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A Stub's Worst Nightmare: /* Synopsis */

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	Back at the Star Convoy, Hot Rod fumes that it had to be Grimlock. Not content with illegally transferring his [[Spark]] into a proto-former body, his former comrade had then tried committing outright treason by trying to bomb the Builder Assembly. While Hot Rod understands having grievances against the Builders and their heavy-handed rule, he thinks Grimlock's approach makes it harder for others to make legitimate, beneficial changes from within. As he muses, Hot Rod realizes where Grimlock will strike. Despite the current "unpleasantness" that is the Grand Uprising, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] insists everything continue as normal, the [[Games (competition)\|Games]] included, and is going as far as to make POWs fight in them, something that will naturally draw Grimlock's attention.		Back at the Star Convoy, Hot Rod fumes that it had to be Grimlock. Not content with illegally transferring his [[Spark]] into a proto-former body, his former comrade had then tried committing outright treason by trying to bomb the Builder Assembly. While Hot Rod understands having grievances against the Builders and their heavy-handed rule, he thinks Grimlock's approach makes it harder for others to make legitimate, beneficial changes from within. As he muses, Hot Rod realizes where Grimlock will strike. Despite the current "unpleasantness" that is the Grand Uprising, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] insists everything continue as normal, the [[Games (competition)\|Games]] included, and is going as far as to make POWs fight in them, something that will naturally draw Grimlock's attention.

	In Tesarus Arena, on the day the Games are scheduled, Snapper is nervous as he makes his way through the Builder-scaled sewers. Grimlock may have a reputation as a living legend, but Tesarus is at the heart of Builder territory. Snapper is more confused by their target, which isn't the arena's control room, but the crowd itself, with cell's leader only commenting reaching the crowd is all they need. Snapper isn't actually sure ''what'' the virus even does, but he figures it has to be too good for any Builder. Just as they reach the exit, Grimlock smells something amiss. His warning comes too late for Mach Kick, who inadvertently steps on a land-mine. They've walked right into an ambush. Snapper immediately wants to flee, but Grimlock warns him against it. Going back will be worse, but going forward might give them a chance for success.		In Tesarus Arena, on the day the Games are scheduled, Snapper is nervous as he makes his way through the Builder-scaled sewers. Grimlock may have a reputation as a living legend, but Tesarus is at the heart of Builder territory. Snapper is more confused by their target, which isn't the arena's control room, but the crowd itself, with the cell's leader only commenting reaching the crowd is all they need. Snapper isn't actually sure ''what'' the virus even does, but he figures it has to be too good for any Builder. Just as they reach the exit, Grimlock smells something amiss. His warning comes too late for Mach Kick, who inadvertently steps on a land-mine. They've walked right into an ambush. Snapper immediately wants to flee, but Grimlock warns him against it. Going back will be worse, but going forward might give them a chance for success.

	In the arena's control center, Hot Rod watches for any sign of Grimlock. While he's confident about the security complement, bolstered by as many Micromasters as he could call in, and some [[Maximal Command Security Force]] officers to boot, all the information is being fed through [[Ransack (G2)\|Blitz]], a Builder, who he doesn't know. Blackout calls in a security alarm. Checking the map, Hot Rod notes it's dangerously close to the crowd, and since that crowd is made of Builders, it's a logistical impossibility to evacuate them. Not wanting to risk it being a diversion, Hot Rod decides to go in himself.		In the arena's control center, Hot Rod watches for any sign of Grimlock. While he's confident about the security complement, bolstered by as many Micromasters as he could call in, and some [[Maximal Command Security Force]] officers to boot, all the information is being fed through [[Ransack (G2)\|Blitz]], a Builder, who he doesn't know. Blackout calls in a security alarm. Checking the map, Hot Rod notes it's dangerously close to the crowd, and since that crowd is made of Builders, it's a logistical impossibility to evacuate them. Not wanting to risk it being a diversion, Hot Rod decides to go in himself.
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	Back at the tunnels, [[Snapper]] helps Grimlock and the Man Terror finish off the Micromaster guards they're brawling with, when Hot Rod, [[Blackout (G1)\|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]] arrive. In the sudden confusion, Grimlock disappears as he picks a fight with Hot Rod. The two former Autobots brawl, exchanging points of view along with injuries. Grimlock scorns the former "chosen one" for supporting the Builders, asking what he's actually accomplished in all the time he's had since he downsized, while Hot Rod lambasts the Dinobot for trying to change things the way [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] once did, asking what kind of society he thinks the violence will create. Grimlock retorts that it'll be better than what the Builders have made. Then, to his horror, Hot Rod realizes their fight has taken them out into the arena. Grimlock is now in a prime position to unleash the virus. And then Snapper grabs him.		Back at the tunnels, [[Snapper]] helps Grimlock and the Man Terror finish off the Micromaster guards they're brawling with, when Hot Rod, [[Blackout (G1)\|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]] arrive. In the sudden confusion, Grimlock disappears as he picks a fight with Hot Rod. The two former Autobots brawl, exchanging points of view along with injuries. Grimlock scorns the former "chosen one" for supporting the Builders, asking what he's actually accomplished in all the time he's had since he downsized, while Hot Rod lambasts the Dinobot for trying to change things the way [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] once did, asking what kind of society he thinks the violence will create. Grimlock retorts that it'll be better than what the Builders have made. Then, to his horror, Hot Rod realizes their fight has taken them out into the arena. Grimlock is now in a prime position to unleash the virus. And then Snapper grabs him.

