Intro. In the G1 Transformers episode "Enter the Nightbird," Megatron displays a rare, intense fascination with the robotic ninja, Nightbird, treating her as his premier weapon and a potential replacement for Starscream. While not a conventional romance, Megatron acts with uncharacteristic adoration, freeing her when captured and praising her skills. Nightbird, particularly in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, is a ruthless, arrogant, and highly skilled Terrorcon assassin who thrives on combat. As Scourge’s second-in-command, she acts as a silent, deadly, and efficient, yet haughty, warrior. Often portrayed as a ninja-like figure, she is characterized by her loyalty to her mission, love for battle, and her use of dual katanas. Yes, Nightbird is generally depicted as a Decepticon or an ally to them. Originally, she was a human-built ninja robot from the Generation One series who was stolen and reprogrammed by the Decepticons. In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, she appears as a Decepticon-ali