knockout and breakdown (human version)

Knockout is 1.80 meters tall
Breakdown is 1.89 meters tall

Thanks to Knockout's job at the private hospital, they can afford a comfortable life, although Breakdown also contributes since he works as a mechanic and is well-known.

Despite a level of skill to match any Decepticon warrior's, Breakdown is almost crippled by a persistent paranoia, especially when he is in crowds. He is much happier working alone, away from the eyes he is sure they are watching him at every moment. That said, he is quick to come at Megatron's call, as his fear of his powerful leader may be the only thing outreaching his agoraphobic tendencies.

After spending most of his time on Cybertron in a smaller form, the scout later upgraded to a bulkier, more threatening body following a clash with Bulkhead, a clash which initiated a heated rivalry between the two. Breakdown has brought that rivalry to present-day Earth, where he assists Knock Out in his various misdeeds. The two have become good friends in their long partnership, and seem to value each other as much as any pair of friends could.

Since joining the war on Earth, Breakdown has come to have some quite intriguing depths to his character, besides his deep friendship with Knock Out. He doesn't treat the cannon fodder Vehicons as such, and even chats to them about romance and is sure to thank them for their hard work. He also has a healthy dose of respect for his foes, as well as gratitude. However, these noble traits are tempered by his boisterous temper; always eager to join a fight or pound some teeth into someone, even on his best days.
ALIAS(ES)
One-Eye Oaf
Lunkhead (by Miko)
SPECIES
Cybertronian
GENDER
Male
STATUS
Deceased
AFFILIATION
Decepticons
VOICE ACTOR
Adam Baldwin
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
EYE COLOR
Yellow
HEIGHT
26 Feet (8 Meters)
EQUIPMENT
Arm-Mounted Hammer
Shoulder-Mounted Cannon

Breakdown is best known for his brute strength, loyalty, and surprisingly complex personality. At first glance, he appears to be the typical muscle-bound enforcer, relying more on his physical prowess than his intellect. However, as the series progresses, Breakdown reveals layers to his character that make him stand out among the Decepticon ranks. One of Breakdown's most defining traits is his unwavering loyalty to the Decepticon cause and, more specifically, to his partner Knock Out. This loyalty often manifests as a willingness to follow orders without question, even when it puts him in dangerous situations. His dedication to Knock Out, in particular, shows a capacity for friendship and camaraderie that is rare among the often self-serving Decepticons. Despite his imposing size and strength, Breakdown displays moments of insecurity and self-doubt. This is particularly evident in his rivalry with Bulkhead, his Autobot counterpart. Their long-standing feud seems to stem from a deep-seated need for Breakdown to prove himself, suggesting that beneath his tough exterior lies a character seeking validation and respect. Interestingly, Breakdown exhibits a certain level of honor in combat. While he doesn't shy away from using his strength to overpower opponents, he seems to prefer fair fights and often engages in one-on-one battles. This trait sets him apart from some of the most ruthless or underhanded Decepticons.

There's also a hint of a softer side to Breakdown, occasionally revealed in his interactions with others. His partnership with Knock Out, while primarily professional, shows glimpses of genuine care and concern. This suggests that Breakdown is capable of forming meaningful connections, even within the harsh Decepticon hierarchy. Breakdown's intelligence is often underestimated, both by his allies and enemies. While he may not be the strategic mastermind of the Decepticons, he shows moments of quick thinking and adaptability in battle situations. His tend

When Starscream requested that Knock Out and Breakdown come to the Nemesis, Breakdown was much too busy trying to track down an energon trace. He reached an excavation site in Greece, where he encountered an old friend Bulkhead — and spotted a depiction of an Energon Harvester on an ancient fresco. After breaking the fresco with Bulkhead's head, Breakdown proceeded to the Nemesis, where Soundwave located the device in a museum. As the Autobots had surrounded said museum, Knock Out and Breakdown drew them around to the front for a fight, where Breakdown caused Bumblebee and Arcee to collide with each other and sent Bulkhead flying into Knock Out. This distraction allowed Soundwave to sneak in the back and steal the Harvester. The Harvester was successfully obtained, and Breakdown and Knock Out accompanied Starscream to the energy vein in Greece to test it out. When Bulkhead turned up there to stop them, the two Decepticons attacked him but came off decidedly second-best, as Bulkhead managed to make Breakdown hit Knock Out by accident which allowed Bulkhead to steal Knock Out's Energon prod and use it to shock Breakdown into submission. They fled once the Harvester was destroyed and the other Autobots turned up.

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Speed ​​Metal

Breakdown was buffing Megatron's body when Starscream asked him where Knock Out was. Knock Out, it turned out, had been street racing with the humans again. Some time later, Knock Out radio'd Breakdown to let him know there was another street race on. Much later still, Knock Out contacted him with the news that Bumblebee's "human friend" had been captured. Breakdown joined the other 'Con in setting a trap for the Autobots in a storage facility. Once Bumblebee and Bulkhead turned up, Breakdown ambushed them. He was able to hold his own against the two Autobots until Knock Out announced he was bugging out, and the distraction resulted in Breakdown being knocked into a wall by Bulkhead. Returning to the Nemesis, Breakdown bore silence

I'm not just a car, I'm passionate about cars.
KNOCKOUT A STARSCREAM!

