History Characters / AutobotAcademy

[[folder:Wasp '''(Spoilers)''']]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[ShockAndAwe Electroshock]], [[HealingFactor Regeneration]] (As Waspinator)
A student in Class 4-E with horrible luck, often resulting in him getting hurt in comedic ways. This eventually cumulates in him being captured and experimented on, granting him the ability to become Waspinator.

* ButtMonkey: A lot of humor from him involves Wasp getting hurt in some way or another.
* HealingFactor: Waspinator has the additional talent Regeneration, letting him heal from most injuries instantly. However, too much damage turns him back into Wasp.
* SuperpoweredEvilSide: His Waspinator form has an additional HealingFactor, but is also more vengeful.
* ShockAndAwe: He can generate electricity to shoot at people.

[[folder:Maxima]]

[[folder:Muzzle]]

[[folder:Riptide]]

[[folder:Roulette]]
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* CanonForeigner: No canon version of Vocall exists.
* PowerIncontinence: Vocall accidentally made her voice so loud it knocked back Rollout while thanking him.
* ShrinkingViolet: Vocall is incredibly shy, not singing in front of others despite her love of doing so. She also stays quiet in the wrong classroom and cry rather than ask Rollout for help finding the right one.
* SonicScream: Vocall has the power to control the volume of things, which she mainly uses on her own voice.

[[folder:Cheetor]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SuperSpeed Hyperspeed]]
->'''Played by:''' Megano
A fast and reckless student of Class 4-G, Cheetor is eager to be a hero, but has some tension with his family because of his choice of schools.
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* AnimalMotifs: Cheetor has a face and spots resembling those of a cheetah.
* LeeroyJenkins: Cheetor has a tendency to rush into situations without thinking.
* SuperSpeed: Cheetor can run incredibly fast thanks to his talent.

[[folder:Nightbird]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[DoppelgangerSpin Instant Cloning (Shadow Replication)]]
->'''Played by:''' Megano
A silent student in Class 4-X, Nightbird has incredible skill, but wishes for those around her to not underestimate her.
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* BewareTheQuietOnes: Nightbird doesn't brag like many of her peers. She prefers to let her fighting skills do the talking.
* DoppelgangerSpin: Nightbird can generate shadow clones of herself, which go down much quicker than she does. However, they can act independently, even using completely different weapons.
* PintSizedPowerhouse: Part of the reason Nightbird is underestimated is because of her small stature. This makes her expertise in fighting a nasty surprise for her enemies

[[folder:Gridlock and Hightail '''(Spoilers)''']]
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!!!'''Talents:''' Unknown (Both)
->'''Played by:''' Dropkick (Both)

Gridlock and Hightail are twins that were found locked in cryo pods kept in a secret lab underneath the Autobot Academy. They woke up with no memory of their lives beforehand or what their powers were, and the pair were enrolled at the school so they could be looked after.


In the second semester, the true nature of the twins was revealed: [[spoiler: they are two halves of Ravager, a being experimented on to harness the power of the Ore of Elements, and can reform him at will.]]

* AllYourPowersCombined: [[spoiler: As they got their abilities from him, Ravager has all of Gridlock and Hightail's powers, in addition to some others.]]
* AlternateIdentityAmnesia: [[spoiler: Gridlock can not remember anything from when he is part of Ravager. Hightail doesn't have this problem.]]
* BattleAura: [[spoiler: Ravager glows when he prepares to fight Armorhide and Lunajet.]]
* CanonForeigner: Gridlock was created before the first official Gridlock in ''ComicBook/Transformers2019''. [[spoiler: Ravager has also remained exclusive to this series.]]
* ElementalPowers: Gridlock and Hightail both have these. However, [[spoiler: they are merely a fraction of the power Ravager possess, due to having the Ore of Elements implanted in him.]] Their powers include:
** AnIcePerson: The only power Gridlock has demonstrated is the ability to control ice and snow.
** PlayingWithFire: Hightail has set her limbs on fire when she fights. [[spoiler: Ravager can shoot blasts of fire.]]
** SandBlaster: [[spoiler: Ravager can control sand, using it to create a platform to use for higher ground.]]
** ShockAndAwe: Hightail has accidentally released electric sparks after touching her brother. [[spoiler: Ravager also possessed this ability even before getting experimented on, and was what attracted the attention of the Envoys of Arch Convoy.]]
** WeatherManipulation: [[spoiler: Ravager summons storm clouds above him when he first reforms.]]
* FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: Hightail is the foolish one, while Gridlock is the responsible one. Hightail will rush in and pester anyone with questions, while Gridlock is more reserved and tries to keep her out of trouble.
* FusionDance: [[spoiler: While he is technically their true form, Gridlock and Hightail can combine into Ravager.]]
* HowDoIShotWeb: Gridlock and Hightail don't know what their powers are, and Gridlock is shocked when he transforms for the first time after emerging from stasis.
* InNameOnly: Hightail does share a name with an official character, and nothing else.
* MacguffinSuperPerson: [[spoiler: Gridlock and Hightail each have half of the Ore of Elements inside them, due to it having been placed within Ravager.]]
* PowerFloats: [[spoiler: Ravager hovers when he starts using his powers.]]
* PowerMakesYourVoiceDeep: [[spoiler: Ravager has a deeper voice than both Gridlock and Hightail [[JustifiedTrope Justified]], as Ravager is older than Gridlock and Hightail are, so his voice would naturally be deeper than theirs.]]
* SplitAtBirth: [[spoiler: Gridlock and Hightail were created when Ravager had to be split in half due to being too powerful to control.]]
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[[folder:Mach Dart]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[PaperThinDisguise Infiltration]]
->'''Played by:''' TF Rocks

A shy bot with a dark past. Mach Dart has the power of infiltration, and is useful in espionage.
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!!Other Freshmen
[[folder:Wasp '''(Spoilers)''']]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[ShockAndAwe Electroshock]], [[HealingFactor Regeneration]] (As Waspinator)
A student in Class 4-E with horrible luck, often resulting in him getting hurt in comedic ways. This eventually cumulates in him being captured and experimented on, granting him the ability to become Waspinator.
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* ButtMonkey: A lot of humor from him involves Wasp getting hurt in some way or another.
* HealingFactor: Waspinator has the additional talent Regeneration, letting him heal from most injuries instantly. However, too much damage turns him back into Wasp.
* SuperpoweredEvilSide: His Waspinator form has an additional HealingFactor, but is also more vengeful.
* ShockAndAwe: He can generate electricity to shoot at people.

[[folder:Vocall]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SonicScream Sound Manipulation (Volume Control)]]
->'''Played by:''' Ømnidrive
A meek student in Class 4-E with a love of singing, Vocall came to the academy to better control her abilities.

* CanonForeigner: No canon version of Vocall exists.
* PowerIncontinence: Vocall accidentally made her voice so loud it knocked back Rollout while thanking him.
* ShrinkingViolet: Vocall is incredibly shy, not singing in front of others despite her love of doing so. She also stays quiet in the wrong classroom and cry rather than ask Rollout for help finding the right one.
* SonicScream: Vocall has the power to control the volume of things, which she mainly uses on her own voice.

