Chapter Summaries

Scalpel revived Megatron with the stolen AllSpark fragment, and Megatron returned to The Fallen on Mars. The Fallen revealed that an Energy Matrix on Earth could produce Energon cubes, and Megatron proposed using Sentinel Prime to draw Optimus Prime into finding its key.

• Scalpel ordered the Decepticons to dismantle their smallest members for replacement parts, repaired Megatron, and revived him with the AllSpark fragment.
• Megatron escaped the Laurentian Trench, destroyed an Ohio-class submarine, and flew to Mars to meet Starscream.
• Megatron attacked Starscream over the face of the Decepticon who had killed him, but spared him after hearing his explanation.
• Megatron told The Fallen that the AllSpark had been destroyed, and The Fallen explained that the Energy Matrix could produce Energon cubes if they found its key.
• The Fallen revealed that only Optimus Prime could unseal the key, and Megatron proposed using his agreement with Sentinel Prime to make Optimus search for it.

After the Decepticons launched a global attack and demanded Sam, Jazz asked Russell to help revive Optimus Prime with the AllSpark Key. Russell agreed to help bring Optimus Prime’s body to Egypt, then realized the Autobots had lost it.

• Optimus Prime learned the Decepticons were searching for the Space Bridge pillars after finding fragments of the Ark’s engine in Russia.
• The Fallen broadcast a threat demanding Sam and showed attacks on cities and the sinking of the USS Roosevelt.
• Mikaela showed Russell the broadcast, and Russell recognized that The Fallen’s arrival meant Optimus Prime had died.
• Jazz told Russell that the Autobots had found the Ark on the moon, awakened Sentinel Prime, and lost Optimus Prime after Sentinel betrayed them.
• Jazz explained that the AllSpark Key had turned into scattered sand after Optimus Prime gave it to Sam, and asked Russell to help revive him.
• Russell agreed to take Optimus Prime’s body to Egypt, then asked where it was and learned the Autobots had lost it.

Russell used Poseidon's damaged trident to recover Optimus Prime's remains from the Laurentian Trench and destroy the Decepticon submarines guarding them. With the Autobots beginning to reassemble Optimus Prime, Russell revealed that the trident could still unleash a devastating flood, though he claimed it could only flood the East Coast.

• Russell learned that the Decepticons had dumped Optimus Prime's remains in the Laurentian Trench and that three Decepticon submarines guarded the site.
• Russell used the trident to command the sea, bringing Optimus Prime's scattered body parts to the destroyer's deck.
• Ratchet directed the Autobots as they began reassembling Optimus Prime, while Russell sensed three Decepticon submarines approaching.
• Russell unleashed giant waves and whirlpools that destroyed the three submarines without harming the destroyer.
• Russell told the major that the damaged trident could no longer flood the world and, at full power, could only flood the East Coast.

Russell led the Autobots to Washington to awaken Skyfire, hoping the ancient Decepticon could help restore Optimus Prime’s strength before they faced The Fallen and Megatron. Skyfire awoke old and unsteady, and Ironhide could not bring himself to fight him while his fuel line leaked.

• Russell warned Ironhide that Optimus Prime might be weaker after revival and proposed finding Skyfire, a war-weary Decepticon who could help him.
• Russell identified the National Air and Space Museum as Skyfire’s hiding place, and the Autobots flew to Washington with Optimus Prime’s body.
• The major reported that the Decepticons had occupied a pyramid in Egypt and gathered forces there, while Russell realized they were protecting the Energy Matrix.
• The military brought Skyfire’s Blackbird form to a base, where Russell used the AllSpark fragment’s power to wake him.
• Skyfire challenged Ironhide to a duel, but stumbled on his leaking fuel and fell, leaving Ironhide asking Ratchet to repair him.

Ratchet’s oil-line surgery on Skyfire ended in an embarrassing mishap, while Russell learned that the aged Transformer’s teleportation ability could still help the Autobots. Skyfire joined them temporarily and prepared to take them to Egypt, where the Decepticons and The Fallen were pursuing the Energy Matrix.

• Ratchet operated on Skyfire’s oil line, then a burst of gas and a parachute knocked Ratchet down and dragged Skyfire onto him.
• Russell examined the Skyfire character and Spatial Transfer skill cards and realized Skyfire was far weaker than expected because he had not received energy from an AllSpark fragment.
• Skyfire learned that the Decepticons had won the war and offered to defect to the Autobots, then despaired when he saw Optimus Prime’s body.
• Russell told Skyfire that they could revive Optimus Prime with the AllSpark Key and that they needed Skyfire’s strength against The Fallen and the Decepticons.
• Russell temporarily accepted Skyfire into the Autobots, and Skyfire said he could locate spatial nodes and teleport everyone present to Egypt.

