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Que, also known as Wheeljack, is an Autobot scientist and inventor in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. He serves as the Autobots' weapons specialist, inventor, quartermaster, and armorer, providing both the Autobots and their human allies in NEST with advanced technology. In vehicle mode, he transforms into a Mercedes-Benz E550. His robot mode has an older, scholarly appearance, with a wild hairstyle, glasses, and a moustache, a look that intentionally evokes a famous historical scientist. Expanded material tied to the film adds to his background by depicting him as an accomplished Cybertronian scientist who once followed Sentinel Prime, helped develop technology that saved Cybertron, sided with Optimus Prime's science division during the war, and eventually left Cybertron aboard one of the Arks.
In personality, Que is enthusiastic, polite, and deeply proud of his work. His friends regard him as a brilliant but slightly mad scientist whose inventions do not always function perfectly. He is confident about his creations and eager to help, treating no problem as too large or too small, whether it involves celestial mechanics or new anti-Decepticon weapons. He behaves courteously toward humans and fellow Autobots alike and shows genuine care for those around him. Although he is willing to take part in missions and face danger, he is not much of a fighter and prefers to leave violence and combat to his partner Dino.
Que's central motivation is to support the Autobot cause through intellect rather than force. He wants to give his team and its human allies the tools they need to survive and win, and he finds satisfaction in producing weapons, gadgets, and upgrades. His loyalty to Optimus Prime and the Autobot team is steady throughout the story.
In the narrative, Que first appears as part of a NEST strike team in the Middle East, where he poses in vehicle form as the Iranian defense minister's car to pass a checkpoint, then joins Bumblebee, Sideswipe, and Dino in destroying an illegal nuclear facility. Later, at the NEST base in Washington, D.C., he provides Ironhide with an upgrade in the form of two powerful rifles. When the Autobots are ordered to leave Earth, Que helps prepare the Autobot ship Xantium for launch, but the Autobots suspect treachery and hide inside a booster rocket that detaches before the ship is destroyed, allowing them to infiltrate Decepticon-occupied Chicago. Before the final battle, he equips Sam Witwicky, Robert Epps, and a group of soldiers with new anti-Decepticon weapons, including devices he calls Boomsticks. When several Autobots are overwhelmed and captured, Que is taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino, and Ratchet. Soundwave decides to make an example of the prisoners, and Que is chosen to die first. He pleads for mercy, but he is shot in the chest and then again in the back by Barricade. His death leaves Bumblebee distraught, and Bumblebee later avenges his fallen friend by destroying Soundwave, while Que's Boomsticks are used to help bring down Barricade.
Among his key relationships, Que works most closely with Dino, his designated combat partner, and he stands out as a friendly and courteous presence among the Autobots. He shares a warm rapport with Bumblebee, who is clearly affected by his loss, and he assists other Autobots such as Ironhide with their equipment. He is also helpful and respectful toward the human soldiers, especially Sam Witwicky and Robert Epps, and he maintains a consistent loyalty to Optimus Prime and the wider team.
Que's notable abilities are centered on his genius-level scientific and technical skill. He can design and construct weapons, gadgets, and upgrades at remarkable speed, and his knowledge spans fields from celestial mechanics to the creation of potent anti-Decepticide combat weapons. His demonstrated creations include Ironhide's new rifles and the Boomsticks used during the Chicago assault, and additional material describes him as capable of producing shields and other protective technologies. While he can fight when necessary, his true strength lies in invention and preparation rather than frontline combat.
In terms of development, Que does not follow a long personal arc. He is introduced as a capable and good-natured inventor whose role becomes more tragic as the story moves toward its climax. His capture and execution highlight the cruelty of the Decepticons and the cost of war for those who are not warriors, and his memory carries weight through Bumblebee's grief, the revenge taken on his killer, and the continued use of his weapons in the final fight.
In personality, Que is enthusiastic, polite, and deeply proud of his work. His friends regard him as a brilliant but slightly mad scientist whose inventions do not always function perfectly. He is confident about his creations and eager to help, treating no problem as too large or too small, whether it involves celestial mechanics or new anti-Decepticon weapons. He behaves courteously toward humans and fellow Autobots alike and shows genuine care for those around him. Although he is willing to take part in missions and face danger, he is not much of a fighter and prefers to leave violence and combat to his partner Dino.
Que's central motivation is to support the Autobot cause through intellect rather than force. He wants to give his team and its human allies the tools they need to survive and win, and he finds satisfaction in producing weapons, gadgets, and upgrades. His loyalty to Optimus Prime and the Autobot team is steady throughout the story.
In the narrative, Que first appears as part of a NEST strike team in the Middle East, where he poses in vehicle form as the Iranian defense minister's car to pass a checkpoint, then joins Bumblebee, Sideswipe, and Dino in destroying an illegal nuclear facility. Later, at the NEST base in Washington, D.C., he provides Ironhide with an upgrade in the form of two powerful rifles. When the Autobots are ordered to leave Earth, Que helps prepare the Autobot ship Xantium for launch, but the Autobots suspect treachery and hide inside a booster rocket that detaches before the ship is destroyed, allowing them to infiltrate Decepticon-occupied Chicago. Before the final battle, he equips Sam Witwicky, Robert Epps, and a group of soldiers with new anti-Decepticon weapons, including devices he calls Boomsticks. When several Autobots are overwhelmed and captured, Que is taken hostage alongside Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Dino, and Ratchet. Soundwave decides to make an example of the prisoners, and Que is chosen to die first. He pleads for mercy, but he is shot in the chest and then again in the back by Barricade. His death leaves Bumblebee distraught, and Bumblebee later avenges his fallen friend by destroying Soundwave, while Que's Boomsticks are used to help bring down Barricade.
Among his key relationships, Que works most closely with Dino, his designated combat partner, and he stands out as a friendly and courteous presence among the Autobots. He shares a warm rapport with Bumblebee, who is clearly affected by his loss, and he assists other Autobots such as Ironhide with their equipment. He is also helpful and respectful toward the human soldiers, especially Sam Witwicky and Robert Epps, and he maintains a consistent loyalty to Optimus Prime and the wider team.
Que's notable abilities are centered on his genius-level scientific and technical skill. He can design and construct weapons, gadgets, and upgrades at remarkable speed, and his knowledge spans fields from celestial mechanics to the creation of potent anti-Decepticide combat weapons. His demonstrated creations include Ironhide's new rifles and the Boomsticks used during the Chicago assault, and additional material describes him as capable of producing shields and other protective technologies. While he can fight when necessary, his true strength lies in invention and preparation rather than frontline combat.
In terms of development, Que does not follow a long personal arc. He is introduced as a capable and good-natured inventor whose role becomes more tragic as the story moves toward its climax. His capture and execution highlight the cruelty of the Decepticons and the cost of war for those who are not warriors, and his memory carries weight through Bumblebee's grief, the revenge taken on his killer, and the continued use of his weapons in the final fight.