First Strike issue 3 - Revision history

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	===Covers (8)===		===Covers (8)===
	* '''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime, [[Pyra Magna]], Windblade, [[Acroyear (Micronaut)\|Acroyear]], Matt Trakker, and G.I. Joe, by [[Freddie E. Williams II]] and [[Jeremy Colwell]]		* '''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime, [[Pyra Magna (G1)\|Pyra Magna]], Windblade, [[Acroyear (Micronaut)\|Acroyear]], Matt Trakker, and G.I. Joe, by [[Freddie E. Williams II]] and [[Jeremy Colwell]]
	* '''Cover B:''' Storm Shadow, Shazraella, and Colton on their mission, and Matt Trakker riding in Soundwave's chest compartment, under the watchful eyes of Optimus Prime, by [[Max Dunbar]] and [[Ander Zarate]]		* '''Cover B:''' Storm Shadow, Shazraella, and Colton on their mission, and Matt Trakker riding in Soundwave's chest compartment, under the watchful eyes of Optimus Prime, by [[Max Dunbar]] and [[Ander Zarate]]
	* '''Cover C:''' G.I. Joe and Soundwave give one of the Red Shadows what-for, by [[Alex Ronald]]; the sole Red Shadow continues to appear with the original paramilitary ''Action Force'' design, rather than the IDW ninja look.		* '''Cover C:''' G.I. Joe and Soundwave give one of the Red Shadows what-for, by [[Alex Ronald]]; the sole Red Shadow continues to appear with the original paramilitary ''Action Force'' design, rather than the IDW ninja look.

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	\|date=[[September 13]], 2017		\|date=[[September 13]], 2017
	\|coverdate=September 2017		\|coverdate=September 2017
	\|written by=[[Mairghread Scott]] and [[David A. Rodriguez]]		\|written by=[[Mairghread Scott]] and [[David Rodriguez]]
	\|art by=[[Max Dunbar]]		\|art by=[[Max Dunbar]]
	\|colors by=[[Ander Zarate]]		\|colors by=[[Ander Zarate]]

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	* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Scarlett unmasks Baron Ironblood, but the face beneath the helmet isn't who she expects, by [[Jay Fosgitt]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Scarlett unmasks Baron Ironblood, but the face beneath the helmet isn't who she expects, by [[Jay P. Fosgitt]]
	* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and Soundwave storm Castle Destro, by [[Davidé Fabbri]] and [[Monica Kubina]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and Soundwave storm Castle Destro, by [[Davidé Fabbri]] and [[Monica Kubina]]
	* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' A fightin' mad Optimus Prime, by [[Leonardo Manco]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' A fightin' mad Optimus Prime, by [[Leonardo Manco]]

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	* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Scarlett unmasks Baron Ironblood, but the face beneath the helmet isn't who she expects, by [[Jay Fosgitt]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Scarlett unmasks Baron Ironblood, but the face beneath the helmet isn't who she expects, by [[Jay Fosgitt]]
	* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and Soundwave storm Castle Destro, by [[~~Davide~~ Fabbri]] and [[Monica Kubina]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and Soundwave storm Castle Destro, by [[Davidé Fabbri]] and [[Monica Kubina]]
	* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' A fightin' mad Optimus Prime, by [[Leonardo Manco]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' A fightin' mad Optimus Prime, by [[Leonardo Manco]]
	* '''Retailer incentive cover D:''' Optimus Prime versus Shazraella amid a much larger fight, by [[Whilce Portacio]] and [[Thomas Deer]]; connects to Cover RID from [[First Strike issue 1\|issue #1]] and [[First Strike issue 5\|issue #5]] to form a larger image		* '''Retailer incentive cover D:''' Optimus Prime versus Shazraella amid a much larger fight, by [[Whilce Portacio]] and [[Thomas Deer]]; connects to Cover RID from [[First Strike issue 1\|issue #1]] and [[First Strike issue 5\|issue #5]] to form a larger image

