WHEELJACK (Autobot NPC - Transformers Essence20)

This character build for Wheeljack uses the Essence20 rpg system by Renegade Game Studios

This build uses elements of a character build by Okeeeey, as found on Reddit, with alternation by me to reflect my use of the original Tech Specs for the creation of NPC Essence Scores.

This build also mixes elements of Wheeljack's character appearances from the original G1 series and TF: Prime.

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“Never do what your enemy expects you to do.”

WHEELJACK

Champion Scientist (Gadgeteer) 13

Size: Large/Long Health: 5

Movement: 40 ft. Ground (Bot-Mode); 60 ft. Ground (Alt-Mode)

Energon: 7


Strength: 7 Speed: 7

Smarts: 9 Social: 5


Toughness: 19 Evasion: 17

Willpower: 19 Cleverness: 15


SKILLS

Alertness d2

Athletics d6

Brawn d4

Driving d6

Finesse d4

Infiltration d2

Initiative d2

Intimidation d4

Persuasion d4

Science d6

Streetwise d6

Technology (Engineering) d8

Languages: Cybertronian, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Spanish


PERKS

Mode Conversion (Lancia Stratos Turbo): Cybertronians spend a Standard Action to convert between Bot Mode and Alt-Mode.

Partnered (Bulkhead): Wheeljack can always Lend Assistance as a Free Action to his partner, Bulkhead, as long as they are within sight of each other.

Unpredictable: Wheeljack knows to never do what his foes expect. All Skill Tests made against him as part of a Contingency Action suffer a Snag.


ATTACKS

Gyro-Inhibitor (Technology): d8, Range 25 ft./80 ft. (1 Electric Damage)

  • Traits: Ballistic, Element (Electric)

Ram (Driving): d6, Reach (1 Blunt Damage)

  • Alternate Effects: Maneuver

  • Prerequisites: Alt-Mode Only, Move 10 ft. before attack.

  • Traits: Integrated

Scimitar (Finesse): d4, Reach (1 Sharp Damage)

  • Alternate Effects: 1 Sharp Damage - Multiple Targets (2, Reach, ↓1), 1 Sharp Damage - Multiple Targets (3, Reach, ↓3)

  • Traits: Martial Arts, Sharp, Silent


POWERS

Flash of Genius (1/Scene): Wheeljack has a gadget up his sleeve for every situation. When he or an ally he can see Fumbles, he can make a Technology (Engineering) Skill Tests and use its result in place of the Fumble.

Rocket Thrusters (1/Scene, Bot-Mode Only, Move): Wheeljack has solid-state fuel rocket boosters integrated into his arms that he can use to fly for short bursts. When activated, Wheeljack has an Aerial Movement of 60 ft. until the end of his next turn.


GEAR

Armor: Medium Armor Matrix (+2 Toughness)

Weapons: Gyro-Inhibitor, Scimitar

Other: Standard Repair Kit


HANGUPS

Blow-Up: As experienced of an engineer as Wheeljack is, his work is prone to literally blowing up in his face. When Wheeljack Fumbles, he takes 1 point of Fire Damage.







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