Heavy Is the Head - Revision history

Usfmm at 02:21, 16 May 2023

2023-05-16T02:21:22Z

Saix: clean up, replaced: Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity → Blurr (G1) (2)

2022-02-07T16:19:39Z

clean up, replaced: Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity → Blurr (G1) (2)

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	[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.		[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.

	Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.		Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.

	[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]		[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]
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	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)
	*[[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] (22)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (22)
	*[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)		*[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)
	*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)		*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)

Saix: clean up, replaced: Metalhawk (Masterforce) → Metalhawk (G1) (2)

2021-09-20T00:26:23Z

clean up, replaced: Metalhawk (Masterforce) → Metalhawk (G1) (2)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (~~Masterforce~~)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.		[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.

	Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.		Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.
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	\|h3=[[NAIL]]s\|c3=		\|h3=[[NAIL]]s\|c3=
	*[[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] (4)		*[[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] (4)
	*[[Metalhawk (~~Masterforce~~)\|Metalhawk]] (6)		*[[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] (6)
	*[[Zetca]] (30)		*[[Zetca]] (30)
	*[[Tappet]] (31)		*[[Tappet]] (31)

Saix: /* Edits */

2021-09-11T06:54:34Z

Edits

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	*On page 19, Starscream's third speech bubble in panel 5 is changed from "'''Dead—'''murdered by our '''would-be leaders.'''" to "'''Gone—'''destroyed by our '''would-be leaders.'''"		*On page 19, Starscream's third speech bubble in panel 5 is changed from "'''Dead—'''murdered by our '''would-be leaders.'''" to "'''Gone—'''destroyed by our '''would-be leaders.'''"
	*On page 20, Starscream's third speech bubble in panel 4 is changed from "…no more '''secret assassins'''…" to "…no more '''secrets'''…", with the speech bubble itself resized accordingly.		*On page 20, Starscream's third speech bubble in panel 4 is changed from "…no more '''secret assassins'''…" to "…no more '''secrets'''…", with the speech bubble itself resized accordingly.

			===Foreign localization===
			'''Japanese'''
			:*''Title:'' "'''Shidōsha no Jūseki'''" (指導者の重責, "Heavy Responsibility of Leaders")

	===Covers (5)===		===Covers (5)===

Yaxuo: /* Edits */clean up, replaced: [[Transformers: Generations| → [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|

2020-07-03T19:04:47Z

Edits: clean up, replaced: [[Transformers: Generations| → [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|

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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]] Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class [[Dead End (G1)#Generations\|Dead End]] and [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations\|Brake-Neck]] toys 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]] Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class [[Dead End (G1)#Generations\|Dead End]] and [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations\|Brake-Neck]] toys was also subject to some changes:
	*On page 1, Metalhawk's speech bubble in panel 1 is changed from "This is '''suicide''', Bumblebee." to "This is '''terrible idea''', Bumblebee.", with the speech bubble itself resized accordingly; (see also "errors"); and his speech bubble in panel 3 has "You want to '''kill Megatron.'''" changed to "You want to '''destroy Megatron.'''", also with the speech bubble itself resized accordingly.		*On page 1, Metalhawk's speech bubble in panel 1 is changed from "This is '''suicide''', Bumblebee." to "This is '''terrible idea''', Bumblebee.", with the speech bubble itself resized accordingly; (see also "errors"); and his speech bubble in panel 3 has "You want to '''kill Megatron.'''" changed to "You want to '''destroy Megatron.'''", also with the speech bubble itself resized accordingly.
	*On page 6, Bumblebee's third and fourth captions in panel 1 both have "I screwed up" changed to "I messed up".		*On page 6, Bumblebee's third and fourth captions in panel 1 both have "I screwed up" changed to "I messed up".

Emvee at 11:26, 2 July 2020

2020-07-02T11:26:02Z

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.		[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.

	Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.		Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.
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	*[[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] (2)		*[[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] (2)
	*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)		*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)
	*[[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (7)		*[[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]] (7)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)

Yaxuo: /* top */fixing link, replaced: IDW timeline → 2005 IDW timeline

2020-06-26T00:24:51Z

top: fixing link, replaced: IDW timeline → 2005 IDW timeline

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	\|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]		\|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2013)]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline\|Current era (2013)]]
	}}		}}
	'''This is the story of the end of the world...'''		'''This is the story of the end of the world...'''

