Bumblebee (Transformers Generation 1)

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Name: Bumblebee
Allegiance: Autobots
Function: Scout / Espionage
Timeline: Generation 1

The least likely can be the most dangerous.

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Transformers Masterpiece Bumblebee robot mode

The youthful Bumblebee is something of a sidekick to the larger Autobots. He's an easy-going, fun-loving bastion of optimism among the Autobot forces, his cheerful good nature proving positively infectious and lifting the spirits of even the grimmest and most cynical Autobots. Bumblebee manages to get on with just about everyone, including the Autobots' human allies. Bumblebee is quite inexperienced compared to some of the more battle-tested members of the Autobot forces, but he makes up for it with his eagerness and enthusiasm. Bumblebee looks up to many of the Autobots, especially Optimus Prime and the members of his command staff. Bumblebee dreams of being as tough as Ironhide, as smart as Prowl, and as courageous as Optimus Prime. He's often in awe at being in the company of those who he sees as heroes and legends, which leads to Bumblebee feeling like he needs to prove himself worthy of fighting alongside them. This isn't helped by Sunstreaker frequently and cruelly pointing out all the different ways Bumblebee isn't qualified to be a part of the Autobot team on board the Ark. Most of the time Bumblebee takes Sunstreaker's mockery in his stride, and it simply reinforces Bumblebee's resolve - although occasionally Bumblebee takes the criticism poorly, and it pushes him to taking some ill-advised risks in order to prove himself. Optimus Prime sometimes finds it necessary to reassure Bumblebee that he has nothing to prove, and that he is as valued among the Autobots as any of Optimus Prime's warriors. While Bumblebee's body is physically smaller and less durable in comparison to many of the Autobots, his small and unassuming build makes him an excellent messenger and saboteur, able to slip past enemy battle lines and fortifications without being detected. Optimus Prime just hopes that one day Bumblebee is able to fully recognise his worth.