Minerva disembarks and Cambreaker transforms.
Autobots, this is Cambreaker. All unengaged units should make way to our secondary objective and partake in securing its perimeters. Otherwise, continue your engagements as long as possible, and continue the assault on Kaon. Continue to follow the plan, and the Decepticon fortress will be ours, or a smoldering heap at our discretion. Take only prisoners suspected to have particularly useful knowledge. Run full scans of any unfamiliar foes if at all possible. Cambreaker out.
Iacon
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As Cambreaker stops, Minerva jumps out of his command module.
It takes her a few kliks to fully regain her balance after the bumpy ride.
Weapon in hand she looks around and identifies the area as Iacon’s courtyard.
She too is surprised to see that the area is uninhabited. Thoughts of what happened the last time she was in Iacon drifts through her mind and she quickly pushes them away, not wanting to remind herself of that day’s horrible events. She grips her shock gun tightly and looks up to Cambreaker, determined not to let anything like that happen again.
Cambreaker finishes his transmissions and they both start combing the place for any Decepticons, traps or other unwanted surprises while waiting for the others to show up.
Minerva didn’t want the first impression to have her fooled, but after securing most of the area it really did seem like the ‘cons had abandoned the courtyard. She had the feeling it would only be a matter of time before someone or something would change that...
It takes her a few kliks to fully regain her balance after the bumpy ride.
Weapon in hand she looks around and identifies the area as Iacon’s courtyard.
She too is surprised to see that the area is uninhabited. Thoughts of what happened the last time she was in Iacon drifts through her mind and she quickly pushes them away, not wanting to remind herself of that day’s horrible events. She grips her shock gun tightly and looks up to Cambreaker, determined not to let anything like that happen again.
Cambreaker finishes his transmissions and they both start combing the place for any Decepticons, traps or other unwanted surprises while waiting for the others to show up.
Minerva didn’t want the first impression to have her fooled, but after securing most of the area it really did seem like the ‘cons had abandoned the courtyard. She had the feeling it would only be a matter of time before someone or something would change that...
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After Cambreaker helps Minerva secure the courtyard, with the gate ready to open for Dinobot's team, he busts into the war center. Seeing the defence and security mainframes are no more than smoky stains on the walls, he groans.
Great. We'll have to hope Redline's modifications to the Decepticon-installed computer holds out until we can get a proper mainframe back in here. Security will be another story entirely.
Redline, Blackjack! Make your way up here to the courtyard, carefully. Tie and gag any 'cons you see on the way up here. We've got to keep offensive momentum to have the advantage. Though, we'll have to get Iacon ready to take care of itself so we can continue our progress. Be careful though, it still unnerves me that the 'cons have put up so little fight. Either it's some bounty hunter's trap, or we're actually about to crush the backbone of the decepticons...
Great. We'll have to hope Redline's modifications to the Decepticon-installed computer holds out until we can get a proper mainframe back in here. Security will be another story entirely.
Redline, Blackjack! Make your way up here to the courtyard, carefully. Tie and gag any 'cons you see on the way up here. We've got to keep offensive momentum to have the advantage. Though, we'll have to get Iacon ready to take care of itself so we can continue our progress. Be careful though, it still unnerves me that the 'cons have put up so little fight. Either it's some bounty hunter's trap, or we're actually about to crush the backbone of the decepticons...
Blackjack throws a uppercut and finishes off Flywheels. Nearby is an unconscious Battletrap. Blackjack drags the bodies of the two larger Decepticons over by Scourge and Cyclonus and gets ready to tie them up when Cambreaker calls. The two other Decepticons had come snooping around while Redline was finishing up her modifications.
Well Red, looks like it's time to go back to meet up with Cammy. I'll just leave these four here an we can lock em up lata. They're not goin' anywhere. Come on, we gotta burn some rubba.
Blackjack transforms into his Esprit mode and cruises through the hallways towards the main courtyard. He is glad that the hallways of the building are wide enough to accommodate vehicle modes. It had been a while since he was actually able to feel his tires spinning and his engine roaring. He doesn't know if Redline is keeping pace with him or if he's left her behind. Then he thinks about how nice it will be to ride freely across the highways of Cybertron when all of this is over.
