#Sentinel of Vos

[madcat-world]

Llewelyn, Sentinel of Vos (1 of 2) - Lily Abdullina

[dathomirdumpsterfire]

ahhhhhhhhhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

look at all of the lighting effects! the gold accessories! murder is about to GO DOWN!

For the Sithywan polycule AU.

They were traveling with Emperor Obi-wan to an official function when their transport got attacked. Details:

[transingthoseformers]

So!

I really really liked Transformers One!

The visuals were gorgeous, the characters were interesting, more under the cut

I especially liked the designs of the Quintessons, and the Quintesson ships. I liked how the ships themselves seemed like living organics up close, like some sort of massive arthropods.

I'll admit that initially learning Elita's VA had worried me, but I think Scarlett did manage to capture Elita's personality in a very interesting light— so much that I mayyyy have forgotten she was Elita's VA until the credits😅

there were so many recognizable characters in the background, but since I was. Well. In a theater and not in a place where I could pause and screenshot things I'm sure I missed quite a few Easter eggs

May I return to how much I loved the visuals??? Iacon felt alive and busy, and even though you can tell the surface was ravaged by the Quintessons it was full of so many interesting details. I fucking loved the shifting rocks and mountains

oughhh Airachnid was so cool, she gave me heavy xenomorph vibes.

I may or may not have quietly called D-16/Megatron Optimus's wife several times in the theater. I don't think my Grandma heard me as she was screwing around on her phone the majority of the time.

The transformations were pretty cool

Sentinel was the utter bastard I knew he'd be

They didn't kill the Quintessons or even directly go up against them, (which I was expecting them to go against them) which makes me think they might be saving that for a sequel or something.

LOVED THE END SEQUENCE OF D-16 FINALLY BECOMING MEGATRON AND ORION PAX BECOMING OPTIMUS PRIME, visually it was so cool

Alpha Trion's altmode was cool

I didn't expect it to have been Sentinel to scratch the first decepticon badge into Megatron's armor as a mocking gesture

Didn't expect the future decepticons to be called the High Guard, and to have their ties to the Thirteen Primes

again I loved how beautiful everything was, again and again

hehehe mild swearing in a PG movie

Probably more I can't think of right now!

Things I questioned / think could've been changed:

... I'll admit, as much as I love Megs, his character and progression from miner to leader of the decepticons felt a little out of character to me. I understand this is a new continuity with its own rules but I almost felt like Orion and D-16 should've been swapped. Idk, just an opinion. It felt very weird to hear D-16 go "mnnn but maybe we're better off as just miners, we're cogless :/", and I feel like his turn to seek violence was a bit fast.

I've seen the inclusion of Bee/B-127 as part of the original four questioned since the first trailer released, and while I liked him in the movie I do agree he might've should've been another character. Though, I'm inclined to suggest he maybe should've been Dion, and died somewhere at the end of the movie.

I'm a little disappointed we didn't get to see other possible Cybertronian cities like Tarn, Kaon, Vos, or Praxus. Idk if it'd've been realistic for them to include them, but still.

.Still not sure about Chris Hemsworth as Orion/Optimus.

Idk. I liked a lot of things about the movie, but there were a few things here and there, you know?

[cybertron-smash-or-pass]

I need to eat sentinel. As in. You know. Vo

We are free here, comrade. You can say it with your whole chest without fear of judgement. You are not the first who desires to vore that robot.

I too need to eat him.

[mikomikumi]

Late night theory’s and dumps:

TF ONE SPOILERS

What if Iacon is segregated purposefully from the rest of Cybertron? Kinda like a Cybertronian North Korea

There has to be more than just Iacon (Vos, Kaon, etc)

What if everyone outside of Iacon knew about the miners? But sentinel threatened if they said a word they wouldn’t receive any Energon?

Or worse be arrested or something?

The reason for the files in the Iacon hall of records not showing the full story is that Sentinel censored specific material.

A little thought; what if in the next movie Megatron flees with the high guard to Kaon and participates in the gladiator fights? Personally I think that would be cool.

He rallies more supporters like he did in TFP and Cyberverse and stuff.

Do you think he’d attempt to shut them down or now enjoy the violence with the high guard?

Any other small theories plz lemme know

[acronym-chaos]

The End Inspired ID Pack

[PT: The End Inspired ID Pack].

[ID: A purple thin line divider shaded at the bottom. End ID].

Names

[PT: Names].

Adrian, Alaric, Anatole, Anubis, Ashford, Asphodel, Azrael, Balthazar, Blaise, Bram, Calvert, Charon, Clive, Corbin, Damien, Darian, Delilah, Drusilla, Elara, Enoch, Erebus, Everett, Fabian, Finnegan, Faust, Gethin, Grim, Hades, Halcyon, Harlow, Helene, Idris, Ingram, Ira, Jasper, Kieran, Lachesis, Lazarus, Leland, Lenore, Lisette, Malvern, Mara, Marlowe, Mercer, Mortimer, Nox, Orson, Peregrine, Phobos, Quentin, Requiem, Roderick, Rosamund, Sable, Sabine, Samael, Sepulchre, Sinclair, Solomon, Styx, Thanatos, Thorne, Tristram, Uriel, Valdis, Valeria, Verity, Victorine, Vlad, Winslow, Wren, Yvaine.

Pronouns

[PT: Pronouns].

