The Autobots: All Characters & Story (Ultimate Guide)

The Autobots Encyclopedia

Heroic Guardians of the Transformers Universe

Led by Optimus Prime, the Autobots defend Cybertron and Earth against the Decepticons. Each member of this faction embodies an ideal of courage, sacrifice, and protection.

Discover below the detailed profiles of each hero.

📖 Read the Complete History of the Autobot Faction

The High Command

The charismatic and strategic leaders who carry the hope of Cybertron.

Optimus Prime Optimus Prime
The iconic leader. He embodies justice and carries the Matrix.
The Story of Optimus
Rodimus Prime
Optimus' successor. A hero tormented by the weight of command.
Who is Rodimus?
Ultra Magnus
The perfect soldier. City commander and rigorous right-hand man.
Ultra Magnus Fact Sheet
Jazz
The cool lieutenant. Music lover and genius improviser.
Jazz Profile
Prowl
The logical strategist. He analyzes war like a game of chess.
Prowl Fact Sheet
Arcee
The agile and loyal warrior. A formidable fighter.
Everything about Arcee

Scouts & Guides

Fast and courageous, they are often the first to make contact.

Bumblebee Bumblebee
The bravest of scouts and the best friend of humans.
Bumblebee Fact Sheet
Cliffjumper
The fearless fighter. Always ready to charge into the fray.
Cliffjumper Fact Sheet
Hound
The nature scout. He loves exploring new worlds.
Hound Profile
Kup
The old veteran. He has a thousand war stories to tell.
Kup's Story
Springer
The heroic Triple Changer (Helicopter/Car). Always at the heart of the action.
Springer Fact Sheet
Blurr
The fastest robot in the universe. It talks as fast as it runs!
Who is Blurr?

Scientists & Inventors

The brains that repair the Autobots and create new weapons.

Ratchet
The chief physician. His expert hands save lives every day.
Ratchet File
Wheeljack
The mad inventor. His gadgets are as brilliant as they are dangerous.
Wheeljack Fact Sheet
Tax Collector
The pure scientist. He transforms himself into a microscope to analyze everything.
Perceptor's Sheet
Red Alert
The paranoid head of security. Always on high alert.
Red Alert Fact Sheet
Smokescreen
The master of diversion. He uses smoke to deceive the enemy.
Smokescreen Profile
Brainstorm
The inventor Headmaster. A brilliant but unpredictable genius.
Brainstorm sheet

Warriors & Defenders

The striking force that holds the front line.

Ironhide
The veteran bodyguard. A living shield for Optimus.
Ironhide's Profile
Trailbreaker
The master of force fields. He protects his allies from enemy fire.
Trailbreaker Fact Sheet
Warpath
The noisy tank. It loves explosions and head-on combat.
Warpath entry
Inferno
The intrepid firefighter. He throws himself into the thick of the action.
Inferno Fact Sheet
Grapple
The architect. He builds grandiose structures on the battlefield.
Grapple Fact Sheet
Hoist
The maintenance specialist. He tows the injured out of danger.
Hoist Fact Sheet

Dinobots & Titans

The colossal forces called upon when diplomacy fails.

GrimlockGrimlock
The King of the Dinobots. An indomitable force of nature (T-Rex).
Everything about Grimlock
Slag (Slug)
The flamethrower Triceratops. Aggressive and brutal.
Slag Fact Sheet
Sludge
The Brontosaurus. Titanic strength but a simple mind.
Sludge Fact Sheet
Snarl
The solitary Stegosaurus. It draws its strength from the sun.
Snarl Fact Sheet
Swoop
The Pterodactyl. The Dinobots' aerial bomber.
Swoop Fact Sheet
Metroplex
The Titan. An entire city that transforms into a giant robot.
See Metroplex

Headmasters & Next Generation

Technological developments and new recruits.

Hardhead
The stubborn soldier. He prefers action to long speeches.
Hardhead Profile
Chromedome
The memory analyst. It explores the memory of other robots.
Chromedome Fact Sheet
Highbrow
The intellectual. He prefers logic to violence.
Highbrow Fact Sheet
Nautica
The engineer from Caminus. Curious and full of hope.
Nautica Fact Sheet
Fin
Hope fighting. She fights for a fairer future.
Fin Fact Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Who created the Autobots?
They were created by Primus , the creator god of Cybertron, to protect life against the chaos embodied by Unicron. The 13 Primes were the first of their line.
What is the motto of the Autobots?
Their legendary motto, spoken by Optimus Prime, is: "Till All Are One" , symbolizing the unity of all life forms.

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