Hello, fan fiction readers, Barricade24 here with my new fan fiction series. I hope you'll enjoy the stories and adventures to come. Some key things worth mentioning are that the majority of the characters in the stories will be based off how they appear in the Transformers movies as I love their designs. That said, some characters may not be exactly as they were in the movies. Some may have gone through slight design changes, voices changes, and personality changes, may be totally different characters all together. The first story in my series is called Desolation, it takes place on Cybertron and it primarily focuses on the Autobots attempting to leave Cybertron. Of course, things aren't extremely simple for them. Now for some specific notes for Desolation. -The story takes place on Cybertron and as such no character has taken on an Earth based mode at this time and their robot forms will not look exactly like they do when they first arrive on earth. -Technically the characters will be speaking Cybertronian during the first story but to make things simple, everything has been “translated” in English. -The bios and characters will be made available at the end of each chapter so you can get more specifics on the characters shown in their respected chapter. -For some characters you may actually get an actual look at them via artwork. -There will be a new chapter every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until the story is finished. -The story is 26 chapters long and while the chapters vary in length you'll overall be getting a nice load of stuff. Stay tuned for the first chapter, tomorrow. Here's the poster for it.
Okay, the first Chapter is here. This one isn't the longest but there will certainly be longer ones. Chapter 1: The Fall of Cybertron Voice: Cybertron—a once peaceful and prosperous planet now engulfed by war. Voice: Two factions—both fighting for the control of their home. Voice: The Autobots are value freedom and peace... Voice: And the Decepticons who desire dominance and control. Voice: In the current days of the war, Cybertron's core has begun to fail and with it fades Cybertron's very life force. Voice: As a result, the Autobots now seek to leave their dying planet and search for a new world on which to call home. Voice: But the Decepticon forces will halt this attempt by any means necessary, There is an explosion. Soldiers on both factions open fire on one another. Some soldiers fire from afar and others rush into melee combat with parts blowing in the air. Aircraft fly above the carnage taking a shot at any target within their range. A singled eyed Decepticon pounds his arms on to the ground which become some sort of stabilizers. His legs then form into some sort of rear stabilizers. A protective screen covers the Decepticon's head as a cannon forms out of the top of its new form, which is some sort of artillery cannon. The Decepticon then opens fire on any Autobot within range. A tank like vehicle also opens fire upon the Autobots with it's massive amounts of weaponry and even runs some of them over. More Decepticon jets fly in quickly and open fire at any open target. Autobot soldiers fire their large ground-based cannons shooting down some Decepticon jets that crash near their position some even striking some of the Autobot's own soldiers with explosions following their impact. A single, small, silver vehicle drives quickly in to the front lines ramming some Decepticon soldiers as it goes. As it gets closer to a small battalion of Decepticon soldiers he transforms in an 180 sort of motion, with swords forming out of his arms. He moves with a quick pace slicing any con that is within his range. First he stabs a blade through one's head, then he trips another with his leg. He then pulls out a gun from his back and shoots one through the head, for another three he does some sort of whirlwind attack. Spinning, slicing torsos of the three soldiers as well as bits of their arms, they all fall to the ground. The last remaining Decepticon soldier of the group tries to hit the Autobot with his ax but without looking the Autobot grabs it. Autobot: You should've just run. The soldier then has a worried expression on his face. The Autobot then takes one of his guns and shoots him in the head destroying the soldier. The Autobot stands silent for a moment but more cons quickly arrive and surround him. He stands ready to go the next round with his blades at the ready when suddenly some blasts from off screen hit the cons and another Autobots rushes in. This new Autobot who is mainly dark brown in color with bits of green on him as well leaps into the air, takes out two blasters and within seconds has sent blasts through every Decepticon soldier that surrounded the first Autobot and lands back on the ground and puts his guns away. ?: Number one rule of combat Sideswipe: Defeat your enemy before they defeat you. Sideswipe: I remember, Brawn. I'm not likely to forget that training you put me through. Brawn: That training saves lives. Sideswipe: I know. But it wasn't particularly enjoyable. Where's your team? Brawn: Sector three. I was on my way there but I saw that you were about to get yourself into a potential mess so I came to here to get you out of it. Sideswipe: I had it under control. Brawn begins to move to another area. Brawn: You're never alone in conflict, Sideswipe. Sideswipe goes along with Brawn. Sideswipe and Brawn while on the move: Sideswipe: Have you heard from Optimus? Brawn: He's assisting with the evacuation, we won't be staying on this planet for much longer. Sideswipe: So it doesn't bother you one bit that we are leaving Cybertron does it? Brawn continues to walk but turns looks at Sideswipe. Brawn: Soldier, I've seen more than enough Energon spilled, comrades lost, and brothers become enemies for a lifetime. I am more than glad to leave all that behind. Sideswipe: I guess you've got a point. Sideswipe: Still, part of me wishes we could do something for Cybertron. It is our home...even if it is dying. Brawn: Many feel the same, soldier. But what good is a dead home? Brawn looks straight once again. Brawn: Believe me soldier, once we're off this planet we can look onto starting a new life...a better one. Sideswipe: Yeah... Sideswipe has stopped and is looking down upset about something. Brawn while looking ahead: You're still thinking about your brother, aren't you? Sideswipe: Yeah. Brawn turns around towards Sideswipe: We all make our choices, soldier. You made yours and your brother made his. Sideswipe: But what possible reason could he have for joining the cons? Brawn: I can't answer that, soldier. The ethics of conflict can blind us into thinking what is false is really the truth. Brawn and Sideswipe are silent for a moment and then a transmission activates. Voice over comm: Where the slag are you, Brawn? We're getting pounded out here? Voice over comm 2: Yeah where are you? Hound's