Autobot

Autobot is a faction of sentient robotic lifeforms within the Transformers media franchise. Native to the planet Cybertron, Autobots are typically portrayed as the protagonists in the long-running war with the Decepticons. They can transform their bodies into a wide range of vehicles and machines, a process that enables mobility and disguise. In most continuities they emphasize life, freedom, and peaceful coexistence, opposing tyranny and conquest.

Origin and leadership: The Autobots and Decepticons emerged from a civil conflict on Cybertron that has carried through many timelines and continuities. The faction is commonly led by Optimus Prime, a figure associated with leadership, courage, and justice. Other well-known members include Bumblebee, Ironhide, Ratchet, and Hot Rod, with different lineages offering different roles and powers. The Autobot insignia symbolizes unity and protection, and the Matrix of Leadership appears in several continuities as a repository of wisdom and a source of authority for the leader.

Technology and culture: Autobots rely on Cybertronian technology, Energon-based power, and advanced self-repair. Their alternate modes range from cars and trucks to aircraft and other machinery, varying by continuity. They are frequently depicted as defenders of life and freedom who defend Earth and other worlds from Decepticon aggression.

In media and culture: Debuting in 1980s animated series, Autobots have appeared in comics, animated shows, live-action films, and video games. They are widely recognized as the heroic pillar of the Transformers franchise, symbolizing resilience and the ethics of protection.