by Smokescreen85 » Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:22 am
- Motto: ""A look can be deceiving; a touch can be lethal.""
- Weapon: Twin Shoulder-Mounted Rocket Launchers
The Tower – Nerve Center
Razorclaw was pleased to hear from Onslaught that the sensory network had been extended all the way to Kaon. It would hopefully provide them with a bit more information as to whether Shockwave had already left the city of Kolkular and, if so, what direction he was heading in. The Predacon Commmander moved to a nearby holoscreen and punched in a few access codes that allowed him to view the data being transmitted from Kaon.
“It appears that Shockwave has already left Kolkular,” Razorclaw stated after studying the information feeds. “The senors in Kaon are no longer picking up his signature. As for where he went, that is still unknown. Although, if he does not arrive back here within a few breems, it would be safe to assume that he headed for Iacon.”
Razorclaw then listened as Onslaught continued to ponder Shockwave's motives in the Autobot Capital. “I'm sure it's not a military strike. He's there for something else, something he thinks will help him to restore Cybertron. I just hope he's not willing to share vital intel with the Autobots in order to get whatever it is he's looking for.”
The Predacon Commander continued to examine the sensor feeds from Kaon as Onslaught scanned holovid playbacks from the good old days before turning his attention back to Razorclaw. His concern about what their next step might be regarding the cyberforming tech was something the Predacon leader shared, as well. It would seem appropriate to continue the restoration of Cybertron, but the limited resources at their disposal made that extremely difficult even with the recovered technology. The one unknown factor was Shockwave and the reasoning behind going to Iacon.
Razorclaw turned to face Onslaught. “Well, we were initially sent here when it was learned that Cybertron had begun to heal itself and it was safe to move about on it's surface again. Once we had arrived our mission has been to facilitate the continued restoration of the planet. It has been a very slow going process to say the least, but I doubt the cyberforming interface is meant for any world besides our own. To my knowledge, Megatron has never said otherwise. Of course, whether the device can produce the desired results is yet to be seen.
“As for Lord Thunderwing, I will speak with him when he...” Razorclaw's sentence was cut short as Onslaught received a message from Thunderwing, himself. He had arrived back from his mission underground and wanted a status update from the Combaticon Commander. Once Onslaught was finished giving his report, he deferred the rest to Razorclaw, making mention of their 'concerns' regarding the cycloptic mech.
>>”Lord Thunderwing, this is Razorclaw. As Onslaught has stated, the mission to Kolkular was a success. The cyberforming interface was retrieved and transported back here without incident. It is now secured aboard the Thanatos utilizing special access codes that only I possess. As for Shockwave, he did not return to Polyhex with my unit and I. Instead, he conveyed to me his intent to travel to Iacon where the Autobots are currently stationed. He did not go into more detail as to his reasoning, and I did not press the matter further. However, Onslaught and I are concerned about what his motives are for going into enemy territory alone without any form of backup. Shockwave is clearly very powerful, but not powerful enough to fight all of the Autobots present in Iacon. Therefore, it is unlikely he is going there for a military attack. Instead, Shockwave may find it logical to share certain information with the Autobots to further his research into cyberforming. Of course, we simply don't know for certain and therein lies the problem.”<<
Razorclaw paused for a moment. He had made sure not to mention the word treason when speaking of Shockwave as Thunderwing would likely dismiss such claims outright without proper evidence. Instead, the Predacon Commander remained focused on what he did know without making any direct accusations against the purple mech. Of course, whether Thunderwing had any knowledge regarding Shockwave's motives or would be willing to share such information with anyone else was something still to be addressed.
>>”Lord Thunderwing, can you give us any insight as to what Shockwave would be seeking in Iacon? Furthermore, can you also provide us with the status of Blackwind? Has she returned with you?”<<
The Tower – Medical Facility
Divebomb heard the med bay door slide open and a mech step inside the room as the flier finished reconnecting the primary power cables within one of the CR chambers. Once the connections were restored, energon began to flow into the unit's circuits once more. Divebomb then moved to the control console and allowed his digits to dance across the keyboard. Within astroseconds, the machine hummed to life as lights turned on inside the chamber.
Once that was done, the flying Predacon turned to see who Onslaught had sent to assist him. Divebomb was pleasantly surprised to see that it was Swindle, the very mech he had hoped for. “Well, hello Swindle! What a nice surprise! My apologies for ignoring you when you first entered. As you could see, I was engrossed in brining this one CR chamber back online. And you're right. Most of these units just need an overhaul to get them running good as new. If need be, we can steal parts from those two at the far end of the room over there. The ones you said need to be cannibalized are too far gone, I'm afraid, but these others will do us just fine.”
Divebomb then made his way to another CR unit and began working on it. As he did, he decided to broach Swindle regarding the oil he had stowed away. “You know Swindle, when I was perched atop the launching silo earlier I could see you and your unit on the outskirts of the tower. I couldn't help but notice the container of Macaddam's Oil you guys had found.”
Divebomb looked over at the munitions expert with a slight grin on his face plate. “Don't be surprised. I've got enhanced telescopic optics that allow me to see over great distances. I could make out the Macaddam's markings as though I was standing right in front of them. I also saw that you took the last bit of oil and stored it away. I'm assuming you intend to sell it, am I right? Perhaps you and I could strike a deal for some of that delicious oil. I haven't had Macaddam's in many vorns and I must admit my taste sensors are salivating.” The flying Pred then turned to fully face the arms dealer. “So, what do you say, Swindle? Interested?”
Starship Launching Silo B-1 - The Obliteration
Blast-Off entered the neighboring silo where the Obliteration was currently docked. He entered the warship through the main entrance ramp and quickly made his way to the engineering section. Once he arrived at his destination, the space warrior accessed a control console and began running a diagnostic program on the ship's engines to ensure they were operating at optimal levels.
At the same time, he checked the ship's fuel cells and found that the levels were only at approximately twenty percent. “This won't do,” Blast-Off muttered to himself as he punched in a few more keys which extended the Obliteration's primary power cable located near the aft section of the ship. He then opened a comm line to Brawl and Vortex, who his assumed were still outside in the silo.
>>”Hey guys, if you're still outside, I've just deployed the ship's power cable. Hook it up to the nearest energon coupling so we can recharge the fuel cells. Okay?”<<
Blast-Off then cut his comm line and continued monitoring the diagnostic program. Between Brawl's brute strength and Vortex's strong skills, the two of them should be able to figure out how to connect the heavy power cable without much trouble. One could hope, anyway.