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Ravage

This page is for the quiet, sneaky Decepticon Saboteur. For his more... "social" Shattered Glass counterpart, see Ravage (SG).
“ Today's Autobots are tomorrow's scrap metal. ”

Ravage operates best when he operates alone. He's a creature of the night and carries out most of his murderous mischief at that time. Often the other Decepticons have no idea where he is, but they know he's up to no good, so they don't mind. He is easily the craftiest of his comrades and is quick to devise deadly new strategies to be used against the Autobots. He tends to remain aloof from the others, but his deeds command their respect. He is an exceptionally efficient war machine.

Ravage can hide his presence from others virtually completely. He can shield any electromagnetic radiation inside him from being detected by any monitoring devices. His walk is soundless. And he can disappear from sight in subdued light or shadows. He has his own monitoring devices in his nose module that give him a superior sense of smell, hearing and full-spectrum electromagnetic wave detection. He carries two low-radiation 1 megaton proton bombs, which he can fire over 3 miles distant or set in place with a timer.

He is very sensitive to light and can be blinded by too much of it.


History

Canonical/Pre-MUX/Theme History:

Ravage was constructed cold in Stanix by an unknown creator.

Marvel The Transformers comics

Nightstalker, along with his partner Ravage, was bodyguard to the last surviving Overlord, an Autobot ruler who had grown so old and enfeebled that he needed constant re-energizing life support to stay alive. When the Overlord visited the city-state of Tarn, war broke out between it and its neighbor, Vos, forcing the Overlord to retreat to his own home in Iacon. The Overlord almost made it —- but Tarn's forces tracked him down and demolished the bridge to Iacon before he could cross, trapping him and his retinue. In a display of extreme loyalty to his charge, he attacked alone, taking out all of Tarn's forces but nearly dying in the process.

Nightstalker's self-sacrifice would be in vain: the Overlord died soon afterwards from energon deficiency after Ravage betrayed him and sided with Megatron, refusing to give up his own energy to sustain the old, rusting fool. State Games

More than Meets the Eye

One of the original team of Decepticons that accompanied Megatron on the attack of the Ark spacecraft, Ravage was reformatted by Teletraan I as an audiocassette to better blend in for operations based on Earth. Ravage served loyally as a Decepticon spy. He was one of the first Transformers to have been encountered by a human, as workers investigating a destroyed power station fell afoul of Ravage who pounced upon them and frightened them away.

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Shortly thereafter, Ravage accompanied Soundwave on an infiltration mission to gather data from Teletraan I. Soundwave was discovered, and Ravage was captured in an energy net and held captive. The Decepticon spy figured into a disinformation plot hatched by the Autobots, who purposely leaked the presence of a rocket fuel depository in the outlying desert. In truth, there was no rocket base -- Autobot Hound projected a holographic illusion in the hopes of luring the Decepticons into a trap. The Autobots allowed Ravage to escape and report back to Megatron, who easily saw through the ruse.

Heavy Metal War

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During Megatron's gladiatorial match with Optimus Prime, Ravage was let out to watch his master battle their nemesis. Soundwave also petted him. This would be cute if it wasn't creepy.

Microbots

Ravage (5) Robot

During one of the Decepticons' many trips to South America, Ravage got to meet up with a real jaguar. Despite his resemblance, the non-robotic jaguar did not take kindly to Ravage's presence and engaged him in a "cat-fight." Ravage used his rocket boosters to scare away his living look-alike.

Megatron's Master Plan

During Megatron's attempt to convince the humans that the Decepticons were good and the Autobots were evil, Ravage was dispatched to track down Spike Witwicky when the human searched for evidence that would exonerate the Autobots. Cornering the flesh creature in a studio control room, Ravage had a door closed on him, was electrocuted by a control panel, and had a shelf filled with video cassettes pushed onto him. To make Ravage feel better, Soundwave took Ravage along with the other cassettes to a teen dance party, where Ravage was a big hit with the ladies.

Child's Play

Some time later, Ravage, along with Starscream, Thrust, and Soundwave, was transported to a planet with massive inhabitants, along with a group of Autobots, in a space bridge accident. The first creature they encountered, Aron, thought the Decepticons were toys.

Ravage attempted to escape, but Aron's cat Nitro chased after Ravage like a mouse (how embarrassing). Aron put him with his pet hamster, Blooper, in his cage. Instead of immediately asserting his dominance by killing the beast, Ravage went and ran on the creature's exercise wheel. When captured by scientists, they attempted to dissect the Transformers, but Ravage was able to pick his locks and free the Decepticons, who hijacked the Autobots light beam to head back to Earth...and landed in a lake filled with alligators. That was a very bad day for Ravage.

This page uses content from Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki. The original article was at Ravage (G1).


The list of authors can be seen in the page history.

As with Transformers Universe MUX, the text of Transformers Wiki is available under the GNU Free Documentation License.

MUX History:

Ravage (5) Alt

Ravage stole the schematics and plans for the Weather Dominator from Destro and gave those plans to Megatron.

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In 2020, Ravage helped rescue Stockade and Skyjack from Garrus-1.

In 2021, Ravage experienced Vector Sigma in his full, blinding glory, and was severely damaged as a result.

By 2022, Ravage had recovered, but took a stand against Primus Pilus Megatron returning as Decepticon leader.

However, by 2023, Ravage had realigned himself with Megatron and was made interim head of Decepticon Intelligence.

Even after being replaced as Head of Intelligence by Counterpunch, Ravage retains a lot of power within that organization, although not as much trust.

In 2025, Cyclonus led a sabotage mission to Eukaris that included Ravage, but they were driven off by Chela.

OOC Notes

It is commonly believe that Ravage existed as an independent operative before allying himself with Soundwave.

Logs /Posts

2011

March 30 - "Theft of Property"

Soundwave and a few of his tapes attempt to steal Destro's plans for the Weather Dominator.

