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[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], in Megatron's quarters in [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]]. The Cybertronian leader lays vulnerable on the floor, until a mysterious voice tells him to "awaken."
[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], in Megatron's quarters in [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]]. The Cybertronian leader lays vulnerable on the floor, until a mysterious voice tells him to "awaken."


Clocker, Warpath, and Signal Flare dig up the remains of dead Transformers under the watchful gaze of Optimus. When they ask what happened, Optimus explains about the earlier alien attack. Before he seeks out answers about who attacked them or why, though, he wants to help the attack's victims. He sets out to the temple at [[Simfur]], where Bumblebee and Cliffjumper wonder about what's going to happen next; Bumblebee feels something big is about to happen, but Cliffjumper reminds him that they're just sentries, and will probably be left out of it. Prowl arrives, and after scaring them into shape, asks them about the behavior of the [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] during the battle. Jazz and Prowl accompany Optimus; Prowl notes that it looks like the aliens were trying to break in, and bets that they were after the AllSpark itself.
Clocker, Warpath, and Signal Flare dig up the remains of dead Transformers under the watchful gaze of Optimus. When they ask what happened, Optimus explains about the earlier alien attack. Before he seeks out answers about who attacked them or why, though, he wants to help the attack's victims. He sets out to the temple at [[Simfur]], where Bumblebee and Cliffjumper wonder about what's going to happen next; Bumblebee feels something big is about to happen, but Cliffjumper reminds him that they're just sentries, and will probably be left out of it. Prowl arrives, and after scaring them into shape, asks them about the behavior of the [[AllSpark]] during the battle. Jazz and Prowl accompany Optimus; Prowl notes that it looks like the aliens were trying to break in, and bets that they were after the AllSpark itself.


Megatron arises, guided by the mysterious voice, which explains it has used the last of its power to heal his grievous wound. His demands to see the voice's face, and the voice responds that it cannot do so, unless Megatron helps. Megatron demands to know why the [[Lord High Protector|Protector of Cybertron]] should follow its demands, and Megatron then sees that the voice is coming from the relic, which says it can take Megatron from being ''Protector'' of Cybertron to being its ''Lord''. It then fires a beam into his eyes, asking that he allow it to "expound."
Megatron arises, guided by the mysterious voice, which explains it has used the last of its power to heal his grievous wound. His demands to see the voice's face, and the voice responds that it cannot do so, unless Megatron helps. Megatron demands to know why the [[Lord High Protector|Protector of Cybertron]] should follow its demands, and Megatron then sees that the voice is coming from the relic, which says it can take Megatron from being ''Protector'' of Cybertron to being its ''Lord''. It then fires a beam into his eyes, asking that he allow it to "expound."
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Ratchet analyzes the alien remains, discovering that their structure is actually similar to that of [[Transformer]]s; although they appear incapable of [[transformation]]. They have what could be [[spark]] cores. Signal Flare drops in to announce that Optimus has called a meeting, and they need to be there ''now''. Soon, Optimus stands before his fellow Autobots, and says that they should focus their efforts on helping the ruined city of [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]]. He says that, when Megatron tells them to join in the counterattack, they should not follow him, as it goes against everything [[Autobot]]s stand for. He says that those who wish to fight may do so, but extends his thanks to those that would rather stay with him. He and the Autobots then travel to Trypticon.
Ratchet analyzes the alien remains, discovering that their structure is actually similar to that of [[Transformer]]s; although they appear incapable of [[transformation]]. They have what could be [[spark]] cores. Signal Flare drops in to announce that Optimus has called a meeting, and they need to be there ''now''. Soon, Optimus stands before his fellow Autobots, and says that they should focus their efforts on helping the ruined city of [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]]. He says that, when Megatron tells them to join in the counterattack, they should not follow him, as it goes against everything [[Autobot]]s stand for. He says that those who wish to fight may do so, but extends his thanks to those that would rather stay with him. He and the Autobots then travel to Trypticon.


