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Warrior School!

2011-08-31T03:01:45Z

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (US)]] #7
|prev=The Worse of Two Evils!
|next=Repeat Performance!
|title=Warrior School!
|seriesissue2=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #26
|prev2=The Worse of Two Evils!
|next2=Repeat Performance!
|image=MarvelUS-07.jpg
|caption=Ratchet's such a drama queen.
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=April 1985
|coverdate=August 1985
|script=[[Bob Budiansky]]
|pencils=[[William Johnson]]
|inks=[[Kyle Baker]]
|color=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]
|letters=[[Rick Parker]]
|editor=[[Christopher J. Priest|Jim Owsley]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
}}

'''Ratchet discovers the fate of the other Autobots, and must fight Megatron on his own.'''

==Synopsis==
Walking through the woods in search of a road to drive Buster home, Ratchet and Buster meet up with a group of campers. As Ratchet demonstrates [[Laser scalpel|a new way to cook]] [[hot dog]]s, Buster experiences a severe head pain as an after-effect of his experience with Optimus Prime. Buster is taken home by the campers, leaving Ratchet free to deal with bigger problems.

Soundwave and Laserbeak use their innocuous alternate forms to infiltrate and take over another [[Blackrock Industries|Blackrock]] installation, this time [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One|an aerospace plant]] that builds jet fighters. Blackrock breaks the news to a hospitalized Josie Beller, who apparently designed this aerospace plant as well. Blackrock swears that the giant robots will be stopped, but Josie is already making plans of her own.

Ratchet returns to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] alone to verify Buster's findings, and soon finds the inert [[Autobot]]s. He despairs upon finding the head of Optimus Prime, but Prime counsels him to fight as a warrior to defeat Megatron. Uncertain of what this might mean, Ratchet agrees.

Jessie and "O" attempt to cheer up Buster, who is wondering how to handle his father's flagging car repair business while he's recovering in the hospital. Buster explodes at the pair when they suggest that he can learn to repair cars just as easily as his hard-working father. After they leave, Buster is gripped by another head-splitting pain—and recovers to realize that several metal objects nearby were apparently floating in the air.

Ratchet soon finds Megatron, who easily overpowers him. But he manages to strike a deal, sealed with the sacred [[Rite of Oneness]]: Ratchet will destroy Shockwave, in exchange for the return of the Ark and the [[Autobot]]s inside. If he fails, Megatron will destroy him; if he succeeds, Megatron resumes his leadership of the [[Decepticon]]s and wins regardless.
{{-}}

==Featured Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (2)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (10)
|c2=
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (5)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (6)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (7)
* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (13)
|c3=
* [[Melanie]] and friends (1)
* [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] (3)
* [[Ferdy and Gabe]] (4)
* [[G.B. Blackrock]] (8)
* [[Circuit Breaker|Josie Beller]] (9)
* [[Jesse (G1)|Jessie]] (11)
* [["O"]] (12)
}}

==Errors==
* The beam from Ratchet's laser scalpel isn't actually hitting the hot dogs.
* Soundwave is actually colored blue here. It matches his animation model, but within the context of the Marvel comic, it's actually an error, since he's always purple elsewhere.
* After being shown as little more than a torso in issue #5, Ironhide is now mostly intact again.
* For some reason, Megatron's Decepticon [[insignia]] is consistently off-center to the left whenever it appears.
* As he first confronts Ratchet, Megatron's fusion cannon has its own little Decepticon symbol!
* Buster's flashback shows him being hit by an energy wave from Optimus Prime's head. However, in the last issue, he received an energy surge by connecting two cables from Prime's head to his own.
* On page 20, Ratchet says he will help Megatron "Defend Shockwave" when he clearly means "defeat Shockwave".
* On page 22, the bubble that points to Ratchet stating "This much I knew or Shockwave told me" should probably be pointing to Megatron (Ratchet hasn't yet met Shockwave on [[Earth]]), but why couldn't they have just done the whole thing in one bubble?

