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AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

2025-05-25T05:23:31Z

Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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	On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.		On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.

	Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.		Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.

	On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.		On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.
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	* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (17)		* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (17)
	* [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (27)		* [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (27)

Turborun at 03:05, 9 September 2024

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	\|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]		\|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
	\|date=[[September 10]], [[2014]]		\|date=[[September 10]], [[2014]]
	\|coverdate=September ~~2013~~		\|coverdate=September 2014
	\|story by=[[Chris Metzen]] &<br/>[[Flint Dille]]		\|story by=[[Chris Metzen]] &<br/>[[Flint Dille]]
	\|art by=[[Livio Ramondelli]]		\|art by=[[Livio Ramondelli]]

Usfmm at 07:10, 19 May 2023

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Cyberlink420 at 17:59, 17 September 2021

2021-09-17T17:59:42Z

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	===Covers (4)===		===Covers (4)===
	*'''Regular cover:''' Metroplex, Grimlock, Slag, Rodimus, and Ultra Magnus, by [[Livio Ramondelli]]. Part of an interlocking image with the regular covers of the other three issues.		*'''Regular cover:''' Metroplex, Grimlock, Slag, Rodimus, and Ultra Magnus, by [[Livio Ramondelli]]. Part of an interlocking image with the regular covers of the other three issues.
	*'''Subscription cover:''' Starscream, Soundwave, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]], and [[Blackwall]] in the shadow of Megatron, by [[~~Sarah~~ Stone]].		*'''Subscription cover:''' Starscream, Soundwave, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]], and [[Blackwall]] in the shadow of Megatron, by [[Saren Stone]].
	*'''30th Anniversary cover:''' Starscream murdering the [[Senate]] as seen in [[Megatron Origin issue 4\|''Megatron Origin'' #4]], by ~~Sarah~~ Stone; the first in September's series of 30th Anniversary covers depicting moments from IDW history.		*'''30th Anniversary cover:''' Starscream murdering the [[Senate]] as seen in [[Megatron Origin issue 4\|''Megatron Origin'' #4]], by Saren Stone; the first in September's series of 30th Anniversary covers depicting moments from IDW history.
	*'''Exclusive cover:''' Grimlock dives into battle amid a hail of laser fire, by Livio Ramondelli. Available exclusively at the Montreal Comiccon.		*'''Exclusive cover:''' Grimlock dives into battle amid a hail of laser fire, by Livio Ramondelli. Available exclusively at the Montreal Comiccon.
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Saix at 05:58, 15 September 2021

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	*Bulkhead previously appeared during ''Monstrosity'' as well, and is here revealed to have stuck around and stayed with Optimus Prime's forces after the great exodus. Where previously he was the unaligned representative of the [[Engineering Guild]], it seems logical to consider him one of the Autobots now, especially given that he attends a closed strategy meeting with notables like Prime, Bumblebee, Hot Rod, and Grimlock.		*Bulkhead previously appeared during ''Monstrosity'' as well, and is here revealed to have stuck around and stayed with Optimus Prime's forces after the great exodus. Where previously he was the unaligned representative of the [[Engineering Guild]], it seems logical to consider him one of the Autobots now, especially given that he attends a closed strategy meeting with notables like Prime, Bumblebee, Hot Rod, and Grimlock.
	*In order to empty out Trypticon so that he can drop onto Metroplex, the Decepticons load up onto a [[Quintesson Cruiser]]. Assuming that this isn't an art error and that a Quintesson ship hasn't been drawn in place of the Junkion world-ship Megatron orders the Junkions to make ready, this is presumably [[Pentius]]'s ship, scavenged from Junkion, seen before in [[Faces of Darkness\|''Monstrosity'' #3]].		*In order to empty out Trypticon so that he can drop onto Metroplex, the Decepticons load up onto a [[Quintesson Cruiser]]. Assuming that this isn't an art error and that a Quintesson ship hasn't been drawn in place of the Junkion world-ship Megatron orders the Junkions to make ready, this is presumably [[Pentius]]'s ship, scavenged from Junkion, seen before in [[Faces of Darkness\|''Monstrosity'' #3]].

	~~===Real-world references===~~
	*"Magmara Nine" ''might'' be a reference to the Tonka ''[[Rock Lord]]s'' character, [[gbwiki:Magmar\|Magmar]].

