User blog:Bzero/Plait Expanse

Shockwave appears, transmitting from Skymount’s science center, standing before several screens displaying of various astronomical information. In his usual deep, impassioned voice, he records the following:

“Decepticons – in analyzing the area of space in Cybertron’s path, I have discovered something that might provide hope and opportunity for the near future. As most of you are aware, Cybertron is about to enter the Plait Expanse, a field of stellar debris, newly-forming stars and gamma radiation. My analysis of this occurrence suggests it is likely to cause us great problems with communications, navigation, and sensor-readings.

“While this seems to be a negative thing, it is actually an asset! We know that the Autobots are constructing a ship to leave Cybertron to attack poor, defenseless planet Earth. If we can delay the completion and launch of that ship, the Autobots may be trapped here, giving us more time to stop them and their evil advance. Megatron, the time for calculation and deliberation has ended – we need to act now!

“If we can attack and damage their launch platform, that alone may buy us the time we need. Their defenses are strong, but I feel in my gut it is the time to strike. I will lead the attack myself if necessary. We can not – must not! – allow the Autobots to endanger the poor people of Earth! I cannot even imagine the devastation that would cause, when they’ve already caused so much damage here.”

Shockwave takes a moment to recompose himself, and then ends the transmission.