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To all of the new refugees:

I am Ultra Magnus. Second-in-command of the Lost Light, the duly appointed enforcer of the Tyrest Accord, second-in-command of the local law enforcement of this Cybertron, and one of the members of the law committee.

Many of you are arriving with concerns and questions, naturally. We understand; many of us are here to assist you. Should you find your questions unanswered, I will attempt to guide you. However, I will admit, there are many things I don't yet know, but I will work to find you an answer. The circumstances of your arrival have been curious. [And worrisome.]

Wing and Drift are offering a location for your temporary stay. Perhaps we could work on something slightly more personable for you in the future. That can be a project worth arranging if Haven's Hub does not have enough space.

To remaining citizens:

Blurr has begun a memorial service in regards those lost to us and the dead. If you wish to pay your respects, perhaps you should observe what he's done.

I am aware of First Aid's murder. I will investigate. I will find who was responsible. And they will be brought to justice. This is not a promise, it is a fact. A truth.

I request that you remain as helpful and welcoming to our new arrivals as much as you can be.

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I have several questions, should any of you be available.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I was trying to rescue Perceptor. I did rescue Perceptor. I didn't get injured or die. Is that reckless? I don't know. But I couldn't sit by and watch him get tortured. I saved a life.

All I'm asking is to be given what information you should give someone who is directly under your command. I would rather not have to hear things secondhand. Through, say, Wing.

If you were completely without back-up, who is to say you would have survived? The facts are present: yes, you saved Perceptor. But it was also reckless to be on your own when I specifically instructed otherwise.

I am perfectly capable of delegating information to someone under my command when it is required.

I was without backup.

I did survive.

And if I hadn't, it wouldn't have mattered.

All right. So what information do I need to know about these Glyphless.

You speak of the chain of command, yet disobey my orders. You desire information based on that chain of command. Make up your mind, Drift, on where it stands for you.

While I would... rather wait to inform more when I have more information, the data I have is disturbing to me. I don't know what to say to Rodimus about it yet. It... won't go over well.

I spoke to Vector Prime concerning their lack of glyph. To my understanding, the term "Glyphless" has been said in regards to monsters that were here before. Is that correct, Drift?

Yes. All right. I disobeyed your orders, because it was Perceptor. Maybe you wouldn't break a rule for someone who is...more than a friend. Maybe I was wrong to do it. But I have to think Perceptor would have died if I didn't get there when I did.

It was not a wise decision. But it saved his life.

But you're right. This is me...trying to make up for that.

Yes. We had these shark creatures suddenly appear in the Junk Pile. They weren't smart--like the Swarm, just instinct--but there was something guiding them toward the temples. We didn't know then, but it might be this same Unicron Vector mentioned.

I won't play with "what-if" ideas, tempting as it may be.

If this is about gaining my trust, understand that it is no simple task. It's difficult for. ... Anyone.

These new arrivals are also the Glyphless. What we heard before was the Calling, but it wasn't for us. It was for reinforcements. The people here unmarked are those reinforcements, according to Vector Prime, and they will eventually go insane and try to kill us. He refuses to help them. He stated we should just kill them.

I do not... agree.

We can't kill them. That's--Rodimus is one of them. This can't be right.

There has to be a way to help them.

I will not kill my commanding officer, or any member of my crew.

I don't know if Vector Prime is right, but I won't turn my back on them.

[A curt nod. ] I know. You wouldn't.

[He still was reassured by hearing it, though.]

Vector's never lied to us, that I know of. Just...not told the whole truth.

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