User blog:Bzero/Esmeral – Autobot Attack in Ibex

In a message broadcast across Cybertron, a pretty blue femme sits behind a news desk and smiles at the camera. “Hi!” she introduces herself. “I’m Esmeral for the Decepticon Broadcasting Network.” The DBN logo flies around the screen before setting into the bottom-right corner.

Esmeral frowns slightly. “Last cycle the Autobots dealt a serious blow to planetary safety. At the Central Spaceport in Ibex, Decepticons had set up a security checkpoint to screen travelers entering or returning to Cybertron.”

An image pops up over Esmeral’s left shoulder. It depicts an orderly line of Mini-Cons and other neutrals being carefully processed by Seekers and members of Decepticon Intelligence.

Esmeral continues. “These checkpoints are necessary to screen out criminals, smugglers, and terrorists, like the Seacons and the Swarm. However,” Esmeral’s frown deepens and her smooth brow furrows. “Last cycle the Autobots launched an unprovoked attack that led to several injuries and the complete loss of the Central Spaceport security border.”

“Without that filter, who knows what kind of aliens could be flowing into Cybertron – with the Autobots’ open borders approach, Quintesson agents could be streaming into Ibex right now, unchecked. The Decepticon security force at Hydrax remains, but due to the Autobots’ actions, the planet remains at risk.” Esmeral shakes her head in disgust.

“According to Decepticon Communications Officer Soundwave,” A labelled inset picture of Soundwave appears over Esmeral’s shoulder, and a recording of Soundave’s distinct voice says, “We will attempt to retake the spaceport at a later date.”

Esmeral smiles tightly. “Until then, we will keep you abreast of all the news that’s important to the Empire. Remember, traitors abound – report anything suspicious."

"This is Esmeral for the Decepticon Broadcasting Network.” The DBN logo spins and the message ends.