Side Swipe

Strength 15d

Agility 4x

Intellect 4x

Willpower 10x

Hand Size: Edge:

4 (25) 2

Powers:

Cybertronian Physique: like his fellow Autobots, Side Swipe is a robotic entity of Cybertronian design and origin. As such, this brutish warrior has, by his very nature, the use of a large variety of abilities that reflect this. His very body gives Side Swipe these super human powers:

* Body Armor (s): like most Cybertronians, Side Swipe was built (or formed) with a reinforced steel frame, one that offers him +3 resistance to injury. This makes him immune to many basic human attack forms, and moderately resistant to his fellow robots (taking his Strength into consideration).

* Growth (a): most Cybertronians have a degree of control over their size, no matter their form. Due to his significant height in his humanoid mode, Side Swipe has this power via technicality; he may very well grow somewhat while transforming, but doesn't appear to do so.

This power is bound in Side Swipe's case by the Permanent limitation, meaning that Side Swipe is always 9 foot tall in his humanoid mode. Due to his size, Side Swipe possesses this power at intensity 1, and while it's permanent, the requisite Strength and Agility changes are not applied.

This since his foes often vary in size considerably; the Autobots are not all die-cast from the same mold. For the sake of simplicity, one could just apply those alterations and call it a day, or he may go for accuracy and vary them based on the size of his current opponent; whichever works for your game.

* Invulnerability to Disease and Toxins (s): like all robots, Side Swipe is highly resistant to diseases and poisons that would kill organic beings. He possesses complete immunity to organic pathogens, and a 'mere' +10 resistance to other, more chemically creative substances.

* Microscopic + Telescopic Vision (w): all Transformers can alter their visual sensitivity where distance is concerned. Functioning at intensity 2, these powers let them see objects up to a mile distant with ease, and allow them to read items on microfiche.

* Radio Transceiver (i): as are most all Transformers on earth, Side Swipe is equipped with an audio / video transmission system. This communications rig allows him instant contact with any other Cybertronian on earth, having intensity 10 power (25,000 mile range).

Headlights (i): to better emulate earthen vehicles (and since they come in handy in the dark), most automotive Transformers on earth are equipped with a set of convenient headlights. These twin lamps can be used to generate intensity 8 illumination, making driving at night no problem.

Parachute Packs (a): in the event that Side Swipe opens up completely and loses control (as he's wont to do), he's equipped with rear-mounted parachutes that he can deploy in an emergency. These serve to brake his reckless speed, and allow him to come to a complete stop in one exchange.

Sensor Goggles (w): mounted on his face plate, these twinned optical instruments provide Side Swipe a wide array of sensory powers. They allow him to perceive the entire electromagnetic spectrum with intensity 15 ability, and enhance his inherent visual powers to a like degree.

Shape Change (a): whenever he desires, Side Swipe can transform between his humanoid and Chevy Camaro modes, and often does so quickly in battle to maximize the use of his abilities. This power is voice-activated, however ('Side Swipe, Transform!'). He's pretty fast in his futuristic car mode, too.

Consider him to be moving as though he had intensity 7 Lightning Speed in his automotive form.

Equipment:

Concussion Cannon (i): perfectly complementing his personality, this weapon is powerful and dangerous. Side Swipe can use this beast to fire a multi-phase concussion wave. This ball of intense energy inflicts intensity 14 concussion (physical) damage with each blast.

Hindrances:

(none)

Skills:

Boxing (s): Side Swipe is very, very good at hitting things - whether he's in his humanoid or vehicle form. Furthermore, he can divide his pre-cardplay action score between two separate attacks, the second of which he can attempt as a contingent action.

Calling:

Demolisher: while he's dedicated to the Autobot cause wholly, and wishes no harm on innocent beings, Side Swipe is nonetheless beholden to this calling. He likes nothing more than to smash his foes into submission, and in fact lives for just that. He simply limits his carnage to those who deserve it.

Likeness:

In his vehicular form, Side Swipe perfectly resembles a slightly modified, green Chevrolet Camaro, one with black trim here and there. When he changes into his humanoid form, though, Side Swipe looks like a robot built from green and black Camaro components, with added blue and orange bits here and there.

Personality:

Side Swipe is a totally 'in your face' kind of Autobot. He likes nothing more than to get personal with his enemies and to beat them into submission, preferably with bits of their own anatomy. Similarly, he likes to play hard, and has found himself enamored of human demolition derbies.

Real Name: Side Swipe
Occupation: Autobot warrior
Legal Status: citizen of Cybertron with no known criminal record on earth
Marital Status: inapplicable
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: the Autobots

Height: 9'
Hair: inapplicable
Eyes: unknown (obscured by large optical apparatus)
Weight: several tons
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Side Swipe is composed of a strong alien metal that is primarily green and black in color, with (in his humanoid form) bits of blue and orange here and there.

Story:

There's no nice way to say it - Side Swipe is a troublemaker. He's been that way since he came online a long time ago, when he discovered that he was a bit tougher, and a bit stronger, than most of his fellows. Nonetheless, he didn't fall in with a bad crowd, for he's got an inherently good heart.

At the same time, though, Side Swipe is incredibly aggressive, and finds that he needs a regular outlet for his combative urges. To this end, he actively seeks out the enemies of the Autobots, and generally goes out of his way to fight as many of them - Predacon or otherwise - as he can get his hands on.

Hoping to channel his aggression towards a useful purpose, the Autobots on Cybertron sent Side Swipe to earth to help out with Optimus Prime's mission there. Once he arrived, Side Swipe managed to get on the bad side of a good many Autobots, what with his being not so much of a team player.

Since he doesn't get on with his fellows too well, Side Swipe has taken to doing his own thing on earth, at least when not needed to fight Predacons and Decepticons. A large portion of this involves participating in human demolition derbies, as they allow him to vent - without hurting anybody seriously.

Whenever called into action, however, Side Swipe truly gets into the 'hurting', and dishes out a whole lot of punishment to anybody that crosses him - or his fellow Autobots. This is why, though they may not like him, the Autobots definitely appreciate having Side Swipe around occasionally.

For instance, he did a whole lot of damage during Galvatron's final bid to take control of Fortress Maximus, a battle that ultimately ended when that villain was bested in personal combat by Omega Prime. This conflict saw an end to the Autobots' mission on earth, though, so they left shortly thereafter.

Which means that Side Swipe, too, has returned to Cybertron. In fact, he's making serious waves there, for he's founded a new sports league based on the derbies he's participated in on earth. A perfect outlet for his more troublesome characteristics, Side Swipe's new sport is actually catching on there...!

Design Notes:

There are no character tech specs or biographies for the RiD Side Swipe. There is absolutely nothing to work on save for the actual toy itself, and next to nothing about the fellow, so I produced this one with the 'feeling' I got for the character - nothing more, nothing less.

Naturally, if you don't like 'my' version, go with your own!

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