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TransWarp: Primal - Issue #1
Page 1:
Panel One:
Spiral and Rhinox are in a hanger, standing before a Maximal-sized fighter jet.
Spiral: So this is her: The Xelor. She’ our standard PK100-
Rhinox: PK?
Spiral (2): Pred Killer -- with a couple of mods, namely the engine your boys have given us. It’ll mess with the handling a bit, but as you’ve never flown before you won’t know the difference.
Panel Two:
Rhinox climbs the ladder up one side of the ship, Spiral ducks under the nose to do the same on the other side.
Spiral: We’ve had more time to work on ships this size so they’re faster and nimbler than the things the Preds are passing off as fighters.
Panel Three:
Both the Maximals are looking into the cockpit. Rhinox looks concerned.
Spiral: Stick. Throttle. Ejector seat. I won’t bother filling you in on the armaments, because you won’t be carrying any. Your targeting computer has been ripped out to make room for the engines’ processors, so grab the stick as hard as you like.
Link PNL: Jump in.
Panel Four:
Spiral turns and whistles to get the attention of another Maximal, who approaches.
SFX (Whistle): Hwit!
Page 2:
Panel One:
Spiral descends the ladder as the other Maximal reaches the foot of it.
Spiral: I’ve got a mission to plan, so I’ll leave you in some capable hands to run you through the rest.
Panel Two:
Primal ascends to the top of the ladder. Rhinox has settled himself in the cockpit. They shake hands.
Primal: I’m Primal.
Rhinox: Rhinox.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Oh, and Primal…
Panel Three:
A close-up on Spiral, smiling.
Spiral: Keep the weapons safeties on.
Page 3:
Panel One:
A shot from the nose of the ship. Primal is embarrassed and rubs the back of his neck.
Primal: So, have you ever flown before?
Rhinox: Well…
Primal (2): I’ll take that as a no. Ok, we’ll start at the beginning.
Rhinox (2): Forget it. Just up and down, left and right.
Panel Two:
A shot from across the cockpit, Rhinox with his hands on the controls.
Primal: You don’t even want to learn how to land?
Rhinox: The last one didn’t come back down, this one mightn’t be any different.
Panel Three:
A shot from the front again. Primal gives Rhinox a confident smile.
Primal: Has anyone ever told you you’re crazy?
Rhinox: I’ve been getting that a lot lately.
Primal(2): Yeah, well sometimes crazy works.
Page 4:
Panel One:
A small squadron of Maximal fighters breaks through the thin atmosphere of Cybertron.
PNL: War
Dialogue PNL: Yeee-Haaaah!
Panel Two:
In the cockpit of the Xelor, Rhinox is peering through his fingers, as his left hand is covering his face, his right still firmly on the joystick.
Rhinox: I was crazy to put my hand up for this!
Dialogue PNL (Commlink): The word you’re looking for is MAD!
Panel Three:
Rhinox looks back down to Cybertron through the cockpit window, ignoring the chatter coming through the comms.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 1): You made your case quite clearly.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): Some would say he argued his way into the cockpit.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Cut the chatter…
Page 5:
Panel One:
In the cockpit of the lead fighter, Spiral looks out at the other fighters.
Spiral: Looks like we’ve got the jump on them so let’s make the most of it.
Link PNL: All feathers, defensive perimeter on the Xelor.
Link PNL: Rhinox, we are a GO!
Dialogue PNL (Rhinox): Roger. Powering up the TransWarp engine.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 1): He even sounds like one of us now.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): Like you can talk, Flattop.
Panel Two:
The MAD Wing fighters form up into position in a wide circle around the Xelor.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): MAD Wing, optics sharp. If this works the ship could pop out anywhere. Prepare for defensive evac or fast recovery of the Ball.
Dialogue PNL (Primal): Primal to Rhinox. How’s it coming?
Dialogue PNL (Rhinox): Lights are green. TransWarp cell to 78% power.
Panel Three:
Back in Spiral’s cockpit.