Seeing the courtyard up ahead, Blackjack speeds up and comes to a screeching halt before Cambreaker and Minerva. He sees the Autobot Crusaders also approaching from another direction. He transforms and grins, satisfied with the success of his mission.
That was easier than beatin' a Quintesson at Baccarat. What's next?
Well Red, looks like it's time to go back to meet up with Cammy. I'll just leave these four here an we can lock em up lata. They're not goin' anywhere. Come on, we gotta burn some rubba.
Blackjack transforms into his Esprit mode and cruises through the hallways towards the main courtyard. He is glad that the hallways of the building are wide enough to accommodate vehicle modes. It had been a while since he was actually able to feel his tires spinning and his engine roaring. He doesn't know if Redline is keeping pace with him or if he's left her behind. Then he thinks about how nice it will be to ride freely across the highways of Cybertron when all of this is over.
Seeing the courtyard up ahead, Blackjack speeds up and comes to a screeching halt before Cambreaker and Minerva. He sees the Autobot Crusaders also approaching from another direction. He transforms and grins, satisfied with the success of his mission.
That was easier than beatin' a Quintesson at Baccarat. What's next?
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Crusaders, good. Racetrack: you and your buddies go around and make sure all the autoguns around the perimeter of the central fortress of Iacon are online and checked out. Ripwing, Fetch, Starblast: I want you all to go to the Tagon Heights industrial sector just north of here. We left behind several heavy cannons, we need to start hauling them up for offensive purposes. Move as quickly as you can, without getting tangled in anything. Right now it seems all the Decepticon force placement is in the southern hemisphere, so if they head up this way we should have good advance notice from the fleet. Once you get those cannons back here, we'll check em out and head to the battlefront at Kaon. I'll come with you to help haul those guns. We need to hurry. Megatron and others are already onto Rattrap's tail, and the shields are still holding.
Minerva... You and Blackjack are in command of the city of Iacon. Rule well, and alert me of any security issues.
Not wanting to comfort her in the presence of the others, and knowing her time to be strong grows with every passing breem, Cambreaker just gives Minerva a confident and reassuring smile before transforming.
Autobots, transform and let's pop clutch!
Minerva... You and Blackjack are in command of the city of Iacon. Rule well, and alert me of any security issues.
Not wanting to comfort her in the presence of the others, and knowing her time to be strong grows with every passing breem, Cambreaker just gives Minerva a confident and reassuring smile before transforming.
Autobots, transform and let's pop clutch!
Racetrack transformed and droved out to all the autoguns around the perimeter of the central fortress of Iacon to check if their all online.
All but one was.
He checked to see what was wrong, and he foundout that it was badly damged!
He commed Minerva: "Hey i got a cannon here badly damged!"
All but one was.
He checked to see what was wrong, and he foundout that it was badly damged!
He commed Minerva: "Hey i got a cannon here badly damged!"
Too slow!
Get into the beat, you lazy-con!
Get into the beat, you lazy-con!
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Within Iacon's city limits lies a building that looks quite big. Inside the building, hidden under the surface is a massive supercomputer. The encrypted signal from Sideways reaches this supercomputer and instructs it to come back online and disable hiding mode. The floor inside the building splits as the computer rises from the floor and returns to operating status. Missing are some equipment that Sideways took when he evacuated the lab a while back. Another command activates the internal defense systems which scan the inside of the lab for any signs of Decepticons. Not finding any, the computer reports back.
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Roger that, Racetrack.
Minerva pauses for a klik, remembering the spare parts she and Cambreaker came across while securing the area. Also, knowing that her attention is needed elsewhere, she is reluctant to leave her current position.
Here’s what I want you to do: I’m afraid that I have duties here, but since the autoguns have a simple design, I’m confident you can replace the damaged parts. Return here and I’ll have all the material you could need ready for you.
Racetrack confirms and Minerva ends the transmission.
She runs off to get the parts and just as she returns, Racetrack screeches to a halt and transforms a few feet away.
That was fast!
Minerva walks up to him and hands over the parts.
If replacing these don’t work, I’d say the autogun is beyond salvation.
Minerva pauses for a klik, remembering the spare parts she and Cambreaker came across while securing the area. Also, knowing that her attention is needed elsewhere, she is reluctant to leave her current position.
Here’s what I want you to do: I’m afraid that I have duties here, but since the autoguns have a simple design, I’m confident you can replace the damaged parts. Return here and I’ll have all the material you could need ready for you.
