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[Wing seems all business when he appears on the link this time, datapad in hand to be certain he covers all his priorities.]

For those new arrivals who are not yet aware, there is lodging avaliable in the habitation wing of the Hub. The wing is not yet complete so we can't promise much in the way of luxury or creature comforts, but the construction is sound, secure and should meet basic needs. Feel free to choose an unoccupied suite.

One of the suites on the main floor has been reserved for medical services. Its not fully staffed however so if you need medical attention and a medic is not present you can use the Link to find one.

[And now second order of business.]

I'd like a word with any science-minded individuals. If you have the time and inclination for a consultation and potential project, please contact me.

[Locked to Jetfire]

I have a favor to ask if you are so inclined. Do you remember the conversation we had a while back about my altmode reconfiguration? I’ve spoken with Solus and she says she can help me but schematics are required. Do you think this is something you could help me out with by chance?

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Please speak freely. [He locks the communication.]

Yes indeed. I don't know if he's approached you yet, but Megatron, the new arrival with the red markings, has a portal he wants to build that he says can lead people off world.

I'll be frank. I've told him I'd seek scientists willing to work on the project, but I also want to be certain the project is sound and that we have the resources available to do it.

I have schematics available if you are interested...

I spoke with him, yes.

[He says it like any other person might say they stepped in gum.]

Interested? In assisting Megatron? Have you completely fried your circuitry?

How do we know, for instance, that he truly wishes to go off-world, and not simply build a space bridge to bring his army here? If the Overlord Incident taught us anything, it should be that this world is woefully unprepared for any sort of offensive scenario. Especially one as large as a potential Decepticon invasion.

[Wing is not exactly thrilled either.]

More specifically I'm interested in helping people return to their homes, particularly those that lack glyphs, as without Primus's protection they will fall to Unicron's corruption.

[He can't blame you Perceptor, he's wary as well.]

Of course I don't trust him, but do trust in his motivation behind his goals.

You have a point, but he has no way of communicating with his forces and he plans to return to very early in our war. It's doubtful he could have a force ready to come back through the gate.

And there's always the option of making it one way, which honestly is my preference in general. [There's enough non-native life here already.]

Primus' protection, Unicron... you're asking me to buy into the theory that we're little more than pawns in a game of entities that are myths. The only true protection is our own.

If this Megatron and Magnus have you so worked up, perhaps it would be best to consider locking the afflicted away somewhere reasonably secure and seeing what occurs. An experiment in their sanity, as it were.

[You're not a bad guy, Wing, just you're speaking in mythology and theology.]

Early in the war implies he wishes to make changes. Potentially disastrous ones, especially for the other side. I can't condone such alterations in the timeline, both as a scientist, and as an Autobot.

One way to a deserted asteroid, more like.

Well, the Firstforged certainly aren't myths, they have powers beyond any I've seen. And if you've been anywhere near the Badlands you might have second thoughts about Unicron.

But I understand the reluctance. Not everyone Believes.

[Wait...WAT.]

Ah, with all due respect, I believe that violates several critical civil rights which can and should exist here. [He's going to get right on establishing that. Seriously, he peers at your brand and then shutters his optics to hide the eye roll. Faction, it truly meant so very little.]

He does. Can we confirm a timeline can actually be altered? He wants to make changes for the better, to save the planet and not destroy it this time. I'm certain he means it, I'm not convinced it's...possible.

[Oookay. Preceptor your priorities are very strange. Let's defend the timestream while you imprison innocent people. WHAT EVEN?]

...so I take you won't be assisting then?

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