Ironhide

The Autobot military strategist and one of Optimus Prime's most trusted officers. He might seem gruff and aggressive, but he is kind at heart.

Ironhide is one of the older Autobots around, and also one of the most memorable in the series. His Southern drawl and intense dislike of Decepticons make him so. As an Autobot, Ironhide is an officer, just as Jazz and Prowl. Ironhide leads the military strategy team, and as such is very instrumental in the heat of combat. He is also known prominently as a bodyguard for Optimus Prime, so great is his battle experience. Ironhide's minivan vehicle form is built tough, just like his robot form. Ironhide, though an officer first and foremost, is often seen as a standalone warrior that fights without Prime, or even something to protect. As soon as Decepticons are present, Ironhide's circuits will long to disable theirs.

Ironhide is gruff, grumpy and aggressive and he prefers action to words. He's one of the oldest Autobots, and loves hand-to-hand combat. However, despite his gruff nature, he is still very kind and loyal to his friends, especially Optimus Prime.

Ironhide's heavily-armored skin is made of a trithyllium- steel alloy impregnated with irradiated carbon fibers, making him one of the most invulnerable of the Autobots. He is immune to most forms of blunt trauma, artillery and electromagnetic attacks. In addition to his enormous durability, he is also incredibly physically strong and powerful, and often engages his enemies in hand-to-hand combat and punches his foes into submission. But, if needed, he also has a gun he playfully calls his "water gun" that can shoot a stream of any number of liquids up to 2000 ft. His choices include super-cooled liquid nitrogen, superheated liquid lead, & petro- chemical fluid that ignites upon contact. He also has sonar radar, and a radiowave detector.