Transformers: Desolation

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  1. Barricade24

    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    Now back to where the fight left off.

    Chapter 7: Aerial Assault

    The Aerial bots and Seekers are now mere seconds from a direct collision.

    Breakaway: Aerial bots, engage!

    Then chaos erupts.

    Both Air Raid and Hotlink collide in Mid air and come crashing to the ground.

    Breakaway transformed in the nick of time and managed to grab hold of the purple and cyan Seeker who is now trying to break him off with various maneuvers.

    Sunstorm banked hard away from Jetfire before they could collide but Sunstorm is still trying to straighten his flight path.

    Silverbolt and Acid Storm both transformed at the same time and are fighting each other hand to hand as they spiral to the ground.

    Thrust was hit by the front of Fireflight's vehicle form, which has burned him and caused some moderate torso damage. He quickly transforms on the ground only to be tackled by Fireflight.

    Thrust attempts to fire at the Autobot with his arm mounted gun. Fireflight takes some hits but has barely a scratch. He then rushes Thrust knocking him down and attempts to hit his face but Thrust blocks his attack, pushes him off, transforms, and flies away. But Fireflight transforms and flies right after him.

    Silverbolt and Acid Storm both crash on the ground on top of each other. Both are a little dazed from the collision.

    Acid Storm looks down and sees Silverbolt on top of them.

    He is unsure what exactly to do. So he gently pushes him off.

    Silverbolt gets up and sees Acid Storm just sitting there staring at him rather innocently.

    Silverbolt is a bit disturbed.

    Silverbolt: What exactly are you doing?

    Acid Storm: I don't know, exactly.

    There is an awkward silence.

    Acid Storm: Oh yeah!
    He deploys his acid cannons and begins firing at Silverbolt.

    Silverbolt rolls to the side and transforms while doing so he then boosts directly in to Acid Storm knocking him off his feet.. He stands back up when Silverbolt launches at him in vehicle form and quickly transforms grabbing him and they begin to fight hand to hand once again

    Jetfire is in hot pursuit of Sunstorm attempting to get a missile lock. He soon does and takes the shot. The missile launches from the underside of his vehicle form. However Sunstorm is aware of this and sends out some sort of orange wave that goes out in all directions. It has a short radius though, but it was enough to disable the missile, which sends it heading towards the ground near Silverbolt and Acid Storm.

    The missile hits one of the pools of acid that Acid Storm fired and an explosion results.

    Acid Storm and Silverbolt both pause from the fighting and look at the explosion.

    Silverbolt turns back to Acid Storm who is still staring at the explosion and takes the opportunity and pushes him off.

    Silverbolt: Careful, Jetfire. I don't want to get...ah!

    Acid Storm: You really should pay attention.

    Silverbolt: Coming from you...that's hilarious.

    Acid Storm: The scrap you talking about?

    Silverbolt points behind Acid Storm. Acid Storm forms a confused expression on his face and turns around only to see Fireflight bash him in the chest, which sends him falling backwards and thus knocks him out.

    Silverbolt: That's what I mean.

    Silverbolt then leaps in to the air, transforms and assists the others.

    Meanwhile Breakaway is still clinging on to the purple and cyan Seeker attempting to slow it down. The Seeker is doing barrel rolls and hard turns to attempt to get Breakaway to release his grip.

    The Seeker decides to try something a little different and does a hard turn and makes a straight shot course towards the tower.

    Breakaway sees what the Seeker is planning and forms a strategy of his own.

    Breakaway holds on and as the seeker gets closer and closer to the tower, he sends out an overheating pulse quite similar to Sunstorm's except that his is a light blue color. The wave cuts the Seeker's engines but Breakaway uses the engine on his back to boost the Seeker in to the tower thus causing it to crash and fall to the ground.

    Hound: Fun show out there, Breakaway!

    Breakaway: Thanks. Now let's finish this job.

    Air Raid and Hotlink both start to recover.

    Air Raid transforms first--trying to fully wake up from the collision.

    Air Raid: Ugh....what happened.

    He looks down and sees Hotlink.

    Air Raid: Oh yeah, that's right.

    Air Raid: Well I don't want you getting back in the fight so...

    Hotlink however has awaken and quickly transforms and trips Air Raid over with his leg.

    He quickly gets up as his parts are still forming into place and grabs Air Raid and throws him away.

    Air Raid gets up and starts to fire at Hotlink.

    Hotlink blocks the shots with his arms but lunges forward with his thrusters supplying extra speed and tosses Air Raid causing him to fall over on his back a few times.

    Air Raid: So we're going for a spin are we?

    Air Raid activates his sword and Hotlink not really being interested in a sword fight starts firing grenades instead.

    Air Raid: Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking there.

    Air Raid quickly jumps into the air and transforms.

    Hotlink goes right on after him but remains in robot mode as he pursues.

    Breakaway sees that Jetfire is still in pursuit of Sunstorm and holds his hand up with his thumb still open and slides it backwards.

    Jetfire complies and breaks off.

    A long, lean rifle then forms out of Breakaway's right arm that he aims in for a lock on Sunstorm.

    He closes his left optic and lines up the shot and shoots one of Sunstorm's wings. The resulting blast causes a small explosion at his left wing, which sends the entire wing off.

    Sunstorm is now unable to maintain control and crashes into the ground unconscious but functional.

    Breakaway turns to the tower toward the Wreckers.

    Breakaway: Feel free to join any time.

    Leadfoot: Why do that? We'd miss all tha fun.

    Brawn: Breakaway's right. Let's get done there and clear out these Decepticons.

    Roadbuster: Wreckers, wreck and rule!

    Brawn: You know I don't like that saying.

    Roadbuster: Oh, I know.

    They rush down and exit through a door at ground level and start opening fire at any con that is in their sights.

    Hound throws ones of his grenades that blows up a Marauder on impact.

    Its pieces going flying everywhere.

    The Decepticon soldiers start to panic and retreat.

    Hound of course is still firing from his tri-barrel cannon.

    Hound: Yeah that's right! Run back to the scrapyard!

    Breakaway watches as the Decepticons retreat.

    Air Raid: Hey! A little help here.

    Breakaway: Line him up, Air Raid.

    Breakaway arms his sniper rifle once again.

    However Breakaway is unaware that the purple and cyan seeker is becoming active again is quietly transforming with a shotgun armed.

    The seeker quickly moves in behind Breakaway and shoots Breakaway through the back right behind his spark chamber at close range causing a burst of his parts to blow out. His optics give out a brief but large glow.

    Silverbolt: Breakaway!

    The Seeker is about ready to finish the job when all the Autobots start firing at her. The Seeker quickly rolls to the side and transforms.

    Slipstream: It was a pleasure, Autobots!

    She quickly bursts off and is soon out of range.

    The Wreckers and Aerial bots rush to check on Breakaway.

    Air Raid transforms and lands shocked at what has happened.

    During the shock Hotlink finds Sunstorm and picks him and his wing up and retreats. Thrust also comes back and picks up Acid Storm and flies off.

    All the Autobots gather around Breakaway--extremely worried for their comrade.

    Fireflight however seems especially upset and walks away from the group in a fury.

    Brawn: Out of my way!

    Brawn examines the wounds.

    Brawn: His damage is extensive. Slipstream must have hit his spark chamber. We need to get him to Ratchet as soon as possible.

    Air Raid: It's all my fault.

    Jetfire: Don't start that, Air Raid. You know that what happened was the fault of Slipstream and her alone.

    Air Raid: Still if I had taken out Hotlink...he wouldn't have been distracted.

    Brawn: That's enough, soldier.

    Brawn: We need to get him to Ratchet as fast as possible.

    Brawn: Top Spin, get the main doors open.

    Top Spin nods and quickly runs to the top of the tower.

    Brawn: Hold on, soldier.

    Brawn: Hound, transform and transport Breakaway to Ratchet.

    Hound: You got it.

    Hound pounds his arms on to the ground as bits of ammo and weaponry fall off of him as he does so.

    He forms into a lunar gray Cybertronian vehicle that has what can be considered a large truck bed. Often used for carrying large weaponry but it also works as a transport.

    The Aerial bots lay him gently in Hound's truck bed and Hound is off to the medical center.

    The Aerial bots and remaining Wreckers stand there silent.

    Air Raid: So who's in charge now?

    Jetfire: Do you really think that this is the appropriate time for you to be asking such a question?

    Air Raid: I'm just asking.

    Jetfire: It doesn't seem the smallest bit disrespectful for you to be discussing the role of leadership shortly after Breakaway has been shot?

    Air Raid: I ask a simple question and you get all fragged up about it?

    Silverbolt: Enough!

    The two are too focused on each other that they don't hear Silverbolt.

    Jetfire: Asking such a question after our leader has been critically injured hardly seems appropriate.

    Air Raid: I wasn't asking to come off crude.

    Jetfire: Well that's obviously how it has been interpreted.

    Air Raid: By you.

    Silverbolt remembers what Breakaway told him.

    Silverbolt: Jetfire do you really think this is what Breakaway would want you doing?

    This question instantly catches Jetfire's full attention.

    Silverbolt: And Air Raid, while I understand your concern it isn't for you to worry about that.

    Silverbolt: That task falls to me now. I need both of you with me if we're going to help save more Autobot lives.

    Silverbolt: Now let's get over to the last tower and give our forces some assistance.

    Silverbolt: I'll let Warpath know that we a need a team down here to keep guard of the tower.

    Roadbuster: We'll hold the area until he arrives.

    Silverbolt: Thanks, Roadbuster.

    The three Aerial Bots begin to walk away.

    Roadbuster nods at Silverbolt as he walks by. He knows that Silverbolt has had a difficult time with leadership and it seems he has finally started to figure it out.

    Air Raid: Wait. Where's Fireflight?

    Everyone looks around.

    Jetfire: He's gone.

