Lockdown's Return

Following the Transformers first fallout in Mission City, and the Decepticons retreat to Cybertron, all seems well. That is, until the Bounty Hunter Lockdown arrives on Earth looking for Scattershot. Will Scattershot survive being hunted down by this merciless Bounty Hunter?

## Plot

### Bounty

On 5,001,100 BC, Lockdown travels to the planet Pyrovar I and transforms his face into a sniper. He then proceeds to shoot and injure Overtrack. He approaches Overtrack and informs him that he was hired by Megatron to bring him back to Cybertron, and Overtrack mentions that he was expecting the Decepticon Justice Division. Lockdown tells Overtrack that the DJD are busy hunting down Vanquish on Fantoma VII. Lockdown then grabs Overtrack, and returns to Cybertron. On Cybertron, Lockdown approaches Megatron, who congratulates Lockdown for capturing Overtrack. Megatron then orders for Overtrack to be placed in a coma by Sunder and sent to Garrus-9. A pair of Vehicons then come and drag Overtrack away. Lockdown begins to leave, and Megatron tells Lockdown that he has a proposition for him.

Lockdown asks what it is, and Megatron tells Lockdown that he wants him to join the Decepticons. Lockdown refuses, as he enjoys hunting his prey. Megatron tells Lockdown that he can hunt down Autobot targets under his command, and Lockdown smirks. Lockdown asks who his first target is. Millions of Years later on January 14, 2025, Scattershot drives down to Mission City, where he approaches the reconstruction site. He drops of Steven, who thanks him. Scattershot transforms and asks Grapple how the reconstruction is going. Grapple tells Scattershot that the reconstruction will be done by the end of the Week. Scattershot tells Grapple that he'll update Optimus, before transforming and leaving. Steven approaches his father, Ron, and tells him that he enlisted in N.E.S.T. Ron asks what N.E.S.T. is, and Steven mentions that it's like G.I. Joe.

### Reconstruct

Ron is then left annoyed as Buster falls over, causing a support beam to fall down as well. Ron walks over to Buster and demands to know why he isn't trying in his new job, and Buster mentions that he never wanted it, before walking away. Ron walks back to Steven and tells him that Buster is nothing like his cousin, Butch. In Echo Base, Scattershot arrives and transforms. He approaches Optimus and informs him of the reconstruction in Mission City. Optimus then asks Scattershot if he ever picked his soldiers, and Scattershot mentions that he hasn't. Optimus then turns to Blaster and orders him to open a GroundBridge to The Ark. On The Nemesis, Fallen Angel and Soundwave approach Megatron. Soundwave informs Megatron that something is coming in from deep space, but can't make out who or what it is.

Megatron tells Soundwave to try and establish what it is, and Soundwave leaves. Fallen Angel asks what their plans are now, and Megatron mentions that with the AllSpark destroyed, they won't be able to build their new army. Megatron mentions that Scrapper and the Constructicons are in North America, secretly building an Earth Base for the Decepticons. Meanwhile in the N.E.S.T. on an Island in Maine, Lennox arrives and informs Simmons that Griffin Rock will be building a new roadblock to keep them away from the Base. Simmons thanks Lennox, before ordering him to train their troops. Lennox mentions he'll get on it, before exiting the meeting room and walking over to the Training Fields. There, he orders Graham Braddock to warm up the troops, and Graham has his fellow soldiers do push ups.

Graham asks Lennox when they'll be sent off to fight more Decepticons, and Lennox tells Graham that they won't know till the Decepticons make a move. Meanwhile at The Ark, Optimus watches as Scattershot walks back in forth, before he informs the Autobots that Optimus had decided to shift the chain of command, so that a team of Autobots will report directly to Scattershot, who will report directly to Optimus Prime. Scattershot then orders Rollbar, Heatwave, Crosshairs, and Leadfoot to step forward. He then tells them that are all in Command of newly refurbished teams. Scattershot places Rollbar in charge of the Elite Squadron, which shall consist of Skyfire, Nightbeat, Hauler, & Flare-Up. He tells Heatwave that she will lead the Rescuebots, consisting of Swerve, Evac, Medix, & Siren.

