Autobot leader in the Movie if Optimus was gone?

[Thanatos]

I viewed a lot of the characters in comparison to Beast Wars standings/personalities when I sat through the movie a few times. I thought of them as follows:

Ironhide: Dinobot
Ratchet: Rhinox
Bumblebee: Cheetor

So overall, I think Ratchet is probably the best bet at a 2nd in command, with Ironhide breaking all the rules when the s%!# hit the fan in combat.

I'm sure they're work it out until Ultra Magnus got there... *eyes twinkle*

[Tiby]

I'd normally say Ratchet, but I think you are right Griffin. The scene at Sam's house was pretty telling as far as characterisation goes.

I think Bumblebee would step up, a la Hot Rod or Cheetor (in BM). Apart from being the most experienced on Earth, he really developed in the movie, showing he can still protect the humans after what they did to him. The others were not so ready to do so.

[roller]

Sam would be calling the shots

he'd be like "Guys we gotta battle the jewelry store, they took Mikalas ring"

him and bumblebee would be using cybertronian tech to gamble and stuff

[Robzy]

Bumblemus Prime!

[GoktimusPrime]

"Arise, Bumblemus Prime"

[1orion2many]

I go with the crusty old timer Ironhide, strictly for battle skills and experince. Fortress Maximus could always WOW the crowds.

[goro]

We need an ultra magnus.. muhahahhaha... how awesome woudl his semi-trailer be!