doing all the work. Hound over comm while firing: Yeaaaahhh...try and out run these ya scraplets! Brawn puts two of his fingers on the side of his head to get a clearer signal. Brawn: I'll be there shortly, Roadbuster. Roadbuster over comm: I'd make a clever comeback to that but I'm not really in the mood. Brawn: Just hold tight. I'm on my way. Brawn is about to leave but checks on Sideswipe. Brawn: You sure you can handle yourself, Sideswipe? Sideswipe: I'll be fine. You go help your team. Sideswipe: What is it you guys say? “Wreck and rule”? Brawn: *ugh* The team came up with that one during the start of the war when they were just recruits. I never cared for the phrase. Brawn: “Wreckers”...what kind of name for an Autobot is that? Roadbuster over comm: You know I can still hear you right? Brawn: Stand strong, Sideswipe and don't hesitate to call for back up if you need it. You aren't alone after all. Sideswipe: Just get going you old rust bucket. Brawn transforms by pounding his arms onto the ground with his legs doing a 180 degree rotation with panels forming into position and a gun forming out the top of the vehicle. He then drives off and helps his team. Sideswipe looks off towards another part of the battle and speeds off to continue the fight. Bios: Brawn: Brawn is an elite trainer for the Autobots. He trained every Wrecker and some of the best Autobot soldiers out there. He often works closely with the Wreckers despite his distaste for what the reckless batch they have become. Brawn can be quite tough when he needs to be. It takes dedication to whip Autobot recruits into shape for combat and Brawn is the best at this task. Being a veteran warrior, Brawn has seen his fair share of death and destruction and he would be glad for it to be over with. He is also quite a capable leader and despite his age he is as agile as ever, which makes him someone no Decepticon would seek to come against. Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his NEST Deluxe figure. Strength-7 Speed-5 Rank-8 Firepower-8 Intelligence-9 Endurance-10 Courage-10 Skill-9 Voice: Steve Downes from the Halo Series (Master Chief) Sideswipe: Sideswipe is a valiant warrior who's unique wheel-based feet enable him to dispatch enemies with great ease. He was trained but the infamous soldier, Brawn who is made many Autobots into legendary warriors. Sideswipe's experience with his blades are not to be taken lightly, he is capable of dispatching even the most toughest of cons. Sideswipe has not been himself since the day his brother Sunstreaker joined the Deceptions and he has not seem since then. He is pained with the thoughts that he will one day have to fight his brother or see what Megatron has turned him into. He hopes that day never comes. Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his movie appearance. Strength-7 Speed-8 Rank-6 Firepower-6 Intelligence-6 Endurance-9 Courage-8 Skill-10 Voice: James Remar from Dark of the Moon.
Okay, Poster. AMAZING!, I have been waiting see your awesome work. And you sir!, Have great potential!. I can't wait see how this works out!.
Neato. I'm not much a fan of the format, but you can expect me to read some more. I feel like some of the action could definitely be improved though. Listing these events conveys them fine, but they do come off as a little bland. It feels more so like someone is describing the event to the audience rather than the audience seeing the events play out before them; especially with the "some sort of whirlwind attack" bit. Action isn't easy and can come off muddled and slow (as my own work brilliantly shows ), but there are ways to convey the bloodsport in a more elegant format. It's a bit of an obscure example, but here: This is part of a WW1 poem by Siegfried Sassoon-- I'd use an example from an actual novel, but I just happened to have it conveniently on hand (also the book I'm reading at the moment has some unfortunately lame action). Being a poem aside, I feel it properly conveys the energy and vigor of battle. Using words like "blazing" and "crumpled" is just more appetizing than "trips" or just "shoots". "Blowing open a cranium" or "plunging blades through a midsection" just come off as better attention grabbers when writing a character taking on enemy troops. As for personal notes, only a little bummed that Hound's taken his AOE portrayel when you've already got Roadbuster-- who's got a pretty similar personality at that. Otherwise I love Brawn and the fact that someone's doing something cool with him, and will be looking forward to more of him. Also because his ROTF toy is absolutely cool.
Thanks, glad you enjoy it. Hopefully you'll enjoy the rest that comes. Glad you like it. Thanks for the feedback. I see your point about the action though. That is probably something I can work on in the future. Hound is about more guns blazing than Roadbuster as while Brawn trained the Wreckers, Roadbuster is actually the one who leads them. I think once his bio is revealed it my distinguish them a bit more. As Roadbuster does not have the same voice that he did in DOTM. Glad your enjoy Brawn though.
Chapter 2 is now here. Some new characters introduced here. Chapter 2: The Shield of Iacon Outside of Iacon is an observatory tower now used for projecting an extremely powerful shield around Iacon. This one in particular stands outside of Iacon in the midst of one of the more organic parts of Cybertron, which has a lunar surface. This tower is under attack by the Decepticons who are pounding it with whatever they've got. There are four of these towers that surround Iacon. Each provides power to a large shield that covers all of Iacon. If all four towers are destroyed, Iacon will be vulnerable to a large scale attack, which is exactly what the Decepticons want as that is where the Autobot transports are located. Due to being rushed into war, Iacon's great defense is not without flaw as the towers themselves were originally observatory stations and are located outside of Iacon, this requires Autobot forces to guard the towers from Decepticon attacks. The towers are not the most heavily fortified but with the amount of forces guarding them, it won't be completely simple for Decepticons to take the towers down. Of course, it won't be easy for the Autobots to defend it either. Soldiers on the ground outside the tower are holding off the Decepticons as best as they can. Unfortunately the Decepticons are pushing hard and there aren't many living Autobots at this tower left. A group of soldiers inside the tower are attempting to hold off the advancing Decepticon forces. Soldier 1: Agh! There's too many of them! Soldier 2: We have to hold them off! Optimus is counting on us! Commander: If they destroy this tower they are that much closer to destroying the transports. Commander: So. Hold. Them. Back! Three Cybertronian aircraft are on a straight course for the tower, evading all blasts fired at them. One