Red Alert was once a fierce warrior It was not until he was seriously wounded, losing his hand permanently in battle, that he was able to sit back and realize how terrible war is. He is now a reluctant fighter, and somewhat emotionally detached, preferring to repair his friends. This does not mean he is now a coward. When a fellow Autobot on the battlefield needs his immediate medical attention, he will be there no matter what it takes. He is a brilliant medic and scientist, but he's also extremely cautious.