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	*'''Phase Three''', '''Escalate''', seems to involve the Decepticons dropping cover and intervening in conflicts directly.		*'''Phase Three''', '''Escalate''', seems to involve the Decepticons dropping cover and intervening in conflicts directly.
	*'''Phase Four''', '''Penetrate''', may involve the Decepticons uncovering and targeting all native military assets on the infiltrated planet.<ref>In the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]], the goal of Phase Four is to turn all cards in play face-up. If you have a better guess what that's meant to represent than we do, good for you.</ref>		*'''Phase Four''', '''Penetrate''', may involve the Decepticons uncovering and targeting all native military assets on the infiltrated planet.<ref>In the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]], the goal of Phase Four is to turn all cards in play face-up. If you have a better guess what that's meant to represent than we do, good for you.</ref>
	*'''Phase Five''', '''Siege Mode''', sees the Decepticons convert their headquarters into a massive, above-ground fortress (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') as part of a protective military configuration. Secrecy is no longer a concern, <ref>[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]] described Siege Mode as a strategy usually adopted ''during'' Phase Five. The Deck-Building Game uses the name for the entire phase, which mechanically focuses on taking down [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] instead of constructing fortresses.</ref> suggesting an escalation into all-out warfare.		*'''Phase Five''', '''Siege Mode''', sees the Decepticons convert their headquarters into a massive, above-ground fortress (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') as part of a protective military configuration. Secrecy is no longer a concern,<ref>[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]] described Siege Mode as a strategy usually adopted ''during'' Phase Five. The Deck-Building Game uses the name for the entire phase, which mechanically focuses on taking down [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] instead of constructing fortresses.</ref> suggesting an escalation into all-out warfare.
	*'''Phase Six''', '''Full Invasion''', is—by all accounts—pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.		*'''Phase Six''', '''Full Invasion''', is—by all accounts—pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.

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	*'''Phase Two''', '''Agitate''', involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement. On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]; whether this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.		*'''Phase Two''', '''Agitate''', involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement. On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]; whether this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.
	*'''Phase Three''', '''Escalate''', seems to involve the Decepticons dropping cover and intervening in conflicts directly.		*'''Phase Three''', '''Escalate''', seems to involve the Decepticons dropping cover and intervening in conflicts directly.
	*'''Phase Four''', '''Penetrate''', may involve the Decepticons targeting all native military assets on the infiltrated planet.<ref>In the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]], the goal of Phase Four is to turn all cards in play face-up. If you have a better guess what that's meant to represent than we do, good for you.</ref>		*'''Phase Four''', '''Penetrate''', may involve the Decepticons uncovering and targeting all native military assets on the infiltrated planet.<ref>In the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]], the goal of Phase Four is to turn all cards in play face-up. If you have a better guess what that's meant to represent than we do, good for you.</ref>
	*'''Phase Five''', '''Siege Mode''', sees the Decepticons convert their headquarters into a massive, above-ground fortress (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') as part of a protective military configuration. Secrecy is no longer a concern, <ref>[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]] described Siege Mode as a strategy usually adopted ''during'' Phase Five. The Deck-Building Game uses the name for the entire phase, which mechanically focuses on taking down [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] instead of constructing fortresses.</ref> suggesting an escalation into all-out warfare.		*'''Phase Five''', '''Siege Mode''', sees the Decepticons convert their headquarters into a massive, above-ground fortress (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') as part of a protective military configuration. Secrecy is no longer a concern, <ref>[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]] described Siege Mode as a strategy usually adopted ''during'' Phase Five. The Deck-Building Game uses the name for the entire phase, which mechanically focuses on taking down [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] instead of constructing fortresses.</ref> suggesting an escalation into all-out warfare.
	*'''Phase Six''', '''Full Invasion''', is—by all accounts—pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.		*'''Phase Six''', '''Full Invasion''', is—by all accounts—pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.