of the vehicles is black and purple, another dark blue and red, and another that is a blend of white, blue and red. Soldier 1: Sir, inbound aircraft! Commander: Oh no... The leader of the pack is flying rapidly towards the tower and it seems as if he is going to go straight through the view ports. But right at the moment when he is about to make contact with the walls of the tower he pulls up hard and from an aerial view we see him transform activating the thrusters on his back and he spirals down through an open hatch on top of the tower and he activates his saw weapon and continues to spiral down slicing the three soldiers across their torsos. Two of the soldiers were completely cut in half and their torsos separate from their legs. The commander however was not fully severed. The leader of the Decepticon pack lands with one of his arms touching the ground and his saw arm pulled back in the air. There is then a close up of his face with his optics turning to look straight. He then stands up and deactivates his saw arm. Starscream: Pathetic...the Autobots stood no chance against my might. Another one of the previously seen jets now hovers down in his robot form through the hatch. Skywarp: How very modest of you Starscream. Skywarp: Nonetheless I will attempt to initiate the overloading process for the shield. Starscream growls quietly to himself and then looks up. Starscream: Thundercracker, any reports from the other teams? Thundercracker peers down from the destroyed entrance from above. Thundercracker: Ramjet reports that the other three towers are still under attack and that they are encountering moderate resistance. Thundercracker: I do not mean to question your judgment sir, but are you sure it was wise letting Ramjet lead one of the attacks considering his...impairment? Starscream: As unstable as Ramjet may be, he is still a competent warrior and his...tactics while “reckless” do provide significant results. However as a precaution Dirge has been tasked to keep Ramjet under surveillance in order to prevent any...unnecessary mishaps. Skywarp: It is unfortunate that the Autobots encoded their control systems for the shield, otherwise I would have simply shut the shield down. But it would seem that the towers work in unison and that no change can be made to the shield unless all but one tower loses power or... Starscream: Can you find a way to disable it or not?! Skywarp pauses for a moment. Skywarp: I am afraid we will have to rely on more destructive forces in this case. Skywarp: Fortunately... A box-like device forms off of Skywarp's back as he goes to reach for it. Skywarp: I came prepared. Skywarp places the device inside the tower's power core. Skywarp: I will be able to activate this device once we are clear and the resulting power flow from the device will overload this tower. Starscream: Good. Let us be rid of this abomination. Skywarp and Starscream prepare to exit the tower when a weak voice speaks out. Commander: *cough* cough* You won't win...Optimus will...defeat you and...your kind. Starscream turns around and leans in close to the soldier. Starscream: You put such faith in your precious “Prime” and yet why is he not here fighting along side you at your...“darkest hour”? Commander: He...fights for our survival...not on the battlefield but where it is equally important—helping our race escape and survive. Starscream: These are actions of coward not a warrior. You put such confidence in your Prime and yet he is too cowardly to fight with you now. Starscream: I will let you live so that you may see your precious Iacon fall. That is a fate far more satisfying then death. Starscream beings to leave once again until... Commander: Small words coming from a REAL coward. Starscream's optics widen. Skywarp as he puts his hand on his face: Oh no... Starscream turns around and jabs his saw blades vertically into the soldier's neck, activates them and pulls it up quickly from his neck, ripping his head in half and causing energon to spatter from the wound.. The body slumps over lifeless. Starscream deactivates his saw and hovers out of the tower along with his team. The three fly away as the tower blows into pieces. Bios: Skywarp: Skywarp is one of the closer lieutenants in Starscream's armada. He often works closely with Starscream and Thundercracker. However Skywarp will always prefer the lab as opposed to the battlefield as Skywarp does not seem to take any joy in the death of Autobots what so ever. In fact, he probably would prefer a peaceful solution—if there was one. Aside from that, Skywarp is always looking to invent new and useful technologies. Before the war he and Wheeljack created many useful devices for the good of the Cybertronian race. But as with many things in the the war, that changed. Appearance Work in Progress but he is a black and purple version of Starscream. Strength-6 Speed-9 Rank-5 Firepower-7 Intelligence-9 Endurance-9 Courage-9 Skill-9 Voice: Jason Issacs from Star Wars Rebels (Inquisitor) Starscream: Starscream is quite well known for his treacherous, cunning, and cowardly nature. It's no secret that he desires authority over the Decepticons but just how far he is willing to go to accomplish his deeds are what make him rather unpredictable. Starscream leads an armada of Seekers that are more or less his trusted forces. With such a vast amount of minions at his command it remains a possibility that Starscream may attempt to overthrow Megatron at some point. It is just a matter of having the right opportunity. Appearance: It would be much like his Movie form but in G1 Colors and is Cybertronian. I don't really know what that would look like. Strength-8 Speed-8 Rank-8 Firepower-7 Intelligence-8 Endurance-8 Courage-6 Skill-10 Voice: Charles Alder from Revenge of the Fallen Game Thundercracker: Thundercracker is the most loyal soldier in Starscream's armada. He is completely devoted to Starscream and is his most trust worthy servant. He also holds respect to Megatron but Starscream is the only one he truly trusts and despite Starscream's treacherous side, he has always been and will be straight with Thundercracker. Thundercracker also keep his optics open for any sign of treachery against Starscream. Those who have stated certain things that even hint of treachery will only get one chance before Thundercracker goes to “correct” them. Appearance: WIP but is pretty much like Skywarp but is dark blue and red with some bits of black as well. Strength-8 Speed-9 Rank-8 Firepower-8 Intelligence-9 Endurance-8 Courage-8 Skill-8 Voice: Graham McTavish from War for Cybertron (Thundercracker)
Starscream is fantastic, and the action has improved greatly. Only negative things I can say is that I'm not too big on Skywarp's portrayal, but that's a personal preference so don't worry about it. Though It was a little on the short side, It being a scene a chapter. But again, some good action and an awesome Starscream.
