 'Transformers Animated Discussion' started by Nocturn, Aug 8, 2008.

  1. Nocturn

    Nocturn Doesn't really use TFW

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2008
    Posts:
    360
    Trophy Points:
    121
    Likes:
    +0
    Just pondering the ranking system in animated... we know "Ultra" denotes the leader, and higher "officer" types (Sentinel, Optimus, Longarm) are referred to as "Prime". However, Jazz, being an Elite Guard (and outranking Optimus, as seen in the show when he was left in charge of the Earth crew), should therefore be.... Jazz Prime, the worst name ever? :crazy: 
     
  2. Caine

    Caine Rise up to the glory!!

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2008
    Posts:
    1,871
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    126
    Likes:
    +3
    Just Jazz, dawg.
     
  3. MushroomPrime

    MushroomPrime ******

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2008
    Posts:
    3,820
    News Credits:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    151
    Likes:
    +7
    Don't try to change the funkiness that is Jazz.
     
  4. Ravenxl7

    Ravenxl7 W.A.F.F.L.E.O.

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2006
    Posts:
    22,556
    News Credits:
    20
    Trophy Points:
    337
    Likes:
    +164
    It's just Jazz. If there was anything more to it I'm sure we would have heard Ultra Magnus say it at some point, as he does refer to everybody by their full name/rank.
     
  5. Caine

    Caine Rise up to the glory!!

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2008
    Posts:
    1,871
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    126
    Likes:
    +3
    Funkiness, dawg? Solid.
     
  6. prawisucia

    prawisucia Soldier of Heaven

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2008
    Posts:
    226
    News Credits:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Likes:
    +3
    Jazz Prime..? so uncool...
     
  7. EvaUnit13

    EvaUnit13 REBUILD

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2007
    Posts:
    4,182
    Trophy Points:
    151
    Likes:
    +1
    Probably didn't want it
     
  8. Switchblade

    Switchblade Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2005
    Posts:
    14,703
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    362
    Likes:
    +1,739
    Hmm... Jazzimus Prime. I kind of like the sound of that.

    I'd say that Jazz isn't actually a Prime, though. Prime seems to denote some kind of leadership position, which Jazz (and fellow elite Guard member Blurr) doesn't have. Optimus may not be in the EG, but he is the commander of his Space Bridge repair crew, hence the title of Prime. Jazz outranks Optimus because he's in a more powerful organization, not because he's also a Prime.

    It's like if the Autobots were all sailors - Optimus would be a captain of a fishing boat, while Jazz is a lieutenant in the Navy. If an admiral (Magnus, in this case) left the two behind, he'd put the military lieutenant in charge, even though the civilian has a rank of captain.
     
  9. MC Rap Throne

    MC Rap Throne unknown member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2003
    Posts:
    3,218
    News Credits:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    342
    Location:
    .
    Likes:
    +1,691
    Meisterimus Prime.

    Or maybe Jazzeetimus Prime.
     
  10. Pauly T

    Pauly T Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2006
    Posts:
    1,824
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    207
    Likes:
    +120
    Jazzercise Prime?
     
  11. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2005
    Posts:
    97,679
    News Credits:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    462
    Location:
    agile house
    Likes:
    +98,699
    Instagram:
    That doesn't mean he outranks Prime. Optimus left with Sentinel and Magnus, while Jazz was left on the ship to GUARD the crew, not command them. He is not higher in rank to Optimus, in fact, Optimus gives him orders just like any other soldier. Just because one is in the Elite Guard does not mean they outrank everyone else, it just means they are elite. (for instance, Sentinel doesn't outrank optimus despite being in the Elite Guard. Prime is Prime no matter what)
     
  12. rizuan76

    rizuan76 Banned

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2007
    Posts:
    6,593
    News Credits:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    176
    Likes:
    +9
    Ebay:
    :lol 
     
  13. Sideways

    Sideways Banned

    Joined:
    May 17, 2006
    Posts:
    2,430
    Trophy Points:
    201
    Likes:
    +2
    Jazz is Dy-na-mite!

    i dont see Jazz attaining the "Prime" rank. Jazz Prime doesnt do it for me.
     
  14. smkspy

    smkspy Remember true fans

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2004
    Posts:
    24,173
    Trophy Points:
    412
    Likes:
    +4,551

    Yeah, I see the Elite Guard as the same as the Honor Guard of the Green Lantern Corps. They're the best of the best, but that doesn't necessarily mean they outrank others not in the guard.
     
  15. Sparky Prime

    Sparky Prime Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2004
    Posts:
    3,778
    Trophy Points:
    312
    Likes:
    +1,179
    My thoughts exactly.
     
  16. Spiderus Prime

    Spiderus Prime TFW SpongeBob and TTV's MS 2.0

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2007
    Posts:
    13,318
    News Credits:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    362
    Location:
    Walker,La
    Likes:
    +2,984
    Facebook:
    Twitter:
    Instagram:
    YouTube (Legacy):
    Moved to The Animated Fourm.
     
  17. grimlockams prime

    grimlockams prime Check you feet

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2006
    Posts:
    1,880
    Trophy Points:
    126
    Likes:
    +7
    It's still in Transformers General Discussion. and you also lack the position to move a thread,

    P.s. Mods, if it wasn't my place to remind him, I am sorry.
     
  18. Grimwing

    Grimwing Scientist Supreme

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2007
    Posts:
    4,968
    News Credits:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    207
    Likes:
    +20
    It's jazz! You jive turkeys.
     
  19. ActionMasterZod

    ActionMasterZod Larzzing on twitter!

    Joined:
    May 8, 2007
    Posts:
    2,809
    News Credits:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    267
    Likes:
    +30
    Ebay:
    I like Ultra Jazz better, and even that sounds stupid.
     
  20. grimlockams prime

    grimlockams prime Check you feet

    Joined:
    Dec 11, 2006
    Posts:
    1,880
    Trophy Points:
    126
    Likes:
    +7
    Indeed.