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	* After years of playing a supporting role in the pages of multiple IDW ''G.I. Joe'' series, Doctor Mindbender has most recently been seen in the pages of the ''~~{{i\|~~M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand\|M.A.S.K.}}'' comic book, in which he worked with Miles Mayhem to psychologically profile the members of [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[V.E.N.O.M.]]. His involvement with Colton's cabal was hinted at by an appearance on two of last issue's covers.		* After years of playing a supporting role in the pages of multiple IDW ''G.I. Joe'' series, Doctor Mindbender has most recently been seen in the pages of the ''[[M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand\|M.A.S.K.]]'' comic book, in which he worked with Miles Mayhem to psychologically profile the members of [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[V.E.N.O.M.]]. His involvement with Colton's cabal was hinted at by an appearance on two of last issue's covers.
	* Sunstreaker holding a position of authority among the Badgeless (who call him "sir") is new. It's not clear if he's actually formally joined the [[Cybertronian Security Force]]; if so, he did it quickly, between his return to Cybertron in [[Origin Myths\|''Optimus Prime'' #10]] and ''First Strike''. Then again, he might just be getting respect because he's one of Optimus's elite '84 guys.		* Sunstreaker holding a position of authority among the Badgeless (who call him "sir") is new. It's not clear if he's actually formally joined the [[Cybertronian Security Force]]; if so, he did it quickly, between his return to Cybertron in [[Origin Myths\|''Optimus Prime'' #10]] and ''First Strike''. Then again, he might just be getting respect because he's one of Optimus's elite '84 guys.
	* Soundwave sympathizes with Scarlett by noting that "a dream is greater than any one being who lays claims to it," in reference to the fact that he has and continues to pursue the "true" Decepticon goal of equality for all, despite [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] switching sides to the [[Autobot]]s (in ''[[...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale\|Dark Cybertron: Finale]]'', which also showed Soundwave's horrified reaction), and the attempted co-opting of the dream by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] following that, only to betray Soundwave's trust in [[Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion\|''The Transformers'' #49]].		* Soundwave sympathizes with Scarlett by noting that "a dream is greater than any one being who lays claims to it," in reference to the fact that he has and continues to pursue the "true" Decepticon goal of equality for all, despite [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] switching sides to the [[Autobot]]s (in ''[[...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale\|Dark Cybertron: Finale]]'', which also showed Soundwave's horrified reaction), and the attempted co-opting of the dream by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] following that, only to betray Soundwave's trust in [[Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion\|''The Transformers'' #49]].

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	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters

	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Stormclash]] (3)		* [[Stormclash]] (3)
	*[[Skyburst (G1)\|Skyburst]] (7)		* [[Skyburst (G1)\|Skyburst]] (7)
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (13)		* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (13)
	*[[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (14)		* [[Windblade (G1)\|Windblade]] (14)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (17)		* [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (17)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (18)		* [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (18)

	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (11)		* [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (11)

	\|h3=[[G.I. Joe (team)\|G.I. Joe]]\|c3=		\|h3=[[G.I. Joe (team)\|G.I. Joe]]\|c3=
	*[[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)\|Roadblock]] (2)		* [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)\|Roadblock]] (2)
	*[[Doc (Carla Greer)\|Doc]] (4)		* [[Doc (Carla Greer)\|Doc]] (4)
	*[[Lady Jaye]] (8)		* [[Lady Jaye]] (8)
	*[[Quick Kick]] (9)		* [[Quick Kick]] (9)
	*[[Scarlett]] (10)		* [[Scarlett]] (10)