Apr 29 - Contact at portal

<The Decepticon spinny stays in place, but Ravage's speaking voice plays over the audio channel.>

"Report begins: Portal in southwestern United States now claimed by the terrorist organization called Cobra. While scanning the portal's energy output, I observed Autobot Lodestone in combat with human jet. <The spinny fades to show video footage of a Cobra Rattler dropping ordnance on Lodestone.> The Autobot outmatched the jet easily. Also present was human child Daniel Witwicky. <video transitions to footage of Daniel skidding over the dunes on his bike> Lodestone shielded him, <footage of Lodestone standing over Daniel, protecting him from jet shrapnel> but was sufficiently distracted by the battle that I was able to move in. Human agent of GI Joe <footage of Lady Jaye running toward the camera> intervened. I defended my catch, but Lodestone attacked me. <footage of the head of Lodestone's hammer at very close distance, then the camera shudders and appears to lift off into the air>. I was forced to abandon my catch. Data on portal and readings on all local entities available. <The Decepticon spinny returns.> Report ends."


December 28 - "Guilt Trip"

Ravage 6 E4

Ravage stops by to inform Starscream of recent events.

2015

2016

2020

Jul 06 - Tagan Heights Infiltration

An Autobot communications base being established in the Tagan Heights as a forward observation base was called in by Onslaught while on patrol. An infiltration attempt was made by myself under Onslaught's direction to see if the site could be disrupted or neutralized without an alert. Disruption disks for the mission were given.

Said infiltration mission was a failure and the site will be coming online far earlier than estimates. It is moderately garrisoned for the moment and is a makeshift facility that will be likely fortified further. The infiltration was not detected nor were the disks noticed before disengagement. It is possible by the point of this report that the base site will be operational. This must be taken into account i further operations in the area. I however do have a fairly thorough mapout of he layout, existant security, defenses, and sensor net though this will likely be compromised if the AUtobots expand it from a makeshift facility. I will defer to the regional commander as to how to best deal with the installation, though it's effect on operations in the sector will have to be alerted.

July 25 - "Traitor or Slave"

Nightstalker chances upon Ravage on a long-range patrol.

  • July 29 - "Ill Omen Crypt Keeping" - SCiEnCE! has determined that a trip to the crypts deep below Polyhex is needed to continue the effort to return Omen to capacity in her original or another full frame.
  • July 29 - "Bad Kitty No Data" - Ravage is caught inside of Trypticon's mainframe altering data by Omen, who had simply been reviewing security reports. It does not go well.

July 31 - "Prison Break on Luna 2"

Cyclonus leads a force to break into the high security prison Garrus-1!

8/19 - "Code Aberration"

Visiting Calyhex after passing a message from Trypticon, Omen comes to the conclusion that yes, seeing things is not at all normal. Seeing things can hurt.

Aug 21 - Authorization

Unit Designate 'Arachnae' has been reinstated as a Decepticon and assigned to work under Shockwave's division. Her actions have been authorized after the fact and Shockwave has granted her appropriate rank, access to facilities, and authorizations as he sees fit.

August 28 - "Treachery among Friends"

Omen puts pieces together and realizes the depth of the treachery surrounding Starlock and the Combaticons situation.

September 30 - "Thirty-Seventy"

As Ghost challenges Soundwave over Decepticon communication channels, a background discussion of wagers, bets, and outcomes is had between Ravage and Swindle.

October 14 - "Disavowed Forgemate"

Ravage lures Nightstalker out and a fight ensues. Bitter words are exchanged but in the end the Decepticon is sent fleeing once more.

  • Dec 22 - "Iniquitous Investigation" - Ravage goes to investigate (snoop) some rumors he's heard about things going into Arachnae's lab. He discovers what happened to Envoy within that clinical space.

2021

Mar 13 - Preliminary Ibex Analysis

To: Intelligence Division
Sub: Preliminary Analysis of Ibex Assault

Msg: I will note this is a preliminary analysis by a field operative and that I have not seen any overflights or reconaissance data of Ibex, full status of troops, nor extensive debriefings, so take it as highly preliminary and as more significant information comes in there will be significant revision if not discarding of this.

First, the Ibex attack can be considered a failure. Autobot defenses and infrastructure do not seem to have been significantly damaged in the operation nor do there seem to have been significant enough casualties to make a scenario where the Autobots must withdraw to estabalish another defensive line. This combined with the repelling fo our attack on Protihex does not lend itself to thoughts of followup attacks for now.
Valour lead with an excellent tactical plan and a rapid deployment that seems to have caught the Autobots present by surprise. Losses amongst the Seeker cadre accompanying him were high and they deserve full recognition. Autobot defenses held even with the deployment of Bruticus and Trypticon. Autobot reinforcements were heavy, consisting at least of the PRotectobots, Fortress Maximus, and personnel stationed with Metroplex on Earth who came in via space bridge.
There appears to be significant and massive disorientation accompanying the City Speaker Banshee which is to be expected. The exact level of this is beyon dmy knowledge base, and I suggest followup debriefings with her and research to see if this can be ameliorated. Trypticon himself gave a powerful fight despite facing two Autobot Titans in battle.
The ground assault was salvaged purely by Shockwave whom held off several Autobots on his own and inflicted significant casualties upon them. Hopefully multiple members of the Dinobots were terminated by him though this is preliminary and the chances of it are unknown. Bruticus defeated Defensor before withdrawing though the status of the Protectobots is also unkonwn. Forces left on the battlefield when Trypticon withdrew were evacuated by the Destrons to Polyhex.
Items of note and recommendation for followup by Intelligence and Analysis personnel are as follows. Determine the state of whether Optimus Prime's statements reflect a change in Autobot tactical doctrine and deployment for the future. I would presume that the Ibex spaceport is well within our control for now and there is litle appetite or logistical capability amongst the Autobots for a followup. And with the defeat of several of thier patrols along the Tri-Torus roadway the possibility of an alternate push along this route is considered minimal.
We must determine whether the Autobots will be retaining Metroplex on Cybertron for the time being given the limited to nonexistant nature of our forces on Earth. Even if he is deployed there he has demonstrated he can rapidly be sent to Cybertron by space bridge. The extent of the damage to FOrtress Maximus is also unknown nor any repair times. I would personally recommend the consideration of a limited deployment to Earth purley of a passive intelligence monitoring presence. Whether satellites or a small cell. Our lack of any intelligence from Earth or awareness of their dispatch of Metroplex until he arrived on the battlefield was a limitation in the attack plan. This si at the discretion of Intelligence command to consider. I would recommend personally that as omre information comes in of overflights and reconaissance of Ibex and Protihex and continued debriefings of personnel and casualties that Floodlight at her convenience create a more comprehensive review fo the situation.
These are the personal thoughts of myself based upon preliminary, albeit highly limited data available of myself.