    Silverbolt: *sigh* He must have gone after Slipstream.

    Air Raid: I knew Fireflight was a loose cannon and all but does he really need to do this now?

    Roadbuster whispers toward Hound: Remind you of someone?

    Hound doesn't reply but he knows perfectly well who Roadbuster is referring to.

    Silverbolt: We can't spare that many forces. Air Raid, see if you can find him. If he's too far gone in to Decepticon territory meet us at the fourth tower. We'll try to look for him later.

    Silverbolt: Be careful, Roadbuster.

    Roadbuster nods.

    Silverbolt and Jetfire transform and heads east toward the fourth tower as Air Raid transforms and heads west towards Kaon.

    Bios:

    Slipstream:
    Slipstream is a slick, seductive Seeker who knows what she wants and knows how to get it. Being one of the few females among the Decepticon cause, some might take her sweet talking and seductive nature as appealing but really those who think so should watch themselves when they in her presence for she is quite ruthless and cunning making her a potential rival for Starscream. For this reasons, she is extremely dangerous for both Autobots and Decepticons alike.

    Appearance: Design WIP.

    Strength-5
    Speed-8
    Rank-5
    Firepower-6
    Intelligence-9
    Endurance-9
    Courage-9
    Skill-9

    Voice: Jessica Straus from War for Cybertron.
     
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    Omegashark18 Combaticon turned Autobot

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    Very good chapter.
     
  3. Barricade24

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    Okay, now on to Chapter 8. This one might be a little shorter but there will certainly be some longer ones to come.

    Chapter 8: The Fourth Tower

    The fourth tower is now the primary target of the Decepticon forces. Any remaining forces near this location will be advancing their way here.

    The one-eyed artillery Decepticon is firing its heavy rounds at the tower.

    Inside the tower, the few remaining Autobots inside are defending the tower as best as they can.

    An artillery blasts makes it inside the tower and blows three Autobot soldiers to pieces.

    A green and black Autobot shields himself from the blast.

    ?: Gah...those stupid artillery blasts are going to have this tower down in nano-cliks!

    He looks outside and sees Decepticon jet soldiers flying towards the tower.

    ?: And on top of that we have more Decepticon aircraft in bound!

    Jazz: Stay cool, Crosshairs we'll get out of this one.

    Crosshairs just ignores Jazz's comment.

    Another artillery blast makes it through one of the view ports.

    Crosshairs brings his arm up to cover himself from the shrapnel.

    The blast kills the last five remaining Autobot soldiers. Jazz and Crosshairs are now on their own.

    Crosshairs: Ah scrap... we can't fight under these conditions!

    Crosshairs: We need some blasted back up here!

    Silverbolt: Tower four, this is Silverbolt. We are here to assist.

    Crosshairs: About slaggin time. Take out that artillery!

    Silverbolt: Roger that.

    He and Jetfire bank toward the artillery Decepticon's position.

    The artillery Decepticon sees this and two missile pods deploy out its sides and both fire at the two Autobots.

    Silverbolt: Evasive action!

    Silverbolt and Jetfire barrel roll to evade the incoming missiles.

    Silverbolt manages to avoid all of the missiles

    Jetfire however takes a direct hit in his left wing.

    Jetfire: Gah! I'm hit!

    Smoke begins to vent from where he was hit.

    Silverbolt: Jetfire, pull back to the tower and provide cover fire for the others.

    Jetfire: I can still fight!

    Silverbolt: I know. But do it from a distance. You'll have better cover from the tower.

    Jetfire: Understood.

    He breaks off.

    Silverbolt: Okay Decepticon, it's just you and me now.

    Silverbolt then sets his course straight for the artillery.

    The cannon of the artillery begins to turn towards Silverbolt preparing to fire.

    But before either one can attack Silverbolt is rammed sharply in the side of his vehicle mode. It was done by none other than Ramjet who has latched on to Silverbolt's vehicle form.

    Ramjet: Oh..this will be fun.

    He then starts cutting away at Silverbolt's wings with his orange energon blade and thus causes Silverbolt to lose control of his flight path and begins to weave out of control. Ramjet leaps away from as Silverbolt begins to crash. Silverbolt manages to transform right before he hits the ground and rolls over forward a few times before coming to a complete halt.

    Ramjet hovers gently down to the ground and then walks slowly towards a vunerable Silverbolt.

    Crosshairs sees this and quickly moves to the front of the tower for a clear shot. His left lens comes down over his optic to improve his range.

    Crosshairs prepares to aim for the kill shot.

    But another Decepticon quickly transforms in front of him and aims his arm mounted axe at Crosshairs.

    Crosshairs' lens quickly comes up and he grabs the ax and attempts to hold off the Decepticon.

    Silverbolt regains consciousness and begins to crawl slowly but he is soon stopped as the artillery Decepticon, while still in cannon form, has walked over to him and has aimed his cannon straight at him. Silverbolt is trapped.

    Crosshairs struggles to get the ax away from his face but the Decepticon is proving to be a formidable match.

    Crossharis: Hey, Jazz shoot this guy already!

    Jazz takes aim at the Decepticon and he quickly let's go, drops down towards the ground and transforms before reaching the ground as dust is blown by his engines. He flies off while he waits for the heat to clear off a bit.

    Ramjet walks closer with his sword active.

    Ramjet: Are you prepared to die, Autobot?

    Silverbolt says nothing.

    Ramjet: Wise choice.

    Silverbolt just lies there looking Ramjet in the optics.

    Jetfire takes notice and prepares to take aim at Ramjet when Decepticon jets make an attack run above him their rapid blasts are too much for him and he has to jump clear from the path. He begins to slide down the edge of the tower and grabs hold of the side of the tower unable to see Silverbolt any longer.

    Ramjet prepares to slam his blade into Silverbolt's spark.

    Jetfire sways from side to side struggling to get back up. He has to retract his gun to pull himself up on top of the tower. He manages to get back up only to see Ramjet going in for the kill.

    Jetfire: NOOO!!!

    Crosshairs and Jazz quickly turn to the sound of Jetfire's voice.



    Bios:

    Autobots:

    Crosshairs:
    Crosshairs is on the edge on what you might call an Autobot. He's really more of a mercenary who just works with the Autobots. The only reason Crosshairs is likely with the Autobots is because he doesn't like Decepticons. So his relationship with the Autobots is really that of mutual interest. He tolerates most of the Autobots fairly well but Crosshairs' loyalty will probably always be to himself. Aside from these factors, he is an expert on all forms of Cybertronian technology whether it be marauders or ships. He also isn't a bad pilot either. He is one of the few ground based robots that has flight experience. Although, he has been looking for some upgrades to improve his capabilities,

    Strength-6
    Speed-7
    Rank-4
    Firepower-7
    Intelligence-8
    Endurance-5
    Courage-6
    Skill-10

    Voice: John DiMaggio from AOE.

    Jazz:
    Jazz is all about style. His moves, his personality, everything about him is about style. In fact, it is his style that has made him so infamous among the Decepticon ranks as his style makes him an extremely difficult target. Jazz gets along with everyone very well and he doesn't even have a hint of a temper. He tackles everything with...yep...style.

    Strength-6
    Speed-8
    Rank-5
    Firepower-7
    Intelligence-6
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-10

    Voice: Andrew Kishino from the first Transformers movie game.

    Decepticons:

    Ramjet:
    Ramjet is another one of the soldier's in Starscream's armada, he's the most...unpredictable of the Seekers as his constant use of smashing into things with his head has made his processor rather...unsteady and as such his logic circuits may not always work at peak efficiency, which can lead to some very unusual decisions. A slight benefit of this is that Ramjet's “pain circuits” have also been dulled and as such most minor blasts do not scave him that much. That said, he is not invincible.

    Strength-7
    Speed-8
    Rank-4
    Firepower-5
    Intelligence-5
    Endurance-7
    Courage-5
    Skill-5

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    Chapter 9: The Calming of the Storm

    Ramjet within mere seconds of slamming his blade into Silverbolt's spark halts in his tracks and he begins clutching his head.

    An unfortunate side effect of Ramjet's frequent use of using his head in combat has made him susceptible to occasional processor glitches in which he forms irrational decisions. They don't last very long but they can lead to quite unusual actions.

    Ramjet has gotten the sudden urge to smash his head against the ground. Most likely in attempt to fix the glitch. He begins to mumble about something about walls full of ground.

    Obviously, these some of the unusual moments that were mentioned.

    He starts dragging his head on the ground causing some scratching to his armor.

    Ramjet eventually snaps out of it.

    But before he can focus on Silverbolt again, he hears the sound of a hovering vehicle coming close.

    He turns and looks and the artillery Decepticon does the same.

    Coming this way is an Autobot few Decepticons dare to challenge. He resembles a Cybertronian helicopter rather large in size and light blue in color, with some sort of sharp landing gears on the underside of his vehicle.

    The vehicle stops in mid air as the rotor continues to spin and the parts begin to form. Arms come out the sides and the legs form from below.

    The legs land and the rest of the parts shift into place as two of the landing gears form onto his back and a blue gun with a narrow gray tube forms as the arm with a hose that connects to his back, three circular golden chest lights in a triangle pattern and one singular golden optic light up.

    Ramjet's eyes widen in fear as he steps back.

    Ramjet: Decepticons!

    The entire battalion looks at Ramjet.

    Ramjet: Destroy...destroy Whirl.

    Whirl's optic narrows.

    The soldiers stand there terrified.

    Ramjet: What are you waiting for? Fire!

    All the Decepticons open fire at Whirl who despite his great size is very nimble and quickly rolls and dodges all of the shots fired at him. He then gets up close and personal with the Decepticon scum.

    He grabs one of the soldiers and uses him as a shield for the oncoming blasts. After the Decepticon soldiers cease fire from hitting one of their own, who is now dead by this poinr, Whirl starts shooting them one by one. He then throws the soldier into a smaller group of soldiers knocking them all down. and he even grabs some single soldiers and places them directly in front of his gun.

