Post by Sentient Lamp on Jul 16, 2018 4:58:43 GMT
BASICS
Designation : SwanSong and SwitchFoot
Nicknames: Swanson and Switch
Gender : Formally Femme, now Gender Neutral
Faction : Decepticon
Occupation: Surveillance, Undercover Reconnaissance, Interrogation on the odd day
Personality :
SwanSong used to have a pretty face that made up for their sub par intelligence. Though now a days they don't have that good fortune. They are the more absent minded head, often letting their thoughts trail away or leaving their statements incomplete. When mentally collected, they are quite the theatrical one, often acting out or drawing attention to themselves. After all, the spotlight was their favorite place to be. Compared to their twin however, Swanson will be much more submissive and squeamish. Which often results in cowardly tendencies.
SwitchFoot still manages to have a majority of their mind intact, meaning they have the fortune of some level of intelligence. They are forever the belligerent twin, constantly annoyed by the other's antics. Though after millions of years together, ignorance is easy to maintain. Unlike Swan, Switch is more behind the scenes and domineering. If it weren't for them, Swan would not have gotten very far in life. Switch could care less about the little messes that comes with war, in fact, they relish in it- often going out of their way to be around the gore despite the other's chagrin.
In short, Swanson is a diva queen with flighty tendencies. While Switch is the frightening family doctor that probably lost a patient or two.
APPEARANCE
Optic ( Eye ) Color : Champagne Red
Primary Paint Color : Pale Grey
Secondary Paint Color: Soft Mint
Third Color: Peach
Height : 27 ft
Alternative Mode:
MQ- 1 Predator
Equipment and Abilities
Weaponry :
X12 Scrapmaker
Rotor Blade
Rotor Shield
Toe Claws
Description: One sentence per weapon minimum.
X12 Scrapmaker- The Cybertronian equivalent of a minigun. It fires solid rounds at a high rate, making swiss cheese out of barriers, obstacles, and the odd soul. Has very little accuracy and a medium distance spread. Requires reload after every two posts, when under constant use. Takes about two minutes to feed and reload.
Rotor Blade- When in RM, their rear rotary blades can be used as swords. The blades are rather hefty, causing more crushing damage than slicing damage. If it weren't for the sharpened edge, they would be nothing more than flat clubs.
Rotor Shield- When spun fast enough,their rotary blades can act as a rather dangerous shield. During use, they can kick up dust and catch/ crush whatever comes in contact with it. The user is unable to move much since it requires good footing to use.
Toe Claws- There are two sharp digits on each foot. With enough force they can be quite the gougers.
Gadgets :
Overseer, Amplifier, Multi-tool Inserts
Description: One sentence per gadget minimum.
Overseer- In their alt mode, the device is the swivel camera located on the underside of their chassis. It can be worn as a helmet which provides ranged sight; like a sniper's scope. Overseer also comes with its own propulsion system so that it can serve as a separate surveillance drone. Despite what SwanSong believes, it is not sentient.
Amplifier- You know whats worse than a chatterbox? A chatterbox with a megaphone. Even worse? The megaphone can cause internal damage. When used, the device sends out frequencies that affect the most delicate of sensors. It is not used often as Switch would rather bash Swan's face in with it.
Multi-tool Inserts- Part of being a coroner means using many specialized tools. Inserted in their upper and lower arms, they have an assortment of high grade medical instruments. This allows them to carry out some minor repairs.
Abilities: Thermal Regulation, Displacement, Spotlight
Description:
Thermal Regulation- The twins have a natural ability to adjust the temperatures of their systems and outer parts. When cool enough, this allows them to be unseen in regards to thermal scopes. On the other end of the spectrum, they can super heat their form, causing a faint glow and burns to others. When cooling, they tend to be more sluggish. Staying cool for a prolonged time (4 posts) can cause some internal systems to shut down or even fail. When heated, they have to endure intense levels of pain and they will blackout after a prolonged time period (3 posts).
