Strength 11d

Agility 14d

Intellect 7x

Willpower 8x

Hand Size: Edge:

3 (17) 1

Known Powers:

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

* Body Armor: like most Cybertronians, Dark Scream was manufactured (or formed) with a reinforced steel frame, one that offers him +2 resistance to injury. While not as durable as some of the larger Predacons, like Sky-Bite, Dark Scream is still rather resilient when you get down to it.

* Enhanced Senses / Microscopic + Telescopic Vision: all Transformers have the ability to alter their visual sensitivity as is necessary, where distance is concerned. This allows them to magnify the image of things that are very small, or very far away, doing so with intensity 2 ability.

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

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

* Size Alteration: most Cybertronians have some degree of control over their size, no matter what forms they take. Thanks to the size of both his basic forms, Dark Scream doesn't need to exert this control. However, in relation to human-sized beings, he technically has this power.

This power is bound in Dark Scream's case by both the Growth Only and Permanent limitations, meaning that Dark Scream is always at the same size - about nine feet tall - in either form. Dark Scream has this power at intensity 2, 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.

Center Laser: Dark Scream can fire a freeze beam from a large emitter on his chest, which he can use to inflict intensity 10 damage per strike, and raises the difficulty of his targets' actions by one difficulty level. Furthermore, he can combine his beam with his compatriot's attacks for additional, group damage.

Claws: both of Dark Scream's forms are armed with powerful claws with which he can tear his opponents to shreds. Regardless of which form he's currently in, Dark Scream can use these claws in melee to inflict damage as though they were +3 weapons per deadly slash.

Enhanced Senses / Infravision: Dark Scream has the ability to see into the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which comes in handy when setting up nocturnal ambushes and the like when others simply can't see clearly. He has this power at intensity 10, and can use it in both of his forms.

Shapechange: as can be guessed by looking at various parts of his anatomy, Dark Scream has the power to transform into a large, flying squirrel built from a mix of organic and cybernetic bits. As he can fly and use most of his powers in both shapes, Dark Scream is equally at home in both of his forms.

Teeth: in his beast mode, Dark Scream is armed with a large pair of fangs with which to rend his foes into little itty bitty pieces. Dark Scream can use these dreadful sharp implements as though they were +2 weapons, causing considerable damage to whoever he's currently biting.

Wings: Dark Scream has two small, powerful wings he can use to fly at intensity 7 speed (225 m.p.h.). Of course, he also has the Wing Slash stunt (after a fashion), which allows him to strike an opponent in a fly-by attack as though his wings were +3 weapons.

Equipment:

Dark Sword: this dangerous blade, stored within his tail when not in use, allows Dark Scream to inflict considerable damage in melee. He can use this blade to inflict damage as though it were a +5 weapon per deadly strike, and can cut through materials of up to material strength 20 with it.

Hindrances:

(none)

Skills:

Aerial Combat: since it's his job, Dark Scream knows how to fight well while propelling himself through the air. Whenever Dark Scream attempts any combat action while he's airborne (either under his own power or otherwise), he may do so at a reduced difficulty level.

Swords: naturally, Dark Scream also has considerable skill in the use of his Dark Sword and, by extension, all sword-like blades. He can use such weapons in melee at one difficulty level lower than would otherwise be required, a bonus that can stack with his Aerial Combat enhancements (wow, eh?).

Calling:

World Domination: like the majority of the Predacons (and all of Megatron's other minions), Dark Scream is in the fight for the glory that conquest brings. He wants nothing more than to take over the universe, or at least a small portion of it, in order to force his will upon it and its occupants.

Likeness:

When in his flying squirrel mode, Dark Scream looks very much like a large, flying squirrel made from blue and white metal - with random organic references like fur and such in places. In his robot mode, Dark Scream appears to be a humanoid construct built from the parts of an immense blue and white squirrel.

Personality:

Dark Scream finds himself fascinated with earthly Samurai movies, and other poignant period pieces - probably because they showcase his own abilities so much. He's also more at home in the night than otherwise, probably because his abilities are best suited for nocturnal work.

Real Name: Dark Scream
Occupation: Predacon warrior
Legal Status: citizen of Cybertron wanted by Earth authorities for various nefarious acts committed worldwide
Marital Status: inapplicable
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: the Predacons

Height: 9' (approximately)
Hair: inapplicable
Eyes: purple (red in beast mode)
Weight: 1 ton (approximately)
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Dark Scream is made of a strong, alien metal that is primarily blue and white in hue, adorned with chrome bits and fur regardless of his current form.

Story:

Dark Scream is one of many Predacons working for Megatron, a powerful Cybertronian warrior that has journeyed to modern-day earth with designs on its bountiful supplies of energy. Exactly how Dark Scream came to be in Megatron's employ, as well as what time period he's actually from, is still a mystery.

Regardless, he came to earth with Megatron and the other Predacons, only to find that the planet was lousy with Autobots; somehow, the heroic Cybertronians knew well in advance that Megatron and company were on their way, and had quite a lot of time to prepare for their arrival.

Though he is mainly an aerial warrior, one who specializes in ambushes from above and surveillance work, Dark Scream often finds himself working in decidedly non-airborne operations on his many assignments, in which he's usually accompanied by Slapper and Gas Skunk.

This trio's missions mostly involve fetching some item (or items) for either Megatron or Sky-Bite, the Predacons' second in command. However, something usually goes wrong with their plans, and they usually fail outright - but Dark Scream and company have had their fair share of successes, mind you.

With the arrival of the Decepticons on the scene, Megatron made less and less use of his Predacons on earth. This has caused increasing tension between the two groups of evil Cybertronians, which came to a head when the Decepticon leader, Scourge, tried to bump Galvatron (an enhanced Megatron) off.

After this, Dark Scream and his fellow Predacons returned to their leader's good graces, though they were ultimately defeated in their bid to take control of the mightiest Autobot of all, Fortress Maximus. Captured after their defeat, the Predacons were locked up in an penal asteroid colony near Cybertron.

Whether or not Dark Scream can escape this imprisonment has yet to be revealed...