	\|h5=The [[Iron Ring]]\|c5=		\|h5=The [[Iron Ring]]\|c5=
	*[[Iron Grenadier]]s (1)		* [[Iron Grenadier]]s (1)
	*[[Red Shadows]] (12)		* [[Red Shadows]] (12)
	*[[Doctor Mindbender\|Baron Ironblood/Doctor Mindbender]] (20)		* [[Doctor Mindbender\|Baron Ironblood/Doctor Mindbender]] (20)
	*[[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)\|Buzzer]] (21)		* [[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)\|Buzzer]] (21)
	*[[Ripper (G.I. Joe)\|Ripper]] (22)		* [[Ripper (G.I. Joe)\|Ripper]] (22)
	*[[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)		* [[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)
	*[[Shazraella]] (24)		* [[Shazraella]] (24)
	*[[Destro]] (25)		* [[Destro]] (25)
	*[[Joe Colton]] (26)		* [[Joe Colton]] (26)
	*[[Merklynn\|Garrison Kreiger]] (27)		* [[Merklynn\|Garrison Kreiger]] (27)
	*[[Miles Mayhem]] (28)		* [[Miles Mayhem]] (28)

	\|h4=[[M.A.S.K.]]\|c4=		\|h4=[[M.A.S.K.]]\|c4=
	*[[Matt Trakker]] (5)		* [[Matt Trakker]] (5)
	*[[Gloria Baker]] (6)		* [[Gloria Baker]] (6)

	\|h6=Other Cybertronians\|c6=		\|h6=Other Cybertronians\|c6=
	*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (15)		* [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (15)
	*[[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] (16)		* [[Elita One (G1)\|Elita One]] (16)
	*Assorted [[Badgeless]] (19)		* Assorted [[Badgeless]] (19)
	*[[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] (29)		* [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]] (29)

	}}		}}

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*After years of playing a supporting role in the pages of multiple IDW ''G.I. Joe'' series, Doctor Mindbender has most recently been seen in the pages of the ''{{i\|M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand\|M.A.S.K.}}'' comic book, in which he worked with Miles Mayhem to psychologically profile the members of [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[V.E.N.O.M.]]. His involvement with Colton's cabal was hinted at by an appearance on two of last issue's covers.		* After years of playing a supporting role in the pages of multiple IDW ''G.I. Joe'' series, Doctor Mindbender has most recently been seen in the pages of the ''{{i\|M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand\|M.A.S.K.}}'' comic book, in which he worked with Miles Mayhem to psychologically profile the members of [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[V.E.N.O.M.]]. His involvement with Colton's cabal was hinted at by an appearance on two of last issue's covers.
	*Sunstreaker holding a position of authority among the Badgeless (who call him "sir") is new. It's not clear if he's actually formally joined the [[Cybertronian Security Force]]; if so, he did it quickly, between his return to Cybertron in [[Origin Myths\|''Optimus Prime'' #10]] and ''First Strike''. Then again, he might just be getting respect because he's one of Optimus's elite '84 guys.		* Sunstreaker holding a position of authority among the Badgeless (who call him "sir") is new. It's not clear if he's actually formally joined the [[Cybertronian Security Force]]; if so, he did it quickly, between his return to Cybertron in [[Origin Myths\|''Optimus Prime'' #10]] and ''First Strike''. Then again, he might just be getting respect because he's one of Optimus's elite '84 guys.
	*Soundwave sympathizes with Scarlett by noting that "a dream is greater than any one being who lays claims to it," in reference to the fact that he has and continues to pursue the "true" Decepticon goal of equality for all, despite [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] switching sides to the [[Autobot]]s (in ''[[...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale\|Dark Cybertron: Finale]]'', which also showed Soundwave's horrified reaction), and the attempted co-opting of the dream by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] following that, only to betray Soundwave's trust in [[Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion\|''The Transformers'' #49]].		* Soundwave sympathizes with Scarlett by noting that "a dream is greater than any one being who lays claims to it," in reference to the fact that he has and continues to pursue the "true" Decepticon goal of equality for all, despite [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] switching sides to the [[Autobot]]s (in ''[[...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale\|Dark Cybertron: Finale]]'', which also showed Soundwave's horrified reaction), and the attempted co-opting of the dream by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Galvatron]] following that, only to betray Soundwave's trust in [[Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion\|''The Transformers'' #49]].

