Elegant Chaos Part 2: Stet - Revision history

Frenchfriedpotatoes: /* Continuity notes */ wrong issue stated in text for chaos theory 1

2026-05-12T20:42:22Z

Continuity notes: wrong issue stated in text for chaos theory 1

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	* ''Elegant Chaos'' is the third part of a trilogy of flashback stories, following ''Chaos Theory'' and ''Shadowplay''.<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 36:00 to 36:07</ref>		* ''Elegant Chaos'' is the third part of a trilogy of flashback stories, following ''Chaos Theory'' and ''Shadowplay''.<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 36:00 to 36:07</ref>
	[[File:Ongoing22 MaccadamsNewOilHouse.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]		[[File:Ongoing22 MaccadamsNewOilHouse.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]
	* The first time period our heroes jump to is that of the first chapter of the "Shadowplay" trilogy, from [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|issue #9]], while the second is that of the first part of "Chaos Theory", from [[Chaos Theory Part 1\|issue #21]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]]. Two pages from each issue are reprinted in context.		* The first time period our heroes jump to is that of the first chapter of the "Shadowplay" trilogy, from [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|issue #9]], while the second is that of the first part of "Chaos Theory", from [[Chaos Theory Part 1\|issue #22]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]]. Two pages from each issue are reprinted in context.
	* The billboard-airship that Rewind hitches a lift on was seen in issue #9, and can be seen again in the reprinted pages.		* The billboard-airship that Rewind hitches a lift on was seen in issue #9, and can be seen again in the reprinted pages.
	* Cyclonus apologises for kicking Tailgate back in [[Life After the Big Bang\|issue #4]].		* Cyclonus apologises for kicking Tailgate back in [[Life After the Big Bang\|issue #4]].

BerylRoll at 16:12, 15 February 2026

2026-02-15T16:12:42Z

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	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	* This issue's title, "Stet", is a Latin word meaning "let it stand", used in proofreading to indicate that a previously marked change is to be ignored, much like Brainstorm's attempts to change time.		* This issue's title, "Stet", is a [[Latin language\|Latin]] word meaning "let it stand", used in proofreading to indicate that a previously marked change is to be ignored, much like Brainstorm's attempts to change time.
	* When trying to recall Quark's name, Rung believes it might be "{{w\|QWERTY\|Qwerty}}", after the most common modern-day keyboard layout.		* When trying to recall Quark's name, Rung believes it might be "{{w\|QWERTY\|Qwerty}}", after the most common modern-day keyboard layout.
	* The address of Rung's wellbeing clinic is NX-74205, the registry number of the [[memoryalpha:USS Defiant (2370)\|USS ''Defiant'']] on ''[[Star Trek\|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''.		* The address of Rung's wellbeing clinic is NX-74205, the registry number of the [[memoryalpha:USS Defiant (2370)\|USS ''Defiant'']] on ''[[Star Trek\|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''.

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

2025-05-25T05:05:17Z

Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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	* Chromedome and Rewind stargaze, imagining constellations in the shape of Prowl being beaten up, a habit of theirs mentioned in issue #16.		* Chromedome and Rewind stargaze, imagining constellations in the shape of Prowl being beaten up, a habit of theirs mentioned in issue #16.
	* Rewind brings up his and [[Dominus Ambus]]'s search for [[Moonbase One\|Luna 1]], originally discussed in [[Before & After\|issue #12]].		* Rewind brings up his and [[Dominus Ambus]]'s search for [[Moonbase One\|Luna 1]], originally discussed in [[Before & After\|issue #12]].
	* The cadets mock Rung, sarcastically asking "Who are you, then? One of the '''[[Knights of Cybertron]]'''? The last of the [[Progenitor]]s? [[Alpha Trion ~~(G1)~~#2005 IDW continuity\|Alpha Trion]]'s long-lost [[Relatives\|spark brother]]?" Turns out he's [[Primus#2005 IDW continuity\|literally God]].		* The cadets mock Rung, sarcastically asking "Who are you, then? One of the '''[[Knights of Cybertron]]'''? The last of the [[Progenitor]]s? [[Alpha Trion#2005 IDW continuity\|Alpha Trion]]'s long-lost [[Relatives\|spark brother]]?" Turns out he's [[Primus#2005 IDW continuity\|literally God]].
	* Rung groans "always the head" after he gets clobbered, hearkening back to the grave cranial injuries he took in [[Interiors\|issue #6]].		* Rung groans "always the head" after he gets clobbered, hearkening back to the grave cranial injuries he took in [[Interiors\|issue #6]].
	* When the police arrive to break up the bar fight, the vehicle they arrive in appears to be [[Roller (IDW)\|Roller]], or at least a 'bot with his [[alternate mode]]. The policebots themselves share a [[body-type]] with [[Springarm]] and [[Wheelarch]].		* When the police arrive to break up the bar fight, the vehicle they arrive in appears to be [[Roller (IDW)\|Roller]], or at least a 'bot with his [[alternate mode]]. The policebots themselves share a [[body-type]] with [[Springarm]] and [[Wheelarch]].

