He thinks for a moment, trying to recall all the things he's read about the subject.

"Yes. Though the off-planet hoarding of Energon only began after the war began, and therefore after my recollection. I am familiar with the theoreticals, though, and I can only assume they would be similar. They have the technology required to scan for Energon both in its solid crystal form, and also as fuel inside of other robotic life."