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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] diverts from his mission to meet with [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] in mid-flight. While speeding across the skies, Ramjet and Skywarp discuss the failings of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]. Ramjet boasts that he has the smarts to overthrow Megatron, and tries to enlist Skywarp. Skywarp gives him 24 hours to come up with a good plan, reminding him of the old Cybertronian saying, "Always bet on the leader." Ramjet checks in with his [[Mini-Constructicon]]s, who inform him that the [[Universal Cybertronic Tracker]] will be ready in 18 hours. Ramjet next contacts his [[Pentagon]]-employed [[facsimile construct|facsimile]] [[Harrison (G1)|Harrison]] (who, due to inferior construction, appears dimwitted) and tells him to be prepared to deliver missile codes. Ramjet will use the missiles to devastate the [[United States of America|United States]]. | [[Skywarp (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Skywarp]] diverts from his mission to meet with [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] in mid-flight. While speeding across the skies, Ramjet and Skywarp discuss the failings of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]. Ramjet boasts that he has the smarts to overthrow Megatron, and tries to enlist Skywarp. Skywarp gives him 24 hours to come up with a good plan, reminding him of the old Cybertronian saying, "Always bet on the leader." Ramjet checks in with his [[Mini-Constructicon]]s, who inform him that the [[Universal Cybertronic Tracker]] will be ready in 18 hours. Ramjet next contacts his [[Pentagon]]-employed [[facsimile construct|facsimile]] [[Harrison (G1)|Harrison]] (who, due to inferior construction, appears dimwitted) and tells him to be prepared to deliver missile codes. Ramjet will use the missiles to devastate the [[United States of America|United States]]. | ||
As Megatron and his Decepticons begin their war in [[Brasnya]], Ramjet flies to the [[European Union Alternative Energy Research Center]] and drops fliers for an unspecified contest. An emblem of a Euro symbol on each flier is actually a spy device which jumps off the paper and attaches itself to the computers of the Center's employees. Ramjet believes that someone at the Center will eventually develop a useful [[energon]] substitute. Meanwhile in Brasnya, Megatron delivers the beating of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime's]] life. | As Megatron and his Decepticons begin their war in [[Brasnya]], Ramjet flies to the [[European Union Alternative Energy Research Center]] and drops fliers for an unspecified contest. An emblem of a Euro symbol on each flier is actually a spy device which jumps off the paper and attaches itself to the computers of the Center's employees. Ramjet believes that someone at the Center will eventually develop a useful [[energon]] substitute. Meanwhile in Brasnya, Megatron delivers the beating of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime's]] life. | ||
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==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
(Characters in ''italic text'' only appear in Ramjet's fantasy.)<br /> | |||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (8) | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (8) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (1) | *[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (1) | ||
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (2) | *[[Skywarp (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Skywarp]] (2) | ||
*[[Mini-Constructicon]]s (3) | *[[Mini-Constructicon]]s (3) | ||
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (4) | *[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (4) | ||
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (6) | *[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (6) | ||
*[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] | *''[[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]]'' (9) | ||
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] | *''[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'' (10) | ||
*[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] | *''[[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]'' (11) | ||
|c3= | |c3= | ||
*[[Hunter O'Nion]] | *''[[Hunter O'Nion]]'' (12) | ||
*[[Jimmy Pink]] | *''[[Jimmy Pink]]'' (13) | ||
*[[Verity Carlo]] | *''[[Verity Carlo]]'' (14) | ||
|c4= | |c4= | ||
*[[Harrison (G1)|Harrison]] (5) | *[[Harrison (G1)|Harrison]] (5) | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Continuity notes=== | |||
===Continuity | *This issue takes place after the ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' miniseries, and is written by the same author. | ||
* This issue takes place after the ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' miniseries, and is written by the same author. | *The timeframe of the issue corresponds with the events in the ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Escalation]]'' series. | ||
* The timeframe of the issue corresponds with the events in the ''[[The Transformers: Escalation|Escalation]]'' series. | *Apparently, IDW Transformers can fart (page 7). In general terms, this is [[Humanization|not a new development]]. | ||