Bluestreak7: /* Featured characters */ no question about it. Roberts's script specifically says Roller

2025-03-16T04:00:55Z

Featured characters: no question about it. Roberts's script specifically says Roller

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	* Cadets (25-26)		* Cadets (25-26)
	* [[Valve]]? (27)		* [[Valve]]? (27)
	* [[Roller (IDW)\|Roller]]? (28)		* [[Roller (IDW)\|Roller]] (28)
	* Visored green and indigo thug (29)		* Visored green and indigo thug (29)
	* [[Wheelarch]]'s head (30)		* [[Wheelarch]]'s head (30)

Cyberlink420 at 15:29, 22 August 2023

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	===Soundtrack===		===Soundtrack===
	* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMjwlRhjGY Where Damage Isn't Already Done]" by {{w\|The Radio Dept.}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560590822417367040 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>		* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMjwlRhjGY Where Damage Isn't Already Done]" by {{w\|The Radio Dept.}}<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=MTMTE #37. Song #1: 'Where Damage Isn't Already Done' by the Radio Dept. https://t.co/GVscxFMfEl\|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560590822417367040\|name=James Roberts\|site=Twitter\|year=2015\|month=01\|day=29\|(defunct=)}}</ref>
	* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPUrWmajIP4 The Certainty of Chance]" by {{w\|The Divine Comedy (band)\|The Divine Comedy}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560591817847345153 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>		* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPUrWmajIP4 The Certainty of Chance]" by {{w\|The Divine Comedy (band)\|The Divine Comedy}}<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=MTMTE #37. Song #2: The Certainty of Chance by the Divine Comedy https://t.co/8oDPBALH23 (100+ musicians on this one, not that size matters)\|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560591817847345153\|name=James Roberts\|site=Twitter\|year=2015\|month=01\|day=29\|(defunct=)}}</ref>
	* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2NaqB_aVgI The Psychiatrist Is In]" from {{w\|God Help the Girl}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560594060902408193 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>		* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2NaqB_aVgI The Psychiatrist Is In]" from {{w\|God Help the Girl}}<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=MTMTE #37. Song/clip #3: 'The Psychiatrist Is In' - a scene from God Help The Girl: https://t.co/ssPOa0VIAZ\|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560594060902408193\|name=James Roberts\|site=Twitter\|year=2015\|month=01\|day=29\|(defunct=)}}</ref>
	* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxpAhDPboI A Europewide Search for Love]" by {{w\|Ballboy (band)\|Ballboy}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/562346415645814784 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>		* "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxpAhDPboI A Europewide Search for Love]" by {{w\|Ballboy (band)\|Ballboy}}<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=Here's another song to accompany Wednesday's issue. It's sad but uplifting, which is what I want MTMTE to be: https://t.co/Uyz60VaMzf\|link=https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/562346415645814784\|name=James Roberts\|site=Twitter\|year=2015\|month=02\|day=02\|(defunct=)}}</ref>

	===Foreign Localization===		===Foreign Localization===

Saix: clean up, replaced: mtmte → More than Meets the Eye, typos fixed: ously- → ously

2023-08-04T01:28:32Z

clean up, replaced: mtmte → More than Meets the Eye, typos fixed: ously- → ously

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	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	* This issue's title, "Stet", is a Latin word meaning "let it stand", used in proofreading to indicate that a previously-marked change is to be ignored, much like Brainstorm's attempts to change time.		* This issue's title, "Stet", is a Latin word meaning "let it stand", used in proofreading to indicate that a previously marked change is to be ignored, much like Brainstorm's attempts to change time.
	* When trying to recall Quark's name, Rung believes it might be "{{w\|QWERTY\|Qwerty}}", after the most common modern-day keyboard layout.		* When trying to recall Quark's name, Rung believes it might be "{{w\|QWERTY\|Qwerty}}", after the most common modern-day keyboard layout.
	* The address of Rung's wellbeing clinic is NX-74205, the registry number of the [[memoryalpha:USS Defiant (2370)\|USS ''Defiant'']] on ''[[Star Trek\|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''.		* The address of Rung's wellbeing clinic is NX-74205, the registry number of the [[memoryalpha:USS Defiant (2370)\|USS ''Defiant'']] on ''[[Star Trek\|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''.