Spiral: This is it ‘bots. You all know what happened last time, and you’re all here voluntarily. You’re the bravest pilots I’ve ever had the privilege to fly with.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): Oh, my optics are leaking…
Spiral (2): Let’s see this through to its end!
Panel Four:
A montage of all the pilots faces, calling out.
Dialogue PNL: MAD Wing!
Page 6:
Panel One:
Back in Rhinox’s cockpit.
Rhinox: Cell to 100%. Engaging TransWarp Drive in 3… 2… 1…
Panel Two:
Still looking out through Rhinox’s cockpit, a rippled window in Space opens up in front of the Xelor.
Rhinox: Now!
Panel Three:
A white flash engulfs all.
Dialogue PNL: Yeee-Haaaah!
Dialogue PNL: I was crazy to put my hand up for this.
Page 7:
Panel One:
A small squadron of Maximal fighters breaks through the thin atmosphere of Cybertron.
PNL: 3 cycles earlier…
Dialogue PNL: The word you’re looking for is MAD!
Panel Two:
Rhinox looks back down to Cybertron through the cockpit window, ignoring the chatter coming through the comms.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 1): You made your case quite clearly.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): Some would say he argued his way into the cockpit.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Cut the chatter…
Panel Three:
In the cockpit of the lead fighter, Spiral looks out at the other fighters.
Spiral: Looks like we’ve got the jump on them so let’s make-
SFX (Computer Alarm): Woom Woom
Spiral (2): Detecting an anomaly, Sector 159!
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): Energy signature matches the Xelor!
Dialogue PNL (Rhinox): This is Rhinox…
Page 8:
Panel One:
Inside the Xelor cockpit and sparks are flying from the controls of the ship.
Rhinox: Reporting a successful test! But systems are beginning to short out. The Cell must have overload-
Panel Two:
The cockpit is plunged into darkness as the systems cut out.
SFX: Zeeeooooowww
Rhinox: Oh no…
Panel Three:
A shot of the original Xelor. Maximal ships begin to break off and head for the newly arrived Xelor.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Blue Feathers, stay with the Xelor until entry, then regroup.
Link PNL: All remaining Feathers, recapture the Ball!
Page 9:
Panel One:
Inside Spiral’s cockpit, he hits the throttle and heads for the Xelor.
Spiral: Spiral to Autobot Command. Reporting a successful TransWarp Test. Awaiting further orders.
Dialogue PNL (Commlink): This is Command. Maintain safe orbit and stay out of-
Link PNL: Scratch that. Pred fighters, inbound, and fast! Protect that ship with your Sparks!
Spiral (2): Roger, Command.
Link PNL: You heard the ‘bot downstairs -- Nothing gets through us!
Panel Two:
Back in the original Xelor, Rhinox awaits the Cell to power up.
Rhinox: Cell to 100%. Engaging TransWarp Drive in 3… 2… 1…
Panel Three:
From outside the ship, we see the same rippled window open.
Rhinox: Now!
Panel Four:
All is consumed in a white light.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): He’s away!
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Roger that. Regroup and prepare to engage incoming Predacon ships!
Page 10:
Panel One:
Space. A fierce battle of ships weaving in and out of each other. Explosions and blaster fire pockmark the black vastness.
PNL: A few cycles later…
Panel Two:
In the Xelor cockpit, Rhinox is shoulder deep in wires, trying to get the systems back online.
Rhinox: Rhinox to… anyone. Minor power has been restored.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): Hey pal, welcome back.
Dialogue PNL (Primal): Primal to Spiral…
Panel Three:
Inside Primal’s cockpit, he is looking out his side window.
Primal: We’ve got some freaky business going on out here. Sector 043.
Panel Four:
Rhinox stole a glance upwards.
Page 11:
Panel One:
A pulsating purple ribbon is weaving its way upward into space from the planet’s surface.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 1): By Primus! Is it friendly?
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): I’m not finding out the hard way. Steer clear, Maximals.
Panel Two:
Rhinox returned to his work.
Dialogue PNL (Commlink): This is Command. Reinforcements inbound!
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 1): About slaggin’ time!
