Bumblebee (Earth-9107)

Bumblebee is a young and eager Autobot, a member of the last generation to be created before the loss of the AllSpark. He's full of energy and determination to do the right thing, and can always be counted on to volunteer for action. His small size, matched with his impressive speed, made him an excellent scout and messenger on war-torn Cybertron. Grievously injured and rendered mute by Megatron during the war for Cybertron, Bumblebee was haunted by the loss of his voice box for many years, creating a ruthless streak at odds with his otherwise friendly personality. Determined to prove himself, Bumblebee kept fighting even after the Transformers' age-old war spilled over to Earth.

Earth was a far cry from the ravaged wasteland of his birth, and Bumblebee adapted to his new home faster than any of his fellow Autobots. He's grown to like and understand humans, particularly Raf Esquivel, and Denny and Russell Clay. In befriending the natives, Bumblebee also developed a love for human culture, be it the historical exploits of Earth's cowboys or cheesy hair-metal bands. In some ways, he considers the planet to be his adopted homeworld.

Towards the end of the war, Optimus Prime would officially promote Bumblebee to a full-fledged warrior. Years later, Lieutenant Bumblebee would wind up in charge of his own team. In his new role as commander, Bumblebee's old gung-ho enthusiasm has been tempered by his newfound maturity and the burdens of leadership... and doubts about whether or not he can fill the shoes of his mentor. That said, he's learning through trial and error to lead in his own way, and slowly but surely Bumblebee is stepping out of Optimus's shadow to become a capable leader in his own right.