Escalation issue 2 - Revision history

Usfmm at 23:12, 20 April 2023

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	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (4)		* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (4)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (5)		* [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (5)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (6)		* [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (6)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (7)		* [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (7)
	*[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (20)		* [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (20)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (21)		* [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (21)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (3)		* [[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (3)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (10)		* [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (10)
	*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (11)		* [[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (11)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (12)		* [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (12)
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (13)		* [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (13)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Alexander Holt]] (1)		* [[Alexander Holt]] (1)
	*[[Jimmy Pink]] (8)		* [[Jimmy Pink]] (8)
	*[[Verity Carlo]] (9)		* [[Verity Carlo]] (9)
	*[[Drake (G1)\|Drake]] (14)		* [[Drake (G1)\|Drake]] (14)
	*[[Kamen]] (15)		* [[Kamen]] (15)
	*[[Weiss]] (16)		* [[Weiss]] (16)
	*[[Goss]] (17)		* [[Goss]] (17)
	*[[Creel]] (18)		* [[Creel]] (18)
	*[[Schmidt]] (19)		* [[Schmidt]] (19)
	*[[Arcee Arthur]] (22)		* [[Arcee Arthur]] (22)
	\|h4=[[Facsimile construct\|Facsimilies]]\|c4=		\|h4=[[Facsimile construct\|Facsimilies]]\|c4=
	*[[Deacon]] (2)		* [[Deacon]] (2)
	}}		}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*The female anchor of the [[T-SPAN]] news program seen in the final panels of page 22 is identified as [[Arcee Arthur]].		* The female anchor of the [[T-SPAN]] news program seen in the final panels of page 22 is identified as [[Arcee Arthur]].
	*In "[[Man and Machine, Part Four]]", the Decepticons had to initiate an [[emergency warp-out]], which Megatron claimed would drain the Decepticons energy reserves for many stellar cycles. This may have been a ruse on his part since Decepticons don't appear to be low on energy afterwards.		* In "[[Man and Machine, Part Four]]", the Decepticons had to initiate an [[emergency warp-out]], which Megatron claimed would drain the Decepticons energy reserves for many stellar cycles. This may have been a ruse on his part since Decepticons don't appear to be low on energy afterwards.

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
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	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	*Jimmy's description of himself as being "pretty freaking far from okay" is a near-verbatim quote from the movie ''Pulp Fiction''.		* Jimmy's description of himself as being "pretty freaking far from okay" is a near-verbatim quote from the movie ''Pulp Fiction''.
	* We're shown some political skullduggery in Washington, DC, with the Capitol and a statue of James Garfield visible in the background. Prime and company are passing by St. Louis, Missouri; while Ironhide is in Springfield Missouri. The Decepticon Command Bunker is in Oregon.		* We're shown some political skullduggery in Washington, DC, with the Capitol and a statue of James Garfield visible in the background. Prime and company are passing by St. Louis, Missouri; while Ironhide is in Springfield Missouri. The Decepticon Command Bunker is in Oregon.
	* Louisiana Senator Alexander Holt is specifically cited as a Republican.		* Louisiana Senator Alexander Holt is specifically cited as a Republican.
	* T-SPAN is one letter away from C-SPAN, the US government and public affairs channel.		* T-SPAN is one letter away from C-SPAN, the US government and public affairs channel.

	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*During the senator's meeting at the start of the issue, "withdrawals" is misspelled "withdrawls".		* During the senator's meeting at the start of the issue, "withdrawals" is misspelled "withdrawls".
	*The artwork of the [[James A. Garfield]] statue gives his birth year as [[1851]]. The trade paperback changes this to [[1831]] to match the real world Garfield.		* The artwork of the [[James A. Garfield]] statue gives his birth year as [[1851]]. The trade paperback changes this to [[1831]] to match the real world Garfield.
	*Ironhide refers to the replacement of Sunstreaker with fake wreckage as an "intricate slight of hand". He means "sleight" This error was corrected when the issue was published in trade paperback.		* Ironhide refers to the replacement of Sunstreaker with fake wreckage as an "intricate slight of hand". He means "sleight" This error was corrected when the issue was published in trade paperback.
	*Runabout is drawn with an Autobot symbol on his chest on page six.		* Runabout is drawn with an Autobot symbol on his chest on page six.
	*The list of covers on the interior back page misidentifies the issue as #1, rather than #2.		* The list of covers on the interior back page misidentifies the issue as #1, rather than #2.
	*When Verity flashes back to the human remains she discovered in [[Infiltration issue 4\|''Infiltration'' #4]], the corpse is wearing an Army uniform. In ''Infiltration'' he was wearing a Navy uniform. This is apparently so it now matches the uniform of General Deacon, who is influencing Senator Holt.		* When Verity flashes back to the human remains she discovered in [[Infiltration issue 4\|''Infiltration'' #4]], the corpse is wearing an Army uniform. In ''Infiltration'' he was wearing a Navy uniform. This is apparently so it now matches the uniform of General Deacon, who is influencing Senator Holt.
	*Wheeljack's eyes switch from red to blue throughout the issue.		* Wheeljack's eyes switch from red to blue throughout the issue.

