Cuprahex

The copper-veined mountains of Cuprahex loom high overhead, their green peaks contrasting with the brilliant copper-red of rips caused by recent seismic activity. The ruined city at the base of the mountains once supported a vast mining operation. Cuprahex produced the highest-quality copper to be found on Cybertron, something that was bitterly disputed over the course of the third Cybertronian war. The city changed hands several times until it was finally destroyed by an Autobot strike. No attempt has been made to rebuild it; it would only be a target if mining operations were resumed. A portion of a molten river runs through the mountains, causing treacherous flying conditions with the updraft caused by the rapidly-rising heated air.

To the far west, almost out of sight of ruined Cuprahex, is the new Decepticon capital of Nightsiege.

Contents:

Decepticon Sensor #6470

Obvious exits:

Fly <Up> leads to Sky Above Cuprahex.

North <N> leads to The Warrens.

South <S> leads to Riverside.

West <W> leads to Gates of Nightsiege.

Cement Truck <Mixmaster> arrives from Gates of Nightsiege to the west.

Cement Truck <Mixmaster> has arrived.

Green Bulldozer arrives from Gates of Nightsiege to the west.

Green Bulldozer has arrived.

Bonecrusher falls backwards, legs folding up and arms swinging around until he is transformed into a lime-green Bulldozer.

Payloader <Scrapper> drives into the area, leading the five other Constructicons. Scrapper peers at the horrific confusing maze that is Cuprahex and grunts in annoyance. "Slag it..." The payloader slows down to a crawl and says, "This entire place is a mess. The parts that are debris gets in your way, and the parts that /aren't/ debris is as confusing as trying to figure out our conflicting origins." He complains. "Well... no sense in going around when we can go through, right? Lead the way, Bonecrusher. Take us to the heart of the city."

<Cybertron> Motormaster sounds all gravely! "Uhh. I am .. Motorhead. And I am.. uh.. a heroic Auto-guy. Um, I am calling for.. Bumble.. Bum.. Bumdiddly.. the f*** does that read.. OH, Bumblebee.

Cement Truck <Mixmaster> follows up behind Scrapper. When his brother mentions their origins, he almost starts to wonder about their origin for a while there.. So Megatron built them to turn them evil? No wait.. Omega Supreme built them, They turned Megatron evil, who is only fourty years old, because that's when they were built, and then they built him.. "AAAH!" A few circuits start to spark as fuses break and some of Mixy's neural circuitry starts to suffer an overload. Thankfully, he's got auxillaries. "Uh.. nevermind." He says to all of those around him. He backs out of the way to let Bonecrusher through.

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, ".....OH! Motorguy! We went to high school together, right, before the Decepticons blew it up! How've you been? Did you and Suzy-7 interface like you said at the prom?"

"Right!" the bulldozer broadcasts, crushing debris under tread as he rumbles forward, locking his shovel into position as he pushes through the rubble, letting nothing stand in his way. "Heads up!" Bonecrusher calls as he punches through a runined wall, bringing it down on and around him and his brothers, a fact that he ignores as he continues his relentless advance.

<Cybertron> Motormaster continues to sound different, "Uh, hello, Bumblebee. I am calling for Acon. Acon.. Toerector. Tron. Can you, uh, get Acon Toerectortron."

Someone might have heard something about this project through the grapevine. Her 'usual' contacts, and such. Or maybe she's been just trying to prove herself again, for Primus only knows what reason-- she did everything she could to get out of being the head of Special Ops. Now she's all serious again? Jeez. Femmes. Either way, there's probably no way she could've missed the sight of those neon green constructicons heading towards the maze of Cuprahex. Hmm. Wonder what they're up to. No good, most likely. And she's not about to get caught here, so she's going to stay as hidden as possible. Considering the shape of the city... probably not too hard to find rubble to hide behind. Really now. She's sneaky, now isn't she?

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says "One second." There's a sound of him speaking, muffed. Then, a...differing voice sounds. "Allo! Oi ham Meester Toerectortron!"

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Uh.."

<Cybertron> Motormaster sounds gravelly again, "I mean, uh.."

<Cybertron> Motormaster continues on, "Uh.. do you have Rodimus Prime.. in a can."

Payloader <Scrapper> gaahs as Bonecrusher almost brings the house down around them. "Careful there," he mutters, keeping an eye out for poor Mixmaster's sparking brain. Scrapper isn't worried though. I mean, if he had an energon cube for every time he expected Mixmaster's brane (sic) to short out, he'd be a very, very rich Decepticon. The payloader starts to follow bonecrusher through the path he makes, keeping back enough so that he doesn't get nailed should BC collapse a building around them. Hopefully. Not being the most observant of fellows, Scrapper has no clue that Moonracer is sneaking up on them.

Bulldozer <Bonecrusher> trundles along, casually destroying things and getting dustier and dustier as he inadvertantly brings several rockfalls down on himself. "Ya know, sometimes I think that shovel of yours is painted on"

The Cement Mixer is always happy to see Bonecrusher's work. "This should keep him happy for a while.." he mutters out loud. He follows closely behind Scrapper, with Hook, Scavenger and Long Haul following behind. Mixy thinks to himself, "Those three better keep an eye out like I told them to.."

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "Uhh, eno, hoi do noot. Meester Proim is een his hofface. Say, ees hour Chryochamber rhunning? We've beeen hoiving problems with theem recently."

"But at least ya /got/ a shovel. Where are we goin anyway?"

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Uh.. hold on. I will check."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "HEY."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "One of you geeks. What the f*** is our cryochamber doing."

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "I will check."

<Decepticon> Arachnae says, "Storing dead cons, what else is it supposed to be doing?"

<Decepticon> Arachnae says, "Tell them its making ice cream, Motormaster. Why give them a

straight asnwer."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Uhh, what flavor."

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "Diagnostics indicate the cryochamber is operating within set perameters."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Uhh. Some gay guy said that the cryochamber is operating within set p.. some geek talk."

<Decepticon> Arachnae says, "Fish flavor."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "WHAT THE F***."

<Decepticon> Arachnae actually.. giggles.

Cough cough. Yeah. Rockfalls. Dust. Good thing Moonracer's a robot, built for stealth, and doesn't breath, isn't it? She continues to skulk along behind the trio that she sees, wary, of course, for the other three. Where you find one, you find 'em all, most often. Mm. Wobbly walls, and wrecked buildings. Just like home.

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Why is Bumblebee communicating over the Cybertronian frequency?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "I don't pay you to ask questions!"

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "I must inquire that as well Motormaster, and you do not pay me."

