Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8 - Revision history

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	*A number puzzle introduced by [[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] coloured as Powermaster Optimus Prime.		*A number puzzle introduced by [[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] coloured as Powermaster Optimus Prime.
	*Jazz presents some information on armadillos(?!)		*Jazz presents some information on armadillos(?!)
	*A puzzle where the reader must complete and colour the image of a generic technician from ''[[The Smelting Pool!]]''.		*A puzzle where the reader must complete and colour the image of a generic technician from "[[The Smelting Pool!]]".
	*Optimus Prime and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]]'s floating head present some drawings for the reader to copy.		*Optimus Prime and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]]'s floating head present some drawings for the reader to copy.
	*A picture of [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]] for a spot-the-difference, traced from ''[[Aerialbots over America!]]''.		*A picture of [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]] for a spot-the-difference, traced from "[[Aerialbots over America!]]".

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	*Starscream was made into a Pretender by Megatron to get rid of his rival, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] (the Condor Verlag continuity is seemingly still in early Marvel US mode).		*Starscream was made into a Pretender by Megatron to get rid of his rival, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] (the Condor Verlag continuity is seemingly still in early Marvel US mode).
	*Optimus' exposition for the Classic Pretenders makes it sound like they're being given the shells for this mission only.		*Optimus' exposition for the Classic Pretenders makes it sound like they're being given the shells for this mission only.
	*Carnivac's back-laser can weld open fences.		*Carnivac's [[Anti-thermal cannon\|back-laser]] can weld open fences.
	*Plan C is an Autobot plan where the Sparkabots spray sparks to separate the enemy, allowing the Autobots to attack their foes individually.		*Plan C is an Autobot plan where the Sparkabots spray sparks to separate the enemy, allowing the Autobots to attack their foes individually.

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	==Contents==		==Contents==
	===Transformers in Action: Megatron's Ultimatum===		===Transformers in Action: Megatron's Ultimatum===
	The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]], and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.		The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three [[Nuclear weapon\|nuclear missiles]] from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]], and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.

	With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!		With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!

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	The station manages to get a distress call to the Autobots, and a squad is dispatched including [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, [[Siren (G1)\|Siren]], the [[Sparkabot]]s, [[Cloudburst]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Horsehead]], [[Catilla (G1)\|Catilla]], [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]], [[Getaway]], [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]], [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]], and the small Targetmaster Autobots.		The station manages to get a distress call to the Autobots, and a squad is dispatched including [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, [[Siren (G1)\|Siren]], the [[Sparkabot]]s, [[Cloudburst]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Horsehead]], [[Catilla (G1)\|Catilla]], [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]], [[Getaway]], [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]], [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]], and the small Targetmaster Autobots.

	Despite the Decepticons being outnumbered, the battle is even. Powermaster Optimus Prime is the only one able to fight Horri-Bull. The Autobots eventually beat the Decepticons, but Darkwing steals three of the nuclear missiles! {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8~~/src~~#~~Save_NEVADA_ALPHA~~\|(source)}}		Despite the Decepticons being outnumbered, the battle is even. Powermaster Optimus Prime is the only one able to fight Horri-Bull. The Autobots eventually beat the Decepticons, but Darkwing steals three of the nuclear missiles! {{storylink\|Source:Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8#Save NEVADA ALPHA\|(source)}}

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Transformers in Action: Megatron's Ultimatum

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	With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!		With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!

	To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8~~/src~~#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}		To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Source:Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}

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S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Transformers in Action: "Save Nevada Alpha" */

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Transformers in Action: "Save Nevada Alpha"

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	===Transformers in Action: "Save Nevada Alpha"===		===Transformers in Action: "Save Nevada Alpha"===
	[[Nevada Alpha]] is the codename of the most modern nuclear arms cache of the United States. As such, the Decepticons decide to steal it. A squad lead by [[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]], with [[Carnivac (G1)\|Carnivac]], [[Snarler]], [[Spinister (G1)\|Spinister]] and [[Horri-Bull]] sneaks through the desert in the darkness. Carnivac cuts a hole in the fence and the Decepticon attack begins.		[[Nevada Alpha]] is the codename of the most modern nuclear arms cache of the United States. As such, the Decepticons decide to steal it. A squad lead by [[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]], with [[Carnivac (G1)\|Carnivac]], [[Snarler]], [[Spinister (G1)\|Spinister]], and [[Horri-Bull]] sneaks through the desert in the darkness. Carnivac cuts a hole in the fence and the Decepticon attack begins.