	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*The "Story so far" recap page included at the start of digital copies of this issue is obviously the one that's supposed to be in ''next'' issue... because it recaps ''this'' issue!! Print copies contain the correct page.		* The "Story so far" recap page included at the start of digital copies of this issue is obviously the one that's supposed to be in ''next'' issue... because it recaps ''this'' issue!! Print copies contain the correct page.
	*One of the Iron Grenadier guards refers to "Lord Destro"; IDW Destro is in fact a ''laird'', a Scottish title with a distinct meaning ("owner of a large estate"). This is corrected in the trade paperback.		* One of the Iron Grenadier guards refers to "Lord Destro"; IDW Destro is in fact a ''laird'', a Scottish title with a distinct meaning ("owner of a large estate"). This is corrected in the trade paperback.
	*On page 16, "quintillion" is misspelled "quintilian.". This is also corrected in the trade.		* On page 16, "quintillion" is misspelled "quintilian.". This is also corrected in the trade.

	===Covers (8)===		===Covers (8)===
	*'''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime, [[Pyra Magna]], Windblade, [[Acroyear (Micronaut)\|Acroyear]], Matt Trakker, and G.I. Joe, by [[Freddie E. Williams II]] and [[Jeremy Colwell]]		* '''Cover A:''' Optimus Prime, [[Pyra Magna]], Windblade, [[Acroyear (Micronaut)\|Acroyear]], Matt Trakker, and G.I. Joe, by [[Freddie E. Williams II]] and [[Jeremy Colwell]]
	*'''Cover B:''' Storm Shadow, Shazraella, and Colton on their mission, and Matt Trakker riding in Soundwave's chest compartment, under the watchful eyes of Optimus Prime, by [[Max Dunbar]] and [[Ander Zarate]]		* '''Cover B:''' Storm Shadow, Shazraella, and Colton on their mission, and Matt Trakker riding in Soundwave's chest compartment, under the watchful eyes of Optimus Prime, by [[Max Dunbar]] and [[Ander Zarate]]
	*'''Cover C:''' G.I. Joe and Soundwave give one of the Red Shadows what-for, by [[Alex Ronald]]; the sole Red Shadow continues to appear with the original paramilitary ''Action Force'' design, rather than the IDW ninja look.		* '''Cover C:''' G.I. Joe and Soundwave give one of the Red Shadows what-for, by [[Alex Ronald]]; the sole Red Shadow continues to appear with the original paramilitary ''Action Force'' design, rather than the IDW ninja look.
	*'''Cover D:''' The Ironblood alliance, by [[Rob Duenas]]		* '''Cover D:''' The Ironblood alliance, by [[Rob Duenas]]

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	*'''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Scarlett unmasks Baron Ironblood, but the face beneath the helmet isn't who she expects, by [[Jay Fosgitt]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover A:''' Scarlett unmasks Baron Ironblood, but the face beneath the helmet isn't who she expects, by [[Jay Fosgitt]]
	*'''Retailer incentive cover B:''' G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and Soundwave storm Castle Destro, by [[Davide Fabbri]] and [[Monica Kubina]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover B:''' G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K., and Soundwave storm Castle Destro, by [[Davide Fabbri]] and [[Monica Kubina]]
	*'''Retailer incentive cover C:''' A fightin' mad Optimus Prime, by [[Leonardo Manco]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover C:''' A fightin' mad Optimus Prime, by [[Leonardo Manco]]
	*'''Retailer incentive cover D:''' Optimus Prime versus Shazraella amid a much larger fight, by [[Whilce Portacio]] and [[Thomas Deer]]; connects to Cover RID from [[First Strike issue 1\|issue #1]] and [[First Strike issue 5\|issue #5]] to form a larger image		* '''Retailer incentive cover D:''' Optimus Prime versus Shazraella amid a much larger fight, by [[Whilce Portacio]] and [[Thomas Deer]]; connects to Cover RID from [[First Strike issue 1\|issue #1]] and [[First Strike issue 5\|issue #5]] to form a larger image

