Niok is a sinister Cybertronian cobra snake, designed for blinding, psychological pressure, and all-round surveillance:
Shockwave needed a scout capable of conducting surveillance in full-field conditions and exposing any Autobot stealth systems. Combining the DNA of ancient venomous cobras with multi-spectral optical scanners, he brought out Niokus.
Reconnaissance stealth drone / heavy armored vehicle "Oculus-Rover S". In technical mode, it is an elongated segmented all-terrain reconnaissance vehicle or flying disk locator. Its numerous "eyes" transform into a complex of sensor cameras, optical sights and laser emitters for a 360-degree view.
Hypnotist and manipulator: Not in a hurry to enter into direct physical contact. Likes to mesmerize the opponent with an "eye dance", paralyzing his sensors.
All-Seeing Sentinel: With eyes all over his body, Niok cannot be caught off guard or sneaked up on from behind.
Insidious and theatrical: Moves smoothly, as if performing a ritual dance before each attack.
Look into my eyes... into all my eyes. Your processor won't be able to process this chaos. You won't even notice as my toxin dissolves your system from the inside."