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AzimuthAcolyte: Lio Junior -> Lio Junior (BW) update

2026-04-12T20:55:18Z

Lio Junior -> Lio Junior (BW) update

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	*"[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]]" (18)		*"[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]]" (18)
	*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] (19)		*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity\|Optimus Primal]] (19)
	*"[[Lio Junior]]" (20)		*"[[Lio Junior (BW)\|Lio Junior]]" (20)
	*"[[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]" (21)		*"[[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]]" (21)
	*[[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (23)		*[[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] (23)
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	* Big Convoy's unit is sent to the [[Rust Sea]] Peninsula; the Rust Sea was first mentioned in the letters page for the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comic, and has since then gone on to appear in many continuities.		* Big Convoy's unit is sent to the [[Rust Sea]] Peninsula; the Rust Sea was first mentioned in the letters page for the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comic, and has since then gone on to appear in many continuities.
	* Unit-3 calls the Decepticons "Unicron's spawn," the same invective leveled at Tarantulas by Megatron in ''Beast Wars'' episode "[[Nemesis Part 1]]".		* Unit-3 calls the Decepticons "Unicron's spawn," the same invective leveled at Tarantulas by Megatron in ''Beast Wars'' episode "[[Nemesis Part 1]]".
	* The fourth ''Axalon'' crew member, originally drawn as [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]], appears to have been redrawn and colored as young ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars II\|Beast Wars II]]'' Maximal [[Lio Junior]], though it's most likely not meant to be him. Either him or another in his colors shows up at the end of the issue.		* The fourth ''Axalon'' crew member, originally drawn as [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]], appears to have been redrawn and colored as young ''[[Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers#Beast Wars II\|Beast Wars II]]'' Maximal [[Lio Junior (BW)\|Lio Junior]], though it's most likely not meant to be him. Either him or another in his colors shows up at the end of the issue.
	* Primal tells "Rattrap" to "shut his trap", a call-forward to the name that he will eventually take while also being a variation on the oft-slung "Shut up, Rattrap" catchphrase used whenever Rattrap was being obnoxious in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.		* Primal tells "Rattrap" to "shut his trap", a call-forward to the name that he will eventually take while also being a variation on the oft-slung "Shut up, Rattrap" catchphrase used whenever Rattrap was being obnoxious in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
	* Among the Decepticons generic seen in this issue are those based on or colored as the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' live-action movie continuity character [[Terradive (TF 2010)\|Terradive]], the [[BotCon 1996]] exclusive ''Generation 2'' Decepticon [[Nightracer (G2)\|Nightracer]] (specifically in the colors her creator [[Raksha]] wanted her to be in), the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacons]], the ''Generation 2'' release of [[Firecon]] [[Sparkstalker]], and ''Machine Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)\|Skywarp]].		* Among the Decepticons generic seen in this issue are those based on or colored as the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' live-action movie continuity character [[Terradive (TF 2010)\|Terradive]], the [[BotCon 1996]] exclusive ''Generation 2'' Decepticon [[Nightracer (G2)\|Nightracer]] (specifically in the colors her creator [[Raksha]] wanted her to be in), the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' [[Seacon (G1)\|Seacons]], the ''Generation 2'' release of [[Firecon]] [[Sparkstalker]], and ''Machine Wars'' [[Skywarp (G1)\|Skywarp]].

AzimuthAcolyte: Magmatron -> Magmatron (BW) update

2026-04-08T17:40:02Z

Magmatron -> Magmatron (BW) update

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	The bombs begin to reach Nova Plenum, causing much distress amongst both sides. As Magnaboss finds Airazor, Tarantulas rushes to Megatron. Tarantulas lies to his leader, claiming that the transmatter was part of a "doomsday device" created by Galvatron in the event of his death, and that when Predaking learned of this, the shameful combiner took his own life. Megatron doesn't believe Tarantulas, however, and pushes forward to take out the Autobots while he still can. Tarantulas radios Ravage that Megatron hasn't fallen for the bait, and so, Ravage snipes Megatron with a stun blast. Cicadacon steps forth, addressing the Autobots, declaring that the Decepticons have surrendered.		The bombs begin to reach Nova Plenum, causing much distress amongst both sides. As Magnaboss finds Airazor, Tarantulas rushes to Megatron. Tarantulas lies to his leader, claiming that the transmatter was part of a "doomsday device" created by Galvatron in the event of his death, and that when Predaking learned of this, the shameful combiner took his own life. Megatron doesn't believe Tarantulas, however, and pushes forward to take out the Autobots while he still can. Tarantulas radios Ravage that Megatron hasn't fallen for the bait, and so, Ravage snipes Megatron with a stun blast. Cicadacon steps forth, addressing the Autobots, declaring that the Decepticons have surrendered.

	In the following days, the Autobot and Decepticon leaders meet together to discuss peace, signing a [[Pax Cybertronia\|peace treaty]] to declare an armistice. Prowl declares that the Autobots and Decepticons are no more, those being the names of warriors. The Autobots become Maximals, while the Decepticons, using the example of Predaking, become the Predacons. Though they are not yet one race, in time, they will forge forth a new path as Cybertronians. Optimus Primal takes up guardianship of the transmatter victims on the ''Axalon'', promising to do what they can for them. Many come to visit their fallen friends; a heartbroken Tigatron watches over Airazor, a grim Prowl over [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], and a young, respectful [[Dinobot (BW)\|Predacon]] over [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]. Those who have worked hard for peace on either side, like Ravage and Tarantulas, are given amnesty, while those who have prolonged the war, like Megatron, will be imprisoned and downgraded. Elsewhere, on [[Predacon Command Outpost One]], the generals, now the [[Tripredacus Council]], look over their continued experiments into weaponizing protoform technology. As he listens to his scientists' reports, Cicadacon smiles, looking over their plans for new [[Transwarp cruiser\|ships]] and [[Magmatron\|warriors]], preparing to make all one...		In the following days, the Autobot and Decepticon leaders meet together to discuss peace, signing a [[Pax Cybertronia\|peace treaty]] to declare an armistice. Prowl declares that the Autobots and Decepticons are no more, those being the names of warriors. The Autobots become Maximals, while the Decepticons, using the example of Predaking, become the Predacons. Though they are not yet one race, in time, they will forge forth a new path as Cybertronians. Optimus Primal takes up guardianship of the transmatter victims on the ''Axalon'', promising to do what they can for them. Many come to visit their fallen friends; a heartbroken Tigatron watches over Airazor, a grim Prowl over [[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]], and a young, respectful [[Dinobot (BW)\|Predacon]] over [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]]. Those who have worked hard for peace on either side, like Ravage and Tarantulas, are given amnesty, while those who have prolonged the war, like Megatron, will be imprisoned and downgraded. Elsewhere, on [[Predacon Command Outpost One]], the generals, now the [[Tripredacus Council]], look over their continued experiments into weaponizing protoform technology. As he listens to his scientists' reports, Cicadacon smiles, looking over their plans for new [[Transwarp cruiser\|ships]] and [[Magmatron (BW)\|warriors]], preparing to make all one...

