TECH SPEC ARCHIVE
After their victory in the Beast Wars, the heroic Maximals return to their homeworld of
Cybertron. But Megatron - leader of the evil Predacons - has enslaved the planet with an
army of vehicular Transformers called Vehicons. Hunted by this new force, the Maximals
face their greatest challenge yet as they struggle to free their planet!
BATTLE FOR THE SPARK
Megatron has finally developed a technology that removes all organic traces from the
sparks of Transformers - starting with himself. Completely purged of the organic within
him, an even more ruthless Megatron threatens all of Cybertron, and the Maximals must
fight the most important battle ever: this is the Battle for the Spark!
VEHICONS
Blastcharge
Function: All-Terrain Combat Specialist
" Destruction is the highest form of art. "
Strength: 9.3 Intelligence: 2.2 Speed: 5.2 Endurance: 8.5 Rank: 4.6 Courage: 7.9 Firepower: 9.0 Skill: 8.5
Ground based Maximals have literally nowhere to hide from this fearsome Vehicon.
Second only to Tankor in brute strength, Blastcharge can demolish just about anything in
his path. Powerful off-road abilities allow him to endure the roughest terrain imaginable.
Equipped with three long-range plasma ultrarockets - no weapon known on Cybertron
travels farther. Sheer power and drive make him an extremely effective weapon, but
incredible stupidity keeps him from rising in the Vehicon ranks. Often heard mimicking
Megatron's brilliant sayings.
Jetstorm
Function: Aerodrone General
“ I am not bound by the Law of the Land! “
Strength: 8.0 Intelligence: 8.0 Speed: 10.0 Endurance: 8.0 Rank: 9.0 Courage: 7.0 Firepower: 9.0 Skill: 8.0
The appointed General of Megatron ’s aero-drones, Jetstorm is the hotshot lord of the
skies over the enslaved planet of Cybertron. Quite a talker, tends to engage in tactics of
verbal intimidation. Headstrong attitude and less than modest personality often cause
friction with the other generals - but impressive combat abilities speak for themselves.
Outfitted with various types of energy blasters and plasma bombs. Extremely swift and
maneuverable in vehicle mode. Rather flighty, Jetstorm never touches land - must convert
to robot mode where he hovers over the ground.
Jetstorm
Function: Aerodrone General
“ Cruelty is, perhaps, the most enjoyable sin. “
Strength: 9.4 Intelligence: 8.8 Speed: 9.9 Endurance: 9.3 Rank: 9.5 Courage: 9.2 Firepower: 9.7 Skill: 9.6
A high-tech flying Vehicon, Jetstorm is a fast-talking hotshot with a mean attitude and a
twisted sense of humor. Spends as much time taunting his opponents as blasting them.
Loves his job as General of the aerodrones and is fiercely competitive with his fellow
Vehicon Generals. Glowing eyes are equipped with powerful radar for scanning and
tracking Maximals. His pulse missile system is thought-guided and deadly to the core.
Quickest of the Vehicons, Jetstorm is despised by all who know him.
Mechatron
Beast Rider
Function: Assault Chariot
Strength: 6.3 Intelligence: 1.5 Speed: 8.8 Endurance: 7.4 Rank: 2.2 Courage: 6.5 Firepower: 5.6 Skill: 5.3
Megatron created the Beast Riders technology to hunt down the remaining inhabitants on
Cybertron and capture their sparks. His personalized transport, Mechatron, is unstoppable
and fashioned from his sinister recycling projects. Though purely mechanical, Mechatron
resembles his master’s dragon mode, due to a failed attempt by the despot to erase the
organic beast from his very being. This eerie battle chariot is programmed to shred
through or bombard anything that gets in its path. Twin “claw” flame-throwers debilitate
enemies from large distances, and its central fusion cannon nullifies all resistance.
Mechatron is outfitted with an upgraded spark-capture claw that can tear out the entire
laser core of any Transformer defender.
Megatron
Function: Predacon/Vehicon Leader
“ Purification is the key to our salvation! “
Strength: 9.9 Intelligence: 9.9 Speed: 9.9 Endurance: 9.9 Rank: 10.0 Courage: 10.0 Firepower: 10.0 Skill: 10.0
The leader of the new world order on Cybertron, Megatron has focused his ruthless
energies on a new mission: to restore the machine-like purity of the Transformers.