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	[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}		[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}

			[[File:Skullcruncher some of my best friends are autobots.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5\|"Phases 3, 4 and 5 are surplus to requirements."]]
	Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}		Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}

	~~[[File:Skullcruncher some of my best friends are autobots.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.0\|"Phases 3, 4 and 5 are surplus to requirements."]]~~
	This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}		This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}

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	After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}		After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}
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	===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===		===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

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	Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}		Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}

			[[File:Skullcruncher some of my best friends are autobots.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.0\|"Phases 3, 4 and 5 are surplus to requirements."]]
	This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}		This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}

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	The Decepticon infiltration protocol has six phases:		The Decepticon infiltration protocol has six phases:

	*'''Phase One''', '''Infiltrate''', comprises the initial infiltration of a planet's society and gathering of intelligence.		*'''Phase One''', '''Infiltrate''', comprises the initial infiltration of a planet's society and gathering of intelligence. At some point after arriving on the planet, the Decepticons construct a [[Decepticon Command Bunker\|concealed, fortified complex]] that serves as their initial base of operations.
	*'''Phase Two''', '''Agitate''', involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement. On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]; whether this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.		*'''Phase Two''', '''Agitate''', involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement. On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]; whether this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.
	*'''Phase Three''', '''Escalate''', seems to involve the Decepticons dropping cover and intervening in conflicts directly.		*'''Phase Three''', '''Escalate''', seems to involve the Decepticons dropping cover and intervening in conflicts directly.
	*'''Phase Four''', '''Penetrate''', may involve the Decepticons ~~rooting out~~ all native military assets on the infiltrated planet.<ref>In the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]], the goal of Phase Four is to turn all cards in play face-up. If you have a better guess what that's meant to represent than we do, good for you.</ref>		*'''Phase Four''', '''Penetrate''', may involve the Decepticons targeting all native military assets on the infiltrated planet.<ref>In the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]], the goal of Phase Four is to turn all cards in play face-up. If you have a better guess what that's meant to represent than we do, good for you.</ref>
	*'''Phase Five''', '''Siege Mode''', sees the Decepticons ~~install~~ massive above-ground ~~fortresses~~ (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') ~~on the planet for use~~ as a ~~base of operations~~. Secrecy is no longer a concern.<ref>[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]] described Siege Mode as a strategy usually adopted ''during'' Phase Five. The Deck-Building Game uses the name for the entire phase, which mechanically focuses on taking down [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] instead of constructing fortresses.</ref>		*'''Phase Five''', '''Siege Mode''', sees the Decepticons convert their headquarters into a massive, above-ground fortress (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') as part of a protective military configuration. Secrecy is no longer a concern, <ref>[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]] described Siege Mode as a strategy usually adopted ''during'' Phase Five. The Deck-Building Game uses the name for the entire phase, which mechanically focuses on taking down [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] instead of constructing fortresses.</ref> suggesting an escalation into all-out warfare.
	*'''Phase Six''', '''Full Invasion''', is—by all accounts—pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.		*'''Phase Six''', '''Full Invasion''', is—by all accounts—pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.

	There is a legendary '''Phase Seven''' that would commence once the war is complete—repopulation.<ref>"[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|Rules of Disengagement]]"</ref>		There is a legendary '''Phase Seven''' that would commence once the war is complete—repopulation.<ref>"[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|Rules of Disengagement]]"</ref>

			{{bigquote\|The Decepticons are specialists in '''infiltration'''—they dig in and then slowly destabilize the geopolitical infrastructure, fomenting global '''anarchy'''.\|[[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ratchet]]\|[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]]}}

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

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	The Decepticon infiltration protocol has six phases:		The Decepticon infiltration protocol has six phases:

	*'''Phase One''' ~~presumably~~ comprises the initial infiltration of a planet's society and gathering of intelligence.		*'''Phase One''', '''Infiltrate''', comprises the initial infiltration of a planet's society and gathering of intelligence.
	*'''Phase Two''' involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement.		*'''Phase Two''', '''Agitate''', involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement. On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]; whether this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.
	**On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]~~. Whether~~ this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.		*'''Phase Three''', '''Escalate''', seems to involve the Decepticons dropping cover and intervening in conflicts directly.
	*'''Phase Three''' ~~is not described. It presumably continues agitation of conflict~~, ~~but may~~ involve ~~direct—albeit discreet—involvement of~~ the Decepticons ~~(such as dealing with people who suspect outside influences, etc.)~~.		*'''Phase Four''', '''Penetrate''', may involve the Decepticons rooting out all native military assets on the infiltrated planet.<ref>In the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]], the goal of Phase Four is to turn all cards in play face-up. If you have a better guess what that's meant to represent than we do, good for you.</ref>
	*'''Phase Four''' is ~~not described~~. ~~The Decepticons~~ have ~~presumably dropped cover~~ to ~~some extent by this point~~, ~~possibly attacking the most destabilized areas of the planet directly~~.		*'''Phase Five''', '''Siege Mode''', sees the Decepticons install massive above-ground fortresses (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') on the planet for use as a base of operations. Secrecy is no longer a concern.<ref>[[Infiltration issue 3\|''Infiltration'' #3]] described Siege Mode as a strategy usually adopted ''during'' Phase Five. The Deck-Building Game uses the name for the entire phase, which mechanically focuses on taking down [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] instead of constructing fortresses.</ref>
	*'''Phase Five''' ~~is not described~~, ~~but it appears that the Decepticon presence is now known at this point.~~		*'''Phase Six''', '''Full Invasion''', is—by all accounts—pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.
	**A special ''modus operandi'' known as '''Siege Mode''' ~~is typically initiated during Phase Five. Military protection of assets appears to be the goal of Siege Mode~~, ~~implying that the Autobots or the natives are now making efforts to stop~~ the Decepticons ~~through straightforward military force; a~~ massive above-ground ~~fortress~~ (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') ~~is typically installed~~ on the planet ~~and used~~ as a base of operations. Secrecy is no longer a concern.
	*'''Phase Six''', by all ~~accounts, is pretty~~ much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.