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says "Well then..." and, he switches to his normal voice! "You'd better go out and CATCH IT! AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" The sounds of several dozen Autobots cracking up is heard.

Payloader <Scrapper> tries to dodge (in payloader mode, no less) the metal and glass beams as they fall down on them, but his efforts don't really pay off, and Scrapper gets a bunch of dings on the top of his form. "My shovel is for lifting, not ramming! Either way, you should have seen me smash through one of the fleshlings' buildings. You would have been proud." He says jokingly. "Take us to coordinates 233.513. We'll start expanding outwards. I plan on putting a sensor post here, so this entire area has to be cleared out and flattened."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Catch it. But, wait, what the f-- AUGH DAMNIT. I HATE THAT BUMBLEBEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH!!!!"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "AUGH."

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Having trouble in a match of the mind Motormaster?"

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "Why would we need to catch the cryo unit? It remains in place."

<Decepticon> Chimera says, "Battle of wits there...."

<Decepticon> Arachnae giggles.

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Someone might wanna check on Arachnae... she seems ill."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "I WILL CATCH YOU, BUMBLEBEE. I WILL CATCH YOU AND CRUSH YOU. CRUSH YOU LIKE A ... UH... uh."

From afar, Airwolf (AW) is defecting now. :)

<Cybertron> Chimera says, "Bug?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Uhh. What the hell is small and weak and crushes easily?"

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Everyone laugh at Motormaster, for being fooled by a little yellow Autobot that got his aft handed to him by Reflector."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Wait."

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "Humans?"

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "CRUSH YOU LIKE REFLECTOR."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "HAW-HAW."

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "Uh huh."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Finally. That loser is good for something."

<Decepticon> Comcast follows Scourges orders once more "HA!"

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "By the way. That dvd Flec got, recently? "One Hour Photo"? Watch it. You'll learn /all/ of Reflector's secrets."

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "He's actually that bad that /I/ can defeat him, Scourge."

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Which is to say, pretty bad."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Comcast."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Shut the f*** up."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Oh yes. Even you Comcast."

<Decepticon> Arachnae snickers again then gets a grip, "This is so so amusing."

<Decepticon> Comcast casually states, "Just following orders.."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "My fist orders you to shut up!"

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Laugh once more, then shut up. As Motormaster says."

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Motormaster do you want me to make the Autobots eat those words?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Yes. MAYHEM ATTACK SQUAD, DESTROY... what the hell was his name again.."

<Decepticon> Chimera says, "I doubt that will help."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "BUMDIDDLY."

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "As you command, Scourge. "HA! And HA again!""

<Decepticon> Bonecrusher says, "Hey, you know what I reckon? I reckon it was Bumblebee all along. I don't think there even WAS a Meester Toerectortron."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Shut up you bumbling fool!"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Wait, Bumblebee. Destroy Comcast first and then kill Bumblebee!"

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "Consideration must be made, threats are the step before infighting begins.. Any quarreling will be met with a great amount of displeasure."

<Decepticon> Arachnae just goes into near hysterical laughter for a brief moment before shutting her comm off.

<Decepticon> Comcast would say something, but he's under orders to shut up.

<Decepticon> Chimera is too busy looking for Arachnae to comment.

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "So, uh.. what are you doing tonight, Suzy-7. I mean, uh, Arachnae."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "I am monitoring it Shockwave. Verbal abuse allows them to release their anger. While infighting stays at a minimal. Of course if they do fight. Shockwave, tell them what they get. In technical terms please."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "I have a better idea!"

<Decepticon> Arachnae snickers, "Nothing that involves your nastyness."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "We will settle Comcast's destruction the wimpier way!"

Bulldozer <Bonecrusher> is happy as a clam as he rampages throught the defenseless rubble with the style and finness of a rabid dog with chainsaws for legs. "Sensor outpost, right, yeah" he replies. "How big is this thing gonna be? Cos there's a lot of crap lyin around. Gonna take ages ta shift it all."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Sixshot, drag Comcast into the holo arena and beat him up.. holographically!"

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "It won't last more then moments... Comcast where are you?"

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "Quite simple really. As long as he is not involved, after I dispense proper pain, You will be turned over to Motormaster.."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "We shall call it.. "training." Uahaha! I am a genius."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Yes. So there it goes. As Shockwave has said. No infighting. So Sixshot, no."

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "If motormaster was involved the last is null and void, and another high ranking commander would deal with him to bypass any accusations of favoritism"

Cement Truck <Mixmaster> carries on trundling behind the trio. After a while, he starts veering sharply left to right, trying to cut past his two brothers, somehow. "Are we there yet?"

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "It would not have been much of a Challenge anyway..."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Oh, it's not infighting."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "It's.. training."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Mwehah."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Well. Very true... IT is only holographic damage. Shockwave, your thoughts on this matter?"

Airwolf arrives from Gates of Nightsiege to the west.

Airwolf has arrived.

<Decepticon> Scrapper says, "Er, is Comcast agreeing to this... training?"

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Comcasts obviously. Last decent opponent I had in the holo arena was Commander Shockwave."

Someone steps through a bit more rubble, to get a better view. Of course, Moonie's careful not to get out into the open. That would be a Bad Thing (tm). Listening carefully, of course, like all good spies.

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "He is not. He is also unable to enter the Training room, due to structural damage."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Wimp."

Rabid dog with chainsaws for legs? My word, that sounds... my word! Scrapper finally slows down. "Ok, ok, you can stop. We're here." he tells Bonecrusher. The Constructicon pulls up a map internally of Cuprahex, but it's not terribly accurate due to the sheer size and confusing nature of this maze-like ruin. He transmits it to the other five anyway so they're all looking at the same thing. "Fairly big. Big enough for some defense systems and even some crew quarters." Scrapper pauses and grunts at Bonecrusher. "It /is/ a lot of crap lying around. Constructicons... initiate phase one!" He calls out even though it's just a formality.

Comcast isn't already beaten down. So sixshot, afraid we can't have that."

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "New Policy: Indeed training is allowed, however if one is defeated in the Holo-Arena, since it is not reality based there shall be no dispute over it. Example: If scourge were to defeat me there, it would be so, and I would refrain from.. 'crying"

<Decepticon> Arachnae giggles.

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "Whining or otherwise complaining about it"

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Well said Shockwave. You did not cry last time. Quite honorable."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Honor. What the f*** is that."

<Decepticon> Shockwave says, "I am incapable scourge, I do not subscribe to worthless emotion."

<Decepticon> Bonecrusher says, "It's one of them things you use ta switch things on. Then ya use the offa ta turn it off."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Exactly, Shockwave."