Quite a few new characters in this one. Chapter 3: The Role of Authority The Iacon Commander Center is the Autobot's central hub for everything. Communications, battle conditions, everything is monitored from this great place. The main chamber is where everything is sorted through by rows of Autobot officers. There is a wide walkway in the middle of the room with dozens of rows of screens with Autobots working at them on the sides. There are large windows at the front end of the entire room that looks out onto the battle in the distance. Sentinel: Status report? Autobot Officer: One of the shield relay towers has been destroyed, sir. The other three are still under attack. But our forces state that their holding. Sentinel: What are Optimus' soldiers doing out there? Playing games?! Get some support out their to save their hides. Autobot Officer: Yes...sir. Sentinel: I still thinking leaving is a mistake. Sentinel: Optimus isn't strong enough to make the necessary sacrifices in order to keep Cybertron alive. Sentinel: Are we just going to let Megatron and his forces run us off Cybertron? Sentinel: Why doesn't Optimus stand and fight? Sentinel: We have the resources, why isn't he out there personally leading the charge and terminating those scrapheaps? Autobot Officer: With all due respect sir, Optimus might have the right idea. Cybertron is dying. We wouldn't be able to stay here even if we could fight off the Decepticons. Sentinel: I don't recall asking for your opinion, soldier. The Autobot officer stands silent. Sentinel: Just inform Breakaway, and his team to get out there and give Optimus' forces some air support! Autobot Officer: Yes sir. The officer brings up a screen with Breakaway standing there. Breakaway: What's the mission? The Autobot officer is about to speak Sentinel walks past and him and budges him aside. Sentinel: Optimus' forces are getting overwhelmed and they need you to save their shells. Sentinel: So get to sector three immediately. Breakaway: Understood, Breakaway out. The screen goes blank. Sentinel looks outside from the command center windows seeing the blasts of fire, explosions and flying aircraft in the distance. Sentinel: Cybertron...you must survive... Aerial Bots Barracks The Aerial Bots are relaxing for the moment in their barracks. Each of them seem to be doing their own thing. Jetfire and Silverbolt are waiting for Breakaway to return, Air Raid is sitting down watching a screen of the battle report, and Fireflight is sitting in a corner facing away from everybody else. Air Raid: Wow, one tower down already. Our forces must really stink. Jetfire: They are doing the best they can. I don't think we can ask for more than that. Air Raid: Well apparently their best isn't good enough. Jetfire is about ready to argue with him but Silverbolt stops him. Silverbolt: Let it go, Jetfire. Arguing isn't going to help anyone. Air Raid; Tell that to Fireflight, he loves to argue. Fireflight still facing his corner looks up slightly with his red optics narrowing in anger. Air Raid: Don't know if it does him any good though. Fireflight gets up, turns away from his corner and heads toward Air Raid. Air Raid notices. Air Raid: Hey, look who decided to come out of his protoform. Fireflight clocks Air Raid in the face send him falling backwards. Air Raid shakes his head, recovering from the hit. Air Raid: Oh, so that's how you want to play, hnn? Air Raid leaps at Fireflight and begins wrestling him. Jetfire and Silverbolt then try to intervene. Jetfire tries to separate the two, but he is pulled into the fight. Silverbolt: That's enough! They all don't seem to listen. Silverbolt: Aerial Bots, stop! Jetfire tries to break it up but is getting over powered by the two of them. With Air Raid on one side and Fireflight on the other. There is a loud blast from behind that startles everyone. The three who were in the brawl halt and look towards the sound. Breakaway had just fired a round from his sniper rifle towards the ceiling, which is emitting smoke from the blast. He puts his arm down and the rifle forms back into his arm. Breakaway: All right, who want's to tell me what's going on here? Air Raid: Fireflight, started it. Fireflight just gets up and walks out of the room. Breakaway: Air Raid, you know how sensitive Fireflight can be. Air Raid: What? He needs to lighten up. Breakaway: I don't disagree with that, but you're not really helping things. Air Raid: It's not my fault he can't take a joke. Breakaway: Perhaps. But you can control yourself. Air Raid is silent. Breakaway: Now Jetfire, I don't know how you got pulled into this but I can only assume it is something that Air Raid said. Air Raid: Why's it always me? Breakaway: Because it is usually is you. Air Raid: Hnn...fair point. Breakaway: But there is a time and place for getting involved and with that, there is also how you go about it. Jetfire: Understood, sir. Breakaway: We have a mission. The shield relay towers are under attack and Sentinel wants us to assist with the attack. Air Raid: You mean he wants us to help destroy our own towers? What a glitch head. Breakaway just glares at him. Air Raid: Okay, I get the message. I'll meet you at the hangar. Jetfire follows behind him. Breakaway then proceeds out of the barracks to find Fireflight. Silverbolt waits a few moments then follows him. Silverbolt: Breakaway... Breakaway: Yes? Silverbolt: The others seem to respect you, but I couldn't get them to listen. Breakaway: It's all about knowing each unit. Fireflight is the most sensitive of the team and requires the most patience. Air Raid just needs to learn to shut his mouth on occasion. Air Raid from off screen: I heard that! They both turn towards Air Raid as he is peering from behind a corner. Air Raid: Okay, I'm going. He leaves. Breakaway: And while Jetfire can take things too far, he can easily be restored to order. Breakaway: Know your team, and you know how to manage them. Breakaway: Get the squad prepared to launch. I want them ready to take off as soon as I am finished with Fireflight. Silverbolt: Understood. Breakway walks off toward the place where Fireflight often goes during events like this while Silverbolt turns toward the hangar. Breakaway eventually comes to a dark corridor of the base, which has a flickering red light and has yet to be repaired. Breakaway knows this is the place where Fireflight goes when he looses it. He's talked him out of here many times. He sees him facing towards the same corner as he usually does. Breakaway walks towards him and sits beside him. Breakaway: How many times are we going to have to go through this, Fireflight? Breakaway: You have a responsibility to your squad and you can't just get up and retreat every time something unpleasant happens. Violence isn't a much suitable solution either. Breakaway: You need to learn to communicate with someone else besides me. Your team will need you, and you will have to be there for them. Breakaway: I understand this isn't the easiest thing for you, but I need you to be ready for such a time? Am I clear? Fireflight: Yes sir. Breakaway gets up. Breakaway: Good. We'll be launching out shortly. I expect you to be there. Breakaway: Clear? Fireflight: Yes. Breakaway leaves the dark corridor. After a few seconds Fireflight gets up and walks towards the hanger. Bios: Air Raid: Air Raid is the joker of the Aerial bots as he has a snappy sense of humor and an overall amusing perspective on things. Despite theses core traits, he is