Casting call for a hypothetical dub of my fan comic on TFW2005, Transformers: Resurgence. This is purely for fun and because I want to see what sort of voices people come up with for the characters.
2056 - The Decepticons were defeated at the Battle of Pinea Omicron and fled into unknown space, bringing an end to the Great War. The Autobots, exhausted from the battle, did not pursue. Now, more than a century has passed. Cybertron prospers under a civilian government defended by Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and Earth has become an advanced spacefaring civilization. However, the Decepticons have spent this time rebuilding and rearming for a new offensive. The war is about to begin once again...
The comic can be found here. If you're going to audition I'd recommend you read it:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/transformers-resurgence.1074017/
A longtime friend of Bumblebee, Road Rage serves as the Deputy Commander of Autobot City. A former member of the Autobot Diplomatic Corps, Road Rage is highly skilled and competant in a variety of fields, and handles much of Autobot City's day-to-day administration.
Voice inspirations - I don't really have any ideas for her voice, but I've been told that Agent Peggy Carter from the MCU could work for her.
Commander Bumblebee, we have new orders from Iacon to increase our vigilance for Decepticon activity.
Clampdown, Deep Cover, Tigertrack! Bumblebee's pursuing a Decepticon! Get out there and help him!
Bumblebee... you need to calm down and go get some rest. I can take care of things from here.
The leader of the Autobots. This Optimus is a bit more rough around the edges than other more modern depictions of the character. He wants to do something to deal with the rising threat of the Decepticons' return, and at times gets fed up with having to answer to Chancellor Tyrest and the Cybertronian Senate.
Voice inspirations - Peter Cullen, but more G1 cartoon and less Prime/RID15.
Freedom is the right of all sentient beings.
The fact that the Decepticons are still out there worries me. Peace has made us complacent. When they return, will we be ready?
Autobots, transform and roll out!
Autobot City's resident crackpot inventor. Wheeljack spends lots of time building gadgets to help out his fellow Autobots, but they don't always work...
Sorry Bee, but I'm gonna have to decline. I've got a new lab assistant I need to get situated.
I just finished work on my newest invention! Wanna see it?
Optimus Prime's son and the leader of the Wreckers, the Autobot commando unit who "went rogue" to keep an eye on the Decepticons. However, he secretly remains in contact with Optimus, and the two work together to come up with a counterattack plan in the event the Decepticons return.
Voice inspiration - nothing too specific, but would prefer a sort of standard Nolan North/Will Friedle/Yuri Lowenthal protagonist voice.
Alright Wreckers, let's wreck and rule!
The Grand Master of the Circle of Light, a Camien order of warrior-monks (think basically Cybertronian Jedi). He fought for the Autobots during the Great War after the Decepticons destroyed the Circle, and is a close friend of Optimus Prime. He has since rebuilt the Circle of Light, training several apprentices.
Voice inspirations - something wise, knightly, and heroic.
Let's say go!
Optimus, if the Decepticons are back, then I must stand by the oath I swore to you on Caminus all those years ago. The Circle of Light is at your service.
Deathsaurus! Your reign of terror ends here!
The newest and youngest of the Decepticon Grand Generals, Galvatron is a ruthless warior who has never known anything other than the war which began on the day he was born. Every battle he has fought in has ended in victory drenched in spilt mech fluid, his brutaility knowing no bounds. But he is more than just a barbarian, he is also an ambitious and cunning manipular who seeks to claw his way to the top of the Decepticon hierarchy.
Voice inspirations - Patrick Seitz as Dio Brando, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
(boastful) My power is everything! Defeat is absurd!
(angry) Return to Chaar? Does Megatron not realize I'm in the middle of a campaign!?
A rough and tumble old Autobot and one of Optimus Prime's closest friends.
Vocal inspirations - G1 Ironhide.
Time to bust some Decepti-chops!
Prowl, ya think the Decepticons might've had somethin' to do with this?
One of Star Saber's first apprentices, Victory Leo is Star Saber's closest follower and admirer.Â
Voice inspirations - Cybertron Leobreaker, Steve Blum as Garazeb Orrelios, Star Wars Rebels
Combining? Are you sure about this, Master Saber? I mean, I'd follow you to the ends of the universe, but this sounds like a little much!
Another of Scourge's followers, Stinger was originally meant to be a "composite" based off of elements from several Autobots' designs. After being almost killed by Scourge, Bumblebee was rebuilt from using his schematics.
Voice inspirations - a "street punk" sort of henchman voice.
(smug) Even with you sharing my frame, Bumblebee, I'm still superior to you in every way.
