When the red Cog- generic combines with Sideswipe, his torso section disappears.Considering all three have Polygon Pictures at the helm, this would more than likely be asset reuse. Hound throws a grenade that is similar in design to the ones used by members of the Autobots in the Prime and 2015 Robots in Disguise cartoon series.

Impactor uses his bladed hand as a grappling line, just as he has done through his IDW and original Marvel UK appearances.Though not specifically identified as one in dialogue, the cube-shaped container holding the concentrated Energon left as bait for the Autobots is based on the appearance of energon cubes in the Transformers: Prime cartoon, a metal box with eight slits in four of its faces, though which the light of the energon within shines.The Allspark is based on its appearance in Transformers: Cyberverse.Elita-1 and Optimus Prime Notes Transformers references 'This was not the life I imagined for us.' Optimus remains adamant in the face of dwindling morale and orders that energon be reallocated from cloaking the Ark to searching for the Allspark. The Autobots retreat, taking Cog to the repair bay in critical condition. The fight only ends when a downed Seeker careens into a building, bringing it down upon most of the Decepticons. Optimus realizes that they have been set up, but it is too late and Impactor fires a blast straight through Cog. Cog and Chromia detect what they think is the Allspark, but only find a cube of highly concentrated energon. Lured to Iacon, the Autobots spread out, unaware that Decepticons lurk all around them. Optimus orders all available teams to prep for the search, not realizing the message to be a forgery fabricated by Soundwave as bait. They are interrupted by a second transmission from Magnus, who reports that Megatron has already found the Allspark and relays its coordinates. He quickly turns his displeasure into a plan to trap the Autobots.Įlita and Optimus share the briefest of respites, barely having time to reflect on the current situation and their personal history. Unfortunately for Magnus, Soundwave has also detected his transmission and reveals the duplicity to Megatron. Wheeljack suggests that the Ark's sensors can be used to try to locate the Allspark, but warns that it may drain their energon reserves. Inside the Ark, the Autobots remain skeptical of both the Allspark's existence and Magnus's intentions, but Prime once again insists that Magnus can be trusted. Magnus overhears these developments in captivity, and transmits a warning to the Autobots over his private frequency. Megatron is unwilling to commit to the plan, but will retain it as a drastic option. He asks Megatron to give the order to search for it, promising that it can be used to enslave the opposition by reprogramming them. Meanwhile, Shockwave reveals that his studies have uncovered evidence that the legendary Allspark really exists. After establishing a tenuous calm, Optimus appoints a reluctant Elita-1 to Magnus's old post. Many are concerned about Magnus's loyalty or what will happen if the Decepticons can extract critical information from him, but Prime is steadfast in his belief that Magnus surrendered to end the war and would not compromise the Autobots. News of Magnus' surrender reaches Autobot Command in the Ark, where it soon causes tension within the ranks. When Magnus makes it clear that he will not surrender on the Autobots' behalf, he is imprisoned. He will not trust Magnus's intentions unless he uses his authority as Autobot military commander to order his men to stand down. Megatron is undeterred, even upon recalling the battle of Tarn-Hauser Gate. Magnus attempts to negotiate a peace summit between him, Megatron, and Optimus, and he calls on Megatron to recall their shared past to end hostilities. The visitor with the huge shoulders then reveals himself to be Ultra Magnus, who willingly surrenders in good faith. The visitor comes in peace, but is no coward. To Megatron's chagrin, Barricade fires a warning shot that narrowly misses the unflinching visitor's head. While Jetfire and Starscream jockey for position in handling the potential threat, the visitor makes his peaceable intent with Megatron clear by being unarmed and remaining still. The visitor easily swats aside an intervening Seeker, but Megatron orders the Decepticons to attack only on his signal. Skywarp reports they have a visitor in the form of a lone, cloaked figure. Surrounded by his retinue, Megatron speaks directly to his army, commanding them to hunt down the Autobots and leave them nowhere to hide.

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