Whether he's lobotomised or not he's seen stuff they might be able use against the DJD. Petty rivalries they can play on, Achilles heels, allergies, etc.
I wouldn't get too attached to Velocity...I think there's a narrative-supporting reason Ratchet came back at this time
I like how Roberts write his characters like they're popular now before they get the axe. We had it with #16 with Pipes and Spoiler maybe Rewind, but now that Overlord's back history repeats. I'm still gonna enjoy it, but I'm praying for Tarn's beat-down by Megatron.
I'm guessing if Chromedome's going to get some info out of the Sparkeater it might be after the final messages are spoken since he looked alright when he was with Rewind recording it.
In #52, after Tarn killed Kaon, he said "the sun is nearly set", and we saw a badly wounded Megatron carried in. Now Megatron is fixed, and we see Rodimus saying there's still "6 and 1/2 hours before sunset" ... c'mon, how many hours are there in a day on this planet?
Just had a thought...what if the "Pet is lobotomized and mode-locked" theory is correct, but the people who did it to the Pet aren't the DJD? Hmmm, where did we see mode-locked and lobotomized beast transformers before...
Roberts doesn't even have to kill them. He can put the back burner until later like Emirate Xaaron or even Mirage and Protectobots. Also the crew can leave the ship and go elsewhere. Nautica well I doubt she bites it but if Skids or Brainstorm leaves I doubt she stay on board most likely go with them.
So they haven't started filming the Final Wishes yet. Does that mean this is the issue where we get some info in Rung's alt-mode? Maybe Tailgate uncovers a clue.
I mean there is the Fortress to explore. If anyone knows Rung alt mode it is Censere they probably pretty much the same age.