quite a stable Autobot who doesn't go recklessly into things without consulting his superiors. He respects authority but he also respects his team just as much. He and Jetfire tend to get into a few disagreements over things as Jetfire considers Air Raid to be out of place at times but Breakaway is often there to balance matters between the two. Appearance: Work in Progress. Strength-6 Speed-8 Rank-3 Firepower-5 Intelligence-5 Endurance-5 Courage-5 Skill-5 Voice: Liam O'Brien from War for Cybertron. Breakaway: Breakaway is the leader of the Aerial Bots and a highly efficient soldier. The core reason as to why he is the leader is that he is capable of balancing all the Aerial Bots together into one efficient unit. Some members require his attention more than others but he manages to hold the group together, using the appropriate methods at the appropriate time. Fireflight in particular needs devoted attention as his temper and rage can easily go out of hand unless Breakaway is there to put it out. Appearance: A Cybertronian version of his ROTF game form. Again, not really sure what that would look like. Strength-7 Speed-8 Rank-8 Firepower-7 Intelligence-7 Endurance-10 Courage-10 Skill-9 Voice: Andrew Kishino from ROTF Game. Fireflight: Fireflight is the definition of a loose cannon. Though he is part of the close team the Aerial bots, Fireflight often prefers to do his own thing at the expense of his team. His temper is also something that gets the best of him on numerous occasions causing his whole team to suffer. Fireflight does respect Breakaway however and he is probably the only one who Fireflight would actually listen to. Anyone else would just make him more angry. With combat Fireflight is unique in the fact that his vehicle mode is often used for blowing through things. As he has a built in flame beam in the front of his vehicle form. It's not something you want to be on the other end of. Appearance: I imagine him a lot like the FOC Air Raid/Fireflight toy. While that is not exactly what he looks like that gives you a pretty good idea. Strength-8 Speed-9 Rank-1 Firepower-8 Intelligence-5 Endurance-5 Courage-7 Skill-2 Voice: Jason Griffith from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Leonardo Mirage Version) Jetfire: Jetfire is a highly respected Autobot that has a great sense of honor and respect. He is fully devoted to the Autobot cause and to his fellow Autobots. However Jetfire is known to put too much responsibility on himself and tends to hold himself to an unreasonably high standard. With that said, Jetfire is an exceptional warrior. His courage and determination make him a very noble and strong soldier on the battlefield. Appearance: Work in Progress but he will resemble FOC Jetfire and not the ROTF one. Strength-7 Speed-8 Rank-7 Firepower-7 Intelligence-8 Endurance-9 Courage-10 Skill-9 Voice: Troy Baker from Fall of Cybertron (Jetfire) Sentinel: Sentinel is an Autobot few respect let alone tolerate. Yet somehow he is in a decent position of authority. Most Autobots question as to why he is even there. Sentinel is devoted to what HE thinks is best and won't hesitate to say so. He seems to have little care for Autobot lives or for Optimus' authority. One thing remains despite Sentinel being absolutely self-obsessed and obnoxious, he loves Cybertron with all that he is and would do ANYTHING to see it saved. Appearance: Pretty much just like Sentinel Prime from DOTM only his colors are blue and orange much like his animated counter part. He'll have a different head and face design as well. Haven't decided what that will be just yet. Strength-8 Speed-5 Rank-7 Firepower-5 Intelligence-5 Endurance-8 Courage-5 Skill-4 Voice: Townsend Coleman from Transformers Animated. Silverbolt: Silverbolt could be considered the second in command of the Aerial bots due to his wise discernment and his concern for his team mates. Silverbolt was one of the first Autobots to join the Aerial Bot team and as such has a close bond with Breakaway. He is a fairly capable warrior and puts the squad and the bigger picture above himself and other desires. Appearance: Design still a work in progress. Strength-6 Speed-8 Rank-8 Firepower-6 Intelligence-8 Endurance-9 Courage-9 Skill-7 Voice: Patrick Seitz from War for Cybertron
Chapter 4: The Second Tower At the second shield tower the battle continues. A greyish seeker with glowing green tattoos flies by the tower. Inside the tower a small group of Autobots hold out to defend the tower from the Decepticon forces. Arcee: Hold them back, Autobots. Remember what we're fighting for. Moonracer: Of course we know what we're fighting for. We're fighting so that we don't all die. How's that supposed to help us? Arcee: It's supposed to give you a stronger will. Moonracer: Yeah, well...I don't think it's working. Chromia: We're surrounded, Arcee. I don't know if we'll be able to make it out of this. Arcee: We've been in tighter situations, before. Moonracer: True. But being in a high elevated tower above a long drop down doesn't help us a whole lot does it? The seeker with the glowing green tattoos flips over backwards transforms and reaches his hand through a slot in the tower grabbing Arcee. Arcee struggles to get free but the Decepticon's grip is too strong. Moonracer runs up and hits Acid Storm in the face. Acid Storm: Agh! Acid Storm falls to a patch of ground the bottom of the tower. Acid Storm shakes his head recovering from the hit. He looks up at Moonracer... Acid Storm: What was that for? Moonracer: You're the enemy, aren't you? Acid Storm: I don't know. Am I? Moonracer: It would certainly seem that way wouldn't it? Acid Storm: Hnn. Sunstorm over comm: Acid Storm would you wise up and shoot the towers already? Acid Storm: Oh, okay. Acid Storm begins firing acid at the bottom of the tower. The acid begins to melt away at the tower's outer wall. Acid Storm just stands and looks at it. Acid Storm: No what? Sunstorm: Leave it to me. Sunstorm changes courses and releases a beam of fire as he passes over the acid. The tower then starts to catch fire. Acid Storm just watches as the flames rise. Moonracer looks down and sees the fire. Moonracer: Well...that's not good. Arcee: We need to get out of here. Chromia: What about the tower? Arcee: The tower's lost. Arcee: By the looks of things, that tower is going to be crashing against the shield. Looks like that's our best chance to get out of here. Arcee: Chromia, throw a charge and blow an exit for us. Chromia: But won't the Decepticons be able to enter through the breach? Arcee: Let me worry about that. You just worry about getting the wall open. Chromia: All right. Chromia goes to another side of the tower and places a charge on the tower wall. Arcee goes over to a control panel and begins to press some buttons. Arcee: I'll signal the other towers to allow for a brief opening in the shield. Hopefully someone's still active over there. Chromia: Charge is set. Arcee: Good get ready to blow the charge and let's get out of here. Acid Storm then hovers back up to the tower and peaks inside. Acid Storm: Aww...wait...where'd they go? Chromia: Take cover! The explosion blows a hole in the tower but the shield has not gone down yet. Acid Storm looks outside the tower a bit to see if the Autobots are there. He then starts moving to the other side of the tower and spots Arcee and her team again. He attempts to smash through the tower walls and doesn't even consider trying to enter through the breach that