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{{Comicstory|
{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Armada (Dreamwave comic)|Transformers Armada]]''
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Transformers: Armada]]'' Preview
|next=Dreamwave Armada issue 1
|next=Dreamwave Armada issue 1
|title=Armada Preview
|image=G1 Vol.1 Issue0 2.jpg
|image=G1 Vol.1 Issue0 2.jpg
|caption="Roller, you can fly!"
|caption="Roller, you can fly!"
|publisher=[[Dreamwave Productions]]
|publisher=[[Dreamwave Productions]]
|date=?
|date=[[April 24]], [[2002]]
|coverdate=April [[2002]]
|coverdate=April [[2002]]
|written by=[[Chris Sarracini]]
|written by=[[Chris Sarracini]]
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|inks=[[Rob Armstrong]] & [[Erik Sander]]
|inks=[[Rob Armstrong]] & [[Erik Sander]]
|backgrounds=[[Edwin Garcia]]
|backgrounds=[[Edwin Garcia]]
|colors=[[Kelli Li]] (flats), [[Alan Wang]], [[Gary Yeung]] & [[Ramil Sunga]]
|colors=[[Kenny Li]] (flats), [[Alan Wang]], [[Gary Yeung]] & [[Ramil Sunga]]
|graphic design=[[Paul Villafuerte]]
|graphic design=[[Paul Villafuerte]]
|letters=[[Dreamer Design]]
|letters=[[Dreamer Design]]
|editor-in-chief=[[Roger Lee]]
|editorinchief=[[Roger Lee]]
|assistant editor=[[Matt Moylan]]
|assistant editor=[[Matt Moylan]]
|continuity=[[Armada (Dreamwave comic)|Dreamwave Armada continuity]]
|continuity=[[Dreamwave Armada continuity]]
}}
}}
   
   
'''There is a ''reason'' diplomacy is a "lost art."'''
'''There is a ''reason'' diplomacy is a "lost art."'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Intergalactic diplomat Fflaxl is sent by the [[Universal Peacekeeping Committee]] is sent to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], upon hearing about its civil war. Fflaxl had received only the most preliminary briefings about his mission, as he claimed to know little of the difference between [[Autobot]]s, [[Decepticon]]s, and [[Mini-Con]]s, but nonetheless he was supremely confident in his abilities to make them all see things his way.
Intergalactic diplomat [[Fflaxl]], sent by the [[Universal Peacekeeping Committee]], is sent to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] upon hearing about its civil war. Fflaxl has received only the most preliminary briefings about his mission, as he claims to know little of the difference between [[Autobot]]s, [[Decepticon]]s, and [[Mini-Con]]s, but nonetheless he is supremely confident in his abilities to make them all see things his way.


He brought along his huge bodyguard, Bix, and landed on Cybertron.  He was caught unaware as Optimus Prime flew through the air and landed on Bix, easily smashing him into the ground. Megatron soon arrived and battled with Prime before [[powerlinx]]ing with Leader-1 to tip the odds in his favor. Megatron and Prime then leapt away to continue the battle elsewhere.
He brings along his huge bodyguard, [[Bix]], and lands on Cybertron.  He is caught unaware as [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] flies through the air and lands on Bix, easily smashing him into the ground. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] soon arrives and battles with Prime before [[powerlinx]]ing with [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] to tip the odds in his favor. Megatron and Prime then leap away to continue the battle elsewhere.


Fflaxl's confidence dissipated and he returned to his ship and fled the planet, telling himself that things should work out here without his interference.
Fflaxl's confidence dissipates and he returns to his ship and flees the planet, telling himself that things should work out here without his interference.


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
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== Quotes ==
==Quotes==
"You know what? I bet the whole thing's been blown out of proportion. I've seen it a dozen times. We get sent to examine a so-called ''emergency'' situation. And what happens? Ends up being some small misunderstanding. I'm sure once we all sit down and talk things through calmly everyone will shake hands and--'''EEEEP!!'''"
"You know what? I bet the whole thing's been blown out of proportion. I've seen it a dozen times. We get sent to examine a so-called ''emergency'' situation. And what happens? Ends up being some small misunderstanding. I'm sure once we all sit down and talk things through calmly everyone will shake hands and—'''EEEEP!!'''"
:—'''Fflaxl''' speaks to Bix about his first impressions on the Autobot/Decepticon war upon arrival at Cybertron.
:—'''Fflaxl''' speaks to Bix about his first impressions on the Autobot/Decepticon war upon arrival at Cybertron.