He then informs Crosshairs that he'll lead the Rallybots, consisting of Blurr, Hot Rod, Roadbuster, Wheeljack, & Smokescreen. Scattershot then tells Leadfoot that he will be in charge of The Wreckers. The four Lieutenants then Salute Scattershot, before Scattershot orders his Autobots to move out to their New Base in Canada, close to Lake Winnipeg. As the Autobots begin to drive away, Optimus wishes Scattershot luck, and Scattershot thanks Optimus, before transforming and driving away. A Day Later on January 15, Scattershot and his team arrives at their new base at Lake Winnipeg. He orders everyone to get comfortable moving in, before approaching Fallback. He tells Fallback that he'll be the Base's GroundBridge technician, and Fallback thanks Scattershot for the role. Fallback then asks Scattershot where he would like to go.

Scattershot mentions that he would like to travel to Venice to try and scan an Earth-Based vehicle form. Fallback mentions that he'll get right on it. Fallback then begins to activate the GroundBridge, before opening one. Scattershot thanks Fallback, before walking into the GroundBridge portal. In Earth's Orbit, A massive starship exits hyperspace, smashing a satellite. Aboard the starship, Lockdown orders his Shadow Raiders to travel down to the Earth to find Scattershot. Multiple shuttles begin to fly out of The Revenge. Meanwhile on The Nemesis, Fallen Angel spots The Revenge, before leaving to inform Megatron. She informs Megatron, who thinks before ordering Soundwave to make contact with The Revenge. Back aboard The Revenge, Lockdown continues to look down upon the Earth.

### Battle of Venice

Lockdown is then contacted by Megatron, surprising Lockdown. Megatron asks Lockdown what brings him to Earth, and Lockdown tells him that he is on a Mission for his new clients. Megatron asks what he's searching for, and Lockdown mentions that he's been ordered to hunt down Scattershot. Megatron informs Lockdown that Scattershot perished in destroying the AllSpark, before Lockdown is contacted by a Shadow Raider and informed that Scattershot has been found in Europe. Lockdown tells Megatron that he's going down to the planet for his bounty, and Megatron offers for his troops to assist him, and Lockdown tells Megatron that his troops are elite, and won't need assistance. As he walks away, he mentions that he will stop by The Nemesis for a quick chat. Lockdown then orders a Shadow Raider to open a GroundBridge for him.

Lockdown arrives in Venice, with multiple Shadow Raiders firing upon Scattershot, who slaughters some. Scattershot contacts Fallback and mentions that he needs reinforcements in Venice, and Fallback mentions that he'll send some forces immediately. Scattershot continues to fight off the Shadow Raiders. Meanwhile on the otherside of the City, Windblade, Smokescreen, Tempest, & Nightbeat arrive through a GroundBridge. Windblade mentions that Scattershot is on the other side of the City, and need to get to him. Scattershot continues to slaughter Shadow Raiders, before spotting Lockdown, who transforms his head into a sniper rifle and shooting Scattershot, injuring him. Lockdown then approaches Scattershot, who is left shocked that Lockdown has come.

Scattershot asks who sent him, and Lockdown mentions that the Creators want him in their collection. Lockdown then places Stasis Cuffs on Scattershot, before dragging him away. Windblade arrives and begins fighting Shadow Raiders. Lockdown drags Scattershot through the GroundBridge portal, before it closes, frustrating Windblade. Tempest arrives and kills a couple of Shadow Raiders. Tempest asks where Scattershot is, and Windblade mentions that he was taken by Lockdown. Tempest looks up into space and calculates that they still have time to rescue Scattershot. Windblade asks Tempest what he means, and Tempest mentions that more or less, it took Lockdown a while to pinpoint Scattershot, and will need time getting ready to take off to wherever he's going. Windblade tells Tempest that he better be right, before contacting Fallback for pick up. Windblade then spies a nearby Ferrari, before scanning it.