	A few moments prior, down in the tunnels, the Man Terror gloats over dismembering Blackout, but his triumph allows Spaceshot to blast him to pieces. Snapper manages to take her out of the fight, then proceeds to the arena himself, finding Grimlock fighting with the Micromaster commander. His leader tells Snapper to unleash the G-Virus, but Hot Rod asks if the Predacon even knows what the virus will do. As Grimlock tells him not to listen, Snapper finds himself fascinated, as Hot Rod reveals the truth. The G-Virus is made from the remains of [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], the worst of the Builders, the one responsible for Cybertron's sorry state. It replicates the means by which [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] made Galvatron from Megatron. If Snapper fires the virus at the Builders in the arena crowd, it will them all into carbon-copies of the mad [[Decepticon]]. Grimlock considers this an acceptable price to pay for crippling the Builders forever, but Hot Rod points out there are Micromasters and Maximals in the crowd as well, and the virus would alter them too. This isn't enough to deter Grimlock, who lunges for the virus, but Snapper destroys it before he can fire. The battered and beaten Maximal snarls that the Resistance will get Snapper for this, but the Predacon considers his life a fair trade. Turning to Hot Rod, he surrenders, asking only for fair treatment and not to be sent to the Games. Hot Rod gives his word, but notes the Assembly is going to be very angry about the loss of the virus. Snapper just says maybe it's a good thing they didn't get what they wanted, something Hot Rod can only laugh at.		A few moments prior, down in the tunnels, the Man Terror gloats over dismembering Blackout, but his triumph allows Spaceshot to blast him to pieces. Snapper manages to take her out of the fight, then proceeds to the arena himself, finding Grimlock fighting with the Micromaster commander. His leader tells Snapper to unleash the G-Virus, but Hot Rod asks if the Predacon even knows what the virus will do. As Grimlock tells him not to listen, Snapper finds himself fascinated, as Hot Rod reveals the truth. The G-Virus is made from the remains of [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], the worst of the Builders, the one responsible for Cybertron's sorry state. It replicates the means by which [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] made Galvatron from Megatron. If Snapper fires the virus at the Builders in the arena crowd, it will turn them all into carbon-copies of the mad [[Decepticon]]. Grimlock considers this an acceptable price to pay for crippling the Builders forever, but Hot Rod points out there are Micromasters and Maximals in the crowd as well, and the virus would alter them too. This isn't enough to deter Grimlock, who lunges for the virus, but Snapper destroys it before he can fire. The battered and beaten Maximal snarls that the Resistance will get Snapper for this, but the Predacon considers his life a fair trade. Turning to Hot Rod, he surrenders, asking only for fair treatment and not to be sent to the Games. Hot Rod gives his word, but notes the Assembly is going to be very angry about the loss of the virus. Snapper just says maybe it's a good thing they didn't get what they wanted, something Hot Rod can only laugh at.

	Later, in the Micropolis infirmary, [[Cop-Tur (G1)\|Cop-Tur]] lies in bed, having been left so his repair systems will kick in, as he curses his luck, figuring the Administrator checking out the G-Virus is how the Resistance learned of it in the first place. However, as he dwells on the odd combiner that laid siege to the Vaults, he's intrigued by the idea and starts jotting down notes. Suddenly, as he works, the G-Virus kicks in, and Cop-Tur is reformatted into a new [[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]]. Immediately dismissing the schematics in front of him, the reborn tyrant kills the medic who enters the room, and escapes into the night...		Later, in the Micropolis infirmary, [[Cop-Tur (G1)\|Cop-Tur]] lies in bed, having been left so his repair systems will kick in, as he curses his luck, figuring the Administrator checking out the G-Virus is how the Resistance learned of it in the first place. However, as he dwells on the odd combiner that laid siege to the Vaults, he's intrigued by the idea and starts jotting down notes. Suddenly, as he works, the G-Virus kicks in, and Cop-Tur is reformatted into a new [[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]]. Immediately dismissing the schematics in front of him, the reborn tyrant kills the medic who enters the room, and escapes into the night...

AzimuthAcolyte: Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

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Lio Convoy -> Lio Convoy (BW) update

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Characters mentioned but who do not appear include: the [[Master Renegade\|Master]], [[Hornet]], [[Scorp]], [[Lio Convoy]], [[Primus]], [[Crumplezone (BWU)\|Crumplezone]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]], [[Dai Atlas (G1)\|Dai Atlas]], [[Road Police]], Monsterous' [[Cop-Tur (GoBots)\|Cop-Tur]], [[Black Out]], [[Search (BWU)\|Search]], [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], [[K-9]], the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s, the [[Protectobot (G1)\|Protectobot]]s, the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s, [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], [[Unicron]], and the [[Eject (G1)\|Administrator of the Games]].		*Characters mentioned but who do not appear include: the [[Master Renegade\|Master]], [[Hornet]], [[Scorp]], [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]], [[Primus]], [[Crumplezone (BWU)\|Crumplezone]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]], [[Dai Atlas (G1)\|Dai Atlas]], [[Road Police]], Monsterous' [[Cop-Tur (GoBots)\|Cop-Tur]], [[Black Out]], [[Search (BWU)\|Search]], [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], [[K-9]], the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s, the [[Protectobot (G1)\|Protectobot]]s, the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s, [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], [[Unicron]], and the [[Eject (G1)\|Administrator of the Games]].
	*As in previous stories, several characters who appear have their bodies based on existing toys: Grimlock is based on [[Springer (G1)#Voyager\|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Springer]] (much like [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Dynobot]], who ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock's toy was a redeco of); Hot Rod is, of course, in his [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy\|Micromaster form]]; and Galvatron is based on [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters\|''Beast Hunters'' Optimus Prime]].		*As in previous stories, several characters who appear have their bodies based on existing toys: Grimlock is based on [[Springer (G1)#Voyager\|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Springer]] (much like [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Dynobot]], who ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock's toy was a redeco of); Hot Rod is, of course, in his [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy\|Micromaster form]]; and Galvatron is based on [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters\|''Beast Hunters'' Optimus Prime]].
	*When asked why Rodimus gets so little respect if he used to be leader, Sorenson said it came down to prejudice against Micromasters and anyone who downsizes, and that Rodimus's short term was seen as a disappointment where "high expectations... were not met."<ref>{{citesocial\|link=http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3360858\|name=Jim Sorenson\|site=The Allspark forums\|title=Beast Wars Uprising: AMA\|year=2016\|month=10\|day=16\|defunct=y}}</ref>		*When asked why Rodimus gets so little respect if he used to be leader, Sorenson said it came down to prejudice against Micromasters and anyone who downsizes, and that Rodimus's short term was seen as a disappointment where "high expectations... were not met."<ref>{{citesocial\|link=http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3360858\|name=Jim Sorenson\|site=The Allspark forums\|title=Beast Wars Uprising: AMA\|year=2016\|month=10\|day=16\|defunct=y}}</ref>