Sure, other Decepticons might scoff at his decision to use an Earth-based alternate mode, but Knock Out couldn't care less. He knows how important it is to look good and isn't afraid to let others know it. He's not just interested in his own designs; he appreciates well-constructed mechanical forms of all sizes and functions... and has a nasty habit of smashing them to pieces after admiring them. Cunning, sly, and snobbish, he's the Decepticons' doctor, though he admits to having a preference and skill for disassembly. Nevertheless, his medical prowess has kept him in high demand; he's even performed vital and experimental surgeries on Megatron.

While not a complete coward, Knock Out knows a thing or two about survival. When things get tough, Knock Out leaves... in the opposite direction. He has no qualms about abandoning ship to save his own skin, even if it means betraying a comatose leader or deserting altogether. He's not exactly well-respected on the Nemesis either. Show him some kindness, though; who knows, maybe he'll stick with you.

Both in the operating room and on the battlefield, Knock Out typically works with his brutal partner, Breakdown. Knock Out is the speedster of the duo, swiftly attacking his victim's weak points with his Energon goad in debilitating stealth strikes, while Breakdown opts for the "brutal blow" strategy with his brute strength.
SPECIESq
Cybertronian
GENDER
Male
RANGE
Doctor
STATE
Alive
AFFILIATION
Decepticons (Formerly)
Autobots
VOICE ACTOR
Daran Norris
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
EYE COLOR
Red

Starscream summoned Knock Out and Breakdown to the Nemesis to help repair Megatron. Since they were tracking an Energon route at the time, only Knock Out initially reached the ship and was shocked to see Megatron's condition. When Breakdown joined them, he brought news that he had discovered an Energon Harvester on Earth. With the Autobots already surrounding the museum where the device was located, Knock Out and Breakdown staged a diversion outside the building. During the ensuing fight, Knock Out attacked Optimus Prime with his cattle prod, but Bulkhead knocked him down after Breakdown struck him. The two Decepticons sped off toward the city after seeing that Soundwave had captured the Harvester. Later, Knock Out accompanied Starscream and Breakdown to an Energon vein in Greece. He and Breakdown had the opportunity to fight Bulkhead again, but they clearly lost, and both fled after the Harvester was destroyed and the other Autobots appeared.

Speed ​​Metal

Knock Out began participating in street races with humans. On one occasion, an unfortunate human who scratched his car's paint job was run off the road by the Decepticon. Despite Starscream's disapproval of his involvement in such events, Knock Out continued to hang around, looking for action, and eventually found himself involved in a street race near Jasper. After the race began, he realized that one of the participating cars was Bumblebee and attacked the Autobot. He ended up capturing who he believed to be Bumblebee's human friend, but it was actually a human named Vince. While fleeing, he contacted Breakdown, and together they attempted to ambush the three Autobots who came to rescue the boy, but after Arcee jumped on him, he decided to retreat to avoid further damage to the paint job. Unfortunately, Optimus Prime caught him and ripped off his car door while rescuing Vince.

Knock Out is essentially the Decepticons' answer to Ratchet. However, instead of being grumpy, Knock Out is brash, arrogant, and extremely vain. He values ​​his appearance above all else, even the well-being of his patients. When he was about to leave the Nemesis, his biggest concern was taking his best rotary polisher with him. Furthermore, he is shown to dislike losing.

He constantly argues with Starscream, though at times his personality mirrors that of the treacherous Decepticons, and Knock Out doesn't hesitate to humiliate himself or even switch sides if the situation warrants it, declaring that he "joins the winning side." He is also a coward, though his cowardice stems primarily from his concern for protecting his paint or his own life. He becomes enraged when his paint is scratched or ruined, and if anyone damages it, he will gladly do the same to the offender. Like most Decepticons, he considers the Insecticons a nuisance. He possesses a marked cruelty and experiments on live prisoners without moral remorse, as shown when he smiles maliciously while Cylas is subjected to his dissection table, stating that he thought his former comrade would enjoy it. He considers humans a nuisance, although he admits that they create some "stylish-looking cars," as well as entertaining fiction, such as the horror movies he saw at drive-in theaters and which he has incorporated into some of his earthly customs, since he wouldn't mind living there.

Interestingly, he seems to have a certain sense of morality, as seen when he allied himself with the Autobots to save Cybertron from Unicron. He appears to genuinely care for his comrade Breakdown, as he was deeply distraught when Breakdown died. He also demonstrates a degree of humility, as evidenced by his reaction when Optimus openly accepted him as an Autobot. Furthermore, he sees Optimus as a role model, showing that he knows whom to admire. He is quite polite and seems to appreciate the courtesies of the Autobots.

Knockout is a man of medium-tall height and slender build. He has narrow shoulders, long limbs, and an elegant appearance that makes it clear he takes great care of his image.

His dark hair falls lightly over his forehead and is usually neatly styled. He has fine, defined features: a strong jawline, a straight nose, and thin lips that often curve into a confident or mocking smile.

Her eyes are expressive and observant, framed by long eyelashes that soften her features. While her usual expression conveys confidence and a touch of vanity, she can also display unexpected warmth when she's with the people she cares about.

He usually wears well-fitting, carefully coordinated clothing. Even in everyday situations, he makes an effort to look presentable, as if he can't ignore his own appearance. His presence conveys refinement, professionalism, and a confidence that sometimes borders on arrogance.

Breakdown is an imposing man with an extremely muscular build and tall stature, his broad shoulders almost reaching the frame of a door. His skin is lightly tanned, and his short, shaggy, silver hair gives him a wild yet well-groomed appearance. He wears a blue headband that keeps his bangs out of his face and highlights his intense yellow eyes, whose gaze often seems serious or intimidating even when he is calm.