The Energon Pub

by **Foximus** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:59 am

Alrighty. So I just updated the roster. Let me know if I got anything wrong or fixed or something! It's been a while, so I wanna make sure I got it all.

by **Ember** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:14 am

Regulator, my Autobot, went missing with Stingray, Gat's Decepticon, on G9.

by **Cmdr. Trailblazer** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:55 pm

Hey, where was Astrotrain last seen? Was it the Thanatos?

by **Smokescreen85** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 2:40 pm

Cmdr. Trailblazer wrote:Hey, where was Astrotrain last seen? Was it the Thanatos?

Yeah, Astrotrain was last seen on the Thanatos in the corridor outside Shockwave's lab. Here's a link to the last time Sid posted for him.

viewtopic.php?f=225&t=82207&p=1745947&hilit=Astrotrain#p1745947

by **Cmdr. Trailblazer** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:36 pm

Smokescreen85 wrote:
Cmdr. Trailblazer wrote:Hey, where was Astrotrain last seen? Was it the Thanatos?

Yeah, Astrotrain was last seen on the Thanatos in the corridor outside Shockwave's lab. Here's a link to the last time Sid posted for him.

viewtopic.php?f=225&t=82207&p=1745947&hilit=Astrotrain#p1745947

Hey, thanks dude!

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:58 pm

I need to know when Laserbeak was last seen on the Thanatos. Has Soundwave sent Laserbeak to do something, or is he still trapped in Soundwave's chest?

by **Insidious** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:10 pm

I believe he's still in the chest cavity. He's not necessarily trapped though. I believe MSB's last Soundwave post opened the door for other Casseticon players to assist Onslaught on his current mission, like Ratbat was assigned to do. It's an option.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:12 pm

Can Laserbeak leave at any time or does it depend on when MSB opens Soundwave's chest?

by **Insidious** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:15 pm

More or less, you can leave when you want. What I do with MSB is just check in and see if there's anything my Casseticon can help him with, storywise.

In this case, now's a good time for Laserbeak to just eject and have him either assist Onslaught or just buzz around the Thanatos interacting and being spylike. Whichever you prefer

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:18 pm

Ok thanks a lot!

by **Drop Bear** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:54 pm

Foximus wrote:Alrighty. So I just updated the roster. Let me know if I got anything wrong or fixed or something! It's been a while, so I wanna make sure I got it all.

I've let go of Iguanus and picked up Overbite.

I know--that's hard to tell with the scant few posts I've made over quite a period of time. Been flattened by a hectic case of writer's apathy. So if anyone has any tips on how to beat this, be they conventional or otherwise, I'd love to hear from you.

by **Foximus** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:57 pm

Drop Bear wrote:
Foximus wrote:Alrighty. So I just updated the roster. Let me know if I got anything wrong or fixed or something! It's been a while, so I wanna make sure I got it all.

I've let go of Iguanus and picked up Overbite.

I know--that's hard to tell with the scant few posts I've made over quite a period of time. Been flattened by a hectic case of writer's apathy. So if anyone has any tips on how to beat this, be they conventional or otherwise, I'd love to hear from you.

Full time or NPC?

Also...getting some muse fuel helps. Comics. Art. Music. Movies. Getting into a routine helps me.

by **Drop Bear** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:52 pm

Foximus wrote:
Drop Bear wrote:
Foximus wrote:Alrighty. So I just updated the roster. Let me know if I got anything wrong or fixed or something! It's been a while, so I wanna make sure I got it all.

I've let go of Iguanus and picked up Overbite.

I know--that's hard to tell with the scant few posts I've made over quite a period of time. Been flattened by a hectic case of writer's apathy. So if anyone has any tips on how to beat this, be they conventional or otherwise, I'd love to hear from you.

Full time or NPC?

Also...getting some muse fuel helps. Comics. Art. Music. Movies. Getting into a routine helps me.

Full-time for Bruce Overbite.

Cheers. If only the obvious was obvious to me. 8-}

Well, now it is.

