Bombshell's the most independant of the Insecticons. Generally, if you only see one Insecticon, it's Bombshell. He's always sneaking off to reprogram things for Megatron or bother Cobra agents.

Toy Tech Specs

Affiliation: Decepticon
Subgroup: Insecticons
Function: Psychological Warfare

"The mind is my playpen."

Can turn foes into helpless accomplices by injecting cerebro-shells into their head ( robot or human ) with his stinger ... gives him control of their minds ... has a cruel sense of humor ... arms himself by having his victims debase themselves. In insect Mode this insecticon can fly 5.7 miles. In robot Mode wears head-mounted mortar ... throws 50 pound explosive shell 8 miles. Cerebro-shells can be used against him if removed from victim's head.

STR:5 INT:8 SPD:4 END:5 RNK:6 CRG:5 FPR:6 SKL:9

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Insect-mode
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Transformers: Universe Profile

Profile: Whether it refers to robots or humans, Bombshell's credo carries the same awful meaning - once he sinks his stinger into someone's head, it's unlikely that that someone will ever think for himself again. His ability to turn foes into helpless accomplices makes this Insecticon one of Decepticon Leader Megatron's favourites. And Bombshell's interest in his victim doesn't end with mere control of his mind: Given his cruel sense of humour, Bombshell finds nothing more entertaining than to have his unwilling followers perform embarrassing and debasing acts, an amusement he eagerly shares with his evil comrades.

Abilities: In his insect form, Bombshell is particularly adept at using his tiny size to infiltrate human populations. He then uses his stinger to inject a tiny "cerebro-shell" into a human's head. The micro-circuited device travels through the blood until it reaches the brain, whereupon it opens up and releases tens of thousands of connecting wires. The wires coil around nearby neural dendrites until the brain's conscious functions are effectively rerouted through the cerebro-shell, which puts the mind of the victim under the remote control of Bombshell. He has a flying range of 5.7 miles in this form. In his larger robot form, Bombshell's stinger is used much the same way against other robots' high-function mental circuitry. The major difference is that once the stinger is pressed against the metal casing of a victim's head, the small laser torches on the side of the stinger rotate rapidly to carve a small hole in the casing, allowing the stinger to insert a cerebro-shell. He also carries a head-mounted mortar that can throw a 50 pound explosive shell 8 miles with very good accuracy.

Weaknesses: Successful removal of one of Bombshell's cerebro-shells allows its possessor to use it against him by sending false signals back to him. Some tougher metals are impervious to his laser torches. Often, Bombshell will make the mistake of playing with his victim rather than paying more attention to more important matters, such as an Autobot assault.

Bombshell

More Than Meets The Eye Profile

Bio: The whole world is Bombshell's science project, and he's a cruel experimenter. He enjoys taking control of others' minds and then sadistically torturing them, mentally and physically. Bombshell eagerly invites his comrades to watch as he orders his victims to perform humiliating acts that ruin their personal lives. The other Decepticons find Bombshell's antics to be entertaining, but even they get unsettled by how enthusiastic he becomes. By the time Bombshell gleefully orders one of his victims to destroy himself, each Decepticon is left wondering if Bombshell wouldn't jump at the chance to do the same to one of them.

Weapons/Abilities: Subject has above-average intelligence and is an expert in cognitive psychology. In insect mode, he's capable of flying 5.7 miles at a time. He can launch cerebro-shells that use laser-torches to burn through the metallic skins of a Transformer and work their way to his cerebro-circuitry, where they uncoil and take over mental functions. This effectively allows Subject to remote control the victim. These shells are adaptable for use on humans and other life forms as well. In robot mode, Subject has a highly accurate head-mounted mortar that shoots 50 lb. explosives up to 8 miles. He also carries a laser rifle.

Weaknesses: Cerebro-shells can be used to send false signals to Subject if successfully removed from a victim. Some metals can't be penetrated by the shall's laser-torches, and some strong-willed beings are immune to his control. Subject will sometimes ignore pressing concerns to play with a victim.

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