[[folder:Cheetor]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SuperSpeed Hyperspeed]]
->'''Played by:''' Megano
A fast and reckless student of Class 4-G, Cheetor is eager to be a hero, but has some tension with his family because of his choice of schools.
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* AnimalMotifs: Cheetor has a face and spots resembling those of a cheetah.
* LeeroyJenkins: Cheetor has a tendency to rush into situations without thinking.
* SuperSpeed: Cheetor can run incredibly fast thanks to his talent.

[[folder:Nightbird]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[DoppelgangerSpin Instant Cloning (Shadow Replication)]]
->'''Played by:''' Megano
A silent student in Class 4-X, Nightbird has incredible skill, but wishes for those around her to not underestimate her.

* BewareTheQuietOnes: Nightbird doesn't brag like many of her peers. She prefers to let her fighting skills do the talking.
* DoppelgangerSpin: Nightbird can generate shadow clones of herself, which go down much quicker than she does. However, they can act independently, even using completely different weapons.
* PintSizedPowerhouse: Part of the reason Nightbird is underestimated is because of her small stature. This makes her expertise in fighting a nasty surprise for her enemies

!!Upperclassmen:

[[folder:Sideways]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[PowerCopying Talent Duplication]]
->'''Played by:''' [=GingaMagnus=]

Sideways is a sophomore of Autobot Academy whose origins and personal life are a mystery. What is known is that he prefers to keep to himself and is a professional in his assignments, though he tends to take his fights a little too far.
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* AdaptationalHeroism: In canon, he only works with the Autobots as a DoubleReverseQuadrupleAgent. Here, he's training to be an Autobot.
* AntiHero: Sideways may not hesitate to resort to violence even while training with classmates, but when innocents are threatened, he'll always be fighting to defend them.
* BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame: Does this to Saber and Longshot, seeing as he became the ShortRangeGuyLongRangeGuy all at once to defeat the two by copying their powers.
* PowerCopying: His talent. He can absorb two powers at a time and his appearance changes to resemble who he got them from.
* ShockAndAwe: Because of the way his talent works, Sideways can also absorb electricity from nearby machinery to zap opponents with.
* ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill: Sideways will not stop attacking his opponents until he is sure they're down for good, and will not go soft on them, even if the fight is for training or a tournament. Which means his fights have always ended with his opponents rendered unconcious due to their injuries, something that his teachers have [[WhatTheHellHero called him out on]].

[[folder:Sky High]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[TornadoMove Wind Tunnel]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Devaron9=]

Sky High is a sophomore student who desires to take part in every single club her school has to offer. Always ready to take part in social events and help out the younger students.
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* ExtracurricularEnthusiast: Sky High very much enjoys taking part in after school activities. she hopes that by the time she graduates, she'll have taken them all.
* OfficialCouple: Sky High is currently dating her classmate Eclipse.
* RhymingNames: Sk'''y''' H'''igh'''.
* TornadoMove: Sky High's talent, Wind Tunnel, lets her generate tornados. She primarily uses it to propel herself through the air with one.

[[folder:Roadblock]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[DishingOutDirt Earth Manipulation]]
->'''Played by:''' Dropkick

Roadblock is a serious, but fun-loving bot who can manipulate earth, and loves to have a good, fair race. Hates bad-sportsmanship, and illegal moves.

* DishingOutDirt: His talent. He levitates rocks to add a challenge to the freshmen's first test and uses chunks of the arena to go after Getaway.
* DisproportionateRetribution: Roadblock literally tears apart an arena to capture Getaway... to bring him to detention for breaking the rule of not running through the Forest of Trials after freshman year.
* InNameOnly: Roadblock doesn't have all that much in common with any of the official Roadblocks.
* RulesLawyer: Roadblock takes following the rules very seriously, and will personally go after rulebreakers to see that they're properly punished.
* SpiritedCompetitor: Roadblock enjoys racing, and treats life the same way as a race. However, he thinks fair play is just as important, if not more so, than winning.

[[folder:Sureshot]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SpiderSense Perception]]
->'''Played by:''' [=GogoDG=]
A sophomore student at the academy, Sureshot almost always knows what's going to happen.

* AlliterativeNames: '''S'''ure'''sh'''ot.
* ArmCannon: Sureshot has an {{EMP}} generator built onto his arm.
* CompositeCharacter: Sureshot's design is based on G2 Sureshot, but in the colors of G1 Sureshot.
* HiddenDepths: Sureshot serves as one of the judges for the Mortilus Night costume contest, suggesting he has an interest in fashion.
* MartialPacifist: Sureshot prefers not to use violence to solve problems. But when left with no other option, he breaks part of the school arena as a distraction to stop Roadblock from hurting Getaway, knowing his friend can easily can easily fix the damage.
* ShatterpointTap: Sureshot's perception let's him know just the right spot to strike a pillar in order to bring the entire thing down.
* SpiderSense: He can sense the outcomes of the actions around him before they even happen.

[[folder:[=StitchGlitch=]]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[EasilyDetachableRobotParts Fall Apart]]/[[TheSymbiote Lifefiber Infusion]]
->'''Played by:''' megatronski
A creepy sophomore student, [=StitchGlitch=] is not popular with his classmates, as they find him creepy. He can detach his limbs and have them move independently.

* EasilyDetachableRobotParts: [=StitchGlitch=] can remove his own limbs and move them independently.
* HorrifyingHero: [=StitchGlitch=] looks just like a grim reaper. But despite what most people think of him, he's definitely a good guy.
* LonersAreFreaks: Because of his creepy demeanor, no one wants to hang out with [=StitchGlitch=]. He doesn't seem to mind though.
* RhymingNames: St'''itch'''Gl'''itch'''
* SelfSurgery: On occasion, [=StitchGlitch=] has to stitch his limbs back on so they stay in place.
* SinisterScythe: [=StitchGlitch=] carries a scythe, helping make him look even scarier.
* TheSymbiote: [=StitchGlitch's=] stitches are Lifefibers, symbiotic organisms that heal him.

[[folder:Rad]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[MacGyvering Instant Technological Mastery]]
->'''Played by:''' [=GogoDG=]

A student with the power to understand anything technologically, although he desperately wants to be popular among the other students.

* CasanovaWannabe: Rad went into his junior year wanting to become popular with the ladies. Given that he's never been seen dating anyone, it's not hard to guess how well this plan worked out for him.
* ChildProdigy: Rad's powers first activated when he was just eight years old.
* InsufferableGenius: Rad's smart and he knows it. However, he seems to get along fine with his fellow students. His teachers, on the other hand, not so much, as he's convinced that he's smarter than them and already knows whatever they're trying to teach him, so he doesn't actually need to listen to them.
* {{MacGyvering}}: Rad's talent, Instant Technological Mastery, lets him make just about anything using the parts he has on hand. He's made:
** A self-aiming sniper rifle with perfect aim, just by modifying an existing sniper rifle with junk in his pockets.
** A fully functional bomb out of some computers.
** A [[Elemental Weapon gun with six different effects based on elements]], using [[EasilyDetachableRobotParts his own visor]]... and ''a screw''. Though he eventually has to start adding more parts to get more kinds of attacks.
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[[folder:Whisper]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' HardLight/[[VoiceChangeling Audio Projection]]
->'''Played by:''' Ranger Silver 6

Whisper loves to study weapons and skills that are otherwise "redundant" by her fellow students' standards. Loves to challenge herself and others.
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* HolographicDisguise: Whisper can use HardLight to make herself look like anyone.
* SpontaneousWeaponCreation: The other use of her hard light, allowing her to replicate and use the weapons she reads about.
* VoiceChangeling: The other half of her talent. Whisper can perfectly imitate other voices to sell her disguises.

