Devastation issue 1 - Revision history

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	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
	* '''Cover A''': Bumblebee discovering the [[Machination]]'s spying equipment on the shores of [[Lake Michigan]], art by [[E. J. Su]].		* '''Cover A''': Bumblebee discovering the [[Machination]]'s spying equipment on the shores of [[Lake Michigan]], art by [[E. J. Su]].
	* '''Cover B''': Prime, Ratchet, Verity and Jimmy with the ''[[Ark-19]]''; art by [[Nick Roche]].		* '''Cover B''': Prime, Ratchet, Verity and Jimmy with the ''[[Ark-19]]''; art by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]].
	* '''Cover RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B)		* '''Cover RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B)

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	[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.		[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.

	[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.		[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.

	The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].		The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].
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	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
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	*[[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)		* [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)		* [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)		* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (4)		* [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (4)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)		* [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)		* [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)
	*[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)		* [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (19)		* [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (19)
	*[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)		* [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)
	*[[Hound (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Hound]] (22)		* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] (22)
	*[[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)		* [[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)		* [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)
	*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)		* [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)
	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)		* [[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)		* [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)
	*[[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] (14)		* [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] (14)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)		* [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)		* [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)
	*[[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (18)		* [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (18)
	*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)		* [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (24)		* [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (24)
	*[[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)		* [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Stoker]] (5)		* [[Stoker]] (5)
	*[[Verity Carlo]] (9)		* [[Verity Carlo]] (9)
	*[[Joshua Red]] (17)		* [[Joshua Red]] (17)
	*[[Jimmy Pink]] (20)		* [[Jimmy Pink]] (20)
	}}		}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*The main cover pictured above depicts an event that happens off-panel but is not otherwise shown - Bumblebee searching around ''Ark 19'' for surveillance equipment per Nightbeat's request.		* The main cover pictured above depicts an event that happens off-panel but is not otherwise shown - Bumblebee searching around ''Ark 19'' for surveillance equipment per Nightbeat's request.
	*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".		* Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".
	[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]
	*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].		* Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].
	*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.		* Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*When Ravage is released from his crate, the operator's computer reads the word "[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech\|BINALTECH]]" at the top of the screen.		* When Ravage is released from his crate, the operator's computer reads the word "[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech\|BINALTECH]]" at the top of the screen.

	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	*On page 18, the car doors on Nightbeat's hands are on the wrong way.		* On page 18, the car doors on Nightbeat's hands are on the wrong way.

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
	*'''Cover A''': Bumblebee discovering the [[Machination]]'s spying equipment on the shores of [[Lake Michigan]], art by [[E. J. Su]].		* '''Cover A''': Bumblebee discovering the [[Machination]]'s spying equipment on the shores of [[Lake Michigan]], art by [[E. J. Su]].
	*'''Cover B''': Prime, Ratchet, Verity and Jimmy with the ''[[Ark-19]]''; art by [[Nick Roche]].		* '''Cover B''': Prime, Ratchet, Verity and Jimmy with the ''[[Ark-19]]''; art by [[Nick Roche]].
	*'''Cover RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B)		* '''Cover RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B)

	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Devastation 1a.jpg\|Bumblebee's headlights are on. Must be cold out.		File:Devastation 1a.jpg\|Bumblebee's headlights are on. Must be cold out.
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	===Advertisements===		===Advertisements===
	*[[Devastation issue 2\|''Devastation'' #2]] (2 pages plus a 3-page black and white sketch preview)		* [[Devastation issue 2\|''Devastation'' #2]] (2 pages plus a 3-page black and white sketch preview)
	*[[The Transformers: Cover Gallery Volume 2\|''The Transformers Cover Gallery'' Volume 2]]		* [[The Transformers: Cover Gallery Volume 2\|''The Transformers Cover Gallery'' Volume 2]]
	*[[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|''Transformers'' movie toys]] (3 pages)		* [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|''Transformers'' movie toys]] (3 pages)
	*CGC Grading, feat. Grimlock		* CGC Grading, feat. Grimlock
	*''[[The Transformers: Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron\|Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''		* ''[[The Transformers: Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron\|Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''
	*''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending\|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (back cover)		* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending\|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (back cover)

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	<small>In addition to [[The Transformers: Devastation#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>		<small>In addition to [[The Transformers: Devastation#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>
	* N/A		* N/A

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	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*When Ravage is released from his crate, the operator's computer reads the word "[[Binaltech\|BINALTECH]]" at the top of the screen.		*When Ravage is released from his crate, the operator's computer reads the word "[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech\|BINALTECH]]" at the top of the screen.

	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===

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	In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.		In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.

	[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].		[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].

