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I can’t does color. Trying to fight with them is why I haven't been drawing robots as much. This has been tiring and I did just eventually give up, so I lost anyway. Anyway, here are my stupid train children and their new looks. These designs are in-universe upgrades from their original designs.
The Astroforce, a group of earth-made trains under Astrotrain’s command. They’re more of a group of dysfunctional children, but this is nothing new for the Decepticons. They’re highly devoted to Astrotrain and follow his word as law, but when not being monitored, will run wild unless given direct orders.

In Order from Left to Right: Trackside | High Rail | Injector | Rail Grinder | Switchman

Better Quality Version of them + Older Designs
Mini Bios until I finish writing stuff under cut. [I’m using gendered pronouns, but feel free to call them what you like]

The Team - The Astroforce for came to life as drones made by Astrotrain by combining some earth computers with old trains at a train yard. [Season 2 G1 Episode: Triple Takeover]. The trains, by the time they were found, where already old models and had been left dirty, damaged and on their way to the scrapyard, their bodies already barely functioning by the time they're up and running. Extra damage caused by crashing into each other and, later, a massive flood, left them nearly destroyed. However, at Astrotrain’s insistence, they were brought back to Cybertron to be fixed, a task given to Technis for losing a bet. There was little hope for the five until some time later when the Key to Vector Sigma was found and used on them, same as with the Stunticons.
Even with Technis’ hard work put into it, they still barely functioned, each with their own unique defects. The outdatedness of the technology making they were madr og meant simply replacing the old parts impossible. Instead, new bodies had to be constructed. Each is now stronger, faster and sturdier than previously, but each also have their own custom upgrades. Technis tried to keep their bodies close to their originals to help ensure their sparks wouldn’t reject them.
None of the members of the force have any real memory of their “lives” as actual trains. Their first memory, albeit as drones, was of Astrotrain and, in a way, they sort of imprinted on him. They follow him around and really only listened to him, at first. They can communicate with each other via a code that consists of blinking their lights and whistle-blowing.

Injector - Team leader. Though quiet and somewhat timid, Injector is a capable leader and one of the few people her rowdy group will listen to without question. She has the habit of over exerting herself trying to prove her capabilities, especially around authority figures, leading to her constantly feeling anxious and overthinking things. She is the only steam engine of them all and, when angered or flustered, will blow steam out of her chimney and can heat up an entire room in seconds. Her new upgrade allows her better control over her abilites, to the point where she can breath fire or create cover smoke at will. She can also run on a combination of water and coal/wood as well as energon.

Trackside - The most aggressive of the bunch, Trackside boasts a fiery temper and strong determination. She’s the first to resort to violence in most situations, especially when her siblings are in danger [though she never turns her aggression to any of them or her boss]. She likes sport anime and actual sports; call her out for the weeb that she is and she will break your knees with that bat she carries. She is incredibly enthusiastic and will pull her siblings into whatever she happens to find interesting. She is the strongest, physically, and is probably the most cunning of the five, or, at the very least, the most likely to take advantage of any given situation presented to her.

High Rail - High Rail is incredibly energetic and is the fastest of the crew, both in root mode and alt mode. She has a tendency to run her mouth with wanton abandon, but is quick to apologize if she oversteps her boundaries. The series of highly sensitive finials are able to pick up subtle vibrations and changes in the EM Fields of those around her. She cannot be around too many people at once or else she they become overstimulated, disorienting her. She is the most open and friendly, usually the first to greet anyone. If she senses any negative intentions from someone, she will back off, alerting her siblings and anyone who knows her that this person is not to be trusted.

Switchman - Switchman is the calmest and most perceptive of the group, but can be highly insecure. He’s the curious type who enjoys learning how things and people work and would prefer to sit back and figure things out as opposed to barreling headfirst into a situation as most of his other siblings would. He likes to hide away in the medbay instead of going out and work like the others. Technis was quick to pick up on his natural curiosity and taught him some of her medical expertise, figuring it was better he learn something instead of just sitting around doing nothing all day. He picked it up fast. He enjoys movie nights with a few of the other cons and is fond of film noir and mystery movies. He usually figures out who-done-it before long, but enjoys them none the less. He also has a small collection of mystery novels.

Rail Grinder - “Jack of all trades, master of none, still better than a master of one” is his life’s motto. Like Switchman, Rail Grinder, or Reggie as he prefers, is insatiably curious and must figure things out, however, he is much more hands on with his “research”. He will happily take on any task when asked, if for no other reason just to learn how to do it. He also just enjoys helping people out; he can sometimes be found around vehicons and other drones, helping with whatever menial labors their doing and chatting them up. Sometimes he likes to paint things on them to help tell them apart. He’s one of the few mechs, if there are any, who can handle gross, squishy, human gore (he doesn’t enjoy it, but can stomach it) and loves horror movies, black/dark comedies especially. No one gives him the remote at movie night, anymore; not after the Zombieland incident. He also enjoys slapstick and likes most comedies in general.