[[folder:Ramjet]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[FeelNoPain Extreme Toughness]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Artork312=]

Ramjet is a headstrong and pretty much nuts bot, but he has a good heart, and because of it the conehead's always wanting to help others, even to his own detriment. He also acts as the vigilante "Jetman" in secret.

* AdaptationalHeroism: In canon, Ramjet's a Decepticon thug. Here, he's training to be an Autobot and acts as a vigilante hero.
* BatmanParody: "Jetman" is partly based on Batman, including his reliance on fear and gadgets. So much that his version from the Dark Future is inspired by the version from ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns.
* CelibateHero: Ramjet would rather focus on heroics instead of romance. Though this doesn't stop him from EatingTheEyeCandy Moonheart inadvertently gives him.
* DumbIsGood: While not dumb, his combat strategy of "Shoot everything, everywhere" definitely counts as this.
* FeelNoPain: Ramjet's talent, Extreme Toughness, means he can't feel any pain the injuries he receives. Unfortunately, this doesn't stop him from actually getting hurt most of the time, and based on the injuries he's been shown getting, blunt force trauma is the only form of injury he genuinely can't sustain.
* ForHalloweenIAmGoingAsMyself: Ramjet dresses as "Jetman" for Mortilus Night. However, he doesn't use the actual "Jetman" suit. Instead, he made a CheapCostume to wear.
* IHaveManyNames: Ramjet enjoys giving himself nicknames, among them being RJ, Uncle Ram-Jay, and Jane Ramos.
* {{Jawbreaker}}: Had his lower jaw melted off by acid. He now wears a helmet to cover the injury.
* LoonWithAHeartOfGold: He acts crazy, wears outlandish costumes and his manners make people think of him as a dangerous lunatic, yet he's one of the kindest bots in the Academy, desiring to be a hero for the sake of doing good, even if it may backfire on him.
* LetsGetDangerous: Ramjet normally doesn't take things seriously, doing whatever pops into his head rather than bothering with plans and spending most of his spare time joking around. But when innocent lives are threatened, Ramjet takes his job as a hero seriously, and he is quite capable of taking on Decepticons all on his own.
* MoreDakka: When he uses guns, Ramjet tends to unload a lot of ammunition without aiming very carefully.
* TheNicknamer: Ramjet often refers to people by the same nicknames his mentor Rook gives to them.
* ScarfOfAssKicking: His "Jetman" costume includes a scarf.
* ScarsAreForever: DoubleSubverted: Ramjet's lower jaw could easily be repaired with surgery, and he knows it. However, the operation is too expensive, so he sticks to covering it with helmets.
* SecondSuperIdentity: In addition to officially enrolling into Autobot Academy to become a hero, Ramjet also wears the guise of "Jetman", a vigilante who acts much more seriously than he himself normally does.
* ShoutOut: In addition to the aforementioned Batman, Ramjet's "Jetman" identity is also based on Red Hawk from {{Series/Choujin Sentai Jetman}} and the Great Saiyaman from {{Anime/Dragon Ball Z}}.
* UseYourHead: Because of how tough he is, Ramjet considers ramming things with head to be one of his go to strategies.
* WallOfWeapons: He apparently has a large weapon collection in his room.

[[folder:Offroad]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[InstantArmor Organic Shell Creation]], [[TheBeastmaster Remote Control]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Artork312=]

Offroad is a senior student at Autobot Academy, but he's got no desire to be a hero. He came to train his Pretender abilities to become the strongest out there and prove himself as a top fighter. Unfortunately, his pride also leads him to attack anyone who gets in his way of glory.

* AdaptationalHeroism: Offroad's canon incarnation is a Decepticon, whereas this one is training at Autobot Academy. That being said, see NominalHero below.
* AgentPeacock: Offroad looks feminine enough to pass off as a girl with just a few accessories, and acts rather flamboiently. He's also a ''ruthless'' fighter.
* BitchInSheepsClothing: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]], as Offroad can act suave and caring, but only in front of girls. However, even this isn't entirely genuine, as when watching Tailgate start crying while talking to him, he considers ''pushing her off the roof they're on'' due to it annoying him, suggesting he only cares about cheering them up because of how their mood affects him.
* CampStraight: Offroad is regarded by many as being flamboiante, but he's only ever shown signs of interest in femmes. [[spoiler: Except when he's disguised as one himself.]]
* DisguisedInDrag: [[spoiler: To keep a low profile after attempting to kill Ramjet, Offroad resorts to dressing up as a femme named "Quickstitch".]]
* DisproportionateRetribution: Offroad's response to someone making him mad is "attempt to cause someone pain", regardless of what they did. Or if they were even the ones to make him mad to begin with.
* EvenBadMenLoveTheirMamas: There is only one person in life that Offroad has any respect for: Quickstitch, his loving and deceased mother.
* {{Expy}}: Offroad's personality, powers, and parts of his design are all based on Diego Brando from Manga/JojosBizarreAdventureSteelBallRun.
* GlorySeeker: Offroad's goal in life is to become a legend for his combat prowess.
* {{Hypocrite}}: Offroad doesn't consider it fair when opponents use talents to give them an edge in fights against him, dismising them as cheap tricks they'd lose without. However, Offroad loves to brag about how strong he is with his own talent, and when it was pointed out that he can pull off a feat similar to the one his opponent used, he attempts to justify why his opponent's use is unfair while his is fine.
* LackOfEmpathy: Offroad has no qualms about hurting or killing people, as long as it gets him what he wants. And he'll stand by all those kills.
* MisplacedRetribution: [[spoiler: Offroad attempted to kill Ramjet because he lost the Tournament of Heroes in a match that Ramjet didn't so much as watch.]]
* NominalHero: Offroad has admitted that the sole reason he chose to enrole in Autobot Academy was to get better at using his powers. He's also incredibly violent and spiteful, to the point where he [[spoiler: nearly killed Ramjet solely because he was mad about losing the Tournament of Heroes and wanted to relieve his stress. His reason for picking Ramjet as his victim was that he didn't like him.]] About the only thing keeping him from joining the Decepticons is that he thinks [[AnarchyIsChaos they'll do a crap job of ruling Cybertron if they win]].
* {{Patricide}}: He killed his own father, Furistrados.
* {{Polyamory}}: Offroad doesn't mind his girlfriend Plug hooking up with other guys, and [[SexForServices even tries using the chance to go out with her as a way to get Stampy to forfit their fight]]. However, considering he later hits on Flare-Up, it's implied he also isn't exclusive with Plug.
* PowerPerversionPotential: Offroad and his girlfriend Plug have both implied that he knows how to use his talent to please the ladies.
* PragmaticPansexuality: [[spoiler: While disgused as a femme, Offroad hits on Roadblock and even offers to sleep with him if he wins a race against "her".]]
* PsychoKnifeNut: Offroad's prefered weapon is a knife. As for how crazy he is, well, one of his knives was modified to fit the [[EyeScream optic of his father that he ripped out after killing him.]]
* RaptorAttack: Offroad's pretender shells resemble a Velociraptor, which he's named Gindan.
* RealMenWearPink: Offroad is a talented fighter and bad boy... who, thanks to taking any job he could while in the slums, knows how to sew well enough to make Tailgate's dress absolutely stunning.
* RevengeByProxy: [[spoiler: Offroad threatens to seduce and kill Flare-Up if Slicer doesn't fight him one on one.]]
* SoreLoser: Offroad does ''not'' take losing fights well. If it happens, he'll see to it that he beats up ''someone'' in a fight.
* SwissArmySuperpower: Offroad has only one talent, but he's gotten so advanced with it that it gives him a wide variety of powers:
** AbsurdlySharpClaws: His raptor claws are strong enough to pierce through [[spoiler: Ramjet's armor]].
** TheBeastmaster: Offroad can make his shells move independently of himself, and even rides one into battle.
** FlechetteStorm: Offroad can shoot out his pretender shell claws to use as throwing knives.
** InstantArmor: Offroad can grow his shell to serve as armor.
** PartialTransformation: Offroad can generate specific parts of his shell at a time.
** PeoplePuppets: By merging his shells with others, Offroad can control their movements.
* UnexplainedRecovery: [[spoiler: Thanks to the Roleplay being CutShort, Offroad was last seen having to hide from the authorities looking for him after he attempted to kill Ramjet, and with the ghost of his father haunting him to top it off.]]. The next time he shows up, there's no sign any of this is a problem.

