Maximum Dinobots issue 3 - Revision history

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	* Hey, Repugnus, wasn't your Spark [[Garrus-9\|in jail]] back in "[[Spotlight: Arcee]]"?		* Hey, Repugnus, wasn't your Spark [[Garrus-9\|in jail]] back in "[[Spotlight: Arcee]]"?
			* An incorrect copy-paste ends Hot Rod's internal monologue incorrectly. "Face it, Hot Rod..." should end with some kind of observation about the trouble he's currently in; instead, the concluding bubble repeats Swoop's "...we still do." from a few pages back.

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

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Continuity notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	* Grimlock bisects a Sunstreaker drone with his sword... including the head! Great, now someone's gotta explain this to that head's family.		* Grimlock bisects a Sunstreaker drone with his sword... including the head! Great, now someone's gotta explain this to that head's family.
			* Grimlock's quote is surprisingly accurate -- in the subsequent ten years of published IDW stories, Grimlock never reunited with the other Dinobots.

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===

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	[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] is brought online by [[Skywatch]]. Rather than try and usurp his will, [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] has placed a bomb in his head which will explode in 24 hours if a signal is not transmitted. This is how much time Shockwave has to hunt down [[Laserbeak (G1)\|the]] [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|seekers]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Thunder-Lizards]]. Shockwave seems compliant, until he chillingly states that he could lay waste to a substantial portion of the planet in 24 hours, leaving Agent Red and his team to worry.		[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] is brought online by [[Skywatch]]. Rather than try and usurp his will, [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] has placed a bomb in his head which will explode in 24 hours if a signal is not transmitted. This is how much time Shockwave has to hunt down [[Laserbeak (G1)\|the]] [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|seekers]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Thunder-Lizards]]. Shockwave seems compliant, until he chillingly states that he could lay waste to a substantial portion of the planet in 24 hours, leaving Agent Red and his team to worry.

	The [[Sunstreaker clone]]s break through Skywatch's blockade and are ordered by [[Scorponok (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Scorponok]] to concentrate on [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]], as he is curious to see whether or not the other Dynobots will come to his rescue. Regardless of the results, however, none of them are getting out of [[Fallon]] alive.		The [[Sunstreaker clone]]s break through Skywatch's blockade and are ordered by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to concentrate on [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]], as he is curious to see whether or not the other Dynobots will come to his rescue. Regardless of the results, however, none of them are getting out of [[Fallon]] alive.

	[[File:Dynobots divided MaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]		[[File:Dynobots divided MaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
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	*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (5)		* [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (5)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (6)		* [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (6)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (7)		* [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (7)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (8)		* [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (8)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (9)		* [[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (9)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)		* [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (11)		* [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (11)
	*[[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]] (13)		* [[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]] (13)
	*[[Doublecross]] (14)		* [[Doublecross]] (14)
	*[[Grotusque]] (15)		* [[Grotusque]] (15)
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	*[[Scorponok (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Scorponok]] (4)		* [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] (4)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (16)		* [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (16)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Joshua Red]] (2)		* [[Joshua Red]] (2)
	*[[Hunter O'Nion]] (12)		* [[Hunter O'Nion]] (12)
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	*[[Sunstreaker clone]]s (3)		* [[Sunstreaker clone]]s (3)
	}}		}}

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	"I would caution you, Hot Rod, to maintain a degree of awe in any future vocalizations. For when you cease to be impressed...you cease to ''be''."		"I would caution you, Hot Rod, to maintain a degree of awe in any future vocalizations. For when you cease to be impressed...you cease to ''be''."
	:—'''Scorponok''' taking bad-guy exposition to the next level.		:—'''Scorponok''' taking bad-guy exposition to the next level.


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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Grimlock bisects a Sunstreaker drone with his sword... including the head! Great, now someone's gotta explain this to that head's family.		* Grimlock bisects a Sunstreaker drone with his sword... including the head! Great, now someone's gotta explain this to that head's family.

