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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
[[Crossing Over: Part 6|Emerging from a dimensional portal]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] arrives, to his shock, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Almost immediately, he is jumped by an oddly colored [[Triggercon]] named [[Ruckus (SG)|Ruckus]]. Ruckus tries to make a getaway, when he's blasted by [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]]. Rodimus takes Cliffjumper to see [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. Optimus escorts the by-now-nervous Cliffjumper to the [[smelting pool]] to see [[Rumble (SG)|Rumble]]'s execution. Quite unwisely, Cliffjumper tries to talk some sense into Optimus and gets blasted for his pains. As a test of loyalty, Optimus dumps Cliffjumper into the [[Rad Zone]]. While unconscious, Cliffjumper's body is found by [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]-colored versions of Scrapper and Long Haul. Cliffjumper wakes up to see both Hook and Scrapper working on him. Needless to say, he freaks out and makes a run for it, only to collide with Megatron, accompanied by Sideswipe. Sideswipe asks to see Cliffjumper alone. Upon further inspection, Sideswipe concludes that the Cliffjumper standing before him is not the same Cliffjumper he knew; after all, his Cliffjumper was killed right before his eyes during an ambush. Cliffjumper asks what the slag is going on, and Sideswipe condenses his universe's history.
==Synopsis==
[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]] is spat forth from a portal, separated from the party he was traveling with. When he regains his senses, he is surprised to find himself below the surface level [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Suddenly, a [[Ruckus (SG)|Decepticon]] jumps onto Cliffjumper, apologizing profusely and promising not to say anything until several blasts rip though his chest, killing the Decepticon. [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], Cliffjumper's "savior", greets Cliffjumper, having thought the small Autobot had been killed three stellar cycles ago. Cliffjumper is confused, having only just seen [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|him]] a few hours ago, along with the sportscar's new paint job and facial hair. Rodimus ignores Cliffjumper's confusion, and escorts him back to topside. Back at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Optimus Prime is elated to see his old friend, and takes him to show the new additions he's made to the headquarters. Cliffjumper is shocked when he sees Decepticon corpses decorating the hallways, but is even more horrified when Prime leads him to the [[smelting pool]]. There, [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] holds a mock trial for [[Rumble (SG)|Rumble]], but is interrupted by Cliffjumper. Prime assumes that his "friend" is angry that he has not been given the honor of executing prisoners, and gives Cliffjumper control. Cliffjumper, however, proceeds to protest that while he may hate Decepticons, he believes that they should not be killed for entertainment, as it stands against Autobot morals. Prime quickly turns around and blasts the diminutive Autobot. Prime orders the still living Cliffjumper to be dropped into the Rad Zone, stating that if he comes back in one piece, then maybe he will be worthy to wear the Autobot symbol.