the charge blew in the tower. Arcee: Come on, Autobots...don't let me down... Just at the moment a small portion of the shield opens to allow them through. Sunstorm notices that a portion of shield has gone down and begins to fly over to the opening. Acid Storm is still focused on getting into the tower. Arcee: All right everyone, JUMP! They all leap out just as the tower starts to fall into the levels below with Acid Storm still clinging on trying to get in. Chromia and Moonracer both get through the opening in the shield but Arcee's leg is snagged by Sunstorm and she is stuck between entering Iacon and being tossed into the abyss below. And on top of this, the shield is closing in on her. Sunstorm struggles to pull Arcee out. Chromia: Arcee! Arcee's leg is starting to become lose from the pressure of Sunstorm's grip. Arcee: He's got me tight! Ugh...I...can't... get free of his grip! Moonracer: The Decepticons sure seem attracted to you. Sunstorm just glares at Moonrace. Moonracer: Allow me to handle this. She walks along side the closing shield and Arcee and slices Sunstorm's hand off. Sunstorm dashes back and screams in pain as his hand falls into the abyss below. Moonracer gets Arcee on her feet and the shield is fully covered again. No Decepticons were able to get inside. Sunstorm, clutching where his hand was cut off, watches as the remnants of the tower crumble into pieces into the lower level. Acid Storm begins hovering up with Sunstorm's severed hand. Acid Storm: Need a hand? Sunstorm angrily grabs his hand back and places it back on to his arm and the parts form bonds to it once again. He tests each of his fingers and they are all functional once again. Sunstorm: Why...on Cybertron...did you not go through the breach on the other side?! Acid Storm: What breach? Sunstorm: The one...that the Autobots blew open...to escape! Acid Storm tilts his head trying to figure out what Sunstorm means. Sunstorm stares angrily and blinks a couple times. Acid Storm is still thinking. Acid Storm: OHHHH...THAT breach... Sunstorm sighs annoyed: Yes...THAT...breach. Acid Storm: We should report this to Starscream and notify him that the second tower has been destroyed and that you got your hand back. Acid Storm brings up his communicator on his arm. Acid Storm: Starscream this is Sunstorm...uhh Acid Storm the second tower has been destroyed. Starscream over comm: Excellent. Proceed to the others. It is only a matter of time before their pathetic shield falls. Skywarp over comm: Actually, Starscream, this shield technology is far from pathetic. The shield technology was quite ingeniously designed in anticipation for almost any form of... Starscream over comm: Silence, Skywarp! Acid Storm: Oh before I forget, Starscream... Starscream: Yes? Acid Storm: Sunstorm got his hand caught off by a female Autobot. But it's fine because he got it back now. As Acid Storm says this Sunstorm begins to panic. Starscream: I see. Acid Storm: Okay, that's all. He puts his arm down. Sunstorm: Why did you tell him that? Acid Storm: Pff...why wouldn’t he want to know? Sunstorm: You didn't even tell him that the female Autobots escaped. Acid Storm: Oh, you're right! I'll tell him now. Sunstorm: No! He stops Acid Storm from calling Starscream. Sunstorm: Let's just get to the next tower and finish this. Acid Storm: There are more towers? Sunstorm: Yes... Acid Storm: How many more? Sunstorm: *sigh* two. Acid Storm: Where are they? Sunstorm just growls and transforms on his way to the next tower. Acid Storm transforms and follows right after him. They both transform and fly off to the next tower. Bios: Autobots: Arcee: Arcee can be both caring and hyper. She cares deeply for her fellow Autobots but she has a snappy sense of humor when it involves battling Decepticons. Her skill in battle is quite impressive as she is capable of taking down even large foes. She frequently works with Chromia and Moonracer--two of the other female Autobots. While they are a team, they are rather close and both Moonracer and Chromia trust Arcee very much as she has proven herself reliable time and time again. Appearance: Design is till work in progress but she will resemble WFC Arcee but in movie style. Her colors are pink and white. Strength-7 Speed-8 Rank-5 Firepower-5 Intelligence-8 Endurance-10 Courage-10 Skill-10 Voice: Kari Wahlgren from War for Cybertron (Arcee) Chromia: Chromia is a very cautious Autobot. She doesn't like to take part in situations that could have potentially grave consequences, unless of course the lives of her or her team mates are in jeopardy. She doesn't enjoy fighting much at all. In fact, secretly it disgusts her to her very spark, but she keeps with it as she feels it is unfortunately necessary. If she had the chance, she would probably take another task aside from the fighting. But seeing as the evacuation is in process it will probably be too late for that. Appearance: She'll resemble her ROTF form but she'll have actual legs this time around. Strength-4 Speed-6 Rank-2 Firepower-4 Intelligence-5 Endurance-4 Courage-4 Skill-4 Voice: Grey DeLisle from Revenge of the Fallen Moonracer: Moonracer was once a joyful young Autobot, but the cruelty of war has made her cold and hard. She doesn't have much of a sense of joy anymore unless it revolves around smart mouthing Decepticons or Autobots she doesn't particularly care for. Causing pain or annoyance seems to be all that she has left. She finds enjoyment in battle now, of course there are times when she may need to be suppressed as her temper can get out of hand. She can often be found fighting along side Arcee and Chromia. Appearance: She'll probably resemble Arcee's render for the first movie. The one that got a figure. Strength-6 Speed-6 Rank-2 Firepower-5 Intelligence-4 Endurance-6 Courage-10 Skill-7 Voice: Laura Bailey from MIB Alien Crisis Decepticons: Acid Storm: Acid Storm is the most unintelligent of the Seekers. He tends to miss some of the most obvious of things and even confuses his own name at times. But his destructive capabilities are not to be taken likely. His acidic cannons can make a battlefield all that more bothersome as his acid is highly corrosive and merely stepping in it can take your foot off. He is covered with radioactive Cybetronian tattoos. No one is quite sure how he got that way. Not even himself. But as long as there are Autobots to kill Acid Storm will get the job done in what ever slightly productive way he can. Appearance: Right now he appears a bit like Nebular Starscream. Except his tattoos are a lot greener and brighter. Strength-7 Speed-8 Rank-4 Firepower-9 Intelligence-1 Endurance-5 Courage-5 Skill-4 Voice: Barricade24 Sunstorm: Sunstorm is another one of the Seekers in Starscream's legion. He is quite competent and very vigilant. He'll pretty much follow any order he's given. Sunstrom can be a bit of a tattle tail though as he will often report the failures of others, mainly other Seekers to Starscream or whoever is in charge in attempt to get even for any trouble they've caused him or perhaps to save his own hide. Sunstorm is capable of withstanding fire—even to extreme temperatures. Appearance: He's primarily an orange, and red version of Starscream. Artwork of him will be shown in the future. Strength-7 Speed-8 Rank-4 Firepower-7 Intelligence-8 Endurance-6 Courage-6 Skill-6 Voice: Barricade24
That would probably make the most sense. I am really curious as to what this guy got into that made him so...well him.