Ae / Ab / Abyss; A / Ash / Ashes; Bane / Bane / Banes; Cin / Cinder / Cinders; Du / Dusk / Dusks; Ebb / Ebb / Ebbs; En / End / Ends; Fade / Fades / Fades; Gra / Grave / Graves; Hu / Hush / Hushes; Ni / Nil / Nils; Pale / Pales / Pales; Re / Res / Rest; Ru / Rui / Ruin; Si / Silence / Silences; Sle / Ep / Eps [Sleep]; Still / Stills / Stills; Tomb / Tombs / Tombs; Vo / Voi / Void; Whi / Per / Pers [Whisper]; Wrai / Wraith / Wraiths;

Titles

[PT: Titles].

An Epitaph of Silence; The Bearer of Finality; The Collector of Departed Souls; The End of All Things; The Fading Light; The Final Observer; The Grim Reminder; The Inevitable Conclusion; The Keeper of Eternal Rest; The Last Sentinel; The Shadow at the End; The Silence Before the End; The Warden of the Final Hour; Whisperer of the Last Breath; [Pronoun] Who Heralds the End; [Pronoun] Who Watches Over the End; [Pronoun] Who Whispers the Last Truth

[ID: A purple thin line divider shaded at the bottom, end ID]

Requested by anon!

Also tagging: @pronoun-arc @id-pack-archive

[novafire-is-thinking]

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Cyclonus vs. Hound ✧ Dominus Ambus vs. Cerebros

Censere vs. Getaway ✧ Megatron vs. Broadside

Maccadam vs. Rung ✧ Thunderhowl vs. Predaking

Whirl vs. Kup ✧ Tracks vs. Froid

Meteorfire vs. Hubcap ✧ Tyrest vs. Alpha Trion

Flatline vs. Blurr ✧ Topspin vs. Misfire

Dai Atlas vs. Dinobot ✧ Ratchet vs. Grimlock

Rodimus Prime vs. Hook ✧ Cheetor vs. Pharma

Star Saber vs. Hardhead ✧ Thrust vs. Smokescreen

Blackout vs. Heatwave ✧ Hardshell vs. Slingshot

Vos vs. Wasp ✧ Chase vs. Helex

Knockout vs. Silverbolt ✧ Powerglide vs. Grapple

Nemesis Prime vs. Optimus Primal ✧ Drift vs. Skyquake

High Tide vs. Beachcomber ✧ Motormaster vs. Rampage

Fireflight vs. Fracas ✧ Doubledealer vs. Quickstrike

Huffer vs. Breakdown ✧ Ten vs. Tarn

Snarl vs. Boulder ✧ Shockwave vs. Sentinel Prime

Cosmos vs. Sunstorm ✧ Crankcase vs. Trepan

Bluestreak vs. Windcharger ✧ Scrapper vs. Skids

Long Haul vs. Ambulon ✧ Dreadwing vs. Soundblaster

Optimus Prime vs. Riptide ✧ Soundwave vs. Cliffjumper

Metroplex vs. Bonecrusher ✧ Sideswipe vs. Barricade

Depth Charge vs. Brimstone ✧ Offroad vs. Ultra Magnus

Scavenger vs. Rattrap ✧ Starscream vs. Afterburner

Rewind vs. Brawl ✧ Hot Shot vs. Tesarus

Wheeljack vs. Blades ✧ Thunderclash vs. Kaon

Astrotrain vs. Wildrider ✧ Blaster vs. Lockdown

Fulcrum vs. Swoop ✧ Blitzwing vs. Dead End

Warpath vs. First Aid ✧ Perceptor vs. Ramjet

Mirage vs. Bumblebee ✧ Chromedome vs. Sunstreaker

Tailgate vs. Overlord ✧ Jazz vs. Sludge

Prowl vs. Slug ✧ Swerve vs. Brawn

Deathsaurus vs. Springer ✧ Skyfire vs. Sunder

Air Raid vs. Spinister ✧ Terrorsaur vs. Bulkhead

Seaspray vs. Kickback ✧ Guzzle vs. Runamuck

Tarantulas vs. Trailbreaker ✧ Rhinox vs. Ferak

Red Alert vs. Thundercracker ✧ Fortress Maximus vs. Lugnut

Impactor vs. Dirge ✧ Wing vs. Mixmaster

Brainstorm vs. Skydive ✧ Nightbeat vs. Inferno

Gears vs. Hoist ✧ Runabout vs. Drag Strip

Sky-Byte vs. Scorponok ✧ Swindle vs. Tigatron

[scribescrawls]

Transformers One setting, but I’m thinking about a headcanon/fic idea/what-if scenario where sometime during those 50 cycles after Sentinel’s betrayal the High Guard did at one point try to rally other Cybertronians and other cities outside of Iacon to band together to fight Sentinel/the Quintessons but it went horribly wrong. This leading to them being disillusioned with their fellow Cybertronians and Starscream’s statement that “the idea of a unified Cybertron is a myth.”

Let’s say TFOne versions of Vos and Tarn are city-states on the surface and were previously strongholds against the Quintessons pre-Sentinel betrayal. Imagine they try to make their way to Vos first (perhaps Vos is home to a lot of seekers/fliers and many of the High Guard are from there so they think they might have a warmer welcome/allies there) hoping to rally the people there and recuperate/regroup, gather a larger fighting force, and take out Sentinel. But they’re still being actively hunted and armies always move more slowly than if it was just one person. They also have to move carefully and slowly to stay hidden so as not to get shot and immediately killed. Like we saw what happened to that poor mech-deer that got blasted to death and the reason the Quintessons are scanning the surface is to find the High Guard since we know this from Sentinel’s comments that his trips to the surface was for the purpose of finding the High Guard. And it’s a large group that has to make it there minimum of 73 bots if not more (we don’t know how many could have potentially died in between Sentinel’s betrayal and the start of the movie during those 50 cycles).

