Character Bios [S2]

[Alak]

Looks like Steelclaw is going to have to step his game up if he wants to maintain status as the Predacon's lead firepower (at least amongst OCs). Pinpoint barrier sounds familiar and I think I watched an anime that had something like that... but I forgot what it was called. Definitely cool in combat, though.

[NaitoKage]

It's from Macross/Robotech. The original was used on the main battle ship and had three girls with trackballs controlling them.. but later on into Macross plus and Macross 7, the system was reduced in size enough to equip on their jet robots to having one, though they'd use it for blocking gun fire, missiles, and the infamous "Pinpoint barrier punch!" that the ship or smaller robots do allowing them to punch holes through ships. Glowstick wont be doing that. I figured it would work well with Glowstick since he's kinda the god of Multitasking anyway.

[Wintersong]

Tweaked the transmetal feature for Winter a bit and came out with well a cat on wheels. I apologize for bad quality for the picture of the design but my phone doesn't have the best in some lighting.

[Night-Hunter]

I changed a few things in Sonar's bio. I changed it so that he can only see 180 degrees instead of 360, while sending out continuous waves of sound and added some thing to his weaknesses.

[Phoenix]

NAME:Nemesis (Transmetal version)
ALLEGIANCE:Predacon
FUNCTION:Special ops
ALTERNATE MODE:TM stealth jet/bird of prey
QUOTE: “The demon most difficult to slay is the one trapped inside you.”

Height: 9 ft
Strength 5.0
Intelligence 9.0
Speed 10.0
Endurance 5.0
Rank 6.0
Courage 7.0
Firepower 5.0
Skill 9.0


BIO: Protoform technology was introduced in an attempt to save the world of Cybertron, however not everyone agreed this was the right path to take. A third column, lead by a group of renegade Decepticons, attempted to seize power by creating a new form of soldiers by integrating the use of nanotechnology into their circuits to give the subjects new abilities. It was a project doomed to fail as most of the subjects ended up succumbing to the experimentation performed on them with only a few survivors getting integrated with the new technology. Nemesis was one of these few, gaining the ability to regenerate physical damage by deconstructing and reconstructing metallic materials around her.
Albeit she was deemed a success, her newfound abilities came at the cost of an unstable mind and caused her to develop an acute case of claustrophobia.
Nemesis had no desire to live out her life as a test subject so when she got the chance, she fled from captivity. For years she attempted to stay one step ahead of her former captors until one day she found herself engaged in a hard battle in space that resulted in her energon reserves getting drained and she was damaged to the point of stasis. Her unconscious form floated into a transwarp rift which then brought her to Earth during the beast wars era.

Found frozen and assumed dead, her body was recovered and thawed, at which point her regenerative capabilities became active once again. Nemesis consumed and integrated protoform based technology into her body and her body was thus upgraded against her will.


WEAPONS/ABILITIES:

Flaming Katana: Created from cybertronian alloy for added strength, this lightweight, inscribed sword is equipped with a powerful heating element running along the length of the blade. Once activated, the thermal blade can produce enough heat to ignite the napalm running through it thus slice more effectively through solid metal by melting the surface enough to make the metal pliable. A reservoir of fuel concealed in the handle allows for the flaming effect when the blade is in use. It requires regular recharging sessions to maintain enough charge for the heat and flaming effects to occur. The katana is normally holstered on Nemesis’ back.

Sai: Nemesis carries a sai used for blocking incoming melee attacks. It can also be used for disarming opponents and stabbing. The sai is created from cybertronian alloys for increased strength and is covered in inscriptions.

Automatic assault rifle with holographic guidance system, capable of firing explosive tip, armor piercing, and incendiary acid rounds at its targets. A light source is mounted on top of the barrel if needed in dark places.

In vehicle mode, Nemesis wields a rapid firing particle cannon for use during aerial combat. This weapon fires electric blasts at high speeds.

Noted Equipment:
Wing shielding: Nemesis's wings are strong enough to be able to be used as a shield against certain attacks.

Radar

Night vision
Stealth technology in her vehicle form allows her to avoid radar detection to some extent. Only works in vehicle mode.

Nemesis has some knowledge in the functioning of computer and weapon systems, allowing her to perform minor repairs on such systems if the situation requires.

Ability: Regeneration;
Composed of a mesh of Nano machines and protoform technology, Nemesis has the ability to regenerate and repair physical damage much faster than average transformers by utilizing materials in her environment.




WEAKNESSES:
Regeneration can be slowed from the effects of extreme heat and cold interfering with her nano machines, using her regeneration ability is physically taxing on her energon reserves, Excessive regeneration can cause moments of violent insanity to Nemesis.