Racetrack confirms and Minerva ends the transmission.
She runs off to get the parts and just as she returns, Racetrack screeches to a halt and transforms a few feet away.
That was fast!
Minerva walks up to him and hands over the parts.
If replacing these don’t work, I’d say the autogun is beyond salvation.
"Cool thanks doc!"
Racetrack transformes and drive back to the damged autogun.
He transformes and ejects Webs.
"Okay little buddy. Heres the parts to the autogun. Do your stuff!"
Webs looks at the parts and then up at Racetrack.
"I've said it a 1000 times, don't call me little buddy!"
Then he starts fixing the autogun.
Racetrack transformes and drive back to the damged autogun.
He transformes and ejects Webs.
"Okay little buddy. Heres the parts to the autogun. Do your stuff!"
Webs looks at the parts and then up at Racetrack.
"I've said it a 1000 times, don't call me little buddy!"
Then he starts fixing the autogun.
Too slow!
Get into the beat, you lazy-con!
Get into the beat, you lazy-con!
In the meanwhile Blackjack and Double Clutch bring the captive Decepticon warriors to the cell block. After placing them in a cell that does not have a colossal hole in it, Blackjack locks the doors. Fortunately the 'cons are still unconscious and he knows he doesn't want to be here when they wake up.
We're gonna have to do some construction work when we get this place up an runnin' again. This place is gonna have to hold a lot more 'cons than this, 'cons like Megatron.
It'll be a bright day for Autobot kind when Megatron is locked up in here, that's for sure.
Both Autobots laugh as they return to their posts. Iacon itself seems eerie with so few Autobots inhabiting it. He wonders for a moment if Transformers linger in the afterlife as spirits and if Cybertron has any of these "ghosts" that remain from the Great War. The thought sends shivers down Blackjack's spine as he finishes patrolling a section of corridors. He returns to where Minerva is.
Well I finished my patrol, all the 'cons are locked up good an tight. Still no signs of life, not that I expect any. This place is spookier than the Dead End wit nobody livin' in it. I sure hope Cammy gets back pretty soon.
We're gonna have to do some construction work when we get this place up an runnin' again. This place is gonna have to hold a lot more 'cons than this, 'cons like Megatron.
It'll be a bright day for Autobot kind when Megatron is locked up in here, that's for sure.
Both Autobots laugh as they return to their posts. Iacon itself seems eerie with so few Autobots inhabiting it. He wonders for a moment if Transformers linger in the afterlife as spirits and if Cybertron has any of these "ghosts" that remain from the Great War. The thought sends shivers down Blackjack's spine as he finishes patrolling a section of corridors. He returns to where Minerva is.
Well I finished my patrol, all the 'cons are locked up good an tight. Still no signs of life, not that I expect any. This place is spookier than the Dead End wit nobody livin' in it. I sure hope Cammy gets back pretty soon.
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Minerva tells Racetrack to report in as soon as the repairs are finished, and then watches as he races off.
She leaves the courtyard and enters one of the nearby buildings where she meets Blackjack.
The Decepticons are locked up? Good job. They won’t be going anywhere for a long time. It should take the rest of them a while to figure out what has happened. Racetrack and his buddies are repairing one of the autoguns outside Iacon. As soon as they’re finished, all of the guns will be online and prepared for use.
She pauses for a moment before continuing.
…yeah, Cambreaker should be back any time now. I’m going to contact him and let him know what’s going on here. Have you seen Redline around by the way?
Having noticed Blackjack’s discomfort, she gets the feeling that something’s bothering him. She looks at him questioningly.
Are you ok?
She leaves the courtyard and enters one of the nearby buildings where she meets Blackjack.
The Decepticons are locked up? Good job. They won’t be going anywhere for a long time. It should take the rest of them a while to figure out what has happened. Racetrack and his buddies are repairing one of the autoguns outside Iacon. As soon as they’re finished, all of the guns will be online and prepared for use.
She pauses for a moment before continuing.
…yeah, Cambreaker should be back any time now. I’m going to contact him and let him know what’s going on here. Have you seen Redline around by the way?
Having noticed Blackjack’s discomfort, she gets the feeling that something’s bothering him. She looks at him questioningly.
Are you ok?
