Post by Deleted on Sept 29, 2023 2:03:11 GMT
(Art by Strixic on DeviantArt)
CYCLONE
CYCLONE
Nicknames: None
Age: Early 30's (Mental age in human years)
Gender: Male
Faction: Decepticon
Alt Mode: F-35 Lightning II
G.H.O.S.T, Civilian, or Other: Fugitive Decepticon
Residence: None
GENERAL INFO
Weapons:
- Energon repeater
- Missile racks (In forearms)
- Electronic Warfare avionics
- Retractable claws
Holoform: None
Personality:
Cyclone is a pompous, pretentious, and grandiose Seeker. He enjoys irritating and toying with others, and carries himself in an elegant and flamboyant, somewhat dramatic manner, or at least tries to. He holds himself in high esteem and prides himself on his physical appearance as well as his skill at flying and working around other bots' bodies, whether that be stitching them up, or cutting them into pieces. He is incredibly sadistic, and takes great joy in the suffering of others, specifically by his own hand. He tries to restrain his sadism around his allies, but won't hesitate to let it shine through around those he is comfortable with, or more often for the sake of intimidation.
Cyclone is often seen as arrogant and rude, which may not be intentional, but is mostly true, so he rarely manages to get along well with others. He likes to maintain a sense of independence, and doesn't like being held down by anyone, even if he is the one in charge (Though it does make it more enjoyable.) As a result, the Seeker typically doesn't excel at working with a team. He is very egotistical, and only ever holds respect for others he considers to be like himself. Those with confidence, that are competent and capable in their abilities, but only so long as such an attitude is not at odds with himself, and they aren't too similar to himself. When such occurs, Cyclone will feel challenged by any who could 'steal his spotlight', though he may not consciously realize it. As such, he will become quite competitive, constantly needing to prove himself better. Often times with those he dislikes, he enjoys trying to psychoanalyze and read them, so that he can get into their heads, mock them and make them feel lesser.
Cyclone is a very ruthless and cruel Seeker, who is very selective of when he lets his beneficent side shine, only ever showing any level of sympathy for those who are close to him or that he admires. Anyone else isn't worth caring over. But since almost everyone falls under the second category, Cyclone often comes off as cold and callous. Buried deep down, there is a more humane and emotional side to Cyclone that no one ever sees. In the incredibly rare and unlikely case he does manage to connect with and feel comfortable around someone, his seemingly heartless nature can begin to fade around them, and he can begin to open up more, showing some semblance of care and emotion. He isn't beyond letting himself be vulnerable around others, but his vicious nature and flamboyant style typically overshadows what little sanity he has left. And because finding anyone who wouldn't instantly despise him is seemingly impossible, all anyone is allowed to see is the merciless and sadistic Seeker that he is known as, which he enjoys being all the same. His old self can show only so much, for Cyclone is simply too far gone. His subconscious lust for control is too powerful, and nothing can give him such a high quite like holding power over another's life, no matter if he intends on taking it, or helping to save it.
Even if he doesn't know it, for Cyclone, every aspect of his life is always about trying to take control, as that is what makes him feel safe and happiest. No matter what it is over, even down to something as insignificant as where his tools are placed, he wants to be the one holding the reins. He doesn't need to command armies or control worlds to be satisfied, (Though, he certainly won't say no to it) he only needs to be the one in control of whatever he can.
Likes:
- His appearance
- When others compliment his appearance
- Repairing other bots
- Getting under people's skin
- Killing and torturing, making others suffer
- Biology
- Reading people
- Getting his hands dirty (Literally and figuratively)
Dislikes:
- G.H.O.S.T
- Dark spaces
- Suck-ups, disingenuine praise
- Being outshined or outdone
- When others won't enable him
- Anyone better looking than him
- Working in teams
PERSONAL INFO
Family: None (That are still around anyway)
Mate: None
History:
In the years before the war, Cyclone was very different to who he is today. He maintained the same pompous attitude, but lacked the same sadism and egotistical nature, and held a particular interest in biology. It was at this time that Cyclone lived in a rich, aristocratic family, where life was easy, and he wanted for nothing. Nothing he knew he wanted, anyway...
When the Decepticons arose and the war began, in an attempt to avoid their wrath and save face, Cyclone's family endorsed the Decepticons and volunteered him and his two siblings, Crosswind and Firewall, to fight for the Decepticons. Both of his siblings were assigned to different units, whereafter Cyclone never spoke with or saw them again. It was early in the war, when the Seeker first took a life, that he discovered and developed his desire for killing. He became better, more efficient, and far more sadistic as the war went on, eventually gaining a position as an officer. Near the tail end of the war, Cyclone was stationed onboard the Nemesis, which was short-staffed at the time. As such, the crew had to fill multiple roles to maintain efficiency. Because of his know-how of biology and skill at carving through other bots bodies, Cyclone worked as the on-board medical officer, and became quite a skilled one at that.
Eventually, when the Nemesis left Cybertron and was marooned on Earth, Cyclone became one of many Decepticons fighting under Megatron's regime on Earth. After Megatron's betrayal and the destruction of the spacebridge, Cyclone worked alongside the Decepticon remnants for some time, before later fleeing into hiding after the formation of G.H.O.S.T and the hunt for the Decepticon fugitives began. Though recently, one or two rumors of sightings of the Seeker have began to circulate...
ABOUT YOU
OOC Alias: Barbola or Numbskull
Age: 17
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him