Lifeline - Commission This character was commissioned by JanusD from DeviantART. Artist/Creator Notes: I REALLY like how this character turned out. Janusd wanted a G1 bot that turned into a surgeon's table. In order to figure out a bot and alt mode that worked visually, we went over some ideas on just how this would work. An early version had his legs becoming the table, with the upper-body becoming the surgical parts, which kinda looked like he was leaning over the table. I thought it looked a little weird so I started over from scratch, using a real surgeon's table as reference and penned this version. What helped was Janusd's rationing that Lifeline was a bit like Perceptor in that he became the telescope, was part of it, and didn't need another bot to assist him. The rest is the above result. ^_^ Lifeline is a neutral, so he's not aligned to either Autobots or Decepticons, but rather helps out any bot in need. We figured he'd need to look a little rugged if he's going to be handling Decepticons. Also, Janusd thought it'd be cool to give him a different eye color since he was neither faction, since 'Bots are blue and Deceps are red. Oh, and just like Wheeljack, the lights on his upper chest flicker when he talks, a cool little detail. Finally, there are some additional details that weren't added to the image, such as: --Patient restraints. If a bot is lying on the table, the restraints will swoop over from "underneath" the table portion. --The four arms have interchangeable surgical instruments, and other tools that are stored internally. --(My favorite part of the bot) Two high-powered shoulder-mounted laser scalpels. In his alt mode form, they can tilt/rotate into position and have access to any part of the table (the arms would simply need to be lowered out of the way). There are smaller, more precise laser scalpels on the arms if needed. Also, I think the shoulder mounted laser scalpels would make for sweet weapons in battle if needed. I mean, you really, really don't want to go to war with a surgeon who specializes in dismembering bots, do you? An excellent profile submitted by the creator is below. Enjoy and leave your comments guys!! Name: Lifeline Allegiance: Neutral Occupation: Medical/Repairs Motto: "The doctor does not judge his patient." Alt. Mode: Operating Table/Medical Unit (w/ patient restraints and interchangable tools, not pictured) History: There are no major dramas in the history of Lifeline. He was given life, he found his calling, and he took to surgery like an Earth duck would take to water. Eschewing friends and compatriots in pursuit of intensive research, he made an outstanding name for himself as a gifted surgeon on Cybertron. However, he avoided the limelight and glamour of being a famous doctor at a Cybertronian Institute, preferring his work to popularity. It didn't stop Lifeline's name from becoming known by many... and then the War broke out. Sides had to be chosen, and Lifeline chose neither. Autobot and Decepticon meant nothing to a doctor. He would remain calm, collected, and when called upon by those that had his details, would perform surgery on whoever was required. His reputation kept either side from harassing him too much, but one doesn't know how long that would last. But for now, Lifeline has his niche as a competent, private surgeon. Personality: For a doctor, Lifeline is remarkably clinical, almost to the point of abrasiveness, displaying very little emotion. He will remember his client's names, but does not desire their story or their history, merely the nature of the medical emergency. His work on Transformer bodies is his entire life, and that does not leave him time for things such as compassion or empathy. He offers no judgement on those who come under his scope, because he doesn't care about allegiance. You are mortally wounded, and can offer him even a small something in return? Then he will fix you. No questions, no conversations. Strengths: With an encyclopediaic knowledge of Transformer anatomy and more operating equipment than most laboratories, Lifeline is a consummate surgeon. Short of having your spark ripped out of your chest cavity entirely or your braincase crushed, he will operate to save the life of any Transformer, giving the same dedication to a lowly serving machine that he would to a Prime or a Megatron. His form, tall and bulky to contain the equipment that he uses, is extremely durable and quite strong, given that he has sometimes needed to keep an unruly patient pinned down in order to operate. And even out of operating mode, his head is packing a vast number of sensors in order to keep watch on his patient's vital signs. Weaknesses: For all his knowledge and durability, Lifeline is no soldier. While he may be able to overpower a foe with durability and might, he has no combat training and anyone even remotely competent would be able to take him on in a fight. As such, he carries no form of weapon upon his person save the medical tools he is equipped with (which he will use as weapons only if absolutely necessary). He is thus highly reliant on his reputation as an immensely capable surgeon to keep either side of the war from trying to make a move on him. So far, it's worked. Some also consider his ethics questionable: after all, at what price can a life be saved?
Autovolt127: Thanks, man! Yeah, I'm surprised as well! Jus09: Thanks so much! I'd actually like a figure of him too. I think he's simple enough to make it work. BScorpinok75: Thanks man, me too! Moy: Thanks! Oh, and by the way...earlier today I was responding to your art question and my connection dropped before I clicked send so when I did, I got an error message. When I went back, everything I'd typed was gone, so it was all a wasted effort. I spent about an hour typing up your response, so I got pissed off and said I'd respond later, LOL And I will, promise!
Ooooooo, a neutral that tranforms into a medical unit/surgical table?! Awesome! By the way, Lifeline suits his character perfectly
Belgrath: Thanks a lot man! ^_^ And I agree with you, the name suits him. JanusD chose an awesome name! MyTea Boc: Thanks, very much appreciated. QLRformer: Thanks a lot!
