[Video] [Transmission originating from: Junkpile]

[like_a_bossbot]

Greetings, citizens of... err... Cybertron.

[Somehow, it still feels strange to say that.  It had been thousands of stellar cycles since he'd been stationed on Cybertron, and while this planet may have shared the name, it definitely wasn't the home he'd known.]

My name is Optimus Prime - I am the leader of a small crew of Autobots, stationed on planet Earth.

I know that a lot of you don't want to be here.  In fact, I know a lot of you are here against your will.  But in spite of that, I think that it's important that we all do our best to make the most of our current situation.  We may be from different universes, but chances are, we still have quite a bit in common.  If we work together, I think that we'll be able to make this work, at least until we find a way to return home.

[It wasn't one of his better speeches, but then... what could he say in this situation?  There weren't many who would rush to work together with complete strangers.]

... If I can be of assistance to anyone, please let me know.

[He pauses, making one more effort to reach his teammates.  He doesn't particularly want to be there alone, but he wouldn't wish ill on any of them either.]

Autobots, if you are receiving this transmission, report back immediately.

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[video]

[sword_redemption]

Have you found someone who's not here against their will?

[Drift hasn't.]

[But the bigger issue is:]

Why only Autobots?

The war's not here, and Cybertronians aren't the only ones who are here. Why are you trying to recreate those lines?

[video]

[like_a_bossbot]

Actually, I have.

[Prima, Megatronus, Liege - they were here intentionally. They did count. But that thread is still ongoing, so I don't want to say too much yet.]

I'm not looking to start a fight. To be honest, that... was mostly directed at my crew. But chances are, most of the Decepticons wouldn't be interested in reporting to me either.

[video]

[docbot]

That's a good question. [ His eyes narrow because you look like crap, Drift. ]

The more pertinent question, though, is why you're walking around in such an obvious state of disrepair.

(1/2)

[docbot]

[ Someone is very mad, yet somewhat familiar sounding. ]

You are not--

(2/2)

[docbot]

[ Oh wait. Alternate universes. Slag. ]

Ugh. Nevermind.

[ Bye Optimus. Ratchet is going to pretend that That Never Happened. ]

[Video] 1/2

[raceme]

[Finally someone he knows! Kinda.]

SirOptimusPrimesir! It's nice to see someone from my world!

[Video] 2/2

[raceme]

IfoundELITAONE!Turns out that she's fine and she says there was never an accident to begin with and that she was never oflines She ALSO looks more like Arcee her paintjob is pink. I talked to Ratchet and Wheeljack but they look different as well and Wheeljack insist that Cybertron is a dead planet and that that we are still at war against the Decepticons after thousands years.

[Video]

[dontasktrix]

Not quite one of Megatron's speeches, but it'll do. [This smirk is saying she's way too delighted with the speech.] If you're going to transmit video, you could do with a few decisive gestures.

[She's doing some encompassing gesture with her arms.] 'If we work together, we will prevail, and find our way home!' [She draws her hands together to decisively pound fist against palm.]

Rumor is Starscream is here. You seen him? [Abrupt change of subject is obvious and abrupt.]

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Excuse him, he has yet to encounter Starscream's clones. And despite the apparently colour-blindness that comes into effect with the clones, you are decidedly not Starscream.]

... After what happened, I don't blame him for flying under the Decepticon radar.

I don't know where he is now.

[automobile_enthusiast]

Optimus... Prime. Really? [Knock Out can't help an incredulous little laugh. You don't look-- or sound-- anything like the Prime he knows.]

[like_a_bossbot]

... Is there a problem?

video

[not_halfbaked]

[OOC: Ironically Korra's reaction is similar to Knock Out's and others after what she heard about Optimus Prime from Drift.]

...Optimus Prime? Really? You don't look--you're not exactly what I was expecting.

[Korra frowns, eyes downcast. Like she has room to talk, people probably expected a better Avatar than she. Someone more put together. And who the hell is she to say, she barely knows this Optimus Prime guy, just heard about him...heard of Optimus Prime copycats...but he did say some things that made sense.]