Panel Three:
Predacon fighters are seen breaking Cybertron’s orbit.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): I think he means Predacon reinforcements, Scuttle.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 1): … Great.
Page 12:
Panel One:
Another scene of chaotic dog-fighting in Space.
PNL: Some cycles later…
Panel Two:
Primal looks backwards from his cockpit to the Xelor sitting alone.
Primal: They’re drawing us away from the Xelor!
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Dammit! Break off pursuit and reform.
Panel Three:
A shot of Cybertron and a Pred fighter streaking out.
Dialogue PNL (Pilot 2): Single Predacon fighter, emerging from the atmosphere. He’s making for the Xelor!
Panel Four:
From inside the Predacon fighter, the pilot is in the glow of the controls.
Terminator: I have target lock. Terminator, firing.
Page 13:
Panel One:
A shot following the missile baring down on the Xelor.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Single missile inbound!
Dialogue PNL (Primal): I can get there!
Panel Two:
Inside Primal’s cockpit, he is at full speed flying to intercept the missile, which can be seen out his side window.
Primal: I… can… get…
Panel Three:
Primal’s ship intercepts the missile and explodes.
SFX: KROOOOM!
Panel Four:
A shot from inside Rhinox’s cockpit looking out, showing how close the explosion was to the Xelor.
Rhinox: Primal!
Panel Five:
As the explosion subsides, Rhinox, who is now furious, stares at the control panels, still with some wiring hanging out.
Rhinox: Slag!
Page 14:
Back inside the Predacon ship’s cockpit.
Terminator: Maximal ship intercepted my missile. Scratch one for Terminator. Coming back around for another attack.
Panel Two:
Inside Spiral’s cockpit, which has a cracked windshield, he bares down on a Pred fighter.
Dialogue PNL(Pilot 1): I can’t shake him, I can’t… Aaarrghhh…
SFX (Statis on the commlink): Krrshhhh…
Spiral: Dammit. We’ve lost Scuttle!
Panel 3:
A shot of Spiral’s controls, with a red light flashing – Enemy Lock.
Dialogue PNL (Spiral): Great.
SFX (Computer Warning): Griw Griw Griw
Panel Four:
Spiral looks out through his windows as he makes evasive actions.
Spiral: Can anyone cover me? Anyone?!
Dialogue PNL (Primal): Look who’s back…
Page 15:
Panel One:
Spiral continues to look out different windows, trying to get a visual.
Spiral: Wha…? Primal?
Panel Two:
A Predacon ship fires on the one tailing Spiral – the trailing ship explodes.
Dialogue PNL (Primal): And feeling Prime!
SFX: KRA-SHOOOM!
Panel Three:
Looking through Spiral’s windows, the Predacon ship pulls alongside. The cockpit windows are missing, and sitting in the seat is Primal, smiling.
Spiral: How in the Pit..
Primal: Later. Let’s give these Preds something else to think about!
Spiral (2): Roger that. Form up on my wing.
Panel Four:
The two ships re-enter the fray.
Dialogue PNL (Primal): Primal to the Xelor. Rhinox, if you’re there, we’ve bought you some time, but we won’t last much longer. Some of us have already died once!
Page 16:
Panel One:
Rhinox is frustrated in the cockpit of the Xelor.
Rhinox: Damn it. Would you just…
Panel Two:
He smashes his fists down on the controls and the power surges back through the ship.
Rhinox: Work!
SFX: Thum
SFX: Zwwwiiiiii…
Panel Three:
A smile rips across Rhinox’s face.
Rhinox: Xelor to whoever is left. Ship is back online.
Panel Four:
Rhinox hits buttons on the controls.
Rhinox: Engaging TransWarp Drive in 4… 3… 2… 1… Now!
Panel 5:
All is consumed in a white light.
Dialogue PNL: They’re drawing us away from the Xelor!
Dialogue PNL: Dammit! Break off pursuit and reform.
Page 17:
Panel One:
A shot of Cybertron and a Pred fighter streaking out.
PNL: 5 cycles earlier.