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

MistaTee: /* Advertisements */ reprints

2019-10-20T14:53:18Z

Advertisements: reprints

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	*IDW Micro Comic Fun Packs		*IDW Micro Comic Fun Packs
	*''[[My Little Pony]]'' Annual 2014		*''[[My Little Pony]]'' Annual 2014

			===Reprints===
			<small>Other than [[The Transformers: Primacy#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>
			* N/A

	==References==		==References==

Locoman at 14:02, 12 September 2019

2019-09-12T14:02:46Z

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	On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.		On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.

	Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.		Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.

	On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.		On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.
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	*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)		*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)
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TimeLord11 at 16:48, 4 August 2019

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	On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.		On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.

	Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.		Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.

	On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.		On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.
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DDog at 16:14, 23 May 2019

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	\|editor=[[John Barber]]		\|editor=[[John Barber]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 ~~IDW continuity\|~~IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline\|Early in the war]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline#4 million BCE\|Early in the war]]
	}}		}}
	'''The scattered Decepticon forces are reunited as Megatron rebuilds his army in preparation for an all-out attack on the Autobots.'''		'''The scattered Decepticon forces are reunited as Megatron rebuilds his army in preparation for an all-out attack on the Autobots.'''

Locoman: replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (19)

2019-04-07T00:30:29Z

replaced: IDW Generation 1 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity (19)

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	\|editor=[[John Barber]]		\|editor=[[John Barber]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	On the ruined planet [[Magmara Nine]], courier [[Strongbox]] finds himself separated from his convoy and under attack from the [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]]. Surrounded by the evil speedsters, his distress calls unheard, Strongbox tries to explain that he doesn't even know what cargo he's transporting, but the villains ignore him, having been informed by [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] that the payload is cash. [[Wildrider (G1)\|Wildrider]] leaps on top of him and causes him to run off the road, but just before they go over the edge of the bridge they're on, [[Drag Strip (G1)\|Drag Strip]] snags Strongbox's trailer with a grapple line, allowing [[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] to reel in their prize even as the ill-fated courier falls away from his cargo and plummets to his doom. Upon opening the trailer, however, the team is surprised to discover that their booty is not the money they expected: rather, it is [[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]], who had paid Strongbox's convoy to transport him as part of a ruse to draw the Stunticons out. Motormaster refuses to work for [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]], but changes his tune when he hears that [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] is back.		On the ruined planet [[Magmara Nine]], courier [[Strongbox]] finds himself separated from his convoy and under attack from the [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]]. Surrounded by the evil speedsters, his distress calls unheard, Strongbox tries to explain that he doesn't even know what cargo he's transporting, but the villains ignore him, having been informed by [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] that the payload is cash. [[Wildrider (G1)\|Wildrider]] leaps on top of him and causes him to run off the road, but just before they go over the edge of the bridge they're on, [[Drag Strip (G1)\|Drag Strip]] snags Strongbox's trailer with a grapple line, allowing [[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] to reel in their prize even as the ill-fated courier falls away from his cargo and plummets to his doom. Upon opening the trailer, however, the team is surprised to discover that their booty is not the money they expected: rather, it is [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]], who had paid Strongbox's convoy to transport him as part of a ruse to draw the Stunticons out. Motormaster refuses to work for [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]], but changes his tune when he hears that [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] is back.

	On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.		On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.

	Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.		Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.

	On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.		On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.

	Elsewhere, out in deep space, aboard [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] updates Megatron on the continued re-consolidation of the Decepticon forces. Soundwave is hesitant about visiting the final planet on Megatron's list of targeted worlds, but Megatron refuses to have his judgement questioned... and so Trypticon soon sets down on the living hell that is [[Junkion (planet)\|Junkion]]. The native [[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] gather around the city-ship, but are immediately cowed when Megatron emerges and orders them to submit to his will and ready their "world-ship" to join his armies.		Elsewhere, out in deep space, aboard [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] updates Megatron on the continued re-consolidation of the Decepticon forces. Soundwave is hesitant about visiting the final planet on Megatron's list of targeted worlds, but Megatron refuses to have his judgement questioned... and so Trypticon soon sets down on the living hell that is [[Junkion (planet)\|Junkion]]. The native [[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] gather around the city-ship, but are immediately cowed when Megatron emerges and orders them to submit to his will and ready their "world-ship" to join his armies.

