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

			*This book was released as 'The Battle of Optimus Prime' in the UK. It has some extra illustrated pages and some minor changes to the script.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	*Skinkbomb likes making pop culture references. "You get an explosive! You get an explosive!" is a reference to an Oprah Winfrey show in which she gave away cars to her entire audience, "Hasta la vista, babies!" is a paraphrase of a line from ''Terminator 2'', and "Exit, stage left" is a stage direction popularized by cartoon character Snagglepuss.		*Skinkbomb likes making pop culture references. "You get an explosive! You get an explosive!" is a reference to an Oprah Winfrey show in which she gave away cars to her entire audience, "Hasta la vista, babies!" is a paraphrase of a line from ''[[T-800\|Terminator]] 2'', and "Exit, stage left" is a stage direction popularized by cartoon character Snagglepuss.

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

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Synopsis

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged ~~that~~ usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for ~~fear~~ it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.		[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged then usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for he fears it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.

	Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.		Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (~~WFC~~)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.		[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.

	Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.		Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.
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	*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] (1)		*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] (1)
	*[[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] (2)		*[[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] (2)
	*[[Sideswipe (~~WFC~~)\|Sideswipe]] (3)		*[[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]] (3)
	*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)		*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)
	*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] (5)		*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] (5)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (~~WFC~~)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.		[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.

	Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.		Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.
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	*[[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]] (3)		*[[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]] (3)
	*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)		*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)
	*[[Grimlock (~~WFC~~)\|Grimlock]] (5)		*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] (5)
	*[[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] (9)		*[[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] (9)
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	'''While Team Bee fight Decepticons on Earth, Optimus trains in the Realm of the Primes, but both are unaware they're being manipulated by the Liege Maximo.'''		'''While Team Bee fight Decepticons on Earth, Optimus trains in the Realm of the Primes, but both are unaware they're being manipulated by the Liege Maximo.'''

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	[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (WFC)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.		[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (WFC)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.

	Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.		Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.

	In the [[Realm of the Primes]], Optimus and Micronus are meditating when Liege Maximo sends more foes after the former. Micronus is able to dissipate the creations, but is puzzled by where they came from. On Earth, as Fixit repairs Sideswipe, he and the rest of the team discuss what distracted Bumblebee, and Fixit concludes it's the early signs of brain rust. Micronus meets with the other Primes again, but when he notices Liege Maximo is missing, quickly realizes who is behind the disruptions to Optimus's training. Maximo's latest trick, an impostor Bumblebee, fails to fool Optimus who swiftly sees through it and is soon informed by Micronus that Liege Maximo is the culprit behind the issues they've been having.		In the [[Realm of the Primes]], Optimus and Micronus are meditating when Liege Maximo sends more foes after the former. Micronus is able to dissipate the creations, but is puzzled by where they came from. On Earth, as Fixit repairs Sideswipe, he and the rest of the team discuss what distracted Bumblebee, and Fixit concludes it's the early signs of brain rust. Micronus meets with the other Primes again, but when he notices Liege Maximo is missing, quickly realizes who is behind the disruptions to Optimus's training. Maximo's latest trick, an impostor Bumblebee, fails to fool Optimus who swiftly sees through it and is soon informed by Micronus that Liege Maximo is the culprit behind the issues they've been having.
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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*[[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] being a part of the team places this book between "[[One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing]]" and "[[Battlegrounds, Part 1]]". Drift and his ~~mini~~-~~cons~~ are off on a scouting mission, much as he was in "[[Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard]]".		*[[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] being a part of the team places this book between "[[One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing]]" and "[[Battlegrounds, Part 1]]". Drift and his Mini-Cons are off on a scouting mission, much as he was in "[[Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard]]".
	*Optimus refers to his victories over [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]] and [[Unicron]], which took place back at the end of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.		*Optimus refers to his victories over [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]] and [[Unicron]], which took place back at the end of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.

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	*Skinkbomb likes making pop culture references. "You get an explosive! You get an explosive!" is a reference to Oprah Winfrey~~'s last~~ show in which she gave away cars to her entire audience, "Hasta la vista, babies!" is a paraphrase of a line from ''Terminator 2'', and "Exit, stage left" is a stage direction popularized by cartoon character Snagglepuss.		*Skinkbomb likes making pop culture references. "You get an explosive! You get an explosive!" is a reference to an Oprah Winfrey show in which she gave away cars to her entire audience, "Hasta la vista, babies!" is a paraphrase of a line from ''Terminator 2'', and "Exit, stage left" is a stage direction popularized by cartoon character Snagglepuss.

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

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*[[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] being a part of the team places this book between "[[One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing]]" and "[[Battlegrounds, Part 1]]"		*[[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] being a part of the team places this book between "[[One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing]]" and "[[Battlegrounds, Part 1]]". Drift and his mini-cons are off on a scouting mission, much as he was in "[[Bumblebee Versus Scuzzard]]".
			*Optimus refers to his victories over [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]] and [[Unicron]], which took place back at the end of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)\|Transformers: Prime]]''.

