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<td>'''Letters by''' </td><td> [[ | <td>'''Letters by''' </td><td> [[Robbie Robbins]] | ||
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== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
2003, Nevada: An F-22 pilot out of [[ | 2003, Nevada: An F-22 pilot out of [[Nellis Air Force Base]] detects an intruder. On investigating, he is promptly shot down by Starscream, who assumes the jet's form. Blackout and Barricade also report successful planetfall; they plan to rendezvous and begin their hunt for the All Spark. | ||
In New Mexico, [[ | In New Mexico, [[Sector 7]] has prepared a decoy All Spark, using an isotope derived from it. [[Reggie Simmons|Agent Simmons]] mentions that the last time anyone tried this, the result was [[Three Mile Island]]. They hope to lure [[N.B.E.-2]] into a trap. | ||
In Louisiana, Bumblebee finds that the [[ | In Louisiana, Bumblebee finds that the [[Psychopathic Institute for the Long-Term Insane]] is long abandoned and in ruins. He [[Interlude|heads onward]]. | ||
In the Nevada desert, Sector 7 has been waiting for two days, as their quarry draws closer through sightings in Louisiana, Missouri and Colorado. Simmons explains to another agent that the original founder of Sector 7 was his great grandfather, and the whole tracking-aliens thing runs in his blood. | In the Nevada desert, Sector 7 has been waiting for two days, as their quarry draws closer through sightings in Louisiana, Missouri and Colorado. Simmons explains to another agent that the original founder of Sector 7 was his great grandfather, and the whole tracking-aliens thing runs in his blood. | ||
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<th style="background:#FFEEEE"> [[ | <th style="background:#FFEEEE"> [[Autobots]]</th><th style="background:#EEEEFE"> [[Decepticons]]</th><th style="background:antiquewhite"> [[Human|Humans]] | ||
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* [[Reggie Simmons|Agent Simmons]] (5) | * [[Reggie Simmons|Agent Simmons]] (5) | ||
* [[ | * [[Miles Lancaster]] (7) | ||
* [[ | * [[Sam Witwicky]] (8) | ||
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== Errors == | == Errors == | ||
* Considering how thoroughly [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] [[Transformers (2007)|later]] wipes out [[ | * Considering how thoroughly [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] [[Transformers (2007)|later]] wipes out [[SOCCENT]], it's a bit unclear why the Decepticons don't bother to finish off their Sector 7 opponents. | ||
* The time frame of this story is quite wonky. The early events of this issue are set in 2003, a timeframe featuring a 12-year-old [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]]. The end of the story, however, leads directly into the live-action movie, with a driving-age Sam. What the heck did [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (and the Decepticons, and Sector 7) do for the intervening four years? | * The time frame of this story is quite wonky. The early events of this issue are set in 2003, a timeframe featuring a 12-year-old [[Sam Witwicky|Sam]]. The end of the story, however, leads directly into the live-action movie, with a driving-age Sam. What the heck did [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (and the Decepticons, and Sector 7) do for the intervening four years? | ||
* What's more, Sam's hair has grown tremendously since the [[Prime Directive (IDW) issue 3|last issue]], from nearly military-short in issue 3 to a much longer, curly hairstyle on page 11 in this issue. Even though, supposedly, the two scenes are set merely two days apart. Both issues were drawn by Don Figueroa, so... what happened? | * What's more, Sam's hair has grown tremendously since the [[Prime Directive (IDW) issue 3|last issue]], from nearly military-short in issue 3 to a much longer, curly hairstyle on page 11 in this issue. Even though, supposedly, the two scenes are set merely two days apart. Both issues were drawn by Don Figueroa, so... what happened? | ||
* If we ''are'' to assume that the events of ''[[ | * If we ''are'' to assume that the events of ''[[Interlude]]'' are set in-continuity with this issue (see below for details), [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade's]] comment to Blackout that Bumblebee "got wise to [him]" doesn't make a lot of sense: If he's referring to the events at the end of ''Interlude'', then the fact that Barricade ''transformed'' (for no apparent reason, after Bumblebee had also just transformed for no apparent reason) and ''attacked'' Bumblebee should have been reason enough for Bumblebee to realize that a Decepticon is after him; if he's referring to a recent attempt to chase Bumblebee in secret, then the fact that Bumblebee should already be familiar with Barricade's disguise following their previous encounter should have also been an obvious clue. | ||
== Items of note == | == Items of note == | ||
* The events of [[ | * The events of [[Interlude]] occur part-way through this story, beginning after Bumblebee scans the abandoned [[Psychopathic Institute for the Long-Term Insane|Psychopathic Institute]]. That story ends with an attack by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] that (presumably) leaves Bumblebee smoking and damaged, as seen when he stops by the roadside in Colorado. | ||
* The songs Bumblebee plays on his radio feature lyrics that are similar, but not quite identical to those of existing songs, possibly to avoid licensing issues. The original songs are: | * The songs Bumblebee plays on his radio feature lyrics that are similar, but not quite identical to those of existing songs, possibly to avoid licensing issues. The original songs are: | ||
* ''Ghost in this House'', originally by Shenandoah | * ''Ghost in this House'', originally by Shenandoah | ||
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===Advertisements=== | ===Advertisements=== | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' miniseries | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Movie Adaptation]]'' miniseries | ||
* Transformers posters | * Transformers posters | ||
* IDW trade paperbacks (''[[ | * IDW trade paperbacks (''[[Infiltration]]'', ''[[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer]]'', ''[[The Gathering]]'', ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'', ''[[War and Peace]]'', ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'') | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday]]'' novel | ||
* ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' series | * ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' series | ||
* ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' TPB | * ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' TPB | ||
* ''[[ | * ''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]'' | ||
* [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] Megatron and other toys | * [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] Megatron and other toys | ||
* ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' film (back cover of B) | * ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' film (back cover of B) | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 26 March 2009
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<tr style="font-size:14px;"> <td class="tti_buttonlink">« </td><td align="center">Prime Directive #4 </td><td align="right" class="tti_buttonlink">» </td></tr> <tr class="tt1_secondarynav"> <td class="tti_buttonlink"> </td><td align="center"> </td><td align="right" class="tti_buttonlink"> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="font-size: 12px; background-color:#ffffff;" align="center"> <img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/1/1f/Prime_Directives_4a.jpg/230px-Prime_Directives_4a.jpg" width="230" height="356" border="0" /><br />Oops, wrong comic! </td></tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="font-size: 14px; background-color:#e7d492; color:black;font-weight:bold;" align="center"> "Prime Directive" issue 4 </td></tr> <tr> <td>Publisher </td><td> IDW </td></tr> <tr> <td>Date published </td><td> May 2, 2007 </td></tr>
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<td>Story </td><td> Chris Ryall
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<td>Script by </td><td> Simon Furman and Chris Ryall
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<td>Art by </td><td> Don Figueroa
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<td>Colors by </td><td> Josh Burcham, Mark Bristow
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<td>Letters by </td><td> Robbie Robbins
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<td>Continuity </td><td> Movie continuity
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</table> Starscream is a capable leader for once.
