#pathblaster

Who is this TF that looks like Optimus in blue chest and red limbs? He was among the Decepticons that attacked the Ark in Marvel TF #1.

Dear Insurgent Invader,

This poor spark is Omicron Magnus, a former low-ranking Autobot Councilmember who suffered from a combination of Primus apotheosis and hubris. He even chose a paintjob with bolder colors to draw attention away from Optimus. During the famous Xaaron/Traachon debate, Omicron argued that there was enough energon for the ruling classes at least, and wondered if perhaps a deal could be struck with Megatron in order to spare Iacon. Optimus Prime tossed an energon drink at Omicron, who scrambled to catch it, spilling it over the Council floor. As Omicron tried to scoop up the energon in vain, Optimus lectured him: "Look how precious this fuel is to you. You, who would bargain your privilege with evil! Never. Never surrender!" The other Council members began to chant "Never surrender!" in unison with Optimus, and Omicron left in disgrace, later tendering his resignation.

Dear Sixshot Searcher,

It may sound redundant to say "Sixshot survived", but he did. Heavily damaged, he lurched into the air in pursuit of the escaping Throttlebots. Furious in apparent defeat, he used his last resort, the rarely-seen lethal Wingwolf mode. He caught up to their shuttle and began to chew it to pieces. Fortunately for the Throttlebots, the shuttle contained a prototype Pathblaster, and Goldbug stared down the beast, blasting him off of the hull.

Sixshot, now in critical condition, had completely lost control in his rocketing and guidance system, and drifted semi-consciously a great distance before crashing into a metallic asteroid. As he wondered if this were the end, he slowly felt strength returning to him. Standing, he even felt re-energized. But as soon as he realized this, he saw Deathbringer and the Reapers standing before him, demanding that he join them once again. He did not ask how they survived or how they found him, only giving them a glorious battle. Eventually Sixshot bested them all. Feeling even stronger, he was attacked from behind: it was Black Shadow! As he engaged his fellow Phase Sixer in battle, Overlord joined the fray—and soon, even Megatron arrived.

In the eye of the storm of the battle, Sixshot wondered how this was possible. Out of the corner of his optic, he saw a dilapidated laboratory emitting a warning: "Ward Zero: EMERGENCY. Failsafe telepath life support critical." Sixshot did not understand the message and kept fighting.

Dear Mysterious Mate,