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For decades, Transformers fans across the globe have marveled at the mighty clashes of Megatron and Optimus Prime, and speculated about their arrival on planet Earth. Now, in Transformers: Retribution, the prequel to the Transformers animated series, the epic odyssey of these two great warriors is finally revealed as Autobots and Decepticons battle one another . . . and the most diabolic foe they’ve ever encountered.
Aboard the Ark, Optimus Prime leads his Autobots through deep space, searching for the AllSpark so vital to their home planet, Cybertron. Megatron’s not far behind, and his Decepticons are itching for war. But a mysterious planet conceals an enemy far more cunning and powerful: the Quintessons. Masters of tyranny, technology, and twisted double crosses, the Quintessons are out to enslave both Autobots and Decepticons. Their deadly bag of tricks includes fiendish trials and a secret link all the way back to Cybertron, where Shockwave is wreaking havoc with supercomputer Vector Sigma. In the coming conflagration, Star Seekers, Wreckers, Alpha Trion, and Sharkticons all have their parts to play. For none can dodge the Quintesson juggernaut of evil, and none will escape the cataclysmic life-and-death battles that will catapult Autobots and Decepticons to Earth.
On the Nemesis, one of the screens began flashing. Soundwave leaned forward.
“Lord Megatron, we’re picking up multiple contacts.”
“Where?” demanded Megatron
“Just launched from the Ark. Fast attack craft, closing on us.”
“Bring up the visuals,” said Megatron.
"At once.” The images of Silverbolt, Air-Raid, Slingshot, Skydive, and Fireflight came into crisp focus on the targeting scanner. The Autobot fighters were flying fast, in close formation. Starscream snorted in disgust.
“A suicide mission,” he said. “Seeking to delay us from getting into tractor beam range.”
“Destroy them,” said Megatron. Some of the guns of the Nemesis switched from targeting the Ark to the incoming targets—but the five Autobots zigged and zagged, weaving past the bolts of energy that seared past them as they soared in toward the Nemesis. As they closed in—
“We should commence evasive action,” said Starscream. “Target them all with all our guns.”
“All they can do is strafe,” scoffed Megatron. “We’ll laugh off their spitballs. Stay on the Ark. We almost have them.”
“Five seconds to tractor beam range,” confirmed Soundwave.
The Aerialbots dodged past the last wave of gunnery, roaring above the top decks of the Nemesis, heading in toward the bridge.
“Do your worst,” sneered Megatron.
The Aerialbots did.
Instead of opening fire, they closed on each other, simultaneously shifting into alt-mode and using their forward momentum to abruptly merge—creating a single colossal Jet-trooper that proceeded to land on top of the Nemesis, wielding the largest electrostatic rifle any of the Decepticons had ever seen.
Starscream’s eyes practically bugged out of his head. “What in the name of Unicron is that—”
“It doesn’t matter,” screamed Megatron, “concentrate all fire!”
But it was too late.
“I AM SUPERION!” yelled the giant combiner robot as it fired a bolt of energy at the Nemesis’ bridge, scoring a direct hit. For a moment the entire bridge was filled with lightning; electrical feedback flashed through the Nemesis like wildfire, blowing out consoles all over the ship. Soundwave and Starscream were hurled back into the far wall. Only Megatron remained on his feet.
The what?!ScoutBumblebee wrote:Up for preorder is Transformers: Retribution, the thrilling prequel to the original Transformers animated series.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:No...
No it isn't.
It is the third book in the Exodus Trilogy, wrapping up the story that began in Exodus and continued in Exiles.
It's another part of the Aligned Continuity, and that's very much the TF: Prime versions of Optimus and Megatron on the cover.
There's no relation to the G1 animated series here. The description is talking about Transformers: Prime.
Sabrblade wrote:The what?!ScoutBumblebee wrote:Up for preorder is Transformers: Retribution, the thrilling prequel to the original Transformers animated series.
No...
No it isn't.
It is the third book in the Exodus Trilogy, wrapping up the story that began in Exodus and continued in Exiles.
It's another part of the Aligned Continuity, and that's very much the TF: Prime versions of Optimus and Megatron on the cover.
There's no relation to the G1 animated series here. The description is talking about Transformers: Prime.
njb902 wrote:
You're surprised that Random House made a mistake about that? After the last 2 books? Really? Really? Really?
ScoutBumblebee wrote:njb902 wrote:
You're surprised that Random House made a mistake about that? After the last 2 books? Really? Really? Really?
Nah, that verbiage was my error. I got "original" in there incorrectly, trying to do one too many things at once.
ScoutBumblebee wrote:njb902 wrote:
You're surprised that Random House made a mistake about that? After the last 2 books? Really? Really? Really?
