Brainpower spent on Transformers justification
The Autobots were originally designed as factory workers and slaves, as shown by their vehicle alt modes during the 1st and 2nd seasons. They carried weapons, but were not supposedly as proficient in combat as the Decepticons were. In essence, the Autobots were the underdogs. On the other hand, the Decepticons were primarily designed as military forces or warriors. The Decepticons, who regarded themselves as a separate “race” from the Autobots, almost wiped out ALL the Autobots on Cybertron. If that’s not “genocide,” then I don’t know what is.
The theme of “weaker” good guys standing up to much “stronger” bad guys is far from being a “cookie cutter 80’s cartoon” like GI Joe, MOTU, Thundercats, etc.
