D-16 TFO - chibi

Biography
Past
D-16 was one of the many Cybertronians of the miner class, which included Cybertronians without transformation gears who performed exclusively menial labor for the benefit of the entire planet. As a child, D-16 befriended another miner, Orion Pax, and the two became spiritual brothers.

Transformers Number One
He first appeared when he saved Orion from two guards pursuing him. Orion gave D-16 a rare sticker of Megatronus Prime, whom he admired, and placed it on D-16's left shoulder. He then went to the mines with the other miners, led by Elita-1. However, an explosion occurred in the mines, forcing the miners to evacuate. Jazz was trapped, and Orion and D-16 stayed behind to rescue him. Darkwing fired Elita for causing a ruckus about them. Orion attempted to defend Elita-1's honor, but both he and D-16 were ultimately knocked out by Darkwing.

Wanting to prove they were more than just miners, Orion and D-16 secretly entered the Iacon 5000 race, but despite their best efforts, they lost. However, Sentinel became intrigued by their story and, instead of punishing them, tasked a guard with finding them new positions at his residence. Unfortunately, Darkwing, out of spite, sent them to the smelter, where they met B-127. The three of them then discovered a chip in the trash containing a distress signal from Alpha Trion, one of the Primes, with coordinates for his location on the planet's surface.

Appearance
The appearance of D-16, a Coggles-less miner, is heavily influenced by the industrial and brutal nature of Cybertron's mining industry. His frame is bulky, rugged, and mechanical, with exposed gears and complex piping replacing smooth movement mechanisms. The miner's uniform is utilitarian in design: a large, angular body and reinforced limbs designed for the heavy lifting required in mining. His color scheme is a combination of deep, metallic grays, rusty reds, and burnt oranges, reflecting the harsh conditions of the underground environment in which he works. His face is more utilitarian, with a hard, angular jaw and a pair of glowing optics that give him a rugged, battle-hardened appearance. His arms are covered in plates.

D-16's character was shaped by his domineering and vindictive upbringing, his strong convictions, his emotional instability, and his growing sense of betrayal. As D-16, he is a brave, kind, calm, and passionate miner with strong moral principles, driven by the ideals of justice and fairness he shares with his friend Orion Pax. He is a loyal and caring friend, often rescuing Orion from trouble, demonstrating his caring nature and belief in a better future for Cybertron. He is also capable of being polite and considerate, irritable, and sensitive to the feelings of others, as when he refrained from insulting B-127—a complete stranger—despite the fact that he found him strange and irritating. Despite this, he was initially weak-willed and prone to indulging Orion's whims.

Full name
D-16
Nickname(s)
Megatron
Lord Megatron
Master
Miner
D
Brother
Gearless

Origin
Transformers Number One
Occupation
Miner
Usurper, Leader of the High Guard (both options in the past)
Founder and leader of the Decepticons

Abilities / Skills
High Intelligence
Leader
An experienced fighter
Intimidation
Cybertronian Physiology:

Superhuman strength
Superhuman endurance
Superhuman endurance
Superhuman speed
Superhuman reflexes
Superhuman agility
Longevity
Transformation
Equipment:

No
Bazooka
Hobby
Hanging out with Orion Pax.
I collect Megatronus Prime stickers.

Goals
Win the Iacon 5000 race. (failed)
Help Orion Pax find the Matrix of Leadership (previously abandoned)
Take revenge for those who treated him badly

Family
Primus (creator)
Nameless brothers

Friends / Allies:
Orion Pax
Alpha Trion † (briefly)
Megatronus Prime (idol
Elite-1
B-127
Enemies:
Sentinel (Guardian) Prime
Pathfinders
Airachnida
Dreadwing
Quintessons

Supreme Commander of Quintesson
Hero type
Hero

D-16 is the main character in the 2024 animated science fiction action film Transformers: The First.
A hot-tempered but kind miner, he was Orion Pax's best friend and often bailed him out of trouble, always trying to follow protocol. Like Orion, he idolized the Primes and aspired to be like them, and his personal favorite was Megatron Prime.