Tank Drones (also known as Tankor Drones) are a subspecies of Cybertronian Vehicons from the planet Cybertron.
Biology[]
Anatomy[]
Tank Drones share a similar biology to other Cybertronians, except they transform into Cybertronian assault tanks.
Powers and abilities[]
Tank Drones share many of the same abilities as other Cybertronians.
Tank Drones often attack in chaotic formations, firing destabilizer missiles in unison before rapidly retreating in all directions. They also wield flamethrowers in vehicle mode.
A Tank Drone's head is outfitted with energy lasers, which top off their assortment of heavy weaponry in robot mode. They also sport buzzsaws on their forearms.
Weaknesses[]
Tank Drones share many of the same weaknesses as other Cybertronians.
A Tank Drone's firepower drops significantly after they have fired their missiles. They are also not very effective during lengthy firefights.
Culture and society[]
Tank Drones share a similar culture to other Cybertronian Vehicons. They serve as formidable front-line fighters and usually under the command of Tankor, a Vehicon general created using the disembodied spark of Maximal Rhinox.
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Notes[]
- The tank-type Vehicon troopers featured in the Transformers: Prime video game are thematically based on the Tank Drones, as they transform into tanks.
- In the film Transformers One, one of the Iacon 5000 racers is modeled after Beast Machines Tankor.