The Autobots hid near the pyramids in Egypt while waiting for Bumblebee to bring the AllSpark Key and help revive Optimus Prime. When Starscream attacked Bumblebee’s group, Ironhide led Jazz and Sideswipe to the battlefield, while Russell and Skyfire stayed behind with Ratchet, where they fought off a surprise attack by Scorponok.

• Ironhide and the Autobots concealed Optimus Prime near a rocky hill and waited for Bumblebee, while Skyfire was assigned to guard him.
• After three days, human nuclear strikes against the pyramid were intercepted, and Bumblebee’s group arrived near the Autobots’ position on the fourth day.
• Starscream and a squadron of Decepticon and human aircraft attacked Bumblebee’s group, so Ironhide led Jazz and Sideswipe to retrieve the AllSpark Key.
• Scorponok emerged from the sand and attacked Ratchet, but Russell pinned it with the Adamantium Blade and Skyfire crushed it.
• Russell drew energy from an AllSpark fragment and activated “Character Card: Skyfire.”

Russell used the AllSpark to transform into a young, powerful Skyfire and flew to the desert battlefield, where Bumblebee’s group was fleeing a Decepticon air assault. He devastated the Decepticon formation, and the Autobots recognized him as Russell just as he faced Starscream.

• Russell transformed into a prime-strength Skyfire, and Skyfire cheered him on before he left for the battlefield.
• Bumblebee’s group changed course to protect Optimus Prime’s body while Ironhide, Jazz, and Sideswipe arrived and organized a counterattack.
• Starscream spotted the Autobots, called in ground forces, and led the Decepticon aircraft in an attack, hoping to earn The Fallen’s favor.
• Russell tore through the Decepticon air force with missiles and his spear, enduring their concentrated fire and declaring that Skyfire’s glory was eternal.
• Ironhide and Jazz realized Russell had transformed into Skyfire, and Ironhide ordered the Autobots to attack the grounded Decepticons.
• Russell confronted Starscream after the Autobots identified him.

Russell defeated Starscream and returned to the Autobots’ embattled position, where he helped turn back the Decepticons. Optimus Prime revived with Skyfire’s gift, and Russell prepared to help him shine again.

• Starscream fled while Russell defeated the three Decepticons with him, then Russell pursued Starscream using Space Transfer.
• Russell caught Starscream, destroyed his weapons and thrusters, and killed him after refusing his offer to surrender.
• The Decepticons overwhelmed the Autobots defending the rocky mountain, leaving several wounded and Optimus Prime still unrecovered.
• Russell arrived and fought the Decepticons, relieving pressure on the Autobots and helping them counterattack.
• Optimus Prime revived with Skyfire’s gift, and Russell promised to help him shine once more.

Optimus Prime merged with Skyfire’s body and overwhelmed the Decepticons, then Russell transported him to the pyramid to confront The Fallen and the Energy Matrix. The Fallen planned to capture Optimus Prime alive to activate the Matrix, while Megatron joined the battle and attacked Russell.

• Optimus Prime used Skyfire’s armor and weapons to crush the Decepticons, while Russell helped clear the battlefield without killing his targets.
• Optimus Prime thanked Russell and relayed Skyfire’s final message before agreeing to attack the pyramid and The Fallen.
• Russell transported himself and Optimus Prime to the pyramid, where they found a barrier protecting the Energy Matrix and began fighting the Decepticon guards.
• The Fallen told Megatron that capturing Optimus Prime’s spark alive would let him activate the Matrix Key, and ordered Megatron to capture Russell if possible.
• Russell and Optimus Prime split up to attack the Decepticon air force, but Megatron struck Russell with missiles and appeared in the sky.

Russell outmaneuvered Megatron and turned the Decepticons’ concentrated barrage against their own leader, then rampaged through the disorganized battlefield. As the fighting descended into chaos, an ancient spear carrying an energy like Magic Power nearly struck him.

• Megatron attacked Russell, who fought back while drawing Decepticons into the battle and realized Megatron’s strength had declined.
• Russell targeted a metal spire, which split into four Decepticons that blasted him and knocked him to the ground.
• Megatron ordered every Decepticon to focus fire on Russell, but Russell used an AllSpark fragment’s power to teleport behind him and drive him into the barrage.
• Russell escaped the explosions and attacked the Decepticons, whose crowded, frantic fire caused them to kill one another.
• Russell’s Sixth Sense warned him of danger, and he dodged an ancient spear carrying energy that resembled Magic Power.