	The station manages to get a distress call to the Autobots, and a squad is dispatched including [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, [[Siren (G1)\|Siren]], the [[Sparkabot]]s, [[Cloudburst]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Horsehead]], [[Catilla (G1)\|Catilla]], [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]], [[Getaway]], [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]], [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]] and the small Targetmaster Autobots.		The station manages to get a distress call to the Autobots, and a squad is dispatched including [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, [[Siren (G1)\|Siren]], the [[Sparkabot]]s, [[Cloudburst]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Horsehead]], [[Catilla (G1)\|Catilla]], [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]], [[Getaway]], [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]], [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]], and the small Targetmaster Autobots.

	Despite the Decepticons being outnumbered, the battle is even. Powermaster Optimus Prime is the only one able to fight Horri-Bull. The Autobots eventually beat the Decepticons, but Darkwing steals three of the nuclear missiles! {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#Save_NEVADA_ALPHA\|(source)}}		Despite the Decepticons being outnumbered, the battle is even. Powermaster Optimus Prime is the only one able to fight Horri-Bull. The Autobots eventually beat the Decepticons, but Darkwing steals three of the nuclear missiles! {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#Save_NEVADA_ALPHA\|(source)}}

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Contents

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	==Contents==		==Contents==
	===Transformers in Action: Megatron's Ultimatum===		===Transformers in Action: Megatron's Ultimatum===
	The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]] and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.		The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]], and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.

	With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!		With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!

	To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}		To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}

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

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	===Articles and features===		===Articles and features===
	[[File:TF-commagsuper.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Superion flies by flapping his stick-like arms!]]		[[File:TF-commagsuper.jpg\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Superion flies by flapping his stick-like arms!]]
	*A number puzzle introduced by Hot Spot coloured as Powermaster Optimus Prime.		*A number puzzle introduced by [[Hot Spot (G1)\|Hot Spot]] coloured as Powermaster Optimus Prime.
	*Jazz presents some information on armadillos(?!)		*Jazz presents some information on armadillos(?!)
	*A puzzle where the reader must complete and colour the image of a generic technician from ''[[The Smelting Pool!]]''.		*A puzzle where the reader must complete and colour the image of a generic technician from ''[[The Smelting Pool!]]''.
	*Optimus Prime and Ravage's floating head present some drawings for the reader to copy.		*Optimus Prime and [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]]'s floating head present some drawings for the reader to copy.
	*A picture of Superion for a spot-the-difference, traced from ''[[Aerialbots over America!]]''.		*A picture of [[Superion (G1)\|Superion]] for a spot-the-difference, traced from ''[[Aerialbots over America!]]''.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Not only does the [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] ''speak'' on the cover—grammatically, his dialogue essentially refers to [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] with a definite article ("your return to ''the'' Cybertron").		*Not only does the [[Guardian (Marvel)\|Guardian]] ''speak'' on the cover—grammatically, his dialogue essentially refers to [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] with a definite article ("your return to ''the'' Cybertron").
	*Translated titles for Marvel UK #98 and #99 are 'The Cybertron Mission' and 'Stop the Spy!'		*Translated titles for Marvel UK #98 and #99 are "The Cybertron Mission" and "Stop the Spy!"
	*Megatron's Ultimatum is a new origin for the Classic Pretenders.		*"Megatron's Ultimatum" is a new origin for the Classic Pretenders.
	*Scoop's guns are described as 'mini-robots'		*Scoop's guns are described as "mini-robots".
	*The Classic Pretender shells are shown as being akin to armor—they are able to leap out of a plane and crash into a crater in the ground, with absolutely no damage.		*The Classic Pretender shells are shown as being akin to armor—they are able to leap out of a plane and crash into a crater in the ground, with absolutely no damage.
	*Starscream was made into a Pretender by Megatron to get rid of his rival, [[Shockwave (G1)//Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] (the Condor Verlag continuity is seemingly still in early Marvel US mode).		*Starscream was made into a Pretender by Megatron to get rid of his rival, [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] (the Condor Verlag continuity is seemingly still in early Marvel US mode).
	*Optimus' exposition for the Classic Pretenders makes it sound like they're being given the shells for this mission only.		*Optimus' exposition for the Classic Pretenders makes it sound like they're being given the shells for this mission only.
	*Carnivac's back-laser can weld open fences.		*Carnivac's back-laser can weld open fences.
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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*The events of the text story 'Megatron's Ultimatum' seem to take place after 'Save ~~NEVADA ALPHA'~~ but it is printed beforehand. Either that or the Autobots are having a really, ''really'' bad day. Given that the Small Targetmaster Autobots are heavily damaged in 'Save ~~NEVADA ALPHA'~~, Optimus Prime comes across as a bit of a jerk in making them do all the dangerous scouting work in 'Megatron's Ultimatum.'		*The events of the text story "Megatron's Ultimatum" seem to take place after "Save Nevada Alpha" but it is printed beforehand. Either that or the Autobots are having a really, ''really'' bad day. Given that the Small Targetmaster Autobots are heavily damaged in "Save Nevada Alpha", Optimus Prime comes across as a bit of a jerk in making them do all the dangerous scouting work in "Megatron's Ultimatum".
	*~~"Transformers in Action:~~ "Save Nevada Alpha"" features the triumphant return of "Horsehead".		*"Save Nevada Alpha" features the triumphant return of "Horsehead".