	Back on Cybertron, Optimus Prime meets with [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]], [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]], and [[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] in response to the appearance of a huge object on their long-range space scanners. Prime hopes it is a ship carrying returning Cybertronians who left during the exodus, but soon realizes that it is Trypticon; Bulkhead refutes the notion of shooting it down, as doing so would rain devastating debris onto the planet while Grimlock and Hot Rod are quick to deduce Megatron's goal—to drop Trypticon directly on top of Metroplex from orbit. In response, Prime orders the city evacuated, and gives the command for Metroplex to transform. No sooner has the [[Titan (group)\|Titan]] assumed his robot mode than Trypticon comes crashing out of the sky, ploughing into Metroplex and tackling him to the ground. The saurian behemoth looms over the toppled titan, and greets Metroplex like an old friend...		Back on Cybertron, Optimus Prime meets with [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]], [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]], and [[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] in response to the appearance of a huge object on their long-range space scanners. Prime hopes it is a ship carrying returning Cybertronians who left during the exodus, but soon realizes that it is Trypticon; Bulkhead refutes the notion of shooting it down, as doing so would rain devastating debris onto the planet while Grimlock and Hot Rod are quick to deduce Megatron's goal—to drop Trypticon directly on top of Metroplex from orbit. In response, Prime orders the city evacuated, and gives the command for Metroplex to transform. No sooner has the [[Titan (group)\|Titan]] assumed his robot mode than Trypticon comes crashing out of the sky, ploughing into Metroplex and tackling him to the ground. The saurian behemoth looms over the toppled titan, and greets Metroplex like an old friend...

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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (17)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (17)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] (27)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (27)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (28)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (28)
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] (29)		*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (29)
	*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)		*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)
	*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (31)		*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (31)
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	*[[Breakdown (G1)\|Breakdown]] (5)		*[[Breakdown (G1)\|Breakdown]] (5)
	*[[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] (6)		*[[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] (6)
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]] (7)		*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (7)
	*[[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] (8)		*[[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] (8)
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	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (13)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (13)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] (14)		*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (14)
	*[[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (18)		*[[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (18)
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	*[[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]] (23)		*[[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]] (23)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (24)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (24)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] (25)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (25)
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	*'''Regular cover:''' Metroplex, Grimlock, Slag, Rodimus, and Ultra Magnus, by [[Livio Ramondelli]]. Part of an interlocking image with the regular covers of the other three issues.		*'''Regular cover:''' Metroplex, Grimlock, Slag, Rodimus, and Ultra Magnus, by [[Livio Ramondelli]]. Part of an interlocking image with the regular covers of the other three issues.
	*'''Subscription cover:''' Starscream, Soundwave, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Shockwave]], and [[Blackwall]] in the shadow of Megatron, by [[Sarah Stone]].		*'''Subscription cover:''' Starscream, Soundwave, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]], and [[Blackwall]] in the shadow of Megatron, by [[Sarah Stone]].
	*'''30th Anniversary cover:''' Starscream murdering the [[Senate]] as seen in [[Megatron Origin issue 4\|''Megatron Origin'' #4]], by Sarah Stone; the first in September's series of 30th Anniversary covers depicting moments from IDW history.		*'''30th Anniversary cover:''' Starscream murdering the [[Senate]] as seen in [[Megatron Origin issue 4\|''Megatron Origin'' #4]], by Sarah Stone; the first in September's series of 30th Anniversary covers depicting moments from IDW history.
	*'''Exclusive cover:''' Grimlock dives into battle amid a hail of laser fire, by Livio Ramondelli. Available exclusively at the Montreal Comiccon.		*'''Exclusive cover:''' Grimlock dives into battle amid a hail of laser fire, by Livio Ramondelli. Available exclusively at the Montreal Comiccon.

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	On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.		On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.

	Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.		Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.

	On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.		On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.
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	*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)		*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)
	*[[Metroplex (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Metroplex]] (31)		*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (31)
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	On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.		On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.

	Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.		Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.

