[G1] Tech Specs Manual

[Neale Davidson]

Transformers
First Generation
Tech-Specs Manual
©2001- 2002 Neale Davidson

Special thanks to Doug Dlin, ViceGripX, Starbase Rugby, Ben Yee, and Hasbro,
Inc. for making this manual possible.

This is not a product officially created or run by either Hasbro, Kenner,
Mainframe Entertainment, Claster Entertainment or Alliance. Transformers,
Autobots, and Decepticons are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, RI
02862 USA. Hasbro, Inc., All rights reserved, Manufactured under license
from Takara Co., Ltd. This manual is not meant to infringe upon these
copyrights and trademarks but has been established for informational and
entertainment purposes only.

Super Robot Lifeform

It is a world transformed, where things are not as they seem. It is a world
of heroic Autobots, and evil Decepticons. It is a world of the Transformers,
where there is more than meets the eye. Robots assume the shape of cars,
trucks, fighter plans, and spy equipment to wage their secret war as robots
in disguise.

Introduction
From Takara To Hasbro And Back Again!
It's the year 1983. Ronald Reagan is President of the United States. The
Cold War is in full swing. Russia is still the evil empire. The video-game
industry just crashed big- time. And for years, the best thing happening on
television for kids has been the Superfriends.

In Japan, though, a new trend of Giant Robot action has been catching on,
with Gundam sitting on top and selling like mad. Cash-strapped Hasbro
wonders if they can get a giant robot line to succeed in America, and
compete with the Robotech and Voltron series also coming out.

Hasbro looks to another cash-strapped company named 'Takara'. They've had a
few lines of robot toys that were suffering from lackluster sales. One of
these lines was called Diaclone, and featured giant transforming vehicles
that turned into everyday cars. Despite the innovative toys, the manga and
story around the line is uninspired, failing to excite the kids of Japan.

Hasbro gets that line for American release, as well as a few others. But
they don't decide to make the 'story' for the toys themselves. Instead they
turn to Marvel comics, who had given them great success with GI Joe already,
and had also enjoyed critical acclaim for their Spider Man television
series. Hasbro gave Marvel the toys, and told them to make a new and unique
story about them.

What Marvel and Hasbro produced was a four issue comic book, as well as a
three episode miniseries to air on television. In 1984, both were released
and the sales were incredible. The comic was given 'unlimited status', and
the television series was extended for a full syndicated run.

The Transformers were a bona-fide hit. Cools toys with a solid comic and
television show to back them created a monster success, and a legacy that
lives on twenty years after its initial conception.

The First Saga
In its twenty year run, the Transformers mythos has spanned an amazing
number of stories and sagas. Most Americans would be familiar with
Transformers, Transformers: The Movie, Beast Wars, Beast Machines,and, most
recently, Robots in Disguise.Japan adds a half-dozen more television series
to this mythos. Europe adds a couple more comic books, and a two year run of
toys available even in the brief period where American interest in
Transformers had seemed to have run dry.

What started it all was a simple premise. Robot aliens from Cybertron have
been fighting for millions of years, and leave their world in search of
energy. They find it on Earth, crash here, and adopt the forms of local
vehicles to disguise themselves.

Of course, at its base, the concept sounds more than a little cheesy. But
the simple premise allowed for some unusual and solid storytelling, much of
which still holds up long after most cartoons of the period were forgotten.
Marvel had injected strong characters and themes into the stories, lifting
Transformerswell above most of the market of the time.

Tech Specs
One contribution Marvel added to Transformers was a short biography of each
character to have a toy. These biographies were put on the backs of the
cards and boxes of the figures, and gave some of the Transformers story for
kids to play with.

These biographies, or 'tech specs', gave a little bit of information about
the character, what he could do, and some 'game-style' statistics on a
technical-looking bar graph. It may have seemed a minor contribution at the
time, but it was one that endured.

This book, then, is a collection of the tech- specs from the 'first saga'
toys, going from the original crew on the Autobot starship, the Ark, to the
middle of the second year. These characters are the long-time fan favorites,
ranging from Optimus Prime and Megatron, to Omega Supreme and Devastator.

For many still interested in Transformers to this day, these are the
characters that they love the most.

Transformers Oddities
If there is a rule about the Transformers mythos, it's that nothing is
perfect. The tech- specs aren't any different. Sometimes, mistakes crept up
into production. Other times, someone didn't bother creating them for
certain figures. The Transformers mythos has always been a little messy,
even from the very beginning.

This book tries to compile some tech-spec data, correct some errors, and
make everything all nice and neat. The more drastic edits and changes are
explained here.

Skywarp and Starscream
One problem about having two very similar toys is that, occasionally, things
are going to get screwed up. That was pretty telling with these two
Decepticon jets. The two had their tech-spec numerals switch when the toy
packaging went to press, giving Skywarp a sudden promotion. When the trading
cards came out, the specs were corrected. The corrected versions are used in
this book.

Jumpstarters
What might be more confusing than switching the stats on cards is just
switching the images of the toy in the package. The two Jumpstarters, Top
Spin, and Twin Twist, had their images switched on their tech- specs, making
it a little confusing about whom had what abilities. The correct versions of
the specs are given in this book.

The Tyco Racers
Burnvolt and Glowvolt technically were never given names. When TYCO licensed
out the Transformers for the creation of their electronic road race, TYCO
decided not to give tech-specs to either the Autobot or Decepticon races. No
names or other information about the characters were given in the packaging.

Apparently, though, Hasbro did want these characters to have some sort of
'biographical' information, perhaps for possible use in the cartoon or comic
book series. Though these bios were never realized, the tech-specs given in
this book are from Hasbro's notes about these two obscure characters.

The Omnibots
The Autobot characters, Camshaft, Downshift, and Overdrive were not part of
the 'main' Transformers toy line. Instead, fans could purchase them by
sending 'robot points', clip-out coupons on toy-boxes, into Hasbro, Inc.

Since they didn't have standard packaging, the trio of toys did not have
'Tech Specs' with them, at least in the United States. Japan, however, gave
the three Omnibots personalities in their bio write-ups. The tech specs
given in this archive are from the Japanese versions of the characters.

Powerdasher
The 'Powerdasher' actually refers to three very basic toys that were used as
mail-away figures. The advertising blurb for this mail- away said that the
Powerdasher was constantly evolving into different bodies.

In truth, this just meant that Hasbro could ship one of three different
'Powerdasher' toys, depending on what they currently had in stock. Despite
the obviously different toys, Hasbro officially made them all the same
character, and gave a small bio to him.

The tech-spec numbers were supposed to be 'mysterious', and the character
didn't receive anything but 'unknown values', since they would change
depending on what version of the body the fan would be playing with.

Reflector
Reflector was a Decepticon camera that never found its way onto store
shelves in the United States, despite having a version of the character
within the first season of the cartoon.

The toy was initially going to be released like the rest of the Transformers
line, but Hasbro felt that its overall quality was too inferior to make it
widely available. Having paid for the license, and also having included him
in their chief source of advertising, the cartoon series, Hasbro decided to
make Reflector a mail-in giveaway.

Like with the Omnibots, a fan would mail in coupons cut out of Transformers
toy boxes, and mail them into Hasbro. Reflector would arrive by mail a few
weeks later.

Unlike most giveaways, though, Reflector did have tech-specs included on his
instruction sheet, even though the toy form of the character was wildly
different from the cartoon incarnation. Those tech-specs however are given
in this book.

Elita One Model Kit
Elita One was a character featured in the episode Search for Alpha Trion.She
was the female Autobot leader, and didn't have a toy. Despite this, many
fans liked the character, and a 'model kit' of Elita One was created in
Japan several years later. On the box of this model kit was a tech-spec
sheet, just like the regular Transformers toys. An edited English
translation of that tech-spec is included in this book.

Takara Re-Releases
With renewed interested in the 'old-school' Transformers driving the market,
Takara decided to re-release several of the original Transformers figures.
Some of these figures were repainted and made into either new characters
(Road Rage, Crosscut), or into new takes on existing characters (Dark
Rodimus, Shining Magnus). The tech-specs or these 'reissue' releases have
been included in this archive as well.

BotCon 2002
At the annual Transformers convention known as BotCon, 3H Productions
introduced two new characters based on repaints of the Cliffjumper and
Bumblebee molds. Though technically well beyond release date of classic
Transformers material, the new characters of 'Tap-Out' and 'Glyph' were
obviously meant to fit in with the rest of 'Generation One'. Their
tech-specs have been included here as well.

The Heroic Autobots
Lead by the heroic Optimus Prime, the Autobots fight for freedom on their
home planet of Cybertron. Desperate for energy, they head to prehistoric
Earth in search of fuel. On their way, they are ambushed by the Decepticons
and crash into Mt. Saint Helena. Four million years later, they are revived
and rebuilt along with their enemies. Now the Autobots have a new planet to
defend from the Decepticons - the Earth!
Beachcomber
Autobot Minibot Geologist
"Know the conflict within before facing the conflict without."
Strength3Rank6
Intelligence9Courage6
Speed5Firepower1
Endurance9Skill10

No interest in warfare; prefers long, lone trips into deserts and along
coasts... only places he feels he can escape to and relax. Cool-headed,
low-key, personable -- what Earthlings call "laid-back". Fights when called
upon despite anti-war feelings. Range of 800 miles... can go over very
rugged terrain. Sensors can determine chemical composition of land and find
needed resources. Susceptible to mental stress.

Blaster
Autobot Communications
"When the music is rockin', I'm rollin'."
Strength8Rank7
Intelligence8Courage9
Speed2Firepower7
Endurance6Skill10

Finds all Earth music interesting, but it's rock'n'roll -- good, hard and
loud -- that really sparks his circuits. In the forefront of any situation
he's involved in. As AM/FM stereo cassette player, he can perform as deck
plus receive radio signals of all frequencies with power outputs as low as
1/1,000,000 watt. Acts as Autobot communications center... can transmit up
to 4,000 miles. Carries electro-scrambler gun that disrupts electrical
devices.

Bluestreak
Autobot Gunner
"I never met a Decepticon I didn't dislike."
Strength6Rank5
Intelligence6Courage2
Speed7Firepower9
Endurance9Skill7

Bluestreak often talks incessantly and inanely. Lightens the situation for
all Autobots with his good-natured manner. Despite formidable weaponry and
blazing speed, he hates war. Haunted by memory of Decepticons destroying his
home-city. Fires bombs up to 8.3 miles and lightning-like 80,000 volt beam
up to 12 miles of limited accuracy. Often inhibited by his disdain for
combat.

Brawn
Autobot Minibot Demolitions
"Might over microchips."
Strength9Rank5
Intelligence3Courage10
Speed4Firepower1
Endurance9Skill4

To Brawn, Earth is essentially a hostile environment -- and he loves it.
Strong, rugged, agile -- the most macho of all Autobots. Delights in
challenges. Sorry for those not as tough as himself. Second strongest
Autobot -- can lift 190,000 pounds and knock down a small building with one
punch. High resistance to artillery fire. Vulnerable to attack by
electromagnetic waves.

Bumblebee
Autobot Minibot Espionage
"The least likely can be the most dangerous."
Strength2Rank7
Intelligence8Courage10
Speed4Firepower2
Endurance7Skill7

Small, eager, and brave, Bumblebee acts as a messenger and spy. Due to his
small size, he dares to go where others can't and won't. He idolizes the
bigger Autobots, especially Optimus Prime and Prowl, and strives to be
accepted. He is the most energy efficient and has the best vision of all the
Autobots. He can go underwater for reconnaissance and salvage missions.
Although physically the weakest Autobot, his stealth more than compensates
for this inadequacy.

Camshaft
Omnibot Tracker
"Secrets are seldom kept for long."
Strength7Rank7
Intelligence8Courage6
Speed9Firepower9
Endurance9Skill9

Rather high-strung, Camshaft's convinced that he's being spied on instead
whenever he's conducting spying activities, but he follows orders faithfully
and reliably. Gets confidence in his super-hard body armor. Transforms to
Savannah RX7, armored car. Can travel at 180 km/h with a top power of 480
horsepower. Homes in on Decepticons with his target-tracking systems.
Carries RX Missile Launcher.

Clampdown
Autobot Police Officer
"Criminals can be the worst enemy to any society."
Strength9Rank5
Intelligence7Courage8
Speed9Firepower6
Endurance6Skill7

Transforming into a 'police special' Lamborghini Countach Police Car,
Clampdown is a robot policeman dispatched from Cybertron to an Earth police
facility through an interplanetary talent exchange program. Cooperating with
human partners, every day he devotes his efforts to the safety of his
region. Unsophisticated and kindhearted, he cracks down on vicious crimes
with a firm manner. Now and then he'll conflict with the locals or his
co-workers owing to differences in culture or moral concepts. Carries
automatic handgun and flashbang grenades to deal with perpetrators.

Cliffjumper
Autobot Minibot Warrior
"Strike first, strike fast, strike hard. "
Strength4Rank5
Intelligence4Courage10
Speed7Firepower7
Endurance4Skill5

"Let me at 'em," is Cliffjumper's motto. His eagerness and daring have no
equal. He's driven by a desire to win the battle against the Decepticons.
Finds Earth terrain a hindrance. One of the fastest Autobots. Often uses his
speed to draw fire away from others. Shoots "glass gas" which makes metal as
brittle as glass. His recklessness often leads to actual blow-outs and
situations too dangerous for him to handle.