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*The artwork on Cover B bears a striking similarity to the cover of [[End of the Road! (US)\|the final issue of Marvel's run]], but it is unknown if this was intentional.		* The artwork on Cover B bears a striking similarity to the cover of [[End of the Road! (US)\|the final issue of Marvel's run]], but it is unknown if this was intentional.

	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	[[File:Eugenesis easteregg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|James Roberts E.]]		[[File:Eugenesis easteregg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|James Roberts E.]]
	*Grimlock's interrupted line "it's all about me, griml-" is likely a reference to his caveman-like speech pattern from [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the original cartoon]], where he'd frequently refer to himself as "me, Grimlock".		* Grimlock's interrupted line "it's all about me, griml-" is likely a reference to his caveman-like speech pattern from [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the original cartoon]], where he'd frequently refer to himself as "me, Grimlock".
	*Among the books perched on the shelf in the final panel of the issue is a tome by James Roberts, its title mostly off-panel but beginning with an E. This is a reference to ''[http://tfarchive.com/fandom/features/eugenesis/ Eugenesis]'', an unofficial Transformers novel published in the United Kingdom in 2001, penned by fan [[James Roberts]], which grew out of the "[[Transmasters UK\|Transmasters]]" circle of authors and artists of which Nick Roche was originally part and in which he rose to prominence.		* Among the books perched on the shelf in the final panel of the issue is a tome by James Roberts, its title mostly off-panel but beginning with an E. This is a reference to ''[http://tfarchive.com/fandom/features/eugenesis/ Eugenesis]'', an unofficial Transformers novel published in the United Kingdom in 2001, penned by fan [[James Roberts]], which grew out of the "[[Transmasters UK\|Transmasters]]" circle of authors and artists of which Nick Roche was originally part and in which he rose to prominence.
	*In addition to ''Eugenesis'', Soundwave's [[Devastation issue 4\|80s-obsessed "owner"]] has a book titled "Kneedeep in the Hoopla" by "Marcus Benatar". ''{{w\|Knee Deep in the Hoopla}}'' is the mid-80s {{w\|Starship (musical group)\|Starship}} album that gave us the power-schlock classic "{{w\|We Built This City}}". The author's name is presumably a sidelong reference to 80s icon {{w\|Pat Benatar}}.		* In addition to ''Eugenesis'', Soundwave's [[Devastation issue 4\|80s-obsessed "owner"]] has a book titled "Kneedeep in the Hoopla" by "Marcus Benatar". ''{{w\|Knee Deep in the Hoopla}}'' is the mid-80s {{w\|Starship (musical group)\|Starship}} album that gave us the power-schlock classic "{{w\|We Built This City}}". The author's name is presumably a sidelong reference to 80s icon {{w\|Pat Benatar}}.

	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Hey, Repugnus, wasn't your Spark [[Garrus-9\|in jail]] back in "[[Spotlight: Arcee]]"?		* Hey, Repugnus, wasn't your Spark [[Garrus-9\|in jail]] back in "[[Spotlight: Arcee]]"?

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
	*When the Headmasters first blast Grimlock, they shoot right through the torso of one of their own. Damn.		* When the Headmasters first blast Grimlock, they shoot right through the torso of one of their own. Damn.

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
	*'''Cover A:''' Swoop hovering over a "Welcome to Fallon" sign, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Joana Lafuente]].		* '''Cover A:''' Swoop hovering over a "Welcome to Fallon" sign, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Joana Lafuente]].
	*'''Cover B:''' Grimlock holding a clone's severed head, with Shockwave looming behind, by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]].		* '''Cover B:''' Grimlock holding a clone's severed head, with Shockwave looming behind, by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]].
	*'''Cover RI:''' B&W version of cover A		* '''Cover RI:''' B&W version of cover A