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	*"[[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]]" (47)		*"[[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]]" (47)
	*[[Magmatron]] (blueprints) (48)		*[[Magmatron (BW)\|Magmatron]] (blueprints) (48)

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	* The peace treaty that the Autobots and Decepticons sign to formally end the Great War in this story is strongly intimated to be none other than the [[Pax Cybertronia]], first mentioned in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]". While never explicitly elaborated on in the cartoon, the logical intent behind this treaty was that it was what officially brought an end to the age-old Autobot/Decepticon war, a notion that this story appears to agree with. However, with this story also being part of the IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics, that poses a problem with how the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' instead shifted the timeframe of the Pax Cybertronia's ratification to be much later than the Autobot Decepticon war.		* The peace treaty that the Autobots and Decepticons sign to formally end the Great War in this story is strongly intimated to be none other than the [[Pax Cybertronia]], first mentioned in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]". While never explicitly elaborated on in the cartoon, the logical intent behind this treaty was that it was what officially brought an end to the age-old Autobot/Decepticon war, a notion that this story appears to agree with. However, with this story also being part of the IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics, that poses a problem with how the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' instead shifted the timeframe of the Pax Cybertronia's ratification to be much later than the Autobot Decepticon war.
	** Throughout the ''Sourcebook''{{'}}s various profiles and Glossary entries are bits and pieces detailing the largely unseen period of history between the age of the Autobots and Decepticons and that of the Maximals and Predacons. The [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]] between the Autobots and Decepticons was followed by the "[[Great Upgrade]]" that brought about the Maximals and Predacons, only for ''another'' [[Great War (BW)\|Great War]] to break out between the latter two factions (and said war ended with events akin to ''Beast Wars II''). It was the end of ''this'' Great War that led to the signing of the Pax Cybertronia by the Maximal and Predacon leaders. Yet, the peace treaty depicted in this story predates the "Great Upgrade" and is signed by the remaining Autobot and Decepticon leaders.		** Throughout the ''Sourcebook''{{'}}s various profiles and Glossary entries are bits and pieces detailing the largely unseen period of history between the age of the Autobots and Decepticons and that of the Maximals and Predacons. The [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]] between the Autobots and Decepticons was followed by the "[[Great Upgrade]]" that brought about the Maximals and Predacons, only for ''another'' [[Great War (BW)\|Great War]] to break out between the latter two factions (and said war ended with events akin to ''Beast Wars II''). It was the end of ''this'' Great War that led to the signing of the Pax Cybertronia by the Maximal and Predacon leaders. Yet, the peace treaty depicted in this story predates the "Great Upgrade" and is signed by the remaining Autobot and Decepticon leaders.
	** Furthermore, the ''Sourcebook'' profile for [[Magmatron]] stated that he tried to ruin the Pax Cybertronia in its infancy (by inciting events loosely akin to ''Beast Wars Neo''), meaning he obviously existed ''before'' the signing. But in this story, Cicadacon is seen working on designs for the ''creation'' of Magmatron, meaning he won't be born until ''after'' the treaty has already been signed.		** Furthermore, the ''Sourcebook'' profile for [[Magmatron (BW)\|Magmatron]] stated that he tried to ruin the Pax Cybertronia in its infancy (by inciting events loosely akin to ''Beast Wars Neo''), meaning he obviously existed ''before'' the signing. But in this story, Cicadacon is seen working on designs for the ''creation'' of Magmatron, meaning he won't be born until ''after'' the treaty has already been signed.
	:However, there ''is'' still some wiggle room for the ''Sourcebook''{{'}}s version of history to play out in this story's future, since the treaty signed here is never actually ''explicitly'' referred to as the "Pax Cybertronia". Ignoring the [[authorial intent\|author's external commentary on the matter]] would allow for at least some of this to be smoothed over, with the treaty in this story being a different armistice and the actual Pax Cybertronia coming later.		:However, there ''is'' still some wiggle room for the ''Sourcebook''{{'}}s version of history to play out in this story's future, since the treaty signed here is never actually ''explicitly'' referred to as the "Pax Cybertronia". Ignoring the [[authorial intent\|author's external commentary on the matter]] would allow for at least some of this to be smoothed over, with the treaty in this story being a different armistice and the actual Pax Cybertronia coming later.
	* The Glossary's entry for the ''Axalon'' noted that the ship was built after the Pax Cybertronia as part of a Maximal-led space exploration initiative, while in this story it's shown as an existing Autobot ship already in service at the end of the Great War.		* The Glossary's entry for the ''Axalon'' noted that the ship was built after the Pax Cybertronia as part of a Maximal-led space exploration initiative, while in this story it's shown as an existing Autobot ship already in service at the end of the Great War.

AzimuthAcolyte: Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

2026-04-01T02:50:25Z

Big Convoy -> Big Convoy (BW) update

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	*[[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] (14)		*[[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] (14)
	*[[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] (15)		*[[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] (15)
	*[[Big Convoy]] (16)		*[[Big Convoy (BW)\|Big Convoy]] (16)
	*[[Under-3\|Unit-3]] (17)		*[[Under-3\|Unit-3]] (17)
	*"[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]]" (18)		*"[[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]]" (18)

AzimuthAcolyte: Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

2026-03-26T00:10:42Z

Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

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	*[[Tigatron (BW)\|Tigatron]] (13)		*[[Tigatron (BW)\|Tigatron]] (13)
	*[[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] (14)		*[[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] (14)
	*[[Lio Convoy]] (15)		*[[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] (15)
	*[[Big Convoy]] (16)		*[[Big Convoy]] (16)
	*[[Under-3\|Unit-3]] (17)		*[[Under-3\|Unit-3]] (17)

