Thought of an interesting character idea. Kind of experimental. Might keep him around. Might not. Thought I’d put him in and see how much I like him.
Name: Fortress
Faction: Autobot
Homeworld: Cybertron
Appearance: (Siege targetmaster for scale. Represents average bot size)
Primary Robot Mode:
He can transfer his consciousness into a smaller robot form, which is what most individuals aboard the Salvation would know him as. This form goes by the name “Beta”
Alt mode: Fortress transforms into a large transport vehicle, able to carry many passengers. This vehicle form is currently residing in one of the main hangers, where it was initially loaded on to the Salvation before it’s departure.
Beta can also assume it’s own vehicle mode. That being a small buggy-rover.
Weapons, tools, and abilities:
As Beta, he has very few weapons. Only two light machine guns on the front of his rover mode, and a handgun for his robot mode.
Fortress’ larger body relies on a limited power source. While it usually lasts more than long enough on a full charge to not be much concern, if Fortress does anything particularly strenuous or physically taxing, his power cell will drain at a faster rate.
In his large robot form, he can enter a hyper-offensive configuration. Activating and deploying an extensive number of weapon systems.
Dual shoulder mounted two gunned A-A turrets. Dual back mounted mass-driver cannons. Two chest mounted 18 count missile batteries. And a targeting visor which assits in aiming and locking on to multiple targets at once. These weapons are only available in this configuration. (Similar to Animated Omega Supreme) If used for an extensive amount of time, this mode can increase the rate of power drain by 25%.
If his power cell runs empty, he will shut down and go into stasis. If drained too quickly and gone too long without recharging, Fortress is at serious risk of going permanently offline.
Bio: Fortress was an autobot experiment during the war. A heavily armored transportation vehicle able to take on a massive and powerful battle mode. Only to be used in the most dire circumstances.
However, despite being a creation of war, Fortress is the near definition of a gentle giant. Only entering combat when he absolutely has to. He was placed aboard the Salvation as an extra security measure. The only ones who would know of the true identity of the transport vehicle, as well as Beta, would be the two captains.
Fortress has loved this opportunity to integrate into the crew through Beta. Interacting happily with his fellow crew-mates. Still a definite pacifist, he avoids combat wherever possible. And to an extent, dreading the day when he will be called upon to defend the Salvation in his gigantic battle form. Knowing that once the secret gets out, no one will treat him the same.