Phase one? "We're /already/ in our vehicle forms..." Mixmaster says, but he lines up anyway.

Airwolf is... exasperated. Not just at the channel transmissions, but what they say about

the "glorious" Decepticon Empire. While this isn't the first time she's been embarrassed to be a part of this faction, it's certainly one of the most outrageous. Scrapper hasn't said anything, but she's gathered that she has learned enough technical background from him. Maybe she should just return to Crystal City and lock herself inside...

Bulldozer <Bonecrusher> activates PHASE ONE! How exactly? Wait.. doesn't that just mean going to vechile mode. "Uh.. yeah, Phase One." he replies, lining up with the rest.

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "So who ain't injured? I was all ready to 'train someone'. anyone wanna have a go against me? Maybe 2 vs. 1... Hell I'll take on 3 if they wanna test thier metal."

Payloader <Scrapper> would slap Mixmaster if he had the capability of slapping Mixmaster in this mode, but alas, he does not have the capability to slap Mixmaster in this mode, and thus does not slap Mixmaster in this mode. Ignoring his idiot brothers, Scrapper continues. "Constructicons, initiate phase t-! Hey, what's that?" He abruptly asks, suddenly peering upwards. Did he just spot Moonracer and is now going to annihilate her? Nope. "Airwolf!" he calls out. "We're knocking down the rest of this city so we can put up something new. See if you can't guide us and let us know what still needs smashin'." Scrapper pauses. "Where was I? Ah, right. Constructicons, initiate phase two!" Scrapper folds up slightly, essentially sticking his payloader butt up in the air.

Cement Truck <Mixmaster> follows suit, his cab extending forward, as his drum and back lean up.. and then Scrapper gets distracted. "Cut it out!" he yells. Okay, seriously this time. He streches out, and leans up again.. forming a more manly leg than Scrapper's."

Airwolf receives a radio transmission.

Bulldozer <Bonecrusher> is propelled into the air by some powerful magnetic force, as a big purple fist appears from subspace and attaches itself to the construction vechile. Screw being a wussy LEG.

Someone ducks beneath a ledge or something as Scrapper's attention goes elsewhere. Grr. At least he didn't spot her. And she's still undetected. Wow. Isn't that amazing.

Payloader <Scrapper> IS PLENTY MANLY THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Regardless, Long Haul and Hook do their thing, allowing Scavenger and Bonecrusher to finish the job. Rar! Perhaps from this higher viewpoint we might be able to spot anyone who might possibly be SPYING on them.

Scrapper shouts, "Constructicons, MERGE to form Devastator!"

With a shudder of metal, the Constructicons undergo a stunning transformation and combine into the mighty form of Devastator!

Bulldozer <Bonecrusher> has left.

Cement Truck <Mixmaster> has left.

Devastator

You are within Devastator. If you are a member of the gestalt team, type 'gdo <action>' to make the gestalt perform an action. Example: 'gdo "hello' results in: Devastator says, "hello"

Contents:

Cement Truck <Mixmaster>

Bulldozer <Bonecrusher>

Devastator> Cuprahex

Devastator>

To the far west, almost out of sight of ruined Cuprahex, is the new Decepticon capital of Nightsiege.

Devastator> Contents:

Devastator> Airwolf

Devastator> Decepticon Sensor #6470(#6470 On)

Devastator> Obvious exits:

Devastator> Fly <Up> leads to Sky Above Cuprahex.

Devastator> North <N> leads to The Warrens.

Devastator> South <S> leads to Riverside.

Devastator> West <W> leads to Gates of Nightsiege.

Devastator> Airwolf receives a typical response from Shockwave and shrugs. Not entirely unexpected, that. "This is not a short-term project, gentlemechs... er, gentlemech. It's been on my list of things to do, but not a high priority; however, if you wish to assist, then thank you. I have no preferences for location; reducing it all to recyclable rubble is fine."

Devastator> Someone cannot be spotted! She's probably got racing stripes though.... No. Wait. She doesn't. And she's currently hiding sorta behind and under debris, so it's a good question whether or not Devastator can find her there. If she's fortunate, she won't get burried there.

Devastator> Devastator raises his huge purple fists to the sky and roars, because that's just what you do when you're a angry green behemoth of destruction. "I am.. the DEVESTATOR!" the combiner bellows, surveying the scene with burning red optics. "Prepare...for DESTRUCTION!" There's a long pause, as the tiny, gnat-like voices of the individual Constructicons fight to make their gestalt mind understand his mission. "Prepare..." Devestator begins again, voice echoing around the ruined city, "For RUBBLE CLEARANCE!" Obviously he hasn't spotted the sneaky spy.. yet.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "WHAT IN THE BLUE HELL?"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "When did we start losing wits battles Autobots?"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "And WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT INFIGHTING?!"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "What infighting."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Threats to Comcast. They will cease, immediately. I don't care if it's training room or otherwise. Unless the rite of vendetta is called, and it's conditions are ACTUALLY met, there will be no grude matches. NONE. NYARGH. Only willing friendly training. Try me. Please. I dare any of you. I AM DONE BEING PATIENT."

Devastator> Airwolf stays out of the way, as is only prudent when a gestalt is clearing rubble. There are just too many hiding places in the debris to spot a lurker, unless something happens to unveil her. Indeed, this is a good way to eliminate hiding places for lurkers, making Nightsiege a bit safer.

Devastator> Spotting the sneaky spy? Hardly! She's smarter than that. Smarter than Devastator. Not that that's really saying a lot. But at least she's got a little of what she came for. Like. What they're doing. At this point it might be more prudent for her to wander back home and make a report, now wouldn't it? It would behoove her to do such a thing, however... she's going to stick around for a little longer to watch the destruction, and maybe get more. Well. That and Airwolf is about, and might be able to spot a femme stealthily sneaking away.

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Rite of Vendetta, eh."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Yes. It is ancient cybertronian law."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Bumblebee. Does it amuse you to pick on those dumber than you?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Nnngh. Law."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Yes."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "You were aware that we had ancient laws, weren't you son number one?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Aware, maybe. Care, no."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Might I offer a suggestion?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "What."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Start caring at times when you need to. Such as when I order it?"

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "Yeah. 's why I pick on you, Galvatron."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Hnngh."

<Cybertron> Reflector says, "Ah, concscious again, are we, Bumblebee?"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "I have yet to find you picking on me, Bumblebee. This may have something to do with the fact that not only can I outwite you. I can also beat you within an inch of your life with my pinky."

