At the Kimia Facility, Grotusque and Cloudburst are conducting a routine security inspection of the station. Downshift is none too happy about it, believing it to be unnecessary and boasts the station's security is top-notch. Just as he says this, the wall behind him explodes. Cyclonus and his Sweeps hover in front of the newly-made hole as Cyclonus announces his intent to take over the station. As Downshift notes the irony in the situation, Cyclonus punches him in the face and crushes his mouthplate. Grotusque and Cloudburst fire at Cyclonus and fall back to an armory on Level E. As they retreat, they notice Nosecone being attacked (and eaten!) by Sweeps. After blasting through some more Sweeps, they enter the armory, only to find it also occupied by Sweeps.

Elsewhere, more Sweeps claw their way into the Facility, and soon, they have it overrun. Cyclonus reports this to Galvatron, who stands triumphantly on Cybertron with his legion of Sweeps...

Inside Omega Supreme's shuttle, Megatron demands to know what's happening on Cybertron from Optimus. Prime, instead of answering, notes that he did not believe Megatron to be the sentimental type. Megatron snarls at Prime and states they both know Cybertron is more than a metal planet and begins to speak of what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands. Prime retorts that he doesn't think it's ever been in the right hands and tells Megatron what happens outside his cell is no longer of his concern. As Prime leaves, Megatron yells that Prime can't just walk away from him and that Prime doesn't know what he's capable of. Prime agrees with Megatron and leaves.

Outside Megatron's cell, Ironhide notes Prime is still letting Megatron get to him. Prime explains that he doesn't understand Megatron's recent behavior and is confused by it. Ironhide counters that there's not much to get and says Megatron is just a lunatic out to destroy everything and watch Prime suffer. Prime replies that it's good to have Ironhide back and that it's wonderful to see him so young again, but Ironhide glumly replies he doesn't feel young.

On the communications deck, Optimus asks Jetfire if he's had any luck contacting Chief Justice Tyrest. Jetfire states he hasn't and explains that Autobot communication protocols have been scrambled since the Surge and that they don't know what channels or hailing codes Tyrest is on. Optimus tells him to keep trying.

Below, Ironhide tells the tale of the time he punched Alpha Trion in the face to Silverstreak, Drift, and Cliffjumper. Sunstreaker listens from a distance and is ignored after attempting to join in on the conversation. Sunstreaker, saddened, pets Bob for comfort.

Garnak contacts Optimus and Jetfire and tells them for Rodimus they've arrived and that they're getting a message from the surface. Jetfire notes that he's been monitoring communications the whole time and they haven't gotten any messages. Garnak explains that the message was not sent over the radio.

Rodimus stands on the observation deck and looks out at Cybertron. As Ironhide, Jetfire, and Optimus come onto the bridge, he explains that the message is being sent in binary code created by Galvatron's army firing their weapons on and off. Jetfire translates the message into a request for a landing party for peace talks. Optimus notes that it's also a display of force- Galvatron is showing his sheer numbers. Cliffjumper states that it's the simplest message ever.

On Cybertron, Optimus, Ironhide, Cliffjumper, Rodimus, Sunstreaker, Bob, and Drift have landed and prepare to meet with Galvatron. Optimus tells everyone but Cliffjumper to accompany him to the talk with Galvatron. He tasks Cliffjumper with spearheading future landing parties and explains that he wants Omega's rocket to stay in space as it is their only way back home.

Galvatron welcomes Optimus to "his planet". After Prime calls him out on such a presumptuous claim, Galvatron explains

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