Mar 31 - Assassination Attempt

To: Intel
Subj: Assassination Attempt

Msg: Stalked and located the Autobot's ambassador to Earth, Spike Witwicky in isolation in some sort of powered exoskeleton. Attacked him and inflicted significant injury to him. The other Autobots at the scene engaged me and drove me off and stabilized Witwikcy unfortunately. Starlock kept on pontificating.

The assassination attempt was a failure, but hopefully the injuries will slow him down significantly or perhaps cripple him.

May 08 - Slaughter City Stealth

To: General Personnel
Subj: Slaughter City Recon

Msg: Assigned to do a reconnaissance run to Slaughter City, the mission as aborted due to the presence of the Autobot Special Operations Commander, Jazz. A quick skirmish was had before disengagement was accomplished. I am not sure if Jazz is assigned to the area, was there for a specific mission, or other circumstance.

//Not included is a video of Ravage being stun-bombed by Jazz's razzle-dazzle and then yanked by the tail, twirled like a discus, and launched through the air like a strobing disco ball through the night to vanish.

May 14 - Primal Swamp

A patrol was sent down to the Primal Swamp to retrieve chemical samples for further analysis consisting of Miasma and myself. Also present in the area on independent missions were Deathsaurus and Arachnae. While present we encountered a high number of seismic disturbances. A crashed Skyraider unit of unknown origin was detected reactivated but in bad shape and was evacuated for the nearest repair center for analysis and identification. A number of seismic disturbances and a possible unknown mecha-logical creature present and the seeming disruption of Miasma's operation lead to the recovery unit withdrawing after samples were taken.

May 15 - Skyburner

To: General Personnel
Subj: Skyburner

Msg: Individual tag 'Skyburner' was retrieved from the Primal Swamps and taken to medical at Tarn and tended to. Individual has suffered some level of disorientation to memory circuits. Intelligence has confirmed his identity and he has been generally cleared by medical. Pending debriefing he will be put on appropriate assignment and division.

Jun 07 - Missing Ghost

Having scanned the message by relay system, I have sent a version of it to Soundwae to be filtered and analysed. I have further tracked the origin of it to Praxus, in the Tigalight District, near the Death Zone. There are no records of any Decepticon called Divecast though this may be meaningless if he is from another faction. I request a team be dispatched to Praxus at once to sweep the area.

Jun 08 - Calyhex Departing

To: Command, Division Heads/XOs
Subj: Calyhex

Msg: The Titan named 'Calyhex' currently residing in Praxus has announced her intent to depart Cybertron in short order. No timespan has been given nor methodology, but in conversation she stated that she must 'exile' herself and her prisoners. Status beyond this unknown.

Jun 16 - Internal Log

Internal Log (Encrypted)

The die is cast. Megatron is missing, adrift in the void of the warp gate.. The Titan Calyhex has vanished. Starscream is now in charge. His actions are.. Logically reasonable and surprising. He clearly has an ulterior motive but one I cannot fathom. So long as he puts resources to locating Megatron and prioritizes it he will have Valour's support, and with Valour much of the military. Soundwave and Cyclonus are loyal enough to go along with it. Shockwave will enjoy the chance to pursue unfettered access to the space bridge and whatever his personal research inclinations are and I do not think he will care to challenge Starscream. That leaves no one at least with the immediate power base to attempt to assert themselves against him.
I know that Megatron is out there and he will return to us. A simple void in space is nothing compared to how he has returned before. I do not know how Starscream's ploy will carry out. The Autobots will negotiate or at least put up a facade of it for a time. The opportunity will exist in that duration to focus on our internal priorities. For the first time in a long time..
I do not know what I am going to do. Or where the future leads us.
That makes me afraid.
/End log entry

Aug 20 - Intelligence Memo      

From: Ravage
To: Intelligence

Subj: Request for Logistics Analysis

Msg: For consideration of Intelligence and the Analyst Department, if deemed useful, I would suggest an analysis of our current logistics network and energon stores. With the Autobot captures of Ibex and Hydrax, and the departure of Helex from the Empire, we will likely have disruptions to our logistics network, perhaps even bottlenecks. Further, under conservative assumptions the Autobots will likely try to slow and delay off-planet gatherings of resources even if they make no further aggressive moves. I would also expect that neutral city states will not be trading with us to any greater extent than they already have.

Ergo I would suggest for Intelligence and Analysis if they deem it necessary to look at our logistics network for possible disruptions, and if necessary make projections. Further, if these present possible issues they should be forwarded to Operations and Command so that they can if they deem it necessary make plans and take if any corrective actions. This is merely a personal thought, and passed up the chain for consideration for the bureau if necessary.

  • September 14 - "He Has Reasons" - Beneath the Decepticon-controlled city-state of Kalis lies an underground facility, home of the Salvation team. And now they've emerged, summoning an eclectic group of Cybertronians for reasons they will explain. Eventually. Part 1 of 2

Oct 27 - Polyhex Crypts

To: General Personnel
Subj: Polyhex Crypts Fog

Msg: The erupting unnatural atmospheric energies that apparated in several cities and regions blocked out vision and general sensory zones. They appear to have been mobile and are heading along through the surface of the planet. They disrupt sensory data significantly and made ground maneuvering difficult.

One of the disruptions was located in Polyhex and narrowed down to the crypts there. Deathsaurus, Lord of the Destrons and of Polyhex, granted his permission to investigate and personally lead the group. It was narrowed down to.. Aberrant, active sparks. Like memories. Them seeking.. Something. Pouring up from the cyber-firma. Their presence was thick and as if the void personified. White out, sensor blockage.. There was no sense of location beyond a few meters from myself. No ability to scry or glean anything. The sense of contact all along my form of energy pulses like sensations from the Pit. I do not know what those sparks wanted, or why they seem to have risen, or what has caused them. But the miasma cleared and has since carried on. It was.. Disquieting.