Imagine it’s pretty impossible to get there taking the most direct route to Vos without getting immediately killed with the Quintessons/Sentinel hunting them so Starscream decides to take them the long way there through the Rust Sea because “they won’t follow us there because it’s dangerous and it’ll be harder to track us there cause of the place’s conditions”. One of them probably brings up the point that “yeah they won’t follow us because bots rarely make it out of there alive. What’s to stop us from dying?”. But they don’t have much of a choice since it’s either stay here and immediately die or go through the Rust Sea and maybe die. Lovely choices. I think they go through a series of Horrors™ in the Rust Sea (I have some fun ideas of potential things they could have encountered in there, but I’m not going to put it here since this is already getting long lol) before finally making it to Vos. Though one of the things I imagine they had to deal with was the lack of energon as the planet’s flow of it stopped and essentially wandering a lot of wastelands while tired and starving.

However by the time they make it to the city of Vos I imagine it took them longer than they hoped and maybe 5 or even 10 cycles have passed. The city is still standing though and for once there’s a sense of hope.

When they make it to the city, the guards give them looks of shock and it’s not that surprising cause they probably look like they’ve been through hell. And then they’re probably quickly ushered to the city’s leaders. They’re able to clean up and are fed actual quality energon and things are finally looking up. Their guard is lowered and they finally feel like they’re safe for the first time in cycles. Shockwave stays to watch over the rest of the High Guard, while Starscream and Soundwave are led to meet with the city’s leaders.

However, when Starscream and Soundwave bring up the idea of launching an offensive with the help of Tarn, Vos’ leaders tell them it won’t be possible.

Starscream: But if we join together we can push them out and retake the city! I understand why you had to pretend to bow to the Quintessons and Sentinel, it was a smart strategy to buy time. But now that we’re here we can fight them if we join forces!

Vos’ current leaders: It wasn’t pretend.

Starscream, as horror slowly sets in: What?

Guns are trained on both Starscream and Soundwave from all sides.

Vos’ current leaders: Things have changed. You weren’t here Starscream. Centurion has fallen. Destroyed. Tarn has also made a deal with Sentinel and the Quintessons, we cannot fall behind our rivals either. We could retake our city and theirs, but to what end? The Primes are all dead. How would we hold the city without their strength? The High Guard can barely take care of themselves let alone hold a city. I mean look at the state of them. And if you think Vos will ever willingly ally with Tarn you’re deluding yourself. We are tired of war. This way we can have a semblance of peace. This is the best for the city. Some sacrifices have to be made in the name of protecting our people. You must understand that?

Starscream understands that these traitorous pieces of scrap who sold out their planet and people should be executed for their betrayal! Sacrifice?! How many cycles of sacrifice have the Primes and High Guard given in their service and lives to protect the planet and people from the Quintessons so that those who were not warriors could live safe and comfortable?! This wouldn’t be peace, it would be subjugation under Quintesson rule on a silver platter! What Starscream wants to do is rip off the faces of these useless traitorous excuses for bots, but he needs to focus on the most important thing at the moment.

Starscream: Where are the rest of the High Guard?

Vos’ current leaders to Starscream: Sentinel has a price on all your heads. They are being executed. As will you. For your many years of service, we will give you the honor of killing you last. Take them to the dungeons with the others.

When they get there Starscream watches in horror as a group of his warriors are stabbed through their chest and offlined then thrown in a pile as if they are nothing but scrap. Another group is being ushered to take their place struggling and screaming.

Starscream, lying through his teeth: Wait! I want to make a deal with you! Give us the chance to join you! Sentinel could use a group of trained warriors at his command. We would be willing to pledge our loyalties to him. All I ask is that you spare our lives so we have the chance to do so.

Shockwave, outraged: Starscream what are you saying?!

The head of Vos’ leaders steps forward with a raised hand motioning to stop toward the executioners.

Starscream: I was being rash and emotional earlier. But I’ve thought over your words and I agree. The situation has changed.

One of Vos’ other members of the council asks how they can trust his word. He could be lying to them.

Starscream: Let me prove myself to you. I might have moved to Iacon cycles ago, but Vos will always be where I originally hailed from. My loyalty has always been more to my city than any leader. I will personally cut down any dissent within my troops who are not willing to fully commit to our cause. In fact I will do it now starting with him (points to Shockwave).

Starscream plays up the whole rivalry between Vos and Tarn, mentioning how Shockwave was originally from there and how they can't trust him potentially having split loyalties. And mentions that when Shockwave was a senator before joining the High Guard Shockwave went through empurata but never completed it and Starscream mocks that to prove his loyalty he'll finish the job where they left off and says he's going to cut off Shockwave's servo/arm. I like to imagine that in this universe/version, Shockwave was a senator who did go through something similar where powerful political enemies were going to empurata him and perhaps they timed it when the Primes were out on a campaign fighting the Quintessons, but they only managed to replace his head before the Primes got back early, found out what happened, put a stop to it, and harshly punished the perpetrators (probably got executed after a trial) giving Shockwave justice. Then he might have felt thankful for them saving him and that's why he joined the High Guard, but still retained his emotions and probably his hands cause they did not have time to finish the job. I like to think that though Amalgamous Prime can choose to look like whatever he wants, he chose his current form to make Shockwave feel better about his new head, like a "see I can look similar too and there's no shame in how you look if it was done to you for crimes you never committed".

