Arc 1: Resurrection.

Chapter 1

Nebulan City, was once the most prominent city on Charr thanks to the late Lord Zarak's efforts. Now it was little more then a ghost town, where the remaining followers of Lord Zarak as well as those that wish to escape the tyranny of Galvatron reside. It is here that the Constructicons reside, after their most recent failure lead Galvatron to turn his anger on them. Like so many others they have begun to realize that the Decepticon Empire will never return to its former glory before the Unicron War with the bipolar Galvatron in charge. Down below the city, within one of its many forgotten labs the Constructicons burn midnight Energon as they work on a plan to dethrone the mighty Galvatron.

The odd silence in the lab is broken by the Constructicons' leader Scrapper as he slams his metallic fist down on the table he is working, his red optics growing furiously. "This is getting us NOWHERE! We were once top scientific minds in the empire. And now look at us, hiding away like Insecticons." He says and knocks the table across the room, causing Long Haul to dive for cover before it hits him. Scrapper paces across the room, as the others look to him.

"How is it that we can't come up with a single good plan? We can't gather enough energon for a good assault thanks to those slagging UDC defense grids. And trying to build army by rallying the others makes the Sweeps grow suspicious and break up the meetings to try and prevent another Zarak from gaining strength. Then there is Galvatron, without someone to challenge him he's become complacent. No one dares defy him. He's become content in ruling Charr now that it's less of a pitt then it used to be. He doesn't even dare trying to get past the Defense grids anymore, Everyone knows he has enough Sweeps to use as fodder." He says growing more irate by the minute.

Mixmaster is the first one to speak up, "This would never-never have happened in the days of Megatron!" He says with a growl "We barely have the resources to keep what few-few Cities Zarak was able to build running! In another century or so, we Decepticons will only-only be a memory!"

Scavenger's optics flash in a blink as inspiration hits him. "Your right! This would have never have happened with Megatron leading us! We CAN bring down Galvatron! It's not like we haven't done it before! Remember back in the Age of Straxus? He was just as bad as Galvatron was. A pure tyrant that wouldn't let anything stand in his way of his goals. He used others as test subjects for his plans."

"I think I'd rather have him in charge then Galvatron." Bonecrusher interrupts. "At least he'd use the sweeps for something other then a secret police. Maybe have them burn out those stupid grids. Its not like he didn't do similarly when he tested the first space bridge."

"I'm not so sure about have him around again." Hook speaks up. "The Cybertronian Elders were right to hire us after I discovered that lost Quintison military blueprint.

"Heh, They were right to not put it to use." Bonecrusher says with a slight chuckle. "They could barely control their "consumer model" transformers. They would have been eradicated if it was Megatron that lead the revolt rather then Alpha Trion. You remember how little was left of Straxus after their battle, I don't think they ever did find all of his parts…"

"Anyways…. If you are finished reminiscing over our previous glories…" Scavenger replies rather annoyed by their tangent. "All we need to do is build using what we have learned from our repairs to Galvatron's Unicronian body to build a leader even stronger then him."

"The only problem with that idea, my dear Scavenger, is that we don't have the resources to create such a being this time." Scrapper replies as his optics dim under his visor. "Even if we did there is no way we could assure that he wouldn't go mad with power as Megatron had after Straxus' defeat. That was one thing those five-faced eggs had right. A mech with that much power can't be controlled. He used his image as the Hero of Cybertron to gain the support of his own army and forcibly reprogrammed others to make use of their talents. A mech stronger then Galvatron would just reforge another army and cast us into further ruin then we already are."

"Actually... I think Scavenger might be on to something for once..." Hook says as he stands up and walks over to Scrapper. "We do have my knowledge of Galvatron's systems. I've been studying Cybertron, and its technology has really advanced thanks to the UDC. I had been hoping to find away to replicate their accomplishments. I'm sure that with their advancements we'd have little trouble creating another super warrior. Even further, thanks to Megatron's rather surprising insight, we can actually rebuild him and not just make another leader that destroy the reign only to do things his way. Long ago he had me create a back up file for what he called 'Project Megaplex' creating clones of himself that would be used as a decoys during major battles. I never was able to finish anything more then the backup copy when the Unicron War broke out. It's probably still in my old lab on Cybertron."

Scavengers nods "He'd already have an army, almost all the Decepticons would follow him, with little confrontation."

"That's all well and good, but you all seem to be forgetting that getting past that Grid of their's is impossible." Scrapper retorts.

