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AzimuthAcolyte: Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

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Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

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	* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.		* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.
	* Drift refers to the "last time" he had a vision. As of this issue's publication, the only vision we previously knew Drift to have had was detailed in [[The Sound of Breaking Glass\|issue #21]]; it occurred when he stabbed himself with his [[Great Sword]] in [[Chaos Part Three: Kings\|issue #28]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]], giving him a vague glimpse of the future that inspired his dedication to Rodimus. However, next issue will clarify that this isn't the vision he's talking about here.		* Drift refers to the "last time" he had a vision. As of this issue's publication, the only vision we previously knew Drift to have had was detailed in [[The Sound of Breaking Glass\|issue #21]]; it occurred when he stabbed himself with his [[Great Sword]] in [[Chaos Part Three: Kings\|issue #28]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]], giving him a vague glimpse of the future that inspired his dedication to Rodimus. However, next issue will clarify that this isn't the vision he's talking about here.
	* Our heroes have wound up in the parallel [[Functionist Universe]], an alternate timeline where Megatron never lived to start the war, introduced in [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]]. That issue featured the debut of [[Twelve-of-Twelve]], the [[Functionist Council]]'s [[Functionary]] enforcers, and the advanced form of [[Empurata]] that sees a 'bot's head replaced with a screen, as one of the councilman's retinue seen here has been subjected to. A "chest cavity search" is mentioned which was also seen in that issue, consisting of an examination of a 'bot's [[transformation cog]]. Rewind recognizes the universe from his previous glimpse of it, granted when his database was slowly overwritten when history was changed.		* Our heroes have wound up in the parallel [[Functionist Universe]], an alternate timeline where Megatron never lived to start the war, introduced in [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]]. That issue featured the debut of [[Twelve-of-Twelve]], the [[Functionist Council]]'s [[Functionary]] enforcers, and the advanced form of [[Empurata]] that sees a 'bot's head replaced with a screen, as one of the councilman's retinue seen here has been subjected to. A "chest cavity search" is mentioned which was also seen in that issue, consisting of an examination of a 'bot's [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]]. Rewind recognizes the universe from his previous glimpse of it, granted when his database was slowly overwritten when history was changed.
	* The Empurata-afflicted 'bot is holding captive three other smaller robots, who are evidently protesters of the same kind as seen in issue #35—ones who have modified the appearance of their bodies to look like Rung, an individual who the disenfranchised in Functionist society have rallied around for his mysterious, apparently purposeless alternate mode. In [[Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide\|issue #39]], however, Functionist council member [[One-of-Twelve]] told that universe's captive Rung that they had figured out the mystery of his alt mode at last... which, coupled with Rung's intriguing physical reactions to the death of Skids this issue, indicates this long-standing puzzle may soon be solved!		* The Empurata-afflicted 'bot is holding captive three other smaller robots, who are evidently protesters of the same kind as seen in issue #35—ones who have modified the appearance of their bodies to look like Rung, an individual who the disenfranchised in Functionist society have rallied around for his mysterious, apparently purposeless alternate mode. In [[Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide\|issue #39]], however, Functionist council member [[One-of-Twelve]] told that universe's captive Rung that they had figured out the mystery of his alt mode at last... which, coupled with Rung's intriguing physical reactions to the death of Skids this issue, indicates this long-standing puzzle may soon be solved!
	* The two protestors whose faces we can see appear to have black, bleeding, empty eye-sockets. This is almost certainly connected to the Functionist Council's plan to install cameras in the eyes of everyone on Cybertron, detailed in issue #35.		* The two protestors whose faces we can see appear to have black, bleeding, empty eye-sockets. This is almost certainly connected to the Functionist Council's plan to install cameras in the eyes of everyone on Cybertron, detailed in issue #35.

