Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9 - Revision history

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	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	* "Finis Temporis" is Latin for "the end of time", a phrase Jhiaxus then uses at the issue's climax, quote above.		*''Finis Temporis'' is [[Latin language\|Latin]] for "the end of time", a phrase Jhiaxus then uses at the issue's climax, quote above.

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

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	*[[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]] (1)		*[[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]] (1)
	*[[Flatline (G1)\|Flatline]] (2)		*[[Flatline (G1)\|Flatline]] (2)
	*[[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] (3)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (3)
	*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (4)		*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (4)
	*[[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]] (5)		*[[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]] (5)

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	In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.		In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.

	Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (~~Masterforce~~)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".		Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".

	Bumblebee rejoins his allies and shares the bad news of Megatron's disappearance, but stands by his decision when Prowl questions him, earning a quiet, satisfied smile from the police-bot. All around them, the tide of battle turns in their enemy's favor, as the Necrotitan overpowers Metroplex, the Ammonites gain the upper hand in their battle inside the titan, and Scoop recites the "Dark Cybertron" prophecy all the while. At the last moment, however, Megatron materializes in the palm of Metroplex's hand, returning his thumb to him. Energized by the Regenesis ore in his reclaimed body-part, Metroplex begins to heal, giving him the strength to defeat the Necrotitan with one mighty punch; even his immune system comes back online and eradicates the Ammonites. As the sun dawns over Cybertron at last, the light of the ore shines down on all those in sight—Starscream included—curing the effect of the Necrotitan's death-wave, and a ravaged Megatron proclaims that the "good guys" have won.		Bumblebee rejoins his allies and shares the bad news of Megatron's disappearance, but stands by his decision when Prowl questions him, earning a quiet, satisfied smile from the police-bot. All around them, the tide of battle turns in their enemy's favor, as the Necrotitan overpowers Metroplex, the Ammonites gain the upper hand in their battle inside the titan, and Scoop recites the "Dark Cybertron" prophecy all the while. At the last moment, however, Megatron materializes in the palm of Metroplex's hand, returning his thumb to him. Energized by the Regenesis ore in his reclaimed body-part, Metroplex begins to heal, giving him the strength to defeat the Necrotitan with one mighty punch; even his immune system comes back online and eradicates the Ammonites. As the sun dawns over Cybertron at last, the light of the ore shines down on all those in sight—Starscream included—curing the effect of the Necrotitan's death-wave, and a ravaged Megatron proclaims that the "good guys" have won.
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	*[[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] (40)		*[[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] (40)
	*[[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] (42)		*[[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] (42)
	*[[Metalhawk (~~Masterforce~~)\|Metalhawk]] (45)		*[[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] (45)
	*[[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] (47)		*[[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] (47)
	}}		}}

