Global Extraterrestrial Species Treaty

Six months following the disbanding of the Global Earth Defense Association in late 2007, the Global Extraterrestrial Species Treaty (G.E.S.T.) was set up under Mikaela Banes to create a combined Human/Autobot defense force against the Decepticons. Under the classified Alien/Autobot Cooperation Act, the Autobots share their intelligence and personnel with the United States Government, but not their advanced weaponry (as stated by Optimus Prime that "it would absolutely bring more harm than good").