Creating a devastating virus that wiped out the inhabitants on Cybertron, Megatron
populated the planet with Vehicons - vehicle Transformers with no spark. In robot mode -
his preferred mode - Megatron plugs into his diagnostic drone, which controls every
aspect of Cybertron. In beast mode, powerful jaws can crush all metals and alloys with
ease. Breathes fire or ice. Will stop at nothing to fulfill his twisted vision of a new order.
Mirage
Function: Warrior
“ Eat my dust! “
Strength: 5.0 Intelligence: 4.0 Speed: 8.0 Endurance: 7.0 Rank: 5.0 Courage: 6.0 Firepower: 7.0 Skill: 7.0
Mirage is a real trickster - and like most practical jokers, loves being devious. An
experimental, high-speed weapon created by Megatron to breach the intelligence gap
between Vehicon generals and their drones. Still, not very smart. Would be useless
without Megatron’s supervision. Enjoys playing tricks on fellow Vehicons. Can appear
from out of nowhere to attack Maximals. Sneakiest and most elusive of all Vehicons.
Top speed of 300 miles per mega-cycle. Can instantly teleport up to 200 yards. Wields
plasma mine biaster and dual missile launchers. Unpopular amongst fellow warriors.
Motorcycle Drone
Function: Vehicon Mobile Infantry
“ Run ‘em down! “
Strength: 6.5 Intelligence: 5.0 Speed: 8.0 Endurance: 8.0 Rank: 5.0 Courage: 8.0 Firepower: 7.0 Skill: 7.2
The most maneuverable of the land-based Vehicons, each Motorcycle Drone is a lethal
adversary to all Maximals. Commanded by the Vehicon general Thrust, each Motorcycle
Drone is capable of extreme speeds and amazing handling. Outfitted with enormous
amounts of firepower - weapons capabilities include firing energy pulses by spinning front
tire while popping a wheelie. In robot mode, one arm functions as a rapid-fire energy
pulse weapon, the other a grappling hook.
Obsidian
Function: Aerial Combat
“ Walking is for suckers. “
Strength: 6.5 Intelligence: 5.9 Speed: 7.1 Endurance: 7.1 Rank: 6.0 Courage: 8.1 Firepower: 6.7 Skill: 5.9
Obsidian was created to be a mindless aerial-attack automation by Megatron, master of
the Vehicons. Armed with several heat-seeking missiles capable of penetrating 800 meters
underground to reach their Maximal targets. While airborne, plays symphonic scores for
enhanced drama and psychological intimidation. Expert in low-flying aerial combat.
Often supports tank drone battalions for supreme land/aerial assaults. Displays unmatched
aggression while in battle, but becomes docile outside of combat. Will hover serenely for
hours.
Scavenger
Function: Demolition Drone
“ The road to ruin is short when I’m driving. “
Strength: 8.0 Intelligence: 2.0 Speed: 4.0 Endurance: 6.0 Rank: 4.0 Courage: 9.0 Firepower: 7.0 Skill: 5.0
Perhaps Megatron’s most horrific invention ever is his army of programmable drones
which unquestionably serve his every wish. Failing under Tankor’s charge of specialized
tank drones, Scavenger’s application is focused on one thing: brute force. Heavy armor
makes Scavenger practically unstoppable. Galva-conductors on his back channel deadly
electric currents. Enjoys nothing more than getting out and wrecking something.
Sonic Attack Jet
Function: Aerial Combat
Strength: 7.7 Intelligence: 2.5 Speed: 8.8 Endurance: 7.0 Rank: 2.0 Courage: 6.5 Firepower: 6.9 Skill: 7.0
Controlled by the Vehicon Aerial General, Jetstorm, or by Megatron himself, the
Vehicon is a mindless automation that relies on sheer numbers to overpower Maximal
forces. Sonic Attack Jets attack with overwhelming speed and ammunition strafing their
enemy with lethal scatter bombs and plasma lasers. Equipped with a automatic evacuation
command to rescue Jetstorm when he’s taken out of battle, they are otherwise harmless
without his or Megatron ’s leadership.