==Items of note==
[[Image:Warrior School! Cybertron.jpg|100px|right|thumb|]]
* '''Cameos:''' [[United States military]], aerospace plant employees, TV reporter; [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (or [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]), [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (all deactivated); [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]?, a [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], and also two other Seekers in flight mode—assumably these are [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (in flashbacks).
* The UK issue #26 printed the entire comic, though several pages were without color.
* This issue was reprinted as issue #1 of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'' series.
* [[The Worse of Two Evils!|And now]] it's a jet plant that has its own heavy artillery. Is that even legal? (Again, however, none of this is actually ''effective'' against the Decepticons.)
* Blackrock has his own hospital: the [[Blackrock Chronic Care Institute]].
* Ratchet states he is "a doctor, not a warrior," a ''Star Trek'' reference.
* The Decepticon base seen in Megatron's flashback sequence looks nothing like [[Castle Decepticon]], which in the [[The Transformers (issue)|first issue]] was established as Megatron's base of operations. Presumably then, it is base Shockwave possessed before coming to Earth. Meanwhile, the building drawn in front of it seems to be inspired by a building seen in the first issue.

===References===
* Ferdy and Gabe talk about the Decepticons' theft of Blackrock's oil rig ("[[The Worse of Two Evils!]]"), just before taking Soundwave in so he can do the same to the plant at which they work.
* Megatron recaps why Shockwave stayed behind during the attack on the Ark (new info about events from issue [[The Transformers (issue)|#1]]) and his subsequent battle with the Dinobots ("[[The Last Stand]]").

===Covers (4)===

<gallery>
Image:MarvelUS-07.jpg|'''US issue #7''' - Megatron decides to insult Earth even more by going all blackface
Image:MarvelUK-026.jpg|'''UK issue #26''' - Ratchet isn't allowed to speak in the UK!
Image:IDW_Generations_1_Cover_A.jpg|'''Generations cover A''' - Oh slag!
Image:IDW_Generations_1_Cover_B.jpg|'''Generations cover B''' - And now Ratchet is silenced in the USA!
</gallery>
* '''US cover:''' Ratchet faces down Megatron, by [[Mark Bright]].
* '''UK cover:''' reuse of art from US cover.
* '''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]] cover:''' Megatron menaces Buster, by [[Ashley Wood]].
* '''Generations cover:''' Reimaging of US cover, by [[Nick Roche]].

===Advertisements===
Inside Front Cover: Clear-Ups acne cream

Between Pages 4 and 5: Oreo "Oreo Tumbler" <s> scam</s> Promotion

Between Pages 5 and 6: DP Orbatron Barbells and Weight Benches

Between Pages 7 and 8: Twizzlers

Between Pages 8 and 9: Nestle Quick

Between Pages 16 and 17: Bonkers!

Between Pages 17 and 18:Dorman's Cheese "Secret Wars Sticker Album" Promotion

Between Pages 19 and 20: Comic Related Ads

Between Pages 20 and 21: ElfQuest (Below Bullpen Bulletins and Hypebox)

Inside Back Cover: Secret Wars II issue #3 (Circuit Breaker appears in this issue)

Back Cover: The Nutty Pay-Day Game

[[Category:Marvel US issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

The Worse of Two Evils!

2011-08-31T02:59:28Z

184.41.25.159:

{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (US)]] #6
|prev=The New Order
|next=Warrior School!
|title="The Worse of Two Evils!"
|seriesissue2=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #24–25
|prev2=The New Order
|next2=Warrior School!
|image=MarvelUS-06.jpg
|caption=Hum "Ride of the Valkyries" here.
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=March 1985
|coverdate=July 1985
|script=[[Bob Budiansky]]
|art=[[Alan Kupperberg]]
|colors=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]
|lettering=[[Rick Parker]]
|editor=[[Christopher J. Priest|Jim Owsley]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
}}

'''Shockwave captures an oil-drilling platform, then is challenged by Megatron for command of the Decepticons.'''

==Synopsis==
Shockwave single-handedly attacks a high-tech oil rig belonging to industrialist G.B. Blackrock. The rig's defenses are largely ineffective, and Shockwave quickly conquers the platform. During the attack, electronics designer Josie Beller is severely injured.

Meanwhile, inside the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Optimus Prime's still-living head instructs Buster to connect two wires from Prime's forehead to Buster's own. This results in an electric shock, knocking Buster unconscious. However, he remains unnoticed by the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], and returns to Ratchet to report his findings.

Megatron is still fuming when Shockwave announces his conquest to the other Decepticons. Unable to control his temper, he breaks free from his repair systems, and attacks Shockwave, blasting him across the Oregon landscape. But Megatron's injuries are not healed, leaving him vulnerable. Shockwave quickly defeats him, but refuses to grant him an honorable warrior's death, saying he has more value alive than dead... for now.

