Everyone meet Cameo the Defect!
(minor warning! gross alien drawing in the bio)
(also super sorry about like- any shitty grammar or spelling mistakes. I'm very sleep deprived)
Chosen Name: Cameo ('Deadname' Defect)
Age: Uknown
Gender: Male
sexuality: Homosexual
Current occupation: Founder of the hidden city, Head of "the council", inventor, (formerly) kraang rebel
personality summary: Cameo is an eccentric but self-centred kraang. What he lacks in raw strength, he makes up for in sheer intelligence. He has the most innovative but dangerous mind amongst all the kraang. He is known to be highly manipulative, often nudging others in the wrong direction- for his own selfish gain. He's petty, vain, cruel, the list could go on.
Pre-rebellion
The kraang reproduce through various methods, making them a highly invasive species once fully settled onto a planet. The Biomass that often clings to and terraforms its surrounding environment- is capable of forming "egg sacks", if given the right conditions.
This is a common form of asexual reproduction (aside from thee brood mother) that the kraang practice.
When a baby krang bursts from its sack- the newborn's flesh remains tender & pale, before eventually shifting (x).
However, when Cameo emerged, his flesh- never matured, even as he grew.
During a kraang's "rookie stage" (their races equivalent to adolescence years) They will experience many physical & behavioural changes, but one specific change the kraang look out for, is their "mutations".
the "mutations" are essentially a kraang's special abilities.
to shifting parts of their anatomy or creating a biomass- these abilities are a signal towards higher ranking kraang that their young is ready for more intensive training. if a rookie shows no signs of mutating, they will be killed off.
Cameo was lucky to avoid this brutal fate despite his defects.
Even back then, he was beyond intelligent and took an interest in forging weaponry. Somehow, this talent of his- saved him from certain death. Yet it didn't save him from the kraangs cruelty. The risk of death still loomed over him.
Throughout his entire life, Cameo would be abused- even after proving that he was useful, he would still be subjected to an onslaught of neverending abuse.
His method of survival was manipulation. If Cameo couldn't fight his way out of a situation like most kraang did, then Cameo would 'talk' his way out of it.
needless to say, Cameo grew to hate his fellow kraang. he had no sense of comradery and wouldn't hesitate to backstab them. There was only one person he could look out for.... himself.
Cameo is genuinely confident in his skills. no amount of abuse could ever change the defects mind- he was the best.
Portals, technodromes, Battle mechs, weaponry, etc
his inventions- his work- would be used in conquest. Cameo had been playing a major part in the empire for centuries. However, the kraang were foolish and could not see it- to them, Cameo was just a disposable defect first and an amazing inventor second.
Utrom's betrayal/rebellion
Cameo knew Utrom back in his rookie days. He was cruel and callous but had a strong sense of comradery, just like any other kraang he knew. Utrom however, was his main tormentor during his early days.
so Cameo was genuinely surprised to hear word of his betrayal. The defect never thought Utrom had it in him. Treachery was something unheard of within their empire.
In Typical Cameo fashion, he saw Utrom's betrayal as a window of opportunity. Thus, aided the traitor with his rebellion (coming in with an agenda of his own)
Cameo is the true creator of the Key.
He had 'helped' The mystic warriors & Utrom conjure up the plan if they were to lose the battle- however little did they know, Cameo had plans on using the Key regardless of the outcome. Cameo always had a knack for pulling strings... planting idea's into people's heads..
Cameo KNEW that the battle would be one-sided, even with his aid. He designed the key was designed in a very special way that would allow the defect to mull over his options, preparing himself for nearly any outcome.
He hated the kraang but he knew- more than any other being in the galaxy, how they think and how they function.
he knew that when the key was unleashed, that the sealed kraang would tear each other apart- desperate to snuff out any other rebels sealed alongside them.
What Cameo didn't consider, were the few remaining rebels lucky enough to avoid getting sealed away. Utrom- being one of them.
(much to Cameo's disdain)
This didn't deter him. He knew how to roll with the punches.
To cameo, it was simply the start of a new chapter.
post rebellion
Cameo adjusted to life on earth easier than any other kraang rebel. Humans were far easier to manipulate.
He had power over them and it felt great.
He took pleasure in sparking discourse amongst them, even causing full-on wars. All he had to do- was to give them a simple nudge. perhaps gifting them kraang armour, or something "mystical", whatever it may be but something was missing
The Kraang rebels had indirectly affected Earth in many ways- some more drastic than others. Cameo would spend his time studying these changes. Sometimes intentionally playing a part in it.
The planet itself already had strange properties- but when exposed to empyrean- only seemed to amplify the planet's properties.
now "empyrean", is the essences of kraang. their tech and bodies have empyrean within it. It is what they used to terraform planets to their liking.
If a creature is exposed to pure empyrean the results are unpredictable. This was how the Yokai emerged. To Cameo- the yokai were guideless creatures with no sense of direction, hiding away in fear of people. what He saw, was an opportunity.
Cameo offered the yokai a safe haven, A place hidden from humanity where they can 'truly' express themselves as long they stuck to his rules.
for the next couple of centuries, he'd retain control over the yokai- creating a false identity called "the council of heads", allowing the people of the hidden city to live a lie.
present day
Cameo had been around for centuries and had met plenty of yokai like Baron. they were always a means to an end, a minor misstep along the way but for a brief moment, Cameo underestimated his opponent- eventually leading to the mass mutant that plagued NYC.
what he didn't suspect, were the turtles.
ever since those ragtag teenagers accidentally unleashed Baron's Oozesquitoes to NYC, Cameo had been watching them from the shadows. He studied them and their ties to Baron, finding their misadventures quite amusing.
Along the way, He eventually hired Hugin & Munin due to their previous ties to Baron (also because he couldn't resist how pathetic they were).
Now- Cameo debates on making his move.
if the turtles can handle a kraang invasion, who knows what else they could handle. The defect is excited to find out.
Triva
Current voice claim is Jacob Tobia (their role as Double trouble)
Cameo's defects affect him in many ways. Back in the empire, he would wear special gear to protect himself both in and out of his mech suit but nowadays?? he has a special skincare routine to keep himself protected
Cameo still continues to make Kraang weaponry. it's his way of passing the time and relaxing. He prefers doing it when cloaked however since thumbs can come in handy
He dotes on Hugin and Munin, spoiling them like two purse dogs- in return, the Duo follow his very command.
Cameo and Big Mama are good friends :) sometimes he'll call himself 'Lil' Papa' as an inside joke. they both openly joke/talk about backstabbing each other and wouldn't hold it against them if they did. Their friendship is unique to say the least
Baron does not know that Cameo is "the council of heads" nor does the general public know.
Think of it as the Wizard of Oz situation.
He is also the inventor of cloaking brooches but- many yokai have taken it and improved upon his invention across the centuries.
While Cameo prefers to cloak, he isn't ashamed of his true form- and will even uncloak post-Rottmnt-movie.
He is often mistaken for a yokai rather than a kraang.
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