Megatron Contact Build (Transformers Essence20 rpg)
As a request, I am making a Megatron Contact Build. The original request specifically mentioned their "gun form" from the classic G1 animated series or Marvel comic series. However, that's really just a slight variation in their Origin, as one will note in the build below.
Seriously, though, as I'm not a huge fan of mass-shifting, I really enjoyed when Machinima had Megatron assume the form of a hand-held gun that was appropriately-sized, like this:
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MEGATRON
Threat Level 14
“Peace through tyranny.”
Megatron is the founder of the Decepticon uprising, and their most well-known and feared leader. As a young, charismatic leader forged in battle and the heritage of war, he began to believe in a grand purpose for his race—it is the Transformers' glorious destiny to rule an empire which will span the universe. The opposite of his mortal enemy Optimus Prime, he feels great contempt for other Transformers who, he feels, betray their proud heritage by demanding peace and cooperation with weaker life forms. It is the destiny of the Decepticons to bring order to the universe through conquest, though in the millions of years since coining this purpose it remains to be seen how much of his mission statement is altruistic... and how much of it is mere words built to fuel warriors to further his desire for personal power.
Megatron will attempt almost anything to achieve his goals, but his schemes are rarely in any way subtle. This is perhaps due to his arrogance, but his pride is not so strong as to dissuade him from abandoning a battle he is losing. He often shows dramatic examples of cowardice, concealed in rage. Although Megatron rarely wins in his duels with Optimus, few can rival his ability to locate energy sources for the Decepticons. Some would question his sanity, though these few are mostly now dead by his hands... or his fusion cannon, depending on his mood. Sometimes he uses his energon mace to strike them down. It does not matter how they die. Death by the hands of Megatron is an honor.
Influences
Gladiator, Nemesis (Optimus Prime), Titanspark: Megatron started life as a heavy laborer who engaged in gladiatorial combat to find purpose. His battles against Optimus Prime are legendary.
Origin
Megatron has different alt-modes based on his appearance in various media. If you want the classic pistol mode from the G1 animated series and comic, you want to use:
Armory Call (Energy Firearm): Megatron’s alt-mode is a modified Walther PPK.
Meanwhile, if you want the more modern tank form that Megatron assumes, you want to use:
Rainmaker: Megatron assumes the alt-mode of an M1A1 Abrams Battle Tank.
Role and Focus
Field Leader (Tyrant): Find the Focus in the Decepticon Directive.
Essence Scores and Skills
Strength 10: Brawn +d8, Intimidation +d4, Might (Flail) +d6
Speed 4: Initiative +d2, Targeting +d6
Smarts 10: Alertness +d6, Culture +d6, Science +d4, Technology +d4
Social 10: Deception +d4, Performance +d4, Persuasion (Leadership) +d10
Gaining Megatron As A Contact
Competent Servitor: Megatron does not suffer incompetence for long. Even his patience for those such as Starscream can only go so far. If the PCs spend their downtime in a scene with Megatron and discuss strategy, succeeding on two DIF 20 Smarts-based Skill Tests, they gain Megatron as a permanent Contact.
Allegiance Points: 6
Contact Perks
Decepticons… RISE! (3 Allegiance Points): Megatron may be one being, but he commands an army that spans the galaxy. All the Player Characters’ other Contacts gain 2 Allegiance Points for the current mission.
Pistol Form (3 Allegiance Points): Megatron assumes his pistol form for use by one of the PCs. The PC makes all Targeting Skill Tests with an Edge (as though benefiting from Lend Assistance provided by Megatron). The PC’s ranged weapon attack has the following Upgrades: Anti-Tank, Deadly, Ignores Resistance, Wrecker. Threats injured by this weapon attack are also Frightened, if the attack roll overcame their Willpower or Cleverness Defense. The PC may use Megatron as a ranged weapon until the end of the Combat scene or until they miss an attack roll.
Stand and Fight! (3 Allegiance Points): In the presence of Megatron, no one retreats! All PCs are immune to the Frightened Condition until the end of the scene.
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'Till All Are One!
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