Minerva had always been the one to show the most concern for those around her. That was probably why she'd taken up the role of field medic, but Blackjack never really had bothered to ask. It was because of this compassion that he enjoyed working with her as well as Redline and Double Clutch.
I'm just fine, he replies with his usual swagger, I think Red is just puttin' some finishing touches on her security reprogrammin' and Clutch is out movin' the Flush in case any 'cons fly over Iacon. I'm just a little disturbed at how quiet it is around here. It seems like the battle should be ova, but I know that we still got a long way to go. If any of that makes sense.
He thinks that maybe he should check up with Redline just to be sure that what he's said is exactly what she is doing. But he lingers in the room a moment.
I'm just fine, he replies with his usual swagger, I think Red is just puttin' some finishing touches on her security reprogrammin' and Clutch is out movin' the Flush in case any 'cons fly over Iacon. I'm just a little disturbed at how quiet it is around here. It seems like the battle should be ova, but I know that we still got a long way to go. If any of that makes sense.
He thinks that maybe he should check up with Redline just to be sure that what he's said is exactly what she is doing. But he lingers in the room a moment.
There are more computer systems in this city than scales on an ickyak. she thinks to herself. Returning from working on the tertiary computer systems she had found and passing the secondary hub on her way, Redline heads back to the central portion of the city that they had been using as a rendezvous point for the short time they had been occupying it again. It was nice to actually be able to utilize her vehicle mode, which wasn't really possible or practical on the AEtherspite. The Fiero purrs across the pavement as she speeds through the streets.
She transforms and walks into the nearby building, finding both Minerva and Blackjack, just the two 'bots she is looking for.
Redline reporting. She stands at attention before her superiors. I've located the various control hubs across Iacon, and we should have full control of the city's systems now. Is the rest of the city secure?
She asks this last question due to the nagging feeling that somehow this was too easy. She knows the battle is far from over, but the feeling remains as they stand in the eerie mostly deserted Autobot capitol.
She transforms and walks into the nearby building, finding both Minerva and Blackjack, just the two 'bots she is looking for.
Redline reporting. She stands at attention before her superiors. I've located the various control hubs across Iacon, and we should have full control of the city's systems now. Is the rest of the city secure?
She asks this last question due to the nagging feeling that somehow this was too easy. She knows the battle is far from over, but the feeling remains as they stand in the eerie mostly deserted Autobot capitol.
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Minerva nods.
That makes a lot of sense Blackjack. This almost eerie silence is bothering me too. But like you said, we still have a long way to go, so we mustn’t let our guard down even for a klik.
Just then Redline enters the room and gives her report.
Good work Redline! At ease. Yes, the rest of the city has been secured and we’re expecting reinforcements to arrive soon.
That makes a lot of sense Blackjack. This almost eerie silence is bothering me too. But like you said, we still have a long way to go, so we mustn’t let our guard down even for a klik.
Just then Redline enters the room and gives her report.
Good work Redline! At ease. Yes, the rest of the city has been secured and we’re expecting reinforcements to arrive soon.
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This is Cambreaker. I've run into some trouble, guys. We're heading straight in. Ripwing is already engaging a 'Con jet over head. I've gotta get these cannons in close. Blackjack, i want you to head out and meet up with Rattrap. Hurry. He'll fill you in. Minerva, if you and Redline have the place ready to go, I want you to gather everyone there with you and move out. Take the Ætherspite shuttle Kup just remotely dispatched and get back to the fleet, and prepare for battle. I get the feeling this delusion of an easy battle's about to end. Holy Primus...
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After fixing the autogun, Webs turns to Racetrack.
"Well i did what could do! It'll work, but there are some bugs in the system that i couldn't fix!"
Racetrack: "Well that'll have to do!"
Webs transformes and injects himself into Racetrack's chest.
Then Racetrack transformes and drives back Minerva and the others.
"Well i did what could do! It'll work, but there are some bugs in the system that i couldn't fix!"
Racetrack: "Well that'll have to do!"
Webs transformes and injects himself into Racetrack's chest.
Then Racetrack transformes and drives back Minerva and the others.
Too slow!
Get into the beat, you lazy-con!
Get into the beat, you lazy-con!
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Galvatron arrives to check in on his "Preperation F"
While wearing the "dark matrix" around his neck on a chain....