	There is a legendary '''Phase Seven''' that would commence once the war is complete—repopulation.<ref>"[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|Rules of Disengagement]]"</ref>		There is a legendary '''Phase Seven''' that would commence once the war is complete—repopulation.<ref>"[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|Rules of Disengagement]]"</ref>
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The name and functions of the phases ~~can be connected to [[~~Simon Furman]]'s ~~naming~~ of the ~~story arcs, although post-~~''~~Devastation~~'' ~~his original plans were truncated/dropped due~~ to ~~IDW's switch to ''~~[[~~The~~ Transformers~~: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron~~]]~~''. Thus, Phase One would be "Infiltration", Phase Two "Escalation", Phase Three "Devastation" and Phase Four is almost certainly "Revelation~~"~~. The story arc~~ [[~~Revelation (~~IDW)\|~~Revelation~~]] ~~was cut back upon orders from IDW and included elements from what would have been Phase Five, "Expansion~~".		*The name and functions of the majority of the six phases went unrevealed during Simon Furman's run on IDW's comics, since the Decepticons jumped straight to Siege Mode. Their names and implied functions were eventually given as part of the ''Infiltration Protocol'' expansion to the [[Transformers Deck-Building Game]]; their names are inspired by the titles of the "[[2005 IDW continuity#Simon Furman and the .22-ations.22 era\|-ations]]" that made up Furman's run.

	==References==		==References==

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	[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}		[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}

	Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[~~Soviet Union~~]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}		Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}

	This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}		This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}

Saix: Not really detail we need, and not integrated properly into the writeup regardless

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Not really detail we need, and not integrated properly into the writeup regardless

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	A year or so later, Megatron effectively ordered the complete abandonment of the infiltration protocols for the entire Decepticon army, calling for an [[Surge (event)\|all-out assault]] on all major Autobot outposts, including Earth. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 1\|All Hail Megatron #1}} {{storylink\|Bullets}} {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}		A year or so later, Megatron effectively ordered the complete abandonment of the infiltration protocols for the entire Decepticon army, calling for an [[Surge (event)\|all-out assault]] on all major Autobot outposts, including Earth. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 1\|All Hail Megatron #1}} {{storylink\|Bullets}} {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

	After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}. It was speculated during his routine by a member of the audience that Phase Three was "Paperwork", from which Skullcruncher adlibbed that "Administration" made sense as the third phase, noting that the destruction of an entire society probably required copious amounts of reports to be filed.		After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}

	===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===		===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

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Fiction

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	A year or so later, Megatron effectively ordered the complete abandonment of the infiltration protocols for the entire Decepticon army, calling for an [[Surge (event)\|all-out assault]] on all major Autobot outposts, including Earth. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 1\|All Hail Megatron #1}} {{storylink\|Bullets}} {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}		A year or so later, Megatron effectively ordered the complete abandonment of the infiltration protocols for the entire Decepticon army, calling for an [[Surge (event)\|all-out assault]] on all major Autobot outposts, including Earth. {{storylink\|All Hail Megatron issue 1\|All Hail Megatron #1}} {{storylink\|Bullets}} {{storylink\|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1\|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

	After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}		After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}. It was speculated during his routine by a member of the audience that Phase Three was "Paperwork", from which Skullcruncher adlibbed that "Administration" made sense as the third phase, noting that the destruction of an entire society probably required copious amounts of reports to be filed.