Cosmos
Autobot Minibot Reconnaissance & Communications
"Reach for the stars, but never leave your friends."
Strength2Rank6
Intelligence8Courage7
Speed10Firepower6
Endurance6Skill9

Lonely in outer space... relieves boredom by scaring humans by hovering over
their backyards at night or zig-zagging through meteor showers. Can achieve
Earth orbit, even go to the Moon and back with enough fuel. Acts as
communications satellite... optical sensors can see bicycle at 600 miles.
Has pinpoint accuracy, high-powered particle beam. Not well suited to
function on ground as robot.

Crosscut
Autobot Ambassador
"Words are just as effective as bullets."
Strength5Rank9
Intelligence10Courage9
Speed6Firepower8
Endurance7Skill5

A diplomat dispatched from Cybertron upon receiving a secret communiqué from
Commander Optimus Prime. He is a key player in conducting covert
negotiations for an alliance with the Earthlings and the construction of
Autobot City. Fluent in over 230 Earth languages and 6300 alien ones, he
possesses outstanding diplomatic skills. Though honest, he is well aware of
the ingenuity required to maintain an advantage while proceeding through
negotiations. Carries an electromagnetic pulse emitter, twin vertigo guns
and stun grenades for self-defense. Transforms to earth-style minivan. In
times of crisis, he can transfer his memories and data into 'Clutch', his
internal drone, and make an emergency escape.

Deep Cover
Autobot Special Investigations
"Only the shadows know."
Strength8Rank5
Intelligence7Courage8
Speed9Firepower7
Endurance6Skill7

Transforming to a sleek black Lamborghini Countach, Deep Cover is a special
investigator attached to Iacon's police force. Dispatched to Earth with his
twin brother Clampdown, with whom he shares a common design. He performs
solo infiltration and investigation missions, makes great use of his image
projection, parabolic reflection and reduction functions, the last of
which can go down as far as 1/40. Carries gyrojet rifle and smart missiles.
Deepcover carries many secrets within him, a fact that sometimes shows in
his oft-tired expression.

Downshift
Omnibot Reconnaissance
"Even the quietest mission could call for firepower."
Strength7Rank7
Intelligence9Courage7
Speed8Firepower8
Endurance8Skill6

Proud of his taking part in the cutting edge of the spy battles with the
Decepticons. However, he's somewhat restless, and will sometimes flub his
missions. When it comes to his heavy armament, however, most of his fellow
Autobots admit that they can't compare to him. Transforms to Celica XX with
hybrid 'attack plane' mode. Top speed of 180km/h and generates 520 HP.
Carries Pulse Laser, Hand Pulse Laser, and Rocket Launcher.

Elita One
Autobot Females Commander
"My life exists for the sake of all life."
Strength8Rank10
Intelligence10Courage10
Speed7Firepower3
Endurance6Skill9

With the absence of commander Optimus Prime, Elita One assumes command of
the Autobot warriors of Cybertron. Inspires confidence, her warriors truly
feel that Prime was not the only one who could lead them. During the eons
since her many teammates departed into space and went missing four million
years ago, she and her female Autobot comrades who remained on Cybertron
have continued to protect their world from the overwhelming armed might of
the Decepticons. News of their continued existence is unexpected even to
Prime, which could be considered proof of her exceptional talent as a
leader. Elita One has a secret power: the ability to freeze time. Activating
it simultaneously inflicts lethal damage on her, but her enormous potential
to bring the war to a close could actually be said to make her a bigger
threat to the Decepticons than even Optimus Prime.

Gears
Autobot Minibot Transport / Recon.
"Nobody wins a war -- somebody loses. "
Strength8Rank6
Intelligence7Courage9
Speed6Firepower1
Endurance8Skill7

Gears is anti-social, a self-proclaimed misfit. Finds fault in everything
and everyone. Acts this way to help cheer others up as they try to cheer him
up. Tremendous strength and endurance. Totes heavy loads long distances.
Launches to height of 20 miles, floats down on compressed air. Becomes an
easy target due to limited maneuverability. Can detect infrared.

Glowvolt
Autobot Electric Warrior
"To win the race, burn up the track!"
Strength6Rank6
Intelligence7Courage6
Speed10Firepower8
Endurance7Skill8

An obsessed speed-demon, nothing thrills him more than pouring every bit of
power he has into his automotive form's engine. Very fast and maneuverable,
burns through city streets at 220mph. Leaves a trail of burning ions in his
wake. Carries ion cannon. Though skilled at racing, often winds up injured
due to pushing beyond his limits.

Glyph
Autobot Archeaometrist
"Erudition is the privilege of those who observe detail."
Strength1Rank2
Intelligence10Courage7
Speed3Firepower1
Endurance7Skill9

One of the final survivors of a doomed Autobot exploration mission, Glyph
has spent several hundred years stranded on a world that has become, for
her, not unlike an immense science experiment. A natural researcher and
forensic scientist, Glyph's advanced hermeneutic circuitry allows her to
analyze and decipher even the most cryptic of patterns and language
structures. Exceptionally bright and intellectual, Glyph maintains a nearly
manic attentiveness to detail. Fascinated by the sheer complexity of alien
cultures and their histories, Glyph's eye for even the most obscure of
minutiae has become unmatched among her colleagues. While highly skilled and
intelligent, Glyph's robot form is neither particularly strong nor durable.

Grapple
Autobot Architect
"Beauty is in everything except war."
Strength8Rank7
Intelligence8Courage7
Speed3Firepower7
Endurance4Skill9

On Cybertron, his buildings are considered works of art. On Earth, his ideas
are limited by war. Takes pride in his work, prone to severe depression if
they're destroyed in battle. As crane, can lift up a 35-ton object and
position it with precision and grace. As robot, has high-temperature
arc-welder rifle... can launch rockets 4.5 miles from wrist sockets. Prone
to breakdown in vehicle mode.

Grimlock
Dinobot Commander
"Among the winners, there is no room for the weak."
Strength10Rank9
Intelligence7Courage10
Speed3Firepower8
Endurance10Skill10

Most fearsome and powerful Dinobot. Although dedicated to the Autobot cause,
resents authority. Cold merciless, but a valiant warrior. Has contempt for
the weak, including all humans. Great strength, uses jaws to break almost
anything in two. Carries energo sword and galaxial rocket launcher in
Dinobot mode. Other than arrogance and lack of speed, has no real weakness.

Hauler
Autobot Resource Exploration Hauler
"Every job requires a different tool., so carry a large toolbox."
Strength9Rank5
Intelligence6Courage8
Speed3Firepower4
Endurance9Skill5

Millions of years ago, Hauler was a member of the construction team for the
Cybertronian metropolis of Crystal City. After losing his teammates in an
attack by Megatron, he became a Cybertron. Since awakening on Earth with
Optimus Prime and the others, he has taken full-time to his original purpose
of securing energy resources, for which he now travels throughout the world.
Equipped with a variety of exploratory devices and a crane arm capable of
lifting objects up to 60 tons. Also capable of launching off both hands and
guiding them through the air by remote control. A highly capricious
self-expressionist, he frequently changes or restores his coloration and
optional equipment.

Hoist
Autobot Maintenance
"You have to be rolling before you can be fighting."
Strength8Rank4
Intelligence6Courage8
Speed3Firepower6
Endurance7Skill7

"No exceptions!" -- All Autobots must submit to his maintenance schedule...
knows they must operate at peak efficiency in battle. Jovial, enjoys job and
is good at it -- will find any problem, from engine overhaul to smallest
leaky gasket. As tow truck, hauls 40,000 lbs. As robot, very strong --
launches heat-seeking missiles from wrist sockets. Full spectrum
multi-sensor behind his head determines an objects' composition, density,
tensile strength, energy properties.
Hound
Autobot Scout
"Observe everything, remember even more."
Strength5Rank6
Intelligence8Courage10
Speed5Firepower3
Endurance7Skill9

Hound loves the natural wonders of Earth, prefers it to Cybertron. Brave,
fearless, loyal. Secretly desires to be human. Uses turret gun as radar
scope, infrared radiation collector. Tracks machines as well as humans.
Hologram gun projects 3- dimensional grid laser-light topographical maps.
Vulnerable to thermal and electromagnetic interference.
Hubcap
Autobot Minibot Communications
"Weapons can win battles, but words can win wars."
Strength3Rank6
Intelligence9Courage8
Speed4Firepower1
Endurance3Skill9

Has everybody's friendship, nobody's trust. Affable, witty, generous,
charming, but a con artist. Living proof of the Cybertronian adage, "You
can't tell an Autobot by its finish." Head module equipment receives AM and
FM radio, shortwave, UHF, and VHF television signals as weak as .000001
watts. Maximum speed of 90mph, range: 1000 miles.

Huffer
Autobot Minibot Construction Engineer
"Molecular structure is the key to success."
Strength7Rank6
Intelligence8Courage8
Speed5Firepower1
Endurance7Skill9

Huffer is cynical, hard-boiled, and pessimistic. "He looks through the world
through sludge-colored windshields." Will complain it can't be built, then
builds it anyway. Not too sociable, but absolutely reliable. Arm sensors can
test materials for strength, heat resistance, elasticity, etc.. Extremely
strong. Superior mathematical and geometrical abilities. Often unhappy and
homesick for Cybertron.

Inferno
Autobot Search & Rescue
"Where there's smoke, there's me."
Strength9Rank5
Intelligence6Courage9
Speed4Firepower6
Endurance8Skill6

"The hotter things get, the better I like it!"... not only for fires, but
battle too. Often distracted from performing his job to engage in combat.
Can do anything Earth fire trucks can in vehicular mode. Great
strength...ceramic-plated armored skin can take up to 8000 degrees Celcius.
Extinguisher rifle shoots flame-suppressing foam and an energy dampening
beam to counter other beams. Forearms shoot missiles. Doesn't follow orders
well, not very mobile as a robot.

Ironhide
Autobot Security
"High tech circuitry is no replacement for guts."
Strength3Rank6
Intelligence9Courage8
Speed4Firepower1
Endurance3Skill9

"Go chew on a microchip!", is Ironhide's slogan. Prefers action to words.
Oldest, toughest, most battle-tested Autobot. Bodyguard to Optimus Prime. In
charge of guarding anything of importance. Gruff, but kind.
Trithyllium-stell skin makes him nearly invulnerable to attack. Shoots
variety of liquids from supercooled nitrogen to superheated lead. Has sonar,
radar, radiowave detector. Slowest and most fragile of the group.

Jazz
Autobot Special Ops. Agent
"Do it with style or don't bother doing it."
Strength5Rank8
Intelligence9Courage9
Speed7Firepower5
Endurance7Skill10

Jazz loves Earth culture. Always looking to learn more. His knowledge of
Earth makes him the indispensable right-hand man to Optimus Prime. Takes
most dangerous missions. Very cool, very stylish, very competent. Equipped
with photon rifle, flamethrower, full-spectrum beacon, 180db stereo
speakers. Creates dazzling, disorienting sound and light shows. Versatile,
clever, daring, but prone to being distracted.

Jetfire
Autobot Air Guardian
"Among mysteries of science lies the key to victory."
Strength6Rank10
Intelligence10Courage9
Speed10Firepower7
Endurance4Skill9

Swiftest Autobot. Daring in battle... believes victory will come via
technological advancement. Adds twin scramjet modules and liquid hydrogen
fuel tanks to escape Earth's gravity. Flies halfway around the world in 30
minutes. Carries 4 particle-beam cannons and heat-seeking photon missiles.
Prone to mechanical failures due to advanced technology.

Mirage
Autobot Spy
"Who and what I am I hide from the enemy."
Strength6Rank7
Intelligence9Courage5
Speed7Firepower6
Endurance5Skill10

Mirage is not thrilled about being an Autobot freedom fighter. Prefers
hunting turbofoxes on Cybertron with his high- priced friends. Effective
fighter, more effective intelligence gatherer. Electro- disrupter can cast
illusions altering his physical placement and appearance for up to 6
minutes. Expert marksman with armor- piercing rocket-dart hunting rifle.
Unsure of Autobot Cause... can't be fully trusted.

Omega Surpeme
Autobot Defense Base
"Unyielding resolve has no conqueror."
Strength10Rank7
Intelligence5Courage10
Speed3Firepower10
Endurance10Skill6

The ultimate defensive force. Great strength, even greater courage. Serious,
even grim... last line of Autobot defense. Protects the Ark and all else
vital to his cause. As robot, can shatter a mountainside, lift 300,000 tons
with clawed arm, destroy 12' steel cube with plasma blaster arm... has
head-mounted laser cannon. Can transform to laser cannon tank and launching
pad with rocket. Rocket can achieve planetary orbit.