	===Advertisements===		===Advertisements===
	*One-page advertisement for Thunderwing, Skyhopper and Roadblock		*One-page advertisement for [[Thunderwing (G1)\|Thunderwing]], [[Skyhopper]] and [[Roadblock (G1)\|Roadblock]].
	*One-page advertisement for ~~MASK~~ Comic-Magazin		*One-page advertisement for ''[[M.A.S.K.]] Comic-Magazin''.
	*One-page advertisement for the Classics reissues.		*One-page advertisement for the ''[[Classics (Europe)\|Classics]]'' reissues.

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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (2)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (2)
	*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (3)		*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (3)
	*[[Tracer (~~Targetmasters~~)\|Tracer]] (6)		*[[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] (6)
	*[[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] (7)		*[[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] (7)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] (11)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] (11)

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	The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]] and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.		The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]] and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.

	With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (~~Nebulan~~)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!		With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!

	To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}		To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}

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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (2)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (2)
	*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (3)		*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (3)
	*[[Tracer (~~Nebulan~~)\|Tracer]] (6)		*[[Tracer (Targetmasters)\|Tracer]] (6)
	*[[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] (7)		*[[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] (7)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] (11)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] (11)
	*[[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] (12)		*[[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] (12)
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] (13)		*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] (13)
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	*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] (1)		*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] (1)
	*[[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] (4)		*[[Dreadwind (G1)\|Dreadwind]] (4)
	*[[Darkwing]] (5)		*[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]] (5)
	*[[Firecon]]s (8–10)		*[[Firecon]]s (8–10)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] (14)		*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] (14)
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	===Transformers in Action: "Save Nevada Alpha"===		===Transformers in Action: "Save Nevada Alpha"===
	[[Nevada Alpha]] is the codename of the most modern nuclear arms cache of the United States. As such, the Decepticons decide to steal it. A squad lead by [[Darkwing]], with [[Carnivac (G1)\|Carnivac]], [[Snarler]], [[Spinister (G1)\|Spinister]] and [[Horri-Bull]] sneaks through the desert in the darkness. Carnivac cuts a hole in the fence and the Decepticon attack begins.		[[Nevada Alpha]] is the codename of the most modern nuclear arms cache of the United States. As such, the Decepticons decide to steal it. A squad lead by [[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]], with [[Carnivac (G1)\|Carnivac]], [[Snarler]], [[Spinister (G1)\|Spinister]] and [[Horri-Bull]] sneaks through the desert in the darkness. Carnivac cuts a hole in the fence and the Decepticon attack begins.