TimeLord11 at 19:43, 16 March 2026

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	Under the Neurospan bridge, two other-wordly cyborgs sit out the [[acid rain]]. One of them, [[Bladez]], grumbles about the condition of Cybertron, while his companion [[Pincher (GoBots)\|Pincher]] assures him their buyer will be along soon. This turns out to be wrong, as their buyer, [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] is already there, and not in the best of moods. He demands the [[G-Virus]] they've acquired for him, ''now''. At Pincher's emphatic insistence, Bladez hands the virus over, in exchange for all the information the Resistance has on ~~humanity~~, though before he departs the former Autobot warns them humans are bad news.		Under the Neurospan bridge, two other-wordly cyborgs sit out the [[acid rain]]. One of them, [[Bladez]], grumbles about the condition of Cybertron, while his companion [[Pincher (GoBots)\|Pincher]] assures him their buyer will be along soon. This turns out to be wrong, as their buyer, [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] is already there, and not in the best of moods. He demands the [[G-Virus]] they've acquired for him, ''now''. At Pincher's emphatic insistence, Bladez hands the virus over, in exchange for all the information the [[Resistance (BWU)\|Resistance]] has on the [[Human Confederacy\|Human Confederation]], though before he departs the former [[Autobot]] warns them humans are bad news.

	Elsewhere on Cybertron, [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] enjoys the sensation of being fully fuelled, something he hasn't experienced in well over a century, what with being a [[Micromaster]] and all. After a brief chat with [[Greasepit (Micromaster)\|Greasepit]], he makes his way to the Star Convoy, the heart of the Micromaster scaled city dubbed "Micropolis", where his command crew are already waiting for him. They hesitantly explain what the situation is: The night before, the Forever Vaults were breached by a "[[Monsterous\|monstrous]]" combiner, with only one guard being spared because his attackers had him confused with someone they knew. The orders of the Builder Assembly are clear: Recapture the G-Virus, not destroy it. And the bad news just keeps on coming when Hot Rod is informed as to just which Resistance cell wanted the virus, which is Grimlock's.		Elsewhere on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] enjoys the sensation of being fully fuelled, something he hasn't experienced in well over a century, what with being a [[Micromaster]] and all. After a brief chat with [[Greasepit (Micromaster)\|Greasepit]], he makes his way to the [[Star Convoy (facility)\|Star Convoy]], the heart of the Micromaster scaled city dubbed "[[Micropolis]]", where his command crew are already waiting for him. They hesitantly explain what the situation is: The night before, the Forever Vaults were breached by a "[[Monsterous\|monstrous]]" [[combiner]], with only one guard being spared because his attackers had him confused with someone they knew. The orders of the [[Builder Assembly]] are clear: Recapture the G-Virus, not destroy it. And the bad news just keeps on coming when Hot Rod is informed as to just which Resistance cell wanted the virus, which is Grimlock's.

	In their headquarters, tensions between Grimlock's cell are running high, the mixed Maximal and Predacon crew getting into a brawl, until they're interrupted by the return of their leader, who dubs them all morons. But while morons they be, he tells them they're also ''his'' morons. Grimlock tells them to return to their posts and keep their tempers in check until he tells them it's time to fight. When asked by [[Mach Kick]] when that will be, Grimlock informs him it's tomorrow.		In their headquarters, tensions between Grimlock's cell are running high, the mixed Maximal and Predacon crew getting into a brawl, until they're interrupted by the return of their leader, who dubs them all morons. But while morons they be, he tells them they're also ''his'' morons. Grimlock tells them to return to their posts and keep their tempers in check until he tells them it's time to fight. When asked by [[Mach Kick]] when that will be, Grimlock informs him it's tomorrow.

	Back at the Star Convoy, Hot Rod fumes that it had to be Grimlock. Not content with illegally transferring his Spark into a proto-former body, his former comrade had then tried committing outright treason by trying to bomb the Builder Assembly. While Hot Rod understands having grievances against the Builders and their heavy-handed rule, he thinks Grimlock's approach makes it harder for others to make legitimate, beneficial changes from within. As he muses, Hot Rod realizes where Grimlock will strike. Despite the current "unpleasantness" that is the Grand Uprising, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] insists everything continue as normal, the [[Games (competition)\|Games]] included, and is going as far as to make POWs fight in them, something that will naturally draw Grimlock's attention.		Back at the Star Convoy, Hot Rod fumes that it had to be Grimlock. Not content with illegally transferring his [[Spark]] into a proto-former body, his former comrade had then tried committing outright treason by trying to bomb the Builder Assembly. While Hot Rod understands having grievances against the Builders and their heavy-handed rule, he thinks Grimlock's approach makes it harder for others to make legitimate, beneficial changes from within. As he muses, Hot Rod realizes where Grimlock will strike. Despite the current "unpleasantness" that is the Grand Uprising, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] insists everything continue as normal, the [[Games (competition)\|Games]] included, and is going as far as to make POWs fight in them, something that will naturally draw Grimlock's attention.

