Editing Mini-Con Moonbase

:''The Mini-Con Moonbase is a fortress located on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] in the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
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The [[Mini-Con]]s' daring escape from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] ended disasterously when their ship crashed onto the surface of [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], splitting the ship and its crew. Under command of [[Dualor]], the Mini-Cons that weren't bumped off to Earth used the remains of the ship and materials lying around to build themselves a new home: the '''Mini-Con Moonbase''' or alternatively, the '''Mini-Con Fortress Base'''. In the one million years that followed, Dualor used the lingering threat of discovery by the [[bulk]]s and renewed slavery to keep control of the other Mini-Cons and have the base's offensive and defensive capabilities constantly upgraded, until in the present it had become a self-sufficent fortification, augmented with moonrock and reinforced [[tritanium]] and equipped with a barrier of satellite mines, targetseeking missiles, forcefields and lots of firepower, both to deal with threats outside and inside.

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics===
[[Image:DWArmada9 Mini-Con Moonbase inside.jpg|left|350px|thumb|]]
Some time after they had spotted the beacon of the reactivated Mini-Cons on Earth, Dualor sent the [[Mini-Con Ark]] to fetch all of them and bring them to the Moonbase. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} Suspecting some might not immediately open up to his ideal of a secluded Mini-Con society, Dualor had them initially locked up in one of the many prison cells the Moonbase featured. After a few quick explanations, he released [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]], and [[Runway]] to show them around the base to convince them of his good intentions. Sparkplug was sceptical, feeling Dualor just as much forces them to a cause as the bulks do. The discussion ended with the arrival of the [[Decepticon]]s, who tried to break into the fortress. They were no match for the Moonbase's security systems however, and so retreated. Most of the Mini-Cons were thrilled about their archievement, but Dualor already started preparations for the next attack. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} 

Recognizing a head-on approach to the fortress as pointless, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] decided to force his way in through a tunnel. Meanwhile, the Mini-Cons from Earth were reunited in their cell and discussed their options. Sparkplug repeated his earlier doubts, which [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] overheard. Of the opinion himself Dualor had gone too far, he falsely reported to the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team|Destruction Team]] leader that all were coming around to his ideas when another attack took place. Megatron had forced his way in and was threatening the Mini-Cons from Earth until the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team|Adventure Team]] came to their rescue. His own hands full, Megatron ordered Leader-1 to shut down the fortress' defences, to which the Mini-Con obeyed. Sparkplug tried to stop him, but was taken away by Mirage to rescue Dualor's [[Rad White|human hostage]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

After having taken out the Destruction Team, Leader-1 took over the fortress's control center, aiding Megatron on his Mini-Con hunt. The destructive bulk made matters tough for Sparkplug and Mirage, but they managed to complete their mission before the Moonbase's evacuation. Megatron was tricked into a trap by Leader-1, in truth fed up by Megatron's constant maltreatment and ready to make him pay. Unfortunately for Leader-1, he had underestimated Dualor, who recovered and attacked. In the fight between the two Mini-Cons, the controls were destroyed, allowing Megatron to escape his trap and come after both Leader-1 and the Destruction Team. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

While abandoned and damaged, the Mini-Con Moonbase remained in semi-functional condition. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (Armada)|More Than Meets The Eye}}

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