Amazing! No body followed me here!!
It don't matter right now!! I have my PRECIOUS Dark Matrix!!
The power that will FINALLY make me ruler of the UNIVERSE!!
And when Cambreaker is terminated, nobody will stand in my way!!!
Hmm, that reminds me, I'll take a glance at my "Preperation F" trap and see if it has been activated....
Galvatron goes to the trap he set for Cambreaker only to see that it has been driven through
WHAT!! The wall is destroyed but no evidence of explosion!!
Galvatron moves in for a closer look at the trap.
Hmmm.... dark green paint chips left here by the one who drove through this failure of a contraption.
CAMBREAKER!!!!
Knowing that he nearly had Cambreaker destroyed, Galvatron throws a raging tantrum and finishes off the destroyed "trap" with his laser cannon.
I'LL GET YOU CAMBREAKER!!!!!
Forgetting the fact the trap was full of live explosives..
BOOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!!!!
Galvatron walks out of the smoke from the explosions.
Charred black and lit on fire.....
slag!!
While wearing the "dark matrix" around his neck on a chain....
Amazing! No body followed me here!!
It don't matter right now!! I have my PRECIOUS Dark Matrix!!
The power that will FINALLY make me ruler of the UNIVERSE!!
And when Cambreaker is terminated, nobody will stand in my way!!!
Hmm, that reminds me, I'll take a glance at my "Preperation F" trap and see if it has been activated....
Galvatron goes to the trap he set for Cambreaker only to see that it has been driven through
WHAT!! The wall is destroyed but no evidence of explosion!!
Galvatron moves in for a closer look at the trap.
Hmmm.... dark green paint chips left here by the one who drove through this failure of a contraption.
CAMBREAKER!!!!
Knowing that he nearly had Cambreaker destroyed, Galvatron throws a raging tantrum and finishes off the destroyed "trap" with his laser cannon.
I'LL GET YOU CAMBREAKER!!!!!
Forgetting the fact the trap was full of live explosives..
BOOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!!!!
Galvatron walks out of the smoke from the explosions.
Charred black and lit on fire.....
slag!!
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Minerva and Redline receive the comm. from Cambreaker and then watch as Blackjack exits Iacon. At the same time Racetrack and his buddies enter the courtyard.
Knowing that they don’t have a moment to lose, Minerva informs them of what’s happening.
…and since everything’s up and running, we’re out of here now!
Minerva sends a few messages to the Autobots who are still in the area and informs them of the sudden departure.
Kup notifies her of the location of the shuttle, and as they’re about to exit Iacon the ground suddenly shakes and several explosions are heard nearby.
Minerva looks around expecting approaching Decepticon warriors, but sees nothing. Perplexed, she and the others continue towards the shuttle.
That’s weird, she thinks to herself. I could have sworn I heard someone yelling Cambreakers name…
Moments later they all arrive at the awaiting shuttle. Upon entering, Minerva takes the controls and switches from autopilot to manual.
All right everyone, get a seat and buckle up. Redline, you take the co-pilot seat.
She comms. Kup and lets him know they’re on their way. As they ascend they can see the bulk of the bountyhunters ship looming over the streets of Cybertron, and Minerva hopes that their small shuttle won’t attract his attention.
However, the bounty hunter seems to have other priorities.
Knowing that they don’t have a moment to lose, Minerva informs them of what’s happening.
…and since everything’s up and running, we’re out of here now!
Minerva sends a few messages to the Autobots who are still in the area and informs them of the sudden departure.
Kup notifies her of the location of the shuttle, and as they’re about to exit Iacon the ground suddenly shakes and several explosions are heard nearby.
Minerva looks around expecting approaching Decepticon warriors, but sees nothing. Perplexed, she and the others continue towards the shuttle.
That’s weird, she thinks to herself. I could have sworn I heard someone yelling Cambreakers name…
Moments later they all arrive at the awaiting shuttle. Upon entering, Minerva takes the controls and switches from autopilot to manual.
All right everyone, get a seat and buckle up. Redline, you take the co-pilot seat.
She comms. Kup and lets him know they’re on their way. As they ascend they can see the bulk of the bountyhunters ship looming over the streets of Cybertron, and Minerva hopes that their small shuttle won’t attract his attention.
However, the bounty hunter seems to have other priorities.
