Bumper Strength Agility Intellect Willpower 3x 5x 16x 11d Hand Size: 3 (17) Edge: 1 Origin: Bumper is a Transformer, a shape-changing mechanical life form hailing from Cybertron: a world that is of indeterminate and variable distance from our own. He possesses a variety of special abilities and powers related to his inorganic, electromechanical 'physiology'. Powers: Cybertronian Physique: Bumper is one of innumerable mechanoid life forms hailing from the planet Cybertron. Like most of his fellows, he is possessed of a variety of special powers related to his alien physiology, including the following: * Body Armor (s) made (or formed) from primarily metallic materials, Bumper is rather durable. His sturdy, inorganic composition affords him intensity 4, or +1, protection from attack, enough to protect him from most basic human assaults. * Growth / Shrinking (a): Cybertronians come in all manner of sizes, few of which align with the human norm. Bumper, for instance, generally stands at around twelve feet tall in his humanoid mode, which grants him this power at intensity 2 as a general matter of course. As such, this Autobot tactician possesses a +2 size factor. He thus suffers a -2 when targeting human-sized foes, but gains a +2 on any damage he inflicts against them. Conversely, human-sized foes assaulting him do so under the reverse of those modifiers. While this assumes a static volume, many Transformers have demonstated that their size can be highly variable. This reflexive, dynamic size manipulation is an emergent property of Transformers overall, though such mass displacement must surely consume vast amounts of power. These dynamic volume shifts are most often used when transforming, and enable Transformers to interact with beings of differing sizes without further modifications being required of them. This ultimately allows Transformers to wield or ride within their fellows seamlessly. * Microscopic / Telescopic Vision (w): all Transformers have the ability to alter their visual sensitivity where distance is concerned. Functioning at intensity 2, these powers let Bumper see objects up to a mile distant with ease, as well as allowing him to read items on microfiche. * Radio Transceiver (i): as are most Transformers, Bumper is equipped with an audio / video transmission system. This communications rig allows him instant contact with any other Cybertronian within a wide radius of his person, having intensity 7 range (100 miles). * Resistance / Invulnerability to Disease and Poison (s): as an inorganic life form, Bumper possesses complete immunity to poisons and organic diseases. He also possesses intensity 30, or +7, resistance to more chemically creative forms of disease. Headlights (i): to better emulate earthen vehicles (and since they come in handy in the dark), Bumper is equipped with a set of convenient headlights. These twin lamps can be used to generate intensity 8 illumination, making driving at night no problem. Shape Change (a): whenever he desires, Bumper can transform between his humanoid and Mazda Familia 1500XG modes, and often does so quickly in battle to maximize the use of his abilities. When he's a Familia, Bumper can move with intensity 4 speed (100 MPH). Hindrances / Augmentations: (none) Equipment: (none) Skills: Leadership 2 (w): his claim to fame, Bumper's mind is always crunching the numbers. Constantly plotting the outcomes of events and plans both large and small, Bumper's plots are almost always solid, granting a +2 bonus to actions attempted when following them to the letter. Contacts: Bumper is a member of the Autobots in good standing. Even if he's not the most sociable of the 'Bots, his plans greatly bolster the Autobots' cause... and their survivability. Even if he's not a powerful combatant, he's a peerless plotter and planner. Calling: Soldier: while he isn't always an active combatant against the Decepticons, Bumper does his part by preventing as many Autobot deaths as he can with his planning. He lives to see his allies succeed in their missions, because that means he did his job well. Likeness: In his vehicular configuration, Bumper resembles a lemon yellow Mazda Familia 1500XG, one with chrome hubcaps and black trim. When he transforms, Bumper appears to be a black and yellow robot built mainly from various distinct components of a Mazda Familia 1500XG. Personality: Bumper has been blessed with a relatively superior intellect, coupled with distressingly efficient sensory inputs. This double whammy makes Bumper a world-class tactician, but the difficulty he has with his forward thinking is that it often comes at the expense of his present. While nobody would argue that Bumper is bad at his job, his fellows definitely consider him bad at people. Often considered cold and calculating by many the Autobots, since his mind is almost always on their work to come, Bumper nonetheless has many close Autobot friends. Real Name: Bumper Occupation: tactician Legal Status: citizen of Cybertron with no known criminal record, either there or on earth Marital Status: inapplicable Alias(es), if any: none Group Affiliation: the Autobots Height: 12' Hair: inapplicable Eyes: clear Weight: 1,907 lbs Other Distinguishing Characteristics: regardless of his current configuration, Bumper appears to be constructed from a strong metal of yellow and black coloration. While his only vehicular mode chrome is his hubcaps, his face is fully chromed as well.