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Transformation cog -> Transformation cog (biology) update

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	* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.		* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.
	* Counting characters who were meant to be there, were seen outside, or were killed, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side is more than enough to tip the odds against the Autobots.		* Counting characters who were meant to be there, were seen outside, or were killed, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side is more than enough to tip the odds against the Autobots.
	* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)		* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)
	* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.		* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.
	* The "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]" comic book [[retcon]]s [[Lugnut (TF 2010)\|Lugnut]] and [[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] into the battle, as well as confirming Tracks' participation in the battle.		* The "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]" comic book [[retcon]]s [[Lugnut (TF 2010)\|Lugnut]] and [[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] into the battle, as well as confirming Tracks' participation in the battle.

Banpei the Mini-Con at 01:16, 23 August 2025

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	*[[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]]<ref name="got better">Presumed (or confirmed, in Prowl's case) casualties that appear later in the fiction with no immediate explanation.</ref>		*[[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]]<ref name="got better">Presumed (or confirmed, in Prowl's case) casualties that appear later in the fiction with no immediate explanation.</ref>
	*[[Windcharger (G1)\|Windcharger]]<ref name="got better"/>		*[[Windcharger (G1)\|Windcharger]]<ref name="got better"/>
			*[[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]] <ref name="cut for time">Was present in storyboard sequences, but did not appear in the finished film.</ref>
	*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]]<ref name="retcon">Denotes those who were [[Retcon\|retroactively]] included in the battle in [[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus\|other]] [[The Gathering Storm\|forms of]] [[A Flash Forward\|media]].</ref>		*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]]<ref name="retcon">Denotes those who were [[Retcon\|retroactively]] included in the battle in [[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus\|other]] [[The Gathering Storm\|forms of]] [[A Flash Forward\|media]].</ref>
	*[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]<ref name="retcon"/>		*[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]<ref name="retcon"/>
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	*[[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]<ref name="retcon"/>		*[[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]<ref name="retcon"/>
	*[[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcomber]]<ref name="got better"/>		*[[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcomber]]<ref name="got better"/>
			*[[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]<ref name="cut for time"/>

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Banpei the Mini-Con at 01:48, 9 April 2025

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	**[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]]		**[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]]
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]]<ref name="death"/>		*[[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]]<ref name="death"/>
	*[[Skywarp (G1)\|Skywarp]]<ref name="got better"/><ref name="not getting into this">Became Cyclonus. Unless the other one did. Or Life Spark did. Look, it's complicated, okay?</ref>		*[[Skywarp (G1)\|Skywarp]]<ref name="got better"/><ref name="not getting into this">Became Cyclonus. Unless the other one did. Or [[Life Spark]] did. Look, it's complicated, okay?</ref>
	*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]<ref>Shockwave only appeared in one shot, which may have been an [[animation error]].</ref>		*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]<ref>Shockwave only appeared in one shot, which may have been an [[animation error]].</ref>
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	{{disambig2\|the battle that comprises Act 1 of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''\|the eponymous mobile game event\| The Battle for Autobot City.}}		{{disambig2\|the battle that comprises Act 1 of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''\|the eponymous mobile game event\| The Battle for Autobot City.}}
			{{Noname-unconfirmed}}
	[[File:BattleAutobotCity2.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|In ur base, killin ur doods.]]		[[File:BattleAutobotCity2.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|In ur base, killin ur doods.]]
	The '''Battle of Autobot City''' was a protracted battle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s taking place at [[Autobot City (G1)\|Autobot City]], the primary base of the Autobots on [[Earth]], taking place in the year [[2005]] in several reality streams. By its end, the leaders of both the Autobot and Decepticon forces were suffering fatal injuries, numerous combatants on both sides had been killed, and events were set in motion that would lead to the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]] and, eventually, the passing of the [[Matrix of Leadership]].		The '''Battle of Autobot City''' was a protracted battle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s taking place at [[Autobot City (G1)\|Autobot City]], the primary base of the Autobots on [[Earth]], taking place in the year [[2005]] in several reality streams. By its end, the leaders of both the Autobot and Decepticon forces were suffering fatal injuries, numerous combatants on both sides had been killed, and events were set in motion that would lead to the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]] and, eventually, the passing of the [[Matrix of Leadership]].
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	The Autobots, though surprised and outnumbered, quickly rallied to the defense. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ultra Magnus]], commanding the City, ordered [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] to contact Optimus Prime on [[Moonbase One]] to obtain reinforcements, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] to [[Transformation\|transform]] Autobot City into its battle mode, and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] to assist in alerting Autobots to the attack.		The Autobots, though surprised and outnumbered, quickly rallied to the defense. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ultra Magnus]], commanding the City, ordered [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] to contact Optimus Prime on [[Moonbase One]] to obtain reinforcements, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] to [[Transformation\|transform]] Autobot City into its battle mode, and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] to assist in alerting Autobots to the attack.