	On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.		On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.
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	*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)		*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)
	*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (31)		*[[Metroplex (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Metroplex]] (31)
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	\|editor=[[John Barber]]		\|editor=[[John Barber]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	On the ruined planet [[Magmara Nine]], courier [[Strongbox]] finds himself separated from his convoy and under attack from the [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]]. Surrounded by the evil speedsters, his distress calls unheard, Strongbox tries to explain that he doesn't even know what cargo he's transporting, but the villains ignore him, having been informed by [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] that the payload is cash. [[Wildrider (G1)\|Wildrider]] leaps on top of him and causes him to run off the road, but just before they go over the edge of the bridge they're on, [[Drag Strip (G1)\|Drag Strip]] snags Strongbox's trailer with a grapple line, allowing [[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] to reel in their prize even as the ill-fated courier falls away from his cargo and plummets to his doom. Upon opening the trailer, however, the team is surprised to discover that their booty is not the money they expected: rather, it is [[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]], who had paid Strongbox's convoy to transport him as part of a ruse to draw the Stunticons out. Motormaster refuses to work for [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]], but changes his tune when he hears that [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] is back.		On the ruined planet [[Magmara Nine]], courier [[Strongbox]] finds himself separated from his convoy and under attack from the [[Stunticon (G1)\|Stunticons]]. Surrounded by the evil speedsters, his distress calls unheard, Strongbox tries to explain that he doesn't even know what cargo he's transporting, but the villains ignore him, having been informed by [[Swindle (G1)\|Swindle]] that the payload is cash. [[Wildrider (G1)\|Wildrider]] leaps on top of him and causes him to run off the road, but just before they go over the edge of the bridge they're on, [[Drag Strip (G1)\|Drag Strip]] snags Strongbox's trailer with a grapple line, allowing [[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] to reel in their prize even as the ill-fated courier falls away from his cargo and plummets to his doom. Upon opening the trailer, however, the team is surprised to discover that their booty is not the money they expected: rather, it is [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]], who had paid Strongbox's convoy to transport him as part of a ruse to draw the Stunticons out. Motormaster refuses to work for [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]], but changes his tune when he hears that [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] is back.

	On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.		On the jungle world of [[Canis Tor]], [[Predacon (G1)\|Predacons]] [[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (G1)\|Rampage]] are engaged in battle with each other; the Predacons have hunted all life on the planet into extinction and now find themselves stranded there and turning on one another. The other Predacons watch them grapple, grimly realizing that cannibalism seems inevitable—a prediction that becomes sudden reality when [[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] collapses and the others close in to dine. The appearance of [[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] in the skies above stops them before Divebomb meets his end; from within the shuttle 'bot, [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] appears and invites the Predacons back to the Decepticon fold with the news that Megatron has returned.

	Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.		Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)\|Alpha Trion]] confer on the discovery of [[Omega Supreme (G1)\|Omega Supreme]], who now stands guard over Optimus's quarters in [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]]. Trion is happy to see the ancient 'bot return, but warns Optimus—concerned over Omega's continued aloofness—that it will take time for the giant sentinel shake off the effects of his million-year isolation.

	On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.		On the world known as The [[Presidium (planet)\|Presidium]], the [[Combaticon (G1)\|Combaticons]] prepare to raid an old cache of Cybertronian weapons considered so dangerous by [[Nominus Prime]] that they were stored off-world. When the access codes acquired by Swindle fail to work, the other Combaticons are about to turn on him when the garrison doors suddenly open, revealing Starscream and the Predacons. The promise of ample payment convinces Onslaught and his team to board Astrotrain and blast off for home.

	Elsewhere, out in deep space, aboard [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] updates Megatron on the continued re-consolidation of the Decepticon forces. Soundwave is hesitant about visiting the final planet on Megatron's list of targeted worlds, but Megatron refuses to have his judgement questioned... and so Trypticon soon sets down on the living hell that is [[Junkion (planet)\|Junkion]]. The native [[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] gather around the city-ship, but are immediately cowed when Megatron emerges and orders them to submit to his will and ready their "world-ship" to join his armies.		Elsewhere, out in deep space, aboard [[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]], [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] updates Megatron on the continued re-consolidation of the Decepticon forces. Soundwave is hesitant about visiting the final planet on Megatron's list of targeted worlds, but Megatron refuses to have his judgement questioned... and so Trypticon soon sets down on the living hell that is [[Junkion (planet)\|Junkion]]. The native [[Junkion (species)\|Junkions]] gather around the city-ship, but are immediately cowed when Megatron emerges and orders them to submit to his will and ready their "world-ship" to join his armies.