    He continues firing and ripping the soldiers apart.

    Crosshairs sees his chance and aims for Ramjet's head.

    His right lens comes down and gives him a clear view of the back of Ramjet's head.

    He takes the shot.

    The projectile goes right through the back of Ramjet's head and comes out right below his right optic causing it to come out of its socket and just hang out.

    Ramjet clutches his optic but is too shooken up by the injury to think straight.

    Silverbolt takes advantage of the confusion and trips Ramjet with his leg, grabs Ramjet's sword and attempts to slam into his spark.

    But Ramjet has begun to have another glitch again. He begins turning his thrusters on and off repeatedly. He clutches his head once again to somehow remedy the problem.

    Silverbolt takes his chance and begins to stand and limp as fast as he can back to the tower.

    Jazz and Crosshairs leap out the window so they can provide backup.

    Dirge the Decepticon who stalled Crosshairs in the tower prior attempts to subdue them but Crosshairs throws an explosive charge at him and shoots it causing it to detonate thus knocking him out and blowing him back.

    Jazz switches to his infamous crescent missile cannon and let's the Decepticons have it.

    Ramjet has just now regained control but is getting pounded by Jazz's missiles.

    He is forced to retreat and ignites his thrusters.

    The Artillery Decepticon, which was focused on Whirl, remembers the primary objective and with a lucky shot hits a weak spot on the tower and it begins to crumble to the ground.

    Jetfire leaps clear of the tower before it crumbles

    Crosshairs and Jazz look back to see the damage.

    Crosshairs and Jazz stand silent for a moment as they look onto what once was the tower.

    Crosshairs: Scrap it all!

    Jazz: Never mind that, Cross. Let's get Silverbolt outta here!

    Crosshairs: Yeah, fine.

    Crosshairs and Jazz continue to run to Silverbolt

    The artillery notices this and begins to target Crosshairs and Jazz.

    However Whirl rushes him and knocks the artillery over thus causing him to miss his shot.

    The two roll on top of one another and the artillery cannon retracts and is no longer seen. The frontal stabilizers convert into arms and the rear stabilizers becomes legs. The remaining parts shift into place and is now quite evident who this Decepticon is...

    Lugnut.

    Lugnut: You dare to halt the all mighty will of Megatron?

    Lugnut: You will pay with your spark for your interference.

    Lugnut and Whirl the begin to engage in close combat.

    Lugnut's fists are very powerful. Fortunately, he is rather slow so Whirl has no trouble avoiding his attacks.

    Whirl whacks Lugnut in the face with his gun but seems to have no real effect.

    Lugnut lunges forward taking Whirl down.

    Crosshairs, Jazz, and Jetfire arrive at Silverbolt's side.

    Jazz and Crosshairs pick Silverbolt up.

    Silverbolt looks at Whirl as he fights Lugnut.

    Silverbolt: Do you think he needs any help?

    Crosshairs: Who cares? Let's go.

    Jazz: Bot, you really need to lighten up.

    Crosshairs: Oh, I'm sorry was that too crude?

    Silverbolt: Save it for later you two!

    The group starts to advance back toward the main doors but since the tower has been destroyed they are unable to open the door from their side.

    Crosshairs: Well this just blows!

    Jetfire: This is Jetfire we are outside of sector four and need the main doors open. The tower has been destroyed. I'm sorry, we did what we could.

    Warpath over the communicator: Loud and clear. We'll be right there. If anyone else is out there, I suggest you tell em to fall in. Optimus wants everyone back inside.

    Crosshairs: Hey, Whirl, wrap it up!

    Whirl turns to look at Crosshairs and then turns back to Lugnut.

    Whirl continues to have it out with Lugnut.

    Lugnut is on top of Whirl pushing his hands against Whirl's hands. His joints begin to creak from the pressure.

    Lugnut: Megatron WILL achieve victory! By my spark if necessary.

    The main doors open and the group advances inside.

    Whirl takes notice of this.

    Lugnut: You will fall for the glory of Megatron.

    Whirl quickly releases forms his right arm into its cannon form and shoots Lugnut in the chest.

    Whirl: You talk too much.
    Whirl gets up and makes a break for the main doors.

    Lugnut gets up from the hit as his left arm begins to convert. His hand forms into the arm and red glows of energy begin to light up. Two cylinders deploy from the both sides of the arm and have red glowing on the ends of the cylinders.

    A red energy orb begins to expand from where the hand once was.

    Whirl continues to make a run for it.

    Lugnut slams the his arm hard into the ground.

    In a blind red flash the orb has released a shock wave that is quickly racing towards the main doors.

    Whirl slides under the closing door.

    Air Raid also starts to return but the shock wave his almost reached him. Air Raid has no choice but to fly his jet form through the closing doors and thus breaks off a wing in the process. But the door shuts and the shield reactivates moments before the shock wave hits.

    Lugnut briefly stares at the closed doors disappointed of the result.

    He turns around and walks toward the direction of Kaon.

    Two turbines begin to form on his back that turn horizontally and provide enough strength for Lugnut to however his legs compact together and form the underside of his vehicle form as his arms form the top. His bulky form slowly hovers away from view.

    Back Inside the Shield

    Jetfire: That was a risky maneuver.

    Air Raid: Had no choice. Don't think I could have made on foot.

    Silverbolt: Any signs of Fireflight?

    Air Raid: None. I tried to find a way into Kaon but all the Decepticon forces are regrouping. It would have been suicide to try and get in there.

    Silverbolt: That's all right Air Raid. Agh!

    Air Raid: You all right?

    Silverbolt: Ramjet cut me up pretty bad. Ratchet's going to have a busy day today.

    Air Raid: So what we do about Fireflight?

    Silverbolt: Optimus called everyone back. So I'm guessing the transports must be about ready to take off. We'll search for him if we can but if we are ready to leave...I don't know...we'll have to see what Optimus says.

    Air Raid: Right. We'll let's get you to Ratchet before you leak out.

    The Autobots walk on their way to the command center while Warpath remains at the doors.

    Outside in the distance the silhouette of the back of a Decepticon watches and walks off to the right away from view.

    Bios:

    Autobots:

    Warpath:
    Warpath is one of Cybertron's finest soldiers. While he would prefer to be in the front lines blasting a many Decepticons, he has been tasked with keeping guard over Iacon's defenses. Warpath and Hound are much alike and get along quite well. Unfortunately they don't see each other much due to the war. Warpath gets great amusement from the various ways Decepticons go offline perhaps to a bit of an extreme.

    Appearance: He'll resemble his DOTM game form. Probably a darker red color without the camo and Cybertronian in appearance of course.

    Strength-8
    Speed-4
    Rank-6
    Firepower-9
    Intelligence-4
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-5

    Voice: Aerial bot from Revenge of the Fallen Game

    Whirl:
    Whirl is known to be quite famous among the Autobot ranks. Being a member of the Wreckers he has seen a massive amount of combat and his taken out many Decepticons. Whirl often prefers to keep to himself and is often going off on his own without consulting his fellow Wreckers. Whirl isn't really one to respect authority. Not even Optimus'. Whirl is mostly seen fighting D ecepticons. He is often feared by both factions due to his large size and his legendary combat skills. Despite all this though he doesn't neglect his fellow Autobots despite always seeming to be on his own.

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    Strength-10
    Speed-8
    Rank-5
    Firepower-7
    Intelligence-8
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-9

    Voice: Barricade24

    Decepticons:

    Dirge:
    Dirge is a cowardly Seeker who is often tasked with things that he would prefer not to do. He will carry out his orders but he isn't one to fight the really big targets like Optimus or the Wreckers. He will usually flee to a more simpler target when things get tough. He prefers to strike from the air where he has more of a chance of hitting something without being damaged.

    Appearance: He'll must likely resemble his ROTF deluxe figure but he does not have the cone head yet. Same face though and same color as well.

    Strength-6
    Speed-7
    Rank-1
    Firepower-5
    Intelligence-4
    Endurance-3
    Courage-2
    Skill-1


    Lugnut:
    Lugnut is an extremely loyal fanatic to Megatron and his will. He would even be willing to offer his spark if Megatron asked it. Aside from his extreme to devotion to Megatron, Lugnut is unique in the fact that he has a unique option of forming an artillery cannon. This form limits him from several of his core functions with its primary emphasis being the completion of the task and the destruction of the enemy. Lugnut is unable to speak while in this form so both the Autobots and Decepticons alike have a few moments of peace so they don't have to listen him boast about Megatron and such.

    Appearance: His head is similar to that of the RTS Voyager figure. But his upper body will resemble KSI Boss but with different legs.

    Strength-9
    Speed-4
    Rank-5
    Firepower-9
    Intelligence-5
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-4

    Voice: David Kaye from Transformers Animated.
     
  5. Omegashark18

    Omegashark18 Combaticon turned Autobot

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    Having caught up, that was pretty awesome.
     
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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    Glad you liked it.

    I totally forgot to add the artwork of Whirl so the image of him has been posted in the bio area of Chapter 9.
     
  7. Omegashark18

    Omegashark18 Combaticon turned Autobot

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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    To be fair he is basically just a recolor of some Shockwave concept art. :D 
     
  9. Omegashark18

    Omegashark18 Combaticon turned Autobot

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    No wonder he looks so good.
     
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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    We're getting a lot deeper on the Decepticon side in this one.

    Chapter 10: Welcome to Kaon

    Kaon. The capital city of the Decepticons.

    This great fortress is a place no Autobot ever wishes to set optics upon. Kaon used to be one of Cybetron's finest cities before the war. Its beauty was a great site to behold. The buildings were built out of a highly reflective material, which reflected thousands of bright stars and a multitude of different color nebula. The city had a natural shine to it, which made it a favorite among the entire population.

