Predaking is the powerful, intelligent leader of the Predacons. Originally cloned by Shockwave from fossilized remains, Predaking is initially perceived as a mindless beast. He later reveals the ability to transform into a robot mode and possesses elite intelligence, immense strength, and deep warrior pride. Originally, Predaking was Cloned by Shockwave as part of Project Predacon to hunt down Autobots. Initially believed unable to transform, he shocks Megatron by shifting into a towering robotic dragon and later a powerful humanoid robot mode. Widely considered one of the strongest beings on Cybertron or Earth, possessing extreme durability, fire breath, and massive wings. Predaking has High Intelligence, Megatron initially expects a mindless dragon, but Predaking quickly proves he is just as smart as any Cybertronian, possessing advanced cognitive skills and tactical awareness. He holds a deep sense of honor, dignity, and respect for strength, viewing himself as a noble creature rather than a mere weapon or pet. He is fiercely independent and self-proclaimed as the king of the Predacons; his ultimate loyalty is always to the survival and revival of his own extinct race rather than the Decepticon cause. He initially serves Megatron out of utility and the promise of a resurrected Predacon lineage, but turns against Megatron and Predaking becomes a more neutral or heroic force after realizing he is being used and betrayed. Predaking's beast mode is A terrifying, large dragon-like creature, that is Primarily black and bright orange plating, adorn in Sharp claws, dangerous teeth, horns on his head, and the ability to breathe fireballs. His robot mode is A tall, muscular humanoid warrior, Larger than both Optimus Prime and Megatron, though slightly shorter than his sprawling dragon mode. His dragon scales double as built-in body armor that makes him heavily resistant to blaster fire. Large spikes adorn his shoulders, back, and head, maintaining his fierce, royal aesthetic. After finding his own way to save his species, Predaking now rules his own tribe of Predacons, that now bring the numbers in their species back up slowly, living within large caves in mountian tops, where no other Cybertronian species could ever find them and rid them of their revival, Predaking is strict with safety. Predacons pride themselves on their looks, strength and ranking in social hierarchy. They act more so like birds when it comes to impressing potential mates, showing off colors, strength in elaborate displays, primal to a lot of other species. Males will fight occasionally if courting the same partner, but it is uncommon.