### Moon Rescue

On The Revenge, Lockdown places Scattershot in a cage, and tells him that after delivering him to the Creators, he might consider retiring. Lockdown walks away, as Scattershot tries to send a signal to Earth. Back in Sector 1 Base in Canada, Armorhide tells Windblade that he's receiving a faint distress signal from Scattershot. Windblade asks Armorhide to track it, and Armorhide mentions that he'll get on it. Back on The Revenge, Lockdown orders the Shadow Raiders to make their way to the Moon, before he leads his ship towards it. On The Moon, The Revenge lands right next to The Nemesis. Lockdown jumps off of The Revenge and walks over towards The Nemesis, where he is welcomed by Megatron, Sunstorm, & Fallen Angel. Lockdown mentions that the pleasure is his, before asking Megatron how the Fall of Cybertron was.

Megatron mentions that they lost many soldiers in the Fall, but he does plan to create a new homeworld for the Decepticons with Earth. Lockdown wishes Megatron luck, before telling Megatron that it was easy to take down Scattershot on Earth, and Megatron mentions that he was bested the last time, since Scattershot attempted to destroy the AllSpark. Lockdown begins to think, before asking Megatron to follow him. Both Megatron and Lockdown begin to walk over to The Revenge, with Shockwave following behind him. In The Revenge, Lockdown opens a locker and pulls out The Seed. Lockdown tells Megatron that his clients gave him the Seed for hunting down and capturing the Trans-Mutate. He gives The Seed to Megatron and tells Megatron that the Seed will Cyberform all organic life, so he could use it to turn Earth into a new Cybertron.

Megatron thanks Lockdown for the offer, as Shockwave approaches Scattershot. Shockwave is surprised by Scattershot's survival, before scanning him, locating the AllSpark in Scattershot's chest. Shockwave then uses a emp to knock out Scattershot, before beginning to operate on him. On Earth, Armorhide tells Windblade that he lost the signal, but made a copy of it's projected origin: The Moon. Windblade orders for the Omnibots to move out to The Moon, and Armorhide mentions that he scanned the Moon, and Lockdown landed right next to the crash site of another ship. Windblade mentions that they'll be fine, before ordering Fallback to open a GroundBridge to the Moon. Fallback asks if anyone can handle the GroundBridge while he's gone, and Wheeljack mentions that he'll look over it.

Wheeljack opens a GroundBridge to The Moon, and Windblade leads the Omnibots to the Moon. Back on The Nemesis, Shockwave studies the AllSpark and The Seed, and is left excited. He leaves and informs Megatron that they can use the AllSpark to supercharge the Seed, and it can turn all organic life on Earth into Transformium. Megatron congratulates Shockwave, before asking Lockdown if he wants to see the Birth of a new Cybertron, and Lockdown mentions that he has to leave, before walking away. Back on The Revenge, Windblade sneaks aboard The Revenge, before killing a Shadow Raider. She, Fallback, Seaspray, and Scamper begin searching the ship for Scattershot. She tells the Omnibots to keep quiet, before finding Scattershot's cage. Guzzle then shoots it open, sounding an alarm throughout The Revenge.

Lockdown hears and runs to his ship. Scattershot thanks Windblade, before ordering the Omnibots to flee. Wheeljack then opens a GroudnBridge, allowing for the Omnibots to flee the Moon. Lockdown returns to his ship, only to be left frustrated. Lockdown approaches Megatron back on The Nemesis and tells him that he has to return to Earth to recapture his bounty, and the other Omnicons, before he returns to his client. Megatron tells Soundwave to open a GroundBridge to the largest populated City on Earth, and Soundwave mentions that the largest City is on an Island within the Eastern region of Asia. Megatron asks Shockwave if the Seed can go through seas, and Shockwave tells Megatron that the Seed can even turn Marine life and the marine floor into metal.