	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:MaximumDinobots 3a.jpg\|'''Cover A''' - Welcome to Fallon. Hey, it's better than Jersey!		File:MaximumDinobots 3a.jpg\|'''Cover A''' - Welcome to Fallon. Hey, it's better than Jersey!
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	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	<small>Other than [[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>		<small>Other than [[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>
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The Wadapan: fun little reference I think

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fun little reference I think

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	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	[[File:Eugenesis easteregg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|James Roberts E.]]		[[File:Eugenesis easteregg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|James Roberts E.]]
			*Grimlock's interrupted line "it's all about me, griml-" is likely a reference to his caveman-like speech pattern from [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the original cartoon]], where he'd frequently refer to himself as "me, Grimlock".
	*Among the books perched on the shelf in the final panel of the issue is a tome by James Roberts, its title mostly off-panel but beginning with an E. This is a reference to ''[http://tfarchive.com/fandom/features/eugenesis/ Eugenesis]'', an unofficial Transformers novel published in the United Kingdom in 2001, penned by fan [[James Roberts]], which grew out of the "[[Transmasters UK\|Transmasters]]" circle of authors and artists of which Nick Roche was originally part and in which he rose to prominence.		*Among the books perched on the shelf in the final panel of the issue is a tome by James Roberts, its title mostly off-panel but beginning with an E. This is a reference to ''[http://tfarchive.com/fandom/features/eugenesis/ Eugenesis]'', an unofficial Transformers novel published in the United Kingdom in 2001, penned by fan [[James Roberts]], which grew out of the "[[Transmasters UK\|Transmasters]]" circle of authors and artists of which Nick Roche was originally part and in which he rose to prominence.
	*In addition to ''Eugenesis'', Soundwave's [[Devastation issue 4\|80s-obsessed "owner"]] has a book titled "Kneedeep in the Hoopla" by "Marcus Benatar". ''{{w\|Knee Deep in the Hoopla}}'' is the mid-80s {{w\|Starship (musical group)\|Starship}} album that gave us the power-schlock classic "{{w\|We Built This City}}". The author's name is presumably a sidelong reference to 80s icon {{w\|Pat Benatar}}.		*In addition to ''Eugenesis'', Soundwave's [[Devastation issue 4\|80s-obsessed "owner"]] has a book titled "Kneedeep in the Hoopla" by "Marcus Benatar". ''{{w\|Knee Deep in the Hoopla}}'' is the mid-80s {{w\|Starship (musical group)\|Starship}} album that gave us the power-schlock classic "{{w\|We Built This City}}". The author's name is presumably a sidelong reference to 80s icon {{w\|Pat Benatar}}.

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Quotes

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	"Swoop, ''wait!'' Don't-We're... a team. <br />		"Swoop, ''wait!'' Don't--We're... a team. <br />
	Fine. Frag you all. I don't need you. I ''never'' needed you."		Fine. Frag you all. I don't need you. I ''never'' needed you."
	:—A pissy '''Grimlock'''		:—A pissy '''Grimlock'''

