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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The [[Decepticon]]s, led by [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]], and the [[Autobot]]s, led by [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]], are battling for control of the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel dump. [[Sir Soundwave|Soundwave]] arrives with the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]], forcing the Autobots to withdraw. A thunderous clatter heralds the coming of [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]] and the [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobots]], controlled by [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]]. The mad scientist vows revenge on Optimus Prime. Optimus, however, convinces Wheeljack to use his [[spark|emberless]] monsters against the Decepticons. But when ordered to attack, the Dinobots turn on each other and scatter.
At the recently discovered [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel depot in Khon, the Decepticons defend the station from the Autobots, who are attempting to steal the fuel there so they can make the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'' space-worthy once more. [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] is downed by a plasma blast, and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] rushes to his downed leader with a medi-pack, as [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] pushes his foot forward. Megatron asks his second in command for a status report; Starscream reports that [[Huffer (SG)|Huffer]] is hardly a concern, and that [[Hound (SG)|Hound]]'s hallucination signals have been taken out by a dampener. Prime is holding position, but [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and [[Arcee (SG)|Arcee]] are attempting to flank towards [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] and [[Gutcruncher (SG)|Gutcruncher]]'s position. Their conversation is interrupted when the Decepticon's newest recruit, a [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] who claims to be from a mirror universe where Autobots are good and Decepticons are evil, begins firing across the battlefield at Prime. Megatron orders Starscream to help Cliffjumper, while he repairs himself, vowing to not allow the fuel depot to fall into Prime's hands, while Starscream reluctantly suggests destroying the depot. [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]]'s voice cuts in on the Decepticon radio, telling the others that he's called in reinforcements, as an exasperated Megatron realizes the one squad he's called in: the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]]. Suddenly, [[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]] races across the battlefield, transforming and pounding her hands into the ground, creating shock waves that send Huffer and Hound flying. Crasher greets her commander, and sends [[Dirge (SG)|Dirge]] and [[Thundercracker (SG)|Thundercracker]] to deal with Rodimus and Arcee. Dirge's laughter-inducing engines take Rodimus out of the battle, but the insane Arcee rushes forth, blasting Gutcruncher. She too, however, is taken out when Thundercracker's ability to create an area of total silence prevents her from hearing the voices in her head, and Gutcruncher take her out. Prime is furious with his troop's weakness, but is suddenly blasted by the Decepticon cowboy [[Bludgeon (SG)|Bludgeon]] with his pistols, while the Decepticon wolf, [[Carnivac (SG)|Carnivac]], rushes forth. Working together, the two keep Prime from focusing his attentions on one of them, angering and fatiguing the Autobot leader. Watching, Starscream admits the group is quiet effective, while Megatron is concerned by their enthusiasm.
 
Back at the Autobot base, Optimus vents his anger at [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] and [[Side Burn (SG)|Side Burn]]. He orders all available Autobots to bring back the Dinobots for reprogramming. Meanwhile, Megatron comes to the same conclusion, sending some top Decepticons after the beasts.
 
Some time later, [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] and [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] locate [[Slugfest (SG)|Slugfest]] near the [[Rust Sea]], but the hulking [[Goryu (SG)|Goryu]] comes to the small Dinobot's aid.  
 
Elsewhere, [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]], [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]], [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], and [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] debate who will climb a tower to retrieve [[Swoop (SG)|Swoop]].  
 
Cliffjumper and Sideswipe finally defeat the two Dinobots and go after an Autobot passing on the horizon. When cornered, [[Huffer (SG)|Huffer]] admits that he's running from Grimlock.
 
The group of Autobots bring down Swoop, then Blurr and Rodimus respond to a call from Huffer about Grimlock's location.
 
