Last Bot Standing issue 4 - Revision history

BerylRoll at 14:00, 13 May 2026

2026-05-13T14:00:32Z

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	When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.		When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.

	As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and they assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.		As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and they assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla (BW)\|Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.

	''Not long after Rodimus, [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]], and [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] landed on Donnokt, their first task was to eliminate the Decepticons who'd pursued them there until only [[Talon (G1)\|Talon]] and [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] remained: the first and last Decepticons to learn the secret of Donnokt mere moments before Rodimus kills them. Although Gripper and Strongarm have their doubts, Rodimus insists that this is the only way to keep the rest of the universe safe.''		''Not long after Rodimus, [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]], and [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] landed on Donnokt, their first task was to eliminate the Decepticons who'd pursued them there until only [[Talon (G1)\|Talon]] and [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] remained: the first and last Decepticons to learn the secret of Donnokt mere moments before Rodimus kills them. Although Gripper and Strongarm have their doubts, Rodimus insists that this is the only way to keep the rest of the universe safe.''
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	* [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] (4)		* [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] (4)
	* [[Lunaclub]] (5)		* [[Lunaclub]] (5)
	* [[Scylla]] (6)		* [[Scylla (BW)\|Scylla]] (6)
	* [[Cyberwarp (G1)\|Cyberwarp]] (7)		* [[Cyberwarp (G1)\|Cyberwarp]] (7)
	* [[Sharpclaw]] (8)		* [[Sharpclaw]] (8)

AzimuthAcolyte: Steel Jaw -> Steeljaw (IDW) update

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Steel Jaw -> Steeljaw (IDW) update

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[~~Steel Jaw~~\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.		When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.

	As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and they assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.		As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and they assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.
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	* [[~~Steel Jaw~~\|Steeljaw]] (4)		* [[Steeljaw (IDW)\|Steeljaw]] (4)
	* [[Lunaclub]] (5)		* [[Lunaclub]] (5)
	* [[Scylla]] (6)		* [[Scylla]] (6)

Powermetal: /* Covers (5) */

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Covers (5)

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	* '''Cover B:''' Life and death hang in Rodimus's hands, by [[Kei Zama]] and Josh Burcham		* '''Cover B:''' Life and death hang in Rodimus's hands, by [[Kei Zama]] and Josh Burcham
	* '''Cover C:''' Rodimus, by [[Saren Stone]]		* '''Cover C:''' Rodimus, by [[Saren Stone]]
	* '''Cover D:''' Steeljaw and Rodimus have it out in homage to the cover of [~~https~~:~~//static.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/7/76/Captain_America_Annual_Vol_1_8.jpg~~ ''Captain America Annual'' #8 by Mike Zeck and John Beatty], by [[Ochopante]]		* '''Cover D:''' Steeljaw and Rodimus have it out in homage to the cover of [[fandom:marvel:Captain America Annual Vol 1 8\|''Captain America Annual'' #8]] by Mike Zeck and John Beatty, by [[Ochopante]]
	* '''Retailer incentive cover:''' Roddy's roundup, by [[E. J. Su]]		* '''Retailer incentive cover:''' Roddy's roundup, by [[E. J. Su]]

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Covers (5)

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	===Covers (5)===		===Covers (5)===
	* '''Cover A:''' A fiery Rodimus mirrors the cover of [[Last Bot Standing issue 1\|issue #1]], by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]		* '''Cover A:''' A fiery Rodimus mirrors the cover of [[Last Bot Standing issue 1\|issue #1]], by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
	* '''Cover B:''' Life and death hang in Rodimus's hands, by [[Kei Zama]] and [[Josh Burcham]]		* '''Cover B:''' Life and death hang in Rodimus's hands, by [[Kei Zama]] and Josh Burcham
	* '''Cover C:''' Rodimus, by [[Saren Stone]]		* '''Cover C:''' Rodimus, by [[Saren Stone]]
	* '''Cover D:''' Steeljaw and Rodimus have it out in homage to the cover of [https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/7/76/Captain_America_Annual_Vol_1_8.jpg ''Captain America Annual'' #8 by Mike Zeck and John Beatty], by [[Ochopante]]		* '''Cover D:''' Steeljaw and Rodimus have it out in homage to the cover of [https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/7/76/Captain_America_Annual_Vol_1_8.jpg ''Captain America Annual'' #8 by Mike Zeck and John Beatty], by [[Ochopante]]

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Sloptimus slime at 22:19, 20 June 2025

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Scylla as part of Unstoppimus is partially colored purple.		*Scylla as part of Unstoppimus is partially colored purple.
			*Wallkis is misspelled as 'Walkis' on the new ramblers.

