Reluctant to fight in close quarters since he can feel whatever damage he dishes out. Responsible for energy conservation among Micromaster Autobots. Thrifty, brave, resourceful. Has high hopes for renewable energy sources, always experimenting. Micro-sensory units in shovel can detect any radiation or electron displacement, often scouts for hidden energy.
Vehicular mode is virtually exhaust free, carries graviton gun in robot mode.
Will sometimes allow concern for saving energy to outweigh all other concerns. Once an architect on Cybertron, unhappy with tearing down buildings rather than putting them up. Has fervent hope for an end to the war, feels conflict leaves no room for creativity or art. Shovel unit can also act as pile driver, sends out tremors as high as 5 on Richter scale. Vector-tracking circuitry can accurately predict how a structure will fall, works with Crumble to topple enemy constructions.