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	===Advertisements===		===Advertisements===
	*''First Strike'' #4		* ''First Strike'' #4
	*"The Hasbro Tribune" editorial page		* "The Hasbro Tribune" editorial page
	*''First Strike'' checklist		* ''First Strike'' checklist

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.comiccrusaders.com/exclusive-preview-first-strike-3/ Preview]		* [http://www.comiccrusaders.com/exclusive-preview-first-strike-3/ Preview]

	[[Category:First Strike issues]]		[[Category:First Strike issues]]

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	*[[Red Shadows]] (12)		*[[Red Shadows]] (12)
	*[[Doctor Mindbender\|Baron Ironblood/Doctor Mindbender]] (20)		*[[Doctor Mindbender\|Baron Ironblood/Doctor Mindbender]] (20)
	*[[~~Dreadnok~~\|Buzzer]] (21)		*[[Buzzer (G.I. Joe)\|Buzzer]] (21)
	*[[~~Dreadnok~~\|Ripper]] (22)		*[[Ripper (G.I. Joe)\|Ripper]] (22)
	*[[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)		*[[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)
	*[[Shazraella]] (24)		*[[Shazraella]] (24)

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	...and emerge on the blasted surface of Cybertron, right in the middle of the mayhem! Soundwave shields the humans as the Spacebridge portal explodes behind them, the dangerous jury-rig having reached its limit, then orders Skyburst and Stormclash to run reconnaissance in their helicopter modes. The twins quickly do so, reporting that the [[Council of Worlds]] is safely ensconced in the [[Spire]], while [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] lead the [[Badgeless]] security force in the fighting on the ground. The Joes hijack a couple of [[Destro]]'s unattended [[Razorback]] vehicles and barrel through the front lines of the enemy, who Soundwave then incapacitates with a targeted sonic attack. Scarlett charges right for Baron Ironblood... but when she pounces on him and rips his helmet off, she is greeted not by the face of [[Joe Colton]], but that of [[Doctor Mindbender]]! The whole frontal assault on Cybertron, the Joes learn, is just a distraction so the ''real'' Colton and his cabal can execute their true plans—but our heroes remain in the dark as to what those plans ''are'', as Mindbender has deliberately not been provided with any knowledge of them.		...and emerge on the blasted surface of Cybertron, right in the middle of the mayhem! Soundwave shields the humans as the Spacebridge portal explodes behind them, the dangerous jury-rig having reached its limit, then orders Skyburst and Stormclash to run reconnaissance in their helicopter modes. The twins quickly do so, reporting that the [[Council of Worlds]] is safely ensconced in the [[Spire]], while [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] lead the [[Badgeless]] security force in the fighting on the ground. The Joes hijack a couple of [[Destro]]'s unattended [[Razorback]] vehicles and barrel through the front lines of the enemy, who Soundwave then incapacitates with a targeted sonic attack. Scarlett charges right for Baron Ironblood... but when she pounces on him and rips his helmet off, she is greeted not by the face of [[Joe Colton]], but that of [[Doctor Mindbender]]! The whole frontal assault on Cybertron, the Joes learn, is just a distraction so the ''real'' Colton and his cabal can execute their true plans—but our heroes remain in the dark as to what those plans ''are'', as Mindbender has deliberately not been provided with any knowledge of them.

