Primal Rage - Revision history

BerylRoll at 13:52, 14 May 2026

2026-05-14T13:52:58Z

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	Optimus Primal comes to aboard the ''Axalon''; when [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]] detects an abnormal amount of [[energon]] radiation, however, Primal bursts free from his restraints, punches Rhinox in the face, and shouts that Dinobot ''let'' Tarantulas get the drop on him while everyone else hid in the ship. As he storms off, Rhinox points out that Dinobot's unharmed by the same radiation—perhaps his [[beast mode]] shielded him from the worst of the blast? Dinobot has an alternate theory: he already hated most of his [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] shipmates, and since joining the Maximals he's had to suppress his burning desire to murder [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]], so perhaps he's simply learned to control his anger naturally. The same cannot be said for Optimus Primal, however—as he stomps through the ship, he smacks [[Nyx]] while berating her for her previous mistakes; when Rattrap and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] intervene, they're nearly drawn into the brawl before Rhinox finally steps in and restrains Optimus. Although Optimus lashes out at his crew, Dinobot finally admits that the Maximals ''are'' warriors, good as any Predacon. The real problem is Megatron... and if Optimus wants to end the Beast Wars decisively, he should use that anger to take him out as soon as possible. As Primal dashes off, Nyx and Rattrap worry, but Rhinox remains certain that overexerting himself like this will help him burn through the energon radiation faster than usual.		Optimus Primal comes to aboard the ''Axalon''; when [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]] detects an abnormal amount of [[energon]] radiation, however, Primal bursts free from his restraints, punches Rhinox in the face, and shouts that Dinobot ''let'' Tarantulas get the drop on him while everyone else hid in the ship. As he storms off, Rhinox points out that Dinobot's unharmed by the same radiation—perhaps his [[beast mode]] shielded him from the worst of the blast? Dinobot has an alternate theory: he already hated most of his [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] shipmates, and since joining the Maximals he's had to suppress his burning desire to murder [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]], so perhaps he's simply learned to control his anger naturally. The same cannot be said for Optimus Primal, however—as he stomps through the ship, he smacks [[Nyx]] while berating her for her previous mistakes; when Rattrap and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] intervene, they're nearly drawn into the brawl before Rhinox finally steps in and restrains Optimus. Although Optimus lashes out at his crew, Dinobot finally admits that the Maximals ''are'' warriors, good as any Predacon. The real problem is Megatron... and if Optimus wants to end the Beast Wars decisively, he should use that anger to take him out as soon as possible. As Primal dashes off, Nyx and Rattrap worry, but Rhinox remains certain that overexerting himself like this will help him burn through the energon radiation faster than usual.

	Aboard the ''Darksyde'', Waspinator interrupts Megatron as the Predacon leader repairs the ship's damaged [[Transwarp Drive\|transwarp drive]] to inform his leader that a Maximal's blundered into a trap! All too eager to take in the sight of their helpless victim, Megatron quickly follows Waspinator into the woods beyond the crash site... and promptly rounds on Waspinator when his subordinate leads him into a dead end. Suddenly, "Waspinator" sneers that Megatron's far too trusting, blasts him with a burst of energy and drops his disguise to reveal that he's ''not'' one of Megatron's Predacons at all, but [[Saberback]]! With Megatron compromised, Saberback contacts his masters to inform them that there's still one 'bot left to capture...		Aboard the ''Darksyde'', Waspinator interrupts Megatron as the Predacon leader repairs the ship's damaged [[Transwarp Drive\|transwarp drive]] to inform his leader that a Maximal's blundered into a trap! All too eager to take in the sight of their helpless victim, Megatron quickly follows Waspinator into the woods beyond the crash site... and promptly rounds on Waspinator when his subordinate leads him into a dead end. Suddenly, "Waspinator" sneers that Megatron's far too trusting, blasts him with a burst of energy and drops his disguise to reveal that he's ''not'' one of Megatron's Predacons at all, but [[Saberback (BW)\|Saberback]]! With Megatron compromised, Saberback contacts his masters to inform them that there's still one 'bot left to capture...

