From Redros, with Love

Following the fall of Redros, the Warbots head to their planet of origin in search of Optimus Prime.

## Plot

### Homeward

As Pioneer drifts through Space, Steer enters the Brig and mentions that a roll call is in order. Starwheel then begins roll call, and included H-102, K-490, T-001. As Starwheel continues roll call, Steer leaves the brig and enters his quarters. He stares at a picture of Thunderclash, before mentioning that the Autobot Commonwealth is falling, and wonders if they'll ever find any other Autobots, and if Optimus Prime still exists. Starwheel enters Steer's quarters and mentions that 31 Autobots are accounted for. Steer thanks Starwheel, before ordering him to return to the Bridge and set course for Cybertron. Starwheel mentions that he took the initiative, and that they should be arriving on Cybertron within an hour.

Steer mentions that Redros isn't that close to Cybertron, and Starwheel mentions that Anomaly had activated the Hyperdrive, allowing them to travel at Hyperspeed. Steer mentions that Hyperspeed burns through their fuel, and asks Starwheel to have Anomaly turn off the Hyperdrive engines. Starwheel leaves, and Steer wonders who could have warned them. Meanwhile, Starwheel approaches Anomaly and tells him to turn off the Engines, and Anomaly attempts to do so, only to fail. H-102 approaches the engines, and Anomaly tells her to get clear. H-102 turns off the engine and tells Anomaly that she's not only a weapons smith, but a mechanic. H-102 mentions that she can concoct a better way to preserve energy for Pioneer.

### Cybertron

Steer informs the crew that they are arriving on Cybertron, and to prepare to scout the planet. H-102 leaves the Engine room, as Starwheel mentions that it's been over a Milennia since they've seen Cybertron. Starhammer tells Starwheel that he's never been, only heard it through legends from Dai Atlas himself. Steer approaches the crew and mentions that no one stepped up to his call to scout the planet, and asks if there were any scouts. Tigertrack, Ricochet, Miletrack, and Tracker step up. Steer orders the four to scout 2 kliks around the ship upon landing. Ricochet mentions that he'll search for booby traps, while Tigertrack mentions that he'll search for enemies. Steer mentions that he doesn't care, as long as they can scout. Steer leaves the room, leaving the scouts pissed.

Upon reentering the Bridge, Soundbarrier tells Steer that he should work on his manners. Steer mentions that they had to abandon their home, and he wasn't ready to lead a team into finding a new home. Soundbarrier tells him that once they reunite with Sentinel Prime, the odds will change. Skyfall informs Steer that they are landing in the ruins of Iacon. Steer looks on the scanners and mentions that there is no more fuel on Cybertron. Steer asks Soundbarrier what they will do, and Soundbarrier suggests contacting Sentinel Prime. Steer mentions that he'll go into the Iacon Hall of Records to see what happened to Cybertron, and Soundbarrier mentions that he shouldn't go alone. Steer asks Soundbarrier who he suggests taking.

Steer drives with SS-109, T-001, & R-001 through the ruins towards the Hall of Records. Steer asks each soldier of their origins, and the trio mentions that they were born from the same Protoform molding, and are considered quadriplets. Steer asks where the fourth is, and SS-109 mentions that he remained on Cybertron during the Reign of Sentinel Prime. Steer asks his name, and T-001 mentions Calibreak. Steer and the others reach the Hall of Records and enter. Meanwhile, a small Insecticon scout spies them. The footage is transferred over to Shockwave. Shockwave orders the Insecticon Spy to return to The Facility immediately. Shockwave orders Airachnid to locate the Autobots' ship. Airachnid leaves with a smirk on her face. Airachnid forms a spider and leaves Shockwave's Facility.

Bombshell asks what is going to happen, and Shockwave mentions that they are going to hijack the Autobot Ship and search for Megatron. Shockwave mentions that the Insecticon Horde and Growl will watch over Cybertron when they leave aboard the ship. Bombshell asks why he wants to find Megatron, and Shockwave reminds Bombshell that Megatron is their leader. Airachnid flies over the Iacon Construction Yard and informs Shockwave that she's spotted the ship, and it's close to Iacon. Shockwave orders Bombshell to rally the remaining Insecticons and head to Iacon. Meanwhile, in the Hall of Records, Steer orders the Autobots to search for the Last known Files.

### Iacon Hall of Records

SS-109 mentions that the Files have gone cold, and would need Energon. Steer mentions that H-102 had scanned the planet, and there is no more Energon. SS-109 cuts himself and stores Energon in a file. The File activates and plays. The Autobots are left shocked to learn that Sentinel Prime had fallen, and the last known Autobots fled aboard The Ark towards the planet Earth. The Autobots are approached by Alpha Trion. Steer asks what became of Sentinel Prime, and Trion mentions that he disappeared into Space, and Optimus Prime became his successor. Alpha Trion tells Steer that they should fuel and go, as they are in danger on Cybertron. Steer asks what kind of danger exists, before beign attacked by a Insecticon Brute.

