This article is about the Transformers faction. For the unrelated Chinese animated film, see The Autobots.
The Autobots are the main protagonists in the Transformers multimedia franchise, and are depicted in a collection of various toys, cartoons, films, graphic novels, and paperback books first introduced in 1984. The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, are opposed by the Decepticons, the main antagonists in the universe of the Transformers, headed by Megatron.[1][2][3]
Cybertron, Earth, Iacon, Autobot City (G1), the Ark, Cybertron Base (RID), Diego Garcia (ROTF), Washington, D.C. (DOTM), and Autobot Omega Outpost One (Prime)
Both Autobots and Decepticons have "sparks", which function as souls and contain their minds and personality. They can transform into machines, vehicles and other familiar mechanical objects, as well as mimic organic lifeforms (Dinobots). Autobots typically transform into cars, trucks and other road vehicles; some exceptions transform into aircraft, military vehicles, communication devices, weapons, or robotic animals. These Autobots are often grouped into special "teams" that have the suffix "-bot" at the end, such as in Dinobot (Decepticon groups' names end in "-con").
In Japan, the Autobots are called "Cybertrons" (サイバトロン, Saibatoron)[4] except in the film series, Transformers Animated, and Transformers: Prime, where they are referred to as Autobots (オートボット, Ōtobotto). In Italy, they are called "Autorobot". The Autobot insignia is also sometimes referred to as an "Autobrand" in issue #14 of the Marvel Comics series. The descendants of the Autobots, the Maximals from Transformers: Beast Wars, are also known as Cybertrons in Japan.
In the Michael Baylive action films, as well as in the CGI-animated series Transformers: Prime, the title Autobots is explained to be the short version of the title Autonomous Robotic Organisms.
Factions
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There are different factions of the Autobots:
Dinobots - These are the Autobots who have dinosaur forms.
Aerialbots - These are the Autobots whose alternate forms are based on flying vehicles.
Protectobots - These are the Autobots who are charged with protecting and rescuing humans.
Technobots - These are the Autobots who are as smart as scientists.
Throttlebots - These are the Autobots who are fast and agile.
Transformers: Generation 1
In all Transformers stories, the Autobots and their adversaries, the Decepticons, originated on the planet Cybertron. The planet is almost always depicted as a purely metallic body.[5] The capital of Cybertron is Iacon. In later issues of the Marvel comic line, Cybertron is shown to have weather, such as rain.[6]
Omega Outpost One, Hangar E, the Nemesis, Fire Station Prime
Member(s)
Autobots:Optimus Prime (leader), Ratchet, Arcee, Bumblebee, Bulkhead, Smokescreen, Wheeljack, Ultra Magnus and Cliffjumper (deceased). Decepticons: Knock Out Predacons: Predaking, Skylynx and Darksteel. Humans: Jack Darby, Miko Nakadai, Raf Esquivel, William Fowler and June Darby. Rescue Bots: Heatwave, Chase, Boulder, Blades, Hoist and Medix
Set within an alternate timeline that parallels the show's second season, the Autobots (Team Prime) appear in Transformers: Prime – The Game. Optimus Prime, Arcee, Bulkhead, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Jack, Miko and Raf embark on a journey to defeat the villainous Megatron and the Decepticons[8] in his plan to use his secret new weapon.[9][10] The Decepticons intercept a mysterious meteor approaching the Earth, and the Autobots arrive to try and thwart the Decepticons' plans. A massive eruption of power during the battle on the meteor breaks out, and the Autobots become separated from Jack, Miko and Raf, who are monitoring them at base. Unknown to the Autobots and their human friends, the Decepticons have uncovered Thunderwing, an ancient power that they will use to try to take over the Earth.[11]
Transformers: Prime
In Transformers: Prime, with Cybertron dead, the Autobots scattered across the universe. A group landed on Earth consisting of Optimus Prime, Ratchet, Bumblebee, and Bulkhead and which Arcee and Cliffjumper join later. This small team of Autobots led by Optimus is rechristened Team Prime. During the final four episodes of the season, the Autobots unwillingly team up with Megatron to battle a legendary threat to Earth's existence,[12]Unicron.[13]
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This article is about the Transformers faction For the unrelated Chinese animated film see The Autobots The Autobots are the main protagonists in the Transformers multimedia franchise and are depicted in a collection of various toys cartoons films graphic novels and paperback books first introduced in 1984 The Autobots led by Optimus Prime are opposed by the Decepticons the main antagonists in the universe of the Transformers headed by Megatron 1 2 3 AutobotAutobot InsigniaPublication informationPublisherMarvel Comics Dreamwave Productions Fun Publications Titan Magazines IDW Publishing and Devil s Due PublishingFirst appearanceThe Transformers 1 September 1984 In story informationBase s Cybertron Earth Iacon Autobot City G1 the Ark Cybertron Base RID Diego Garcia ROTF Washington D C DOTM and Autobot Omega Outpost One Prime Leader s Primus Dynasty of Primes Optimus Prime Rodimus Prime Sentinel Prime Ultra Magnus Bumblebee Contents 1 Description 2 Factions 3 Transformers Generation 1 4 Transformers Aligned 4 1 Transformers Prime The Game 4 2 Transformers Prime 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksDescription EditBoth Autobots and Decepticons have sparks which function as souls and contain their minds and personality They can transform into machines