There, Megatron delivers a similar speech, rallying his soldiers to battle. Until this situation ends, Megatron declares that he is control of Cybertron, and all soldiers are required to fight. Those unable to fight are to await orders. Ground forces will pick off evacuees while the fliers join him. After he finishes barking out orders, he leads his troops into space to attack the alien fleet in the [[Eshems Nebula]]. Reaching the enemy fleet, the Defense Force attacks. One of the jets in the battle is yellow, so it could be Sunstorm. Dreadwing sends the drones to attack the alien flagship, but they are destroyed by the ship's primary weapon, resulting in the loss of half the Transformers attack forces. It matters little, as the Defense Force has superior maneuverability and weapons, and pretty soon, the kills start to rise. However, they cannot yet launch an attack on the flagship, as the primary weapon is still online. Starscream orders Blackout to launch a disruption wave at the ship. While they fight, Optimus remains with some of his own troops on the ground. He speaks to Prowl about Megatron's leadership, noting that there seems to be a divide in their ranks. Jazz replies that Megatron hasn't incorporated them into his army, instead giving them little more than sentry duty. When Prowl tells Optimus that includes guarding Megatron's quarters, Optimus asks for a favor.
There, Megatron delivers a similar speech, rallying his soldiers to battle. Until this situation ends, Megatron declares that he is control of Cybertron, and all soldiers are required to fight. Those unable to fight are to await orders. Ground forces will pick off evacuees while the fliers join him. After he finishes barking out orders, he leads his troops into space to attack the alien fleet in the [[Eshems Nebula]]. Reaching the enemy fleet, the Defense Force attacks. Dreadwing sends the drones to attack the alien flagship, but they are destroyed by the ship's primary weapon, resulting in the loss of half the Transformers attack forces. It matters little, as the Defense Force has superior maneuverability and weapons, and pretty soon, the kills start to rise. However, they cannot yet launch an attack on the flagship, as the primary weapon is still online. Starscream orders Blackout to launch a disruption wave at the ship. While they fight, Optimus remains with some of his own troops on the ground. He speaks to Prowl about Megatron's leadership, noting that there seems to be a divide in their ranks. Jazz replies that Megatron hasn't incorporated them into his army, instead giving them little more than sentry duty. When Prowl tells Optimus that includes guarding Megatron's quarters, Optimus asks for a favor.


Blackout disrupts the enemy ship's shields and communications; Megatron promptly moves in for the kill. He rips his way through the ship; as his "master" says, since they came for the AllSpark, he's coming for their lives, a fair trade in his mind. He finds and kills the ship's captain, then orders Starscream to destroy the ship altogether. He reveals to Starscream that passivity has weakened them, and that in the coming days, they will conquer the surrounding systems. He also reveals that he is allied with a powerful entity that will guide them in this endeavor.
Blackout disrupts the enemy ship's shields and communications; Megatron promptly moves in for the kill. He rips his way through the ship; as his "master" says, since they came for the AllSpark, he's coming for their lives, a fair trade in his mind. He finds and kills the ship's captain, then orders Starscream to destroy the ship altogether. He reveals to Starscream that passivity has weakened them, and that in the coming days, they will conquer the surrounding systems. He also reveals that he is allied with a powerful entity that will guide them in this endeavor.
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==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
{{featuredcharacters
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*[[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]] (3)
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
*[[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]] (4)
{{!}}-
*[[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]] (5)
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (2)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]] (4)
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (8)
*[[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]] (5)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] (9)
*[[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]] (6)
*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] (10)
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
*[[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]] (11)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (8)
*[[Inferno (Movie)|Inferno]] (12)
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (9)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (13)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] (10)
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (14)
*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] (11)
*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (15)
*[[Big Daddy (Movie)|Big Daddy]] (12)
*[[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] (16)
*[[Inferno (Movie)|Inferno]] (13)
*[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]] (17)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (14)
*[[Breakaway (Movie)|Breakaway]] (18)
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (15)
*[[Wingblade]] (19)
*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (16)
*[[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]] (20)
*[[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] (17)
*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] (33)
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
|c2=
*[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]] (18)
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Breakaway (Movie)|Breakaway]] (19)
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] (21)
*[[Wingblade]] (20)
*[[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] (22)
*[[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]] (21)
*[[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (23)
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] (22)
*[[Fracture]] (24)
*[[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] (23)
*[[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] (25)
*[[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] (24)
*[[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] (26)
*[[Fracture (Movie)|Fracture]] (25)
*[[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] (27)
*[[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] (26)
*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (28)
*[[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] (27)
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (29)
*[[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] (28)
*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (30)
*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (29)
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (31)
*[[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (30)
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] (32)
*[[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] (31)
*[[Skywarp (ROTF)|Skywarp]] (36)
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (32)
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] (33)
*[[Evac (Movie)|Evac]] (34)
*[[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (37)
{{!}}}
|c3=
*Ancient humans (1)
|c4=
|c4=
*[[The Fallen|The relic]] (2)
*[[The Fallen|The relic]] (3)
*Alien captain (34)
*Alien captain (35)
*Alien bridge crew (35)
*Alien bridge crew (36)
}}
}}