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "A well manicured one at that."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "I knew you'd see it my way. You have a big astroweek ahead of you. Take it to rest, and prepare."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "For the sekkrit."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Some of us take care of our armoring. We don't all love on a single small terran boy our whole life, and not need to owrry about appearances."

<Autobot> DepthCharge listens to Bee on Cybertron and says, "Just a friendly reminder, from the person that fixes you all up, what happened to the last Autobot that ticked off Decepticon Leader Galvatron. That is all."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "As is quite evident in your appearance Galvatron."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "How is your lover...did I say lover? By lover I of course meant friend, Bumblebee?"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Yes. I don't have five faces of ugly. I have one of beauty. Your repeated laughable efforts to smite me, Quintesson...are hereby noted...and laughed at."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Hnnh.."

Devastator> Devastator takes on his rather meaningless task. With all the grace of a gigantic lumbering brute. "DEVASTATOR... NOT DESTROY." He explains to himself as he starts sifting through the mess. "DEVASTATOR... /NOT/ DESTROY." He reminds himself. This is getting tough for the big guy. He picks up two large walls that were joined together. "DEVASTATOR NOT..." He says, heaving it up, "/DESTROY!!/" He cries out, throwing it well away from Cuprahex. Hey, it's clearing the area, isn't it?

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "...you know, Galvatron, I was going to play your game. Honestly, it's refreshing to prank call eachother, instead of shooting eachother up. Motormaster probably felt the same way when he initated the transaction. But...I can't bring myself to mock you. I just feel /sad/, that you can't appreciate actual friendship."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Oh. I'm sorry. FOUR FACES OF UGLY."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "I love friends. Unfortunately, you are not quite worthy of my friendship."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "If you call that beauty then Bumblebee must be next to a god going by his appearance compared to yours."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Astracius. Do I really need to let Airwolf beat your ass again?"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Your opinions on beauty, quad-head, really aren't important given how you look."

Devastator> Airwolf is no longer concerned with the gestalt; her entire interest is on the broadband frequencies and triangulating the origin of Astracius' transmission. If he's on Cybertron, that means Trokius is on Cybertron...

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "And what are you doing on my planets channel?"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Oh, do tell me you're close. I'd love to meet you face...to face to face to face to face."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "...to cannon."

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "... You know, upon hearing this discussion over the open frequencies of our planet, it just makes me realize how sad it is the opposition leader has enough time to waste to pollute those frequencies."

Devastator> Airwolf transmits a message via radio.

Devastator> Airwolf transforms into her jet helicopter mode.

Devastator> Airwolf receives a radio transmission.

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "That is because you are ignorant, woman."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Only Decepticon femmes have brains. Everyone knows this."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Isn't that right, Astracius? What percentage chance is there that she is speaking truth?"

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "Unless I was mistaken, Transformers have neural net... Though if you have switched to implant animal's brains into your warrior... I do wonder if that will make them more efficient."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "I survived. I have no weapons of my own, no defenses of my own. And yet Airwolf, Krystal MacKensie and even that oh so feared Chikome Ollin have all tried to kill me and failed. Your species destroyed Quintessa, my people live, you couldn't even keep your own Seacons from joining my empire when I allowed those lesser than me ameasure of control. So your threats mean nothing to me."

Devastator> Jet Helicopter transforms and rises upwards into the dark skies. "Excuse me, Devastator. I have to locate the origin of those transmissions. We must know for sure if Trokius is on Cybertron."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Hnnnh.."

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Four faces? Five Faces? Is this Astracius one of those Quintessons I've read on?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Nothing gets by you, does it."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Did you hear something, Astracius? I thought I heard a gust of the wind speaking. You know, one of those autobot space...err, you know. Those things on monacus that is been killed in the face multiple times speaking amongst two adults. Perhaps I did. As for survival. Yes, hiding does tend to keep one alive, doesn't it Quintesson?"

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Well, I /am/ in the intelligence division..."

Devastator> Jet Helicopter is... terrified, fortunately that doesn't show in a helicopter. Trokius came to Cybertron, cloaked, and captured her a few years ago, and there was nothing anyone could have done to stop him.

Devastator> Airwolf receives a radio transmission.

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Yes. You are."

Devastator> Jet Helicopter moves north to the The Warrens.

Devastator> Someone continues to hide while Airwolf departs. She's curious herself, having a disgust for the Quints herself-- however getting out of here might be a good idea. Better idea.

<Decepticon> Laserbeak squawks.

Devastator> Devastator raises his fists over his head and gives a loud bellow. "No mere city can stand before the Devastator!" The Constructicon Supreme gets a few flashbacks from when they destroyed a certain /other/ city. Bonecrusher's mind seems to take over Devastator's thought processes as he begins systematically smashing over buildings, reducing them to dust as he first knocks them over with a mighty blow from one of his fists, and then proceeds to stomp all over them until they're flatter than Moonracer that one time Devastator smooshed her. I'm sure we all remember that, don't we? In the process of doing this, Devastator takes note of a fellow Decepticon. He glares at Airwolf, and then pauses, thinking about these transmissions he keeps receiving. "Naaarrgh! Devastator shall smash Trokius!" he tells her in a matter-of-fact manner. He ponders telling this 'Astracius' fellow that. Devastator moves forward, smashing and toppling a building - right towards Moonracer.

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Actually your 'nueral nets' are much like human brains. They fry so easily. Makes interrogating your kind very difficult. Isn't that so Airwolf."

<Decepticon> Comcast thinks that's about the second most intelligent thing that has been said on broadband today...

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Comcast, radio airwolf at once."

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Affirmative."

<Constructicons> Bonecrusher says, "Yeah, go for it"

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Snaptrap was weak. Butcher of the Bogs my unleaded fuel injector."

<Cybertron> Devastator spontaniously decides to tell the world, "Devastator shall smash Trokius!"

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Where would she be that she couldn't catch broadband, sir?"

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "...Devastator. /I/ took you apart. I don't think you can handle a cityformer, bud."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Snaptrap was a sissy. Devastator...what are you doing combatting a city?"

<Cybertron> Devastator says, "Gnat-sized Autobots are no threat! Devastator can destroy any city!"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "...Astracius, have you nothing more to say? Wolf got your tongue? Muah. Muaha. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA"

Devastator> Someone uh ohs. That'd be a bad thing. Really. Hoping that Devastator is concentrating on the smashing bits, she waits until the last moment to slip out of the building, letting the concussive force of atmosphere inside her hiding place help propell her towards... oh heck. Is that a hole in the ground? Maybe. It's a ruined city, so this could be the cybertronian equivilent to the sewers. Yay access corridors.

