User blog:Bzero/Optimus Prime – New Orders

Optimus Prime appears on screen, recording from the Decagon in Iacon. His brow is low and his voice is grave. “Autobots,” he begins his address. “We currently face a number of threats – predominately Nucleosis from within and the Fallen from without.” Prime does a rare thing – he raises his voice. “However, we cannot allow these concerns to distract us from our primary goal – the total destruction and eradication of the Decepticons!”

Prime clenches his right hand, which locks up a moment before he lowers it out of camera range. His optics glow yellow. “Wheeljack – I’ve created a new division for you: Operations. I’m assigning you our builders and engineers – Autobots who manifest our defenses and weapons of war. All of your forbidden projects are now on the table – bring me a wish list and we’ll discuss what to use first to drive the Decepticons directly into the pit.”

“Ratchet – focus on slowing the progression of Nucleosis. We can save a cure until we better understand the benefits and disadvantages of this nucleon infection. Pharma must have developed this for a reason – let’s not eradicate it until we’re sure we can’t use it to enhance our combat effectiveness and cripple our enemies.” Prime’s yellow optics glow brighter. “Soundwave says he’s dying? Good. Let’s speed along the process.”

“Jazz – now that Rattrap has delivered us the Decepticons’ research on Nucleosis we no longer require their assistance. Draw up and enact a plan of assassination and sabotage across the Decepticon Empire – we’ll kill them in their recharge beds if necessary. They’ve tried to assassinate dear friends of mine – it’s time to show them two can play at that game. Focus on high-value targets, especially Soundwave. He’s gotten a little too cozy with my troops.” Prime chuckles darkly.

“Prowl – gather our forces. We are going to the Planet of Junk. The Fallen has something there he wants and we’re going to make sure he doesn’t get it. Bring our heaviest hitters. If he thinks he can catch us aware again he’s in for a big surprise. We’ll see how well his flaming evil fares against the full might of the Autobot army.” Prime smacks his locked gauntlet into his other hand. “If Omega Supreme can’t transform, take Sky Lynx. I want more firepower than our usual shuttle.”

“Finally, Jetfire: prepare aerial and orbital bombardment of all Decepticon holdings. For too long we’ve been limited by fear of harming ‘innocents,’ but I’ve come to realize there are no innocent bystanders in Decepticon territories. By nature of supporting the Decepticons the civilians there have made themselves culpable and deserve the same fate as their warriors. Be ready – I will give the word soon.” Prime’s yellow optics narrow. “’Til all are one,” he says aggressively, ending the transmission.