Cliffjumper and Sideswipe track Grimlock to an old bunker. Sideswipe shows hesitation. This is the place where Optimus had Sideswipe attacked for insubordination after Optimus killed Sideswipe's commander [[Drench (SG)|Drench]]. That conflict also led to Sideswipe's own comrade [[Cliffjumper (SG)|Cliffjumper]]'s death. The current Cliffjumper dismisses those concerns and the two descend deep into the tomb-like bunker. While examining funerary hieroglyphics, a booming voice calls, "GET OUT." But the way out is obscured; the tunnels have changed. Continuing on their journey, Cliffjumper injures his leg in a trap.
 
Rodimus and Blurr arrive at the bunker. Along the way down, they also run into a booby trap. On the other side, they meet up with Cliffjumper and Sideswipe. Cliffjumper and Rodimus inadvertently tumble into a hidden passage, activating yet another hazard.
 
At that same moment, Blurr and Sideswipe are harassed by [[Mutant (SG)|mutants]].
 
Rodimus deactivates the crushing trap, and the two fall through the floor. Rodimus realizes that this place is where the Omega Terminus is hiding. He plans to use it to create his own army. On their way, they locate a vial of healing [[scraplet]]s who eat dead metal.
 
The mutants cease their pursuit when Blurr and Sideswipe reach the [[Omega Terminus]] chamber. The four meet up again, crossing a narrow bridge over a deep chasm. On the other side, they find Grimlock, who explains in his rudimentary way that a voice guided him to his chamber. A light shoots out of the Omega Terminus, striking Grimlock. The lumbering beast [[transformation|transforms]] into a robot, suddenly eloquent. To the surprise of the others, he has been granted an ember and a [[robot mode]], along with a great deal of intelligence.
 
Grimlock proclaims that the Omega Terminus doesn't want the others here. Cliffjumper challenges him, but the Omega Terminus responds. Four corpses are animated, among them, the native Cliffjumper and Drench. Grimlock divulges that the mutants bring the deactivated robots back here so that the Omega Terminus can use them for new life. A battle ensues. The zombies are dispatched with the scraplets and Grimlock falls over the edge into the chasm. The formless voice again instructs them to leave, and the four are only too pleased to obey.
 
For his failure, Rodimus is sent to [[Ratchet (SG)|Ratchet]] for an upgrade: a new buzzsaw-hand. Blurr reports to Optimus that the Autobots have gathered eight Dinobots. Unannounced, Grimlock enters the room. He offers his services to Optimus while also asserting his independence. This enrages Prime, but Grimlock's intellect impresses the Autobot leader.  
 
Later, Grimlock breaks into the Decepticon corral, promising the Decepticon-captured "Dinocons" a trip to the Omega Terminus...


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==

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"Dungeons & Dinobots"
Publisher Fun Publications
First published December 5, 2008
Written by Trent Troop and Greg Sepelak
Illustration by Evan Gauntt
Cover Evan Gauntt
Continuity Shattered Glass
Chronology Current era (2008)
Page count 36

Following the Ark's destruction, the new Dinobots are unleashed! But what ancient horror is behind Grimlock's miraculous transformation?