Optimus Prime
Autobot Commander
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings!"
Strength10Rank10
Intelligence10Courage10
Speed8Firepower8
Endurance10Skill10

Optimus Prime is the largest, strongest and wisest of all Autobots. Feels
his role is the protection of all life, including Earth-life. Fights
unceasingly to defeat the Decepticons. Splits into three autonomous modules:
1) Optimus Prime... the brain center known as the Commander; 2) Roller, the
Autobot scout car... a spy who operates up to 1200 miles away; and 3)
Autobot Headquarters... the combat deck equipped with a versatile
mechanic/artillery robot. Injury to one module is felt by the other two.

Overdrive
Omnibot Commander
"The key to victory is intelligence about your enemy."
Strength9Rank9
Intelligence10Courage8
Speed9Firepower7
Endurance7Skill8

A calm commander, but often seems cool to his fellow Omnibots, yet, for an
Autobot, carries an incredibly strong fighting spirit within him. Transforms
to Ferrari BB, and also adopt a hybrid 'fighter plane' mode. Top speed of
Mach 1.2. Can detect Decepticons with the sensors in his sunroof. Carries
Twin Blaster, BB Shot, and Pulse Laser.

Perceptor
Autobot Scientist
"One's ultimate truth lies in one's molecular structure."
Strength7Rank7
Intelligence10Courage8
Speed2Firepower8
Endurance7Skill10

Unquenchable thirst for knowledge... seeks it to exclusion of all else...
Main role is to study the best ways the Autobots can adapt to Earth.
Extremely smart. Scientific specialties are metallurgy, molecular chemistry,
electrical engineering. As microscope, capable of powerful magnification.
Lens barrel converts into powerful light cannon. Carries concussion rifle in
robot mode. Absent minded. Lenses are his weakest part.

Powerdasher
Autobot Multi-function Specialist
"Adaptability is the key to victory."
Strength?Rank?
Intelligence?Courage?
Speed?Firepower?
Endurance?Skill?

This Powerdasher is a new form of Autobot. Power is still growing. Fast and
skillful. Little is known about its true strengths and weaknesses. Came to
Earth to help the Autobots in their cause. Modular design enables him to
take on a variety of shapes and forms. Has the ability to operate at various
levels of kinetic energy. Friendly, cheerful and obedient.
Powerglide
Autobot Minibot Warrior
"To stop me, you have to catch me first."
Strength3Rank5
Intelligence7Courage8
Speed8Firepower6
Endurance7Skill9

A show off... proud that he's one of few Autobots that can fly. Incredible
maneuverability... delights in displaying his dazzling aerial virtuosity, to
friends or foes... just wants their appreciation of his talent. Cruises at
500mph... can increase power output and speed to 3200mph for short periods.
Carries small concussion bombs... shoots thermal beam as plane and robot.
Gets into more troubles with enemy planes than he can handle.
Prowl
Autobot Military Strategist
"Logic is the ultimate weapon."
Strength7Rank7
Intelligence9Courage8
Speed7Firepower8
Endurance9Skill10

Prowl will keep at a task for as long as it takes. Strives to find reason
and logic in everything. A listener, not a talker. Has most sophisticated
logic center of all Autobots. Able to analyze and advise on complex combat
situations almost instantaneously. Fires wire-guided missiles and
high-corrosive acid pellets. The unexpected can often scramble his circuits.
Ratchet
Autobot Medic
"You break it, I'll remake it."
Strength4Rank7
Intelligence8Courage8
Speed4Firepower3
Endurance5Skill10

Ratchet was the best tool-and-die man on Cybertron. In his work-bay he can
make anything from a pin to a missile. Repairs injured Autobots, given the
right parts. Likes to party, give backtalk, but does any job as well as
anyone. Has laser scalpels, arc- welders, electron microscopes, circuit
sensors, fluid dispensers at his disposal. Sometimes his having a good time
interferes with his effectiveness.
Red Alert
Autobot Security Director
"Caution can never be overused."
Strength5Rank7
Intelligence7Courage7
Speed8Firepower7
Endurance5Skill8

Nothing escapes his notice, no matter how small. When his sensors are
activated, thinks trouble is coming. Edgy... unpopular with comrades, but
appreciated. Can trigger alarms in other Autobots. Excellent sensory
perception. Fast in vehicular mode. Carries 25 mile range rocket launcher
and particle beam rifle. Prone to rash judgments which can lead to injury to
himself and comrades.
Roadbuster
Deluxe Autobot Ground Assault Commander
"War is a dirty business... and I'm as dirty as they come."
Strength8Rank8
Intelligence7Courage10
Speed5Firepower6
Endurance9Skill7

Likes to pass the time 'demolishing Decepticons'. Not happy if not
fighting... bores easily, quietest of Autobots when not in battle.
Charismatic in combat... inspiring to fellow warriors. Natural leader. Can
traverse most terrains as 4-WD, 600 mile range. Carries turret-mounted
linear blaster gun... can blow a hole in 2-foot thick concrete. As a robot
has laser rifle and shrapnel-missile launcher.

Road Rage
Autobot Ground/Air Combatant
"Why must the road be full of idiots?"
Strength6Rank5
Intelligence7Courage9
Speed7Firepower8
Endurance9Skill9

Deeply versed in the culture and customs of organic life, she was selected
as Crosscut's adviser and bodyguard in appreciation of this knowledge.
Normally she's a cheerful and obliging robot, but while traveling the roads,
she becomes an extremely narrow- minded and violent driver owing to a
chronic instability in her navigation protocols. Transforms to high speed
sports car, capable of subsonic air travel in flight mode. Equipped with
twin magna-bomb launchers and a plasma discharger.

Seaspray
Autobot Minibot Naval Defense
"Be unyielding as the ocean waves and your enemies shall fall."
Strength3Rank6
Intelligence8Courage10
Speed6Firepower6
Endurance6Skill7

Displays a zest for his job unmatched by fellow Autobots. Loves the ocean
and its creatures... unhappy when he returns to land and reverts to robot
form. Loves the thrill of naval battle. Can go 120 knots, 4000 mile range.
Has sonar radar and underwater and surface-to-air lasers, also used in robot
mode. Wheels allow limited land travel. Not too strong or mobile as robot.

Sideswipe
Autobot Warrior
"I don't break the rules, I bend them -- a lot."
Strength7Rank5
Intelligence7Courage`0
Speed7Firepower3
Endurance7Skill6

Sideswipe is nearly the equal of his twin brother, Sunstreaker, in the
combat arts, but less cold blooded. Relishes a fight to the finish with an
opponent. Uses underhanded tactics when absolutely necessary. Arms act as
powerful pile drivers. Flies for up to 2 minutes with rocket backpack. Fires
flares visible for 18 miles. Rash actions often lead to injuries to himself.
Takes them all in stride.

Skids
Autobot Theoretician
"Deep down, we are more like than unlike humans."
Strength4Rank9
Intelligence9Courage7
Speed5Firepower7
Endurance6Skill7

A daydreamer - often bumps into things at 60 mph while pondering Earth life
instead of a Decepticon attack. Considers Earth one vast lab for his
research. His findings are often invaluable to fellow Autobots. Enormous
memory storage capacity. Carries a liquid nitrogen rifle with 600 foot
range. Twin electron blaster of 20,000 volts can short-circuit almost
anything. At 60 mph can stop within 25 feet. Not very fast - often in danger
due to daydreaming.

Slag
Dinobot Flamethrower
"I have no need for friends, even less for enemies."
Strength9Rank4
Intelligence4Courage7
Speed3Firepower8
Endurance9Skill7

Slag is enormously strong, disruptive, and just plain mean-spirited and
often brawls with his comrades... which is why they seldom help him when
he's in trouble. Despite his nasty, rash personality, he does share their
dislike for authority. His mouth shoots 3000 degrees Celsius flames up to 80
feet and he enjoys melting enemies into pools of liquid metal. He isn't too
bright and likes shattering brick buildings with his head, he also uses an
electron blaster in Dinobot mode.

Sludge
Dinobot Jungle Warrior, Demolitions "Stomp your enemy, crush him under your
feet."
Strength9Rank4
Intelligence3Courage9
Speed2Firepower1
Endurance10Skill5

Likes to make presence known -- a footstep can be heard and felt in a 3-mile
radius. Gentle and shy, but terrifying and unstoppable in battle. Like other
Dinobots, dislikes Optimus. Can exert 40,000 psi via feet -- enough to
shatter a bridge. Immense strength and endurance. Adept at fighting in
water, swamp, and jungle. Slow, not too clever -- often victim of the
calamities he causes.

Smokescreen
Autobot Diversionary Tactician
"A look can be deceiving; a touch can be lethal."
Strength4Rank6
Intelligence9Courage8
Speed7Firepower7
Endurance6Skill9

Whether engaged in raging battle or friendly conversation, an ulterior
purpose usually exists. Job is to lead enemy astray. Sneaky, but charming
and affable... considered most devious yet most trusted of Autobots. In car
mode, emits thick smoke from tailpipe... attracts to metal. In robot mode,
shoots missiles which wreak havoc on enemy aircraft radar and guidance
systems... electro-disrupter rifle shorts out electrical targets.

Snarl
Dinobot Desert Warrior
"Only in war is there happiness."
Strength9Rank4
Intelligence6Courage8
Speed3Firepower1
Endurance9Skill4

An unhappy loner of few words and fewer opinions. Finds joy only in battle.
Hates his Dinobot form, longs to return to Cybertron. Large golden plates on
spinal assembly are solar collectors... strength increases tenfold in
sunlight. Tail can shatter 20 foot concrete cube. Armored hide resists most
missiles. Vulnerable to nighttime attacks due to his weaker state. Slow...
uncooperative nature hinders others from helping him.

Sunstreaker
Autobot Warrior
"They can't beat the best."
Strength5Rank5
Intelligence6Courage7
Speed7Firepower7
Endurance8Skill6

The complete egotist, Sunstreaker thinks he is the most beautiful thing on
Earth. Loves his sleek styling, contemptuous of other Autobot race cars
(particularly his twin Sideswipe). Fires laser-guided ground-to-air rockets
and high energy electron pulses at 300 bursts/sec. Tough polymer-steel skin
resists artillery. Not a team player. Can be baited into dangerous
situations, but is a very calm, competent, and ruthless war machine.

Swoop
Dinobot Bombardier
"Fear can hit targets unreachable to bullets."
Strength6Rank5
Intelligence6Courage7
Speed8Firepower7
Endurance9Skill7

Enjoys watching enemies scatter before him as he dives down from the sky...
considers spreading fear his greatest weapon. This Dinobot's kind,
good-natured side disguised by his horrifying form... even his comrades shy
away. Flies at 250mph... air-to-air missile launcher under each wing fires
missiles equivalent of 5000lbs. TNT, 8 mile range. As robot, uses launchers
and 4000 degrees Celsius thermal sword. Fragile wings vulnerable to enemy
firepower.

Tap-Out
Autobot Bodyguard
"Never quit."
Strength7Rank9
Intelligence6Courage10
Speed8Firepower1
Endurance3Skill9

A former prisoner of the Decepticons in the infamous grease pits of Polyhex,
Tap-Out is one of the most durable and effective hand to hand combatants in
the Autobot ranks. Extremely agile and physically resilient. Tortured by his
tragic past and his harsh treatment at the hands of the Decepticons, Tap-Out
has devoted himself to the protection of all innocent life. Though he covers
his internal anguish with cheery and optimistic demeanor, Tap-Out maintains
an almost religious devotion to the individual he protects. Extremely brave,
Tap-Out's tendency to act first and ask questions later borders on
recklessness, and often lands him in needlessly dangerous situations.
Tigertrack
Autobot Sentinel
"A war can end with a single well-placed shot."
Strength8Rank3
Intelligence6Courage10
Speed9Firepower7
Endurance7Skill10

Unique hyperactive sensor system allows him to accurately detect foreign
enemies in any number of poor environments, from darkness to severe storms
to front lines roaring with gunfire. His visual sensors in particular are
sharp enough to instantly see through any camouflage, screen or illusion.
He is also cool yet ferocious hunter.
Carries laser-guided anti-aircraft missile launcher, electron pulse gun.
Transforms to Lamborghini Countach.

Topspin
Autobot Jumpstarter Land & Sea Assault
"The thrill is in the journey."
Strength6Rank6
Intelligence7Courage10
Speed8Firepower9
Endurance5Skill8

No mountain high enough, no river wide enough to stop this one robot
wrecking crew. Has superior mobility due to his Cybertronic vehicular form.
Views conquest of rough terrain as much a victory as beating Decepticons.
Uses 2 rear jet engines to go 300mph... goes 80mph on water with 2 front
pontoons... has 2 hi-voltage electric cannons and 2 hand lasers built in...
carries a powerful twin ion impulse blaster.

Tracks
Autobot Warrior
"Looking good is what life is all about."
Strength6Rank5
Intelligence6Courage6
Speed7Firepower8
Endurance8Skill8

Called "lousy Earth-lover" by some fellow Autobots because he prefers sleek
Earth car form to original robot form. Thinks they're jealous of his good
looks, but they feel struggle against Decepticons should be his top concern.
As car goes 280mph... uses wings under rear fenders for sub-sonic flight. As
car or robot uses launcher to fire heat- seeking incendiary missiles 60
miles. Has blinding black beam gun.

