Inferno

Strength 10x

Agility 7x

Intellect 10d

Willpower 15x

Hand Size: Edge:

4 (25) 2

Origin:

Inferno is a Transformer! These powerful, silicon-based life forms originally came into being on the planet Cybertron, a world of unknown and variable distance from our own. This inexplicable origin accounts for all of Inferno's incredible capabilities.

Powers:

Cybertronian Physique: hailing from Cybertron, Inferno is one of the Transformers! The apex life form on his world, Transformers have numerous common capabilities that explain their prowess, capabilities that can only be considered super-human in scope. They include:

* Body Armor (s): while he isn't particularly damage resistant, the simple truth is that Inferno is built tough. Large, blocky, and thick in both forms, his primarily metallic body provides him intensity 8, or +2, protection from conventional injury.

* Growth / Shrinking (a): a consistent volume is something most Transformers scoff at, as a variable size helps their interaction with others in all their forms. For example, Inferno is twenty-one foot tall in his humanoid form, technically giving him intensity 5 growth.

Inferno thus benefits from a +5 size factor. As a result, he suffers a -5 to hit when targeting human-sized foes, but gains a +5 on any damage he inflicts against them. Conversely, human-sized foes assaulting him do so under the reverse of those modifiers.

When he transforms into his vehicular mode, however, Inferno grows slightly, making room for human-sized passengers to occupy his cab. He swells to about twenty-four foot long, which allows him to function using the vehicular characteristics detailed below.

Dynamic volume shifts like this enable Transformers to interact with beings of differing sizes without further modifications being required of them. This ultimately allows Transformers like Inferno to wield or ride within their fellows seamlessly.

* Microscopic / Telescopic Vision (w): like his fellow Transformers, Inferno can adjust the scope of his vision to various ends. Thanks to these intensity 2 powers, Inferno can see objects miles away with ease, or zoom in on microfiche to view its contents.

* Radio Transceiver (i): as are most Transformers, Inferno 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): thanks to his innate immunity to carbon-based disease and poison, Grapple can explore terrestrial environments with ease. Sadly, his protection from more chemically creative disease is 'only' intensity 30, or +7.

Fire Extinguishing Foam: Inferno has the ability to dispense large amounts of fire retardant foam at flames, or even foes when necessary. He can retract a hand to extend a foam dispenser, which then acts to dampen most fires with intensity 12 ability.

Headlights (i): Inferno is equipped with two headlights in his Mitsubishi Fuso fire truck mode, mounted over his front bumper. These dual lamps allow Inferno to generate intensity 8 illumination, which makes driving at any time, day or night, a breeze.

Ladder (a): aiding him in the rescue of hapless humans trapped in burning buildings, Inferno can deploy this ladder and extend it considerably. It's three-part construction allows it to stretch sixty-five feet horizontally, and seventy-five feet vertically.

Matter Absorption (s): supplementing his fire extinguishing foam, Inferno can be hooked up to an external source of water, which he can then spray with considerable force to scatter and drown out flames. He can project water with up to Remarkable (30) Force.

Resistance to Fire and Heat (s): unlike most Autobots, Inferno's inherent armor is lined with numerous ceramic tiles. This extra layer of protection provides him intensity 25, or +6, defense against fire and heat, allowing him to withstand temperatures of up to 8,000 degrees Celsius.

Rocket Launchers (i): Inferno's inherent weapons, he can retract his hands into his wrist linkages, replacing them with rocket launchers! Once he transforms his arms thus, Inferno can fire missiles that inflict intensity 10 fragmentary damage, raised by +1 if he hits with two.

Shape Change (a): his claim to fame as a Transformer, Inferno can transform between a humanoid configuration and a Mitsubishi Fuso fire engine mode. Inferno's fire truck form isn't equipped with any offensive implements, but can move at intensity 2 ground speed.

Hindrances / Augmentations:

(none)

Equipment:

Extinguisher Rifle (i): supplementing his ability to spray water and fire retardant foam, Inferno's personal weapon helps him to extinguish more exotic forms of harmful energy. It fires a beam that acts to dampen energy sources, regardless of type, with intensity 10 ability.

Skills:

Engineering (i): a competent firefighter when he can stay on task, Inferno knows all too well what intense fire and heat can do to various structures, organic or otherwise. He's an expert in structural engineering, and may plan and build structures at a reduced difficulty.

Contacts:

While he is appreciated by his fellow Autobots, they know that Inferno is somewhat unreliable as a fire and rescue operative, considering how easily distracted he can become. They stand by him nonetheless, however, for they know Inferno's heart is in the right place.

Calling:

Thrill-Seeker: ever-eager to prove himself and to make a difference, Inferno pursues danger at every opportunity. Whether it involves risking his life in a collapsing sturcture to rescue a puppy or punching Devastator in the knee, Inferno's always ready to roll!

Likeness:

Inferno is fire truck red in both configurations! In his Mitsubishi Fuso fire truck mode, he adds chrome to his face, bumper, and hubcaps, along with a long white ladder. As a humanoid, Inferno is quite bulky, and has black hands, upper legs, and trunks, along with white wings behind his head.

Personality:

Action, adventure, and excitement - Inferno craves all of these things. He's a perfect firefighter in that he's virtually immune to intense fire and heat, and revels in daring rescues and desperate maneuvers to get fires under control - save for one vital detail.

Though he's usually assigned to help put out fires and save hapless humans and equipment from flame, Inferno's true love is in combat. Sure, he lacks a whole lot of offensive weaponry, but he throws himself into battle with almost reckless abandon whenever possible.

He does this even when explicitly ordered not to, because he usually can't help himself. Despite being repeatedly scolded for this by Optimus Prime, and endlessly razzed about it by his good buddy Red Alert, Inferno can't bring himself to stop fighitng the good fight.

He usually won't let anyone die if he can help it, though, as he knows he's one of the few truly fireproof Autobots out there. And his fellows typically forget his inability to reliably follow orders, because they can see just how earnest Inferno is while on the job.

Real Name: Inferno
Occupation: fire and rescue
Legal Status: citizen of Cybertron with no known criminal record
Marital Status: inapplicable
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: Autobots

Height: 21'
Hair: inapplicable
Eyes: blue
Weight: several tons
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Inferno is fire truck red! Incredibly conspicuous in either form, he cuts that blast of color with chrome on his grill, face, and bumpers, as well as black on his upper legs, trunks, and hands, and white on his 'wings'.

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