Natural Selection, Part One - Revision history

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	On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!		On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!

	Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...		Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his [[fire-breath]]. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...

	...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!		...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!

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clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1) (2), → (3), typos fixed: ically- → ically

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	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*[[CNA]], the Transformer-equivalent of DNA, gets a mention. The term was coined by Furman over in the [[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]], in ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]''; the idea of Transformers having "genetic material" goes back to ''Generation 2'' [[Swarm (issue)\|#9]].		*[[CNA]], the Transformer-equivalent of DNA, gets a mention. The term was coined by Furman over in the [[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]], in ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]''; the idea of Transformers having "genetic material" goes back to ''Generation 2'' [[Swarm (issue)\|#9]].
	*Grimlock falling out with the Dinobots and not liking the [[Monsterbot]]s (hence why he never salvaged Grotusque) are taken from the IDW continuity.		*Grimlock falling out with the Dinobots and not liking the [[Monsterbot (G1)\|Monsterbot]]s (hence why he never salvaged Grotusque) are taken from the IDW continuity.

	===Furminated===		===Furminated===

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:Dinobots natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=2]]		[[File:Dinobots natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=2]]
	''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the "[[Nursery]]", a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''		''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the [[Nursery (Cybertron)\|Nursery]], a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''

	In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.		In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.

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	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*[[CNA]], the Transformer-equivalent of DNA, gets a mention. The term was coined by Furman over in the [[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]], in ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]''; the idea of Transformers having "genetic material" goes back to ''Generation 2'' [[Swarm (issue)\|#9]].		*[[CNA]], the Transformer-equivalent of DNA, gets a mention. The term was coined by Furman over in the [[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]], in ''[[Spotlight: Arcee]]''; the idea of Transformers having "genetic material" goes back to ''Generation 2'' [[Swarm (issue)\|#9]].
	*Grimlock falling out with the Dinobots and not liking the [[Monsterbot]]s (hence why he never salvaged Grotusque) are taken from the IDW continuity.		*Grimlock falling out with the Dinobots and not liking the [[Monsterbot]]s (hence why he never salvaged Grotusque) are taken from the IDW continuity.

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	===Real-life references===		===Real-life references===
	*The Gene Key looks like an actual, ummm, key.

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

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Quotes

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	"One thing me not understand."<br>		"One thing me not understand."<br>
	"Oh? Just one?"		"Oh? Just one?"
	:-'''Scorponok''' mocks '''Grimlock'''.		:—'''Scorponok''' mocks '''Grimlock'''.


	"Seriously, ''this''... is the worst detail... ''ever!''		"Seriously, ''this''... is the worst detail... ''ever!''
	:~~-For~~ some reason, '''Red Alert''' doesn't like throwing dead bodies into a pit.		:—For some reason, '''Red Alert''' doesn't like throwing dead bodies into a pit.


			"He was right. Megatron. We were halves of a whole. A part of me...''died'' with him."<br>
			"Would you...would you like me to treat ''your'' wounds? I could have you looking, well, like new."
			:—'''Optimus Prime''' gets weird and freaks out '''First Aid'''.


	"I forgot... It ''never'' ends."		"I forgot... It ''never'' ends."
	:-'''Optimus Prime''' remembers to [[Furmanism\|Furmanise]].		:—'''Optimus Prime''' remembers to [[Furmanism\|Furmanise]].

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	*[[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] (10)		*[[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]] (10)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] (15)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] (15)
	*[[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] (16)		*[[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] (16)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:Dinobots natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=2]]		[[File:Dinobots natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=2]]
	''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the "[[Nursery]]", a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''		''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the "[[Nursery]]", a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''

	In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.		In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.

	On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.		On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.
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	On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!		On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!

	Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...		Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...

	...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically-mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!		...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically-mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:Dinobots natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=2]]		[[File:Dinobots natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=2]]
	''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the "[[Nursery]]", a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''		''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the "[[Nursery]]", a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''

	In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.		In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.

	On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.		On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.
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	On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!		On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!

	Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...		Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...

	...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically-mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!		...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically-mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!
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	*''[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]]'' (3)		*''[[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]]'' (3)
	*''[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]]'' (4)		*''[[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Swoop]]'' (4)
	*''[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]]'' (5)		*''[[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Snarl]]'' (5)
	*''[[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'' (6)		*''[[Blaster (G1)\|Blaster]]'' (6)
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	''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the [[Nursery (Cybertron)\|Nursery]], a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''		''Five years ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] meet in the [[Nursery (Cybertron)\|Nursery]], a holding facility for those [[Transformer]]s who have succumbed to the myriad torturous effects of [[Nucleon (substance)\|Nucleon]], including one of their own: [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Slag]]. The other Dinobots blame [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] for the primeval madness that has gripped their team-mate, and for the uncertain future they all face as unwilling recipients of Nucleon, and Grimlock vows that whatever it takes, he will find a cure.''