[[folder:Convex]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[VeinOVision Optical Change]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Devaron9=]

Convex is an incredibly smart senior, but looks down on anyone who she considers less intelligent than herself. Her talent gives her a wide variety of vision types.

* CannotSpitItOut: Convex can't even be in the same ''room'' as Ramjet because of her feelings for him.
* InnateNightVision: One of the options her Optical Change has is night vision.
* InsufferableGenius: Convex is incredibly smart, but she looks down on anyone that doesn't reach her intellectual level. This includes any underclassman that doesn't prove her wrong, and even leads to her questioning anything her teachers say.
* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Convex causes this deliberately, as she refuses to spend time with anyone she deems less intelligent than her... which effectively rules out nearly the entire student body.
* UptightLovesWild: Convex is incredibly intelligent, calm, and private. She has a huge crush on Ramjet, who... isn't.
* VeinOVision: Convex's talent gives her access to thermal, energy detection, and energon detection vision. While she's so far only been shown using it to see the inner workings of technology, given that energon is the fuel used by Cybertronians, she could probably use her powers to see inside them, too.

[[folder:Getaway]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[AbnormalLimbRotationRange Escapist Physiology]]
->'''Played by:''' Olymprix, [=CyberRavager=]

Getaway is a senior with incredible skill and flexibility, and makes sure to prove it. He's obsessed with keeping the record for fastest time completing the Forest of Trials challenge.

* AbnormalLimbRotationRange: Getaway's talent gives him incredible flexibility, letting him casually bend his arms backward to pick up books a freshman dropped.
* ChallengeSeeker: Getaway goes through the Forest of Trials every year to get the fastest time through. Even if it's against the rules for him to do so.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Getaway is incredibly confident in his abilities to the point it borders on arrogence and is willing to disregard the rules to make himself look good, but he's always willing to help a struggling freshman.

[[folder:Plug]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[CompellingVoice Siren's Voice]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Artork312=]

A senior student, Plug came to the academy for one reason: to flirt with all the hot heroes in training. Her talent lets make people obey her just by hearing the sound of her voice.

* AllGirlsWantBadBoys: Well, Plug will hit on any guy, but her longest relationship is with self-professed bad boy Offroad.
* CompellingVoice: With her talent, Plug can put anyone who hears her voice under her control with simply a hum... provided they don't have strong willpower.
* NominalHero: Plug didn't come to Autobot Academy to become a hero. She just wants access to all the hot guys who actually do.
* {{Polyamory}}: Plug is currently dating both Offroad and Stampy, and she hooked up with plenty of guys while she was dating Offroad before meeting Stampy.
* ReallyGetsAround: Plug has no problem with finding classmates to hook up with.

!!Faculty:

[[folder:Fortress Maximus]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SizeShifter Size Augmentation]]
Fortress Maximus is the principal of Autobot Academy, and is a very strict, but also a little relaxed at being principal.

* CoolOldGuy: He is old, but he is definitely an intimidating figure.
* NoodleIncident: Fortress Maximus did ''something'' he doesn't want anyone finding out about, but it was caught on video. Hot Shot and nightracer use this video as blackmail.
* RetiredBadass: He was a soldier and the former prison warden of Garrus-9 before becoming the current principal of Autobot Academy. And he hasn't lost any of his strength.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Fortress Maximus is tough but fair. He gives reasonable punishments to students deserving of them, but will do what he can to help them when they need it, whether it be providing a pep talk or taking down Decepticons threatening them.
* SizeShifter: He can grow to giant size at will.
* StealthPun: The original version of Fortress Maximus was a Headmaster. And so is this version: it's just that he's the ''school's'' headmaster.

[[folder:Hot Rodimus]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[PlayingWithFire Pyrokinesis]]
->'''Played by:''' Stonecrusher

The homeroom tutor of Class 4-D, Hot Rodimus is a popular teacher and hero, but not the most professional

* CoolTeacher: Rodimus has a relaxed attitude to teaching, and his students like him for it.
* FreudianTrio: Among the main three teachers, Rodimus is the Id. He is the most impulsive and immature, to the annoyance of Windblade and Rollout.
* PlayingWithFire: Rodimus can shoot and control fire, and is quite skilled at it.
* ShortLivedLeadership: Rodimus once got the title of Prime. He gave it up after a single day.
* TheSlacker: While he will work hard as a mentor, Rodimus is pretty lazy about grading and providing regular work to his students.

[[folder:Windblade]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[TornadoMove Wind Tunnel]]
->'''Played by:''' Stonecrusher

The history teacher and homeroom tutor of Class 4-A, Windblade is known for her drinking problem, but this doesn't stop her from being a good teacher.

* TheAlcoholic: Windblade frequents bars, and tends to get pretty drunk.
* FreudianTrio: Among the three main teachers, Windblade is the Ego. She is a responsible teacher, but will still get a little wild during her downtime.
* FunctionalAddict: Windblade is a competitent teacher despite her alcohol problem, which hasn't been seen to interfere with her job.
* LaserBlade: Windblade carries an energy sword.
* TornadoMove: Windblade's talent, Wind Tunnel, lets her generate tornados to blow enemies away, and she can even create ones large enough to shield her.

[[folder:Rollout]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' None
->'''Played by:''' [=Devaron9=]

The chemistry teacher and homeroom tutor of Class 4-B, Rollout does not hesitate to give out detentions to misbehaving students. He has a drone named Glitch to help keep an eye on his classes.

* FreudianTrio: Rollout is the superego of the three main teachers. He is the most responsible of the three and doesn't tend to get into trouble.
* HappilyMarried: Though their careers keep them from seeing each other as often as they would like, Rollout and his wife Pneumatix have a stable relationship and are raising three children without any problems.
* RobotBuddy: Rollout's drone, Glitch, which he uses to record his students so he can check later if they got into trouble.
* SternTeacher: Rollout is perfectly willing to give detention to any student that steps out of line. However, he is also willing to help any student who needs assistance, and recognizes that his students are counting on him to help them succeed.

