Wasp hunt (TFA)

Ultra Magnus is one of the most serious and “old‑school” Autobots.
He is the commander of Cybertron's Elite Guard and embodies strict military discipline, which is why he initially clashes sharply with Optimus Prime's team, which operates in a much freer and more flexible manner.
Character and command style: Tough, but honest. Ultra Magnus does not tolerate any initiative and believes that order and rules save lives. He speaks his mind directly and doesn't like to waste words.
Respect for experience. For him, rank and status are not about power, but about responsibility: he is ready to be the first to go into battle and the last to leave the field.
Skepticism towards the “young ones.” At first, he views Optimus and his squad as inexperienced, relying too much on improvisation. But over time, he begins to notice that their unconventional approach also works.
A sense of duty as the main motive. He doesn't seek glory and doesn't want to be a “great leader” — what matters to him is completing the mission and preserving his fighters.
Because of this, he creates an interesting contrast with Optimus: Optimus believes in people and in the idea that sometimes you need to act with your heart, while Magnus believes in the system and in the idea that the system should work without emotions.
Magnus's hammer. It's not just a weapon; it's a symbol of his power and a very powerful tool: he's able to summon lightning and influence the atmosphere, literally “reshaping” the battlefield to suit him. In the series, this emphasizes that Magnus knows how to change the conditions of battle, not just fight.
Heavy armor and striking power. He is designed for head‑on clashes: he withstands strong blows and responds with devastating attacks. In terms of size, he is larger than Optimus and noticeably heavier than Bumblebee - this is both evident in the fight scenes and in the dynamics with other Autobots.
Tactical thinking. Magnus is used to planning operations in advance and keeping all variables under control. He doesn't like surprises, but he can quickly adapt if the situation changes abruptly.
Command of the guard. His strength also lies in the fact that he knows how to manage large units and coordinate the actions of different units.
In vehicle mode, Ultra Magnus transforms into a heavy transport module/tractor.
The design is massive, “square,” with an emphasis on armor and armament. The color scheme is dark gray with metallic undertones and red/orange accents, so that the image of “heavy artillery” is immediately recognizable.

Longarm is Shockwave's alter ego when he pretends to be an autobot. During his studies at the Autobot Academy, he hid under this name and disguised himself as a cadet to spy for Megatron.

What did he do and how does it relate to the plot
A double game. Under the guise of Longarm, Shockwave tried to deflect suspicion from himself and frame others. For example, he arranged it so that Waspinator (also known as Waspinator) would be the one to take the hit: he planted evidence and manipulated Bumblebee so that the latter would “himself” find evidence against Waspinator.
A career in intelligence. After the academy, Longarm “made a career” in the intelligence service of the Elite Guard and even became known as Longarm Prime, that is, he took a high position in the Autobot structure while remaining an agent of the Decepticons. This is not a separate Prime by blood or tradition, but simply a rank/title in the intelligence service.
Abilities. The main feature of Longarm is its elongating limbs (hence the name). He can extend his arms over a long distance, use them as levers, grips, or even as weapons. This mechanic is well showcased in scenes where he subtly sets others up.
In the Longarm form, he transforms into a self‑propelled tracked crane — this emphasizes his “heavy” mechanics and the ability to change the length of the body parts.
He behaves in a “team‑oriented” manner, but without unnecessary emotionality: he doesn't act heroically, doesn't argue with his superiors, and appears reliable and diligent. This allows him to gather information and remain above suspicion. As a Prime, he acts openly, but still subtly: he issues orders, controls information flows, and decides which data will reach Sentinel Prime and which won't. His style is to manage the system from within, rather than break it.