Trailbreaker
Autobot Defensive Strategist
"An Autobot is as good as the fuel in his tank."
Strength7Rank7
Intelligence6Courage9
Speed4Firepower3
Endurance10Skill7

Trailbreaker makes light of any situation, no matter how serious. Practical
joker and cheerleader, but considers himself a liability to Autobots since
he consumes the most fuel. Lacks self-esteem and often asks to be left
behind. Projects nearly impenetrable invisible force-field. Can jam radio
transmissions. Very slow. Often mopes about his handicaps, but his bravery
and defensive prowess is unquestioned.

Twin Twist
Autobot Jumpstarter Demolitions
"War is wherever I want it to be."
Strength8Rank6
Intelligence4Courage10
Speed7Firepower9
Endurance7Skill8

Nothing feels better to him than sinking his drills into a slab of steel.
Loves the scrap metal results of his destructive fury and showing off...
will attack anything: enemy Decepticon or harmless lamppost. Optimus Prime
worries about his uncontrollable nature. Goes 200mph... has two 6000rpm
diamond-tipped drills... twin ion impulse blaster shoots explosive 100lb TNT
shells. Goes from vehicle to robot in .4 seconds.

Warpath
Autobot Minibot Warrior
"A good shot is worth more than a good intention."
Strength9Rank5
Intelligence5Courage9
Speed2Firepower7
Endurance9Skill10

Thinks he's more impressive than his comrades do... likes to show off his
sharp- shooting. Boisterous, loud-mouthed... raucous sense of humor makes
him welcome company. Vain -- upset by even the smallest scratch to his gun
barrel. can go 30mph over roughest terrain, hit a hex-nut 1.5 miles away.
Shoots explosives, thermal, cryogenic, acid, and sonic shells. Great
strength, but helpless if upended.

Wheeljack
Autobot Mechanical Engineer
"Never do what your enemy expects you to do."
Strength7Rank8
Intelligence9Courage9
Speed7Firepower8
Endurance5Skill10

Wheeljack is the mad scientist of the Autobots. Always inventing new weapons
and gadgets. Most adept at driving while in care mode. Likes to show off his
stunts. Flying range of 800 miles using solid-fuel rockets in arms. Shoots
magnetic inducer, shrapnel-needle, and gyro-inhibitor shells from his
shoulder cannons. He is his own worst enemy. Often injured while
experimenting with new weapons.

Whirl
Deluxe Autobot Aerial Assault
"If used logically, madness makes a great weapon."
Strength8Rank6
Intelligence8Courage9
Speed8Firepower8
Endurance8Skill8

Loves his job... careens across the sky spinning and weaving wild, crazy
patterns. Believes enemies are more terrified of him if he acts wild during
an attack. Flies at 400 mph, range 1600 miles. Amazing maneuverability...
can fly at almost any angle. Carries four incendiary-shell cannons hi-energy
photon beam rifle. Great strength as a robot... has null-ray module on hand,
paralyzo box on leg. Reckless... prone to rotor blade damage.

Windcharger
Autobot Minibot Warrior
"Quick action equals quick victory."
Strength4Rank5
Intelligence6Courage9
Speed8Firepower7
Endurance4Skill6

Windcharger is the fastest Autobot over short distances. Good in situations
requiring fast, decisive action. Enthusiastic, but inpatient. Short
attention span. Casts powerful magnetic fields which can attract or repel
large metal objects. Smashes them at closer distances. These abilities use
up tremendous energy. Often burns himself out due to carelessness.

THE EVIL DECEPTICONS
Determined to conquer the universe, Megatron and his Evil Decepticons have
drained the planet of Cybertron in their efforts to exterminate their
enemies, the Autobots. With fuel low, they follow the Autobots to
prehistoric Earth and crash into the world with them, only to be revived
four million years later. Now the Decepticons have found an energy rich
planet, and a human population to enslave. The only thing standing in their
way of global domination are the Autobots.

Astrotrain
Decepticon Triple Changer Military Transport
"In confusion there is opportunity."
Strength9Rank6
Intelligence7Courage7
Speed10Firepower6
Endurance7Skill8

Creating confusion is his specialty. As a Triple Changer, can switch from
space shuttle to train to robot almost instantaneously. Thrives on foes'
panic and fear. As shuttle, travels at 20,000mph in orbit, up to 50,000mph
out of orbit... can launch weapons and satellites. Carries cargo. As a
train, top speed is 400mph, range 1700 miles. As robot has great strength,
carries powerful ionic displacer rifle.

Barrage
Deluxe Insecticon Gunner
"Nothing left standing means nothing left to change."
Strength3Rank5
Intelligence8Courage10
Speed3Firepower9
Endurance7Skill8

Winning is not enough -- this Insecticon's attack continues until the ground
is scorched and leveled. Merciless, cruel... believes kindness only stirs
hope among the vanquished. Disliked by fellow Decepticons. In insect mode,
can shoot non-stop explosive charges from gun mounts, high energy photons
from antenna. Flies 15mph with 400 mile range. Has powerful sonic rifle in
robot mode.

Blitzwing
Decepticon Triple Changer Ground and Air Commando
"Destroy first, think later."
Strength8Rank6
Intelligence5Courage7
Speed9Firepower7
Endurance8Skill7

Ability as Triple Changer to rapidly transform makes him one of the most
dangerous Decepticons. Cruel sense of humor, loud- mouthed, belligerent, and
brash. Flies at mach 2.7, range 1500 miles, has heat- seeking concussion
missiles as plane. As tank, has track-mounted cannon that fires explosive
shells 3.5 miles. As robot has electron-scimitar and gyro-blaster rifle.
Often gets stuck in mid-transformation.

Bombshell
Insecticon Psychological Warfare
"The mind is my playpen."
Strength5Rank6
Intelligence8Courage5
Speed5Firepower9
Endurance5Skill8

Can turn foes into helpless accomplices by injecting cerebro-shells into
their head (robot or human) with his stinger...gives him control of their
minds...has a cruel sense of humor...arms himself by having his victims
debase themselves. In insect mode this Insecticon can fly 10km. In robot
mode wears head-mounted mortar...throws 25 kg explosive shell 15 km.
Cerebro-shells can be used against him if removed from victim's head.

Bonecrusher
Constructicon Demolitions
"Hit it till it stands no taller than dust. "
Strength9Rank4
Intelligence3Courage8
Speed2Firepower6
Endurance8Skill6

Rubble-strewn wasteland is his idea of beautiful landscape. His wild ways
create fear and terror. As vehicle, at 30mph. Exerts 800,000psi... has
short-range concussion bomb launcher. As robot, carries laser pistol. As
left arm module, combines with fellow Constructicons to form giant robot
"Devastator".

Burnvolt
Decepticon Electric Warrior
"Light up the night with firepower!"
Strength7Rank5
Intelligence5Courage7
Speed8Firepower7
Endurance7Skill7

Enjoys the thrill of tearing up earth city streets at high speed, shooting
any anything that gets into his way. Tracks down Autobots on the ground and
challenges them to deadly races. Carries hi-powered electric cannon, amazing
200mph speed even in robot mode. Often gets himself into wrecks because of
his races.

Buzzsaw
Decepticon Spy
"My bite is worse than my bark."
Strength5Rank6
Intelligence8Courage7
Speed8Firepower4
Endurance4Skill9

Civil and sophisticated yet very cruel and destructive. Approaches his
lethal tasks like a fine artist. Each deadly mission is like working on a
new masterpiece. Can pinpoint and photograph a thumbtack from 20 miles away.
Flies at 250mph. Carries twin mortar cannons. Diamond-hard, micro- serrated
beak can carve up almost any opponent. Due to large ego, will often sulk
rather than proceed if his plans go astray.

Chop Shop
Deluxe Insecticon Thief
"I take no prisoners, just spare parts."
Strength7Rank6
Intelligence8Courage7
Speed4Firepower6
Endurance5Skill10

Sneakiest of the Insecticons... if it's not bolted to the floor, it's not
safe from his greedy grasp. No challenge is too great; the more difficult
something is to steal, the more he wants to steal it. As insect, flies 30mph
with two small jets on his back. Pincer-like antennae can slice through
2-inch thick steel. Has twin pinpoint lasers on mouth; can carry 30 tons. As
robot has photon cannon.

Devastator
Constructicon Combiner Super Warrior
"Thinking and winning do not mix."
Strength10Rank6
Intelligence2Courage10
Speed1Firepower8
Endurance9Skill4

Awesome and terrifying, this Decepticon is a bizarre combination of six
Constructicons: Scrapper, Scavenger, Bonecrusher, Hook, Long Haul, and
Mixmaster. He is pure brutality as his sole purpose is to crush all in his
path. His mind is a melding together of his six parts, but he is limited by
their competing thoughts. He possess enormous height and incredible
strength -- can knock down a bridge with one punch. He carries a 10,000
degrees Celsius solar energy beam rifle. Devastator is slow, awkward, and
not too bright.

Dirge
Decepticon Warrior
"Fear is the element that unites all losers."
Strength7Rank5
Intelligence8Courage4
Speed8Firepower8
Endurance6Skill9

The sound of his engines causes petrifying fear in those who hear them. He's
a master at handling fear... other Decepticons are put off by his mournful,
silent ways. "He gives me the creeps," says Ramjet. He carries two
concussion missiles. Needs to control a situation; otherwise, he too falls
victim to fear, making him useless as a warrior.

Frenzy
Decepticon Warrior
"Sow panic and surrender will bloom."
Strength2Rank5
Intelligence5Courage10
Speed2Firepower9
Endurance6Skill6

If Frenzy needed to breathe, war would be his oxygen. He knows no cause,
only craves to spread fear and destruction. His efforts are appreciated by
other Decepticons. His devotion to warfare makes him hard to deal with on a
personal level. Can roll his drums to produce high-pitch, grating sound of
200db. Disorients and disrupts electrical flow in opponent's circuitry which
makes them malfunction. Physically weak. His manic attack can be countered
with cool logic.

Hook
Constructicon Surgical Engineer
"Strive for perfection even if others must suffer."
Strength8Rank4
Intelligence9Courage6
Speed3Firepower5
Endurance6Skill10

With the precision of a fine jeweler, Hook performs his job with skill
unequalled among the Transformers, whether reconnecting a damaged microchip
or setting a two ton girder into place. He's a snobbish, supercilious,
unpopular perfectionist who is able to lift 20 tons. As shoulders and head
module, combines with fellow Constructicons to form giant robot
"Devastator".

Kickback
Insecticon Espionage
"Friend is another word for fool."
Strength3Rank7
Intelligence9Courage6
Speed4Firepower5
Endurance4Skill9

Charming, but cruelly clever... makes friends so he can influence them to do
his bidding by digging up facts he can hold against them. Humans
particularly susceptible to this Insecticon. In insect mode can jump 40 ft.
for a distance of .1 miles... kick a hole in 1/4 inch steel. In robot mode
can fly 30mph up to 100 miles. Sub-machine gun fires 300 rounds per minute.
Very vulnerable as insect and flying in high winds.

Laserbeak
Decepticon Interrogation
"The only point I like in Autobots: - melting point."
Strength5Rank6
Intelligence6Courage2
Speed8Firepower8
Endurance5Skill9

Laserbeak takes pleasure in hunting his prey -- usually the straggling
survivors of a battle. Noticeably not brave. Will run for safety if
threatened. Flies at speeds up to 250mph. Uses two independently targetable
laser cannons with extreme precision to get information from captives.
Shortage of ruby crystals that powers the lasers can panic his systems into
shutting down.

Long Haul
Constructicon Transport
"A battle front is only as good as its supply line."
Strength9Rank4
Intelligence5Courage8
Speed2Firepower7
Endurance9Skill4

Unhappy with unglamorous role, but understands its importance... helps build
Decepticons' massive energy-recovery installations. As vehicle, can carry 90
tons for 1200 miles, use a dual heat-seeking missile mount. As torso module,
combines with fellow Constructicons to form giant robot "Devastator". Can be
goaded into a fight in which he's overmatched.

Megaplex
Decepticon Clone Warrior
"The skies belong to me!"
Strength5Rank6
Intelligence5Courage8
Speed4Firepower7
Endurance7Skill6

One of the doppelgangers secretly constructed to fool enemies and protect
Megatron from traitors in his own ranks. Has acted in his leader's place in
numerous battles. Endowed with the same strength as Megatron, but his
would-be formidable abilities are restricted by a failsafe device. Prefers
close combat with his electron sword and energy mace, and fires Freeze
Shells loaded with liquid helium in his P38 mode.

Megatron
Decepticon Leader
"Peace through tyranny!"
Strength10Rank10
Intelligence10Courage9
Speed4Firepower10
Endurance8Skill9

Megatron combines brute strength, military cunning, ruthlessness and terror.
Aches to return to Cybertron to conquest after destroying all Autobots on
earth. Plans to possess all Earth resources. Incredibly powerful and
intelligent. Fires nuclear- charged fusion cannon. Can link up inter-
dimensionally to a black hole and draw antimatter from it for use as a
weapon. No known weakness.

