In a makeshift landing area on the planet Charr, The Sweeps bring down the stolen Demicronian craft. Waiting for them on the ground below is Decepticon leader Shockwave, who is accompanied by Scourge and Hook.

"Excellent work, Sweeps." Shockwave said as the Sweeps exited the shuttle, "Scourge, go retrieve the computer master control for me."

"As you command, Shockwave." Scourge said, entering the shuttle. After he entered, Shockwave and Hook walked up to the shuttle.

"It seems to be pretty well built." Hook said as he knocked his fist against the side of the shuttle, "This material is pretty tough, it'll take a lot just to put a dent in it. It's the optimal material for finishing the construction of Trypticon."

"Excellent." Shockwave said as Scourge exited the shuttle, "Scourge! What of that technology you found in there?"

"I'm in disbelief!" Scourge replied, "The memory capacity alone is ten times greater than even our current technology! The artificial intelligence is outstanding! This is the smartest computer I've ever seen! If we put this computer inside Trypticon, he'll be unstoppable!"

"Armor that is nearly impenetrable," Shockwave began, "Along with an intelligence that rivals even my own! Trypticon will be the ultimate Decepticon! Hook! I'm going to visit Trypticon's construction site, begin dismembering this ship!"

"Yes, Shockwave!" Hook replied as his leader walked off, accompanied by Scourge and the Sweeps.

Inside of the shuttle, the Autobot Cliffjumper saw all of this unfold from his hiding place within the shuttle. "Not good!" he thought to himself, "If they finish this construction, then the Autobots won't stand a chance! I'm going to go see what Shockwave is up to." He leapt from his hiding spot and was about to leave the shuttle until he saw Hook. "How am I going to get past this guy?" he thought.

On the outside, Hook has finished his inspection of the craft. "Well, that's that." he said, as he walked away from the shuttle, "Now to get the other Constructicons and begin the dismemberment."

Inside the shuttle, Cliffjumper let out a sigh of relief. "Man I caught a break." he thought, "I don't think I should stick to the main path. I guess I should just stay out of sight and follow Hook. He might lead me to that construction site that Shockwave was talking about." He ran out of the shuttle and quickly hid himself.

TIME: A few moments earlier. PLACE: Cybertron. Swipeamus Prime, along with the two Jazzes and Blaster enter a meeting room where all the Autobots have gathered.

"What's the situation, Swipeamus?" Prowl asked, "What exactly are those Decepticons up to?"

"Nothing good, Prowl." Swipeamus replied, "Blaster's going to give us a full detailed report of the satellite pictures we've obtained from our observation satellites in Charr's orbit. Go ahead, Blaster."

"Now then," Blaster began, "As you can clearly see here, The Decepticons are working on something. Something BIG. We don't know exactly what it is at this time, but it is believed to be some type of fortress."

"Why would the Decepticons be working on a fortress?" Wheeljack asked, "Charr's a barren planet."

"I highly doubt that the fortress they're working on is defensive, Wheeljack." Prowl replied, "If I had to guess, that fortress is being built for OFFENSIVE purposes."

"You mean like for an invasion of Cybertron or something?" Hot Rod asked.

"Exactly." Prowl replied, "You think the Decepticons were just going to take their banishment lightly? Nope. If they're going down, the Decepticons are going down fighting."

"But I thought that the Decepticons had no leader." Blurr began, "I mean ever since Swipeamus took care of Galvatron, the Decepticons have had no leader."

"Somebody obviously steeped up and became their leader, Blurr," Prowl replied, but if only we knew who it was."

"So basically what you're telling us is to prepare for war." Ironhide said.

"Not exactly." Prowl began, "In fact, I have a plan, but it's pretty dangerous."

"What have you got, Prowl?" Swipeamus asked.

"What I've got," Prowl began, "Is that we send some of our Autobots over to Charr and try to sabotage their construction."

"I don't know," Swipeamus replied, "I don't think we can afford the risk of losing any of our forces, being as we should also be improving on our defensive capabilities."

"I'll go!" Jazz shouted, "Besides, my buddy Cliffjumper's over there! I have to get him back!"

"I don't know…" Swipeamus began, but Jazz cut him off.

"I'm not even one of your Autobots!" Jazz said, "If I go, you'll still have all your people. Please just let me go get my buddy back, and I'll help you along the way."

"Alright then," Swipeamus replied, "I'll let you go. Just be careful."

"Hold it!" the other Jazz shouted, "I don't trust this guy! He might just go back to Charr and report our secrets to them. I'm going with him to make sure that he doesn't pull anything."

"Fine." Swipeamus said, "But the two of you work together. We have to see what the Decepticons are up to and sabotage it if we have the chance. We can not have you two fighting each other while the fate of all the Autobots hangs in the balance. You two find Cliffjumper, find out what the Decepticons are up to, try to sabotage it, and get out of there. Do I make my self clear?"

"Yes." the two Jazzes replied.

"Good." Swipeamus said, "The two of you go prepare a shuttle for yourself, then leave."

"Gotcha." the two Jazzes replied as they left the room.

"Wait a minute…" Cliffjumper said, "I'm right here. Why do they think I'm on Charr."

"Long story." Swipeamus replied, "I hope you're comfortable, because this may take a while…"

TIME: That very moment. PLACE: Charr. Cliffjumper followed Hook all the way to Trypticon's construction site.

"This doesn't look good." Cliffjumper thought to himself, "And where did Shockwave go to?" He continued walking until he heard voices. Upon hearing the voices, he ducked behind a corner.

"How did it go Scourge?" Shockwave asked.

"Perfectly." Scourge replied, "I inserted the master control into Trypticon's brain area, and it accepted it. Once the Constructicons finish the construction, it will be fully operational."

"Excellent!" Shockwave exclaimed, "Soon the Decepticon Empire will once again reign supreme!"

Cliffjumper, from his position behind the corner, heard all of what Shockwave and Scourge had said. "Shit!" he thought, "I can't let them finish construction! I've got to find the brain of this thing and shut it down!"