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BerylRoll at 14:35, 21 January 2026

2026-01-21T14:35:46Z

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].		On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion (ship)\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].

	Smashing his way inside and killing the current inhabitants of the derelict ship, Ironhide restores power to the remaining weapons, then blasts the approaching swarm to smithereens. Unfortunately, even this display of firepower isn't enough to hold back the monstrosities, who eventually flank the ship's cannons and chew through the hull. Ironhide sets off the self-destruction on the downed Autobot starship and ejects, destroying most of the remaining swarm in another huge explosion. However, Ironhide's luck has run out: Without weapons and completely surrounded, he is gradually overwhelmed and will be defeated. Alpha Trion finally gives orders to retreat when Ironhide reports that there are perhaps two hundred of the swarm left. As he runs, Ironhide comments that the crazy old kook better have a good plan.		Smashing his way inside and killing the current inhabitants of the derelict ship, Ironhide restores power to the remaining weapons, then blasts the approaching swarm to smithereens. Unfortunately, even this display of firepower isn't enough to hold back the monstrosities, who eventually flank the ship's cannons and chew through the hull. Ironhide sets off the self-destruction on the downed Autobot starship and ejects, destroying most of the remaining swarm in another huge explosion. However, Ironhide's luck has run out: Without weapons and completely surrounded, he is gradually overwhelmed and will be defeated. Alpha Trion finally gives orders to retreat when Ironhide reports that there are perhaps two hundred of the swarm left. As he runs, Ironhide comments that the crazy old kook better have a good plan.

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

2025-05-25T04:54:35Z

Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].		On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].

	Smashing his way inside and killing the current inhabitants of the derelict ship, Ironhide restores power to the remaining weapons, then blasts the approaching swarm to smithereens. Unfortunately, even this display of firepower isn't enough to hold back the monstrosities, who eventually flank the ship's cannons and chew through the hull. Ironhide sets off the self-destruction on the downed Autobot starship and ejects, destroying most of the remaining swarm in another huge explosion. However, Ironhide's luck has run out: Without weapons and completely surrounded, he is gradually overwhelmed and will be defeated. Alpha Trion finally gives orders to retreat when Ironhide reports that there are perhaps two hundred of the swarm left. As he runs, Ironhide comments that the crazy old kook better have a good plan.		Smashing his way inside and killing the current inhabitants of the derelict ship, Ironhide restores power to the remaining weapons, then blasts the approaching swarm to smithereens. Unfortunately, even this display of firepower isn't enough to hold back the monstrosities, who eventually flank the ship's cannons and chew through the hull. Ironhide sets off the self-destruction on the downed Autobot starship and ejects, destroying most of the remaining swarm in another huge explosion. However, Ironhide's luck has run out: Without weapons and completely surrounded, he is gradually overwhelmed and will be defeated. Alpha Trion finally gives orders to retreat when Ironhide reports that there are perhaps two hundred of the swarm left. As he runs, Ironhide comments that the crazy old kook better have a good plan.
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	* [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (2)		* [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (2)
	* [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)		* [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)
	* [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] (4)		* [[Alpha Trion]] (4)
	* [[Scamper]] (5)		* [[Scamper]] (5)
	* [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (6)		* [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (6)

Usfmm at 06:55, 2 May 2023

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	\|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]		\|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
	\|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]		\|assistant editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 ~~IDW continuity\|~~IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline\|Current era (2010)]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline\|Current era (2010)]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==

	On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].		On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].

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	Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.		Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.

	Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.		Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.

	Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.		Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.
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	*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (2)		* [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (2)
	*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)		* [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)
	*[[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)		* [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)
	*[[Scamper]] (5)		* [[Scamper]] (5)
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*This issue tries to reconcile pre-''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'' Cybertron (uninhabitable and toxic due to radiation) with Cybertron as-seen since then (radioactive, but not enough for anyone to actually comment on it): Alpha Trion has been working behind-the-scenes with Metroplex to eliminate the radioactive elements from the atmosphere. However, Prime's Autobots were dumped on Cybertron at the start of the Decepticon [[Surge (event)\|Surge]], while Metroplex was shown to be have been in hiding on some other planet in ''[[Spotlight: Metroplex]]'' at about the same time - which makes the timing a little iffy, but hey, points for trying!		* This issue tries to reconcile pre-''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'' Cybertron (uninhabitable and toxic due to radiation) with Cybertron as-seen since then (radioactive, but not enough for anyone to actually comment on it): Alpha Trion has been working behind-the-scenes with Metroplex to eliminate the radioactive elements from the atmosphere. However, Prime's Autobots were dumped on Cybertron at the start of the Decepticon [[Surge (event)\|Surge]], while Metroplex was shown to be have been in hiding on some other planet in ''[[Spotlight: Metroplex]]'' at about the same time - which makes the timing a little iffy, but hey, points for trying!
	*Metroplex is finally revealed in this issue, though he appeared in the last two issues in a city mode that (for the purposes of keeping both the reader and Ironhide in the dark) looked nothing like his recognizable city mode. His appearance also finally explains who/what Metroplex was protecting, as he stated in "[[Spotlight: Metroplex]]".		* Metroplex is finally revealed in this issue, though he appeared in the last two issues in a city mode that (for the purposes of keeping both the reader and Ironhide in the dark) looked nothing like his recognizable city mode. His appearance also finally explains who/what Metroplex was protecting, as he stated in "[[Spotlight: Metroplex]]".

	==Real World References==		==Real World References==
	*The title of the issue is taken from the old music hall song {{w\|Any Old Iron (song)\|"Any Old Iron"}}.		* The title of the issue is taken from the old music hall song {{w\|Any Old Iron (song)\|"Any Old Iron"}}.

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
	*'''Cover A:''' Ironhide threatens Alpha Trion; art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colors by [[Priscilla Tramontano]].		* '''Cover A:''' Ironhide threatens Alpha Trion; art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and colors by [[Priscilla Tramontano]].
	*'''Cover B:''' Ironhide ready to chew up some Insectichops; art by [[Casey Coller]] with colors by [[Joana Lafuente]].		* '''Cover B:''' Ironhide ready to chew up some Insectichops; art by [[Casey Coller]] with colors by [[Joana Lafuente]].
	*'''Cover RI:''' Text-free "virgin" version of Cover B.		* '''Cover RI:''' Text-free "virgin" version of Cover B.

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Fritz: /* Synopsis */

2023-02-15T14:38:52Z

Synopsis

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	Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.		Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.

	Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|~~Sunsteaker~~]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.		Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.

	Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.		Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.

Locoman at 13:30, 12 September 2019

2019-09-12T13:30:05Z

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	Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.		Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.

	Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunsteaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.		Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunsteaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.

	Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.		Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.
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	*[[Metroplex (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Metroplex]] (3)		*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)
	*[[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)		*[[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)
	*[[Scamper]] (5)		*[[Scamper]] (5)

Khajidha at 17:05, 4 August 2019

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	\|title="Any Old Iron"		\|title="Any Old Iron"
	\|caption=		\|caption= I wouldn't give you tuppence for your old watch and chain.
	\|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]		\|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
	\|date= [[August 4]], [[2010]]		\|date= [[August 4]], [[2010]]

TimeLord11 at 16:54, 4 August 2019

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	\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2010)]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline\|Current era (2010)]]
	}}		}}
	'''Ironhide kicks some serious skidplate.'''		'''Ironhide kicks some serious skidplate.'''
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	Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.		Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.

	Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunsteaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.		Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunsteaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.

	Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.		Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.
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	*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)		*[[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Metroplex]] (3)
	*[[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)		*[[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)
	*[[Scamper]] (5)		*[[Scamper]] (5)

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	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2010)]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2010)]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==

	On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].		On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is tearing his way through a mass of [[Insecticon swarm]] when his rifle is destroyed, forcing him to resort to his fists. As the creatures surround him, he calls [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] for help and advice, but the crazy old Autobot merely suggests he improvise. With one of the swarm having torn off Ironhide's battery pack, the Autobot draws his sidearm and fires into the battery at point-blank range, causing a tremendous explosion that wipes out the swarm in the immediate vicinity. Considering that improvisation just isn't his strong suit, Ironhide runs from the carnage until he spots [[Trion\|a crashed Autobot cruiser]].

