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Post by RoundUp on Nov 9, 2017 17:07:01 GMT
In an attempt to assist those still regrouping after the fate of the Autobot ship upon entry into Cybrertron, Round Up had been sent to search for the survivors who had gone on ahead.
His Cybertronian street cruiser rolling into the city, a matte black paint with white doors, it was bulkier on the sides and the back seemed to be a little boxish. Adorned on his sides and main engine vent was a red Autobot Symbol with wings. An Elite Guard, or at least an Enforcer.
As he travelled down the streets, his memory processor began to kick in, memories of people roaming the streets and driving on the perfectly flat roads, some even hovering ever so slightly off the ground. These were his streets to patrol, at least until the civil unrest began.
It feels wrong doesn't it? Chimed a voice from within his cabin, there was no body to the voice.
Another voice let out an audible sigh, This isn't how I'd imagine Iacon would look like after all these years.
Iacon was once a beacon to all on Cybertron, I'm amazed how much of it still stands after the war.
Lets just hope that there's still a beacon of hope within this city. The cruiser began to slow down, looking at the recent damage.
Someone was here.
Do you think it could have been the Autobots who came to find a place to set up after the crash?
The cruiser picked up a little more speed.
I reckon, lets keep looking.
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Whirl
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Post by Whirl on Nov 9, 2017 23:29:20 GMT
Up above RoundUp , they could hear the sound of approaching rotors. There's a rotary up above them, scouting the area. It apparently spots the ground pounder, and flies on in, before transforming and landing directly in front of the cruiser, with no apparent concern that there might be a collision between the two. "Yo, Screw!" What is possibly the lankiest Cybertronian ever built, addresses the police cruiser in a loud, obnoxious drawl. He has an Autobot symbol on his cockpit, "Bot or Con?!"Few people are yet aware that Whirl has finally been bailed out of prison. But he is, and he's here, standing in front of Round Up right now, his claws snapping in anticipation of a tussle of any kind. It's up to Round Up how this first encounter goes, because if it's left to Whirl, it'll always start with a fight.
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Post by RoundUp on Nov 9, 2017 23:44:40 GMT
Gah! Exclaimed a voice from within the cruiser, startled by the sudden appearance of the chopper landing infront of them.
The police cruiser came to sudden stop, its back wheels screeching a little and stopping just a few feet from Whirl, the engine revved up, Round Up's own steely autobot Symbol visible on his grill.
Suddenly the cruiser began to split and transform, pushing himself off the ground, standing opposite Whirl was the 25ft tall Enforcer, his spurs poked out from the back of his pedes and a sidearm poked out from his waist. There was also some sort of grey case on his back. The mech stared back at Whirl, his visor had picked up Whirl's insignia. the mech exclaimed.
Since when did they allow Ex Convicts into the Autobots? the mech exclaimed.
It was clear that the vehicle Whirl had stopped wasn't a threat, instead it was the Autobot Round Up.
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Post by Whirl on Nov 9, 2017 23:57:34 GMT
"Hey, Screw, technically I'm in da Autobots because I was a convict. And also I was in da lock-up cuz I was an Autobot. I ain't been kicked out of da 'bots yet," Whirl crosses his arms. Even if he was kicked out of the Autobots he'd probably keep fighting Decepticons, only then he'd have nobody giving him orders or reigning him in, "Also, Optimus asked me. Also, I got parole. Or bail. Dey weren't too clear. Dere was money involved somewhere."Whirl straightens up so that he's taller than RoundUp . It's unlikely the cruiser is intimidated, but a lot of people would be unnerved by the faceless ex-Wrecker before them. "You got a problem with me bein' a 'bot, Screw?"
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Post by RoundUp on Nov 10, 2017 0:04:45 GMT
Only if you keep on calling me screw. Round Up replied. You can call me Round Up, I came here looking for the Autobots that went on ahead, to make sure that you had found a stronghold to set up in. Please tell me there are other Autobots, right?Deputy was attached to Round Up's back, in his case mode, Idly scouring any signals in the nearby area. It appeared Round Up had found an Autobot Whirl instead of a Decepticon.
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Post by Whirl on Nov 10, 2017 0:24:05 GMT
Whirl tilts his head thoughtfully, making his decision of just how much he chooses to respect RoundUp at this moment. Still, he doesn't feel insulted or threatened. Whirl isn't scared of people who threaten him. And it isn't easy to insult him. But he does consider the people who try to be arrogant idiots. I mean, look at him! He can stand up to 34 feet tall, bristling with weapons, former convict and an ex-Wrecker. Round Up had spoken to him with a calm, polite authority. He had passed Whirl's first test. Whirl sinks down on his pedes to be more at Round-Up's height, "You're kinda late, Rounders. All da 'cons already ran away cryin' like little sparklin's and some giant Nibblets - like, fifty feet tall, ya should'a seen 'em - spontaneously combusted fer no apparent reason and nobody seems ta find dat strange. But den again, we are settin' up base in da guts a' Metroplex over dere," he points with a claw to the dead City-Former in the distance, "So maybe it's just me."
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Post by RoundUp on Nov 10, 2017 0:30:24 GMT
Round Up grinsYou said we, sounds like I missed quite the spectacle.
He then looks over to the fortress the Autobots had claimed for themselves.
Great, I should probably report in. So much happened with the other Autobots during that conflict on the approach to Cybertron and the unconventional arrival, I need catching up with whoever is in command.