They uncuff Starscream and hand him a sword to do the job, but keep their guns trained on him in case Starscream is lying.

Shockwave, uncertainly and with growing fear because this is bringing up all kinds of bad memories: Starscream?

But Starscream did not answer him, just looked at him with a hard look. He had that cold look in his optics that Shockwave knows he gets when the other is willing to do anything to reach his goals no matter what stands in the way.

And then Starscream cuts off his arm despite Shockwave's panicked protests because he needs to make his defection ruse believable because there's no way they are getting out of here in a direct attack when everyone is on their guard.

Starscream says a phrase that sounds innocent enough, but is a code phrase the High Guard made to covertly signal that on his mark to attack when he does. Seeing that Starscream apparently means what he says about joining them, Vos' guards start lowering their weapons. Starscream goes to shake the hand of Vos' leader and when he gets close enough uses the sword they gave him to take the bot hostage knocking him out with the handle and using his guns on his shoulder to shoot Soundwave's cuffs and as many enemy guards as he can. He orders Soundwave to free the others and for them to fight their way out. The element of surprise giving them a vital advantage of making it out of there alive.

They manage to fight their way out of the city, Shockwave being carried by Soundwave with the help of probably either Skywarp or Thundercracker.

When they make it a bit of a distance from the city, Starscream throws the head of Vos' leaders on the floor as everyone has their weapons trained on the bot.

The head of Vos' leaders: Even if you kill me, you'll never be able to take the city on your own. Someone will replace me and Sentinel and the others will hunt you down.

Starscream, coldly: Perhaps, but you will not be around to see it. You’ve betrayed all of Cybertron and that can only be answered in one way. For your many years of service we’ll give you the honor of a Vosian death. One that is given to our city’s worst traitors. Take him into the air and rip off his wings. Let him fall to his death like a grounder and if he manages to survive cut off his servos and head.

The body is left outside the city’s walls as a message and warning. The hands and head arranged in a way that’s reminiscent of a twisted version of empurata.

I also like the idea that Shockwave knows Starscream arranged the body like that as a weird way of trying to make Shockwave feel better. That to Starscream it was kind of like a ‘this is the most revenge I can get for you, I’m sorry about bringing up a traumatic part of your life to do it’ gesture and he does appreciate it. But I think Starscream and Soundwave both blame themselves for what happened overall to an extent.

I imagine the three do have a conversation soon after when they make it somewhere a little safer where they can stop to take a look at Shockwave’s arm and do some first aid.

Starscream probably internally panicking a bit and also feeling guilty looking at Shockwave’s bleeding arm: Frag I’m sorry Shockwave! You know I didn’t mean all that scrap I said about you and Tarn, right? When we manage to find enough parts we’ll build you a new arm. This is all my fault I walked us right into a trap like a fool!

Soundwave: No it was my fault. It’s my job to root out lies and my failure cost you your arm. And the lives of our other comrades.

Shockwave: Stop it you two, it was neither of your faults. There was no possible way you could have predicted this would happen. Soundwave you can tell if people are lying, but if they believe their own stupidity there’s not much you can do about that. And Starscream you managed to get us out of there alive, cutting my arm off was the logical decision. We all would have been dead if you didn’t do what you needed to do. Better my arm than all of me. So stop blaming yourselves already and let’s keep moving we can’t stay here.

And once again they have to run and get as far away from the city before Sentinel/the Quintessons get word that they are there and find them.

I think before Sentinel’s betrayal and things started going really bad I like to think that Starscream did believe in his fellow Cybertronians. Like I think he’s still pragmatic that not everyone is selfless and many are self-serving (he can be selfish and ambitious himself a lot of the time), but I think before the betrayal there was at least a certain belief in his fellow Cybertronians that you wouldn’t sell out your entire species and planet for small inconsequential gain. He and the High Guard fought together with the Primes as a united front for many cycles so he must have at one point believed in standing together as one against their enemies (also considering that we never see him try joining Sentinel to save his own skin when they get caught in the movie or throughout the 50 cycles I think it is indicative that he does have certain principles he’s stubborn about).

But I like to think both Sentinel’s betrayal and this event cements the mindset that the only people they can trust is each other and that “the idea of a unified Cybertron is a myth.” It's fun thinking of what-if scenarios of why characters might believe or say certain things lol.

[sparkmender]

For the hive au, is a mostly peaceful compared to the OG lore? Is there crime and civil unrest? Whether between the courts or factions or etc

In the immediate area of Hive Iacon (and Megatron’s remaining Swarm loyalists who have come to stay), conflict is quite low now that Megatron and Optimus have settled things between them and Megatron has been appointed Lord Protector of the Hive. They have joined together out of a need for shared resources and, on Optimus’ part, an urging from the Matrix and his inner court to secure his position as the new Prime (potential-to-be Magnus) of the Hive. As Sentinel had any other Prime potentiates killed before they could emerge from their second cocoons, and then fell to sickness, Optimus was in a very precarious situation that could have led to Iacon facing colony collapse or poaching from other Hives— prior to becoming more isolationist under Nova Prime and Sentinel Prime, Iacon had long been held in high regard for their gifted magic adepts and skillful healers (as well as a carefully maintained library due to the work of elder Alpha Trion) and many would be glad to take them and their knowledge in, should their community bonds crumble.

