Springer

Springer is an Autobot and main character in the scrumblebee comic. He is the main protagonist of the Beast Planet, Planet X, and Shockwave's Revenge arcs. Springer is seen as one of the best fighters the Autobots have, even though he can be very reckless at times.

 Beast Planet Arc 

After the battle with Bruticus, Springer is called by Optimus Prime and Blaster to lead a team to find new parts for Fortress Maximus's transformation module. He agrees, and is joined by Ratchet, Doublecross, Trailbreaker, Prowl, and Jazz. They fly away in Space Cruiser 90711, and they land on the Beast Planet. Springer sends Jazz and Ratchet to look for the module. He is very excited when they return with the Dinobots. He negotiates with the Dinobot leader, Grimlock, and obtains the module, but there is no firmware. When Shockwave's army attacks, Springer and Shockwave have a sword duel. Springer is about to have his head blown off with a cannon blast, but he is saved by Doublecross. Grimlock attacks Shockwave, but he is shot. Springer then stabs Shockwave with his sword. After Ratchet repairs Grimlock, the team leaves the Beast Planet.

 Planet X Arc 

Springer and the team land on Planet X. He sends Jazz and Trailbreaker to scout. After the two return with Evac, the team learns of the prisoners held captive by Jhiaxus. They go on a rescue mission to save them. The POW's join him to defeat Jhiaxus, get the firmware, and avenge the death of Evac. While the others fight, Springer goes to confront Jhiaxus and find the firmware. Jhiaxus tells him that the firmware is in his brain, and Springer beheads him. He then gets to the ship, and retreats with the other Autobots. In the ship, he mourns the deaths of Trailbreaker and Warpath.

Shockwave's Revenge Arc

Springer's team and the POW's return to Cybertron. After a brief battle with Megatron, Optimus Prime welcomes Springer and thanks him for getting the module. After Armorhide comes back with Shockwave's video message, Springer is called in to deal with Shockwave again. He then is joined by his original team members, plus newcomers Mirage, Chromedome, and Armorhide. While the others fight Shockwave's troops, he duels Shockwave once again in his command center. Springer is cornered, but he fires his gun at nearby oil barrels, blowing up the command center, and killing Shockwave. He is later found by Optimus Prime, Hexatron, Jazz, and Ratchet. His spark survived, but he had to enter extensive repairs.

 The Galvatron Crisis Arc 

Ratchet remains by Springer's side, repairing him with the help of Perceptor's reformatting technology.