	In Tesarus Arena, on the day the Games are scheduled, Snapper is nervous as he makes his way through the Builder-scaled sewers. Grimlock may have a reputation as a living legend, but Tesarus is at the heart of Builder territory. Snapper is more confused by their target, which isn't the arena's control room, but the crowd itself, with cell's leader only commenting reaching the crowd is all they need. Snapper isn't actually sure ''what'' the virus even does, but he figures it has to be too good for any Builder. Just as they reach the exit, Grimlock smells something amiss. His warning comes too late for Mach Kick, who inadvertently steps on a land-mine. They've walked right into an ambush. Snapper immediately wants to flee, but Grimlock warns him against it. Going back will be worse, but going forward might give them a chance for success.		In Tesarus Arena, on the day the Games are scheduled, Snapper is nervous as he makes his way through the Builder-scaled sewers. Grimlock may have a reputation as a living legend, but Tesarus is at the heart of Builder territory. Snapper is more confused by their target, which isn't the arena's control room, but the crowd itself, with cell's leader only commenting reaching the crowd is all they need. Snapper isn't actually sure ''what'' the virus even does, but he figures it has to be too good for any Builder. Just as they reach the exit, Grimlock smells something amiss. His warning comes too late for Mach Kick, who inadvertently steps on a land-mine. They've walked right into an ambush. Snapper immediately wants to flee, but Grimlock warns him against it. Going back will be worse, but going forward might give them a chance for success.

	In the arena's control center, Hot Rod watches for any sign of Grimlock. While he's confident about the security complement, bolstered by as many Micromasters as he could call in, and some Maximal Security ~~Command~~ Force officers to boot, all the information is being fed through Blitz, a Builder, who he doesn't know. Blackout calls in a security alarm. Checking the map, Hot Rod notes it's dangerously close to the crowd, and since that crowd is made of Builders, it's a logistical impossibility to evacuate them. Not wanting to risk it being a diversion, Hot Rod decides to go in himself.		In the arena's control center, Hot Rod watches for any sign of Grimlock. While he's confident about the security complement, bolstered by as many Micromasters as he could call in, and some [[Maximal Command Security Force]] officers to boot, all the information is being fed through [[Ransack (G2)\|Blitz]], a Builder, who he doesn't know. Blackout calls in a security alarm. Checking the map, Hot Rod notes it's dangerously close to the crowd, and since that crowd is made of Builders, it's a logistical impossibility to evacuate them. Not wanting to risk it being a diversion, Hot Rod decides to go in himself.

	Back at the tunnels, Snapper helps Grimlock and the Man Terror finish off the Micromaster guards they're brawling with, when Hot Rod, Blackout and Spaceshot arrive. In the sudden confusion, Grimlock disappears as he picks a fight with Hot Rod. The two former Autobots brawl, exchanging points of view along with injuries. Grimlock scorns the former "chosen one" for supporting the Builders, asking what he's actually accomplished in all the time he's had since he downsized, while Hot Rod lambasts the Dinobot for trying to change things the way Megatron once did, asking what kind of society he thinks the violence will create. Grimlock retorts that it'll be better than what the Builders have made. Then, to his horror, Hot Rod realizes their fight has taken them out into the arena. Grimlock is now in a prime position to unleash the virus. And then Snapper grabs him.		Back at the tunnels, [[Snapper]] helps Grimlock and the Man Terror finish off the Micromaster guards they're brawling with, when Hot Rod, [[Blackout (G1)\|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]] arrive. In the sudden confusion, Grimlock disappears as he picks a fight with Hot Rod. The two former Autobots brawl, exchanging points of view along with injuries. Grimlock scorns the former "chosen one" for supporting the Builders, asking what he's actually accomplished in all the time he's had since he downsized, while Hot Rod lambasts the Dinobot for trying to change things the way [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] once did, asking what kind of society he thinks the violence will create. Grimlock retorts that it'll be better than what the Builders have made. Then, to his horror, Hot Rod realizes their fight has taken them out into the arena. Grimlock is now in a prime position to unleash the virus. And then Snapper grabs him.

	A few moments prior, down in the tunnels, the Man Terror gloats over dismembering Blackout, but his triumph allows Spaceshot to blast him to pieces. Snapper manages to take her out of the fight, then proceeds to the arena himself, finding Grimlock fighting with the Micromaster commander. His leader tells Snapper to unleash the G-Virus, but Hot Rod asks if the Predacon even knows what the virus will do. As Grimlock tells him not to listen, Snapper finds himself fascinated, as Hot Rod reveals the truth. The G-Virus is made from the remains of Galvatron, the worst of the Builders, the one responsible for Cybertron's sorry state. It replicates the means by which Unicron made Galvatron from Megatron. If Snapper fires the virus at the Builders in the arena crowd, it will them all into carbon-copies of the mad Decepticon. Grimlock considers this an acceptable price to pay for crippling the Builders forever, but Hot Rod points out there are Micromasters and Maximals in the crowd as well, and the virus would alter them too. This isn't enough to deter Grimlock, who lunges for the virus, but Snapper destroys it before he can fire. The battered and beaten Maximal snarls that the Resistance will get Snapper for this, but the Predacon considers his life a fair trade. Turning to Hot Rod, he surrenders, asking only for fair treatment and not to be sent to the Games. Hot Rod gives his word, but notes the ~~Builders are~~ going to be very angry about the loss of the virus. Snapper just says maybe it's a good thing they didn't get what they wanted, something Hot Rod can only laugh at.		A few moments prior, down in the tunnels, the Man Terror gloats over dismembering Blackout, but his triumph allows Spaceshot to blast him to pieces. Snapper manages to take her out of the fight, then proceeds to the arena himself, finding Grimlock fighting with the Micromaster commander. His leader tells Snapper to unleash the G-Virus, but Hot Rod asks if the Predacon even knows what the virus will do. As Grimlock tells him not to listen, Snapper finds himself fascinated, as Hot Rod reveals the truth. The G-Virus is made from the remains of [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], the worst of the Builders, the one responsible for Cybertron's sorry state. It replicates the means by which [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] made Galvatron from Megatron. If Snapper fires the virus at the Builders in the arena crowd, it will them all into carbon-copies of the mad [[Decepticon]]. Grimlock considers this an acceptable price to pay for crippling the Builders forever, but Hot Rod points out there are Micromasters and Maximals in the crowd as well, and the virus would alter them too. This isn't enough to deter Grimlock, who lunges for the virus, but Snapper destroys it before he can fire. The battered and beaten Maximal snarls that the Resistance will get Snapper for this, but the Predacon considers his life a fair trade. Turning to Hot Rod, he surrenders, asking only for fair treatment and not to be sent to the Games. Hot Rod gives his word, but notes the Assembly is going to be very angry about the loss of the virus. Snapper just says maybe it's a good thing they didn't get what they wanted, something Hot Rod can only laugh at.