Tensions had been very high between Iacon and the Swarm in the past under Sentinel Prime’s leadership, with Sentinel as the aggressor rather than Megatron— for the most part Megatron had been very, very busy trying to quell infighting and claw back territory after his successful coup and duel to the death against Megazarak, the former leader of the Swarm and his and Galvatron’s sire. (Galvatron had previously been excommunicated and thrown out into the wastes of the Kaoni desert for her own attempt on Megazarak in Megatron’s grubhood, as she was considered mad due to her Seer abilities— the Swarm has a long history of distrust and disbelief in such things— and it would have been ‘dishonorable’ for Megazarak to kill her because of her insanity.) At current time the Swarm exists in name only; there are several different troupes and factions within that have splintered away for various reasons since that clash between Megatron and Megazarak, and the Swarm’s once ironclad grip on the Tarnish mountain range and surrounding territory (stretching from the Kaoni desert to roughly west of Tesarus) has been thoroughly broken, leading to infighting, banditry, and other conflicts.

Notable among these splintered groups are the Wyld Hunt as led by Tarn, the bastard offspring of Megatron, and Overlord’s strange wandering Circus. There’s also a bunch of idiots calling themselves the Scavengers? We don’t know what their deal is, but they’re human friendly and pretty bad at being mercenaries.

The Order of the Path are wandering pathguides and wayfinders of all sorts, who travel among various Hives and settlements to share news and, occasionally, guard caravans of travelers. Drift is one such pathguide, and travels between Iacon and Caminus regularly. Beyond the threat of ambush and bandits for large groups of travelers, there are large Voiceless (nonsentient) predators to contend with, ranging from those who are opportunistic to those who specifically predate on Fae and their kin.

There’s also the Court of Vos, which is constantly in conflict with itself, everyone around it, anyone who’s ever been tangentially involved, and probably you as well just because. Vos itself sounds constantly as if it is in argument with itself, given the concentration of the wasp population within. You will hear the buzzing before you even realize you’re within fighting distance.

The Coastal fae and their kith have very loose arrangements with each other and are typically solitary or form small pods with poorly defined territory claims. When conflict arises (which rarely occurs, as the beach dwellers and cave-lurks keep to themselves), issues are brought to Shockwave to mediate, as all are in agreement that Shockwave is the most impartial and sensible. This has nothing to do with the fact that he is also the largest. We swear.

As for the Kaon Market, it’s only a crime if you get caught. Don’t get caught.

[teletraan-archive]

The Planet of Cybertron

Standard brochure data log detailing the various locations of the planet Cybertron, updated version that was published by the decepticon empire one week after the invasion of Tarn:

Welcome to Cybertron! If you’re reading this, then you just arrived on the home planet of the cybertronian race. Whether you are visiting from one of our civilization’s colony worlds, returning from a deep space exploration mission, or even a non-mechanoid alien being, Cybertron welcomes you with open arms. This data gives you an overview of our planet’s great cities and natural wonders. We hope you enjoy your visit and/or stay. Till All Are One. [Due to the recent changes in government, travel from city to city will be restricted until further notice. Please provide sufficient identification if you wish for safe passage into or out of the following cities: Kaon, Tarn, Tesarus, Vos, Helex. All Hail Megatron.]

Iacon: The main capital and crowning jewel of our world. At the dawn of our kind, this vast metropolis started as a meager campfire as the thirteen primes planned their assault on the great chaos killer Unicron. Once the Age of Primes came to an end, Nova Prime began making his vision of a unified cybertronian society a reality here. The rest is history, which you can read all about at the Iacon Hall of Records, Cybertron’s largest library and archive center. The equally famous sports arenas are home to high-speed racing and thrilling games of cube. More than anything else, Iacon is best known for it’s mixing and acceptance of cybertronian cultures old and new. From titan to minicon, scientific minds to spiritual sparks, all are accepted here. Do you feel like you don’t fit in anywhere? You’ll fit right in! [After the defeat and imprisonment of the ineffectual Sentinel Prime, we hope senator Xaaron will do what is best for the city and allow decepticon forces to take command of Iacon.]

Kaon: Home to countless factories and a handful of energon mines, the city of Kaon is the industrial spark of Cybertron. If you held an ion blaster or rode in a train, there is a good chance it was manufactured here. The city’s most alluring and thrilling locations are the gladiator arenas. Watch and marvel as larger-than-life bots fight for the title of champion. [The decepticon empire is proud to announce that the construction of Darkmount prison has begun. Wardened by former senator Straxus, the facility will punish and hopefully rehabilitate those that break decepticon law.]

Tarn: The second largest city on the planet, Tarn’s culture revolves around the creation and appreciation of music in all its forms. From catchy radio tunes to dramatic orchestras, the songs and melodies that originate here are famous across the galaxy. This city spanning musical is also notable for its hospitality towards alien life, negotiation centers and cozy biome spaces for all cosmic travelers that recognize that cybertronians are more than just machines. [For the civilians that swore loyalty to the deceptions, repairs are being made to your homes. Let the first successful conquest of the decepticon empire serve as an example, disobedience and rebellion will not be tolerated.]