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	The Dynobots attack, but the sheer weight of numbers is too much. As they are overwhelmed, Swoop says he'd rather be in a fight with his team than on his own. Grimlock, in turn, admits that he created the Dynobots for all the wrong reasons, but he's glad that the five of them are together in the end. However, as the Headmasters swarm over them, an energy blast hits, freeing the Dynobots. A ship hovers overhead. Slag realizes who's inside and is less than happy over who Grimlock contacted to help fix the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', as the [[Monsterbot]]s descend onto the battlefield. [[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]], [[Doublecross]], and [[Grotusque]] quickly take over the fight, telling Grimlock that their trip had better have been worth it and to remember that, while they're all outcasts, the Monsterbots are not a soft touch. Taking a breather, the Dynobots are extremely disgruntled by the Monsterbots' arrival, and Swoop wonders at them being referred to as outcasts, but Grimlock isn't about to let the Monsterbots take over the fight, and he orders the Dynobots to attack. Slag, Snarl and Sludge grin even as Swoop marvels that after all he's put them through, they don't hesitate to obey. As one, the Dynobots leap into the fray. The Headmasters' confidence is shattered, and they try to make a run for it.		The Dynobots attack, but the sheer weight of numbers is too much. As they are overwhelmed, Swoop says he'd rather be in a fight with his team than on his own. Grimlock, in turn, admits that he created the Dynobots for all the wrong reasons, but he's glad that the five of them are together in the end. However, as the Headmasters swarm over them, an energy blast hits, freeing the Dynobots. A ship hovers overhead. Slag realizes who's inside and is less than happy over who Grimlock contacted to help fix the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', as the [[Monsterbot (G1)\|Monsterbot]]s descend onto the battlefield. [[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]], [[Doublecross]], and [[Grotusque]] quickly take over the fight, telling Grimlock that their trip had better have been worth it and to remember that, while they're all outcasts, the Monsterbots are not a soft touch. Taking a breather, the Dynobots are extremely disgruntled by the Monsterbots' arrival, and Swoop wonders at them being referred to as outcasts, but Grimlock isn't about to let the Monsterbots take over the fight, and he orders the Dynobots to attack. Slag, Snarl and Sludge grin even as Swoop marvels that after all he's put them through, they don't hesitate to obey. As one, the Dynobots leap into the fray. The Headmasters' confidence is shattered, and they try to make a run for it.

	Hot Rod bursts out laughing, reveling in the fact that Scorponok's master plan hinged on one of the most unpredictable and uncontrollable bunch of Cybertronians there is. Scorponok has had enough, and he orders two Headmasters to take Hot Rod outside and shoot him. Hot Rod continues to laugh as he's dragged out, and his executioners wonder if he's snapped. As they enter the elevator to the surface, one notices it getting hotter, which makes sense, as Hot Rod suddenly bursts into flame, killing them both. As the elevator door opens, Hot Rod tries to stumble out, but his crippled leg gives way and he collapses. Hot Rod seems resigned to his fate, and Hunter stares into the compound.		Hot Rod bursts out laughing, reveling in the fact that Scorponok's master plan hinged on one of the most unpredictable and uncontrollable bunch of Cybertronians there is. Scorponok has had enough, and he orders two Headmasters to take Hot Rod outside and shoot him. Hot Rod continues to laugh as he's dragged out, and his executioners wonder if he's snapped. As they enter the elevator to the surface, one notices it getting hotter, which makes sense, as Hot Rod suddenly bursts into flame, killing them both. As the elevator door opens, Hot Rod tries to stumble out, but his crippled leg gives way and he collapses. Hot Rod seems resigned to his fate, and Hunter stares into the compound.

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	\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]		\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 ~~IDW continuity\|~~IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#~~Maximum Dinobots~~\|Maximum Dinobots]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline#2006-7\|Maximum Dinobots]]
	}}		}}
	'''The Dinobots come apart at the seams, and the Headmasters hit Fallon.'''		'''The Dinobots come apart at the seams, and the Headmasters hit Fallon.'''

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clean up, replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (14)

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	\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]		\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Shockwave]] is brought online by [[Skywatch]]. Rather than try and usurp his will, [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] has placed a bomb in his head which will explode in 24 hours if a signal is not transmitted. This is how much time Shockwave has to hunt down [[Laserbeak (G1)\|the]] [[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|seekers]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Thunder-Lizards]]. Shockwave seems compliant, until he chillingly states that he could lay waste to a substantial portion of the planet in 24 hours, leaving Agent Red and his team to worry.		[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] is brought online by [[Skywatch]]. Rather than try and usurp his will, [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] has placed a bomb in his head which will explode in 24 hours if a signal is not transmitted. This is how much time Shockwave has to hunt down [[Laserbeak (G1)\|the]] [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|seekers]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Thunder-Lizards]]. Shockwave seems compliant, until he chillingly states that he could lay waste to a substantial portion of the planet in 24 hours, leaving Agent Red and his team to worry.

