There was a time when the thought, nay, the very concept of surrender was an anathema to the Autobots' glorious leader. Times have changed. The imminent threat of the chaos-bringer has persuaded Optimus Prime to alter his colours - all his colours - to white. Only he among his comrades understands that they must unite with the Decepticons to save the entire Transformer race. It is all or nothing, and brave Prime realises it is he who must take the first step. Were things that simple? Can Scorponok be trusted? Indeed, is he the true Decepticon leader? - Three thousand miles away, off the coast of England, a council of war, under the chairmanship of the dreaded Shockwave, has very different ideas. They believe Scorponok has shamed the Decepticon name and is unfit to command...