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In [[universal stream]] of [[Primax 109.0 Beta]] in the year [[2009]], the [[Autobot]] forces are investigating a mystery: the appearance of large marks akin to the claws of a gargantuan beast on the most remote planets of [[Earth]]'s solar system. Following the marks' appearance, a mysterious ring of light materializes in the skies above [[Vancouver]], [[Washington]], and the Autobots, led by [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Alternity|Optimus Prime]], arrive on the scene. As they watch, the ring resolves into a shape like a race track, with a silver sports car traveling along it. Optimus Prime commands the Autobots to stand down, revealing that this strange visitor is, in fact, another [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Optimus Prime]] from a parallel dimension. | In [[universal stream]] of [[Primax 109.0 Beta]] in the year [[2009]], the [[Autobot]] forces are investigating a mystery: the appearance of large marks akin to the claws of a gargantuan beast on the most remote planets of [[Earth]]'s solar system. Following the marks' appearance, a mysterious ring of light materializes in the skies above [[Vancouver]], [[Washington]], and the Autobots, led by [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Alternity|Optimus Prime]], arrive on the scene. As they watch, the ring resolves into a shape like a race track, with a silver sports car traveling along it. Optimus Prime commands the Autobots to stand down, revealing that this strange visitor is, in fact, another [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Optimus Prime]] from a parallel dimension. | ||
Prime reveals this other-dimensional incarnation of himself visited this world once before, two years prior, to deliver a warning: In 2009, their eternal enemy, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Megatron]], would summon the monstrous "beast of time", [[Hytherion]], to this world. The only thing that would be able to stop the power of the Hytherion would be the [[Alternity]], an incredible race of hyperdimensional beings to which the parallel Optimus belonged. This world's Prime agreed that when the threat of Hytherion appeared, he would join the Alternity and take up the fight. | Prime reveals this other-dimensional incarnation of himself visited this world once before, two years prior, to deliver a warning: In 2009, their eternal enemy, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Megatron]], would summon the monstrous "beast of time", [[Hytherion]], to this world. The only thing that would be able to stop the power of the Hytherion would be the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]], an incredible race of hyperdimensional beings to which the parallel Optimus belonged. This world's Prime agreed that when the threat of Hytherion appeared, he would join the Alternity and take up the fight. | ||
Now that promised time has come. A portal opens at the heart of the "racetrack", and from it, a vibrant red body emerges. Prime fuses with the body and is absorbed into the Alternity, being reformatted into a form resembling the silver frame of the parallel Prime. His perceptions expanded beyond mere three-dimensional space, Prime looks to the heavens, where the terrifying image of the Hytherion's fangs covering the sky is now visible to him! | Now that promised time has come. A portal opens at the heart of the "racetrack", and from it, a vibrant red body emerges. Prime fuses with the body and is absorbed into the Alternity, being reformatted into a form resembling the silver frame of the parallel Prime. His perceptions expanded beyond mere three-dimensional space, Prime looks to the heavens, where the terrifying image of the Hytherion's fangs covering the sky is now visible to him! | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The Hytherion appears here named for the first time, after being hinted at in a vision in the [[The Extraordinary Reformat|final chapter]] of ''Beast Wars Reborn'', also by Hirofumi Ichikawa. When fusing with [[Logos Prime]]'s fractured mind, [[Vector Prime]] came across a vision of a "beast of time". While not confirmed at the time, the 2015 Facebook edition of | *The Hytherion appears here named for the first time, after being hinted at in a vision in the [[The Extraordinary Reformat|final chapter]] of ''Beast Wars Reborn'', also by Hirofumi Ichikawa. When fusing with [[Logos Prime]]'s fractured mind, [[Vector Prime]] came across a vision of a "beast of time". While not confirmed at the time, the 2015 Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]], with Ichikawa's input, mentioned Logos Prime as having been corrupted by the Hytherion. Not that western fans would know this; the final chapter would not be translated until over a decade later. | ||
*Although this story takes place in a separate timeline (or [[universal stream]], to use the in-story parlance), much of the backstory for the ''Alternity'' franchise originates with the later stages of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' storyline. The existence of the Alternity was first revealed in the 2007 story chapter "[[Binal Time]]"; the substance of their being, [[Alternium]], was introduced in 2008's "Unfinished Business," parts [[Unfinished Business, Part 3|three]] and [[Unfinished Business, Part 4|four]], which also introduced the racetrack-like teleportation system seen in this story, the [[Timaeus drive]]. Only with the release of "From Here to Alternity" did we truly learn what the Alternity was. Subsequent ''Alternity'' chapters would later draw further connections between the world seen in this storyline and the Binaltech universe. | *Although this story takes place in a separate timeline (or [[universal stream]], to use the in-story parlance), much of the backstory for the ''Alternity'' franchise originates with the later stages of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]]'' storyline. The existence of the Alternity was first revealed in the 2007 story chapter "[[Binal Time]]"; the substance of their being, [[Alternium]], was introduced in 2008's "Unfinished Business," parts [[Unfinished Business, Part 3|three]] and [[Unfinished Business, Part 4|four]], which also introduced the racetrack-like teleportation system seen in this story, the [[Timaeus drive]]. Only with the release of "From Here to Alternity" did we truly learn what the Alternity was. Subsequent ''Alternity'' chapters would later draw further connections between the world seen in this storyline and the Binaltech universe. | ||