	As Optimus swings through the jungle in his gorilla mode, a sudden blast of energy sends him spinning out of control and onto the forest floor. His attacker introduces himself as [[Polar Claw]] and announces that he's to come with him. When the still-enraged Optimus refuses, however, the larger Cybertronian dodges his incautious blows, transforms, and blasts the Maximal leader unconscious!		As Optimus swings through the jungle in his gorilla mode, a sudden blast of energy sends him spinning out of control and onto the forest floor. His attacker introduces himself as [[Polar Claw]] and announces that he's to come with him. When the still-enraged Optimus refuses, however, the larger Cybertronian dodges his incautious blows, transforms, and blasts the Maximal leader unconscious!
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	* Upon first reactivating, Optimus's POV shot includes a tactical overlay based on the heads-up display from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)\|1997 ''Beast Wars'' video game]].		* Upon first reactivating, Optimus's POV shot includes a tactical overlay based on the heads-up display from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)\|1997 ''Beast Wars'' video game]].
	* Optimus Primal swears by the Matrix, which was a semi-frequent oath in the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.		* Optimus Primal swears by the Matrix, which was a semi-frequent oath in the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
	* [[Saberback]] originally debuted as one of several new Predacons in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)\|Beast Wars Neo]]'' cartoon. His ability to holographically disguise himself as Waspinator, however, might be a reference to the time the [[Angolmois Energy]] projected illusions and Saberback claimed it was his ''own'' doing in the ''Beast Wars Neo'' episode "[[Chase the Mysterious Capsule]]", which for years was believed to be an innate ability possessed by the Predacon, as a result of the summaries on TFWiki being based on the work of poorly-understood translating efforts.		* [[Saberback (BW)\|Saberback]] originally debuted as one of several new Predacons in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)\|Beast Wars Neo]]'' cartoon. His ability to holographically disguise himself as Waspinator, however, might be a reference to the time the [[Angolmois Energy]] projected illusions and Saberback claimed it was his ''own'' doing in the ''Beast Wars Neo'' episode "[[Chase the Mysterious Capsule]]", which for years was believed to be an innate ability possessed by the Predacon, as a result of the summaries on TFWiki being based on the work of poorly-understood translating efforts.

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	While searching for [[energon]] in the jungle, [[Scorponok (BW)\|Scorponok]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] come under assault from more of the strange hybrid creatures that inhabit this planet—although their teeth and claws can't dent Cybertronian armor, Waspinator's disturbed by their highly aggressive behaviour. Scorponok wonders if some external stimuli might've triggered this berserker state, and he's proven correct when the pair find a nearby energon deposit: unlike the other [[energon crystal]]s they've discovered thus far, ''this'' particular outcrop glows with a strange, red energy. Back aboard the ''[[Darksyde (BW)\|Darksyde]]'', [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] analyzes a sample of the new energon: this specific variety posseses a number of unusual psychoactive effects that increase the anger and aggression of any nearby lifeforms. Intrigued, [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] wonders if this find could be weaponized somehow...		While searching for [[energon]] in the jungle, [[Scorponok (BW)\|Scorponok]] and [[Waspinator (BW)\|Waspinator]] come under assault from more of the strange hybrid creatures that inhabit this planet—although their teeth and claws can't dent Cybertronian armor, Waspinator's disturbed by their highly aggressive behaviour. Scorponok wonders if some external stimuli might've triggered this berserker state, and he's proven correct when the pair find a nearby energon deposit: unlike the other [[energon crystal]]s they've discovered thus far, ''this'' particular outcrop glows with a strange, red energy. Back aboard the ''[[Darksyde (BW)\|Darksyde]]'', [[Tarantulas (BW)\|Tarantulas]] analyzes a sample of the new energon: this specific variety posseses a number of unusual psychoactive effects that increase the anger and aggression of any nearby lifeforms. Intrigued, [[Megatron (BW)\|Megatron]] wonders if this find could be weaponized somehow...

