Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:29 pm
TARANTULAS
Primary Function: SECRET AGENT, SCIENTIST
Motto: “Madness paves the way to true understanding.”
Alternate mode: SPIDER
BIO
When Tarantulas’ Spark came online in The Pit, an odd glitch in the process gave him a unique insight into the true nature of the Predacons. The realisation that some extraterrestrial force was manipulating Predacon Sparks for their own ends drove him mad and Tarantulas became obsessed with discovering who and what this alien force was. His role as an agent for the Predacon Secret Police afforded him both the time and resources to pursue his quest. One assignment led him to infiltrating a criminal group led by Megatron, which in turn led to key revelations on ancient Earth. Tarantulas learned that the source of the manipulation was the Vok and he almost managed to control/redirect their power when he captured the Vok emissary, Tigerhawk. The action ultimately proved as his undoing as the Vok power within Tigerhawk apparently destroyed Tarantulas.
WEAPONS/ABILITIES
Tarantulas has a dangerously brilliant mind. He is capable of creating amazing devices with minimal resources. In beast mode he can spray energised webbing that uses a combination of electrostatic charges and chemicals to adhere to surfaces or victims. Using his fangs, he drains mech-fluid from his enemies and converts it into fuel for his own systems. In robot mode, Tarantulas wields a launcher that can fire anything from missiles to grapples. He only has average strength, but he makes up for this by equipping himself with a seemingly endless array of inventions and gadgets. The eight appendages connected to his arms fire rapid bursts of machine gun fire. His head module has a specially designed visor that enhances his vision in low light conditions.
TRANSMETAL FORM (Spider/Motorcycle)
The Quantum Surge mutated Tarantulas’ body into a new Transmetal form. Now with three modes, Tarantulas is deadlier then ever. His mechanised spider mode retains all the abilities of his previous form and in robot mode his new shoulder mounted missile launchers are capable of firing a spread of eight missiles simultaneously. He is also armed with a gun that can fire energy blasts or serve as a saw-like cutting implement. His new vehicle mode is a motorcycle with a top speed of 250 mph.
WEAKNESSES
Tarantulas is so convinced of his own superiority that he can lull himself into a false sense of security.
Primary Function: SECRET AGENT, SCIENTIST
Motto: “Madness paves the way to true understanding.”
Alternate mode: SPIDER
BIO
When Tarantulas’ Spark came online in The Pit, an odd glitch in the process gave him a unique insight into the true nature of the Predacons. The realisation that some extraterrestrial force was manipulating Predacon Sparks for their own ends drove him mad and Tarantulas became obsessed with discovering who and what this alien force was. His role as an agent for the Predacon Secret Police afforded him both the time and resources to pursue his quest. One assignment led him to infiltrating a criminal group led by Megatron, which in turn led to key revelations on ancient Earth. Tarantulas learned that the source of the manipulation was the Vok and he almost managed to control/redirect their power when he captured the Vok emissary, Tigerhawk. The action ultimately proved as his undoing as the Vok power within Tigerhawk apparently destroyed Tarantulas.
WEAPONS/ABILITIES
Tarantulas has a dangerously brilliant mind. He is capable of creating amazing devices with minimal resources. In beast mode he can spray energised webbing that uses a combination of electrostatic charges and chemicals to adhere to surfaces or victims. Using his fangs, he drains mech-fluid from his enemies and converts it into fuel for his own systems. In robot mode, Tarantulas wields a launcher that can fire anything from missiles to grapples. He only has average strength, but he makes up for this by equipping himself with a seemingly endless array of inventions and gadgets. The eight appendages connected to his arms fire rapid bursts of machine gun fire. His head module has a specially designed visor that enhances his vision in low light conditions.
TRANSMETAL FORM (Spider/Motorcycle)
The Quantum Surge mutated Tarantulas’ body into a new Transmetal form. Now with three modes, Tarantulas is deadlier then ever. His mechanised spider mode retains all the abilities of his previous form and in robot mode his new shoulder mounted missile launchers are capable of firing a spread of eight missiles simultaneously. He is also armed with a gun that can fire energy blasts or serve as a saw-like cutting implement. His new vehicle mode is a motorcycle with a top speed of 250 mph.
WEAKNESSES
Tarantulas is so convinced of his own superiority that he can lull himself into a false sense of security.