F In 40

A Mn 75

S Rm 30

E Am 50

R Rm 30

I Am 50

P In 40

Res Ex 20

Pop Gd -10*

Health: Karma:

195 120

* Amongst humans, at least. In +40 among Predacons / Decepticons, In -40 among Autobots.

Origin:

Like his fellow Decepticon fighter jet, Wind Sheer, Skyfire is an electromechanical being from Cybertron, a robot that wishes to conquer the universe itself - if alongside his fellows. This evil alien may also be from another time period, making him doubly out of place on the planet earth.

Known Powers:

Cybertronian Physique: like his fellow Decepticons, Skyfire is a robotic entity of Cybertronian design and origin. As such, this incredibly efficient combatant has, by his very nature, the use of a large variety of abilities that reflect this. His very body gives Skyfire these super human powers:

* Armor Skin: like most Cybertronians, Skyfire was built (or formed) with a reinforced steel frame, one that offers him Excellent (20) 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:

Ex 20 / Ty 6 / Fe 2 / Sh 0 / Sh 0

* Growth: most Cybertronians have some degree of control over their size, no matter what form they take. The trick with Skyfire, though, is that he's larger in his jet mode than he is in his humanoid form; his Dassault Rafale mode is 50.25 foot long, while his humanoid form is 'but' eighteen foot tall.

According to the standard Growth rules, Skyfire has this power at Remarkable (30) rank, making him stand approximately eighteen feet tall. Since his Strength rank is the same, this offers no combat benefit, but on the other hand, human-sized folks targeting Skyfire receive a +2 CS to hit him.

The Ultimate Powers Book, on the other hand, gives Skyfire this power at Typical (6) rank, making him out to be three times a normal human's size. This would grant the efficient 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, Skyfire'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 +2 CS to the damage he inflicts upon them (+1 CS per 2 CS of growth).

Finally, per the Universal Heroes rules, Skyfire 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.

* Invulnerability to Disease and Toxins: like all robots, Skyfire 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.

* 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.

30mm DEFA 791 Cannon: fitted with a weapon similar to his vehicle mode's terran counterpart, Skyfire has a highly effective, front-mounted lead-slinger. This weapon can be used to inflict Excellent (20) Armor Piercing Shooting damage in a short burst, +1 CS in a continuous stream of lead.

Flight: modeled on an advanced, high speed French fighter jet, Skyfire's vehicle mode has the ability to fly at truly impressive speeds. As can his earthly counterpart, the Dassault Rafale, Skyfire can fly at speeds just shy of Mach 2 - Mach 1.8 to be precise - which translates into Shift Y (200) flight.

Missiles: in addition to his main cannon, Skyfire is equipped with a veritable arsenal of missiles to bombard an opponent with while airborne; half are air to air or air to ground, while the other half help him to deal with airborne opponents only. These missiles have the following vehicular statistics:

C In 40

S Sh Y

B Ex 20

Damage In 40 Edged Attack

Shapechange: whenever he desires, Skyfire can transform between his humanoid and Dassault Rafale modes, and often does so quickly in battle to maximize the use of his abilities. This power is voice-activated, however ("Skyfire, Transform!"). His Rafale mode has these vehicular statistics:

C Mn 75

S Sh Y

B In 40

P Ex 20

Equipment:

Energy Cannon: a warrior by trade, Skyfire carries a powerful blaster on him in his humanoid mode, which he stores in a sub-space pocket when not in use. This handy, advanced firearm can be fired to inflict Incredible (40) Energy damage per use, which can defeat the armor of most Cybertronians.

Quirks:

(none)

Talents:

Advanced Guns: though he is mainly built for fighting in his vehicular mode, Skyfire is more than adept at throwing down in his humanoid configuration as well. Whenever he's utilizing his energy cannon, or any other high tech implements of doom, Skyfire does so at his Agility rank +1 CS.

Aerial Combat: it may go without saying, but as a highly advanced aircraft, Skyfire makes it a point to be very, very good at dominating the skies. Whenever he's engaged in combat while airborne, Skyfire may add a +1 CS to any applicable FEAT rolls required in battle.

Marksman: in addition to his ability to take command of the skies, Skyfire also has plenty of experience in using that high ground to pound opponents on the surface. Whenever using any line-of-sight weaponry (such as his rather large missile banks), Skyfire may roll applicable attack FEATs at a +1 CS.

Contacts:

As one of the Decepticons, Skyfire can readily rely upon his fellows for assistance should he need it; after all, he's much less annoying - and gets more results - than his counterpart, Wind Sheer. Whether he asks the Predacons or the Decepticons for aid, Skyfire will usually get it.

Likeness:

In his vehicle mode, Skyfire perfectly resembles a bluish-gray Dassault Rafale fighter jet, one with purple and black trim in places, and an orange cockpit dome. When he transforms into his humanoid mode, Skyfire would appear to be an oversized robot built from the parts of said aircraft.

Personality:

Unlike the unruly, loose cannon that is Wind Sheer, Skyfire is cool, collective, and all business. He readily does Megatron's bidding (unlike the other Decepticons, it would seem), and enjoys bending all of his efforts towards reducing the Autobots aligned against him into crumpled steel.

Real Name: Skyfire
Occupation: 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

Height: 18' (approximately)
Hair: inapplicable
Eyes: orange
Weight: 47,400 lbs
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Skyfire is composed of a strong alien metal that is primarily bluish-gray in hue, with purple and black trim, regardless of his form.

Story:

The exact origin of the highly efficient Decepticon fighter jet known as Skyfire is something of a mystery. After all, the first six Decepticons that were created on earth came about after Megatron tainted six stasis-bound Autobots with the overwhelming power of his own, diabolical spark.

Of course, Megatron may have abducted even more Autobots than was at first revealed, thus giving himself the means to further supplement his earth-bound forces should even more Autobots arrive to derail his plan to steal this world's energy resources, not to mention his mission to acquire Fortress Maximus.

Regardless of his origin, though, Skyfire has proven to be quite useful to Megatron's cause. Since precious few Autobots have the ability to fly, this Decepticon can outmaneuver them in combat quite easily, and has more than enough firepower to supplement Megatron's other minions on missions.

Unlike Wind Sheer, Skyfire's more rambunctious fighter jet compatriot, Skyfire is all business on the job, not bothering with wasteful, ego-boosting behavior. He's a cool, cold-blooded combatant that puts chills in the proverbial spines of the Autobots he faces, for he has no problem terminating their life functions.

Of course, even this was not enough to prevent Skyfire from sharing the fate of all his fellows. You see, after Galvatron (a dramatically supercharged Megatron) was defeated by the Autobots, he and his minions were detained and returned to Cybertron by their sworn enemies.

Whether Skyfire and his fellow Decepticons (and Predacons) will ever escape their captivity in the Autobots' asteroid prison facility remains to be seen...