Mixmaster
Constructicon Materials Fabrication
"How strong the steel, how quick the conquest."
Strength7Rank4
Intelligence6Courage6
Speed3Firepower7
Endurance9Skill9

Nothing is safe from him... he will use anything from unliving rock to
living robot in making new materials. Uses acids and bonding agents to
reduce and recombine almost anything inside mixing drum... a chemistry lab
on wheels. As left leg module, combines with fellow Constructicons to form
giant robot "Devastator".

Ramjet
Decepticon Warrior
"If it flies, crash it!"
Strength8Rank5
Intelligence5Courage8
Speed9Firepower7
Endurance9Skill6

Mid-air collisions are his specialty. It makes little difference if the
target is an opponent or not, he'll crash into it just for the fun of
bringing terror to the skies. These crashes can take their toll on him,
particularly doing damage to his internal mechanisms. "The skies are my
castle and I like to live alone.", he says. His nose module can withstand
the impact of three-foot thick concrete at 1500mph, and he flies as fast as
mach 2.8 while carrying cluster bombs.

Ransack
Deluxe Insecticon Warrior
"The sight of ruin only makes me crave more."
Strength8Rank5
Intelligence5Courage9
Speed3Firepower9
Endurance8Skill5

Unconcerned about safety of innocents... will level an entire town to hunt
down an enemy. A tough-talking, straight-to-the-point Insecticon, always
looking forward to the next battle. In insect mode, leaps 200 feet at insect
size, 1.5 miles normal size. Rear legs can shatter foot-thick steel; their
vibrations from rubbing can crumble a brick wall. Antennae shoot 80kV
electricity. Carries concussion blaster gun in robot mode.

Ravage
Decepticon Saboteur
"Today's Autobots are tomorrow's scrap metal."
Strength5Rank7
Intelligence8Courage4
Speed5Firepower7
Endurance6Skill10

Ravage operates best alone. A creature of the night. Craftiest of all
Decepticons. Adept at devising deadly new strategies. Remains aloof from
others, but his deeds command their respect. Can virtually escape
detection - - emits an electromagnetic emission shield, has soundless walk,
disappears in subdued light or shadow. Carries 2 powerful heat- seeking
missiles. Light-sensitive. Can be blinded.

Reflector
Decepticon Reconnaissance
"See and you can know, know and you can destroy."
Strength7Rank6
Intelligence8Courage7
Speed2Firepower6
Endurance6Skill9

Loves to observe things: vegetation, architecture, Earthen topography, and
particularly comrades' mistakes. Likes to blackmail his associates and is
impressed with his own ability. Has highly-developed infra-red vision that
can record images in darkness, through camouflage and at great distances. In
camera mode, can emit powerful flash explosion that leaves enemy blind and
disorientated for up to 15 seconds.

Rumble
Decepticon Demolitions
"Destroy what's below and what's above will follow."
Strength2Rank5
Intelligence5Courage7
Speed2Firepower9
Endurance8Skill5

Rumble is your basic street punk. Small, but always acting tough. Quick
temper and mean disposition. Follows Megatron's orders eagerly. Transmits
immense low frequency ground-waves to create powerful earthquakes. His small
size limits his physical strength, but his ability to shatter the ground
makes him difficult to approach in a fight.

Scavenger
Constructicon Mining and Salvage
"Everything is worth something, even me."
Strength7Rank4
Intelligence2Courage9
Speed3Firepower6
Endurance6Skill7

Desperately tries to prove his worth to comrades by trying to find things of
value -- whether by digging up a hillside or a backyard. Only tolerated
because of ability to use shovel's magnetic, ionic, electrical, gas sensors
to detect presence of fuels, metals, etc. As right arm module, combines with
fellow Constructicons to form giant robot "Devastator".

Scrapper
Constructicon Construction Engineer
"My work is a monument to -- and of -- my enemies."
Strength8Rank5
Intelligence8Courage5
Speed4Firepower3
Endurance7Skill9

A wizard at designing fortresses and energy plants, but modest. Shows his
true malevolent genius by incorporating defeated Autobots into his
buildings' structures. Shovel can slice through 12in. thick carbon-steel,
lift 30 tons. As right leg and part of torso, combines with fellow
Constructicons to form giant robot "Devastator".

Shockwave
Decepticon Military Operations Commander
"Clarity of thought before rashness of action."
Strength10Rank9
Intelligence10Courage9
Speed7Firepower9
Endurance7Skill9

Cold, brutal, scientific approach to war. Seeks to overthrow Megatron as
leader of Decepticons because he believes logic says he would be better. As
laser gun, can emit lethal beams of energy from anywhere on the
electromagnetic spectrum: gamma rays, X-rays, visible light, infrared rays,
radio waves, etc.. Flies in laser gun or robot mode. High fuel use, but can
be powered by nuclear sources. Often confounded by initiative, emotional
thinking.

Shrapnel
Insecticon Electronic Warfare
"Control electricity and you control the world."
Strength4Rank6
Intelligence6Courage6
Speed4Firepower8
Endurance7Skill9

The noise of war and the scream of his foes are music to this loathsome
Insecticon's audio-modules... has piercing battle cry... can be heard 8
miles away. In insect mode, can use antennae to control almost any
electrical device. In robot mode, can attract lightning bolts to antennae
and shoot them out hands. Grenade launcher shoots 30-pound steel balls that
splinter into razor-sharp spikes. Insulation can stop his electrical blasts.

Skywarp
Decepticon Warrior
"Strike when the enemy isn't looking."
Strength7Rank5
Intelligence7Courage8
Speed9Firepower7
Endurance7Skill7

Skywarp is the sneakiest of all Decepticons. Enjoys playing cruel pranks on
fellow Decepticons and appearing out of nowhere to attack Autobots. Not too
smart. Would be useless without Megatron's supervision. Top speed of
1500mph. Can instantly teleport up to 2.5 miles. Carries heat-seeking
missiles and variable-caliber machine guns.

Soundwave
Decepticon Communications
"Cries and screams are music to my ears."
Strength8Rank8
Intelligence9Courage5
Speed2Firepower6
Endurance6Skill10

It is said Soundwave can hear a fly sneeze. Uses anything he hears for
blackmail to advance his status. Opportunist. Despised by all other
Decepticons. Sensors can detect even lowest energy radio transmissions. Able
to read minds by monitoring electrical brain impulses. Acts as radio link
for others. Locates and identifies Autobots, then informs Decepticons.
Carries a concussion blaster gun. Often target of retaliation by his
comrades.

Starscream
Decepticon Air Commander
"Conquest is made of the ashes of one's enemies."
Strength7Rank9
Intelligence9Courage9
Speed10Firepower8
Endurance7Skill8

Seeks to replace Megatron as leader. Ruthless, cold-blooded, cruel...
considers himself the most sophisticated and handsome of Decepticons.
Believes Decepticons should rely more on guile and speed rather than brute
force to defeat Autobots. Fastest flyer of group, can reach Mach 2.8 and an
altitude of 52 miles. Shoots cluster bombs and null-rays which disrupts the
flow of electricity. Very good at what he does, but sometimes overrates
himself.

Starscream
Destron Pursuit/Capture
"Conquest is made from the ashes of one's enemies."
Strength7Rank9
Intelligence9Courage9
Speed10Firepower8
Endurance7Skill8

Following the conflicts of the Machine Wars, Starscream further changed his
form. His original disposition, that of glory-hunger personified, can be
seen in his handsome exostructure. Starscream is more pleased than he could
have imagined with his new black-and-gold color scheme, and yet feels not
the slightest unease at it being damaged
in combat. If anything, distinguishing himself on the battlefield in his
current form would confirm his charisma could appeal to those around him.
He has no doubt this will serve him greatly when he gains control over the
Destron forces. He has begun honing his cunning even more.

Sunstorm
Decepticon Aerospace Warrior
"My engeries are beyond this world!"
Strength6Rank5
Intelligence6Courage5
Speed9Firepower9
Endurance7Skill7

Created with a built-in fusion reactor running at higher than original
efficiency, he can use it as a weapon to generate intense
light and heat or powerful electromagnetic waves. These energy emissions are
constantly radiating from his body, inducing negative effects in his nearby
teammate's internal systems, so unless he provides
rigorously secure shielding, he is only rarely included in unit activities.
His top atmospheric speed is 2400 km/h, while he can reach 16000 km/h in
outer space. Sunstorm is secretly convinced he is a
supernatural being, and his frequent flashes of bizarre speech and behavior
tend to keep his comrades at an excessive distance. Carroes Gamma-Ray Laser
Cannons, Burst Missiles
Thrust
Decepticon Warrior
"My engines' roar is my enemies' song of doom!"
Strength8Rank5
Intelligence6Courage4
Speed9Firepower8
Endurance6Skill7

He rattles the air with the roar of his jets... believes half the battle is
won if the opponent is "psyched out" by his mere arrival, so he makes no
attempt to be sneaky. Pompus, loud-mouthed braggart and not too brave.
Sudden, powerful accelerations can topple nearby buildings. Flies at mach
2.5, can double speed in 20 seconds for up to two minutes. Carries four
air-to-air missiles and two automatic missile launchers in robot mode.

Thundercracker
Decepticon Warrior
"The deadliest weapon is terror."
Strength7Rank5
Intelligence7Courage5
Speed9Firepower8
Endurance7Skill7

Contemptuous of anything that cannot fly. Not totally convinced of the
Decepticons' cause, but they persuaded him to continue battling Autobots.
Flies at speeds up to 1500 mph... produces controlled, deafening sonic booms
that can be heard for 200 miles. Equipped with powerful drone rockets and
incendiary gun. Doubts about cause sometimes impede effectiveness.

Venom
Deluxe Insecticon Psychological Warfare
"Friends are more dangerous than enemies."
Strength3Rank8
Intelligence9Courage9
Speed3Firepower8
Endurance6Skill8

Will use his poisonous talents even on fellow Decepticons because he trusts
no one and suspects everyone is trying to usurp his role as leader. His
stinger can discharge fluids harmful to mechanical and organic life;
corrosive acids, destructive catalysts, paralyzing toxins, and others.
Stinger can penetrate 1/4 inch steel, but sometimes gets stuck and breaks
off. Flies at 15mph for 300 miles. Carries electro-blaster in robot form.

Transformers: Scramble City

Introduction
Transformers' war shifted. It wasn't just enough to have transforming
robots, now they needed to combine as well. The Aerialbots, Stunticons,
Protectobots, and Combaticons were special teams of robots that not only
transformed into vehicles, but each team could combine to form a larger,
more powerful robot. If that wasn't enough, each side now had a huge city to
back their forces. The battle of the Transformers escalated with a second
year of toys and characters.
Operation Scramble
It is the year 1985, and the Autobots and Decepticons have conquered the toy
market. The Transformers had already become one of the most popular and
successful toy-lines of all time.

The second full year of the line would be even more successful, but Hasbro
had a problem on its hands. Their intended 'second line' wasn't ready yet -
slipping behind in production. The first 'Hasbro original' molds weren't
going to see light for a bit, and fans wanted more toys.

This really wasn't much of a problem, though. Takara had a number of toys
ready from the end of its Diaclone run. These 'Scramble City' toys featured
themed 'teams' that could link up with larger figures to form giants. The
race-car, jet, military, and rescue teams were tapped for repainting and
retooling, along with their 'Scramble City'.

Even as the now-classic characters were lining up the shelves, the new teams
of Autobot jets and Decepticon military vehicles were eagerly anticipated.
When the Aerialbots, Stunticons, Combaticons, and Protectobots surfaced,
they were huge hits.

Scramble City
One source of confusion about the term 'Scramble City' is just what is being
scrambled. In the United States, the toys were sold as teams only. There
wasn't any mention of being able to 'swap arms and legs' for different
configurations for the giant warriors. There was no mention at all of the
ability of the Scramble City characters to link to their base- cities
either.
These features did feature in Japan, however. A new episode of Transformers,
called 'Scramble City', was crafted to not only introduce more new
characters, but also show off the 'Scramble Power' of the new special teams.

The episode was, honestly, a glorified ad. But it did attach the 'Scramble
City' name to the 1985-1986 line of toys - as well as create a more solid
tie from the first two seasons of the Transformers cartoon to the upcoming
Transformers: The Movie.
Oddities
Unlike the somewhat chaotic first year of Transformers, the Scramble City
line was remarkably cleaned up. There were fewer production errors and more
care taken with their advertising efforts.

Bruticus
Of all the 'Scramble City' characters, only one had an oddity with their
tech-specs. The sales of the 'combiner gift sets' weren't doing all that
well. It was easier for a parent to spend five dollars at a time on an
Aerialbot or Stunticon, than to plop down thirty at once for the set.
Superion and Menasor did all right at Christmas, but weren't moving quickly
as sets afterwards. Only a handful of the Defensor gift sets were released,
and none of the planned Bruticus gift sets made it to store shelves.

The Bruticus gift set was dropped - in America. It was released in Japan,
however, and given tech-specs. The tech-specs given here are based on their
translation. The quote given is from the Transformers Universe trade
paperback released by Marvel Comics, Inc.

