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'''As Optimus Prime calls in reinforcements, the Decepticons heat things up in | '''As Optimus Prime calls in reinforcements, the Decepticons heat things up in Eastern Europe.''' | ||
== Synopsis == | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Image:Massdisplacement.jpg|left|300px|thumb|I'll do whatever I have to to make it more like 1984!]] | [[Image:Massdisplacement.jpg|left|300px|thumb|I'll do whatever I have to to make it more like 1984!]] | ||
In the former Soviet breakaway state of [[Brasnya]], rebel leader [[Georgi Koska]] assures his subordinate Alexi that they will be taking action against the | In the former [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] breakaway state of [[Brasnya]], rebel leader [[Georgi Koska]] assures his subordinate [[Alexi]] that they will be taking action against the [[Russia]]ns soon. Koska drives off alone to rendezvous with his real master, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. The [[Decepticon]] leader transforms and, with the help of [[Ultra-Energon|Ore-13]], reveals his new [[alternate mode]] of a [[Size changing|human-sized handgun]]. In Koska's hands, Megatron orders his [[facsimile construct]] to fire at the Russians' primary oil pipeline, therefore agitating Brasnya's political enemies. Megatron then orders [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] to take off and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to engage his [[chameleon mesh]], which renders him invisible. The trap is baited and set. | ||
On the ''[[Ark-19]]'', [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] lets his troops know that he's calling in reinforcements. The situation on Earth has escalated to a point that requires more force. Prowl disagrees, but Prime overrules him. At this point, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] breaks the chain of command and asks Prime if he can search for Sunstreaker, who is still missing. The Autobot leader says no without giving an explanation and walks off. Prowl orders everyone else to their duties, and then gets into Ironhide's face for going over his head | On the ''[[Ark-19]]'', [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] lets his troops know that he's calling in reinforcements. The situation on Earth has escalated to a point that requires more force. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] disagrees, but Prime overrules him. At this point, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] breaks the chain of command and asks Prime if he can search for [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], who is still missing. The [[Autobot]] leader says no without giving an explanation and walks off. Prowl orders everyone else to their duties, and then gets into Ironhide's face for going over his head again. | ||
In Brasnya, Koska's rebel forces attack a Russian convoy, further escalating the tensions between nations, which is exactly what Megatron wants. | In Brasnya, Koska's rebel forces attack a Russian convoy, further escalating the tensions between nations, which is exactly what Megatron wants. | ||
At Autobot HQ, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] walks in on [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] looking over the faked remains of Sunstreaker. Jimmy uses his mechanic's expertise to find a possible clue to the people behind the kidnapping. He suggests that they investigate further for clues in cyberspace, but Ratchet isn't sure. He mulls over bringing this evidence to Prowl, but decides to do the work himself with the [[human]]s since Prowl will likely ignore him. However, someone is eavesdropping on this conversation. | |||
Russians roll into Brasnya where Koska's forces and the Decepticons are waiting. The previous battle between the humans catches the attention of the Autobots, mainly due to the power of Megatron's blasts. Prowl pinpoints Megatron's location in the hands of Koska, and Prime comments on the rarity and energy requirement needed for this method of mass displacement, hinting that he's using Ore-13. He and Prowl agree on their next course of action: head to Brasnya to confront the Decepticons. | Russians roll into Brasnya where Koska's forces and the Decepticons are waiting. The previous battle between the humans catches the attention of the Autobots, mainly due to the power of Megatron's blasts. Prowl pinpoints Megatron's location in the hands of Koska, and Prime comments on the rarity and energy requirement needed for this method of mass displacement, hinting that he's using Ore-13. He and Prowl agree on their next course of action: head to Brasnya to confront the Decepticons. | ||
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A convoy of Brasnyan tanks arrive in the area and the soldiers hold positions. They do not expect a battle and hope that the politicians will settle the conflict. However, Megatron has other plans. Blitzwing attacks this convoy and the Brasnyan commander interprets it as a Russian attack. The fight between the humans has begun. | A convoy of Brasnyan tanks arrive in the area and the soldiers hold positions. They do not expect a battle and hope that the politicians will settle the conflict. However, Megatron has other plans. Blitzwing attacks this convoy and the Brasnyan commander interprets it as a Russian attack. The fight between the humans has begun. | ||
