Character: Nightbird

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DESCRIPTION: Nightbird is one of the most underrated Decepticons. Rarely seen in combat, she makes up for her absence with a deadly mix of arm-blades, blasters that shoot volts of electricity, and a Cybertronian equivalent of nunchucks from Earth. She began appearing on the battlefield at least four Earth months after the death of Autobot Lieutenant Elita-One. Many Autobots' field reports indicated that Nightbird's fighting style was very similar to the slain Autobot Lieutenant, yet that doesn't mean in any way they are [REDACTED].

What is most strange about Nightbird is that, unlike the Decepticons, she does not kill Autobots but renders them unconscious via electric shock. She has yet to encounter humans in person.

Due to the canal incident involving Jack Darby, Rafael Esquivel, and Sean Rodriguez, it is generally accepted by the five remaining Autobots that she knows about them, not realizing Nightbird was actually stationed on one of the galaxy's outposts at the time. Upon arriving sometime after Makeshift's demise (thanks Wheeljack!), she was briefed on the human encounters.

DESIGN: I'm just referencing the original G1 design from Season 1 (1984). Whenever she appears, you can think of her as the G1 version, or a similar body shape to TFP Arcee but with her original paint colors, her mask, and her yellow eyes.

If there is a quote that will fit Nightbird, especially the future content surrounding her, it's "All warfare is based on deception," by Sun Tzu.

EDIT (02/14/2023): Should I combine Sick Mind and Out of his Head into one chapter, or do you think I should keep them separate?

Also, happy Valentine's Day!

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