AzimuthAcolyte: Tigatron -> Tigatron (BW) update

2026-03-08T19:25:34Z

Tigatron -> Tigatron (BW) update

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	Elsewhere, in a secret base, three high-ranking Decepticons—[[Cicadacon]], [[Sea Clamp]], and [[Ram Horn]]—have been experimenting with [[transmatter]], a material that fluctuates between reality, derived from the [[Swarm (G2)\|Swarm]]. Having successfully evolved themselves with it in conjunction with the reformatting technology they've found in their secret base, the three have begun trying to evolve other Decepticons. Cicadacon breaks up an argument over between his fellow generals, reminding them that their "host" reacts negatively to anger. Their conversation is cut short anyway, when [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] arrives with news: [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] is dead! The generals, nonplussed at their "beloved" leader's death, check in with the young Decepticon [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], named after Galvatron's [[Megatron (G1)\|former self]]. Megatron is eager to take the advantage with Prime dead, but the generals order him to stand down, with more pressing concerns ahead. Megatron ends the transmissions...and tells his troops to fight until there are no more Autobots. The generals return to their experiment, and [[Retrax\|one Decepticon]] has been successfully reformatted! The generals explain to their new brother their plan: using transmatter, they will restore the Cybertronian race to their truest form, long lost over the successive generations of Transformers. The process, however, will not work on the dead, and they'll need both Autobots and Decepticons for their plan to be successful. Not trusting Megatron, the generals send Tarantulas to make sure a ceasefire comes to pass.		Elsewhere, in a secret base, three high-ranking Decepticons—[[Cicadacon]], [[Sea Clamp]], and [[Ram Horn]]—have been experimenting with [[transmatter]], a material that fluctuates between reality, derived from the [[Swarm (G2)\|Swarm]]. Having successfully evolved themselves with it in conjunction with the reformatting technology they've found in their secret base, the three have begun trying to evolve other Decepticons. Cicadacon breaks up an argument over between his fellow generals, reminding them that their "host" reacts negatively to anger. Their conversation is cut short anyway, when [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] arrives with news: [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] is dead! The generals, nonplussed at their "beloved" leader's death, check in with the young Decepticon [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], named after Galvatron's [[Megatron (G1)\|former self]]. Megatron is eager to take the advantage with Prime dead, but the generals order him to stand down, with more pressing concerns ahead. Megatron ends the transmissions...and tells his troops to fight until there are no more Autobots. The generals return to their experiment, and [[Retrax\|one Decepticon]] has been successfully reformatted! The generals explain to their new brother their plan: using transmatter, they will restore the Cybertronian race to their truest form, long lost over the successive generations of Transformers. The process, however, will not work on the dead, and they'll need both Autobots and Decepticons for their plan to be successful. Not trusting Megatron, the generals send Tarantulas to make sure a ceasefire comes to pass.

	At [[Nova Plenum]], the highest ranking Autobots confer. With Prime dead, Prowl is the highest ranking Autobot...but he feels unworthy to lead. Instead, he proposes the Autobots form a [[Primal Council]], each of them leading the Autobots together. Silverbolt and Ironhide debate on what to do now; Silverbolt feels that they need time to recover, but Ironhide feels like going after the Decepticons now that they're down. Prowl suggests a compromise; with Galvatron dead, the Decepticons will be directionless, and so, he suggests that each Decepticon unit be reached out to for a chance to stand down. The others agree, but note that they'll need to send out updates to everyone. Silverbolt informs them that he's contacted most of them, but still hasn't reached [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]], who was leading Unit-3. Just then, an Autobot enters, informing them that Perceptor and the other members of Unit-3 are dead; now, he ''is'' [[Under-3\|Unit-3]]. Unit-3 demands to hunt down the Decepticons, but Prowl has already made up his mind; he has sent [[Tigatron]] out with Unit-2, hoping that Tigatron's respectability will aid in a ceasefire. Ironhide strikes up a conversation with the angry Autobot, impressed by his bearings, and asks Unit-3 if he wants to take Perceptor's place in their contingency plan. Prowl and Perceptor go over Unit-3's report, noting that Perceptor detected readings of [[unspace\|transwarp]] energy, which they suspect is linked to the Decepticons. Silverbolt consoles Prowl, distraught over all the death, assuring him that they will finish what the others started. They send the exploration ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', to investigate the strange readings. The ship's captain, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]], explains that they've been chosen, although one of his [[Rattrap (BW)\|crew members]], pessimistic as ever, figures they've only been sent because there was no one else available.		At [[Nova Plenum]], the highest ranking Autobots confer. With Prime dead, Prowl is the highest ranking Autobot...but he feels unworthy to lead. Instead, he proposes the Autobots form a [[Primal Council]], each of them leading the Autobots together. Silverbolt and Ironhide debate on what to do now; Silverbolt feels that they need time to recover, but Ironhide feels like going after the Decepticons now that they're down. Prowl suggests a compromise; with Galvatron dead, the Decepticons will be directionless, and so, he suggests that each Decepticon unit be reached out to for a chance to stand down. The others agree, but note that they'll need to send out updates to everyone. Silverbolt informs them that he's contacted most of them, but still hasn't reached [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]], who was leading Unit-3. Just then, an Autobot enters, informing them that Perceptor and the other members of Unit-3 are dead; now, he ''is'' [[Under-3\|Unit-3]]. Unit-3 demands to hunt down the Decepticons, but Prowl has already made up his mind; he has sent [[Tigatron (BW)\|Tigatron]] out with Unit-2, hoping that Tigatron's respectability will aid in a ceasefire. Ironhide strikes up a conversation with the angry Autobot, impressed by his bearings, and asks Unit-3 if he wants to take Perceptor's place in their contingency plan. Prowl and Perceptor go over Unit-3's report, noting that Perceptor detected readings of [[unspace\|transwarp]] energy, which they suspect is linked to the Decepticons. Silverbolt consoles Prowl, distraught over all the death, assuring him that they will finish what the others started. They send the exploration ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', to investigate the strange readings. The ship's captain, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]], explains that they've been chosen, although one of his [[Rattrap (BW)\|crew members]], pessimistic as ever, figures they've only been sent because there was no one else available.