Prime, Prowl, Jazz, Wheeljack and Prime's [[Combat Deck|trailer]] arrive in Brasnya via [[orbital jump|orbital bounce]]. Their plan is for Prime to draw Megatron out while the others capture Koska, the Decepticon facsimile. Blitzwing sights Prime driving through the countryside and alerts Megatron, who calls in Skywarp and Astrotrain to assist. | Optimus Prime, Prowl, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and Prime's [[Combat Deck (G1)|trailer]] arrive in Brasnya via [[orbital jump|orbital bounce]]. Their plan is for Prime to draw Megatron out while the others capture Koska, the Decepticon facsimile. Blitzwing sights Prime driving through the countryside and alerts Megatron, who calls in Skywarp and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] to assist. | ||
In Earth orbit aboard ''[[Ark-32]]'', [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] await orders. | In Earth orbit aboard ''[[Ark-32]]'', [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] await orders. | ||
Ratchet, Jimmy and Verity are searching auto supply records and find the lead they need to search for Sunstreaker and Hunter. But Ironhide steps out from the shadows and says they can't go anywhere... without him. | Ratchet, Jimmy and Verity are searching auto supply records and find the lead they need to search for Sunstreaker and [[Hunter O'Nion]]. But Ironhide steps out from the shadows and says they can't go anywhere... without him. | ||
== Featured characters == | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |c1= | ||
* [[ | * [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (6) | ||
* [[ | * [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (7) | ||
* [[ | * [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (8) | ||
* [[ | * [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (9) | ||
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] ( | * [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (10) | ||
* [[ | * [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (11) | ||
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (12) | |||
* [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (16) | * [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (16) | ||
* [[ | * [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (17) | ||
* [[ | * [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (18) | ||
|c2= | |c2= | ||
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (3) | |||
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (4) | * [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (4) | ||
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (5) | * [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (5) | ||
|c3= | |c3= | ||
* [[Alexi]] (2) | * [[Alexi]] (2) | ||
* [[Verity Carlo]] (13) | |||
* [[Jimmy Pink]] (14) | |||
* [[Breski]] (15) | * [[Breski]] (15) | ||
|c4= | |||
* [[Georgi Koska]] (1) | * [[Georgi Koska]] (1) | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
* The comic refers to the [[Soviet Union]] in the present tense. No explanation has been given for why IDW appeared to forget the Cold War was over. In the sixth issue, Brasnya is referred to instead as a "former Russian state". | * The comic refers to the [[Soviet Union]] in the present tense. No explanation has been given for why IDW appeared to forget the Cold War was over. In the sixth issue, Brasnya is referred to instead as a "former Russian state". | ||
* This issue marks the first official use of the term | * This issue marks the first official use of the term [[Size changing|mass displacement]]. | ||
* The "Decepticomments" section has readers' mail answered by [[Dan Taylor (IDW)|Dan Taylor]] and an ad for [[Escalation issue 4|''Escalation'' #4]]. | * The "Decepticomments" section has readers' mail answered by [[Dan Taylor (IDW)|Dan Taylor]] and an ad for [[Escalation issue 4|''Escalation'' #4]]. | ||
===Errors=== | |||
* Skywarp is colored like [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] throughout the entire issue. | |||
===Covers (3)=== | ===Covers (3)=== | ||
Revision as of 01:34, 13 December 2011
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| Publisher | IDW Publishing | ||||||||||||
| First published | January 24, 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Cover date | January 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Story by | Simon Furman | ||||||||||||
| Art by | E. J. Su | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Zac Atkinson | ||||||||||||
| Letters by | Neil Uyetake | ||||||||||||
| Edits by | Chris Ryall & Dan Taylor | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | IDW continuity | ||||||||||||
| Chronology | Escalation | ||||||||||||
As Optimus Prime calls in reinforcements, the Decepticons heat things up in Eastern Europe.
