Ariel is a young female Autobot from Cybertron, introduced in the episode “War Dawn.” She is portrayed as Orion Pax’s close friend and companion before the Great War between Autobots and Decepticons. When Megatron and his forces attack their energon warehouse, Ariel is gravely injured alongside Orion Pax. Both are later rebuilt by Alpha Trion, with Ariel becoming Elita One, leader of the Female Autobots. Her transformation from Ariel into Elita One symbolises courage, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Autobots even in the darkest of times.