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'''Pyro and crew attempt to find Hi-Q, but end up prisoners on an unusual planetoid.'''
'''[[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] and crew attempt to find [[Hi-Q]], but end up prisoners on a unusual planetoid.'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
On planetoid [[Qre]], [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] discuss [[Side Burn (G1)|Side Burn]]'s memory loss between them - though not very discretely. While not remembering much about himself but his name, Side Burn doesn't seem all too concerned but, rather, is bored at doing nothing with his two guardians. He asks them what they do for fun, and they challenge him to a race, which he easily wins. Suddenly, the three 'bots notice a ship arriving and Runabout asks Runamuck if he remembered to follow [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]' instructions and mask the exhaust trail of the ship, so the Autobots couldn't find them.  
On the planetoid of [[Qre]], where [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] has set up operations, [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], and [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] explore the surface. Bored and slightly annoyed at the [[Battlecharger]]s indiscreetly discussing his amnesia, Side Burn asks them what they do for fun. Soon, the three begin racing, and Side Burn is thrilled to remember the sensations of winning. Their fun is cut short, however, when Runamuck spots an Autobot ship; Runabout realizes that they didn't cloak their exhaust like Jhiaxus told them to, and the three transform and rush back to warn their boss.


As the Autobots disembark, they are surprised that Qre is entirely covered by metal, like Cybertron. [[Windbreaker]] notes that it should be an actual rock. Without warning, a defense system seems to be activated and guns pop out all over, firing upon the new arrivals. Initially surprised, the Autobots use their [[Forestonite]]-enhanced abilities to level the playing field. However, the defense systems prove too overwhelming, and are only shut off when Jhiaxus arrives and orders [[Mirage (G2)|Mirage]] to deactivate them. [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] is shocked to see Mirage taking orders from a Decepticon. Mirage responds with confusion at hearing Hubcap mention [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], apparently not recognizing the name. Pyro suggests they all sit down and sort through the confusion, which Jhiaxus is only too supportive of.
Setting down, [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] is confused; Qre's supposed to be a barren rock, but it has been terraformed into a metallic world. [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] recognizes the new metallic surface as sharing similarities with [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and begins to set out. However, Pyro's forestonite-induced powers of clairvoyance springs him forward to protect the Mini-Bot, as auto-guns reveal themselves and come online. Even with their powers the Autobots prove unable to stop them all, much to the disappointment of Jhiaxus, who reveals to them that this was only Level 1, and that his "second generation" beat it in 10 cycles. Jhiaxus has [[Mirage (G2)|Mirage]] shut the course down, and Pyro, ever diplomatic, requests to meet with the Decepticon.


Once inside, Pyro notes that all the evidence the Autobots have gathered points to an inhabitant of Qre having abducted Hi-Q, and stolen his research. Jhiaxus pretends to be shocked only long enough to agree with Pyro, then release Sharkticons on them. Stating that he has a lot to explain, he then blasts them with an energy that suppresses Forestonite, having gotten a sample of the substance from [[Sky-Byte (G2)|Sky-Byte]]. Additionally, he puts them in a holding cell where he explains that he'd ''hoped'' they'd find the clues Jhiaxus left behind, so they could see the 'Generation 2' Cybertronians up close and in person. [[Fizzle|Blaze]] then threatens violence if Jhiaxus will let him out, which the Decepticon scientist responds is all too predictable- the Autobots are fighting a war that Jhiaxus believes has nothing to do with them, but belongs to their predecessors. Pyro responds that they only fight because the Decepticons make them fight. Jhiaxus counters this assertion by quoting [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], saying that Optimus has incited the Autobots to just as much violence and war as any Decepticon has.
Inside, Jhiaxus quickly turns on them, having [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]'s [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s restrain them as he blasts them with an dose of radiation that renders their powers inert. Imprisoning them in a cell made of the same radiation, Jhiaxus explains that he ''wanted'' them to find him and his "Second Generation", one that did not choose to fight in a war not their own. Pyro denies his accusations, insisting they only fight because of the Decepticons, but Jhiaxus ignores him, proclaiming that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is just as responsible for the war as the Decepticons. Jhiaxus turns to the Autobot, and asks him if he's willing to die...
 
He then asks Pyro a very important question...


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
|c1=
*[[Side Burn (G1)|Side Burn]] (3)
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] (3)
*[[Aquafend]] (5)
*[[Aquafend]] (4)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (6)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (5)
*[[Fizzle|Blaze]] (7)
*[[Fizzle|Blaze]] (6)
*[[Windbreaker]] (8)
*[[Windbreaker]] (7)
*[[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] (9)
*[[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] (8)
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (10)
*[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (9)
*[[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] (11)
*[[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] (10)
*[[Electro]] (12)
*[[Electro]] (11)
*[[Mirage (G2)|Mirage]] (17)
*[[Mirage (G2)|Mirage]] (15)
 
|c2=
|c2=
*[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (1)
*[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] (1)
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (2)
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] (2)
*[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] (12)
*[[Soundwave (G2)|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Soundwave (G2)|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Frenzy (G2)|Frenzy]] (14)
*[[Frenzy (G2)|Frenzy]] (14)
*[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] (15)
*[[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] (16)
*[[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] (17)
*[[Cindersaur (G1)|Cindersaur]] (17)
*[[Sparkstalker]] (18)
*[[Flamefeather (G1)|Flamefeather]] (19)
}}
}}


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
"Hoo-yeah. I remember that feeling."<br />
"Hoo-yeah. I remember that feeling."<br />
"Racing?<br />
"Racing?"<br />
"Winning."
"Winning."
:—'''Side Burn''' goes Charlie Sheen on '''Runabout'''.
:—'''Side Burn''' goes Charlie Sheen on '''Runabout'''.