    But now the entire city has been perverted into a vast military installation for the Decepticons to occupy with assured security. The city's once great beauty is now scrapped in place of military efficiency and strength. The once beautiful white shine has now nothing but purple ambiance. With large gun towers mounted on walls that surround the entire city, it would be a nightmare for any Autobot forces.

    In the exact center of Kaon lies the main command center. A very large and dark building that is spiky in design. This building is where Megatron can keep watch over his Decepticon's progress every word every breath is monitored through this facility. With Soundwave reporting to him, Megatron doesn't miss the tiniest shred of information.

    Decepticons have begun to return to Kaon in response to Megatron's order, which can mean only two things, either he has another plan, or someone is going to be made an example of.

    At an open lobby area with four pillars at the corners supporting a square walkway that also functions as a ceiling for the lobby, Decepticons are awaiting for Megatron to speak to them, which is frightening all by itself.

    Ramjet has arrived at the command center and is thrusters deactivate as he touches down to the floor holding his optic in as best he can

    Acid Storm and Sunstorm are there as well.

    Acid Storm: Hey, Ramjet...

    Acid Storm: Whoa...what happened to your face?

    Ramjet: Autobots, who else?

    Acid Storm: Hey, speaking of Autobots how many of their towers did you destroy?

    Ramjet glares at him.

    Acid Storm: What?

    Ramjet: You really are stupid aren't you?

    Acid Storm: What?

    Ramjet: I didn't take out any, okay!

    Acid Storm: Well I took out one. Guess that mean I'm better than you.

    Ramjet: Shut it!

    The two start to rough each other up.

    Starscream arrives.

    Starscream: Be silent!

    He whacks Acid Storm on the head.

    Acid Storm: Ow!

    Starscream: Save your boasts for one who is far more worthy of them.

    Ramjet: You don't mean you do you?

    Starscream glares furiously at him.

    Ramjet: Oh...I mean of course...All hail Starscream!

    Starscream just glares at him and looks around.

    Starscream: Where is she?

    Acid Storm: Who she?

    Starscream hits Acid Storm again.

    Starscream: Slipstream, you fool!

    Acid Storm: Ooohhh....

    Slipstream flies into the the room and flips forward and transforms walking seductively toward the rest of the seekers.

    Starsceam: You're late.

    Slipstream: You're early.

    Slipstream's remark is very much accurate as Starscream began to return to Kaon the instant his tower was destroyed. Instead of assisting his force he returned to the safety of Kaon. Had he assisted there is a good chance all of the towers would had been destroyed.

    Starscream though taken off guard by Slipstream's remark quickly develops a witty response.

    Starscream: When Lord Megatron gives an order you are expected to follow it.

    Slipstream: Like you do, Starscream?

    Ramjet: Ha!

    Starscream glares at him.

    He settles down.

    Starscream: Do not attempt to slip your way out of this.

    Slipstream moves closer and leans on Starscream.

    Slipstream: But Starscream...

    She puts her hand under his chin...

    Slipstream: It's what I do best.

    She let's go of him and walks off.

    Starscream growls quietly.

    Soundwave: Lord Megatron, all requested units present.

    Megatron is staring at a screen on the wall.

    Megatron: Excellent.

    Megatron: I have watched your progress my Decepticons and am quite satisfied with the overall success of the task you were assigned.

    The Decepticons banter among themselves feeling good about themselves.

    Megatron: And yet...the shield still functions.

    The Decepticons now start to get nervous because someone's going to be getting punished for this.

    Megatron: It has reached my attention that some of you did not perform to your fullest capacity...

    Megatron: Starscream...

    Ramjet cover his mouth to keep quiet from laughing.

    Starscream: What?! But my liege, was I not successful in destroying the tower I was assigned?

    Megatron begins to walk towards Starscream as his fusion cannon forms as his arm.

    Megatron: Indeed, Starscream. Yet you purposely began your return here long before any other tower was destroyed and nor did you aid your own forces!

    Starscream begins to panic as he is backed towards a wall with no where else to flee.

    Starscream: But surely they are responsible for their own tasks?!

    Megatron: A leader is responsible for the forces they command. For both the victories and the failures.

    Starscream: But what possible failures could there have been?

    Megatron: One tower still stands and as a result the Autobots will no doubt send the bulk of their forces to guard that tower thus making our victory that much more difficult!

    Megatron points his fusion cannon at Starscream's head as the inside of the cannon begins to glow a bright shade of blue.

    Megatron: Had you done as you were ordered the final tower would have been destroyed and the Autobots would be terminated by now!

    Just as Megatron is about to fire the shot into Starscream's head a Decepticon walks in behind Megatron.

    Megatron turns and looks at him.

    Megatron: But it would seem that your failure may have not been in vain after all.

    The inside of the cannon stops glowing and the cannon forms back into Megatron's arm.

    Starscream calms down.

    Megatron turns toward the Decepticon.

    Megatron: State your report, Barricade.

    Barricade: I have intercepted the schematics of Iacon and found a secondary target that may present alternative entry into Iacon.

    Megatron: Explain.

    Barricade's optics brighten as a hologram is displayed from his four bright red optics.

    An entire schematic of Iacon is presented with a new previously unknown section right under Iacon.

    Barricade: The schematics indicate that there are several energon lines that directly supply energon to all of Iacon's core defenses. There are three primary lines: One for the Autobot transports, one for the shield towers, and one for the command center. Schematics indicate there is an obstruction in one of the sub valves to one of the transports. As such, one transport remains unable to leave. With such a massive surge of Energon in such a tightly confined and isolated area, it would be easy to infiltrate and likely be lightly guarded.

    Megatron: How were we unaware of the existence of this until now?

    Barricade: It is most likely that the Autobots developed it during the war and due to being located directly beneath Iacon, it is likely that our sensors could not effectively detect it.

    Megatron turns to another Decepticon.

    Megatron: Onslaught, use these schematics and prepare your team for an assault.

    Megatron: Acquire any Energon you can but I want Iacon vulnerable or destroyed.

    Onslaught: Understood, Lord Megatron.

    Onslaught walks off.

    Megatron: We will need a secondary option in the event the Autobots are able to successfully launch their transports.

    Megatron turns toward Soundwave.

    Megatron: Soundwave...

    Soundwave looks toward Megatron.

    Megatron: Contact Shockwave.

    Bios:

    Barricade:
    Barricade served as one of the primary security officers over Cybertron along with Prowl before the war. He now serves Megatron using all the skills he had as a security officer to aid the Decepticon cause. Interrogation, espionage, deception, and efficiency make up the core of what Barricade is. He is perhaps one of the most respected Decepticons often because other Decepticons fear as to what will happen if they cross him. Barricade does not really care who leads the Decepticons whether it be Starscream, Megatron, or somebody else. He knows his place and serves from there.

    Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his movie form.

    Strength-6
    Speed-7
    Rank-6
    Firepower-5
    Intelligence-9
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-8

    Voice: Jess Harnell from Transformers.



    Megatron:
    Megatron is the infamous leader of the Decepticons. He seeks the end of Optimus Prime and his Autobots with fatal passion. Megatron was highly respected during the Rebellion, as he was one of the few to stand up against the corrupt ways of the Primes. But time and conflict has likely blinded himself and he has know become much like that which he stood against. Regardless of these things Megatron is a force to be reckoned with. His strength and determination know no bounds. He is not an easy one to kill and few dare to try.

    Appearance: His ROTF form.

    Strength-10
    Speed-6
    Rank-10
    Firepower-10
    Intelligence-10
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-10

    Voice: Hugo Weaving from ROTF and DOTM.



    Onslaught:
    Onslaught is one of the Decepticon's greatest strategists. His battle plans have won many Decepticon victories and for the main reason that he considers every possibility even the most unexpected one. He leads the Combaticons, an elite division that specialize on military operations that normally other Decepticons could not complete. Onslaught leads primarily by observing to ensure things are done according to plan. However Onslaught will get into combat if he most being a strategist, he knows each specific Autobot's maneuvers making him a very dangerous foe. If there is one thing Onslaught despises it is when someone goes against his orders, thus endangering the plan. Swindle being one of the members of his own team has given Onslaught a hard time, but Onslaught does not and will not tolerate incompetence.

    Appearance: WIP.

    Strength-8
    Speed-6
    Rank-9
    Firepower-8
    Intelligence-10
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-10

    Voice: Travis Willingham from Fall of Cybertron



    Soundwave:
    Soundwave is another one of the Decepticons who are feverishly loyal to Megatron. Soundwave obeys Megatron every order to the letter despite even when others may not. Soundwave is Megatron's must trusted servant and probably could even also be considered his friend. Soundwave is highly skilled in everything he does. Combat, hacking, anything really. He is indeed a real threat to any Autobot and no Decepticon would dare challenge him if they know what they're getting into.

    Appearance: His ROTF form. Much like he appears in the ROTF game DLC.

    Strength-7
    Speed-8
    Rank-9
    Firepower-7
    Intelligence-10
    Endurance-9
    Courage-9
    Skill-10

    Voice: Frank Welker from ROTF and DOTM.
     
  11. Barricade24

    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    Is everyone ready for Shockwave?

    Chapter 11: Shockwave's Base

    On the other side of Cybertron far from the heart of the war lies an asteroid that lies dead in the center of an abandoned Cybertronian city. Shockwave has commandeered this area as his base. The asteroid seem to have unique qualities that intrigued him and has taken it over as his base of operations.

    The entire base is filled with cables, random bits of equipment, parts, and objects of unknown origin. The inside of the base is engulfed by blue lighting from Shockwave's power core.

    Shockwave is a name that many Decepticons fear even so that few are even willing to set optics on his base.

    Shockwave has been known to supply the Decepticons with new technology but it is questionable as to who's side he is really on. Rather it be the Decepticons or his own.