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===

Locoman: /* Real-world references */

2025-04-18T04:11:21Z

Real-world references

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	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	* As Steeljaw berates a fatally wounded Rodimus on page 20, their poses deliberately mimic a [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/think-mark memetic screencap] from the television series ''{{w\|Invincible (TV series)\|Invincible}}''. This reference was inserted by artist E. J. Su as a nod to ''Invincible'' writer [[Robert Kirkman]],<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=All credit to EJ! Little callout to his buddy R-Kirkz!\|link=https://twitter.com/NickRoche/status/1565068838689030144\|name=Nick Roche\|site=Twitter\|year=2022\|month=08\|day=31\|(defunct=)}}</ref> for whom Su had illustrated ''{{w\|Tech Jacket}}'', a comic set in the same continuity as ''Invincible''.		* As Steeljaw berates a fatally wounded Rodimus on page 20, their poses deliberately mimic a [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/think-mark memetic screencap] from the television series ''{{w\|Invincible (TV series)\|Invincible}}''. This reference was inserted by artist E. J. Su as a nod to ''Invincible'' writer [[Robert Kirkman]],<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=All credit to EJ! Little callout to his buddy R-Kirkz!\|link=https://twitter.com/NickRoche/status/1565068838689030144\|name=Nick Roche\|site=Twitter\|year=2022\|month=08\|day=31\|(defunct=)}}</ref> for whom Su had illustrated ''{{w\|Tech Jacket}}'', a comic set in the same continuity as ''Invincible''.
	* Empowered by raw energon, the overcharged Rodimus resembles the Super Saiyans of ''{{w\|Dragon Ball Z}}'' ~~fame—right~~ down to a glowing yellow "hairpiece" of flames.		* Empowered by raw energon, the overcharged Rodimus resembles the Super Saiyans of ''{{w\|Dragon Ball Z}}'' fame, right down to a glowing yellow "hairpiece" of flames. In the same panel, Rodimus throws an uppercut deliberately based off [[Ken Masters]]' flaming ''shōryūken'' attack from ''Street Fighter''. <ref>{{citesocial\|quote=It's not just Super Saiyan but also a reference of Ken Master's flaming Shouyuken. The story had Rodimus supercharged with Energon, I just happened to think it was another perfect opportunity to drop in more reference/Easter Egg. I am just glad IDW didn't reject the page. 😆\|link=https://bsky.app/profile/ejsu28.bsky.social/post/3ljycu2lhfc2nname=E.J. Su\|site=Bluesky\|year=2025\|month=03\|day=39\|(defunct=)}}</ref>

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

Chord: /* Continuity notes */ Grammar correction

2025-01-15T02:15:55Z

Continuity notes: Grammar correction

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	* Back in [[Last Bot Standing issue 1\|issue #1]], Shib made a few references to a substance the locals called "fizzbang" being mined up in the hills beyond Fembrance, inadvertently kickstarting an industrial revolution as the natives began to use it to to fuel steam-powered machines. This issue reveals what this "fizzbang" actually ''is''—the last source of pure energon in the universe.		* Back in [[Last Bot Standing issue 1\|issue #1]], Shib made a few references to a substance the locals called "fizzbang" being mined up in the hills beyond Fembrance, inadvertently kickstarting an industrial revolution as the natives began to use it to fuel steam-powered machines. This issue reveals what this "fizzbang" actually ''is''—the last source of pure energon in the universe.
	* To buy time while Shib escapes, Rodimus uses his flamethrowers on the steam cars used by local rich kids [[Stambo Flentz\|Stambo]] and [[Brennet]] to annoy the townsfolk in issue #1.		* To buy time while Shib escapes, Rodimus uses his flamethrowers on the steam cars used by local rich kids [[Stambo Flentz\|Stambo]] and [[Brennet]] to annoy the townsfolk in issue #1.
	* The first and only flashback in this issue fills in a final bit of missing detail between the flashbacks in issues 1 and [[Last Bot Standing issue 2\|#2]]—while the brief shot in issue 1 showed Rodimus and his crew under fire from a group of Decepticons as they fled through space, this issue reveals that, just after landing, the three spent some time hunting down all the Decepticons who'd followed them, ensuring that none could ever discover the secret of Donnokt.		* The first and only flashback in this issue fills in a final bit of missing detail between the flashbacks in issues 1 and [[Last Bot Standing issue 2\|#2]]—while the brief shot in issue 1 showed Rodimus and his crew under fire from a group of Decepticons as they fled through space, this issue reveals that, just after landing, the three spent some time hunting down all the Decepticons who'd followed them, ensuring that none could ever discover the secret of Donnokt.

Locoman: they're talking about raw energon deposits; whatever's in the key is extremely concentrated and more potent

2023-12-02T01:50:39Z

they're talking about raw energon deposits; whatever's in the key is extremely concentrated and more potent

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Scylla as part of Unstoppimus is partially colored purple.		*Scylla as part of Unstoppimus is partially colored purple.
	*Steeljaw said in the previous issue that his group can't take in energon without altering their systems, yet he absorbs the energon stored in the key in this issue.