Primal primus the second: /* Covers (9) */

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Covers (9)

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	* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Graffiti of Megatron, Rodimus, and Nautica by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]; part of a series of "graffiti" variants by Pitre-Durocher which combines with covers from [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen\|''Optimus Prime'' #1]], [[Crisis Intervention\|''Revolutionaries'' #1]], [[M.A.S.K. issue 1\|''M.A.S.K.'' #1]], and [[G.I. Joe ~~Vol~~ 5 issue 1\|''G.I. Joe'' #1]] to form a complete image.		* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Graffiti of Megatron, Rodimus, and Nautica by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]; part of a series of "graffiti" variants by Pitre-Durocher which combines with covers from [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen\|''Optimus Prime'' #1]], [[Crisis Intervention\|''Revolutionaries'' #1]], [[M.A.S.K. issue 1\|''M.A.S.K.'' #1]], and [[G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1\|''G.I. Joe'' #1]] to form a complete image.
	* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' Megatron by [[Sonny Liew]]; one in a series of variants by Liew on the above-mentioned issues.		* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' Megatron by [[Sonny Liew]]; one in a series of variants by Liew on the above-mentioned issues.
	* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' Megatron by [[Paul Pope]]; one in a series of variants by Pope on the above-mentioned issues.		* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' Megatron by [[Paul Pope]]; one in a series of variants by Pope on the above-mentioned issues.

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	* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Graffiti of Megatron, Rodimus, and Nautica by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]; part of a series of "graffiti" variants by Pitre-Durocher which combines with covers from [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen\|''Optimus Prime'' #1]], [[Crisis Intervention\|''Revolutionaries'' #1]], ~~{{i\|~~M.A.S.K. issue 1\|''M.A.S.K.'' #1}}, and ~~{{i\|~~G.I. Joe Vol 5 issue 1\|''G.I. Joe'' #1}} to form a complete image.		* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Graffiti of Megatron, Rodimus, and Nautica by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]; part of a series of "graffiti" variants by Pitre-Durocher which combines with covers from [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen\|''Optimus Prime'' #1]], [[Crisis Intervention\|''Revolutionaries'' #1]], [[M.A.S.K. issue 1\|''M.A.S.K.'' #1]], and [[G.I. Joe Vol 5 issue 1\|''G.I. Joe'' #1]] to form a complete image.
	* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' Megatron by [[Sonny Liew]]; one in a series of variants by Liew on the above-mentioned issues.		* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' Megatron by [[Sonny Liew]]; one in a series of variants by Liew on the above-mentioned issues.
	* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' Megatron by [[Paul Pope]]; one in a series of variants by Pope on the above-mentioned issues.		* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' Megatron by [[Paul Pope]]; one in a series of variants by Pope on the above-mentioned issues.
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	* ''Lost Light'' #2		* ''Lost Light'' #2
	* "The Hasbro Tribune" editorial page promoting December's [[Hasbro Universe]] ''[[Reconstruction]]'' titles, including [[G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1\|''G.I. Joe'' #1]], ~~{{i\|~~M.A.S.K. issue 2\|''M.A.S.K.'' #2}}, this issue, [[New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain\|''Optimus Prime'' #2]], [[Desperate Times\|''Till All Are One'' #6]], [[Crisis Intervention\|''Revolutionaries'' #1]], ~~{{i\|~~Micronauts issue 8\|''Micronauts'' #8}}, and ~~{{i\|~~Reinforcements, Part 2\|''ROM'' #6}}.		* "The Hasbro Tribune" editorial page promoting December's [[Hasbro Universe]] ''[[Reconstruction]]'' titles, including [[G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1\|''G.I. Joe'' #1]], [[M.A.S.K. issue 2\|''M.A.S.K.'' #2]], this issue, [[New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain\|''Optimus Prime'' #2]], [[Desperate Times\|''Till All Are One'' #6]], [[Crisis Intervention\|''Revolutionaries'' #1]], [[Micronauts issue 8\|''Micronauts'' #8]], and [[Reinforcements, Part 2\|''ROM'' #6]].

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===

Saix: /* Continuity notes */clean up, replaced: MtMtE → More than Meets the Eye

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	* Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] on the ship.		* Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] on the ship.
	* The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].		* The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].
	* Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|~~MtMtE~~ #30]] the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.		* Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as, in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #30]], the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.
	* Rung's reaction to Skids's death is understandable, if due a little more exploration; he and Skids had grown closer over the last year of ''More than Meets the Eye'', and they shared a notably awkward parting for unclear reasons in [[The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day\|issue #53]].		* Rung's reaction to Skids's death is understandable, if due a little more exploration; he and Skids had grown closer over the last year of ''More than Meets the Eye'', and they shared a notably awkward parting for unclear reasons in [[The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day\|issue #53]].
	* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.		* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.

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	:Bonus material includes a cover gallery, intro by [[Simon Furman]], and a [[Jack Lawrence]] sketch gallery.		:Bonus material includes a cover gallery, intro by [[Simon Furman]], and a [[Jack Lawrence]] sketch gallery.

	* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 2\|The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 2]]''''' <small>(~~March ???~~, [[2022]] ~~''scheduled''~~) ISBN 1684058775 / ISBN 978-1684058778</small>		* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 2\|The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 2]]''''' <small>([[April 6]], [[2022]]) ISBN 1684058775 / ISBN 978-1684058778</small>
	:* Contains ''[[The Transformers: Till All Are One\|Till All Are One]]'' [[Heavy\|#9]]–[[Your First Mistake\|12]], ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)\|Optimus Prime]]'' [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen\|#1]]–[[New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets\|6]] and ''Lost Light'' #1–7.		:* Contains ''[[The Transformers: Till All Are One\|Till All Are One]]'' [[Heavy\|#9]]–[[Your First Mistake\|12]], ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)\|Optimus Prime]]'' [[New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen\|#1]]–[[New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets\|6]] and ''Lost Light'' #1–7.

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	File:LLvol1 TPBcvr.jpg\|'''''Lost Light'' Vol. 1''' cover by [[Jack Lawrence]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]		File:LLvol1 TPBcvr.jpg\|'''''Lost Light'' Vol. 1''' cover by [[Jack Lawrence]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]
	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v77.jpg\|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection Volume 77: Dissolution''''' cover by [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] (Swerve) and Jack Lawrence		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v77.jpg\|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection Volume 77: Dissolution''''' cover by [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] (Swerve) and Jack Lawrence
	File:IDWCollectionP3V2.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 2''''' cover by ~~???~~		File:IDWCollectionP3V2.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Three: Volume 2''''' cover by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

Foortress: /* Other trivia */

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Other trivia

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	*Would you believe this is Fangry's first appearance in IDW continuity? I know! Talk about overdue!		*Would you believe this is Fangry's first appearance in IDW continuity? I know! Talk about overdue!
	*Rodimus's new color scheme is very similar to that of [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive character [[Black Rodimus Convoy]], as well as to an off-color version of Rodimus who appeared in [[Time Wars\|issue #201 of the Marvel G1 comic]] as a result of a [[:File:Timewars colourerror uk201.JPG\|printing error]], but according to Roberts and Lawrence, neither served as inspiration for his new look.		*Rodimus's new color scheme is very similar to that of [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive character [[Black Rodimus Convoy]], as well as to an off-color version of Rodimus who appeared in [[Time Wars\|issue #201 of the Marvel G1 comic]] as a result of a [[:File:Timewars colourerror uk201.JPG\|printing error]], but according to Roberts and Lawrence, neither served as inspiration for his new look.
			*The tool that Drift uses to apply Rodimus's new color scheme looks very much like a standard wooden pencil.

	===Soundtrack===		===Soundtrack===

Saix: /* Continuity notes */clean up, replaced: Overlord (Masterforce) → Overlord (G1)

2021-09-19T23:43:19Z

Continuity notes: clean up, replaced: Overlord (Masterforce) → Overlord (G1)

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	**In-universe, this story is actually ''the past''. This story takes place the day after the characters made the creepy video seen in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #50]], which #50 told us was three weeks delayed in transit. [[Ten to Midnight\|During]] the ''[[Titans Return (franchise)\|Titans Return]]'' crossover, itself set weeks before the other two ongoing series, the characters discussed the broadcasts as a past event during which people had tried to contact the ''Lost Light''.		**In-universe, this story is actually ''the past''. This story takes place the day after the characters made the creepy video seen in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #50]], which #50 told us was three weeks delayed in transit. [[Ten to Midnight\|During]] the ''[[Titans Return (franchise)\|Titans Return]]'' crossover, itself set weeks before the other two ongoing series, the characters discussed the broadcasts as a past event during which people had tried to contact the ''Lost Light''.
	*Cybernought battle suits were introduced in [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]].		*Cybernought battle suits were introduced in [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]].
	*Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (~~Masterforce~~)\|Overlord]] on the ship.		*Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] on the ship.
	*The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].		*The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].
	*Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|MtMtE #30]] the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.		*Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|MtMtE #30]] the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.

