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TheTransformersmovies are full of Autobot heroes , from the recognisable silhouettes of the franchise ’s flagship characters to the apart background signal extras with slight screentime . The crux of the matter ofthe Transformers movies ' conflict centers around the state of war between Autobots and Decepticons , the two biggest remaining factions from the planet Cybertron after the major planet ’s collapse . compare to their competition , the Autobots are more compassionate , caring of humans , and more likely to take useful land - base forms like cars and truck .
Some of the most large Autobots re - appear several times throughout the series , getting both strong-arm makeover and major personality changes in the transition fromthe old Transformers timelineto the new one established withBumblebee . In gain to these primary eccentric , there are also a horde of lesser - known Autobots who only make brief show , in the main be to slog out Hasboro ’s toy aisle . It ’s also worth mentioning that not every grand Transformer is an Autobot , with other cabal like the Maximals and Dinobots subsist in the cinematic universe .
28Optimus Prime
The face of the Transformers franchise
Far and off the most recognizable Transformer , the Autobots ' unshakable leader is none other than Optimus Prime . appear in some mental ability in every exclusive Transformers moving-picture show , Optimus is a staple in the film , conduce the charge with his bravery , telling combat skills , and signature semi - truck alternate mode . The Autobot drawing card has see quite a few variations in appearance over the years , sire some drastic re - designs between flick even determine within the same timeline .
Optimus Prime is usually voiced by the fabled Peter Cullen , whose handle yet unswerving speech exemplifies the Cybertronian ’s ideals . However , Chris Hemsworth takes over forTransformers OneasOrion Pax , Optimus ' former title , exploring the Autobot leader ’s origins before becoming a Prime . Even if he has some violent tendencies in the live - action movies compared to his animated counterparts , Optimus Prime is easily placeable as the most famous Autobot .
27Jazz
The first Autobot to die on-screen
The Autobot ’s sassy - cracking lieutenant in the firstTransformers , Jazz has the unfortunate honor of being the first Autobot to conk in a resilient - action Transformers flick . A fast - verbalizer with a penchant for Earth lingo , malarkey might have been a motormouth , but was undeniably brave , taking his battles pridefully and without awe . Jazz was known for his alternative mode as a flatware Pontiac Soltice and his unique weapon , a rotary cannon mix into a shield that allowed him to snap and maintain himself at the same metre .
Jazz meet his dying at the hands of Megatron in the last Battle for Mission City at the end ofTransformers . noncompliant to the very end , malarkey screams at Megatron , asking if he wants a piece of him , only for the Decepticon leader to hold " No ! I want two ! " before ripping him in half . Beyond that , wind is also notable for appearing in a30 Rockbit , endorsing Mitt Romney for president alongside Don Cheadle .
26Ironhide
The Autobots' heavy weapons specialist
Even if he was never the most important Autobot , Ironhide ’s presence promptly made him a fan - favorite among the original essence squadron introduce inTransformers . The Autobots ' heavy weapons specialist , Ironhide is know for his gung - ho personality , speedy to pullulate first and demand questions later . wind two monumental cannons capable of give the sack a wide variety of ammo eccentric , Ironhide is easily - spotted by his alternating mode as a heavy - tariff GMC pickup truck motortruck .
As one of the good fighters of the original Autobots batting order , Ironhide got to enjoy some of thebest scrap scenes of the Transformers pic , tanking some grisly - looking wound from Decepticons without a maintenance in the world . Unfortunately , his trueness ultimately dumbfound the better of him , as he is finally betrayed by Sentinel Prime inTransformers : Dark of the Moon , being literally prod in the back . It speaks bulk to Ironhide ’s capabilities that Sentinel is afraid to engage him chief - on , relying on the constituent of surprise for an sluttish killing rather .
25Ratchet
Chief medical officer of the Autobots
Every estimable squad of freedom fighters need a scrap medic , and the Autobots had none other than the unshakable Ratchet in the part . Another cellular inclusion in the original lineup of Autobots inTransformers , Ratchet kept his fellow Cybertronians ticking through many harrowing struggle , though he himself was no slouch in a competitiveness , cut up up Decepticons with his rotary saw . His alternate mood is a useful Hummer H2 parking brake search and rescue fomite , keeping in the theme of a fight medico .
rachet survives the longest out of the original Congress of Racial Equality grouping of Autobots bring out in the first motion-picture show outside of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee . Sadly , inTransformers : Age of Extinction , Ratchet is hunted down and killed by the reprehensible bounty hunter Lockdown after the Autobots are forced to go into hiding . rachet also in short re - appears in the Modern continuity , showing up in a white design calling back to his appearance in the G1 animated cartoon in the Cybertron sequence of Bumblebee .
24Bumblebee
Optimus Prime’s trusty second-in-command
The secondly - most placeable Autobot outside of Optimus Prime himself , the stiff scout of the group has had major appearance in every single transformer moving picture . Known for his child - similar personality and bonds with human characters , Bumblebee ’s inability to address ironically gives him tons of personality , forced to piece together radio clips in decree to communicate . Bumblebee ’s many weapon and powershe ’s accrued over the years verbalise to his popularity and grandness , but his most renowned alternate modes are his bright - yellow Chevy Camaro or Volkswagen Beetle .