	A few days later, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]] and a skeptical [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] plant a series of early-warning sensors in the jungles beyond the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]''. However, when Optimus activates one of the sensors, the machine unexpectedly lights up, moments before Tarantulas and [[Blackarachnia (BW)\|Blackarachnia]] ambush the pair! Before either [[Maximal]] can retaliate, Tarantulas plants a bomb on Dinobot's beast mode back, where his arms can't reach; as Optimus tries to dislodge and disarm the device, it explodes!		A few days later, [[Optimus Primal (BW)\|Optimus Primal]] and a skeptical [[Dinobot (BW)\|Dinobot]] plant a series of early-warning sensors in the jungles beyond the ''[[Axalon (BW)\|Axalon]]''. However, when Optimus activates one of the sensors, the machine unexpectedly lights up, moments before Tarantulas and [[Blackarachnia (BW)\|Blackarachnia]] ambush the pair! Before either [[Maximal]] can retaliate, Tarantulas plants a bomb on Dinobot's beast mode back, where his arms can't reach; as Optimus tries to dislodge and disarm the device, it explodes!

	Optimus Primal comes to aboard the ''Axalon''; when [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]] detects an abnormal amount of [[energon]] radiation, however, Primal bursts free from his restraints, punches Rhinox in the face, and shouts that Dinobot ''let'' Tarantulas get the drop on him while everyone else hid in the ship. As he storms off, Rhinox points out that Dinobot's unharmed by the same radiation—perhaps his [[beast mode]] shielded him from the worst of the blast? Dinobot has an alternate theory: he already hated most of his [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] shipmates, and since joining the Maximals he's had to suppress his burning desire to murder [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]], so perhaps he's simply learned to control his anger naturally. The same cannot be said for Optimus Primal, however—as he stomps through the ship, he smacks [[Nyx]] while berating her for her previous mistakes; when Rattrap and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] intervene, they're nearly drawn into the brawl before Rhinox finally steps in and restrains Optimus. Although Optimus lashes out at his crew, Dinobot finally admits that the Maximals ''are'' warriors, good as any Predacon. The real problem is Megatron... and if Optimus wants to end the Beast Wars decisively, he should use that anger to take him out as soon as possible. As Primal dashes off, Nyx and Rattrap worry, but Rhinox remains certain that overexerting himself like this will help him burn through the energon radiation faster than usual.		Optimus Primal comes to aboard the ''Axalon''; when [[Rhinox (BW)\|Rhinox]] detects an abnormal amount of [[energon]] radiation, however, Primal bursts free from his restraints, punches Rhinox in the face, and shouts that Dinobot ''let'' Tarantulas get the drop on him while everyone else hid in the ship. As he storms off, Rhinox points out that Dinobot's unharmed by the same radiation—perhaps his [[beast mode]] shielded him from the worst of the blast? Dinobot has an alternate theory: he already hated most of his [[Predacon (BW)\|Predacon]] shipmates, and since joining the Maximals he's had to suppress his burning desire to murder [[Rattrap (BW)\|Rattrap]], so perhaps he's simply learned to control his anger naturally. The same cannot be said for Optimus Primal, however—as he stomps through the ship, he smacks [[Nyx]] while berating her for her previous mistakes; when Rattrap and [[Cheetor (BW)\|Cheetor]] intervene, they're nearly drawn into the brawl before Rhinox finally steps in and restrains Optimus. Although Optimus lashes out at his crew, Dinobot finally admits that the Maximals ''are'' warriors, good as any Predacon. The real problem is Megatron... and if Optimus wants to end the Beast Wars decisively, he should use that anger to take him out as soon as possible. As Primal dashes off, Nyx and Rattrap worry, but Rhinox remains certain that overexerting himself like this will help him burn through the energon radiation faster than usual.
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2022-10-29T14:32:54Z

