Military hardware and consumer goods were created eons ago by the Quintessons when Cyberton was a factory. They were the ancient ancestors of the Autobots and Decepticons. The were used by the Quintessons for bad reasons. They developed emotions and drove the Quintessons away from Cybertron. The lived together peacefully for some time, but it didn't last. The military hardware would go on to the being the Deceptions, while the consumer goods would become the Autobots.
