Laserbeak, along with Ravage, Rumble, Frenzy, Buzzsaw, and Ratbat, works in tandem with Soundwave. Laserbeak is exceptionally loyal to Soundwave and thus Megatron. Laserbeak's name is derived from his back mounted lasers, which are powered by ruby crystals. While these powerful weapons are a great strength, they can also be a weakness since they are dependent on a supply of the rare crystals. Laserbeak is very cowardly and will only fight from afar, or in situations in which he has the advantage of overwhelming odds. Buzzsaw is identical in appearance to Laserbeak, but not related.Prior to the Transformers' arrival on Earth, Laserbeak worked with Soundwave on Cybertron. His alternate mode was still a cassette, but his robot mode was a futuristic type of bird with rounded wings, looking like some form of hovercraft with his optics resembling an opaque cockpit canopy. It was Laserbeak who discovered the Autobot plan to launch the Ark. After the reactivation of both sides on Earth, Laserbeak was given the Earth mode of a condor, quickly coming into combat with Hound. He served as the Decepticons' chief spy, infiltrating the Ark on numerous occasions, spying on their human allies and even knocking out Optimus Prime so that Megatron could make a copy of him. Laserbeak was used countless times as a reconnaissance platform, uncovering key plans of the Autobots throughout the war. He was also used to pursue and attack individuals attempting to escape. He once made use of a self-guided cannon to take attack one Autobot while simultaneously pursuing another personally. He has also captured several humans during his stay on Earth. Laserbeak's appearances in Season three were diminished, mostly due to the introduction of Ratbat, whose bat mode could fit into crevices Laserbeak couldn't, making him a more effective spy. Ratbat was also available in stores at the time, unlike Laserbeak. Laserbeak's last appearance in the U.S. animated series was a small part in the episode "Web World".Laserbeak takes a sadistic pleasure in hunting his prey. He prefers to play with them and slowly cripple them before moving in for the kill. On Cybertron, his appearance on the battlefront would usually mean the battle was over and the Decepticons had won. Then it would be his turn to pick off the straggling survivors. However, given a situation where the odds are against him, he is clearly not very brave. He'll run for safety. And he makes no attempt to hide this fear. If Decepticon Leader Megatron didn't have a special appreciation for Laserbeak's lethal style, he might hag gotten rid of Laserbeak a long time ago.Abilities: In robot mode, Laserbeak can fly at speeds of up to 250 mph two independently targetable laser canons that c an fly on their own. Laserbeak emits a laser beam that is able to pierce 2 inch thick plate steel at a distance of 30 miles. Laserbeak uses these beams like a surgeon uses his scalpels -with extreme precision. He employs this talent to persuade captives to reveal secret information - before he disposes of them.Weaknesses: The Autobots are well aware of Laserbeak's lack of bravery and take advantage of that flaw to thwart his machinations whenever they can. Also, Laserbeak has a serious dependence on ruby crystals, which empower his lasers. When his supply runs out he's been know to become so terrified of his vulnerability that his systems completely shut down and he becomes immobile.
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