The Energon Pub

[Cmdr. Trailblazer]

Name: Trailblazer

Allegiance: Autobots

Function: Warrior

Alt. mode: Dark yellow and grey 2015 Chevy Impala

Holomatter Avatar: Tall, round human with black/brown, wearing sunglasses

Weapons: Double-edged sword/Recurve bow, dual pistols (integrated into hands)

Special Abilities: Plasma Fire

Height: 20 Feet

Quote: 'I will not stop fighting, not until victory is earned and my enemy is destroyed.'

STRENGTH: 5
INTELLIGENCE: 5
DEXTERITY: 7
SPEED: 4
ENDURANCE: 5
COURAGE: 7
FIREPOWER: 4
ACCURACY: 8
MELEE: 8
TECH SKILL: 3
CHARISMA: 6
RANK: 6

Profile: Trailblazer had a unique creation. When he was a protoform, his spark was incidentally exposed to and bonded with heated plasma. As a result, he gained a mutation that allowed him to conduct, absorb, and use plasma energy, which takes the form of orange flames in his hands.

Despite his fiery abilities, he tends to be cool headed and in control of his facilities. This is fortunate, as his control of his mind and temper are tuned into the control of his ability. Trailblazer is a very social individual, thriving on time spent with his comrades and cannot handle isolation in the slightest. He is very protective of his allies and those he deems are weaker than he is.

Due to the high cost he and his power put on the Autobot war effort, Trailblazer pushes himself to do his very best for the cause. He believes that he must pay back what he uses in full, and as such, requires no less than 100% of himself.

This makes Trailblazer a driven soldier, taking orders and following them as closely as possible, though he isn't beyond the occasional improvisation if the situation calls for it. However, this drive can easily turn into obsession if he fails at something or perceives to fail at something, which can lead to disaster if he doesn't get checked. He is also a bit impulsive, striving to get and do things as quickly as possible. He is also not against supporting or resorting to dirty actions or tricks to get this job done. Despite his failings, however, Trailblazer is an honest soul that will own up to his failings and easily support a friend in need without question or hesitation.

Abilities: In vehicle mode, Trailblazer can reach top speeds of just under 100 miles per hour. His primary ability is his unique power to channel and use plasma energy, which appears as an orange flame on his hands and can reach a reach temperatures of about 6000 degrees Fahrenheit at full use, though he typically keeps the temperature when using his ability to between 2500-4000 degrees to minimise the damage done to his hands. This is only limited to touch, and he cannot throw or cast the flames he produces. He usually uses this ability as ammo for his pistols. When fired, his ammo will leave burns on contact. However he does use this ability to do extra damage in hand-to-hand combat, as direct contact with other bots will melt their armor. In addition, since his body is essentially a furnace, he is extremely resistant to the effects of cold. However, since the guns burn through his energy faster, he prefers to use a bow and arrow. He has self taught himself archery and is able to hit a target from a fair distance away. He had an upgrade installed into his internal systems that allows him to create plasma-tipped arrows, which he can retrieve through his back in a a way similar to drawing from a quiver, however requiring him to ingest metal ores before recharging. For short range combat, Trailblazer's bow can shift and compact itself into a sword that he can use quite effectively, reportedly using some styles of Metallikato in his blade combat. Without his weapons, Trailblazer can fall back on Circuit-su, though he is nowhere near a master at the martial art.

Weaknesses: Trailblazer's abilities are a huge drain on Energon, and he requires a lot of fuel just to operate. His internal systems can only manufacture between 12-16 arrows before he has to stop using them, or else his body will be forced offline. Due to the fact that his powers have the ability to melt metal, he requires an internal cooling system to keep his innards from melting or overheating. If his cooling system is disabled or damaged, his abilities melt him from the inside out. His ability is always active passively, so his body requires regular maintenance to function normally. If not, he will slowly melt. His hands must be replaced every so often due to the damage he puts on them when using his powers. In the (rare) occasion that he losses his temper, Trailblazer's abilities will spiral out of his control, leading to unintentional harm to himself and others. Also, lack of social interaction with fellow 'Bots can quickly push him into a depression that will make him unmotivated to do anything. If Trailblazer becomes obessed with accomplishing a task, completing a mission, or taking out a target, he will let little stand in his way, despite the consequences to himself and/or others.