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===

Roodypatooti: /* Synopsis */

2023-08-26T04:31:06Z

Synopsis

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	When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[Steel Jaw\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.		When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[Steel Jaw\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.

	As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.		As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and they assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.

	''Not long after Rodimus, [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]], and [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] landed on Donnokt, their first task was to eliminate the Decepticons who'd pursued them there until only [[Talon (G1)\|Talon]] and [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] remained: the first and last Decepticons to learn the secret of Donnokt mere moments before Rodimus kills them. Although Gripper and Strongarm have their doubts, Rodimus insists that this is the only way to keep the rest of the universe safe.''		''Not long after Rodimus, [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]], and [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] landed on Donnokt, their first task was to eliminate the Decepticons who'd pursued them there until only [[Talon (G1)\|Talon]] and [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] remained: the first and last Decepticons to learn the secret of Donnokt mere moments before Rodimus kills them. Although Gripper and Strongarm have their doubts, Rodimus insists that this is the only way to keep the rest of the universe safe.''

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	* ''[[Transformers: King Grimlock]]'' TPB		* ''[[Transformers: King Grimlock]]'' TPB
	* ''Crashing''		* ''Crashing''
	* ''Todd McFarlane's Spider-Man: Artist's Edition''		* ''Todd McFarlane's [[Spider-Man]]: Artist's Edition''

	==References==		==References==

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	When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[Steel Jaw\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.		When [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus]]'s team first touched down on [[Donnokt]], they made a shocking discovery: in a universe otherwise drained of its resources, this one inconspicuous planet concealed a vast seam of [[energon]], so abundant and potent that a single spark could ignite the entire deposit and annihilate their entire world. Future generations might discover a way to harness this vast bounty to fuel a future civilization, but until that day Rodimus recorded a message to the natives: leave the energon alone. Should other "visitors" come calling, then the people of Donnokt will use the three energon keys bequeathed to the most trustworthy members of their tribe to activate their hidden guardians—but as [[Steel Jaw\|Steeljaw]] crushes the video tablet in his fist, he berates Rodimus for keeping the planet all to himself, content to starve in the midst of plenty while Steeljaw and his followers struggled to subsist on inefficient [[biofuel]]. Rodimus growls that Steeljaw and his grotesque "family" aren't the victims here—the Cybertronian race has had too many chances, and recklessly exploiting Donnokt's energon could completely destabilize the planet. [[Sharpclaw]] wonders if using the three energon keys could give them the necessary stamina to begin processing energon again, but Rodimus corrects her—there are only ''two'' now, after he used the first to wipe out Steeljaw's base camp. The thought of real energon triggers something in his followers; as they desperately dogpile their leader, one of the keys slips from Steeljaw's hand and smashes on the ground.

	As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.		As Steeljaw's minions squabble amongst themselves, Rodimus orders [[Shib Wallkis\|Shib]] to free the other citizens of [[Fembrance]], while Sharpclaw pleads with her brother to share the last remaining key with her. When Steeljaw refuses, Sharpclaw pounces on her brother, and in doing so drops [[Travyon Wallkis\|Travyon]] and [[Beets Wallkis]] from her grasp and they assist Shib as she opens the first livestock wagon. Steeljaw roars that they're letting their livestock escape, but [[Scylla]] and the rest are more interested in the last energon key, and the moment of confusion allows Rodimus to slip in and punt the key into Shib's waiting hand, who saddles up on [[Sparks (IDW)\|Sparks]] and rides out. To buy time, Rodimus grabs [[Stambo]] and [[Brennet]]'s steam cars, uses his flamethrowers to ignite their fuel, and hurls them at the onrushing Cybertronians, but the knockback sends the old Autobot flying into a nearby cliff and knocks him unconscious.

	''Not long after Rodimus, [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]], and [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] landed on Donnokt, their first task was to eliminate the Decepticons who'd pursued them there until only [[Talon (G1)\|Talon]] and [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] remained: the first and last Decepticons to learn the secret of Donnokt mere moments before Rodimus kills them. Although Gripper and Strongarm have their doubts, Rodimus insists that this is the only way to keep the rest of the universe safe.''		''Not long after Rodimus, [[Strongarm (G1)\|Strongarm]], and [[Gripper (G1)\|Gripper]] landed on Donnokt, their first task was to eliminate the Decepticons who'd pursued them there until only [[Talon (G1)\|Talon]] and [[Fangry (G1)\|Fangry]] remained: the first and last Decepticons to learn the secret of Donnokt mere moments before Rodimus kills them. Although Gripper and Strongarm have their doubts, Rodimus insists that this is the only way to keep the rest of the universe safe.''