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Saix: /* Synopsis */ clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1), typos fixed: Meanwhile → Meanwhile,

2024-09-20T21:39:35Z

Synopsis: clean up, replaced: Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1), typos fixed: Meanwhile → Meanwhile,

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	Once his pursuers have gone, Backstreet climbs back onto the road, using his [[proton missile cannon]]s to generate a kick-back to boost him. Once back on the roadside he relaxes and recalls how he got into this mess.		Once his pursuers have gone, Backstreet climbs back onto the road, using his [[proton missile cannon]]s to generate a kick-back to boost him. Once back on the roadside he relaxes and recalls how he got into this mess.

	:''Two days ago, the Autobots had set up an ambush to capture [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], who had captured details of [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]]'s attack plans. The Autobots wanted the plans as well. [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] were set up to block the route near the human settlement [[Rivers' Town]], whilst Optimus Prime, [[Dogfight (G1)\|Dogfight]], and [[Override (G1)\|Override]] were hiding to snare the Decepticons. Backstreet was stationed as lookout. They would maintain radio silence and Backstreet was given a signalling device. Backstreet's orders were to remain observing after signalling, in case more Decepticons came. If so, he was to speed down and warn the others; he was explicitly under orders not to engage the enemy as this could harm the humans.''		:''Two days ago, the Autobots had set up an ambush to capture [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], who had captured details of [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]]'s attack plans. The Autobots wanted the plans as well. [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] were set up to block the route near the human settlement [[Rivers' Town]], whilst Optimus Prime, [[Dogfight (G1)\|Dogfight]], and [[Override (G1)\|Override]] were hiding to snare the Decepticons. Backstreet was stationed as lookout. They would maintain radio silence and Backstreet was given a signalling device. Backstreet's orders were to remain observing after signalling, in case more Decepticons came. If so, he was to speed down and warn the others; he was explicitly under orders not to engage the enemy as this could harm the humans.''

	:''Backstreet had followed the orders when he saw [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)\|Spinister]], and [[Windsweeper]] flying in low. Backstreet realised he couldn't outrun the jets to warn Optimus Prime, but, even though he could shoot them down, he was under orders not to. Having long told himself that a moment's indecision can be fatal, he blasted away, firing well clear of the town in order to alert the Autobots. But, instead, he just gave his position away to the Decepticons and found himself having to fight back against them. He then saw Crankcase and Ruckus speeding away and knew the ambush had failed.''		:''Backstreet had followed the orders when he saw [[Needlenose (G1)\|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)\|Spinister]], and [[Windsweeper]] flying in low. Backstreet realised he couldn't outrun the jets to warn Optimus Prime, but, even though he could shoot them down, he was under orders not to. Having long told himself that a moment's indecision can be fatal, he blasted away, firing well clear of the town in order to alert the Autobots. But, instead, he just gave his position away to the Decepticons and found himself having to fight back against them. He then saw Crankcase and Ruckus speeding away and knew the ambush had failed.''
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	[[Don Stracher]], the night watchman at the long closed [[Riverway Fun Park]], has discovered the doors of the [[Cyclorama]] 3-D cinema are ajar and someone has crushed the lock. He heads in, not concerned about any danger as he's dealt with school kids, drunks, tramps and thieves easily. A huge robot, on the other hand, sends him running. Backstreet is equally shocked.		[[Don Stracher]], the night watchman at the long closed [[Riverway Fun Park]], has discovered the doors of the [[Cyclorama]] 3-D cinema are ajar and someone has crushed the lock. He heads in, not concerned about any danger as he's dealt with school kids, drunks, tramps and thieves easily. A huge robot, on the other hand, sends him running. Backstreet is equally shocked.

	The Autobots continue their search, with the majority wanting to help straighten Backstreet out and rebuild his confidence. But Optimus Prime is worried that Backstreet is endangering humans and could succumb to an offer to join the Decepticons to escape the Autobots. Prime wants to help the Autobot but may have to resort to harsher methods. Meanwhile Override is feeling guilty about his earlier conversation with Backstreet and wonders if he should confess or keep silent for his own sake. He decides the latter option.		The Autobots continue their search, with the majority wanting to help straighten Backstreet out and rebuild his confidence. But Optimus Prime is worried that Backstreet is endangering humans and could succumb to an offer to join the Decepticons to escape the Autobots. Prime wants to help the Autobot but may have to resort to harsher methods. Meanwhile, Override is feeling guilty about his earlier conversation with Backstreet and wonders if he should confess or keep silent for his own sake. He decides the latter option.

