User blog:Bzero/Megatron – Stalemate at Iacon

Emperor Megatron appears on-screen in a message recorded in the Tarn HQ Command Center after the unsuccessful attack on Iacon. His wounds have been repaired but there is still a hint of... glitter? in his armor. The sparkly Decepticon leader does not look pleased. He leans forward, glaring darkly into the camera. When he speaks his vocalizer is even more hoarse and gruff than usual.

"Fortress Maximus is active and Star Saber has returned," Megatron reports unhappily. "These dual threats pose a significant danger to our operations. We need to consolidate our resources. At the same time, we cannot allow the Autobots to rebuild while we recover from the stalemate at Iacon. Starscream - travel to Nebulos and demonstrate to its leader the need to contribute to the Decepticon cause. Zarak can join or be eliminated - you can decide if he gets that choice at all.

"Scalpel, see that all necessary resources are available to Goth for the reconstruction of Deathsaurus. Miasma - what is your progress on poisoning the Autobots’ energon resources? Scrapper and Mixmaster - keep me apprised of your efforts in the Dark Nebula. When Deathsaurus recovers I want a full accounting of this weapons platform we’re exerting so much effort to recover. After all this, it better be worth it," Megatron frowns.

"Valour, until Deathsaurus is active once more, you are to target trade routes in and out of Praxus. Their mining operations support both the Autobots and Valvolux and we will not allow that to continue. Bludgeon, infiltrate the mines themselves and wreck their operations. Overlord, once you have recovered, provide firepower to assist Bludgeon’s efforts. If we can’t control the mines then we will destroy them," Megatron scowls, clenching one shimmering fist.

"Soundwave, see to our alliances on Earth. Assign Nightlash to work with Cobra - we’ll use them to gather resources and technology that we can use against the Autobots there. We will occupy the Autobots with defending the planet they love so dearly while we position ourselves to conquer the true prize: Cybertron. Airachnid - Trypticon has picked up a lot of long-range Autobot Space Bridge activity. Find out what they are up to and report back immediately," Megatron orders.

"We’ve had some setbacks, Decepticons, but the war isn’t over," Megatron rasps. "Iacon’s defenses were further weakened by our attack. Let them quake in their hovel while we move on to other objectives. Soon, Cybertron will be ours and we can begin the expansion to other worlds. Every Decepticon will be expected to give their all -- even their lives, if necessary -- to the Empire. Trust me -- the rewards will be worth it for those strong enough to survive. For the Decepticons!" Megatron raises his cannon in preemptive triumph.

The transmission ends.