Here's the next one. This one's a bit on the short side but added a bit more substance to it so hopefully it will suffice. Chapter 5: Recollections of the Past Iacon Commander Center-Armory and Hangar In a large hallway filled with ships, creates, and other such materials, with large doors at the end of the hallway an Autobot scientist is assisting a soldier with a malfunctioning weapon. ?: Almost got it...there! That should do it! Give this a try and see if the alignment pattern is straighter. The soldier walks off with the weapon in hand. He goes to talk to some other Autobots. Most likely to prepare a target for him to test his weapon. The Autobot leader Optimus Prime enters the hangar. Optimus Prime: Wheeljack, what is our status? Wheeljack: Ah, Optimus. Let me have a look. Wheeljack turns around to a data console, which is near by. He activates and checks on the systems Optimus requested. Wheeljack: It would appear that we have only one transport remaining to be fueled. There is some sort of clog in one of the sub valves that is still remaining to be fixed. Optimus Prime: Good. There has already been enough energon spilled in this conflict. Optimus stands silent looking rather sad about something. Wheeljack: What's wrong, Optimus? Optimus sits down on a crate next to Wheeljack. Optimus Prime: Do you think that this is the correct decision, Wheeljack? Leaving Cybertron? Wheeljack: Absolutely! You and I both have seen the data. Cybertron is dying. It's power, its life force is shutting down. To attempt to stay here would not only be costly to us all but utterly futile! Wheeljack: Why the change of spark? Just a while ago you seemed so eager to leave? Optimus Prime: It would seem that in my focus of leaving I had forgotten what Cybertron used to be so long ago. The times of peace and prosperity...of joy and comfort... now nothing but a fading memory. Optimus Prime: It is saddening to see our home die and generations of our race, Autobot and Decepticon alike, tossed into what is a a seemingly endless conflict. Wheeljack: I don't deny it Optimus, it is indeed sad. I have felt the same way...and it is to be expected as this is all you or I have ever known. Wheeljack: I imagine that there are many of our race that feel the same. There is silence between them for a few moments. Wheeljack: How goes the effort to download the Iacon library's archives? Optimus Prime: The process has proceeded without any hindrances. I am thankful that our history may yet be preserved. Optimus Prime: I worked in Iacon's library for many deca-cycles and learned much from the knowledge that was contained inside the archives. Wheeljack: Indeed, I remember. How long ago that was. I had almost forgotten the peace our race once had. There is a loud blast with an Autobot falling backwards from the intense kickback of his weapon. Optimus and Wheeljack as well as other Autobots in the area look over to the sound of the blast. The Autobot rubs his head. Wheeljack: It would seem I have misaligned the firing mechanism. I will fix that immediately. If you don't mind Optimus? Optimus gets up. Optimus Prime: Of course, Wheeljack continue with your work. I will ensure that the rest of the Autobots are prepared to leave. Thank you for listening. Optimus walks off. Wheeljack: Any time, Optimus. Bios: Optimus Prime: Optimus Prime is the legendary leader of the Autobots who holds great compassion, mercy, and stands by the belief that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Despite preferring a peaceful solution to all conflicts, Prime's combat skills are infamous and his many weapons also make him the toughest Autobot there is. Optimus was once a cruel and violent Cybertronian but an event changed him into the Autobot he now is, which is also a Decepticon's worse nightmare. Appearance: A Cybetronian version of his first movie form. Strength-10 Speed-8 Rank-10 Firepower-10 Intelligence-10 Endurance-10 Courage-10 Skill-10 Voice: Peter Cullen of course. Wheeljack: As one of the Autobot's top scientists, Wheeljack specializes in creating various forms of technology and is an expert on their core functions. Wheeljack was a vital aid to the Autobot cause due to the many inventions he created, which have saved countless Autobots from deactivation. Wheeljack does not go into combat extremely often as he is often in the lab preparing new weapons or devices for other Autobots to use. But that's not to say he can't fight. In fact the Decepticons would probably be surprised just how skilled he is. Appearance: You can picture him as a Cybertronian version of Que, however he is white in color and has a head like the AOE deluxe exclusive figure. Strength-5 Speed-5 Rank-7 Firepower-7 Intelligence-10 Endurance-9 Courage-9 Skill-10 Voice: Jamie Alcroft from DOTM game.