The Heroic Autobots
Determined to defend the Earth against the Decepticons, Optimus Prime orders
the construction of a new permanent city on earth, the awesome Metroplex.
Aiding the defense of the planet, new special teams are introduced that not
only bolster Autobot forces, but provide then with two powerful giant
Autobot warriors! The battle for Earth escalates.

Air Raid
Aerialbot Warrior
"If you look first, you may not leap."
STR5RNK5
INT7CRG10
SPD9FPR8
END7SKL7

Prefers streaking into a cluster of Decepticons to shooting at them from
long range... says, " that always sparks their wires a bit. "Tactically,
most fearless Aerialbot ... just wants to have fun. Flies at Mach 2.5, range
1500 miles. Carries air-to-air heat seeking missiles, uses torque rifle
whose beam applies 80,000 psi of rotational force. With fellow Aerialbots
forms " Superion ".

Blades
Protectobot Air Support
"War's a dirty game -- and I'm a dirty player!"
STR8RNK5
INT6CRG9
SPD7FPR7
END6SKL7

Basically a street fighter -- prefers using rotor blades for slashing
Decepticons rather than for flying. Considers long-range air attacks
unsporting, cowardly. Maximum speed: 400mph; range 1200 miles. Twin
launchers fire "smart" rockets that seek targets based on encoded computer
images. Uses photon pistol. Combines with fellow Protectobots to form
"Defensor".

Broadside
Autobot Air & Sea Assault
"I like the sea far away and my feet on the ground."
STR8RNK6
INT8CRG9
SPD9FPR7
END8SKL7

Doesn't like transforming into carrier or jet -- gets seasick on water, has
fear of heights. Effective, valiant warrior, but other Autobots wish he
wouldn't gripe so much. Expands to 1200ft length as carrier, capable of
landing jets and carrying other Autobots. 15,000 mile range, 40 knots
maximum speed. Projects 80,000 volt electric field around himself in jet
mode. Has high-energy plasma-pulse gun and shattering vibro-ax in robot
mode.

Defensor
Protectobot Super Warrior
"As long as one innocent being is threatened, none are truly free."
STR10RNK6
INT7CRG10
SPD2FPR8
END9SKL8

Views humans as if they were his own children -- will expend his last drop
of fuel to protect them. Seeks human friendship, but humans fear his
hulking, mechanical form. Can lift 300,000 pounds with one hand. Impervious
to most artillery, can surround himself with force field for brief periods.
Carries fireball cannon... shoots 2000 degree bursts of blue fire 1.5 miles.

Eject
Autobot Electronic Surveillance
"Clutch hitting is the key to an effective offense."
STR6RNK6
INT6CRG8
SPD2FPR5
END6SKL8

An Earthen sports fanatic... sports clichés clutter his conversation; a
surprise attack is a "fast break", a victory is a "touchdown". Few Autobots
understand but they like the enthusiasm with which he says it. Could be a
play-by-play announcer, if given the chance. In cassette mode, can monitor
and record local radio and TV, decode scrambled signals, tap telephones. In
robot mode, uses electrical overload guns. Sometimes his internal tape snaps
when he's excited.

Fireflight
Aerialbot Reconnaissance
"When I'm flying, no enemy is safe -- nor friend."
STR7RNK6
INT5CRG9
SPD8FPR7
END8SKL3

If Aerialbots needed pilots' licenses, he'd never have gotten his... a
hazard in the skies. Doesn't pay attention to where he's going since he's
too busy marvelling at scenery. Flies at Mach 2.0, range 1000 miles. Carries
flammable "fire-fog" missiles, uses photon displacer gun that effects sight
by distorting light waves. With fellow Aerialbots forms "Superion".

First Aid
Protectobot Doctor
"An ounce of maintenance is worth a pound of cure."
STR4RNK6
INT9CRG7
SPD4FPR6
END6SKL9

Hates seeing any machine in pain -- even those who don't know it, like a
broken street lamp or an overheated car. Compassionate, cautious -- will
restrict an Autobot to repair bay for faulty directional signal. Carries
dual-barreled decrystallizer cannon -- weakens metal by disrupting
crystalline structure -- and photon pistol. Fists shoot laser beams used for
welding in surgery. With fellow Protectobots, combines to form "Defensor".

Groove
Protectobot Scout
"War is a problem, never a solution."
STR4RNK6
INT9CRG8
SPD5FPR6
END7SKL8

A full tank, clear skies, open road -- that's all he wants out of life.
Relaxed, easy going, happy wherever he is. Pacifist -- difficult for him to
accept his role as part of the Protectobot team. Speed: 140mph, range: 800
miles. Uses twin vaporators, which shoot mists of oxidizing, freezing, and
corrosive liquids; and photon pistol. Combines with fellow Protectobots to
form "Defensor".

Hot Spot
Protectobot Leader
"Rust never sleeps, and neither do I."
STR9RNK7
INT7CRG9
SPD4FPR7
END9SKL6

Likes to be where the action is. Charismatic, inspiring... other
Protectobots have trouble keeping up with his non-stop pace. Believes in
being maximally operational every moment of one's life. His fire truck hose
shoots high-pressure water 1200 feet. As robot, can press 60,000 pounds,
uses fireball cannons that shoot bursts of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit blue
flame 1.5 miles. With fellow Protectobots, forms "Defensor".

Hubcap
Autobot Communications
"Weapons can win battles, but words can win wars."
STR3RNK6
INT9CRG8
SPD4FPR1
END3SKL9

Has everybody's friendship, nobody's trust. Affable, witty, generous,
charming, but a con artist. Living proof of the Cybertronian adage, "You
can't tell an Autobot by its finish." Head module equipment receives AM and
FM radio, shortwave, UHF, and VHF television signals as weak as .000001
watts. Maximum speed of 90mph, range: 1000 miles.

Metroplex
Autobot Battle Station
"Vigilance is the foundation on which victories are built."
STR10RNK8
INT8CRG10
SPD2FPR10
END9SKL9

Startlingly versatile, staggeringly strong, the Autobot's last line of
defense... a mighty instrument of titanic destructive force. Extremely
modest about his achievements... berates himself for not doing more. In
robot mode, he can lift 70,000 tons, has shoulder-mounted twin high-energy
maser cannons and omni-directional receiving and transmitting antenna. In
city mode, has helipad and fully equipped repair bays that can handle four
vehicles at once. Left rear tower transforms into tank, Slammer, who has
rocket-propelled mortar cannon. Scamper is sports car with side-mounted
electro-blasters; transforms into robot, uses high-energy particle beam
pistol. Six-gun is small robot, has ion-pulse rifles for arms, twin
surface-to-air guided missile launchers on back, acetylene pistol. In battle
station mode, uses all these weapons and twin disrupter rays, laser lances,
powerful anti-matter projectors.

Outback
Autobot Gunner
"Rules are detours on the road of life."
STR4RNK5
INT5CRG9
SPD6FPR6
END5SKL6

Thinks going by the book is going the long way. Doesn't follow plans -- or
roads! Cuts across parking lots, sidewalks, backyards to get where he's
going. Travels at 110mph, range 800 miles, his 4-wheel drive handles
roughest terrain, climbs grades up to 50 degrees. Carries turret-mounted
mortar cannon that shoots armor-piercing shells.

Pipes
Autobot Warrior
"One being's junk is another's art."
STR9RNK5
INT6CRG8
SPD4FPR5
END8SKL4

Fascinated by seemingly worthless Earthen gadgetry - carrot juicers, musical
wrist-watches, electrical hair combers, etc. Collects them in unused corner
of the Ark, creating a mini museum of American consumerism. Travels at
100mph, range 400 miles, hauls up to 60 tons. Twin exhaust pipes emit
corrosive gases that can dissolve 2" thick steel slab in 10 minutes.

Ramhorn
Autobot Warrior
"Flee before me or else you'll fall before me."
STR8RNK9
INT4CRG5
SPD3FPR9
END9SKL3

Don't touch him if you value your life, 'cause he'll smash you. Extremely
territorial, nasty hair-trigger temper. Best way to deal with him is from a
distance. His charge is virtually unstoppable -- can knock a train off its
tracks or upend an 18-wheeler with one blow. Has two batteries of three
laser-guided, heat-seeking missiles that can lock in and hit a target up to
twelve miles away. As cassette, can vibrate and destroy any equipment into
which he is inserted.

Rewind
Autobot Archivist
"Too much information is never enough."
STR4RNK6
INT9CRG7
SPD2FPR4
END7SKL8

Autobot trivia expert -- his memory banks have amazing capacity to store
data that is virtually of no use to anyone. Not much help when asked about
something important. Internal light-matrix data store system has nearly
infinite data storage capacity. Can turn into blinding beacon by releasing
some of this light energy. Uses adhesion rifles that shoot unbreakable
metal-bonding glue. Prone to severe cerebro-circuit overloads, what
Earthlings call "headaches".
Sandstorm
Autobot Reconnaissance
"When the smoke clears, I've cleared out."
STR7RNK6
INT9CRG10
SPD6FPR6
END7SKL9

Always takes death-defying risks. Anything less than dangerous is boring to
him. In battle, gets close enough to count the bolts in Decepticon armor
plates. As helicopter and buggy, he's adept at using rotors and exhaust to
whip up blinding clouds of dust and sand. Extremely maneuverable. Carries
sandblaster gun that shoots streams of silicate particles that can erode
anything.
Silverbolt
Aerialbot Leader
"Don't look down, look straight ahead."
STR6RNK8
INT8CRG8
SPD9FPR8
END8SKL5

Scared of heights. Brave, grimly determined warrior, but he struggles to
maintain that image in order to hide his phobia. Selected by Optimus Prime
to command so he'd be too busy worrying about others to worry about himself.
In jet mode, speed of Mach 1.9, range 4500 miles. Carries electrostatic
battery that releases bolt of up to 150,000 volts through his nose cone.
Uses electrostatic discharger rifle in robot mode. Combines with other
Aerialbots to form "Superion".
Skydive
Aerialbot Air War Strategist
"Only by studying the past can we win the present."
STR4RNK7
INT10CRG7
SPD9FPR8
END4SKL10

Would rather read about jet fighters than be one... fascinated by the
science of aerial warfare. Can, within the limits of his design, duplicate
the flying motion of anything he sees... maybe the most skilled flyer of all
Transformers. Flies at Mach 2.6, range 1400 miles. Carries laser guided
missiles, uses nega-gun that crumbles objects by breaking molecular bonds.
Prone to mid-air stalls. With fellow Aerialbots forms "Superion".
Slingshot
Aerialbot Ground Troop Support
"I'm even better than *I* think."
STR6RNK5
INT6CRG8
SPD8FPR8
END4SKL9

He won't ever win a Mr. Popularity contest -- incessant braggart, takes
credit for exploits of other Autobots. Optimus Prime is supportive since
he's hard-working and loyal, but he secretly lacks self-confidence.
Vertical-take-off-and-landing aircraft, flies at Mach 1.6, range: 800 miles,
extremely maneuverable. Sharpshooter -- has twin mortar cannons as jet,
neutron rifle as robot. With fellow Aerialbots forms "Superion".
Steeljaw
Autobot Tracker
"What the eyes don't see, the nose knows."
STR8RNK6
INT8CRG9
SPD2FPR1
END9SKL9

When he's on the hunt, his prey is as good as caught. Determined, tenacious,
coolly professional when on a mission. Likely to trace any scent. Range of
800 miles. Super-strong jaws -- can snap a foot thick steel cable with one
bite. Carries two solar-powered pellet guns that fire 1200 rounds per
minute. Lack of sunlight hampers the guns' performance. Can electro
magnetize himself in cassette mode. Prone to rusting.

Streetwise
Protectobot Interceptor
"You have to know where you are before you know what to do."
STR5RNK5
INT9CRG9
SPD6FPR7
END6SKL7

Nothing escapes his notice... amazing capacity to adapt to understand his
environment. Clever and determined -- nothing deters him from seeking his
prey -- except an empty fuel tank. As car, has powerful double-mounted
air-compressor cannon with 50 mile range; as robot uses blinding photon
pistol. With fellow Protectobots forms "Defensor". Sometimes overheats as
car.
Superion
Aerialbot Super Air Warrior
"To live is to fight; to die is to stop."
STR10RNK5
INT3CRG10
SPD8FPR8
END10SKL7

A fierce and frightful fighting machine. Suppresses thought of the five
Aerialbots that comprise him, directs his thinking to one purpose:
destruction of Decepticons. Cold, aloof. Flies at 800 mph, range 5800 miles.
Can demolish a battleship with one blow. Uses electrostatic discharger
rifle. Difficult for him to adapt to new situations or be innovative due to
limited mental functions.
Swerve
Autobot Metallurgist
"Molecular structure is the window to understanding."
STR6RNK6
INT8CRG7
SPD6FPR2
END8SKL7

If Autobots had drivers' licenses, his would have been revoked. A menace on
highways. Doesn't pay attention to where he's going or the orders he's being
given - easily distracted by anything. Hands' sensors can determine physical
and chemical properties of metals. Goes 120mph, range 500 miles in car mode.
Gets into lots of accidents.

