Quintessan Squid (Transformers Essence20 rpg)

Today's article features another monster build based on the planet Quintessa. Direct from the 1986 Transformers The Movie: it's the Quintessan Squid!

Those fortunate ones

To be fast and free and young

I want to count myself among

Those fortunate ones

We won't be denied

We know that time is on our side

We've got the passion and the pride

We won't be denied

This generation

With fire in our eyes

Strong are the ties that bind us

We don't need no alibis

Nothin's gonna stand in our way

Nothin's gonna stand in our way

Nothin's gonna stand in our way

Not tonight!

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SQUID, QUINTESSAN

The giant Quintessan squid appears similar to that of an Earth squid, but possessing robotic features and form. Like most of the aquatic wildlife of the Quintessan oceans, these squid derive most of their Energon intake from filtered water and devouring other robotic lifeforms.

Squid, Quintessan

Threat Level 4

Size: Extended II Health: 4

Movement: 5ft. Ground, 30ft. Aquatic

Strength 6: Athletics +d4, Brawn (Grappling) +d6*

Speed 3: Infiltration +d2, Targeting +d4

Smarts 4: Alertness +d2, Survival +d6

Social 1: Animal Handling +d2

Toughness: 16 Evasion: 13

Willpower: 14 Cleverness: 11

PERKS

Ambush Predator: Unless threatened, Quintessan squid only attack on their own terms. If attacking a target that isn’t aware of the squid’s presence, it rolls Survival for Initiative.

Aquatic: Quintessan squid require water as part of their Energon conversion process. They breathe water, and start drowning when exposed to air.

Beast: Persuasion and Deception Skill Tests targeting a beast suffer a Snag, but they can be affected by Animal handling Skill Tests. A beast can only use equipment specifically designed for animals of its size.

Camouflage: Quintessan squid can alter their chassis color to blend into their environment. They gain an Edge on Infiltration Skill Tests to hide.

Mechanoid: While not Cybertronian, Quintessan squid are still mechanoid beings. They are immune to carbon-based diseases but can be affected by Electromagnetic damage and viruses that affect machines

ATTACKS

Grapple (Brawn): +d6*, Reach 15ft. (Grappled)

Alternate Effects: Restrained (↓2)

Traits: Blunt, Integrated, Silent

POWERS

Multiarmed (Standard, 1/scene): A Quintessan squid can make two grapple attacks on a single target if the target is Large or smaller. After a successful grapple, the condition becomes Restrained. On the next round, and every round thereafter, they can automatically Bite for 2 Sharp Damage.

Ink Cloud (Free, 1/scene): A Quintessan squid may emit a cloud of ink. The squid makes a Targeting vs. Evasion of all targets within 30ft radius. On a success, all targets are blinded for 1 round. On a Critical Success, they suffer 1 Stun as well

HANGUPS

Cowardly: If the squid is reduced to 1 Health or suffers a Critical Hit, its immediate action will be to use its ink cloud and try to swim away.

Note: Special thanks to Jaredd Wilson for his fan-made Bestiary.

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