User blog:Bzero/Optimus Prime - Command Response

Optimus appears on screen in Iacon’s command center. He’s been fully repaired, although his optics are dim with fatigue. In his low, rumbling voice, he records, "Starlock, thank you for your comprehensive report on the Fallen’s attack. It will be useful both for posterity and to examine our tactics for how to respond to major threats like this in the future. Your efforts since your return have been extraordinary and greatly appreciated."

"Chromia," Prime continues, "Your instincts and wisdom are spot-on as usual. While our planetary infantry protects Iacon, Springer and his Wreckers will raid Decepticon hard targets across Cybertron. Consult with Elita One, if necessary, to identify strike objectives. As long as we keep the Decepticons guessing and spread out across the planet they will be unable to focus on Iacon. This will give us time to get our defenses back online.

"Ratchet, your efforts have been noted and appreciated. Once our defenses are secure, we will have a memorial service for those we lost to the Fallen’s attack. Glyph, with Skids’ passing, Perceptor will require assistance in running Autobot Science. I ask that you rise to the task. Wheeljack, I want regular reports on the reconstruction of Iacon’s shields and the Great Dome. Jetfire, continue to patrol Iacon’s skies to give warning of possible attacks.

"Spike, the threat to the Earth is real and recognized. Remote sensors suggest Decepticon Space Bridge activity - the Cons may be on the move. To that end, I’m travelling to your world to see to its defense personally. I am taking Windblade with me to serve as Autobot City Commander until Ultra Magnus recovers from the Fallen’s assault. Spike, I ask that you escort Hawk and his troops while they are our guests in Iacon. I intend to ask Carly to assume command of the EDC while Marissa is on leave.

"Stormfront, self-relegation to the brig is both overkill and unnecessary. However, for now you are banned from Iacon Medical unless you are in serious mortal peril. You are to restrict Cerebros’s teachings to appropriate training areas and to devote the rest of your time to maintaining Iacon’s shields. Now is the time to demonstrate Stormfront’s leadership, not Dust Devil’s pranks." Optimus Prime’s voice is calm, but his tired optics narrow. "I trust I’ve made myself understood."

Changing tone, Prime says, "Elita One, I leave Cybertron in your more than capable hands. I trust you completely with the safety of our homeworld. If needed, I will be but a Space Bridge away. ‘Til all are one." With that, Optimus Prime ends the transmission.