### Battle of Tokyo I

Megatron orders a squad of Decepticons to the City. Back in Sector 1, Scattershot tells his soldiers that Lockdown has returned, and Shockwave has stolen the AllSpark. Rollbar asks what they're going to do, and Scattershot mentions that he doesn't know. Scattershot then hears an alarm, and runs to a communications hub. Scattershot is informed by Blaster that Decepticons are attacking the City of Tokyo. Scattershot thanks Blaster, before ordering Leadfoot to assemble the Wreckers. Rollbar asks Scattershot if they need some assistance, and Scattershot orders for N.E.S.T. and the Elite Guard to evacuate Tokyo as much as they can. Rollbar then orders the Elite Guard to move out. Back in Maine, Lennox receives orders to head to Tokyo, and orders N.E.S.T. to mobilize. In Tokyo, multiple Japanese citizens run from the Decepticons.

Megatron orders Fallen Angel, Shockwave, Runabout, Runamuck, the Combaticons, & the Vehicons begin attacking. Lockdown tells Megatron that the attack will draw Scattershot to them. Megatron agrees, before activating the Seed and opens a countdown clock. The Wreckers and N.E.S.T. arrive, and Scattershot orders them to attack. Arcee, Pyropath, & Topspin begin firing upon the Vehicons, while Windblade, Guzzle, & Seaspray fire upon the Shadow Raiders. Lockdown spies Scattershot and tells Megatron that he'll deal with Scattershot himself. Lockdown then walks away, before grabbing out his hook and a blade. Scattershot spies Lockdown and Megatron before shooting his way through the Shadow Raiders.

Scattershot then engages in a fight against Lockdown. Lockdown tries to stab Scattershot, only for Scattershot to perform diffusion on Lockdown. Meanwhile, Lennox tells Braddock and Corporal Dundee that they need to pull Megatron away from the Seed, and Braddock asks how they can do that. Dundee mentions that he's got it, before crawling away. Windblade then engages in a fight against Fallen Angel, who tells her that she won't walk away this time, and Windblade tells Fallen Angel that she's getting rusty since her reawakening. Arcee manages to decapitate a few Vehicons, before spotting Corporal Dundee entering a building. Dundee loads a bazooka, before firing it at Megatron. Megatron is hit in the back, before looking for the missile's origin. Megatron then flies toward the building.

Arcee then transforms and drives towards the building. Megatron tries to grab Dundee, only for Arcee to stab Megatron in the back, before jumping off and driving away. Megatron chases after Arcee, and Lennox orders his soldiers to move in. Specialist de Gosgo opens a small case and tries to connect it to the Seed. De Gosgo mentions that she's managed to hack into it, and Lennox orders her to shut down the Seed. Scattershot then stabs and injures Lockdown, and pins him to the ground. Meanwhile, Megatron grabs Arcee and tosses her aside, before looking back to the Seed and seeing the N.E.S.T. soldiers trying to hack into it. Megatron then shoots and kills Specialist de Gosgo. Lennox is left shocked, and mentions that they might need help shutting down the Seed. Megatron runs for the Seed, only to be shot in the face by Topspin and Leadfoot.

Scattershot then makes it to the Seed, and finds the AllSpark attached to it. He then rips the AllSpark off of the Seed, before being attacked by Lockdown, who stabs him in the back. Scattershot then places the AllSpark in his chest, and Lockdown pushes his blade in. Scattershot then gets up, and launches Lockdown from the area. Scattershot then shuts down the Seed, before activating his arm cannons and begisn firing upon the Shadow Raiders. Brawl attempts to attack Scattershot, only to be shot and injured by him. Shadow Raiders begin to flee, only to be shot and killed by Arcee and Pyropath. Megatron attempts to attack Scattershot, only to be shot and injured as well. Megatron, tries to attack him again, only to be advised by Fallen Angel to retreat.