Spy Streak
Function: Aerial Reconnaissance
“ I am the eye in the sky “
Strength: 5.0 Intelligence: 6.0 Speed: 8.0 Endurance: 7.0 Rank: 4.0 Courage: 8.0 Firepower: 5.0 Skill: 9.0
Spy Streak is entirely focused on one task: destroy the Maximals. Impressive aerial
abilities and a fully stocked arsenal make him a serious threat on all fronts. Bomber mode
has two powerful laser-matrix missiles with remote detonation capabilites. Robot mode is
equipped with a giant and powerful clamp mechanism perfect for close-in hand-to-hand
combat and makes a valuable utility tool. Specialized armor deflects most energy blasts
plus radar detection. One of Jetstorm ’s most valuable assets, Spy Streak never backs
down from a fight.
Strika
Function: All-Terrain Combat
“ No road is rougher than me! “
Strength: 8.0 Intelligence: 6.0 Speed: 6.9 Endurance: 8.5 Rank: 5.0 Courage: 7.5 Firepower: 8.0 Skill: 8.0
Strika’s presence on the battlefield often turns the tide in favor of the Vehicons. Holds a
personal vendetta against all Maximals, especially Blackarachnia. In combat, will lure
enemy into rough terrain to give herself the advantage. Equipped with reciprocating laser
cannon that shreds anything caught in its field of fire. Can wreak havoc with one
sustained blast from her cannon. Alloy-plated armor deflects many types of Maximal
ammo. Capable of high speed bursts on any terrain and has amazing endurance in close
combat.
Tank Drone
Function: Ground Attack
“ The ground of Cybertron will thunder in our wake! ”
Strength: 8.5 Intelligence: 4.9 Speed: 7.2 Endurance: 6.6 Rank: 6.0 Courage: 8.9 Firepower: 9.4 Skill: 7.0
Tank Drone units are a specialized Vehicon element of drones under Tankor command.
Formidable front line fighters. Often attack in chaotic formations, firing destabilizer
missiles in unison, then rapidly retreating in all directions. Anything caught in their path is
destroyed. Alloy armor plating protects them from most types of Maximal artillery, but
firepower drops significantly after firing missiles. Not effective during lengthy firefights.
Tankor
Function: Vehicon General
“ Among the winners, there is no room for the weak. “
Beast Machines
Strength: 9.0 Intelligence: 7.0 Speed: 6.0 Endurance: 6.0 Rank: 8.0 Courage: 9.0 Firepower: 10.0 Skill: 7.0
A giant power-tank Vehicon, Tankor exists only to crush everything under his treads that
he doesn’t blow up first. Simple-minded, Tankor is unquestionably loyal to Megatron -
or so he wants everyone to think. In reality, Tankor hides his intelligence, playing the
Vehicons and Megatron off of each other so that he might someday take sole control of
Cybertron. He wields a flamethrower in tank mode, while head-mounted energy blasters
top off an assortment of heavy weaponry in robot mode. One of Megatron’s three
generals, Tankor is in charge of the powerful tank drones.
Thrust
Function: Vehicon General
“ There are no rules on the road - only the victors and the scrap metal. “
Strength: 8.5 Intelligence: 10.0 Speed: 8.9 Endurance: 8.5 Rank: 9.0 Courage: 9.0 Firepower: 9.0 Skill: 9.2
By far the most agile of the land-based generals, the Vehicon Thrust is a lethal adversary
against any Maximal. Extreme speed and shrewd handling make him a hard target.
Subdued personality is a mystery - disposition reeks of a “rebel without a cause.” The
only general not intimidated by Megatron - always seems to know the correct thing to
say. It is rumored that he hosts the spark of former Predacon Waspinator. Outfitted
with an enormous amount of firepower; fires energy pulses by spinning his front wheel
while propping a wheelie. In robot mode, one arm functions as a rapid-fire energy pulse
weapon, the other a grappling hook. Cares for nothing but himself; often heard muttering
the nihilistic phrase “ To think is to say no. “
Function: All-Terrain Combat Specialist
" Destruction is the highest form of art. "
Strength: 9.3 Intelligence: 2.2 Speed: 5.2 Endurance: 8.5 Rank: 4.6 Courage: 7.9 Firepower: 9.0 Skill: 8.5
Ground based Maximals have literally nowhere to hide from this fearsome Vehicon.