    Shockwave is currently working in his lab he is handling some sort of thing metallic device with a long cord on the back.

    A beeping sound begins to eminent from his transmitter.

    He puts down what he is working on and walks toward the transmitter.

    It activates automatically and Shockwave sees that is Megatron who has contacted him.

    Megatron on a screen: Shockwave, I have need of your skills.

    Shockwave's optic blinks.

    Megatron: We have nearly accomplished our objective. The shields of Iacon will soon be deactivated and the Autobots eradicated.

    Megatron: However in the event that the Autobots are able to launch their ships I would prefer to have secondary options available that will render them non-functional.

    While Shockwave looks as if he has nothing to say, his processor is already at work determining a logical solution to the task he has been assigned.

    Megatron: I trust that you can complete this task with little difficulty?

    Shockwave: It would be illogical to anticipate otherwise.

    Megatron: Good. I will leave this matter in your capable hands.

    Megatron deactivates the transmission.

    Shockwave turns around examines the central power core that is in his base. He examines it and hypothesizes that he can create a disruptive electromagnetic pulse that will short circuit the Autobot transports. However, Shockwave's power core and and the Autobot shield are of the same power frequency so if it were fired at Iacon, the shield would only receive more power. But based on the intell transmitted from Barricade's schematics that Megatron transmitted, Autobot ships run on a different frequency and as such can be disabled.

    Shockwave turns back to the transmitter to contact Megatron.

    Meanwhile at the Decepticon Base...

    Starscream is leaned against a wall right next to to the transmission screen with his arms folded in front of him.

    Starscream: I wonder how long its going to take for Shockwave to come up with some “brilliant plan”.

    As soon as Starscream finishes saying this, Shockwave appears on the transmitter.

    Starscream is startled by this and falls over.

    Shockwave: I have constructed an effective hypothesis for the task you assigned me.

    Megatron: What have you envisioned?

    Shockwave: My power core is capable of firing an electromagnetic pulse that can potentially disable the Autobot transports. However, in the probable event that you launch your warships to intercept the Autobot transports, it is advised that they keep a safe following distance from the transports.

    Megatron: Understood, Shockwave. I trust you have already developed a detailed strategy.

    Shockwave: Indeed.

    Megatron: Very well, Shockwave. Your help is once again been a great asset to the Decepticon cause.

    Megatron turns to leave.

    Shockwave: You are still neglecting one fact.

    Megatron is a bit surprised by Shockwave's remark.

    Megatron turns back: And what might that be?

    Shockwave: Cyberton's power systems are shutting down. In 25.8 solar cycles this planet will be barren and serve no logical purpose.

    Megatron: You have found no method to remedy this problem?

    Shockwave: To determine if such a possibility is logical I would require an examination of Cybertron's core, which still remains under substantial Autobot guard.

    Megatron: With the Autobots off Cybertron would you be able to enter and examine the core?

    Shockwave: That assumption is logical.

    Megatron: I will leave a battalion behind to maintain guard over Cybertron and aid you with any thing you may require.

    Shockwave: I require no assistance.

    Megatron: No, I am certain you do not. Nonetheless, in the event Cybertron can be restored, I would wish to see Kaon remain under Decepticon control. So that Cybertron can easily be placed back in to our hands.

    Megatron: Shockwave, I want the resurrection of Cybertron to be your highest priority.

    Shockwave: My priorities are governed by logic. However, I will give considerable focus to your request.

    Megatron: Very well, Shockwave. I imagine you have also already selected several planets that will serve as a suitable substitute?

    Shockwave: Affirmative. I have already transmitted them to you. My data on each of these planets is limited. But based on my long range scans, their compositions seem suitable to our genetic structure.

    Megatron: I will divide my warships and have them investigate each of the designated planets.

    Megatron: How long until your electromagnetic pulse is able to fire?

    Shockwave: 17.4 cycles.

    Starscream rolls his optics.

    Megatron: Understood.

    Megatron: Megatron, out.

    The transmissions goes off.

    Megatron looks rather saddened for a few short seconds. But quickly overcomes it.

    Megatron: Decepticons, initiate departure.

    The Decepticons immediately begin to do as they are told.

    Soundwave walks up behind Megatron.

    Megatron: Soundwave, we will need a small detachment to stall the Autobots at the final tower. The Autobots must continue to believe that we are still attempting to disable their shield.

    Megatron: I have a trusted soldier who will be the most suitable for this objective.

    Megatron turns toward a Decepticon who has been watching in the back.

    Megatron: Ironhide...

    Ironhide walks in to view.

    Megatron: I have a task for you.

    Ironhide: What is your command, Megatron?


    Bios:

    Ironhide:
    Is one of the best commanders in the Decepticon army. He has been well known for his efficiency in strategy, combat, and other forms of military operations. On the battlefield he is ruthless and always has a very rational view on all things. He is one of Megatron's most loyal servants and he has trusted Megatron since the forming of the Decepticon faction. As much as he is loyal to the Decepticon cause, Ironhide expects that trait returned by the cause he supports.

    Strength-9
    Speed-5
    Rank-7
    Firepower-9
    Intelligence-10
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-10

    Voice: Jess Harnell from the Transformers movies.

    Shockwave:
    Shockwave is a name both Decepticons and Autobots alike fear. Despite the fact that Shockwave isn't commonly seen on the battlefield it doesn't deny the fact that he is a master of combat more so then majority of the Decepticon soldiers. Shockwave constantly works in his base far from any main conflict between the Autobots and Decepticons and few dare to even travel to his side of the planet. One final about Shockwave is this...

    He doesn't miss.

    Strength-10
    Speed-6
    Rank-n/a
    Firepower-10
    Intelligence-10+
    Endurance-10+
    Courage-n/a
    Skill-10+

    Voice: Ron Perlman from Teen Titans (Slade)

    Voice idea and mouth adjustment idea originally from shadowwavepool7.
     
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    Omegashark18 Combaticon turned Autobot

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    Ironhide. WWWWHHHHHAAAAAATTTTT!
     
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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    Sorry this one is a little late today. But I've made some updates to make this chapter even better.

    Chapter 12: Serenity

    Commander Center Meeting Room

    Inside a small chamber inside the Iacon command center, Sentinel has received word of Arcee's team's incident with the tower and shield and needless to say, he's not happy.

    At all.

    Sentinel is currently starring outside the main window from the meeting room. The outside air is calm without a single aircraft or blast to be seen.

    Arcee, Chromia, and Moonracer are all standing on the other side of a desk that is between them and Sentinel.

    Sentinel seems to be especially upset with Arcee the most.

    Sentinel: I honestly don't know what your glitch was, Autobot.

    Sentinel: The fact that you let the tower get destroyed or the fact that that you purposely requested the shield open to save your worthless hides.

    He turns around and looks Arcee dead in the optics.

    Sentinel: I've known you to be reckless but this...this a new level of stupidity for you.

    Sentinel: Did it ever cross your fried circuitry that opening the shield was stupid idea?

    Sentinel: Did you ever consider that Decepticons could have gotten into Iacon all because you were too weak to do what was necessary?

    Arcee: With all due respect, sir...

    Sentinel smashes his hand down against his hard metallic desk.

    Sentinel: DO NOT! INTERRUPT ME!

    Arcee stands a bit startled.

    There are now moderate cracks in the desk's surface from where Sentinel smashed has hand down.

    Sentinel turns around faces out of the window once again and sighs with deep frustration.

    Sentinel: I am so tempted to send you three to the front lines all by yourself and see how long you last...but I know Optimus would look down on that.

    He turns back towards the three.

    Sentinel: So why don't the three of you get on a transport so you don't scrap anything else up.

    Arcee is about to say something.

    He turns back towards the window.

    Sentinel: Dismissed.

    The three stand there for a moment and then leave.

    The three walk towards their barracks and prepare to gather any remaining belongings they have.

    Moonracer: That Sentinel has to be the biggest glitch head I've ever seen.

    Chromia: How did someone like him get to be in such a high position of authority anyway?

    Arcee: Things were desperate during the fall of the Golden Age.

    Arcee: We were willing to take anyone who would lead us.

    Arcee: It's for that reason that a majority of Cybertronians made some stupid choices as to who they wanted to lead them.

    Arcee: When the factions were formed...well...things just got worse.

    Arcee: Thankfully, when Optimus took charge he turned things around quite a bit and a lot of the fragged leaders were either removed or demoted and given another chance to turn things around.

    Arcee: Sentinel was one of the few who was demoted and another bot took his position. Unfortunately he still holds some authority.

    Moonracer: I wonder what Optimus was thinking when he decided to keep that scrap heap.

    Arcee: You know Optimus—always has a reason for everything he does.

    As the three continue walking towards their barracks, they encounter Sideswipe.

    Arcee: Sideswipe!

    Sideswipe: Arcee. Are you and your team leaving?

    Arcee: Sentinel has ”requested” that we get on a transport so that we don't “scrap anything else up”.

    Chromia and Moonracer keep walking on leaving Sideswipe and Arcee alone.

    Arcee: What about you? Where are you going?

    Sideswipe: I'm going to scout the aftermath of the battle near the towers.

    Arcee: Still hoping to find your brother?

    Sideswipe is silent.

    Arcee: Sideswipe, I know you want to find him but it is very unlikely at this point that you'll find him. After all this time what makes you even think he's still alive. He's probably...

    Sideswipe has developed an extremely angered expression on his face.

    Arcee: I'm sorry...I just... I don't want you to get your hopes up.

    Sideswipe: If you'll excuse me.

    Sideswipe rolls past to resume his hunt for his brother.

    Arcee turns and watches him leave saddened to see him in this state.

    Autobot Base Repair Bay

    Ratchet is in the repair bay taking care of the many injuries that have occurred to the Autobots during the recently conflict.

    The medical bay is full of Autobots with various wounds. From lost limbs to just simple blast wounds, the Autobots have taken their share of damage today.

