User blog:Bzero/Crosscut: Neutrality Agreement in Praxus

Crosscut appears on-screen in the Autobot Command Center in Iacon. His armor is shined and road-dust free, and he seems in good spirits. Talking into the camera, he says, “Well, last night’s negotiations didn’t go as planned, but I’m pleased with the results nonetheless. Starscream himself showed up to intervene on the Decepticons’ behalf in the talks, and Sky High of Praxus used our potential alliance to pressure Starscream to withdraw the bulk of the Decepticon forces from Praxus. “Additionally, we were granted permission to set up a watchbase in Praxus to monitor Decepticon activity there and to intervene in the event of Decepticon treachery. While this seems less than the full alliance that we’d initially hoped, it actually achieves our primary objectives at less cost. The Decepticons have withdrawn the majority of their troops from Praxus, and we get a base there to balance out their remaining forces.

“This arrangement keeps the civilians of Praxus out of the firing line while allowing us to establish a presence there for future possible engagements. Prime, with your permission, I will contact Grapple about constructing a watchtower at the Kalis/Praxus border, and will work with Sky High to develop a monitoring program to keep tabs on the Decepticons to keep those that remain in the city-state honest. Many thanks to Spike Witwicky who helped me prepare for this mission. Crosscut out.”