	The station manages to get a distress call to the Autobots, and a squad is dispatched including [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, [[Siren (G1)\|Siren]], the [[Sparkabot]]s, [[Cloudburst]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Horsehead]], [[Catilla (G1)\|Catilla]], [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]], [[Getaway]], [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]], [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]] and the small Targetmaster Autobots.		The station manages to get a distress call to the Autobots, and a squad is dispatched including [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, [[Siren (G1)\|Siren]], the [[Sparkabot]]s, [[Cloudburst]], [[Nightbeat (G1)\|Nightbeat]], [[Hosehead (G1)\|Horsehead]], [[Catilla (G1)\|Catilla]], [[Chainclaw (G1)\|Chainclaw]], [[Getaway]], [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]], [[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]] and the small Targetmaster Autobots.
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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (7)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (7)
	*[[Siren (G1)\|Siren]] (8)		*[[Siren (G1)\|Siren]] (8)
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	*[[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]] (21)		*[[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]] (21)
	*[[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]] (22)		*[[Slapdash (G1)\|Slapdash]] (22)
			}}
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Darkwing]] (1)		*[[Darkwing (G1)\|Darkwing]] (1)
	*[[Carnivac (G1)\|Carnivac]] (2)		*[[Carnivac (G1)\|Carnivac]] (2)
	*[[Snarler]] (3)		*[[Snarler]] (3)
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	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	*[[...The Harder They Die!\|The Transformers (Marvel UK) #98 - ...The Harder They Die!]]		*[[...The Harder They Die!\|''The Transformers'' (Marvel UK) #98 - "...The Harder They Die!"]]
	*[[Under Fire!\|The Transformers (Marvel UK) #99 - Under Fire!]]		*[[Under Fire!\|''The Transformers'' (Marvel UK) #99 - "Under Fire!"]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	*Megatron's Ultimatum is a new origin for the Classic Pretenders.		*Megatron's Ultimatum is a new origin for the Classic Pretenders.
	*Scoop's guns are described as 'mini-robots'		*Scoop's guns are described as 'mini-robots'
	*The Classic Pretender shells are shown as being akin to ~~armor - they~~ are able to leap out of a plane and crash into a crater in the ground, with absolutely no damage.		*The Classic Pretender shells are shown as being akin to armor—they are able to leap out of a plane and crash into a crater in the ground, with absolutely no damage.
	*Starscream was made into a Pretender by Megatron to get rid of his rival, Shockwave (the Condor Verlag continuity is seemingly still in early Marvel US mode).		*Starscream was made into a Pretender by Megatron to get rid of his rival, [[Shockwave (G1)//Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] (the Condor Verlag continuity is seemingly still in early Marvel US mode).
	*Optimus' exposition for the Classic Pretenders makes it sound like they're being given the shells for this mission only.		*Optimus' exposition for the Classic Pretenders makes it sound like they're being given the shells for this mission only.
	*Carnivac's back-laser can weld open fences.		*Carnivac's back-laser can weld open fences.

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	The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]] and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.		The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]] and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.

	With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Nebulan)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is ~~guard~~ by [[Firecon]]s!		With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Nebulan)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!

	To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}		To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}

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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (2)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (2)
	*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (3)		*[[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] (3)
	*[[Tracer (~~Targetmasters~~)\|Tracer]] (6)		*[[Tracer (Targetmaster)\|Tracer]] (6)
	*[[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] (7)		*[[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] (7)
	*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] (11)		*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] (11)

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	The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]] and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.		The [[Decepticon]]s have stolen three nuclear missiles from the [[United States of America\|United States]]. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Megatron]] sends an ultimatum to Earth—send him one million tons of [[oil]] or [[New York City]], [[Berlin]] and [[Moscow]] will be destroyed! His demands are met, but he then changes his demands—that the entire weapons arsenal of [[Earth]] be delivered to the Decepticons.

	With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Nebulan)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is ~~guard~~ by [[Firecon]]s!		With this huge threat looming, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] sends out the Small [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmasters]] to investigate. [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] and his two mini-robot guns [[Tracer (Nebulan)\|Tracer]] and [[Holepunch (G1)\|Holepunch]] report back to reveal that they found the Decepticon base, but it is guarded by [[Firecon]]s!

	To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}		To tackle this crisis, Optimus Prime volunteers [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]], [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Grimlock]] to become Classic [[Pretender]]s. The three Autobots are given their armor and proceed to the Decepticon base, where they are attacked by Pretender [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]]! The Autobots dispatch Starscream and the Firecons, but are then fought by the other Decepticon Pretenders. Bumblebee is left alone to tackle Megatron! Bumblebee is able to stop the nuclear countdown, and the Autobots steal back the nuclear missiles, saving the day. {{storylink\|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8/src#MEGATRON'S ULTIMATUM\|(source)}}