Targetmaster

Targetmasters (also known as Action Master partners and Battle Masters) are a subspecies of small-sized Cybertronians from the planet Cybertron.

Anatomy
Targetmasters share a similar biology to other Cybertronians, particularly Headmasters. The most common Targetmasters are often organic lifeforms that have either been bio-engineered to be partly mechanical or wear suits of armor that transforms around them to become a larger Cybertronian's ranged weapon.

Many Targetmasters that are naturally Cybertronian in nature are classified as Battle Masters. Other known types of Battle Masters include:
 * Animalistic Cybertronians that transform into melee weapons. These are often regarded as Action Master partners.
 * Cybertronians who transform into shields that double as A.I.R. Lock System-compatible ramps.

Powers and abilities
Targetmasters share many of the same abilities as other Cybertronians, particularly Weaponizer Mini-Cons.

Targetmasters benefit from being able to take two minds into battle by possessing a living weapon capable of making its own tactical decisions and target priorities. The advantage is similar to that of having a dedicated gunner aboard an aircraft or tank.

Battle Masters can they provide adequate firepower for their larger partners. They can also combine with other C.O.M.B.A.T. System-compatible weapons to form bigger and badder guns.

Targetmasters classified as Action Master partners can be reformatted into Battle Masters in response to anomalies such as a quantum surge capable of creating Transmetals and Fuzors.