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{{disambig2|the event from IDW's Generation 1 comics|the Autobot Micromaster|Surge (G1)}} | {{disambig2|the event from IDW's Generation 1 comics|the Autobot Micromaster|Surge (G1)}} | ||
:''The Surge is an event from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 | :''The Surge is an event from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
The '''Surge''' was a major [[Decepticon]] offensive, and is considered one of the [[Five Dark Epochs]] of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], ultimately leading to the near-extinction of the entire [[Transformer]] race. | The '''Surge''' was a major [[Decepticon]] offensive, and is considered one of the [[Five Dark Epochs]] of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], ultimately leading to the near-extinction of the entire [[Transformer]] race. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ===IDW Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
The Surge occurred when [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], in possession of [[Autobot]] access codes obtained by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] from [[Hunter O'Nion]], ordered the abandonment of the [[infiltration protocol]]s and an all-out attack on all major Autobot outposts. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his unit were able to turn the tide by incapacitating [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and driving the main Decepticon force from Earth, but not before the majority of Autobot outposts fell. {{storylink|Bullets}} Lacking strong leadership, the Decepticon advance then stalled. | The Surge occurred when [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], in possession of [[Autobot]] access codes obtained by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] from [[Hunter O'Nion]], ordered the abandonment of the [[infiltration protocol]]s and an all-out attack on all major Autobot outposts. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his unit were able to turn the tide by incapacitating [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] and driving the main Decepticon force from Earth, but not before the majority of Autobot outposts fell. {{storylink|Bullets}} Lacking strong leadership, the Decepticon advance then stalled. | ||
Among the Autobot installations that came under attack were [[Garrus-9]] {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1}} and possibly the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Lost & Found}} Following the destruction of their home bases, many Autobots took refuge with Optimus Prime's forces on Earth. {{storylink|Ride-Along}} | Among the Autobot installations that came under attack were [[Garrus-9]] {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1}} and possibly the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Lost & Found}} Following the destruction of their home bases, many Autobots took refuge with Optimus Prime's forces on Earth. {{storylink|Ride-Along}} | ||
The extent of the Surge was such that, even three years later, interstellar communications were still in something of a state of disarray, as the Autobots had no way of directly contacting [[Tyrest (G1)|Chief Justice Tyrest]] following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s capture. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations}} | The extent of the Surge was such that, even three years later, interstellar communications were still in something of a state of disarray, as the Autobots had no way of directly contacting [[Tyrest (G1)|Chief Justice Tyrest]] following [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s capture. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations}} | ||
[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 history]] | [[Category:Generation 1 history]] | ||
Revision as of 01:02, 15 February 2014
| This article is about the event from IDW's Generation 1 comics. For the Autobot Micromaster, see Surge (G1). |
- The Surge is an event from the IDW portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
The Surge was a major Decepticon offensive, and is considered one of the Five Dark Epochs of the Great War, ultimately leading to the near-extinction of the entire Transformer race.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 continuity
The Surge occurred when Megatron, in possession of Autobot access codes obtained by Bombshell from Hunter O'Nion, ordered the abandonment of the infiltration protocols and an all-out attack on all major Autobot outposts. Optimus Prime and his unit were able to turn the tide by incapacitating Megatron and driving the main Decepticon force from Earth, but not before the majority of Autobot outposts fell. Bullets Lacking strong leadership, the Decepticon advance then stalled.
Among the Autobot installations that came under attack were Garrus-9 Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1 and possibly the Autobot Orbital Command Hub. Lost & Found Following the destruction of their home bases, many Autobots took refuge with Optimus Prime's forces on Earth. Ride-Along
The extent of the Surge was such that, even three years later, interstellar communications were still in something of a state of disarray, as the Autobots had no way of directly contacting Chief Justice Tyrest following Megatron's capture. Chaos Part One: Lamentations
