Emirate Xaaron
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Emirate Xaaron was a character in the Transformers comic books, created by UK writer, Simon Furman. He initially appeared only in the Marvel UK continuity, but later appeared in US issues after Furman took over writing duties on that title. His first appearance was in a story in the 1985 annual, set in the past on Cybertron, whilst his first appearance in the present day continuity was in Transformers UK issue #78, in the prologue to the well received 11 issue story arc, Target:2006. He was not based on any toy, nor did he appear in any cartoon series.
Xaaron was one of the oldest transformers and was regarded by some to be the greatest peacetime leader in Cybertronian history, a role filled by Alpha Trion in the original cartoon series. After the Ark crew left Cybertron and the planet fell into the hands of the Decepticons, Xaaron became the leader of the Autobot underground resistance, which included the commando team, the Wreckers. Xaaron's alternate mode was never revealed, as he had not transformed for many years and feared that the shock if he ever tried would kill him, though his thoughts once indicated that it was a combat mode. Xaaron met his fate when Primus possessed his body and was destroyed by Unicron.
Notes
The title "Emirate" in the character's name is actually a misnomer, as an emirate is a place ruled by an emir rather than a person. The proper name should therefore be "Emir Xaaron" but "Emirate Xaaron" is actually established canon.