This Is How It All Began
A Story From Before the Great War
Act 2: The Last Days2.16: Ignition
Defence Directorate Command Platform
Primon Flats
CybertronOptrion marched quickly through the access corridor, the alarms that had pulled him from shut-down still ringing in his head. Running feet echoed around the temporary structure, technicians and ( Read more... )

This Is How It All Began
A Story From Before the Great War
Act 2: The Last Days
2.7: A Fresh Optic

Remains of the Mahlex Industrial Sector

Tarn

Cybertron

There was no real reason to visit the blast site personally. For starters, the site itself did not exist anymore. The heart of the explosion had vaporised pretty much everything within the pumping hall ( Read more... )

This Is How It All Began
A Story From Before the Great War
Act 2: The Last Days
2.5: Friction

Underground Arena

Iacon Periphery

Cybertron

“One shall stand!”

The crowd rose at the announcer’s words, eagerly filling the air with the response. “ONE SHALL FALL!”

They screamed their approval, cheering and banging fists against their armour, their anticipation ( Read more... )

This Is How It All Began
A Story From Before the Great War
Act 2: The Last Days

2.3: Media Relations

The Grand Slam Report

Global Newsfeed

Cybertron

“Tonight, as we explore the causes of the increasing tension in the Qosho Region, we welcome Lord Sarristec of Vos to the ‘feed.”

“And please let me say that it is a pleasure and a privilege to be here again, ( Read more... )

This Is How It All Began
A Story From Before the Great War
Act 1: Twilight of a Golden Age

1.4: Side Effects

The Celestial Temple

Iacon

Cybertron

“Of course it’s political.” Graviitus sounded astonished that the question even needed to be asked. “Sarristec has a very generous public face but no one really doubts that he’s got lofty ambitions.”

Xaaron did ( Read more... )

Author's Note: Yes, well, there are a lot of people to blame for this return to the dread Transformers Fan Fiction. First and foremost, Michael Bay for giving me all the encouragement I needed to try and write a better story than he directed. Less jokingly, ( Read more... )