User blog:Bzero/Red Alert - Offer of Resignation

< Encrypted Message from Red Alert, sent from an Undisclosed Location >

“This is Red Alert. Late last cycle I led a small group down to the Undergrid beneath Iacon. There we encountered several traps and a small army of maintenance droids. All obstacles were overcome through the skill and teamwork of those I brought with me. Thanks to their efforts, most of the Huntress’s hostages were recovered alive, with the unfortunate exception of Commander Skyhammer. All Autobots under my command, and our ally Poise, deserve accommodations for their efforts.

“I, however, have failed. Skyhammer is dead, and other Autobots have been injured, if not terrified and tortured, by a still-unknown assailant I have been unable to catch. Earlier I had asked for more authority, but perhaps the opposite is necessary. If you desire, Optimus Prime, I can step down from my post as Security Director, and allow someone else to take my place – I’d recommend Road Police. I know I am not well-liked, and if someone with more skill is available, I will respectfully step aside.

“I await your decision. You know how to contact me. Direc—Former Director Red Alert, out.”