Transformers: Twilight of the Golden Age Part II

“Without The Relics and a Prime chosen by the Matrix, they will likely lose the battle.” Auros told him, “There has to be a way to warn them.”


Eclipse looked worried, “Without an awakened Matrix and Prime, we will be fighting a losing battle.” He said.


“While an arch can be supported without its keystone it cannot stand on its own without that piece.” Ferrus told Refuse.


Sol examined the newborn, relaxing when he saw it wasn’t hit by Dark Energon. He tells the Angelicons to help it understand the world it was born into; to prepare it for the coming storm.

“They are… well aware, of the odds,” Beta Maxx hesitantly replies.


Drill shrugs. “Our history is choc-full of those.”

Chaplain continues, too full of momentum to stop now.

“I know that I am asking much of you all this day- this battle could very well decide the ultimate fate of our species, and indeed the universe at large. I cannot guarantee our victory, nor the survival of any one of you, but if we do not take a stand now, that fate is sealed!”


“…Okay, I’ll be honest with ya, I didn’t understand a lick of that,” Refuse admits. “Now, I gotta wrap up this little rally, if ya don’t mind.”

Refuse walks away and takes over for Autobahn.

“Now, some of you might say: 'Refuse, lad, what chance do we have?!', and I get that,” he says, “I do. To be honest with ya, the odds of success and overall survival are… okay, I’ll spare you the exact details, but I’m sure ya get the idea. But the way I see it, it’s better we fight and die, than live with the knowledge that we didn’t do nothin’!”

“Why not?”
“Why should be?”
“Uh… Maybe because we are in their prison?”
“So what? It’s not like they can keep us here forever!”
“They can.”

The Angelicon Fathers all were afraid of what this open war would bring to all Cybertronian life.


Auros took a deep breath, “I guess we should call the Prime Colonies to arms as well; we need everyone and everything we can if there is to be a Cybertron to return to.” He said.


Seraphicon tried calling Liege, asking if he could come to the brig to be present if things went wrong so it could get smoothed over before someone potentially gets hurt.

“I don’t care! I am not helping them!”
“Now isn’t this childish?”
“Shut the slag off, Maior!”

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Hammer sits on the floor, closing his optics, he inhales and exhales. He then summons Dark Hammer in his mind, then everything went to black, as Hammer opened his optics he could find himself in a field.

Hammer walked through the field and not far from there he could see Dark Hammer battling warriors, truthfully those were not real warriors only Dark Hammer and Hammer’s conciseness creation fictional beings.

As Hammer approached Dark Hammer has already slayed the warriors, thus showing his dominance.

“So this is what you’re doing, when I have control of the body, huh?” asked Hammer.

Dark Hammer smirks. “You could say that.” he said approaching Hammer as he pointed the sword till he reached Hammers neck as he pointed to it but not impaling it.

“So you’ve come to surrender and let me take control?” asked Dark Hammer.

“Yes.” Hammer said bowing before Dark Hammer.

Dark Hammer chuckles. “Is this real or your just messing with me?” he asked.

“I mean it.” Hammer replied.

“Alright, but after this there is no going back.” Dark Hammer said as his corpse was transforming into a black symbiotic goo approaching Hammer as he began bonding with him.

In real life the symbiotic goo could be seeing covering Hammer, as it was finished covering him, he opened his eyes as they glow a crimson red and were burning.

“What is this?!” asked Dark Hammer as he felt scared.

“This?” responded Hammer with another question. “This is my mind, and you walked into my trap.” said Hammer smiling.

Let me out!” demanded Dark Hammer.

No!” said Hammer in response as his voice echoed through the field. “The first time we met you actually fooled me into believing that your were in control…but in actuality I was.”

“If you do not let me out of this prison, I will-” said Dark Hammer as he then was interrupted.

“Do what?” asked Hammer. “Like you once said that we are one, so this is your decision as well, or your turning your back on me and actually let me consider you as a liar?”

Dark Hammer scoffs. “Fine, if this is what you wanted, you wished for it!” he said as he slashed at Hammer with his sword.

Hammer dodge it with ease.

Dark Hammer then slashed at Hammer with multiple slashes. Hammer dodged them all with relative ease.

Dark Hammer was getting annoyed by it.“Oh so this time you are not planning on fighting me?” as he slashed again at him this time the sword got stuck in the ground.

Dark Hammer puls the sword out of the ground but it was so well stuck that the force he used it was used against him as the sword was then unstuck and came at Dark Hammer’s face, the sword slashed his own face.

There was a scar right on his right optic and energon was leaking out. Hammer responds to Dark Hammer. “Exactly.”

Dark Hammer yelled in anger. “Arghh!!!” as he continued attacking Hammer, but with no affect as he continued dodging and dodging.

Chaplain concludes his speech.

“And so I bid you stand! With! Me! For Cybertron!

The crowd erupts into cheers and applause, stirred to action by the Hecatian’s words.


Refuse’s speech was met with less enthusiasm. The crowd of Junkions and Velocitronians stand silent, evidently unimpressed.

“Really guys? Aw, come on…” quietly whines Refuse.

“I dunno, I thought it was kinda inspiring,” Autobahn says.

“Certainly one of your better attempts at public speaking, sir,” Wastebasket adds.

Refuse sighs.

“Also…” he says to the crowd, “if we win, you guys will probably get paid some.”

At the promise of monetary reward, the audience breaks into a deafening cacaphony of cheers and hollers, now ready to fight for the future of the race of Transformers.

“Whatever works, I suppose,” Wastebasket reacts.


“The Knights of Cybertron are already on that,” Beta Maxx assures him.


Liege begins to make his way down.

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Primus help us all. thought the three Angelicon Fathers in the Commonwealth as they saw what lay on their kind’s horizon: open, bloody and merciless war.


“Let’s hope that there are still homes for us to return to when this is all over.” Auros said, clutching his sword. It wasn’t in a threatening manner but like when a young human clings to a stuffed animal or their parent when scared; it brought him comfort knowing that there was a chance that the apocalypse could be delayed before the group returns to Cybertron.


Seraphicon sat in the brig, waiting for an opportunity to try and talk to Sparkplug and his personalities. They seemed to be discussing things civilly for now.


Firestorm lay still on his charging slab, replenishing his energy.

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Dark Hammer eventually began tiring out. “…you can’t.” said Dark Hammer as he swung his sword at Hammer.

Hammer ducks and the sword hits the ground as it was stuck again, Hammer kicks the sword breaking it and so Dark Hammer lost his balance and fell to the ground.

“Of course I can.” responded Hammer. “'Cause I can do this all day.”

“Oh can you now.” said Dark Hammer trying to get up but was too exhausted to stand he needed to catch his breath. “You run from fighting like a coward that you are! Fighting is everything, if you shy away you are a coward, do you hear me!”

“Your so wrong.” said Hammer. “Fighting is not everything, it never was and it would never be.”

“Is that so?” asked Dark Hammer. “How is fighting not everything.” said Dark Hammer as the scenery changed and showed Hammer’s past, as he fought in the arena.

As he one every single match in the arena.

The people in the arena loved him, they cheered and they wanted more.

“Those were the glories days.” said Dark Hammer in awed.

“Those were the days where you were born without me noticing, as you were feeding while I fought and celebrated. Though they are very found memories they are also dreadful since I know now the truth.” replied Hammer.

“Do you know?” asked Dark Hammer.

“I do.” answered Hammer as the scenery changed, Hammer was just about done fighting the arena as he took a moment to relax.

A mittle age bot came to him, he proved to be a very wise person.


(OOC: Consider this guy Hammer’s Uncle Ben version.)


“Why are you always fighting?” asked the bot.

“Because fighting is everything.” said Hammer. “Fighting is everything I know.”

The Bot chuckles. “My name is Tron.”

“Pleasure to meet you, Tron. I’m Hammer.” said Hammer.

“I know who you are, the people were cheering and yelling your name in the Arena.” said Tron.

“Oh right.” Hammer chuckled.

“Now what if I can tell you that fighting is not everything…what if I can show you that there are many other things besides fighting.” said Tron.

“How?” asked Hammer.

“Is quite simple actually, you see fighting yes it can be a hobby sometimes but you have a strength unlike other, heard rumors people are calling you a son of Megatronus now if that is true or not is up to you. What I’m saying is go out there and make a life for yourself, do not waste your gifts for this…use them for something important…something which would make a change for the better.” Tron’s words began flowing and moving Hammer in ways he has never felt before, the words were like a Prime spoke unto him, inspiring him to do more in his life.

The memories end there.

Dark Hammer scoffs and spit to the ground. “That day was-” he was interrupted by Hammer again.

“One of the best, it showed me that there is more then just fighting, an adventure a journey that led me to this place right now.” said Hammer.

“Oh right…this place which you call home…it won’t last Hammer like everything it will die. And I’ll make sure that it would happen.” said Dark Hammer.

“Not if I am here. There are only two possible outcomes…its either me finally overcoming you and fulfil my destiny or its me fighting with you till the end because I will not allow you to take control not now not ever.” Hammer said.

“Sure, but that wouldn’t work if you don’t actually fight me you know?” asked Dark Hammer.

“It will believe me.” Hammer said as the scenery changed back to the field as there was raining and there was thunder and lighting.

The two warriors prepared themselves for a finally dance…

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@BlackBeltGamer98 @Toa_Vladin Liege Maximo arrives in the brig.

Seraphicon informs him of the situation.

“…so far, they haven’t begun to bicker like before; hopefully there is a point where either you or I can get a comment in edgewise and see if they will help us.” He said.

Hammer and Dark Hammer stood towards each other and were looking to each other dead in the optics.

“You said that fighting is not everything and clearly Tron said it as well…” said Dark Hammer. “But if it wasn’t for me you would have never avenged his death!”

A flashback appeared.

“I remember that day clear as the night.” said Dark Hammer.

As it was shown, Tron was killed by another warrior, as Hammer appeared he screamed as he ran towards him but the warrior ran and left Tron to die.

Hammer grabbed Tron and looked at him. Tron’s final words were. “…do not waste your gift, because I know that in your spark you were destined for more…” Tron then died in Hammer’s hands.

Hammer with tears in his optics he screams as he looked at the skies saying no. Hammer grieved for 10 days and 10 nights.

He became so close with Tron he was his first and best friend, as he grieved he remembered the good ol days with Tron…but then everything ended as the bot decided to take Tron’s life.

“Those were the days were we suffered the most…and I avenged Tron…for you.” said Dark Hammer.

As another flashback happened.

There was Hammer standing challenging the warrior that took Tron’s life, but this wouldn’t be a ordinary sparring much, this would be a fight to the death the winner gets to live.

“Ha could you believe that the fool though he could kill us?” asked Dark Hammer.

Hammer was silent.

Hammer fought with the warrior their duel lasted for almost 30 minutes…it wasn’t long before Hammer had the advantage as he pinned the warrior to the ground.

“Do you remember the begging and the fear in his optics?” asked Dark Hammer. “Do you!”

Hammer sighed."…yes I do."

“And do you remember the words you said to him as he begged for mercy to spare his life?” asked Dark Hammer.

Hammer was silent.

“Do you!” said Dark Hammer again.

Hammer speaks. “Killers like you which take lives are not granted…mercy.” said Hammer in the exact same time as the flashback played as he killed the warrior in the arena.

“You see Hammer. You are nothing without me, I granted every wish you wanted, you just needed to ask and I did. I gave you the strength you needed to overcome every enemy…I brought Tron by avenging him…you see we were always meant to be…because we are one.” said Dark Hammer as the goo in real life tried to become one with Hammer.

Liege Maximo nods and listens in on the conversation.


Salvage tests his worth with the Star Saber, to discover that he is unworthy of wielding the sword.

Bootleg points to the Cyberglyphs running down the blade. “So, what’s that say, anyway? Somethin’ like: ‘whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor’?”

“…I wouldn’t think so,” responds the larger Junkion.

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As the goo tried to take control of Hammer a hand came out of nowhere and touched him on the shoulder.

“Your wrong.” said Tron as he appeared in Hammer’s mind.

Dark Hammer backs away and dreads the out come.“How is it that even in death you still ruin my plans.”

“I knew the very first day when I met Hammer that you were hiding in a corner playing your cards…and I can say well done job but that is coming to an end.” said Tron as he looked then at Hammer.

“You were never the reason why you killed that guy, it was your evil self this demon which was feeding of your emotion and in the end he was able to cloud your judgment, you are more without him he is trying to get control over you.” said Tron.

“Liar!” said Dark Hammer.

“Oh is that so?” asked Tron, as light of righteousness was breaking the goo as bits of Hammer’s body could be seen in all of that black.

“You were never a killer, you are the most honorable, righteous and kind person I have ever met, you have a spark of a warrior indeed since it was passed down from Megatronus to you, however that spark is of a righteous and honorable warrior, you alone have the gift to strength and power you alone can do the impossible you alone, without the help if this disgusting parasite.” said Tron looking at Dark Hammer in disgust.

Another figure appeared this time it was Hydro Rex, he walks towards Tron and Hammer. “He is right, Hammer. You have proven your self multiple times and I am very lucky to have you as a friend a brother which I never had but wished for. Because of you I know who I am and who I am suppose to be.” said Hydro Rex as words were flowing through Hammer’s body from Tron and Hydro feeling the emotion and power of the words.

Then there appeared two other figures which would be Seraphicon and Firestorm (@BlackBeltGamer98)

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Killstreak wakes from her sleep, surveying the Divider around her. A few pieces of Coalburn’s junk still lingered, such as a box of spare teeth and fingers and a tub of murky liquid she could only assume was flammable. A few weapons and souvenirs from various excursions had been stored away in ajar lockers and drawers.

“How did even Split-me leave this place like this?” she asked herself out loud. Killstreak had realized that even with herself in control, she was never truly herself. She cared far too much about her reputation and her ship, and far too little for her friends or teammates, if she even had any. Without Split, Killstreak has even noticed a drastic decline in interest of even Guild-hunting. Fighting is just no longer her thing. She picks up an old gold and silver weapon retrieved from a barbaric criminal, and exits her transport.

OOC: It took me forever to pick one out, I just googled “halberd.”

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“Power alone never wins the fight.” Pseudo-Firestorm said, “Megatronus knew that very well and you have as well throughout your life; from the arena to the Goliath guardian you have shown wit and cunning combined with your strength and power that proves you are a master warrior.”

Pseudo-Seraphicon then spoke: “Rage and hatred burn bright and are strong but take more than they give and are but an instant in the grand scale.” He said, referencing a quote from philosophers that studied the Covenant of Primus extensively.

“Rage is mighty but when used as a crutch is fragile.” They said in eerie synchronicity, “let wisdom guide power and let courage give you strength to press on.”

“You are not a rage fueled monster, you are Hammer: son of Megatronus, Hero of Bellator, friend of Knights, beasts, Primes and Angels. You are not weak, your strength is mighty but with those you hold close and dear, it can rise to unimaginable heights.” Pseudo-Seraphicon raised his hand to the heavens as if directing everyone’s attention to it.

The sky opened to reveal a series of interconnected constellations, each star bringing to remembrance the various highlights of Hammer’s life but the lives of those he had come across throughout his own; Tron, Hydro, the relic hunters, the Prines, Primus, The Matrix and many others, all connected one to another like a tapestry.

“A demon of rage would never have impacted so many lives so positively.” Pseudo-Seraphicon said, extending his hand to offer his help to Hammer, his brother in arms.

“You are a warrior who possesses wisdom earned through trials and battles, power inherited and built by his conflicts and the courage to do the right thing.” Pseudo-Firestorm said, also extending his hand. Dark appeared as a shadow behind Firestorm, giving an approving nod; he had come to respect the Bellatoran warrior for his battle prowess and his restraint. “Show him what it truely means to be a son of Megatronus. Show him that you are the master of your strength and your life.” they said, entering their synchronized state.

“You are never alone in life, all you need to do is look around and see there are people willing to help you.” Pseudo-Seraphicon said with a kind smile.

OOC: well!..That felt pretty good to me. And now for the cliché line…(drumroll)

(@MichaelTheLightBringer)

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The spherical device containing the plans for the Apex Armor’s modifications had remained where Absolution had set it.


The leaders of the Cybertronian Commonwealth prepare for the upcoming battle, knowing full well that it could be their last.

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Piston polishes his armor and primes his rocket launcher for the fight to come.
Myriad sharpens her glaive, and prepares her blasters.
Whetstone puts away the manuscript and fine-tunes his blades.
Anybody who needed their weapons tuned up could talk to him.

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All of our heroes could feel a slight, short tremor run down the length of the Excalibur, from bow to stern. If one looked out a viewport, they could see tiny distortions and imperfections in the streaking patterns of Transwarp space.

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Piston looked up from his rocket launcher and frowns. “That was… Unnatural.”