"I've decided that some conflicts are better left untouched. I mean, who am I to interfere? I'm sure everything will work out in the end. You believe me, '''Right?'''"
"I've decided that some conflicts are better left untouched. I mean, who am I to interfere? I'm sure everything will work out in the end. You believe me, '''Right?'''"
:—'''Fflaxl''', moments later after Bix was flattened.
:—'''Fflaxl''', moments later after Bix is flattened.
{{-}}


==Errors==
==Notes==
* Prime was still able to battle with Megatron even after he had powered himself up with Leader-1.  Later in the series, Megatron was easily able to thrash Prime under the same conditions.
===Continuity notes===
* This issue is said to have taken place millions of years ago, but the most likely placement of events puts this story sometime between issues 2 and 3, which took place one million years ago.
* This events of this issue take place sometime between issues 2 and 3 of the main comic.


==Items of note==
===Errors===
* Prime is still able to battle with Megatron even after he powers himself up with Leader-1. Later in the series, Megatron is easily able to thrash Prime under the same conditions.
* This issue is said to have taken place millions of years ago, but the most likely placement of events puts this story sometime between issues 2 and 3, which take place one million years ago.
* Prime and Megatron are both drawn with their Earth-mode bodies, millions of years before they would acquire them.
 
===Other trivia===
* This preview was included with the second printing of the ''[[Prime Directive]]'' [[Prime Directive Preview|preview]].
* This preview was included with the second printing of the ''[[Prime Directive]]'' [[Prime Directive Preview|preview]].
* This events of this issue take place sometime between issues 2 and 3 of the main comic.
* This issue is retroactively dubbed "issue 0" in [[IDW Publishing]]'s omnibus reprint of the [[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|''Transformers Armada'' comic]].
* Prime and Megatron sure can jump far!
* Prime and Megatron sure can jump far!
* Also, Prime doesn't appear too concerned that he just flattened Bix.
* Prime doesn't appear too concerned that he just flattened Bix.
 
===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Armada: Volume 1: First Contact''''' <small>([[April 2]], [[2003]]) ISBN 0973278617 / ISBN 978-0973278613</small>
:*Collects the Preview and issues #1–5.
:*Bonus material includes the Preview issue, a cover gallery and the [[Armada Volume 1|''Armada'' mini-comic #1]]
 
* '''''Transformers Armada'' Vol. 1 (Japan ed.)''' <small>(November, 2003) ISBN 4902314061 / ISBN 978-4902314069</small>
:*Same content as Dreamwave's volume 1, translated to Japanese.
 
* '''''Transformers Armada: Volume 1'' (IDW reprint)''' <small>(October 29, [[2008]]) ISBN 1600102670 / ISBN 978-1600102677</small>
:* Straight reprint of the Dreamwave trade with same contents.
 
* '''''Transformers Armada: Omnibus''''' <small>([[August 18]], [[2010]]) ISBN 160010715X / ISBN 978-1600107153</small>
:*Contains issues 1–18.
:*Bonus material includes the Preview issue.
:*Reissued in 2016 with a new cover.


===Cover===
<gallery>
* G1 Prime and Roller burst forth from the combat deck; art by ???
File:DW Armada V1.jpg|'''''Transformers Armada:<br>Volume 1: First Contact'''''
File:DW Armada V1-Japan.jpg|'''''Transformers Armada:''<br>Volume 1 (Japan ed.)'''
File:DW Armada V1-IDW.jpg|'''''Transformers Armada:''<br>Volume 1 (IDW reprint)'''
File:Armada Omnibus-2010.jpg|'''''Transformers Armada: Omnibus'''''
File:Armada Omnibus-2016.jpg|'''''Transformers Armada: Omnibus'' (reissue)'''
</gallery>


===Advertisements===
* TBD


[[Category:Dreamwave Armada issues]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Armada issues]]