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	File:DC HC.jpg\|'''''Dark Cybertron'' hardcover'''; cover art by [[Casey Coller]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]		File:DC HC.jpg\|'''''Dark Cybertron'' hardcover'''; cover art by [[Casey Coller]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]
	File:IDWCollectionP2V6.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 6'''''; cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Tom B. Long]]		File:IDWCollectionP2V6.jpg\|'''''The IDW Collection Phase Two: Volume 6'''''; cover art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Tom B. Long]]
	File:DefinitiveG1Collection v60.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 60: Dark Cybertron, Part 2'''''; cover art by [[~~Don Figueroa~~]] (Brainstorm) and [[Andrew Griffith]] (retro)		File:DefinitiveG1Collection v60.jpg\|'''''Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 60: Dark Cybertron, Part 2'''''; cover art by [[Mark Brooks]] (Brainstorm) and [[Andrew Griffith]] (retro)
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	===Edits===		===Edits===
	Similar to the [[pack-in material\|pack-in]] versions of various other existing IDW comics, the version of this issue available with the ''[[Transformers: Generations\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]] toy was also subject to some changes:		Similar to the [[pack-in material\|pack-in]] versions of various other existing IDW comics, the version of this issue available with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]] toy was also subject to some changes:
	*On page 1 (not counting the "previously" page), Starscream's second speech bubble in panel 5 has "Look at me. '''I'm''' dying, too." changed to "Look at me. '''I'm''' hurt, too."		*On page 1 (not counting the "previously" page), Starscream's second speech bubble in panel 5 has "Look at me. '''I'm''' dying, too." changed to "Look at me. '''I'm''' hurt, too."
	*On page 4, Bumblebee's second speech bubble in panel 6 is changed from "...they '''died'''." to "...they were '''destroyed'''.", with the speech bubble resized accordingly.		*On page 4, Bumblebee's second speech bubble in panel 6 is changed from "...they '''died'''." to "...they were '''destroyed'''.", with the speech bubble resized accordingly.
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	[[File:GenerationsNightbeatJazzvsBumblebees.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Gotta love those last-minute changes.]]		[[File:GenerationsNightbeatJazzvsBumblebees.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Gotta love those last-minute changes.]]
	*Artist breakdown: Regular ''Robots in Disguise'' artist Andrew Griffith returns to the series, drawing all scenes except those set in the Dead Universe, which remain illustrated by Livio Ramondelli.		*Artist breakdown: Regular ''Robots in Disguise'' artist Andrew Griffith returns to the series, drawing all scenes except those set in the Dead Universe, which remain illustrated by Livio Ramondelli.
	*As with the previous chapter, this issue's Jimenez/Fajardo cover—which served as the indicator of which ''[[Transformers: Generations\|Generations]]'' toy the Hasbro exclusive cover would be [[pack-in material\|included with]], up until chapter 8—features [[package art]] of a character whose ''Generations'' toy is ''not'' a Deluxe Class figure; in this case, Whirl. The Hasbro cover was included with ''Generations'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]] and depicts the titular character in a completely inaccurate design, as the toy was originally intended as a retool of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline\|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)\|Special Ops Jazz]], whereas the final toy is a retool of ''Generations'' ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe\|Bumblebee]] instead.		*As with the previous chapter, this issue's Jimenez/Fajardo cover—which served as the indicator of which ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' toy the Hasbro exclusive cover would be [[pack-in material\|included with]], up until chapter 8—features [[package art]] of a character whose ''Generations'' toy is ''not'' a Deluxe Class figure; in this case, Whirl. The Hasbro cover was included with ''Generations'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]] and depicts the titular character in a completely inaccurate design, as the toy was originally intended as a retool of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline\|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)\|Special Ops Jazz]], whereas the final toy is a retool of ''Generations'' ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe\|Bumblebee]] instead.
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	*'''Sub cover:''' Whirl, by [[Phil Jimenez]] and [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]		*'''Sub cover:''' Whirl, by [[Phil Jimenez]] and [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]]
	*'''Cover RI:''' Metroplex battles the Necrotitan, by Livio Ramondelli		*'''Cover RI:''' Metroplex battles the Necrotitan, by Livio Ramondelli
	*'''Hasbro exclusive cover:''' Nightbeat in an unused toy design, by [[Phil Jimenez]] and [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]], exclusively available with ''[[Transformers: Generations\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]].		*'''Hasbro exclusive cover:''' Nightbeat in an unused toy design, by [[Phil Jimenez]] and [[Romulo Fajardo Jr.]], exclusively available with ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]].
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	File:RID26 cvrA.jpg\|Optimus is getting in touch with himself.		File:RID26 cvrA.jpg\|Optimus is getting in touch with himself.

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	*Back in [[Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5\|Chapter 5]], Shockwave removed the gun barrel from his arm and replaced it with Waspinator's weapon. In this issue, however, Waspinator's weapon is drawn as being attached to the side of Shockwave's intact gun-arm.		*Back in [[Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5\|Chapter 5]], Shockwave removed the gun barrel from his arm and replaced it with Waspinator's weapon. In this issue, however, Waspinator's weapon is drawn as being attached to the side of Shockwave's intact gun-arm.
	*Slug is seen at the Autobot camp as the death wave victims are cured. Considering he was fighting the Necrotitan in Iacon last issue, it's likely this should be [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]], who was sent there in [[Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]].		*Slug is seen at the Autobot camp as the death wave victims are cured. Considering he was fighting the Necrotitan in Iacon last issue, it's likely this should be [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]], who was sent there in [[Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2\|Chapter 2]].
			*The last speech bubble on the first panel of the last page lacks punctuation.