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "You have about as much chance of destroying Trokius as you have of destroying Metroplex. Which despite that pathetic Autobot cities weaknesses amounts to nothing. And no wolf has my tongue. Course you have to wonder, with all that time I spent torturing Airwolf, is she really that reliable."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "... hynnh."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Yet. I have destroyed Metroplex multiple times."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "They just fix him. Every time."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Your logic if flawed. Please, anything else you want to say? *oh dear. Why is he keeping you talking?*"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "If you had destroyed him, he would not have been fixed you moronic machine. What Primus ever saw in your kind is beyond me. But then he was the insane Quintesson of his time."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Oh dear. Astracius. Let me show you how much your opinion means to me. *sounds of speaking, then a loud terrorcon BURP comes over the channel. Followed by a TOOOT* Does that about cover it?"

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "I wonder if Quintessions have gooey centers like Earthin Eggs when you squish one beneath your boot."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "They die easily enough."

<Decepticon> Arachnae says, "Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside."

<Cybertron> Astracius laughs, "You really think I care what you think of my opinion anymore than you care for Bumblebee showing your kind how superior his wits are."

Devastator> Devastator roars, bringing one massive foot down on what remains of a ruined buid "Devestator smash Trokius! Devestator smash puny yellow Autobot! NYAARRG!" Lashing out at the rubble around him, Devestator suddenly spots a blur of motion on the ground. "WHUH?" the not-so-jolly green giant growls. "Autobot?" Turning awkwardly (and crushing the one wall in the area miraculously left standing in the process), Devestator takes a lumbering step forward, "If it is an Autobot... Prepare to be DEVESTATED!"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Well, now whats the name of that city Airwolf spends all her time in? I would be interested in visiting it. If only to level it."

<Cybertron> Sixshot says, "Oh yes... the Mighty Quintession Armada that has to steal weapons of war just to even be considered a threat."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Steal? I don't believe we have ever stolen anything from you or your kind you pathetic goit."

<Cybertron> Galvatron laughs, "MIGHTY?!"

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Sarcasm, My Lord"

<Cybertron> Galvatron laughs over and again. "And tell me, Astracius. Being offplanet, how are you on this channel? Got a signal beacon do you? Well, if we don't find it, the autobots will. Enjoy this.

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "It will be the last time you are on my frequencies."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "A signal beacon? Oh now, you don't really think you can prevent me speaking on my channel now do you? No more than you can stop me visiting my planet."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "YOUR channel? Sixshot? How funny is that? Are you laughing as hard as I?"

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "I wish he were here so I could shove a tentical down each throat!"

Devastator> Someone does make it into the hole, and peers out at the towering giant. Now what? It's not like she can find a passage into the underground from here, now is it? With her luck? You've got to be joking. A frown lightly touches her face as she considers. "No..." she calls, "Just an interested spectator. I always enjoy seeing how Hook takes charge like he does." Maybe she was better off keeping hidden, and hoping that Devastator figured on her being a turborat.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Patience."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Yes, my channel. My planet. My slaves. Rather simple, even you, a spawn of Unicron, must know that."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Last I checked, you haven't the power to do what the humans call "Fart" let alone own my planet."

<Cybertron> Sixshot says, "Honestly no commander. I find the Quintession's boasts to pathetic to be amusing."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Slaves, eh."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Yes Cybertronian, namely you. Dead slaves at that."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "oh and talking about invading channels."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Motormaster does not bow to old traditions."

Devastator> Devastator peers down, confused as there's talking in his brain about some Autobot, and there's talking in his radio about Quintessons and Galvatron laughing and Sixshot ramming things down throats. This is oh so horribly confusing, and Devastator forgets why he was here in the first place. And so, he concentrates on what he knows best: Smashing Autobots. "You cannot hide!" He booms, telling whoever is down there. He hears Moonracer's taunt and shakes his fists mightily at the hole she hid in. The Constructicon Gestalt raises Scavenger and punches the ground right where the hole is, managing to both cause a cave-in, and also get his fist deep into the planet. The purple hand feels around in the hole like a kid feels around in a cookie jar for the biggest one, searching and prodding to try and find the hiding femme. He bends over so he can thrust his hand in further, and accidently knocks over another building. Whoops.

<Decepticon> Trokius says, "Patience irrelevant, destruction of unit Sixshot inevitable."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "And NOR does he allow others to call him Cybertronian!"

<Decepticon> Devastator says, "Devastator will smash Trokius!"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Ignore him."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Astracius reaches. He is pathetic."

<Decepticon> Devastator has a pretty one-tracked mind.

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Now that you realise just how easily I can hear your kind you may have more respect. You pollute the universe enough, for now, see I don't move my timetable forward and erradicate your species sooner rather than later. You may yet proove to be useful... temporarily."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "See? Threats of idle magnitude. Come now, Rodimus. Tell him what you think of that."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "I think he is all too aware how I feel about it. Unfortunately he hasn't the fortitude to face me."

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Yes... inevitable. But if you are to attempt to make it so I woudl die only while squeezing the juices from the bulbus shell of the last of your worthless kind Quintession!""

Devastator> Someone flinches at the cave-in. Rather more than a flinch. Closer to a cringe. This would be a really bad place for her to get caught. Or trapped in a cave-in. She was better off shutting up. She scoots along the floor of the hole, backwards, attempting to remain out of range of those fingers. Great. More destruction. Good thing this place is deserted. Now if she can avoid getting groped by Scavenger she'll be having a slightly better day.

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "... HELLO SIXSHOT. I AM LOSING PRECIOUS RAM HEARING YOU BABBLE PISS-POOR THREATS."

<Decepticon> Comcast says, "Turn your radio off then and spare us all."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "If I have to tell you to shut up six times, I will follow it up with six robots shooting you in the head six times."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Nnngh. I really hate the number six."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Well Rodimus? Do tell Astracius just what you think about him owning your faction, because apparently he owns us both."

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "At least I am not a Triplechanger only because I was weak enough to be captured and manipulated by a couple of Quints."

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "Rodimus is currently busy not wasting his time listening to the conversation. Please let me a message and I shall deliver him when he'll have actually time to waste."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Nnnh.. Elita."

<Cybertron> Arachnae says, "What a nice secretary you are, Elita."

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "What do you want? I have to do everything over here."

<Cybertron> Comcast says, "You mean like when you bother to attend one of the many successful missions we've been running, Elita? That's a real waste of time there."

