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[megatronicpolarity]

[Megatronus Prime doesn't look happy – not that 'happy' is an emotion he displays regularly nor easy to identify on those rare occasions that he does, but his frown at the moment is exceptionally severe. The last week and a half have been lousy, to put it mildly.

Losing the trail of the monster he'd been chasing, having his judgement questioned, a rather strained meeting with the other Firstforged... It all tends to wear down a mech's patience.]

I trust that the recent bloodshed has been enough to sate even the most violent appetites.

[It doesn't look like he's going to be terribly sympathetic if it wasn't, however.]

Let it be known that these circumstances – the killing of your comrades – were exceptional. On behalf of my fellow Firstforged, let me make it clear:

[He moves towards the camera, close enough that subtle flames can be seen shifting between the cracks of his armor plates and the slats in his mask. Make no mistake: he is addressing you directly, dear refugee.]

You are strictly forbidden to murder one another.

Henceforth, those who choose to ignore this decree will face corrective measures at the hands of their Firstforged. We will no longer tolerate anyone weakening our own forces with infighting. I don't care how much you may or may not like each other. Any refugee bearing a Glyph is permitted to exist within the Haven without having to fear for their life.

Should any of you object to this imposition, I welcome you to settle it with me in the arena.

[He leans back from the feed, his expression shifting from 'threat of imminent violence' to the more familiar 'general contempt for other lifeforms.']

I trust that this message has been sufficiently direct. If you have questions, make them succinct and ask them now.

Comments

[Video]

[megatronicpolarity]

Precisely. You would never have believed us, had you not seen it; you would have called us monsters. We've seen it before. It was necessary for you all to witness the truth of our words with your own optics.

Next time we will be able to take action without causing an uprising.

[Video]

[megatronicpolarity]

[OH YEAH? WELL HE COULD BEAT UP YOUR DAD, SO THERE. MIGHT MAKES RIGHT.]

Put him in a cell, where he's of no use to anyone? I may as well just kill him in that case.

Leave the thinking to the mechs, human. It's not for you.

[video]

[megatronicpolarity]

Pray that you won't need any more of it.

VIDEO;

[megatronicpolarity]

You've given me very little reason to care.

Video

[megatronicpolarity]

[As much trouble as it can be? That's exactly what he likes about the mech. Weak wills appeal only to manipulators.]

Given sufficient pressure - or more interesting targets - even the most obstinate mechs learn to adapt.

If it worries you so much, I suggest avoiding my Temple entirely.

[video]

[redshirtrobot]

I suppose so...

... With all due respect, I'm doing just fine cowering behind Shockwave's ankle. And he. [Deep inhale, steel self.] He's bothered trying to teach me to defend myself, which is more than I can say for anyone else I've known before.

[megatronicpolarity]

Hn. I may have something for you.

See me in my Temple and we'll discuss it further.

[video]

[megatronicpolarity]

It surprises me that Overlord worries you yet Shockwave does not. Either of them could kill you in an instant.

VIDEO;

[engrishdetective]

Right back at you. So our wondrous trend of being completely unimpressive to each other continues.

[video]

[redshirtrobot]

So could any of the officers of the Decepticons where I'm from, but they don't usually indiscriminately murder their own minions. Overlord isn't... exactly the kind of Decepticon from my world. And he's definitely not Shockwave.

[Video]

[megatronicpolarity]

I see.

[Oh, so that was a compliment. He'll put the biting remarks about just how little chance a fuzzball has against him one-on-one on hold for the moment.]

They're right to do so. The Badlands will give you more than a simple fight. Their corruption is so absolute it affects your very mind. Even if you survive, you might never return.

[Video]

[furryfarkinfiend]

[Rocket smirked then, ears flicking up as he pulled one of his laser pistols free from its holster and twirled it in his paw.]

Sounds like my kind of place. Wouldn't be the first time a Guardian of the Galaxy went into a situation with no hope of coming back. It's sort of our thing.

[His tail flicked and one ear cocked to the side a bit.]

I'll make sure to check in once I'm back.

[Cocky? Most definitely.]

[video]

[megatronicpolarity]

[Don't worry, Marvelous, he terrifies a good chunk of the people he knows at some point. There's definitely a touch of amusement in his tone when he speaks again.]

And what, then, should I expect from you?

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[megatronicpolarity]

[But Dead End...]

You do realize I am a Prime as well?

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[dinnerdate]

Yes sir... That would be why this isn't face to face.

[He knows better. He knows.]

[noparachutes]

Appreciated.

[TIME TO HARASS SPEAK TO MEGATRONUS!]

[Video]

[youdiedagain]

It's good in theory. But...also in theory, it's going to have some casualties until they start learning, right?

How can you really justify that?

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[TOO LATE HER DAD IS DEAAAAAAD.]

Why would you WANT use out of someone who kills for no reason other than entertainment?!

Just because you're bigger doesn't mean you're smarter.

Video

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Never said I was worried, big guy. Think YOU got the crossed signals there.

Just pointin' out a bad idea when I see one. And with really bad timin'.

Where's the nerd FirstForged? Didn't ya run this by him?

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[perfavore]

I will answer to my FirstForged before I 'make that clear'.

[DAD YOU JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND MY PROBLEMS.]

We are not talking of Cybertron, are we? We are discussing the ones you have taken in and sheltered, which, as you have made clear, are not part of -your home-.

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

I have a feeling you don't respect much other than yourself.

[treacherous_widow]

[Good to know.]

Will anyone be able to see morons getting their tailpipes handed to them in your arena?

[Because there are some bots she would love to see take a beating.]

[deadlydoctor]

[People could confuse him for Mirage if he called him that. The red bots already gave each other nicknames.]

Not planning on doing that, no. I'm a medic, causing trouble is not my thing. [And even if it is, he won't tell you that.]

If you ever require someone's assistance I am always available.

[Video]

[neverputincharge]

[Yet some people still called the FirstForged monsters anyway.]

Hngh, leaning the hard way. [Not his favorite way to learn, but Megatronus is right, he's not likely to forget this.]

And what about those that arrive after this? They supposed to just take our word?

[ video ]

[lifepersists]

[ Hmm. He rubs his hands, then makes a vague gesture as he tries to find the words. ]

The war...s did start elsewhere, but some mechs here have very personal relationships and feelings with some of the others that have been stranded here. Those may be very negative. It's hard to just suddenly let that go just because circumstances have changed.