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|publisher=[[ | |image=MissiontoCybertroncover.jpg | ||
|publisher=[[Avalanche Comics Entertainment]] | |||
|date=[[September 26]], 2017 | |date=[[September 26]], 2017 | ||
|continuity=[[Live-action film series]] | |continuity=[[Live-action film series]] | ||
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'''Optimus Prime arrives on Paradron to refuel, but is confronted by a lone guard | '''Optimus Prime arrives on Paradron to refuel, but is confronted by a lone guard.''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] | On the planet of [[Paradron]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] is set upon by vicious [[Guard Cat|guard cats]] when trying to access a vault containing [[energon]]. The beasts stand down when their master arrives: a long-lost [[Gyronian Sentry]], who explains that the energon Prime seeks is in fact the very last reservoir of the substance on the entire planet. Hoping to convince the Sentry of his good intentions, Optimus explains what has brought him to Paradron, detailing the [[Autobot]]s' battles to defend [[Earth]] from the [[Decepticon]]s, and how he has now set out to find his creator and restore [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so that [[human|humanity]] can be left in peace. Needing to refuel in order to continue the journey, he has come to Paradron, which he had always known as a world rich in energon. | ||
Sentry is | The Gyronian Sentry is uninterested in Prime's story—either the Autobot leader has the passcode for the energon vault, or he's an unwanted interloper who needs to be eliminated. Optimus recognises that the passcode is inscribed upon the vault door in [[Ancient Cybertronian|Old Cybertronian]], and while he does not speak the ancient language himself, his status as [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] means he possesses a decoder device. Prime speaks the code aloud in Old Cybertronian, but the door doesn't budge. The Sentry suggests the decoder may need to be inserted into a socket on the door, and insists that he do this himself, claiming that Optimus could have turned traitor. Prime insists that this is impossible, prompting the irate Sentry to sic his guard cats on the Autobot once more. | ||
Optimus | While Optimus fends off the beasts, the Sentry grabs the decoder, and it becomes clear that the lonely warrior seeks to take the vault's energon for himself, so that he can leave Paradron and end his eternal vigil. Transforming to [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Prime barrels away from the guard cats, but the Gyronian Sentry converts to his own chariot mode and gives chase, pulled by his pet creatures. The two engage in a high-speed duel, the Sentry ignoring Prime's pleas that they can share the energon and leave together. Unwilling to allow more of the conflict that has claimed so many worlds, Optimus abruptly ends the confrontation by shifting to robot mode and slicing the connection between his opponent and his guard cats, sending the Sentry tumbling to the ground. | ||
[[The | Reclaiming the decoder, Prime returns to the vault door, even as the defeated Sentry tries to convince Optimus to abandon his mission to Cybertron and settle down on Paradron. Inserting the decoder into the door, Prime again speaks the passcode, this time giving its translation: "in [[Primus]] we trust". The vault opens, revealing a solitary [[energon cube]], from which Optimus drinks just enough to continue his journey in stasis mode. As he promised, he offers the rest to the Gyronian Sentry, thanking the weary warrior for his millennia of service, however misguided his recent actions may have been. Telling the Sentry to go find the rest that he deserves, Optimus rockets back into space, resolving to complete his mission and bring ''all'' his people home. | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
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h1=[[Autobot]]s|c1= | h1=[[Autobot]]s|c1= | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (1) | *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (1) | ||
*[[Guard | *[[Guard Cat]]s (2) | ||
*[[Gyronian Sentry]] (3) | *[[Gyronian Sentry]] (3) | ||
*''[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'' (4) | *''[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'' (4) | ||
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*''[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]'' (7) | *''[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]'' (7) | ||