Synopsis
2003, Nevada: An F-22 pilot out of Nellis Air Force Base detects an intruder. On investigating, he is promptly shot down by Starscream, who assumes the jet's form. Blackout and Barricade also report successful planetfall; they plan to rendezvous and begin their hunt for the All Spark.
In New Mexico, Sector 7 has prepared a decoy All Spark, using an isotope derived from it. Agent Simmons mentions that the last time anyone tried this, the result was Three Mile Island. They hope to lure N.B.E.-2 into a trap.
In Louisiana, Bumblebee finds that the Psychopathic Institute for the Long-Term Insane is long abandoned and in ruins. He heads onward.
In the Nevada desert, Sector 7 has been waiting for two days, as their quarry draws closer through sightings in Louisiana, Missouri and Colorado. Simmons explains to another agent that the original founder of Sector 7 was his great grandfather, and the whole tracking-aliens thing runs in his blood.
In Colorado, a smoking and damaged Bumblebee takes a rest by the roadside, before gathering his fortitude and continuing the hunt.
In Tranquility, Nevada, Sam Witwicky consults with his buddy Miles about the value of his "legacy". Miles advises him that an online auction is about his only hope for wringing any cash from the artifacts.
Sector 7 sights Bumblebee incoming, but as they prepare their trap, a mysterious police car intrudes on their turf. They soon recognize it as another alien invader. A helicopter and a jet soon arrive as well, attacking Sector 7's bunker. Blackout and Starscream easily handle the humans' military craft; Blackout remotely hacks their computers. Simmons cuts the hard lines before Blackout can acquire more than the name of Sector 7 and America's department of defense. Barricade has been sparring with Bumblebee, but lets him go so they can track him.
Simmons and his troops are left amid smoking wreckage, as the various pieces begin to come together...
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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<th style="background:#FFEEEE"> Autobots</th><th style="background:#EEEEFE"> Decepticons</th><th style="background:antiquewhite"> Humans
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- Bumblebee (6)
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- Starscream (1)
- Blackout (2)
- Barricade (3)
- Megatron (4)
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- Agent Simmons (5)
- Miles Lancaster (7)
- Sam Witwicky (8)
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Errors
- Considering how thoroughly Blackout later wipes out SOCCENT, it's a bit unclear why the Decepticons don't bother to finish off their Sector 7 opponents.
- The time frame of this story is quite wonky. The early events of this issue are set in 2003, a timeframe featuring a 12-year-old Sam. The end of the story, however, leads directly into the live-action movie, with a driving-age Sam. What the heck did Bumblebee (and the Decepticons, and Sector 7) do for the intervening four years?
- What's more, Sam's hair has grown tremendously since the last issue, from nearly military-short in issue 3 to a much longer, curly hairstyle on page 11 in this issue. Even though, supposedly, the two scenes are set merely two days apart. Both issues were drawn by Don Figueroa, so... what happened?
- If we are to assume that the events of Interlude are set in-continuity with this issue (see below for details), Barricade's comment to Blackout that Bumblebee "got wise to [him]" doesn't make a lot of sense: If he's referring to the events at the end of Interlude, then the fact that Barricade transformed (for no apparent reason, after Bumblebee had also just transformed for no apparent reason) and attacked Bumblebee should have been reason enough for Bumblebee to realize that a Decepticon is after him; if he's referring to a recent attempt to chase Bumblebee in secret, then the fact that Bumblebee should already be familiar with Barricade's disguise following their previous encounter should have also been an obvious clue.
Items of note
- The events of Interlude occur part-way through this story, beginning after Bumblebee scans the abandoned Psychopathic Institute. That story ends with an attack by Barricade that (presumably) leaves Bumblebee smoking and damaged, as seen when he stops by the roadside in Colorado.
- The songs Bumblebee plays on his radio feature lyrics that are similar, but not quite identical to those of existing songs, possibly to avoid licensing issues. The original songs are:
- Ghost in this House, originally by Shenandoah
- No One Said It Would Be Easy by Sheryl Crow
- Tubthumping by Chumbawumba
- Everyday Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow
Covers (3)
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<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">Let's see what you can see...</span><hr /> This article is in need of images.
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—all by Don Figueroa
- Cover A: Wraparound battle
- Cover B: Uncolored sketch of left portion of cover A
- Cover RI: Uncolored sketch of cover A, full wraparound
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