A deep gruff voice comes from just out side of the room. "Yeah, well I believe I can help you guys with that."

Scrapper glares towards the door. "And just how long have you been listening in on our little discussion, Astrotrain?"

Astrotrain enters the room slowly, he crosses his arms as he looks to the Constructicons. "Long enough." Astrotrain replies as he retains his neck getting a kink out. "Galvatron has been a pain in the aft since the end of the Unicron War. I completely agree that if Megatron were still around, we wouldn't be in the rut we are now. I even think I know of a way past the grid. There is an old earth movie that shows how a small band of fighters are able to destroy a space station due to it not being able to stop smaller threats. I'm not as bright as many of you, but I've noticed that it does a better job at stopping larger groups. So maybe if we follow that movie's lead, I might be able to get y'all past in m shuttle mode."

Scrapper lower his head as his eyes dim as he seems to be thinking things over. "This might be possible, but it definitely won't be easy." He says after a moment. "We'll want to get in there as fast as possible. We'll also want to avoid forming Devastator for as long as possible, he's a big target and slow and would attract a lot of attention."

"Whatever the plan is, we can't just continue to wait around here. The sooner we do this the better!" Bonecrusher says getting up from his seat.

Long Haul grunts as Bonecrusher bumps him while getting up, having gone into sleep more during all the long winded conversation. He isn't exactly sure what's going on, but he notices that they seem to be mobilizing. "Yeah! Finally we'll get to see some action, All this thinking was boring!" Long haul says gleeful at the though of doing something again.

Meanwhile, hanging from the ceiling, unnoticed by anyone is the small form of Ratbat, who has been recording the entire meeting. As Astrotrain and the Constructicons exits the ruins under Nebulan city, Ratbat takes off in the opposite direction towards Deceptitropolis.

Astrotrain transforms into his shuttle mode, his cargo bay door opening allowing the Constructicons to board just before taking off toward Cybertron. All of them unaware that their plans have already been compromised.

Ratbat enters the Central tower of Trypticon's base mode, entering the new throne room of Galvatron. Much like his previous one, it has been decorated by parts of those he has killed; most displayed like morbid trophies while other have been cobbled together by Scrapper into a sinister throne for him to sit in.

"Ratbat has returned, Lord Galvatron." Soundwave monotones as Ratbat transforms as he enter Soundwave's chest and begins to replay the meeting for his master. "He confirms your suspicions about a group of rebels in Nebulan City."

Galvatron's eyes glow brightly "I knew those traitors could never be trusted, I just didn't expect them to actually be stupid enough to plot something. Tell me what they're planning!"

"The Constructicons and Astrotrain believe that it is possible to build a new leader to challenge and dethrone you, my liege. But for them to have the resources, they have to travel to Cybertron." Soundwave replies.

"I and my Sweeps shall follow those traitors! We will Intercept and destroy them mercilessly before they even reach Cybertron. No one defies you, Lord Galvatron!" Scourge says stepping up quickly hearing the Constructicons' plans.

Galvatron eyes glow furiously, but then he shakes his head as an evil smirk crosses his lips. "No, Scourge. Let them try. They will build their false Megatron. They will come here and they will challenge me. And before everyone's optics I will destroy this copy, letting them see their hopes shatter before them. And then I will melt them down for slag. Not only will it be entertaining, but it will show that not even a Megatron can defeat me and those pitiful troops down there will finally accept reality that Galvatron is the only future they have!"

Cyclonus' optics flash as he looks to Galvatron. "I wouldn't underestimate the Constructions' skill. They have earned their reputation well. Even if this plan fails I do not see them being so easily defeated."

A plasma burst erupts from Galvatron's cannon, who just barely misses having his head taken off by the deadly blast. Galvatron quickly stands from his throne and talks over to Cyclonus, grabbing him by the neck. "FOOL! Nobody is stronger then me! Not Optimus Prime, Not Rodimus Prime, Not Zarak, and certainly not an inferior copy of my past life! Look around you, that's all the proof you need of what happens to those that even DARE to oppose my rule! I will crush the Constructicons just as I have all those that came before them! And if you question my me again, you'll be the next after them. Do you understand me Cyclonus?" Galvatron yells, his eyes glowing bright with rage as he drops Cyclonus.

Cyclonus takes a quick step back and nods "Y-Yes, Lord Galvatron..."

"Good. Now, All of you, start preparations for our guest when they arrive. I want to give them a WARM welcome." He says as he cackles and returns to his throne. His three officers bowing and exiting the room to prepare for when the Constructicons return.