"GorillaBot"

Artillery's Resistance

Resistance Member

"GorillaBot" is a mysterious gorilla-like Cybertronian and a student of the Acadeimos Autobot Academy with super strength.

## Official Bio

*GorillaBot was found in the forest of Trials by the members of Classes 4-A and 4-D. Although he was unable to be accepted to the Academy due to lack of positive identification, he showed up for class nonetheless. Security could have easily removed him from the premises, but a combination of factors ended with them going "Eh, as long as he doesn't hurt anyone, he can stay."*

## History

During Bionics vs Biologicals, "GorillaBot" was found in a bush by X-Brawn, much to everyone's surprise.

Soon, the group found another group of Autobot, following Hot Shot through the forest. The group then discussed whether to follow "Mini", as they already had been, or follow Hot Shot. With the arrival of Steeljaw, who suggested "Mini" was the better choice, "GorillaBot" decided to join them when the group split in two. Eventually coming across the simulation site, the two group ran into each other, and decided to spread out around the city. "GorillaBot" paired up with "Mini" to explore. When Lightbright and Armorhide discovered a tunnel, "GorillaBot" and the rest of the freshman students took it, and found themselves finally at the Academy.

In Day One *and The First Test*, "GorillaBot" was placed into Class 4-B under the tutelage of Rollout, and terrified Artillery, Sonar and Tremor when they found him at the doorway. *When Rollout asked if he could even talk when the class introduced themselves, "GorillaBot" responded with a grunt and eyeroll. He wound up getting knocked out by a sonic blast from Vocall, requiring Rollout to call in Alarmus to bring him to the medbay.* Tremor later identified as one of the "Top Dogs" at Acadeimos of the new Freshman year. After *becoming conscious again and* hearing Artillery's speech, he, alongside Hot Shot, Moonracer and Nightracer decided to join Artillery's group.

During Fight Sim Club "GorillaBot" took part in the first weekly training exercise held by Kup. He was placed on the "villain" team, which led to Tremor concluding that the "heroes" would be unable to win.

Later in I Hide My True Origin "GorillaBot" attended a class held by a BlastArm on the Combatron Wars with Lightbright and Tailgate.

In Jaws of Steel, Tongue of Silver "GorillaBot's" heightened hearing allowed him to hear the noise emitted from the device Vanquish used on Steeljaw, and he came with Mixmatch and RazorWheel to attack the Battle Squad.

During Kind of Hard to be a Hero, "GorillaBot" attended the Resistance meeting where Artillery anounced that she would be transferring to another school soon and that a leader for the cell would have to picked. At that moment "Jetman" flew through the window, which "GorillaBot" did not react to. When a passing Autotrooper took notice of him when he looked through the window, "GorillaBot" played along with Hot Shot's plan to ward the Autotrooper off, acting hurt by the accusation looking like a gorilla. Once the Resistance accepted "Jetman's" mission, "GorillaBot" got an electronic paintjob along with the other members before going to Techtopolis to stop two rogue drones. However, "GorillaBot" ended up wandering off, which was noticed by Moonracer and Nightracer.

Later in Star Convoy vs Onyx "GorillaBot" attended a history class held by Windblade on the Verte Seven Insurgency, leaving early after Steeljaw tricked the teacher into ending class early.

In Unexpected Burdens "GorillaBot" had has mouth looked into by Thunderhoof in order to try and find Neophyte after the baby got away from the swing.

During Zero to Hero "GorillaBot" participated in the no-win payload exercise against pro heroes. Though the freshmen failed the test, they had been able to get a new record for the longest time holding out. He then stood with the other freshmen as they looked out at the city.

## Powers and Abilities

"GorillaBot" has greatly enhanced strength, allowing to lift up heavy objects and put more force in his strikes. He also has better hearing due to his gorilla physiology. It is currently unknown if he is able to change forms like other Cybertronians.

## Appearance

### Comic Issues

#### Season 1

* Bionics vs Biologicals (First Appearance)
* Chaos of the Forest
* Day One
* I Hide My True Origin
* Jaws of Steel, Tongue of Silver
* Kind of Hard to be a Hero
* Star Convoy vs Onyx
* Unexpected Burdens
* Zero to Hero

## Gallery

GorillaBot's electronic paintjob from Kind of Hard to be a Hero
## Trivia

* In Bionics vs Biologicals, "GorillaBot" was shown onboard the *Xantium* sitting next to "Mini". Given that he appears to simply be a regular Cybertronian gorilla, this is almost certainly an error.
	+ He was also being tracked and identified by name by Prowl in Chaos of the Forest, despite not signing up to be a student.

\*Homeroom Teacher. | ^Late Addition.

 Midnight Express\* • Down-Shift\* • Smokescreen
\*Cell Leader. | ^Temporary.