As witnessed by Ratchet and Buster, Shockwave returns to the Ark carrying Megatron's injured form. Shockwave uses the broken ex-leader as a demonstration to the other Decepticons of what they can expect if they challenge him... while outside, Ratchet and Buster huddle in despair.
{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (9)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (11)
|c2=
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (1)
* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (4)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (5)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (6)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (7)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (8)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (12)
* [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (13)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (14)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (15)
|c3=
* [[G.B. Blackrock]] (2)
* [[Circuit Breaker|Josie Beller]] (3)
* [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] (10)
}}

==Errors==
* Josie Beller looks about 10 years older (and about half as bubbly) than she did in the previous issue.
* The oil rig is already on fire on page 3, before Shockwave has even fired a shot. In the same panel, the "base" of Shockwave's gun mode handle is ''huge''.
* Shockwave's handle is longer than his gun barrel as the harpoon debris snaps free.
* The harpoon cables, which should still be speared through Shockwave's gun barrel, have disappeared as he transforms and lands on the rig.
* Throughout the issue, the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] are drawn with the "Van Gogh" ear, later picked up by [[José Delbo]].
* Skywarp is colored mostly blue on page 9; it's unclear whether this was a genuine mistake or the typical use of blue to represent black from the comics of the time. Also on this page, Frenzy (or Rumble) is depicted as larger than Soundwave.
* Megatron identifies Soundwave, Frenzy and Rumble as boarding Skywarp, but Laserbeak (or Buzzsaw) is shown with them.
* As Shockwave flies across the landscape, the spatial physics make it look like he's about an instant away from smashing into the commercial street below him. Instead he somehow flies onward into a football field. In the same panel, the toy-based pegs on his arms are on the outside of his arms; if the toy is transformed correctly, those pegs are on the inside{{m-}}but they really shouldn't be there at all, not being part of his [[character model]].
* On page 16, on the third panel, Megatron's speech bubble was likely meant for Shockwave, though the implication that Shockwave is stronger than Megatron is a bit odd.
* Page 21:
** First panel: one of the Seekers has a bizarrely inflated head.
** Second panel: [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] is colored (mostly) like Skywarp, but with a red cockpit and blue face.
** Frenzy and Soundwave are shown in the assembly, even though they're supposed to be off repairing the oil rig. Shockwave does not list them among the troops.
** Soundwave is blue now, with a lavender head.
* As he mopes with Buster, Ratchet has a Decepticon symbol.

==Items of note==
* '''Cameos:''' Blackrock oil rig employees and security, Vallemont football team.
* What the hell kind of oil platform is equipped with executive corporate offices, a fleet of open-air attack choppers (at ''least'' eight of them) along with the security force to man them, harpoon guns, and freaking ''mortar cannons''? Were they just ''expecting'' a Decepticon attack? (Of course, it's not like any of this is actually ''effective'' against a powerhouse like Shockwave...)
[[Image:Worseoftwoevilsoriginalpage.jpg|thumb|right|78px|Special Guest Artist?]]
* The last panel on page 14 (Shockwave being blasted out of [[Mount St. Hilary]] and across town) looks like it was drawn by an entirely different artist. Indeed, a photograph of the original line art reveals the last panel has yellowed at a different rate. (This different artist is likely [[William Johnson]], who draws Shockwave in a more toy-accurate style in the next two issues.)
{{-}}
===Covers (4)===
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUS-06.jpg|'''US Issue #6''' - No, they're not fighting on top of the helicopter.
Image:MarvelUK-024.jpg|'''UK Issue #24''' - Shockwave shows his feelings about rising oil prices!
Image:MarvelUK-25.jpg|'''UK Issue #25''' - Cornflakes. Cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes, cornflakes. Cornflakes! Cornflakes cornflakes cornflakes... cornflakes.
Image:Tf commag 01.JPG|'''Transformers Comic-Magazin issue #1''' No really, this cover was used for this story!
</gallery>
* '''US issue #6 cover:''' Shockwave blasting Megatron, by [[Alan Kupperberg]].
* '''UK issue #24 cover:''' Shockwave blasting oil rig, by [[Robin Smith]].
* '''UK issue #25 cover:''' reuse of US art.
* '''[[Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 1|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue #1]] cover:''' Recoloring of the cover to Marvel #7