vehicles and other familiar mechanical objects as well as mimic organic lifeforms Dinobots Autobots typically transform into cars trucks and other road vehicles some exceptions transform into aircraft military vehicles communication devices weapons or robotic animals These Autobots are often grouped into special teams that have the suffix bot at the end such as in Dinobot Decepticon groups names end in con In Japan the Autobots are called Cybertrons サイバトロン Saibatoron 4 except in the film series Transformers Animated and Transformers Prime where they are referred to as Autobots オートボット Ōtobotto In Italy they are called Autorobot The Autobot insignia is also sometimes referred to as an Autobrand in issue 14 of the Marvel Comics series The descendants of the Autobots the Maximals from Transformers Beast Wars are also known as Cybertrons in Japan In the Michael Bay live action films as well as in the CGI animated series Transformers Prime the title Autobots is explained to be the short version of the title Autonomous Robotic Organisms Factions EditThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it April 2023 There are different factions of the Autobots Dinobots These are the Autobots who have dinosaur forms Aerialbots These are the Autobots whose alternate forms are based on flying vehicles Protectobots These are the Autobots who are charged with protecting and rescuing humans Technobots These are the Autobots who are as smart as scientists Throttlebots These are the Autobots who are fast and agile Transformers Generation 1 EditIn all Transformers stories the Autobots and their adversaries the Decepticons originated on the planet Cybertron The planet is almost always depicted as a purely metallic body 5 The capital of Cybertron is Iacon In later issues of the Marvel comic line Cybertron is shown to have weather such as rain 6 Transformers Aligned EditTeam PrimePublication informationPublisherTitan Magazines IDW Publishing Del Rey BooksFirst appearance Darkness Rising Part 1 Created byHasbroIn story informationBase s Omega Outpost One Hangar E the Nemesis Fire Station PrimeMember s Autobots Optimus Prime leader Ratchet Arcee Bumblebee Bulkhead Smokescreen Wheeljack Ultra Magnus and Cliffjumper deceased Decepticons Knock OutPredacons Predaking Skylynx and Darksteel Humans Jack Darby Miko Nakadai Raf Esquivel William Fowler and June Darby Rescue Bots Heatwave Chase Boulder Blades Hoist and MedixA group of Autobots referred to as Team Prime appear in the 2010 computer animated series Transformers Prime led by Optimus Prime 7 The video game Transformers War for Cybertron give a backstory to the Autobots days on Cybertron Transformers Prime The Game Edit Set within an alternate timeline that parallels the show s second season the Autobots Team Prime appear in Transformers Prime The Game Optimus Prime Arcee Bulkhead Bumblebee Ratchet Jack Miko and Raf embark on a journey to defeat the villainous Megatron and the Decepticons 8 in his plan to use his secret new weapon 9 10 The Decepticons intercept a mysterious meteor approaching the Earth and the Autobots arrive to try and thwart the Decepticons plans A massive eruption of power during the battle on the meteor breaks out and the Autobots become separated from Jack Miko and Raf who are monitoring them at base Unknown to the Autobots and their human friends the Decepticons have uncovered Thunderwing an ancient power that they will use to try to take over the Earth 11 Transformers Prime Edit In Transformers Prime with Cybertron dead the Autobots scattered across the universe A group landed on Earth consisting of Optimus Prime Ratchet Bumblebee and Bulkhead and which Arcee and Cliffjumper join later This small team of Autobots led by Optimus is rechristened Team Prime During the final four episodes of the season the Autobots unwillingly team up with Megatron to battle a legendary threat to Earth s existence 12 Unicron 13 See also EditDecepticonReferences Edit Transformers Autobots Review IGN Retrieved 2010 09 09 A brief history of the Transformers Malaysia Star 2004 11 09 Archived from the original on 2005 11 12 Retrieved 2010 10 09 DVD Review Transformers The Complete First Season 25th Anniversary Mania com Archived from the original on 2009 06 20 Retrieved 2010 10 09 Bellomo Mark 15 September 2010 Totally Tubular 80s Toys Krause Publications ISBN 9781440216473 Archived from the original on 1 December 2017 Retrieved 24 November 2017 via Google Books Marvel US issue 1 page 1 panel 2 No rock or soil or sand contributed to its bizarre geography Its content was entirely mechanical Marvel US issue 76 page 9 19 BotCon 2010 Transformers Prime Panel Coverage TFW2005 com 2010 06 26 Retrieved 2011 04 04 Transformers Prime rolling out this year Gamespot 2012 03 15 Retrieved 2012 04 16 CVG Staff for computerandvideogames com 2012 03 15 Nintendo News Transformers Prime The Game announced ComputerAndVideoGames com Retrieved 2012 03 21 Hunter John 2012 03 15 Transformers Prime Coming This Year Transformers Prime Nintendo Wii www GameInformer com Retrieved 2012 03 21 George Richard May 8 2012 Gearing Up for Transformers Prime IGN Retrieved May 9 2012 Van Peter SDCC 2011 Transformers Prime Preview He Is Coming But Who Is It TFormers Retrieved July 25 2011 Diem Transformers Prime Future Characters Revealed Seibertron com Retrieved July 26 2011 External links EditAutobots at TFWIKI Net The Transformers Wiki Marvel US Comics Transformers series issues 1 80 Dreamwave Productions Transformers series Marvel UK Comics Transformers series Paramount DreamWorks 2007 Transformers Film Hasbro Transformers toy line 1984 through present both toys and packaging Portals United States Japan Toys Television 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