The chief medic and engineer of Optimus Prime's team.
Character and role in the team
A grumpy professional. Ratchet is constantly dissatisfied with something: either the team gets into trouble, or the repair conditions are terrible, or “no one appreciates fine work.” But behind the grumbling lies immense loyalty to his comrades: he will always pull them out, fix things, and cover their backs.
Cynicism with a history He had seen a lot even before the events of the series and is skeptical about “heroism”: for him, it's more important to save lives than to stage grandiose scenes. At the same time, he sincerely believes in Optimus and supports his leadership.
A mentor and a “strict uncle.” This is especially noticeable in his relationships with Bumblebee and Sari Samdak: Ratchet often scolds them, but it's he who teaches them responsibility and shows that care is also a form of strength.
An engineer through and through. For Ratchet, any mechanism is almost like a living patient. He calmly repairs Autobots, Earth technology, space bridges, and even human devices (including helping Sari's father).
Abilities and equipment
Electromagnets on the forearms. This is his signature weapon and tool: with their help, he can lift and hurl metal objects, create magnetic shields, manipulate parts inside another transformer's body without “opening it up,” and stabilize damaged systems.
Electromagnetic pulse generator (EMP). A device that was originally created for anesthesia during repairs, but in combat it effectively knocks out the electronics of Decepticons for a short time. The series features a storyline where Ratchet loses and then recovers this device.
Medical arsenal. It has a whole set of micro‑tools, lasers, welding modules, and diagnostic scanners built into its arms and body. It is capable of providing both field “emergency care” and complex repairs in a workshop.
Heavy armament. In emergency situations, Ratchet uses powerful blasters and soldering modules as weapons — but he prefers to incapacitate the enemy rather than destroy them.
Modification of armor and weapons. He regularly improves his comrades' equipment to suit specific tasks, and sometimes he “tweaks” himself right in the middle of battle.
On Earth, Ratchet adapts his alt‑form to fit an Earth ambulance — so as not to stand out and to have access to the city's infrastructure.

These are twin brothers, the youngest members of Cybertron's Elite Guard.
This is the result of a risky experiment by the Elite Guard: the Autobots were specially “upgraded” with technologies derived from Starscream in order to create flying fighters capable of competing with Decepticons in the air. Because of this, they are initially even mistaken for Decepticons - they are the first and for a long time the only Autobots in the series who can fly.

They're very young by Autobot standards, so they behave like energetic teenagers: bold, self‑confident, they love spectacular stunts, but at the same time they sincerely want to be heroes. Sentinel Prime has had his hands full with them: the twins are always going all‑out and don't always think about the consequences.
Character: two brothers, two accents of strength
Jetfire - “fire”. He literally generates flames: he can release powerful fiery bursts and even transform into a blazing form. But at first, he has poor control over his strength, and if he gets “worked up,” he needs his brother to cool down. By nature, he's hot-tempered and impulsive, and he loves spectacle.
Jetstorm is “wind.” His abilities are related to air currents and vortices: he can create strong gusts of wind, knock enemies off their feet, and literally “extinguish” his brother's flame. He's calmer and more level‑headed, and often acts as a stabilizer for Jetfire.
Together, they complement each other perfectly: fire and wind, impulse and control.
Abilities and equipment
Flight. Both transform into Cybertronian jet aircraft and fly freely — this is rare among Autobots in this universe.
Elemental attacks. Jetfire - fire volleys, Jetstorm - whirlwinds and air strikes.
Teamwork and combination. The twins can merge into a single powerful form — the robot Safeguard (Jetfire becomes the right half). In this form, their strength and defense increase dramatically. They can also combine in aircraft mode to get a speed boost.
Acrobatics and aerial maneuvers. They perform complex aerial figures, attack from different directions, and use the surrounding environment (for example, the city's air currents) as part of their tactics.
Both are Cybertronian fighters, emphasizing their speed and maneuverability. Jetfire is dominated by yellow‑orange and red hues (the fire theme), while Jetstorm is dominated by blue‑cyan and gray hues (the wind theme). Visually, they are very similar, but the color schemes immediately make it clear who is who.

An Autobot from Cybertron's Elite Guard, led by Sentinel Prime.
At first, he is wary of humans (even little Sari Samdak initially frightens him), but he quickly adapts and over time becomes a link between the strict guard and Optimus's team. In the finale, he effectively switches sides to join Optimus's squad, as he believes their approach is more correct.
Character and traits
Style and fashion. Jazz is the most fashionable Autobot: he likes to look impressive, and he takes his appearance very seriously. Even in battle, he tries not to scratch the hull.
Love for Earth culture. He instantly gets carried away by music, slang, urban aesthetics, and generally everything related to the “living planet.” For him, Earth is an adventure.
Charisma and improvisation. Jazz acts according to the situation, loves spectacular moves, and often does everything “with flair.” At the same time, he is not reckless: he has excellent reaction time and the ability to quickly assess the situation.
He is a tactician and a diplomat. He knows how to smooth over the rough edges between Sentinel and Optimus, because he understands both sides: both the discipline of the guard and the flexibility of the field team.
Abilities and equipment
Nunchaku as the main weapon. Jazz is a master of nunchaku: he can deflect shots, disarm enemies, and deliver quick, precise strikes. This underscores his “ninja” profile (just like Prole's).
Ninja skills and stealth. He has undergone training in techniques like Metalikato and knows how to act silently, set up ambushes, and evade pursuit.
Agility and speed. Jazz relies on maneuvering, dodging, and quick series of attacks rather than brute force.
Communication and analysis. He quickly reads the behavior of people and Decepticons, and knows how to choose the right words to defuse a conflict or motivate allies.
Sports car. His earthly form is an elegant sports car that emphasizes style and speed.