===Advertisements===
*Reeses Pieces (inside front cover)
*Oreos (pg 5)
*Tootsie Roll Swap-a-Joke sweepstakes (pg 7)
*Secret Wars II (pg 10)
*Block of various Sketchy Things (pg 12)
*Power Pack and The Amazing [[Spider-Man]] with tips on ways to prevent sexual abuse (pg 21)
*Marvel Super Mart (pg 23)
*STAR Comics (pg 26)
*Bullpen Bulletins (pg 28)
*Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe
*Comic subscriptions (pg 32)
*Huffy BMX bikes (rear inside cover)
*Young Astronaut Program (rear cover)

{{DEFAULTSORT:Worse of Two Evils!}}
[[Category:Marvel US issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Chaos Part One: Lamentations

2011-08-28T18:18:28Z

184.41.25.159:

{{picsneeded|covers}}
{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #24
|prev=Chaos Theory Part 2
|next=Police Action: Part 1
|title="Chaos: Part 1"
|image=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[August 24]], [[2011]]
|coverdate=August 2011
|story by=[[James Roberts]] and [[Mike Costa]]
|script by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Livio Ramondelli]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2011)]]
}}

''' The Autobots reach Cybertron and face off against Galvatron's forces.'''

==Synopsis==
At the [[Kimia Facility]], [[Grotusque]] and [[Cloudburst]] are conducting a routine security inspection of the station. [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] is none to happy about it, believing it to be unnecessary and boasts the station's security is top-notch. Just as he says this, the wall behind him explodes. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and his [[Sweep]]s hover in front of the newly-made hole as Cyclonus announces his intent to take over the station. As Downshift notes the irony in the situation, Cyclonus punches him in the face and crushes his [[mouthplate |mouthplate]]. Grotusque and Cloudburst fire at Cyclonus and fall back to an armory on Level E. As they retreat, they notice [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] being attacked (and eaten!) by Sweeps. After blasting through some more Sweeps, they enter the armory, only to find it also occupied by Sweeps.

Elsewhere, more Sweeps claw their way into the Facility, and soon, they have it overrun. Cyclonus reports this to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who stands triumphantly on Cybertron with his legion of Sweeps...

Inside Omega Supreme's shuttle, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] demands to know what's happening on Cybertron from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus.]] Prime, instead of answering, notes that he did not believe Megatron to be the sentimental type. Megatron snarls at Prime and states they both know Cybertron is more than a metal planet and begins to speak of what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands. Prime retorts that he doesn't think it's ever been in the right hands and tells Megatron what happens outside his cell is no longer of his concern. As Prime leaves, Megatron yells that Prime can't just walk away from him and that Prime doesn't know what he's capable of. Prime agrees with Megatron and leaves.

Outside Megatron's cell, Ironhide notes Prime is still letting Megatron get to him. Prime explains that he doesn't understand Megatron's recent behavior and is confused by it. Ironhide counters that there's not much to get and says Megatron is just a lunatic out to destroy everything and watch Prime suffer. Prime replies that it's good to have Ironhide back andstates that it's wonderful to see him so young again. Ironhide glumly replies he doesn't feel young.

On the communications deck, Optimus asks [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] if he's had any luck contacting [[Tyrest (Autobot)|Chief Justice Tyrest]]. Jetfire states he hasn't and explains that Autobot communication protocols have been scrambled since the [[Surge (event)|Surge]] and that they don't know what channels or hailing codes Tyrest is on. Optimus tells him to keep trying.

Below, Ironhide tells the tale of the time he punched Alpha Trion in the face to [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]], [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] listens from a distance and is ignored after attempting to join in on the conversation. Sunstreaker, saddened, pets [[Bob (IDW)|Bob]] for comfort.

[[Garnak]] contacts Optimus and Jetfire and tells them for [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] they've arrived and that they're getting a message from the surface. Jetfire notes that he's been monitoring communications the whole time and they haven't gotten any messages. Garnak explains that the message was not sent over the radio.

Rodimus stands on the observation deck and looks out at Cybertron. As Ironhide, Jetfire, and Optimus come onto the bridge, he explains that the message is being sent in binary code created by Galvatron's army firing their weapons on and off. Jetfire translates the message into a request for a landing party for peace talks. Optimus notes that it's also a display of force- Galvatron is showing his sheer numbers. Cliffjumper states that it's the simplest message ever.