	At [[Omega Spaceport]], [[Scorponok (BW)\|one]] of Megatron's soldiers alerts him to the approaching Autobot, but Megatron simply tells him to let them come. Tigatron, leading Unit-2, lets the Decepticons know of the Autobots offer of peace, putting an end to the war. But Megatron has already made up his mind—and his holding base falls apart as the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]] combiner, [[Predaking (G1)\|Predaking]], emerges, along with Megatron's other Decepticons! Predaking quickly tears through many of the Autobot; Tigatron takes on Megatron, believing him a fool for continuing the madness, Meanwhile, the flying Autobot [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] takes on [[Terrorsaur (BW)\|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], though the latter, unlucky as always, is accidentally crushed underneath Predaking's foot. Megatron pontificates, believing that even if Cybertron is razed, the Transformers will rebuild it to be better—and do so to other worlds as well. Predaking interrupts his speech when he grabs Tigatron, however, and, knowing that he cannot allow the Autobots to rally behind a new leader, heads off with his troops, telling Predaking to finish off the Autobots. Airazor saves Tigatron from Predaking's grasp, but, knowing that the Decepticons are headed for the Primal Council, tells Tigatron to go help the others. Tigatron is reluctant at first, but Airazor insists, knowing that he is important to the contingency plan. Tigatron promises her that he will see her again and heads off, Airazor watching sadly as he goes.		At [[Omega Spaceport]], [[Scorponok (BW)\|one]] of Megatron's soldiers alerts him to the approaching Autobot, but Megatron simply tells him to let them come. Tigatron, leading Unit-2, lets the Decepticons know of the Autobots offer of peace, putting an end to the war. But Megatron has already made up his mind—and his holding base falls apart as the [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacon]] combiner, [[Predaking (G1)\|Predaking]], emerges, along with Megatron's other Decepticons! Predaking quickly tears through many of the Autobot; Tigatron takes on Megatron, believing him a fool for continuing the madness, Meanwhile, the flying Autobot [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]] takes on [[Terrorsaur (BW)\|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], though the latter, unlucky as always, is accidentally crushed underneath Predaking's foot. Megatron pontificates, believing that even if Cybertron is razed, the Transformers will rebuild it to be better—and do so to other worlds as well. Predaking interrupts his speech when he grabs Tigatron, however, and, knowing that he cannot allow the Autobots to rally behind a new leader, heads off with his troops, telling Predaking to finish off the Autobots. Airazor saves Tigatron from Predaking's grasp, but, knowing that the Decepticons are headed for the Primal Council, tells Tigatron to go help the others. Tigatron is reluctant at first, but Airazor insists, knowing that he is important to the contingency plan. Tigatron promises her that he will see her again and heads off, Airazor watching sadly as he goes.
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	*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (4)		*[[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] (4)
	*[[Tigatron]] (13)		*[[Tigatron (BW)\|Tigatron]] (13)
	*[[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] (14)		*[[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] (14)
	*[[Lio Convoy]] (15)		*[[Lio Convoy]] (15)
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	===Covers===		===Covers===
	*'''BotCon Edition Primus Cover :''' [[Tigatron]], [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]], and [[Under-3\|Unit-3]] are attacked by [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] as he cycles through his six modes, by [[Robby Musso]] and [[Jesse Wittenrich]].		*'''BotCon Edition Primus Cover :''' [[Tigatron (BW)\|Tigatron]], [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]], and [[Under-3\|Unit-3]] are attacked by [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] as he cycles through his six modes, by [[Robby Musso]] and [[Jesse Wittenrich]].
	*'''BotCon Edition General Admission Cover :''' The heads of the [[Tripredacus Council]] along with [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] and [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] loom over [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], [[Terrorsaur (BW)\|Terrorsaur]], [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]], [[Tigatron]] and [[Under-3\|Unit-3]], by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]].		*'''BotCon Edition General Admission Cover :''' The heads of the [[Tripredacus Council]] along with [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] and [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] loom over [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], [[Terrorsaur (BW)\|Terrorsaur]], [[Airazor (BW)\|Airazor]], [[Tigatron (BW)\|Tigatron]] and [[Under-3\|Unit-3]], by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]].
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Ookalf: /* "Dawn of Future's Past" errors */

2026-02-05T03:50:38Z

"Dawn of Future's Past" errors

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	* This story follows on with the retcon that Tigatron and Airazor existed ''before'' the events of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. However, in that story, Tigatron was a Maximal beat cop, only known as "Unit-2" and not having enough clearance to know about the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)\|Golden Disk]], while Airazor was the pilot of the ship ''[[Chromia 10]]'', who didn't know each other prior to meeting in "Dawn of Future's Past". What's especially strange is the decision to have Airazor one of those affected by the transmatter ~~bomb-meaning~~ at some point she was cured and released from the ''Axalon'', only to have her spark transported into a blank protoform after her ship was heavily damaged saving the ''Axalon'' from [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]].		* This story follows on with the retcon that Tigatron and Airazor existed ''before'' the events of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. However, in that story, Tigatron was a Maximal beat cop, only known as "Unit-2" and not having enough clearance to know about the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)\|Golden Disk]], while Airazor was the pilot of the ship ''[[Chromia 10]]'', who didn't know each other prior to meeting in "Dawn of Future's Past". What's especially strange is the decision to have Airazor one of those affected by the transmatter bomb—meaning at some point she was cured and released from the ''Axalon'', only to have her spark transported into a blank protoform after her ship was heavily damaged saving the ''Axalon'' from [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]].
	* The original Predacons being the source for the ''Beast Wars'' faction comes from "Dawn of Future's Past" and [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]]'s subsequent [[BotCon 2009]] toy bio card. However, them being the source of the name is about the ''only'' thing this story shares with those two sources. In Razorclaw's profile, it claimed that at the end of the war, Razorclaw rose to power after most of the Decepticons were destroyed, forming the Predacons, and nearly leading them to victory, only to be assassinated by the Tripredacus Council as part of their machinations. Here, the Predacons are killed before the Predacon faction is created, and are just random Decepticons whose deaths are used by the Tripredacus Council as propaganda, killed while they were combined. Additionally, [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] was shown to still be alive in "Dawn of Future's Past", aiding Megatron's theft of the Golden Disk with his agents, [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]]. The bio of Laserbeak even stated that Divebomb was the one who gave both them ''and'' Ravage their new Predacon forms, with Ravage only later defecting to the Tripredacus Council's side.		* The original Predacons being the source for the ''Beast Wars'' faction comes from "Dawn of Future's Past" and [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]]'s subsequent [[BotCon 2009]] toy bio card. However, them being the source of the name is about the ''only'' thing this story shares with those two sources. In Razorclaw's profile, it claimed that at the end of the war, Razorclaw rose to power after most of the Decepticons were destroyed, forming the Predacons, and nearly leading them to victory, only to be assassinated by the Tripredacus Council as part of their machinations. Here, the Predacons are killed before the Predacon faction is created, and are just random Decepticons whose deaths are used by the Tripredacus Council as propaganda, killed while they were combined. Additionally, [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] was shown to still be alive in "Dawn of Future's Past", aiding Megatron's theft of the Golden Disk with his agents, [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]]. The bio of Laserbeak even stated that Divebomb was the one who gave both them ''and'' Ravage their new Predacon forms, with Ravage only later defecting to the Tripredacus Council's side.

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	In the final days of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]], [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], and [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] watch [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]]' live feed of the last major battle, a massive hole in place of the city that was once there. Prowl, horrified by the images he receives, asks Blades if he has a status update on [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]]. The news isn't good: Prime is dead once more. The dour Autobots are silent for a moment, and Prowl confirms to Blades he's received his report.		In the final days of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]], [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], and [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] watch [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]]' live feed of the last major battle, a massive hole in place of the city that was once there. Prowl, horrified by the images he receives, asks Blades if he has a status update on [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]]. The news isn't good: Prime is dead once more. The dour Autobots are silent for a moment, and Prowl confirms to Blades he's received his report.