Genitus: Added continuity note.

2019-12-30T03:46:45Z

Added continuity note.

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	*Arcee reminds Dirge of when she told him that "we all want what we can't have", from issue #4.		*Arcee reminds Dirge of when she told him that "we all want what we can't have", from issue #4.
	*Starscream's crown is, of course, the crown he wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which he was previously seen trying on for size in issue #11.		*Starscream's crown is, of course, the crown he wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which he was previously seen trying on for size in issue #11.
			*The central theme of issue #5: Ironhide's job as a bodyguard before the war was helping people "make the right choice". Here, in an explicit callback, his ability to help Prowl make the right choice neutralizes the threat of Devastator.
	*For the first time in the series, the last names of the inker and colorist of the issue were on the front cover.		*For the first time in the series, the last names of the inker and colorist of the issue were on the front cover.

Cyberlink420 at 17:24, 30 October 2019

2019-10-30T17:24:17Z

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	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	*The title of this issue is derived from a common paraphrasing of a quote from Shakespeare's ''Henry IV, Part 2'', "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." As a double meaning, Prowl ''is'' the head of Devastator.		*The title of this issue is derived from a common paraphrasing of a quote from [[William Shakespeare\|Shakespeare's]] ''Henry IV, Part 2'', "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." As a double meaning, Prowl ''is'' the head of Devastator.

	===Errors===		===Errors===

Saix: clean up, replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (25)

2019-06-05T19:06:22Z

clean up, replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (25)

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	\|letters by=[[Shawn Lee]]		\|letters by=[[Shawn Lee]]
	\|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]		\|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2013)]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2013)]]
	}}		}}
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.		[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.

	Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.		Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.

	[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]		[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]
	Ironhide, meanwhile, is clambering around Devastator's head, causing the combiner to howl in confusion, unable to comprehend why Ironhide is persisting despite seemingly impossible odds. Ironhide tells him that he has come to a revelation: where once he thought his vision of the future was fixed, his time in the wilderness has convinced him that nothing is incapable of change. These words reach Prowl, who has long been struggling with the belief that any attempt to alter his own way of life will be fruitless, and he manages to take control of Devastator's body, using the giant's arms to tear its own head off. Devastator crumbles back into his component [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], and Prowl emerges, himself once again, at last. The fight is not over yet, however: Megatron has been waiting for the Autobots to bring Devastator down, so that he himself can combine with the Constructicons and form a truly unstoppable titan. As the combination begins, Dirge pleads with Megatron not to start the war again, but Megatron simply shoots him, mockingly asking if change is so "important" to him that he will die for it. This word reminds Bumblebee of [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]]'s dying utterance, a call to remember "What's most important." Realisation dawns: Wheeljack was referring to his system bypass code, made up of what he used to call "three most important words in the Cybertroninan language." As one, Bumblebee, Prowl, and Ironhide speak the activation code "Wheeljack Wheeljack Wheeljack," and a forcefield belt that Wheeljack had secretly integrated with Megatron's [[spark]] casing flares into life. The energy sphere immobilizes Megatron, stopping his combination and ending the conflict at last.		Ironhide, meanwhile, is clambering around Devastator's head, causing the combiner to howl in confusion, unable to comprehend why Ironhide is persisting despite seemingly impossible odds. Ironhide tells him that he has come to a revelation: where once he thought his vision of the future was fixed, his time in the wilderness has convinced him that nothing is incapable of change. These words reach Prowl, who has long been struggling with the belief that any attempt to alter his own way of life will be fruitless, and he manages to take control of Devastator's body, using the giant's arms to tear its own head off. Devastator crumbles back into his component [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], and Prowl emerges, himself once again, at last. The fight is not over yet, however: Megatron has been waiting for the Autobots to bring Devastator down, so that he himself can combine with the Constructicons and form a truly unstoppable titan. As the combination begins, Dirge pleads with Megatron not to start the war again, but Megatron simply shoots him, mockingly asking if change is so "important" to him that he will die for it. This word reminds Bumblebee of [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]]'s dying utterance, a call to remember "What's most important." Realisation dawns: Wheeljack was referring to his system bypass code, made up of what he used to call "three most important words in the Cybertroninan language." As one, Bumblebee, Prowl, and Ironhide speak the activation code "Wheeljack Wheeljack Wheeljack," and a forcefield belt that Wheeljack had secretly integrated with Megatron's [[spark]] casing flares into life. The energy sphere immobilizes Megatron, stopping his combination and ending the conflict at last.