On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Optimus, Ironhide, Cliffjumper, Rodimus, Sunstreaker, Bob, and Drift have landed and prepare to meet with Galvatron. Optimus tells everyone but Cliffjumper to accompany him to the talk with Galvatron. He tasks Cliffjumper with spearheading future landing parties and explains that he wants Omega's rocket to stay in space as it is their only way back home.

Galvatron welcomes Optimus to "his planet". After Prime calls him out on such a presumptuous claim, Galvatron explains he doesn't intend to keep it and merely wants it as a staging ground for his army. He then asks the Autobots to join him. Rodimus is shocked and expresses this. Optimus ignores Rodimus' outburst and asks what Galvatron is going to war against. Galvatron merely states that it is [[D-Void|a threat that could destroy them all]] but elaborates no further. Rodimus states that can't be all, as Galvatron attacked him for merely being on the planet. Galvatron replies that attacking Rodimus was a mistake and that his soldiers weren't fully under his control yet. He then states that he doesn't answer to rivals or underlings and that the Autobots can be either—his word is enough. Optimus declines Galvatron's offer and states that he doesn't want things to come to violence. Galvatron begins to say that if Prime declines, things already have, and charges his gun to fire on Prime. However, he is interrupted by Ironhide tackling him, and after shaking the old bot off, orders his soldiers to attack.

An epic fight scene ensues.

During the battle, Galvatron blasts Rodimus and prepares to deal him a killing blow. However, Ironhide bludgeons Galvatron with a dead Sweep before he can. Ironhide then demands Galvatron explain what's going on. Cyclonus, appearing from nowhere, strafes Ironhide and grabs Galvatron before flying away.

As they fly, Cyclonus reports that Kimia is in orbit. Galvatron, pleased, tells his troops to begin the station's Conversion to alt-mode. Scourge begins the process with glee and Kimia begins to transform...

On Cybertron, more Autobots have landed. Sunstreaker states that he doesn't trust Galvatron and Cliffjumper notes that he would be an expert on the subject. Optimus tells them to stop and says that Galvatron obviously has a plan for Cybertron that he doesn't want anyone to know about. Drift asks why they just assume that and explains that he wouldn't mass an army to fight Autobots and then ask them to join. Cliffjumper asks if Drift has gone nuts and wonders if he has been paying attention. Before he harass Drift any further, the Autobots are bathed in red light, and above, a transformed Kimia fires a red beam of light at Cybertron...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Grotusque |Grotusque]] (1)
*[[Cloudburst |Cloudburst]] (2)
*[[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] (3)
*[[Pointblank]] (6)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (7)
*[[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] (8)
*[[Brainstorm| Brainstorm]] (9)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (10)
*[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (11)
*[[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (12)
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (14)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (16)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (17)
*[[Jetfire (G1)| Jetfire]] (18)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] (19)
*[[Drift (G1)| Drift]] (20)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)| Cliffjumper]] (21)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)| Sunstreaker]] (22)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] (25)
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (26)
*Autobot reinforcements (28)

|c2=
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (4)
*[[Sweep|Sweeps]] (5)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (13)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (15)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (27)

|c4=
*[[Bob (IDW)|Bob]] (23)
*[[Garnak|Garnak]] (24)

}}

==Quotes==
TBD

==Notes==
* Apparently, Grotusque left the [[Monsterbot]]s in favor of the Autobots sometime between ''[[Maximum Dinobots]]'' and this issue of [[The Transformers (IDW)| The Transformers]].
* Cloudburst is still wearing his [[Pretender]] Shell-space suit. Too bad it doesn't make him a match for the Sweeps.
* When the Sweeps attack, Cloudburst and Grotusque run past [[Room 113]], a room mentioned in "[[Bullets]]".
* It's not indicated whether or not it's Scourge or a Sweep who begins Kimia's transformation sequence; however, since this one is the only one to talk, it would make sense if it were Scourge.
* After the battle at [[Hydrus 5]], Afterburner has returned to Kimia. Sucks for Afterburner.
* Due to the distance, it's hard to tell if the Autobots behind Optimus and the others are generics or not, as one of them resembles [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. This may be a coincidence, though.
* This issue contains Drift's first lines of dialogue in the Ongoing.

===Errors===
*On page 2, [[Varas Centralus]] is spelled "Veras Centralus".