In this universe, Optronix was absolutely obsessive about knowledge. Feeling unsatisfied in his original position, he backstabbed and betrayed countless others to become one of the more influential members of society. He began preaching intolerance for Cybertron's peaceful lifestyle, and others who agreed with this philosophy, mainly those who were similarly dissatisfied, joined him. In time, Optronix declared himself and his followers autonomous from Cybertron, and thus, they took the name [[Autobot]]s. Optronix then upgraded his followers, but, of course, he kept the most powerful mods for himself. When he finished upgrading, he renamed himself Optimus Prime. Then, one day, the Autobots began their reign of terror. Those who refused to join the Autobots were scrapped. Eventually, Optimus's sanity was shattered with a shocking revelation, but no one, not even his closest friends, knew what that was. The Autobots did not go unchallenged; other Cybertronians who managed to escape the initial massacre formed a loose resistance, but without a strong leader to guide them, the cause was sure to sputter out. That's when Megatron emerged from [[Polyhex]], uniting the resistance fighters into a tightly knit army. Megatron had only one equal on the battlefield, namely Optimus, but had the additional advantage of being able to transform. Armed with the technology of hiding themselves in plain sight, the resistance became the [[Decepticon]]s. Optimus, however, managed to reproduce the technology for his own troops to use. Because of that, morale has been sinking.
In the Rad Zone, Cliffjumper's damaged body is found by the [[Constructicon (SG)|Constructicons]]. Cliffjumper listens [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] orders them to bring him back to base, and falls unconscious as the Constructicons put him in [[stasis lock]]. After being repaired, Cliffjumper awakens. Assuming that he's been brought to a Decepticon death-camp, Cliffjumper pushes the medics out of the way and tries to escape, running straight into Megatron's leg. Looking up, Cliffjumper recognizes the Decepticon with Megatron as [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]], and demands for an explanation. Megatron wants to have [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]] check on Cliffjumper's memory circuits, but Sideswipe requests some time with the Autobot alone. Megatron grants this, and goes off to plan for an attack on the Autobot ship, the [[Ark (SG)|Ark]]. Sideswipe explains to the Autobot that he knows he is not [[Cliffjumper (SG)|Cliffjumper]] everyone knew, having witnessed Cliffjumper's death himself. Additionally, while the Constructicons were repairing him, the scans they took indicated that radiation readings indicated from the portal were backwards, and that his [[spark|ember]] was composed of positrons instead of electrons. Coming to the conclusion that Cliffjumper is from an alternate universe, Sideswipe proceeds to give Cliffjumper a history lesson. Cybertron was once at peace, populated by a race that sought peace and harmony. However, one librarian by the name of Optronix was unsatisfied with his position. Backstabbing his way to the top, he began to preach violence and conquest, gaining a loyal following in the process. Optronix had his army, now named the Autobots, upgraded with weapons and enhancements, and proceeded to conquer city after city. Optronix, having renamed himself Optimus Prime, began to desire more and more knowledge, until one day he learned something that made him snap, turning him from cool and calculating to vicious and erratic. Meanwhile, resistance pockets had sprung up across the planet, but were mostly ineffectual until they united as the Decepticons under Megatron. Megatron utilized technology to allow for Cybertronians to transform into vehicles, using their new found powers to take several strongholds back from the Autobots. Prime, however, soon copied the technology for the Autobot's use as well, and without the advantage of transformation, the Decepticons began to falter. Cliffjumper is still unsure, but after the last week of dimension hoppers and alternate realities, he sees that their is at least some truth to the story. Cliffjumper then asks Sideswipe why he's on the side of the Decepticon's, even with the giant scarred Autobot symbol on his chest. Sideswipe explains that when he saw Prime's concern was only for himself, he was ambushed and left for dead by the Autobots. Joining up with the Decepticons for revenge, he know wears the Autobot symbol as a badge of honor. Cliffjumper still isn't sure who to trust, but decides that being here is better than the alternative.


Cliffjumper, quite out of his league, asks why an Autobot in his universe would be a Decepticon in this one. Sideswipe confesses that he was once an Autobot, but over time, he stopped believing in Optimus's cause and was subsequently left for dead after a staged ambush. That was when he joined the Decepticons for the sole purpose of revenge. Cliffjumper isn't exactly convinced, but decides to stick around before he makes a final decision.
At Autobot headquarters, Optimus Prime engages with holographc [[auto-combatant]]s while [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] gives him updates on the Ark. With more plasma blasters installed, and 20 Autobots already onboard, Prime wants even more troops onboard. Blurr is concerned about the platform's structural integrity, the extra weight of the weapons increasing the load. Prime shrugs off his concerns, telling him that they only need the platform up until they launch, and that even if Megatron comes, the Decepticons won't have enough numbers to stop him. Goldbug tells prime that the "[[Alpha Trion (SG)|Old One]]" would have never approved of this plan. Prime scolds Goldbug, telling him that his former teach is no longer relevant and that victory is soon at hand. In the Decepticon's war room, [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] reports on the additions to the Ark. Megatron is frustrated, since their original plan of head on attack will no longer work. When Cliffjumper walks 