	===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===		===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

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	~~:''The infiltration protocol is a [[Decepticon]] modus operandi from the [[2005 IDW continuity\|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''~~

	[[File:Siege mode bunker.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|Purple prose on a red background.]]		[[File:Siege mode bunker.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|Purple prose on a red background.]]
	The Decepticons under [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron's]] command follow a strict '''infiltration protocol'''—a carefully staged process of destabilizing and conquering inhabited planets. The staged conquest is highly secretive, with soldiers under strict orders not to break cover till late in process. Though brutal in its later phases, this tactic is still constrained by the [[Code of Interplanetary Conflict]]. Breaking protocol is extremely rare.		The Decepticons under [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron's]] command follow a strict '''infiltration protocol'''—a carefully staged process of destabilizing and conquering inhabited planets. The staged conquest is highly secretive, with soldiers under strict orders not to break cover till late in process. Though brutal in its later phases, this tactic is still constrained by the [[Code of Interplanetary Conflict]]. Breaking protocol is extremely rare.
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	The Decepticon infiltration protocol has six phases:		The Decepticon infiltration protocol has six phases:

	'''Phase One''' presumably comprises the initial infiltration of a planet's society and gathering of intelligence.		*'''Phase One''' presumably comprises the initial infiltration of a planet's society and gathering of intelligence.
			*'''Phase Two''' involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement.
	'''Phase Two''' involves the agitation of pre-existing conflicts and igniting "international hotspots". Frequently this is accomplished with [[facsimile construct\|facsimiles]]—artificial duplicates of key members of the planet's native population, equipped to duplicate the original's actions, memories and personalities, but programmed to serve the Decepticons' interests. The goal is to get the natives to obliterate themselves, without the Decepticons' direct involvement.		**On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]. Whether this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.
			*'''Phase Three''' is not described. It presumably continues agitation of conflict, but may involve direct—albeit discreet—involvement of the Decepticons (such as dealing with people who suspect outside influences, etc.).
	On occasion, the Decepticons will encounter unusual resistance, and see fit to use a special protocol known as [[mirror response mode]]. Whether this ''modus operandi'' is tied specifically to Phase Two is not known.		*'''Phase Four''' is not described. The Decepticons have presumably dropped cover to some extent by this point, possibly attacking the most destabilized areas of the planet directly.
			*'''Phase Five''' is not described, but it appears that the Decepticon presence is now known at this point.
	'''Phase Three''' is not described. It presumably continues agitation of conflict, but may involve direct—albeit discreet—involvement of the Decepticons (such as dealing with people who suspect outside influences, etc.).		**A special ''modus operandi'' known as '''Siege Mode''' is typically initiated during Phase Five. Military protection of assets appears to be the goal of Siege Mode, implying that the Autobots or the natives are now making efforts to stop the Decepticons through straightforward military force; a massive above-ground fortress (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') is typically installed on the planet and used as a base of operations. Secrecy is no longer a concern.
			*'''Phase Six''', by all accounts, is pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.
	'''Phase Four''' is not described. The Decepticons have presumably dropped cover to some extent by this point, possibly attacking the most destabilized areas of the planet directly.

	'''Phase Five''' is not described, but it appears that the Decepticon presence is now known at this point.

	A special ''modus operandi'' known as '''Siege Mode''' is typically initiated during Phase Five. Military protection of assets appears to be the goal of Siege Mode, implying that the Autobots or the natives are now making efforts to stop the Decepticons through straightforward military force; a massive above-ground fortress (variously known as the '''siege armature''' or '''siege mode armature''') is typically installed on the planet and used as a base of operations. Secrecy is no longer a concern.

	'''Phase Six''', by all accounts, is pretty much the end of the world. Phase Six involves the invasion of destabilized planets on the brink of collapse and the elimination of any possible resistance. Three of the world-shatteringly powerful "[[Warriors Elite]]" were designated [[Phase Sixer]]s and specifically chosen for this task when the infiltration protocol was formulated: [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]], [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (G1)\|Overlord]], though it is not uncommon for Sixshot to begin operations at Phase Five. All, or at least the vast majority of Decepticons specialized in this phase have fail-safes installed in their systems, to prevent their firepower and tactical acumen from being used against Megatron himself.