	At another spot on the battlefield, out of view of the others, Metalhawk explains to Starscream his reasons for saving him, recalling Starscream's appointment by the [[Titan (group)\|Metrotitan]] as the "Chosen One", and his own newfound certainty that Starscream will be able to understand that this is a responsibility, not an opportunity. Starscream, on the other hand, has found a new opportunity all his own... and kills Metalhawk with Turmoil's cannon. Lifting his former friend's body, Starscream ascends to a peak overlooking the Autobots and NAILs below, already back to squabbling over what to do with the Decepticons now that the fighting is done, and cries out for their attention. He holds Metalhawk's dead body aloft, blaming his death on the war, and repeating Metalhawk's words about opportunity and responsibility as his own. Starscream tears the Decepticon [[insignia]] from his chest, and calls for all who will listen to do the same, to give up their factions as Metalhawk always wanted. And the people...		At another spot on the battlefield, out of view of the others, Metalhawk explains to Starscream his reasons for saving him, recalling Starscream's appointment by the [[Titan (group)\|Metrotitan]] as the "Chosen One", and his own newfound certainty that Starscream will be able to understand that this is a responsibility, not an opportunity. Starscream, on the other hand, has found a new opportunity all his own... and kills Metalhawk with Turmoil's cannon. Lifting his former friend's body, Starscream ascends to a peak overlooking the Autobots and NAILs below, already back to squabbling over what to do with the Decepticons now that the fighting is done, and cries out for their attention. He holds Metalhawk's dead body aloft, blaming his death on the war, and repeating Metalhawk's words about opportunity and responsibility as his own. Starscream tears the Decepticon [[insignia]] from his chest, and calls for all who will listen to do the same, to give up their factions as Metalhawk always wanted. And the people...
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	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] (1)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (1)
	*[[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] (3)		*[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (3)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] (16)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (16)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (17)		*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (17)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (18)		*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (18)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)
	*[[Blurr (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Blurr]] (22)		*[[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] (22)
	*[[Jetfire (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)		*[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)
	*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)		*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)
	*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] (27)		*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] (27)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]] (33)		*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (33)
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	*''[[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]]'' (38)		*''[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]]'' (38)
	*[[Fixit (G1)\|Fixit]] (40)		*[[Fixit (G1)\|Fixit]] (40)
	*[[Longtooth]] (41)		*[[Longtooth]] (41)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jazz]] (42)		*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (42)
	*[[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (43)		*[[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (43)
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	*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)		*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)
	*[[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (7)		*[[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (7)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)
	*[[Turmoil]] (10)		*[[Turmoil]] (10)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (11)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (11)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] (12)		*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (12)
	*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (13)		*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (13)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]] (14)		*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (14)
	*[[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] (15)		*[[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] (15)
	*[[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (21)		*[[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (21)
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	*[[Long Haul (G1)\|Long Haul]] (37)		*[[Long Haul (G1)\|Long Haul]] (37)
	*[[Mixmaster (G1)\|Mixmaster]] (39)		*[[Mixmaster (G1)\|Mixmaster]] (39)
	*[[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ravage]] (44)		*[[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (44)
	*[[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] (45)		*[[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] (45)
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	\|h3=[[NAIL]]s\|c3=		\|h3=[[NAIL]]s\|c3=
	*[[Arcee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Arcee]] (4)		*[[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] (4)
	*[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] (6)		*[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] (6)
	*[[Zetca]] (30)		*[[Zetca]] (30)

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	[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.		[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (G1)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.

	Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.		Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.

	[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]		[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]
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	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)
	*[[Blurr (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Blurr]] (22)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (22)
	*[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)		*[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)
	*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)		*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.		[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.

	Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.		Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.
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	*[[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] (2)		*[[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] (2)
	*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)		*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)
	*[[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (7)		*[[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Devastator]] (7)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)

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	\|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]		\|editor=[[Carlos Guzman]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2013)]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Current era (2013)]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.		[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] and his team pursue [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] through the burning streets of [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]], but [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] and [[Dirge (G1)\|Dirge]] both chide the [[Autobot]] leader for making the destruction of the [[Decepticon]]s his primary aim, rather than the rescue of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]]—an insistence upon the idea of factions that they consider to be the reason his government has consistently failed. Bumblebee is incredulous; [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] and [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] keep out of the argument and busy themselves taking down [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]]. [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] appears, still smarting over Arcee's attack on the Decepticon pen, but the little punk's whining is abruptly silenced when the newly arrived [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] blindside him. While Ironhide then goes to confront [[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]], hoping he can get through to [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]], lost in the chaotic mind of the rampaging gestalt, the Dinobots stay with Bumblebee's team to provide muscle, giving the little 'bot the boost he needs to take charge and order his team forward. They soon catch up to the fleeing Decepticons, and Metalhawk cuts his way through to Starscream's side, at which point the pair are confronted by [[Turmoil]]. The Decepticon blasts one of Metalhawk's arms off, but Starscream, snapped out of his paralyzing depression by the realisation that Metalhawk has not turned against him and really is his friend, springs into action. Seizing Metalhawk's severed arm, Starscream uses its wing-blade to slice Turmoil's cannon off, then cleaves his head open.

	Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.		Elsewhere, [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] is in the process of gathering up wounded but still-living Autobots and bringing them to the safety of the city's prison, only to find himself staring down the barrel of [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]]'s gun just as he carries [[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] inside. But before he can fire, Needlenose is caught unawares by his old victim [[Zetca]]—backed by a group of other [[NAIL]]s and turncoat Decepticons—who holds a gun on him for a moment before allowing him to run away. Zetca is surprised by Swindle's actions, but smiles as Swindle explains that Blurr was hurt saving him and he was repaying the favor.

	[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]		[[File:HeavyistheHead ironhide punches devastator.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.4\|A face THAT big and prickish is just asking for an Ironhide knuckle-sandwich!]]
	Ironhide, meanwhile, is clambering around Devastator's head, causing the combiner to howl in confusion, unable to comprehend why Ironhide is persisting despite seemingly impossible odds. Ironhide tells him that he has come to a revelation: where once he thought his vision of the future was fixed, his time in the wilderness has convinced him that nothing is incapable of change. These words reach Prowl, who has long been struggling with the belief that any attempt to alter his own way of life will be fruitless, and he manages to take control of Devastator's body, using the giant's arms to tear its own head off. Devastator crumbles back into his component [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], and Prowl emerges, himself once again, at last. The fight is not over yet, however: Megatron has been waiting for the Autobots to bring Devastator down, so that he himself can combine with the Constructicons and form a truly unstoppable titan. As the combination begins, Dirge pleads with Megatron not to start the war again, but Megatron simply shoots him, mockingly asking if change is so "important" to him that he will die for it. This word reminds Bumblebee of [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]]'s dying utterance, a call to remember "What's most important." Realisation dawns: Wheeljack was referring to his system bypass code, made up of what he used to call "three most important words in the Cybertroninan language." As one, Bumblebee, Prowl, and Ironhide speak the activation code "Wheeljack Wheeljack Wheeljack," and a forcefield belt that Wheeljack had secretly integrated with Megatron's [[spark]] casing flares into life. The energy sphere immobilizes Megatron, stopping his combination and ending the conflict at last.		Ironhide, meanwhile, is clambering around Devastator's head, causing the combiner to howl in confusion, unable to comprehend why Ironhide is persisting despite seemingly impossible odds. Ironhide tells him that he has come to a revelation: where once he thought his vision of the future was fixed, his time in the wilderness has convinced him that nothing is incapable of change. These words reach Prowl, who has long been struggling with the belief that any attempt to alter his own way of life will be fruitless, and he manages to take control of Devastator's body, using the giant's arms to tear its own head off. Devastator crumbles back into his component [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]], and Prowl emerges, himself once again, at last. The fight is not over yet, however: Megatron has been waiting for the Autobots to bring Devastator down, so that he himself can combine with the Constructicons and form a truly unstoppable titan. As the combination begins, Dirge pleads with Megatron not to start the war again, but Megatron simply shoots him, mockingly asking if change is so "important" to him that he will die for it. This word reminds Bumblebee of [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]]'s dying utterance, a call to remember "What's most important." Realisation dawns: Wheeljack was referring to his system bypass code, made up of what he used to call "three most important words in the Cybertroninan language." As one, Bumblebee, Prowl, and Ironhide speak the activation code "Wheeljack Wheeljack Wheeljack," and a forcefield belt that Wheeljack had secretly integrated with Megatron's [[spark]] casing flares into life. The energy sphere immobilizes Megatron, stopping his combination and ending the conflict at last.