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	*The "Decepticomments" page has readers' mail answered by [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]] and an ad for [[Escalation issue 3\|''Escalation'' #3]].		* The "Decepticomments" page has readers' mail answered by [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]] and an ad for [[Escalation issue 3\|''Escalation'' #3]].

	===Covers (4)===		===Covers (4)===
	*'''Cover A:''' Wheeljack attacked by the Machination; art by [[E. J. Su]].		* '''Cover A:''' Wheeljack attacked by the Machination; art by [[E. J. Su]].
	*'''Cover B:''' Ratchet examines Sunstreaker's remains; art by [[Klaus Scherwinski]].		* '''Cover B:''' Ratchet examines Sunstreaker's remains; art by [[Klaus Scherwinski]].
	*'''Cover RI-A:''' cover A uncolored		* '''Cover RI-A:''' cover A uncolored
	*'''Cover RI-B:''' cover B uncolored		* '''Cover RI-B:''' cover B uncolored

	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Escalation 2a.jpg\|IIIIIII HAAAAVE THE POOOWEEEERRRRR!!!		File:Escalation 2a.jpg\|IIIIIII HAAAAVE THE POOOWEEEERRRRR!!!
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	===Advertisements===		===Advertisements===
	*''[[The Transformers: Infiltration\|Infiltration]]'' TPB		* ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration\|Infiltration]]'' TPB
	*''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD		* ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD
	*''[[The Transformers: Spotlight\|Spotlight]]'' (first 5 issues)		* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight\|Spotlight]]'' (first 5 issues)
	*Transformers posters		* Transformers posters
	*TPBs of ''Infiltration'', ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer\|Stormbringer]]'', ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering\|The Gathering]]'', [[Prime Directive\|''Transformers: Generation 1'' vol. 1: Prime Directive]], [[War and Peace\|''Transformers: Generation 1'' vol. 2: War and Peace]], and ''[[The Transformers: Generations\|Generations]]''		* TPBs of ''Infiltration'', ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer\|Stormbringer]]'', ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering\|The Gathering]]'', [[Prime Directive\|''Transformers: Generation 1'' vol. 1: Prime Directive]], [[War and Peace\|''Transformers: Generation 1'' vol. 2: War and Peace]], and ''[[The Transformers: Generations (comic)\|Generations]]''
	*''Generations'' series		* ''Generations'' series
	*Manga editions of ''Stormbringer'' and ''The Gathering''		* Manga editions of ''Stormbringer'' and ''The Gathering''
	*''24: Nightfall'' comic		* ''24: Nightfall'' comic
	*[[G.I. Joe (team)\|G.I. Joe]] with Kung Fu Grip (back cover)		* [[G.I. Joe (team)\|G.I. Joe]] with Kung Fu Grip (back cover)

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

TheLastGherkin: /* Errors */

2022-09-04T11:46:09Z

Errors

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*During the senator's meeting at the start of the issue, "withdrawals" is misspelled "withdrawls".		*During the senator's meeting at the start of the issue, "withdrawals" is misspelled "withdrawls".
			*The artwork of the [[James A. Garfield]] statue gives his birth year as [[1851]]. The trade paperback changes this to [[1831]] to match the real world Garfield.
	*Ironhide refers to the replacement of Sunstreaker with fake wreckage as an "intricate slight of hand". He means "sleight" This error was corrected when the issue was published in trade paperback.		*Ironhide refers to the replacement of Sunstreaker with fake wreckage as an "intricate slight of hand". He means "sleight" This error was corrected when the issue was published in trade paperback.
	*Runabout is drawn with an Autobot symbol on his chest on page six.		*Runabout is drawn with an Autobot symbol on his chest on page six.