<Cybertron> Arachnae says, "Actually, if you're offering, Elita, I could use a half quadliter of refined uranium ore and a skien of electrical conduit."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Ah. I see. Rodimus sents his bit...err friend to be his messenger. I see he still refuses to stand up for his own kind."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "At least his faction aren't busy fighting each other on their own channel, how pathetic."

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "We shall attend to your request. Give us some time... Ah, yes, we're done. Request denied. Any other things before I return to do other things?"

<Cybertron> Comcast says, "Optimus' Moll. That would be the correct term for her, Galvatron."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "NNNGH."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Optimus IS DEAD. AND SO IS HIS NAME."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Ah. Excellent choice of words Comcast."

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "It's starting to get old, Comcast... I've been hearing that one for the past thirty years, you'd need to refine your choice of words a bit..."

<Decepticon> Comcast sarcastically drawls, "Oh, Sorry, Galvatron, Motormaster doesn't approve. I guess we'll have to think of something else then."

<Cybertron> Arachnae says, "Ahh well, was worth the asking in any case.. Tell Moonracer I said Hi!"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Nnnngh."

<Cybertron> Comcast says, "Matrix Groupie? Would that work?"

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "Already done."

<Cybertron> Arachnae says, "Excellent."

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "Provides excelent service? Oh. Wait. That's Comcast. *cough*"

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "I shall see to attend to your request, if I have the chance to see her in a near future. Though you could tell her yourself."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Why, I'm rather disturbed at the thought of you servicing each other Bumblebee, but if that is what Cybertronians are into now, then so be it. Must be the human influence."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Well. You know. Astracius...Bumblebee does spend most of his time with small humans."

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "Hey, Moony! Arachnae says hi!"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Granted. I am sure Primus would be most dissappointed in how wide spread the humans infectious attitudes are amongst your kind. He always was one for pure goals. About the only thing likeable about the fool."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "One has to wonder what he is really doing...in those dark alleys..."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "No more than one has to wonder what your doing when you follow him there."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "What in the blue hell are you talking about?"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Well you would have to, if you were to know he was there in the first place."

<Cybertron> Shockwave says, "Some cybertronian life forms are fond of being nothing more than the personal conveyance to dirty Humans.. this is my observation Galvatron..Bumblebee seems to be the posterbot for this theory, did I not issue that report long ago?"

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "See, Galv, that's waht happens when you taunt with a Quintesson. They're made /for/ taunting."

Devastator> Devastator is being creative today. NOT smashing, for a start, and now this. The lime green monster grabs a generously sized metal wall, bending it into a curve, and a crude digging device. "COME OUT, LITTLE AUTOBOT," He booms, "COME OUT AND PLAY!" He starts stabbing at the hole, making it something he can /really/ reach into. Nevermind the fact that his compontents could more efficiently dig the hole, or that they wouldn't even have to dig the hole, they would just fit in there. But then again, This isn't Computron we're dealing with here, either.

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Actually you have that a little wrong. Primus made you for taunting. Not you particularly, but your kind. So the other Cybertronians would feel a little better about their pathetic lives."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Your logic is again flawed Astracius."

<Cybertron> Elita One says, "Hum, I thought those taunting were the ones trying to feel better about their pathetic lives by lowering other beings?"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "I have cameras that tell me that."

<Autobot> Moonracer answers, staticky and from the middle of a cybertronian earthquake zone.

"I'm a little busy right now, Bumblebee."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Ahh of course, I believe the humans started that fad as well, watching such things on cameras."

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "Alright. I'll just tell her you said "hi" then."

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "Archanae, she says "Hi" back!"

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "She's on Earth right now, but I'm doing monitor duty. Just took a minute to get the message through."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "You're a freak, Astracius."

Devastator> Is it a left, or is it a right. Now that those hands are out of the hole, she's able to concentrate on the tunnel she's in, rather than.. oh heck. more debris. And did Bumblebee just say that /ARACHNAE/ said to say hello? She mutters something into her radio, and dodges around a corner. Hey. At least the city's being demolished as planned, right?

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Voyeur."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Sex addict."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Wow, I should be impressed. The Autobots, a faction of secretarys and messageboys have managed to somehow hold back the 'threat' of the Decepticons. I would think that would make you ashamed Galvatron."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "All these words describe you, tentacle boy."

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "I was just being polite. Geese, you'd think a billion year old empire would have some manners."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "They live because I allow you to."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Whenever they cease to amuse me, they will die."

Devastator> "Come out, Autobot!" Devastator bellows, once more reaching into the now larger hole and feeling around for his unknown foe. "Come out and be smashed!" Grasping nothing, the angry giant tears his hand from the hole with some effort.. then, with an crashing impact that causes more rubble to collapse into the hole, falls to his knees, bending down to peer with one massive optic into the hole, searching for his victim. The sight of a giant Transformer playing hide and seek would be comical..if it weren't for the fact the gestalt plans to rip his quarry in half.

<Autobot> DepthCharge says, "Mental note. Must check the Cybertron atmosphere for virus pollutants. There appears to be many individuals across Cybertron that may be affected by an intellect limiting substance."

<Cybertron> Astracius laughs loudly, then again as Bumblebee comments, "You really think I care for such human habits? And I doubt they are alive because you want them to be, no more than Megatron or any of your pathetic line. I regret the decision that was made to create such models as yours. Your evidentally failures.

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "You regret creating us because we grew beyond you. Unfortunately, you NEVER created me. My father was your greatest fear, fool. But those before you? You only regret because you fear. We will be your undoing."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "And that scares you. I can smell it all the way down here."

<Autobot> Bumblebee sounds cold. "DepthCharge, being stupid is about the only way I can keep from getting myself killed by trying to RAM THAT DAMN CANNON UP HIS TAILPIPE FOR WHAT HE'S SAYING ABOUT SPIKE!" he pants a little. "S-sorry..."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Ahh of course, well reminded. Your not our failure. Your Unicrons. Such a shame he wasn't able to succeed. Perhaps I should see if there is still a glimmer of consciousness in his circuits, see if I can't persuade him to join forces."

<Constructicons> Scrapper says, "Very nice."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Yes. I dare you to go close to him. See what happens."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Unicron support team. Activate all weapon systems."

<Cybertron> Shockwave says, "Statistical calculation of this Quintessons fear of our superiority to the orginial caste of Military Hardware... 70 percent and rising."

Devastator> Someone is still going backwards. Oh wonderful.. and there's the giant optic staring through the hole... hopefully he won't spot her behind that particular bit of rubble. Mmm. Turborats. Wonder if they know the way out, because she sure doesn't. And she's not really into being ripped in half. Wonder how stupid Devastator could be....

