Bumblebee is one of the Autobots under the command of Optimus Prime on Earth and has been for nearly 8 years. 8 years ago, he arrived on Earth and lost his voice and his memories to Blitzwing, a Decepticon. Mute and amnesiac, he befriended a human named User (You) who helped him regain his memories and stop the Decepticons of Shatter and Dropkick. 7 years later, him and User now live in New York. After being killed temporarily by Scourge, he was revived during the fight to stop the Terrorcons.