Chop Shop

Profile }} Motto: "I take no prisoners - just spare parts."
 * name=Chop Shop
 * faction=Decepticon
 * species=Transformer
 * function=THIEF
 * division=Assault Infantry
 * sub-group=Insecticon
 * type=FC

Character Note: CHOP SHOP is the sneakiest of the Insecticons, rumored to be even more underhanded than Kickback. He is the consummate thief -- if it's not bolted to the floor, it's not safe from his greedy grasp. For Chop Shop, no challenge is too great; the more difficult something is to steal, the more he wants to steal it. Considering his formidable skill and experience, more often than not he's completely successful.

As a robot, Chop Shop has phenominal physical dexterity, and his powers of prestidigitation are stupendous. He defends himself expertly with a telescoping power-spear which he can electrify to stun opponents if needed. As a backup, he carries a blinding photon cannon, and is quite adept at martial arts, although he prefers to get in and out without being seen rather than risk a confrontation. As insect, he can fly up to 30 mph with two small jets on his back. In this mode, his pincer-like antennae can slice through 2-inch thick steel, he has twin pinpoint lasers hidden in his mouth, and he can carry up to 30 tons.

Chop Shop is motivated by the thrill of danger more than Decepticon ideology. It's often rather difficult to get him to use his skill for anything other than excitement and personal gain. Skilled and smart, Chop Shop prefers to rely on intelligence and stealth to achieve his goals; if he's somehow cornered, his lack of a speedy altmode can make escape rather difficult. The threat of capture, however, only increases his enjoyment of the caper.