Synopsis

At the recently discovered Arch-Ayr fuel depot in Khon, the Decepticons defend the station from the Autobots, who are attempting to steal the fuel there so they can make the Ark space-worthy once more. Megatron is downed by a plasma blast, and Starscream rushes to his downed leader with a medi-pack, as Optimus Prime pushes his foot forward. Megatron asks his second in command for a status report; Starscream reports that Huffer is hardly a concern, and that Hound's hallucination signals have been taken out by a dampener. Prime is holding position, but Rodimus and Arcee are attempting to flank towards Sideswipe and Gutcruncher's position. Their conversation is interrupted when the Decepticon's newest recruit, a Cliffjumper who claims to be from a mirror universe where Autobots are good and Decepticons are evil, begins firing across the battlefield at Prime. Megatron orders Starscream to help Cliffjumper, while he repairs himself, vowing to not allow the fuel depot to fall into Prime's hands, while Starscream reluctantly suggests destroying the depot. Soundwave's voice cuts in on the Decepticon radio, telling the others that he's called in reinforcements, as an exasperated Megatron realizes the one squad he's called in: the Mayhem Suppression Squad. Suddenly, Crasher races across the battlefield, transforming and pounding her hands into the ground, creating shock waves that send Huffer and Hound flying. Crasher greets her commander, and sends Dirge and Thundercracker to deal with Rodimus and Arcee. Dirge's laughter-inducing engines take Rodimus out of the battle, but the insane Arcee rushes forth, blasting Gutcruncher. She too, however, is taken out when Thundercracker's ability to create an area of total silence prevents her from hearing the voices in her head, and Gutcruncher take her out. Prime is furious with his troop's weakness, but is suddenly blasted by the Decepticon cowboy Bludgeon with his pistols, while the Decepticon wolf, Carnivac, rushes forth. Working together, the two keep Prime from focusing his attentions on one of them, angering and fatiguing the Autobot leader. Watching, Starscream admits the group is quiet effective, while Megatron is concerned by their enthusiasm.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Decepticons Autobots Others

Quotes

"Fear not, Mega-Dude! This is Soundwave, rockin' the radio from Darkmount, and I bring you joyous tidings! For I have totally called in the cavalry!"

—Soundwave is the righteous bearer of good news.


"Shoot it! I can't keep this up forever!"
"I can't, the glass gas'll blow back in my face!"
"That's a terrible weapon!"
"Why don't you just beat it to death with a missile if you're so smart!"

—Sideswipe and Cliffjumper discuss tactics.


"Listen Huffer, you'd better talk. My partner here isn't quite what you'd call sane. He believes in Primus."

—Sideswipe gives the Shattered Glass perception of Transformer religious views.


"Me... me... m... m... my... I... iii... I... Griiimm... lock... waaaaannnt... to talk a little bit about the truly fascinating ramifications of directly applied neutronic rearrangement when applied to instantaneous mechanical re-engineering! It is a fascinating subject, particularly in terms of practical application, wot?"

—Grimlock goes from stupidly incomprehensible to intelligently incomprehensible.


"LEAVE WITH YOUR LIVES. NEVER RETURN."
"And if we don't?"
"YOU ARE OUT OF SCRAPLETS."

—Omega Terminus makes a rather persuasive argument to Sideswipe.

Notes

Continuity notes

  • In the original "Shattered Glass" comic, the Decepticons had never heard of Primus until Cliffjumper told them about Him. They are shocked to hear the idea that they are the work of a benevolent Creator. By the time of "Dungeons & Dinobots", word of Cliffjumper's "beliefs" has apparently made rounds. The Autobots consider Cliffjumper crazy and laughable for being "Mr. 'The Planet is a God'".

