Rollbar F A S E R I P Res Pop Mn 75 Rm 30 Rm 30 Am 50 Rm 30 In 40 Mn 75 Ex 20 Gd -10 Health: 185 Karma: 145 * Amongst humans, at least. In +40 among Predacons / Decepticons, In -40 among Autobots. Origin: As are his fellow Combatrons, Rollbar is an electromechanical being from Cybertron, an evil robot that has, with his compatriots, waged a war against the heroic Autobots in a bid to conquer the universe. This alien may also be from another time period, making him doubly out of place on earth. Known Powers: Cybertronian Physique: like his fellow Decepticons, Rollbar is a robotic entity of Cybertronian design and origin. As such, this highly skilled combatant has, by his very nature, the use of a large variety of abilities that reflect this. His very body gives Rollbar these super human powers: * Armor Skin: like most Cybertronians, Rollbar was built (or formed) with a reinforced steel frame, one that offers him Good (10) resistance to injury. This makes him immune to most basic human attack forms, and moderately resistant to his fellow robots. His defense breaks down as follows: Gd 10 / Pr 4 / Sh 0 / Sh 0 / Sh 0 * Growth: most Cybertronians have some degree of control over their size, no matter what form they take. Due to his significant height in his humanoid mode, Rollbar has this power via technicality; he may very well grow somewhat while transforming, but doesn't appear to do so. According to the standard Growth rules, Rollbar has this power at Typical (6) rank, making him stand approximately twelve feet tall. Since his Strength rank is higher, this offers him no combat benefit, but on the other hand, human-sized folks targeting Rollbar receive a +1 CS to hit him in battle. The Ultimate Powers Book, on the other hand, gives Rollbar this power at Poor (4) rank, making him out to be two times a normal human's size. This would grant the militant Decepticon a +1 CS to the Strength score listed above (raising it to Incredible (40)), thus adding 10 points to his Health score. Now, according to the Transformers MSH Sourcebook, Rollbar's statistics are geared towards mixing it up with beings of like size. As such, when fighting folks of normal human size, he should receive a +1 CS to the damage he inflicts upon them (+1 CS per 2 CS of growth). Finally, per the Universal Heroes rules, Rollbar has a +1 size factor. As such, he inflicts +1 CS damage vs normal human opponents, and has 1 CS of Damage Reduction against them. On the other hand, he is at a -1 CS to hit them in combat, while they receive a +1 CS to hit him. * Microscopic / Telescopic Vision: all Transformers have the ability to alter their visual sensitivity as is necessary, where distance is concerned. Functioning at Feeble (2) rank, this power lets them see objects up to a mile distant with ease, as well as allowing them to read items on microfiche. * Radio Transceiver: as are most all Transformers on earth, Rollbar is equipped with an audio / video transmission system. This communications rig allows him instant contact with any other Decepticon or Predacon on the planet, having Excellent (20) range (25,000 miles). * Invulnerability to Disease and Toxins: like all robots, Rollbar is highly resistant to diseases and poisons that would kill organic beings. He possesses this resistance at Class 1k rank versus organic pathogens, and at Unearthly (100) versus more chemically creative substances. Camouflage System: as do his fellow Combatrons, Rollbar seems to have a specialized camouflage system that he can use to blend into various environments (such as Arctic tundra). This system works at Feeble (2) rank, giving him a camo pattern appropriate to the background at hand. Gestalt: using this special power, Rollbar can combine his physical form with that of his fellow Combatrons. Working at Monstrous (75) rank, this ability can be used to create the ultra-powerful Ruination, one of the Decepticons' most powerful operatives! Shapechange: his most notorious ability, this power allows Rollbar to transform his humanoid form into that of a military Jeep of indeterminate make and model, though this ability is voice-activated ("Rollbar, Transform!"). Rollbar's Jeep form has the following vehicle specs: C S B P Rm 30 Rm 30 Am 50 Gd 10 Equipment: Cannon Laser: Rollbar's primary weapon, this large weapon is of course his favorite. Rollbar can use this weapon while he's in vehicle mode to inflict Monstrous (75) Armor Piericng Energy damage per deadly blast, but he can't seem to hold it while he's in his humanoid form. Laser Pistol: in addition to his