“Energon”: Recharging is Part of the Strategy
At the heart of the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is the need for energy… or more accurately “Energon”. Energon functions as both food and fuel for the […]
The War for Cybertron Hits Home – Taking a Stand
Caught in the middle of the intergalactic warfare between the Autobots and the Decepticons sits humankind… the battle for Cybertron wasn’t something that the people of Earth previously had any […]
The Transformation of Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime: Saving the Best for Last
If I’m being honest, Hot Rod wasn’t an Autobot that I cared for overly much when he was first introduced to the team. He was brash, arrogant, cocky… he certainly […]
Devastator and the Weapons Formed Against Us
One of the most fearsome foes the Autobots have faced on the battlefield is Devastator, a massive Decepticon created through the fusion of the Constructicons into one monstrous opponent. He […]
Starscream – The Ultimate Decepticon?
Starscream, Megatron’s second-in-command, may be the ultimate Decepticon… not because he is the most intelligent or most powerful of his teammates, but due to the fact that he is the […]
Ironhide – Iron Sharpening Iron
While Optimus Prime was a fearless leader both on and off the battlefield, he still needed his weapons specialist Ironhide to not only cover his literal back, but his figurative […]
Ratchet – The Healer’s Burden
Ratchet has one of the most challenging jobs in the entire Autobots squad… as the chief medical officer, he is charged with both working on the front lines of the […]
Often Underestimated, Rarely Defeated: Bumblebee’s Oversized Heart
Whether it is in his original Volkswagen Bug G1 design or in his updated incarnations as a Chevy Camaro, Bumblebee is typically undersized and outmatched by the opponents he faces… […]
Optimus Prime a A “Prime” Example of Servant Leadership
Optimus Prime is an icon in the realms of film and animation for a very good reason. He personified servant leadership for ALL sentient beings and proved that being a […]