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Post by Whirl on Nov 10, 2017 0:47:36 GMT
"Short version? Nobody's in command," Whirl states in an opinionated voice, "I mean, people are givin' orders an' speeches about boo-hoo brave dead people, and scrap. We got a new Prime. But ain't nobody in command." At least, not what Whirl would call command, anyway. "Yeah, I was just comin' down in transport when I see da ships are blowin' da crap outta each other, and a ton a' people are missin', and now we hafta get all organised," it's tough to tell, but Whirl may be sneering, "Which is what people say when dey is scared. An' people are injured an' we ain't got enough fighters an' I ain't seein' no plans for makin' necklaces of Decepticon skulls around here. Havin' a decent cop around might be just what dose idiots need ta give 'em a good kick in da aft."Yes, it's in RoundUp 's database that Whirl also used to be a cop.
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Post by RoundUp on Nov 10, 2017 1:26:19 GMT
I'll do my part, sounds like you guys need all the help you can get right now. Good thing I brought some backup with me to help handle things
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Post by Whirl on Nov 10, 2017 1:30:45 GMT
"Backup?" Whirl tilts his head again, "I don't see no backup. What, is dere anybody else we gotta stand around waitin' for?"
He looks up, as if expecting somebody to fall from the sky.
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Post by RoundUp on Nov 10, 2017 1:44:52 GMT
The grey case attached to Round Up's back suddenly sprang to life, ejecting itself off from Round Up. Shoulders and arms popped out along with a long gun barrel attached to the back of the figure that was forming, a set of tracks hit the floor and wheeled the figure round, a set of pedes popping up to let him walk normally, it was a Minicon, Deputy, the Minicon partner against crime.
I'm the backup, at least his extra set of servos. The minicon chimed, looking up to Whirl.
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Post by Whirl on Nov 10, 2017 18:21:21 GMT
"Neat! You got your own Mini-Con!" Whirl told RoundUp, speaking over Deputy's head, "Always wanted me one a' dose! But den dey all changed dere minds for some reason." It ranks pretty highly on the list of bigoted, obnoxious things that people have said about mini-cons. It's often difficult to tell if Whirl really is a bit of a bigot, or just forgets that he's difficult to read when he makes jokes. Then he looks down at Deputy and covers one half of his single optic with a claw. It is the closest the Empurata victim can come to a wink. "Now dat's what I call bein' 'backup', Ay?!" he tells Deputy directly, "I'd ask if you was good at yer job, but keepin' a job should make dat kind of a given, don't it?"
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Post by RoundUp on Nov 10, 2017 19:27:07 GMT
Minicons aren't just handed out or treated like Equipment, mostly. Replied the Minicon. He didn't appreciate being treated just as a tool, even if he did turn into a weapon. He was still an individual like any other Cybertronian.
My name is Deputy, I assist Round Up in his duties as an Enforcer. Carrying out the final orders given to us before the return to Cybertron.
Deputy and I have been working along side eachother since the start of the War, he may not look it, but he is very good at what he does.
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Post by Whirl on Nov 10, 2017 19:37:11 GMT
"Oh, but he does look it," Whirl replied. He tilted his head again, looking thoughtful.
"Well, I know I'll be headed back ta Metroplex now. You two want to follow me now, or stick to wanderin' around out here?" he asked them.
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Post by RoundUp on Nov 10, 2017 19:59:46 GMT
Deputy grumbles a little.
We'll follow you to Metroplex. I hope more make it this way, now that there is a place for Autobots to bunker down at.
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Post by Whirl on Nov 10, 2017 20:17:13 GMT
Whirl jumps, and transforms into the jump, then hovers over the two of them, "Kay guys, it's dis way."
It's hard to miss Metroplex in the distance, but finding the entrance is a bit more complicated without asistance.
Either way, Whirl's usual mad flying display is on show, as he feigns coming close to crashing into walls and at one point switches off his engine completely, spinning his rotors back into action a scant few feet above the ground.
He's headed for the Garage entrance, which is currently the main one in action.
(TO the GARAGE)
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Thunder
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Post by Thunder on Dec 19, 2017 4:32:28 GMT
Thunder kept to the shadows, doing his best not to be spotted as he left the Metroplex base. It took him some time but he made it to a more ruined part of the Iacon outskirts, and found a semi-intact building. He loaded up some of the schematics. "Far enough away that no one will spot me, and if I'm right, this building has an old underground supply tunnel that should run close enough to the Metroplex. I can stay out of their hair, and if I get too hot, I won't burn them in the process. This'll be my new home."Backbeat
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Post by Backbeat on Dec 19, 2017 9:55:58 GMT
The phantom phases through the wall a smug look on it's face.
' Tarn you said? I just so happen to want him dead too... '
The phantom hovers in front of Thunder.
' There is an item of immanence power... With it, you could not only defeat Tarn... But the DJD in it's entirety. Currently, this item is locked in the private collection of a Decepticon officer aboard one of thier ships... What was the name? The Faithless looter... All that you need to do steal it. I'd do it myself but well... You know. '
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Post by Thunder on Dec 19, 2017 17:46:22 GMT
"While I would love to perform a good 'ol smash and grab, now's not the time. I have no idea how to get on board nor how Decepticons in this universe operate. And whatever you are, I doubt you know how to get onto this ship, including the needed access codes." Thunder would tell the ghost while setting up a recharge slab and some home-made alert systems.
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Post by Backbeat on Dec 20, 2017 1:05:27 GMT
' True now is not the time... But when it is... Partners? '
The spectral figure held out it's hand to initiate a handshake.
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