User blog:Bzero/Grand Slam – Valvolux Will Rebuild

Construction noises can be heard in a transmission sent across Cybertron. There is the ratatatat of jackhammers, the whine of cranes lifting heavy materials, and the deep THUMP of debris dropping into truck beds. Grand Slam’s wizened voice speaks over top of the quiet cacophony.

“What you are hearing are the sounds of reconstruction," Grand Slam reports, "Last night a terrorist strike destroyed much of the Great Arena in Valvolux. No one was hurt, but the structure itself was demolished down to the foundations. For most cities in this time of struggle, that would be the end. But not so Valvolux.”

Grand Slam’s voice continues. “Some say the arena will be rebuilt within the Deca-cycle.”


 * A pleasantly smooth and expressive voice says, "Of course we're going to rebuild."

"That was Delusion, one of the Dominicon defenders of the city," Grand Slam explains. "Another city defender, a founder known as Bulwark, had this to say about meeting such an ambitious deadline:”


 * In a nice, rich baritone, Bulwark says, "Given the efforts of those living in the city, and the help of those from without, I believe that is attainable..." There's a pause and a -THUMP- of construction before he continues, "Perhaps even an over-estimation of how long it will be considering the skill of those involved in the reconstruction."

Grand Slam’s voice returns. “As to the perpetrator of the sabotage, here’s Delusion again:”


 * Delusion’s voice explains, "It is bad procedure to give out information on an investigation's progress while it is ongoing."

"Although there are no official suspects," Grand Slam continues, "Decepticon foul play is suspected. Soon after the attack, Decepticon communications director Soundwave broadcast this offer to the city:


 * Soundwave's famously digitized voice says, "Protection in the case of future attacks. an alliance of sorts. Or perhaps an insurance policy."

“If a Decepticon is the perpetrator,” Grand Slam narrates, “Delusion again:”


 * "Their fate once identified will be up to Knightmare. Be grateful it's not up to me."

“When asked if this would prove to be divisive to the city’s fragile political peace, Bulwark had this to say:”


 * "I'm certain there are those out in the city that will point to the attack as a reason to abandon the progress we have made with the help of the Dominicons. Just as there will be those saying that without their help, or that of the Autobots, Valvolux would be in the hands of the Decepticon Empire. At this point the facts stand as they are, and to quibble over them is pointless. What needs to be done is getting the Great Arena of Valvolux rebuilt for all our citizens to enjoy and show whomever was behind this attack that we will not be cowed with such tactics."

“For now,” Grand Slam concludes, “The city is on track to do just that. This has been Grand Slam, reporting for ABN. Good night.”