    Ratchet: We have an extremely volatile wound here. Breakaway has a suffered massive blast wound to the spark! We need to get him stabilized immediately!

    Ratchet: Someone, bring me a stabilizing patch!

    An Autobot assistant rushes toward a spare parts bin to find the specified part.

    Breakaway's optics are rapidly blinking on and off between life and death.

    Ratchet views through a magnifying lens that forms over his optic to get a closer view of Breakaway's wound.

    Ratchet sees that one of the wires that flow from the spark is barely holding together as the shot has blown a hole right through it. The hole is thankfully not major but Breakaway will die if it is not patched.

    Ratchet: Where is that patch?!

    Assistant: Here it is, Ratchet.

    He hands Ratchet the patch.

    Ratchet: All right, Breakaway...stay with me.

    The lens comes down over Ratchet's left optic once again as he moves the patch in to position above Breakaway's damaged wire very carefully. If he misses the flow from of energon through the wire may completely burst causing Breakaway to leak out.

    Ratchet's spare arm forms an instrument that uses a gentle magnetic beam to hold the wire still.

    He begins to slowly move the patch into position over the wire.

    He checks the wire and sees that is still holding steady by the magnetic beam.

    He moves the patch even closer to the wire as tiny portions of the patch begin to lean towards Breakaway's damaged wire.

    Ratchet's hands don't move the slightest bit he has made it so certain joints are locked solid to prevent him from loosing stability.

    Ratchet slowly brings the patch around wire as the patch fully surrounds the leak and quickly seals it shut.

    Ratchet gasps with relief and tells the assistants to take Breakaway to the recovery chamber.

    Ratchet steps outside of the medical bay where Hound, Brawn, Roadbuster, Leadfoot, and Top Spin have been waiting.

    Brawn: What's Breakaway's status?

    Ratchet: He had a leaking wire that connected to his spark. I wasble to stabilize the breach with a patch. He should be perfectly fine. However it will take approximately a Deca-Cycle for the wire to be completely repaired. Transforming in his current state could break the stabilizing patch and cause him to leak out. He will have to remain grounded until it regenerates.

    Brawn: Thank you for the assistance, Ratchet.

    Ratchet: My pleasure. If you will excuse me I have other patients to attend to.

    Brawn: By all means.

    Ratchet leaves the area.

    Roadbuster leans back in relief.

    Roadbuster: We've lost too many this way.

    Hound while cleaning one of his guns: War's rough. Ya just gotta deal with it.

    Roadbuster just ignores Hound's comment as he knows even Hound has a soft side. Remarks like this are just how he deals with things.

    Silverbolt and the Aerial bots have arrived at the medical area to have their wounds repaired.

    Roadbuster: What happened to you?

    Silverbolt: We lost the fourth tower.

    Hound: Great. This means the cons only have one more before they kill us all.

    Brawn: How extensive is your damage?

    Silverbolt: I took a few hits from Ramjet.

    Roadbuster: Oh that one's a real pain! Took off one of my arms once when he rammed me. It still feels a little loose.

    Air Raid: I lost a wing in case any body cares.

    Whirl enters the room.

    All the Wreckers focus their attention on him.

    Roadbuster quickly gets up from his seat and walks toward Whirl as he looks up at his single golden optic.

    Roadbuster: Whirl, where the scrap have you been?

    Whirl: Scrapping Decepticon hide. You?

    Roadbuster: We lost contact with you. What sector were you fighting in?

    Whirl: Does it matter?

    Roadbuster: You may be one of the strongest here but you are still a Wrecker and it wouldn't kill you to report in every now and then.

    Whirl: What makes you think I want to communicate?

    Roadbuster: Even if you don't want to, it would be nice to at least hear from you at least once.

    Whirl: If you say so.

    Whirl walks out of the room with everybody starring at him.

    Roadbuster just shakes his head in annoyance.

    Hound: That guy is all kinds of shady.

    Top Spin: He and Fireflight would get along great.

    Roadbuster: Speaking of which, where is Fireflight?

    Air Raid: He disappeared shortly after Breakaway was injured. We assume he went off after Slipstream.

    Air Raid: Silverbolt, is there still time to look for him?

    Silverbolt sighs.

    Silverbolt: At this point we might be out of time. We can only hope Fireflight decides to come back on his own.

    Silverbolt: Aerial bots, once you get repaired, get to the briefing room. We'll see what Optimus has to say.

    The Aerial Bots make their way into the operating area of the medical bay.

    The Wreckers look at one another with each one responding to the recent events in their own way.

    Bios:

    Ratchet:
    Ratchet is the Autobot's chief medical officer. Without him, the Autobots would probably not have survived as long as they have. He is a very competent officer and taking care of his injured brothers is his number priority. Despite being a medic though, he is extremely well trained in combat. It has been a long time since he has had the opportunity to use his skills though, but in all honesty, he probably wouldn't mind seeing some action again.

    Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his Movie appearance but in his G1 color scheme.

    Strength-7
    Speed-7
    Rank-8
    Firepower-7
    Intelligence-9
    Endurance-8
    Courage-9
    Skill-9

    Voice: Robert Foxworth from the Transformers movies.
     
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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    We're at the half-way point now. Things are progressing toward the finally.

    Chapter 13: The Right of All Sentient Beings

    Command Center (Optimus Prime's Private Chamber)

    Optimus is sitting down speaking to Ratchet via transmission screen.

    Optimus Prime: How serious are the causalities?

    Ratchet: I've lost three so far. Breakaway has been stabilized but Camshaft, Hubcap, and Shadowblade did not survive.

    Ratchet: The majority of the injuries are only minor and should regenerate with time.

    Optimus Prime: It would seem our cause is more desperate than I feared.

    Optimus Prime: Only one tower remains operational and it is almost certain that Megatron will make it his primary target.

    Optimus Prime: We must further expedite the pace of the evacuation if we are to survive.

    Optimus Prime: I will notify the other Autobots to prepare for immediate evacuation. However, we must still ensure that the the tower stands long enough to allow our ships to escape.

    Ratchet: I am confident you will find a solution to this, Optimus.

    Optimus Prime: I will do my best, Ratchet. Till all are one.

    Ratchet nods and the transmission screen goes blank.

    Optimus puts his right palm on his face and closes his optics.

    The pressure of the entire situation has taken its tole on Optimus. As anyone would expect, conditions like these are never easy.

    Optimus sits quietly, thinking of how he is going to proceed.

    He must ensure the Autobot ships are able to take off and that the final tower continues to stand just long enough for all the Autobots to escape.

    Sense the tower is the one thing that stands between escape and destruction...

    Optimus sees no other choice but to personally defend the tower himself.

    It is a risky decision but at this moment he sees no other option.

    Optimus is still thinking when there is a knock at his door.

    Optimus regains himself to prepare for whoever has come to see him.

    Optimus Prime: Enter.

    The door slides open and it is Sentinel who has come, he seems troubled about something. But these days, when isn't he?

    Sentinel: Optimus.

    Optimus Prime: What can I do for you, Sentinel?

    Sentinel steps inside and the door slides shut behind him.

    Sentinel: Optimus, I just finished a debriefing with Arcee and her...teammates.

    Optimus Prime: Yes?

    Sentinel: I feel they are reckless and unable to do what is necessary for the survival of our race.

    Optimus Prime: How so?

    Sentinel: They intentionally risked lowering the shield around Iacon and could have allowed Decepticon forces a point of entry into Iacon. Costing us severely!

    Optimus Prime: Should they have gone offline despite having the possibility of escape at their disposal?

    Sentinel: You don't seem to understand...

    Optimus rises up from his chair.

    Optimus Prime: Sentinel, I understand your concerns. But should an Autobot go offline despite having the ability to escape? Arcee is a noble soldier and I trust her judgment on this matter. While I do understand the precautions, Sentinel, I trust our Autobots to make the choice that they feel is best and that they would not take such a risk unless they were certain they could handle it.

    Sentinel says nothing as what he would reply might make Optimus question him and possibly even risk his position.

    Optimus suspect that Sentinel has more on his processor and desires to know what exactly that is.

    Optimus Prime: But that is not all you have to say is it?
    Sentinel finally has his chance to say what he has wanted to ever since this evacuation plan began.

    Sentinel: Optimus are you sure YOU'RE making a wise decision leaving Cybertron?

    Sentinel: This planet is our home and I feel you aren't putting enough effort into saving it!

    Sentinel: Why are you letting the Deceptions push us off?

    Optimus is rather hurt by Sentinel's claims but Optimus suspects he is just upset about leaving Cybertron, which is understandable as Optimus has asked himself this very question every day.

    Optimus Prime: Sentinel...this is not just about the war. Cybertron is dying and it would be without purpose for us to linger here if this world is no longer able to sustain us.

    Sentinel: But what if there were a way, a way to save Cybertron that we just don't know about yet?

    The thought has occurred to Optimus but a possibility like that could take time. Time that the Autobots don't have as if the last tower is destroyed, they will all be slaughtered.

    Optimus Prime: Even if that were a possibility Sentinel, Megatron would not rest until all of us are slaughtered. I would not subject us to such a fate.

    Sentinel: So are we all forced to obey YOUR will?

    Optimus Prime: Do not think this decision was made without hesitation, Sentinel. I have thought long and hard and I see this as the only way for our race to survive.

    Sentinel turns preparing to leave. He presses a switch that opens the door to Prime's chamber but has one last remark he has to make.

    Sentinel: And what if some would choose to stay?

    Optimus Prime: I would not force any Autobot to do what is against their spark. But I would have them fully aware of the consequences for the choice that they would make.

    Sentinel: Seems to me that you are doing just that.

    Sentinel exits Prime's room and the door closes behind him.

