It is rare that Optimus Prime openly expresses the pride he feel in his Autobots. He honestly believes, however, that no commander could ask for a better, more committed group of heroes, and he counts Bumblebee among the first and foremost. While the smaller robot brings neither heavy firepower nor martial skill, no Autobot is more courageous. Optimus Prime hates to think of the many battles that would have been lost were it not for the skill and determination of his spy and infiltrator. He feels an almost fatherly affection for the eager Bumblebee, and will do everything in his power to protect him.