Name: Jack Knife Allegiance:   Stunticon Function: Assassin Alt mode: semi-truck cab Continuum: Post-Movie Motto: "Murder is not a crime; it's an art form." Weapons: 2 mortar launchers, 12 laser-heated knives

Tech Specs Strength: 7.5 Intelligence: 6.5 Speed: 6.0 Endurance: 7.8 Rank: 7.0 Courage: 4.0 Firepower: 5.0 Skill: 9.5

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Insane like most Stunticons, Jack Knife is a violent psychopath. His murderous rampages are quite renoun among Transformers on earth. He has been caught several times but the Decepticon leadership has found him to be a valuable asset and has used resources to break him out.

Like the Combaticons, Jack Knife was in detention on Cybertron but activated for service on earth when new troops were desperately needed.

Has no conscience and is filled with an inexplicable rage. He hates Autobots but hates humans worse. Despises organics of all kinds and dreams of wading in pools of organic blood.

While Jack Knife has no particular loyalties and could care less about the Decepticon cause, the Stunticons know that hatred is an emotion they can trust. Also, mental instability is a prerequisite for joining the Stunticons.

Carries mortar launchers for more standard military engagements. Favors melee combat with his knifes. Normal tactic is to sneak around in the dark and cut robots to ribbons during the confusion of battle. Knifes are made of strong alloy but are laser tipped to enhance cutting thru metal.

Eyes enhanced with X-Ray sensors and other invasive targetting systems in order to gain a visualization of his target's internal structure. This knowledge helps Jack Knife to locate weak points and critical sections of a robot. Would rather cut to the heart of the matter but will settle for an easy fuel line, valuable hydraulic, or critical circuitry.

Currently, Jack Knife is strong-man for several shady businesses including car chopping and smuggling. Often found skulking around harbors, warehouses, or junk yards.

Often double-crosses those he deals with. The transaction often ends with the other becoming a "split personality".

08-May-01 Robot modes
Jack Knife in robot mode (b/w pencil, CGI enhanced)
I haven't determined his colors but they will either be electric blue or maroon. I like the maroon since it's like blood. I'd probably swipe a picture of a flat-nosed semi cab off the net some time. That would be his vehicle mode.

Jack Knife is truly a despicable robot. I don't really do serious fan-fic writing but sometimes, I get a story in my head to better create deep characters from. This Stunticon is part of a story line involving Ultra Magnus and another Stunticon named Dark Magnum who will be added to the Jumpstation soon (hopefully).

Artwork by Markatron!
©2001 Markatron