The Energon Pub

METATISIC: PART SIXTEEN
By Shinju-chan., original draft 1986-1987., revised 5/8/03., 2004-2007

Author’s note: It’s better that you read Metatisic Parts #1-15 before you continue to read any further.

RECAP: Unable to obtain it from their native planet of Cybertron, Galvatron, resorts to excavating a asteroid particle that has tested positive for Cybertonium and dispatches a crew to retrieve it. But as the layers are removed, trace outlines of a old staircase unintentionally leads the party deep into Decepticon, Autobot, and Cybertronian history prior to the first Great War some 14 million years ago!

PART SUMMERY: Official contacts have finally been established between reigning Decepticon Dourjer, Metatisic and a race of slave mechs called ‘Autobots’. But these transactions have brought about an offering, a proposal of goods and energy in exchange for military might in order to conquer the terrible tyranny of the Quintesson once and for all. Freedom is but a held breath away — will the Decepticon monarch be swayed?

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PART SNEAK:

The Decepticon leader’s voice retained an element of gravity to it. Like… like a gavel hovering and waiting for the judge to pass sentence. It was all Delusion could do to keep in his seat. He wanted to throw himself on his knees and beg for his people. He wasn’t too proud to do so. Only fear kept him still. He did not dare offend the Dourjer.

“We were, Lord, able to secure a better tally of the resources we had offered. We have all the reports assembled and encrypted for transmission. Voyager should be able to translate them for you.” Alpha Prime offered.

“I have other plans--”