Hunker

Hunker is a Mini-Con from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Even more than the defense-boosting abilities they bestow, Hunkers are valued because they make everyone feel extra comfortable just by being around.

Games

Transformers: Heavy Metal

The Mini-Cons were all brought to Earth from another dimension by Micronus Prime and could be found by humans in the Guardian Program equipped with an Autobot Scanner modified with Decepticon technology. Once located and recruited by paying them Energon, Hunkers could be partnered with Autobots to give them new abilities. Transformers: Heavy Metal

Notes

• Abilities granted by Hunker include:
  • Mend — Gain health and armor. Scrap this ability.
  • Plating — Gain permanent armor for the length of this match. Scrap this ability.
  • Shield — Gain armor. Boost any future armor gains. Scrap this ability.