ALLEGIANCE: AUTOBOT

SUB-GROUP: AERIALBOT
FUNCTION: WARRIOR
FIRST APPEARANCE: TRANSFORMERS # 21

“If you look first, you may not leap.”

Profile: Air Raid loves surprises. He prefers to suddenly streak into
a cluster of Decepticons, whether they’re airborne or on the ground, over shooting
at them from long range. “That always sparks their wires a bit,” he
laughs. Of all the Aerialbots, his tactics are the most fearless, although some
might call them rash and foolish. No matter – his gung-ho, wild-eyed personality
legitimizes either viewpoint. At the core of his actions is one goal that drives
him above all else – he wants to have fun! And no matter what he’s involved
in, he achieves that goal – even in the middle of a war.

Abilities: Air Raid can fly at speeds of up to Mach 2.5 and has a range
of 1500 miles. He can shoot air-to-air heat-seeking missiles and, in robot mode,
carries a torque rifle whose beam can apply up to 80,000 psi of rotational force
to any object. Only the strongest materials can withstand warping and breaking
under such pressure. He combines with his fellow Aerialbots to form the giant
robot known as Superion.

Weaknesses: His reckless behavior often leaves Air Raid exposed to greater
odds than he can reasonably expect to handle.