The long war and the devastation of CYBERTRON left many AUTOBOTS wondering if there was any point to continuing to function. That's where INFERNO comes in. Complex diagnostic programs allow him to link with his fellow robots, downloading and analyzing their feelings. He can then upload a software patch, or even rewrite core code to help his patients cope. Though he is not as recognizable as AUTOBOT RATCHET, at least as many robots owe their lives to INFERNO as to his more famous comrade.