Homebrew Cybertonian, Variant Species Details

Physical Description

Cybertronians are alien beings who appear as larger-than-life giants, wholly constructed of metal and machinery. Their size is eclipsed only by their complexity in composition, as one would be hard-pressed to find technology as advanced as what cybertronians are made of. No two cybertronians are alike, though they may share similar base chassis and cores. Every cybertronian is equipped well with tough metal parts and various mechanical extensions allowing them to shift into weaponry and other forms of travel. Cybertronians are notable for their ability to shift into vehicles and mounts as self-configuring modular robotic lifeforms. This feat is possible through a synergistic blend of bio-mechanical evolution and self-technological engineering. While in this form, they retain total control of themselves and therefore are rarely passively driven or ridden.
History

There are multiple theories as to how such massive constructs of advanced technology gained such sentience. Regardless of those, cybertronians originate from the planet Cybertron, which itself is actually a giant cybertronian, called Primus. They believe their planet once was needed to fight a powerful enemy, Unicron the Destroyer. Unicron was ultimately sealed within the core of a distant planet. Primus' heart, the legendary artifact Allspark, controlled life but was removed from Primus in the battle against Unicron. Civil wars for the Allspark exploded as two factions of cybertronians arose, the Autobots, and the Decepticons. The Autobots are led by Optimus Prime, one of the original cybertronians. For a time, victory seemed inevitable for the Autobots. That is, until Megatron, leader of the Decepticons, found dark Energon. This material is from the blood of Unicron, a corrupted version of the Energon that runs through the veins of every cybertronian. With this discovery, he tipped the scales in the Decepticons favor, and ultimately destroyed Cybertron, along with many of the Autobots. To this day, the Autobots are largely on the run from the Decepticons, but they vow to protect others from their evil.
Society

While Autobots and Decepticons are warring factions of the cybertronian race, they are more like political parties than subraces. The real difference lies in Predacons and vehicular bots. Predacons can transform into mounts like tigers and dragons, whereas vehicular bots shape into cars and aircraft. The factions are made with a mix of each. In modern-day, the two factions are ruled solely by their respective leaders, Optimus and Megatron. They are otherwise loosely controlled. The Autobots function a little like a guerilla group that serves as the underdog. They seek to mitigate the Decepticons damage and protect other sentient beings. the Decepticons are bent on aggrandizing power for themselves and will stop at nothing to achieve their nefarious ends.
Cybertronian Names

All cybertronian names are similarly based on their personality and often, their vehicle mode. This leads to autobots and Decepticons having different variations of names. Sometimes an Autobot will become a Prime, and they add "Prime" to their name. Other times, they will change their first name along with adding "Prime".

Male: Starscream, Soundwave, Megatron, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Optimus

Female: Airachnid, Arcee, Chromia, Elita One, Firestar, Moonracer

Cybertonian, Variant Traits

Talking robots that transform into any manner of vehicles.

Ability Score Increase

Two ability scores of your choice increases by 2.

Age

Cybertronians are very, very old. They mature immediately upon being built and can live for an unspecified amount of time.

Alignment

Autobots are almost always lawful, and Decepticons are almost always chaotic.

Size

From the smallest mini-con to the larger Predacons, you can be in between 11 and 36 feet tall. Your size is Large.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 35 feet.

Integrated Weaponry

Cybetronians have weapons that are built into them, you have one melee weapon and one ranged weapon, dealing 1d8 bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage (your choice) and 2d6 piercing (or you could have a choice of elemental damage, this variant rule can also work for your melee as well, in any combination.) with 60ft range respectively. (these increase to 2d8 & 3d6 at 12th level. and again increase to 3d8 & 4d6 at 18th level.) Of course, when using one of these weapons the hand/appendage your using cannot be used for anything else. Also, attacking with these weapons takes a full action, and activating them also takes a full action. (this is the same with putting them away, also, you do not need to buy ammunition because you produce it by yourself.)

Scanning and Reformatting

As a Cybertronian you have the ability to transform yourself into "Alt-Modes". you have a maximum of 3 "Alt-Modes". These "Alt-Modes" are restricted to vehicles, animals, or other pieces of technology. (thanks to mass shifting, "Alt-Modes" can be any size.) Also, to scan a new alt mode (you start with one, make sure the DM is okay with this Alt-Mode, your scanned "Alt-Modes" are only restricted by what has already been said) you need to take at least 5 minutes, well, scanning it. To replace one of your "Alt-Modes" you have to take 15 minutes scanning this new mode.

Construct

Due to the fact that you are made of metal, you are counted as a construct instead of a humanoid. You do not need to eat, drink, breathe or sleep. To get a long rest, you only rest for 4 hours, and you are fully aware of your surroundings as you rest.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and one other language of your choice.

Random Height and Weight

Height = 12′ 6″ +1d6    Weight = 1500 lb. × (1d4) lb.