	The [[Sunstreaker clone]]s break through Skywatch's blockade and are ordered by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]] to concentrate on [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]], as he is curious to see whether or not the other Dynobots will come to his rescue. Regardless of the results, however, none of them are getting out of [[Fallon]] alive.		The [[Sunstreaker clone]]s break through Skywatch's blockade and are ordered by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]] to concentrate on [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]], as he is curious to see whether or not the other Dynobots will come to his rescue. Regardless of the results, however, none of them are getting out of [[Fallon]] alive.

	[[File:Dynobots divided MaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]		[[File:Dynobots divided MaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
	Grimlock, believing he's brought the others over to his side, is brought down to earth when [[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]], whose hard-won trust made him think they were all part of something bigger than themselves, accuses him of throwing all they had away on a whim. Swoop wonders if Grimlock ever cared about any of them and decides to abandon the team. Following his example, the others leave, despite Grimlock's pleas. Angered, Grimlock starts saying from now on he'll only look out for number one, but is blasted in the chest mid-sentence. The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] arrive on scene in far greater numbers than their previous encounter, and Grimlock uses them to vent his frustrations as the other Dynobots watch on.		Grimlock, believing he's brought the others over to his side, is brought down to earth when [[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]], whose hard-won trust made him think they were all part of something bigger than themselves, accuses him of throwing all they had away on a whim. Swoop wonders if Grimlock ever cared about any of them and decides to abandon the team. Following his example, the others leave, despite Grimlock's pleas. Angered, Grimlock starts saying from now on he'll only look out for number one, but is blasted in the chest mid-sentence. The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] arrive on scene in far greater numbers than their previous encounter, and Grimlock uses them to vent his frustrations as the other Dynobots watch on.

	[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] seems rather unimpressed with Scorponok's oh-so-grand plan of him becoming a CEO. An increasingly irritated Scorponok points out Hot Rod is well aware this is only the first stage of many, and if Hot Rod wants to remain alive, he should show a little more awe.		[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] seems rather unimpressed with Scorponok's oh-so-grand plan of him becoming a CEO. An increasingly irritated Scorponok points out Hot Rod is well aware this is only the first stage of many, and if Hot Rod wants to remain alive, he should show a little more awe.

	Grimlock is overwhelming the clones, but a massive volley from those out of biting range does serious damage. Repeated blasts look ready to finish him off, but [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] barrels straight through them. [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]], [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] and a returned Swoop quickly following suit. The attack on Grimlock has reminded them that they are always Dynobots, regardless of their differences, although Swoop makes certain Grimlock knows this time it's on Swoop's terms. The reconciliation is cut short, however, as more and more Headmasters appear, until the Dynobots find themselves at the business end of dozens of weapons. Scorponok gives the order to execute them.		Grimlock is overwhelming the clones, but a massive volley from those out of biting range does serious damage. Repeated blasts look ready to finish him off, but [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] barrels straight through them. [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]], [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] and a returned Swoop quickly following suit. The attack on Grimlock has reminded them that they are always Dynobots, regardless of their differences, although Swoop makes certain Grimlock knows this time it's on Swoop's terms. The reconciliation is cut short, however, as more and more Headmasters appear, until the Dynobots find themselves at the business end of dozens of weapons. Scorponok gives the order to execute them.

	In [[Dallas]], [[Hunter O'Nion]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] come up on the [[Machination]] HQ. Hunter takes over and forces Sunstreaker to hide while he transforms to his human body. He believes that of the two, he's the only one whose likely to keep a level head, and therefore he's going to be the one to check out the situation.		In [[Dallas]], [[Hunter O'Nion]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] come up on the [[Machination]] HQ. Hunter takes over and forces Sunstreaker to hide while he transforms to his human body. He believes that of the two, he's the only one whose likely to keep a level head, and therefore he's going to be the one to check out the situation.