Nov 05 - Suppositions

To: Intelligence and Tactics
Subj: Presumptions

Msg: These are a series of preliminary assumptions made on the attack on Ultrix. They are not supported by any data beyond probability and hypothetical. They are done hopefully to allow some tactical assumptions to be made for the purposes of guiding analysis and evaluating data. They are not, however, refined and rely upon a number of assessments that are considered logical, but not necessarily probable.

Assessment; It was an orbital bombardment - considered probable, Trypticon station reported multiple bombardments, assessed as heavy particle beam cannons
Assessment; it was some sort of capital scale ship. Considered probable, admittedly due to few things being able to carry such weaponry capable of such destruction and the magnitude of the attacks without any known superweapons deployed. The weapons were capable of obliterating a city and at least indirectly damaging Trypticon.
Hypothesis; Target Trypticon. Trypticon was the logical target. Grounded, he would be vulnerable to strikes from orbit when in low power thanks to the concert. The strikes inflicted moderate damage upon him but he was able to launch and escape for repairs.
This is.. However, inconsistent with the data. The vast majority of the damage was to Ultrix. Only indirect damage was done to Trypticon. If he was the target even if missed in the initial bombardment then he could have easily been retargeted while damaged and trying to blast off. Even if the weapon required redirection, he could have been attacked while fleeing. The strikes came from low orbit. A simple matter to shift.
Hypothesis: Target Ultrix. Ultrix seems by far the more probable target due to evidence. The city was leveled and infrastructure obliterated. But why target it? There was little useful there for resources or infrastructure, the garrison minimal. It's rebuilding as an institution of the arts has been extremely recent and not gotten far. A large broadcast from Trypticon station and the comm center.. Even a high power broadcast from someone already in system would have been able to assess and interpret it. The reasoning for said targeting is not apparent, but that is what the data suggests.
Methodology; Presuming that the attacker was a capital ship, then some sort of cloak or stealth system would be required. Our planetary defense cannot be so horrible that a capital ship could have come in Cybertronian space without being noticed. Much less one powerful enough to mount weapons batteries of such a scale. The ability to cloak or stealth a ship of that scale is possible, if energy intensive. However such things have been shown to readily perform. Considered probable but many assumptions are required.
Hypothesis; There is some association with the energy fluxes on Cybertron itself. Fully unknown. Taking advantage of them for strikes due to total disruption on the planet would leave the same evidence as making the energy flux itself. All that is likely is that the disruptions were used to enhance the surprise and cloak the bombardment.
Separate; Counterpunch's thoughts are separate and I do not have the data to evaluate them.
  • December 11 - "Long Overdue Debriefing" - Starscream asks Ghost for a debrief. Soundwave prods as well leading to Ghost spilling a great quantity of information out.
  • December 26 - "Bad Nasty Katty Kit" - A fennec-turbofox meets Ravage. Who tries to eat her! But wait - Soundwave.. to the rescue?

2022

Jan 18 - Helex

To: Intelligence
Subj: Helex Raid

Msg: Bludgeon lead a raid on Helex, to one of the private vaults of a member of the Triumvirate. A group consisting of (among others) the Insecticon Venom, myself, Omen, Bludgeon, and some others went down. The vault was rapidly breached and the contents made off with. The mercenaries sent by the Triumvirate seemed caught by surprise and flat footed, and held off by Bludgeon.

It seemed simple, and I would have thought it a trap. But the raid went off with only minor dmage to personnel and a full haul made. I'm sure that Helex will now have heightened security. Bludgeon will likely be more aggressive seeing the success of his attack and finding the response feeble so he will go again until he has a fight he feels is worthy of his time. The money taken will likely gather him more followers as well.

Jan 26 - Stanix

The city-state of Stanix (which had seceded from the Empire) reported being under bombardment. A cloaked ship then fled through the warp gate with little telemetry available. Movor and Blast Off went to download the report logs from the station to attempt to locate where the fleeing ship went to and analysis is (I believe) in progress.

Satellites were sent in overflight of Stanix to assess damage and it seemed there was nothing heavy. Some historionics by the Autobots went on some of the broadband channels. Further investigation proceeds pending analysis, I presume though I am not attached to the analysis team nor am I involved. This is merely a preliminary report as an available field unit to post for followup.

** PERSONAL LOG, TRIPLE ENCRYPTED, DELETE AFTER ENTRY **

Stanix was in a shamble, they had no defenses, and the city could have been seized and invaded iwth no resistance. Just send in an assault team and the city could be brought back into the Empire. There would have been no resistance, reunification would have been simple. This was the chance of our Regent to show strength and purpose.

Instead he did nothing. He did not respond. He dithered. Whatever Starscream's reasoning.. It was a chance for strength or guile and he chose nothing. He did not act. And that damns him. Whether or not this pursuit of peace leads to anything.. He has shown weakness in the face where strength was readily available.

He is unfit to rule.

>*** ENCRYPT, DELETE LOG ***<

Apr 08 - We are Decepticons

A broadcast is made, by Ravage along the internal networks of the Decepticons as a general message, accessible by any who might want to. 

       "My fellow Decepticons, we must remember what we are. We are loyal to the cause. The cause is bigger than any one individual. We lead through strength. Those with power and vision to take us to victory.
       Is Primus Pilus Megatron as he says? It does not matter. He has shown himself unworthy. He works at the behest of -others-. He has submitted to them. He would have us stand with this external power. He would have us SUBSUMED and SURRENDER. We are Decepticons. We fight for our cause. We fight for CYBERTRON. We will not allow any others to take our planet. We are strong. Forged by battle. We will NEVER submit. That is what this Primus Pilus would have us do. It does not matter if he is Megatron or not. In doing this he has renounced the Decepticon ways and has shown he is unworthy. We are DECEPTICONS.
       We shall never bow down to any others. We are loyal to the cause. And those that abandon the cause.. Are worth nothing.