	There is a legendary '''Phase Seven''' that would commence once the war is complete—repopulation.<ref>"[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|Rules of Disengagement]]"</ref>		There is a legendary '''Phase Seven''' that would commence once the war is complete—repopulation.<ref>"[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)\|Rules of Disengagement]]"</ref>
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	~~===Speculation===~~		*The name and functions of the phases can be connected to [[Simon Furman]]'s naming of the story arcs, although post-''Devastation'' his original plans were truncated/dropped due to IDW's switch to ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]''. Thus, Phase One would be "Infiltration", Phase Two "Escalation", Phase Three "Devastation" and Phase Four is almost certainly "Revelation". The story arc [[Revelation (IDW)\|Revelation]] was cut back upon orders from IDW and included elements from what would have been Phase Five, "Expansion".
	The name and functions of the phases can be ~~somewhat guessed based on~~ [[Simon Furman]]'s naming of the story arcs, although post-''Devastation'' his original plans were truncated/dropped due to IDW's switch to ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]''. Thus, Phase One would be "Infiltration", Phase Two "Escalation", Phase Three "Devastation" and Phase Four is almost certainly "Revelation". The story arc [[Revelation (IDW)\|Revelation]] was cut back upon orders from IDW and included elements from what would have been Phase Five, "Expansion". The name of Phase Six is not known, but Furman used several of these same phase names as issue titles when writing Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages]]''. If he were to borrow yet another one of those titles for Phase Six, our best guess would be... "Conflagration"? As for why there are six phases at all... well, he presumably had Sixshot in mind from the start.

	==References==		==References==

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	[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}		[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}

			[[File:Skullcruncher some of my best friends are autobots.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5\|"Phases 3, 4 and 5 are surplus to requirements."]]
	Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}		Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}

	~~[[File:Skullcruncher some of my best friends are autobots.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.0\|"Phases 3, 4 and 5 are surplus to requirements."]]~~
	This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}		This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}

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	After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}		After the war was over, the Decepticon comedian Skullcruncher lampshaded in his routine that seemingly no one knew exactly what Phases Three to Five entailed. {{storylink\|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}}
			{{-}}

	===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===		===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===

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	Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}		Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}

			[[File:Skullcruncher some of my best friends are autobots.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.0\|"Phases 3, 4 and 5 are surplus to requirements."]]
	This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}		This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}

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	[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}		[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]]'s unit on [[Nebulos]] appeared to be in either Phase One or Two when [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] attacked the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 2\|Stormbringer #2}} Darkwing considered letting Thunderwing do the work of devastating the world for them, but decided that Thunderwing might not leave much left over for the Decepticons to strip down. So his unit attacked. After failing miserably to stop Thunderwing, Darkwing and [[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] abandoned the planet. {{storylink\|Stormbringer issue 3\|Stormbringer #3}}

	Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[~~Soviet Union~~]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}		Megatron sent Skywarp in search of fragile governments in [[Africa]] that could be toppled. {{storylink\|Spotlight: Ramjet}} The Decepticons attempted to covertly start a war between [[Russia]] and [[Brasnya]], one of their breakaway republics. The Autobots successfully contained hostilities. Meanwhile, the Decepticons replaced a likely candidate for [[President of the United States]], Senator [[Alexander Holt]], with a facsimile. {{storylink\|The Transformers: Escalation\|Escalation}}

	This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}		This defeat caused Megatron to abandon the phase structure, and he called in Phase Six specialist [[Sixshot (G1)\|Sixshot]]. The rest of the Earth-based Decepticons thought he had lost it and plotted against him to restore regular protocols; they awakened Starscream. Sixshot caused mayhem by shooting down the ''[[Ark-19]]'' {{storylink\|Devastation issue 1\|Devastation #1}} {{storylink\|Devastation issue 2\|Devastation #2}} and tracking down Earth-based Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and a group of his Autobots confronted him and engaged him in battle. Meanwhile, Senator Holt's facsimile replacement and a [[Deacon\|four-star general facsimile]] lost contact with the Decepticons when infiltration protocols were abandoned. Unaware of the disorder amongst the Decepticons, they decided to proceed on their own and continued with [[Alpha-Scenario]] as planned. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 3\|Devastation #3}} Optimus Prime ordered a general retreat to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via [[orbital jump]]—effectively abandoning Earth. {{storylink\|Devastation issue 4\|Devastation #4}}