	Springer and [[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] began the transformation of the city into battle station mode, offering the Autobot population greater defensive capability to meet the Decepticon assault. It also had the added bonus of trapping Starscream's right foot, forcing him to inflict a wound upon himself to avoid getting crushed.		Springer and [[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] began the transformation of the city into battle station mode, offering the Autobot population greater defensive capability to meet the Decepticon assault. (It also had the added bonus of trapping Starscream's right foot, forcing him to inflict a wound upon himself to avoid getting crushed.)

	Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.		Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.

Banpei the Mini-Con at 23:44, 8 October 2023

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Banpei the Mini-Con at 23:40, 8 October 2023

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Banpei the Mini-Con at 20:49, 8 October 2023

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	[[File:Tftm1986c.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2\|Galvatron, or just plain old TRON?]]		[[File:Tftm1986c.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.2\|Galvatron, or just plain old TRON?]]

	Large numbers of Autobots and Decepticons had either been terminated or severely wounded as a result of the battle. Windcharger, Wheeljack, and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] were among the casualties, and even the mighty Optimus Prime soon succumbed to his wounds and expired, but not before passing the Matrix of Leadership to Ultra Magnus as his successor, unaware that the Matrix had made [[Hot Rod (G1)\| a choice of its own as to who would become the new [[Prime (rank)\|Autobot leader]].		Large numbers of Autobots and Decepticons had either been terminated or severely wounded as a result of the battle. Windcharger, Wheeljack, and [[Huffer (G1)\|Huffer]] were among the casualties, and even the mighty Optimus Prime soon succumbed to his wounds and expired, but not before passing the Matrix of Leadership to Ultra Magnus as his successor, unaware that the Matrix had made [[Hot Rod (G1)\| a choice of its own]] as to who would become the new [[Prime (rank)\|Autobot leader]].

	Several wounded Decepticons—including Megatron—were thrown out of Astrotrain when the latter's fuel reserves proved insufficent to return to Cybertron. They would later be found by the Chaos-Bringer [[Unicron]] and reshaped into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus]] and [[Cyclonus's Armada\|his armada]], as well as [[Scourge (G1)\|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweeps]].		Several wounded Decepticons—including Megatron—were thrown out of Astrotrain when the latter's fuel reserves proved insufficent to return to Cybertron. They would later be found by the Chaos-Bringer [[Unicron]] and reshaped into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus]] and [[Cyclonus's Armada\|his armada]], as well as [[Scourge (G1)\|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweeps]].

Banpei the Mini-Con at 19:22, 8 October 2023

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	* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.		* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.
	* Counting characters who were meant to be there, were seen outside, or were killed, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side is more than enough to tip the odds against the Autobots.		* Counting characters who were meant to be there, were seen outside, or were killed, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side is more than enough to tip the odds against the Autobots.
	* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)		* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[Transformation cog (biology)\|transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)
	* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.		* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.
	* The "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]" comic book [[retcon]]s [[Lugnut (TF 2010)\|Lugnut]] and [[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] into the battle, as well as confirming Tracks' participation in the battle.		* The "[[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus]]" comic book [[retcon]]s [[Lugnut (TF 2010)\|Lugnut]] and [[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]] into the battle, as well as confirming Tracks' participation in the battle.