May 16 - Personal Log: Encrypted

From Ravage's personal log/datafiles, accessible 'only' to members of Soundwave's cadre: 

       Ghost is gone. Optimus Prime is nearly dead but lives. Ghost has fled with the Matrix and been altered by it. She remembers not herself. Primus Pilus' rages like Galvatron. He burnt Stanix to the cyber-firma. The city is barren. He will do it to each that resist. I tried to talk him down from his rage and I... Am unsure.
       We have much to do. We must discover why the Matrix has altered Ghost and what it has done to her. We must discover who Primus Pilus is working for. We must stop more of our planet from being levelled by our own kind. We have to stop a civil war. And to stop Primus Pilus.
       Ghost's reforged form at least acknowledges Soundwave and is willing to listen to some degree. Omen is still present and aware to some level within her. We have much to pursue and analyse now. Too much. Much to do, too few resources to pursue all avenues, too few we can trust.

       And at the end I must wonder... This Primus Pilus has Megatron's rage and anger. That is true more than anything else. I... It has always been there. It has always been there. Was I not aware of it, or... Did I never stop to think?
       ... Delete last compile.
  • May 23 - "I am Veritas Prime" - Veritas runs into a pair of Autobots, then Elita One, then one of Pilus' Predators. A day in the life of a newly minted Prime. Also, don't threaten The Rollout Bar.

May 25 - Personal Log Entry

>*** INTERNAL LOG -- TRIPLE ENCRYPT ***< 

       I am alone. I find it decidedly ironic with all the connections I have as to how I am isolated. Primus Pilus has been proclaimed by those who would know to be the true Megatron. As is his right to make alliances and in his right processor and rage. The majority of the troops will fall in line with the proclamations of Floodlight, Cyclonus, and possibly Shockwave in time to confirm it. Soundwave will follow Megatron or whomever he calls himself in any form. 
        Ghost is lost to us now while she sorts out what has been made of her. I know not how much or how little of herself there remains. Omen's cadre is ultimately fully loyal to her, and they lack the experience to chart such a course. My brethren run the gamut of idiots, cowards, and useless. I will see no aid from them.
       Despite all those I have contacts with, I am on my own. If as I fear in my spark whomever Primus Pilus has been reforged by has intents upon Cybertron that would have him used as a herald for whatever they are and we would all bow to them... I know not what I could do. I am on my own, left to my own resources and initiative. Which I have not been... In so very long. I have gotten soft.
       Too used to working in a group and with others. I have lost my edge. I can no longer rely on them until this crisis has fully shown itself. For they are too lost or too engaged to have proper perspective.
       ** BACKUP LOG ENTRY TO CORE CONSCIOUSNESS DOWNLOAD AND MEMORY FILE, ENCRYPT ** 
       Flush primary data core and transcript log after.
  • May 29 - "Wisdom of the Feline" - Ravage tracks Veritas down and the two have a back and for conversation, testing and curious before they travel to Praxus to check on the Titan Calyhex and the repairs that the Tyger Pax teams have been aiding Praxus with.

May 29 - Internal Log

>*** INTERNAL LOG TRACK CONTINUE PT 7 ***< 

       Alignment behind Primus Pilus seems inevitable. While Shockwave has of yet not posted his report Cyclonus and Nightshade have been thorough. I have no doubt that Shockwave will not fully agree with them on technical details. He seems to avoid these leadership squabbles so long as his personal interest is not threatened and I see no reason for him to act against his normal inclinations.
       Vos... Vos shall burn. Starscream will either, to use a terran aphorism, bend the knee or try to fight. If he bends the knee Megatron, or however he refers to himself might permit him a semblance of authority. But Vos shall be obliterated as a showing of his supremacy and threat and the penance that Starscream shall has to pay for having taken something that he cared of. Megatron will burn it simply to prove his point. If Starscream attempts to fight back or resist few will aid him and Vos will burn regardless. Even if not initially... Megatron's rage seems so easily triggered that there is a virtual guarantee that something will lead him to go berserk and obliterate the city. I have calculated it at nearly one to one.
       Valour... I almost pity him. Honor and the law are clear. Soundwave has already stated that he will follow Megatron, Cyclonus and Nightshade have said it truly is Megatron and that he has the full right to make alliances as he sees fit. Duty is clear on the matter. Presuming he does have any sort of awareness of the wrongness inherent to this.. He is a mechanoid of the old programming forge. Obligation will overwhelm all else. It will be over whether or not Starscream immediately surrenders.

       Vos shall fall. All that matters after is what triggers Primus Pilus' rage. He will be settling scores of those that he has seen as having wronged him. Any Decepticon territories he feels have cast off his yoke. Those whom have defied him in spark and forge... A tossup between any of those or the Autobots whom he pursues next after he's dealt with Starscream.
       Whom has most defied him and deserted him so publicly than Valvolux? Or Polyhex?
       *** END LOG ENTRY ***

Jun 14 - Internal Log

Internal Log *** Triple Encrypt *** 

       Surprising as it is to see Starscream victorious in open conflict with Megatron (or Primus Pilus as he prefers to be called), it is somehow ironic that.. Despite this victory from my analysis it will not change the greater strategic picture. Ironic I suppose for Starscream, whom has long strived for such a thing that it makes little difference in the immediate long term.
       Starscream controls a single city and has the allegiance of most of the Seeker units and brave, albeit uncreative Valour. Razorclaw and Onslaught as well as their teams seem to have aligned with him based upon footage.
       Most other officers of not have taken up support of Primus Pilus or a show of indifference. Soundwave, Cyclonus, Scourge.. Floodlight has no doubt taken much of intelligence with her as is her right. I presume that Shockwave will be loyal as he ever has but inert. He did keep Cybertron as it were for fifty thousand vorn.. He will not be a factor. Motormaster has shown his preference for the whims of violence and slaughter, to no one's surprise. While they have not made direct action, I presume that Hunn-Grr and Overlord shall do as well to enable their fuel-lust.
       Trypticon has spoken of his indifference for these squabbles and will no doubt join when this internal conflict is over and there is stability.
       Ironically depressing to no level I suppose that this merely delays the inevitable somewhat. No more forces will align with Starscream, victory or not. He is too unliked and the predilection for too many of our forces is loyalty to the Emperor of Destruction, which is Megatron's by right and he has been declared that by too many. It might slow those that are unaligned for the moment from joining Megatron, but this is admittedly a seemingly minor delay. Megatron's obsessive rage will now be totally directed at Vos and the slaughter of all within. No more chances will be given to surrender and rejoin with a new oath of fealty.
       This is what logic and battle analysis deems. But my same logic programs granted such an unlikelihood of Starscream's victory that I did not even bother to waste the processing cycles evaluating contingencies. I have been surprised once, it behooves me no matter how unlikely I see it to be ready should such a thing do so again.
       After all, stranger things have happened.
  • June 18 - "Cat and Dog Game" - Ravage attempts to sneak into Iacon. Swiftpaw runs into him.
  • July 27 - "My Trusted Spymaster" - Pilus calls Soundwave to task. Is his most loyal still loyal?
  • August 12 - "Justice Verses Truth" - Veritas meets Tyrest with Starlock. Oh, and Omen's there being prickly. The expected but unwished for clash occurs with an interesting revelation.