Second only to Tankor in brute strength, Blastcharge can demolish just about anything in
his path. Powerful off-road abilities allow him to endure the roughest terrain imaginable.
Equipped with three long-range plasma ultrarockets - no weapon known on Cybertron
travels farther. Sheer power and drive make him an extremely effective weapon, but
incredible stupidity keeps him from rising in the Vehicon ranks. Often heard mimicking
Megatron's brilliant sayings.
Jetstorm
Function: Aerodrone General
“ I am not bound by the Law of the Land! “
Strength: 8.0 Intelligence: 8.0 Speed: 10.0 Endurance: 8.0 Rank: 9.0 Courage: 7.0 Firepower: 9.0 Skill: 8.0
The appointed General of Megatron ’s aero-drones, Jetstorm is the hotshot lord of the
skies over the enslaved planet of Cybertron. Quite a talker, tends to engage in tactics of
verbal intimidation. Headstrong attitude and less than modest personality often cause
friction with the other generals - but impressive combat abilities speak for themselves.
Outfitted with various types of energy blasters and plasma bombs. Extremely swift and
maneuverable in vehicle mode. Rather flighty, Jetstorm never touches land - must convert
to robot mode where he hovers over the ground.
Jetstorm
Function: Aerodrone General
“ Cruelty is, perhaps, the most enjoyable sin. “
Strength: 9.4 Intelligence: 8.8 Speed: 9.9 Endurance: 9.3 Rank: 9.5 Courage: 9.2 Firepower: 9.7 Skill: 9.6
A high-tech flying Vehicon, Jetstorm is a fast-talking hotshot with a mean attitude and a
twisted sense of humor. Spends as much time taunting his opponents as blasting them.
Loves his job as General of the aerodrones and is fiercely competitive with his fellow
Vehicon Generals. Glowing eyes are equipped with powerful radar for scanning and
tracking Maximals. His pulse missile system is thought-guided and deadly to the core.
Quickest of the Vehicons, Jetstorm is despised by all who know him.
Mechatron
Beast Rider
Function: Assault Chariot
Strength: 6.3 Intelligence: 1.5 Speed: 8.8 Endurance: 7.4 Rank: 2.2 Courage: 6.5 Firepower: 5.6 Skill: 5.3
Megatron created the Beast Riders technology to hunt down the remaining inhabitants on
Cybertron and capture their sparks. His personalized transport, Mechatron, is unstoppable
and fashioned from his sinister recycling projects. Though purely mechanical, Mechatron
resembles his master’s dragon mode, due to a failed attempt by the despot to erase the
organic beast from his very being. This eerie battle chariot is programmed to shred
through or bombard anything that gets in its path. Twin “claw” flame-throwers debilitate
enemies from large distances, and its central fusion cannon nullifies all resistance.
Mechatron is outfitted with an upgraded spark-capture claw that can tear out the entire
laser core of any Transformer defender.
Megatron
Function: Predacon/Vehicon Leader
“ Purification is the key to our salvation! “
Strength: 9.9 Intelligence: 9.9 Speed: 9.9 Endurance: 9.9 Rank: 10.0 Courage: 10.0 Firepower: 10.0 Skill: 10.0
The leader of the new world order on Cybertron, Megatron has focused his ruthless
energies on a new mission: to restore the machine-like purity of the Transformers.
Creating a devastating virus that wiped out the inhabitants on Cybertron, Megatron
populated the planet with Vehicons - vehicle Transformers with no spark. In robot mode -
his preferred mode - Megatron plugs into his diagnostic drone, which controls every
aspect of Cybertron. In beast mode, powerful jaws can crush all metals and alloys with
ease. Breathes fire or ice. Will stop at nothing to fulfill his twisted vision of a new order.
Mirage
Function: Warrior
“ Eat my dust! “
Strength: 5.0 Intelligence: 4.0 Speed: 8.0 Endurance: 7.0 Rank: 5.0 Courage: 6.0 Firepower: 7.0 Skill: 7.0
Mirage is a real trickster - and like most practical jokers, loves being devious. An
experimental, high-speed weapon created by Megatron to breach the intelligence gap
between Vehicon generals and their drones. Still, not very smart. Would be useless
without Megatron’s supervision. Enjoys playing tricks on fellow Vehicons. Can appear
from out of nowhere to attack Maximals. Sneakiest and most elusive of all Vehicons.