	[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.		[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.
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	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)		*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)
	*[[Sixshot]] (14)		*[[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] (14)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)		*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)

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	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	*'''''The Transformers: Devastation''''' TPB <small>~~([[May 14]], [[2008]]) ISBN 1600101682 / ISBN 978-1600101687</small>~~		<small>In addition to [[The Transformers: Devastation#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>
	*'''''[[The Transformers: ~~The Premiere Collection]]''''' Volume 2 HC <small>([[June 17]], [[2009]]) ISBN 1600104371 / ISBN 978-1600104374</small>~~		* N/A
	*'''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Three]]~~''''' HC <small>([[March 2]], [[2011]]) ISBN 1600108563 / ISBN 978-1600108563~~</small>
	*~~'''''[[The Transformers: Phase One Omnibus]]''''' <small>([[September 10]], [[2014]]) ISBN 1631401130~~ / ~~ISBN 978-1631401138</small>~~

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	\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Devastation]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline\|Devastation]]
	}}		}}
	'''As the Autobots discover their base is compromised, Megatron ups the stakes.'''		'''As the Autobots discover their base is compromised, Megatron ups the stakes.'''

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	\|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]		\|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
	\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 ~~IDW continuity\|~~IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Devastation]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Devastation]]
	}}		}}

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	\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Devastation]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Devastation]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.		In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.

	[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].		[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].

	[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.		[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.

	[[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.		[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.

	The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].		The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].
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	*[[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)		*[[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]] (4)		*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (4)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)		*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)
	*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)		*[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jazz]] (19)		*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (19)
	*[[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)		*[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)
	*[[Hound (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hound]] (22)		*[[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]] (22)
	*[[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)		*[[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)
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	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)		*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)
	*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)		*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)
	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)		*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (13)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)
	*[[Sixshot]] (14)		*[[Sixshot]] (14)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)		*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)
	*[[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ravage]] (18)		*[[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (18)
	*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)		*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] (24)		*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (24)
	*[[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)		*[[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)
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	*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".		*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".
	[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]
	*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].		*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].
	*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.		*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.

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	*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".		*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".
	[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]
	*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a ~~Sony Mylo MP3 player.~~[http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 (1)] [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].		*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].
	*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.		*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 06:05, 8 October 2018

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	===Advertisements===		===Advertisements===
	*[[Devastation issue 2\|''Devastation'' #2]] (2 pages plus a 3-page black and white sketch preview)		*[[Devastation issue 2\|''Devastation'' #2]] (2 pages plus a 3-page black and white sketch preview)
	*''[[The Transformers: Cover Gallery Volume 2]]''		*[[The Transformers: Cover Gallery Volume 2\|''The Transformers Cover Gallery'' Volume 2]]
	*Transformers movie toys (3 pages)		*[[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|''Transformers'' movie toys]] (3 pages)
	*CGC Grading, feat. Grimlock		*CGC Grading, feat. Grimlock
	*''[[The Transformers: Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron\|Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''		*''[[The Transformers: Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron\|Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''

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	[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.		[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.

	[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.		[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.

	The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].		The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].
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	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)		* [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)		* [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)		* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (4)		* [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (4)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)		* [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)		* [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)
	*[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)		* [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (19)		* [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (19)
	*[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)		* [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)
	*[[Hound (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Hound]] (22)		* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]] (22)
	*[[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)		* [[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)		* [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)
	*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)		* [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)
	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)		* [[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)		* [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)
	*[[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] (14)		* [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] (14)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)		* [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)		* [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)
	*[[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (18)		* [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (18)
	*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)		* [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (24)		* [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (24)
	*[[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)		* [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Stoker]] (5)		* [[Stoker]] (5)
	*[[Verity Carlo]] (9)		* [[Verity Carlo]] (9)
	*[[Joshua Red]] (17)		* [[Joshua Red]] (17)
	*[[Jimmy Pink]] (20)		* [[Jimmy Pink]] (20)
	}}		}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*The main cover pictured above depicts an event that happens off-panel but is not otherwise shown - Bumblebee searching around ''Ark 19'' for surveillance equipment per Nightbeat's request.		* The main cover pictured above depicts an event that happens off-panel but is not otherwise shown - Bumblebee searching around ''Ark 19'' for surveillance equipment per Nightbeat's request.
	*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".		* Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".
	[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]
	*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].		* Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].
	*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.		* Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*When Ravage is released from his crate, the operator's computer reads the word "[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech\|BINALTECH]]" at the top of the screen.		* When Ravage is released from his crate, the operator's computer reads the word "[[Transformers: Alternators#Binaltech\|BINALTECH]]" at the top of the screen.

	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	*On page 18, the car doors on Nightbeat's hands are on the wrong way.		* On page 18, the car doors on Nightbeat's hands are on the wrong way.

