Seaspray

F In 40

A Rm 30

S Pr 4

E Rm 30

R Am 50

I In 40

P Un 100

Res Ex 20

Pop Gd +10 *

Health: Karma:

104 190

* Amongst humans, at least. Rm +30 to fellow Autobots, Rm -30 regarding Decepticons.

Origin:

Seaspray is one of the Transformers, the most infamous of silicon-based life forms originating on the planet of Cybertron. Thanks to his origins, Seaspray possesses a vast array of capabilities that are above and beyond the scope of mere human beings!

Known Powers:

Cybertronian Physique: Seaspray is one of Cybertron's dominant life forms: a Transformer! Thanks to this, Seaspray has been blessed with numerous super-human capabilities that have allowed him to hold his own against Decepticons, including:

* Body Armor: Seaspray is a particularly bulky Autobot. Not counting his hovercaft's skirt, Seaspray is particularly resilient both in and out of battle. Thanks to his shape, volume, and construction, he has Excellent (20) ranked body armor, which functions like so:

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

* Growth and Shrinking: Transformers come in various sizes, the species generally scoffing at the idea of a conventional volume. Seaspary is a good example of this, standing twelve feet tall in his humanoid configuration, thus benefiting from Poor (4) rank growth.

This naval defender thus has a +1 size factor. This means he suffers a -1 CS penalty when targeting human sized foes, but inflicts +1 CS damage against them. Conversely, human-sized foes assaulting him do so under the reverse of those modifiers.

When he transforms into his vehicular mode, Seaspray doesn't usually grow much - despite his Winchester configuration usually being about sixty foot long. If he is to take on passengers, however, he will usually swell to a size large enough to accomodate them.

He can do this because, like many Transformers, Seaspray can dynamically shift his volume to interact with beings possessing many different sizes. This allows Seaspray to contain, wield, or even ride within other Transformers without requiring further modifications.

* Microscopic / Telescopic Vision: like his fellow Transformers, Seaspray can adjust the scope of his vision to various ends. Thanks to these Feeble (2) ranked powers, Seaspray can see objects miles away with ease, or zoom in on microfiche to view its contents.

* Radio Transceiver: Seaspray has an audio / video transceiver as a part of his very being, even if he is often too far out of range to be found. This Excellent (20) ranked radio allows Seaspray to communicate with other Cybertronians within 100 miles.

* Resistance / Invulnerability to Disease and Poison: thanks to his innate immunity to carbon-based disease and poison, Seaspray can explore terrestrial environments with ease. Sadly, his protection from more chemically creative disease is 'only' Unearthly (100).

Laser Cannons: Seaspray possesses multiple laser weapons, using beams that are specialized either for use in the air or beneath the water. With these weapons, which manifest in his hands in his humanoid form, he can inflict Good (10) Armor Piercing Energy damage per blast.

Radar Array: when tracking foes on or near the surface, Seaspray makes use of this powerful radar transceiver. This equipment functions with Typical (6) ability, allowing Seaspray to keep tabs on friends and foes within ten miles of his current position.

Shape Change: as do almost all Transformers, Seaspray has the ability change his form at will! He can transform between his humanoid and his Saunders-Roe Winchester hovercraft mode at will, an aquatic vessel that has the following vehicular capabilities:

C In 40

S Am 50

B Rm 30

P Ex 20

Sonar Array: in addition to his radar equipment, Seaspray has a powerful sonar array as well. He can use this Good (10) ranked sound-based equipment to track individuals and objects beneath the waves, also doing so within ten miles of his person - or the sea floor.

Super Swimming: his primary function, Seaspray can naturally glide effortlessly over the waves as a hovercraft! This Amazing (50) rank power gives him a maximum surface speed of 120 knots, though he can also operate on or under the waves in his humanoid configuration, albeit slowly.

Limitations / Enhancements:

(none)

Equipment:

(none)

Quirks:

(none)

Talents:

Boating: having embraced an aquatic lifestyle, Seaspray is a natural boater - and not just because he's a hovercraft most of the time. He may add a +1 CS to ACTIONs intended to maneuver on the waves, avoid seaborne hazards, or even while attempting to swim.

Contacts:

As a member of the Autobots, Seaspray can presumably rely upon his fellows for assistance should he need it. After all, he happily returns the favor when they have assorted sea-based issues on earth. Assuming they can find him when such needs arise, that is.

Likeness:

When he assumes his Saunders-Roe Winchester hovercraft mode, Seaspray has a blue skirt surrounding a blue and white cabin, and features yellow propellers. As a humanoid, he features a blue face, arms, and lower legs, a white torso, and a yellow helmet, upper legs and fins.

Personality:

Something clicked in Seaspray when he first tried out his new, earth-based vehicular form and set out on the water. There's nothing like oceans or seas on his native Cybertron, after all, and upon being exposed to this utterly alien environment, Seaspray was hooked.

Seaspray now revels in the use of his vehicle mode, so much so that he rarely transforms into his humanoid configuration any longer. He's always out on the water, whether or not his duties currently require it of him, because Seaspray is in love with the open seas.

Sure, he can transform and swim underwater when necessary, but he loves coasting over the water on the surface, zipping about at his top speed as he explores every last corner of our waterlogged world. And despite the risks, he even enjoys engaging in naval battle!

Real Name: Seaspray
Occupation: naval defense operative
Legal Status: citizen of Cybertron with no known criminal record
Marital Status: inapplicable
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: Autobots

Height: 12'
Hair: inapplicable
Eyes: blue
Weight: several tons
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Seaspray is a multi-colored mechanoid in whatever configuration he currently holds. He is a brilliant mishmash of blue, yellow, and white no matter what form he takes, whether a hovercraft or a humanoid seemingly built from one.

Design Notes:

For the most part, I stuck with the process from Transcribing Transformers when putting my descriptions of Seaspray together. I only varied slightly where his radar and sonar ranks are concerned, as matching them to his Skill spec would have given them ludicrous ranges.

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