[[folder:Rook]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[ShockAndAwe Electrokinesis]]

The gym teacher and homerrom tutor of Class 4-C Rook is a strong and dependable war veteran, who can be very strict on his students at times, but he swears it's for their benefit.

* BashBrothers: He and Bigfight fought together in the Verte Seven Insurgency, and became great friends afterwards.
* GoodIsNotDumb: Despite his stature saying that he would be dumb, he is most definitely not.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: He may not show that, but Rook genuinely cares enough about the welfare of his students to provide them help when needed.
* TheNicknamer: Rook loves to give his students and colleges nicknames.
* ShockAndAwe: Rook has Electrokinesis, and can shoot lightning from his [[ArmCannon arm blasters]].
* StrongerWithAge: He is very experienced and strong, fitting for an ex-member of the Astro Marines.

[[folder:Scorch]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[BurningRubber Turbo Charge]]
->'''Played by:''' Dropkick

Another gym teacher and the homeroom tutor of Class 4-E, Scorch is fairly new, and pretty hotheaded, but genuinely cares about his students as if they were his teammates or friends.

* BurningRubber: Scorch's talent, Turbo Charge, lets him set his wheels in fire, as well as providing him a speed boost.
* CanonForeigner: Scorch doesn't have much in common with the official Scorch that exsisted at the time he was created.
* {{Expy}}: To Nolo Pasaro from ''WesternAnimation/HotWheelsAcceleracers''.

[[folder:Yoketron]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[HealingHands Physical and Mental Healing]]
->'''Played by:''' Ømnidrive
A sophomore teacher and guidance counciler, Yoketron has the ability to heal others on a physical and mental level. He also knows martial arts.

* DangerousForbiddenTechnique: [[ImpliedTrope Implied]]. Yoketron's profile mentions his talent has a use that he's never utilized, and that he knows his time will come eventually. What will cause this is unclear.
* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: Yoketron was teaching freshman Class 4-E in "The First Test", despite being a sophomore teacher. Stonecrusher later claimed he was subbing in for the regular teacher.
* HealingHands: Yoketron's talent lets him heal both physical wounds and soothes the mind of those in his aura.
* OldMaster: Yoketron may be old enough to have retired from his previous job as a council member, but his knowledge of martial arts hasn't left him.
* PsychologistTeacher: Yoketron acts as both a teacher and a guidance councillor.

[[folder:Six-Gun]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[BeamSpam Energy Manipulation]]
->'''Played by:''' G2 Superion is fabulous
A Junior class teacher, Six-Gun is quite religious, often telling students about the Titans he worships. His talent lets him fire laser beams from his body.

* AttackDrone: He transforms into one of these, giving him access to all his guns.
* BeamSpam: His talent is described as allowing him to fire off lasers from several parts of his body. All at once.
* OutOfFocus: Six-Gun didn't show up during the Festival of Stars roleplay, and hasn't made any comic appearances.
* TokenReligiousTeammate: Six-Gun is the only Autobot Academy teacher shown to be outwardly religious.

[[folder:Retrofit]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[ProtectionFromTheElements Environment Endurance]]
->'''Played by:''' Olymprix
A Senior class teacher, Retrofit is a former armorsmith that now teaches her craft at Autobot Academy. Her talent lets her shrug off the effects of her environment.

* TheBlacksmith: Retrofit specializes in making armor, and teaches students how to do so as well.
* CanonForeigner: No official version of Retrofit exists.
* ProtectionFromTheElements: Retrofit's talent means that rough terrain and bad weather can't slow her down.
* SternTeacher: Retrofit has a gruff demeanor, but it's to make sure her students don't get hurt in her class.

!Maximal Academy
The second largest school for heroes, Maximal Academy teaches Cybertronians with beast modes to be the next generation of Maximals, a hero guild with a strong sense of honor, but a tendency to try and work around the rules.

!!In General:

* AlwaysSecondBest: As a school for heroes, it's regarded as being surpased only by Autobot Academy.
* AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Every single Maximal seen has an animal alternate mode. Though they'd apparently let Cheetor attend if he wanted to, despite him merely having an [[AnimalMotifs Animal Motif]].
* DeadlyTrainingArea: The training exercises at Maximal Academy are designed to hone the students' survival instincts, so there is some pretty significant risk involved.
* PragmaticHero: The students at Maximal Academy are taught to use whatever loopholes in the rules they can to get the job done, and when fighting they tend to use dirty tricks.
* TrainingFromHell: Maximal Academy spends the first portion of training breaking down it's students, then rebuilds them with a code to do what is needed to protect others. Sleeping arrangements are also not provided, unlike at other academies, with students having to either live in the forest nearby or go into the nearest city to get a place to live.

[[folder:Leobreaker]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[AbsurdlySharpClaws Hyper Cutter Claws]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Devaron9=]

A Maximal Academy freshman, Leobreaker used to be ashamed of his beast mode and went so far as to hide it. Upon going to Maximal academy, however, he realized the the true value of his Lion form. His talent lets him slice through anything with his claws.

* AbsurdlySharpClaws: Leobreaker's talent lets his claws cut through just about anything.
* CursedWithAwesome: Leobreaker grew up in the city, where his beast mode wasn't useful, and he would try to hide the fact that he had one when he went out in public. However, there are situations where a lion mode would be useful, something he realizes at Maximal Academy and leads to this being a SubvertedTrope as starts feeling better about his ability.
* MeaningfulRename: Leobreaker called himself "Overhaul" to distance himself from his lion mode. Once he became more confident about it, he stopped doing this.
* PantheraAwesome: Leobreaker's beast mode is a lion.

[[folder:Slash]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[ScarilyCompetentTracker Heightened Tracking Sense]]
->'''Played by:''' [=GrimlockPrimal=]

A freshman at Maximal Academy, Slash loves nature, but is rather shy around other Cybertronians. Her talent lets her easily track anything, making it much easier for her to observe the animals she adores.

* RaptorAttack: Slash turns into a mechanical raptor.
* ScarilyCompetentTracker: Slash's talent makes it very easy for her to find any trace of a target that will let her find them.
* ShrinkingViolet: Slash doesn't really like socializing, and when forced to talk to someone she doesn't know, she tends to panic.

[[folder:Sludge]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SuperStrength Titan's Strength]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Artork312=]

A former miner in his junior year at Maximal Academy, Sludge was inspired by the legendary Grimlock to become a hero. Though calm, Sludge's talent gives him incredible strength for short periods of time.

* CastFromStamina: Sludge can't use his talent for long as it reduces his endurance.
* DropTheHammer: Sludge carries a massive hammer with him
* GentleGiantSauropod: Sludge is a big but calm bot who turns into Brachiosaurus.
* HeroWorshipper: The reason Sludge even enrolled at Maximal Academy was to be like Grimlock, his hero.
* SuperStrength: When his talent is activated, Sludge has the strength comparable to a Titan, the strongest of all Cybertronians.

[[folder:Bigfight]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SuperToughness Hyper Durability]]
->'''Played by:''' [=Devaron9=]

A freshman class teacher at Maximal Academy, Bigfight was a tough drill sergeant in the Iron Company brought in due to the assumption he'd make a good teacher. Seeing how he didn't change his attitude, these assumptions weren't terribly accurate. He's extremely durable thanks to his talent.