Saix: /* Transformers references */clean up, replaced: Volcanicus (Generations) → Volcanicus (POTP)

2021-09-01T04:55:50Z

Transformers references: clean up, replaced: Volcanicus (Generations) → Volcanicus (POTP)

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	*Lug turns into Anode's backpack. Her transformation scheme is based on that of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Rewind (G1)#Generations\|Rewind]] toy.		*Lug turns into Anode's backpack. Her transformation scheme is based on that of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Rewind (G1)#Generations\|Rewind]] toy.
	*A few of the generic "Disappeared" Transformers look to have stolen the color schemes of other characters: [[Greejeeber\|''Adventure'' Greejeeber]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TM1\|Transmetal Waspinator]], [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|cartoon ''Beast Hunters'' Smokescreen]], and [[Sky High (Pretender)\|Sky High]].		*A few of the generic "Disappeared" Transformers look to have stolen the color schemes of other characters: [[Greejeeber\|''Adventure'' Greejeeber]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TM1\|Transmetal Waspinator]], [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|cartoon ''Beast Hunters'' Smokescreen]], and [[Sky High (Pretender)\|Sky High]].
	*The sword Grimlock is holding in Drift's vision is the [[Grimlock (WFC)\|''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock]] toy's, and is also held by [[Volcanicus (~~Generations~~)\|Volcanicus]] in art for ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]''.		*The sword Grimlock is holding in Drift's vision is the [[Grimlock (WFC)\|''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock]] toy's, and is also held by [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]] in art for ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]''.
	*The message Drift sees in his vision is written in "[[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]," a substitution cypher/font created by [[Jim Sorenson]], based loosely on the hieroglyphics seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)\|Cosmic Rust]]."		*The message Drift sees in his vision is written in "[[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]," a substitution cypher/font created by [[Jim Sorenson]], based loosely on the hieroglyphics seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)\|Cosmic Rust]]."
	*Upon arrival in the Functionist Universe, the Autobots are met by what Twelve-of-Twelve calls a [[Sky Spy\|Sky-Spy]], after the Autobot satellite from the Generation 1 cartoon. Rather than share its design with that device, though, (as the Sky Spies that appeared in [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #11]] did), its appearance is that of a ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Machines]]'' [[Diagnostic Drone]], a design previously used by the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s medical drone, seen in multiple issues.		*Upon arrival in the Functionist Universe, the Autobots are met by what Twelve-of-Twelve calls a [[Sky Spy\|Sky-Spy]], after the Autobot satellite from the Generation 1 cartoon. Rather than share its design with that device, though, (as the Sky Spies that appeared in [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #11]] did), its appearance is that of a ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Machines]]'' [[Diagnostic Drone]], a design previously used by the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s medical drone, seen in multiple issues.

