#idw senator ratbat

[dailymothanon]

Basically all the people Soundwave worked for weren’t good for him in IDW 😭 girl should just stay with the elephants at this point omg

[theaussieva]

Posted a new dub on my channel! Why don’t ya go check it out!

Thank you @beesinmymoth for letting me dub this! Give them a follow for their amazing work!

[blighted-lights]

ratbat sketch bc @cmofirstaid has me thinking about him

[transingthoseformers]

Son of a bitch, Shockwave!

So Senator Shockwave, buddy, friend.

Where the fuck were you hiding these three, in your alternate purple aft???????

[onedegreeofsoniccomics]

The Transformers (2009) #23: "Chaos Theory (Part 2)"

Writer: James Roberts

Art: Alex Milne

Colors: Joana Lafuente

Letters: Shawn Lee

[broken-hum0r110]

YOLO THIS IS MY FIRST POST ON TUMBLR, WHICH I WONT POST OFTEN, MAINLY JUST REBLOG STUFF❤️

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SO ANYWAYS I HAVE SOME HCS FOR FUN

SENATOR PROTEUS

He **IS** narcissistic.

HE DEFINITELY HAS A CRUSH ON SENTINEL (PRIME).

My man’s dick so rotten he has flies on it

He definitely has one of those dominating, worshipping kinks.

I believe he was JEALOUS of shockwave (other than shockwave’s betraying of the senate, and working alongside basically criminals, and being smart, predicting, etc..), THAT was one of his reasons as to why shockwave had empurata.

The reason he ordered shockwave to get shadowplay(ed) is because proteus KNEW, that shockwave’s explosive(or bipolar) personality would take a toll on the senate. And because shockwave was like that, and liked disrespecting Proteus.. proteus did himself a favor, and proceeded to make a lobotomy, BECAUSE he knew shockwave would be more serious, take stuff seriously, and because it would serve as an advantage to proteus.

My man’s stank. He showers monthly.

HE ONLY USED PERFUME.

IF you smell closely he probably smells like rotten milk.

OCD (OBCD😹😹😹)

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SENATOR RATBAT

MY MAN DEFINITELY GOES OUT FOR SOME FANCY NIGHTS..

Vampire core.

He likes the dark.

He can SEE in the dark.

Obviously, canonly (because of his wings), He’d be a predacon. A flier. A mix of both I say..

HES GOTHIC

He definitely drinks wine 24/7 and liked to visit the poor to insult and flex on them.

Man’s dick is medium sized.

Because of the toys (legacy model), I hc NOT ONLY can he transform into a bat-like animal, but into a submarine. And because as I previously mention (him being part flier), also into a jet.

He likes scaring others. And wearing ANYTHING that’s gold.

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SENATOR SHOCKWAVE

Secretly bipolar.

MANS ESCAPED THE MENTAL ASYLUM 5 TIMES

Used to get therapy.

SEX LIFE BIGGER THAN HIS DICK

Body dysphoria.

LOVES PARTIES

alcoholic.

He IS an asshole. And liked to fight.

Narrow eyes = grumpy looking face. Soft smile = QT PIEE

Because he experiments. He broke his T-cog numerous times and manipulated it. Which means he can transform into whatever he likes, as long as his plating (and/or armor) has more than enough parts.

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*FIN*

[spacealienrobot]

YOURE TELLING ME THIS GUY IS THE SENATOR RATBAT AND HE WASNT JUST CASSETTE THAT WAS ON THE SENATE?? FOR THE LONGEST TIME I THOUGHT THE CASSETTE WAS THE SENATOR

[cherrytimemachine]

I’m bored, so I’m gonna drop some senate headcanons before I go to bed.

- Sentinel is an avid hunter in his free time

- Ratbat is what Sentinel calls a “tamed beast”, referring to evolved beastformers that have lost most of their animalistic qualities and have even developed vehicle alt modes

- Proteus is a water alt, paying homage to the Greek God Proteus, the first son of Poseidon

- In addition to his water based alt mode, Proteus also lives in a culture of sirens and singing as widespread communication

- Ratbat and Soundwave were originally conjunxed and raised the cassettes together, but Ratbat sided with his political allies and voted out Soundwave during the Rust Plague when he raised concerns about the senate’s lack of action

- Ratbat and Hellbat are cousins, and Ratbat can also do the hypnotism trick that Hellbat can do, though Ratbat is much more advanced at using his ability

- Proteus is rumored to be able to “foretell the future” because of his accurate “predictions” of certain events and consequences, though this “ability” is thanks to his web of control he exudes to ensure his will is carried out

- Proteus engages in a hobby of going out wearing different kibble to spend some nights away from his position, another reference to the God Proteus, who could shape shift to avoid people seeking him out for his prophetic ability

- Proteus has a younger brother named Triton, who serves as the Emirate and ruler of their homeland

- Shockwave and Soundwave are brothers, Shockwave being the much more open and extroverted, while Soundwave was quiet and mostly kept to himself

If you want some more, I’ll post them as a reblog or something. ✌️

[plasticsparkphotos]

Transformers: Legacy Evolution - Rise of Tyranny 2-Pack: Senator Ratbat The remolded chest with the senate iconography on it, combined with the new noggin, really sets this guy apart from Scourge and his repaint brethren. He wears the bat wings the best out of all of them.