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:—'''Megatron's''' words are music to the ears of Decepticons and [[The Transformers: The Movie|G1 fans]] alike.
:—'''Megatron's''' words are music to the ears of Decepticons and [[The Transformers: The Movie|G1 fans]] alike.


==Errors==
==Notes==
*None yet identified.
===Continuity notes===
*Blackout has an entirely different alternate mode compared to the one by [[Alex Milne]] that was included in the trade paperback of ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'', which more closely resembles the Cybertronian form of [[Blackout (Animated)|his ''Animated'' counterpart]].
*This issue marks the true beginning of Megatron's transformation into the future [[Decepticon]] leader. When [[The Fallen|The relic]] corrupts Megatron, his eyes turn red, his head resembles his appearance in the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]] and his hands now have the bestial appendages, among other minor differences.
**Though this issue marks Megatron's transformation into looking more like his first movie self, ''[[Transformers: Foundation|Foundation]]'' would incorrectly depict him in his first movie body throughout its entire four issues without any changes.


== Items of note ==
===Transformers references===
*'''Cameos:''' Lots of background characters that look like previous toys or characters! The crowd scenes on pages 14, 15 and 16 show us a Transformer based on [[Jetstorm (BM)|''Beast Machines'' Jetstorm]]'s toy, [[Brawn (G1)|Generation 1 Brawn]], [[Bonecrusher (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Bonecrusher]], [[Ikard]], [[Wheelie (G1)| Generation 1 Wheelie]], what is probably [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]] and others.
* Lots of background characters that look like previous toys or characters make cameo appearances! The crowd scenes on pages 14, 15 and 16 show us a Transformer based on [[Jetstorm (BM)|''Beast Machines'' Jetstorm]]'s toy, [[Brawn (G1)|Generation 1 Brawn]], [[Bonecrusher (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Bonecrusher]], [[Ikard (BW)|Ikard]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Generation 1 Wheelie]], what is probably [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]] and others.
*The Fallen as a talking relic comes from an early draft of the script; Mowry didn't know this had been changed until he ''saw'' the film. [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=8f584d7bcacec547aa2fec33a9aa8ea3&showtopic=64301&st=0&p=1387145&#entry1387145]
*Blackout has an entirely different alternate mode compared to the one by [[Alex Milne]] that was included in the trade paperback of ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]''.  
*Nizzi's cover resembles a [[:Image:Changegearsmegatrontriumphs.jpg|shot]] from the G1 episode "[[Changing Gears]]".
*Nizzi's cover resembles a [[:Image:Changegearsmegatrontriumphs.jpg|shot]] from the G1 episode "[[Changing Gears]]".
===Real-world references===
*Arist Josh Perez colored [[generic]]s with color layouts based on Proto Man from ''Mega Man'' and [[Titan Hunter#Lockdown's team|Kamen Rider V3]].
===Other trivia===
*The Fallen as a talking relic comes from an early draft of the script; Mowry didn't know this had been changed until he ''saw'' the film. <ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=8f584d7bcacec547aa2fec33a9aa8ea3&showtopic=64301&st=0&p=1387145&#entry1387145 Q&A chat with Chris Mowry on the Allspark forums]</ref>


