What Could Go Wrong?

**What Could Go Wrong?** is a Spotlight Mission featuring Wheeljack that ran from August 9th to September 6th.

## Chapter 1 - Getting Jacked

### Guess Who's Back?

Part 1

* Jazz: *Guess who's back, back again... Wheeljack's back, tell a friend.*
* Bumblebee: *That doesn't make sense, Jazz. Jack's never been here.*
* Jazz: *I know, bro, but man does it flow. Bottom line, Wheeljack is in the house.*
* Prowl: *Your gift for gabbing is cool and all, and we're all happy that Wheeljack has arrived, but our situation took a turn for the worse.*
* Bumblebee: *What're ya talking about?*
* Prowl: *Let me put it this way. What's worse than a Megatron?*
* Bumblebee: *Two Megatrons?*
* Prowl: *That's right, two Megatrons. That other one, from the other reality... well, Mirage's latest scouting probe says... he's back.*

Part 2

* Bumblebee: *Look who it is, the mad inventor himself.*
* Wheeljack: *Hey, Bee. That Spacebridge was bit of a shock to the system, but I'm feeling better.*
* Prowl: *Good, we can use your help.*
* Wheeljack: *Right to the point, spare the pleasantries as always, typical Prowl.*
* Prowl: *I don't know if you've figured it our yet, but you've just landed in a heap of scrap. And the scrap heap just got bigger. Megatron, one from another reality, has just resurfaced.*
* Wheeljack: *From another reality?! I'm guessing that can't be good. How can I help?*
* Prowl: *Try using that brain of yours, the good part, not the part that backfires on us.*
* Bumblebee: *Man, Prowl, that's harsh.*
* Wheeljack: *It's okay, Bee. I'm used to it. Point me to the lab. I have work to do.*

Part 3

* Prowl: *Trouble ahead.*
* Bumblebee: *Looks likes one of that other Meg's minions.*
* Bonecrusher: *Minion? MINION!? Hardly. Protector and ally? That would be correct.*
* Prowl: *So he's back?*
* Bumblebee: *Ahhh, great. I hope Wheeljack comes up with something.*
* Bonecrusher: *Wheeljack? You mean Que?*
* Bumblebee: *Who?*
* Bonecrusher: *Nevermind. I assume you're here to get your chassis kicked. Let's get this over with.*

### The Equalizer

Part 1

* Bonecrusher: *Master, they know you're back.*
* Megatron (ROTF): *And how could that be?*
* Bonecrusher: *How would I know? But, I am curious. Why did you come back?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *Why should I tell you? So you can share more intel with the enemy?*
* Bonecrusher: *That is ridiculous and unfounded! I told you, I don't know how they know... they just do.*
* Megatron (ROTF): *It matters not. The time is upon us. Realities have collided and we must prepare.*
* Bonecrusher: *Prepare for what?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *The return... of a god.*

Part 2

* Mirage: *It's official. He's back. I saw him with my own optical orbs.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *If that is true, I will organize a squad and set out with the Commander. We know him best.*
* Optimus Prime: *I suspect that is the beast course of action. But before you embark on your mission, perhaps some training is in order.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *What do you have in mind?*
* Optimus Prime: *Wheeljack recently arrived. He has cooked up something that he says may help.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Que?*
* Optimus Prime: *No, why do people keep calling him that? Anyway, Wheeljack is up ahead. He wants to test his new device. It is called the Equalizer. It may tips the scales in our favor.*

Part 3

* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Que?*
* Wheeljack: *Jeez, why do you guys keep calling me that? The name's Wheeljack.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Sorry, my friend. In my reality you are known by another moniker. I was told you have something you want to test.*
* Wheeljack: *I do. It's some tech... a mod if you will... that should turn an attacker's aggression against them.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Sounds intriguing. Will it work?*
* Wheeljack: *That's why you're here. If you'd be so kind as to be my guinea pigs... Commander, come at me like you mean it.*

## Chapter 2 - Decepticons Rising

### Preparations

Part 1

* Optimus Prime (MV1): *That did not seem to go as planned.*
* Wheeljack: *Eh, it could have gone better. The Equalizer needs some work.*
* Ratchet: *What's the problem? Can I help?*
* Wheeljack: *I think I need to tweak the Quantum Modulator.*
* Ratchet: *The What Whatulator?*
* Wheeljack: *The Quantum Modulator. C'mon Ratchet. you know I was messing around with one back on Earth.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Is that even a thing?*
* Ratchet: *It could be... but it's fraught with potential danger.*
* Wheeljack: *Could be? It is a thing. And when I tweak it, The Equalizer will turn the tide against the Decepticons! Trust me, I've got his.*