* BashBrothers: He and Rook became good friends after fighting together in the same battle.
* {{BFG}}: Bigfight's gun was pretty big when he was on active duty.
* CruelElephant: Bigfight's a tough, strict bot with an elephant alternate mode.
* DrillSergeantNasty: Bigfight was one of these when he served in the military, and didn't change his attitude all that much when he became a college teacher.
* SternTeacher: As mean as he can be to his students, Bigfight isn't malicious. It's just how he was trained to teach.
* SuperToughness: Bigfight's talent, Hyper durability, means he can take a considerable amount of damage and keep on going.
* WarElephants: His beast mode's a mechanical elephant.

!Aerialbot Academy
Another school for heroes, Aerialbot Academy teaches Cybertronians with flight-based vehicle modes to be the next generation of Aerialbots, a rather showy hero guild that deals with problems in the skies.

* AcePilot: Every single Aerialbot is trained to deal with air based combat and heroics.
* CoolPlane: Aerialbots need to fly, so they all turn into jets or helicopters.
* GlorySeeker: Aerialbots tend to be rather showy when they engage in heroics so as many people as possible take notice.
* IHaveManyNames: The school also gets called Aerosis Academy.

[[folder:Skyburst and Stormclash]]
!!!'''Talent:''' [[TwinTelepathy Two-Way Mental Link]]

[[folder:Archadis]]
!!!'''Talent:''' [[IndyPloy Instant Strategic improvisation]]
->'''Played by:''' G2 Superion is fabulous

[[folder:Beta Levo]]
!!!'''Talent:''' [[LightningLash Light Whip]]

A lazy, hard-drinking senior, Beta Levo has no desire to become a hero, and instead has eyes on mercenary work. That won't stop him from helping others when needed.

* TheAlcoholic: Beta Levo regularly drinks oil (the Cybertronian equivalent of beer), and has gotten in trouble for it.
* FunctionalAddict: For all his drinking, Beta Levo has never actually been seen getting drunk.
* LightningLash: Beta Levo's talent lets him create an energy whip that comes out of his left arm.
* ShoutOut: His powers and personality are based on members of the Belmont family from ''{{Franchise/Castlevania}}''
* UtilityWeapon: Beta Levo can use his whip as a grappling hook.

[[folder:Silverbolt]]
!!!'''Talent:''' EnergyAbsorption
->'''Played by:''' [=GogoDG=]

!Autobots:

The primary hero guild and governing body of Cybertron, the Autobots were formed to put a stop to the activities of the Decepticons, rising in prominence along with their enemies.

!!In General

* RedIsHeroic: The Autobots use a red insignia.
* SuperTeam: Most Autobots qualify as superheroes in their society.

[[folder:Star Convoy]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' SuperStrength, [[AmplifierArtifact Matrix of Light]]
Holder of the Matrix of Light, Star Convoy is the leader of the Autobots, and an inspiration to many aspiring heroes, including Hot Shot. He was formerly Orion Pax, one of the founders of the Decepticon movement.
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* TenMinuteRetirement: [[spoiler: Orion Pax gives up the Matrix of Light and goes on a sabbatical to find himself after fighting Umbra Convoy. He returns to his post after learning that the Siege of Acadeimos began.]]
* AmplifierArtifact: Most of Star Convoy's power comes from the Matrix of Light. That being said, he's no slouch without it.
* BigGood: Star Convoy is the number one hero on Cybertron, and the leader of the Autobots. He not only inspired Hot Shot to become a hero, but is the one who got him into the Autobot Academy in the first place.
* BroughtDownToBadass: Orion Pax is still an effective fighter even without the Matrix of Light, [[spoiler: and spends his sabbatical acting as a vigilante]].
* {{Expy}}: A fairly obvious one of [[Manga/MyHeroAcademia All Might.]] Barring his glowing eyes, silver skin, and truck-like exterior, he's a dead ringer for the Symbol of Peace. Very likely fulfils a similar role in the comic, but at least one of the RP characters doesn't have much of a high opinion on him.
* FlyingBrick: Star Convoy has natural super strength, and his plane mode grants him the ability to fly.
* PresidentSuperhero: As the holder of the Convoy title, he is the official ruler of Cybertron. However, he spends so much time being a hero that he had to get a Prime to perform the governing duties his planet needs.
* SuperStrength: Star Convoy's talent, which he possessed before he got the Matrix of Light.

[[folder:Prowl]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' None
->'''Played by:''' Stonecrusher
One of the top heroes despite not having any powers, Prowl uses his cyber-ninja training to take down bad guys from the shadows. He serves as one of Star Convoy's closest allies and acts as security at Autobot Academy.
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* BadassNormal: By Cybertronian standards, he has no Talent, just his inherent abilities that he gets from his species.
* CyberNinja: Prowl is a robot with ninja training.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Prowl won't hesitate to provide discapline, but he always makes sure the amount is reasonable for the situation. He's also willing to talk with those who need help or advice.
* TheStoic: Prowl isn't one to show very much emotion.

[[folder:Acadeimos Hero Team '''(Spoilers)''']]
->'''Played by:''' [=Devaron9=] (All)

The Rainmakers are a trio of Autobot seekers that graduated from Autobot Academy and chose to stay close to their old school. They posed as Decepticons for a surprise training exercise for the students before revealing their true nature.

* AdaptationalHeroism: The Rainmakers really are Decepticons in canon, but are only pretending to be here.
* BondVillainStupidity: The Rainmakers make some rather poor choices when dealing with the students, revealing the details of their plan through EvilGloating and telegraphing where their ComputerVirus is being installed by [[GoodColorsEvilColors having the lights of the building change colors when infected]]. However, this is [[JustifiedTrope justified]] with them not being actual villains: they're the first test for new Autobot cadets, and they need to give them a way to figure out how to complete the mission.
* FamilyThemeNaming: All their names end in "Storm".
* FreudianTrio: Acid Storm is the ego, being level-headed enough to be the leader, but still needing to be kept in check by Ion Storm, the responsible superego, leaving the impulsive Nova Storm as the id that has to be restrained by both her siblings.
* MasculineFeminineAndrogyneTrio: Ion Storm is male, Nova Storm is female, and Acid Storm is genderfluid.
* NonIndicativeName: The Rainmakers seemingly don't actually have the ability to generate any rain. Longshot has [[LampshadeHanging no idea where their team name came from]].
* PaletteSwap: The Rainmakers all share the same body-type, but with different colors and slight variations to their heads and wings.
* SuperFamilyTeam: The Rainmakers are siblings who all have Talents, and they chose to work together.
* TerribleTrio: The Rainmakers pose as this for training exercises, but [[AvertedTrope avert]] this in their proper identities.
* WalkingSpoiler: Simply putting the Rainmakers under their proper faction reveals the twist ending of "Nighttime Duel".

!!!'''Acid Storm'''
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[AcidAttack Acid Production]]

The leader and oldest of the Rainmakers, Acid Storm has the power to generate acid, but scarred their own face with it.