Nah, that verbiage was my error. I got "original" in there incorrectly, trying to do one too many things at once.
njb902 wrote:ScoutBumblebee wrote:njb902 wrote:
You're surprised that Random House made a mistake about that? After the last 2 books? Really? Really? Really?
Nah, that verbiage was my error. I got "original" in there incorrectly, trying to do one too many things at once.
It's in the actual synopsis as well.
padfoo wrote:I am looking forward to it but, I hope this one does not have as many inconsistencies as the last two books.
“So what did the Quintessons promise you?” asked Optimus.
Megatro nshrugged. “The Decepticon Matrix of Leadership.”
“And you believed them?”
“Wha tdid they tell you?” snarled Megatron.
“That if I couldn’t convince you of peace, they could control your mind.”
“What? And you believed that?”
And suddenly Optimus realized that he really did. And that the Quintesson shad already been doing that. But not to Megatron.
To him.
A way to influence circuitry…. make the subject more malleable… Optimus knew in that instant what he had to do. Something that his whole being rebelled at. Something he never would have contemplated doing until now. He reached into his chest-cavity.
And switched off the Matrix of Leadership.
As the software went dark ,all of his doubts fell away. None of it was left—just him. He had no idea where the All-spark was. No clue as to what Prime really wanted. But he knew for certain that he faced a foe far worse than the Decepticons: an ancient enemy that had once enslaved his race and that had almost enslaved him—and somehow managed to corrupt the Matrix itself…
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Starscream's eye's practically bugged out of his head
I've heard very good things about this book, saying that it reads so much better than the first two with the authors feeling like they actually get these characters, so it sounds like a big step up from the Irvine novels.Rodimus Prime wrote:I'm totally split on this. I actually liked Exodus, made it through Exiles, and was looking forward to the next chapter. but I really don't like Quintessons, so I'm not sure about this.
Rodimus Prime wrote:Ugh. Just ugh. Transformers have optics. And they don't bug. If anything, they flash or glow in intensity.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Sabrblade wrote:
Also, yes "eyes" is a correct term. The G1 cartoon used it all the time. Specific example being when Scourge stole Metroplex's "Ghost in the Machine".
Several hundred meters out, the noses of the warships peeled back and spat forth thousands of terrifying shark-like robots bristling with weapons and oversized razor sharp dorsal fins. Both Decepticons and Autobot stared in amazement at the sheer number of new arrivals. To Kup, Bumblebee, and Rodimus the new robots looked very familiar. But they couldn’t quite remember where they’d seen them…
A hatch opened on the bow of the flagship and a huge blue-green behemoth emerged. A king-sized version of his Sharkticon army, the newcomer wore a scaled cape and giant squid-shaped battle-helm, and carried a titanic trident. The tentacles that draped down his chest and back might have been extra armor, but they writhed like snakes and could probably lash out like them too. Sharp jagged-edge fins protruded all along the creature’s back, forearms, and calves. He handed his trident to two members of his honor guard—for that was how many it took just to hold it up—whereupon three more of them placed a giant conch-like object into his open palm. He held the device to his mouth, began to speak throug hit. A monstrous voice boomed and echoed over the sea.
"You have the honor of hearing the voice of Lord General Tyrannicon, the First of the Many. As Supreme Commander of the Aquatronian Defense Force, I hereby place you under arrest in the name of Quintesson Imperium. Surrender now or prepare to be utterly destroyed." As if to drive his point home, thousands of Sharkticons began gnashing their teeth and thrashing their powerful tails. But an undaunted Megatron stepped forward and waved his fist at Tyrannicon.
"Who dares speak to Megatron that way? I'll tear you limb from”—Optimus grabbed Megatron’s shoulder and pulled him back. Megatron shoved him away.
"Get your hands off me, librarian!"
"Megatron, there's no way we can win this one. You have to stand down."
“I never stand down.”
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I don't have the book yet (my local B&N didn't seem to have it), but I'd imagine that at least a good chunk of it takes place on Quintessa. The title itself likely refers to the retribution that the Quints want for being rebelled against, overthrown, and ultimately kicked off of Cybertron back during the Age of Wrath.Rodimus Prime wrote:Does anyone have any idea how much the Quints are actually in this book?
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Seems it's supposed to be a standard retail release. My B&N didn't have it either. I'm gonna check again on Thursday.njb902 wrote:Is this an exclusive? I didn't see it at Barnes and Noble, though I did pick up the newish Gail Martin book.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
What's this? 84forever actually liking a non-G1, Aligned Continuity piece of fiction?84forever wrote:I'm halfway through, it's a good read. The only problem I have is that the writer sometimes forgets that these characters are robots. Mistakes like "blood being spilled" and "rock giving way to metal" around Magnus' fortress keep it from being a great read.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
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