OK, here is the story....

I'm currently making a kitbash for a friend. currently it has no name or character idea.

I would love to surprise him with not only a badass custom transformer, but a name and backstory to go with it.

only limits are that it has to be an autobot. I tried to talk him into making it a con, but he insists.

He has a thing for evil characters that turn good, so if you think that could work, run with it.

If you guys can come up with something you will win my everlasting respect. 

here is a photoshop I did of the figure so far. that's basically the paint scheme I will be going with. black, silver, blue, and some steel, and maybe something minor for accenting. There is an H on the rear of the figure, that's because of my friends name, another request he made of me. If you guys think you can tie that in that would be cool, but it's not necessary.

i'm drawing a blank.  been thinkin about it though, and good work!!

Thx. I really appreciate the effort. I'm drawing blank as well. I'm thinking of making some scratched out decepticon seals and do a test fit to see how it looks and if I even like the idea. If nothing else it will help narrow down the choices a little.

Maybe he's an undercover Decepticon?