    Optimus thinks over what has Sentinel has said and despite his good intentions, he realizes he may not have truly given the Autobots the choice and freedom they deserve.
    So Optimus decides that despite what he believes to be right, he will give an announcement to the Autobots that may very well be a fatal mistake, but it will nonetheless give the Autobots the freedom to choose for themselves.

    That is something Optimus Prime would never dare take away from anyone.
     
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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    Here's chapter fourteen. There's a couple new appearances here.

    Chapter 14: Dividing Roads

    -Iacon Autobot Command Center-Briefing Room

    All of the available Autobots have received word that Optimus has an important message to announce to them and have gathered in the main briefing room to hear what he has to say. Others have tuned in on their transmitters so they can listen in.

    The entire room is packed with Autobots.

    Many of the Autobots are talking amongst themselves as to what Prime may be about to tell them.

    Soldier #1: What do you think this is all about?

    Soldier #2: Maybe it's an update on the evacuation?

    Soldier #3 I heard it could be something about trouble with the transports.

    Soldier #2: I heard that, too. Something about a clog in the energon line?

    Soldier #3: That seems like to small of an issue for a briefing this size.

    Soldier #2: He wouldn't call us all here just for something like that would he?

    Soldier #4: Maybe he's given up on us. Can't say I blame him.

    Soldier #2: The scrap is wrong with you?

    Soldier #4: What? It's a possibility.

    Soldier #2: Do you even know Optimus Prime?

    Soldier #4: What kind of question is that?

    Soldier #2: I could ask you the same ques...

    The soldier is interrupted before he can finish.

    Soldier #1: Quiet, you two! Optimus is here.

    The two bickering Autobots settle down and give their full attention to Prime.

    Optimus steps up to the edge of the briefing room and prepares to give his announcement.

    Optimus Prime: My Autobots...it has reached my attention that some of my decisions may have been made too impulsively.

    Optimus Prime: I have and will always lead you into what I believe to be right.

    Optimus Prime: But never do I want to eliminate your capacity to choose for yourselves.

    Optimus Prime: I would not ask for blind loyalty or for my orders to go unquestioned if it is believed that they are not what is truly best for the Autobot cause.

    Optimus Prime: It has been made known to me that there are some of you who truly do not wish to leave Cybertron.

    The Autobots start looking around wondering and whispering to each other about who would think such a foolish thing.

    Optimus Prime: While I would greatly encourage every Autobot to proceed with the evacuation...

    Optimus is silent for a few moments as his next words carry both a balance of hope and extreme risk.

    Optimus Prime: If there yet remains a chance that Cybertron can one day be saved...

    Optimus Prime: I'd dare not deny that chance. If for any reason any Autobot wishes to remain on Cybertron...they are free...to do so. My only concerns are that you fully know the risks of remaining here and inform Prowl of your decision. Whatever your choice Autobots, I'd dare not take it from you.

    The Autobots look around at one another and some of them get up to go notify Prowl who is taking note of each and every Autobot who has boarded and now...who is staying.

    Optimus Prime: For those of you who choose to stay...defend our home....

    Optimus Prime: And if it all possible...give it life once again.

    Optimus Prime: Till all are one.

    Optimus walks off.

    Many of the Autobots are torn as to what to do.

    Sentinel while watching from the command center, however, seems quite satisfied with the situation.

    Iacon-Armory

    The Wreckers are preparing for the defense of the last tower and loading up for whatever might lie ahead.

    Roadbuster: All right, Wreckers we have a big one coming up.

    Roadbuster: The Autobots are counting on us to hold off those cons while they escape. We have to ensure their survival if even by our own sparks.

    Roadbuster: I can't think of a better team I'd prefer to go out with than you.

    Hound to Leadfoot: You hear that? The fighting hasn't even started yet and he's already talking like we're gonna die.

    Roadbuster: Any other bot who is willing to help is more than welcome.

    Voice: Roadbuster...

    All the Wreckers turn towards the voice...

    It's Optimus.

    Optimus Prime: I would be honored to stand by your side in defense of our race.

    The Wreckers are all speechless as they all have a shared perspective of Optimus.

    Brawn stands up.

    Brawn: Optimus, while we would be honored to have you by our side, our race needs you to lead them. There will be chaos during our venture for a new world and they will look to you for guidance. You can't give that to them if you're dead.

    Roadbuster: Let us do what we do best and you do what you do best.

    Optimus while more than willing to assist knows that Roadbuster is right.

    Optimus Prime: Very well, Wreckers. I wish you well in your defense of the tower.

    Optimus Prime: I will go to the launch area and assist with the evacuation.

    Optimus Prime: I will also hold the final transport for you when we are ready to leave.

    Roadbuster: I'd appreciate that, Optimus.

    Optimus runs off to the transports.

    Roadbuster would be honestly surprised if any of them survive long enough to get to the transport.

    Iacon-Transports

    The Autobot transports are stored in their own private launch area, which is an open area with one large bay containing all the ships. The transports stand vertically, facing the sky for a quick departure.

    The transports themselves are not near as impressive as the Decepticon warships but they weren't designed for battle and as such have very limited weapons they do however have excellent shield capabilities and engines.

    Each ship has mostly been scrapped together from battle debris and spare parts that are loosely based on the design of one of the first ever ships that Transformers built. That ship was called the Ark.

    At least five of the ships are all set for lift off and can depart as soon as the word is given.

    Prowl is currently standing near one of the transport going through Autobots who are boarding.

    Optimus Prime walks up to Prowl.

    Optimus Prime: Prowl, what is our status?

    Prowl: Nine of the ten transports are all set for take off. We are still having problems with the Energon flow to the last transport.

    Prowl: Have you chosen a ship yet, sir?

    Optimus Prime: I will wait for the final transport. I wish to remain here and help the remaining Autobots for as long as I am able.

    Prowl: Understood, sir.

    There is silence for a few moments.

    Optimus Prime: How many have decided to stay?

    Prowl looks at the datapad with the information he has been logging.

    Based on the list, both Warpath and Sentinel have both decided to stay.

    Prowl: Six-hundred and twenty-five Autobots have chosen to stay.

    Optimus while saddened accepts that this is the choice that some of the Autobots have made.

    Voice: Hey, Optimus!

    Optimus and Prowl look up in a control tower close by.

    Voice: We've got some clear sky ahead of us. If you want to get some ships out of here we can do it now!

    Optimus pauses for a moment.

    Optimus Prime: By all means, Landmine.

    Landmine nods.

    Landmine goes over to a comm station.

    Landmine: Attention, Autobots! Transport ignition will commence in 3 cycles. Clear the launch area immediately!

    Autobots start to either run for cover or get inside their transports.

    One of the Autobots is trying to catch up to a closing door of one of the transports but he isn't fast enough to make it.

    Optimus sees this and quickly rushes over and holds the door open for him long enough to get through.

    Autobot: Thank you, Optimus.

    Optimus nods.

    Optimus quickly gets clear of the launch area and the shield goes down and five of the transports ignite their engines and take off to the skies.

    Optimus and Prowl cover their optics while the ships launch.

    As the ships go higher and higher away from Cybertron, Optimus clears his arm from his view and watches the ships become smaller and smaller as their engine bursts reflect on him.

    The transports have now left Cybertron and are now on their way to the unknown.

    Kaon - Decepticon Command Center

    Five transports taking off is not something that will go unnoticed by the Decepticons. Especially not with Soundwave watching.

    Soundwave: Lord Megatron, five Autobot transports have launched from Iacon.

    Megatron: Sooner than expected. Launch all of our warships and follow Shockwave's strategy completely.

    Soundwave transmits a signal to the Decepticon launch area and a great many warships prepare to ignite their engines.

    Decepticons run clear of the launch area and large dark security doors lock the launch area off. The warship's engines ignite in a large orange glowing blast with their engines humming deeply and they take off to the skies to meet the Autobot transports in space.

    Megatron: Soundwave, finish matters here and meet me on the Nemesis. Leave Ironhide and any non air based forces sent to destroy the tower behind. They either succeed or they die. But have a transport standing by to pick up the Combaticons and any Energon they have collected.

    Soundwave: As you command, Lord Megatron.

    Megatron transforms into his aerial tank form and flies off to the Nemesis.

    Soundwave turns back to the controls to carry out Megatron's orders.

    Bios:

    Landmine:
    Landmine is the oldest and the leader of his brothers. He has taken on the responsibility of watching over them and keeping them safe. He is more concerned of his brother's safety than his own and would gladly lay down his life for theirs if so needed. Of course, he knows his brothers would be much happier with him alive. Landmine is an expert technician and is familiar with many control systems, whether it be a ship, or a base, or a launch system, Landmine can figure it out. The one thing Landmine isn't particular found of is heights. He doesn't like being far above ground.

    Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his movie deluxe form.

    Strength-5
    Speed-7
    Rank-4
    Firepower-5
    Intelligence-10
    Endurance-10
    Courage-5
    Skill-8

    Voice: Robin Atkin Downes from Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City (Dee-Ay)

    Prowl:
    Autobot Prowl is one of the Autobot's chief security officers. He worked along side Barricade before the war and ever since Barricade's betrayal he has had a grudge against him. Prowl goes completely by the book and looks to follow rules to the letter. He is organized, strict but his intentions are in the right place. Being stationed at Iacon, he has not been forced into battle very often but he has his share of battlefield experience. He takes his position serious as well as any order he is given. While he me be annoying at times, Prowl is certainly an Autobot you'd want to have your back.

    Appearance: WIP.

    Strength-6
    Speed-7
    Rank-6
    Firepower-6
    Intelligence-8
    Endurance-9
    Courage-9
    Skill-8

    Voice: Thomas Gibson from Criminal Minds
     
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    Chapter 15: The Assault on the Last Tower

    The Wreckers are in position at the last tower awaiting the incoming assault.

    They are preparing cannons, barriers, and any other equipment to hold the tower for as long as they are able.

