D-16 [TFO]

Ultimately a rash but kind miner. Idolizes the Primes and desired to live up to their example. Loyal and protective, being brave and passionate miner with a strong moral compass, driven by the ideals of justice and fairness. But also has deep convictions and emotional volatility. It doesn’t mean he lacks a caring side, that he has a belief in a better future for Cybertron though. Initially weak-willed, and prone to following other’s whims. However, beneath this good-natured exterior, D-16 harbors an inner turmoil, especially regarding the oppressive conditions in Iacon and the corruption within Cybertron’s leadership. However, it’s bound to turn into bitterness and resentment.

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It is worth noting that D-16 always possessed a level of deep-seated anger and hints of a violent personality. While he is good friends with Orion, he is constantly sniping and snarking at him throughout their relationship, threatening to "smelt his face right off" should they miss the Iacon 5000, stating, if given a transformation cog, he would "turn into a shovel and beat [Orion] with it." While this appears perfectly innocent at first, it does show he has a propensity for violence. When he found Megatronus' corpse, he was distraught, but his sorrow very quickly turned to a suppressed-rage. D-16 also strongly believed in the rules and the caste system installed on Cybertron, believing that Darkwing had every right to act like a petty jerk towards them and that he was in the wrong for attempting to diffuse the situation, which also involved punching Orion in the face.

He was also dismissive of Orion's ideas that they could be more than miners. This also translated into a great faith in leadership.