by Smokescreen85 » Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:58 am
- Motto: ""A look can be deceiving; a touch can be lethal.""
- Weapon: Twin Shoulder-Mounted Rocket Launchers
On Approach to Shockwave’s Tower
Razorclaw guided the transport shuttle across the border of Polyhex, its course set for Shockwave’s Tower that stood as the sole lighted structure in the center of the city-state. The Predacon Commander made sure to activate the shuttle’s beacon so that the automated defenses and sensors would recognize them as Decepticons and not as Autobots. It would be a shame to go to all the trouble of retrieving the cyberforming device from Kolkular only to be shot down by their own weapons.
That’s assuming the Combaticons had finished fixing the sensor network while we were away, Razorclaw thought to himself as his hands glided across the control board in front of him. He understood the necessity of bringing in another combat unit to watch over the tower while everyone else was away, but that didn’t mean Razorclaw liked it. It wasn’t that he had a problem or grudge against Onslaught or his team. They were all fine soldiers and would be an asset to have when fighting the Autobots. It was more the fact that there were already too many commanders present on Cybertron as it were. Besides the Predacon Commander, himself, there was Shockwave and Thunderwing overseeing things and now Onslaught was added to the mix. It was in Razorclaw’s own experience that when you grouped together that many commanders in one place, conflicts would eventually arise as each unit leader had their own tactics and ways of doing things. Not to mention that it was always hard to relinquish control to another, regardless of the rank involved.
Beyond all of those concerns, Razorclaw had more pressing matters on his mind. Ever since their arrival on Cybertron, he couldn’t help but wonder why Megatron would place Shockwave in command of the forces here. The cycloptic mech wasn’t exactly one to be trusted, especially considering the fact that he had simply disappeared so long ago and wasn’t found until the Decepticons raided the Area 51 installation back on Earth. Shockwave clearly had his own personal agenda that did not include Megatron. Yet, the Military Operations Commander was in charge here instead of someone more reliable and trustworthy such as Razorclaw. The Predacon leader knew that Shockwave technically outranked him, but that mattered little when the ranking officer in question had a history of doing what was better for himself than for the Decepticon Empire as a whole or its leadership.
Of course, Blackwind had been sent along to keep a close optic on Shockwave, but where was she now? Megatron’s little babysitter was deep within the bowls of Cybertron with Thunderwing, another mech with his own secretive plans, having also suddenly reappeared after so long an absence. Surely, Megatron had suspicions of his motives, as well. However, Blackwind had apparently taken a liking to the Decepticon scientist and would probably not report any wrongdoing by him whether she merely suspected it or outright saw it for herself.
No, it would be up to Razorclaw to ultimately keep an optic on things to make sure Megatron’s wishes were carried out properly. Perhaps it would even be necessary for the Predacon Commander to contact Megatron directly if he witnessed any conduct that was not in the best interests of the empire. For now, though, Razorclaw was in charge in Polyhex until either Thunderwing or Shockwave returned from their travels, and he intended to keep the tower protected from any potential Autobot incursions.
As the shuttle drew closer to the tower, Razorclaw opened a comm line to Onslaught and the rest of the Combaticons:
>>”Commander Onslaught, this is Razorclaw. The Predacons and I are returning from our mission to Kaon. I have been left in charge until either Thunderwing or Shockwave return. I would like you and your men to meet us in the Hexagon’s launching silo designated A-2 for a full status update and debriefing on your team’s activities since we departed.”<<
Razorclaw then cut his comm line and adjusted the shuttle’s heading as it descended towards the launching silo.
Starship Launching Silo A-2 – Decepticon Battlecruiser Thanatos
The transport shuttle entered the silo and slowly approached the docked Thanatos. Razorclaw transmitted the appropriate access codes and the warship’s bay doors slid open, allowing the small craft to then enter and touchdown inside with ease. Once the bay doors were closed again, the Predacon Commander stood up from his seat and turned to look at Rampage, Headstrong, Divebomb and Tantrum. “I want you all to disembark the Thanatos and meet the Combaticons out in the main silo. I will take the cyberforming interface down to the cargo hold and then rendezvous with you all shortly. Dismissed.”
Razorclaw punched a button on the control panel that opened the shuttle’s door and extended the ramp down to the bay floor. The Predacon Commander then made his way to the back of the craft where he activated the three drones, which immediately came alive and unhooked the cyberforming device. The mindless automations then lifted it off the floor and carried it down the ramp. Razorclaw followed and descended the ramp before walking past the drones and leading them out of the shuttle bay. Their destination was the warship’s cargo hold where the cyberforming interface would be secured as instructed by Shockwave.