Transformers Galaxy Force: Thunder Storm

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Bio Update:

- Soundblaster (Male Xian, Unknown) – The former apprentice of the Fallen, leader of the Xian survivors, Soundblaster is now the Master of the remnant of his race and the keeper of the secret behind their Transformer-style evolution and near extinction: an artificial Planet Force. At one time, his people were guarded from outside races by barriers set up by the Fallen using Planet Force, preventing any kind of Warp technology working within a certain distance of the Xian colonies. Now that the Fallen has finally passed on, the barriers no longer exist, and Soundblaster is responsible for ensuring the safety of his people now that they are exposed to the rest of the galactic community. Alternate mode is an Xian Stealth.

- the Fallen (Male Xian, Deceased) – One of the great leaders of the Xian race during the time of the Gigalonia-Planet X Conflict, he believed that Planet Force was simply an alien piece of technology that could be reverse engineered to aid the Xians in their assault. Unfortunately, he was wrong, and unleashing the power of the Xian Planet Force destroyed their homeworld. It wasn't until after he led his people to Seibertron that he learned the terrible truth of his crimes in trying to recreate the powers of a deity, and retreated with the rest of his people in exile to the core of the galaxy, cutting themselves off from all other civilizations. For thousands of years he suffered as he watched as generation after generation of Xians lived and died in their exile, unable to find a suitable replacement who would not make his mistakes and complete his penance, ending their exile. It wasn't until Soundblaster proved worthy to guard Planet Force that the Fallen finally found rest, able to be lost in history.

- Blaze Rumble/Datablaze (Male Terraformer, New Sparkling) – The newborn son of Coby and Lori, Blaze was a beacon of hope for them in their darkest hour. Born under extreme conditions, Blaze is the first true-born Terraformer in the galaxy. Due to the nature of his birth, he has the appearance of an 8-year old in Human form, and has the intelligence of a preteen. Unfortunately, as a sparkling, he has no such maturity, and is still very naive about some things. In his Transformer form, Datablaze mimics the Rumbles in appearance, except for his head and colors. His eyes and optics are also mismatched, the one on his right identical to his mother's and the one on his left identical to his fathers. Like most Terraformers have shown, Datablaze has an 'additional power' of sorts: the ability to pick up the emotions and thought patterns of others. While being an emotional radar is no picnic in and of itself, the fact that he can barely control this power is concerning to his parents. Negative or hostile emotions cause him physical pain, giving him a natural desire to avoid any kind of conflict. Furthermore, the sensation of the emotions of others is comparable to the physical feeling of drowning, giving him a severe case of hydrophobia. Both his parents, however, have noticed his knack as a physical and physiological medic as a result of his ability, and are quick to support him in any decision to become a doctor of many trades. Alternate mode is a Rumble-insectoid form.

Part 20.0: Tales from Planet X

Chapter 174

Datablaze slowly felt himself wake up, but didn't turn on his optics. He stayed where he was, enjoying the warmth and relaxing hum of his mother's systems as he snuggled deeper into her embrace. Storm Gunner reacted in her sleep, adjusting her grip so as to pull him closer without crushing him. Datablaze felt a smirk cross his face, only for it to change to a frown. Something was bugging him, as if someone was tapping his shoulder. No one was, but that was what it felt like. Slowly, he brought his optics online.

His mom was sleeping peacefully on the bunk, her arms wrapped around him. His father was out cold in the chair next to the bunk, one hand on Storm Gunner's shoulder. The lights were off, the door to the room was closed, and there wasn't anyone else in the room. So why did it feel like water was lapping around his feet?

At the thought of water, Datablaze shuddered. He wasn't sure why, but for some reason, he felt afraid of the liquid. There was something about it he just didn't like.

An idea occurred to him: he had no idea where he was. Could that be the reason why he felt this nagging sensation? He wasn't sure, but it seemed like a good idea to eliminate the possibility.

Moving carefully, he managed to wiggle out of his mother's grip and get off the bunk, his feet lightly tapping on the floor. He froze about halfway to the door when his mother muttered something in her sleep. She didn't wake up, and Datablaze let out a sigh of relief. Trying hard to be a little more quiet, he went over to the door, opened it, and slipped out.

Emission snapped awake when she heard the gentle hiss of a door opening. Turning her head towards the entrance to the medical ward, she saw a small figure walk out optics widening as the figure noticed her. Emission needed to only take a glance to realize that she was looking at the sparkling that had been born the night before. She held up her hand and gave him a small wave, "Hello there. I see you're awake."

The sparkling stared at her, mismatched optics glowing with curiosity. Emission felt a little discomfort creep up her back, realizing that he had no idea where he was or who she was. "Are your parents still asleep?" she asked, trying to break the tension.

Still no reaction.

"Do you even understand what I'm saying?"

Finally, a nod.

"But, you're not going to talk to me?"

A head-shake.

Okay. Think, Emission. Think. "Are you hungry?"

Another nod.

Smiling, Emission held out her hand. "Do you want to go get something with me?" The sparkling stared at her hand, hesitant. "Don't worry," she said. "I'm your sister. I won't hurt you. No one here will hurt you."

Slowly, he reached out his hand and grabbed hers, letting her lead him down the corridor to the mess hall.

"My name is Emission. What's yours?"

"... … … Datablaze."