The Brute chases Steer as Alpha Trion walks away, and the others shoot at the Brute. SS-109 is sent flying, as T-001 and R-001 are pummeled to the ground. Steer begins to shoot at the Brute, killing it. Steer orders his soldiers to return to The Pioneer. The Warbots then flee the Hall of Records. Steer contacts Soundbarrier and tells him to prepare for lift off. Soundbarrier mentions that they haven't fueled, and Steer mentions that they'll find Energon on a different planet, and they have to leave. Steer then contacts the scouts and orders them to return to The Pioneer. Meanwhile, Ricochet is attacked by a small portion of the Insecticon Horde and begins to kill multiple Insecticons.

### Attack of the Insecticons

Soundbarrier orders Starwheel to activate the ships' engines, and Starwheel does so. Shockwave orders the Insecticons to attack the ship, and the Insecticons begin to do so. Growl arrives and begins to shoot towards the ship. Starwheel asks Soundbarrier what they're going to do, and Soundbarrier mentions that they should take off. Starwheel mentions that the Captain is still outside, and Soundbarrier orders Starfire to bring the missing Autobots back to the ship. Starfire then flies away, as Soundbarrier orders all Warbots to get on deck. Multiple cannons start to appear out of the ship, and Soundbarrier orders the Warbots to fire. Sharpshot tells Shockwave that they cannot infiltrate the ship, and Shockwave orders the Insecticons that they should only hold out till they run out of Energon.

Steer and the others continue to drive, and are met with Starfire. Starfire mentions that the Insecticons are attacking the ship, and Steer orders Starfire to take the soldiers back, as he confronts the leader of the attackers. Starfire then asks the others to climb aboard, and she flees with them. Steer then drives to a ridge, where he spots Shockwave.He snipes Shockwave, who orders Kickback and Bombshock to deal with him. Steer is attacked by Kickback and Bombshock, and is dragged underground. Skyfall manages to kill a Brute with one shot. Steer tries to break free, and manages it, injuring Kickback. He climbs back to the surface, before being tackled by Bombshock.

Starfire returns aboard the ship and leaves to find the scouts. The scouts reunite, and begin battling their way through Insecticons. Starfire mentions that they are leaving, and Tigertrack mentions that she cannot support all of them. Starfire orders them to follow, and they head back to The Pioneer. Upon reaching The Pioneer, she grabs Tigertrack and flies to the top. She then comes back for Miletrack, Ricochet, then Tracker. Starfire mentions that everyone is on board except for Steer. Steer punches Bombshock and flees, eventually shooting and injuring Growl, before returning to The Pioneer. Shockwave orders the Insecticons to make sure that they cannot escape.

### ESCAPE!

Steer orders Soundbarrier to launch the ship, and Soundbarrier launches it. As The Pioneer slowly launches, Shockwave yells in rage. He orders the Insecticons to retreat, and all Decepticons retreat. The Pioneer blasts off into Space, with Shockwave and Growl watching. Growl asks Shockwave what they're going to do next, and Shockwave shoots and injures Growl. Shocwave then orders the Insecticon Horde to return to the Facility. Razorclaw arrives and tells Shockwave that he could've had Divebomb bomb the Engines. Shockwave tells Razorclaw that they would need the ship. Razorclaw then flees Iacon with Shockwave. Aboard The Pioneer, Steer mentions that it was close.

### The Journey

Steer asks Soundbarrier if everyone is gathered, and Soundbarrier mentions that they are. Steer then informs the Crew that Sentinel Prime has fallen, and the last known Autobots have fled to a Planet called Earth. Steer mentions that they are going to travel to Earth to find the NEW leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime. K-490 asks Steer how he knows that this Prime is alive, and Steer mentions that it was the last thing recorded in the Hall of Records, but he doesn't know. He tells the crew that Optimus Prime is their last chance, and they need to try. Steer orders Starfire and Skyfall to head to Earth. The Pioneer then floats through space, before taking off. H-102 and Anomaly share their worries, before approaching Steer.

H-102 tells Steer that they only have enough Energon to reach Earth, so they will be trapped there if their mission is a failure. Steer accepts the news, before leaving the Engine Room. While floating through Space, Amp informs Steer that he's picking up a signal. Steer orders him to play it, and a message from Optimus Prime plays, mentioning how they have fled Cybertron in search of a new home. Steer asks when it was sent, and Amp mentions that it was sent nearly 4.5 Million Years Ago. Steer mentions that they could've found a new home but it could also be a trap. Amp asks if they should change course, and Steer orders them to stay on course. Steer orders Soundbarrier to asks the soldiers of their abilities, and Soundbarrier leaves the room.

Amp stares at the monitors, before informing Steer that they're receiving another transmission. Steer orders him to play it, before a song plays throughout the ship. Steer asks where it's coming from, and Amp mentions that it's coming from Earth. The song ends, and Steer mentions that it was nice. Skyfall tells Steer that they are getting close to Earth. Steer orders them to try and make contact with the Natives of Earth, and Amp attempts to contact them, only to fail. Steer then asks Amp to record a transmission, and Amp does so. Steer sends his greetings to Earth, and mentions that they are looking for Autobot Leader Optimus Prime, and that they come in Peace.