===Covers (2)===
===Covers (2)===
* '''Cover A:''' Megatron shoving Optimus forcefully up against a wall; art by [[Alex Milne]] & colors by [[Josh Perez]]
* '''Cover A:''' Megatron shoving Optimus forcefully up against a wall; art by [[Alex Milne]] & colors by [[Josh Perez]]
* '''Cover B:''' Megatron standing in front of a [[solar harvester]]; art & colors by [[Josh Nizzi]]
* '''Cover B:''' Megatron standing in front of a [[Star Harvester]]; art & colors by [[Josh Nizzi]]
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Defiance2 CoverA.jpg|[[Megatron Rising - Part 1|"YOU INTERRUPTED MY SPEECH!"]]
Image:Defiance2 CoverA.jpg|[[Megatron Rising - Part 1|"YOU INTERRUPTED MY SPEECH!"]]
Image:Defiance2 CoverB.jpg|[[All Hail Megatron|All Hail Me!]]
Image:Defiance2 CoverB.jpg|[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Me!]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==References==
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[[Category: IDW Revenge of the Fallen issues]]
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Latest revision as of 22:14, 11 May 2026

Transformers: Defiance #2

I'm a bad mutha effin' bot!
Publisher IDW Publishing
First published March 4, 2009
Cover date February 2009
Written by Chris Mowry
Pencils by Dan Khanna and Andrew Griffith
Inks by Andrew Griffith with John Wycough
Colors by Josh Perez
Letters by Chris Mowry
Edits by Denton J. Tipton
Continuity Movie continuity

Megatron begins to change... for the worse!

Synopsis

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Thousands of years ago, in what will become Egypt, a bunch of humans are building a pyramid. The start of a thunderstorm sends them fleeing into a stone archway—an entrance adorned by a Decepticon insignia. Not too long ago, the people had witnessed the actions of a great evil, and though it has gone, they fearfully await its return.

Cybertron, in Megatron's quarters in Trypticon. The Cybertronian leader lays vulnerable on the floor, until a mysterious voice tells him to "awaken."

Clocker, Warpath, and Signal Flare dig up the remains of dead Transformers under the watchful gaze of Optimus. When they ask what happened, Optimus explains about the earlier alien attack. Before he seeks out answers about who attacked them or why, though, he wants to help the attack's victims. He sets out to the temple at Simfur, where Bumblebee and Cliffjumper wonder about what's going to happen next; Bumblebee feels something big is about to happen, but Cliffjumper reminds him that they're just sentries, and will probably be left out of it. Prowl arrives, and after scaring them into shape, asks them about the behavior of the AllSpark during the battle. Jazz and Prowl accompany Optimus; Prowl notes that it looks like the aliens were trying to break in, and bets that they were after the AllSpark itself.

Megatron arises, guided by the mysterious voice, which explains it has used the last of its power to heal his grievous wound. His demands to see the voice's face, and the voice responds that it cannot do so, unless Megatron helps. Megatron demands to know why the Protector of Cybertron should follow its demands, and Megatron then sees that the voice is coming from the relic, which says it can take Megatron from being Protector of Cybertron to being its Lord. It then fires a beam into his eyes, asking that he allow it to "expound."

Back on the battlefield, Optimus and Arcee find the body of one of the aliens. Unfortunately, it's already dead. Unable to glean any more information, Optimus goes to find Megatron, leaving Arcee and the others to take the remains to Ratchet. When he arrives, Megatron delivers a surprising proclamation: Cybertron is going to war! Optimus, while not able to fully understand, promptly states that his division, never meant for battle, will not be on the frontlines. He also points out that Megatron's team is supposed to defend, not attack. Megatron responds by slamming Optimus into a wall, and demanding once again that he assemble his team.