	Later, in the Micropolis infirmary, [[Cop-Tur (G1)\|Cop-Tur]] lies in bed, having been left so his repair systems will kick in, as he curses his luck, figuring the Administrator checking out the G-Virus is how the Resistance learned of it in the first place. However, as he dwells on the odd combiner that laid siege to the Vaults, he's intrigued by the idea and starts jotting down notes. Suddenly, as he works, the G-Virus kicks in, and Cop-Tur is reformatted into a new [[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]]. Immediately dismissing the schematics in front of him, the reborn tyrant kills the medic who enters the room, and escapes into the night...		Later, in the Micropolis infirmary, [[Cop-Tur (G1)\|Cop-Tur]] lies in bed, having been left so his repair systems will kick in, as he curses his luck, figuring the Administrator checking out the G-Virus is how the Resistance learned of it in the first place. However, as he dwells on the odd combiner that laid siege to the Vaults, he's intrigued by the idea and starts jotting down notes. Suddenly, as he works, the G-Virus kicks in, and Cop-Tur is reformatted into a new [[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]]. Immediately dismissing the schematics in front of him, the reborn tyrant kills the medic who enters the room, and escapes into the night...

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Featured characters */

2024-09-28T18:31:54Z

Featured characters

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	*[[Bladez]] (1)		*[[Bladez]] (1)
	*[[Pincher (GoBots)\|Pincher]] (2)		*[[Pincher (GoBots)\|Pincher]] (2)
	*''[[Monsterous]]'' (hologram~~) (~~10)		*''[[Monsterous]]'' (hologram, 10)
	}}		}}

The Wadapan at 15:46, 6 February 2023

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	*Characters mentioned but who do not appear include: the [[Master Renegade\|Master]], [[Hornet]], [[Scorp]], [[Lio Convoy]], [[Primus]], [[Crumplezone (BWU)\|Crumplezone]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]], [[Dai Atlas (G1)\|Dai Atlas]], [[Road Police]], Monsterous' [[Cop-Tur (GoBots)\|Cop-Tur]], [[Black Out]], [[Search (BWU)\|Search]], [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], [[K-9]], the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s, the [[Protectobot (G1)\|Protectobot]]s, the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s, [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], [[Unicron]], and the [[Eject (G1)\|Administrator of the Games]].		*Characters mentioned but who do not appear include: the [[Master Renegade\|Master]], [[Hornet]], [[Scorp]], [[Lio Convoy]], [[Primus]], [[Crumplezone (BWU)\|Crumplezone]], [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]], [[Dai Atlas (G1)\|Dai Atlas]], [[Road Police]], Monsterous' [[Cop-Tur (GoBots)\|Cop-Tur]], [[Black Out]], [[Search (BWU)\|Search]], [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]], [[K-9]], the [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbot]]s, the [[Protectobot (G1)\|Protectobot]]s, the [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicon]]s, [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], [[Unicron]], and the [[Eject (G1)\|Administrator of the Games]].
	*As in previous stories, several characters who appear have their bodies based on existing toys: Grimlock is based on [[Springer (G1)#Voyager\|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Springer]] (much like [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Dynobot]], who ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock's toy was a redeco of); Hot Rod is, of course, in his [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy\|Micromaster form]]; and Galvatron is based on [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters\|''Beast Hunters'' Optimus Prime]].		*As in previous stories, several characters who appear have their bodies based on existing toys: Grimlock is based on [[Springer (G1)#Voyager\|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Springer]] (much like [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising\|Dynobot]], who ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock's toy was a redeco of); Hot Rod is, of course, in his [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Return of Convoy\|Micromaster form]]; and Galvatron is based on [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Beast Hunters\|''Beast Hunters'' Optimus Prime]].
	*When asked why Rodimus gets so little respect if he used to be leader, Sorenson said it came down to prejudice against Micromasters and anyone who downsizes, and that Rodimus's short term was seen as a disappointment where "high expectations... were not met."<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3360858 Beast Wars Uprising AMA, 2016/10/16]</ref>		*When asked why Rodimus gets so little respect if he used to be leader, Sorenson said it came down to prejudice against Micromasters and anyone who downsizes, and that Rodimus's short term was seen as a disappointment where "high expectations... were not met."<ref>{{citesocial\|link=http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/133737-beast-wars-uprising-ama/?p=3360858\|name=Jim Sorenson\|site=The Allspark forums\|title=Beast Wars Uprising: AMA\|year=2016\|month=10\|day=16\|defunct=y}}</ref>
	*What was going on with Cop-Tur's plan for a gestalt? Jim Sorenson forgot! It was ''probably'' a way to bring in Micro-scale combiners.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/140167-ama-bish-jesse-jim/?p=3512425 AMA: Bish, Jesse, & Jim]</ref>		*What was going on with Cop-Tur's plan for a gestalt? Jim Sorenson forgot! It was ''probably'' a way to bring in Micro-scale combiners.<ref>{{citesocial\|link=https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/140167-ama-bish-jesse-jim/?p=3512425\|name=Jim Sorenson\|site=The Allspark forums\|title=AMA: Bish, Jesse, & Jim\|defunct=y}}</ref>