* Apparently, IDW Transformers can fart (page 7). In general terms, this is [[Humanization|not a new development]]. | *As Harrison collapses to the ground, it can also be seen that his car is wrecked and smoking. This is not explained, though it seems likely that the barely-functional facsimile is a terrible driver, given that it can only speak in rudimentary grunts. (It's also nicely symbolic of how everything around Ramjet was about to turn to crap.) | ||
* As Harrison collapses to the ground, it can also be seen that his car is wrecked and smoking. This is not explained, though it seems likely that the barely-functional facsimile is a terrible driver, given that it can only speak in rudimentary grunts. (It's also nicely symbolic of how everything around Ramjet was about to turn to crap.) | *This issue has the first mention of a space bridge in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]. | ||
* This issue has the first mention of a space bridge in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]. | *Given how the Decepticons are so keen on keeping themselves hidden from the planet's populace they infiltrate, it is quite unexpected that Megatron throws parts of Ramjet around the globe. Whilst it would take both a good few years and the intervention of [[John Barber|John "Master of Continuity" Barber]], giving humans access to Cybertronian technology would go on to have [[Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|some drastic repercussions]]. | ||
* Given how the Decepticons are so keen on keeping themselves hidden from the planet's populace they infiltrate, it is quite unexpected that Megatron throws parts of Ramjet around the globe. Whilst it would take both a good few years and the intervention of [[John Barber|John "Master of Continuity" Barber]], giving humans access to Cybertronian technology would go on to have [[Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|some drastic repercussions]]. | |||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
* Following the story are two pages of sketches by [[Robby Musso]]. | *Following the story are two pages of sketches by [[Robby Musso]]. | ||
* This is the first ''Spotlight'' issue that does not appear to be part of a larger storyline. While other ''Spotlights'' have answered questions raised in previous issues, brought up mysteries that created new questions, or introduced future plot developments, this one seems to be relatively self-contained. The only references to the rest of the storyline exist merely for chronological placement. However, [[Simon Furman]] mentioned on his blog that Ramjet may show up again.<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/script-wrap-14/#comment-1692</ref> [[Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|In a way, he did.]] | *This is the first ''Spotlight'' issue that does not appear to be part of a larger storyline. While other ''Spotlights'' have answered questions raised in previous issues, brought up mysteries that created new questions, or introduced future plot developments, this one seems to be relatively self-contained. The only references to the rest of the storyline exist merely for chronological placement. However, [[Simon Furman]] mentioned on his blog that Ramjet may show up again.<ref>http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2007/11/05/script-wrap-14/#comment-1692</ref> [[Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|In a way, he did.]] | ||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* The size of the text in this issue is considerably smaller than the norm. | *The size of the text in this issue is considerably smaller than the norm. | ||
* On page 17, in the first speech bubble, the sentence is unfinished. | *On page 17, in the first speech bubble, the sentence is unfinished. | ||
===Covers (3)=== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
* '''Cover A:''' Ramjet, robot and alternate modes by [[Robby Musso]] and [[Kieran Oats]] (colors). | *'''Cover A:''' Ramjet, robot and alternate modes by [[Robby Musso]] and [[Kieran Oats]] (colors). | ||
* '''Cover B:''' Ramjet, Megatron and Skywarp by [[Guido Guidi]] and [[Josh Burcham]] (colors). | *'''Cover B:''' Ramjet, Megatron and Skywarp by [[Guido Guidi]] and [[Josh Burcham]] (colors). | ||
* '''Cover RI:''' Cover A, uncolored sketch | *'''Cover RI:''' Cover A, uncolored sketch | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Spotlight Ramjet a.jpg|Cover A | |||
File:Spotlight Ramjet b.jpg|And he would have gotten away with it if it weren't for <s>you pesky kids</s> Megatron's head hovering behind him the whole time. | |||
File:Spotlight Ramjet ria.jpg|RI Cover | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Revision as of 17:28, 18 September 2016
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| "The Transformers: Spotlight Ramjet" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | November 7, 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | November 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Written by | Stuart Moore | ||||||||||||
| Art by | Robby Musso | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Josh Burcham | ||||||||||||
| Letters by | Chris Mowry | ||||||||||||
| Edits by | Chris Ryall and Andrew Steven Harris | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | IDW continuity | ||||||||||||
| Chronology | Escalation | ||||||||||||
Ramjet schemes to overthrow Megatron. Who knew the guy had it in him?