===Covers (3)===
{{picsneeded|covers}}

* '''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime in the foreground with Cybertron and Galvatron behind him; art by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
* '''Cover B:''' Galvatron and the sweeps in the foreground with the sweeps and Optimus Primes' head behind him; art by Ramondelli.
* '''Cover RI:''' Optimus Prime bringing down his foot and shooting in grayscale; art by Ramondelli.

<gallery>
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
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[[Category:IDW Generation 1 issues]]

Chaos Part One: Lamentations

2011-08-28T18:18:08Z

184.41.25.159:

{{picsneeded|covers}}
{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #24
|prev=Chaos Theory Part 2
|next=Police Action: Part 1
|title="Chaos: Part 1"
|image=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[August 24]], [[2011]]
|coverdate=August 2011
|story by=[[James Roberts]] and [[Mike Costa]]
|script by=[[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Livio Ramondelli]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2011)]]
}}

''' The Autobots reach Cybertron and face off against Galvatron's forces.'''

==Synopsis==
At the [[Kimia Facility]], [[Grotusque]] and [[Cloudburst]] are conducting a routine security inspection of the station. [[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] is none to happy about it, believing it to be unnecessary and boasts the station's security is top-notch. Just as he says this, the wall behind him explodes. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and his [[Sweep]]s hover in front of the newly-made hole as Cyclonus announces his intent to take over the station. As Downshift notes the irony in the situation, Cyclonus punches him in the face and crushes his [[mouthplate |mouthplate]]. Grotusque and Cloudburst fire at Cyclonus and fall back to an armory on Level E. As they retreat, they notice [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] being attacked (and eaten!) by Sweeps. After blasting through some more Sweeps, they enter the armory, only to find it also occupied by Sweeps.

Elsewhere, more Sweeps claw their way into the Facility, and soon, they have it overrun. Cyclonus reports this to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who stands triumphantly on Cybertron with his legion of Sweeps...

Inside Omega Supreme's shuttle, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] demands to know what's happening on Cybertron from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus.]] Prime, instead of answering, notes that he did not believe Megatron to be the sentimental type. Megatron snarls at Prime and states they both know Cybertron is more than a metal planet and begins to speak of what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands. Prime retorts that he doesn't think it's ever been in the right hands and tells Megatron what happens outside his cell is no longer of his concern. As Prime leaves, Megatron yells that Prime can't just walk away from him and that Prime doesn't know what he's capable of. Prime agrees with Megatron and leaves.

Outside Megatron's cell, Ironhide notes Prime is still letting Megatron get to him. Prime explains that he doesn't understand Megatron's recent behavior and is confused by it. Ironhide counters that there's not much to get and says Megatron is just a lunatic out to destroy everything and watch Prime suffer. Prime replies that it's good to have Ironhide back andstates that it's wonderful to see him so young again. Ironhide glumly replies he doesn't feel young.

On the communications deck, Optimus asks [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] if he's had any luck contacting [[Tyrest (Autobot)|Chief Justice Tyrest]]. Jetfire states he hasn't and explains that Autobot communication protocols have been scrambled since the [[Surge (event)|Surge]] and that they don't know what channels or hailing codes Tyrest is on. Optimus tells him to keep trying.

Below, Ironhide tells the tale of the time he punched Alpha Trion in the face to [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]], [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] listens from a distance and is ignored after attempting to join in on the conversation. Sunstreaker, saddened, pets [[Bob (IDW)|Bob]] for comfort.

[[Garnak]] contacts Optimus and Jetfire and tells them for [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] they've arrived and that they're getting a message from the surface. Jetfire notes that he's been monitoring communications the whole time and they haven't gotten any messages. Garnak explains that the message was not sent over the radio.

Rodimus stands on the observation deck and looks out at Cybertron. As Ironhide, Jetfire, and Optimus come onto the bridge, he explains that the message is being sent in binary code created by Galvatron's army firing their weapons on and off. Jetfire translates the message into a request for a landing party for peace talks. Optimus notes that it's also a display of force- Galvatron is showing his sheer numbers. Cliffjumper states that it's the simplest message ever.

On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Optimus, Ironhide, Cliffjumper, Rodimus, Sunstreaker, Bob, and Drift have landed and prepare to meet with Galvatron. Optimus tells everyone but Cliffjumper to accompany him to the talk with Galvatron. He tasks Cliffjumper with spearheading future landing parties and explains that he wants Omega's rocket to stay in space as it is their only way back home.