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	*[[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]]<ref name="got better">Presumed (or confirmed, in Prowl's case) casualties that appear later in the fiction with no immediate explanation.</ref>		*[[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]]<ref name="got better">Presumed (or confirmed, in Prowl's case) casualties that appear later in the fiction with no immediate explanation.</ref>
	*[[Windcharger (G1)\|Windcharger]]<ref name="got better"/>		*[[Windcharger (G1)\|Windcharger]]<ref name="got better"/>
			*[[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]] <ref name="cut for time">Was present in storyboard sequences, but did not appear in the finished film.</ref>
	*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]]<ref name="retcon">Denotes those who were [[Retcon\|retroactively]] included in the battle in [[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus\|other]] [[The Gathering Storm\|forms of]] [[A Flash Forward\|media]].</ref>		*[[Warpath (G1)\|Warpath]]<ref name="retcon">Denotes those who were [[Retcon\|retroactively]] included in the battle in [[Rodimus vs. Cyclonus\|other]] [[The Gathering Storm\|forms of]] [[A Flash Forward\|media]].</ref>
	*[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]<ref name="retcon"/>		*[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]<ref name="retcon"/>
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	*[[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]<ref name="retcon"/>		*[[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]]<ref name="retcon"/>
	*[[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcomber]]<ref name="got better"/>		*[[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcomber]]<ref name="got better"/>
			*[[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]<ref name="cut for time"/>

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	**[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]]		**[[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]]
	*[[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]]<ref name="death"/>		*[[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]]<ref name="death"/>
	*[[Skywarp (G1)\|Skywarp]]<ref name="got better"/><ref name="not getting into this">Became Cyclonus. Unless the other one did. Or Life Spark did. Look, it's complicated, okay?</ref>		*[[Skywarp (G1)\|Skywarp]]<ref name="got better"/><ref name="not getting into this">Became Cyclonus. Unless the other one did. Or [[Life Spark]] did. Look, it's complicated, okay?</ref>
	*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]<ref>Shockwave only appeared in one shot, which may have been an [[animation error]].</ref>		*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]]<ref>Shockwave only appeared in one shot, which may have been an [[animation error]].</ref>
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	{{disambig2\|the battle that comprises Act 1 of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''\|the eponymous mobile game event\| The Battle for Autobot City.}}		{{disambig2\|the battle that comprises Act 1 of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''\|the eponymous mobile game event\| The Battle for Autobot City.}}
			{{Noname-unconfirmed}}
	[[File:BattleAutobotCity2.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|In ur base, killin ur doods.]]		[[File:BattleAutobotCity2.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|In ur base, killin ur doods.]]
	The '''Battle of Autobot City''' was a protracted battle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s taking place at [[Autobot City (G1)\|Autobot City]], the primary base of the Autobots on [[Earth]], taking place in the year [[2005]] in several reality streams. By its end, the leaders of both the Autobot and Decepticon forces were suffering fatal injuries, numerous combatants on both sides had been killed, and events were set in motion that would lead to the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]] and, eventually, the passing of the [[Matrix of Leadership]].		The '''Battle of Autobot City''' was a protracted battle between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s taking place at [[Autobot City (G1)\|Autobot City]], the primary base of the Autobots on [[Earth]], taking place in the year [[2005]] in several reality streams. By its end, the leaders of both the Autobot and Decepticon forces were suffering fatal injuries, numerous combatants on both sides had been killed, and events were set in motion that would lead to the creation of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]] and, eventually, the passing of the [[Matrix of Leadership]].
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	The Autobots, though surprised and outnumbered, quickly rallied to the defense. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ultra Magnus]], commanding the City, ordered [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] to contact Optimus Prime on [[Moonbase One]] to obtain reinforcements, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] to [[Transformation\|transform]] Autobot City into its battle mode, and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] to assist in alerting Autobots to the attack.		The Autobots, though surprised and outnumbered, quickly rallied to the defense. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ultra Magnus]], commanding the City, ordered [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] to contact Optimus Prime on [[Moonbase One]] to obtain reinforcements, [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]] to [[Transformation\|transform]] Autobot City into its battle mode, and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] to assist in alerting Autobots to the attack.