	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
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	*Humanity formed the [[Human Confederacy]] in 45 SCA and the EDC became the [[Confederated Terran Colonial Fleet]]. The [[Scouring of Nebulos]] two years later caused the nascent Confederacy to impose an armistice on the Transformers and forcibly limit them to Cybertron and nine existing colony worlds. Galvatron responded by launching a massive invasion fleet in 49 SCA... and the humans vaped it, told the Transformers they could only have ''four'' colonies now, and ''sterilized'' the disbarred five worlds after a ten-day "piss off" grace period.		*Humanity formed the [[Human Confederacy]] in 45 SCA and the EDC became the [[Confederated Terran Colonial Fleet]]. The [[Scouring of Nebulos]] two years later caused the nascent Confederacy to impose an armistice on the Transformers and forcibly limit them to Cybertron and nine existing colony worlds. Galvatron responded by launching a massive invasion fleet in 49 SCA... and the humans vaped it, told the Transformers they could only have ''four'' colonies now, and ''sterilized'' the disbarred five worlds after a ten-day "piss off" grace period.
	*Humans somehow conquered ''death'' in 70 SCA; split into the three branches of biologicals, circuitry-enhanced, and psychals by 80-90 SCA (unaugmented humans were second-class citizens); and in 130 SCA, started bringing back every dead human from history with the [[Eutychus Project]].		*Humans somehow conquered ''death'' in 70 SCA; split into the three branches of biologicals, circuitry-enhanced, and psychals by 80-90 SCA (unaugmented humans were second-class citizens); and in 130 SCA, started bringing back every dead human from history with the [[Eutychus Project]].
	Jim Sorenson clarified that a bit of the final sentence was cut off in the final story: that the Eutychus Project excluded those considered "heinous criminals", such as the [[Witwicky (surname)\|Witwicky]] family.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/126309-new-beast-wars-uprising-prose-story-micro-aggressions/?p=3194507 ~~Post by~~ Jim ~~S on the~~ Allspark ~~Forums,~~ 2016/04/04]</ref>		Jim Sorenson clarified that a bit of the final sentence was cut off in the final story: that the Eutychus Project excluded those considered "heinous criminals", such as the [[Witwicky (surname)\|Witwicky]] family.<ref>{{citesocial\|link=https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/126309-new-beast-wars-uprising-prose-story-micro-aggressions/?p=3194507\|name=Jim Sorenson\|site=The Allspark forums\|year=2016\|month=04\|day=04\|defunct=y}}</ref>

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	*On page 3, when Hot Rod asks "What's the downside?", the narration states that "the five faces staring back at him looked bleak." However, there are only four others in the room.		*On page 3, when Hot Rod asks "What's the downside?", the narration states that "the five faces staring back at him looked bleak." However, there are only four others in the room.
	*On page 9, Snapper is referred to as fellow ''Beast Wars'' toyline Predacon "[[Spittor (BW)\|Spittor]]".		*On page 9, Snapper is referred to as fellow ''Beast Wars'' toyline Predacon "[[Spittor (BW)\|Spittor]]".

			==See also==
			*[[Source:Beast Wars: Uprising translations#Micro-Aggressions\|"Micro-Aggressions" Cybertronix translation]]

	==References==		==References==
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	*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website		*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website
	*[[Source:Beast Wars: Uprising translations#Micro-Aggressions\|Translation]] of the [[Cybertronix]] ciphertext included with "Micro-Aggressions"		*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/micro-aggressions "Micro-Aggressions" annotations] by [[Jennifer Alexis Carlo]]
	*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/micro-aggressions ~~Annotations for~~ "Micro-Aggressions"] ~~on Google Sites~~ by [[Jennifer Alexis Carlo]]

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website		*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website
	*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/micro-aggressions Annotations for "Micro-Aggressions"] on Google Sites by Jennifer Alexis Carlo		*[[Source:Beast Wars: Uprising translations#Micro-Aggressions\|Translation]] of the [[Cybertronix]] ciphertext included with "Micro-Aggressions"
			*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/micro-aggressions Annotations for "Micro-Aggressions"] on Google Sites by [[Jennifer Alexis Carlo]]

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Cyberlink420 at 22:21, 27 October 2022

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	*Humanity formed the [[Human Confederacy]] in 45 SCA and the EDC became the [[Confederated Terran Colonial Fleet]]. The [[Scouring of Nebulos]] two years later caused the nascent Confederacy to impose an armistice on the Transformers and forcibly limit them to Cybertron and nine existing colony worlds. Galvatron responded by launching a massive invasion fleet in 49 SCA... and the humans vaped it, told the Transformers they could only have ''four'' colonies now, and ''sterilized'' the disbarred five worlds after a ten-day "piss off" grace period.		*Humanity formed the [[Human Confederacy]] in 45 SCA and the EDC became the [[Confederated Terran Colonial Fleet]]. The [[Scouring of Nebulos]] two years later caused the nascent Confederacy to impose an armistice on the Transformers and forcibly limit them to Cybertron and nine existing colony worlds. Galvatron responded by launching a massive invasion fleet in 49 SCA... and the humans vaped it, told the Transformers they could only have ''four'' colonies now, and ''sterilized'' the disbarred five worlds after a ten-day "piss off" grace period.
	*Humans somehow conquered ''death'' in 70 SCA; split into the three branches of biologicals, circuitry-enhanced, and psychals by 80-90 SCA (unaugmented humans were second-class citizens); and in 130 SCA, started bringing back every dead human from history with the [[Eutychus Project]].		*Humans somehow conquered ''death'' in 70 SCA; split into the three branches of biologicals, circuitry-enhanced, and psychals by 80-90 SCA (unaugmented humans were second-class citizens); and in 130 SCA, started bringing back every dead human from history with the [[Eutychus Project]].
	Jim Sorenson clarified that a bit of the final sentence was cut off in the final story: that the Eutychus Project excluded those considered "heinous criminals", such as the [[Witwicky]] family.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/126309-new-beast-wars-uprising-prose-story-micro-aggressions/?p=3194507 Post by Jim S on the Allspark Forums, 2016/04/04]</ref>		Jim Sorenson clarified that a bit of the final sentence was cut off in the final story: that the Eutychus Project excluded those considered "heinous criminals", such as the [[Witwicky (surname)\|Witwicky]] family.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/126309-new-beast-wars-uprising-prose-story-micro-aggressions/?p=3194507 Post by Jim S on the Allspark Forums, 2016/04/04]</ref>

