Once a French Prime Minister, Antoinne-Rigide Picard declared that the EDC faction is a terrorist power. His goals are simple, yet complex. He believes that the future of France hangs on the decisions he makes right now. His ambitions are to save the lives of the French people by cooperating with the Decepticons. After gathering up remaining Protectorates as allies to help fight against the Autobots and EDC troops. He understands that he is selling his soul to the Devil by allying Galvatron; but the way Picard sees it, he is saving his country.