	Springer and [[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] began the transformation of the city into battle station mode, offering the Autobot population greater defensive capability to meet the Decepticon assault. It also had the added bonus of trapping Starscream's right foot, forcing him to inflict a wound upon himself to avoid getting crushed.		Springer and [[Arcee (G1)\|Arcee]] began the transformation of the city into battle station mode, offering the Autobot population greater defensive capability to meet the Decepticon assault. (It also had the added bonus of trapping Starscream's right foot, forcing him to inflict a wound upon himself to avoid getting crushed.)

	Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.		Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.

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	Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.		Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.

	[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.2~~\|"We heard some people were wondering where everyone else was...."~~]]		[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.2]]
	Meanwhile, Blaster managed to make brief contact with the Cybertronian Autobots, but the signal was cut off by the intervention of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Soundwave]], who deployed [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]], [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]], [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] to wreck the communications tower and all inside. However, Blaster evened the odds by deploying his own quartet of assistants into the fight: [[Ramhorn (G1)\|Ramhorn]], [[Steeljaw (G1)\|Steeljaw]], [[Rewind (G1)\|Rewind]], and [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}}		Meanwhile, Blaster managed to make brief contact with the Cybertronian Autobots, but the signal was cut off by the intervention of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Soundwave]], who deployed [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]], [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]], [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] to wreck the communications tower and all inside. However, Blaster evened the odds by deploying his own quartet of assistants into the fight: [[Ramhorn (G1)\|Ramhorn]], [[Steeljaw (G1)\|Steeljaw]], [[Rewind (G1)\|Rewind]], and [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}}

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	[[File:Battleofautobotcity.jpg\|thumb\|left\|"Megatron is responsible for [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime\|Prime's]] [[death]], not [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|me]]!"]]		[[File:Battleofautobotcity.jpg\|thumb\|left\|"Megatron is responsible for [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime\|Prime's]] [[death]], not [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|me]]!"]]
	However, the city could not hold out forever; by the next morning Autobot defenses had been broken by relentless Decepticon assaults, and Megatron ordered his troops to begin the final phase. It was at this crucial point that Autobot reinforcements commanded by Optimus Prime arrived. The [[Dinobot (G1)\|~~Dinobots~~]] were deployed to attack Devastator—with some success—but could not halt the Decepticons' advance into Autobot City.		However, the city could not hold out forever; by the next morning Autobot defenses had been broken by relentless Decepticon assaults, and Megatron ordered his troops to begin the final phase. It was at this crucial point that Autobot reinforcements commanded by Optimus Prime arrived. The [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobot]]s were deployed to attack Devastator—with some success—but could not halt the Decepticons' advance into Autobot City.