Aug 13 - Harmonex Observation

To: Intel Command OPTICS ONLY
MAXIMUM PRIORITY ANALYSIS. UPON CONFIRMATION AND REVIEW REQUEST IMMEDIATE BRIEFING TO BE GIVEN TO EMPEROR PRIMUS PILUS Upon reports of a disturbance over at Harmonex involving Chief Justice Tyrest and chaos focused around leadership, at the authorization of Intelligence Director Floodlight, I went in to Harmonex to observe in stealth mode. There, I observed an unknown Cybertronian that in the engagement claimed to have the Matrix of Leadership. Tyrest confirmed this as the melee escalated. Video and data has been uploaded over for review. 

       Tyrest has gone fully insane and seems to have a full on processor breakdown and was attacking everyone present in Harmonex Hall while ranting. I was unable to catalogue most of them during the melee due to running sensors in minimal power mode. 
       I fear that whomever this new individual was has crippled Ghost. I fear she went to ground to ensure that the Autobots could not retrieve the Matrix until there was a safe zone to hand it over and this new unknown Cybertronian crippled or terminated her and took it.
       Whomever they were, this new proclaimed Prime was able to neutralize and incapacitate Tyrest as the city defenses deployed. Tyrest was taken to isolation and I presume lockdown. I lost track of the individual that had proclaimed themselves a Prime shortly after the finalization of the melee as the area was locked down. I remained in low power mode and disengaged to report back in. Data has been uploaded for review and analysis and Harmonex was unaware of my presence.
       Returning to nearest field base for refueling and awaiting orders.

Aug 26 - Musings

Internal Log: Triple Encrypted 

       Primus Pilus' rage grows and ebbs. He on occasion listens to reason. He has been talked down from engaging Veritas Prime as well as from obliterating parts of the cyber-flora and fauna. But his rage has grown even as it wilted. At some point something will set it off. Has this always been what megatron is? 
       Yes, it has. And I have never cared. He is our leader, but there is too much unknown now. I wonder if he knows himself. And if that enrages him more. We will not hear of any further tidbits from him.
       Soundwave's position is precarious. I must ensure that there is a level of deniability if something happens. Enough for the rage to fall upon myself and a story that fully blocks any association. Which will be quite difficult, I am aware of the irony. 
       Vos' fall will be almost purely as a result of NIghtshade's brilliant operation, on par with Ghost seizing Metroplex. She disabled the energon generators, brought down the shields, sensors, and weapons and let Lugnut loose in the process while nearly assassinating Starscream. I must say I am impressed. She deserves extreme accolades for this. I can't even begin to fathom how she could have pulled such a brilliant coup off. Credit is due.

       *** DELETE LOG ***
  • December 1 - "Forged Secrets" - Ravage and Soundwave take a trip below Crystal City in an attempt to discover Megatron's origins.

2023

Jan 02 - Personal Log

>*** PERSONAL DATATRACTS OPERATIVE RAVAGE ***< TRIPLE ENCRYPT FAILSAFE 

       I know not what will happen. I know not what to do. Megatron, Primus Pilus.. When I see him, I wonder how much of him is still inside there. If any. I see moments of that rage, that anger. Is it still there? Has it been tempered and honed? Is it restrained because he knows that he must unleash it at the right time? Or has it been fully suppressed and buried? Does he rage against the chains? Does he bow to the ones holding them? I know not.
       I know not that what his so-called 'Advisor' is that I do not know the name of. Nor what her abilities are. Her purpose is too easy to guess. A minder. A taskmaster. Is she an independent agent that can carry out her own schemes and tasks? Or but a drone-like puppet only instilled with what she was forged for? An independent agent is far more dangerous to her master. She might seek to turn the tables. Yet a mere puppet would be but so easily wiped off and outmaneuvered. If the Leige Maximo truly requires that Megatron be monitored and put to task, then he would set someone specifically gifted to it. but yet if his agent is so empowered is she not a danger to him? If she goes to play her own schemes?
       Either then she is so fiercely loyal to him to the likes of which such a trivial thing as minding Megatron in the vast cog of a spinning servo of an empire.. Or that her powers are such a trivial thing to grant that he does not think that it is a danger to release one such as she.
       Do I overthink and overanalyse? Is not one of the diktats of conflict to not grant your enemy such powers the likes of which you cannot imagine for that will make them enemies beyond anything you can imagine? Perhpas. The Liege is the one from which evil was born, after all. The Prime of Deception, Treachery, Corruption, Betrayal. Would not his webs and schemes spin deeper than any such as a mere Cybertronian could imagine? One must not give the enemy too much credit. Bluff and bluster work as well against one as they do against an enemy. But we have spent too long spinning wheels and servos while the Liege has had time to maneuver his pieces into place.
       But I have one small bit of incremental leverage. I've checked the records, and there are no signs of his minder within Tarn or Kaon. So, she's occupied elsewhere. I have time to make a move. A small one. Communications from Earth will have to come by courier rather than transmitter. Even then when one arrives, they'll take some time to land, refuel, transmit their data, and then have it decrypted and a briefing prepared. I have a dozen or so breems where he has no contact with the outside galactic sphere. And an inkling as to what happened on Earth. I can play this.. And see if playing to these anchors and servos might lead us to see how deep the rage goes and whether the furnace of fury shall again flare.
       The scheme is just the thing, to warp the consciousness of the king. So now I play a most dangerous game. To see if I can press Megatron's levers and act as a fulcrum to drive his rage and fury. And to see how much of him there is left. If at all. No time to ponder. I've run my personality profiles to the point the data is corrupted and probability matrices are voided. It's time to get dangerous and see what mechanics are left.
       *** SAVE LOG? Y/N ***
       DELETE LOG - Y. WIPE BACKUPS/FRAGMENT/ERASE.

