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M-Decepticon faction board post, Sun Dec 21, Geist
To: *.Decepticon

From: Geist

Subject: Behavioral concerns and memory discrepensies

~text only~ Greetings. I, geist, have returned from my leave of absense. Nepsa was theraputic. Soon after I returned yesterday, Cyclonus alerted me to sensor readings of not only a strange storm but also psi-readings in the immediate vicinity of our well guarded base of operations in Oceana. Topside I tracked down the source. Whom I found appearss to be our Catechism, thought dead after leaving on a recruitment mission to the outter rim almost a month ago. She was damaged and at first appeared disorientated. Soon after communicating with her, others gathered. Among which was Avalanche. And soon after that, a party of Autobots arrived in a shuttle apparently investigating the same sensor readings that originally alerted us to Catechisms return. Violence erupted. And surprisingly, of note, Avalanche was all for this. Most unusual. He found our ways strange, as does now Catechism. After the battle in which Avalanche destroyed Durango, the Autobot aristocrat, the rest of the Autobots fled. Of note, some of the Autobots behaved most strangely. Kup showed mercy. Red Alert appeared to also want to rescue Soundwave and Hinder from Kup even though he passed up his chance to deliver a killing strike.

Today, after Catechism has undergone repairs and some restful recovery time, we discussed things with her and discovered her memories of our history do not match ours. And her view is that she is in an afterlife in which she is being punished. Consequently, I have deemed it necessary to her health that we undergo a mission that would, if successful, dispell her dark sense of unreality. As to her identity... I believe she believes she is Catechism. And I also believe it unlikely these discrepensies in attitude and memory are not logical to what brainwashing would be intended to serve. Avalanche should be talked to as well. I am worried about him.

The mission mentioned before is a strike and rescue operation that, should any of you volunteer to join in, should come see us at the OCeana base. Myself, Fleet, and two of our Predacons are all versed in the initial stage of planning.

Cyclonus, you know me and my methods. We will be efficient and do only what is necessary to liberate our enslaved commrades while crippling their internment camp. Perhaps we should consult our Guide in hiding. It is always good to consult his wisdom.

Report ends.

Decepticon Faction board, Mon Dec 22, Geist
~text only~

TO: *.DCommand

FROM: Geist

SUBJECT: Meeting Request Message to be cycled through command channels to reach our Guide, Galvatron. Geist of Special Operations division and other Decepticons requesting His council concerning recent events and imminent mission. Long live the agents of freedom.

~end~

M-Decepticon Faction Report, Mon Dec 22, Fleet
Fleet smiles at the camera, giving it a jaunty salute with a flourish.

"Wing Leader Fleet, reporting. Due to Catechism's continued odd behavior, I took her out today on an escort mission to safeguard American refugees fleeing the ruined northern continent. She continued with her unusual behavior, and was most agitated at the prospect of safeguarding humans, although she grudgingly did what was asked of her. Odder still, however, was the arrival of none other than wicked Wrecker Springer, only perhaps not so wicked after all. He immediately declared that he wasn't there for a fight, then came up with a tall tale of not being the Springer we knew and actually being from an alternate dimension and such. A few days ago, such a story would have been utterly unbelievable, but... his story of events before waking up here matches Catechism's, almost exactly.

"We allowed him to accompany us on our escort reason, so that we could observe his behavior. And, well, he /did/ behave himself. If this /is/ the Springer we're used to, he's developed a remarkable amount of restraint very recently. Like us, he seemed to put priority on the safety of the humans. He also had an offer, and, more shocking, a request for aid. Simply put, it's this: Springer does not like it here, does not intend to stay here, but doesn't know how long he will be here. He says he and the other Autobots that came over with him could not possibly stand alongside our Autobots, and for as long as he is here, it's us or no one.

"Shocking words coming from the chief Wrecker, but there they are.

"I told him that the decision was not mine, and have arranged a means to contact him once a decision's been made, as well as a means to verify that he is not our Springer."

The Seeker shrugs, expression a bit disbelieving, very uncertain, but faintly, just faintly, hopeful as well. "And there we have it. I can't say I trust the guy entirely yet, but we're faced with other issues, too. Can we afford to turn down allies? And, if these... these good Autobots need our help, can we truly, in good conscience, turn them away? It's not my call, but I say we take the risk. Even if it is a trick, I'm fully confident in my abili- erm, our ability to correct things in time."

Fleet's grin widens, and he repeats the fancy salute. "Wing Leader Fleet, out!"

Decepticon faction board, Tue Dec 23, Geist
~text report~

TO: *.Decepticon FROM: Geist SUBJECT: Refresher course in Victory It is with a great amount of both joy and relief that I give the news. Crystal City Internment Camp has been emptied of it's Decepticon prisoners. Welcome the survivors of that despicable place home. This victory was only possible through the invaluable contributions of the following: Fleet and Razorclaw. Our brave Decepticon soldiers who ut themselves on the line in battle outside the camp walls. Providing ample diversion for the formidable Autobot opposition. They stuck it out to the very end. Fireflight and Red Alert of the other dimension. Autobots of a nobler background and character. They have been stuck with our Autobots. They must have great courage. While Fireflight fought like a Seeker, Red Alert provided inside sabotage, unlocking all the camps locks. Fireflight is under our care now at our base. Red Alert chose to remain out in the field for reasons unspoken. Our thoughts with him. Among those liberated are our friends Headstrong and Wildrider. Both were very eager to leave their cells. It was through Headstrong's reunion with the rest of the Predacons that the tide was turned outside the camp walls. Predaking's return drove the Autobots off and allowed the final passage to freedom to be taken. A full roster of returned Decepticons as well as a list of those who perished in the camp are attached to this report. Let us take care of eachother so that we not lose those recovered again. And let us show our gratitude for their return by celebrating life and freedom. And let us thank our new other-dimensional freinds by doing the best we can to helping them find a way back home. ~file ends~

M-EDC Faction post, Tue Dec 23, Andi Lassiter

 * The cold, efficient voice of Intel head Lassiter begins speaking, no video feed to go with the audio.*

EDC Commander Xabat, I have discovered some interesting information about our mechanical adversaries. During an attempt to apprehend Autobot Kup for information gathering purposes, I observed some rather uncharacteristic behavior patterns. He...expressed genuine relief at seeing me, and then when my intentions were made clear he merely ingnited some energon to make his escape. He never once raised a weapon against me or my men. Quite unlike his usual self. I recommend further investigation.

Lassiter out.

M-EDC Faction post, Tue Dec 23, Compton Xabat
The hooded face of EDC Commander Xabat appears on-screen, fixing the camera with a steely glare.

"Well done, Mrs. Lassiter. You did not capture the Autobot, but you did acquire something far more important: *Information.* Perhaps there is some sort of mutiny underway in the Autobots. If so, then this merits further investigation by all available personnel. Use lies and deception as necessary. Do whatever it takes to learn more! Remember, we have stayed alive and relevant to Earth's affairs for this long for one reason and one reason only, and that is not military might. No, we are still here because for all of our enemies' high technology, *we* are more cunning than the robots, and anything they throw at us, we can steal and make our own." He delivers a straight armed salute to the camera. "HAIL EDC!"

Off-camera, a woman's voice says, "Honey, we're out of beer! Can you send someone to get more beer?"

Xabat's eyes narrow at something off-screen. "Honey, I'm on the vid-cam," he hisses, then, at the viewer, he says, "Ahem. EDC Commander, out!"

Nightly news, Wed Dec 24, Geist
And that was tonights news. We at the CBN news desk would like to wish you Merry Brianmas. Goodnight."