[[File:Shatteredglassmegatrondecepticons.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Listen to the voice of not-doom.]]
Back in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Blurr reports to Optimus (while Prime spars with [[hologram|holographic]] [[auto-combatant]]s, no less) about the status of the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'', but is concerned about the launching platform's stability. Optimus is unconcerned and even welcomes a Decepticon attack. At Decepticon HQ, Starscream reports on the ''Ark'''s status as well, with a highly concerned Megatron listening in. As Cliffjumper and Sideswipe enter, Megatron informs them that Optimus plans to head to other planets to plunder their resources. Cliffjumper exclaims "By [[Primus]], he can't be allowed to do that," leaving the others slightly confused. Cliffjumper then provides a highly condensed version of the Transformers' origins. Megatron is somewhat relieved to learn that a god may have been behind their creation, but says that he needs to concentrate on a plan to get past the guards at the launching platform. Starscream then comes up with the brilliant idea of attacking the platform itself. With the platform's destruction, the ''Ark'' will collapse under its own weight, stranding the Autobots on Cybertron, albeit temporarily. To destroy the platform, Starscream plans to use Cliffjumper's "[[glass gas]]" to weaken the steel, making it vulnerable to regular weapons fire. Cliffjumper agrees to assist Starscream with replicating the formula as Megatron and the others plan the new attack.
At sundown, Razorclaw and Rampage dispatch the guards, allowing Starscream, Divebomb, and Whisper to deploy the "Glass Gas Bombs", but while the bombs hit their target, their weapons fire fails to destroy the platform. It soon becomes an all-out brawl between the two sides, as Megatron and Optimus trade barbs. When Optimus spots Cliffjumper, he attempts to destroy the "traitor", but Megatron takes the hit. Finally spurred into action, Cliffjumper finishes the job, destroying the platform and crippling the ''Ark''. Megatron orders the 'Cons to retreat, but Optimus, enraged, attempts to exact revenge. Megatron gives Optimus a parting gift before flying off into the sunset with Cliffjumper, who finally agrees to join the resistance.
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"Shattered Glass"
Publisher Fun Publications
First published April 24, 2008 (BotCon 2008)
Cover date Spring 2008
Story Pete Sinclair and Benson Yee
Writer Benson Yee
Pencils Don Figueroa
Inks Don Figueroa
Colors Espen Grundetjern
Letters Jesse Wittenrich
Managing editor Pete Sinclair
Editor-in-chief Brian Savage
Continuity Shattered Glass
Chronology Current era (2008)

Decepticons wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of... the Autobots?

Synopsis

Synopsis

Cliffjumper is spat forth from a portal, separated from the party he was traveling with. When he regains his senses, he is surprised to find himself below the surface level Cybertron. Suddenly, a Decepticon jumps onto Cliffjumper, apologizing profusely and promising not to say anything until several blasts rip though his chest, killing the Decepticon. Rodimus, Cliffjumper's "savior", greets Cliffjumper, having thought the small Autobot had been killed three stellar cycles ago. Cliffjumper is confused, having only just seen him a few hours ago, along with the sportscar's new paint job and facial hair. Rodimus ignores Cliffjumper's confusion, and escorts him back to topside. Back at Iacon, Optimus Prime is elated to see his old friend, and takes him to show the new additions he's made to the headquarters. Cliffjumper is shocked when he sees Decepticon corpses decorating the hallways, but is even more horrified when Prime leads him to the smelting pool. There, Goldbug holds a mock trial for Rumble, but is interrupted by Cliffjumper. Prime assumes that his "friend" is angry that he has not been given the honor of executing prisoners, and gives Cliffjumper control. Cliffjumper, however, proceeds to protest that while he may hate Decepticons, he believes that they should not be killed for entertainment, as it stands against Autobot morals. Prime quickly turns around and blasts the diminutive Autobot. Prime orders the still living Cliffjumper to be dropped into the Rad Zone, stating that if he comes back in one piece, then maybe he will be worthy to wear the Autobot symbol.

In the Rad Zone, Cliffjumper's damaged body is found by the Constructicons. Cliffjumper listens Megatron orders them to bring him back to base, and falls unconscious as the Constructicons put him in stasis lock. After being repaired, Cliffjumper awakens. Assuming that he's been brought to a Decepticon death-camp, Cliffjumper pushes the medics out of the way and tries to escape, running straight into Megatron's leg. Looking up, Cliffjumper recognizes the Decepticon with Megatron as Sideswipe, and demands for an explanation. Megatron wants to have Shockwave check on Cliffjumper's memory circuits, but Sideswipe requests some time with the Autobot alone. Megatron grants this, and goes off to plan for an attack on the Autobot ship, the Ark. Sideswipe explains to the Autobot that he knows he is not Cliffjumper everyone knew, having witnessed Cliffjumper's death himself. Additionally, while the Constructicons were repairing him, the scans they took indicated that radiation readings indicated from the portal were backwards, and that his ember was composed of positrons instead of electrons. Coming to the conclusion that Cliffjumper is from an alternate universe, Sideswipe proceeds to give Cliffjumper a history lesson. Cybertron was once at peace, populated by a race that sought peace and harmony. However, one librarian by the name of Optronix was unsatisfied with his position. Backstabbing his way to the top, he began to preach violence and conquest, gaining a loyal following in the process. Optronix had his army, now named the Autobots, upgraded with weapons and enhancements, and proceeded to conquer city after city. Optronix, having renamed himself Optimus Prime, began to desire more and more knowledge, until one day he learned something that made him snap, turning him from cool and calculating to vicious and erratic. Meanwhile, resistance pockets had sprung up across the planet, but were mostly ineffectual until they united as the Decepticons under Megatron. Megatron utilized technology to allow for Cybertronians to transform into vehicles, using their new found powers to take several strongholds back from the Autobots. Prime, however, soon copied the technology for the Autobot's use as well, and without the advantage of transformation, the Decepticons began to falter. Cliffjumper is still unsure, but after the last week of dimension hoppers and alternate realities, he sees that their is at least some truth to the story. Cliffjumper then asks Sideswipe why he's on the side of the Decepticon's, even with the giant scarred Autobot symbol on his chest. Sideswipe explains that when he saw Prime's concern was only for himself, he was ambushed and left for dead by the Autobots. Joining up with the Decepticons for revenge, he know wears the Autobot symbol as a badge of honor. Cliffjumper still isn't sure who to trust, but decides that being here is better than the alternative.