	===Edits===		===Edits===

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	With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.		With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.

	In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.		In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.

	Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".		Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.		With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.

	In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.		In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.
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	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (10)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (10)
	*[[Swerve (G1)\|Swerve]] (13)		*[[Swerve (G1)\|Swerve]] (13)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.		With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.

	In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.		In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.
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	*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (8)		*[[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Metroplex]] (8)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (10)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (10)
	*[[Swerve (G1)\|Swerve]] (13)		*[[Swerve (G1)\|Swerve]] (13)
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	[[File:GenerationsNightbeatJazzvsBumblebees.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Gotta love those last-minute changes.]]		[[File:GenerationsNightbeatJazzvsBumblebees.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.1\|Gotta love those last-minute changes.]]
	*Artist breakdown: Regular ''Robots in Disguise'' artist Andrew Griffith returns to the series, drawing all scenes except those set in the Dead Universe, which remain illustrated by Livio Ramondelli.		*Artist breakdown: Regular ''Robots in Disguise'' artist Andrew Griffith returns to the series, drawing all scenes except those set in the Dead Universe, which remain illustrated by Livio Ramondelli.
	*As with the previous chapter, this issue's Jimenez/Fajardo cover—which served as the indicator of which ''[[Transformers: Generations\|Generations]]'' toy the Hasbro exclusive cover would be [[pack-in material\|included with]], up until chapter 8—features [[package art]] of a character whose ''Generations'' toy is ''not'' a Deluxe Class figure; in this case, Whirl. The Hasbro cover was included with ''Generations'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]] and depicts the titular character in a completely inaccurate design, as the toy was originally intended as a retool of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)\|Special Ops Jazz]], whereas the final toy is a retool of ''Generations'' ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe\|Bumblebee]] instead.		*As with the previous chapter, this issue's Jimenez/Fajardo cover—which served as the indicator of which ''[[Transformers: Generations\|Generations]]'' toy the Hasbro exclusive cover would be [[pack-in material\|included with]], up until chapter 8—features [[package art]] of a character whose ''Generations'' toy is ''not'' a Deluxe Class figure; in this case, Whirl. The Hasbro cover was included with ''Generations'' [[Nightbeat (G1)#Generations\|Nightbeat]] and depicts the titular character in a completely inaccurate design, as the toy was originally intended as a retool of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)\|2010 ''Transformers'']] ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline\|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)\|Special Ops Jazz]], whereas the final toy is a retool of ''Generations'' ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Deluxe\|Bumblebee]] instead.
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	*[[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] (3)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (3)
	*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (4)		*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (4)
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	In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.		In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.

	Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (~~Masterforce~~)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".		Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".