Synopsis
Skywarp diverts from his mission to meet with Ramjet in mid-flight. While speeding across the skies, Ramjet and Skywarp discuss the failings of Megatron and Starscream. Ramjet boasts that he has the smarts to overthrow Megatron, and tries to enlist Skywarp. Skywarp gives him 24 hours to come up with a good plan, reminding him of the old Cybertronian saying, "Always bet on the leader." Ramjet checks in with his Mini-Constructicons, who inform him that the Universal Cybertronic Tracker will be ready in 18 hours. Ramjet next contacts his Pentagon-employed facsimile Harrison (who, due to inferior construction, appears dimwitted) and tells him to be prepared to deliver missile codes. Ramjet will use the missiles to devastate the United States.
As Megatron and his Decepticons begin their war in Brasnya, Ramjet flies to the European Union Alternative Energy Research Center and drops fliers for an unspecified contest. An emblem of a Euro symbol on each flier is actually a spy device which jumps off the paper and attaches itself to the computers of the Center's employees. Ramjet believes that someone at the Center will eventually develop a useful energon substitute. Meanwhile in Brasnya, Megatron delivers the beating of Optimus Prime's life.
Ramjet later returns to his Mini-Constructicons, and they have his device ready. When two of them ask for a taste of his power once he overthrows Megatron, Ramjet destroys them for their insolence. Harrison meets with Ramjet and delivers the codes, but his face is melting off due to his inferior creation. Ramjet boasts of his plans to his liquefying lackey, which include tracking all Cybertronians, acquiring his energon substitute, blowing up the United States, enslaving the Decepticons and humans of Earth, and using a superstring spacebridge to dominate the galaxy.
Unfortunately for Ramjet, Megatron arrives and beats him mercilessly, ripping out his spark before tearing him limb from limb. He scatters Ramjet's parts at Ramjet's base, Harrison's office at the Pentagon, and the Energy Research Center, indicating that he knew about Ramjet's plans in detail. Megatron keeps Ramjet's head as a trophy and an object lesson for his other troops. Behind him, Skywarp echoes his earlier statement, "Always bet on the leader."
Featured characters
(Characters in italic text only appear in Ramjet's fantasy.)
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Others |
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Notes
Continuity notes
- This issue takes place after the New Avengers/Transformers miniseries, and is written by the same author.
- The timeframe of the issue corresponds with the events in the Escalation series.
- Apparently, IDW Transformers can fart (page 7). In general terms, this is not a new development.
- As Harrison collapses to the ground, it can also be seen that his car is wrecked and smoking. This is not explained, though it seems likely that the barely-functional facsimile is a terrible driver, given that it can only speak in rudimentary grunts. (It's also nicely symbolic of how everything around Ramjet was about to turn to crap.)
- This issue has the first mention of a space bridge in the IDW continuity.
- Given how the Decepticons are so keen on keeping themselves hidden from the planet's populace they infiltrate, it is quite unexpected that Megatron throws parts of Ramjet around the globe. Whilst it would take both a good few years and the intervention of John "Master of Continuity" Barber, giving humans access to Cybertronian technology would go on to have some drastic repercussions.
Trivia
- Following the story are two pages of sketches by Robby Musso.
- This is the first Spotlight issue that does not appear to be part of a larger storyline. While other Spotlights have answered questions raised in previous issues, brought up mysteries that created new questions, or introduced future plot developments, this one seems to be relatively self-contained. The only references to the rest of the storyline exist merely for chronological placement. However, Simon Furman mentioned on his blog that Ramjet may show up again.[1] In a way, he did.
Errors
- The size of the text in this issue is considerably smaller than the norm.
- On page 17, in the first speech bubble, the sentence is unfinished.
Covers (3)
- Cover A: Ramjet, robot and alternate modes by Robby Musso and Kieran Oats (colors).
- Cover B: Ramjet, Megatron and Skywarp by Guido Guidi and Josh Burcham (colors).
- Cover RI: Cover A, uncolored sketch
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Cover A
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And he would have gotten away with it if it weren't for
you pesky kidsMegatron's head hovering behind him the whole time. -
RI Cover
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- Transformers movie toys (3 pages)
- Best of UK: Dinobots
- Devastation
- The Ascending
- The Art of IDW's Transformers
- CGC official grading service
- Doctor Who series (back cover)
Reprints
- 2008 — The Transformers: Spotlight Volume 2
- 2009 — The Transformers: The Premiere Collection Volume 2
- 2010 — The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two