	Smashing his way inside and killing the current inhabitants of the derelict ship, Ironhide restores power to the remaining weapons, then blasts the approaching swarm to smithereens. Unfortunately, even this display of firepower isn't enough to hold back the monstrosities, who eventually flank the ship's cannons and chew through the hull. Ironhide sets off the self-destruction on the downed Autobot starship and ejects, destroying most of the remaining swarm in another huge explosion. However, Ironhide's luck has run out: Without weapons and completely surrounded, he is gradually overwhelmed and will be defeated. Alpha Trion finally gives orders to retreat when Ironhide reports that there are perhaps two hundred of the swarm left. As he runs, Ironhide comments that the crazy old kook better have a good plan.		Smashing his way inside and killing the current inhabitants of the derelict ship, Ironhide restores power to the remaining weapons, then blasts the approaching swarm to smithereens. Unfortunately, even this display of firepower isn't enough to hold back the monstrosities, who eventually flank the ship's cannons and chew through the hull. Ironhide sets off the self-destruction on the downed Autobot starship and ejects, destroying most of the remaining swarm in another huge explosion. However, Ironhide's luck has run out: Without weapons and completely surrounded, he is gradually overwhelmed and will be defeated. Alpha Trion finally gives orders to retreat when Ironhide reports that there are perhaps two hundred of the swarm left. As he runs, Ironhide comments that the crazy old kook better have a good plan.
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	Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.		Then a gigantic robot smashes the remaining swarm into a pulp.

	Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunsteaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.		Alpha Trion and his [[Scamper\|aide]] appear, explaining that the giant Autobot is [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]], Alpha's guardian. An exasperated Ironhide demands to know why he had to risk his neck when such a powerful Autobot could have effortlessly destroyed the swarm on his own. As Metroplex transforms into [[alternate mode\|vehicle mode]], Alpha Trion explains that there were simply too many for the lumbering giant to deal with, and they would have eaten their way into his vital processors, and obviously, the great Alpha Trion couldn't fight off the swarm. He then reveals a newly repaired (albeit confined to a hover chair) [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunsteaker]], who marvels at being in the presence of the great Alpha Trion and questions if Ironhide really doesn't remember anything for the past few million years. When Ironhide asks what they will do next, Alpha reveals that he will be leaving Cybertron, while Ironhide stays behind to clean up rogue colonies of remaining Insecticons. Leaving an experimental recharge fuel cell with Ironhide, Alpha also reveals that Sunstreaker will be coming along with him, as the latter has had some unique experiences with the [[human]] race.

	Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.		Of course, Ironhide professes ignorance of events he doesn't remember, leading Alpha Trion to condescend that perhaps Ironhide should make a list of all the things he doesn't understand, which will more than pass the time it takes Alpha's group to arrive at [[Varas Centralus]]. Fed up with the crazy old man's superior attitude and his callous treatment, Ironhide snaps and decks him, to the shock of Sunstreaker and Alpha's aide. An indignant Alpha Trion snaps that his guardian is as big as a city, and Ironhide counters that he just ''killed'' the equivalent population of a city, so which one of them should be afraid? Calming down, Alpha explains that a soldier like Ironhide would just get in the way, because where he's going will not require the skills of a warrior. As for what Alpha had been doing all this time, he and Metroplex had been processing Cybertron's atmosphere, removing the deadly toxins in the air and much of the deadly radiation, efforts which saved the Autobots lives when they were [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|marooned on the dead planet]]. Knowing that Ironhide wouldn't remember since his resurrection, Alpha emphasizes that Ironhide is merely a small playing piece in a very large game, and that he shouldn't throw his life away by taking on a task bigger than he can understand.
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	*[[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] (2)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (2)
	*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)		*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (3)
	*[[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)		*[[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] (4)
	*[[Scamper]] (5)		*[[Scamper]] (5)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (6)		*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (6)
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	==Real World References==		==Real World References==
	*The title of the issue is taken from the old music hall song ~~[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Any_Old_Iron_~~(song) "Any Old Iron"].		*The title of the issue is taken from the old music hall song {{w\|Any Old Iron (song)\|"Any Old Iron"}}.

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===

MistaTee: /* Advertisements */ collections

2018-11-12T02:53:31Z

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	*TBA		*TBA

			===Reprints===
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