Synopsis
In the former Soviet breakaway state of Brasnya, rebel leader Georgi Koska assures his subordinate Alexi that they will be taking action against the Russians soon. Koska drives off alone to rendezvous with his real master, Megatron. The Decepticon leader transforms and, with the help of Ore-13, reveals his new alternate mode of a human-sized handgun. In Koska's hands, Megatron orders his facsimile construct to fire at the Russians' primary oil pipeline, therefore agitating Brasnya's political enemies. Megatron then orders Skywarp to take off and Blitzwing to engage his chameleon mesh, which renders him invisible. The trap is baited and set.
On the Ark-19, Optimus Prime lets his troops know that he's calling in reinforcements. The situation on Earth has escalated to a point that requires more force. Prowl disagrees, but Prime overrules him. At this point, Ironhide breaks the chain of command and asks Prime if he can search for Sunstreaker, who is still missing. The Autobot leader says no without giving an explanation and walks off. Prowl orders everyone else to their duties, and then gets into Ironhide's face for going over his head again.
In Brasnya, Koska's rebel forces attack a Russian convoy, further escalating the tensions between nations, which is exactly what Megatron wants.
At Autobot HQ, Ratchet walks in on Verity Carlo and Jimmy Pink looking over the faked remains of Sunstreaker. Jimmy uses his mechanic's expertise to find a possible clue to the people behind the kidnapping. He suggests that they investigate further for clues in cyberspace, but Ratchet isn't sure. He mulls over bringing this evidence to Prowl, but decides to do the work himself with the humans since Prowl will likely ignore him. However, someone is eavesdropping on this conversation.
Russians roll into Brasnya where Koska's forces and the Decepticons are waiting. The previous battle between the humans catches the attention of the Autobots, mainly due to the power of Megatron's blasts. Prowl pinpoints Megatron's location in the hands of Koska, and Prime comments on the rarity and energy requirement needed for this method of mass displacement, hinting that he's using Ore-13. He and Prowl agree on their next course of action: head to Brasnya to confront the Decepticons.
A convoy of Brasnyan tanks arrive in the area and the soldiers hold positions. They do not expect a battle and hope that the politicians will settle the conflict. However, Megatron has other plans. Blitzwing attacks this convoy and the Brasnyan commander interprets it as a Russian attack. The fight between the humans has begun.
Optimus Prime, Prowl, Jazz, Wheeljack, and Prime's trailer arrive in Brasnya via orbital bounce. Their plan is for Prime to draw Megatron out while the others capture Koska, the Decepticon facsimile. Blitzwing sights Prime driving through the countryside and alerts Megatron, who calls in Skywarp and Astrotrain to assist.
In Earth orbit aboard Ark-32, Nightbeat, Hardhead and Hot Rod await orders.
Ratchet, Jimmy and Verity are searching auto supply records and find the lead they need to search for Sunstreaker and Hunter O'Nion. But Ironhide steps out from the shadows and says they can't go anywhere... without him.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Others |
|---|---|---|---|
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Notes
- The comic refers to the Soviet Union in the present tense. No explanation has been given for why IDW appeared to forget the Cold War was over. In the sixth issue, Brasnya is referred to instead as a "former Russian state".
- This issue marks the first official use of the term mass displacement.
- The "Decepticomments" section has readers' mail answered by Dan Taylor and an ad for Escalation #4.
Errors
- Skywarp is colored like Thundercracker throughout the entire issue.
Covers (3)
- Cover A: Blitzwing grabbing for Koska, who's firing Megatron; art by E. J. Su.
- Cover B: Megatron holding hologram globe; art by Klaus Scherwinski.
- Cover RI-A: cover A, uncolored
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Cover A -
No, not iconic at all. -
Cover RI-A
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