Vos: The city of fliers, Vos has the tallest skyscrapers ever constructed on Cybertron. Not to worry, each building is interconnected by walkable tunnels for those without aerial alt modes! While similar to Iacon in its multicultural design, Vos does have recognition in environmental research and an above average appreciation to soaring the skies. [All environmental research stations shall be configured into military air force training facilities for the decepticon seeker program, as ordered by former senator Starscream. We are also proud to announce that the new decepticon communication grid, named Stanix, will be constructed here. Newly appointed commutations officer Soundwave will operate it.]

Helex: Originally conceived as a simple marketplace for Kaon, the city of Helex has grown to be the economic center of Cybertron. Business tycoons and inventors everywhere make their start here, providing financial aid and high-quality products for both cheap spenders and high payers. Whether you’re shopping in a tiny shop or a sprawling mall, Helex will have what your looking for! [Former senator Ratbat has advised that all investments should be focused into weapons development and warship manufacturing. Invest wisely, invest in strength.]

Tesarus: While small in size, the historical imprint that Tesarus has left is quite large. This city is home to artisans and philosophers of all kinds. Art museums are filled with astonishing paintings and statues, debate halls are the battlegrounds for discussions on ethics and cybertronian values. Tesarus is also the city of entertainment! Sweeping operas depicting the lives of the original thirteen primes and thrilling blockbusters are all produced here. [Lord Megatron has declared that any art (fictional or otherwise) or debate that denounces or harshly criticizes decepticonism is to be outlawed. Former senator Scorponok shall enforce this law.]

Tyger Pax: A combination of jungle and city, Tyger Pax is the place nearly all beastformers of Cybertron call home. One walk through its streets is proof enough that the the quintesson lie that Cybertron is just a lifeless metal world is indeed a false hood. Bask in the natural beauty of the local flora and admire the strong sense of community that the city folk have. [Decepticon recruitment centers will be established in this city soon.]

Kalis: If Iacon is the flaming spark of Cybertron, then Kalis is the innermost energon that flows through the planet’s spark chamber. This city is closest to the Tagan Heights, home to the world’s biggest mineable energon deposit. As such, Kalis has the largest number of mines and power plants that keep the other cities power flowing. If you’re in need of a good paying job and don’t mind getting your chassis dirty, this is the city for you. [A higher percentage of power and mined energon crystals shall be diverted into the core five decepticon cities until further notice.]

Protohex: Quite possibly the most important city of Cybertron, Protohex is home to both the Vector Sigma supercomputer and the Well of All Sparks. It is here where newly protoformed cybertronians take their first steps and begin learning the intricacies of their race. Resplendent with academies of all types, you don’t need to be freshly forged to learn something new here! The teachers and mentors of Protohex are honored to educate all that arrive. [Megatron will respect the sacred city’s decision to be separate from the new government, so long as decepticon recruitment centers can still be established in Protohex.]

Praxus: The city of Praxus is where politics are debated, and laws are written. Conceived by Nominus Prime, citizens can voice their concerns to their senators and even run for election themselves. The Cybertron Security Force is primarily headquartered here as well, making sure everyone is safe and secure. While not the most attractive place for tourists, Praxus is a historic place that has earned a fine reputation. [Due to the resistance coming from the CSF, the decepticons will not bother with the traditional process of electing leaders.]

Crystal City: Elegant architecture and fine dining are just the top layer of the luxurious Crystal City. The brightest scientific minds of Cybertron work tirelessly here, experimenting and developing innovative technologies to make life for all cybertronians better. Everywhere on Cybertron is worth visiting, but Crystal City is a top priority for all tourists! [Should senator Bunsen refuse to relinquish his power to decepticon scientist Shockwave, Crystal City will be our next great conquest.]

Altihex: Where you forged a flyer but want a set of wheels instead? Are you unsure which race car model is right for you? Altihex is the place to go! This city is dedicated to alt mode research and fashion. Find out what environment your four wheeled alt mode is best at traversing, try out the freshly designed jet models by the best alt mode designers. There’s not a single question about alt modes that Altihex can’t answer. [New decepticon recruits are encouraged to get the intergraded weaponry upgrade here, as blaster production continues to grow to meet new demands.]

Uraya: The somber but beautiful resting place for cybertronians that went offline. Uraya has a strict culture revolving around the respect one should give the dead, letting both the actions and friends of the deceased speak for themselves. The most religious of Cybertron’s cities, this place is also home of the gateway to the planet’s core. Despite our kind’s seemingly infinite lifespans, some bots feel that they’ve seen it all and wish to return to Primus and the Allspark on their own terms. These cybertronians join with the wires and vines of the planets’s core, and given the most respect from the citizens of Uraya. [The decepticon empire shall leave Uraya to be neutral, out of respect for the fallen combatants that fought against the quintessons.]

Wild lands of Cybertron: Our homeworld is more than just metal cities. Venture into the wild lands and take in our planet’s natural splendor. Put on some rust screen and sail the vast Sea of Rust, home of the Hydrax Plateau recycling plant. Test your wilderness survival skills in the Sludge Swamps. Not ready to get your metal dirty? The Sonic Canyons and Manganese Mountains are home to handfuls of quaint towns and villages, populated with hardy locals that make living in the toughest environments look easy. [The decepticons are fully aware of Slaughter City, the mobile facility that houses illegal fight clubs and unregulated gambling. Once found, we hope the participants/residents of Slaughter City will join our cause. Refusal will be met with punishment.]

