The Energon Pub

Name: Needlenose
Allegiance: Decepticon
Function: Aerial Warrior
Altmode: General Dynamics F-16XL fighter jet
Weapons: Air-to-air proton missiles in jet mode, light burst discharger and twin electrostatic overloader rifle in both modes
Height: 30ft., 9.2m
Quote: "Get hip or get hit!"

STRENGTH: 7
INTELLIGENCE: 6
DEXTERITY: 8
SPEED: 7
ENDURANCE: 7
COURAGE: 9
FIREPOWER: 8
ACCURACY: 6
MELEE: 6
TECH SKILL: 7
CHARISMA: 7
RANK: 5

Profile: Needlenose's goal is to be the "coolest Decepticon ever to crush an Autobot". He tries to be trendy, hip, and fashion-conscious whenever possible, typically more interested in being stylish while fighting Autobots than with their actual destruction. Constantly trying to fit in (even when it's impossible), he always looks for the right thing to say in any situation, be it joke, insult, or tactical suggestion. Tends to act like the Cybertronian equivalent of a rock or movie star.

He was quite a celebrity before the war, once being the most renowned fashion microchip designer on Cybertron, and having a love of mugging for the camera. But after Megatron's uprising, interest in superficial fads dropped sharply, and the Autobot government wanted the media to focus on important political matters rather than Needlenose's frivolous escapades. Needlenose eventually joined the Decepticon cause partly in retaliation against being snubbed, and partly in hopes of gaining back some of his old celebrity status by becoming a renowned fighter.

Always looking for the latest new fad, he's fascinated by what's popular in all cultures, both Cybertronian and on the various planets he's stationed to. He's currently intrigued by Earth's Internet and computer games, though he tends to hide this fact from the other Decepticons, lest they think he's "uncool".

Abilities: Needlenose transforms into a high-powered fighter jet. His maximum flying speed is 2400 miles per hour, and his range is 4000 miles. He is equipped with air-to-air proton missiles. He carries two additional weapons in both robot and jet mode. One is a twin electrostatic overloader rifle, which can stun a mechanical opponent for several klicks by flooding their circuits with a surge of electricity. It can even possibly cause circuitry damage if administered at point-blank range. The other is a solar-powered light-burst discharger. A flash from its muzzle causes temporary blindness in all opponents except those whose optical modules are properly shielded.

Weaknesses: His electrostatic overloader rifle's discharge is an unfocused arc of energy that's difficult to control properly, meaning it might run out of power before it can accurately hit a target. His light-burst discharger works best in sunlight, only having enough capacity to store a few charges otherwise. His flair for being stylish rather than practical means a warrior with a more pragmatic fighting style is likely to be able to catch him off-guard.