	Elsewhere, in a secret base, three high-ranking Decepticons—[[Cicadacon]], [[Sea Clamp]], and [[Ram Horn]]—have been experimenting with [[transmatter]], a material that fluctuates between reality, derived from the [[Swarm (G2)\|Swarm]]. Having successfully evolved themselves with it in conjunction with the reformatting technology they've found in their secret base, the three have begun trying to evolve other Decepticons. Cicadacon breaks up an argument over between his fellow generals, reminding them that their "host" reacts negatively to anger. Their conversation is cut short anyway, when [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] arrives with news: [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] is dead! The generals, nonplussed at their "beloved" leader's death, check in with the young Decepticon [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], ~~the namesake of~~ Galvatron's [[Megatron (G1)\|former self]]. Megatron is eager to take the advantage with Prime dead, but the generals order him to stand down, with more pressing concerns ahead. Megatron ends the transmissions...and tells his troops to fight until there are no more Autobots. The generals return to their experiment, and [[Retrax\|one Decepticon]] has been successfully reformatted! The generals explain to their new brother their plan: using transmatter, they will restore the Cybertronian race to their truest form, long lost over the successive generations of Transformers. The process, however, will not work on the dead, and they'll need both Autobots and Decepticons for their plan to be successful. Not trusting Megatron, the generals send Tarantulas to make sure a ceasefire comes to pass.		Elsewhere, in a secret base, three high-ranking Decepticons—[[Cicadacon]], [[Sea Clamp]], and [[Ram Horn]]—have been experimenting with [[transmatter]], a material that fluctuates between reality, derived from the [[Swarm (G2)\|Swarm]]. Having successfully evolved themselves with it in conjunction with the reformatting technology they've found in their secret base, the three have begun trying to evolve other Decepticons. Cicadacon breaks up an argument over between his fellow generals, reminding them that their "host" reacts negatively to anger. Their conversation is cut short anyway, when [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] arrives with news: [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] is dead! The generals, nonplussed at their "beloved" leader's death, check in with the young Decepticon [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], named after Galvatron's [[Megatron (G1)\|former self]]. Megatron is eager to take the advantage with Prime dead, but the generals order him to stand down, with more pressing concerns ahead. Megatron ends the transmissions...and tells his troops to fight until there are no more Autobots. The generals return to their experiment, and [[Retrax\|one Decepticon]] has been successfully reformatted! The generals explain to their new brother their plan: using transmatter, they will restore the Cybertronian race to their truest form, long lost over the successive generations of Transformers. The process, however, will not work on the dead, and they'll need both Autobots and Decepticons for their plan to be successful. Not trusting Megatron, the generals send Tarantulas to make sure a ceasefire comes to pass.

	At [[Nova Plenum]], the highest ranking Autobots confer. With Prime dead, Prowl is the highest ranking Autobot...but he feels unworthy to lead. Instead, he proposes the Autobots form a [[Primal Council]], each of them leading the Autobots together. Silverbolt and Ironhide debate on what to do now; Silverbolt feels that they need time to recover, but Ironhide feels like going after the Decepticons now that they're down. Prowl suggests a compromise; with Galvatron dead, the Decepticons will be directionless, and so, he suggests that each Decepticon unit be reached out to for a chance to stand down. The others agree, but note that they'll need to send out updates to everyone. Silverbolt informs them that he's contacted most of them, but still hasn't reached [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]], who was leading Unit-3. Just then, an Autobot enters, informing them that Perceptor and the other members of Unit-3 are dead; now, he ''is'' [[Under-3\|Unit-3]]. Unit-3 demands to hunt down the Decepticons, but Prowl has already made up his mind; he has sent [[Tigatron]] out with Unit-2, hoping that Tigatron's respectability will aid in a ceasefire. Ironhide strikes up a conversation with the angry Autobot, impressed by his bearings, and asks Unit-3 if he wants to take Perceptor's place in their contingency plan. Prowl and Perceptor go over Unit-3's report, noting that Perceptor detected readings of [[unspace\|transwarp]] energy, which they suspect is linked to the Decepticons. Silverbolt consoles Prowl, distraught over all the death, assuring him that they will finish what the others started. They send the exploration ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', to investigate the strange readings. The ship's captain, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]], explains that they've been chosen, although one of his [[Rattrap (BW)\|crew members]], pessimistic as ever, figures they've only been sent because there was no one else available.		At [[Nova Plenum]], the highest ranking Autobots confer. With Prime dead, Prowl is the highest ranking Autobot...but he feels unworthy to lead. Instead, he proposes the Autobots form a [[Primal Council]], each of them leading the Autobots together. Silverbolt and Ironhide debate on what to do now; Silverbolt feels that they need time to recover, but Ironhide feels like going after the Decepticons now that they're down. Prowl suggests a compromise; with Galvatron dead, the Decepticons will be directionless, and so, he suggests that each Decepticon unit be reached out to for a chance to stand down. The others agree, but note that they'll need to send out updates to everyone. Silverbolt informs them that he's contacted most of them, but still hasn't reached [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]], who was leading Unit-3. Just then, an Autobot enters, informing them that Perceptor and the other members of Unit-3 are dead; now, he ''is'' [[Under-3\|Unit-3]]. Unit-3 demands to hunt down the Decepticons, but Prowl has already made up his mind; he has sent [[Tigatron]] out with Unit-2, hoping that Tigatron's respectability will aid in a ceasefire. Ironhide strikes up a conversation with the angry Autobot, impressed by his bearings, and asks Unit-3 if he wants to take Perceptor's place in their contingency plan. Prowl and Perceptor go over Unit-3's report, noting that Perceptor detected readings of [[unspace\|transwarp]] energy, which they suspect is linked to the Decepticons. Silverbolt consoles Prowl, distraught over all the death, assuring him that they will finish what the others started. They send the exploration ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', to investigate the strange readings. The ship's captain, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]], explains that they've been chosen, although one of his [[Rattrap (BW)\|crew members]], pessimistic as ever, figures they've only been sent because there was no one else available.

