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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
''In the past, [[Autobot]] [[Alpha Bravo]] has disguised himself as a rescue vehicle on [[Abrax|Abraxas]]. His solitude is broken when a Cybertronian escape pod crash lands, containing the [[Decepticon]] [[Offroad]].''
''On the planet [[Abrax|Abraxas]], the Autobot [[Alpha Bravo]] has laid low on the planet, after the razing of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] at the hands of [[Thunder Mayhem]]. Integrating himself as a helicopter in the emergency services, he believes himself to be the last Cybertronian left, and now spends his days as a seemingly ordinary vehicle, rescuing those in need. One day, however, changes all that: when reports of a meteorite blare across the [[Abraxan]] radio frequencies, Alpha Bravo's sensors are able to tell that the seemingly ordinary "rock" is actually a Cybertronian ship. Excited by the prospect of meeting another survivor, Alpha Bravo quickly activates a hologram of his pilot, Junior Lieutenant [[Jorrval]], and heads out to the impact zone. Finding the crashed ship—more of an escape pod rather than a space-worthy vessel—Alpha Bravo lands and transforms, initially believing that it might have just been a derelict ship. However, inside the flames, he spots something he hasn't seen in years; a fellow Cybertronian named [[Offroad]].''
 
In the present, Alpha Bravo and Offroad have been recruited into the [[Wrecker]]s by [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]. He intends to use them, along with [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]], [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]], and [[Fractyl]], to form a [[Combiner]] capable of defeating [[Thunder Mayhem]]. They come up with a theory: Thunder Mayhem's strength comes from having a distinct spark in combined mode, and [[Greenergon]] might be able to replicate that advantage.
 
''In the past, Offroad and Alpha Bravo respond to a fire in a chemical plant and manage to save the inhabitants. Despite their faction difference, their friendship is growing.''
 
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In the present, Toxitron's distrust of scientists results in a lab accident, much to the amusement of Alpha Bravo and Offroad.
 
''In the past, Offroad and Alpha Bravo respond to a hostage situation initiated by the arsonists behind the chemical plant fire. Despite heroic efforts, none of the hostages survived.''
 
In the present, Impactor conducts the surgical procedure on Toxitron to prepare him for combination. Once he's certain he's alone, he prepares a special addition to the process.
 
''In the past, Alpha Bravo is ducking out of missions by faking mechanical difficulties, still traumatized by his failure to save the hostages. Offroad helps talk him out of his depression.''
 
In the present, the Wreckers land on a jungle planet infested with [[Mecannibal]]s to test their new combined form for the first time. When Toxitron's acid proves unable to affect them, they have little choice but to combine. Their new form, [[Wreckage (G1)|Wreckage]], makes short work of the Mecannibals and then turns on Impactor. It ignores his orders to disengage, until somewhere within its psyche Alpha Bravo initiates a separation.
 
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Later, the members of Wreckage wake up in their makeshift medbay. Alpha Bravo comes to the realization that Wreckage is worse than Thunder Mayhem. Even if they defeat the being that ravaged Cybertron, they would simply take his place. Even more disturbing, Impactor doesn't seem to care. Alpha Bravo, reluctantly, realizes that it's up to him to stop Wreckage. Since he has little doubt Impactor would join the combined form, this necessitates the removal of two limbs. Toxitron is too powerful, Counterpunch too wary, and Fractyl's [[furmanite]] armor too invulnerable. That leaves only... Offroad. With regret heavy in his spark, he murders his friend and then allows Toxitron to slay him while clutching the body.
 
The Wreckers piece together why Alpha Bravo acted as he did. Impactor in particular bemoans his actions, as he had already foreseen the danger Wreckage represented and "had it under control". A signal comes in, indicating another survivor. Their destination: [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].
 
''In the past, Alpha Bravo pulls Offroad from his ruined pod. Despite the latter's status as a Decepticon, Alpha Bravo announces himself not-prejudiced. Offroad is ready to put the wars behind him and start a new life with Alpha Bravo. The two of them, Alpha Bravo declares, will be "inseparable."''
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==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==

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"Deadly Aim"
Publisher Transformers Collectors' Club (online exclusive)
First published May 27, 2016
By Jesse Wittenrich
Story Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair
Illustrations by Tomoya Hosono
Colors by Josh Burcham
Cover Marcelo Matere and Josh Burcham
Continuity Of Masters and Mayhem
Page count 24pp

The Wreckers recruit two more members in their attempt to get revenge against Thunder Mayhem...but they may have created an even greater monster in the process.

Synopsis

On the planet Abraxas, the Autobot Alpha Bravo has laid low on the planet, after the razing of Cybertron at the hands of Thunder Mayhem. Integrating himself as a helicopter in the emergency services, he believes himself to be the last Cybertronian left, and now spends his days as a seemingly ordinary vehicle, rescuing those in need. One day, however, changes all that: when reports of a meteorite blare across the Abraxan radio frequencies, Alpha Bravo's sensors are able to tell that the seemingly ordinary "rock" is actually a Cybertronian ship. Excited by the prospect of meeting another survivor, Alpha Bravo quickly activates a hologram of his pilot, Junior Lieutenant Jorrval, and heads out to the impact zone. Finding the crashed ship—more of an escape pod rather than a space-worthy vessel—Alpha Bravo lands and transforms, initially believing that it might have just been a derelict ship. However, inside the flames, he spots something he hasn't seen in years; a fellow Cybertronian named Offroad.

Characters in italics appear only in flashbacks or in visions.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons/Predacons Others

Quotes

Notes

Errors

Continuity notes

  • Impactor and Counterpunch picked up Fractyl and greenergon in "Life Finds a Way".

Transformers references

  • Alpha Bravo and Offroad were introduced in the Combiner Wars toyline as new limbs for Superion and Menasor, respectively, both of whom are mentioned as deceased in this story.
  • Alpha Bravo compares the whine of Cybertronian engines to the jingle of the Cosmic Carnival.
  • To no one's surprise, it is explained that the all-powerful planet-devastating combiner Thunder Mayhem in some fashion houses the consciousness of Thunderwing, whose 2005 IDW counterpart devastated Cybertron, a story element which Of Masters and Mayhem homages.
  • Abraxan Blue Lava Fireball was a drink featured, appropriately enough, in the story "Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?".
    • The planet of origin of the aforementioned drink was previously identified as Abrax, but is here called Abraxas. Oops.
  • With Cybertron in ruins, Alpha Bravo and Offroad disguise themselves as civilian rescue vehicles on another planet, working covertly to help the natives while disguising their true nature. Coincidence...?

Real world references

  • Fractyl at one point says "I'm a geochemist, not a medical doctor", paraphrasing Star Trek's Doctor McCoy's famous line of "I'm a doctor, not a...".

References

  1. ↑ Post by Lukeblast (Luke Thompson) on The Allspark Forums, 2016/06/01
  2. ↑ Post by NightViper (Jesse Wittenrich) on The Allspark Forums, 2016/08/23
  • "Deadly Aim" at The Official Transformers Collectors' Club
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