*''[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]'' (8) | *''[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]'' (8) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
"'''Surprise!''' Here I am, guardian of the '''last remaining''' reservoir of '''energon''' on the late, great planet '''Paradron'''." | "'''Surprise!''' Here I am, guardian of the '''last remaining''' reservoir of '''energon''' on the late, great planet '''Paradron'''." | ||
: | :—The '''Gyronian Sentry''' introduces himself | ||
"It did not work. The gate is not opening."<br> | "It did not work. The gate is not opening."<br> | ||
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"How do I know you're not a '''Decepticon''' in '''disguise'''? Even the '''Autobot-in-chief''' can be '''turned'''."<br> | "How do I know you're not a '''Decepticon''' in '''disguise'''? Even the '''Autobot-in-chief''' can be '''turned'''."<br> | ||
"I am '''Optimus Prime'''. I cannot be '''brain-washed'''."<br> | "I am '''Optimus Prime'''. I cannot be '''brain-washed'''."<br> | ||
"Stubborn and self-righteous. You're definitely a '''Prime'''. Guard | "Stubborn and self-righteous. You're definitely a '''Prime'''. Guard cats, '''attack!''' Get me that '''decoder!'''" | ||
: | :—'''Optimus Prime''' indulges in some [[Quintessa (TLK)|irony]] while the '''Sentry''' responds with violence. | ||
==Notes== | |||
===Continuity notes=== | |||
*Optimus Prime stated that "war destroyed [[Chicago]]", a clear call back to the ending of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''. | |||
*Prime mentioned that tolerance for the Autobot's presence on Earth was in doubt, referencing the previous films in which humans were growing more hostile against Cybertronians. | |||
* Optimus says that he will continue his journey in stasis mode, linking up to ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', where he arrives at Cybertron frozen and inactive. | |||
===Trivia=== | |||
* This comic was available exclusively at [[Toys"R"Us]], bundled with Blu-ray/DVD combo packs of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]''. The issue ties into Toy"R"Us's exclusive ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)#Mission to Cybertron|Mission to Cybertron]]'' [[subline imprint|toy range]] for ''The Last Knight'', which saw Cyberglyphics messages printed on the figures and their packaging, and decoder cards distributed in stores. | |||
*Bumblebee's alternate mode is depicted as a Ford Mustang-inspired vehicle instead of the Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept that he logically should be, per ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''. | |||
*The Gyronian Sentry is made up of parts of various existing live-action [[Transformer]] designs, including the legs of Optimus Prime's original design, and the head of [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]. | |||
*The energon cube is based on the AllSpark Tech cubes from ''The Last Knight''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toyline. | |||
* Three lines of dialogue are printed in Old Cybertronian, using the Cyberglyphics font. They translate to: | |||
**"IN PRIMUS WE TRUST" | |||
**"PASSCODE ACCEPTED WELCOME OPTIMUS PRIME" | |||
**"I AM OPTIMUS PRIME AND I AM TAKING MY PEOPLE HOME" | |||
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| Publisher | Avalanche Comics Entertainment | ||||||||||||
| First published | September 26, 2017 | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Live-action film series | ||||||||||||
| Chronology | Current era | ||||||||||||
Optimus Prime arrives on Paradron to refuel, but is confronted by a lone guard.
Synopsis
[edit]On the planet of Paradron, Optimus Prime is set upon by vicious guard cats when trying to access a vault containing energon. The beasts stand down when their master arrives: a long-lost Gyronian Sentry, who explains that the energon Prime seeks is in fact the very last reservoir of the substance on the entire planet. Hoping to convince the Sentry of his good intentions, Optimus explains what has brought him to Paradron, detailing the Autobots' battles to defend Earth from the Decepticons, and how he has now set out to find his creator and restore Cybertron, so that humanity can be left in peace. Needing to refuel in order to continue the journey, he has come to Paradron, which he had always known as a world rich in energon.