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	* In general, the only major continuity errors that pop up are those that contradict the events given in the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook\|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'', and given that the guidebook also contradicted both the cartoon ''and'' ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering\|The Gathering]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending\|The Ascending]]'', it's not ''quite'' as egregious as some of the other errors. Still:		* In general, the only major continuity errors that pop up are those that contradict the events given in the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook\|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'', and given that the guidebook also contradicted both the cartoon ''and'' ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering\|The Gathering]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending\|The Ascending]]'', it's not ''quite'' as egregious as some of the other errors. Still:
	* Galvatron is depicted here as having fallen in his final battle with Optimus Prime. However, the glossary published in the trade version of the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' claimed that Galvatron's fate was unknown, the subject of legend and conjecture.		* Galvatron is depicted here as having fallen in his final battle with Optimus Prime. However, the glossary published in the trade version of the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' claimed that Galvatron's fate was unknown, the subject of legend and conjecture.
	* Something that does contradict ''The Gathering'' and ''The Ascending'' is the depiction of many of the Predacons from that series—reprogrammed from Maximal ~~protoforms—are seen~~ active as Decepticons on Cybertron, along with a few of the Maximals from said series, including Retrax, Buzz Saw, Manta Ray, Snapper, Insecticon, Scarem, and Air Hammer. It falls under the same error with protoforms mentioned above, but in what are definitely errors are the depiction of Retrax as the first successful experiment of the generals (he was depicted as a Maximal protoform reprogrammed by Magmatron's Predacons) and the depiction of both Snapper and Scarem as Decepticons (Snapper's profile in the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' depicted him as a former Maximal who joined the crew of the ''Axalon'', before being reprogrammed on Earth into a Predacon, while Scarem's profile noted that his Predacon reprogramming was imperfect, shades of his Maximal self still showing through).		* Something that does contradict ''The Gathering'' and ''The Ascending'' is the depiction of many of the Predacons from that series—reprogrammed from Maximal protoforms—as active Decepticons on Cybertron, along with a few of the Maximals from said series, including Retrax, Buzz Saw, Manta Ray, Snapper, Insecticon, Scarem, and Air Hammer. It falls under the same error with protoforms mentioned above, but in what are definitely errors are the depiction of Retrax as the first successful experiment of the generals (he was depicted as a Maximal protoform reprogrammed by Magmatron's Predacons) and the depiction of both Snapper and Scarem as Decepticons (Snapper's profile in the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' depicted him as a former Maximal who joined the crew of the ''Axalon'', before being reprogrammed on Earth into a Predacon, while Scarem's profile noted that his Predacon reprogramming was imperfect, shades of his Maximal self still showing through).
	* In keeping with the above notes about Megatron, issue [[The Gathering issue 1\|#1]] of ''The Gathering'' had Lio Convoy explicitly describe Megatron as little more than a "loose cannon," not worth worrying about... but here, Lio Convoy is one of the Autobot commanders around when Megatron nearly pushes the Decepticons to defeat the Autobots!		* In keeping with the above notes about Megatron, issue [[The Gathering issue 1\|#1]] of ''The Gathering'' had Lio Convoy explicitly describe Megatron as little more than a "loose cannon," not worth worrying about... but here, Lio Convoy is one of the Autobot commanders around when Megatron nearly pushes the Decepticons to defeat the Autobots!
	* The peace treaty that the Autobots and Decepticons sign to formally end the Great War in this story is strongly intimated to be none other than the [[Pax Cybertronia]], first mentioned in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]". While never explicitly elaborated on in the cartoon, the logical intent behind this treaty was that it was what officially brought an end to the age-old Autobot/Decepticon war, a notion that this story appears to agree with. However, with this story also being part of the IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics, that poses a problem with how the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' instead shifted the timeframe of the Pax Cybertronia's ratification to be much later than the Autobot Decepticon war.		* The peace treaty that the Autobots and Decepticons sign to formally end the Great War in this story is strongly intimated to be none other than the [[Pax Cybertronia]], first mentioned in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]". While never explicitly elaborated on in the cartoon, the logical intent behind this treaty was that it was what officially brought an end to the age-old Autobot/Decepticon war, a notion that this story appears to agree with. However, with this story also being part of the IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics, that poses a problem with how the ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' instead shifted the timeframe of the Pax Cybertronia's ratification to be much later than the Autobot Decepticon war.

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	* Of note, the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was written to be in a vague, unspecified ''Generation 1'' continuity, drawing on both elements of the Sunbow ''The Transformers'' cartoon and the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics. However, as with the majority of post-cartoon ''Beast Wars'' stories, the comic opts to make it a continuation of the cartoon, with elements that couldn't have happened in a comic based continuity being incorporated (Unicron's head orbiting Cybertron, Ironhide and Prowl's death at the hands of Megatron, Megatron's transformation into Galvatron). However, this doesn't prevent from continuity errors arising from the cartoon, some of which are the results of kind-of sort-of trying to include elements of Marvel continuity that simply just don't work with the cartoon.		* Of note, the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was written to be in a vague, unspecified ''Generation 1'' continuity, drawing on both elements of the Sunbow ''The Transformers'' cartoon and the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics. However, as with the majority of post-cartoon ''Beast Wars'' stories, the comic opts to make it a continuation of the Sunbow cartoon, with elements that couldn't have happened in a comic based continuity being incorporated (Unicron's head orbiting Cybertron, Ironhide and Prowl's death at the hands of Megatron, Megatron's transformation into Galvatron). However, this doesn't prevent from continuity errors arising from the cartoon, some of which are the results of kind-of sort-of trying to include elements of Marvel continuity that simply just don't work with the cartoon.
	* Unicron's head is shown to be orbiting Cybertron, as it famously was at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' after his destruction. However, in the subsequent third season of the cartoon, Unicron's head was blasted out of orbit in "[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)\|Ghost in the Machine]]", and was last seen floating in empty space in "[[Call of the Primitives]]".		* Unicron's head is shown to be orbiting Cybertron, as it famously was at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' after his destruction. However, in the subsequent third season of the cartoon, Unicron's head was blasted out of orbit in "[[Ghost in the Machine (G1)\|Ghost in the Machine]]", and was last seen floating in empty space in "[[Call of the Primitives]]".
	* Cicadacon claims that the earliest generations of Cybertronians were forged from the "primordial metals" of Cybertron, similar to the origin given to the Transformer race by [[Simon Furman]] in both the Marvel US and UK ''The Transformers'' comics, and the ''Generation 2'' comic that served as a sequel to the former. However, this just straight up isn't true for cartoon continuity; the "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" mini-series that served as the ~~premier~~ for the third season of the cartoon revealed that the Cybertronians were mechanically manufactured by the [[Quintesson]]s, who used Cybertron as a factory world.		* Cicadacon claims that the earliest generations of Cybertronians were forged from the "primordial metals" of Cybertron, similar to the origin given to the Transformer race by [[Simon Furman]] in both the Marvel US and UK ''The Transformers'' comics, and the ''Generation 2'' comic that served as a sequel to the former. However, this just straight up isn't true for cartoon continuity; the "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" mini-series that served as the premiere for the third season of the cartoon revealed that the Cybertronians were mechanically manufactured by the [[Quintesson]]s, who used Cybertron as a factory world.
	* Similarly, the Swarm connection is hard to reconcile with the cartoon continuity. In the ''Generation 2'' comics, the Swarm was the result of continued using of the "budding" method of [[Reproduction\|creating]] new Transformers, which obviously doesn't exist in the cartoon continuity. Additionally, the Swarm's recreation by Optimus Prime by using the Matrix couldn't have happened in this version, with the Matrix having been drained eradicating the [[Hate Plague]] in "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]". Again, the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon incorporated several Marvel continuity concepts, and any encounter with the Swarm almost certainly wouldn't have happened the same way it did in the comic, but the use of it with the rest of the comic being almost entirely Sunbow cartoon-based is certainly strange at the very least.		* Similarly, the Swarm connection is hard to reconcile with the cartoon continuity. In the ''Generation 2'' comics, the Swarm was the result of continued using of the "budding" method of [[Reproduction\|creating]] new Transformers, which obviously doesn't exist in the cartoon continuity. Additionally, the Swarm's recreation by Optimus Prime using the Matrix couldn't have happened in this version, with the Matrix having been drained eradicating the [[Hate Plague]] in "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]". Again, the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon incorporated several Marvel continuity concepts, and any encounter with the Swarm almost certainly wouldn't have happened the same way it did in the comic, but the use of it with the rest of the comic being almost entirely Sunbow cartoon-based is certainly strange at the very least.