	Underground, under watchful eye of the real Colton—the previously-unidentified figure in the face-obscuring mask—[[Tempest (~~Cobra~~)\|Storm Shadow]], [[Shazraella]], [[Miles Mayhem\|Mayhem]], [[Merklynn\|Kreiger]], [[Destro]], and their [[Red Shadows]] entourage install sound dampeners at key locations as they travel deeper into the planet, in order to mask their presence from Soundwave's preternatural hearing. Typically villainous grumbling and backbiting escalates as Kreiger makes a sly remark about Shazraella's "inevitable betrayal" that appears to turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy when the [[Microspace\|Microspacian]] rips a cable out of the wall, deliberately activating built-in defenses that open fire on the humans. Shazraella smashes the guns a moment later, her point clearly made: treat her with respect, she warns the humans, or it will be ''that'' easy for her to turn on them. As the villains descend further into the planet, rappelling down a shaft, Mayhem receives word from the surface that Mindbender has been exposed. He does not share Colton's concern that Scarlett is moving faster than anticipated; after all, Mayhem says, she's only one woman. An irritated Storm Shadow decides to show Mayhem just how dangerous one woman can be and severs his rappelling line, dropping him the rest of the short distance to the bottom of the shaft. Mayhem picks himself up and rages to Colton, but Colton just tells him to be quiet and stop annoying the rest of the team.		Underground, under watchful eye of the real Colton—the previously-unidentified figure in the face-obscuring mask—[[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow]], [[Shazraella]], [[Miles Mayhem\|Mayhem]], [[Merklynn\|Kreiger]], [[Destro]], and their [[Red Shadows]] entourage install sound dampeners at key locations as they travel deeper into the planet, in order to mask their presence from Soundwave's preternatural hearing. Typically villainous grumbling and backbiting escalates as Kreiger makes a sly remark about Shazraella's "inevitable betrayal" that appears to turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy when the [[Microspace\|Microspacian]] rips a cable out of the wall, deliberately activating built-in defenses that open fire on the humans. Shazraella smashes the guns a moment later, her point clearly made: treat her with respect, she warns the humans, or it will be ''that'' easy for her to turn on them. As the villains descend further into the planet, rappelling down a shaft, Mayhem receives word from the surface that Mindbender has been exposed. He does not share Colton's concern that Scarlett is moving faster than anticipated; after all, Mayhem says, she's only one woman. An irritated Storm Shadow decides to show Mayhem just how dangerous one woman can be and severs his rappelling line, dropping him the rest of the short distance to the bottom of the shaft. Mayhem picks himself up and rages to Colton, but Colton just tells him to be quiet and stop annoying the rest of the team.

	Tapping into the programming one of the fallen Trojan-bots the villains used to sneak onto Cybertron, Gloria discovers protocols that reveal Colton's intent to head for Cybertron's core. Still, the heroes are unclear what he could be planning to ''do'', as the explosive force necessary to detonate the planet's core is well beyond human capability to deliver. Scarlett is downcast to realize that Colton is not being mind-controlled, and is still very much in control of his faculties; Soundwave sympathizes with her, knowing what it is like to lose faith in your leader. Together, the heroes press on into [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], heading for the vent that Colton's team have taken into the planet, but find their way barred by [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]], who sees the humans as enemies. Soundwave attempts to vouch for them, but Strika is no more familiar with him than she is with the humans, and attacks. Fortunately, Ironhide intervenes to stop the fighting, and proposes that they all go to the Spire, where the Council will sort everything out. The humans have little option but to agree...		Tapping into the programming one of the fallen Trojan-bots the villains used to sneak onto Cybertron, Gloria discovers protocols that reveal Colton's intent to head for Cybertron's core. Still, the heroes are unclear what he could be planning to ''do'', as the explosive force necessary to detonate the planet's core is well beyond human capability to deliver. Scarlett is downcast to realize that Colton is not being mind-controlled, and is still very much in control of his faculties; Soundwave sympathizes with her, knowing what it is like to lose faith in your leader. Together, the heroes press on into [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], heading for the vent that Colton's team have taken into the planet, but find their way barred by [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]], who sees the humans as enemies. Soundwave attempts to vouch for them, but Strika is no more familiar with him than she is with the humans, and attacks. Fortunately, Ironhide intervenes to stop the fighting, and proposes that they all go to the Spire, where the Council will sort everything out. The humans have little option but to agree...
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	*[[Dreadnok\|Buzzer]] (21)		*[[Dreadnok\|Buzzer]] (21)
	*[[Dreadnok\|Ripper]] (22)		*[[Dreadnok\|Ripper]] (22)
	*[[Tempest (~~Cobra~~)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)		*[[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)
	*[[Shazraella]] (24)		*[[Shazraella]] (24)
	*[[Destro]] (25)		*[[Destro]] (25)