	Spinister is nearing the fairground when he picks up a radio signal between Don Stracher and the police about a robot. Spinister signals Megatron and heads into the fairground. Backstreet doesn't see the approaching Decepticon. Megatron signals all Decepticons, ordering them not to molest Backstreet until he arrives, but Spinister decides that roughing him up won't meet that and the initiative could even get him a promotion. The first Decepticon to reach the fairground is Scoop and Spinister convinces him to join in a little fun with the Autobot. Spinister flies in firing and Backstreet tries to take him down, only for Scoop to fire upon him.		Spinister is nearing the fairground when he picks up a radio signal between Don Stracher and the police about a robot. Spinister signals Megatron and heads into the fairground. Backstreet doesn't see the approaching Decepticon. Megatron signals all Decepticons, ordering them not to molest Backstreet until he arrives, but Spinister decides that roughing him up won't meet that and the initiative could even get him a promotion. The first Decepticon to reach the fairground is Scoop and Spinister convinces him to join in a little fun with the Autobot. Spinister flies in firing and Backstreet tries to take him down, only for Scoop to fire upon him.
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	Override has now confessed about speaking with Backstreet and Optimus Prime is furious, wondering what consequences Override has caused...		Override has now confessed about speaking with Backstreet and Optimus Prime is furious, wondering what consequences Override has caused...

	[[File:Trigger-happy MegatronScoop.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|left\|]]		[[File:Trigger-happy MegatronScoop.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|left]]
	Backstreet is saved by the arrival of a huge Transformer who knocks Spinister sideways and then proceeds to rough up Scoop. He tells the two Decepticons to disappear for a long time. Backstreet recognises the new arrival as Megatron. The Decepticon leader smiles at Backstreet and asks him to join them.		Backstreet is saved by the arrival of a huge Transformer who knocks Spinister sideways and then proceeds to rough up Scoop. He tells the two Decepticons to disappear for a long time. Backstreet recognises the new arrival as Megatron. The Decepticon leader smiles at Backstreet and asks him to join them.

Emvee: links

2021-05-20T11:26:01Z

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	Optimus Prime races to the fairground and thinks how well he knows Megatron that if a single Autobot is turned to the Decepticons then victory will be his. Arriving at the fairground he knocks aside Quake and Ruckus, then heads inside to see Backstreet refusing the offer. Prime intervenes just as Megatron is about to strike Backstreet. The other Decepticons start firing but Megatron orders them back, wanting to crush Prime himself. The two fight fiercely whilst Backstreet runs for cover, worrying what he's done. Megatron fights furiously, knowing he cannot die because he has seen his future as Galvatron. But Prime has already died once on Earth! The two foes throw bits of the fairground at each other whilst shouting about Backstreet. Prime declares that Backstreet could have been made to see sense and is a virtuous individual. If he had gone bad he would have joined the Decepticons in a moment, but because he didn't "there's still hope [and] he's still worth fighting for!"		Optimus Prime races to the fairground and thinks how well he knows Megatron that if a single Autobot is turned to the Decepticons then victory will be his. Arriving at the fairground he knocks aside Quake and Ruckus, then heads inside to see Backstreet refusing the offer. Prime intervenes just as Megatron is about to strike Backstreet. The other Decepticons start firing but Megatron orders them back, wanting to crush Prime himself. The two fight fiercely whilst Backstreet runs for cover, worrying what he's done. Megatron fights furiously, knowing he cannot die because he has seen his future as Galvatron. But Prime has already died once on Earth! The two foes throw bits of the fairground at each other whilst shouting about Backstreet. Prime declares that Backstreet could have been made to see sense and is a virtuous individual. If he had gone bad he would have joined the Decepticons in a moment, but because he didn't "there's still hope [and] he's still worth fighting for!"

	The fight continues but Megatron overpowers Optimus Prime and puts his [[fusion cannon]] to his old foe's head. "It's over, Prime." Suddenly, Megatron is knocked backwards by a double blast. Prime rises quickly to see Backstreet urging him to flee before the other Decepticons attack. ~~But~~ Prime transforms to his battle station and soon sends them running~~. Then~~ he and Backstreet transform and roll out.		The fight continues but Megatron overpowers Optimus Prime and puts his [[fusion cannon]] to his old foe's head. "It's over, Prime." Suddenly, Megatron is knocked backwards by a double blast of proton missile cannon fire. Prime rises quickly to see Backstreet urging him to flee before the other Decepticons attack. Prime transforms to his battle station and a volley of laser, [[Concussion weapon\|concussion blaster]], and [[particle beam cannon]] fire soon sends them running, then he and Backstreet transform and roll out.

