Transformers are divided into two main factions, the Autobots and the Decepticons, and despite the interesting-sounding names, they are always simple. However, IDW Publishing and Transformers To really give an answer to what Autobot really is, revealing that it comes from a huge insult.
Before World War I, the term Autobots was not widely used, as most Transformers were simply referred to as Cybertronians. The Autobot logo was created six million years ago by Onyx Prime to represent the alliance of the Ancient Elements – the mighty leaders of the Transformers – so it has become a common symbol for all Cybertronions rather than any particular faction. In fact, the term is mostly used in relation to Sentinels, Transformers responsible for the security of the Senate on Cybertron. He is also their secret enforcer, terrorizing or killing anyone who disagrees with their rules. After learning the truth about the false leadership matrix held by Cybertron’s current leader, Nominus Prime, the Sentinel killed him and took the title of Sentinel Prime, continuing to rule the planet with his fists of power and a brutal regime. In the midst of it all, a law enforcer named Orion Parks and a revolutionary named Megatron set out to change everything.
Autobots from “Automata”
the 2010s Transformer #23, written by James Roberts and illustrated by Alex Milne, fans can see the backstory of Optimus Prime and Megatron. In this regard, Megatron pushes the future Optimus Prime – now known as Orion Parkes – to question the ruling council and the very foundation on which their society is built. To influence his fellow Cybertronians, Orion Pax revealed that “Autobot” is an alien insult, derived from “automata”, aka “A man lives a monotonous everyday life.‘ He offered to recycle it, instead of becoming a ‘autonomy.“
Autobots get their names back
The Autobot name was originally just a branding decision by the toy maker and had no real meaning to the older generation story (G1). Transformers Animation program. In fact, in Japan, Autobots are called “cloud computing“(サイバトロン). The name Autobots came about just because most factions of good people can turn into cars, which is clearly an explanation that doesn’t fit in the universe. Cybertronians used the term Classically speaking Autobots before they came to Earth, always knew what an automobile was.
However, IDW’s interpretation is actually very good for the name of the faction led by Optimus Prime, as it is about regaining power and freedom. It’s basically about getting one’s power back, not just from a dictatorship, but by being able to proudly name it and give it the meanings you want. Ultimately, this is a perfect example of a writer using a simple name to help sell a product and give it real meaning beyond nostalgia and brand recognition. Being called Autobot used to be an insult to Transformers, but after the era of Optimus Prime, it became a badge of honor.