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Combat Ranks
Most Decepticons don't have command ranks, and not all of them have civilian ranks, but every 'Con has a combat rank. These are their ranks during battle.
Seekers: Decepticon scouts known for their skill in combat and their speed. They are the Decepticon elite and the best-regarded of the pack. Many of the Primus-descended Seekers have similar patterns with strange broad stripes on their ribs.
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Communicators: Dragons who communicate with each other using trained animals such as birds or predators. There is one communicator per commander, to allow for easy communication during combat.
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Soldiers: Your average grunts, fighting for the glory of the pack.
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Medics: Whether they use magic or ordinary medicine, medics are among the least noticeable members of the pack. They are so vitally important to the safe running of the pack, however, that they may take no rank other than that of medic.
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Heritage

All packs have their little quirks when it comes to parentage. The Decepticons are no different. However, they at least try to put more emphasis on skill rather than blood.

Primus-Pure
Primus-pure dragons are those who have two parents who were born in the pack. Some might consider them stronger and more loyal—and others would point out that they are far more likely to be conniving, backstabbing slagtards. It used to be that Primus-pure dragons were considered to be better and more worthy of higher ranks (though not always by the commander), but with the pack much smaller than it used to be, the Decepticons can no longer afford to be picky.

Sludgies
A sludgie is a newcomer to the pack that has not yet been through the Branding Ceremony. While they may hold combat ranks, sludgies may not hold civilian or command ranks. They are not highly regarded, and most Decepticons will look down on them--at least until there's a whole new batch of sludgies and the old ones have been a) branded and b) proven worthy. Once they officially join the pack, sludgies are referred to as "recruits."

Half-Bloods
Half-bloods, as you might have guessed, are Decepticons with only one Primus-pure parent. Some might be conflicted, others completely normal, but since they must be born into the pack to be considered a half-blood, their children with either a Primus-pure or another half-blood dragon would be Primus-pure. For the most part, half-bloods are treated the same as Primus-pure. They’re just not as special, and old farts might grumble about how they’re not as good as Primus-pure.

Bios

Starscream—What’s there to say about our Grand and Glorious leader? He’s awesome. End of story. <3

Soundwave— Soundwave has been with the pack since its very beginning, and he has the scars to prove it—he’s fought in every battle they ever fought, raised his claws against every pack they ever came across. He’s dedicated his life to ensuring that each battle is an orchestrated masterpiece—and to ensuring that the next generation gets off to a smooth start.

Astrotrain—Astro is about as laid back as the come in the 'Cons. He really doesn't let too much get to him, so long as you don't question his abilities as a brander or a soldier, or threaten his family, you don't have too much to worry about. He does, however, love a good fight and if you give him reason to start one he'll most certainly enjoy every bone-breaking punch he throws. He's also one of the biggest dragons you'll ever see. Dude is slagging huge.

Blitzwing—To make a long story short, Blitzwing is a perfectly ordinary, if cold, individual who can’t control an inner urge to vent his emotions loudly. He can switch between calm and collected, furious and bloodthirsty, and silly and cheerful in less than a second.

Screamer—If it weren’t for his overall creepiness, Screamer would probably be Air Commander. He’s an incredibly skilled Seeker and quite useful in infiltrating other packs, but his skulking ways and overall stalker-ish personality has made him one of the less popular dragons in the pack.

Zephyr—Zephyr is unstable and uncertain. His memories and personalities are deeply tied to his location, so when he leaves an area he tends to forget what happened there, only to remember once more should he return. Memories of other places can also be triggered by certain visual cues, such as dragons he knows very well or certain shapes and colors. Due to this handicap, he is frequently confused, unpredictable, and violent.

Zzzyxwe—Where she’s from, she doesn’t know. What she’s doing, she’s uncertain. Zeezee, as everyone calls her, is mad as Sweeney Todd’s hatter and now that she’s been pressganged into the Decepticons, she isn’t likely to leave her excuse to be a homicidal maniac any time soon.

Eisnacht--The eldest daughter of Astrotrain and Blitzwing, Eis takes after her mountain father the most. The actual Blitzwing, that is. She's cold and a bit distant, choosing to react with reason rather than emotion, meaning that, unlike her sisters, she never has sudden outbursts of rage and randomness. She also feels it's her job to keep her family out of trouble, which is damn near impossible.

Feuervogel--Astrotrain and Blitzwing's middle daughter, she takes after Blitzwing's "Hothead" personality. She may be rash and tactless, but Feuer is pretty much as loyal as they come--to her family, her Commander, and her pack.

Cabaret--