Bombs Away

Faction: Autobot Species: Transformer Function: WEAPONS DESIGN Rank: 1 - Science

Motto: "You show me a bored Autobot, and I'll show you a constipated badger."

Note:  BOMBS AWAY is the Autobots resident oddball. Rarely, if ever, seems to take anything seriously. Often spouts strange jokes, Earthen pop-culture references, and inane ramblings. Very affable and friendly; sees all the Autobots as his friends, and treats them accordingly. Goofy nature hides a razor-sharp intellect and a gift for invention fueled by his love of weapons and the art of war. Known for making most of the more exotic weapons for the Autobots, and tailoring them to each specific robot's personality. Often called upon to find a way around Decepticon innovations in defensive technology. Transforms into an Earthen designation YF-23 Black Widow jetfighter; in this mode, has fairly strong armor, has good speed, and is VERY heavily armed, but has nowhere near as much agility as most other Autobot planes, occasionally making him a prime target. Has a pair of "quickdraw" fusion lasers he uses in both robot and jet modes; can be narrowed to a hyper-concentrated, thin long-range beam that can bore through a foot thick steel wall or widened to a wide burst capable of melting down tungsten. Their range is anywhere from 2 to 13 miles, depending on the output setting. He's an excellent marksman, and is often called upon in that capacity as a sniper. Carries a pair of cluster bombs in internal bomb bays, twin Stinger rocket launcher packs, AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles, and Phoenix-2 multipurpose attack missiles. However, when he's fully armed in jet mode, he cannot use his fusion lasers unless he drops his payload and can swing his lasers out. They remain swung back otherwise and can act as extra boosters for periods of up to 45 seconds at a time, but this runs the risk of damaging them. Not all that strong, fast, or mobile as a robot, and also only uses his fusion lasers in this mode. His fusion lasers are very prone to bugs and malfunctions, as they're quite experimental and always being improved upon.

Bombs Away was last seen: Sun Sep 22 23:47:15 2002