* AcidAttack: Acid Storm has the Talent Acid Production, letting them generate corrosive and sticky acid.
* BlessedWithSuck: Acid Storm isn't immune to the acid they produce, and proved this the hard way by melting part of their own face.
* CombatCompliment: Acid Storm praises the students for prioritizing when they notices some of them focusing on unpluging the virus nodes rather than fighting the Rainmakers.
* FreudianExcuse: Acid Storm's falsified profile claims that not getting access to the medical care needed to repair their face led to them joining the Decepticons for revenge against the system. It's [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when their true alligence is revealled, proving they never went bad in the first place. In fact, they found that helping those with similar conditions to be a far better use of their time.
* ScarsAreForever: Acid Storm's face is stuck the way it is due to not getting the required medical care.
* TrapMaster: Acid Storm sets up acid spraying traps inside the Autobot Academy to keep students away from the server room the Rainmakers are using.
* TwoFaced: The left side of Acid Storm's face was burned off by the acid they produced.

!!!'''Ion Storm'''
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[{{EMP}} EMP Generation]]

The middle child of the Rainmakers, Ion Storm acts as the voice of reason, and can generate EMP's.

* TheCracker: Ion Storm is the one to knock out the power at the Autobot Academy through the use of his talent, as well as being responsible for the actual uploading of the virus.
* {{EMP}}: Ion Storm's Talent, EMP Generation, lets him shut down nearby electronics. He also carries EMP darts to knock out Cybertronians with.
* NoNonsenseNemesis: Ion Storm is by far the most professional of his siblings when acting as a villain, not bothering to engage in EvilGloating when he can just finish a fight quickly. This lets him defeat multiple students at once all on his own.
* NotSoAboveItAll: Ion Storm may be the responsible one in the family and doesn't waste a word while fighting... but when his job is done and there's no one else to fight, he still joins in tossing around Bomb-Burst with his siblings for fun.
* TheQuietOne: Ion Storm never says a word during the training exercise, not even to his teammates.
* TheReliableOne: Ion Storm is the most level headed of the trio, always making sure their plans will work and taking point during their operations.
* SelfDamagingAttackBackfire: If Ion Storm overcharges his EMP, he'll be hurt as well by it.
* SiblingRivalry: Ion Storm enjoys pointing out the flaws in Acid Storm's plans.

!!!'''Nova Storm'''
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[PlayingWithFire Pyrokinesis]], [[ImmuneToFire Heat-Resistance]]

Youngest of the Rainmakers, Nova Storm is the most aggressive, always wanting to fight.

* TheHero: Hot Shot is the main character of the comic, and is training to become an Autobot.

!!!'''Talent:''' [[PowerNullifier Negate]]

* PowerNullifier: Apathet's talent, Negate, lets her stop the talents of others from working.

* FightingNarcissist: Sunstreaker may be obsessed with looking good, but make no mistake; if a situation calls for a fight, he will fight.

-->'''Lightbright''':''That [stuff] doesn't happen to you at Axel?''
-->'''Slicer''':''No! The most exciting things there are races in the desert!''

!!!'''Talent:''' [[MakeMeWannaShout Sound Manipulation (Volume Control)]]

* MakeMeWannaShout: Vocall has the power to control the volume of things, which she mainly uses on her own voice.

* StarterVillain: Drag Strip is part of the first duo of Decepticons Hot Shot fights in the first issue.

!!!'''Talent:''' [[MegatonPunch Kinetic Exaggeration]]

* MegatonPunch: Tap-Out's Kinetic Exaggeration talent makes his punches far stronger than they'd normally be.

!!!'''Talent:''' Light Whip

The primary hero guild and governing body of Cybertron, the Autobots were formed to put a stop to the activities of the Decepticons, rising in prominance along with their enemies.

* BenevolentBoss: Surprisingly enough for the leader of a massive crime syndicate, Megatron generally treats his followers well. He's forgiving of delays if there was a good enough explanation for it, he'll happily provide troops with extra supplies to keep them satisfied, and if his troops actually ''do'' fail him in some way, his punishment consists of reassigning them to a more suitable job... though the last one is mainly out of [[PragmaticVillainy pragmatism]].

* SuperReflexes: Drag Strip's talent means that as soon as she starts moving, she's already at the speed she wants to be. This lets her move quicker, but doesn't give her superspeed.

* InsaneEqualsViolent: Wildrider has some sort of mental problems, but no one has enough information about them to get a diagnosis because their too violent to provide any.

* TheComplainerIsAlwaysWrong: Stonecrusher is the only one to vocally oppose going through with the Siege of Acadeimos, reasoning that with how many plans have been foiled recently, the Autobots will see it coming. Straxus convinces the Decepticons to go through with it anyway, and Stonecrusher is shocked to see the attack go perfectly. [[spoiler: In the revised timeline, however, he ends up being ProperlyParanoid as an entire ''army'' of heroes were brought to Acadeimos a week in advance, and the Decepticons lose the battle, forcing those that weren't captured to scatter.]]

* TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou: Umbra Convoy does not take kindly to the idea of anyone else killing Star Convoy. So much so that he breaks into prison just to beat up Darkstream for suggesting he'd go after Star Convoy.
* ShoutOut: Umbra Convoy is modeled after Prometheus from {{Series/Arrow}}, and shares a similar goal in trying to break the main hero's spirit.

* ConspiracyTheorist: Nightracer reads a lot of conspiracy forums, often regarding the Decepticons. They range from [[LegendOfChekhov completely true]] to utter nonsense.

* IHaveManyNames: Ramjet enjoys giving himself nicknames, among them being RJ, Uncle Ram-Jay, and James Ramos.

!!!'''Talent:''' [[WhipItGood Light Whip]]

* BareYourMidriff: Drag Strip looks like she's wearing what's esentially a bikini top with ripped shorts. It even gets [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]] at one point.
-->'''Hot Shot''': Not all of us can transform while wearing a swimsuit like you.
-->'''Drag Strip''': Swimsuit?

* {{Expy}}: Of Takeshi Hokuto from Manga/CromartieHighSchool, at least initially. Both had plans to raise an army of students school by school until they made a mistake in the transfer process, and claimed they were trying to stop their father, the chairman of the school board, from enacting a dark plan. In fact, Artillery's holomatter avatar was originally identical to him.

* {[Expy}}: Of Gorilla from Manga/CromartieHighSchool, being a literal animal by all indications attending a school.

* {[Expy}}: Based on "Freddie" from Manga/CromartieHighSchool, as both are mysterious, mute students that resemble Freddie Mercury.

%%Doesn't explain what the reaction is. * BerserkButton: Don't make fun of him being a Monoformer.

* ScreamsLikeALittleGirl: The scream he lets out when falling from the ''Xanthium'' is described as being girlish.

* DungeonBypass: Wheeljack gets through the Forest of Trials by flying back up to the ''Xanthium'' after he was dropped and holding on for dear life until the shuttle lands at the academy to drop off the upperclassmen.

* FreddieMurcopy: "Mini" was designed to resemble Freddie Mercury, and the resemblance has even been commented on by conspiracy theories on issue covers.

* ChallangeSeeker: Getaway goes through the Forest of Trials every year to get the fastest time through. Even if it's against the rules for him to do so.

* BatmanParody: "Jetman" is partly based on Batman, specifically the version from ComicBook/BatmanTheDarkKnightReturns.

* IHaveManyNames: Ramjet enjoys giving himself nicknames, including RJ, Uncle Ram-Jay, and James Ramos.
* {{Jawbreaker}}: Ramjet had his lower jaw melted off by acid. He now wears a helmet to cover the injury.

