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Actually, come to think of it... the STUbots would make pretty good security for this place... (the ones that weren't melted, crushed, or disintegrated, that is)...
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Next up for the Autobots, the thrill seeking, jet-judo trained, brother to Sunstreaker...Sideswipe!
Sideswipe has two unique abilities...or rather, accessories! His rocket pack makes him one of the few Autobots capable of flight in robot mode. He also can shift his hands/arms into piledrivers, allowing him to dig & pound his way through the toughest rock or ice.
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You can't have Starscream & Thundercracker without...Skywarp!
Perhaps my favorite Decepticon, outside of Soundwave! He's very cunning and loyal to the Decepticon cause, or as loyal as any 'con can get. He has a wicked teleportation power and isn't afraid to stab Autobots from behind. He enjoys teasing the other jets and will get into a fist-fight before you know it!
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Likewise, there's no Sideswipe without...Sunstreaker!
Sunny is the definition of vain. His conceit and stubborness are only minor traits that stem from his ego. He believes himself to be beautiful and will do anything to maintain this way. Many a fight have included catty comments from him about ruining his paint job. Despite his fixation with himself, Sunstreaker's a very capable mission leader as he never backs down from his objectives or beliefs. He has a wild side like his brother Sideswipe, though he usually has a bit more logic...until he walks in front of a mirror and is lost to the Autobots for the rest of the battle. Sunny also has the unique ability to shoot static electricity from his hands, which while not too effective against Decepticons works wonders when trying to move a crowd of human bystanders.
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I don't know a sole in the galaxy who hates...Wheeljack!
Wheeljack is the Autobot's mad scientist. He's really not INSANE per se, just that his inventions tend to backfire and he's capable of erring with the best of us. He's quite handy though...serving as an assistant medic on top of his inventor detail. He has these awesome 'ear' pieces that glow whenever he talks.
Wheeljack has quite an arsenal of weapons at his disposal, depending on what he's built that week...but his trusty regulars include his gyro inhibitor (shoulder mounted gun; gyro pellets can throw off a Decepticon's balance/equilibrium).
Wheeljack is one of the few Autobots who can fly as well, likely from an upgrade he did to himself. He's confessed its not something he's particularly good at ("Plague of Insecticons" episode), so he usually saves the aerial missions for others.
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The Autobots couldn't get by without this guy...Ratchet!
Ratchet is the team's medic and a mainstay to the Autobots. Though he's not the most adept fighter, he's always by Prime's side and will never leave an Autobot behind on the field. Ratchet is equipped with numberous hand & arm attachment pieces that serve as medical tools. Though he knows little about aiding humans, he's always there to protect them and quickly escorts them to hospitals for proper treatment whenever Decepticons strike. He's bright, but sometimes misses the obvious...especially when it comes to combat situations.
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Bombshell, like the other Insecticons, just showed up in the swamp one day here on Earth. Though their actual origins remain a mystery, their presence on Earth certainly complicates things for the Autobots. Of all the Decepticons, the Insecticons are the least loyal to Megatron's command. They exist as a force mainly loyal to only themselves, though they will readily work with Megatron and the other Decepticons if it works to their benefit. They are compelled by their insatiable appetite for energy, and they will devour anything in their path if it leads to energy, be it an oil tanker or a field of corn. They are the only Transformers that can easily metabolize non-energon energy sources, and they actually enjoy it very much, thus their rapaciousness.
Bombshell is the most intelligent and capable of the Insceticons, which makes him their leader pretty much by default, though the other Insecticons owe him no fealty or allegiance and would turn on him in a second if it were to benefit them. He is one of the most sadistic of all the Decepticons, evidenced by the tortures he puts his mind-controlled slaves through. Because of this, Megatron does not actively dislike Bombshell as such. In Megatron's eyes, anyone with such a sadistic nature is to be respected, if only slightly. However, since Megatron values loyalty more than sadisticness, Bombshell and the other Insecticons are still fairly low on the Decepticon food chain. It is only their special abilities which keeps them around, added to the fact that Megatron can usually keep the Insecticons controlled through promises of energy.
Bombshell is neither particularly strong, fast, or durable. His personal armament is not bad. His head-mounted mortar canon is his most fearsome offensive weapon. It packs a decent wallop, but still pales next to the blazing weaponry of a Decepticon jet. However, Bombshell's true power lies in his mind-control abilities. He is outfitted with mechanisms called cerebro-shells, which he can launch from a distance. Once they penetrate any Transformer's armor, they can completely override all that Transformer's higher mental functions, completely putting him under Bombshell's complete mental control. He can use his cerebro-shells on a human as well. Only the strongest mind can resist his mental control powers. However, as his biggest strength is his cerebro-shells, they can be used against him if removed from a host being. They can be modified to transmit false data to him, and destroying his shells causes him dehabilitating pain. Bombshell can be quite nasty to his slaves, causing them to perform humiliating and dangerous actions for his amusement.
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Excellent entry, Kippers! I really need to get cracking to catch up to you.
I always loved the potential Bombshell had. Of the Insecticons, he had the greatest chance to take-over the team with his cerebro shells. Every time he appeared he was used really effectively in my opinion, from manipulating Autobot hostages to his advantage to turning Megatron's soldiers against him for the one-two betrayal!
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#1 Decepticon right here! Forget Megatron, it's all about...Soundwave!
What couldn't Soundwave do? Though devoid of emotion or tone, Soundwave was a force to be reckoned with. As keeper of the Decepticon cassettes, he could summon an army at the press of a button! His impressive gun & shoulder-cannon coupled with his sonic attack make him an offensive genius. But it's his other skills...the ability to jam transmissions as well as interface with any information system (either a computer or the human mind). With this unique trait Soundwave can unlock doors, capture telepathic messages, and collect any information he desires.
Have I mentioned how sexy his monotone voice is, lately?
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The most-used Decepticon cassette...Laserbeak!
Outside of his rapid flight and small size that allows him to slip anywhere, Laserbeak can fire laser beams from his eyes and mentally transmit any information needed to Soundwave or Megatron.
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