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[wheeljackofalltrades]

 [Well, he got over that whole being dead thing fast. Must be a thing with Wreckers.  The feed shows Wheeljack at a distance, sizing up an empty area of the Haven, doing perimeters, measuring, you name it.  It might be better not to ask, but do you really want to take that chance? Best to just get it over with.  Wheeljack seems to realize the feed is on, which is understandable, putting his hands to his hips as he looks back at the empty plot.]

So. We've all been here how long...and no one's thought to build a ship?

[He puts his fingers in the picture-frame position, scratching his helm.]

Figure I'd try and remake my own ship, the Jackhammer. See what it's like up by the Lambda. 

"It...was a good idea, Wheeljack"

[That voice was not his own, but seemed to come from the vicinity. It makes the Wrecker perk up considerably, though.]

I thought so too.

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Any of you got some free time?

And Solus, if ya've got a minute...

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

That's not very nice. You'll hurt his feelings.

[A pause.]

I had a ship back home. Owed a lot to that ol' thing. Wanted to see if I could remake it here.

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[sciencetank]

I sincerely doubt it.

Ah. So this is some sort of... recapturing lost glory sort of venture?

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Ya gotta admit, it'd be useful to have around here. Hands free flying, transport, checkin' out the Lambda...

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[sciencetank]

I never said it wouldn't be useful. Provided it's built correctly.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Yeah? I think I got it covered.

Was a mechanic back on Cybertron and everythin'.

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[sciencetank]

A mechanic. But have you ever built a ship of any sort from the ground up?

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Yep. Jackhammer is 100% my creation.

[He seems pretty proud of that.]

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[sciencetank]

...

The what.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

...Jackhammer. My ship.

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[sciencetank]

That's a terrible name.

I certainly hope you're going to be more creative this time around. Regardless, you're going to need someone to oversee the more technical aspects of this design.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Yeah? What are you bringing to the table, name wise?

[That gets his attention, though.]

Really now.

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[sciencetank]

I did build the Ark. I'm certain I could come up with something.

There's a wretched lack of things to do in this place, now that no one's dying or running off to die.

I don't see why not.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

You built a ship?

[Sorry, it's a bit disbelieving.]

...So you're bored, huh.

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[sciencetank]

Indeed. The Ark. Cybertron's last hope of survival, essentially. Optimus had it commissioned when Megatron corrupted the planet's core. Or shortly thereafter -- Trypticon rather interrupted matters.

Unfortunately, yes. And, given a mind such as my own? Boredom is a terrible state to be in.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

...Can't say I've heard of the Ark. We were pretty much left to find our own way off Cybertron.

Jackhammer came in handy there.


...Alright, Sarge, you're hired.

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[sciencetank]

Other attempts were made... however, Megatron was disinclined to allow anyone to leave the planet. Few, if any, succeeded.

Perceptor.

But, very well.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Yeah, can't imagine ol' Megatron lettin' anyone out.


Sarge.

[That voice is considerably more chipper.]

Can't wait.

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[sciencetank]

No. He was rather set on keeping things as they were... for whatever the reason.

I suppose I'll regret this, later.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Probably.

But who knows? Jackhammer might turn out nice.

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[sciencetank]

We're not calling it that.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Until you think of somethin' better, it's the Jackhammer.

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[sciencetank]

I'm not naming it after you and Commander Magnus, thank you.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

Wait, what's Magnus gotta do with it?

[Small head tilt.]

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[sciencetank]

The 'hammer' portion.

Commander Magnus is well-known for his ability to wield an oversized hammer.

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[wheeljackofalltrades]

...Huh.

That's an odd coincidence.