Leadfoot


ALLEGIANCE: AUTOBOT
SUB-GROUP(S): ROTORBOT
FUNCTION: RAPID DEFENCE SPECIALIST
“The sleek shall inherit the Earth.”

No matter the situation, Leadfoot remains cool under pressure. Somewhat vain and aloof in his attitude towards his comrades, but some argue that this may be a front to hide his inner fear of becoming fully accepted as an Autobot. Though impatient and quick-tempered, he exudes a certain calm professionalism when on reconnaissance and infiltration sorties. Nothing can faze him, not even the calamitous actions of his clumsy partner, Manta Ray.

Abilities: Leadfoot has the ability to disguise himself as a “Lola T93” racing car in alternate mode. In this mode a coating of alloy-sensitive laser circuitry which can diffuse radar bounce provides Leadfoot with stealth capabilities. In both modes, he is armed with a rotoprop launch assembly that can fire serrated discs composed of armour-shredding rheanimum-tipped barbs.

Weaknesses: Leadfoot suffers from high fuel consumption. The targeting accuracy of his rotoprop weapon is hampered due to his impatience. Being an ex-Decepticon means that Leadfoot has yet to earn the trust of his fellow Autobots.
Illustration: Andrew Turnbull / Graham Thomson,
Text: Graham Thomson