You wanna know what happened to Loudpedal? That idiot got himself captured by the Autobots.
Hey! You stole my look!
One of Scourge's followers. Not particularly bright, or strong, or really all that skilled at anything. He's actually kind of useless.
Voice inspirations - BW Scorponok, Armada Demolisher, general "incompetant henchman" voice.
(panicking) Help me Ligier!!!
Whaddya gonna do if I don't talk? Torture me? That wouldn't be a very Autobot thing to do.
One of Scourge's followers, Exhaust fashions himself a James Bond-like gentleman spy. He possesses the ability to turn himself into a cloud of smoke for short periods of time, and is rarely seen without a cygarette in his mouth. This habit hasn't been good for his ventilation systems.
Voice inspirations - Sterling Archer, if he were a chain smoker.
It's all smoke and mirrors, baby.
Well, that changes things. I can't imagine the boss'll be happy about this.
One of the Decepticon Grand Generals. A ruthless, spiritual samurai with a twisted sense of honor.
Voice Inspirations: An evil version of Beast Wars Dinobot, very raspy and growly. Some form of vocal effects/distortion preferred.
Fool! You are no match for a Master of Metallikato!
The Wreckers have been a thorn in our side for too long, Lord Megatron. We need to take care of them.
One of the Decepticon Grand Generals. Out of all the Grand Generals, Straxus is likely the least interested in conquest, content to rule over his own petty fiefdom of the Decepticon Empire.
Voice Inspirations: Tom Hardy's Bane from The Dark Knight Rises.
Mercy is not dispensed here, fools - only death!
One of the Decepticon Grand Generals and archenemy of Star Saber. Also the mastermind behind the massive mobile battle fortress known as the Warworld.
Voice inspirations - I can't think of something specific at this moment, but a voice that is somewhat regal. Suave yet thick, a voice that rolls of the tongue but still sounds threatening.
I will not forgive this, Star Saber! I
swear I will crush you with my bare hands! I swear, you worm! With my
bare hands!
The Warworld could be our key to ultimate victory... I just need the Nucleon to make it operational.
The Commander of Autobot City on Earth, Bumblebee's come a long way from his youthful days as an Autobot scout. He's proved himself to be a capable leader, but still doubts himself sometimes.
Voice inspirations - Will Friedle, Prime/RID15 Bumblebee
Missing home isn't enough of a reason to come back to a planet where you're hated. Why are you really here?
Scourge... we meet again.
Road Rage, we need to contact Optimus Prime and get him to send us reinforcements!
The Decepticons' Air Commander and second in command. Starscream is boundlessly ambitious, although he no longer actively plots to overthrow Megatron. Rather, he seeks to position himself as closely to his leader as possible, so that when he inevitably falls no one shall dispute his ascension.
Voice inspirations - A combination of Chris Latta's G1 Starscream and Steve Blum's TFP Starscream.
Foolish Autobots, you should know better than to trespass on Decepticon soil!
Well mighty Megatron, what's the plan?
Conquest is made from the ashes of one's enemies!
One of Optimus Prime's advisors and special forces operatives, Jazz is dependable and always gets the job done. And he does it with style, too.
Voice inspirations - any incarnation of Jazz, really.
Do it with style or don't do it at all!
Where are they, Megatron? Where are the Autobots we came here for?
The Autobots' chief strategist. Typically considered to be kind of a prick, he and Optimus are often at odds.
Vocal inspirations - G1 Prowl or a sort of "hardened veteran cop" voice.
The more you tell us, the more suspicious this is getting.
I've got a bad feeling about this, Prime.
A vain, arrogant Autobot. Sideswipe's twin brother.
Inspiration: Cybertron Hot Shot
They can't beat the best!
Jazz, look over here! I found something!
A strong and confident speaker but not someone given to fighting, Senator Xaaron is a longtime ally of the Autobots who does his best to act as their voice in the Cybertronian Senate.
You've sacrified too much for Cybertron for it to just cast you aside, Prime. I'll do what I can to drum up support for you in the Senate.
An ace Autobot flier who just loves to show off.
Inspirations: G1 Powerglide
And awaa-aa-aay we go!
Hang on tight, I'm going in for an attack run!
The bombastic and ruthless leader of the Stunticons, who keeps his troops in line through fear.
Inspirations: Any incarnation of Motormaster. Menasor's voice should be like Motormaster's, but deeper and with added vocal effects/distortions.
I'm the king of the road!
Stunticons, combine to form Menasor!
(Menasor voice) Menasor crush! Menasor destroy!