Nemesis suffers acute claustrophobia from past trauma, making her avoid enclosed spaces and lash out into a panic stricken state if confined or bound.


SAMPLE POST:
So this is what death feels like.. Such were the last conscious thoughts of Nemesis, once a feared Decepticon fighter known for beating the odds. Yet now she found herself drifting helplessly through the cold vastness of space, her circuits shutting down, her systems freezing up from the extreme cold. This is how she would have wanted to die, in a galactic tomb of endlessness, with her enemies in pieces behind her.. She was at peace, at last (and probably for the first time during her entire existence..) Her damaged optics managed to focus on the distant beauty of a cluster of stars before they faded to black.

Her lifeless body drifted through space for what could have been weeks, years, even decades by the time the frozen mass got caught by the gravitational pull of the abnormality. Nemesis herself would remain blissfully unaware of the events that were taking place as her lifeless body crashed on Earth, in the midst of the ongoing battle between the former 'protoforms', or 'abominations' as Nemesis had once called them as she had made her choice to leave Cybertron to avoid having to go through the process. She remained unaware of the opposing sides' intentions of using her as a weapon against each other. Yet the warmer climate of Earth had begun a process in her, as the nanobots within started becoming active once more..

[Alak]

I noticed that most of the character bios have 4 or more weapons now. Are we raising the limit on each OC's arsenal?

[NaitoKage]

Well, the original type's are allowed to have up to 4 weapons, and we never count claws or teeth as a weapon.. Nem's case.. ¬.¬; Heh, I think it was late and I didn't win the argument there in trying to explain the difference between a fire linked weapon system and a separate weapon. Then again she usually compares the canons to OCs.. and Primal technically has 5 to 7 weapons.. Our only exception originally was Steelclaw who ditched having a special ability for having a extra weapon, which made sense as a munitions expert. Now.. I guess technically he can have another weapons slot or special ability..

Hrm.. I guess Nem can pick between either using a second sword or a Sai.. though they serve the same function essentially, but if your doing sword and Sai you'd be more likely to block with the sai like a Samurai would with a Jutte, while the second sword would be more Nitoryu style, using a broad dual swing to hit twice or if one is missed the second sword follows up to strike, or parry and follow up with a strike.. But do remember..using a sword with one hand makes it faster, but has less power compared to a sword used with two hands. This is basic knowledge for sword martial arts, western or eastern. Though considering Nem's Skill and Speed, I'm sure you realize that.. as I doubt even Dinobot's or Venatrix's two sword style would win against such fierce slashes..

Oh well, guess we can leave Sonar, Nem, Starshadow, and Manterror as the Predacon's melee specialists. And Venatrix.. sometimes.

[Alak]

Do wrist blasters count as fire-linked systems or separate? If one gets destroyed, the user is still able to attack with the second one. The same goes with arm blades, swords, pair blasters, etc.

[starshadow]

Name: Cecaelia
Allegiance: Predacon
Function: Soldier
Alt mode: Transmetal Blue ring octopus
Height: 7'5
Quote: "Sleep with the dead fishes, sucker!"

Strength: 8
Intelligence: 6
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: assigned by staff
Courage: 7
Firepower: 8
Skill:7

Bio: Cecaelia was on a mission to rescue Starshadow on the unknown planet. She got herself involved in the beast wars for her interests for mechs with aquatic beast modes. After learning about Glowstick's death and Starshadow's betrayal, Cecaelia went in a state of confusion and denial. She became more agressive and less merciful towards her enemies after the transwarp surge, including the one she had previously served. (I suck at writing, sorry)

Weapons:
- Tentacle buster cannon with gattling system(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9vWbTzOYTc skip to 2:46 and you'll see how the effects of the buster cannon looks like)
There are four tentacles on the cannon and they transform into guns that shoots laser. Firepower of the guns is 5. (heh...an improved version of her old tentacle lasers) These guns have a gattling system. Cannon is the main weapon. It takes 3 minutes to cool down before the weapon can be used again. Cooldown can be reduced if equipped with cooling system.

- Explosive throwing knives

- Long twin flame daggers
These long daggers are able to combine into a double sided dagger. click here.

- Plasma gun

Transmetal Feature:
She transforms into a motorbike. With her nternalized water jet in beast or robot mode, Cecaelia can swiftly swim through the water as if she were flying, the water jet acting like a internalized duct fan. In beast/motorbike or robot mode, Cecaelia can produce a smoke screen while retreating.

Abilities:
- Cyber venom (effects will be the same as her previous one)
- Camoflage

Weakness:
- When cannon overheats, gattling system is disabled.
- Sometimes, Cecaelia doesn't like to be a team player. Less cooperation with her team may lead to disaster such as unintentional friendly fire.