[transmetal-tk]

So now that we’ve got the 2-Pack Senator Ratbat we probably don’t need this version I started a while ago, but I still felt like it might be worthwhile to clean up a bit just so that the time I spent on it doesn’t completely go to waste

[isaacsra]

好像還挺適合這個模具的。

#變形金剛 #蝙蝠精 #transformers #transformerstoys #transformersphotography #transformersforlife #senatorratbat #decepticons #transformersidw #transformerslegacy

[cherrytimemachine]

I figured he was a weird looking jet, like Scourge in G1. Proteus on the other hand-

Someone wanna tell me why he turn into a boat when he’s a senator?

[2346khith]

Anybody else remembers that scene in cyberverse where soundwave tamed laserbeak.

It was a really cute scene and brought a lot to soundwaves character but I couldn't help but think of what if cyberverse had soundwaves other cassettes. Specifically how soundwave would've met them. Maybe ravage could have been stalking soundwave and just followed him and would just sit on his doorstep bring him pieces of scrap until soundwave caves in and just adopts. Maybe rumble and frenzy could've been orphans and the streets Oliver twist style and where about to get in trouble with the law until Soundwave came and rescue them. Maybe ratbat was a senator pet (like an homage to his idw backstory as a senator) who was mistreated and ran away and ran into soundwave who took pity on him and cared for him. I don't know just a bunch of random ideas for possible scenarios that could have happened if other cassettes were present in cyberverse.

[transingthoseformers]

Shockwave just has to be accompanied by dramatic music for every entrance. He is always a sign of trouble to come.

Dominus does ship ShockMini a bit because he and Rewind fell in love via work, clearly Minimus needs someone who is just as passionate about similar things like arts and laws as well.

Minimus gets up bright and early and per Shockwave's requirements goes to a detailer to prepare and gets polished and a new paint job. He keeps the same base colors but the gleam is brighter and more glossy. He meets Shockwave's personal favorite, Needlenose, who is working to start his own business and specialize in mods including hardware and software. Shockwave invested in him. Minimus is polite and walks in on an argument between Needlenose and his brother that is interrupted with Tracks being rushed out to a meeting.

Minimus meets Shockwave and Minimus has a very hectic first day as he follows after Shockwave who is a genius and has digits in every pie on Cybertron and Minimus feels awkward and overwhelmed and realizes he is underprepared for the socializing aspects. He becomes determined to be successful. So he studies and memorizes the Senators, researches their histories, education, registered elected kinships, voting record, and their social media accounts.

He comes back early the next day and does better which seems to gently amuse Shockwave. They learn to work with each other and Shockwave drags him into a planning committee and hands him legislator to audit and Minimus does but quickly finds the harmful sub sections hidden within highlights and plain languages them and links who included the suggestions to present with links and why or how they are against the Constitution or protection rights of certain groups. Shockwave uses Minimus's arguments to decimate this in committee and to spread to others explaining why it harms their positions.

This Shockwave explains is why he brought Minimus who is intimately familiar with near evry law code from incredibly localized to religious law and can help him.

Ratbat is impressed and says as much when he picks up the pattern of successes.

Minimus gets particularly hot about a law being snuck in that acts against Beastformers, not "directly" but the wording makes it easier to act against them for "cultural preservation", and argues about it with Shockwave feeling trembling and scared to speak up. Shockwave points out that if they come to bat for this than it will make them lose some steam. Minimus argues that if they compromise on an act of smaller evil why would let them lose larger and larger ones pass more easily. Shockwave smiles and says he will drag it back to committee and that general Ratbat owes them a favor but Minimus will need to give him that legal advice he's been angling for.

Minimus, who is uncomfortable with Ratbat's leering because he clearly wants to steal him, agrees and accepts Ratbat's invitation when he comes to congratulate them for their success. Ratbat leans over and purrs that he'd be delighted to have Minimus's time and he's sure they have plenty to talk about.

Minimus is uncomfortable and due to Shockwave's fussing, he is mildly protective and giving Minimus tips for handling Ratbat's engagement, and insists he has to get a touch up for the event for standards. Minimus doesn't like it but he understands social expectations and arranges to meet with Needlenose and meets Horri-Bull who is stiff at the sight of him but they speak politely and Horri-Bull gets good vibes and places him.