Cyberlink420 at 19:27, 2 May 2019

2019-05-02T19:27:15Z

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	\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Escalation]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline\|Escalation]]
	}}		}}
	'''Having lost one of their own, the Autobots seek to recover him. But they find something they did not expect.'''		'''Having lost one of their own, the Autobots seek to recover him. But they find something they did not expect.'''

DDog at 18:48, 2 May 2019

2019-05-02T18:48:25Z

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	\|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]		\|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]
	\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 ~~IDW continuity\|~~IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Escalation]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Escalation]]
	}}		}}

Genitus: Added error documentation.

2019-04-08T20:37:07Z

Added error documentation.

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
			*During the senator's meeting at the start of the issue, "withdrawals" is misspelled "withdrawls".
	*Ironhide refers to the replacement of Sunstreaker with fake wreckage as an "intricate slight of hand". He means "sleight" This error was corrected when the issue was published in trade paperback.		*Ironhide refers to the replacement of Sunstreaker with fake wreckage as an "intricate slight of hand". He means "sleight" This error was corrected when the issue was published in trade paperback.
	*Runabout is drawn with an Autobot symbol on his chest on page six.		*Runabout is drawn with an Autobot symbol on his chest on page six.

Locoman: replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (19)

2019-04-07T00:05:10Z

replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (19)

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	\|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]		\|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]
	\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Escalation]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Escalation]]
	}}		}}
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	Nine months ago, a senator of the [[United States of America\|United States]] government discusses stability in the Gulf with a US Army general during a stroll in [[Washington, D.C.]]—both are unaware that they are being observed by a [[Runabout (G1)\|black sports car]].		Nine months ago, a senator of the [[United States of America\|United States]] government discusses stability in the Gulf with a US Army general during a stroll in [[Washington, D.C.]]—both are unaware that they are being observed by a [[Runabout (G1)\|black sports car]].

	Now, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] speed along the I-57 as [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] briefs them about the ambush that claimed [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] and [[Hunter O'Nion]]. Although the attack isn't out of pattern for the [[Decepticon]]s, Prime refuses to assume the [[Autobot]]s' enemies are behind it. Prime declines Ironhide's demand to attack the Decepticons and orders him to take [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] back to ''[[Ark-19]]'' while he, Jazz, and Wheeljack leave to retrieve Sunstreaker's remains.		Now, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] speed along the I-57 as [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] briefs them about the ambush that claimed [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] and [[Hunter O'Nion]]. Although the attack isn't out of pattern for the [[Decepticon]]s, Prime refuses to assume the [[Autobot]]s' enemies are behind it. Prime declines Ironhide's demand to attack the Decepticons and orders him to take [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] back to ''[[Ark-19]]'' while he, Jazz, and Wheeljack leave to retrieve Sunstreaker's remains.

	[[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]] are flying over the desert and, at [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]]'s command, destroy the [[El Jira Power Plant]]. With this action, Megatron intends to destabilize relations between [[human]] governments and cause chaos on [[Earth]]. He's also looking for a place to exercise his new exo-structure.		[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] are flying over the desert and, at [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]]'s command, destroy the [[El Jira Power Plant]]. With this action, Megatron intends to destabilize relations between [[human]] governments and cause chaos on [[Earth]]. He's also looking for a place to exercise his new exo-structure.

	Heading back to the ship, Ironhide explains to Jimmy and Verity how Decepticon [[facsimile construct]]s work and what happens during [[Infiltration protocol\|Siege Mode, Phase Two]].		Heading back to the ship, Ironhide explains to Jimmy and Verity how Decepticon [[facsimile construct]]s work and what happens during [[Infiltration protocol\|Siege Mode, Phase Two]].
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	Jazz and Wheeljack arrive at the impound lot in [[Springfield]], only to find [[Drake (G1)\|Drake]]'s [[Machination]] team has beaten them to it, and burst in while the humans are loading Sunstreaker's remains onto a truck. Prepared for Autobot interference, the humans use their scramblers to distract the two Autobots while escaping. Jazz and Wheeljack manage to disable the devices and leave the impound building, just before it explodes. The escaping truck takes off with Sunstreaker's remains, but doesn't get far because Optimus Prime intercepts the truck (by stepping in front of it).		Jazz and Wheeljack arrive at the impound lot in [[Springfield]], only to find [[Drake (G1)\|Drake]]'s [[Machination]] team has beaten them to it, and burst in while the humans are loading Sunstreaker's remains onto a truck. Prepared for Autobot interference, the humans use their scramblers to distract the two Autobots while escaping. Jazz and Wheeljack manage to disable the devices and leave the impound building, just before it explodes. The escaping truck takes off with Sunstreaker's remains, but doesn't get far because Optimus Prime intercepts the truck (by stepping in front of it).