At Autobot headquarters, Optimus Prime engages with holographc auto-combatants while Blurr gives him updates on the Ark. With more plasma blasters installed, and 20 Autobots already onboard, Prime wants even more troops onboard. Blurr is concerned about the platform's structural integrity, the extra weight of the weapons increasing the load. Prime shrugs off his concerns, telling him that they only need the platform up until they launch, and that even if Megatron comes, the Decepticons won't have enough numbers to stop him. Goldbug tells prime that the "Old One" would have never approved of this plan. Prime scolds Goldbug, telling him that his former teach is no longer relevant and that victory is soon at hand. In the Decepticon's war room, Starscream reports on the additions to the Ark. Megatron is frustrated, since their original plan of head on attack will no longer work. When Cliffjumper walks

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Decepticons Autobots Others

Quotes

"Oh, so unwise..."

—Optimus Prime emulating Megatron.


Sideswipe: "You're not him. You look just like him, except for the colors. It's like seeing a ghost."
Cliffjumper: "Look, Sideswipe, or whoever you are, I'm tired of being shocked, confused, and generally angry here. Tell me what you are talking about or so help me I will beat it out of you!"
Sideswipe: "Heh, you even talk like him."

—Even mirrorverse Cliffjumper shares a mold with a Bumblebee.


Cliffjumper: "So, you're telling me that Megatron's a good guy and Optimus Prime is loonier than Straxus? Last week, I'd have told ya that you had a cracked cylinder. But... I've seen some crazy things lately. Dimension hopping, time travel, alternate realities... what I wouldn't give for a simple war with good guys and bad guys!"
Sideswipe: "Straxus is insane where you come from? Pity, I always liked his poetry..."

—Poetry? Hate to see what their Sky-Byte is like.


Optimus Prime: "Seekers, Transform and Roll out!"
Rodimus: "15 points for the tapes, 25 points for the rest, loser buys the fuel! Game on!"

—Even when everything's the opposite, some things remain constant.

Notes

  • This was Figueroa's first Transformers work since his hiatus.

Errors

  • Cliffjumper, though portrayed as such in the story immediately prior, is not in his actual Classics color scheme. The silver highlights of his car deco was dropped by the colorist for no reason.

Transformers references

Real-world references

  • Cliffjumper mutters "Ponderous, slaggin' ponderous" after Sideswipe tells his tale is part of a semi-elaborate convention callback. There is an infamous set of outtakes of Casey Kasem (the original voice actor for Cliffjumper) having... well, violent meltdowns while recording American Top 40 ("Ponderous, f***in' ponderous, man."). Clips of these outtakes were edited with footage of Cliffjumper attempting to sniper-shot Megatron from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" for the closing credits of MSTF at OTFCC 2004.
Shouldn't Fitor be colored like Path Finder or something?
  • Artist Don Figueroa started a trend in his early Dreamwave days by killing off cameos of GoBots Cy-Kill. Suitably enough, in this mirrorverse tale, an evil Leader-1 (in Cy-Kill colors) is cannon fodder. Oddly enough, though, a fist looking like that of Cy-Kill's is one of those raised in support of Optimus Prime's revolution.
  • Jazz blurts out "I ain't gettin' bombed by no plane!", a reference to the oft-repeated mantra of B.A. Baracus (played by Mr. T) from The A-Team; "I ain't gettin' on no plane!".

Diamond Edition extras

Covers (2)

  • BotCon Convention cover: Evil Autobots Goldbug, Rodimus, and Blurr by Dan Khanna (pencils).
  • Wide release cover: Megatron leads the heroic Decepticons in an attack against Optimus.
  • Exclusive cover
    Exclusive cover
  • Retail cover
    Retail cover

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