[NaitoKage]

Uh technically no. Wrist blasters should be a seperate weapon each, same with dual swords. Fire linked would be more like Primal's Shoulder cannons or Megatron's hip blasters, Tarantulus's machine guns, or Cecaelia's tentacle lasers. You can trash one of those, but there are still more parts to it, and when they're used they are fired all at once in a volley or usually in a twin shot.

Arm blades tend to vary, since sometimes they're almost treated the same as claws..


Now as for Cecaelia.. uh..so I assuming she's partially made of iridium or something? You also didn't post a vehicle mode, though as I remember you wanted a boat since you were inspired by Chromia/Thunderpunch.. You don't need the speed stat difference, just have it as seven.

Kinda surprised you want to go with a boat and fire theme for a water creature..a Drill tank would probably be more fitting to that. Also while.. I guess the flame dagger would be useful for setting victims on fire, generally speaking.. you'd probably never have an opportunity to use the lava ability outside of the Predacon base, specially as you've stated Cecaelia wont survive to season 3 when the Maximals get a volcano base.

[starshadow]

Hmm..you got a point.. *edits*

[NaitoKage]

Hm.. Not entirely sure why tentacles drill on your edit. But the Motorcycle does seem like a good direction.

Hm.. Maybe this might give you some ideas to work with as well, based off the nature of the Octopus.

Name: Cecaelia
Allegiance: Predacon
Function: Soldier
Alt mode: Blue ring octopus
Height: 6'5 ft
Quote: "Wai! Kawaii!"

Strength: 8
Intelligence: 6
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Rank: assigned by staff
Courage: 7
Firepower: 8
Skill:7

Bio: (too lazy to post)

Weapons:
- buster rifle:A powerful long range charged plasma rifle firing a wide burst beam, well suited for sniping.
- Laser pulse blaster:A small submachine gun like weapon designed to fire rapid laser bursts.
- Cyber Venom Dagger:A crystalline blade designed to emit cyber venom energy as a caustic neuro toxin, burning and dissolving infected areas while weakening the victim while causing dizziness, blurred vision, and in worse cases difficulty moving and paralysis.

Abilities:
- Cyber venom
-Tactical Camouflage:Using the Octopus's amazing camo abilities and augmented with cybertronian technologies, as well as her extreme flexibility, Cecaelia can blend in with a surface she is touching giving her similar texture, color,reflectivity,luminescence, and shading effects. Further, with micro internalized peltier units, she can even effect the temperature her body emits making her less likely to be detected from heat sensors. The effect can even be produced with transformers, mimicking their appearance as long as they are roughly within her size limit. (between Frilla and Cheetor's height.) but at the limit of having to had visual contact with the target and being unable to transform into beast mode(hers or theirs) while in this effect.
Internalized water jet:Used in beast or robot mode, Cecaelia can swiftly swim through the water as if she were flying, the water jet acting like a internalized duct fan.
Ink/SmokeScreen:Used in beast/motorbike or robot mode, Cecaelia can produce a smoke screen while retreating.
- vehicle mode: motorbike


Weakness:
- pays attention to aquatic transformers and would never hurt them
- buster cannon overheats often.
- Insults can make her cry. (depends)
-Camo Mimic effect with transformers have to roughly within her size limit. (between Frilla and Cheetor's height.) though possible to mimic larger characters but she would not reach their size. Can not transform to beast mode while mimicking a transformer, has to have visual contact in some means to take the appearance of the transformer. As Cecaelia isn't that great of an actor usually, her disguise is easily blown if she spends alot of time talking to anyone that may know that person. When scared or excited, Cecaelia flashes blue rings on her Camo, this can blow her disguise when hiding or impersonating others.

[Night-Hunter]

Seeing how Mystrea just joined, he wants to know if he should post his OC in the Character Bio 2.0 or in the season two Character Bio? I'm talking to him right now and he's not sure and neither am I, but he plans to have his OC show up in the episode. Just helpping a friend out.

[Blazemane]

Probably best to post your character in here, Mystrea. Even if your character comes in a first season episode, he or she will spend most of their time in season 2 (and maybe 3). And, anyways, characters are being discussed here, so it'd just be easier for everyone.

Even then, it doesn't really matter which thread you post in. Let's see your character.

[Phoenix]

Nemesis is a character I first created back in 1998. She always wielded two swords, and I rather miss it. I think I'd rather get rid of the grenade launcher and put those points in the firepower towards other skills like others have done, than get rid of the swords she has kept for so long. She never used a rifle before so it felt weird having her use one now all of a sudden. With the excessive amount of weapons many of the canon characters have, I don't quite see how come two swords cannot be linked when canon dual weapons (such as BAs many guns, Primal's cannons, etc are).

But whatever. At this rate season 2 will never happen anyway. :p