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	* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.		* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.
	* Drift refers to the "last time" he had a vision. As of this issue's publication, the only vision we previously knew Drift to have had was detailed in [[The Sound of Breaking Glass\|issue #21]]; it occurred when he stabbed himself with his [[Great Sword]] in [[Chaos Part Three: Kings\|issue #28]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]], giving him a vague glimpse of the future that inspired his dedication to Rodimus. However, next issue will clarify that this isn't the vision he's talking about here.		* Drift refers to the "last time" he had a vision. As of this issue's publication, the only vision we previously knew Drift to have had was detailed in [[The Sound of Breaking Glass\|issue #21]]; it occurred when he stabbed himself with his [[Great Sword]] in [[Chaos Part Three: Kings\|issue #28]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]], giving him a vague glimpse of the future that inspired his dedication to Rodimus. However, next issue will clarify that this isn't the vision he's talking about here.
	* Our heroes have wound up in the parallel [[Functionist Universe]], an alternate timeline where Megatron never lived to start the war, introduced in [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]]. That issue featured the debut of [[Twelve-of-Twelve]], the [[Functionist Council]]'s [[Functionary]] enforcers, and the advanced form of [[Empurata]] that sees a 'bot's head replaced with a screen, as one of the councilman's retinue seen here has been subjected to. A "chest cavity search" is mentioned which was also seen in that issue, consisting of an examination of a 'bot's [[transformation cog]]. Rewind recognizes the universe from his previous glimpse of it, granted when his database was slowly overwritten when history was changed.		* Our heroes have wound up in the parallel [[Functionist Universe]], an alternate timeline where Megatron never lived to start the war, introduced in [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]]. That issue featured the debut of [[Twelve-of-Twelve]], the [[Functionist Council]]'s [[Functionary]] enforcers, and the advanced form of [[Empurata]] that sees a 'bot's head replaced with a screen, as one of the councilman's retinue seen here has been subjected to. A "chest cavity search" is mentioned which was also seen in that issue, consisting of an examination of a 'bot's [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]]. Rewind recognizes the universe from his previous glimpse of it, granted when his database was slowly overwritten when history was changed.
	* The Empurata-afflicted 'bot is holding captive three other smaller robots, who are evidently protesters of the same kind as seen in issue #35—ones who have modified the appearance of their bodies to look like Rung, an individual who the disenfranchised in Functionist society have rallied around for his mysterious, apparently purposeless alternate mode. In [[Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide\|issue #39]], however, Functionist council member [[One-of-Twelve]] told that universe's captive Rung that they had figured out the mystery of his alt mode at last... which, coupled with Rung's intriguing physical reactions to the death of Skids this issue, indicates this long-standing puzzle may soon be solved!		* The Empurata-afflicted 'bot is holding captive three other smaller robots, who are evidently protesters of the same kind as seen in issue #35—ones who have modified the appearance of their bodies to look like Rung, an individual who the disenfranchised in Functionist society have rallied around for his mysterious, apparently purposeless alternate mode. In [[Elegant Chaos Part 3: Predestination: An Expert's Guide\|issue #39]], however, Functionist council member [[One-of-Twelve]] told that universe's captive Rung that they had figured out the mystery of his alt mode at last... which, coupled with Rung's intriguing physical reactions to the death of Skids this issue, indicates this long-standing puzzle may soon be solved!
	* The two protestors whose faces we can see appear to have black, bleeding, empty eye-sockets. This is almost certainly connected to the Functionist Council's plan to install cameras in the eyes of everyone on Cybertron, detailed in issue #35.		* The two protestors whose faces we can see appear to have black, bleeding, empty eye-sockets. This is almost certainly connected to the Functionist Council's plan to install cameras in the eyes of everyone on Cybertron, detailed in issue #35.

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	* Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] on the ship.		* Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] on the ship.
	* The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].		* The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].
	* Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|~~MtMtE~~ #30]] the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.		* Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as, in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #30]], the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.
	* Rung's reaction to Skids's death is understandable, if due a little more exploration; he and Skids had grown closer over the last year of ''More than Meets the Eye'', and they shared a notably awkward parting for unclear reasons in [[The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day\|issue #53]].		* Rung's reaction to Skids's death is understandable, if due a little more exploration; he and Skids had grown closer over the last year of ''More than Meets the Eye'', and they shared a notably awkward parting for unclear reasons in [[The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day\|issue #53]].
	* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.		* Drift's vision features various separate but interlinked components of the primary over-arcing mystery of ''More than Meets the Eye''. Grimlock was found aboard a Worldsweeper in [[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|issue #7]], and it was revealed in [[Animals\|issue #46]] that the ships are connected to a group of robots who wear the mysterious gear-like hieroglyph that has repeatedly appeared throughout the series, including on the surface of Luna-2, and on [[Thunder Clash\|Thunderclash]]'s map to [[Cyberutopia]]. This symbol was identified in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|issue #50]] as a coat-of-arms linked to the [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Pharma, meanwhile, was last seen in [[Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life\|issue #21]] when his dead body was dragged through an experimental spacebridge by forces unknown; on the other side of this bridge Skids briefly encountered a giant glowing orb that spoke only in images, which included the symbol. Finally, the message Drift finds etched into the ground (see "Transformers references" below) translates to "PREPARE, CONFRONT, REPEL"—the same message Grimlock was shown to have written under a drawing of the glyph in issue #46.

