The Dynasty of Primes was a long line of ancient Cybertronians who were one of the seven originals created to be heralds of Primus. There are typically six or thirteen Primes.
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Thousands of years ago, they sacrificed themselves to seal away the Matrix of Leadership.
In 2009, they charged Sam Witwicky with the duty of reviving Optimus Prime after they deemed him worthy because of his capability as a leader by giving him the Matrix of Leadership. The group revived him, and he used the Matrix to revive his friend and their last descendant.