### The Moon

Kostov mentions that he's picking up mass signatures from The Moon, and Steer orders them to land on the Moon. Upon landing on the Moon, Steer asks if there are any life signals, and Kostov mentions that there are none. Steer then orders R-001, Tigertrack, and SS-109 to follow him. The four then drive out of The Pioneer and drive through the Moon's surface. They reach a large crater, where the find The Nemesis. Tigertrack mentions that The Nemesis looks like Trypticon. Steer orders them to approach slowly. The Warbots reach The Nemesis and enter it. Steer wonders if it's a Decepticon Ship, or an Autobot Ship. SS-109 mentions that it's a Decepticon ship, before horrifyingly pointing to Megatron!

All jump in horror, before Steer mentions that Megatron is offline. Tigertrack suggests that Megatron followed the Autobots to Earth, but their ship crash landed. R-001 knocks over Blast Off, Soundwave, Shatter, and Sunstorm, before Steer mentions that all of them must be deactivated. R-001 mentions that he sees all of the Seekers except Starscream. SS-109 suggests that Starscream was killed during the War for Cybertron, before wondering why The Seekers are on board The Nemesis. Steer suggests that they joined the Decepticons. Steer punches Megatron's corpse, and mentions that it was for starting the Great War. Steer orders the Warbots to return to The Pioneer.

Upon reaching The Pioneer, Steer asks Amp if they made contact, and Amp mentions that all lines are cold. Steer orders them to take off and head down to the planet, and H-102 mentions that they are almost out of Energon. Steer is informed by Anomaly that he scanned the planet, and Earth is rich with Energy. Steer mentions that they could fuel their ship once they find some to fuel. Steer orders them to take off. The Pioneer takes off and slowly heads down to Earth. Amp mentions that he's picking up radio signal, before a barrage of meteorites begin to hit The Pioneer. The Pioneer enters Earth's atmosphere and begins to burn up. The entire crew, save for Amp, is launched out of The Pioneer.

### WELCOME TO EARTH

The Pioneer crash lands on a small remote island, as the Warbots fly through the atmosphere. Steer crash lands in a barn out side of Central City. Jackie Muldoon approaches The barn, and finds Steer, injured. H-102 and K-490 crash land in different regions in Germany. R-001 crash lands into the Thames in London, as SS-109 and T-001 crash land in the North Sea. Starhammer and Starwheel crash land in France. Ricochet, Miletrack, Tracker, and Tigertrack crash land in Australia. Kostov and Anomaly crash land in a large bed of snow in Russia. Skyfall crash lands into the Amazon River. Ironworker and Erector crash land in different regions of Chicago and New York City.

Fixit and Toolbox land in Canada. Starfire crash lands in Hawaii. D-091 and M-030 crash land in Japan. Landquake crash lands on the Outer Borders of Wakanda. Soundbarrier crash lands in a small village in Vietnam. In OSA HQ, Buford Halloday tells Agent Blazkowicz that they are detecting some tremors coming from around the globe. Blazkowicz tells Buford that he'll investigate the one in London. Back in the Barn, Steer stares at Jackie, and tells her that he comes in Peace.

TO BE CONTINUED...

## Featured Characters

* Warbots
	+ Commander Steer
	+ Starwheel
	+ H-102
	+ K-490
	+ T-001
	+ Anomaly
	+ Starhammer
	+ Soundbarrier
	+ Skyfall
	+ SS-109
	+ R-001
	+ Tigertrack
	+ Ricochet
	+ Miletrack
	+ Tracker
	+ Amp
	+ Kostov
* Decepticons
	+ Insecitcon Scout
	+ Shockwave
	+ Insecticons
		- Airachnid
		- Bombshell
		- Sharpshot
		- Kickback
		- Bombshock
	+ Predacons
		- Razorclaw
	+ Nemesis Crew (Deactivated)
		- Megatron
		- Blast Off
		- Soundwave
		- Shatter
		- Sunstorm
* Alpha Trion
* Humans
	+ Jackie Muldoon
	+ Buford Halloday
	+ William J. Blazkowicz

## Soundtrack

* "Cities in the Dust" by The Everlove
* "Non, je ne regrette rien" by Edith Piaf
* "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes

## Notes

* Crew of THE PIONEER:
	+ Commander Steer, Soundbarrier, T-001/ Trunnion, Starfire, Kostov, R-0001/ Roadster, H-102/ Hedy, K-490/ Kampfhund, Starwheel, Starhammer, Skyfall, SS-109/ Shell-Shock, Landquake, RIcochet, Tigertrack, Miletrack, Tracker, D-091, M-030, Ironworker, Erector, Fixit and Toolbox, Amp, & Anomaly.
* It is said that T-001 (Trunnion), R-001 (Roadster), SS-109 (Shell-Shock), and Calibreak (C-112) are all siblings.
* Megatron is Mentioned.
* Growl was previously killed by Grimlock in *Fall of Cybertron Part 3.* It is implied here that he was rebuilt and revived by Shockwave.
* "Non, je ne regretted rien" is the song that plays when Amp mentions that there is another transmission coming in.