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	* The cartoon established that the majority of the characters renamed themselves upon arriving on Earth—the only ones whose names remained the same (aside from Ravage, obviously) were Optimus Primal, Megatron, Tarantulas, and [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]]. The comic tries to continue that idea—Rhinox, Scorponok, and Rattrap are never referred to by name, but Terrorsaur is referred to by his name in his toy bio, and strangely, Waspinator refers to himself by his Earth name despite not having a toy made for this convention. And again, Tigatron and Airazor are shown to have their Earth names despite not apparently remembering anything else about their old lives.		* The cartoon established that the majority of the characters renamed themselves upon arriving on Earth—the only ones whose names remained the same (aside from Ravage, obviously) were Optimus Primal, Megatron, Tarantulas, and [[Depth Charge (BW)\|Depth Charge]]. The comic tries to continue that idea—Rhinox, Scorponok, and Rattrap are never referred to by name, but Terrorsaur is referred to by his name in his toy bio, and strangely, Waspinator refers to himself by his Earth name despite not having a toy made for this convention. And again, Tigatron and Airazor are shown to have their Earth names despite not apparently remembering anything else about their old lives.
	* The ''Axalon'' is shown here to be an Autobot ship, scaled to their massive size. As seen in the cartoon, it was scaled to the Maximals—and when Primal was mutated by the power of Optimus Prime's spark into his "Optimal Optimus" form, he was shown to tower over the ship's bridge. It's ''possible'' that the ''Axalon'' could have been retrofitted since then to be smaller—but nothing in the cartoon suggests that. Additionally, Optimus Primal, while privy to some secrets like the experiments on [[Rampage (BW)\|Protoform X]], was ultimately a lower-ranking Maximal, the captain of an exploration crew. The comic tries to pay some lip service to this idea, having Primal and his crew being sent because they're the only ship available...but he's shown to have enough authority to take the transmatter bomb victims into his care.		* The ''Axalon'' is shown here to be an Autobot ship, scaled to their massive size. As seen in the cartoon, it was scaled to the Maximals—and when Primal was mutated by the power of Optimus Prime's spark into his "Optimal Optimus" form, he was shown to tower over the ship's bridge. It's ''possible'' that the ''Axalon'' could have been retrofitted since then to be smaller—but nothing in the cartoon suggests that. Additionally, Optimus Primal, while privy to some secrets like the experiments on [[Rampage (BW)\|Protoform X]], was ultimately a lower-ranking Maximal, the captain of an exploration crew. The comic tries to pay some lip service to this idea, having Primal and his crew being sent because they're the only ship available...but he's shown to have enough authority to take the transmatter bomb victims into his care.
	* Both Rhinox and Rattrap are depicted as crew members on the ''Axalon'' long before the start of the cartoon. With Rhinox, this isn't so unbelievable; Primal treats him as an old friend, and he's privy to secrets such as Protoform X being on board the ''Axalon''. However, the opening episodes of ''Beast Wars'' made it clear that Rattrap had only recently ~~start~~ serving under Primal's command at the beginning of the cartoon, consistently questioning Primal's decisions ("First day on the job or what?", "You sure you're cut out for this 'commander' gig?"), only warming up to him as time goes on. The story additionally suggests that Rattrap gave Optimus Primal his name, which, aside from the aforementioned issues with Rattrap's time on the ''Axalon'', is an utterly baffling idea. Even more baffling is that [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] was at one point obviously drawn as a member of the ''Axalon'' crew, but thankfully, he was changed into a random generic.		* Both Rhinox and Rattrap are depicted as crew members on the ''Axalon'' long before the start of the cartoon. With Rhinox, this isn't so unbelievable; Primal treats him as an old friend, and he's privy to secrets such as Protoform X being on board the ''Axalon''. However, the opening episodes of ''Beast Wars'' made it clear that Rattrap had only recently started serving under Primal's command at the beginning of the cartoon, consistently questioning Primal's decisions ("First day on the job or what?", "You sure you're cut out for this 'commander' gig?"), only warming up to him as time goes on. The story additionally suggests that Rattrap gave Optimus Primal his name, which, aside from the aforementioned issues with Rattrap's time on the ''Axalon'', is an utterly baffling idea. Even more baffling is that [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] was at one point obviously drawn as a member of the ''Axalon'' crew, but thankfully, he was changed into a random generic.
	* Ships based on the [[transwarp cruiser]] used by Ravage in "The Agenda" can be seen in Unicron's head and on Cicadacon's datapad, but Sea Clamp called the ship "experimental", implying it was only recently developed.		* Ships based on the [[transwarp cruiser]] used by Ravage in "The Agenda" can be seen in Unicron's head and on Cicadacon's datapad, but Sea Clamp called the ship "experimental", implying it was only recently developed.
	* In the cartoon, Ravage's service as a Predacon under the Tripredacus Council is little more than a rumor, only ~~know~~ by certain Maximals like Optimus Primal. While he's not seen by anyone in this story besides the Tripredacus Council and Predaking, the fact that he's publicly granted amnesty for his actions seems to contradict that.		* In the cartoon, Ravage's service as a Predacon under the Tripredacus Council is little more than a rumor, only known by certain Maximals like Optimus Primal. While he's not seen by anyone in this story besides the Tripredacus Council and Predaking, the fact that he's publicly granted amnesty for his actions seems to contradict that.
	* In the cartoon, Tarantulas was slipped into Megatron's gang of criminals to keep tabs on him for the Tripredacus Council. Here, he's shown to do the same while Megatron was a high-ranking Decepticon, and apparently is trusted by Megatron. While this isn't contradictory per se, it's yet another odd decision.		* In the cartoon, Tarantulas was slipped into Megatron's gang of criminals to keep tabs on him for the Tripredacus Council. Here, he's shown to do the same while Megatron was a high-ranking Decepticon, and apparently is trusted by Megatron. While this isn't contradictory per se, it's yet another odd decision.
	* Finally, Inferno is shown among those affected by the transmatter bomb explosion, implying that he would become the protoform that was reprogrammed into the Predacon [[Inferno (BW)\|Inferno]], a laughably stupid idea. Bove has claimed that he didn't explicitly show it to leave it up to interpretation, but still, it's very obvious what he was implying.		* Finally, Inferno is shown among those affected by the transmatter bomb explosion, implying that he would become the protoform that was reprogrammed into the Predacon [[Inferno (BW)\|Inferno]], a laughably stupid idea. Bove has claimed that he didn't explicitly show it to leave it up to interpretation, but still, it's very obvious what he was implying.