	Later at the Autobots' base, Backstreet pleads guilty to the charges of disobeying orders and endangering humans when he attacked the convoy. Optimus Prime announces that the only sentence is the end of solo look-outs so in future when there is radio silence no Autobot will be left isolated in such a position. The other Autobots cheer as Prime and Backstreet thank each other.		Later at the Autobots' base, Backstreet pleads guilty to the charges of disobeying orders and endangering humans when he attacked the convoy. Optimus Prime announces that the only sentence is the end of solo look-outs so in future when there is radio silence no Autobot will be left isolated in such a position. The other Autobots cheer as Prime and Backstreet thank each other.

Emvee: link

2021-04-21T16:01:48Z

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	[[Backstreet (G1)\|Backstreet]] is speeding along a mountain road, unsure if he's being pursued by [[human]]s, [[Decepticon]]s or—even worse—[[Autobot]]s. He loses concentration for a moment and speeds over the edge, falling downwards. His pursuers—[[Getaway]] and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]]—assume he's accelerated away. They have been sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to bring Backstreet in and know he will be furious at their failure.		[[Backstreet (G1)\|Backstreet]] is speeding along a mountain road, unsure if he's being pursued by [[human]]s, [[Decepticon]]s or—even worse—[[Autobot]]s. He loses concentration for a moment and speeds over the edge, falling downwards. His pursuers—[[Getaway]] and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]]—assume he's accelerated away. They have been sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to bring Backstreet in and know he will be furious at their failure.

	Once his pursuers have gone, Backstreet climbs back onto the road, using his [[proton cannon]]s to generate a kick-back to boost him. Once back on the roadside he relaxes and recalls how he got into this mess.		Once his pursuers have gone, Backstreet climbs back onto the road, using his [[proton missile cannon]]s to generate a kick-back to boost him. Once back on the roadside he relaxes and recalls how he got into this mess.

	:''Two days ago, the Autobots had set up an ambush to capture [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], who had captured details of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]]'s attack plans. The Autobots wanted the plans as well. [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] were set up to block the route near the human settlement [[Rivers' Town]], whilst Optimus Prime, [[Dogfight (G1)\|Dogfight]], and [[Override (G1)\|Override]] were hiding to snare the Decepticons. Backstreet was stationed as lookout. They would maintain radio silence and Backstreet was given a signalling device. Backstreet's orders were to remain observing after signalling, in case more Decepticons came. If so, he was to speed down and warn the others; he was explicitly under orders not to engage the enemy as this could harm the humans.''		:''Two days ago, the Autobots had set up an ambush to capture [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], who had captured details of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]]'s attack plans. The Autobots wanted the plans as well. [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] were set up to block the route near the human settlement [[Rivers' Town]], whilst Optimus Prime, [[Dogfight (G1)\|Dogfight]], and [[Override (G1)\|Override]] were hiding to snare the Decepticons. Backstreet was stationed as lookout. They would maintain radio silence and Backstreet was given a signalling device. Backstreet's orders were to remain observing after signalling, in case more Decepticons came. If so, he was to speed down and warn the others; he was explicitly under orders not to engage the enemy as this could harm the humans.''

Emvee at 15:19, 21 April 2021

2021-04-21T15:19:18Z

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Megatron's Decepticons include Scoop, who transforms into "a yellow construction excavator" and the illustration shows the correct robot mode being attacked by the Decepticon leader. Yet Scoop is an Autobot and shown on Optimus Prime's forces in this story. Have the Decepticons made a copy?		*Megatron's Decepticons include Scoop, who transforms into "a yellow construction excavator" and the illustration shows the correct robot mode being attacked by the Decepticon leader. Yet Scoop is an Autobot and shown on Optimus Prime's forces in this story. Have the Decepticons made a copy?
	*Backstreet tells Megatron that "it sounds like a swell offfer".		*Backstreet tells Megatron that "it sure sounds like a swell offfer".

	===Continuity===		===Continuity===

Emvee: Spelling error

2021-04-21T15:18:45Z

Spelling error

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Megatron's Decepticons include Scoop, who transforms into "a yellow construction excavator" and the illustration shows the correct robot mode being attacked by the Decepticon leader. Yet Scoop is an Autobot and shown on Optimus Prime's forces in this story. Have the Decepticons made a copy?		*Megatron's Decepticons include Scoop, who transforms into "a yellow construction excavator" and the illustration shows the correct robot mode being attacked by the Decepticon leader. Yet Scoop is an Autobot and shown on Optimus Prime's forces in this story. Have the Decepticons made a copy?
			*Backstreet tells Megatron that "it sounds like a swell offfer".

