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Aegis

Allegiance: Decepticon
Function: Guardian
Alternate Mode: Armored Personnel Carrier
Weapons: Energo-Sword, Shield, Laser Rifle
Height: 33ft/10.06m
Quote: ”Better to protect your own than seize a pyrrhic victory.”


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

Profile: Above all, Aegis protects. Sworn to Megatron, Aegis is a veritable champion of the Decepticon cause. He fights with utter and complete loyalty to his lord and master Megatron. However, his devotion is not blinding as it is for many Decepticons. Having made his binding, Aegis enjoys an objective view of the Decepticons tinged with the wisdom of many years. Despite having some reservations about the direction that the Decepticons are going and concerns about his lord’s mental state after millions of years of war, Aegis does his best to shepherd others and kindle the light within them. Whether that mean being an advisor, shoulder to lean on, a shining example, or what have you, he does it gladly, considering it to be the most basic and inherent of his duties.

A rather ancient Cybertronian, Aegis has lived through many an age on Cybertron. His primary post was within the Primal Vanguard. As a knight, he pledged himself to various masters through the eons. Some disappointed him. Others, he was honored to serve. However, Cybertronians in positions of power never seemed to be that long lived despite his best efforts. It vexed Aegis so that he retreated to the more desolate regions of Cybertron to hone his skills until a worthy master could once again rekindle the spark of passion within him.

This new master came in the form of Megatron, fighting for the common mech against an oppressive rule. In the beginnings of the war to come, however, Aegis found himself admiring the way one of their opponents led. This opponent was Optimus Prime. In Prime, Aegis saw what he could become and sought to model himself after the Prime. While Aegis might not have agreed with Prime’s mission, he deeply admired his methods. This developed into a condition called Primus Apotheosis.


Abilities: Aegis is as his namesake implies. A shield. Meant to combat at close range rather than from afar, he is equipped with an energo-sword and shield with the Decepticon insignia emblazoned across its features. He primarily focuses on protecting high value assets during missions. For ranged combat, Aegis possesses a standard issue laser rifle, more meant to provide suppressive and cover fire than deliver a fatal blow.

One of Aegis’s greatest assets is his physicality. He’s tough, durable, hits hard, and has the skill to back it up. But, above all, his courage gives him the spark to go into the thick of battle with unflinching resolve. In alternate mode, Aegis can reach of up to about 60 mph and has a front mounted spike that serves as a battering ram/lance.


Weaknesses: While entirely loyal to the Decepticon cause, his condition of Primus Apotheosis makes his opinions mightily unpopular amongst most Decepticons. In addition to that, he’s unflinching in his beliefs and stubborn to a fault. He also has this habit of self-sacrifice, emulating that certain someone that he admires.