    Several Autobot soldiers volunteered to assist the Wreckers and have taken positions around the tower.

    Roadbuster takes a few brief steps away from the tower.

    Binoculars transform around Roadbuster eyes and he scans the skies, looking for any signs of enemy activity.

    Top Spin: Anything?

    Roadbuster scan the area for a few more seconds.

    Roadbuster: Negative.

    The binoculars form back into his face.

    Roadbuster: But stay on your guard, they'll be here.

    Top Spin: How long do you think we'll hold out?

    Roadbuster is silent for a moment but turns toward Top Spin.

    Roadbuster: Hopefully, long enough.

    Roadbuster walks toward some soldiers to get an update on the status of the defenses.

    Top Spin returns his attention to the cannon he was setting up.

    Top Spin catches sight of a high speeding yellow vehicle in the distance.

    Top Spin: Roadbuster, inbound! Ten cliks out!

    Roadbuster quickly turns his attention toward the incoming vehicle.

    Roadbuster's binoculars again transform over his optics.

    He zooms in on the vehicle that is closing in and immediately recognizes at as one of their own.

    Roadbuster put up his left arm with a closed fist.

    Roadbuster: Hold fire!

    The vehicle gets close to the Wreckers and transforms rolling forward as it does so.

    The mysterious vehicle is none other than Bumblebee, the infamous Autobot scout.

    Bumblebee: Roadbuster, I need to speak to Optimus immediately!

    Leadfoot is on top of the tower looking down at Bumblebee who has just arrived. But something gets his attention.

    He sees a bright green glow in the distance, which he instantly recognizes as Acid Storm's radioactive tattoos.

    He can also see Sunstorm and a battalion of ground forces along with him.

    Leadfoot: We a hav Decepticons inbound!

    Roadbuster looks up towards Leadfoot.

    The soldiers ready their weapons.

    Roadbuster: Just how urgent is this message?

    Bumblebee: Top priority. The safety of Iacon is at stake.

    Roadbuster: I'll contact him.

    Meanwhile inside the launch area, Ratchet and the rest of the medical crew are loading the injured Autobots onto the transports.

    Ratchet: Quicken the pace! We need to take off immediately. Get all the injured on board!

    Autobots continue to rush onto the transports.

    Injured Autobots are taken in on hovering metal gurneys.

    Breakaway who is once again active is on his way to the transport.

    The aerial bots are walking along side him as he is taken.

    Silverbolt: There's still no sign of Fireflight.

    Breakaway: I figured it was a matter of time before he did something like this.

    Breakaway: Silverbolt, I want you and the team to take off with Optimus. Protect his ship at all costs.

    Silverbolt: Will do.

    Ratchet: We have to move now!

    Breakaway is taken away into the transport as the Aerial bots watch him leave.

    Ratchet prepares to enter the transport and looks behind him to see if anyone else needs to get on board.

    He looks and sees no one. He turns away from the ramp rises behind him.

    Ratchet brings up the communicator on his arm.

    Ratchet: Landmine, we're ready for ignition.

    Landmine: Understood. Shield going down.

    Landmine: Attention! All Autobots clear the launch area!

    The Autobots run for cover as the ships engines begin to ignite and the shield goes down once again.

    There is no time to waste so all but one of the remaining transports lift off Cybertron.

    In a bright blast of light the transports all begin to rise into space.

    Landmine at his station observing the data screen for the last transport.

    Landmine: Only one transport left.

    Landmine: What is with the delay?

    Meanwhile in the energon tunnel station

    The energon line station is a cleverly built system that routes energon to all of Iacon's primary systems. It is built in a cave system below Iacon and the cave's material masks the station's signature from Decepticon sensors.

    The cave is lit by some bright circular lights that hang on the ceiling. There are three different lines that split off into sub-lines to power specific areas of Iacon.

    The line for the transports goes in a horizontal direction and is covered with a thick metallic shell with a hatch on top for maintenance.

    This station has been especially desolate lately as only a small crew is required to operate it and the two who are down here are not the most responsible.

    The two technicians are at their separate control stations that are aside one another.

    Both of the technicians are extremely bored and rightfully so, as they rarely need to do anything but look at a screen.

    One of the technicians is a shade of bright green and the other is an orangish, redish color.

    The two are brothers; the green one is named Skids and the orange one is named Mudflap.

    Both of them are just sitting at their stations, being bored.

    Skids: Scrap...this place is so dead. There's nothing to do down here, eh Mudflap?

    Skids: Mudflap?

    Skids: Mudflap?!

    Skids turns toward his brother and sees that has taken the liberty of going into a stasis nap.

    Skids gets off his seat and walks up to Mudflap and whacks him in the head, which causes him to fall off the chair he was sitting in.

    Mudflap: Uhh...what?

    Skids: What are you doin'?!

    Mudflap: I was taking a little stasis nap.

    Skids: You're supposed to be working, bot! What's wrong with you?

    Mudflap: But there's nothing to do!

    Skids dives at Mudflap causing them both to fall over on the ground.

    They then start getting into a fight rolling across the floor.

    Neither of them notice that the transmission button at Mudflap's station is flashing.
    Back at the launch station:

    Landmine: Can someone check out and see what is going on down there?

    Voice on comm: Leave it to me Autobot, I'll handle this.

    Landmine: Okay...just make sure you and them get on the transport after the clog is fixed.

    The transmission goes out.

    Voice: Who was it?

    Landmine: Don't know but I guess it doesn't matter.

    Landmine: Look, you two get on the last transport I'll meet you there.

    Landmine's two brothers look at each other and then look towards Landmine.

    Armorhide: We're not going anywhere. We're staying right here with you.

    Commettor: Yeah, we're not leaving you.

    Landmine: Why do you two have to be so stubborn?

    Armorhide: We function together...we go offline together.

    Landmine sighs and turns back to the control station. While he is glad that his brothers are so so loyal to each other, that loyalty can also be a hindrance at times.

    Bios:

    Armorhide:
    Armorhide is the roughest of his brothers. He can be a bit of smart mouth but that is mostly towards Cons or Autobots he just doesn't like. But he loves his brothers dearly and thanks to his tough armor, he can take a great many hits for them. He prefers melee combat as opposed to his assault rifle but he will use it if necessary. All in all despite his edges, Armorhide is indeed an Autobot through and through. Just as long as your not on his bad side.

    Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his ROTF figure.

    Strength-5
    Speed-7
    Rank-3
    Firepower-5
    Intelligence-4
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-6

    Voice: Jonathan David Cook from Republic Commando (Sev)

    Bumblebee:
    Bumblebee is a recon scout who frequently travels between different battle points to convey messages or reports that might otherwise be unable to be reported from any other form of communication. His skill and speed make him one of the bests scouts there is. He is a highly trained warrior and is quite capable of holding his own against some of the toughest Decepticons. Bee like Prowl likes to stick to protocol and follow the rules. Unlike Prowl however, Bee knows there is a time when the rules need to be ditched in order to complete a task.

    Appearance: Currently he will resemble his Prime form a bit more than his movie form. I picture him a bit like the AOE concept art that looks a lot like the Transformers Prime counterpart.

    Strength-6
    Speed-8
    Rank-6
    Firepower-7
    Intelligence-9
    Endurance-10
    Courage-10
    Skill-9

    Voice: Will Friedle from Transformers Prime (Bumblebee)

    Comettor:
    The youngest brother of Landmine and Armorhide, Comettor deeply enjoys space. Its where he feels more comfortable. He would gladly take the opportunity to explore the galaxy but his brothers are far more important than any of that. However being the youngest, Comettor is extremely afraid of deactivation. The mere though of being lifeless and never seeing his brothers again scares him to the core of his very being. But he doesn't focus on that unless he is forced into a situation in which it is unavoidable.

    Appearance: Similar to his DOTM form.

    Strength-5
    Speed-7
    Rank-1
    Firepower-5
    Intelligence-5
    Endurance-6
    Courage-5
    Skill-3

    Voice: Nolan North from Fall of Cybertron (Clffjumper)

    Mudflap:
    Mudflap along with his brother Skids serve as technicians for Iacon's Energon lines, where they often left alone unattended. For this reason, Skids and Mudflap always banter among themselves, or to be correct, Skids is usually the one bantering at Mudflap. While the two are twins, Mudflap is the more noble of the two as he is more selfless than Skids is. Both Mudflap and Skids have no real battlefield experience and as such are terrible fighters. The only fighting they do is with each other, which tends to get on other Autobot's nerves. But despite this, Mudflap is good Autobot at heart.

    Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his ROTF appearance.

    Strength-4
    Speed-5
    Rank-1
    Firepower-2
    Intelligence-4
    Endurance-4
    Courage-6
    Skill-2

    Voice: Reno Wilson from Revenge of the Fallen.

    Skids:
    Skids, like his brother Mudflap works as a technician down in the Energon lines. Skids is the more obnoxious of the two and is more focused of the matters of him and his brother and not so much the other Autobots. He is often yelling at Mudflap for dumb things he does and beats him up as well. But despite the way he goes at it, Skids would probably have nothing to live for if is brother was gone. He has little to no combat experience and having never really come to contact with a Decepticon up close before he would probably retreat. Not out of fear though. Because tactically speaking, what chance has he?

    Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his ROTF appearance.

    Strength-4
    Speed-5
    Rank-1
    Firepower-2
    Intelligence-4
    Endurance-3
    Courage-5
    Skill-2

    Voice: Tom Kenny from Revenge of the Fallen
     
  17. Omegashark18

    Omegashark18 Combaticon turned Autobot

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    Finishing chapter 12, what would the right word to describe Sentinel?
     
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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    Jerk...and that's putting it nicely.
     
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    Barricade24 The Decepticop

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    Okay, I have no idea how I posted another one of 15 but I clear it out.
     
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    Omegashark18 Combaticon turned Autobot

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    Chapters 13 and 14, the calm before the storm.