Autobots

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The "good guys." The Autobots are a military group devoted to defending their planet, and the innocents of other worlds, including Earth, from the would-be conquest of the Decepticons. For millions of years they were the underdogs of the war, barely holding their ground through sheer temerity and perseverance. In the aftermath of Unicron's attack in 2005, they were able to take advantage of the confusion on Cybertron to reclaim most of the planet, and now oppose the Decepticons on roughly equal footing. The Autobots are also allied with the government of Earth, and many of them consider the Terran planet a second home.

The Autobots are led by Rodimus Prime, a young, idealistic commander who, despite hardships in his first years bearing the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, has finally overcome his fears that he would be unable to live up the legacy left by the late Optimus Prime. Ultra Magnus serves as his second-in-command, while Jazz and Sky Lynx oversee planetary operations on Earth and Cybertron respectively. Kup and Elita-One serve as the chief advisors to Rodimus.

The Autobots' main bases of operation on Cybertron are Iahex and much of the surrounding area, including Memorial Spaceport, despite repeated Decepticon pummeling. On Earth, they're based in Metroplex/Autobot City, on the outskirts of San Francisco.

The Autobots as a whole fight not because they want to, but because they have to. Autobot characters whose motives are based on hatred of the Decepticons or a simple desire to "blow things up" will have a hard time fitting in. If you're considering your first FC or drawing up your first character on the MUSH, it's highly recommended you choose a personality that won't put you constantly at odds with your commanding officers. Rebels, "dark heroes," and troublemakers are recommended only for more experienced role-players.