Date: 8/28/2012
WRECK AND RULE
IRONFIST: (Narration) Hundreds of years - or a hundred, I can never remember - a few months after the Great War began, an Autobot once said, "The only reason we are losing, is because we're barely even fighting." We were supposed to be a peaceful race, never intended for military purposes. We weren't prepared to fight. That is why Impactor founded the Wreckers, a group made for one sole purpose: to fight back!
For the next few years, the Wreckers served as the Autobots' driving force, and replaced the Elite Guard as head of the Autobot military. It all ended however, when the Wreckers faced off against Squadron X on Pova. No one knows what happened there, but Squadron X's leader, Thunderwing, was brutally destroyed. And a devastating explosion saw to Impactor's death.
Without a leader, the Wreckers disbanded.... The hope we once had was lost... and will probably never have again.
SKYFALL: ...Right.
IRONFIST: What?
RAD: You do know, Ironfist, that Megatron's been captured, right?
IRONFIST: Yeah, so?
RAD: So, there's no reason to be hopeless.
IRONFIST: I know, but--
SKYFALL: Dude, Megatron is captured and will likely be executed. His other 'Cons are locked up, and the rest are probably scattered. The war will be over soon!
IRONFIST: You said that when Megatron vanished, five years ago. That went well.
SKYFALL: Yeah, well, I've been wrong in the past. Now hurry up. Crosshairs isn't patient, y'know.
(Meanwhile)
IRONHIDE: You feelin' all right, Prime?
OPTIMUS PRIME: I'm not sure, Ironhide. It just feels so surreal that we've finally captured Megatron. But I'm also uneasy about it, since he was a bit too easily captured.
IRONHIDE: Well, we've got very high security watchin' over him.
OPTIMUS PRIME: Let's just hope it's enough, Ironhide. Let's hope it's enough.
(Maccadam's Old Oil House)
BRAWN: And then boom! Bulkhead shot a rocket right in his kisser! Man! You guys should have seen it!
SIDEWAYS: We did see it, Brawn.
JOLT: We were there! Well, 'cept for Overhaul here. He was too busy retreating.
OVERHAUL: Hey! It's not my fault that those Sentinels were tearin' us apart! I had to retreat 'cause I didn't wanna get--
SPRINGER: So, I hear you guys brought down those Omega Sentinels.
BRAWN: It was all him, Springer!
BULKHEAD: Oh, come on! It's not that big of a deal!
SPRINGER: Even so, I'd say you've got what it takes.
BULKHEAD: What do you mean?
SPRINGER: Ultra Magnus is working on rebuilding the Elite Guard, and he's instructed me to reestablish a special ops team.
BULKHEAD: You mean...?
SPRINGER: That's right. The Wreckers are back in town. So, what do you say?
BULKHEAD: I'm in.
SPRINGER: Good to have you, er...
BULKHEAD: Bulkhead.
BRAWN: What 'bout me?
SPRINGER: What about you?
BRAWN: Can I be a Wrecker?
SPRINGER: No.
(Meanwhile)
RED ALERT: Garrus-Nine was attacked? [Issue 14]
SECURITY BOT: Yes... I got the info from Over-Run, the only one who escaped.
RED ALERT: Who attacked it?
SECURITY BOT: The Mayhem Attack Squad. They captured Fort Max and all of the guards.
RED ALERT: Take this to Ultra Magnus, immediately. If the only planet with our best security has been overtaken... then we may be in more danger than we thought...
(Meanwhile)
CROSSHAIRS: What's this supposed to be?
SKYFALL: An X2-class ion blaster.
CROSSHAIRS: Isn't this what you gave Optimus Prime?
SKYFALL: Yeah, but I modified it.
IRONFIST: Um, actually...
CROSSHAIRS: You were the one who gave Prime his gun, right?
IRONFIST: Actually, I--
SKYFALL: Oh, yeah, totally.
IRONFIST: *Sigh*
CROSSHAIRS: So what do you have this time, Ironfist?
IRONFIST: Well, I, uh...
SPRINGER: Hello, Crosshairs.
CROSSHAIRS: Springer? What brings you here?
SPRINGER: Recruiting. Are you the one they call Skyfall?
SKYFALL: Er, yes, sir.
SPRINGER: You designed Optimus Prime's blaster.
SKYFALL: Yes, sir!
SPRINGER: Well then, welcome to--
IRONFIST: Oh no, he didn't! That was me! All me! I designed Optimus Prime's blaster! I gave it to him in person! He just took the credit because Optimus thought he made it when it was me!
(Beat)
SPRINGER: Skyfall, is this true?
SKYFALL: Y-yes, sir.
SPRINGER: What's your name?
IRONFIST: Ironfist, sir.
SPRINGER: Welcome to the Wreckers, Ironfist.
IRONFIST: Wr-wr-Wreckers?? (He faints)
SPRINGER: Does he always do that?
"X-BOT": Only when Roadbuster visits here.
(Autobot HQ)
ULTRA MAGNUS: Garrus-Nine overtaken, huh? As if that isn't the worst of it....
RED ALERT: What do you mean, sir?
ULTRA MAGNUS: I've just received reports of several Autobots missing. The only trace we have of them is this.
MESSAGE: If you want your Autobots back, go to where all hope was lost.
RED ALERT: What's that supposed to mean?
ULTRA MAGNUS: My guess is that our missing comrades are being held where we've lost hope... or, my guessing, a battle. Hmm... I'll look into it more. Meanwhile, notify Springer. I think I have a mission for him.
(Meanwhile)
SPRINGER: (Narration) It may have seemed random to the others, but each 'bot I recruited for the Wreckers was for a reason. Bulkhead is a demolitions expert and good with handling big weapons. Ironfist is good with making big weapons. Arcee is a skilled warrior, partly as a result of my training her in the Cyber-Ninja arts. Rotorstorm claims to be a great flier and strategist. Since it was Whirl who suggested him to me, I'm a bit unsure. And lastly is the small scout and technician, Scattorshot. Only fate will decide whether they are worthy of the Wrecker brand... or not.
SPRINGER: Wreckers... it is time for our first mission. We are to go to the planet Pova, and free a group of Autobots from Decepticon hands. It will be a daring task, but that's what you're prepared for anyway.
IRONFIST: Uh, sir? Isn't Pova where Squadron X was defeated?
SPRINGER: Yes... yes, it was. Well then, might as well set off. This is our ship, the Xantium. And these will be your tutors.
ROADBUSTER: These are the recruits, huh?
WHIRL: Let's hope they have what it takes.
CHARACTERS
Autobots: Arcee, Autotroopers, Brawn, Bulkhead, Crosshairs, Impactor (flashbacks), Ironfist, Ironhide, Jolt, Optimus Prime, Overhaul, Rad, Red Alert, Roadbuster, Rotorstorm, Scattorshot, Sideways, Skyfall, Springer, Topspin, Twin Twist, Ultra Magnus, Whirl
Decepticons: Megatron, Thunderwing (flashbacks)
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