Ratchet analyzes the alien remains, discovering that their structure is actually similar to that of Transformers; although they appear incapable of transformation. They have what could be spark cores. Signal Flare drops in to announce that Optimus has called a meeting, and they need to be there now. Soon, Optimus stands before his fellow Autobots, and says that they should focus their efforts on helping the ruined city of Metrotitan. He says that, when Megatron tells them to join in the counterattack, they should not follow him, as it goes against everything Autobots stand for. He says that those who wish to fight may do so, but extends his thanks to those that would rather stay with him. He and the Autobots then travel to Trypticon.

There, Megatron delivers a similar speech, rallying his soldiers to battle. Until this situation ends, Megatron declares that he is control of Cybertron, and all soldiers are required to fight. Those unable to fight are to await orders. Ground forces will pick off evacuees while the fliers join him. After he finishes barking out orders, he leads his troops into space to attack the alien fleet in the Eshems Nebula. Reaching the enemy fleet, the Defense Force attacks. Dreadwing sends the drones to attack the alien flagship, but they are destroyed by the ship's primary weapon, resulting in the loss of half the Transformers attack forces. It matters little, as the Defense Force has superior maneuverability and weapons, and pretty soon, the kills start to rise. However, they cannot yet launch an attack on the flagship, as the primary weapon is still online. Starscream orders Blackout to launch a disruption wave at the ship. While they fight, Optimus remains with some of his own troops on the ground. He speaks to Prowl about Megatron's leadership, noting that there seems to be a divide in their ranks. Jazz replies that Megatron hasn't incorporated them into his army, instead giving them little more than sentry duty. When Prowl tells Optimus that includes guarding Megatron's quarters, Optimus asks for a favor.

Blackout disrupts the enemy ship's shields and communications; Megatron promptly moves in for the kill. He rips his way through the ship; as his "master" says, since they came for the AllSpark, he's coming for their lives, a fair trade in his mind. He finds and kills the ship's captain, then orders Starscream to destroy the ship altogether. He reveals to Starscream that passivity has weakened them, and that in the coming days, they will conquer the surrounding systems. He also reveals that he is allied with a powerful entity that will guide them in this endeavor.

And on Cybertron, Optimus, Jazz, and Prowl stand before the doors of Megatron's quarters...

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Cybertronians Humans Others
  • Ancient humans (1)
  • The relic (3)
  • Alien captain (35)
  • Alien bridge crew (36)

Quotes

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Optimus: Your team provides defense, Megatron. If you launch an attack, it goes against everything our society is based upon.
[Megatron grabs Optimus and slams him into the wall]
Megatron: Then it is time that our society changes.

—The division between Optimus and Megatron begins...


"Very good, Blackout. Now, rally to me, and let the slaughter begin!"

Megatron's words are music to the ears of Decepticons and G1 fans alike.

Notes

[edit]

Continuity notes

[edit]
  • Blackout has an entirely different alternate mode compared to the one by Alex Milne that was included in the trade paperback of The Reign of Starscream, which more closely resembles the Cybertronian form of his Animated counterpart.
  • This issue marks the true beginning of Megatron's transformation into the future Decepticon leader. When The relic corrupts Megatron, his eyes turn red, his head resembles his appearance in the first movie and his hands now have the bestial appendages, among other minor differences.
    • Though this issue marks Megatron's transformation into looking more like his first movie self, Foundation would incorrectly depict him in his first movie body throughout its entire four issues without any changes.

Transformers references

[edit]

Real-world references

[edit]

Other trivia

[edit]
  • The Fallen as a talking relic comes from an early draft of the script; Mowry didn't know this had been changed until he saw the film. [1]

Covers (2)

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References

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