(Author’s Note: Loved TF One’s addition to Cybertron not being 100% made of metal)

[micromasterspaceshot]

SLT: Target 2000s

Orion Pax

Faction: Autobot

Function: Dock-Worker, Archivist 

“That Pax kid? Oh, he’s alright. Nothin’ too special about him. He’s a good kid, doesn’t talk much though.” -Ratchet

“Him? Oh, I can’t really say much. He’s nice, quiet, and does his job well. But, I got this feeling that he has something hanging over him.” -Springer

“Rumors say that he lived in Rodion before the Blitz. I feel sorry for him, honestly.” -Ironhide

“He can be used well.” -Sentinel Prime

Born from the hot spot in Iacon, Orion Pax was a simple kid. Raised by his caretaker Codexa, the head librarian of the Iaconian Archive, he had a relatively simple life. He worked part time as a dock worker and an archivist at the Archive. He had a best friend in Dion. That was until he met Erial, a brash, rule breaking punk. He was enamored by her. It was this meeting that would get them involved with the Anti-Government radicals know as the Ascenticons, led by a former miner, Megatron. Tensions between the Senate and the Ascenticons (which were a recognized political party) reached its peak when Megatron was nearly assassinated by the Senate. That was when the war kicked off. Megatron retaliated by attacking the dock where Orion worked. In the attack, Dion would tragically get caught in the crossfire. Orion himself barely got out alive. After the incident, Codexa had them move to Rodion. It was safe there for many years. It was during this time Orion enlisted in the Autobots. While he was in boot camp, Orion saw Erial again. While he was on deployment off-world, Rodion, along with Praxus and Vos, were wiped off the face of the planet. Once he got back to Cybertron, Orion was devastated to hear the news of his home having been destroyed. Worse still, Codexa was counted among the casualties of the blitz. After this, he signed up to go on a voyage on The Ark, helmed by Sentinel Prime. In the ladder half of that journey, Orion Pax would heed the call, and finally arise.

[nhoeer]

Prompt 2

The birth of Decepticon(s).

Baseline AU;

In the Golden Age, mechs can freely create coallition to accomadate their aspiration, one of its coallition are a small club named Ascenticon where lower class can give their idea to improve the mining industries.

However, after the ascend of Sentinel Prime. Many big coallitions were merged into Autobot Senate, making small club such as Ascenticons could only hanging under shadow of the senates.

When Sentinel Prime put Functionism as the emergency action to the fall of Golden Age, The Ascenticon under Termagax's leadership turn it into a place for lower classes to critique the regime. This caused Sentinel Prime to have resentment towards The Ascenticons.

Since, Sentinel can not carelessly get rid of the Ascenticon by himself. He devised a plot to destroy the Ascenticon from the inside.

First, he created a champaigne where the lower classes could freely join the Elite Guard. After he gather enough masses to become soldiers, he send Megazarak the high ranking Elite Guard, to join Ascenticon and challenge Termagax leadership. Ofcourse since half the member of Ascenticon where ALSO joined Elite Guard, they can not vote against Megazarak in fear of losing their new job.

The consequence Termagax lost and she left Cybertron forever, leaving The Ascenticon fell into Sentinel hand as he rebrand it as The Destrons.

When Destron shamelessly celebrate their victory over the fall of Ascenticon in the middle of their party in Kaon, a miner from tarn, the last legacy of Termagax, Megatron of Tarn, came in and deliver his speeches on how the lower classes has been deceived and manipulated by the regime itself in front of the Destrons. His speeches has moved the lower classes Elite Guard to rebel and raises weapon to overthrow Megazarak sparking clashes between the rebels and the loyalist, turning the celebration day into memorial day.

To save his life Megazarak surrender himself and disband the Destrons. The rebellious Destron and the remaining Ascenticon then merged creating new coallition called "Decepticon" , spreading words to revolt against Sentinel Prime regime mainly on Tarn, Vos, and Helex.

[ghoulz4foolz]

Alright I have a lot of thoughts about TF:One!!! [SPOILERS BELOW]

So, firstly, I loved it! There was a whole lot good about it, but I am mostly going to discuss my criticisms. Just because I have some things I don't care for/would change doesn't mean I didn't like it or don't value it as a fresh start!

My biggest issue was with giving Optimus and Megatron the exact same origin. It set up a great relationship between them, but leaves their later development a bit unfounded. So much of the reason OP and Megs have different views is because of their origin. Megatron was a miner in the pits of Kaon (sometimes Tarn in some continuities), a gladiator. He had nothing if he didn't take it himself. Orion Pax was an archivist. Not high class, but not bottom rung.

Transformers is nothing if not a class commentary. By making Optimus and Megatron complete equals you miss out on the story of Why Megatron is more willing to lead by force. He had to be forceful. Optimus didn't endure the same hardships. Optimus studied history while Megatron fought and worked day in and day out. This doesn't make one more right inherently, but it's **why** they act so differently. The movie frames it like Megatron was just angrier and more prone to violence. You lose all the threads that add nuance to the class commentary. People in oppressive regimes are more likely to act upon their oppressors. Making them equally oppressed makes Optimus seem so much more moral for wanting to overthrow Sentinel without violence.