Transformers references

  • Like a few characters in the original Shattered Glass comic, many of the characters introduced in this story are either repurposed from existing toys, or virtual redecoes of existing toys. (Although some, such as characters simply namedropped, as well as Hound, are not sufficient described in story to know what they are repurposed/"redecoed" from.) Aside from characters already introduced, those described include:
    • Huffer, repurposed from the Target]-exclusive live-action movie Armorhide toy. Many of these Scout class figures would be repurposed as various Shattered Glass characters.
    • Arcee, repurposed from the Target-exclusive live-action movie Elita-One toy.
    • Gutcruncher, repurposed from the Target-exclusive live-action movie Signal Flare toy.
    • Crasher, who is either repurposed from or shares her GoBots counterpart's initial white color scheme.
    • Dirge, a virtual redeco of Timelines Dirge in the colors of Beast Wars II Thrust.
    • Thundercracker, a virtual redeco of Classics Starscream in his Generation 1 counterpart's Action Master color scheme.
    • Bludgeon, repurposed from his Robots in Disguise counterpart's toy.
    • Carnivac, a virtual redeco of his Generation 1 counterpart's toy in either red-and-blue or gold (the story doesn't say whether Carnivac is a Pretender or not; its likely that one of the color schemes is in error).
    • Wheeljack, a virtual redeco of Energon Downshift in European-exclusive Generation 1 Slicer colors, who was himself a Decepticon redeco of Wheeljack's Generation 1 Wheeljack's Action Master toy.
    • Goryu, a virtual redeco of Masterpiece Grimlock in a color scheme inspired by Goryu's Victory counterpart's shell, along with the distinctive spikes of said shell added to his dinosaur mode.
    • Slugfest, a virtual redeco of his Generation 1 counterpart's toy in the color of fellow cassete Grand Slam.
    • Kakuryu, based on Generation 1 Slag in a color scheme inspired by Kakuryu's Victory counterpart's shell colors; Kakuryu's dinosaur alt-mode has been changed from a Triceratops to a Styracosaurus.
    • Doryu, based on Generation 1 Snarl in a color scheme inspired by Doryu's Victory counterpart's shell colors.
    • Sludge, a virtual redeco of his Generation 1 Sludge in Constructicon colors.
    • Side Burn, repurposed from his Robots in Disguise counterpart's Universe toy.
    • Astrotrain, repurposed from his Cybertron counterpart's toy. His Micromaster partners would later be named in "Do Over".
    • Swoop, a virtual redeco of Cybertron Brimstone in the color of Armada Ravenus' mutated form (Ravenus normal form resembles Swoop's Generation 1 counterpart).
    • Drench, repurposed from his Generation 2 counterpart's toy with red eyes.
    • Cliffjumper, a virtual redeco of Classics Cliffjumper in navy and grey.
    • Ratchet, a virtual redeco of Energon Roadblock in white and green scrubs, with a new head inspired by Ratchet's Generation 1 counterpart.
  • The Mayhem Suppression Squad makes its second appearance. They debuted in "Shattered Expectations".
  • With the Dinobots crazed and scattered, and with both teams trying to gather them up, this story calls back to the Marvel UK's "Dinobot Hunt!", and Megatron names their mission a "Dinobot Hunt!" accordingly.
  • As in the G1 cartoon, Wheeljack created the Dinobots, except for Grimlock, who is created by the Decepticons just like in the Animated continuity.
  • The code "D-322" etched into the armor on Goryu's hip is a reference to Victory Goryu's Japanese ID number.
  • Grimlock gained a remarkable intelligence, just like his counterpart in The Transformers cartoon episode "Grimlock's New Brain".
  • Scraplets return, but in this universe they are a healing potion.
  • The Omega Terminus is the mirrorverse version of Vector Sigma.

Real-world references

  • Gygax, the location on Cybertron to which Wheeljack was exiled, is named after Gary Gygax, the creator of Dungeons & Dragons. The name of the text story and several of its settings, themes, and objects are an overt homage to Dungeons & Dragons.
  • Grimlock's shift to an intelligent robot closely follows a similar such scene in Gremlins 2, when a Gremlin injected with an intelligence serum immediately declares that "iiiii wwwaaaaaaannnnn....ttto talk about this fascinating phenomenon taking place at this moment."

Errors

  • On page 7, Cliffjumper remarks on the noticeable memory cartridge kibble on Slugfest, indicating his alternate mode. However, Dinobots and Dinocons don't HAVE alt modes at this point in the story. They were unable to transform until the Omega Terminus altered them between this story and Do Over.
  • On page 20, "air" is misspelled as "hair".
  • On page 27, "Blurr" is misspelled as "Burr".
  • On page 28, "last remnants of his one-time friend was" should be "last remnants of his one-time friend were".
  • On page 30, Blurr claims that since the Autobots have captured eight Dinobots, they have an eight hundred percent increase. Before the hunt, they had zero Dinobots. Eight hundred percent of zero is still zero, and if by some chance Grimlock could count as one Dinobot because he was shortly on their side some time ago, then the increase would be seven hundred percent to get up to eight Dinobots.
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