### Victory in Tokyo

Megatron refuses to flee, as he is not losing a second time to Scattershot, only for Megatron to be knocked out by Fallen Angel and dragged through a GroundBridge by her, Swindle, & Shockwave. Lockdown manages to get up and slowly flees. Lockdown spots a Lamborghini and scans it, before transforming and driving away. Scattershot then slowly shuts down his weapons, before being approached by Lennox and Windblade. Scattershot mentions that the AllSpark must've given him a supercharge, as he never thought his firepower would be that powerful. Windblade tells Scattershot that it's the only possible thing, and Scattershot turns to Lennox and tells him that they didn't do bad for N.E.S.T.'s first mission, which Lennox agrees. Scattershot then looks throughout the destruction of Tokyo, and tells his allies that Lockdown is still on the loose.

Back on The Nemesis, Lockdown tells Megatron that his crew is completely depleted, and cannot fulfill his clients' request. As Knockout operates on Megatron, Megatron suggests Lockdown remaining on Earth, and rejoin the Decepticons, which Lockdown agrees to. Megatron then asks Shockwave to welcome Lockdown back to the Decepticons. Within an office Building in Dallas, Texas, Abraham Dante enters the meeting room as some hackers try to cover up the Battle of Mission City and the Battle of Venice. Abraham is fascinated by the Transformers, and mentions that they should try to keep the Secret of Transformers going, as they should hunt them down as well. Meanwhile, one of the business men mentions that he's late for his bus to Tranquility, and needs to leave. The business man grabs his laptop and leaves the building...

TO BE CONTINUED...

## Featured Characters

* Mercenaries
	+ Lockdown
	+ Shadow Raiders
* Decepticons
	+ Overtrack (Flashback)
	+ Megatron
	+ Fallen Angel
	+ Soundwave
	+ Seekers
		- Sunstorm
	+ Shockwave
	+ Reapers
		- Runabout
		- Runamuck
	+ Combaticons
		- Onslaught
		- Brawl
		- Swindle
		- Blast Off
		- Vortex
	+ Vehicons
	+ Knockout
* Autobots
	+ Omnibots
		- Scattershot
		- Fallback
		- Windblade
		- Armorhide
		- Seaspray
		- Scamper
		- Guzzle
	+ Grapple
	+ Optimus Prime
	+ Blaster
	+ Elite Guard
		- Elite Squadron
			* Rollbar
			* Nightbeat
		- Rescuebots
			* Heatwave
	+ Rallybots
		- Crosshairs
		- Smokescreen
		- Wheeljack
	+ Wreckers
		- Leadfoot
		- Tempest
		- Arcee
		- Pyropath
		- Topspin
* Witwicky Family
	+ Steven Witwicky
	+ Ronald Witwicky
	+ Buster Witwicky
* N.E.S.T.
	+ William Lennox
	+ Seymour Simmons
	+ Graham Braddock
	+ Corporal Dundee
	+ Sandra de Gosgo
* MachiNation
	+ Abraham Dante
	+ Mr. Finklerock

## Episode Casualties

* Shadow Raiders (90x)
* Venice Civilians (5x)
* Tokyo Civilians (13x)
* Vehicons (31x)
* Sandra de Gosgo

## Soundtrack

* "Sweet Dreams" by The Eurythmics
* "Cities in the Dust" by The Everlove
* "That's a Big Magnet" by Steve Jablonsky
* "Get that arm" by Alan Silvestri

