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[Spoilers] Is Elita corrupting the Matrix?
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>!Elita can't make the Matrix work and therefore tries to beat it into submission, like she did with Optimus. Violence is always her first answer, so that is consistent as of now.!<
>!The Matrix also doesn't light their darkest hour, as she asked. It transforms into a mock-Starsaber for her to wield. !<
>!The Matrix was never intended to be a weapon, never meant to be a form of destruction - in previous installments that sentiment always came from the Decepticons, trying to abuse the Matrix for nefarious means.!<
>!Now, for Elita, is fullfills the wish of the Decepticons, it IS a weapon now. It perfectly aligns with how the fanbase also views her as a corrupted character and unworthy of the Matrix.!<
>!In the second image, she says she can feel "the hunger for decepticon sparks" coming from the Matrix. That is so entirely out of character for the Matrix that you might as well be in the Shattered Glass Universe now!!<
>!All in all, the Matrix completely changes under Elita's rule, abandoning its healing and gentle nature, not protecting Cybertron anymore - instead it goes for destruction. For me, this shows that the wearer reflects on the Matrix abilities and that Elita is currently corrupting the Matrix with her boiling hatred and unchecked emotional temper tantrums. !<
>!My guess is that when push comes to shove, it will stop working all together, because it is not build for this purpose and Elitas corruption eventually breaks it. Physically even (since she tries to rip it open when it doesn't obey). And that another, true worthy heir of the Prime title will pick it up and heal it (possibly Rodimus). This renewal will be the perfect representation for its true nature. I also hope that Elita will eventually die trying to desperately making the Matrix work for her, to show that she was always on the wrong path.!<
>!I know that the Executive Editor wrote on the ending note that the writing team thinks or writes her as "worthy" of wielding the Matrix, but I actually believe that this is meant as a twist.!<