"In confusion there is opportunity.”
Strength: 9
Intelligence:
7
Speed: 10
Endurance: 7
Rank: 6
Courage: 7
Firepower: 6
Skill:
8
Origin location: Tagon Hights
Spark date: July 27.
Mate: Syphonic.
Sparklings:
Sytrain, and Melody.
Status: Active Decepticon.
Unit alignment: Instructional
Staff Decepticon Academy.
Direct officer: Shockwave
Bio:
Creating confusion is Astrotrain's
specialty. As a Decepticon Triple Changer he can switch form from robot to locomotive train to space shuttle almost instantaneously.
This ability not only leaves unsuspecting enemies perplexed, but often vulnerable to his attack. His favorite ploy is to lure
an Autobot to chase him as he enters a railroad tunnel in train mode and then exits in shuttle mode. The Autobot is usually
ill-prepared to battle the shuttle-mode Astrotrain and rarely knows whether two Decepticons or one confront him. But it is
that particular moment when his opponent realizes his mistake that especially delights Astrotrain. He truly lives for that
moment and thrives on his foe's panic and fear. "It makes it all worthwhile," Astrotrain says gleefully. "That part I enjoy
even better than destroying him afterwards!"
Taking this into account Shockwave has made Astrotrain the instructor
of Transformation. He is responsible for teaching the ever growing population of Sparklings the most effective ways to transform
keeping speed and accuracy in mind, while cutting down the time of vulnerability.
Notes:
Astrotrain
has taken a mate in Syphonic and has produced two Sparklings thus far. He is a rather proud father and takes steps to make
sure that his Sparklings are doing their part for the Empire.
Description:
A full locomotive, as well
as a full space shuttle Astrotrain is clad in purple and black armor with gray and silver highlights, his wings and wheels
can be seen easily in his robot mode.
History:
Probably one of the only other Decepticons
to attempt to dethrone Megatron; Astrotrain has come to his senses, and has become a faithful warrior. Many insist it was
his involvement with the femme seeker group lead by Prizm but records show no hard evidence.
Abilities:
As
a space shuttle, Astrotrain can achieve, under his own power, planetary orbit, where he can attain a maximum speed of up to
20,000 mph. He can launch weapons and satellites while in orbit, and carry other cargo as well. If he carries an extra fuel
supply, he can leave his orbit and is capable of true space travel, boosting his speed up to 50,000 mph. He would be able
to travel from the Earth and the moon and back, but not much more. As a train, his top speed on rail is 400 mph and he has
a range of 1700 miles. In robot mode he has great strength and carries a powerful ionic displacer rifle, which destroys by
disrupting molecular bonds in metal alloys with its beam.
Weaknesses:
Astrotrain is prone to mechanical
breakdowns as a train in his wheel assemblies. As a space shuttle his communications systems often fail him and he must be
wary of burning up while re-entering the atmosphere.
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