	===Continuity===		===Continuity===

Escargon: Undo revision 1482853 by Ryangut (talk)

2021-02-11T00:49:52Z

Undo revision 1482853 by Ryangut (talk)

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	===Continuity===		===Continuity===
	~~This~~ story fits into the continuity of the regular comic ~~despite~~ many of the Autobots and Decepticons never being under the command of Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively or even operating amongst the Transformers on Earth at all (the [[Triggerbot]]s, the [[Triggercon]]s and the [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Double Targetmasters]]). Additionally Megatron was never shown as leading the Decepticons on Earth during Optimus Prime's period as a [[Powermaster]]. Also, Megatron is working from the idea he'll become Galvatron, making him the Megatron ''clone'' (who was doing this in "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]")~~. This story takes place at some point after "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]" and before [[Mind Games]]. These characters are Cybertron based and just visiting Earth~~.		It's not entirely clear where this story fits into the continuity of the regular comic as many of the Autobots and Decepticons were never shown as being under the command of Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively or even operating amongst the Transformers on Earth at all (the [[Triggerbot]]s, the [[Triggercon]]s and the [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Double Targetmasters]]). Additionally Megatron was never shown as leading the Decepticons on Earth during Optimus Prime's period as a [[Powermaster]]. Also, Megatron is working from the idea he'll become Galvatron, making him the Megatron ''clone'' (who was doing this in "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]").

	Reference is made to a conflict within the Decepticons between Megatron, Shockwave and Scorponok. This is identical to the scenario seen in "[[Aspects of Evil!\|Aspects of Evil!: Scorponok]]", which also features Landfill and Quickmix operating on Earth ~~but~~ that ~~happens~~ in ~~the original timeline~~.		Reference is made to a conflict within the Decepticons between Megatron, Shockwave and Scorponok. This is identical to the scenario seen in "[[Aspects of Evil!\|Aspects of Evil!: Scorponok]]", which also features Landfill and Quickmix operating on Earth. The best fit would appear to be before the "Aspects of Evil!" story, wherever that is placed in continuity—see [[Aspects of Evil!#Continuity\|here]].

	[[Category:Marvel UK Annual stories]]		[[Category:Marvel UK Annual stories]]
	[[Category:Marvel UK text stories]]		[[Category:Marvel UK text stories]]

Ryangut: corrected continuity note

2021-02-10T21:23:02Z

corrected continuity note

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	===Continuity===		===Continuity===
	~~It's not entirely clear where this~~ story fits into the continuity of the regular comic as many of the Autobots and Decepticons ~~were~~ never ~~shown as~~ being under the command of Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively or even operating amongst the Transformers on Earth at all (the [[Triggerbot]]s, the [[Triggercon]]s and the [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Double Targetmasters]]). Additionally Megatron was never shown as leading the Decepticons on Earth during Optimus Prime's period as a [[Powermaster]]. Also, Megatron is working from the idea he'll become Galvatron, making him the Megatron ''clone'' (who was doing this in "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]").		This story fits into the continuity of the regular comic despite many of the Autobots and Decepticons never being under the command of Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively or even operating amongst the Transformers on Earth at all (the [[Triggerbot]]s, the [[Triggercon]]s and the [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Double Targetmasters]]). Additionally Megatron was never shown as leading the Decepticons on Earth during Optimus Prime's period as a [[Powermaster]]. Also, Megatron is working from the idea he'll become Galvatron, making him the Megatron ''clone'' (who was doing this in "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]"). This story takes place at some point after "[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.]]" and before [[Mind Games]]. These characters are Cybertron based and just visiting Earth.

	Reference is made to a conflict within the Decepticons between Megatron, Shockwave and Scorponok. This is identical to the scenario seen in "[[Aspects of Evil!\|Aspects of Evil!: Scorponok]]", which also features Landfill and Quickmix operating on Earth~~. The best fit would appear to be before the "Aspects of Evil!" story, wherever~~ that ~~is placed~~ in ~~continuity—see [[Aspects of Evil!#Continuity\|here]]~~.		Reference is made to a conflict within the Decepticons between Megatron, Shockwave and Scorponok. This is identical to the scenario seen in "[[Aspects of Evil!\|Aspects of Evil!: Scorponok]]", which also features Landfill and Quickmix operating on Earth but that happens in the original timeline.