	At another spot on the battlefield, out of view of the others, Metalhawk explains to Starscream his reasons for saving him, recalling Starscream's appointment by the [[Titan (group)\|Metrotitan]] as the "Chosen One", and his own newfound certainty that Starscream will be able to understand that this is a responsibility, not an opportunity. Starscream, on the other hand, has found a new opportunity all his own... and kills Metalhawk with Turmoil's cannon. Lifting his former friend's body, Starscream ascends to a peak overlooking the Autobots and NAILs below, already back to squabbling over what to do with the Decepticons now that the fighting is done, and cries out for their attention. He holds Metalhawk's dead body aloft, blaming his death on the war, and repeating Metalhawk's words about opportunity and responsibility as his own. Starscream tears the Decepticon [[insignia]] from his chest, and calls for all who will listen to do the same, to give up their factions as Metalhawk always wanted. And the people...		At another spot on the battlefield, out of view of the others, Metalhawk explains to Starscream his reasons for saving him, recalling Starscream's appointment by the [[Titan (group)\|Metrotitan]] as the "Chosen One", and his own newfound certainty that Starscream will be able to understand that this is a responsibility, not an opportunity. Starscream, on the other hand, has found a new opportunity all his own... and kills Metalhawk with Turmoil's cannon. Lifting his former friend's body, Starscream ascends to a peak overlooking the Autobots and NAILs below, already back to squabbling over what to do with the Decepticons now that the fighting is done, and cries out for their attention. He holds Metalhawk's dead body aloft, blaming his death on the war, and repeating Metalhawk's words about opportunity and responsibility as his own. Starscream tears the Decepticon [[insignia]] from his chest, and calls for all who will listen to do the same, to give up their factions as Metalhawk always wanted. And the people...
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	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] (1)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (1)
	*[[Sideswipe (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sideswipe]] (3)		*[[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sideswipe]] (3)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ironhide]] (16)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ironhide]] (16)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (17)		*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (17)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (18)		*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (18)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (19)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (20)
	*[[Blurr (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Blurr]] (22)		*[[Blurr (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Blurr]] (22)
	*[[Jetfire (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)		*[[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jetfire]] (24)
	*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)		*[[Bluestreak (G1)\|Bluestreak]] (25)
	*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] (27)		*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] (27)
	*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Prowl]] (33)		*[[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Prowl]] (33)
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	*''[[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Wheeljack]]'' (38)		*''[[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Wheeljack]]'' (38)
	*[[Fixit (G1)\|Fixit]] (40)		*[[Fixit (G1)\|Fixit]] (40)
	*[[Longtooth]] (41)		*[[Longtooth]] (41)
	*[[Jazz (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Jazz]] (42)		*[[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Jazz]] (42)
	*[[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (43)		*[[Circuit (G1)\|Circuit]] (43)
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	*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)		*[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] (5)
	*[[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (7)		*[[Devastator (G1)\|Devastator]] (7)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (8)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (9)
	*[[Turmoil]] (10)		*[[Turmoil]] (10)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (11)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (11)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] (12)		*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (12)
	*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (13)		*[[Blitzwing (G1)\|Blitzwing]] (13)
	*[[Skywarp (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Skywarp]] (14)		*[[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Skywarp]] (14)
	*[[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] (15)		*[[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] (15)
	*[[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (21)		*[[Slugslinger (G1)\|Slugslinger]] (21)
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	*[[Long Haul (G1)\|Long Haul]] (37)		*[[Long Haul (G1)\|Long Haul]] (37)
	*[[Mixmaster (G1)\|Mixmaster]] (39)		*[[Mixmaster (G1)\|Mixmaster]] (39)
	*[[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ravage]] (44)		*[[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ravage]] (44)
	*[[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] (45)		*[[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] (45)
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	*[[Arcee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Arcee]] (4)		*[[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Arcee]] (4)
	*[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] (6)		*[[Metalhawk (Masterforce)\|Metalhawk]] (6)
	*[[Zetca]] (30)		*[[Zetca]] (30)