"Having been informed of your recent activities, I must admit that I am deeply disappointed and frustrated with you. All of you. We have been on Earth for decades, and have until this moment refrained from risking the natives' safety by engaging with them publicly. What I find most troubling about this situation, however, is that the incident in question was brought about due to a sense of injured pride bordering on childishness in its nature. We are veterans of war, and have been at war for almost four million years. To stoop to such immaturity is not only beneath our dignity as befits our position as protectors of this planet, it has nearly cost the life of one innocent, though for all we are aware, it may have jeopardized the lives of others. Perhaps the entire town is at greater risk on account of this matter. Because of this lapse in judgment and failure of conduct, I want you all to refrain from patrolling Jasper except for the town limits. You are to leave and return to base only when bringing the children to and from school for the next three weeks, and should the need arise to inspect Jasper from within the town's borders, Ratchet, Ironhide and I will handle such matters until each and every one of you - human and Cybertronian alike - prove you can once again be trusted with maintaining cover and preventing a Decepticon attack on the town. Do I make myself clear?" - Optimus In Speed Metal