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	...and emerge on the blasted surface of Cybertron, right in the middle of the mayhem! Soundwave shields the humans as the Spacebridge portal explodes behind them, the dangerous jury-rig having reached its limit, then orders Skyburst and Stormclash to run reconnaissance in their helicopter modes. The twins quickly do so, reporting that the [[Council of Worlds]] is safely ensconced in the [[Spire]], while [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] lead the [[Badgeless]] security force in the fighting on the ground. The Joes hijack a couple of [[Destro]]'s unattended [[Razorback]] vehicles and barrel through the front lines of the enemy, who Soundwave then incapacitates with a targeted sonic attack. Scarlett charges right for Baron Ironblood... but when she pounces on him and rips his helmet off, she is greeted not by the face of [[Joe Colton]], but that of [[Doctor Mindbender]]! The whole frontal assault on Cybertron, the Joes learn, is just a distraction so the ''real'' Colton and his cabal can execute their true plans—but our heroes remain in the dark as to what those plans ''are'', as Mindbender has deliberately not been provided with any knowledge of them.		...and emerge on the blasted surface of Cybertron, right in the middle of the mayhem! Soundwave shields the humans as the Spacebridge portal explodes behind them, the dangerous jury-rig having reached its limit, then orders Skyburst and Stormclash to run reconnaissance in their helicopter modes. The twins quickly do so, reporting that the [[Council of Worlds]] is safely ensconced in the [[Spire]], while [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] lead the [[Badgeless]] security force in the fighting on the ground. The Joes hijack a couple of [[Destro]]'s unattended [[Razorback]] vehicles and barrel through the front lines of the enemy, who Soundwave then incapacitates with a targeted sonic attack. Scarlett charges right for Baron Ironblood... but when she pounces on him and rips his helmet off, she is greeted not by the face of [[Joe Colton]], but that of [[Doctor Mindbender]]! The whole frontal assault on Cybertron, the Joes learn, is just a distraction so the ''real'' Colton and his cabal can execute their true plans—but our heroes remain in the dark as to what those plans ''are'', as Mindbender has deliberately not been provided with any knowledge of them.