Description

I can’t does color. Trying to fight with them is why I haven't been drawing robots as much. This has been tiring and I did just eventually give up, so I lost anyway. Anyway, here are my stupid train children and their new looks. These designs are in-universe upgrades from their original designs.
The Astroforce, a group of earth-made trains under Astrotrain’s command. They’re more of a group of dysfunctional children, but this is nothing new for the Decepticons. They’re highly devoted to Astrotrain and follow his word as law, but when not being monitored, will run wild unless given direct orders.

In Order from Left to Right: Trackside | High Rail | Injector | Rail Grinder | Switchman

Better Quality Version of them + Older Designs
Mini Bios until I finish writing stuff under cut. [I’m using gendered pronouns, but feel free to call them what you like]

The Team - The Astroforce for came to life as drones made by Astrotrain by combining some earth computers with old trains at a train yard. [Season 2 G1 Episode: Triple Takeover]. The trains, by the time they were found, where already old models and had been left dirty, damaged and on their way to the scrapyard, their bodies already barely functioning by the time they're up and running. Extra damage caused by crashing into each other and, later, a massive flood, left them nearly destroyed. However, at Astrotrain’s insistence, they were brought back to Cybertron to be fixed, a task given to Technis for losing a bet. There was little hope for the five until some time later when the Key to Vector Sigma was found and used on them, same as with the Stunticons.
Even with Technis’ hard work put into it, they still barely functioned, each with their own unique defects. The outdatedness of the technology making they were madr og meant simply replacing the old parts impossible. Instead, new bodies had to be constructed. Each is now stronger, faster and sturdier than previously, but each also have their own custom upgrades. Technis tried to keep their bodies close to their originals to help ensure their sparks wouldn’t reject them.
None of the members of the force have any real memory of their “lives” as actual trains. Their first memory, albeit as drones, was of Astrotrain and, in a way, they sort of imprinted on him. They follow him around and really only listened to him, at first. They can communicate with each other via a code that consists of blinking their lights and whistle-blowing.

Injector - Team leader. Though quiet and somewhat timid, Injector is a capable leader and one of the few people her rowdy group will listen to without question. She has the habit of over exerting herself trying to prove her capabilities, especially around authority figures, leading to her constantly feeling anxious and overthinking things. She is the only steam engine of them all and, when angered or flustered, will blow steam out of her chimney and can heat up an entire room in seconds. Her new upgrade allows her better control over her abilites, to the point where she can breath fire or create cover smoke at will. She can also run on a combination of water and coal/wood as well as energon.

Trackside - The most aggressive of the bunch, Trackside boasts a fiery temper and strong determination. She’s the first to resort to violence in most situations, especially when her siblings are in danger [though she never turns her aggression to any of them or her boss]. She likes sport anime and actual sports; call her out for the weeb that she is and she will break your knees with that bat she carries. She is incredibly enthusiastic and will pull her siblings into whatever she happens to find interesting. She is the strongest, physically, and is probably the most cunning of the five, or, at the very least, the most likely to take advantage of any given situation presented to her.

High Rail - High Rail is incredibly energetic and is the fastest of the crew, both in root mode and alt mode. She has a tendency to run her mouth with wanton abandon, but is quick to apologize if she oversteps her boundaries. The series of highly sensitive finials are able to pick up subtle vibrations and changes in the EM Fields of those around her. She cannot be around too many people at once or else she they become overstimulated, disorienting her. She is the most open and friendly, usually the first to greet anyone. If she senses any negative intentions from someone, she will back off, alerting her siblings and anyone who knows her that this person is not to be trusted.

Switchman - Switchman is the calmest and most perceptive of the group, but can be highly insecure. He’s the curious type who enjoys learning how things and people work and would prefer to sit back and figure things out as opposed to barreling headfirst into a situation as most of his other siblings would. He likes to hide away in the medbay instead of going out and work like the others. Technis was quick to pick up on his natural curiosity and taught him some of her medical expertise, figuring it was better he learn something instead of just sitting around doing nothing all day. He picked it up fast. He enjoys movie nights with a few of the other cons and is fond of film noir and mystery movies. He usually figures out who-done-it before long, but enjoys them none the less. He also has a small collection of mystery novels.

Rail Grinder - “Jack of all trades, master of none, still better than a master of one” is his life’s motto. Like Switchman, Rail Grinder, or Reggie as he prefers, is insatiably curious and must figure things out, however, he is much more hands on with his “research”. He will happily take on any task when asked, if for no other reason just to learn how to do it. He also just enjoys helping people out; he can sometimes be found around vehicons and other drones, helping with whatever menial labors their doing and chatting them up. Sometimes he likes to paint things on them to help tell them apart. He’s one of the few mechs, if there are any, who can handle gross, squishy, human gore (he doesn’t enjoy it, but can stomach it) and loves horror movies, black/dark comedies especially. No one gives him the remote at movie night, anymore; not after the Zombieland incident. He also enjoys slapstick and likes most comedies in general.