I'm not much of a comic reader, but music and the old G1 'toon should get something firing.

by **sumowrestler** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:36 pm

I can second the writer apathy but something about getting into a car wreck thanks to snow mess that gets you back into writing mode. I'm fine and got three or four posts done. For those in the Project Superion arc, tag me please if you all have suggestions or comments on the pace of it.

by **Cmdr. Trailblazer** » Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:51 pm

sumowrestler wrote:I can second the writer apathy but something about getting into a car wreck thanks to snow mess that gets you back into writing mode. I'm fine and got three or four posts done. For those in the Project Superion arc, tag me please if you all have suggestions or comments on the pace of it.

It's good to see you posting dude, though I'm not entirely sure if I like how it got you here.

Btw, I will be posting with Astrotrain either tonight or tomorrow sometime.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 4:51 pm

Would it be possible for Superion to be made up normally of just the 5 main Arielbots, but then Groundbomber can combine to make him Devastator size kinda like a super mode? Groundbomber doesn't have to be an official Arielbot but I think it'd be a cool choice for the story if Groundbomber kinda becomes a Superion upgrade.

by **Insidious** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:05 pm

Nah. We're going to keep canon combiners being comprised of their traditional pieces. No extra characters.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 5:31 pm

Insidious wrote:Nah. We're going to keep canon combiners being comprised of their traditional pieces. No extra characters.

Alright I guess Devastator is the only combiner that's gonna be that size then since he's six members, and the rest will be made up of five, but that's okay because Superion should be more clear-headed and not fighting himself as much. :lol:

by **Smokescreen85** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 6:18 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
Insidious wrote:Nah. We're going to keep canon combiners being comprised of their traditional pieces. No extra characters.

Alright I guess Devastator is the only combiner that's gonna be that size then since he's six members, and the rest will be made up of five, but that's okay because Superion should be more clear-headed and not fighting himself as much.

Remember that Silverbolt is larger than the other four Aerialbots and thus can form the torso/head all by himself. Unlike the Constructicons who are all the same basic size which is why it takes two of them to form the body/head. So, Superion can be the same size as Devastator.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 6:50 pm

Smokescreen85 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
Insidious wrote:Nah. We're going to keep canon combiners being comprised of their traditional pieces. No extra characters.

Alright I guess Devastator is the only combiner that's gonna be that size then since he's six members, and the rest will be made up of five, but that's okay because Superion should be more clear-headed and not fighting himself as much.

Remember that Silverbolt is larger than the other four Aerialbots and thus can form the torso/head all by himself. Unlike the Constructicons who are all the same basic size which is why it takes two of them to form the body/head. So, Superion can be the same size as Devastator.

Ok makes sense. I thought the Arielbots were all the same size.

by **sumowrestler** » Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:41 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
Smokescreen85 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
Insidious wrote:Nah. We're going to keep canon combiners being comprised of their traditional pieces. No extra characters.

Alright I guess Devastator is the only combiner that's gonna be that size then since he's six members, and the rest will be made up of five, but that's okay because Superion should be more clear-headed and not fighting himself as much.

Remember that Silverbolt is larger than the other four Aerialbots and thus can form the torso/head all by himself. Unlike the Constructicons who are all the same basic size which is why it takes two of them to form the body/head. So, Superion can be the same size as Devastator.

Ok makes sense. I thought the Arielbots were all the same size.

The "Scramble City" style combiners are designed so the limbs could interchange with each other with the larger central figure. For this site, the interchanging from my understanding, will happen after the process is refined. In the case of the toys, you could mix and match between the five units from different special teams. This idea will most likely never happen on here.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Gestalt

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:54 pm

FINALLY I have started to make an actual good looking Devastator piece of artwork for the RPG.

I'll try to also post it on Deviantart when DA stops acting stupid.

Also should I make the colored version more cartoony, or more painting-like? Just still trying to decide.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Sun Jan 24, 2016 2:46 pm

Here's my progress. I decided to do airbrushing. :saint:

Needs more work, though I think it is already looking awesome!

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:53 pm

It's been a while.

But I am finally gonna get Dusk to work.

He has to.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 8:01 pm

Smokescreen85 wrote:
Drop Bear wrote:I've yoinked Dead End from MSB. After having spoken to him and been given the thumbs-up, of course.

