Tailgate (SG)


 * Tailgate is an Autobot from the "Shattered Glass" universe.

Tailgate just loves humans. They're so cute, scurrying around in their little houses and making noises almost like they're talking. He can't wait to travel to Earth so he can get one as a pet. He also knows the importance of giving his pet human the right amount of exercise, so whenever possible, he will take them out for fresh air and walkies. Always considerate of his pets' needs, he promises himself he will keep an optic out for other strays the Autobots can adopt to give his pets new playmates.

"Neutering helps ease a bad temper in some cases."

- Tailgate on proper treatment of humans

In car mode, Tailgate can go as fast as 180 mph under his own power with a range of 600 miles. But a powerful ferrocobalt magnet under his hood allows him to be pulled by and within a few feet of any vehicle he chooses to follow, reducing his own fuel expenditure to nearly zero. His range has virtually no limit when he travels like this.

Tailgate is prone to overheating, particularly when he's all worked up over some potential new pet.

Shattered Glass
Tailgate recently graduated from the Autobot academy, and still likes to take young cadets down into the Underworld to hunt mutants for sport.