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	Hot Rod bursts out laughing, reveling in the fact that Scorponok's master plan hinged on one of the most unpredictable and uncontrollable bunch of Cybertronians there is. Scorponok has had enough, and he orders two Headmasters to take Hot Rod outside and shoot him. Hot Rod continues to laugh as he's dragged out, and his executioners wonder if he's snapped. As they enter the elevator to the surface, one notices it getting hotter, which makes sense, as Hot Rod suddenly bursts into flame, killing them both. As the elevator door opens, Hot Rod tries to stumble out, but his crippled leg gives way and he collapses. Hot Rod seems resigned to his fate, and Hunter stares into the compound.		Hot Rod bursts out laughing, reveling in the fact that Scorponok's master plan hinged on one of the most unpredictable and uncontrollable bunch of Cybertronians there is. Scorponok has had enough, and he orders two Headmasters to take Hot Rod outside and shoot him. Hot Rod continues to laugh as he's dragged out, and his executioners wonder if he's snapped. As they enter the elevator to the surface, one notices it getting hotter, which makes sense, as Hot Rod suddenly bursts into flame, killing them both. As the elevator door opens, Hot Rod tries to stumble out, but his crippled leg gives way and he collapses. Hot Rod seems resigned to his fate, and Hunter stares into the compound.

	In [[Portland]], Shockwave tracks down who was interfering with Skywatch's seekers: [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]]!		In [[Portland]], Shockwave tracks down who was interfering with Skywatch's seekers: [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]]!

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] (5)		*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (5)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (6)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (6)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (7)		*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (7)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (8)		*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (8)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (9)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (9)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (11)		*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (11)
	*[[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]] (13)		*[[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]] (13)
	*[[Doublecross]] (14)		*[[Doublecross]] (14)
	*[[Grotusque]] (15)		*[[Grotusque]] (15)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Shockwave]] (1)		*[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] (1)
	*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]] (4)		*[[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]] (4)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] (16)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (16)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Joshua Red]] (2)		*[[Joshua Red]] (2)

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	* [[Maximum Dinobots issue 4\|''Maximum Dinobots'' #4]]		* [[Maximum Dinobots issue 4\|''Maximum Dinobots'' #4]]

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	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	[[File:Eugenesis easteregg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|James Roberts E.]]		[[File:Eugenesis easteregg.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|James Roberts E.]]
			*Grimlock's interrupted line "it's all about me, griml-" is likely a reference to his caveman-like speech pattern from [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|the original cartoon]], where he'd frequently refer to himself as "me, Grimlock".
	*Among the books perched on the shelf in the final panel of the issue is a tome by James Roberts, its title mostly off-panel but beginning with an E. This is a reference to ''[http://tfarchive.com/fandom/features/eugenesis/ Eugenesis]'', an unofficial Transformers novel published in the United Kingdom in 2001, penned by fan [[James Roberts]], which grew out of the "[[Transmasters UK\|Transmasters]]" circle of authors and artists of which Nick Roche was originally part and in which he rose to prominence.		*Among the books perched on the shelf in the final panel of the issue is a tome by James Roberts, its title mostly off-panel but beginning with an E. This is a reference to ''[http://tfarchive.com/fandom/features/eugenesis/ Eugenesis]'', an unofficial Transformers novel published in the United Kingdom in 2001, penned by fan [[James Roberts]], which grew out of the "[[Transmasters UK\|Transmasters]]" circle of authors and artists of which Nick Roche was originally part and in which he rose to prominence.
	*In addition to ''Eugenesis'', Soundwave's [[Devastation issue 4\|80s-obsessed "owner"]] has a book titled "Kneedeep in the Hoopla" by "Marcus Benatar". ''{{w\|Knee Deep in the Hoopla}}'' is the mid-80s {{w\|Starship (musical group)\|Starship}} album that gave us the power-schlock classic "{{w\|We Built This City}}". The author's name is presumably a sidelong reference to 80s icon {{w\|Pat Benatar}}.		*In addition to ''Eugenesis'', Soundwave's [[Devastation issue 4\|80s-obsessed "owner"]] has a book titled "Kneedeep in the Hoopla" by "Marcus Benatar". ''{{w\|Knee Deep in the Hoopla}}'' is the mid-80s {{w\|Starship (musical group)\|Starship}} album that gave us the power-schlock classic "{{w\|We Built This City}}". The author's name is presumably a sidelong reference to 80s icon {{w\|Pat Benatar}}.

