Grimlock
| F Mn 75 |
A In 40 |
S In 40 |
E Mn 75 |
R Un 100 |
I Mn 75 |
P Un 100 |
Res Ex 20 |
Pop Gd +10 * |
| Health: Karma: |
230 275 |
* Amongst humans, at least. In +40 to fellow Autobots, In -40 regarding Predacons / Decepticons / Vehicons.
Origin:
Like the rest of the Build Team, and as are his fellow Autobots, Grimlock is an electromechanical entity from Cybertron, a robot that strives to prevent Decepticon dominion of the universe. This alien may also be from another time period, making him doubly out of place on earth.
Known Powers:
Cybertronian Physique: like his fellow Autobots, Grimlock is a robotic entity of Cybertronian origin. As such, this master tactician has, by his very nature, the use of a large variety of abilities that reflect this. His very body gives Grimlock these super-human powers:
* Body Armor: made (or formed) from primarily metallic materials, Grimlock is considerably durable. His sturdy, inorganic composition affords him Excellent (20) protection from attack, enough to shrug off most basic human assaults. Grimlock's armor breaks down as follows:
Ex 20 / Ty 6 / Fe 2 / Sh 0 / Sh 0
* Growth: Cybertronians come in all manner of sizes, few of which align with the human norm. Grimlock, for instance, generally stands at around eighteen feet tall in his humanoid mode, which grants him this power at Typical (6) rank as a general matter of course.
As such, this super smart warrior possesses a +1 size factor. He thus suffers a -1 CS when targeting human-sized foes, but gains a +1 CS on any damage he inflicts against them, as well as 1 CS of damage reduction against any attacks they, in turn, launch against him.
* Microscopic / Telescopic Vision: all Transformers have the ability to alter their visual sensitivity where distance is concerned. Functioning at Feeble (2) rank, these powers let Grimlock see objects up to a mile distant with ease, as well as allowing him to read items on microfiche.
* Radio Transceiver: as are most Transformers on earth, Grimlock is equipped with an audio / video transmission system. This communications rig allows him instant contact with any other nearby Cybertronians, having Excellent (20) range (100 miles).
* Resistance / Invulnerability to Disease and Poison: as an inorganic life form, Grimlock possesses complete immunity to poisons and organic diseases. He also possesses Unearthly (100) resistance to more chemically creative forms of disease.
Corporeal Gestalt: a member of the Autobot Build Team, Grimlock can merge with his fellows to form the mighty Landfill. This Amazing (50) power allows him to join with Wedge in one of three possible configurations - serving as either of Landfill's legs or both his arms.
Pincer Shovel: Grimlock's shovel can be used to inflict Edged Attack damage in either of his modes. However, it takes on a pincer-like configuration in his humanoid shape, and its damage is thus increased by +1 CS - it's less of a tool and more of a weapon in this form.
Shape Change: Grimlock can transform between his humanoid and backhoe mode at will, and often does so quickly in battle for tactical purposes. This power is voice-activated, however ('Grimlock, Transform!'). His backhoe mode has these vehicular statistics:
| C In 40 |
S Gd 10 |
B Mn 75 |
P Ex 20 |
Super Digging: Grimlock can use this power either by himself or in tandem with the rest of the Build Team. If tunneling solo, Grimlock may do so at Feeble (2) rank, but if all four members of the Build Team work together, they can dig through the earth with Good (10) ability.
Limitations / Enhancements:
(none)
Equipment:
(none)
Quirks:
(none)
Talents:
Engineering / Construction: as are the other members of the Build Team, Grimlock is a competent engineer, able to build any item or structure he needs to, thanks to his advanced Cybertronian knowledge. He should receive a +1 CS on any FEAT required when building anything.
Military: while he can hold his own in a fight, Grimlock's true strengths lie in his mastery of martial tactics. A veteran of countless conflicts, Grimlock knows what works - and what doesn't - in the middle of a fight, and can lend this expertise to his allies in battle... to startling effect.
Skill / Power Pincer: his only true 'weapon' skill, this talent describes Grimlock's competence in the use of his only inherent weapon, his power pincer. He can use this device, or any similar, hydraulic grappling / slashing mechanism, as though his Ftg was +1 CS higher than is listed above.
Contacts:
As part of the Build Team, Grimlock is naturally able to call upon his fellows for assistance - though it's more likely that he will be helping them (or just Wedge) in a pinch. Furthermore, being an Autobot means that he can count on that large group of warriors for help when necessary.
Likeness:
In his vehicular configuration, Grimlock appears to be a mundane, ordinary backhoe - if deep green in coloration. However, when he transforms into his humanoid mode, Grimlock appears to be an incredibly tall, green and silver robot built from various bits and pieces of a backhoe.
Personality:
Though he looks menacing, Grimlock is actually a rather happy, upbeat 'bot. He is cool and collective in battle, judging its progress and how to best win in virtually any situation, but this confidence evaporates when it comes to the best way to instruct others how to fight.
Real Name: Grimlock
Occupation: Autobot architect, warrior
Legal Status: citizen of Cybertron with no known criminal record on earth
Marital Status: inapplicable
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: the Autobots, the Build Team
Height: 20'
Hair: inapplicable
Eyes: orange
Weight: several tons
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Grimlock is composed of a strong alien metal that is primarily green in color, with bits of silver in places, regardless of his current configuration.
Story:
Many details of Grimlock's origin are somewhat murky, but his particular skills suggest that he is an experienced veteran of numerous extended conflicts. He has an intimate knowledge of military tactics, and has a very good idea what will help a force win virtually any battle it is involved in.
How he came to work with the Build Team is similarly a mystery, but he has emerged as the Team's second in command - he calls the shots when Wedge is not around (or otherwise indisposed). Not that this is needed, for the group is almost always fully assembled at any given time.
Hoping to teach Wedge everything he knows about military tactics, Grimlock has naturally accompanied the energetic young Autobot to earth, where he lends his skills to the Build Team's efforts to create and maintain the Autobots' various devices and systems on our world.
While Grimlock is well-versed in tactics, the truth is that the Build Team hasn't done much fighting as a unit. This caused the group's first battle with Megatron's flunkies to go badly, as Wedge had convinced Optimus Prime to let them fight before they were totally ready.
However, logging hundreds of simulator-hours, not to mention fighting a few more real-life battles, Grimlock has started to weld the Build Team into an effective fighting force thanks to his ceaseless efforts to hammer battle tactics and military techniques into Wedge's rather stubborn head.
By the time the group gained confidence in itself though, the war was over; in a titanic battle, the Autobots managed to finally defeat all of Megatron's minions on earth. After shipping their evil, captured cousins off-world, the Autobots were finally free to return home to Cybertron.
Once they cleaned up their messes here, that is. Though the others can leave at their leisure, it has fallen to Grimlock and his friends on the Build Team to remove all the Autobot technology scattered across the earth. As such, Grimlock may remain on earth for quite some time.
It took the Build Team years to set it all up, after all...!
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