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	In the final days of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]], [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], and [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] watch [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]]' live feed of the last major battle, a massive hole in place of the city that was once there. Prowl, horrified by the images he receives, asks Blades if he has a status update on [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]]. The news isn't good: Prime is dead once more. The dour Autobots are silent for a moment, and Prowl confirms to Blades he's received his report.		In the final days of the [[Great War (G1)\|Great War]], [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]], [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], and [[Ironhide (G1)\|Ironhide]] watch [[Blades (G1)\|Blades]]' live feed of the last major battle, a massive hole in place of the city that was once there. Prowl, horrified by the images he receives, asks Blades if he has a status update on [[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]]. The news isn't good: Prime is dead once more. The dour Autobots are silent for a moment, and Prowl confirms to Blades he's received his report.

	Elsewhere, in a secret base, three high-ranking Decepticons—[[Cicadacon]], [[Sea Clamp]], and [[Ram Horn]]—have been experimenting with [[transmatter]], a material that fluctuates between reality, derived from the [[Swarm (G2)\|Swarm]]. Having successfully evolved themselves with it in conjunction with the reformatting technology they've found in their secret base, the three have begun trying to evolve other Decepticons. Cicadacon breaks up an argument over between his fellow generals, reminding them that their "host" reacts negatively to anger. Their conversation is cut short anyway, when [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] arrives with news: [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] is dead! The generals, nonplussed at their "beloved" leader's death, check in with the young Decepticon [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], ~~the namesake of~~ Galvatron's [[Megatron (G1)\|former self]]. Megatron is eager to take the advantage with Prime dead, but the generals order him to stand down, with more pressing concerns ahead. Megatron ends the transmissions...and tells his troops to fight until there are no more Autobots. The generals return to their experiment, and [[Retrax\|one Decepticon]] has been successfully reformatted! The generals explain to their new brother their plan: using transmatter, they will restore the Cybertronian race to their truest form, long lost over the successive generations of Transformers. The process, however, will not work on the dead, and they'll need both Autobots and Decepticons for their plan to be successful. Not trusting Megatron, the generals send Tarantulas to make sure a ceasefire comes to pass.		Elsewhere, in a secret base, three high-ranking Decepticons—[[Cicadacon]], [[Sea Clamp]], and [[Ram Horn]]—have been experimenting with [[transmatter]], a material that fluctuates between reality, derived from the [[Swarm (G2)\|Swarm]]. Having successfully evolved themselves with it in conjunction with the reformatting technology they've found in their secret base, the three have begun trying to evolve other Decepticons. Cicadacon breaks up an argument over between his fellow generals, reminding them that their "host" reacts negatively to anger. Their conversation is cut short anyway, when [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] arrives with news: [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] is dead! The generals, nonplussed at their "beloved" leader's death, check in with the young Decepticon [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]], named after Galvatron's [[Megatron (G1)\|former self]]. Megatron is eager to take the advantage with Prime dead, but the generals order him to stand down, with more pressing concerns ahead. Megatron ends the transmissions...and tells his troops to fight until there are no more Autobots. The generals return to their experiment, and [[Retrax\|one Decepticon]] has been successfully reformatted! The generals explain to their new brother their plan: using transmatter, they will restore the Cybertronian race to their truest form, long lost over the successive generations of Transformers. The process, however, will not work on the dead, and they'll need both Autobots and Decepticons for their plan to be successful. Not trusting Megatron, the generals send Tarantulas to make sure a ceasefire comes to pass.

	At [[Nova Plenum]], the highest ranking Autobots confer. With Prime dead, Prowl is the highest ranking Autobot...but he feels unworthy to lead. Instead, he proposes the Autobots form a [[Primal Council]], each of them leading the Autobots together. Silverbolt and Ironhide debate on what to do now; Silverbolt feels that they need time to recover, but Ironhide feels like going after the Decepticons now that they're down. Prowl suggests a compromise; with Galvatron dead, the Decepticons will be directionless, and so, he suggests that each Decepticon unit be reached out to for a chance to stand down. The others agree, but note that they'll need to send out updates to everyone. Silverbolt informs them that he's contacted most of them, but still hasn't reached [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]], who was leading Unit-3. Just then, an Autobot enters, informing them that Perceptor and the other members of Unit-3 are dead; now, he ''is'' [[Under-3\|Unit-3]]. Unit-3 demands to hunt down the Decepticons, but Prowl has already made up his mind; he has sent [[Tigatron]] out with Unit-2, hoping that Tigatron's respectability will aid in a ceasefire. Ironhide strikes up a conversation with the angry Autobot, impressed by his bearings, and asks Unit-3 if he wants to take Perceptor's place in their contingency plan. Prowl and Perceptor go over Unit-3's report, noting that Perceptor detected readings of [[unspace\|transwarp]] energy, which they suspect is linked to the Decepticons. Silverbolt consoles Prowl, distraught over all the death, assuring him that they will finish what the others started. They send the exploration ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', to investigate the strange readings. The ship's captain, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]], explains that they've been chosen, although one of his [[Rattrap (BW)\|crew members]], pessimistic as ever, figures they've only been sent because there was no one else available.		At [[Nova Plenum]], the highest ranking Autobots confer. With Prime dead, Prowl is the highest ranking Autobot...but he feels unworthy to lead. Instead, he proposes the Autobots form a [[Primal Council]], each of them leading the Autobots together. Silverbolt and Ironhide debate on what to do now; Silverbolt feels that they need time to recover, but Ironhide feels like going after the Decepticons now that they're down. Prowl suggests a compromise; with Galvatron dead, the Decepticons will be directionless, and so, he suggests that each Decepticon unit be reached out to for a chance to stand down. The others agree, but note that they'll need to send out updates to everyone. Silverbolt informs them that he's contacted most of them, but still hasn't reached [[Perceptor (G1)\|Perceptor]], who was leading Unit-3. Just then, an Autobot enters, informing them that Perceptor and the other members of Unit-3 are dead; now, he ''is'' [[Under-3\|Unit-3]]. Unit-3 demands to hunt down the Decepticons, but Prowl has already made up his mind; he has sent [[Tigatron]] out with Unit-2, hoping that Tigatron's respectability will aid in a ceasefire. Ironhide strikes up a conversation with the angry Autobot, impressed by his bearings, and asks Unit-3 if he wants to take Perceptor's place in their contingency plan. Prowl and Perceptor go over Unit-3's report, noting that Perceptor detected readings of [[unspace\|transwarp]] energy, which they suspect is linked to the Decepticons. Silverbolt consoles Prowl, distraught over all the death, assuring him that they will finish what the others started. They send the exploration ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]'', to investigate the strange readings. The ship's captain, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]], explains that they've been chosen, although one of his [[Rattrap (BW)\|crew members]], pessimistic as ever, figures they've only been sent because there was no one else available.