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	* Upon first reactivating, Optimus's POV shot includes a tactical overlay based on the heads-up display from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)\|1997 ''Beast Wars'' video game]].		* Upon first reactivating, Optimus's POV shot includes a tactical overlay based on the heads-up display from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)\|1997 ''Beast Wars'' video game]].
	* Optimus Primal swears by the Matrix, which was a semi-frequent oath in the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.		* Optimus Primal swears by the Matrix, which was a semi-frequent oath in the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
	* [[Saberback]] originally debuted as one of several new Predacons in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)\|Beast Wars Neo]]'' cartoon. His ability to holographically disguise himself as Waspinator, however, might be a reference to the time the [[Angolmois Energy]] projected illusions and Saberback claimed it was his ''own'' doing in the ''Beast Wars Neo'' episode "[[Chase the Mysterious Capsule]]", which for years was believed to be an innate ability possessed by the Predacon, as a result of the summaries on TFWiki being based on the work of poorly-understood translating efforts.		* [[Saberback]] originally debuted as one of several new Predacons in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)\|Beast Wars Neo]]'' cartoon. His ability to holographically disguise himself as Waspinator, however, might be a reference to the time the [[Angolmois Energy]] projected illusions and Saberback claimed it was his ''own'' doing in the ''Beast Wars Neo'' episode "[[Chase the Mysterious Capsule]]", which for years was believed to be an innate ability possessed by the Predacon, as a result of the summaries on TFWiki being based on the work of poorly-understood translating efforts.
	* [[Polar Claw]], on the other hand, never appeared in any cartoon, but ''did'' play a memorable role in "[[Terminus (issue)\|Terminus]]" and IDW's own ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering\|The Gathering]]'' miniseries. "Terminus" and ''Gathering'' author [[Simon Furman]]'s professed love for polar bears might explain why this incarnation of Polar Claw appears to have picked up a speech quirk from Furman's breakout character [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]], yes?

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Usfmm at 23:26, 18 October 2022

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	* '''''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' Volume 3''' <small>([[October 5]], 2022 ~~''scheduled''~~) ISBN 1684059380 / ISBN 978-1684059386</small>		* '''''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' Volume 3''' <small>([[October 5]], [[2022]]) ISBN 1684059380 / ISBN 978-1684059386</small>
	**Collects #13–17, and ~~the~~ ''Beast Wars ~~2022 Annual~~''.		** Collects ''Beast Wars'' issues #13–17, and ''Beast Wars'' Annual 2022.
	**Bonus material ~~currently unknown, most likely~~ alternate covers.		** Bonus material includes alternate covers, and an one-page sketch by Burcham.

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2022-10-10T23:18:20Z

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	* The concept of the Predacons turning Optimus into an out-of-control berserker shares many similarities with the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)\|''Beast Wars'' cartoon]] episode "[[Gorilla Warfare]]". Perhaps not coincidentially, a minor plot point from the beginning of that episode involved Dinobot unable to reach a seed pod stuck on his back with his scrawny beast mode arms, similar to his predicament in this issue.		* The concept of the Predacons turning Optimus into an out-of-control berserker shares many similarities with the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)\|''Beast Wars'' cartoon]] episode "[[Gorilla Warfare]]". Perhaps not coincidentially, a minor plot point from the beginning of that episode involved Dinobot unable to reach a seed pod stuck on his back with his scrawny beast mode arms, similar to his predicament in this issue.
			* Upon first reactivating, Optimus's POV shot includes a tactical overlay based on the heads-up display from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)\|1997 ''Beast Wars'' video game]].
	* Optimus Primal swears by the Matrix, which was a semi-frequent oath in the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.		* Optimus Primal swears by the Matrix, which was a semi-frequent oath in the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
	* [[Saberback]] originally debuted as one of several new Predacons in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)\|Beast Wars Neo]]'' cartoon. His ability to holographically disguise himself as Waspinator, however, might be a reference to the time the [[Angolmois Energy]] projected illusions and Saberback claimed it was his ''own'' doing in the ''Beast Wars Neo'' episode "[[Chase the Mysterious Capsule]]", which for years was believed to be an innate ability possessed by the Predacon, as a result of the summaries on TFWiki being based on the work of poorly-understood translating efforts.		* [[Saberback]] originally debuted as one of several new Predacons in the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)\|Beast Wars Neo]]'' cartoon. His ability to holographically disguise himself as Waspinator, however, might be a reference to the time the [[Angolmois Energy]] projected illusions and Saberback claimed it was his ''own'' doing in the ''Beast Wars Neo'' episode "[[Chase the Mysterious Capsule]]", which for years was believed to be an innate ability possessed by the Predacon, as a result of the summaries on TFWiki being based on the work of poorly-understood translating efforts.

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			===Reprints===
			* '''''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' Volume 3''' <small>([[October 5]], 2022 ''scheduled'') ISBN 1684059380 / ISBN 978-1684059386</small>
			**Collects #13–17, and the ''Beast Wars 2022 Annual''.
			**Bonus material currently unknown, most likely alternate covers.

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Locoman at 00:28, 4 May 2022

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