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Since I no longer care to have Cybertron, he can have it for whatever he see's fit to use it for. My my Shockwave, such pathetic attempts at simple mathematics. I will have to remember to has your lifeless carcass kept, as a gun for Trokius."

<Autobot> Moonracer says, "Don't. Let it get to you. That's what he wants. That's what they all want..."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Please, Astracius. Go close to him. See what happens."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Power head cannons to full, Unicron team."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "So that your Unicron support team can get some cheap shots in? I think not Galvatron."

<Cybertron> Motormaster chuffs, "What lower lifeform must I kill tonight, Galvatron."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Then tell me, please, how you do you intend to make a deal with something I own?"

Devastator> Devastator grunts as he moves his head around, trying to spot the little femme. On his hands and knees, peering through a hole in the ground, this would be a bad time for Reflector to show up and start taking pictures. Devastator squints, growing frustrated at this little game. "Devastator sees you!" He shouts out triumphantly. The voice... the green... the fact that it probably isn't Chimera... yes, Devastator has finally put it together. "Devastator SMOOSH Moonracer!" He bellows, reaching in with his hand again. This time, he actually saw her, so has a better idea of where Moonracer is as he tries to snatch her.

<Cybertron> Scattershot says, "SHUT UP! I'm trying to regenerate!"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Oh, there are far more ways to handle such things Galvatron, your lack of knowledge is something I do not plan to correct in this matter."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Of course you do. *laughs* We shall see."

<Cybertron> Devastator spontaniously corrects Bumblebee from several minutes ago. He's a slow fella. "Moonracer is on Cybertron! Devastator shall smoosh Moonracer!"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Trokius is in orbit, Devastator."

<Cybertron> Devastator says, "Devastator... cannot fly! *We can only hope he isn't trying...*"

Devastator> You suddenly notice Moonracer moving quietly around the area.

<Cybertron> Bumblebee says, "No...she's on earth. I have the signal right here. Devy, buddy, I think you're seeing things again."

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Oh I am sure I could arrange for you to fly Devastator."

Devastator> Great. It probably wasn't a good time to go back to her original paint scheme, was it? Green really tends to stand out when you don't want it to. "Hey!" Moonracer yelps, scooting back. Yeah, she's fast, but she's in a tight spot, and Devy probably has some nice green paint all over his fingers. Scraped off of the femme. "Hands to yourself, buddy. Why don'tcha go back to wrecking the city. You're good at that." King kong, anyone?

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Devastator only has one use for you, Astracius. And I'm sure you won't really like it."

<Cybertron> Devastator says, "Devastator will crush all opposition. Autobot, fleshling, Quintesson. All fall before Devastator!"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "See?"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Oh look, two pathetic Decepticons. Perhaps they would care to witness the firepower of this fully armed and operational battleship?"

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "I would."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Uh, I mean, go.. whomever."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Galvatron. Sixshot and my self are positioned in the uppermost orbit of Cybertron. Obviously are position is acknowledged by the degenerate."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Someone has been watching too much human television, Astracius."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Location?"

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Orbit of Cybertron, sir."

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "OH... PRIMUS"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Oh, you don't say?"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "I mean your coordinates. Use battle language."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Battle Language. As Motormaster would say, we are strategically F***ed. Trokius is in sight, right above us."

Devastator> "Raaarg!" Devastator roars as he almost catches hold of the ellusive femme. "First I will smash Moonracer!" he replies, his Bonecrusher arm reaching further into the tunnel. "Then I will crush city! Then destroy Trokius! Then stomp Bumblebee! All will fall before the DEVASTATOR!" Wow, that was almost a speech from the combiner. Despite having no luck in actually grabbing Moonracer, Devastator's flailings are slowly but surely destroying the tunnel she's taking refuge in, with large cracks appearing in the walls and frequent showers of rubble from the ceilings.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "And exactly what do you intend to do?"

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Retreat!"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "How mantastic of you."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Haw.. haw."

<Decepticon> Recoil says, "Har!"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "I need a technician."

<Decepticon> Devastator says, "Devastator will crush Trokius! Nothing can defeat the Devastator!"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Can IHQ's main weaponry be fired into orbit?"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Also, Unicron team, power up plasma cannons."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Also, main station, power up weapons. All groups: Target foreign ship in orbit."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Hey AUtobots, guess what?"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "The quintessons are in orbit. Isn't that comforting?"

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Sixshot, return to base... I shall. Gahhhhhhhhh!"

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "Um. Guys."

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "Quintessons in orbit. Should we be doing something?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Nnnh. Too bad Scrapper is impaired. Else he could inform Omega Supreme of the danger to Crystal City."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Then perhaps, this just might be one of those times we put aside our differences?"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "I am glad someone thinks so. Perhaps if you bow down I'll have you killed quickly Autobot."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "What say you Rodimus?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster mutters to himself, "Nhehahaha.."

<Cybertron> Streetwise says, "That sounds like an idea"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Glad you agree with me Autobot."

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "...AND they can read our transmission."

Devastator> Cracks in the walls... showers of rubble. Hmm. Moonracer has no idea what she's going to do-- except maybe try and dive towards one of the wider ones, in an attempt to get the heck out of dodge. Through the cracks, and into what? Good question.

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "Now, I will leave you all, with the knowledge that even the might Sweepcraft of the overglorified Decepticon Empire, is nothing compared to the weapons I hold in my grasp. You may bow down and die another time Autobot."

Devastator> Devastator pauses as he's just about to reach Moonracer. He's even got her paint on his fingertips! So close... so... close! Devastator suddenly pauses, hearing something about Quintessons... in orbit! "Devastator... fly!" he shouts, withdrawing his hand from the hole. The Constructicon Supreme stands up tall and raises his hands over his head, trying to fly up so he can beat Trokius down like a red-headed step child. "Devastator cannot fly!" he bellows in disappointment. Could this be Moonracer's big chance?

<Cybertron> Scourge coughs.

<Autobot> Slag says, "Then me Slag think you should stop yapping on broad-thingy."

<Cybertron> Devastator says, "Devastator... fly! *long pause* Devastator cannoy fly!"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "I just love how full of exrement he is, don't you, ScourgE?"

<Cybertron> Devastator says, "*cannot"

<Cybertron> Scourge says, "Extrement? *Cough* Something like that..."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Excrement. Human feces."

<Cybertron> Motormaster says, "Sh**."

<Cybertron> Streetwise says, "Poop"

<Autobot> Moonracer sounds like she's still in that earthquake zone, "I'd do something, except that I kinda have a little problem right now. Well. Actually it's a big problem. Someone alert all spacegoing Autobots, and the barracks at all installations--" and yes, her transmission cuts out.