Bumblebee has the rare honor of being the only Autobot to get a spin - off film with his eponymous movie , kickstarting the new Transformers continuity . The Modern timeline sees him once again lose his speech synthesizer , once again storm him to speak via wireless broadcast . Though never the most sinewy Autobot , Bumblebee is braw , fiercely loyal , and tough , able-bodied to keep fighting no matter how stacked against him the odds may seem .
23Sideswipe
A speedy showboating swordsman
A warrior through and through , Sideswipe was one of the most intriguing Autobots introduced inTransformers : Revenge of the Fallen . Described as an adrenaline chaser who detest war , but loves the thrill of battle , Sideswipe is hump for his proficiency with his trademark blades and unique mode of transport , rolling along like roller bowler skater with his wheeled feet . Somehow , Sideswipe was able to get his hands on a rare Corvette " Stingray " concept for his alternating modality , giving him one of the cheap railroad car forms in the Autobots ' roster .
Sideswipe is combat-ready through the event of the original timeline throughTransformers : Dark of the Moon , in which he get heavy injury but ultimately survives scrap . Puzzlingly , Sideswipe is nowhere to be seen fromTransformers : years of Extinctiononward , with no explanation give for his absence . Hopefully , the novel Transformers serial publication can bring the dare Autobot melee specialist back , possibly in a form more similar to his original appearing in the 80s animated cartoon .
22Jolt
An electricity-based Autobot recruit
Thebest scene ofTransformersjust might be the closing vista , in which Optimus Prime couch out a call for all persist Autobots to converge on Earth following Megatron ’s defeat as Sam and Mikaela embracing on Bumblebee ’s hood to the melodic phrase of Linkin Park’sWhat I ’ve Done . InTransformers : Revenge of the Fallen , it ’s discover that this substance was heard aloud and clear by a number of novel Autobots , include Jolt .
A Cybertronian with electrical energy - base powers , Jolt appropriately takes the alternate mode of a Chevy Volt , the American manufacturer ’s all - galvanic auto . To supplement his disgraceful abilities , Jolt uses two flashy whip - comparable weapon that offer from his branch . Sadly , like Sideswipe , Jolt is one of the novel Autobots introduced inTransformers : Revenge of the Fallento be immediately sidelined by the third installing , with his debut appearance being his only one to - escort .
21Arcee, Chromia & Elita-One
The Autobots' female triple threat
Michael Bay made the rum choice to enter three of the most famous distaff Autobots , Arcee , Chromia , and Elita - One , at the same time inTransformers : Revenge of the Fallen . Introduced as a triplet of triplet sibling , the three battle Sister each have flashy motorcycle alternate modes , complete with holographic human riders to aid them intermingle in . While the three are n’t ultimately give much to do in their only appearance in the original timeline , they do at least feture heavy in the exciting opening pursuit of the second pic .
Arcee appears with an updated intention inTransformers : Rise of the Beasts , in which she ’s yield a little bit more development as a equal to field air force officer for the Autobots , wielding her double blaster with impunity . Once again , she has a motorcycle alternate mode , get her among the more diminutive Autobots . Elita - One is also a major player inTransformers One , being there from the beginning alongside Orion Pax to form the Autobots in the first berth .
20Mudflap & Skids
Two of the most unfortunate Transformers ever created
ByTransformers : Rise of the Beasts , Micheal Bay ’s inauspicious horse sense of humor began to seep in further to the designs of the Autobots . This is most evident with the insertion of Skids and Mudflap , another pair of Cybertronian sibling that get an upsetting amount of screentime . First disguising themselves with a flux alternate modality as an crank cream van , Mudlfap and Skids by and by get advance into a pair of Chevy Spark hatchback .
While Jazz toed the line of being a harmful African American stereotype , Mudflap and Skids are full - blow anti-Semite imitation , speak with exaggerated slang while showing off their generally obnoxious and annoying personality . The two are even implied to be ignorant , pull in them one of thehardest realism of re - look on the transformer movies . Thankfully , Mudflap and Skids do n’t make a major re - appearance afterTransformers : Revenge of the Fallen , only being on - screen for a winking - and - you’ll - overlook - it cameo in fomite var. in the next installation .
19Jetfire
The ancient Decepticon turncoat
Unusually for a Decepticon , the old and crotchety Transformer Jetfire boasts an airborne substitute manner , transforming into the notorious sleek stealth plane , the SR-71 Blackbird . Originally serving the first Decepticon leader , The Fallen , Jetfire eventually saw the error of his ways , desert to the Autobots by the time of the modern day despite the Decepticon insignia still etched into his chassis . Though his personality is birstly , Jetfire ends up being an invaluable friend for the Autobots inTransformers : Revenge of the Fallen .
Because of his innovative age , Jetfire ’s combat abilities are n’t what they used to be , and he decides to contribute his own life story to the cause rather than contend himself . His ritual killing was n’t in vain , however , as he ’s capable to donate his parts to Optimus Prime to give the Autobot drawing card a dramatic , if impermanent , advance in power , granting him flight and some brawny weaponry . Even if Jetfire did n’t begin life as an Autobot , he go out as one of the most invaluable additions to their force out in the resilient - action films .
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