This is the “brute force” of Optimus's team: a huge, incredibly powerful, yet surprisingly warm‑hearted Autobot.
Character and role in the team.
A strongman with a kind heart. Bulkhead seems like a typical “big guy,” but in reality he's very sensitive and caring. What worries him most is that people see him only as a “sledgehammer” that breaks everything.
Tendency to cause unintentional destruction. Because of his strength and some clumsiness, he constantly accidentally destroys something — a window, part of a street, or someone's building. This upsets him greatly.
A desire to create. Paradoxically, Balkhead loves to build and create: he is sincerely interested in art and tries to create (for example, by sculpting or drawing), although he rarely produces anything recognizable. For him, this is a way to express his feelings and compensate for all the destruction that happens involuntarily.
A loyal friend. He is particularly attached to Bumblebee (they studied together at the academy) and has a very warm attitude towards Sari Samdak, trying to protect her.
Expert in space bridges. An unexpected but important detail: Bulkhead is one of the best specialists in space bridge technology, although due to his “heaviness” he finds it difficult to carefully assemble fragile components.
Abilities and equipment
Colossal physical strength. He is capable of bending metal with his bare hands, stopping heavy objects, and literally “breaking” his way through the fortifications of the Decepticons.
Transformation of arms into weapons. Balkhead can transform his forearms into massive maces or battering balls — this is his signature “dismantling” equipment.
Strength and resilience. He withstands blows that would faze other Autobots and quickly returns to battle even after serious hits.
Engineering and work with machinery. Despite his reputation as a “destroyer,” he has an excellent understanding of complex systems, especially the design of space bridges—and he can repair or reconfigure them in the field.
Balkhead transforms into a heavy military armored vehicle.

The most energetic and impulsive member of Optimus Prime's team. He desperately wants to be a real hero, but he often acts first and thinks later—and because of this, he regularly finds himself in trouble, from which his teammates rescue him.
Character and role in the team
Unquenchable enthusiasm. Bumblebee literally energizes everyone around him, but at the same time, he may disobey orders if he decides that it will be faster to save someone.
Best friend of Sari Samdek. He values ​​this friendship very much: for him, Sari is almost like a sister, and he is ready to take any risk for her.
The “I want to be useful” complex. He constantly feels that he is not strong enough or experienced enough compared to the other Autobots, and this pushes him to make rash decisions.
He is afraid of spiders. This is one of the amusing details that emphasizes his “humanity” — even a combat robot has his little fears.
Abilities and equipment
Tesla generator (discharge device). Bumblebee's main weapon: it releases powerful electrical discharges that can be used both to attack and to temporarily immobilize enemies.
Cables with grapples. He ejects them from his “sleeves” to cling to objects, pull himself up, or bind opponents.
High speed and maneuverability. In combat, Bumblebee relies on quick dashes, sharp evasions, and sudden attacks — he's not the strongest physically, but he's the most agile in the team.
Compactness. Due to its small size, it can get into places where larger Autobots can't fit and carry out tasks covertly.
Bumblebee transforms into a small yellow car.

A ninja Autobot, one of the members of Optimus Prime's team.
Prowl is a reserved, taciturn, and disciplined fighter. He values ​​silence, personal space, and order, and he finds the grand speeches (which Optimus loves to throw around) rather tiring. His signature reaction to something worthy is a dry “Impressive.”

