Synopsis
Knock Out is a canonical character in the series and continuum of Transformers: Prime. He is the Commanding Medical Officer of the Decepticons. Having a sports car for an altmode, he is very vain, flamboyant, and is not afraid to show off his skills.
Description
Knock Out is a shorter mech, closer to the size of an Autobot rather than a Decepticon. In rough estimation, it is inquired that he is most likely about 32 ft. tall (384 inches). Very slim and curvy in frame, he is rather lithe in movement. He is cherry red and white in color, with very sparse accents of yellow and black in his wheels and shoulder-plates. He has racing stripes along the doors of his chassis, and his audials (most commonly referred to his finnials, in the case of Knock Out) are also white. His finish is always kept very, very clean.
Personality
Being a Decepticon, there is no doubt that Knock Out has major personality flaws. He is extremely vain, in both appearance and capabilities. However, he is not in the slightest bit stupid- his intelligence just so happens to lead him to seek out things that often are more beneficial for his own sake rather than others. At first impression, he is loyal to the Decepticon cause and dutifully does his work. But as time passes, it is shown that he is a rather two-faced individual; Knock Out can go from trustworthy, loyal, and motivated to secretive, self-preservating and apathetic the next. He keeps a very good face, often hiding his darker side; admittedly, he says he is far more interested in disassembly than the other way around. While he is no Starscream, often he runs his mouth, flaunts and flounces around at almost all times, and generally considers himself a mech of higher caliber than the rest of those on his team. He can be kind if he pleases, however his temper can be short and he tends to abandon his work in favor of leisurely activites. If you don't earn Knock Out's trust, there are no guarantees he isn't quietly plotting on taking you down.
Equipment / Abilities
Knock Out uses a very long staff-like weapon, his "Energon Prod", to swiftly and sneakily attack his enemies often undetected or unexpectedly with immense speed. It glows blue and sparks with electricity, jolting and stunning his enemies. He is also very graceful in movement, and can perform all sorts of flips and other impressive physical maneuvers, whether they be for battle or not. Being very dexterous and precise in everything he does, Knock Out specializes in Decepticon Medicine (whatever that may be), and does detailing of his paintjob and buffering of his finish often on his own. He is very proficient in assembly, as well as disassembly. Charismatic, flirtatious, and self-confident, he is very capable of manipulation and perhaps even seducing those he wishes to put upon.
History
((WARNING: Headcanons will be explored here!
THERE MAY BE SPOILERS.))
Knock Out has been a devious mech right along. Back on Cybertron, far before he became part of the Decepticons, the mech did extensive self-driven research into the topic of all sorts of medical sciences, engineering (of course), and everything he would need to be come an emergency aid in case of some sort of disaster. He had very few friends or anything of the sort, but after he started to delve into the realm of science, Knock Out met Starscream. The two butted heads for many solar cycles, leaving Starscream and Knock Out both arguing about who was learning a more useful life skill. The medic wasn't deterred in the least, and kept on.
As time passed, Knock Out grew confident in his medical abilities and occasionally would do combat training at one of the many barracks within his province. Every once in a while, Starscream and Knock Out would "hang out", which was more of a time they shared within closer proximity of eachother mocking or insulting the other just because. The medic never knew why they fought, but every once in a while the flier would remark about Knock Out's choice to have a vehicle alt-mode when he could have flight. He later said, while part of the Decepticons, that he was not only an automobile, but an automobile enthusiast.
Much more time passed, and when Starscream had become frequently occupied with some sort of "secret" he was keeping, the sportscar pushed for answers until the other finally told him he had become part of the growing divide in the classes of Cybertronians- and he had chosen to join the at first small ranks of Decepticons. Initially, Knock Out insisted on not choosing sides as he focused on doing things for himself, but eventually he joined the Decepticons- of course, he'd never tell Starscream he had only joined because he was part of the ranks.
Never.
Extra
((Please note, I claim no rights to Knock Out. I own nothing. All credits to Hasbro and such. I would LOVE to roleplay with other canonical characters, as there are many pre-established ships I am interested in.))
