However, the combat power of the Transformers mass-produced by the AllSpark still fell short of that of the Transformers carefully cultivated in Seed Pods. In short, each method had its own advantages and disadvantages.
This gave rise to the glorious age of the second-generation Transformers—the rise of the generation of Transformers to which Bumblebee belonged.
Transformers were already superior to other races in certain aspects. Leaving everything else aside, their bodies of steel alone gave them an enormous advantage in exploring the universe.
The expansion of their territory and the prosperity of their planet created an incomparably powerful Cybertron. Yet as Cybertron grew stronger by the day, it failed to learn even the slightest lesson from the gradual extinction of the first-generation Transformers.
Most second-generation Transformers probably believed that as long as they had the AllSpark and Seed Pods, Cybertron's population would be like a human mine—an inexhaustible resource that could be taken and used without end.
Yet even a planet's resources could be squandered completely, let alone the life-forms dwelling upon it. As Cybertron's resources gradually dried up, internal conflicts erupted as well. Traveling countless miles to extract stellar essence to keep Cybertron alive was not only wasteful of both people and wealth, but could also lead to unforeseen consequences.
On resource-depleted Cybertron, war breaking out over unequal distribution of benefits was only natural. They were all old monsters who had lived for thousands upon thousands of years—who would yield to whom? For a time, the entire planet of Cybertron descended into utter chaos.
The ultimate victors were the Decepticon army, of course, while the Autobots formed the resistance...
When powerful opponents clashed, the battle came down to attrition. At times like this, the importance of the AllSpark became obvious.
The Decepticons and Autobots fought fiercely over the AllSpark.