Usfmm at 06:12, 22 May 2023

2023-05-22T06:12:44Z

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	** Trade paperback format.		** Trade paperback format.

	* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 8]]''''' <small>([[December 19]], [[2018]]) ISBN 1684053722 / ISBN 978-1684053728</small>		* '''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 8]]''''' <small>([[December 5]], [[2018]]) ISBN 1684053722 / ISBN 978-1684053728</small>
	** Collects ''More than Meets the Eye'' issues #35–38 & #39–40, [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|''The Transformers'' (2012)]] issues [[Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches\|#35]]–[[The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati\|38]], ''[[The Transformers: Punishment\|Punishment]]'' issues [[City of Steel (issue)\|#1]]–[[Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)\|5]], and ''[[The Transformers: Drift - Empire of Stone\|Drift - Empire of Stone]]'' issues [[Drift - Empire of Stone issue 1\|#1]]–[[Drift - Empire of Stone issue 4\|4]].		** Collects ''More than Meets the Eye'' issues #35–38 & #39–40, [[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise\|''The Transformers'' (2012)]] issues [[Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches\|#35]]–[[The Onyx Interface Conclusion: The Obliterati\|38]], ''[[The Transformers: Punishment\|Punishment]]'' issues [[City of Steel (issue)\|#1]]–[[Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)\|5]], and ''[[The Transformers: Drift - Empire of Stone\|Drift - Empire of Stone]]'' issues [[Drift - Empire of Stone issue 1\|#1]]–[[Drift - Empire of Stone issue 4\|4]].
	** Hardcover format.		** Hardcover format.

Usfmm at 00:57, 12 May 2023

2023-05-12T00:57:43Z

Show changes

Some Dweeb: Whoops!

2023-03-04T20:33:43Z

Whoops!

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	*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxpAhDPboI A Europewide Search for Love]" by {{w\|Ballboy (band)\|Ballboy}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/562346415645814784 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>		*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxpAhDPboI A Europewide Search for Love]" by {{w\|Ballboy (band)\|Ballboy}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/562346415645814784 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>

			===Foreign Localization===
	'''Swedish'''		'''Swedish'''
	:*''Title:'' "'''Sofistikerat kaos del 2: Låt stå'''" (Sophisticated Chaos Part 2: Stet")		:*''Title:'' "'''Sofistikerat kaos del 2: Låt stå'''" ("Sophisticated Chaos Part 2: Stet")

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

Some Dweeb: Adding Swedish reprint.

2023-02-28T20:31:37Z

Adding Swedish reprint.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*''~~The Custom-Made Now~~'' is the third part of a trilogy of flashback stories, following ''Chaos Theory'' and ''Shadowplay''.<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 36:00 to 36:07</ref>		*''Elegant Chaos'' is the third part of a trilogy of flashback stories, following ''Chaos Theory'' and ''Shadowplay''.<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2015/03/transmissions-episode-94-james-roberts-mtmte-elegant-chaos-interview/ TransMissions Episode 94 – James Roberts MTMTE Elegant Chaos Interview] 36:00 to 36:07</ref>
	[[File:Ongoing22 MaccadamsNewOilHouse.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]		[[File:Ongoing22 MaccadamsNewOilHouse.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.6]]
	*The first time period our heroes jump to is that of the first chapter of the "Shadowplay" trilogy, from [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|issue #9]], while the second is that of the first part of "Chaos Theory", from [[Chaos Theory Part 1\|issue #21]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]]. Two pages from each issue are reprinted in context.		*The first time period our heroes jump to is that of the first chapter of the "Shadowplay" trilogy, from [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc\|issue #9]], while the second is that of the first part of "Chaos Theory", from [[Chaos Theory Part 1\|issue #21]] of the [[The Transformers (IDW)\|2009-2011 ongoing series]]. Two pages from each issue are reprinted in context.
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	*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2NaqB_aVgI The Psychiatrist Is In]" from {{w\|God Help the Girl}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560594060902408193 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>		*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2NaqB_aVgI The Psychiatrist Is In]" from {{w\|God Help the Girl}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/560594060902408193 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>
	*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxpAhDPboI A Europewide Search for Love]" by {{w\|Ballboy (band)\|Ballboy}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/562346415645814784 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>		*"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaxpAhDPboI A Europewide Search for Love]" by {{w\|Ballboy (band)\|Ballboy}}<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/562346415645814784 James Roberts on Twitter]</ref>

