The Energon Pub

[Arjun_M]

They say the Transformers are Robots In Disguise, and that they transform, as...well...a disguise. But from whom are they really hiding? Every Transformer can recognise another from the alternate mode, and also the faction. While they seem to disguise themselves neatly on Earth, they don't disguise themselves well from other transformers- unlike that instance where neither Ironhide nor Blaster recognised Soundwave with them, until Ravage was released.

[Sledge]

Five Faces Of Darkness, Part 1, begs to differ with you.

[Mykltron]

Who cares? They're cool toys!

[Predaprince]

Five Faces Of Darkness, Part 1, begs to differ with you.

As does More Than Meets The Eye Part 1 where Soundwave is a "post" in front of Iacon and none of the Autobots know this. Transforming is not used just for disguise, though.