	''Upon entering the city, Devastator clawed his way through the rubble, only to be confronted by Ultra Magnus, [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Sideswipe]]; who brought the combiner down, separating him into his individual components. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Autobot squad instantly pulled back, while the Constructicons gave chase. Whilst retreating, Red Alert was gunned down by the Constructicon pursuers, as Megatron watched the progress of his troops in triumph.'' {{storylink\|A Flash Forward}}		''Upon entering the city, Devastator clawed his way through the rubble, only to be confronted by Ultra Magnus, [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Sideswipe]]; who brought the combiner down, separating him into his individual components. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Autobot squad instantly pulled back, while the Constructicons gave chase. Whilst retreating, Red Alert was gunned down by the Constructicon pursuers, as Megatron watched the progress of his troops in triumph.'' {{storylink\|A Flash Forward}}
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	Several wounded Decepticons—including Megatron—were thrown out of Astrotrain when the latter's fuel reserves proved insufficent to return to Cybertron. They would later be found by the Chaos-Bringer [[Unicron]] and reshaped into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus]] and [[Cyclonus's Armada\|his armada]], as well as [[Scourge (G1)\|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweeps]].		Several wounded Decepticons—including Megatron—were thrown out of Astrotrain when the latter's fuel reserves proved insufficent to return to Cybertron. They would later be found by the Chaos-Bringer [[Unicron]] and reshaped into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus]] and [[Cyclonus's Armada\|his armada]], as well as [[Scourge (G1)\|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweeps]].

	The [[Unicron War]] would be the next major Transformer battle, its events spinning directly out of the Battle of Autobot City. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}} By later in the year, Autobot City had been ~~largely~~ repaired and had more personnel stationed there. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness}}		The [[Unicron War]] would be the next major Transformer battle, its events spinning directly out of the Battle of Autobot City. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}} By later in the year, Autobot City had been fully repaired and had more personnel stationed there. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness}}
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	**At the beginning of the shuttle segment, the Autobot shuttle would have been shown dodging through an asteroid storm, thus explaining why they didn't at least detect the approaching Decepticons. Some of this concept made it into the Marvel Comics [[The Planet-Eater!\|adaptation of the movie]].		**At the beginning of the shuttle segment, the Autobot shuttle would have been shown dodging through an asteroid storm, thus explaining why they didn't at least detect the approaching Decepticons. Some of this concept made it into the Marvel Comics [[The Planet-Eater!\|adaptation of the movie]].
	**Hot Rod's adventures outside the city would have been a bit longer and more dramatic. A short scene would also show him getting reprimanded by Ultra Magnus inside the city itself.		**Hot Rod's adventures outside the city would have been a bit longer and more dramatic. A short scene would also show him getting reprimanded by Ultra Magnus inside the city itself.
	**[[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]] would have stealthily blasted [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]] before getting shot at by Megatron.		**[[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]] would have stealthily blasted [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]] before getting shot at by Megatron (given the emphasis on body-count, and the fact that Mirage never appears after the movie, it's likely this would have killed him).
	**[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]], and Ultra Magnus would have finally brought down Devastator with a missile barrage. The Constructicons would subsequently [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg\|kill Red Alert]] as the Autobots retreated.		**[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]], and Ultra Magnus would have finally brought down Devastator with a missile barrage. The Constructicons would subsequently [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg\|kill Red Alert]] as the Autobots retreated.
	***In 2012, the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] comic "[[A Flash Forward]]" directly adapted this scene into the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]]'', a continuity nearly identical to the Generation 1 cartoon.		***In 2012, the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] comic "[[A Flash Forward]]" directly adapted this scene into the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]]'', a continuity nearly identical to the Generation 1 cartoon.
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	**[[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker's]] lifeless body would have been seen as the Decepticons retreated.		**[[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker's]] lifeless body would have been seen as the Decepticons retreated.
	* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.		* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.
	* Counting characters who were meant to be there or were seen outside ~~the city~~, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side ~~would~~ tip the odds against the Autobots.		* Counting characters who were meant to be there, were seen outside, or were killed, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side is more than enough to tip the odds against the Autobots.
	* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)		* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)
	* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.		* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.
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	Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.		Kup and Hot Rod, speeding toward the city, saw that the two [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]]s [[Shrapnel (G1)\|Shrapnel]] and [[Kickback (G1)\|Kickback]] were eating through one of the doors, but Kickback was taken across a chasm by the retracting bridge. Using the Insecticon as a springboard, Hot Rod and Kup were able to clear the gap and enter the city moments before the armored doors closed.