Here's where things really kick off. This is also where we'll get a look at some of the characters. I'd also love to hear what anyone thinks of the story. Any posts or comments are highly appreciated. Chapter 6: The Third Tower The tower in sector three is getting assaulted by Decepticon forces. The tower is pounded by Decepticon marauder blasts. Roadbuster gets shaken by the force of the blasts. Roadbuster: Where is Brawn? It's been mega-cycles since I contacted him. Top Spin: Maybe he hit trouble. Hound while firing: Or maybe he's dead! Roadbuster: No, not likely. He probably ran into some company. Roadbuster: Not surprising considering we're in the middle of a slagging war. Roadbuster sees something in the distance. His visor retracts upwards and a pair of binoculars forms over his eyes. Roadbuster sees Acid Storm and Sunstorm, and some other Decepticon jets on route. Roadbuster: Oh that's not good. His binoculars form back into his face. Roadbuster: Get ready, Wreckers we're about to have even more company! Top Spin: Great! Hound turns slightly: Hey, Leadfoot, how you holdin' over there? Leadfoot: Like ya really need to ask! Hound: What? I'm Just askin'. Leadfoot: Well don't! You're a distracting me. Hound: Aww...is that all I'm doing? I must not be trying hard enough! Leadfoot: Are you a tryin to get me shot? Hound: Just making conversation. Roadbuster: Will you two stow it! Top Spin: Hey look! It's Brawn! Roadbuster: It is about slagging time. Brawn is in his vehicle mode rushing through the conflict shooting down Decepticon soldiers with his vehicle mounted weapon as he goes. He even runs a few of them over. The Aerial bots are flying above him. Silverbolt releases a magnetic clamp that launches from the bottom of his vehicle form and attaches to Brawn. He increases altitude to get him on top of the tower. Once they are high enough, Silverbolt releases the clamp and Brawn transforms as he falls through the opened tower hatch perfectly and he stands up with his pistols armed and is shoulder gun active. Roadbuster: Took you long enough. Brawn: I was delayed. Hound while firing: Yeah, we kinda figured that! Brawn: What's the situation here? Roadbuster: Do you really have to ask? Brawn: At least tell me who we are dealing with. Roadbuster: We have several battalions of soldiers with four Marauders down below. Thrust and Hotlink have been keeping us occupied and on top of that, Sunstorm and Acid Storm are on their way here. Brawn: We'll have backup. The Aerial Bots will deal with the Seekers. Roadbuster turns back towards the battle and his visor comes back down and he begins firing missiles out of his shoulder launchers. Roadbuster: They better. Breakaway: All right Aerial bots, form up! Thrust and Hotlink notice the Aerial bots preparing to come around for an attack run and leap into the air, transform, and prepare to join up with Sunstorm and Acid Storm. Another seeker has just joined in with the other four this one is purple and cyan in color and it takes the center position among the other four. Its overall design is a bit leaner than the others. The Aerial bots have now completely banked around and are now in a dead straight collision course toward the Seekers. Both groups hold their course as t Bios: Autobots: Hound: Hound is a “wicked warrior robot” as he calls himself. He is armed with various forms of weaponry and loves taking out cons. He enjoys mouthing off at them, taunting them as he guns them down. Hound serves with the Wreckers and follows Roadbuster and the others to all sorts of wild adventures. He does have a tendency to disregard some standard Autobot guidelines most of the time having to do with creatures that he doesn't get along with. But Hound will obey orders, despite how tempting it may be not to. Appearance: He will be a lot more Cybertronian looking and he doesn't have his ammo vest that he had in AOE, his color is also a lunar gray color. Strength-9 Speed-4 Rank-6 Firepower-9 Intelligence-4 Endurance-6 Courage-10 Skill-10 Voice: John Goodman from AOE. Leadfoot: Leadfoot is another member of the Wreckers. He was a engineer along with Topspin before the war and still holds quite a bit of experience in ship construction. Leadfoot works quite well with spare parts and can create some pretty impressive tech with just a few small elements. Despite some of his size, he is still an excellent fighter. Having gone through Brawn's training course has made his combat abilities quite exceptional. Strength-6 Speed-5 Rank-5 Firepower-7 Intelligence-6 Endurance-7 Courage-8 Skill-8 Voice: John DiMaggio from DOTM. Roadbuster: Roadbuster is the leader of the Wreckers, which can be considered some of Cybertron's most elite warriors. Along with Leadfoot and Topspin, Roadbuster worked as an engineer before the war and is an expert at forming detailed plans for construction. For this reason, he was tasked with the charge of Brawn's elite trainees. In fact, it was Roadbuster who came up with the phrase “Wreck and Rule”. He knows that Brawn has never liked the phrase or the title of “Wrecker” and he often uses that to poke fun at Brawn. But he loves Brawn like a father and he is an expert leader of the Autobots he has been tasked to command and protect. Strength-7 Speed-7 Rank-7 Firepower-7 Intelligence-10 Endurance-10 Courage-10 Skill-9 Voice: Troy Baker from Saints Row 4 Top Spin: Top Spin is part of the infamous Autobot team the Wreckers and is quite well geared for combat. Before the war, Top Spin served as a engineer along with Leadfoot and Roadbuster. His claws served for lifting heavy materials and his built in welders enabled him to seal leaks or broken pieces. Since the war however, his attributes have made him a fighting warrior as all the tech he used for engineering now serves just an effective purpose in combat. Strength-7 Speed-6 Rank-6 Firepower-7 Intelligence-6 Endurance-6 Courage-8 Skill-8 Voice: Chris Cox from Avengers Assemble (Star-Lord) Decepticons: Thrust: Serving as a warrior in Starscream's Armada, Thrust is a pretty average Decepticon. He doesn't talk much and he doesn't like Autobots. Thrust will often keep his thoughts to himself. Contrary to what anyone knows, Thrust will from time to time go off by himself and punish himself for any thing he considers to be “failure”. No one knows this but himself and that's how he prefers to keep it. In terms of combat he is average. He can likely hold his own but when the odds are against him he might retreat, not out of fear, but for better odds. Appearance: Currently he most likely resembles Starscream but has a face like his ROTF Deluxe figure. Same colors, too. Strength-6 Speed-6 Rank-3 Firepower-5 Intelligence-5 Endurance-4 Courage-5 Skill-4 Hotlink: Hotlink is a very quiet Decepticon and prefers to be left alone from his fellow Decepticons and Seekers. He will however obey any order that he is given and he is even a capable fighter. But he will only does these things if he is so ordered to. He has found life on Cybertron dull and considers the option of exploring new worlds someone intriguing. He has the slight hope that there may be something on a new world that intrigues him more so than anything on Cybertron has. Appearance: He is a red and purple version of Starscream with bits of black throughout his design. Strength-6 Speed-7 Rank-2 Firepower-6 Intelligence-5 Endurance-5 Courage-5 Skill-2