[Korra coughs, bows apologetically.]

Sorry, I might've heard some...exaggeration, about Optimus Prime.

[He had sorta sounded god-like to her, from what Drift was saying.]

[Korra musters up a smile.]

Hi, I'm Korra.

[She crosses her arms over her chest.]

Nice speech there.

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Optimus knew that there were alternate universe possibilities. He hadn't actually had the chance to meet any of them, given that they were illegal in Axiom Nexus - but having met the strange purple Megatron, it was still possible.

Did he really have that kind of reputation?]

Ah, uh, that's... alright. I don't pretend to understand alternate realities, but I know that other versions of 'bots can be... different. It wouldn't be much of a multiverse if we were all the same.

[That still stings a bit, but given that he was just the captain of a maintenance crew...]

It's nice to meet you, Korra.

[engrishdetective]

Autobot? Those are some pretty new pieces of terminology to me. What's that?

Buuut you sound a bit similar to my partner here. Chances are, you two might wanna talk it out.

[like_a_bossbot]

In my universe, Cybertronians are split between two factions - Autobots and Decepticons. We Autobots are charged with protecting life, be it organic or Cybertronian...

[How could he really explain this without starting the war all over again? Pitting others against the Decepticons was just going to cause problems - but he couldn't in good conscience ignore the danger they posed.

He vents a sigh. This was getting complicated.]

The Decepticons... have their own ideas. I think it's best if you stay out of their way, if it at all possible.

Who is your partner? If... you don't mind me asking.

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[herodecoded]

Optimus Prime?!

[herodecoded]

To meet the bot in the alloy is...underwhelming.

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[Wheeljack's going to stop you right there, Optimus. Sorry, he's just hardly impressed with his own Prime, you're just going to get the skeptical treatment. He's sorry in advance.]

Optimus Prime, huh?

No really, who are ya?

[You're just so tiny.]

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Optimus wasn't sure if he wanted to meet his alternate universe self. From the sounds of it, he had quite a reputation to live up to.]

... I may not be the 'bot you're looking for, but that is my name.

[Video]

[youhavebeenswindled]

Working together? That's a wonderful idea!

Sounds like a bit of a difficult job if I've ever heard of one though, good luck to you!

[Swindle doesn't see this lasting very long, but he'll sit on the sidelines and eat his energon popcorn like a good bystander.]

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

This just keeps getting better and better...

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

[voice]

[surrenderedspark]

[...oh hey boss bot.]

[So.]

[About dying.]

[Let's not even bring it up okay?]

Prowl, reporting in.

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Finally, a familiar voice.]

Copy that, Prowl. What's your location?

[Video]

[patokichi]

[Hello fellow-blue-leader-type-character.]

Pleased to make your acquaintance. I'm Deckerd, leader of the Brave Police. I'm definitely interested in working together with anyone who is willing so we can all make this easier on each other and get home soon.

[Video]

[like_a_bossbot]

It's good to meet you, Officer Deckerd. I appreciate the offer, and please let me know if there's anything I can do to help out on your end.

[video]

[aerospacecommander]

So what are you really?

An Optimus Prime-fanboy?

Some sort of weird kid version that has a face?

Optimus Prime's mini me?

What?

[video]

[like_a_bossbot]

[We did he have a feeling this was going to turn into a recurring theme?]

I'm an Autobot.

[noparachutes]

Optimus Prime... Quite small, aren't you.

[like_a_bossbot]

[Optimus shakes his head.]

Compared to the Firstforged, I'd say that we're all on the smaller side.

[Private Audio]

[my_own_trope]

Optimus Prime... And offering his services no less.

Yes, yes I believe I could do with some assistance.

[Private Audio]

[like_a_bossbot]

[Why does he have a bad feeling about this?]

What seems to be the problem, Sir?

[video]

[sariexmachina]

[Have a squeal, Optimus. High and girly and probably rather familiar.]

Optimus? You're here too! Where have you been!?

[Sari shakes the camera, as though that might make a difference and get the answer out of him more quickly.]