Tailgate
Autobot Scout
"Let my fellow mechanical beings go!"
STR5RNK6
INT5CRG7
SPD6FPR2
END6SKL7

He sometimes has his mind stuck in low gear, believes 55mph, speed limit is
infringement on rights of cars. Garages are prisons to him... doesn't
understand Earth machines are not alive. Goes 180mph, range 600 miles. Uses
ferro-cobalt magnet under hood to be pulled by and within a few feet of
other vehicles, reducing his fuel use to near zero. Prone to overheating.

Ultra Magnus
Autobot City Commander
"Consistency is victory."
STR9RNK8
INT9CRG9
SPD6FPR6
END8SKL8

Ultra Magnus is all soldier. Most comfortable when carrying out Optimus
Prime's orders. Possesses magnificent fighting skills, courage, and a gift
for battlefield improvisation. Uncomfortable in the mantle of leadership,
but presents strong profile as a commander. Carries missile launchers
capable of hitting a target 30 miles away. Resolute, fair, and courageous
beyond reproach. Ever ready to sacrifice himself for the good of men and
mission.

The Evil Decepticons
With Cybertron now fimly under his control, the malevolent Megatron sets his
sights on capturing Earth. To accomplish this, he creates the powerful
Decepticon city, Trypticon as his permanent base on Earth. With Scramble
Technology, the new Combaticons and Stunticons pave the way for Megatron's
intended conquest as they form into awesome giant robotic warriors. The only
things standing in their path are the Autobots.

Blast Off
Combaticon Space Warrior
"I destroy Autobots by choice, not command."
STR3RNK5
INT8CRG5
SPD10FPR9
END3SKL10

Feels literally and figuratively about the other Transformers as he soars
through outer space. Aristocratic, aloof -- disguises his long distance
loneliness. Cruelly efficient at raining destruction on Earth. Flies at
26,000mph, stays in orbit for 8 months. Shoots powerful X-ray laser to hit
target 12,000 miles away. In robot mode, uses ionic blaster. Combines with
fellow Combaticons to form "Bruticus".

Brawl
Combaticon Ground Assault
"I was built to be wild."
STR8RNK5
INT2CRG9
SPD4FPR8
END9SKL7

Noisy, irritates all nearby. Hair-trigger temper, blusteringly
belligerent... a terrifyingly effective warrior. Enormously strong,
resistant to most conventional artillery. As tank, goes 45mph, range 600
miles. Turret mounted gun shoots 200lbs TNT-equivalent shells, twin sonic
cannon shoots powerful, ear-splitting 300-decibel bursts of concentrated
sound energy in stereo. In robot mode, has 10-Megawatt electron gun.
Combines with fellow Combaticons to form "Bruticus".

Breakdown
Stunticon Scout
"Keep your optical sensors to yourself."
STR6RNK6
INT7CRG8
SPD7FPR7
END5SKL6

Thinks everyone is staring at him, even Earth cars and stoplights. His
self-consciousness hurts his performance. Finds heavy traffic
nerve-wracking. Would prefer to be human so he could fit in better. In car
mode, engine emits vibrations that cause mechanical failures in other
vehicles; prone to leaky fuel pump. In robot mode, carries a concussion
rifle that also causes mechanical failures. Combines with fellow Stunticons
to form "Menasor".

Bruticus
Combaticon Super Warrior
"The road to ruin is paved with Autobot wrecks."
STR10RNK5
INT3CRG10
SPD1FPR8
END9SKL8

Bruticus transforms into the five Combaticons. Can destroy his enemies with
ultrasonic waves and smash metal bridges with a single chop of his hand.
Cold blooded, likes nothing more than destroying Autobots. Once he starts
running wild he is unstoppable. Has small brain circuits, making him
simple-minded. Useless if not prepared with orders. Carries a sonic stun gun
and a missile cannon.

Dead End
Stunticon Warrior
"We are all just food for rust."
STR7RNK5
INT6CRG9
SPD7FPR5
END7SKL7

Sullen, fatalistic, sees little reason to continue Transformers' war.
Motivating him to fight is always a problem. Vain -- Spends most of his time
shining himself. In car mode, goes 220mph. Radar scan covers 200 mile
radius. In robot mode, has a compressor-air gun that shoots a 40,000 psi
blast of air. Combines with fellow Stunticons to form "Menasor".

Drag Strip
Stunticton Warrior
"The first one to cross the finish line lives."
STR6RNK5
INT7CRG8
SPD7FPR7
END4SKL6

Nasty, underhanded, loves to gloat over his victories. Would rather be
scrapped than lose. Prone to overheating. Megatron would sooner melt him
than talk to him, but knows he's even worse company for the Autobots. In car
mode, has a plasma-energy blaster. Carries a gravity-enhancing gravito-gun.
Combines with fellow Stunticons to form "Menasor".

Menasor
Stunticon Super Warrior
"Leave no Autobot uncrushed."
STR10RNK5
INT3CRG9
SPD2FPR9
END9SKL6

A clanking, crushing terror that destroys all in his path - the ultimate
Decepticon weapon if he wasn't so confused by the opposing thoughts of the 5
Stunticons who comprise him. (Motormaster is loathed by the other four.)
Tremendous strength, his punch has the force of 140 tons. Impervious to most
artillery. Uses Motormaster's cyclone gun and carries an ionizer sword with
a 50,000 volt charge.

Motormaster
Stunticon Leader
"These wheels are made for crushing."
STR9RNK7
INT6CRG9
SPD5FPR7
END10SKL4

No one on the road is colder and crueler. Shows no mercy to Autobots who
happen to be on the highway with him. Seeks to destroy Optimus Prime so he
can claim to be "King of the Road". Can survive a collision with anyone,
except Optimus Prime. Reaches a top speed of 140mph and can shatter a
20-foot concrete block. Uses a 400mph wind producing cyclone gun. Forms
robot "Menasor" with fellow Stunticons.

Octane
Decepticon Fueler
"He who has fuel, has power."
STR6RNK7
INT6CRG4
SPD7FPR4
END4SKL7

A greedy, mean-spirited bully. Enjoys watching fellow Decepticons become
painfully inoperative from lack of fuel. Forces Autobots off roads and
Aerialbots to abort landings just for fun. Crashes make him laugh. In jet
mode: range 700 miles, maximum speed 750 mph. In tanker mode: range 65,000
miles, maximum speed 90 mph, carries 10,000 gallons of fuel. Carries
fuel-powered flamethrower and deflecto-shield.

Onslaught
Combaticon Leader
"The mind is the greatest weapon."
STR8RNK7
INT8CRG8
SPD3FPR8
END7SKL9

Believes the key to a mission's success lies in the perfection of its
planning. Prefers devising sinister schemes to actual combat, but a
relentless, furious fighter when stirred into action. As a missile trailer,
Onslaught is capable of launching 6500-mile range photon missiles, each
equivalent to 3000 tons of TNT. Accuracy of missiles is hampered by
electromagnetic interference. Uses powerful sonic stun gun in robot mode.
Joins with fellow Combaticons to form robot "Bruticus".

Ratbat
Decepticon Fuel Scout
"The road is my dinner plate."
STR3RNK6
INT9CRG7
SPD4FPR2
END3SKL9

Has no friends, only business partners... his only allegiance is to himself.
Refuels by plunging his mecha-fangs into new cars' gas lines -- the better
made the car, the better the gasoline tastes. Maximum flying speed: 65mph.
Carries two radar-guided, free-electron lasers that detect the presence of
an object as small as a fly. Wings contain mechanical sensors for locating
fuel sources. Has one foot wingspan that can enlarge to ten feet. Wings are
vulnerable to artillery.

Runabout
Battlecharger Shock Trooper
"A pretty car makes an even prettier wreck."
STR5RNK6
INT6CRG7
SPD7FPR7
END7SKL7

Likes to watch things blow up -- the bigger the explosion the better. Uses
parked cars and gas station fuel pumps for target practice. Usually very
busy as a Battlecharger, but terrified of boredom. Maximum speed 300 km/h.
Range: 900 km. Has high-energy particle beam rifle. Easily distracted by a
beautiful car -- because he wants to destroy it, not admire it.

Runamuck
Battlecharger Shock Trooper
"The road is my playpen, cars are my toys."
STR6RNK6
INT6CRG5
SPD7FPR7
END7SKL8

Cackling like a mechanical wild man, this Battlecharger is a twirling,
tumbling two-lane terror. Spreading fear is his favorite pastime. Admires
junkyards like humans admire art museums. Maximum Speed 180 mph. Range: 600
Miles. Uses friction rifle that increases kinetic energy of its target's
molecules for 5 minutes. Even the slightest movement results in tremendous
friction, causing flames and melting. Afraid of heights.

Swindle
Comaticon Munitions Expert
"Make deals, not war."
STR5RNK6
INT9CRG5
SPD5FPR7
END6SKL10

Easy-going and good natured, but within him beats the fuel pump of the most
greed-driven street hustler. Thrives on wheeling and dealing, works for his
own personal material advancement. A one-robot "black market". Uses a
scatter blaster that sprays explosive pellets, gyro gun that disrupts
Transformers' balance center. Combines with fellow Combaticons to form
"Bruticus". Prone to overturning on sharp turns.

Trypticon
Decepticon Assault Base
"Total victory requires total destruction."
STR10RNK9
INT7CRG10
SPD8FPR10
END10SKL8

Doesn't stop blasting until he's hip-deep in smoking rubble. Completely
without mercy. The most lethal fighting machine devised by the Decepticons.
In dinosaur mode, jumps 20 miles with rocket backpack. Shoots heat-seeking
plasma bombs from mouth and mind-controlling hypno-beam from optical sensor.
As city, has landing and repair bays, communications center and rotating
scanners. In mobile station mode, has laser cannon, rotating blasters,
destructo-beams and dual photon launchers.

Vortex
Combaticon Interrogation
"I'm Vortex, fly me -- if you dare!"
STR4RNK6
INT9CRG7
SPD6FPR7
END5SKL8

Gives a ride to remember -- in your nightmares! Takes Autobots on dizzying,
death-defying flights to scare information out of them. As helicopter, goes
300mph with a range of 1200 miles. Whirls rotor blades to create 200-300 mph
wind funnels. uses semi-automatic glue gun. Combines with fellow Combaticons
to form "Bruticus".

Wildrider
Stunticon Terrorist
"Either you're out of my way or you're out of luck."
STR7RNK6
INT7CRG8
SPD8FPR8
END7SKL6

Look out motorists -- he exults in the accidents he causes! Driving
recklessly, screaming and laughing. Some comrades think it's an act, others
really know he's as nuts as he appears. Fears quiet, prone to tire
blow-outs. In car mode goes up to 250mph with amazing maneuverability. In
robot mode, his scattershot gun sprays laser beams over wide areas. Combines
with fellow Stunticons to form "Menasor".

Matrix Forever

Introduction
It is the year 2005, and the treacherous Decepticons have succeeded in
conquering the Autobots' home planet of Cybertron. But, from secret staging
grounds on two of Cybertron's moons, the Autobots plan to retake their
homeland.
Transformers: The Movie
When the Transformers series was a bona-fide hit in 1984, Hasbro and Marvel
had decided to craft a movie to further sell the franchise. Movie tie-ins
were all the rage at that point, and everything from Masters of the Universe
to Smurfs were appearing on the big screen. Of course, the fact that all
these movies bombed horribly didn't seem to deter anyone.

The movie aired in 1985 to bad reviews, parental complaints, and
largely-empty theatres. The movie was decidedly violent, graphically so at
points, and has some gratuitous 'bad language' thrown in as 'shock' value.
Despite the marketing blitz, the movie only lasted three weeks in theatres.

Of course, the truly damaging part of the Movie came with the death of many
fan-loved characters. Prowl, Ironhide, and several others were casually
killed-off early in the movie, and even the most innocent of the audience
realized that it was to 'make way' for the new cast of characters. The worst
part of this was the death of Optimus Prime - only to have the legendary
character, the cornerstone of the franchise, be replaced at the end of the
movie.

For most toy-lines, that would have been the instant death-knell for the
franchise. Transformers, however, proved to endure beyond the movie's
shortcomings, and played up on its strengths.

Transformers: 2010
With the Movie's release, the series itself had to change to reflect the
events within the movie. There were new characters, and new toys to sell.
There was a new storyline, of course, and all that had to be reflected
within the series' third season.

With a rushed schedule and somewhat confused mandate, Transformers had a
hit-or-miss third season. The very best and very worst of the series was
thrown out. Some episodes had incredible animation, others were incredibly
bad. Sometimes the series was geared for an audience in their teens, other
times it was geared for very young kids. It was an erratic and confused
season. Ratings for the show plummeted, and it was very obvious that Marvel
was going to pull the plug.

The End of the Run
The 'Matrix Forever' line would be the last line most Americans would be
familiar with. The show, domestically, would only have three mediocre
episodes dedicated to the next line. More than that, after the movie, the
popularity of the franchise itself was in sharp decline.

Though 'Transformers' would continue for several more years in the United
States, most people consider 'Matrix Forever' to be the end of the original
Generation of Transformers. In truth, it wouldn't be until Beast Wars that
Transformers would again enjoy the popularity that it once had.