The leader of the Decepticons. For a century, he has been plotting and waiting to return the Decepticons to glory, and now the time to strike has finally come.
Voice inspirations - Frank Welker, G1/Devastation Megatron, Corey Burton, Animated Megatron. Perhaps some combination of both if possible.
Peace through tyranny!
Send Optimus my regards, Autobots!
Decepticons... the time has come for us to rise again!
Star Saber's newest apprentice and a childhood friend of Rodimus. Having never left Caminus, she is eager to explore the galaxy.
Voice inspirations - RID15 Windblade
Optimus Prime, it's an honor and a privelege to finally meet you!
It's been a long time since I last saw Rodimus. How's he been?
A Decepticon mnemosurgeon who is part of Shockwave's Science Division.
Voice inspirations - "creepy German doctor" but female
Now, let's take a look at what's going on inside your mind...
A skilled but reckless Autobot soldier. Sunstreaker's twin brother.
Inspiration: Any version of Sideswipe, preferably either RID15 or War For Cybertron
I don't break the rules, I just bend them - a lot!
So are we sure this planet is uninhabited?
Megatron's most trusted and loyal follower, Soundwave is often sen at his leader's side. The rank and file and the more ambitious generals know to watch their words around him, because Soundwave is always listening.
Voice inspirations - G1 Soundwave. I can add on the vocalizer effects myself if you are unable to.
As you command, Megatron.
Soundwave: superior. Autobots: inferior.
Laserbeak, eject. Operation: Surveillance.
The second in command of the Autobots. Often stricter when it comes to rules and protocol, but does what needs to be done in the end. Typically serves as the voice of reason within the Autobot High Command.
Voice inspirations - Robert Stack, G1 Movie Ultra Magnus, Michael Ironside, TFP Ultra Magnus, Jeff Bennett, Animated Ultra Magnus
Optimus, glad you could make it. We have a situation.
Another of Scourge's followers. Ligier possesses similar powers to the Autobot Mirage. He can turn invisible, but also can holographically disguise himself as others, making him a very dangerous infiltrator.
Voice inspirations - The Spy, TF2
En garde, Autobots!
You'll have to try harder than that!
The former Chief Justice of Cybetron who brought Optimus Prime and Megatron to the negotiationg table numerous times during the war to limit its spread and protect the rights of Neutrals, Tyrest was elected Chancellor of Cybertron following the end of the Great War. He is determined to preserve the peace Cybertron has enjoyed, but despite his good intentions remains willfully ignorant of the threat the Decepticons still pose, and is uncooperative with Optimus Prime.
Voice inspirations - a very stately, powerful voice. Think Fred Tatascoire.
I cannot deny all that you have done for Cybertron, Optimus Prime. But you are a relic of the wartime era, and if you cannot adapt to the changing times... then you will need to be replaced.
A Decepticon six-changer designated a "Solo Transformer Assault Group", Sixshot is the Decepticons' fixer, sent in to give underperforming units a boost or help give one final push against formidable enemy defenses. However, Sixshot has grown disillusioned with his role as a living weapon, sometimes questioning what he's even fighting for.
Voice inspirations - Revolver Ocelot, a mix of Troy Baker and Patric Zimmerman's versions
The name's Sixshot. You know why I'm here.
When I arrive, the time for negotiation is over.
The Autobots' chief medical officer.
Voice inspirations - Animated or TFP Ratchet
This is starting to feel awfully familiar...
Don't worry, I'll get you patched up.
Originally known as "Convoy", Scourge was the first "Earthborn" Transformer, built by the EDC in the year 2011, a clone of Optimus Prime. After encountering Starscream, Convoy came to believe that if he remained an Autobot he would never be anything more than a slave. He changed his name to "Scourge" and became a Decepticon as a means of seizing control of his own destiny, leading many of his fellow Earthborns to join him.
Voice inspirations - James Horan as Skull Face, MGSV
(sinister) Actually Exhaust, we can work with this. I'm eager to reunite with my old friend Bumblebee.
The Autobots lie to us! They say freedom is the right of all sentient beings, but they only want freedom when it benefits them!
There's a difference between us right now, Optimus Prime. You're holding back. But I'm not.
The mysterious, logic-driven science officer of the Decepticons. He is a close advisor of Megatron, but his true loyalties are uncertain.
Voice inspirations - Corey Burton, G1 Shockwave. The addition of vocal effects is recommended but not required.
Welcome back to Chaar, Lord Megatron.
We've made a great deal of progress on the subject while you were away, Lord Megatron. But I'll let the specialist explain the specifics.