	Back on Cybertron, Optimus Prime meets with [[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]], [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]], and [[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] in response to the appearance of a huge object on their long-range space scanners. Prime hopes it is a ship carrying returning Cybertronians who left during the exodus, but soon realizes that it is Trypticon; Bulkhead refutes the notion of shooting it down, as doing so would rain devastating debris onto the planet while Grimlock and Hot Rod are quick to deduce Megatron's goal—to drop Trypticon directly on top of Metroplex from orbit. In response, Prime orders the city evacuated, and gives the command for Metroplex to transform. No sooner has the [[Titan (group)\|Titan]] assumed his robot mode than Trypticon comes crashing out of the sky, ploughing into Metroplex and tackling him to the ground. The saurian behemoth looms over the toppled titan, and greets Metroplex like an old friend...		Back on Cybertron, Optimus Prime meets with [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]], [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]], and [[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] in response to the appearance of a huge object on their long-range space scanners. Prime hopes it is a ship carrying returning Cybertronians who left during the exodus, but soon realizes that it is Trypticon; Bulkhead refutes the notion of shooting it down, as doing so would rain devastating debris onto the planet while Grimlock and Hot Rod are quick to deduce Megatron's goal—to drop Trypticon directly on top of Metroplex from orbit. In response, Prime orders the city evacuated, and gives the command for Metroplex to transform. No sooner has the [[Titan (group)\|Titan]] assumed his robot mode than Trypticon comes crashing out of the sky, ploughing into Metroplex and tackling him to the ground. The saurian behemoth looms over the toppled titan, and greets Metroplex like an old friend...

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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (17)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (17)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Bumblebee]] (27)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Bumblebee]] (27)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (28)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (28)
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] (29)		*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (29)
	*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)		*[[Bulkhead (G1)\|Bulkhead]] (30)
	*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (31)		*[[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] (31)
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	*[[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] (6)		*[[Motormaster (G1)\|Motormaster]] (6)
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Thundercracker]] (7)		*[[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Thundercracker]] (7)
	*[[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] (8)		*[[Razorclaw (G1)\|Razorclaw]] (8)
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	*[[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] (12)		*[[Divebomb (G1)\|Divebomb]] (12)
	*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (13)		*[[Astrotrain (G1)\|Astrotrain]] (13)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Starscream]] (14)		*[[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Starscream]] (14)
	*[[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (18)		*[[Blast Off (G1)\|Blast Off]] (18)
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	*[[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] (22)		*[[Vortex (G1)\|Vortex]] (22)
	*[[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]] (23)		*[[Trypticon (G1)\|Trypticon]] (23)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (24)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (24)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Soundwave]] (25)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Soundwave]] (25)
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	===Covers (4)===		===Covers (4)===
	*'''Regular cover:''' Metroplex, Grimlock, Slag, Rodimus, and Ultra Magnus, by [[Livio Ramondelli]]. Part of an interlocking image with the regular covers of the other three issues.		*'''Regular cover:''' Metroplex, Grimlock, Slag, Rodimus, and Ultra Magnus, by [[Livio Ramondelli]]. Part of an interlocking image with the regular covers of the other three issues.
	*'''Subscription cover:''' Starscream, Soundwave, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Shockwave]], and [[Blackwall]] in the shadow of Megatron, by [[Sarah Stone]].		*'''Subscription cover:''' Starscream, Soundwave, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Shockwave]], and [[Blackwall]] in the shadow of Megatron, by [[Sarah Stone]].
	*'''30th Anniversary cover:''' Starscream murdering the [[Senate]] as seen in [[Megatron Origin issue 4\|''Megatron Origin'' #4]], by Sarah Stone; the first in September's series of 30th Anniversary covers depicting moments from IDW history.		*'''30th Anniversary cover:''' Starscream murdering the [[Senate]] as seen in [[Megatron Origin issue 4\|''Megatron Origin'' #4]], by Sarah Stone; the first in September's series of 30th Anniversary covers depicting moments from IDW history.
	*'''Exclusive cover:''' Grimlock dives into battle amid a hail of laser fire, by Livio Ramondelli. Available exclusively at the Montreal Comiccon.		*'''Exclusive cover:''' Grimlock dives into battle amid a hail of laser fire, by Livio Ramondelli. Available exclusively at the Montreal Comiccon.