At the same time, behind his outward coldness lies concern for his comrades: he protects the team in his own way and is ready to make serious sacrifices for it. Prowl tends to prefer solo operations and acts in the most calculated manner — he is a strategist who prefers to calculate everything before entering combat. He is also passionately passionate about Earth's nature and organic life: for him, observing the living planet is almost like meditation.
Abilities and equipment
Martial arts. Prowl is a student of the legendary Yoketron, a master of “ninjaformers,” and he masters special fighting styles: Sorket‑su and Metallikato. This gives him skills in stealth and silent movement.
Throwing weapons. In combat, it uses sharp cutting discs - an analogue of shurikens, but made of ultra‑strong metal.
Holograms. It can create projections (including a hologram of a motorcyclist) to disorient the enemy or move around the city unnoticed.
Jetpack. One of the few Autobots in the series who can fly — even if only for a short time.
Silence. It is capable of moving in such a way that it is almost impossible to hear it, which makes it an ideal scout.
The Proul transforms into a sports motorcycle; later, a sidecar is added to it. Since the Earth motorcycle cannot move on its own, it uses a driver's hologram to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

Its design is minimalist: a dark blue‑and‑gray color scheme, sharp angles, and a minimum of unnecessary details — all of this emphasizes its “ninja” image.

Optimus is still quite young by Cybertronian standards. Because of this, he has a lot of naivety and idealism. He loves to give long, inspiring speeches, but at the same time, he takes his duties as a commander very seriously. His main dream is to become a true hero.

Previously, Optimus underwent training at the Autobot training camp (his mentor was Kup Minor), and it was he who gave him the name “Optimus” because of his cheerful, optimistic disposition. Later, he was transferred to a less prestigious job - repairing the space bridge. There, he assembled his small, initially inexperienced team (together with Bumblebee, Ratchet, Prowl, and Bulkhead). After a series of events, the team ended up on Earth, in Detroit, and the Autobots had to not only fight the Decepticons but also interact with the local residents. In the process, Optimus grows up: he realizes that heroism is not about glory, but about actions taken “because no one else can do it.”
An ax with a rocket drive. It can transform: from a small hatchet to a full‑size combat axe, and the handle can also extend. The rocket engine enhances the blows.
Launch hooks on the arms. With their help, Optimus moves in the air, retrieves objects from a distance, or immobilizes enemies (it releases bola to tie their legs).
Other gadgets. It can release fire‑retardant foam or a gel with a low coefficient of friction.
A retractable mouthplate (combat mask). Used in combat mode.
Antenna in the “earpiece”. Allows you to listen to telephone and radio signals.
In robot mode, Optimus transforms into a Cybertronian truck with a cab. Upon arriving on Earth, he adapted his alt-form — he made something between a semi-trailer and a fire truck.

Sentinel was once a cadet at the Elite Forces Academy and Optimus Prime's best friend. However, their friendship fell apart after a tragic incident. Sentinel, in defiance of Ultra Magnus's prohibition, took Optimus and their mutual friend Elite‑1 to a closed organic planet in search of a Decepticon ship. As a result of the expedition, Elite‑1 went missing. Fearing the responsibility, Sentinel blamed Optimus for what had happened and permanently severed ties with him.
He is arrogant, haughty, and rather cowardly, though not particularly intelligent. He fawns over Ultra Magnus, but behind his back he mocks him, and he treats most people with disdain. He is sensitive to ridicule about his appearance and is absurdly afraid of organic creatures. At the same time, Sentinel is brave and capable of feats — for example, he defeated Optimus Prime twice.
Alternative form: a Cybertronian truck, a pickup truck with a snowplow.
Body color: blue, black, gray, golden.
Eyepiece color: blue.
Armament: shield, laser sword.
He is a military instructor at the Autobot academy.
Sentinel and Optimus don't get along and constantly argue. He considers Wasp a spy.

Arrogant, Mocking, Brutal he was not very kind, he was the perfect stereotype of the school bully. He also had a cruel humor as seen at several ocassion when he senses taking to Bumblebee.

After several centuries of imprisonment his spirit is broken, and he is convinced that Bumblebee is the cause of all his ills. And determine more than ever to take revenge and obtain justice for himself. However, he still maintains a sharp and cunning intellect, although he does not always reflect on his plans. Despite his unstable and cruel side, he has shown to have a good background, such as taking the place of his former comrade temporarily and saving his life, his sentence "Waps forgive you...".
Before the events of the series, Wasp was a cadet along Bumblebe and Bulkhead, who along with Longarm Prime often teased Bumblebee and Bulkhead, The loud-mouthed drill sergeant Sentinel Minor took an immediate liking to "Wasp", as he dubbed him. Wasp and Ironhide quickly became close friends, often competing in little tests of strength, usually involving Wasp hitting or stinging Ironhide while the latter was in armor mode.

After Bumblebee "bumbled" several times, leading to many problems for the whole group, Wasp and Ironhide decided to take matters into their own hands, unscrewing Bumblebee's lower legs and leaving them out of reach even before they dumped the rest of him in a locker.

