I finished Soundwave's crew with his pets and partner. I just need a little more thought before I actually go back and change his background.

If you haven't taken a look yet, Rumble and Frenzy are up with a twist.

I'll still need to work out the minor details, but I think I might have an actual plot for my story universe. Thought it'd never happen. The basic hook would be that it is Optimus' battle campaign against the Decepticons across space; a more 'SW: clone wars' type adventure. I'm thinking each "season" would focus on Optimus aiding the war on a different planet. That means that while he has a small static crew, many other characters will be explored as citizens, soldiers, and otherwise allies from these various worlds. Currently debating whether to start on earth, or do the 'humans in space' angle and end it all on earth.

By the way, have you seen my three latest character designs?

If you haven't seen it yet, I'd check out Knightfallbu Ironhide1706 in the fanfic section. He's only at the beginning so far, but the writing's very good and his universe seems to me to have many of the things you say you look for in a series.

Hey, I finally finished that Megatron redesign I kept planning on. He also has a real bio now. Soundwave will be getting one as soon as I decide what his personality/ past should be.

Soundwave and Ironhide had minor revisions as well. Just wasn't happy with some of the little things.

Hope you've had a good Xmas too, Honorbound. And a happy New Year! Thank you for remembering me.

I'm afraid my absence has been due to a difficult experience I had last year with a member of staff here. I have not felt comfortable to return to the boards because of it.

Same to you and yours Honorbound!

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you as well, HB.

Hi and merry Christmas!

Your ideas for Soundwave's alt mode are very interesting. I wonder; is Soundwave controlling a flock of Laserbeak drones inspired from my Soundwave idea or is it a Great Minds moment?

Soundwave being the Worm who Walks is a slap in the face brilliant 'why didn't I think of that' moment. Seriously, this is one thing I'd love to run with . Having him use 'the flock' and various spy bug/ literal bug hybrids could really give the idea that he sees and hears everything.

Fracture is now complete.

No promises, but I think I'm going to take a break from the next main characters and begin those edits to Optimus and Megatron. After that, only four more main characters before I just go random.