Part 2

* Grindor: *Is this what I think it is?*
* Barricade: *Are you...*
* Bonecrusher: *Getting the bank back together?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *That is a bit too vermin colloquial... but yes, we are gathering the proper forces together.*
* Grindor: *To what end?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *To end the Autobots, of course. Ready yourselves for what's coming. Destiny awaits those willing to shape and... own it.*

Part 3

* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Commnander. I surmise our assumptions are correct. Megatron has returned. This two-bit tin pot lackey confirms it.*
* Grindor: *Words of an Autobot scum do not bother me.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *What about an Energon Hook in your optic? Would that bother you?*
* Grindor: *I'd like to see you try that.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *I believe this is a... how would you humans say... "been there done that" moment. Commander, it is time to go there and do that... again.*

### Namesakes

Part 1

* Barricade: *I get it. You're my superior officer. I'm following orders...*
* Megatron (ROTF): *And is there a problem?*
* Barricade: *You could say that. The Autobots and that Commander keep coming at us. And we keep getting the scrap kicked out of us. I need to know. Is it worth it?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *Never question me! But this once, I shall answer. When he shows himself, you will see it was worth it.*
* Barricade: *Who is he?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *One from before time. The only one that matters.The one that I owe my name to.*

Part 2

* Barricade: *Optimus and the vermin Commander approach. I shall serve and protect you by punishing and enslaving.*
* Megatron (ROTF): *Both wise and loyal. You shall be rewarded when the time arrives.*
* Barricade: *Which is when?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *When his stasis chamber opens... and he emerges.*
* Barricade: *This cryptic talk is beyond me.*
* Megatron (ROTF): *I am aware. That is why you must go forth and do your duty. Interrogate the enemy... by any means necessary!*

Part 3

* Barricade: *That's all you brought? Sure you don't want to go and get some back up?*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *The Commander has the situation well at hand. But, before we continue, I ask you a question. Why did Megatron return? You witnessed his defeat. He is done.*
* Barricade: *Silence! I ask the questions here, and I have only one. Are you prepared to die?*

## Chapter 3 - Second Chances

### Rust Removal

Part 1

* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Powerful forces are aligning against yet again.*
* Hound: *You got that right, chief. The only cat missing is Megatron.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *He is here. He just has not shown himself yet.*
* Hound: *Well, that's just great. But why is he coming back now? Didn't you guys send him running with his tailpipe between his legs?*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *I fear he has learned what the other faction of Deceptions has.*
* Hound: *What's that?*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *That we are on the verge of a return of a powerful being... perhaps too powerful to comprehend.*

Part 2

* Megatron (ROTF): *I see in my absence you did not bother to improve your fighting proficiency.*
* Barricade: *If you're so great and proficient, why don't you enter the fight?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *Contained in your insolence is a modicum of sage advice.*
* Barricade: *Does that mean you're going to take on the Autobots and their vermin leader?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *Indeed it does. It would be wise for me to remove the rust in preparation for when the true day of reckoning arrives.*

Part 3

* Hound: *Look, Commander, somebody decided to show up and play with the big boys.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *Do not underestimate our foe, Hound. No matter the reason for his absence, his return should not be taken lightly.*
* Megatron (ROTF): *For once Prime is right. And, it is not just my return you should fear.*
* Optimus Prime (MV1): *So it is true you know?*
* Megatron (ROTF): *About Megatronus? Only a fool would not know. I may be many things, but a fool... I am not.*

### The Re-Equalizer

Part 1

* Optimus Prime: *I know you have heard this before, but time is of the essence. Wheeljack, are you ready to test your modifications?*
* Wheeljack: *If we are going to test the all new Re-Equalizer, I suggest putting some distance between us and HQ.*
* Prowl: *Given your track record I'd say that's wise.*
* Wheeljack: *Ouch, Prowl. That's kind of mean.*
* Prowl: *And kind of accurate. Remember what happened to Autobot Headquarters when you created the Dinobots? Out of control damage.*
* Optimus Prime: *And remember what happened next? Wheeljack persisted and now we have valuable new allies and friends...*

Part 2

* Prowl: *How much do you want to bet Jack's "Re-Equalizer" blows up in his face? "Re-Equalizer", what a dumb name.*
* Bumblebee: *Lighten up, his spark's in the right place.*
* Prowl: *It might not be after the test... physically.*
* Optimus Prime: *Remember this, Prowl... for every time one of his inventions has backfired there are two examples of him saving the day. Respect our comrade.*

Part 3

* Prowl: *Should we get this over with?*
* Wheeljack: *You don't seem excited. Have some faith.*
* Prowl: *Oh, I have faith... faith that your Re-Equalizer will either shock, burn, or disintegrate you.*
* Optimus Prime: *Show some respect, Prowl. That is an order. Wheeljack, proceed.*