	[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.2]]		[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.2\|"We heard some people were wondering where everyone else was...."]]
	Meanwhile, Blaster managed to make brief contact with the Cybertronian Autobots, but the signal was cut off by the intervention of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Soundwave]], who deployed [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]], [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]], [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] to wreck the communications tower and all inside. However, Blaster evened the odds by deploying his own quartet of assistants into the fight: [[Ramhorn (G1)\|Ramhorn]], [[Steeljaw (G1)\|Steeljaw]], [[Rewind (G1)\|Rewind]], and [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}}		Meanwhile, Blaster managed to make brief contact with the Cybertronian Autobots, but the signal was cut off by the intervention of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Soundwave]], who deployed [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]], [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]], [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] to wreck the communications tower and all inside. However, Blaster evened the odds by deploying his own quartet of assistants into the fight: [[Ramhorn (G1)\|Ramhorn]], [[Steeljaw (G1)\|Steeljaw]], [[Rewind (G1)\|Rewind]], and [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]]. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}}

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	[[File:Battleofautobotcity.jpg\|thumb\|left\|"Megatron is responsible for [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime\|Prime's]] [[death]], not [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|me]]!"]]		[[File:Battleofautobotcity.jpg\|thumb\|left\|"Megatron is responsible for [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime\|Prime's]] [[death]], not [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|me]]!"]]
	However, the city could not hold out forever; by the next morning Autobot defenses had been broken by relentless Decepticon assaults, and Megatron ordered his troops to begin the final phase. It was at this crucial point that Autobot reinforcements commanded by Optimus Prime arrived. The [[Dinobot (G1)\|~~Dinobot~~]]s were deployed to attack Devastator—with some success—but could not halt the Decepticons' advance into Autobot City.		However, the city could not hold out forever; by the next morning Autobot defenses had been broken by relentless Decepticon assaults, and Megatron ordered his troops to begin the final phase. It was at this crucial point that Autobot reinforcements commanded by Optimus Prime arrived. The [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were deployed to attack Devastator—with some success—but could not halt the Decepticons' advance into Autobot City.

	''Upon entering the city, Devastator clawed his way through the rubble, only to be confronted by Ultra Magnus, [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Sideswipe]]; who brought the combiner down, separating him into his individual components. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Autobot squad instantly pulled back, while the Constructicons gave chase. Whilst retreating, Red Alert was gunned down by the Constructicon pursuers, as Megatron watched the progress of his troops in triumph.'' {{storylink\|A Flash Forward}}		''Upon entering the city, Devastator clawed his way through the rubble, only to be confronted by Ultra Magnus, [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Sideswipe]]; who brought the combiner down, separating him into his individual components. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Autobot squad instantly pulled back, while the Constructicons gave chase. Whilst retreating, Red Alert was gunned down by the Constructicon pursuers, as Megatron watched the progress of his troops in triumph.'' {{storylink\|A Flash Forward}}
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	Several wounded Decepticons—including Megatron—were thrown out of Astrotrain when the latter's fuel reserves proved insufficent to return to Cybertron. They would later be found by the Chaos-Bringer [[Unicron]] and reshaped into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus]] and [[Cyclonus's Armada\|his armada]], as well as [[Scourge (G1)\|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweeps]].		Several wounded Decepticons—including Megatron—were thrown out of Astrotrain when the latter's fuel reserves proved insufficent to return to Cybertron. They would later be found by the Chaos-Bringer [[Unicron]] and reshaped into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus]] and [[Cyclonus's Armada\|his armada]], as well as [[Scourge (G1)\|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)\|Sweeps]].