Galvatron welcomes Optimus to "his planet". After Prime calls him out on such a presumptuous claim, Galvatron explains he doesn't intend to keep it and merely wants it as a staging ground for his army. He then asks the Autobots to join him. Rodimus is shocked and expresses this. Optimus ignores Rodimus' outburst and asks what Galvatron is going to war against. Galvatron merely states that it is [[D-Void|a threat that could destroy them all]] but elaborates no further. Rodimus states that can't be all, as Galvatron attacked him for merely being on the planet. Galvatron replies that attacking Rodimus was a mistake and that his soldiers weren't fully under his control yet. He then states that he doesn't answer to rivals or underlings and that the Autobots can be either—his word is enough. Optimus declines Galvatron's offer and states that he doesn't want things to come to violence. Galvatron begins to say that if Prime declines, things already have, and charges his gun to fire on Prime. However, he is interrupted by Ironhide tackling him, and after shaking the old bot off, orders his soldiers to attack.

An epic fight scene ensues.

During the battle, Galvatron blasts Rodimus and prepares to deal him a killing blow. However, Ironhide bludgeons Galvatron with a dead Sweep before he can. Ironhide then demands Galvatron explain what's going on. Cyclonus, appearing from nowhere, strafes Ironhide and grabs Galvatron before flying away.

As they fly, Cyclonus reports that Kimia is in orbit. Galvatron, pleased, tells his troops to begin the station's Conversion to alt-mode. Scourge begins the process with glee and Kimia begins to transform...

On Cybertron, more Autobots have landed. Sunstreaker states that he doesn't trust Galvatron and Cliffjumper notes that he would be an expert on the subject. Optimus tells them to stop and says that Galvatron obviously has a plan for Cybertron that he doesn't want anyone to know about. Drift asks why they just assume that and explains that he wouldn't mass an army to fight Autobots and then ask them to join. Cliffjumper asks if Drift has gone nuts and wonders if he has been paying attention. Before he harass Drift any further, the Autobots are bathed in red light, and above, a transformed Kimia fires a red beam of light at Cybertron...

==Featured characters==
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|c1=
*[[Grotusque |Grotusque]] (1)
*[[Cloudburst |Cloudburst]] (2)
*[[Downshift (G1)|Downshift]] (3)
*[[Pointblank]] (6)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (7)
*[[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] (8)
*[[Brainstorm| Brainstorm]] (9)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (10)
*[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (11)
*[[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (12)
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (14)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (16)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (17)
*[[Jetfire (G1)| Jetfire]] (18)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] (19)
*[[Drift (G1)| Drift]] (20)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)| Cliffjumper]] (21)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)| Sunstreaker]] (22)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] (25)
*[[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] (26)
*Autobot reinforcements (28)

|c2=
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (4)
*[[Sweep|Sweeps]] (5)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (13)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (15)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (27)

|c4=
*[[Bob (IDW)|Bob]] (23)
*[[Garnak|Garnak]] (24)

}}

==Quotes==
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==Notes==
* Apparently, Grotusque left the [[Monsterbot]]s in favor of the Autobots sometime between ''[[Maximum Dinobots]]'' and this issue of [[The Transformers (IDW)| The Transformers]].
* Cloudburst is still wearing his [[Pretender]] Shell-space suit. Too bad it doesn't make a match for the Sweeps.
* When the Sweeps attack, Cloudburst and Grotusque run past [[Room 113]], a room mentioned in "[[Bullets]]".
* It's not indicated whether or not it's Scourge or a Sweep who begins Kimia's transformation sequence; however, since this one is the only one to talk, it would make sense if it were Scourge.
* After the battle at [[Hydrus 5]], Afterburner has returned to Kimia. Sucks for Afterburner.
* Due to the distance, it's hard to tell if the Autobots behind Optimus and the others are generics or not, as one of them resembles [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. This may be a coincidence, though.
* This issue contains Drift's first lines of dialogue in the Ongoing.

===Errors===
*On page 2, [[Varas Centralus]] is spelled "Veras Centralus".

===Covers (3)===
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* '''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime in the foreground with Cybertron and Galvatron behind him; art by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
* '''Cover B:''' Galvatron and the sweeps in the foreground with the sweeps and Optimus Primes' head behind him; art by Ramondelli.
* '''Cover RI:''' Optimus Prime bringing down his foot and shooting in grayscale; art by Ramondelli.

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