	Back on ''Ark-19'', [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ratchet]] looks over what's left of Sunstreaker and concludes that the material isn't the yellow Autobot; it's just a car. The Autobots reflect on who might be behind Sunstreaker and Hunter's kidnapping, and Optimus Prime expresses concern that the Autobots are too exposed to humanity.		Back on ''Ark-19'', [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] looks over what's left of Sunstreaker and concludes that the material isn't the yellow Autobot; it's just a car. The Autobots reflect on who might be behind Sunstreaker and Hunter's kidnapping, and Optimus Prime expresses concern that the Autobots are too exposed to humanity.

	Ironhide immediately notifies Verity and Jimmy that both Sunstreaker and Hunter may be alive, interrupting a news broadcast about Senator [[Alexander Holt]], the senator under Transformer surveillance nine months before. That senator is now in play for the [[President of the United States\|Presidency]], and arguing for US military intervention in the Gulf.		Ironhide immediately notifies Verity and Jimmy that both Sunstreaker and Hunter may be alive, interrupting a news broadcast about Senator [[Alexander Holt]], the senator under Transformer surveillance nine months before. That senator is now in play for the [[President of the United States\|Presidency]], and arguing for US military intervention in the Gulf.
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	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (4)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (4)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jazz]] (5)		*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (5)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] (6)		*[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] (6)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] (7)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (7)
	*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ratchet]] (20)		*[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] (20)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]] (21)		*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (21)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (3)		*[[Runabout (G1)\|Runabout]] (3)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (10)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (10)
	*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (11)		*[[Runamuck (G1)\|Runamuck]] (11)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]] (12)		*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (12)
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]] (13)		*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (13)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Alexander Holt]] (1)		*[[Alexander Holt]] (1)

MistaTee: /* Reprints */ same as collections

2018-09-23T18:26:22Z

Reprints: same as collections

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	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	*'''''The Transformers: Escalation''''' TPB <small>([[May 23]], [[2007]]) ISBN 1600100848 / ISBN 978-1600100840</small>		<small>In addition to [[The Transformers: Escalation#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>
	*'''''[[The Transformers: ~~The Premiere Collection]]''''' Volume 1 HC <small>([[December 5]], 2007) ISBN 1600101186 / ISBN 978-1600101182</small>~~		* N/A
	*'''''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two]]''''' HC <small>([[October 6]], [[2010]]~~) ISBN 1600107516 / ISBN 978-1600107511~~</small>
	*~~'''''[[The Transformers: Phase One Omnibus]]''''' <small>([[September 17]], [[2014]]) ISBN 1631401130~~ / ~~ISBN 978-1631401138</small>~~

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 17:29, 24 April 2018

2018-04-24T17:29:59Z

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	Heading back to the ship, Ironhide explains to Jimmy and Verity how Decepticon [[facsimile construct]]s work and what happens during [[Infiltration protocol\|Siege Mode, Phase Two]].		Heading back to the ship, Ironhide explains to Jimmy and Verity how Decepticon [[facsimile construct]]s work and what happens during [[Infiltration protocol\|Siege Mode, Phase Two]].

	Jazz and Wheeljack arrive at the impound lot in [[Springfield]], only to find [[Drake]]'s [[Machination]] team has beaten them to it, and burst in while the humans are loading Sunstreaker's remains onto a truck. Prepared for Autobot interference, the humans use their scramblers to distract the two Autobots while escaping. Jazz and Wheeljack manage to disable the devices and leave the impound building, just before it explodes. The escaping truck takes off with Sunstreaker's remains, but doesn't get far because Optimus Prime intercepts the truck (by stepping in front of it).		Jazz and Wheeljack arrive at the impound lot in [[Springfield]], only to find [[Drake (G1)\|Drake]]'s [[Machination]] team has beaten them to it, and burst in while the humans are loading Sunstreaker's remains onto a truck. Prepared for Autobot interference, the humans use their scramblers to distract the two Autobots while escaping. Jazz and Wheeljack manage to disable the devices and leave the impound building, just before it explodes. The escaping truck takes off with Sunstreaker's remains, but doesn't get far because Optimus Prime intercepts the truck (by stepping in front of it).