	The [[Unicron War]] would be the next major Transformer battle, its events spinning directly out of the Battle of Autobot City. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}} By later in the year, Autobot City had been ~~fully~~ repaired and had more personnel stationed there. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness}}		The [[Unicron War]] would be the next major Transformer battle, its events spinning directly out of the Battle of Autobot City. {{storylink\|The Transformers: The Movie}} By later in the year, Autobot City had been largely repaired and had more personnel stationed there. {{storylink\|Five Faces of Darkness}}
	{{--}}		{{--}}

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	**At the beginning of the shuttle segment, the Autobot shuttle would have been shown dodging through an asteroid storm, thus explaining why they didn't at least detect the approaching Decepticons. Some of this concept made it into the Marvel Comics [[The Planet-Eater!\|adaptation of the movie]].		**At the beginning of the shuttle segment, the Autobot shuttle would have been shown dodging through an asteroid storm, thus explaining why they didn't at least detect the approaching Decepticons. Some of this concept made it into the Marvel Comics [[The Planet-Eater!\|adaptation of the movie]].
	**Hot Rod's adventures outside the city would have been a bit longer and more dramatic. A short scene would also show him getting reprimanded by Ultra Magnus inside the city itself.		**Hot Rod's adventures outside the city would have been a bit longer and more dramatic. A short scene would also show him getting reprimanded by Ultra Magnus inside the city itself.
	**[[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]] would have stealthily blasted [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]] before getting shot at by Megatron ~~(given the emphasis on body-count, and the fact that Mirage never appears after the movie, it's likely this would have killed him)~~.		**[[Mirage (G1)\|Mirage]] would have stealthily blasted [[Bombshell (G1)\|Bombshell]] before getting shot at by Megatron.
	**[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]], and Ultra Magnus would have finally brought down Devastator with a missile barrage. The Constructicons would subsequently [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg\|kill Red Alert]] as the Autobots retreated.		**[[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]], [[Sideswipe (G1)\|Sideswipe]], [[Red Alert (G1)\|Red Alert]], and Ultra Magnus would have finally brought down Devastator with a missile barrage. The Constructicons would subsequently [[:File:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg\|kill Red Alert]] as the Autobots retreated.
	***In 2012, the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] comic "[[A Flash Forward]]" directly adapted this scene into the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]]'', a continuity nearly identical to the Generation 1 cartoon.		***In 2012, the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] comic "[[A Flash Forward]]" directly adapted this scene into the ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe\|Wings Universe]]'', a continuity nearly identical to the Generation 1 cartoon.
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	**[[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker's]] lifeless body would have been seen as the Decepticons retreated.		**[[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker's]] lifeless body would have been seen as the Decepticons retreated.
	* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.		* Alternate footage of the opening stage of the battle was part of a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo\|promotional trailer]] assembled early in the movie's production.
	* Counting characters who were meant to be there, were seen outside~~, or were killed~~, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side ~~is more than enough to~~ tip the odds against the Autobots.		* Counting characters who were meant to be there or were seen outside the city, the Autobots had Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Springer, Arcee, Blaster, Perceptor, Grapple, Huffer, Trailbreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Wheeljack, Smokescreen, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Mirage and 4 cassettes, totaling 22 - the Decepticons, meanwhile, had Megatron, six Seekers, three Insecticons, six Constructicons, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, Soundwave and 4 cassettes, totaling 23. In the grand scheme of things, that’s pretty evened up, making Perceptor’s assertion that the Autobots suffered a “distinct tactical deficiency” somewhat exaggerated, especially considering their fortifications. That is, of course, assuming the ‘Cons didn’t bring a ton of generics or Insecticon clones with them; even if they didn't, the presence of a [[combiner]] on the Decepticon side would tip the odds against the Autobots.
	* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)		* The events of "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]" imply that [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] was present at the battle, but unable to transform to [[robot mode]] because his [[transformation cog]] was damaged. Some fiction suggests that Metroplex is part of (or the same thing as) Autobot City. (All sorts of [[fanon]] ensues from placing these two facts in close proximity. Use caution.)
	* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.		* The fight between Optimus Prime and Megatron was remade into the commercial of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)\|2008 Universe]] toyline, with [[Computer-generated imagery\|CGI]] models based on their ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece]]'' toys.