==Notes==
==Notes==
*TBA
*Characters mentioned but not seen include: the original [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]], [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]].
 
===Continuity notes===
*Hubcap notes that he's quoting Cliffjumper when he calls the clone Mirage a "traitor"; Cliffjumper accused the original Mirage of working with the Decepticons in the season 2 ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Traitor (episode)|Traitor]]".
 
===Transformers references===
*While it's not fully explicit, Jhiaxus has terraformed Qre to look like Cybertron; his counterpart and the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] faction had restructured multiple planets in the Marvel ''Generation 2'' comics, establishing the Cybertronian Empire.
*When shapeshifting into his ''Generation 2''-form, Sideswipe gives himself spike wheels, as his [[:File:WarWithoutEnd-Sideswipe.jpg|counterpart]] had in the ''Generation 2'' comic. He's also carrying his big 90's guns from said comic.
*The quotes of Optimus Prime that Jhiaxus uses are mottos from two of his toys. "Fight for the good of all!" originates from his ''Commemorative Series'' [[Powermaster]] reissue, while "No sacrifice is too great in the service of freedom" originates from his ''Classics'' Voyager-class toy.
 
===Errors===
*Not an error per se, but Electro shows up out of nowhere this chapter, not being among the crew seen last issue.


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Latest revision as of 03:23, 22 April 2026

« A Flash Forward »
Transformers: Wings Universe
"A Flash Forward, Part 4"
Publisher Fun Publications
Published in Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club #46
Writers Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair
Pencils Matt Frank
Inks Matt Frank
Colors Thomas Deer
Letters Jesse Wittenrich
Managing editor Pete Sinclair
Continuity Wings Universe
Chronology 2012

Pyro and crew attempt to find Hi-Q, but end up prisoners on an unusual planetoid.

Synopsis

[edit]

On the planetoid of Qre, where Jhiaxus has set up operations, Runamuck, Runabout, and Side Burn explore the surface. Bored and slightly annoyed at the Battlechargers indiscreetly discussing his amnesia, Side Burn asks them what they do for fun. Soon, the three begin racing, and Side Burn is thrilled to remember the sensations of winning. Their fun is cut short, however, when Runamuck spots an Autobot ship; Runabout realizes that they didn't cloak their exhaust like Jhiaxus told them to, and the three transform and rush back to warn their boss.

Setting down, Pyro is confused; Qre's supposed to be a barren rock, but it has been terraformed into a metallic world. Hubcap recognizes the new metallic surface as sharing similarities with Cybertron and begins to set out. However, Pyro's forestonite-induced powers of clairvoyance springs him forward to protect the Mini-Bot, as auto-guns reveal themselves and come online. Even with their powers the Autobots prove unable to stop them all, much to the disappointment of Jhiaxus, who reveals to them that this was only Level 1, and that his "second generation" beat it in 10 cycles. Jhiaxus has Mirage shut the course down, and Pyro, ever diplomatic, requests to meet with the Decepticon.

Inside, Jhiaxus quickly turns on them, having Sky-Byte's Sharkticons restrain them as he blasts them with an dose of radiation that renders their powers inert. Imprisoning them in a cell made of the same radiation, Jhiaxus explains that he wanted them to find him and his "Second Generation", one that did not choose to fight in a war not their own. Pyro denies his accusations, insisting they only fight because of the Decepticons, but Jhiaxus ignores him, proclaiming that Optimus Prime is just as responsible for the war as the Decepticons. Jhiaxus turns to the Autobot, and asks him if he's willing to die...

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Quotes

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"Hoo-yeah. I remember that feeling."
"Racing?"
"Winning."

—Side Burn goes Charlie Sheen on Runabout.

Notes

[edit]

Continuity notes

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  • Hubcap notes that he's quoting Cliffjumper when he calls the clone Mirage a "traitor"; Cliffjumper accused the original Mirage of working with the Decepticons in the season 2 The Transformers episode "Traitor".

Transformers references

[edit]
  • While it's not fully explicit, Jhiaxus has terraformed Qre to look like Cybertron; his counterpart and the Cybertronian faction had restructured multiple planets in the Marvel Generation 2 comics, establishing the Cybertronian Empire.
  • When shapeshifting into his Generation 2-form, Sideswipe gives himself spike wheels, as his counterpart had in the Generation 2 comic. He's also carrying his big 90's guns from said comic.
  • The quotes of Optimus Prime that Jhiaxus uses are mottos from two of his toys. "Fight for the good of all!" originates from his Commemorative Series Powermaster reissue, while "No sacrifice is too great in the service of freedom" originates from his Classics Voyager-class toy.

Errors

[edit]
  • Not an error per se, but Electro shows up out of nowhere this chapter, not being among the crew seen last issue.
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