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	\|letters by=[[Robbie Robbins]]		\|letters by=[[Robbie Robbins]]
	\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]		\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Shockwave]] is brought online by [[Skywatch]]. Rather than try and usurp his will, [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] has placed a bomb in his head which will explode in 24 hours if a signal is not transmitted. This is how much time Shockwave has to hunt down [[Laserbeak (G1)\|the]] [[Ravage (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|seekers]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Thunder-Lizards]]. Shockwave seems compliant, until he chillingly states that he could lay waste to a substantial portion of the planet in 24 hours, leaving Agent Red and his team to worry.		[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] is brought online by [[Skywatch]]. Rather than try and usurp his will, [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] has placed a bomb in his head which will explode in 24 hours if a signal is not transmitted. This is how much time Shockwave has to hunt down [[Laserbeak (G1)\|the]] [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|seekers]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Thunder-Lizards]]. Shockwave seems compliant, until he chillingly states that he could lay waste to a substantial portion of the planet in 24 hours, leaving Agent Red and his team to worry.

	The [[Sunstreaker clone]]s break through Skywatch's blockade and are ordered by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]] to concentrate on [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]], as he is curious to see whether or not the other Dynobots will come to his rescue. Regardless of the results, however, none of them are getting out of [[Fallon]] alive.		The [[Sunstreaker clone]]s break through Skywatch's blockade and are ordered by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]] to concentrate on [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]], as he is curious to see whether or not the other Dynobots will come to his rescue. Regardless of the results, however, none of them are getting out of [[Fallon]] alive.

	[[File:Dynobots divided MaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]		[[File:Dynobots divided MaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
	Grimlock, believing he's brought the others over to his side, is brought down to earth when [[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]], whose hard-won trust made him think they were all part of something bigger than themselves, accuses him of throwing all they had away on a whim. Swoop wonders if Grimlock ever cared about any of them and decides to abandon the team. Following his example, the others leave, despite Grimlock's pleas. Angered, Grimlock starts saying from now on he'll only look out for number one, but is blasted in the chest mid-sentence. The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] arrive on scene in far greater numbers than their previous encounter, and Grimlock uses them to vent his frustrations as the other Dynobots watch on.		Grimlock, believing he's brought the others over to his side, is brought down to earth when [[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]], whose hard-won trust made him think they were all part of something bigger than themselves, accuses him of throwing all they had away on a whim. Swoop wonders if Grimlock ever cared about any of them and decides to abandon the team. Following his example, the others leave, despite Grimlock's pleas. Angered, Grimlock starts saying from now on he'll only look out for number one, but is blasted in the chest mid-sentence. The [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmasters]] arrive on scene in far greater numbers than their previous encounter, and Grimlock uses them to vent his frustrations as the other Dynobots watch on.

	[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] seems rather unimpressed with Scorponok's oh-so-grand plan of him becoming a CEO. An increasingly irritated Scorponok points out Hot Rod is well aware this is only the first stage of many, and if Hot Rod wants to remain alive, he should show a little more awe.		[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] seems rather unimpressed with Scorponok's oh-so-grand plan of him becoming a CEO. An increasingly irritated Scorponok points out Hot Rod is well aware this is only the first stage of many, and if Hot Rod wants to remain alive, he should show a little more awe.