Top speed of 300 miles per mega-cycle. Can instantly teleport up to 200 yards. Wields
plasma mine biaster and dual missile launchers. Unpopular amongst fellow warriors.
Motorcycle Drone
Function: Vehicon Mobile Infantry
“ Run ‘em down! “
Strength: 6.5 Intelligence: 5.0 Speed: 8.0 Endurance: 8.0 Rank: 5.0 Courage: 8.0 Firepower: 7.0 Skill: 7.2
The most maneuverable of the land-based Vehicons, each Motorcycle Drone is a lethal
adversary to all Maximals. Commanded by the Vehicon general Thrust, each Motorcycle
Drone is capable of extreme speeds and amazing handling. Outfitted with enormous
amounts of firepower - weapons capabilities include firing energy pulses by spinning front
tire while popping a wheelie. In robot mode, one arm functions as a rapid-fire energy
pulse weapon, the other a grappling hook.
Obsidian
Function: Aerial Combat
“ Walking is for suckers. “
Strength: 6.5 Intelligence: 5.9 Speed: 7.1 Endurance: 7.1 Rank: 6.0 Courage: 8.1 Firepower: 6.7 Skill: 5.9
Obsidian was created to be a mindless aerial-attack automation by Megatron, master of
the Vehicons. Armed with several heat-seeking missiles capable of penetrating 800 meters
underground to reach their Maximal targets. While airborne, plays symphonic scores for
enhanced drama and psychological intimidation. Expert in low-flying aerial combat.
Often supports tank drone battalions for supreme land/aerial assaults. Displays unmatched
aggression while in battle, but becomes docile outside of combat. Will hover serenely for
hours.
Scavenger
Function: Demolition Drone
“ The road to ruin is short when I’m driving. “
Strength: 8.0 Intelligence: 2.0 Speed: 4.0 Endurance: 6.0 Rank: 4.0 Courage: 9.0 Firepower: 7.0 Skill: 5.0
Perhaps Megatron’s most horrific invention ever is his army of programmable drones
which unquestionably serve his every wish. Failing under Tankor’s charge of specialized
tank drones, Scavenger’s application is focused on one thing: brute force. Heavy armor
makes Scavenger practically unstoppable. Galva-conductors on his back channel deadly
electric currents. Enjoys nothing more than getting out and wrecking something.
Sonic Attack Jet
Function: Aerial Combat
Strength: 7.7 Intelligence: 2.5 Speed: 8.8 Endurance: 7.0 Rank: 2.0 Courage: 6.5 Firepower: 6.9 Skill: 7.0
Controlled by the Vehicon Aerial General, Jetstorm, or by Megatron himself, the
Vehicon is a mindless automation that relies on sheer numbers to overpower Maximal
forces. Sonic Attack Jets attack with overwhelming speed and ammunition strafing their
enemy with lethal scatter bombs and plasma lasers. Equipped with a automatic evacuation
command to rescue Jetstorm when he’s taken out of battle, they are otherwise harmless
without his or Megatron ’s leadership.
Spy Streak
Function: Aerial Reconnaissance
“ I am the eye in the sky “
Strength: 5.0 Intelligence: 6.0 Speed: 8.0 Endurance: 7.0 Rank: 4.0 Courage: 8.0 Firepower: 5.0 Skill: 9.0
Spy Streak is entirely focused on one task: destroy the Maximals. Impressive aerial
abilities and a fully stocked arsenal make him a serious threat on all fronts. Bomber mode
has two powerful laser-matrix missiles with remote detonation capabilites. Robot mode is
equipped with a giant and powerful clamp mechanism perfect for close-in hand-to-hand
combat and makes a valuable utility tool. Specialized armor deflects most energy blasts
plus radar detection. One of Jetstorm ’s most valuable assets, Spy Streak never backs
down from a fight.