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

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	~~{{comingsoon~~\|when~~=January 5~~, ~~2016}}~~		[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (WFC)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.

			Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.

			In the [[Realm of the Primes]], Optimus and Micronus are meditating when Liege Maximo sends more foes after the former. Micronus is able to dissipate the creations, but is puzzled by where they came from. On Earth, as Fixit repairs Sideswipe, he and the rest of the team discuss what distracted Bumblebee, and Fixit concludes it's the early signs of brain rust. Micronus meets with the other Primes again, but when he notices Liege Maximo is missing, quickly realizes who is behind the disruptions to Optimus's training. Maximo's latest trick, an impostor Bumblebee, fails to fool Optimus who swiftly sees through it and is soon informed by Micronus that Liege Maximo is the culprit behind the issues they've been having.

			Bumblebee detects Skinkbomb's signal in a quarry outside [[Crown City]], only to again see the false Optimus sent by Maximo. When the rest of the team find him shouting at something they can't see, it only reinforces their suspicion that there's something wrong with their leader, but his insistence that it's some sort of trick that they will overcome helps regain their confidence in him. While Team Bee heads to the quarry, Liege Maximo throws a fit that Bumblebee was able to see through his illusion and prepares to send more foes against Optimus. As Bumblebee's team battles Skinkbomb a second time, Maximo sends an illusion of Optimus, this time to all of them, however they're able to continue their fight. Bumblebee yanks off Skinkbomb's newly-regrown tail, only to discover it's already a live bomb - the Autobots manage to avoid being blown up by it, and Grimlock captures Skinkbomb himself.

			Micronus faces down Maximo, while Optimus again faces more false constructs of Team Bee. Forearmed with the knowledge that they're a trick of Liege Maximo's, he easily defeats them. Micronus tells Optimus that Maximo is no longer a threat and faces punishment from the other Primes, and allows Optimus to give some words of encouragement to the real Bumblebee.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
			*[[Drift (RID)\|Drift]] being a part of the team places this book between "[[One of Our Mini-Cons Is Missing]]" and "[[Battlegrounds, Part 1]]"

			===Transformers references===

	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
			*Skinkbomb likes making pop culture references. "You get an explosive! You get an explosive!" is a reference to Oprah Winfrey's last show in which she gave away cars to her entire audience, "Hasta la vista, babies!" is a paraphrase of a line from ''Terminator 2'', and "Exit, stage left" is a stage direction popularized by cartoon character Snagglepuss.

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

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (~~WFC~~)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.		[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.

	Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.		Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.
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	*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] (1)		*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] (1)
	*[[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] (2)		*[[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] (2)
	*[[Sideswipe (~~WFC~~)\|Sideswipe]] (3)		*[[Sideswipe (RID)\|Sideswipe]] (3)
	*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)		*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)
	*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] (5)		*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] (5)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (~~WFC~~)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.		[[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]], and [[Strongarm (RID)\|Strongarm]] battle an army of [[Decepticon]]s in a canyon, with Optimus directing the others. The horde soon proves overwhelming, and despite the addition of [[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] to the battlefield, the Autobots fall one by one. Both Decepticons and Autobots disappear, another training test for Optimus on the part of [[Micronus Prime\|Micronus]] who remains unimpressed with his progress. Though Optimus is anxious to return to [[Earth]], Micronus consults with the other [[Thirteen\|Primes]], who believe he is still unprepared. One of their number, [[Liege Maximo]] is bored with his eternal existence and decides to amuse himself by introducing new opponents into Optimus's next training session. Though this results in Optimus being more damaged that usual, the Autobot leader keeps it from Micronus for fear it will impact how long it takes before he can return to Earth.

	Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.		Micronus allows Optimus to view activities on Earth, where Team Bee is having a game of [[Mecha-soccer\|football]] with [[Russell Clay\|Russell]], at least until Grimlock punctures the ball with his teeth. Once the pair go to resume training, Liege Maximo sends a false image of Optimus to Earth, warning Bumblebee of an impending attack. It turns out this is helpful as [[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] soon detects the Decepticon explosives expert [[Skinkbomb]] near [[Crown City Bridge]]. The team rushes to intercept the new Decepticon, however during the fight, another fake Optimus vision informs Bumblebee that he's renounced being an Autobot and become a Decepticon. Distracted, Bumblebee is only saved from one of Skinkbomb's explosives by Sideswipe, who takes the brunt of the blast. Skinkbomb detaches his tail which unleashes a massive explosion, giving him time to escape, and the Autobots lug their badly-wounded comrade back to base empty-handed.
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	*[[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]] (3)		*[[Sideswipe (WFC)\|Sideswipe]] (3)
	*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)		*[[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] (4)
	*[[Grimlock (~~WFC~~)\|Grimlock]] (5)		*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)\|Grimlock]] (5)
	*[[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] (9)		*[[Fixit (RID)\|Fixit]] (9)
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