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
	*'''Cover A''': Bumblebee discovering the [[Machination]]'s spying equipment on the shores of [[Lake Michigan]], art by [[E. J. Su]].		* '''Cover A''': Bumblebee discovering the [[Machination]]'s spying equipment on the shores of [[Lake Michigan]], art by [[E. J. Su]].
	*'''Cover B''': Prime, Ratchet, Verity and Jimmy with the ''[[Ark-19]]''; art by [[Nick Roche]].		* '''Cover B''': Prime, Ratchet, Verity and Jimmy with the ''[[Ark-19]]''; art by [[Nick Roche]].
	*'''Cover RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B)		* '''Cover RI''': Sketch cover (black and white of cover B)

	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Devastation 1a.jpg\|Bumblebee's headlights are on. Must be cold out.		File:Devastation 1a.jpg\|Bumblebee's headlights are on. Must be cold out.
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	===Advertisements===		===Advertisements===
	*[[Devastation issue 2\|''Devastation'' #2]] (2 pages plus a 3-page black and white sketch preview)		* [[Devastation issue 2\|''Devastation'' #2]] (2 pages plus a 3-page black and white sketch preview)
	*[[The Transformers: Cover Gallery Volume 2\|''The Transformers Cover Gallery'' Volume 2]]		* [[The Transformers: Cover Gallery Volume 2\|''The Transformers Cover Gallery'' Volume 2]]
	*[[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|''Transformers'' movie toys]] (3 pages)		* [[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|''Transformers'' movie toys]] (3 pages)
	*CGC Grading, feat. Grimlock		* CGC Grading, feat. Grimlock
	*''[[The Transformers: Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron\|Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''		* ''[[The Transformers: Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron\|Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''
	*''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending\|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (back cover)		* ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars: The Ascending\|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (back cover)

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	<small>In addition to [[The Transformers: Devastation#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>		<small>In addition to [[The Transformers: Devastation#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>
	* N/A		* N/A

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	In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.		In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.

	[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].		[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].

	[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.		[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.
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	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)		*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)
	*[[Sixshot]] (14)		*[[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]] (14)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)		*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)

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	\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Devastation]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Devastation]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.		In examining the data storage device that [[Verity Carlo]] swiped from [[Stoker\|Rogue-1]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] discovers a high-tech tracking device. He sends [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] to scout the [[Lake Michigan]] area and he reports that they are surrounded with surveillance equipment. Nightbeat recommends moving the ''[[Ark-19]]'' and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] agrees. [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (who has been reformatted into an [[Earth]] car) and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] receive word from [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] that [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] is scheduled to be crushed in a compactor, so they rush to rescue him.

	[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].		[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] briefs [[Sixshot]] that he wants the [[Autobot]]s eliminated. Sixshot is confused, believing it to be too early for [[Infiltration protocol\|Phase Six]] but Megatron doesn't care—he just wants the job done. The other [[Decepticon]]s seem to think that Megatron has lost it and is destroying their efforts at infiltration but are unwilling to confront him. [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] later go to consult with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]].

	[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.		[[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] and plans to use him to track down the other [[Transformer]]s.

	[[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.		[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] interrupts a transmission between [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]] and Optimus Prime and states that with [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] gone, they should be assisting the Autobots on Earth. Hound apologizes for Sideswipe's outburst, but Optimus agrees, giving the order for Hound's unit to travel to Earth and assigning [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)\|Bludgeon]]'s base.

	The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].		The Autobots plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the [[Gulf of Mexico]], but they are reported on by [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], who informs Megatron. Megatron sends Sixshot to destroy the Autobots, and he blasts a hole in the ''Ark-19'', sending it down over [[Knoxville]], [[Tennessee]].
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	*[[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)		*[[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]] (1)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (2)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (3)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]] (4)		*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (4)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)		*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (11)
	*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)		*[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (12)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jazz]] (19)		*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (19)
	*[[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)		*[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (21)
	*[[Hound (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hound]] (22)		*[[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]] (22)
	*[[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)		*[[Hardhead (G1)\|Hardhead]] (25)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)		*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (6)
	*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)		*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (7)
	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)		*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (8)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (13)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (13)
	*[[Sixshot]] (14)		*[[Sixshot]] (14)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (15)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)		*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (16)
	*[[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ravage]] (18)		*[[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (18)
	*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)		*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (23)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] (24)		*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (24)
	*[[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)		*[[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] (26)
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	*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".		*Thunderwing was abducted from Hound's unit in "[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]".
	[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Devastation-Ratbat SonyMylo by EJ Su.jpg\|thumb]]
	*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].		*Ratbat has his familiar "bat" mode, unlike how he appeared in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin\|Megatron Origin]]''. However his [[alternate mode]] is not a cassette, likely due to the fact that [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] had been missing for over a decade. Originally thought to be a portable CD player, E.J. Su revealed he's actually a [http://ej-su.deviantart.com/art/Ratbat-Concept-104748256?offset=10 Sony Mylo] (consider it a proto-smartphone without cellular access). [[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|At least until Shane McCarthy got ahold of him]].
	*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.		*Hardhead has been reformatted into a heavy gun-armed Earth APC.