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* [[Optimus Prime ( | * [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Orion Pax/Optimus Prime]] (8) | ||
* [[Jazz ( | * [[Jazz (Prime)|Jazz]] (9) | ||
* [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (13) | |||
* [[Hot | |||
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* [[Megatron ( | * [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (2) | ||
* [[Soundwave ( | * [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (3) | ||
* [[Shockwave ( | * [[Shockwave (Prime)|Shockwave]] (4) | ||
* [[Starscream ( | * [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] (10) | ||
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* | * [[Halogen]] (1) | ||
* Council member #2 (5) | * Council member #2 (5) | ||
* Council members #3 and 4 (6-7) | * Council members #3 and 4 (6-7) | ||
* Guild member (11) | * Guild member Sigil (11) | ||
* [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] (12) | |||
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* This comic was available to those that pre-ordered the game from [[Australia]]-based JB Hi-Fi. <ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/transformers-war-for-cybertron-bonus-comic-book/513755 TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON (Bonus Comic Book)]</ref> Later, it was available for those that purchased either the PS3 or Xbox versions of the game at Sears and/or Kmart in the [[United States of America|US]], although not necessarily as a pre-order bonus.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/7223/20/ "WfC" Collectible Comic Pre-Order Bonus At Kmart and Sears]</ref> | * This comic was available to those that pre-ordered the game from [[Australia]]-based JB Hi-Fi. <ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/transformers-war-for-cybertron-bonus-comic-book/513755 TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON (Bonus Comic Book)]</ref> Later, it was available for those that purchased either the PS3 or Xbox versions of the game at Sears and/or Kmart in the [[United States of America|US]], although not necessarily as a pre-order bonus.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/7223/20/ "WfC" Collectible Comic Pre-Order Bonus At Kmart and Sears]</ref> | ||
* While a slightly condensed adaptation of chapters 12 through 15 from "[[Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron|Exodus]]", the terrorist acts shown, such as Six Lasers and Altihex Station, are from earlier chapters of the book. | * While a slightly condensed adaptation of chapters 12 through 15 from "[[Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron|Exodus]]", the terrorist acts shown, such as [[Six Lasers Over Cybertron]] and [[Altihex]] Station, are from earlier chapters of the book. | ||
===Transformers references=== | ===Transformers references=== | ||
* Megatron's origins include having worked in the mines and then fighting in the gladiator pits, | * Megatron's origins include having worked in the mines and then fighting in the gladiator pits, akin to his [[Megatron (G1)|counterpart]] in ''[[Megatron Origin]]''. He even says "I still function!", from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. | ||
* The [[Quintesson]]s were kicked off of Cybertron. | * The [[Quintesson]]s were kicked off of Cybertron. | ||
* Some cues regarding Optimus: | * Some cues regarding Optimus: | ||
** Optimus's job was a clerk at the Hall of Records prior to being named Prime, just like his being an archivist in ''[[The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 1|issue 1]]. | ** Optimus's job was a clerk at the Hall of Records prior to being named Prime, just like his [[Optimus Prime (G1)|other self]] being an archivist in ''[[The War Within]]'' [[The War Within issue 1|issue 1]]. | ||
** Interestingly, he's the one who says "There can be no true peace through tyranny"! Inspiring Megatron? Double inconceivable! | ** Interestingly, he's the one who says "There can be no true peace through tyranny"! Inspiring Megatron? Double inconceivable! | ||
** He uses "autonomous robots" which gets shortened to "Autobots", similar to his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie counterpart]]'s line of "autonomous robotic organisms" in the [[2007]] ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' film. | ** He uses "autonomous robots" which gets shortened to "Autobots", similar to his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|movie counterpart]]'s line of "autonomous robotic organisms" in the [[2007]] ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' film. | ||
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* [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan-1]] and moon bases are mentioned. | * [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan-1]] and moon bases are mentioned. | ||
* Location, location, location! | * Location, location, location! | ||
** | ** Altihex Station | ||
** Blaster City | ** Blaster City | ||
** [[Crystal City]] | ** [[Crystal City]] | ||
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** [[Iacon (city-state)|Iacon]] | ** [[Iacon (city-state)|Iacon]] | ||
** [[Kaon]] | ** [[Kaon]] | ||
** | ** Six Lasers Over Cybertron | ||
** The Smelting Pool Estates at [[Polyhex]] | ** The Smelting Pool Estates at [[Polyhex]] | ||
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| Transformers: War for Cybertron | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | June 22, 2010 | ||||||||||||
| Story | Alex Irvine | ||||||||||||
| Art | Don Figueroa | ||||||||||||
| Colorist | Andrew Dalhouse | ||||||||||||
| Letters | Robbie Robbins | ||||||||||||
| Editor | Andy Schmidt | ||||||||||||
Before the Great War started, two Cybertronians state their reasons that lead up to it...
Synopsis
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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Quotes
"We learned that we were individuals by facing off against each other in the gladiator pits in Slaughter City and Kaon, and how did we know we were individuals? We knew we were individuals because as we killed our opponents in the ring, we saw in their deaths the realization that they were individuals. And so we knew we were too. In killing, we understood life."
- —Megatron delivering his testimony to the council.
"It is natural for a being born with spark to know that it should be free to change as it wishes. Only dead things stay the same. No Cybertronian is simply the mechanical sum of his parts. Each of us contains a living spark that makes us who we are, and awakens us to the possibility of freedom. One bot's freedom can never be given or taken away by another."
- —Orion's statement on the witness podium.
"I believe in Cybertron. I believe in the history that I read as a clerk. I believe the stories that say that when Cybertron needs someone, that someone will always be found...
...and that someone will light Cybertron's darkest hour."
- —Orion on attempting to refuse being named "Optimus Prime" and denying Megatron's accusations.
"Decepticons, roll out!"
- —Megatron, inspiring or stealing one of Optimus' iconic phrases? Inconceivable!
Errors
- On page 7, panel 1, Optimus's chest is drawn/colored differently compared to his earlier and later appearances in the issue.
- Jazz's appearance changes about three times!
Notes
- This comic was available to those that pre-ordered the game from Australia-based JB Hi-Fi. [1] Later, it was available for those that purchased either the PS3 or Xbox versions of the game at Sears and/or Kmart in the US, although not necessarily as a pre-order bonus.[2]
- While a slightly condensed adaptation of chapters 12 through 15 from "Exodus", the terrorist acts shown, such as Six Lasers Over Cybertron and Altihex Station, are from earlier chapters of the book.
Transformers references
- Megatron's origins include having worked in the mines and then fighting in the gladiator pits, akin to his counterpart in Megatron Origin. He even says "I still function!", from The Transformers: The Movie.
- The Quintessons were kicked off of Cybertron.
- Some cues regarding Optimus:
- Optimus's job was a clerk at the Hall of Records prior to being named Prime, just like his other self being an archivist in The War Within issue 1.
- Interestingly, he's the one who says "There can be no true peace through tyranny"! Inspiring Megatron? Double inconceivable!
- He uses "autonomous robots" which gets shortened to "Autobots", similar to his movie counterpart's line of "autonomous robotic organisms" in the 2007 Transformers film.
- Both Megatron and Optimus call each other "brother", again from the 2007 live-action film, but in the friend-sense, not familial-usage.
Trivia
- Teletraan-1 and moon bases are mentioned.
- Location, location, location!
- Altihex Station
- Blaster City
- Crystal City
- Hydrax Plateau Spaceport
- Iacon
- Kaon
- Six Lasers Over Cybertron
- The Smelting Pool Estates at Polyhex
Advertisement
- War for Cybertron figures Optimus and Bumblebee
- Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron
