The Autobots, having investigated the blasted ruins of Mars, determine that the situation is rapidly deteriorating, and fear what could happen if the Decepticons destroy another planet. A mysterious object is then sighted on Athenia, while Chromedome and Hardhead depart Battleship Maximus without authorization. Scorponok is alerted to this by Counterpunch, while Soundblaster's Cassettes observe as well, and promptly boards his Transtector to deal with the would be invaders...