	Back on ''Ark-19'', [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ratchet]] looks over what's left of Sunstreaker and concludes that the material isn't the yellow Autobot; it's just a car. The Autobots reflect on who might be behind Sunstreaker and Hunter's kidnapping, and Optimus Prime expresses concern that the Autobots are too exposed to humanity.		Back on ''Ark-19'', [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ratchet]] looks over what's left of Sunstreaker and concludes that the material isn't the yellow Autobot; it's just a car. The Autobots reflect on who might be behind Sunstreaker and Hunter's kidnapping, and Optimus Prime expresses concern that the Autobots are too exposed to humanity.

Repowers: /* Featured characters */

2017-10-01T16:42:22Z

Featured characters

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	*[[Jimmy Pink]] (8)		*[[Jimmy Pink]] (8)
	*[[Verity Carlo]] (9)		*[[Verity Carlo]] (9)
	*[[Drake]] (14)		*[[Drake (G1)\|Drake]] (14)
	*[[Kamen]] (15)		*[[Kamen]] (15)
	*[[Weiss]] (16)		*[[Weiss]] (16)

Repowers: /* Notes */

2017-10-01T15:42:33Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Jimmy's description of himself as being "pretty freaking far from okay" is a near-verbatim quote from the movie ''Pulp Fiction''.		===Continuity notes===
	*The female anchor of the [[T-SPAN]] news program seen in the final panels of page 22 is identified as [[Arcee Arthur]].		*The female anchor of the [[T-SPAN]] news program seen in the final panels of page 22 is identified as [[Arcee Arthur]].
	*In "[[Man and Machine, Part Four]]", the Decepticons had to initiate an [[emergency warp-out]], which Megatron claimed would drain the Decepticons energy reserves for many stellar cycles. This may have been a ruse on his part since Decepticons don't appear to be low on energy afterwards.		*In "[[Man and Machine, Part Four]]", the Decepticons had to initiate an [[emergency warp-out]], which Megatron claimed would drain the Decepticons energy reserves for many stellar cycles. This may have been a ruse on his part since Decepticons don't appear to be low on energy afterwards.
	*~~The~~ "~~Decepticomments~~" ~~page has readers~~' ~~mail answered by [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]] and an ad for [[Escalation issue 3\|~~''~~Escalation~~'' ~~#3]]~~.
			===Transformers references===
			* Megatron's gotten a rebuild, with his new form closely based on his original G1 appearance.

			===Real-life references===
			*Jimmy's description of himself as being "pretty freaking far from okay" is a near-verbatim quote from the movie ''Pulp Fiction''.
			* We're shown some political skullduggery in Washington, DC, with the Capitol and a statue of James Garfield visible in the background. Prime and company are passing by St. Louis, Missouri; while Ironhide is in Springfield Missouri. The Decepticon Command Bunker is in Oregon.
			* Louisiana Senator Alexander Holt is specifically cited as a Republican.
			* T-SPAN is one letter away from C-SPAN, the US government and public affairs channel.

	===Errors===		===Errors===
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	*When Verity flashes back to the human remains she discovered in [[Infiltration issue 4\|''Infiltration'' #4]], the corpse is wearing an Army uniform. In ''Infiltration'' he was wearing a Navy uniform. This is apparently so it now matches the uniform of General Deacon, who is influencing Senator Holt.		*When Verity flashes back to the human remains she discovered in [[Infiltration issue 4\|''Infiltration'' #4]], the corpse is wearing an Army uniform. In ''Infiltration'' he was wearing a Navy uniform. This is apparently so it now matches the uniform of General Deacon, who is influencing Senator Holt.
	*Wheeljack's eyes switch from red to blue throughout the issue.		*Wheeljack's eyes switch from red to blue throughout the issue.

			===Other trivia===
			*The "Decepticomments" page has readers' mail answered by [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]] and an ad for [[Escalation issue 3\|''Escalation'' #3]].

	===Covers (4)===		===Covers (4)===

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	\|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]		\|letters by=[[Neil Uyetake]]
	\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]		\|edits by=[[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)\|Dan Taylor]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Escalation]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Escalation]]
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	Nine months ago, a senator of the [[United States of America\|United States]] government discusses stability in the Gulf with a US Army general during a stroll in [[Washington, D.C.]]—both are unaware that they are being observed by a [[Runabout (G1)\|black sports car]].		Nine months ago, a senator of the [[United States of America\|United States]] government discusses stability in the Gulf with a US Army general during a stroll in [[Washington, D.C.]]—both are unaware that they are being observed by a [[Runabout (G1)\|black sports car]].