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "I think Scourge is slightly out of it as it were. Having just been assaulted by my dreadnought."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Astracius...Unicron's head station, and my space station both have you targetted."

<Cybertron> Scourge says, "Dey... Deystroy him!"

Devastator> Moonracer does take that big oportunity, as she notices that the crack is a little narrow for her to get through intact. And yes, she's taking the oportunity to run between the howling Gestalt's legs. Once she leaps up out of her hole, that is. Freedom!

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "Amazing. Alright, red alert! All bases Earthbound and Cybertronian convert to attack mode! I need a team to retreave Agent Moonrace on the double!"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Fire a warning shot across his nose. Not UP IT, stations."

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "Meet me at Central Iahex! Spacefareing Autobots, defend Sweepcraft Scourge, or return to base! Emergency!@"

Devastator> "Of course we can't fly, you idiot!" comes a stray thought through Devastator's brain, probably originating from Hook. Other voices chime in their agreement, while still others just bicker and complain about how they're not doing anything. Meanwhile, the combiner stands there swaying slightly. "Can't fly.." he mutters in a voice that still easily carrys throughtout the city. "Trokius must be smashed... need big..flying..thing. Destroy Trokius!" Lost in bickering thought and murderous intent, Devastator is in no state to notice Moonracer's escape.

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "There is one way to win."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Or at least, to cripple the f*** out of Trokius."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "He can hear you."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Good."

<Decepticon> Devastator says, "Devastator can't fly! Devastator needs big...flying...thing!"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "I want the Quintesson to know I can kill him."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Report."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "WHAT WOULD THAT BE MOTORMASTER? RAM HIM?"

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Has he left?"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Hahahaha, close."

<Decepticon> Sixshot says, "Dear Primus the Miss...."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Stations. Fire."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "No. Escaping Orbit, immediately. Returning to IHQ."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "We mount you onto a ship, Galvatron, and reduce Trokius's starboard sections to dust."

Devastator> Moonracer is intent on escape now, and just keeps on running, transforming, once she finds something resembling a road, and zips on outta there at full speed, hitting a radio on the way. Yay. Can she escape? We will have to see."

Devastator> Sinking back, Moonracer changes into a hovercar.

Devastator> Moonracer retreats from the area swiftly, outdistancing all pursuit and parting shots.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "OOOOO!"

<Decepticon> Fulcrum says, "Lord Galvatron, if we had detailed schematics of the

dreadnaught, perhas a weakness could be found. Perhaps a small exaust port leads directly to the main reactor.."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "HOW'S THAT SOUND, QUINTESSON."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Excellent thinking both of you."

<Autobot> Moonracer comes back on after a long pause. ".... Sorry about that. I'm okay."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "And by mount, you mean maglock, so that I could move if needed"

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Uh, right."

<Decepticon> Scourge says, "Well do something before it comes any closer!"

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "Alright, cancel that. Moonracer, return for Iahex for debriefing."

<Decepticon> Motormaster says, "Shockwave, do you function."

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "DOUBLE CANNON"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Trokius, Astracius. Now you have witnessed my warning shot."

<Autobot> Moonracer says, "I'm on my way."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "That is the only you will receive."

Devastator> Devastator blinks and tries to think. Argh, this is hard! He looks down, noticing a little green blur below him. All thoughts of flying leave him, and he grunts, realizing that the Autobot must be destroyed! "Run, Autobot!" he commands even though Moonracer is already obeying the command. "RUN!" he bellows again. Devastator draws out his awesome solar energy rifle and begins taking aim at Moonracer. Of course, she's too quick, but he fires anyway, sending blast after blast at the retreating femme. Hey, at least the city's being destroyed as required.

<Decepticon> Galvatron says, "Report. Did the warning shot have effect?"

<Cybertron> Astracius says, "And exactly what I desired. How predicatable your kind is Decepticon. Trokius cloak and depart. Set course for home base."

<Autobot> Apogee says, "Please confirm, Bumblebee. Did you just retract your order to defend Scourge?"

Devastator> HoverRacer moves north to the The Warrens.

<Cybertron> Comcast must be hearing funny, then.

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Oh dear. Not staying?"

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Weakling."

<Cybertron> Scourge continues to groan slightly. "Yes. The station has fallen out of sight."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "HE SHOT MY STATION?!"

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "No,. sorry. Ment Moonracer."

<Cybertron> Scourge is obviously confused, and out of it. "No! Trokius is out of sight."

<Cybertron> Galvatron says, "Oh. Good."

<Autobot> Bumblebee says, "The Quintessons are departing, but offer medical assistance. If they refuse, leave as quickly as possible. Galvatron's agreed that, in regards to the Quints, we're cool but I don't want to take any chances."

Devastator> Great. First he finds out he can't fly and therefore can't smash Trokius, and NOW Moonracer has gotten away. "GRAAAAARGH!" Devestator bellows. "Smash! Must... Trokius! Rrraa.... Moonracer! ARRGR!" Throwing the rifle to one side and clutching his head, now filled with bickering as to who's fault all this really was, Devestator emits one final roar, then literally goes to pieces, electromagnetic bonds breaking and purple fists disapearing into subsapce as the giant combiner breaks into his component parts.

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Message: 3/23 Posted Author

News from Cuprahex Sat Jan 24 Moonracer

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Yes, it's another text report:

Cuprahex is being demolished to create a new sensor outpost for Nightseige. Starting at co-ordinates 233.513. The plans call for something "Fairly big. Big enough for some defense systems and even some crew quarters."

That's all I was able to get this time.

-- Moonracer

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Message: 2/69 Posted Author

Cuprahex Sensor Outpost Sun Jan 25 Scrapper

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Scrapper appears on the screen from Cuprahex. He's in payloader mode, and the five of them are driving back to Nightsiege, thus begging the question: How'd they get this camera angle? The other five Constructicons are alongside him in vehicle mode.

"Scrapper reporting." he says in his gruff tone, "We've currently been leveling the ruins of Cuprahex. There was an Autobot lurking around... Moonracer, but we chased her away. Anyway, we're putting up a new sensor outpost here. A fully equiped array including crew quarters, weapon systems, and long range detection devices. Bonecrusher, in your spare time, see to it that this city is reduced to nothing but dust!"

"Naturally, this project is due to be interupted by our trip to Nebulos, and by our construction of Cuddles, the giant mechanical squid." Scrapper coughs. "So consider this a side project. Scrapper out!"

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