The Gyronian Sentry is uninterested in Prime's story—either the Autobot leader has the passcode for the energon vault, or he's an unwanted interloper who needs to be eliminated. Optimus recognises that the passcode is inscribed upon the vault door in Old Cybertronian, and while he does not speak the ancient language himself, his status as Prime means he possesses a decoder device. Prime speaks the code aloud in Old Cybertronian, but the door doesn't budge. The Sentry suggests the decoder may need to be inserted into a socket on the door, and insists that he do this himself, claiming that Optimus could have turned traitor. Prime insists that this is impossible, prompting the irate Sentry to sic his guard cats on the Autobot once more.
While Optimus fends off the beasts, the Sentry grabs the decoder, and it becomes clear that the lonely warrior seeks to take the vault's energon for himself, so that he can leave Paradron and end his eternal vigil. Transforming to vehicle mode, Prime barrels away from the guard cats, but the Gyronian Sentry converts to his own chariot mode and gives chase, pulled by his pet creatures. The two engage in a high-speed duel, the Sentry ignoring Prime's pleas that they can share the energon and leave together. Unwilling to allow more of the conflict that has claimed so many worlds, Optimus abruptly ends the confrontation by shifting to robot mode and slicing the connection between his opponent and his guard cats, sending the Sentry tumbling to the ground.
Reclaiming the decoder, Prime returns to the vault door, even as the defeated Sentry tries to convince Optimus to abandon his mission to Cybertron and settle down on Paradron. Inserting the decoder into the door, Prime again speaks the passcode, this time giving its translation: "in Primus we trust". The vault opens, revealing a solitary energon cube, from which Optimus drinks just enough to continue his journey in stasis mode. As he promised, he offers the rest to the Gyronian Sentry, thanking the weary warrior for his millennia of service, however misguided his recent actions may have been. Telling the Sentry to go find the rest that he deserves, Optimus rockets back into space, resolving to complete his mission and bring all his people home.
Featured characters
[edit]Characters in italic text appear only in flashback.
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons |
|---|---|
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Quotes
[edit]"Surprise! Here I am, guardian of the last remaining reservoir of energon on the late, great planet Paradron."
- —The Gyronian Sentry introduces himself
"It did not work. The gate is not opening."
"See that hole? Maybe you need to insert the decoder. Give it to me, I'll show you."
"Am I not capable?"
"How do I know you're not a Decepticon in disguise? Even the Autobot-in-chief can be turned."
"I am Optimus Prime. I cannot be brain-washed."
"Stubborn and self-righteous. You're definitely a Prime. Guard cats, attack! Get me that decoder!"
- —Optimus Prime indulges in some irony while the Sentry responds with violence.
Notes
[edit]Continuity notes
[edit]- Optimus Prime stated that "war destroyed Chicago", a clear call back to the ending of Dark of the Moon.
- Prime mentioned that tolerance for the Autobot's presence on Earth was in doubt, referencing the previous films in which humans were growing more hostile against Cybertronians.
- Optimus says that he will continue his journey in stasis mode, linking up to The Last Knight, where he arrives at Cybertron frozen and inactive.
Trivia
[edit]- This comic was available exclusively at Toys"R"Us, bundled with Blu-ray/DVD combo packs of Transformers: The Last Knight. The issue ties into Toy"R"Us's exclusive Mission to Cybertron toy range for The Last Knight, which saw Cyberglyphics messages printed on the figures and their packaging, and decoder cards distributed in stores.
- Bumblebee's alternate mode is depicted as a Ford Mustang-inspired vehicle instead of the Chevrolet Camaro 2014 concept that he logically should be, per Age of Extinction.
- The Gyronian Sentry is made up of parts of various existing live-action Transformer designs, including the legs of Optimus Prime's original design, and the head of Sideswipe.
- The energon cube is based on the AllSpark Tech cubes from The Last Knight's toyline.
- Three lines of dialogue are printed in Old Cybertronian, using the Cyberglyphics font. They translate to:
- "IN PRIMUS WE TRUST"
- "PASSCODE ACCEPTED WELCOME OPTIMUS PRIME"
- "I AM OPTIMUS PRIME AND I AM TAKING MY PEOPLE HOME"