	[[Category:Marvel UK Annual stories]]		[[Category:Marvel UK Annual stories]]
	[[Category:Marvel UK text stories]]		[[Category:Marvel UK text stories]]

Saix: /* Continuity */

2021-01-04T18:10:06Z

Continuity

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	[[Category:Marvel UK Annual stories]]		[[Category:Marvel UK Annual stories]]
	[[Category:~~Text~~ stories]]		[[Category:Marvel UK text stories]]

Nu-Priest: /* Synopsis */ pic

2020-09-03T17:43:58Z

Synopsis: pic

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	Override has now confessed about speaking with Backstreet and Optimus Prime is furious, wondering what consequences Override has caused...		Override has now confessed about speaking with Backstreet and Optimus Prime is furious, wondering what consequences Override has caused...

			[[File:Trigger-happy MegatronScoop.jpg\|upright=1.2\|thumb\|left\|]]
	Backstreet is saved by the arrival of a huge Transformer who knocks Spinister sideways and then proceeds to rough up Scoop. He tells the two Decepticons to disappear for a long time. Backstreet recognises the new arrival as Megatron. The Decepticon leader smiles at Backstreet and asks him to join them.		Backstreet is saved by the arrival of a huge Transformer who knocks Spinister sideways and then proceeds to rough up Scoop. He tells the two Decepticons to disappear for a long time. Backstreet recognises the new arrival as Megatron. The Decepticon leader smiles at Backstreet and asks him to join them.

Emvee at 15:35, 21 February 2018

2018-02-21T15:35:15Z

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	[[Backstreet (G1)\|Backstreet]] is speeding along a mountain road, unsure if he's being pursued by [[human]]s, [[Decepticon]]s or—even worse—[[Autobot]]s. He loses concentration for a moment and speeds over the edge, falling downwards. His pursuers—[[Getaway]] and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]]—assume he's accelerated away. They have been sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to bring Backstreet in and know he will be furious at their failure.		[[Backstreet (G1)\|Backstreet]] is speeding along a mountain road, unsure if he's being pursued by [[human]]s, [[Decepticon]]s or—even worse—[[Autobot]]s. He loses concentration for a moment and speeds over the edge, falling downwards. His pursuers—[[Getaway]] and [[Joyride (G1)\|Joyride]]—assume he's accelerated away. They have been sent by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Optimus Prime]] to bring Backstreet in and know he will be furious at their failure.

	Once his pursuers have gone, Backstreet climbs back onto the road, using his proton ~~cannons~~ to generate a kick-back to boost him. Once back on the roadside he relaxes and recalls how he got into this mess.		Once his pursuers have gone, Backstreet climbs back onto the road, using his [[proton cannon]]s to generate a kick-back to boost him. Once back on the roadside he relaxes and recalls how he got into this mess.

	:''Two days ago, the Autobots had set up an ambush to capture [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], who had captured details of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]]'s attack plans. The Autobots wanted the plans as well. [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] were set up to block the route near the human settlement [[Rivers' Town]], whilst Optimus Prime, [[Dogfight (G1)\|Dogfight]], and [[Override (G1)\|Override]] were hiding to snare the Decepticons. Backstreet was stationed as lookout. They would maintain radio silence and Backstreet was given a signalling device. Backstreet's orders were to remain observing after signalling, in case more Decepticons came. If so, he was to speed down and warn the others; he was explicitly under orders not to engage the enemy as this could harm the humans.''		:''Two days ago, the Autobots had set up an ambush to capture [[Crankcase (G1)\|Crankcase]] and [[Ruckus (G1)\|Ruckus]], who had captured details of [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Scorponok]]'s attack plans. The Autobots wanted the plans as well. [[Landfill (G1)\|Landfill]], [[Quickmix (G1)\|Quickmix]], and [[Scoop (G1)\|Scoop]] were set up to block the route near the human settlement [[Rivers' Town]], whilst Optimus Prime, [[Dogfight (G1)\|Dogfight]], and [[Override (G1)\|Override]] were hiding to snare the Decepticons. Backstreet was stationed as lookout. They would maintain radio silence and Backstreet was given a signalling device. Backstreet's orders were to remain observing after signalling, in case more Decepticons came. If so, he was to speed down and warn the others; he was explicitly under orders not to engage the enemy as this could harm the humans.''