Latest revision as of 02:03, 28 June 2021

Transformers: Armada Preview »

"Roller, you can fly!"
Publisher Dreamwave Productions
First published April 24, 2002
Cover date April 2002
Written by Chris Sarracini
Pencils James Raiz
Inks Rob Armstrong & Erik Sander
Backgrounds Edwin Garcia
Colors Kenny Li (flats), Alan Wang, Gary Yeung & Ramil Sunga
Letters Dreamer Design
Assistant editor Matt Moylan
Graphic design Paul Villafuerte
Editor-in-chief Roger Lee
Continuity Dreamwave Armada continuity

There is a reason diplomacy is a "lost art."

Synopsis

[edit]

Intergalactic diplomat Fflaxl, sent by the Universal Peacekeeping Committee, is sent to Cybertron upon hearing about its civil war. Fflaxl has received only the most preliminary briefings about his mission, as he claims to know little of the difference between Autobots, Decepticons, and Mini-Cons, but nonetheless he is supremely confident in his abilities to make them all see things his way.

He brings along his huge bodyguard, Bix, and lands on Cybertron. He is caught unaware as Optimus Prime flies through the air and lands on Bix, easily smashing him into the ground. Megatron soon arrives and battles with Prime before powerlinxing with Leader-1 to tip the odds in his favor. Megatron and Prime then leap away to continue the battle elsewhere.

Fflaxl's confidence dissipates and he returns to his ship and flees the planet, telling himself that things should work out here without his interference.

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons Mini-Cons Aliens

Quotes

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"You know what? I bet the whole thing's been blown out of proportion. I've seen it a dozen times. We get sent to examine a so-called emergency situation. And what happens? Ends up being some small misunderstanding. I'm sure once we all sit down and talk things through calmly everyone will shake hands and—EEEEP!!"

—Fflaxl speaks to Bix about his first impressions on the Autobot/Decepticon war upon arrival at Cybertron.


"I've decided that some conflicts are better left untouched. I mean, who am I to interfere? I'm sure everything will work out in the end. You believe me, Right?"

—Fflaxl, moments later after Bix is flattened.


Notes

[edit]

Continuity notes

[edit]
  • This events of this issue take place sometime between issues 2 and 3 of the main comic.

Errors

[edit]
  • Prime is still able to battle with Megatron even after he powers himself up with Leader-1. Later in the series, Megatron is easily able to thrash Prime under the same conditions.
  • This issue is said to have taken place millions of years ago, but the most likely placement of events puts this story sometime between issues 2 and 3, which take place one million years ago.
  • Prime and Megatron are both drawn with their Earth-mode bodies, millions of years before they would acquire them.

Other trivia

[edit]

Reprints

[edit]
  • Transformers Armada: Volume 1: First Contact (April 2, 2003) ISBN 0973278617 / ISBN 978-0973278613
  • Collects the Preview and issues #1–5.
  • Bonus material includes the Preview issue, a cover gallery and the Armada mini-comic #1
  • Transformers Armada Vol. 1 (Japan ed.) (November, 2003) ISBN 4902314061 / ISBN 978-4902314069
  • Same content as Dreamwave's volume 1, translated to Japanese.
  • Transformers Armada: Volume 1 (IDW reprint) (October 29, 2008) ISBN 1600102670 / ISBN 978-1600102677
  • Straight reprint of the Dreamwave trade with same contents.
  • Transformers Armada: Omnibus (August 18, 2010) ISBN 160010715X / ISBN 978-1600107153
  • Contains issues 1–18.
  • Bonus material includes the Preview issue.
  • Reissued in 2016 with a new cover.
  • Transformers Armada: Volume 1: First Contact
    Transformers Armada:
    Volume 1: First Contact
  • Transformers Armada: Volume 1 (Japan ed.)
    Transformers Armada:
    Volume 1 (Japan ed.)
  • Transformers Armada: Volume 1 (IDW reprint)
    Transformers Armada:
    Volume 1 (IDW reprint)
  • Transformers Armada: Omnibus
    Transformers Armada: Omnibus
  • Transformers Armada: Omnibus (reissue)
    Transformers Armada: Omnibus (reissue)
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