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'''''The Transformers: Devastation''''' is a 6-issue comic-book mini-series published by [[IDW Publishing]] in 2007/2008, and set in the main [[IDW continuity]]. It directly follows ''[[Escalation|The Transformers: Escalation]]'', and ramps up the action even further for the [[Generation 1]] Transformers. As the [[Autobot]]s discover that the [[human]]s are aware of the location of their base, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] summons [[Sixshot]] to Earth to hasten its... well, devastation! | '''''The Transformers: Devastation''''' is a 6-issue comic-book mini-series published by [[IDW Publishing]] in 2007/2008, and set in the main [[IDW continuity]]. It directly follows ''[[Escalation|The Transformers: Escalation]]'', and ramps up the action even further for the [[Generation 1]] Transformers. As the [[Autobot]]s discover that the [[human]]s are aware of the location of their base, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] summons [[Sixshot]] to Earth to hasten its... well, devastation! | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Upon urging from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] agrees for [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s unit travel to Earth and assigns [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s base. | Upon urging from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] agrees for [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s unit travel to [[Earth]] and assigns [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to supervise the decommissioning of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s base. | ||
After discovering that their position has been compromised, the [[Autobot]]s plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately they are intercepted by Sixshot, who has been ordered by Megatron to terminate the Autobots. Sixshot disables the ''Ark-19'' and the Autobots are forced to make a crash landing into the closest shoreline, ejecting an escape pod containing [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Verity Carlo|Verity]] and [[Jimmy Pink|Jimmy]]. The ship's data is sent to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' before it self-destructs in the ocean. | After discovering that their position has been compromised, the [[Autobot]]s plan to move the ''[[Ark-19]]'' to the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately they are intercepted by Sixshot, who has been ordered by Megatron to terminate the Autobots. Sixshot disables the ''Ark-19'' and the Autobots are forced to make a crash landing into the closest shoreline, ejecting an escape pod containing [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Verity Carlo|Verity]] and [[Jimmy Pink|Jimmy]]. The ship's data is sent to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' before it self-destructs in the ocean. Sixshot is convinced that the Autobots are destroyed and tracks Ratchet to finish his task. After chasing him around a bit to the ocean's edge, he's about deliver the final blow when the other Autobots emerge and give him battle. Nightbeat manages to bounce the Autobots back to the ''Ark-32'' before they are destroyed by an air attack. Sixshot leaves to deal with trouble at Decepticon headquarters. | ||
Prior to the attack on the ''Ark-19'', [[Hot Rod]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] embarked on a mission to rescue [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], who was seriously injured in an explosion. {{storylink|Escalation | Prior to the attack on the ''Ark-19'', [[Hot Rod]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] embarked on a mission to rescue [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], who was seriously injured in an explosion. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6}} On route, they are forced to deal with a gang of [[Sunstreaker]] clones whom they discover are actually [[Headmaster]]s, controlled by the [[Machination]]. At the Machination's headquarters, [[Hunter O'Nion|Hunter]], a Headmaster himself, sneaks around and discovers the real Sunstreaker's detached head. Although initially wishing to die, Sunstreaker agrees to help Hunter fully become a Headmaster so he can help the Autobots. | ||
The | Two sinister external forces have their eyes on Earth. The [[Reapers]] have been observing since their encounter with Sixshot and determine that Earth must be destroyed. They start with Decepticon headquarters. Observing this from the [[Dead Universe]] is Nemesis Prime, the former [[Nova Prime]] who has plans for Earth and sends [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to bring things under control. | ||
Meanwhile, [[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and plans to use | The other [[Decepticon]]s are upset that Megatron has ruined their efforts at infiltration by bringing in Sixshot, so [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] awaken [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who is being repaired in a [[CR chamber]] after being blasted by Megatron in ''[[Infiltration]]''. Starscream awakens as the Reapers attack. | ||
Meanwhile, [[Skywatch]] has reprogrammed [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] with plans to use them to track down the other Transformers. Their efforts are hampered by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who recently came back online. | |||
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Revision as of 00:30, 30 January 2008
The Transformers: Devastation is a 6-issue comic-book mini-series published by IDW Publishing in 2007/2008, and set in the main IDW continuity. It directly follows The Transformers: Escalation, and ramps up the action even further for the Generation 1 Transformers. As the Autobots discover that the humans are aware of the location of their base, Megatron summons Sixshot to Earth to hasten its... well, devastation!
Devastation is to be followed by The Transformers: Revelation sometime in 2008.
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| #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | #6 |
Overview
 Spoiler warning: Plot details follow. of the next episode/issue in the series or 30 days after release, whichever is sooner |
Upon urging from Sideswipe, Optimus Prime agrees for Hound's unit travel to Earth and assigns Jetfire to supervise the decommissioning of Bludgeon's base.
After discovering that their position has been compromised, the Autobots plan to move the Ark-19 to the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately they are intercepted by Sixshot, who has been ordered by Megatron to terminate the Autobots. Sixshot disables the Ark-19 and the Autobots are forced to make a crash landing into the closest shoreline, ejecting an escape pod containing Ratchet, Verity and Jimmy. The ship's data is sent to the Ark-32 before it self-destructs in the ocean. Sixshot is convinced that the Autobots are destroyed and tracks Ratchet to finish his task. After chasing him around a bit to the ocean's edge, he's about deliver the final blow when the other Autobots emerge and give him battle. Nightbeat manages to bounce the Autobots back to the Ark-32 before they are destroyed by an air attack. Sixshot leaves to deal with trouble at Decepticon headquarters.
Prior to the attack on the Ark-19, Hot Rod and Wheeljack embarked on a mission to rescue Ironhide, who was seriously injured in an explosion. Escalation issue 6 On route, they are forced to deal with a gang of Sunstreaker clones whom they discover are actually Headmasters, controlled by the Machination. At the Machination's headquarters, Hunter, a Headmaster himself, sneaks around and discovers the real Sunstreaker's detached head. Although initially wishing to die, Sunstreaker agrees to help Hunter fully become a Headmaster so he can help the Autobots.
Two sinister external forces have their eyes on Earth. The Reapers have been observing since their encounter with Sixshot and determine that Earth must be destroyed. They start with Decepticon headquarters. Observing this from the Dead Universe is Nemesis Prime, the former Nova Prime who has plans for Earth and sends Galvatron to bring things under control.
The other Decepticons are upset that Megatron has ruined their efforts at infiltration by bringing in Sixshot, so Astrotrain and Blitzwing awaken Starscream, who is being repaired in a CR chamber after being blasted by Megatron in Infiltration. Starscream awakens as the Reapers attack.
Meanwhile, Skywatch has reprogrammed Ravage and Laserbeak with plans to use them to track down the other Transformers. Their efforts are hampered by Soundwave, who recently came back online.
Creative team
The creative team from Infiltration and Escalation (writer Simon Furman and penciller E. J. Su) reunited for the bulk of Devastation. However Su's paternity leave meant he was unable to pencil the entire arc. Nick Roche took over for issue 3, with Robby Musso working on issue 4. Su is due to return for issues 5 and 6.
Collections
- Devastation TPB (due May 25, 2008) ISBN 1600101682)
- Bonus material unknown.