Dead End

Allegiance: Decepticon
Sub-group: Stunticons
Function: Warrior
Alt. mode: Porsche 911 model year 2011
Weapons: Compressor Air Rifle, Trunk-Mounted Double-Barreled Compressed Air Cannon
Special Abilities: Dead End emanates a radar signal that allows him to detect the movements of any vehicle or robot within a 200-mile radius as well as map surrounding terrain.
Height: 26 ft / 7.93 m
Quote: "We are all just food for rust."

Strength: 7
Intelligence: 6
Dexterity: 8
Speed: 7
Endurance: 7
Courage: 9
Firepower: 5
Accuracy: 7
Melee: 7
Tech Skill: 6
Charisma: 3
Rank: 5

Profile: The most encouraging thing Dead End is capable of saying before combat, is that he hopes he doesn't suffer too much when his inevitable death comes. Pessimism is a way of life for Dead End, whose reliably dour mood has become a source of humour among his fellow Stunticons, particularly the mean-spirited Motormaster. He'll tease Dead End about his incessant moping and bizarrely intense maintenance and beautification routines, which only serves to further crush Dead End's broken spirit. Dead End likes to keep himself looking and feeling perfect so that when the end does arrive, he'll leave an attractive corpse to let everyone know what they'll be missing. He finds conflict pointless since everyone will wind up dead eventually, but he becomes a surprisingly fearless and ferocious fighter when stirred to combat. That's the only time his outlook improves because it focuses Dead End on his desire to live: he may be convinced he'll become inoperative eventually, but he doesn't want to do it anytime soon.

Abilities: Subject possesses significantly above-average strength and above-average intelligence. Once roused to fight, he's a highly effective warrior. As a vehicle, he can reach a top speed of 220 mph. His internal radar system allows him to track the movements of vehicles and robots within a 200-mile radius; he can use the information to map terrain, enemy positions, and troop movements. He can use this knowledge to lead enemy combatants into traps before they can figure out the lay of the land. Subject can deploy a double-barreled compressed air cannon as a vehicle; in robot mode, he uses a handheld compressed air rifle. Even the smaller rifle is capable of delivering 40,000 psi of pressure.

Weaknesses: Subject is extremely difficult to motivate into fighting, often requiring a direct verbal or physical assault (from the Autobots or even Motormaster) before he answers the call to arms.

Bumblebee

Allegiance: Autobots
Function: Espionage
Alt. mode: Volkswagen Beetle
Weapons: Laser Pistol
Height: 15ft / 4.6m
Special Abilities: Enhanced optic sensors, low fuel consumption
Quote: "The least likely can be the most dangerous."

Strength: 2
Intelligence: 8
Dexterity: 7
Speed: 4
Endurance: 7
Courage: 10
Firepower: 5
Accuracy: 8
Melee: 3
Tech Skill: 7
Charisma: 9
Rank: 7

Appearance: In vehicle mode Bumblebee is an Earth Volkswagen Beetle that is painted a bright yellow. In robot mode Bumblebee is shorter then the average Autobot due to the fact that he is a minibot and stands about twice the height of an average human male. His arms and legs are coloured black, and his head has a pair of horns on either side as a defining feature and his face is silver.

Bumblebee's holomatter avatar appears to be a young woman in her early twenties, with long red hair and in excellent physical shape.

Profile: Bumblebee is an intelligent, brave and eager Autobot despite his small size and relative lack of strength. However, this 'Bot has learned long ago to over come his weaknesses and use his strengths to his advantage and this effort has enabled him to become a prominent spy in the Autobot ranks. Because of his small size he is and relative unthreatening appearance he is able to infiltrate Decepticon operations and to sneak out with out begin caught. However, sometimes Bumblebee's eagerness to achieve his objectives can land him in tough spots to get out of requiring his comrades to rescue him.

Abilities: As he can get up to 1.8 times more use out of a unit of fuel than the next most efficient Autobot, Bumblebee is often called upon at times of low energy resources. His visual acuity rates tops of all Autobots: he can spot a 10" x 10", object at a distance of 48 miles on a clear day. His adaptability to water environments makes him particularly important in undersea reconnaissance and salvage operations.

Weaknesses: Bumblebee is physically the weakest of the Autobots and the most easily damaged. His stealth more than compensates for this liability.

Hey, DB. Good to see you picking up some new characters. Approved for both. Have fun with them!