I don't know what it is about your bios, Kai, but something about them just makes me want to "improve" on them. I try to stay close to original source, but there are just some things that seem redundant (not that *I'm* not guilty of that
).
First, Chillwind:
Decepticon Intelligence Archive File # 84075
Name: Chillwind
Allegiance: Autobot
Sub-Group: Retribution
Function: Melee Combat Specialist
Transformation: Queztalcoatlus
"Slay not the body but the soul"
Profile: Retribution’s highly skilled aerial executioner, Chillwind is considered by some Decepticons to be an sinister harbinger of impending destruction. His reputation was forged in part by the fact he serves as a herald of sorts to his massive teammate Gigabite; the former’s low, supersonic passes often precede an attack by the latter. In combat, Chillwind is a taciturn, remorseless, and relentless killer who forsakes stealth for direct attacks against his enemies, slicing them to pieces with his razor-sharp swords. He’ll take great risks to accomplish his mission, sometimes fighting through overwhelming odds simply because it was the shortest distance to his target. He rarely utters so much as a grunt under any circumstance and rarely shows any visual expression of emotion even when he’s been seriously injured. The lack of any show of pain can unnerve his opponents so much that they’ll pause to reconsider their actions, a mistake that usually proves fatal. Although generally considered emotionally cold by his fellow Autobots, Chillwind does have a curious habit of coming to the aid of his teammate Flamedance when the latter is in trouble, actions that Flamedance often reciprocates. They are a formidable pair on the battlefield but their relationship off it is a matter of speculation as they rarely interact with each other outside of war council meetings and keep their opinions of each other to themselves.
Abilities: Chillwind is capable of attaining and maintaining supersonic speeds even in beast mode; he can even supercruise at speeds up to Mach 1.7. This originally unprecedented ability is thanks to new technology that’s rumored to be of alien origin. When his missions require silence, he can activate special silencing equipment that can suppress the sounds of even the most basic motor functions. His weapon of choice is that pair of diamond-edged scimitar swords he wields in robot mode; these blades are capable of slicing through most alloys with ease. Combined with his above average strength and agility, Chillwind can use these blades to dispatch all but the most durable opponents in melee combat. For ranged combat, he’s equipped with a pair of short range lasers he can utilize in either form and carries a limited payload of air-to-air/air-to-ground missiles in beast mode, these missiles have an effective range of 40km.
Weakness: Chillwind’s preference to engage his opponents up close and personal can get him into trouble, especially if he underestimates his target’s skill and durability. His proficiency in long range combat is rather limited, putting him at a disadvantage if an adversary with such skills is able to maintain a healthy distance from him. He’s only lightly armored and has to rely on his speed and agility to avoid serious damage. It’s not unusual for him brought down by an opponent because he became too focused on his primary goal and he’s been known to ignore all but the most debilitating injuries.
I changed his function from "Assassin" to "Melee Combat Specialist" because my image of assassins are of characters who strike suddenly. Not neccessarily ninjas, but generally, the first anyone is aware an assassin is present is after the first shot. Given that the original bio suggests that stealth is not Chillwind's
modus operandi, the "assassin" desgination didn't really fit. I also gave him supercruise capabilities (basically, the ability to go supersonic without afterburners), because it fit with the idea of "new technology" behind his propulsion system. The addition of scimitars as his weapons just seemed to fit him.
Now, Gorebash:
Decepticon Intelligence Archive File # 84080
Name: Gorebash
Allegiance: Autobot
Sub-Group: Retribution
Function: Warrior
Transformation: Ankylosaur
"What doesn’t kill you will live to regret it."
Profile: Gorebash was originally a Predacon pit gladiator who fought in various arenas in Darkmount and Kaon for the entertainment of their bloodthirsty residents. It’s not known how he ended up as a participant in these violent games, though most agree that it wasn’t by choice: recent video evidence recovered from the ruins of Kaon make mention of him winning his freedom. Information on his activities after that are largely sporadic; what information has been salvaged suggests he operated as a mercenary, offering his services to whomever could afford his substantial fee and gave him the best chance to hone his combat skills. He signed on with Retribution just prior to the Battle of Five Armies and the Great Devastation and first saw action when he lead an attack on a heavily defended Decepticon research facility. As far as anyone can determine, his main motivation for fighting simply seems to be engaging and defeating the most powerful opponents he can find. To this end, he can often be found at the forefront of any battle, either fighting one-on-one with a single opponent or bashing through multiple adversaries, often ignoring physically weaker opponents to focus on an adversary he perceives as the strongest. Although Autobot Command appreciates his enthusiasm, they’re wary of his Predacon heritage, and the fact that he’s joined unorthodox and troublesome Retribution does little to ease their concerns.
Abilities: Gorebash is considered the best individual fighter in Retribution, second only to Kaijubot, and even that’s questionable. He possesses strength on par with the most powerful Dinobot, able lift several tons and smash hardened concrete blocks into dust with a single punch. The superstructure of both his robot and beast modes is covered in thick armor, allowing him to shrug off impacts from most melee and projectile weaponry. He typically favors an energon sabre as his primary weapon, but is equipped with a shoulder mounted chain cannon and micro-rocket launchers in his arms for combat at a distance. His primary weapon in ankylosaur mode is a massive club on his tail that he can swing with such force that he can shatter a foot thick plate of neutronium with a single blow. The club is equipped with a kinetic energy generator that emits a powerful shockwave on impact, sending tremors though an opponent’s body that are so severe that they can literally shake an opponent apart from the inside out.
Weakness: Though not stupid by any means, Gorebash’s combat experience is limited to one-on-one, straight forward battles; even simple tactical strategies can leave him feeling confused. His habit of ignoring opponents he views as physically weak can leave him vulnerable to attacks by more cunning adversaries. He’s neither fast nor agile; having sacrificed both for armor, but his durability can usually offset this shortcoming. In addition, he has very limited vision in beast mode due to a flaw in his optical systems, the cause of which is still the subject of investigation.
This guy basically stayed pretty much the same; I just restructured the paragraphs, moved a few items to other categories, expanded his abilities and weaknesses, and dropped some odd items. I dropped speed from his abilities becase 1)Ankylosaurs were probably not capable of much more than a slow amble, and 2)Gorebash's a big, heavily armored guy, which does strike me as someone capable of great speed. I'll admit, my
Northclaw's supposedly capable of moving at 340k/hr (204mph), but over open terrain and only with the support of several boosters; without those boosters, he's walking, and not very fast (and I have my doubts that he can make full use of his thrusters in robot mode). I didn't see anything about boosters or any other propulsion system for Gorebash, so it was dropped. Also dropped was mention of his "lack" of special abilities as being able to generate shockwave with his tail is pretty special in my book. I did add that he has poor eyesight in beast mode for two reasons: 1)at least two sources suggest that Ankylosaur vision was on par with rhino vision, 2)I thought it would be amusing to have a 'bot with poor vision in at least one mode.
