Dark Scream

F Rm 30

A Mn 75

S Ex 20

E Ex 20

R Rm 30

I Rm 30

P Rm 30

Res Ex 20

Pop Gd -10*

Health: Karma:

145 90

* Amongst humans, at least. Rm +30 among Predacons / Decepticons, Rm -30 among Autobots.

Origin:

Like the rest of his fellow Predacons, Dark Scream 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 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 built (or formed) with a reinforced steel frame, one that offers him Excellent (20) resistance to injury. While not as durable as some of the larger Predacons, Dark Scream is still rather resilient. Dark Scream's 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. 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.

According to the standard Growth rules, Dark Scream has this power at Poor (4) rank, making him stand approximately nine feet tall. While this doesn't increase the damage that he inflicts against human-sized opponents, Dark Scream's large size does allow such opponents a +1 CS to hit him.

The Ultimate Powers Book, however, ranks this Growth power at only Feeble (2) rank, giving him a similar height (being 150 % of the generic human size). Dark Scream doesn't receive a bonus to the damage he dishes out to human-sized foess via the U.P.B. rules either, but then, they don't receive a plus to hit him.

According to the Transformers MSH Sourcebook, on the other hand, Dark Scream'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, Gas Skunk has a size factor of zero (0). As such, he receives no special bonuses or penalties when combating human-sized opponents thanks to his size alone. However, this does put him at a slight disadvantage against the Autobots...

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

Center Laser: Dark Scream can fire a freeze beam from a large emitter on his chest, which he can use to inflict Excellent (20) Stunning Energy damage per strike. However, if he combines this beam with those of Slapper and Gas Skunk, the trio's beam weapons combined inflict +2 CS Armor Piercing damage.

* 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 Cybertronian on earth, having Excellent (20) range (25,000 miles).

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 to inflict his Strength rank +1 CS (Remarkable (30)) Edged Attack damage per deadly slash.

Fangs: 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. He can use these in battle to inflict his Strength rank (Excellent (20)) in Edged Attack damage with every bite; it's not stronger than mere brawling damage, just more deadly.

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 or other attacks when others simply can't see clearly. He possesses this power at Amazing (50) rank, and can use it in both of his forms.

Shape Change: 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.

Winged Flight: Dark Scream has two small, powerful wings he can use to fly at Remarkable (30) speed (225 m.p.h.). The edges of these wings have been sharpened considerably, and Dark Scream can use them to inflict his his Strength rank +1 CS in Edged Attack damage in a fly-by assault.

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 Remarkable (30) Edged Attack damage per deadly strike, and can cut through materials of up to Unearthly (100) m.s. with it.

Quirks:

(none)

Talents:

Aerial Combat: since it's his job, Dark Scream knows how to fight well while propelling himself through the air. Whenever he is required to make any combat roll (whether it be Fighting or Agility based), Dark Scream may do so at a +1 CS if he's flying while doing so.

Skill / 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 as though his Fighting rank were +1 CS in rank, a bonus that can stack with his Aerial Combat enhancements (he's that good!)

Contacts:

As one of the Predacons, Dark Scream can theoretically rely on any of Megatron's minions for assistance should he need it. However, he tends to work with Slapper and Gas Skunk more than any of the others, and usually sides with Sky-Bite in any dispute between the Predacons and the Decepticons.

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 various evil schemes in mind. 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...

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