       *** CONTINGENCY PROTOCOL #711-B SLASH SEVEN DICTATE
       ... In the event of my termination, dispatch to Soundwave or his legacy archival files B-17 through M-19...

Jan 08 - Internal Log

>*** TRIPLE ENCRYPT FLASH DISRUPT *** INTERNAL LOG ***< 

       This has been a most disconcerting day. I run into that -thing- that calls itself Singularity, which says she's a Priestess of the Liege Maximo. That apparently this data tract on Earth is some sort of map to a lost colony that the Liege itself thinks is important to dispatch a personal messenger on. That knows a great many things about Megatron that are vastly unknown. That wants the wayward one to be terminated with extreme prejudice and obliterated while Megatron wants to have kneel for fleeing.
       This is all quite, quite distressing. There are so many greater things at work here that I cannot fathom them. I feel like but a single diode on a spinning servo in a greater cog. Ever so empty and meaningless. But.. No refueling for the weary. I must set patterns in motion.

       *** FLUSH LOG, FRAGMENT, WIPE ***

Y/N?

Feb 20 - Ambush

To: Floodlight
Kalis Path

I was ambushed by the Autobot Jazz while en route from our territories to Kalis and the Overpass along the way. I was damaged and disabled and then the Autobot added to the effect by throwing out a call on the broadband for me to be picked up. Currently under repairs.

Encrypt < Intel CO & Intel XO Only >
I did not engage any of the secondary effects for the coming operation and the Autobots did not notice them. The assignment is still good to go

Mar 02 - Iacon Infiltration

To: Rank 8+, Intel Command
Subj: Iacon Infiltration

< HIGH ENCRYPTION >

My infiltration attempt of Iacon was successful. I was able to insert myself to the Decagon without issue and to infiltrate to the databanks on Level 6. While there, I was able to gain partial insertion over to one of the server networks and download data. An Autobot technician in the area was terminated after incapacitation with a small explosive device.

I found Iacon's security to be stable, but not at high alert. The Autobots were not sloppy nor lackadaisical, but not on full lockdown. That will be changing shortly, at least in the more secure areas. They will be aware of some level of intrusion.

Several files were taken that will require a level of decryption from Analysis to be reviewed.

<< To - Floodlight and Megatron >>

I was able to at least partially pick up that the Autobots plan to dispatch your captive assassin to space, my Lord. The exact details require decryption, but she is to be launched shortly. When the data is fully decrypted hopefully there will be more specifics so you can consider what you wish to perform a rescue.

Mar 03 - Iacon Infodump

To: Intel Head & Intel XO's, Rank 8+
Subj: Iacon Infiltration Datalog

Msg: I was able to gather some useful information from Iacon when I penetrated the data vaults. This appears to have been a widestream message put out by Alpha Trion, currently on Earth, to the Autobots. With some reformatting after decrypting, it is available for analysis.

Alpha Trion stands in front of the Masquerade Club, garnering some looks from the Ascension Wing guards still outside. He stands in such a way that the wind blows his white cape dramatically behind him -- not an accidental choice, for sure. He glances around Los Angeles and then back at the camera. "So, I finally visited Earth, and somehow it's not what I had expected. I've seen the reports, watched the videos... but the real thing is not the same. It's precious. I can see why Orion protects it." When he turns back, he continues silently, << I'm seeing a LOT of Cybertech here on Earth. We need a new Chief Justice, and someone to monitor the restrictions of the Accords. I hadn't always agreed with them, but I see the danger now, here on Earth. We'd need someone at least nominally neutral for Justice, which is a hard ask. One of the Thirteen? Not me, certainly -- I'm far too partisan, and my wisdom is often in question, >> he chuckles.

<< I've heard that Grimlock's joined the Autobot dissenters and named these second-generation Autobots his 'Lightning Strike Coalition.' Elita, do you need me to talk some sense into them? I know Grimlock isn't known for sense, but he IS loyal to the cause, even if he disagreed with Orion's methods. Elita, Jazz, would you meet with me so we can discuss what we know about them and how to deal with them? I'd like to help. I don't wish to see the Autobots split apart, especially now. >>

Alpha Trion sighs. He resumes speaking aloud. "I realized Veritas and others reacted poorly to me prioritizing the safety of the Matrix over Veritas herself. I care about Veritas -- she saved my identity and my sanity when I was losing myself within Vector Sigma. But I have also been the Matrix's protector since before most of you were built. My time within Vector Sigma helped me see the long game... and it if makes me less sensitive to immediate concerns, I sincerely apologize.

"With the increased activity of Liege Maximo's troops, we need to find more allies -- powerful allies. Hot Rod, please meet with Jetfire and work out which lost colony you intend to target first. Utilize who you can to gain resources before you visit -- Goth, the Torchbearers, Windblade -- whoever you can meet. If you wish, I will travel with you. I have had a ship prepared for you, or you can try to reactivate old Space Bridge connections -- both have their unique dangers. Let me know how I can help.

"I will remain on Earth for now until I can meet again with Veritas Prime. I owe her an apology, and it is now I who must seek her wisdom as she is the current keeper of the Matrix. Autobots, we survived on Cybertron for 1300 mega-cycles without the Matrix, and after the death of Sentinel Prime, I led the Autobots without direct access to the Matrix itself before the emergence of Optimus Prime. We can do without it. Having Veritas as an ally, however, will help keep both Cybertron and Earth safe.