Despite its somewhat infamous place in Transformers history, this age did
introduce many concept that have clung to this day. Some of the episodes
remain fan-favorites, as do many of the characters.

Arcee
Unlike the other characters featured in Transformers: The Movie, Arcee was
never given a proper toy during the 'Matrix Forever' run. She wouldn't
receive either a toy or tech-specs until years later in Japan with the
arrival of a 'garage model kit'. The tech-specs presented in this book are
based on those found on the garage kit.

Autobots
With the death of Optimus Prime, the Autobots turn their hopes to their new
leader, the youthful and powerful Rodimus Prime, to defend Cybertron and the
Earth from the ruthless Decepticons. But even as the Autobots strive to push
back their old foes, a new, terrifying menace has come to destroy Cybertron.

Arcee
Autobot Warrior
"Looks are always deceiving."
STR6RNK7
INT8CRG8
SPD7FPR6
END5SKL7

Sweet, kind, and loyal to her friends, a merciless, lethal warrior to her
enemies. Intelligence, quick wit, and coolness under fire make her
invaluable to the Autobot cause. Constantly underrated because she is a
femme, an attitude that Arcee exploits with deadly efficiency. In her robot
mode she wields an electrical dispersor and electro-saber. Protective of
Daniel, the son of Spike. In fact, she's too protective, sometimes treating
him like an easily-broken vase because he's not a Transformer made of steel
alloys.

Blurr
Autobot Data Courier
"The faster it is, the better I like it."
STR7RNK7
INT8CRG8
SPD10FPR7
END6SKL5

Blurr is the fastest Autobot on land. He's a close descendent to a
thoroughbred Cybertronic race horse, and a superior messenger. He can
quickly whisk information from one place to another. In robot mode, he
carries an electro-laser that reverses the polarity of an enemy robot's
microcircuts and leaves them motionless. Range: 10 miles. In vehicular mode,
he can travel faster than the speed of sound, leaving a blurred image in his
trail.

Crystal Rodimus
Autobot Bright Knight
"My actions speak louder than words."
STR10RNK10
INT10CRG10
SPD9FPR10
END10SKL10

His life targeted by Black Rodimus, Hot Rodimus escapes into the legendary
cavern known as the Crystal Cave. Just as he is cornered, the power of a
crystal fountain spouting at his feet changes him into a crystal-coated
form, and limitless light flows out from within him. Bathed in that light,
Black Rodimus finds the evil heart implanted within him by Megatron
expunged, and he is reborn as a heroic Cybertron warrior.

Dark Rodimus
Cybertron Dark Night
STR10RNK10
INT10CRG7
SPD9FPR10
END10SKL10

In order to stop a successor superior to Convoy from being raised, Megatron
creates clones of up-and-coming Cybertron warriors. One of these, Black
Rodimus, is ordered to obliterate his double, Hot Rodimus. Convinced that he
is the real Hot Rodimus, his ambition is to bring down Convoy someday and
reign over the Cybertron forces.

Hot Rod
Autobot Cavalier
"My actions speak louder than words."
STR10RNK10
INT10CRG7
SPD9FPR10
END10SKL10

Hot Rod is an all-American-boy Autobot. He's a typical adolescent who dreams
of being heroic and important. He tends not to follow rules too closely.
Although he means well, Hot Rod's impulsive actions often get him into
trouble. He carries two photon lasers that temporarily electro-magnetize an
enemy robot's microcircuts. Speed: 120mph. Range: 4 miles. He can be
hotheaded, but he's always a well meaning, admirable lad and a brave and
honorable fighter.

Kup
Autobot Warrior
"The past is the greatest teacher."
STR9RNK8
INT7CRG9
SPD6FPR6
END9SKL8

Kup is an old veteran warhorse with a thousand tall tales from his ten
thousand adventures. He has a motto or word of advice for any situation and
he's as brave and loyal as they come. In robot mode, he carries an old-style
musket laser that shoots short bursts of metal corrosive hydrochloric acid.
Range: 5 miles. Speed: 100mph. Kup sees himself as a seasoned campaigner
with more knowledge and experience to share. Other Autobots aren't always
receptive to his advice.

Rodimus Prime
Autobot Protector
"Experience is the benchmark of maturity."
STR10RNK10
INT10CRG10
SPD9FPR9
END10SKL10

A vanguard for the Autobot ranks. Possesses acute military prowess. Speaks
with the savvy of seasoned veteran. Expert tactician with exceptional
maneuverability in battle. Can be hot-headed at times. Has a tendency to act
first and ask questions later. In robot mode, carries a photon eliminator
that shoots high voltage electricity. Range: 500 miles. Speed: 200mph. Sole
purpose is to protect all life. His only weakness is his compassion for
other living creatures.

Sky Lynx
Autobot Lieutenant Commander
"The best achievements are worth repeating."
STR10RNK9
INT8CRG10
SPD10FPR7
END10SKL8

A powerful fighter. Self-centered and boastful. Fearless, daring, believes
himself to be superior to many of his fellow Autobots. Shell-resistant
and steel-reinforced hull can withstand enemy bombardment and extreme
temperature variations. Possesses solar powered auxiliary engines. Acetylene
blaster inside cockpit shoots 3000 degree Celsius flames. As space shuttle,
has interplanetary travel capabilities -- maximum speed 30,000 mph, range
40,000,000 miles.

Springer
Autobot Triple-Changer Aerial Defense
"Strength is more than physical. "
STR10RNK7
INT8CRG9
SPD8FPR7
END9SKL7

A wise-cracking, sharp witted adventurer. Powerful Autobot fighter with a
massive physique and an easy-going manner. Possesses incredible "springing"
power in his legs. Travels long distances with pogo-like motion. In robot
mode, carries a laser that produces giant wind tunnels. Helicopter blade
transforms into a light saber that can cut through concrete. Optimistic and
good humored.

Wheelie
Autobot Survivalist
"Only the fierce shall live."
STR5RNK5
INT6CRG8
SPD8FPR7
END9SKL8

Wheelie is the sole survivor from a party of intergalactic colonists who
crash landed on Earth. He's a barbaric little savage who managed to stay
alive by cunning, stealth, and fearlessness. Speaks in odd rhyming sentences
and despises the Decepticons. Fights only when he's under attack and has to
defend himself. Staunch friend to the Dinobots and a reliable ally for Hot
Rod and Kup.

Wreck-Gar
Junkion Leader
"Collect and save, collect and save."
STR8RNK7
INT7CRG9
SPD6FPR7
END10SKL7

Wreck-Gar leads the Junkions, a race of junk robots. He's made of rusted
scraps, chassis bits, manifold parts, and dented odds and ends. A little
scatterbrained, he speaks in odd-ryming, pieced-together sentences. His
words are a junkyard collection of broadcast fragments from T.V.
commercials and radio jingles. In robot mode, he carries an armor axe and a
decelerator laser that inhibits an enemy robot's flow of cerebral impulses.

Decepticons
After Starscream's final betray, Megatron is reborn into the ultimate
Decepticon leader - Galvatron. With awesome power, Galvatron seeks to
conquer both Cybertron and Earth, and is determined to destroy any an all
Autobots that would stand in his way. Despite his power, however, someone
else is pulling the Decepticons' strings for their own sinister plans.

Cyclonus
Decepticon Saboteur
"Compassion is the Autobots downfall."
STR8RNK9
INT8CRG9
SPD9FPR7
END8SKL7

Cyclonus is huge and emotionless air warrior. He has vast resources of power
and can draw strength in direct proportion to his need. Cyclonus is
equipped with nuclear-powered turbine engines which enable him to reach
speeds greater than Mach 2. In robot mode, he carries an oxidizing laser
that fuses an enemy robot's internal mechanisms. Cyclonus has no weaknesses
and no interests other than conquest.

Divebomb
Predacon Aerial Assault
"Conquer the skies and what's below you will fall."
STR7RNK6
INT8CRG8
SPD6FPR6
END6SKL6

He's like a kid at a candy store - always delighted by all the targets he
has to choose from. Builds mecha-nests atop tall buildings and mountains;
composed of late model sports cars, wings of jets, theater marquees.
Back-mounted rocket thrusters allows speeds of 300mph, 2000 mile range. Can
see a dime from 10,000 feet. Has particle-beam rifle with infra-red sight,
and laser-guided sword. Magnetism inhibits flying ability. With fellow
Predacons, forms Predaking.

Galvatron
Decepticon City Commander
"My power is everything; defat is absurd!"
STR10RNK9
INT9CRG9
SPD9FPR9
END10SKL10

Galvatron is a cold-hearted robotic villain. Determined to lead the
Decepticons. Possesses enough strength to pulverize an Autobot into scrap
metal. Unconquerable. Arrogant and compassionless. Plots against his allies,
thus weakening his position. In robot mode, he carries a laser that emits
chemically-produced, direct-current electricity.

Gnaw
Sharkticon Assault Sentry
"I live for the taste of an Autobot's fuel line!"
STR7RNK2
INT3CRG8
SPD4FPR5
END8SKL5

Travels in packs with fellow Sharkticons. Fearless and vicous. Loyal only to
the master who last fed him. Powerful tail fin allows him to travel at
speeds over 150 Knots. Carnivourous with a voracious appetite. Possesses
several rows of razor-sharp teeth that can tear through solid steel. In
robot mode, carries a maceration laser that shoots salt-based corrosive
liquid. Also carries a barbed mace.

Headstrong
Predacon Ground Assault
"The best advice is not to listen to advice."
STR7RNK5
INT5CRG6
SPD4FPR8
END7SKL6

Doesn't listen to anyone, particularly his friends. Smug, arrogant. Puts up
a stubborn front to hide deep-rooted insecurities. More vulnerable to
psychological rather than physical attacks. In rhinoceros mode, his horn can
puncture 3-foot thick steel, release corrosive acid. Uses plasma-sphere
shooter that emits explosive energy balls; has light distorting diffraction
sword. Combines with fellow Predacons to form Predaking.

Predaking
Predacon Combiner Super Warrior
"Destroy first, ask questions later."
STR10RNK7
INT5CRG9
SPD3FPR9
END9SKL8

The closest thing to a perfect fighting machine that the Decepticons have.
As a warrior he has no equal; as a weapon he has no restraints. His actions
result from seemingly savage, animal instinct. Can lift 500 tons; reacts to
any movement he sees within .002 seconds. Can generate protective electric
field. Wields powerful X-ray laser cannon. Each foot houses twinm mortar
shell launchers. No known weaknesses.

Rampage
Predacon Gunner
"Those who conquer, act; those who are conquered, think!"
STR8RNK5
INT3CRG9
SPD5FPR9
END6SKL6

Barrels through life with an uncontrolled fury. Has difficulty talking
coherently for more than a few seconds before violently lashing out at
anything near him, friend or foe. TV calms him... stares at rock music
videos for hours. As tiger, can leap 300ft. in height, 500ft. in length.
A kick from his foreleg can crumble a cinder block. As robot, carries 60,000
volt lightning rifle, 5000 degrees Farenheight thermo-sword. Combines with
fellow Predacons to form Predaking.

Razorclaw
Predacon Leader
"All good things succumb to those who wait."
STR8RNK8
INT9CRG10
SPD4FPR7
END9SKL7

All business. Hates waste in any form... won't burn an extra drop of fuel
unless he's certain the results will be worth the effort. Long stretches of
inactivity often mistaken for laziness. Explodes into furious, ferocious
action when it's time to strike. As a lion, can leap distances as long as a
football field. Claws can rip through foot-thick steel. Has twin concussion
blasters and sonic sword. Combines with fellow Predacons to form Predaking.

Scourge
Decepticon Sweep Leader
"Desolation follows in my trail."
STR8RNK8
INT8CRG8
SPD8FPR8
END8SKL7

Scourge is fearsome, merciless and implacable hunter. Created from
Decepticon wreckage, he leads "The Sweeps", a wolf pack of
tracker-terminator's designed to hunt down and eradicate Autobots, Scourge
possesses powerful high-tech scanning equipment and a disintergater ray
that can cut through solid rock. In robot mode, he carries a laser
blaster that shoots short bursts of intense heat. Scourge's only weakness is
his arrogance.

Tantrum
Predacon Fueler
"Anger gets me running better than any other fuel."
STR8RNK5
INT4CRG9
SPD3FPR8
END9SKL7

Prefers brute force over reason. Steam comes from his nasal ducts when he's
enraged. Smashes head-first into highway trestles and small buildings to
relieve his aggression. Always feels better afterwards. Carries 4 exterior
fuel tanks, capacity: 1600 gallons, as a reserve for himself and his
comrades. His horns shoot bolts of 20,000 volt electricity. Carries a
catalytic carbine that shoots destructive chemicals, and an electro-sword.
Combines with fellow Predacons to form Predaking.

Unicron
Dark God of Chaos
"That which does not join me becomes one with the Great Void."
STR?RNK?
INT?CRG?
SPD?FPR?
END?SKL?

The most dangerous and powerful dark force in the universe. Devours moons,
planets, and even stars to sustain himself. Can re-created dead warriors and
have them serves as his slaves. Fears only the power of the Autobot Creation
Matrix, an ancient artifact passed down between Autobot leaders.