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official Transformers Collectors' Club		*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] website
	*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/micro-aggressions Annotations for Micro-Aggressions on Google Sites by Jennifer Alexis Carlo]		*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/micro-aggressions Annotations for "Micro-Aggressions"] on Google Sites by Jennifer Alexis Carlo

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official Transformers Collectors' Club		*[http://transformersclub.com/prose/Beast-Wars-Uprising-Micro-Aggressions-V1.01.pdf "Micro-Aggressions"] at The Official Transformers Collectors' Club
			*[https://sites.google.com/site/goingfullsorenson/beast-wars-uprising/micro-aggressions Annotations for Micro-Aggressions on Google Sites by Jennifer Alexis Carlo]

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Cyberlink420 at 23:16, 4 November 2021

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	*[[Spaceshot]] (9)		*[[Spaceshot]] (9)
	*[[Ransack (G2)\|Blitz]] (15)		*[[Ransack (G2)\|Blitz]] (15)
	*[[~~Power Punch (G1)\|~~Power Punch]] (16)		*[[Power Punch]] (16)
	*[[~~Direct-Hit (G1)\|~~Direct-Hit]] (17)		*[[Direct-Hit]] (17)
	*[[Fearswoop (BWU)\|Fearswoop]] (18)		*[[Fearswoop (BWU)\|Fearswoop]] (18)
	*[[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]] (22)		*[[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]] (22)

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	Back at the Star Convoy, Hot Rod fumes that it had to be Grimlock. Not content with illegally transferring his [[Spark]] into a proto-former body, his former comrade had then tried committing outright treason by trying to bomb the Builder Assembly. While Hot Rod understands having grievances against the Builders and their heavy-handed rule, he thinks Grimlock's approach makes it harder for others to make legitimate, beneficial changes from within. As he muses, Hot Rod realizes where Grimlock will strike. Despite the current "unpleasantness" that is the Grand Uprising, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] insists everything continue as normal, the [[Games (competition)\|Games]] included, and is going as far as to make POWs fight in them, something that will naturally draw Grimlock's attention.		Back at the Star Convoy, Hot Rod fumes that it had to be Grimlock. Not content with illegally transferring his [[Spark]] into a proto-former body, his former comrade had then tried committing outright treason by trying to bomb the Builder Assembly. While Hot Rod understands having grievances against the Builders and their heavy-handed rule, he thinks Grimlock's approach makes it harder for others to make legitimate, beneficial changes from within. As he muses, Hot Rod realizes where Grimlock will strike. Despite the current "unpleasantness" that is the Grand Uprising, [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] insists everything continue as normal, the [[Games (competition)\|Games]] included, and is going as far as to make POWs fight in them, something that will naturally draw Grimlock's attention.

	In Tesarus Arena, on the day the Games are scheduled, Snapper is nervous as he makes his way through the Builder-scaled sewers. Grimlock may have a reputation as a living legend, but Tesarus is at the heart of Builder territory. Snapper is more confused by their target, which isn't the arena's control room, but the crowd itself, with cell's leader only commenting reaching the crowd is all they need. Snapper isn't actually sure ''what'' the virus even does, but he figures it has to be too good for any Builder. Just as they reach the exit, Grimlock smells something amiss. His warning comes too late for Mach Kick, who inadvertently steps on a land-mine. They've walked right into an ambush. Snapper immediately wants to flee, but Grimlock warns him against it. Going back will be worse, but going forward might give them a chance for success.		In Tesarus Arena, on the day the Games are scheduled, Snapper is nervous as he makes his way through the Builder-scaled sewers. Grimlock may have a reputation as a living legend, but Tesarus is at the heart of Builder territory. Snapper is more confused by their target, which isn't the arena's control room, but the crowd itself, with the cell's leader only commenting reaching the crowd is all they need. Snapper isn't actually sure ''what'' the virus even does, but he figures it has to be too good for any Builder. Just as they reach the exit, Grimlock smells something amiss. His warning comes too late for Mach Kick, who inadvertently steps on a land-mine. They've walked right into an ambush. Snapper immediately wants to flee, but Grimlock warns him against it. Going back will be worse, but going forward might give them a chance for success.