"Ever Loyal servant of Cybertron Alpha Trion, out." With a deep and courtly bow, Trion ends the transmission.

Mar 04 - Floodlight

Floodlight has been infected with the sleeping sickness. She is currently in stasis and the medbay for treatment. Emperor Megatron has been made aware and should personnel adjustments be needed, new orders will be given.

Mar 19 - Morale Issues

In light of possible grumblings and morale issues, Intelligence is hereby willing to offer a solicitation for boosters. All personnel will be required to listen to a lecture by hosts Dreadwind, Darkwing, and Dead End each cycle. This will be mandatory and will continue until morale improves.

Mar 23 - To Ground

< INTERNAL LOG - TRIPLE ENCRYPTION >

I'm on my own. They're isolated on Earth and at risk. They will not be returning. Perhaps for the best. That will eternally spare them from Megatron's rage. The Autobots will ensure that Earth and their sacred Matrix is safe there. If the Leige attacks there, it will be easier for them to flee than it will be from Cybertron. Given recent... Events they may go native.

I... Will be on my own. I will have to re-assess networks. Isolate caches and deposits. Wipe data and internal logs and subroutines to ensure that when my system fails that they will be quarantined. Their time on this planet has ended.

Save Internal Log? Y/N - DEFRAGMENT, DELETE, SCRAMBLE

<< INTERNAL LOG, ENTRY >>

It comes easier to me now. The distraction. When I killed that Autobot at Iacon, it felt good. To accomplish something. It's been too long since I felt fuel spilt at my own claws. Gotten to make another truly suffer and scream. Alas, I could not perform it this time... But there will be others. I'm sure that I can come upon some Autobots and... Mm. Some corpses, some staged radio calls of distress signals, some explosives rigged to their spark cores on timers when they're brought in to medical... They've gotten too freewheeling lately. IT's time to remind them that their proper place is in tunnels, too terrified to come to the surface. I do have to keep in practice after all. Megatron has his brooding and will no doubt approve. And Floodlight is not around to countermand it.

IT's time to go have some fun. It's been too long since I've heard screams of terror and pleas for mercy while I spilt fuel and rended sparks.

It will be quite appealing. I do need the distraction and it's ever so invigorating. I have forgotten how enjoyable it is to inflict pain.

SAVE INTERNAL LOG? Y/N
Save, Attach Subroutines for Ambush Evaluations, known Autobot patrol routes

Apr 13 - Intelligence Orders

To: All Intelligence Personnel
Subj: Standing Orders

Msg: This is Ravage, current acting head of Intelligence with Floodlight's continued incapacitation. Until which point as she is able to return to duty or Megatron appoints another, I will be taking charge of our department. Cyclonus and Scourge's talents are best left to field missions, and their skills are wasted on the banalities of bureaucracy. They are to be deferred to in all matters where they order it, their authority supercedes my own should they give directives.

Our greatest threat remains the Autobots. We must remain on guard for what their treachery brings. Forces are to maintain standing observation routines and assignments on Autobot territory and standing orders from Floodlight unless countermanded.

Due to his seniority, I am appointing counterintelligence chief Counterpunch as First Officer to the Intelligence department should orders be required. Counterpunch, at your leisure I wish to discuss with you how to best allocate our resources.

Shockwave, at your discretion if you have any ideas as to how the Liege Maximo's troops were able to locate a Hot Spot within our territory, it would be appreciated. If you require assistance from Intelligence in the matter or data, please inform me and it will be provided immediately. Given we did not detect them until we had a distress call from our outpost, our inability to detect them within our own territory is troubling.

Vizier, continue operations in Valvolux as you see fit and take additional resources as you require. Laserbeak, you are to remain at Megatron's side to use as our Emperor deems most suiting for you. Ratbat, seek to efficiently allocate resources as you have. Garboil, Howlback, work with Counterpunch if there are internal issues or signs of manipulation by the Liege's forces within our ranks. You have cartne blanche to do as you see fit to maintain security.

Effective immediately, Sparkstalker is to be transferred from his field position of the Firecons and to the Cryptography department and given an appropriate rank as a senior analyst. I am aware of his long-term service. I leave the remainder of his team to be incorporated to other field units as Overlord sees fit. Sparkstalker, I await your results on Cryptography.

I am aware we are short-staffed but the need now for our services is greater than ever. We must maintain our vigilance and professionalism. For now, operations are to continue as they have per standing orders. If circumstances change, orders will be updated. We need not waste time on briefings and review data-tape by data-tape.

For the Empire!

  • May 12 - "Primal Revelations" - After a week of review and re-review, Ravage and Soundwave bring the information they've discovered to Veritas. After the dam breaks, additional visitors arise to check in on the Matrix.
Primus Pilus

Oct 06 - Helex Raid

The Autobots sent a large group to Helex, investigating the underground. at least two squads of mixed assault, reconnaissance, intelligence, and support personnel. They went underground to Helex where they investigated what was likely a former medbay in the facility. Some of the spark-frames seemed alive to some degree, likely in emergency stasis from lack of energon or worse. Most likely were experimental subjects by the Cult of the Silent Grill. 

       As the Autobots pressed forwards, the inert spark-frames became active and engaged the Autobots along with other, more mobile units possibly survivors of the Cult. The Autobots defeated the spark-frames, whereupon I detonated explosive charges along the passageway they had come in. With luck they will be buried, if not they will have to dig their way out, and it's a long way to Autobot territory. Suggest follow-up investigation of Helex to look for survivors or remnants of the cult that need to be scourged.

Oct 08 - Protihex Recon Aborted

A quick recon of Protihex was aborted due to the presence of Autobot Intelligence Personnel, including the head of the department, Jazz. A quick engagement led to myself retreating when I was discovered. 

       Posted from Medbay, along with note from medic on hand 'He was barely damaged, he's a wuss'

2024

Cerebros

Alternate Universes

Apocalypse World

In the Apocalypse World alternative future, Ravage is dead, killed by Blaster.

Players

Ravage was played by sydneygb from 2011 until 2015. In 2015 he was taken over by MightyShoxy.

References

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