	Bumblebee rejoins his allies and shares the bad news of Megatron's disappearance, but stands by his decision when Prowl questions him, earning a quiet, satisfied smile from the police-bot. All around them, the tide of battle turns in their enemy's favor, as the Necrotitan overpowers Metroplex, the Ammonites gain the upper hand in their battle inside the titan, and Scoop recites the "Dark Cybertron" prophecy all the while. At the last moment, however, Megatron materializes in the palm of Metroplex's hand, returning his thumb to him. Energized by the Regenesis ore in his reclaimed body-part, Metroplex begins to heal, giving him the strength to defeat the Necrotitan with one mighty punch; even his immune system comes back online and eradicates the Ammonites. As the sun dawns over Cybertron at last, the light of the ore shines down on all those in sight—Starscream included—curing the effect of the Necrotitan's death-wave, and a ravaged Megatron proclaims that the "good guys" have won.		Bumblebee rejoins his allies and shares the bad news of Megatron's disappearance, but stands by his decision when Prowl questions him, earning a quiet, satisfied smile from the police-bot. All around them, the tide of battle turns in their enemy's favor, as the Necrotitan overpowers Metroplex, the Ammonites gain the upper hand in their battle inside the titan, and Scoop recites the "Dark Cybertron" prophecy all the while. At the last moment, however, Megatron materializes in the palm of Metroplex's hand, returning his thumb to him. Energized by the Regenesis ore in his reclaimed body-part, Metroplex begins to heal, giving him the strength to defeat the Necrotitan with one mighty punch; even his immune system comes back online and eradicates the Ammonites. As the sun dawns over Cybertron at last, the light of the ore shines down on all those in sight—Starscream included—curing the effect of the Necrotitan's death-wave, and a ravaged Megatron proclaims that the "good guys" have won.
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	*[[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] (42)		*[[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] (42)
	*[[Metalhawk (~~Masterforce~~)\|Metalhawk]] (45)		*[[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] (45)
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	With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.		With [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] in flames, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] watches the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] attack on the [[Quintessa (IDW)\|Necrotitan]], while [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] gathers up the last of the wounded and [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]] leads the survivors out of the city to the Autobot camp. With his spreading death-mark now visibly taking a toll on his health, Starscream couldn't be less interested in Scoop's blame-throwing or Rattrap's self-interested motives, and turns to self-pitying, lamenting the fact that everyone is against him, and that the only 'bots who ''aren't'' have failed to respond to his call for help. Suddenly, however, a flash of light puts the lie into Starscream's words... as the ''[[Lost Light]]'' and [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] materialize above the city! Even with the battle between the Autobots and the [[Ammonite]]s still going on inside his body, Metroplex immediately engages the Necrotitan, while the ''Lost Light'' crashes nearby. [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], amazed by the return of comrades they believed dead, head out to the crash site with [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]], where the ''Lost Light'' crew, led by [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hound]], greet them. Both sides get each other up to date on recent events, including how the ''Lost Light'' was drawn to Metroplex by a fragment of his thumb; observing an attempt by Metroplex to reach for the ship, Megatron has an idea, and has Bumblebee carry him on board. There, in the cargo hold, Megatron's familiarity with the power of [[Ore-13]] allows him to sense that Metroplex's thumb has at some point been infused with [[Ore-7\|another]] of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores. As he prepares to use his internal [[space bridge]] to teleport the thumb out of the ship, Bumblebee expresses his concern that he will take it to [[Moonbase Two\|Luna 2]] and leave Iacon to its fate... to which Megatron offers only a silent smirk, before vanishing in a flash with the giant digit.

	In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.		In the [[Dead Universe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Orion Pax]] clashes with [[Nova Prime]], while the rest of his team keeps Nova's "robozombies" busy. Nova uses his control over the fabric of the Dead Universe to shift his form, appearing first as [[Sentinel Prime (G1)\|Sentinel Prime]], then as [[Zeta Prime (G1)\|Zeta Prime]], psychologically intimidating Orion with the legacy of the Primes and his part in it. Nova then assumes the shape of Orion himself, professing that he is showing Orion what he could be if he stopped resisting. [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Cyclonus]] steps in to occupy Nova while [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Rodimus]] tries to rally the emotionally-defeated Orion; Pax has tried to separate himself from the corrupted lineage of the Primes by rejecting his title and taking on his own name, but Rodimus argues that it is ''because'' of Optimus Prime and his great deeds that the title "Prime" ''still'' means something great and noble today despite the misdeeds of his predecessors. A shot from Nova fells Rodimus, and a galvanized Pax returns to the fray, fighting not with anger but with confidence in himself for the first time in a long time. Tearing Nova's arm off, Orion anoints himself Optimus Prime once again, and punches through Nova's chest, slaying the tyrant.

	Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".		Nova's defeat is felt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] through his own link to the Dead Universe. Shockwave, however, merely sees this as a cue to put the final phase of his plan into motion, ordering [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] to dispose of [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]], and instructing [[Jhiaxus (G2)\|Jhiaxus]] to prepare "his machine".