Query: What Are Autobots?

Autonomous Robotic Organisms made up most of Cybertron's Science Division under Optimus' supervision. They occasionally cooperate with the Defense Force commanded by Megatron. When the Science Division discovered an ancient sarcophagus containing a mysterious symbol, they kept it safe when an invading alien force arrived by transporting it to Megatron's quarters.

When Megatron himself became acting more violent with his Defense Force, Optimus advised for the Division to not give into Megatron's new tactics. After the annihilation of the aliens, and the creation of the Decepticons, most the members stood firm with Optimus. With the tension rising, the Autonomous Robotic Organisms, now Autobots, were decidedly a cause for freedom after witnessing the oppressive Decepticons in action.