They also made almost all the autobots shown miners, while the decepticons were the ex high guard. This was a bizarre choice to me. It made the Autobots the working folk while the Decepticons were on the outskirts, not participating actively in the society. I don't actually dislike the choice to make the Decpticon high command the ex guard. It could be super interesting. I just found it strange that no other Iacon citizens (that I saw!!) Were would-be cons.

Also!! I didn't care for Iacon being the one and only place on Cybertron pretty much. It's mentioned as a city, but it seems to be the only city there is. The movie really homogenized the planet. Where is Kaon? Vos? Vaporex? Small criticism, but I think it would have added a lot of depth to see a whole planet revolutionize rather than one city.

Ultimately, I know most of these choices were made to start the series new in an easy-to-consume format, but in doing so, they lost a lot of stuff I really valued about things like the IDW run (and even Bayverse)

[multi-muse-transect]

Knowing Rey doesn’t like sitting all day (and would most likely fall asleep during meetings with the senate let’s be honest), I get the feeling the new Jedi Order council is gonna consist of Ahsoka Tano, Ezra Bridger, Kata Akuna, Gungi, Appo Rancsis, and Quinlan Vos with Rey being a Sentinel or a Jedi Seeker while Jacen Syndulla is her padawan or fellow knight.

And the new HQ is either the Jedi Temple in Corusant or another reused idea from early TROS and it’s Modesta (the planet cut from TROS and is a reference to George Lucas’s birthplace, Modesto.). We all know either of these guys and gals would make a temple on some planet like Peridea or Tanalor (it’s said that there’s a strange presence there and that Cal and Merrin can feel it.)

[pits-of-kaos]

Round Two is ready!

Follow the tournament’s progress HERE.

Results Spreadsheet (if the above site is down)

A reminder: Pictures are irrelevant except when a continuity is specified beside a name.

The fastest way to vote on all of the matches is to click the ‘pok: waterlogged cats’ tag on this post and go through them from there. If you're just looking for specific matches, carry on. This post is for you.

Starscream vs. Jetfire (IDW) ✧ Blitzwing vs. Hook

Whirl (IDW) vs. Waspinator (Beast Wars) ✧ Arcee (IDW) vs. Senator Shockwave (IDW)

Prowl (IDW) vs. Chromedome ✧ Ravage (IDW) vs. Rampage

Tarantulas vs. Bumblebee (IDW) ✧ Grimlock (IDW) vs. Sentinel Prime

Tarn vs. Predaking ✧ Astrotrain vs. Knockout

Helex vs. Snarl ✧ Sideswipe (IDW) vs. Soundblaster

Overlord vs. Scavenger ✧ Cyclonus vs. Breakdown

Vos vs. Smokescreen (IDW) ✧ Sunstreaker (IDW) vs. Dead End

Megatron vs. Bluestreak (IDW) ✧ Blackarachnia vs. Tyrest

Springer vs. Swoop ✧ Rattrap vs. Kup

Soundwave vs. Chromia ✧ Brainstorm vs. Tracks

Impactor vs. Deathsaurus ✧ Jazz vs. Star Saber (IDW)

Drift vs. Blast Off (IDW) ✧ Lockdown vs. Nightbird

Tesarus vs. Steeljaw ✧ Mixmaster vs. Ironhide

Pharma vs. Scourge ✧ Rodimus Prime (IDW) vs. Shadow Striker

Kaon vs. Wheeljack ✧ Galvatron vs. Dreadwing

[brandwhorestarscream]

Amnesiac starscream au: warmful aftermath.

Skyfire is.....something

A terrifying something that for sure.

In starscream defence, he did say that skyfire is big, they just did anticipate just how big he actually is.

That mech easily dwarfs everyone in the room, and ultra magnus wouldn't be able to reach his waist, megatron would barely be able to reach his chestplates, barely.

To say that the call with the council was awkward is a understatement of the stellar cycle.

The camera needed to be adjusted constantly to fit his face.

And it didn't help that his face was fixed into a emotionless scowl that basically burns with silent anger.

After a very awkward call(and rodimus silently asking if they got sentinel getting punted across the ice on video with a grin) and sentinel needing repairs because of the very angry awakening of the shuttle, they got back to their base in Detroit with a slightly terrified crew,a amused jazz, and very excited seekers.

Optimus team was...... very, very hesitent with skyfire, the much was like a protective cybercat, except much much bigger, and much much meaner in his attacks.

But they weren't starscream, he was over the moon with joy, he didn't leave skyfire alone for the rest of the day, and babbling excitedly about his new friends, and the seekerling he has taken under his wings, oh , and the jettwins couldn't stop gushing about him, especially with how they're crawling over him with excited chirps and giggles, and as scary looking skyfire is as he is gently ,tenderly smiling and picking the seekers with oh so soft voice calling gently.

Even with the distrustful looks he casts onto the team(especially sentinel) he pushes aside for the sake of his friend and his new found seekerlets.

(Sentinel is still salty about his face, but he has enough processor power to not mess around with that shuttle)

This is so tender 🥺 I'm imagining the twins climbing all over him and calling him Papa Skyfire and I can't stop smiling 😊

Starscream is the happiest he's been since losing his memory now that Sky's back. He has almost everything he needs; beloved partner and two precious sparklings... now if only they could go home to Vos 😔

Tho that makes me think 🤔 he probably won't react very well when he finds out Vos is no more. Bombed to smithereens in the war and never restored because flight frames aren't allowed on Cybertron anymore. They don't have a home to go back to, but they'll figure it out