Minimus sinks when Horri-Bull suddenly says "Ambus!" and lights up. He prepares to explain he isn't Dominus only for Horri-Bull to mention that he'd read about his rebuttal to the suggested law and he was so relieved someone spoke up, because part of Minimus's duties included keeping up Shockwave's public blog of legal successions and arguments. Horri-Bull tells him that it was his favorite blog post so far and that Minimus and Shockwave are doing good before excitedly offering him some writings he thinks Minimus might like before handing him Megatron's work.

Needlenose looks pleased they are getting along and sends Minimus, who is floating on cloud nine, away with warmth.

Sfghds yep yep Shockwave my mech you are a walking talking advertisement of "oh fuck"

Of course Dominus assuming his brother will fall in love the same way he did. Of course.

And of course Senator Shockwave wants his recruits to be Nice and Shiny and Pretty like he is

needlenose, hmm. Interesting.

Minimus is right to feel overwhelmed this is Senator Shockers we're dealing with, this bitch is everywhere (which upon rechecking my phrasing and what my next train of thought was, gave me a separate idea)

Mins your decision to research the fuck out of this was a good idea, do what you do best bestie

Their social media accounts

Those must be fucking hilarious to keep track of

W Minimus

Mins is right to be fucking pissed about this but also like. In general. That is a thing to be pissed about.

Senator Ratbat being a rat bastard yet again

Ooo nice that Horri-bull is recognizing Minimus for Minimus, and not just for him being Dominus's twin.

Before handing him Megatron's work

And so it begins

Minimus oh dude you're having a time right now but fuck is shit gonna go sideways.

[shi-daisy]

Tainted Wish

Good to see you all again everyone! Welcome to this year's wavewave week! Hope you're all raring to go! Today on rhe agenda, some angst, hope you like!

WaveWave Week 2024- Day 1: Jealousy (IDW AU)

Tainted Wish

It ached to see him beside Orion.

Soundwave knew he had no right to feel that way. Unlike Senator Shockwave and Orion Pax he didn't pose a great interest in the sciences. Still it ached his spark to glance upon the mech he so desired being so affectionate and close to someone else.

Ratbat had him working as his assistant during their time at the newly founded history museum, and even if Soundwave wanted to pay attention to the exhibits around him, his optics just kept on drifting over to a smile that he thought would never be his.

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Had he known what fate had in store for them both as the war progressed and as their lives crumbled, he would've never asked for that closeness.

Shockwave was now standing beside him, changed to an unfeeling, cold husk of the kind mech he once used to be.

In a way Soundwave got what he wanted. Shockwave was by his side rather than Orion's. But if he'd known that what he'd get was a mere shadow of the mech he loved, he wouldn't have dared wish for it. Wouldn't have dared prayed for life where there was none other than logic and coldness.

"Soundwave?" Shockwave called out to him in a monotone voice.

No face stared back at him other than a static golden light. Still he reached for him, hugging him tightly.

"I'm sorry."

He'd never feel jealous again. But was this any better?

[lord-squiggletits]

I'm actually of the opposite mind, where I like that IDW OP has a combat background because it means it makes more sense for him to be able to go from Just Some Guy to the commander of an army of thousands/millions while still being a formidable enough opponent to actually stand up against Megatron.

I mean, it's not like being a cop (or a gladiator) would inherently give you a sense of military tactics, it's just that specifically for a continuity slanted more towards realism, I prefer that OP actually have some sort of military/combat/first responder experience bc then it makes more sense that he's competent at stuff like combat and leading people through stressful life-or-death situations. Most of the time I just don't understand how some Optimus who's only been a librarian/archivist his whole life spending most of his time categorizing data and being more academically oriented, could somehow suddenly be good at combat, and charismatic enough to lead guerilla forces/a whole army, and knowledgeable about all the other things that go into military stuff.

But I mean it's not like I demand it every continuity, it mostly just depends on how serious/realistic it's meant to be and how well they sell me on the premise.

Edit: Also in IDW OP's case it makes him way more well grounded in the political landscape of the time, since instead of being Some Guy (even tho he has Just Some Guy traits to his concept) he was actually Zeta Prime's top enforcer which means the whole planet already has an opinion of who OP is as a person (read: not a good one!) and the early days of his primacy were spent having to REALLY try and earn people's trust after fucking up so hard as an enforcer.

Read Metzen's Autocracy trilogy to find out more about this btw

Don't make a post about how IDW Optimus is the Optimus the fandom always asks for, don't make a compilation of all the times he fits the exact personality traits/themes that people write about in fanon, don't talk about how most of the things the fandom wants from a complex Optimus are canon with IDW Optimus, don't make a list of all the ways IDW OP's story addresses the fandom's most common complaints about OP being boring or over-idolized, don't try to convince people that instead of daydreaming and making AUs and headcanons of a more problematic/deep Optimus they could read IDW and have a canon, in the flesh version of Optimus that's literally CANON with art and shit telling a story of what they thought was just headcanon/theories/alternate interpretations, don't--