			'''Swedish'''
			:*''Title:'' "'''Sofistikerat kaos del 2: Låt stå'''" (Sophisticated Chaos Part 2: Stet")

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
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	:* Hardcover collection of ''More than Meets the Eye'' #35 to #42.		:* Hardcover collection of ''More than Meets the Eye'' #35 to #42.
	:* Bonus content includes a cover gallery and intro by [[Simon Furman]].		:* Bonus content includes a cover gallery and intro by [[Simon Furman]].

			* '''''Transformers: Du sköna nya värld''''' <small>([[November]] ?? [[2022]])</small>
			:* Swedish reprint volume.
			:* Collects issues #28-38 and #40.

	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:MTMTE vol7.jpg\|'''Volume 7'''; cover art by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]		File:MTMTE vol7.jpg\|'''Volume 7'''; cover art by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
	File:IDWCollectionP2V8.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Vol. 8'''''; cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Tom B. Long]]		File:IDWCollectionP2V8.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Vol. 8'''''; cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Tom B. Long]]
	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v63.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 63: Elegant Chaos'''''; cover art by [[Don Figueroa]] (Trailbreaker) and [[Alex Milne]] (retro)</gallery>		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v63.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 63: Elegant Chaos'''''; cover art by [[Don Figueroa]] (Trailbreaker) and [[Alex Milne]] (retro)
			File:MTMTE SWE 04.jpg\|'''''Du sköna nya värld'''''; cover art by Casey Coller and Joana Lafuente.
			</gallery>

	==References==		==References==

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	* Chromedome and Rewind stargaze, imagining constellations in the shape of Prowl being beaten up, a habit of theirs mentioned in issue #16.		* Chromedome and Rewind stargaze, imagining constellations in the shape of Prowl being beaten up, a habit of theirs mentioned in issue #16.
	* Rewind brings up his and [[Dominus Ambus]]'s search for [[Moonbase One\|Luna 1]], originally discussed in [[Before & After\|issue #12]].		* Rewind brings up his and [[Dominus Ambus]]'s search for [[Moonbase One\|Luna 1]], originally discussed in [[Before & After\|issue #12]].
	* The cadets mock Rung, sarcastically asking "Who are you, then? One of the '''[[Knights of Cybertron]]'''? The last of the [[Progenitor]]s? [[Alpha Trion ~~(G1)~~#2005 IDW continuity\|Alpha Trion]]'s long-lost [[Relatives\|spark brother]]?" Turns out he's [[Primus#2005 IDW continuity\|literally God]].		* The cadets mock Rung, sarcastically asking "Who are you, then? One of the '''[[Knights of Cybertron]]'''? The last of the [[Progenitor]]s? [[Alpha Trion#2005 IDW continuity\|Alpha Trion]]'s long-lost [[Relatives\|spark brother]]?" Turns out he's [[Primus#2005 IDW continuity\|literally God]].
	* Rung groans "always the head" after he gets clobbered, hearkening back to the grave cranial injuries he took in [[Interiors\|issue #6]].		* Rung groans "always the head" after he gets clobbered, hearkening back to the grave cranial injuries he took in [[Interiors\|issue #6]].
	* When the police arrive to break up the bar fight, the vehicle they arrive in appears to be [[Roller (IDW)\|Roller]], or at least a 'bot with his [[alternate mode]]. The policebots themselves share a [[body-type]] with [[Springarm]] and [[Wheelarch]].		* When the police arrive to break up the bar fight, the vehicle they arrive in appears to be [[Roller (IDW)\|Roller]], or at least a 'bot with his [[alternate mode]]. The policebots themselves share a [[body-type]] with [[Springarm]] and [[Wheelarch]].