	In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.		In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.

	On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.		On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.

	[[File:Wheeljack red alert smokescreen cosmos natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.8]]		[[File:Wheeljack red alert smokescreen cosmos natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.8]]
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	Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...		Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...

	...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically-mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!		...at which point, Grimlock wakes up, still in chains, victim of a mental hallucination courtesy of Scorponok. Shaken by the experience, Grimlock agrees to serve Scorponok in exchange for new bodies for his Dinobots, and asks what the villain's plan is. Scorponok reveals that he has used the genetically mutative abilities of Nucleon, cloned from Grimlock's system, to develop the [[Gene Key]], a program that can manipulate Transformer genetics, including the "warrior gene", the strand of [[CNA]] that distinguishes Autobot from Decepticon. Using it, he intends to transform all of Cybertron into Decepticons!

	At the wreck of the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], on Earth, [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] complete a circuit of the perimeter, lamenting that their lack of manpower could easily result in someone sneaking by. And before long, Starscream arrives to do just that... followed by [[Galvatron II\|Galvatron]]!		At the wreck of the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]], on Earth, [[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)\|Roadbuster]] complete a circuit of the perimeter, lamenting that their lack of manpower could easily result in someone sneaking by. And before long, Starscream arrives to do just that... followed by [[Galvatron II\|Galvatron]]!
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	*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] (15)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] (15)
	*[[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] (16)		*[[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] (16)
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	*'''Cover A:''' Scorponok directs the Dinobots into action, by Andrew Wildman and [[Jason Cardy]].		*'''Cover A:''' Scorponok directs the Dinobots into action, by Andrew Wildman and [[Jason Cardy]].
	*'''Cover B:''' Optimus Prime haunted the memories of the dead, by [[Guido Guidi]].		*'''Cover B:''' Optimus Prime haunted the memories of the dead, by [[Guido Guidi]].
	*'''Cover RI:''' Slag fire-blasts Grimlock, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[Josh Burcham]].		*'''Cover RI:''' Slag fire-blasts Grimlock, by [[Geoff Senior]] and [[Josh Burcham]].

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	In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.		In the present day, on the planet [[Nebulos]], Grimlock is held captive by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]], who studies the effects the Nucleon had upon his system. When Grimlock inquires about Scorponok's new scientific bent, the once and former [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] explains that he derived his new skills through his [[binary bonding\|binary bond]] with [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]], and that it was a ghost protocol left in Zarak's systems that reawakened his detached head when Nebulan scientists attempted to decrypt their ex-lord's computer database. Taking control of the scientist's minds, Scorponok oversaw the construction of a new body for himself: a kindness he offers Grimlock as a cure for Nucleon's effects, in exchange for his servitude.

	On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.		On Cybertron, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] and [[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] debate whether or not to destroy the [[Hall of Silence]] in order to prevent [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]], who has broken in, from capturing the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Matrix]] energy they contain. Hot Rod wrestles with what he thinks [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] would do, and while Grapple appreciates his reluctance, he convinces him that destroying the hall is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, Soundwave has counted on this, and simply teleports out with Thunderwing's corpse, knowing that the absolute destruction of the hall will leave the [[Autobot]]s unaware he has escaped.

	[[File:Wheeljack red alert smokescreen cosmos natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.8]]		[[File:Wheeljack red alert smokescreen cosmos natural selection.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.8]]
	On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!		On [[Earth]], the Autobots gather the bodies of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]]'s fallen [[zombie]] army—Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s alike—and hurl them into a pit so they can be incinerated from orbit. Optimus Prime sadly watches their efforts, turning down [[First Aid (G1)\|First Aid]]'s offer of treatment, preferring to wear his scars in memory of the fallen. Prime apologises to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]], but the elderly Autobot is not quick to forgive, and nor is [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Circuit Smasher]], who arrives to inform Prime that he and his human allies have unanimously voted for the Autobots leave Earth immediately. As the Autobots prepare to depart, [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] radios [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] to vaporize the bodies... but just before the beam hits, the still-living [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] reawakens and climbs out of the pit!

	Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...		Back on Nebulos, left unattended, Grimlock is finally able to break out of his chains and attempts to escape the facility. Rather than Scorponok, however, he finds the exit guarded by Slag, who attacks with his fire breath. Thinking Slag has been brainwashed by Scorponok, Grimlock counterattacks, only for the other Dinobots to appear and join the assault against their leader. Declaring he is no longer one of them and better off dead, [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Sludge]] crushes Grimlock beneath his feet...
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	*''[[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]]'' (9)		*''[[Inferno (G1)\|Inferno]]'' (9)
	*[[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] (12)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Hot Rod]] (12)
	*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)		*[[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] (13)
	*[[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] (14)		*[[Grapple (G1)\|Grapple]] (14)
	*[[Cosmos (G1)\|Cosmos]] (18)		*[[Cosmos (G1)\|Cosmos]] (18)
	*[[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]] (20)		*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Wheeljack]] (20)
	*[[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]] (21)		*[[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]] (21)
	*[[Grotusque]] (22)		*[[Grotusque]] (22)
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	*The idea that Nucleon affects different mechanoids in different ways, introduced in [[The Pri¢e of Life!\|issue #74]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|original Marvel series]], was one of Furman's original lingering story ideas that the cancellation of the comic left him unable to explore. Slag succumbing to mindless rage was always one of his planned ideas—as Slag never had an [[Action Master]] toy, and so would not be required by the story to become one—but the benefit of twenty-one years and no requirement to sell toys has obviously left him able to take the idea further, with characters who ''did'' have Action Master toys, like Blaster and Inferno, suffering from effects that appear to go well beyond not being able to transform.		*The idea that Nucleon affects different mechanoids in different ways, introduced in [[The Pri¢e of Life!\|issue #74]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)\|original Marvel series]], was one of Furman's original lingering story ideas that the cancellation of the comic left him unable to explore. Slag succumbing to mindless rage was always one of his planned ideas—as Slag never had an [[Action Master]] toy, and so would not be required by the story to become one—but the benefit of twenty-one years and no requirement to sell toys has obviously left him able to take the idea further, with characters who ''did'' have Action Master toys, like Blaster and Inferno, suffering from effects that appear to go well beyond not being able to transform.
	*Blaster and Silverbolt were shown to be among those who Grimlock revived with Nucleon in Marvel's [[On the Edge of Extinction!\|issue #75]].		*Blaster and Silverbolt were shown to be among those who Grimlock revived with Nucleon in Marvel's [[On the Edge of Extinction!\|issue #75]].
	*Further to last issue's implication, we learn in this issue that the Matrix energy lingering in Thunderwing's body is the ''last'' remnant of the Transformers' sacred lifeforce. The fate of the Creation Matrix was never detailed in the Marvel series; it vanished from the stories after being used to destroy [[Unicron]] in issue #75. It reappeared without in-story explanation in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)\|Generation 2]]'' [[The Gathering Darkness\|#6]], after which the letters page of [[Escalation!\|issue #8]] explained that the Matrix had been reconstructed by the [[Last Autobot]] when he recreated Optimus Prime in [[End of the Road! (US)\|issue #80]]. For ''Regeneration One'', Furman is evidently discarding that notion, and working on the premise that the Matrix was destroyed, or at least lost, in issue #75.		*Further to last issue's implication, we learn in this issue that the Matrix energy lingering in Thunderwing's body is the ''last'' remnant of the Transformers' sacred lifeforce. The fate of the Creation Matrix was never detailed in the Marvel series; it vanished from the stories after being used to destroy [[Unicron/Generation 1\|Unicron]] in issue #75. It reappeared without in-story explanation in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)\|Generation 2]]'' [[The Gathering Darkness\|#6]], after which the letters page of [[Escalation!\|issue #8]] explained that the Matrix had been reconstructed by the [[Last Autobot]] when he recreated Optimus Prime in [[End of the Road! (US)\|issue #80]]. For ''Regeneration One'', Furman is evidently discarding that notion, and working on the premise that the Matrix was destroyed, or at least lost, in issue #75.
	*Grotusque is among the fallen zombies. He wasn't among the Transformers explicitly shown to fall during the [[Underbase Saga]], but he did disappear from the series around that time. The suggestion that Grimlock and the Dinobots were "picky" on who got Nucleon in the stasis tubes, however, doesn't match with the events of [[The Void! (US)\|issue #74]]. Grimlock specifically told Sludge to pump Nucleon into ALL the stasis tubes without checking the nameplates (which is what led to Megatron's revival in the first place).		*Grotusque is among the fallen zombies. He wasn't among the Transformers explicitly shown to fall during the [[Underbase Saga]], but he did disappear from the series around that time. The suggestion that Grimlock and the Dinobots were "picky" on who got Nucleon in the stasis tubes, however, doesn't match with the events of [[The Void! (US)\|issue #74]]. Grimlock specifically told Sludge to pump Nucleon into ALL the stasis tubes without checking the nameplates (which is what led to Megatron's revival in the first place).
	*Scorponok identifies the difference between Autobot and Decepticon as a genetic one, an idea that was previously put forward by Grimlock himself in [[Still Life!\|issue #76]].		*Scorponok identifies the difference between Autobot and Decepticon as a genetic one, an idea that was previously put forward by Grimlock himself in [[Still Life!\|issue #76]].