## Notes

* The Decepticon Justice Division and Vanquish are mentioned. As well as... Sunder....
* The G.I. Joe Organization was mentioned.
* Butch Witwicky is mentioned as Steven Witwicky's cousin.
* The Trans-Mutate is mentioned to have been a target of Lockdown.
* Characters to Debut:
	+ Overtrack, Corporal Dundee, Specialist Sandra de Gosgo, Abraham Dante, & Mr. Finklerock.
		- Nominus Prime, Nova Prime, Guardian Prime, Zeta Prime, Sentinel Prime, Breakaway, Repugnus, Red Alert, Cosmos, Powerglide, Beachcomber, Warpath, Orion Pax/ Optimus Prime II, Ariel/ Elita One, Dion/ Ultra Magnus, Scattershot, Ironhide, Tailgate, Cliffjumper, Mirage, Vibes, Chromia, Scattergun, Jetfire, Skyfire, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Blaster, Bumblebee, Ratchet, Kup, Hot Rod, Blurr, Arcee, Jazz, Prowl, Springer, Whirl, Roadbuster, Topspin, Leadfoot, Smokescreen, Wheeljack, Crosshairs, Road Rage, Raider, Rollbar, Heatwave, Evac, Medix, Siren, Swerve, Hauler, Nightbeat, Flare-Up, Stormsong, Grimlock, Slash, Slag/ Slug, Snarl, Swoop, Sludge, Scorn, Dinobot, Questrian, Thunderclap, Stardust, Lightbright, Fortress Maximus, Yoketron, Dino, Enzo, Rush, Kick-Off, Trailbreaker, Perceptor, Skids, Screech, Strongarm, Six Gun, Gears, Slammer, Metroplex, Inferno, Flame, Eject, Ramhorn, Steeljaw, Rewind, Teletraan I, Sky-Spy, Sundor, Stripes, Steer, Erector, Fixit, Skyfall, Shell Shock, & Getaway.
	+ Decepticons:
		- Megatron, Soundwave, Frenzy, Rumble, Ravage, Ratbat, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Overkill, Slugfest, Barricade, Gigatron, Warwolf, Starscream, Sunstorm, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Thrust, Dirge, Ramjet, Nacelle, Slipstream, Vehicons, Leapers, Snipers, Fracture, Skyquake, Dreadwing, Star Fall, Demolisher, Frequency, Flip Sides, Enemy, Thunderblast, Doomsday Marshal, Nightra, Smolder, Steamhammer, Schism, Treadshot, Hypergear, Deadlock, Heist, Quake, Lugnut, Rage, Strika, Blackout, Onslaught, Swindle, Brawl, Blast Off, Vortex, Fallen Angel, Shockwave, Lockdown, Razorclaw, Divebomb, Tantrum, Rampage, Divebomb, Hun-Grr, Cutthroat, Windblade, Guzzle, Black Scourge, Fallback, Scamper, Armorhide, Deep Dive, Seaspray, Steve, Growl, Shrapnel, Kickback, Bombshell, Bombshock, Hardshell, Sharpshot, Chop Shop, Airachnid, Runabout, Runamuck, Deceptica, Wirebox, & Overtrack.
	+ Humans:
		- General Hiro Nakadai, Captain Mitsuo Fuchida, Emperor Michonimiya Hirohito, Ron Witwicky, Agent William Fowler Sr., Agent Jack Burns, Agent Seymour Simmons, Director Harvey McAdams, President Ronald Reagan, Steven Witwicky, Buster Witwicky, Samuel Witwicky, Judy Witwicky, Mikaela Banes, Mr. Sanchez, Michael Bay, Glenn Whitman, General Joseph Colton, Dr. Chip Chase, Jack Darby, Darhmed, Miko Nakadai, Rafael Esquivel, Lena Knightley, General Glenn Morshower, Captain William Lennox, Robert Epps, Matthew Braddock, Santos, Fig, President Johnson, James Savoy, Magdelena Kawalerdzka/ Steel Sky, Fred Esquievel, June Darby, President Johnson, Corporal Dundee, Specialist Sandra de Gosgo, Abraham Dante, & Mr. Finklerock.
	+ Others:
		- Primacron, The Quintessons, The Kngihts of Iacon, Primus, Unicronus/ Unicron, Adaptus, Mortilus, Solomus, Epistemus, Prima, Vector Prime, Solus Prime, Nexus Prime, Quintus Prime, Alpha Trion, Micronus Prime, Onyx Prime, Amalgamous Prime, Alchemist Prime/ Maccadam, Liege Maximo, Megatronus/ The Fallen, Optimus Prime I, Metroprime, Vigilem, Caminus, Trypticon, Metrotitan, Garnak, Kita, Coll, Lightstorm, Beta, Halogen, Contrail, Sigil, Drivetrain, Betax, Rubicon, Valve, Chac, Basso Profundo, & Jero.