	Now, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]] speed along the I-57 as [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] briefs them about the ambush that claimed [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] and [[Hunter O'Nion]]. Although the attack isn't out of pattern for the [[Decepticon]]s, Prime refuses to assume the [[Autobot]]s' enemies are behind it. Prime declines Ironhide's demand to attack the Decepticons and orders him to take [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] back to ''[[Ark-19]]'' while he, Jazz, and Wheeljack leave to retrieve Sunstreaker's remains.		Now, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]] speed along the I-57 as [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] briefs them about the ambush that claimed [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] and [[Hunter O'Nion]]. Although the attack isn't out of pattern for the [[Decepticon]]s, Prime refuses to assume the [[Autobot]]s' enemies are behind it. Prime declines Ironhide's demand to attack the Decepticons and orders him to take [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] back to ''[[Ark-19]]'' while he, Jazz, and Wheeljack leave to retrieve Sunstreaker's remains.

	[[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]] are flying over the desert and, at [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]]'s command, destroy the [[El Jira Power Plant]]. With this action, Megatron intends to destabilize relations between [[human]] governments and cause chaos on [[Earth]]. He's also looking for a place to exercise his new exo-structure.		[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] are flying over the desert and, at [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]]'s command, destroy the [[El Jira Power Plant]]. With this action, Megatron intends to destabilize relations between [[human]] governments and cause chaos on [[Earth]]. He's also looking for a place to exercise his new exo-structure.

	Heading back to the ship, Ironhide explains to Jimmy and Verity how Decepticon [[facsimile construct]]s work and what happens during [[Infiltration protocol\|Siege Mode, Phase Two]].		Heading back to the ship, Ironhide explains to Jimmy and Verity how Decepticon [[facsimile construct]]s work and what happens during [[Infiltration protocol\|Siege Mode, Phase Two]].
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	Jazz and Wheeljack arrive at the impound lot in [[Springfield]], only to find [[Drake (G1)\|Drake]]'s [[Machination]] team has beaten them to it, and burst in while the humans are loading Sunstreaker's remains onto a truck. Prepared for Autobot interference, the humans use their scramblers to distract the two Autobots while escaping. Jazz and Wheeljack manage to disable the devices and leave the impound building, just before it explodes. The escaping truck takes off with Sunstreaker's remains, but doesn't get far because Optimus Prime intercepts the truck (by stepping in front of it).		Jazz and Wheeljack arrive at the impound lot in [[Springfield]], only to find [[Drake (G1)\|Drake]]'s [[Machination]] team has beaten them to it, and burst in while the humans are loading Sunstreaker's remains onto a truck. Prepared for Autobot interference, the humans use their scramblers to distract the two Autobots while escaping. Jazz and Wheeljack manage to disable the devices and leave the impound building, just before it explodes. The escaping truck takes off with Sunstreaker's remains, but doesn't get far because Optimus Prime intercepts the truck (by stepping in front of it).

	Back on ''Ark-19'', [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ratchet]] looks over what's left of Sunstreaker and concludes that the material isn't the yellow Autobot; it's just a car. The Autobots reflect on who might be behind Sunstreaker and Hunter's kidnapping, and Optimus Prime expresses concern that the Autobots are too exposed to humanity.		Back on ''Ark-19'', [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]] looks over what's left of Sunstreaker and concludes that the material isn't the yellow Autobot; it's just a car. The Autobots reflect on who might be behind Sunstreaker and Hunter's kidnapping, and Optimus Prime expresses concern that the Autobots are too exposed to humanity.

	Ironhide immediately notifies Verity and Jimmy that both Sunstreaker and Hunter may be alive, interrupting a news broadcast about Senator [[Alexander Holt]], the senator under Transformer surveillance nine months before. That senator is now in play for the [[President of the United States\|Presidency]], and arguing for US military intervention in the Gulf.		Ironhide immediately notifies Verity and Jimmy that both Sunstreaker and Hunter may be alive, interrupting a news broadcast about Senator [[Alexander Holt]], the senator under Transformer surveillance nine months before. That senator is now in play for the [[President of the United States\|Presidency]], and arguing for US military intervention in the Gulf.
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