In 2003, Ultra Magnus unveils plans for a transforming Autobot City on Earth, capable of withstanding any Decepticon attack. Thanks to some generous donations by Earth's government, the Autobots will have all the supplies they require to construct the city. While divvying up assignments for the Autobots to collect all the supplies, he also places Blurr and Hot Rod on monitor duty and gives Kup a copy of the Autobot City blueprints and projected simulation to bring to their human sponsors.