Strika
Function: All-Terrain Combat
“ No road is rougher than me! “
Strength: 8.0 Intelligence: 6.0 Speed: 6.9 Endurance: 8.5 Rank: 5.0 Courage: 7.5 Firepower: 8.0 Skill: 8.0
Strika’s presence on the battlefield often turns the tide in favor of the Vehicons. Holds a
personal vendetta against all Maximals, especially Blackarachnia. In combat, will lure
enemy into rough terrain to give herself the advantage. Equipped with reciprocating laser
cannon that shreds anything caught in its field of fire. Can wreak havoc with one
sustained blast from her cannon. Alloy-plated armor deflects many types of Maximal
ammo. Capable of high speed bursts on any terrain and has amazing endurance in close
combat.
Tank Drone
Function: Ground Attack
“ The ground of Cybertron will thunder in our wake! ”
Strength: 8.5 Intelligence: 4.9 Speed: 7.2 Endurance: 6.6 Rank: 6.0 Courage: 8.9 Firepower: 9.4 Skill: 7.0
Tank Drone units are a specialized Vehicon element of drones under Tankor command.
Formidable front line fighters. Often attack in chaotic formations, firing destabilizer
missiles in unison, then rapidly retreating in all directions. Anything caught in their path is
destroyed. Alloy armor plating protects them from most types of Maximal artillery, but
firepower drops significantly after firing missiles. Not effective during lengthy firefights.
Tankor
Function: Vehicon General
“ Among the winners, there is no room for the weak. “
Beast Machines
Strength: 9.0 Intelligence: 7.0 Speed: 6.0 Endurance: 6.0 Rank: 8.0 Courage: 9.0 Firepower: 10.0 Skill: 7.0
A giant power-tank Vehicon, Tankor exists only to crush everything under his treads that
he doesn’t blow up first. Simple-minded, Tankor is unquestionably loyal to Megatron -
or so he wants everyone to think. In reality, Tankor hides his intelligence, playing the
Vehicons and Megatron off of each other so that he might someday take sole control of
Cybertron. He wields a flamethrower in tank mode, while head-mounted energy blasters
top off an assortment of heavy weaponry in robot mode. One of Megatron’s three
generals, Tankor is in charge of the powerful tank drones.
Thrust
Function: Vehicon General
“ There are no rules on the road - only the victors and the scrap metal. “
Strength: 8.5 Intelligence: 10.0 Speed: 8.9 Endurance: 8.5 Rank: 9.0 Courage: 9.0 Firepower: 9.0 Skill: 9.2
By far the most agile of the land-based generals, the Vehicon Thrust is a lethal adversary
against any Maximal. Extreme speed and shrewd handling make him a hard target.
Subdued personality is a mystery - disposition reeks of a “rebel without a cause.” The
only general not intimidated by Megatron - always seems to know the correct thing to
say. It is rumored that he hosts the spark of former Predacon Waspinator. Outfitted
with an enormous amount of firepower; fires energy pulses by spinning his front wheel
while propping a wheelie. In robot mode, one arm functions as a rapid-fire energy pulse
weapon, the other a grappling hook. Cares for nothing but himself; often heard muttering
the nihilistic phrase “ To think is to say no. “
BEAST RIDERS
After their apparent victory in the Beast Wars, the heroic Maximals have returned to
Cybertron to find their home planet overrun by hoards of Vehicons controlled by the
tyrannical Megatron. Developed from Vehicon technology and inspired by the ancient
replusor-lift chariots used to quell Transformer dissidents during the earliest freedom wars
for Cybertron, the diabolical Megatron engineers the Beast Riders -- sophisticated,
individualized pursuit vehicles spawned out of the need for rapid transportation
throughout Cybertron. Each craft activates only when its primary pilot uses his spark
energy for ignition. Over time, the Beast Riders have adapted to their pilots’ control and
developed specialized powers from thier masters! The struggle for the salvation of
Cybertron continues...
After their apparent victory in the Beast Wars, the heroic Maximals have returned to
Cybertron to find their home planet overrun by hoards of Vehicons controlled by the
tyrannical Megatron. Developed from Vehicon technology and inspired by the ancient
replusor-lift chariots used to quell Transformer dissidents during the earliest freedom wars
for Cybertron, the diabolical Megatron engineers the Beast Riders -- sophisticated,
individualized pursuit vehicles spawned out of the need for rapid transportation
throughout Cybertron. Each craft activates only when its primary pilot uses his spark
energy for ignition. Over time, the Beast Riders have adapted to their pilots’ control and
developed specialized powers from thier masters! The struggle for the salvation of
Cybertron continues...