	In the arena's control center, Hot Rod watches for any sign of Grimlock. While he's confident about the security complement, bolstered by as many Micromasters as he could call in, and some [[Maximal Command Security Force]] officers to boot, all the information is being fed through [[Ransack (G2)\|Blitz]], a Builder, who he doesn't know. Blackout calls in a security alarm. Checking the map, Hot Rod notes it's dangerously close to the crowd, and since that crowd is made of Builders, it's a logistical impossibility to evacuate them. Not wanting to risk it being a diversion, Hot Rod decides to go in himself.		In the arena's control center, Hot Rod watches for any sign of Grimlock. While he's confident about the security complement, bolstered by as many Micromasters as he could call in, and some [[Maximal Command Security Force]] officers to boot, all the information is being fed through [[Ransack (G2)\|Blitz]], a Builder, who he doesn't know. Blackout calls in a security alarm. Checking the map, Hot Rod notes it's dangerously close to the crowd, and since that crowd is made of Builders, it's a logistical impossibility to evacuate them. Not wanting to risk it being a diversion, Hot Rod decides to go in himself.
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	Back at the tunnels, [[Snapper]] helps Grimlock and the Man Terror finish off the Micromaster guards they're brawling with, when Hot Rod, [[Blackout (G1)\|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]] arrive. In the sudden confusion, Grimlock disappears as he picks a fight with Hot Rod. The two former Autobots brawl, exchanging points of view along with injuries. Grimlock scorns the former "chosen one" for supporting the Builders, asking what he's actually accomplished in all the time he's had since he downsized, while Hot Rod lambasts the Dinobot for trying to change things the way [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] once did, asking what kind of society he thinks the violence will create. Grimlock retorts that it'll be better than what the Builders have made. Then, to his horror, Hot Rod realizes their fight has taken them out into the arena. Grimlock is now in a prime position to unleash the virus. And then Snapper grabs him.		Back at the tunnels, [[Snapper]] helps Grimlock and the Man Terror finish off the Micromaster guards they're brawling with, when Hot Rod, [[Blackout (G1)\|Blackout]] and [[Spaceshot]] arrive. In the sudden confusion, Grimlock disappears as he picks a fight with Hot Rod. The two former Autobots brawl, exchanging points of view along with injuries. Grimlock scorns the former "chosen one" for supporting the Builders, asking what he's actually accomplished in all the time he's had since he downsized, while Hot Rod lambasts the Dinobot for trying to change things the way [[Megatron (G1)\|Megatron]] once did, asking what kind of society he thinks the violence will create. Grimlock retorts that it'll be better than what the Builders have made. Then, to his horror, Hot Rod realizes their fight has taken them out into the arena. Grimlock is now in a prime position to unleash the virus. And then Snapper grabs him.

	A few moments prior, down in the tunnels, the Man Terror gloats over dismembering Blackout, but his triumph allows Spaceshot to blast him to pieces. Snapper manages to take her out of the fight, then proceeds to the arena himself, finding Grimlock fighting with the Micromaster commander. His leader tells Snapper to unleash the G-Virus, but Hot Rod asks if the Predacon even knows what the virus will do. As Grimlock tells him not to listen, Snapper finds himself fascinated, as Hot Rod reveals the truth. The G-Virus is made from the remains of [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], the worst of the Builders, the one responsible for Cybertron's sorry state. It replicates the means by which [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] made Galvatron from Megatron. If Snapper fires the virus at the Builders in the arena crowd, it will them all into carbon-copies of the mad [[Decepticon]]. Grimlock considers this an acceptable price to pay for crippling the Builders forever, but Hot Rod points out there are Micromasters and Maximals in the crowd as well, and the virus would alter them too. This isn't enough to deter Grimlock, who lunges for the virus, but Snapper destroys it before he can fire. The battered and beaten Maximal snarls that the Resistance will get Snapper for this, but the Predacon considers his life a fair trade. Turning to Hot Rod, he surrenders, asking only for fair treatment and not to be sent to the Games. Hot Rod gives his word, but notes the Assembly is going to be very angry about the loss of the virus. Snapper just says maybe it's a good thing they didn't get what they wanted, something Hot Rod can only laugh at.		A few moments prior, down in the tunnels, the Man Terror gloats over dismembering Blackout, but his triumph allows Spaceshot to blast him to pieces. Snapper manages to take her out of the fight, then proceeds to the arena himself, finding Grimlock fighting with the Micromaster commander. His leader tells Snapper to unleash the G-Virus, but Hot Rod asks if the Predacon even knows what the virus will do. As Grimlock tells him not to listen, Snapper finds himself fascinated, as Hot Rod reveals the truth. The G-Virus is made from the remains of [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]], the worst of the Builders, the one responsible for Cybertron's sorry state. It replicates the means by which [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] made Galvatron from Megatron. If Snapper fires the virus at the Builders in the arena crowd, it will turn them all into carbon-copies of the mad [[Decepticon]]. Grimlock considers this an acceptable price to pay for crippling the Builders forever, but Hot Rod points out there are Micromasters and Maximals in the crowd as well, and the virus would alter them too. This isn't enough to deter Grimlock, who lunges for the virus, but Snapper destroys it before he can fire. The battered and beaten Maximal snarls that the Resistance will get Snapper for this, but the Predacon considers his life a fair trade. Turning to Hot Rod, he surrenders, asking only for fair treatment and not to be sent to the Games. Hot Rod gives his word, but notes the Assembly is going to be very angry about the loss of the virus. Snapper just says maybe it's a good thing they didn't get what they wanted, something Hot Rod can only laugh at.

	Later, in the Micropolis infirmary, [[Cop-Tur (G1)\|Cop-Tur]] lies in bed, having been left so his repair systems will kick in, as he curses his luck, figuring the Administrator checking out the G-Virus is how the Resistance learned of it in the first place. However, as he dwells on the odd combiner that laid siege to the Vaults, he's intrigued by the idea and starts jotting down notes. Suddenly, as he works, the G-Virus kicks in, and Cop-Tur is reformatted into a new [[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]]. Immediately dismissing the schematics in front of him, the reborn tyrant kills the medic who enters the room, and escapes into the night...		Later, in the Micropolis infirmary, [[Cop-Tur (G1)\|Cop-Tur]] lies in bed, having been left so his repair systems will kick in, as he curses his luck, figuring the Administrator checking out the G-Virus is how the Resistance learned of it in the first place. However, as he dwells on the odd combiner that laid siege to the Vaults, he's intrigued by the idea and starts jotting down notes. Suddenly, as he works, the G-Virus kicks in, and Cop-Tur is reformatted into a new [[Galvatron (BW)\|Galvatron]]. Immediately dismissing the schematics in front of him, the reborn tyrant kills the medic who enters the room, and escapes into the night...