	Grimlock is overwhelming the clones, but a massive volley from those out of biting range does serious damage. Repeated blasts look ready to finish him off, but [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] barrels straight through them. [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]], [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] and a returned Swoop quickly following suit. The attack on Grimlock has reminded them that they are always Dynobots, regardless of their differences, although Swoop makes certain Grimlock knows this time it's on Swoop's terms. The reconciliation is cut short, however, as more and more Headmasters appear, until the Dynobots find themselves at the business end of dozens of weapons. Scorponok gives the order to execute them.		Grimlock is overwhelming the clones, but a massive volley from those out of biting range does serious damage. Repeated blasts look ready to finish him off, but [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] barrels straight through them. [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]], [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] and a returned Swoop quickly following suit. The attack on Grimlock has reminded them that they are always Dynobots, regardless of their differences, although Swoop makes certain Grimlock knows this time it's on Swoop's terms. The reconciliation is cut short, however, as more and more Headmasters appear, until the Dynobots find themselves at the business end of dozens of weapons. Scorponok gives the order to execute them.

	In [[Dallas]], [[Hunter O'Nion]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] come up on the [[Machination]] HQ. Hunter takes over and forces Sunstreaker to hide while he transforms to his human body. He believes that of the two, he's the only one whose likely to keep a level head, and therefore he's going to be the one to check out the situation.		In [[Dallas]], [[Hunter O'Nion]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] come up on the [[Machination]] HQ. Hunter takes over and forces Sunstreaker to hide while he transforms to his human body. He believes that of the two, he's the only one whose likely to keep a level head, and therefore he's going to be the one to check out the situation.

	[[File:DoublecrossGrotusqueMaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|200px]]		[[File:DoublecrossGrotusqueMaximumDinos.jpg\|thumb\|200px]]
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	Hot Rod bursts out laughing, reveling in the fact that Scorponok's master plan hinged on one of the most unpredictable and uncontrollable bunch of Cybertronians there is. Scorponok has had enough, and he orders two Headmasters to take Hot Rod outside and shoot him. Hot Rod continues to laugh as he's dragged out, and his executioners wonder if he's snapped. As they enter the elevator to the surface, one notices it getting hotter, which makes sense, as Hot Rod suddenly bursts into flame, killing them both. As the elevator door opens, Hot Rod tries to stumble out, but his crippled leg gives way and he collapses. Hot Rod seems resigned to his fate, and Hunter stares into the compound.		Hot Rod bursts out laughing, reveling in the fact that Scorponok's master plan hinged on one of the most unpredictable and uncontrollable bunch of Cybertronians there is. Scorponok has had enough, and he orders two Headmasters to take Hot Rod outside and shoot him. Hot Rod continues to laugh as he's dragged out, and his executioners wonder if he's snapped. As they enter the elevator to the surface, one notices it getting hotter, which makes sense, as Hot Rod suddenly bursts into flame, killing them both. As the elevator door opens, Hot Rod tries to stumble out, but his crippled leg gives way and he collapses. Hot Rod seems resigned to his fate, and Hunter stares into the compound.

	In [[Portland]], Shockwave tracks down who was interfering with Skywatch's seekers: [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]]!		In [[Portland]], Shockwave tracks down who was interfering with Skywatch's seekers: [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]]!

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] (5)		*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (5)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (6)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (6)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (7)		*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (7)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (8)		*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (8)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (9)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (9)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (10)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (11)		*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (11)
	*[[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]] (13)		*[[Repugnus (G1)\|Repugnus]] (13)
	*[[Doublecross]] (14)		*[[Doublecross]] (14)
	*[[Grotusque]] (15)		*[[Grotusque]] (15)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Shockwave]] (1)		*[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]] (1)
	*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]] (4)		*[[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]] (4)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] (16)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (16)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Joshua Red]] (2)		*[[Joshua Red]] (2)

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	* ''Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'' TV series (interior)		* ''[[Terminator]]: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'' TV series (interior)
	* ''Dollhouse'' TV series (interior)		* ''Dollhouse'' TV series (interior)
	* [[Maximum Dinobots issue 4\|''Maximum Dinobots'' #4]]		* [[Maximum Dinobots issue 4\|''Maximum Dinobots'' #4]]