* FreudianExcuse: Acid Storm's falsified profile claims that not getting access to the medical care needed to repair their face led to them joining the Decepticons for revenge against the system. It's [[SubvertedTrope subverted]] when their true alligence is revealled, proving they never went bad in the first place.

* PlayingWithFire: Nova Storm has the Talent of Pyrokinesis, which she uses to shoot her opponents with fire.
* {{Pyromaniac}}: Nova Storm's falsified bio makes her out to be obsessed with setting targeted buildings on fire. While she does enjoy fighting and happily uses her control over fire to do so, given that she's actually a hero, it's a safe bet she's [[SubvertedTrope not like this in real life]].

* ScarsAreforever: Acid Storm's face is stuck the way it is due to not getting the required medical care.

* InASinglebound: Kickback has incredibly strong legs thanks to his talent, letting him jump high and kick extremely hard.

* AcademyOfAdventure: Autobot Academy attracts a lot of adventure for it's students, from secret labs and villain infilitrations to visits from pro heroes and time travellers. In fact, visiting Axel Academy student Slicer notes how weird a single day can be there.

* NiceGuy: Lightbright is one of the kindest students at Autobot Academy, and has no problem making friends. Students with nowhere else to go have no problem with spending their summer vaction on a galactic road trip Lightbright heads because of this.

* UptightLovesWild: Lightbright has a thing for Hot Shot, and has admitted she likes acting as his impluse control. [[LikeFatherLikeSon Her father Sky Shadow was aparently the same way with her mother]].

One of the local delinquets, Rampage can often be seen hanging around, minding his own business. Most bots are wary of him, for fairly obvious reasons.

* TheDreaded: Rampage is prehaps the most feared student in the Autobot Academy. His mere presence is enough to make anyone frightened and more agreeable, and even the aggressive Moonracer instantly apologizes when she accidentally bumps into him.

* SmokingIsCool: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]], as while Rampage has been shown smoking to inhance his delinquent image... you can count on one hand the number of times he's been seen with a cigarette. And that's including his profile and a cover.

* NiceJobBreakingItHero: [[spoiler: The disruption of time Beta Maxx's sacrifice causes allows Overlord to return in the present.]]

* InNameOnly: The name Sonar has been used by offcial ''Transformers'' characters, none of whom share anything of note with this Sonar.

* InNameOnly: Buster's name has been used by multiple characters in official ''Transformers'' media... though the others were all humans, dogs, and a Transformer that once was a human, so it's less noticable than other instances.

* IronicNickname: Misfire is refered to as "Straight-Aim" by Beta Levo, despite being a horrible shot.

* InTheBlood: Saber's talent with a sword and general appearence is shared with his ancestor, Sky Saber. And while he has no design seen yet, Saber's father also took up the sword.

* NoSocialSkills: Wheeljack has problems with talking to people, as he just says whatever's on his mind without considering the reaction of whoever he's talking to. He causully tells Tracks that his hand could be rebuilt into a juicer and doesn't recognize that it creeps him out.

* SwissArmySuperpower: Arcee may only be able to shoot acid, but she can give it a wide variety of effects, including corrosive, explosive, sticky, and hallucinogenic.

* FreddyMurcopy: "Mini" was designed to resemble Freddie Mercury, and the resemblance has even been commented on by conspiracy theories on issue covers.

* Can'tHoldHisLiquor: Transmutate gets drunk after a single drink.

%%Doesn't explain what the reaction is. * Berserk Button: Don't make fun of him being a Monoformer.

%Doesn't explain what the reaction is. * Berserk Button: Don't make fun of him being a Monoformer.

* BerserkButton: Threaten her in any way, or mention her parents, and she will firmly kick your ass.

* BerserkButton: Don't make fun of him being a Monoformer.

* NightmareFetishist: He loves war. As in, ''loves'', loves it.

!Independent Villains:
[[folder:Shockwave]]
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!!!'''Talent:''' [[SuperIntelligence Intellect Ultima]]

An ally of the Decepticons, Shockwave is only working with Megatron to get resources for his science experiments, along with revenge on those who forced him to enter combat. His talent has made him the smartest of his kind, greatly helping him in his research.

* ArmCannon: He has a gun in place of his right hand.
* CollectorOfTheStrange: Shockwave's main goal is finding the Ores of Desolation. In order to do so, he's collected a lot of artifacts to help him find them.
* CyberCyclops: Shockwave only has one eye for his face.
* LackOfEmpathy: Shockwave doesn't care how anyone feels, and encourages a specimine he's about to vivisect to scream while he works.
* OmnidisciplinaryScientist: Shockwave's research is focused on finding the Ores of Desolation, and doing so has led him to doing research in biology, weapon creation, upgrading talents, and even creating artificial Cybertronians. [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] due to his talent giving him the smarts needed to know how to do all of this.
* TheStoic: Thanks to the tampering done to his mind, Shockwave can't feel any emotion except anger. As this only comes out when Functionism gets brought up, that makes him emotionless most of the time.
* SuperIntelligence: Shockwave's talent makes him ''extremely'' smart
* WorldsSmartestMan: Shockwave's talent gives him the highest intellect of any Cybertronian.

[[folder:Umbra Convoy (Spoilers)]]
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[[caption-width-right:250:[[labelnote:Click here to see Umbra's true identity]]https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/aadion.jpg Dion[[/labelnote]]]]
!!!'''Talent:''' [[ImprobableAimingSkills Precision Aim]]

Umbra Convoy is a mysterious warrior, fixated on breaking down Star Convoy before finally killing him. [[spoiler: His motives stem from his former life as Dionysis, aka Dion, Star Convoy's best friend until he was left for dead on the planet Sabaroth.]]

* CanonCharacterAllAlong: While Umbra Convoy was created for this series, [[spoiler: his true identity, Dion, was not.]]
* EvilFormerFriend: [[spoiler: Dion was once Star Convoy's best friend, loyally fighting alongside him. But when his friend failed to save him, he devoted his life to getting revenge.]]
* ImprobableAimingSkills: Umbra's talent gives him excellent aim, and can hit targets even at great distances.
* TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou: Umbra Convoy does not take kindly to the idea of anyone else killing Star Convoy. So much so that he breaks into prison just to beat up Darkstream for suggesting he'd go after Star Convoy.
* ShoutOut: Umbra Convoy is modeled after Prometheus from {{Series/Arrow}}, and shares a similar goal in trying to break the main hero's spirit.

* CanonForiegner: Fuego is completely original to the series.

* NamedAfterSomebodyFamous: Tailgate's parents named her after Tail Gate, the janitor of the ''Proudstar''.

* ShoutOut: Umbra Convoy is modeled after Prometheus form {{Series/Arrow}}.

* AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Every single Maximal seen has an animal alternate mode. Though they'd apparently let Cheetor attend if he wanted to, despite him merely having an [[AnimalMotiffs Animal Motiff]].

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[[caption-width-right:250:Dion]][[/labelnote]]]]

* OnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou: Umbra Convoy does not take kindly to the idea of anyone else killing Star Convoy. So much so that he breaks into prison just to beat up Darkstream for suggesting he'd go after Star Convoy.

* AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Every single Maximal seen has an animal alternate mode. Though they'd apparently let Cheetor attend if he wanted to, despite him merely having an AnimalMotiff.

* PanthraAwesome: Leobreaker's beast mode is a lion.