Acolyte of Unicron Threat (Transformers Essence20 rpg)

As I move on to writing my 4th(!) Unofficial Guide for the Transformers Essence20 rpg -- The Cult of Unicron -- I wanted to share the first Threat build I produced for this manuscript. I find it particularly fun, given my history with the classic Marvel Comics run of the Transformers.

These acolytes appeared in issue #74 of the classic series:


This is unofficial, fan-made content using the Transformers Essence20 rpg  by Renegade Games Studio.

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ACOLYTES OF UNICRON

“Death!”

Before Primus hid himself away in slumber, Unicron utilized the mental link the two shared to program mental commands into weak-minded Cybertronians. These Acolytes of Unicron would activate, assemble, and assassinate the leader of Primus' armies when the time came for Primus and Unicron's reckoning.

They wear Unicron hats.

Acolytes of Unicron

Threat Level 3

Size: Large/Long Health: 3

Movement: 35ft. Ground (Bot-Mode); 60ft. Ground (Alt-Mode)

Strength 3: Intimidation +d2, Might +d4

Speed 3: Driving +d2, Targeting +d4

Smarts 3: Alertness +d2, Culture +d4

Social 3: Deception +d6

Toughness: 15 Evasion: 13

Willpower: 12 Cleverness: 13

PERKS

Hiding Among You: Acolytes of Unicron are experts in hiding among the ranks of normal Cybertronians. They use Deception in place of Initiative Skill Tests.

Mode Conversion: Cybertronians spend a Standard Action to convert between Bot Mode and Alt-Mode.

Prime-Killers: Acolytes of Unicron exist to slay the bearer of the Matrix of Leadership and their potential replacements. They have a ↑1 on all Attack rolls against any Cybertronians carrying the Matrix of Leadership as well as those with the Field Commander Role.

ATTACKS

Blaster (Targeting): +d4, Range 25ft/80ft (1 Sharp damage)

Hands: 1

Traits: Ballistic

Frag Grenade (Targeting): +d4, Range 20ft/50ft (1 Sharp damage Blast: 10ft radius)

Hands: 1

Traits: Consumable, Wrecker

Ram (Driving): +d2, Reach (1 Blunt Damage)

Alternate Effects: Trip

Requirements: Alt-Mode Only, Move at least 10 ft. before attacking

Traits: Integrated

Three-Bladed Dagger (Might): +d4, Reach (1 Sharp damage)

Hands: 1

Traits: Martial Arts, Sharp, Silent

GEAR

Armor: Acolyte armor and Unicron cultist helmet (+2 deflection to Toughness; provides the Anonymous and Uniform Battledress Upgrades; see Cobra Codex page 100)

Weapons: Blaster, frag grenade x2, three-bladed dagger (close combat blade)

HANGUPS

For Unicron!: The single-minded devotion of the Acolytes of Unicron leaves them weak-willed. Their Willpower Defense is 9 + Smarts.

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Till All Are One!

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