	Underground, under watchful eye of the real Colton—the previously-unidentified figure in the face-obscuring mask—[[Tempest (~~Cobra~~)\|Storm Shadow]], [[Shazraella]], [[Miles Mayhem\|Mayhem]], [[Merklynn\|Kreiger]], [[Destro]], and their [[Red Shadows]] entourage install sound dampeners at key locations as they travel deeper into the planet, in order to mask their presence from Soundwave's preternatural hearing. Typically villainous grumbling and backbiting escalates as Kreiger makes a sly remark about Shazraella's "inevitable betrayal" that appears to turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy when the [[Microspace\|Microspacian]] rips a cable out of the wall, deliberately activating built-in defenses that open fire on the humans. Shazraella smashes the guns a moment later, her point clearly made: treat her with respect, she warns the humans, or it will be ''that'' easy for her to turn on them. As the villains descend further into the planet, rappelling down a shaft, Mayhem receives word from the surface that Mindbender has been exposed. He does not share Colton's concern that Scarlett is moving faster than anticipated; after all, Mayhem says, she's only one woman. An irritated Storm Shadow decides to show Mayhem just how dangerous one woman can be and severs his rappelling line, dropping him the rest of the short distance to the bottom of the shaft. Mayhem picks himself up and rages to Colton, but Colton just tells him to be quiet and stop annoying the rest of the team.		Underground, under watchful eye of the real Colton—the previously-unidentified figure in the face-obscuring mask—[[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow]], [[Shazraella]], [[Miles Mayhem\|Mayhem]], [[Merklynn\|Kreiger]], [[Destro]], and their [[Red Shadows]] entourage install sound dampeners at key locations as they travel deeper into the planet, in order to mask their presence from Soundwave's preternatural hearing. Typically villainous grumbling and backbiting escalates as Kreiger makes a sly remark about Shazraella's "inevitable betrayal" that appears to turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy when the [[Microspace\|Microspacian]] rips a cable out of the wall, deliberately activating built-in defenses that open fire on the humans. Shazraella smashes the guns a moment later, her point clearly made: treat her with respect, she warns the humans, or it will be ''that'' easy for her to turn on them. As the villains descend further into the planet, rappelling down a shaft, Mayhem receives word from the surface that Mindbender has been exposed. He does not share Colton's concern that Scarlett is moving faster than anticipated; after all, Mayhem says, she's only one woman. An irritated Storm Shadow decides to show Mayhem just how dangerous one woman can be and severs his rappelling line, dropping him the rest of the short distance to the bottom of the shaft. Mayhem picks himself up and rages to Colton, but Colton just tells him to be quiet and stop annoying the rest of the team.

	Tapping into the programming one of the fallen Trojan-bots the villains used to sneak onto Cybertron, Gloria discovers protocols that reveal Colton's intent to head for Cybertron's core. Still, the heroes are unclear what he could be planning to ''do'', as the explosive force necessary to detonate the planet's core is well beyond human capability to deliver. Scarlett is downcast to realize that Colton is not being mind-controlled, and is still very much in control of his faculties; Soundwave sympathizes with her, knowing what it is like to lose faith in your leader. Together, the heroes press on into [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], heading for the vent that Colton's team have taken into the planet, but find their way barred by [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]], who sees the humans as enemies. Soundwave attempts to vouch for them, but Strika is no more familiar with him than she is with the humans, and attacks. Fortunately, Ironhide intervenes to stop the fighting, and proposes that they all go to the Spire, where the Council will sort everything out. The humans have little option but to agree...		Tapping into the programming one of the fallen Trojan-bots the villains used to sneak onto Cybertron, Gloria discovers protocols that reveal Colton's intent to head for Cybertron's core. Still, the heroes are unclear what he could be planning to ''do'', as the explosive force necessary to detonate the planet's core is well beyond human capability to deliver. Scarlett is downcast to realize that Colton is not being mind-controlled, and is still very much in control of his faculties; Soundwave sympathizes with her, knowing what it is like to lose faith in your leader. Together, the heroes press on into [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], heading for the vent that Colton's team have taken into the planet, but find their way barred by [[Strika (BM)\|Strika]], who sees the humans as enemies. Soundwave attempts to vouch for them, but Strika is no more familiar with him than she is with the humans, and attacks. Fortunately, Ironhide intervenes to stop the fighting, and proposes that they all go to the Spire, where the Council will sort everything out. The humans have little option but to agree...
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	*[[Dreadnok\|Buzzer]] (21)		*[[Dreadnok\|Buzzer]] (21)
	*[[Dreadnok\|Ripper]] (22)		*[[Dreadnok\|Ripper]] (22)
	*[[Tempest (~~Cobra~~)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)		*[[Tempest (G.I. Joe)\|Storm Shadow II]] (23)
	*[[Shazraella]] (24)		*[[Shazraella]] (24)
	*[[Destro]] (25)		*[[Destro]] (25)