Ratbat is a Decepticon cassette minion from the Transformers franchise, most commonly associated with Soundwave. He is a bat-like robotic spy and scout who excels at reconnaissance, infiltration, and surprise attacks. In many versions, Ratbat is portrayed as intelligent, calculating, and sometimes power-hungry, with a strong interest in energy resources and strategy. His role in the series is usually to serve as a loyal subordinate or manipulative opportunist, helping the Decepticons gather intelligence and gain tactical advantages.