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	**In-universe, this story is actually ''the past''. This story takes place the day after the characters made the creepy video seen in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #50]], which #50 told us was three weeks delayed in transit. [[Ten to Midnight\|During]] the ''[[Titans Return (franchise)\|Titans Return]]'' crossover, itself set weeks before the other two ongoing series, the characters discussed the broadcasts as a past event during which people had tried to contact the ''Lost Light''.		**In-universe, this story is actually ''the past''. This story takes place the day after the characters made the creepy video seen in [[The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #50]], which #50 told us was three weeks delayed in transit. [[Ten to Midnight\|During]] the ''[[Titans Return (franchise)\|Titans Return]]'' crossover, itself set weeks before the other two ongoing series, the characters discussed the broadcasts as a past event during which people had tried to contact the ''Lost Light''.
	*Cybernought battle suits were introduced in [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]].		*Cybernought battle suits were introduced in [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]].
	*Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (~~Masterforce~~)\|Overlord]] on the ship.		*Anode suspects Swerve's questions aren't genuine; of course, he's holding his own self-governed "Crewditions" again, asking silly questions, like he did back in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #28]]. All Swerve's "checks" reference the escapades of his various ship-mates: Brainstorm time-travelled to save someone he loved ([[Quark]]); Ultra Magnus is a [[loadbearer]] in disguise (in the form of [[Minimus Ambus]]); Megatron attempted to take over the universe (on numerous occasions); Skids had a dark secret (that he was responsible for Quark's death, as well as hundreds more); Tailgate had suppressed powers (triggered by a quantum-filled mutation). The reference to "villainous ex-partners" probably refers to the recurring theme of various characters reuniting with old friends and co-workers who are revealed to be traitors, including Getaway, [[Pharma (G1)\|Pharma]], [[Solomus\|Tyrest]], and [[Froid]]. It also could be Chromedome—whose ex-partner [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] put [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]] on the ship.
	*The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].		*The crew are all wearing black Autobot insignias in memory of Skids, who died in [[The Dying of the Light Part 5: Rage, Rage\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #54]].
	*Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|MtMtE #30]] the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.		*Rodimus' adopting a color scheme in line with Spectralist practices is intriguing, as in [[World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide\|MtMtE #30]] the quantum-duplicate Rodimus' coffin was engraved with Spectralist symbology.

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	*Lug turns into Anode's backpack. Her transformation scheme is based on that of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Rewind (G1)#Generations\|Rewind]] toy.		*Lug turns into Anode's backpack. Her transformation scheme is based on that of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Rewind (G1)#Generations\|Rewind]] toy.
	*A few of the generic "Disappeared" Transformers look to have stolen the color schemes of other characters: [[Greejeeber\|''Adventure'' Greejeeber]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TM1\|Transmetal Waspinator]], [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|cartoon ''Beast Hunters'' Smokescreen]], and [[Sky High (Pretender)\|Sky High]].		*A few of the generic "Disappeared" Transformers look to have stolen the color schemes of other characters: [[Greejeeber\|''Adventure'' Greejeeber]], [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Ricochet]], [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#TM1\|Transmetal Waspinator]], [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|cartoon ''Beast Hunters'' Smokescreen]], and [[Sky High (Pretender)\|Sky High]].
	*The sword Grimlock is holding in Drift's vision is the [[Grimlock (WFC)\|''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock]] toy's, and is also held by [[Volcanicus (~~Generations~~)\|Volcanicus]] in art for ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]''.		*The sword Grimlock is holding in Drift's vision is the [[Grimlock (WFC)\|''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock]] toy's, and is also held by [[Volcanicus (POTP)\|Volcanicus]] in art for ''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]''.
	*The message Drift sees in his vision is written in "[[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]," a substitution cypher/font created by [[Jim Sorenson]], based loosely on the hieroglyphics seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)\|Cosmic Rust]]."		*The message Drift sees in his vision is written in "[[Cybertronian language\|Ancient Autobot]]," a substitution cypher/font created by [[Jim Sorenson]], based loosely on the hieroglyphics seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode "[[Cosmic Rust (episode)\|Cosmic Rust]]."
	*Upon arrival in the Functionist Universe, the Autobots are met by what Twelve-of-Twelve calls a [[Sky Spy\|Sky-Spy]], after the Autobot satellite from the Generation 1 cartoon. Rather than share its design with that device, though, (as the Sky Spies that appeared in [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #11]] did), its appearance is that of a ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Machines]]'' [[Diagnostic Drone]], a design previously used by the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s medical drone, seen in multiple issues.		*Upon arrival in the Functionist Universe, the Autobots are met by what Twelve-of-Twelve calls a [[Sky Spy\|Sky-Spy]], after the Autobot satellite from the Generation 1 cartoon. Rather than share its design with that device, though, (as the Sky Spies that appeared in [[Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading\|''More than Meets the Eye'' #11]] did), its appearance is that of a ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)\|Beast Machines]]'' [[Diagnostic Drone]], a design previously used by the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s medical drone, seen in multiple issues.