Unbeknownst to Wasp, however, the reason for Bumblebee's foul-ups was that he was trying to out a traitor in the group—and had pegged Wasp as the likely culprit after seeing him walk out of a hangar in which someone had contacted Megatron and the fact that Wasp is clearly like a Decepticon due to his attitude. With the aid of Longarm, Bumblebee eventually found evidence incriminating Wasp as a spy. Wasp was stripped of his Autobot insignia and wheeled away, protesting his innocence and swearing revenge on Bumblebee.
In prison, he was placed in a solitary cell or in a maximum‑security zone for particularly dangerous inmates, where contact with other prisoners was kept to a minimum. For such an egocentric and naturally active bot, isolation became a kind of torture: there was no one to make fun of, no one to prove that you were stronger, and no one to see your skills.
To preserve his sanity, Vosp developed a strict routine. For example:
Training. He probably practiced movements, strikes, and the use of his stingers over and over again - even in a confined space. This helped him stay in shape and gave him a sense of control.
Counting cycles. 50 years is a huge span of time, and it's hard to keep it all in mind. He probably kept track of days, shifts, or energy shipments to somehow structure the time.
mental scenarios. Vosp wasn't stupid and knew how to calculate moves. In the silence, he could replay in his mind the events that had led him to prison over and over again, analyze his mistakes, and plot his revenge — and gradually these scenarios grew darker and more brutal.
The attitude of the guards and the punishment system
Given Vosp's reputation as a bold and confrontational cadet, the prison guards might have treated him with particular suspicion. He could be regularly interrogated, restricted in his energy, or placed in stasis chambers for even the slightest infraction. Such measures only reinforced his sense of injustice and his conviction that the system had deliberately “broken” him.
The impact of a long sentence on his thinking
50 years in isolation and constant tension inevitably distorted his perception:
Hyperfocus on the perpetrator. Bumblebee, from “that guy who betrayed me,” turned into the main cause of all the troubles. In the absence of other explanations, the brain latched onto this figure as a clear source of evil.
Loss of trust in the Autobots. If earlier he could consider himself part of the team, now anyone thought about “his own kind” provoked irritation and resentment.
Readiness for radical solutions. When there's nothing left to lose, any risks seem justified.
Interrogations
Sentinel regularly tried to interrogate him, but ultimately he broke his psyche to such an extent that Wasp became who he became. During one of the interrogations, he literally fried his brain.
Like Bumblebee, Wasp possesses Stingers. Unlike Bumblebee, Wasp has more skill with the use of his Stingers, at least back at boot camp.

Strategist: Wasp was still shown to be a capable warrior and strategic thinker, even managing to outwit and fool most of the Autobots for a short period of time.
Fighting talent: He is a walking powerhouse, able to hold his own against more experienced opponents like Optimus and Sentinel Prime. Wasp was still shown to be a capable warrior and strategic thinker, even managing to outwit and fool most of the Autobots for a short period of time.
Wasp speaks in the third person.

Relationship:
IronHide
The two were very good friends at the academy and were seen together most of the time. Both were dirty brutes who always take Bumblebee. When Wasp is sent to prison it will later be learned that Iron Hide Him has finally become an Elite Guardsman.

Bulkhead
Wasp disliking Bulkhead at the academy and not hiding it. Later on earth when Wasp pretends to be Bee and Bee disguises himself as these Bulkheads who will offer to see who is right and who is wrong by offering them a video game challenge. Wasp knowing himself to be useless will show his identity and run away.

Sentinel Prime
Like all the students of the academy he hates Sentinel. Later when he escapes from prison these Sentinel and his team who will go after him. Today Wasp still hates Sentinel so much.

The Sentinel Team
Given that he was on a mission to chase him down and recapture him back to prison, Wasp hates them.

Bumblebee
Already at the academy Wasp's favorite pastent was to do bad things to poor Bee. He was mean and brutal with him. When Bumblebee proves that he was a Spy (it was wrong) Decepticons he will be kicked out of the academy smash all his dreams and was sent to prison but before leaving he swore revenge on Bumblebee. More than 50 years later Wasp managed to escape and find Bee's trail on earth so he headed off. When he arrived and found the Autobot base and swapped their bodies, while Wasp was staying at the Bee base he was chased by the elite guard these Bulkhead who found him sleazy and also know his fault that his true identity was revealed he therefore escaped.