Dialogue PNL: Single Predacon fighter, emerging from the atmosphere. He’s making for the Xelor!
Panel Two:
From inside the Predacon fighter, the pilot is in the glow of the controls.
Terminator: I have target lock. Terminator, firing.
Panel Three:
A shot following the missile baring down on the Xelor.
Dialogue PNL: Single missile inbound!
Dialogue PNL: I can get there!
Page 18:
Panel One:
Inside Primal’s cockpit, he is at full speed flying to intercept the missile.
Primal: I… can… get…
Panel Two:
Primal’s ship intercepts the missile and explodes.
SFX: KROOOOM!
Panel Three:
A shot from inside Rhinox’s cockpit looking out, showing how close the explosion was.
Rhinox: Primal!
Panel Four:
As the explosion subsides, Rhinox, who is now furious, stares at the control panels, still with some wiring hanging out.
Rhinox: Slag!
Page 19:
Panel One:
Back inside the Predacon ship’s cockpit.
Terminator: Maximal ship intercepted my missile. Scratch one for Terminator. Coming back around for another attack.
Panel Two:
Terminator turns his ship back towards the Xelor. A black mass can be seen just out of his cockpit window, hurtling towards him.
Panel Three:
The black mass smashes into the cockpit window.
Terminator: Wha?
Panel Four:
Primal turns his head and looks into the cockpit, drawing a sword from his back.
Primal: Permission to come aboard.
Page 20:
Panel One:
Inside Spiral’s cockpit, which has a cracked windshield, he bares down on a Pred fighter.
Dialogue PNL: I can’t shake him, I can’t… Aaarrghhh…
SFX: Krrshhhh…
Spiral: Dammit. We’ve lost Scuttle!
Panel Two:
A shot of Spiral’s controls, with a red light flashing – Enemy Lock.
Dialogue PNL: Great.
SFX: Griw Griw Griw
Panel Three:
Spiral looks out through his windows as he makes evasive actions.
Spiral: Can anyone cover me? Anyone?!
Dialogue PNL (Primal): Look who’s back…
Panel Four:
Spiral continues to look out different windows, trying to get a visual.
Spiral: Wha…? Primal?
Page 21:
Panel One:
A Predacon ship fires on the one tailing Spiral – it explodes.
Dialogue PNL (Primal): And feeling Prime!
SFX: KRA-SHOOOM!
Panel Two:
Looking through Spiral’s windows, the Predacon ship pulls alongside. The cockpit windows are missing, and sitting in the seat is Primal, smiling.
Spiral:How in the Pit..
Primal: Later. Let’s give these Preds something else to-
Panel Three:
A temporal anomaly opens up in front of Spiral and Primal’s ships. They steer away at the last second.
Dialogue PNL (Primal): Whoa!
Page 22:
Panel One:
Inside the newly arrived Xelor, Rhinox is smiling.
Rhinox: Rhinox to the Xelor. Give the panel a good talking to. Worked for me.
SFX: (Heard through the comm) THUM
Dialogue PNL (Rhinox): That seems to have got it. See you on the other side. Engaging TransWarp Drive in 4… 3… 2… 1…
Panel Two:
Everything is consumed in a white light.
Dialogue PNL (Rhinox): Now…
Panel Three:
A shot of Space and Cybertron below. The body of Terminator drifts lifelessly, his head detached from his body. Garbled speech comes from the head.
PNL: Sometime later...
Link PNL: Peace.
Terminator: Termin... Was... Wazz... nnnator...
----- End -----
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Part of the larger TransWarpSaga, TransWarp: Primal tells the story of the brave Maximals that took part in the first successful test of a TransWarp Engine, giving the Maximal faction the power to travel through time -- an achievement that would ultimately lead to the Predacon surrender and the end of the Great War.
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Ah yes - that tricky time travel.
A Predacon ship fires on the one tailing Spiral – it explodes.: For a non-vigilant observer, "it" could mean any of the three ships there, I guess.
A Predacon ship fires on the one tailing Spiral – it explodes.: For a non-vigilant observer, "it" could mean any of the three ships there, I guess.