*The Autobots of Primax 109.0 Beta assemble in the {{w|Vancouver, Washington|U.S. city of Vancouver}}, not the more well-known {{w|Vancouver|Canadian city}} which shares the same name. | *The Autobots of Primax 109.0 Beta assemble in the {{w|Vancouver, Washington|U.S. city of Vancouver}}, not the more well-known {{w|Vancouver|Canadian city}} which shares the same name. | ||
*The other-dimensional Optimus Prime who appears in this story is the Optimus Prime from the ''Binaltech'' universe, which is to say, a divergent version of the incarnation of the character from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. | *The other-dimensional Optimus Prime who appears in this story is the Optimus Prime from the ''Binaltech'' universe, which is to say, a divergent version of the incarnation of the character from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]]. | ||
*"From Here to Alternity" is the first piece of fiction outside of the stories associated with the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] to use the universal stream classification system created by [[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]] for the stories they have produced for the club. | *"From Here to Alternity" is the first piece of fiction outside of the stories associated with the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] to use the universal stream classification system created by [[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]] for the stories they have produced for the club. | ||
*The title of this story is a reference to the 1953 James Jones novel, | *The title of this story is a reference to the 1953 James Jones novel, ''{{w|From Here to Eternity (novel)|From Here to Eternity}}''. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*[[From Here to Alternity | *[[Source:From Here to Alternity|Full text translation]] | ||
[[Category:Alternity pack-in fiction]] | [[Category:Alternity pack-in fiction]] | ||
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| "From Here to Alternity" | |||||||||||||
| First published | February 26, 2009 | ||||||||||||
| Story | Hirofumi Ichikawa | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Unique Alternity continuity | ||||||||||||
| Chronology | 2007, 2009 | ||||||||||||
| Packaged with | Convoy Vibrant Red, Convoy Ultimate Silver | ||||||||||||
Optimus Prime is inducted into the Alternity to face a dire threat.
Synopsis
[edit]In universal stream of Primax 109.0 Beta in the year 2009, the Autobot forces are investigating a mystery: the appearance of large marks akin to the claws of a gargantuan beast on the most remote planets of Earth's solar system. Following the marks' appearance, a mysterious ring of light materializes in the skies above Vancouver, Washington, and the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, arrive on the scene. As they watch, the ring resolves into a shape like a race track, with a silver sports car traveling along it. Optimus Prime commands the Autobots to stand down, revealing that this strange visitor is, in fact, another Optimus Prime from a parallel dimension.
Prime reveals this other-dimensional incarnation of himself visited this world once before, two years prior, to deliver a warning: In 2009, their eternal enemy, Megatron, would summon the monstrous "beast of time", Hytherion, to this world. The only thing that would be able to stop the power of the Hytherion would be the Alternity, an incredible race of hyperdimensional beings to which the parallel Optimus belonged. This world's Prime agreed that when the threat of Hytherion appeared, he would join the Alternity and take up the fight.
Now that promised time has come. A portal opens at the heart of the "racetrack", and from it, a vibrant red body emerges. Prime fuses with the body and is absorbed into the Alternity, being reformatted into a form resembling the silver frame of the parallel Prime. His perceptions expanded beyond mere three-dimensional space, Prime looks to the heavens, where the terrifying image of the Hytherion's fangs covering the sky is now visible to him!
Featured characters
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Notes
[edit]- The Hytherion appears here named for the first time, after being hinted at in a vision in the final chapter of Beast Wars Reborn, also by Hirofumi Ichikawa. When fusing with Logos Prime's fractured mind, Vector Prime came across a vision of a "beast of time". While not confirmed at the time, the 2015 Facebook edition of Ask Vector Prime, with Ichikawa's input, mentioned Logos Prime as having been corrupted by the Hytherion. Not that western fans would know this; the final chapter would not be translated until over a decade later.
- Although this story takes place in a separate timeline (or universal stream, to use the in-story parlance), much of the backstory for the Alternity franchise originates with the later stages of the Binaltech storyline. The existence of the Alternity was first revealed in the 2007 story chapter "Binal Time"; the substance of their being, Alternium, was introduced in 2008's "Unfinished Business," parts three and four, which also introduced the racetrack-like teleportation system seen in this story, the Timaeus drive. Only with the release of "From Here to Alternity" did we truly learn what the Alternity was. Subsequent Alternity chapters would later draw further connections between the world seen in this storyline and the Binaltech universe.
- The Autobots of Primax 109.0 Beta assemble in the U.S. city of Vancouver, not the more well-known Canadian city which shares the same name.
- The other-dimensional Optimus Prime who appears in this story is the Optimus Prime from the Binaltech universe, which is to say, a divergent version of the incarnation of the character from the original The Transformers cartoon.
- "From Here to Alternity" is the first piece of fiction outside of the stories associated with the Transformers Collectors' Club to use the universal stream classification system created by Greg Sepelak and Trent Troop for the stories they have produced for the club.
- The title of this story is a reference to the 1953 James Jones novel, From Here to Eternity.