primary, vehicle mounted laser weapon, Rollbar also carries a secondary laser emitter, a pistol that he can use in his humanoid configuration. This weapon can be used to inflict Incredible (40) Armor Piercing Energy damage per savage blast. Restraint Shells: equipment that all the Combatrons carry, these shells can be fired from their primary weaponry to capture a foe, rather than kill him outright. Each shell casts an energy net around a foe that restrains him at Remarkable (30) rank, +1 CS for each additional shell used. Quirks: (none) Talents: Advanced Guns: while he's quite the hand to hand combatant, Rollbar nonetheless carries two heavy duty laser cannons with him at all times - one for each form. He can use these, and any other directed energy weapon at his disposal, at his Agility score +1 CS. Martial Arts types A and B: while he lacks melee weapons, Rollbar has learned how to use his own frame as a weapon. He may attempt unarmed melee attacks at his Ftg score +1 CS, and may inflict Slam or Stun results on an opponent regardless of his comparative Str or End ranks. Military: though he was given a military-themed form by Megatron's minions, Rollbar seems to have been of a martial mindset well before he was turned 'evil'. Though Megatron tainted his spark, that villain did not impart Rollbar's intuitive understanding of military protocols and procedures. Contacts: As one of the five elite Combatrons, Rollbar can rely upon his fellows for assistance should he need it - after all, they cannot form Ruination without him. Furthermore, he can consider the other Decepticons on earth, and even the Predacons here, contacts to some extent (even if the latter don't like him much). Likeness: In his alternate mode, Rollbar looks like a dark green Jeep with an orange under carriage - though the exact model his vehicle form represents is something of a mystery. In his robot form, Rollbar resembles a heavily armed humanoid machine built from spare Jeep parts. Personality: Rollbar is an interesting sort, for he seems to enjoy the extremes of weather that earth provides. When he's crushing Autobots under his heel, he prefers to do so when it's raining, or while amidst arctic tundra, etc... He likes spending time in saunas, and honing his martial arts skills to a razor edge. Real Name: unrevealed Occupation: Decepticon warrior Legal Status: citizen of Cybertron wanted on earth for various crimes against humanity Marital Status: inapplicable Alias(es), if any: none Group Affiliation: the Decepticons, the Combatrons Height: 12' (approximately) Hair: inapplicable Eyes: green Weight: several tons Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Rollbar is composed of a strong alien metal that is primarily green in hue, with orange components in places, regardless of his form. Story: Most of Rollbar's history is a mystery, for his true identity and personality have been muddled somewhat by Megatron's meddling. You see, after the stasis pod he was riding in was corrupted by that villain, Rollbar was transformed into a highly combative, and rather sarcastic Decepticon. As were his fellow Combatrons, Rollbar seems to have been of a primarily military mindset - perhaps he and his fellows were an elite Autobot combat squad. However, this disciplined martial artist now serves the despicable Megatron, and uses his considerable fighting talents for selfish reasons. Working with his fellow Combatrons, Rollbar has caused untold damage to the planet earth, much of which was unchecked by the Autobots, since their leader didn't stop trying to help him 'see the light' about his true persona for quite some time. Not that this mayhem was without purpose, of course. This was because Megatron was seeking out the location of Fortress Maximus, a rather large Autobot that had been secreted on earth long ago, and was willing to destroy anyone and anything that got in his way. And since there were so many darn Autobots on earth already, this meant Rollbar was rather busy. Either by himself, or combined with his fellows into the mighty Ruination, Rollbar fought to the bitter end with the Autobots in order to accomplish Megatron's dangerous goals. In the end, however, Rollbar and his fellows were laid low by the Autobots, and captured in their ultimate defeat. Once this was done, Rollbar was transferred with his fellow villains to an asteroid penal colony in the vicinity of Cybertron, where he presumably remains to this very day. Unless Megatron's influence is removed from his spark, he may stay there for a very long time, indeed...!