Transmetal 2

Transmetals 2 (also known as Transmetals II) are a subspecies of mutated bestial Cybertronians from the planet Cybertron and the evolved form of Transmetals.

Anatomy
Transmetals share a similar biology to other bestial Cybertronians, except their superstructures have been mutated to a more advanced degree than regular Transmetals. Technically speaking, their biological and mechanical elements are blended in equal parts between both robot and beast modes, resulting in an asymmetrical patchwork jumble that is frequently rather monstrous.

Despite lacking the mobility modes of regular Transmetals, Transmetals 2 are generally viewed as an enviable upgrade.

Powers and abilities
Transmetals 2 share many of the same abilities as other Cybertronians.

Transmetals 2 possess some degree of "supernatural" powers, the use of which was signified by conspicuous glows in their sparks and/or optics. Examples include vague visionary tendencies, superhuman strength and speed, an advanced healing factor, and telekinesis.

Though Dinobot II shares many of the same abilities as natural Transmetals 2, his advanced healing factor could also be attributed to him sharing half of Rampage's nigh-immortal spark.

Certain Transmetals 2 possess unique abilities. For example, Predacon Megatron can breathe both fire and ice whereas Tigerhawk possesses uncanny shamanic abilities of controlling a planet's weather and terrain almost at whim.

Transmetals 2 appear to have temporary resistance to the full effects of Megatron's transformation virus.

Weaknesses
Transmetals 2 share many of the same weaknesses as other Cybertronians.

Transmetals 2 can instantly be reverted to their original state by Megatron's transformation virus.

Culture and society
Transmetals 2 appear to share the same culture as other Cybertronians.

Most Transmetals 2 are a hyper-aggressive breed of warriors created as the result of Predacon leader Megatron's cloning experiments. Though affiliated with either the Maximals or Predacons, all of them are struggling to control their own violent tendencies and savage impulses.

However, there are several exceptions as some Transmetals 2 are the result of pre-existing Cybertronians being mutated into this state. The most prominent examples are Cheetor and Blackarachnia.

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The Transmetals 2 were created during the Beast Wars on prehistoric Earth through the use of an enigmatic piece of Vok technology known as the "Transmetal driver". Though its origin is unknown, the drive appears to give off the same type of energy or radiation as the quantum surge which created the regular Transmetals, perhaps in a stronger dose.

The first known Transmetal 2 was Dinobot 2, a clone of the deceased Dinobot that had been created by Megatron using a Maximal protoform stolen by the Predacons, a piece of Dinobot's CNA, and half of Rampage's spark.

The second known Transmetal 2 was Cheetor, who was transformed from his previous Transmetal state when he and Depth Charge attempted to thwart Megatron's cloning scheme.

The third known Transmetal 2 was renegade Predacon Blackarachnia, who sought to replicate Cheetor's mutation for herself only for the procedure to be interrupted by an unknowing Silverbolt.

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Under unknown circumstances, Optimus Minor was a Transmetal 2.

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Various Maximals and Predacons such as Ramulus, Optimus Minor, Scourge, Stinkbomb, Prowl, Night Glider, Sonar, and Scarem were Transmetals 2, despite only existing as protoforms beforehand. Similarly, Ravage was resurrected as a Transmetal 2.

Alternate history
According to Vector Prime, Galaxy Convoy was a Transmetal 2 who could transform into an enormous klud with spaceflight abilities.