Displacement- Swanson and Switch have crazy levels of agility. This is achieved through full motion joints and strong electromagnets. This ability is quite the sight as their form will shift into unnatural angles and rotate way past what is considered normal, and then some! They aren't at all fatigued when using this skill as it is a part of their buildup. EMPs are a serious threat though as they can essentially 'shut down' each joint and magnet, causing a 'rag doll effect'
Spotlight- Having giant ocular lenses are not just useful for sight. They can provide intense beams of light, creating a temporary blindness to those within close range. When being used it also blocks out their own sight.
Strengths :
MINIMUM of three bullets ( Full sentences required ).
- Two eyes means double the sight. Not much can hide from them.
- Having ties to the theater, they are quite good at bluffing and feigning both vocally and physically.
- With one of them being a coroner, they have an in depth understanding of Cybertronian anatomy. This is helpful in regards to simple repairs.
History[Optional as some like to make it up as they go along]:
The pair originated from a hot spot on Caminus, and grew to have their unique frame thanks to their abnormal spark. In their earlier years they were a lot more functional compared to their present counterparts. It was at Caminus that the two developed their trades. SwanSong had the heart and skill for all things theater and did quite well in her studies. SwitchFoot was more medically inclined, but had no real interest in serving or aiding others, so she found herself at home in coroner and mortician classes.
After they completed their studies, they moved on to Cybertron to make use of their skills. It was there that SwanSong became prominent in the drama industry. Though because she had a knack for being melodramatic, she was more often than not, assigned to supportive cast. After growing tired of being sidelined most of the time, Swan switched over to satire and caricature. While her twin flourished in the theater, SwitchFoot made a modest life for herself in the coroner industry. She often helped in closing murder cases while occasionally preparing corpses for after life ceremonies. Switch had aspirations to have her own parlor but those plans never met completion until after their disfigurement.
Eventually SwanSong became to bold in her satirical content. The Senate caught wind of her mockeries and sought to silence her defaming words or to at least slander her image like she did theirs. As punishment, the pair unwilling underwent the Empurata procedure, which took away their traditionally beautiful face plates and crushed Swan's dreams. This allowed SwitchFoot to pursue her own short lived goals.
Not long after, the Great War picked up in intensity.
It was in the early skirmishes that their unique abilities and form caught the interest of decepticon scientists looking to better their soldiers. For many years they were tested and experimented on against their wills. Eventually this broke them; reducing Swan to their current mindset of simplicity and giving a jaded and twisted edge to Switch's. After a while it was realized that many of the pair's traits could not be fully or successfully replicated. So in the end they were given an ultimatum- side with the cons or face execution. The best choice was obvious. While reluctant at first, they eventually grew comfortable in their roles.
Weaknesses :
MINIMUM of three bullets (Full sentences required).
- Two heads with separate personalities can lead to a plethora of conflicts, motion being one of them. When the two can't agree on a path of movement, they freeze up and vibrate faintly until they can resolve the debate.
- EMP blasts are very hazardous for them as it can cause paralysis and sometimes even system failures.
- They are unable to shut down or recharge as their systems are so finicky they require some form of constant movement. Because of this they have a very high energon intake- which can be hard to keep up with.
SAMPLE RP
[Optional, some are new to RP and will grow as a writer.]
The pair stood with their heads bowed. A somber silence hung above them as they pondered the crushed motorbike at their pedes. When the silence grew to thick, Switchfoot interrupted by prodding the two wheeler with a taloned toe. A loud crunch responded. Swan simply scratched their helm. "Do you think it hurt? They didn't scream, so maybe it didn't? Maybe they were recharging?" SwanSong focused their optic on the bike once more.
"I think they were already dead. How unfortunate." Switch pressed down further, bursting the fuel tank. "That's not energon..."
"Woah... that's gotta be at least 3 ounces of... stuff." Their optic narrowed on the yellow translucent fluid that dripped from their pede.
A defeated sigh left the other. "Well, you aren't wrong."