Russell used Mysterious Metal X and discovered his new power was fusion, then absorbed Megatron to gain a much stronger form. He destroyed the Decepticons around the pyramid and its defense shield, but The Fallen remained in control of the fight after defeating Optimus Prime again.

• The Fallen used telekinesis to restrain Russell and throw the Decepticons aside, then tried to probe Russell’s memories with his spear.
• Optimus Prime returned battered and told Russell to destroy the pyramid’s shield energy source while he fought The Fallen.
• Russell used Mysterious Metal X and learned that it granted him the ability to fuse with other mechanical lifeforms.
• Russell fused with the severely injured Megatron, absorbing his AllSpark and transforming into a powerful fifteen-meter robot.
• Russell cut down Decepticons, destroyed the shield’s energy source, and blasted apart the pyramid’s tip.
• Optimus Prime crashed beside Russell after being beaten by The Fallen, who had retreated to the pyramid’s top.

Russell and Optimus Prime fought The Fallen at the pyramid, damaging him but suffering heavy injuries in return. The Fallen revealed that he had moved the Energy Matrix and was not planning to destroy the sun, leaving Russell to realize the Decepticons’ real target was connected to the Space Bridge and Cybertron.

• Optimus Prime asked Russell not to hold back against The Fallen, and Russell decided to leave the final blow to Optimus Prime.
• Russell surprised The Fallen with a powerful punch that shattered his faceplate, then mocked him and was driven into a crater by telekinesis.
• The Fallen froze Optimus Prime in midair and pierced his torso with his spear, but Optimus Prime used himself as bait so Russell could stab The Fallen with his eight blades.
• Optimus Prime pretended to be dead, then rose and gave Russell the Heat Axe before they attacked The Fallen together.
• The Fallen tricked and wounded both Russell and Optimus Prime, then told Russell that the Energy Matrix had been moved and that he did not intend to destroy the sun.
• Russell realized The Fallen’s plan involved the Space Bridge and Cybertron rather than the sun.

Russell fought The Fallen while trying to avoid earning more quest kills, but accidentally advanced his count to 19/20 and joined the battle. As The Fallen threatened Optimus Prime, the six Primes appeared and offered Russell their aid in killing him.

• The Fallen pinned Optimus Prime with telekinesis and hurled Russell into debris, where Russell accidentally crushed a Decepticon Spark and advanced his quest to 18/20.
• Russell accidentally kicked and shattered another Spark, bringing his quest to 19/20, then repaired his thrusters and charged at The Fallen.
• Russell tricked The Fallen by having him throw Optimus Prime into a missile strike, then attacked The Fallen with his blades and fists.
• The Fallen hurled Russell into the air and prepared to kill him, but Russell used a Skill Card to break free, seize The Fallen’s spear, and overpower him.
• Russell pinned The Fallen and pierced his Spark with a greatsword, but The Fallen blasted Optimus Prime away before he could finish the fight.
• The six Primes appeared, praised Russell, and offered to help him kill The Fallen.

Russell killed The Fallen with the Primes’ help, then chose to remain in the world for another 24 hours and discovered Sentinel Prime’s plan to move Cybertron to Earth. He transported himself and Optimus Prime toward New York, where Sentinel Prime was waiting with Soundwave and Shockwave.

• The six Primes took control of Russell’s hand and drove his blade into The Fallen, killing him and completing Russell’s world quest.
• Russell chose to stay for 24 hours, absorbed information from the AllSpark fragment, and destroyed The Fallen’s remains; Optimus Prime mistakenly punched him while checking for possession.
• Russell told Optimus Prime that Megatron had merged with him and revealed Sentinel Prime’s plan to use the Space Bridge to move Cybertron to Earth.
• Russell learned that Optimus Prime could sense Sentinel Prime nearby and used spatial transfer to take them toward New York.
• At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sentinel Prime confronted Soundwave and Shockwave, demanded to begin the Space Bridge operation, and said he would wait only one more hour.

Russell and Optimus Prime defeated Sentinel Prime, Soundwave, and Shockwave before they could complete their plan. Optimus destroyed the Space Bridge control pillar, while Russell realized the Autobots might also seek Earth’s resources and questioned their intentions.

• After Megatron failed to report back, Sentinel Prime ordered the plan to proceed, but Russell and Optimus Prime appeared and survived the three Decepticons’ barrage.
• Optimus Prime fought Sentinel Prime while Russell overwhelmed Soundwave and Shockwave, demanding the locations of the Space Bridge transmission pillar and the Energy Matrix.
• Russell tried to fool Soundwave and Shockwave by speaking in Megatron’s voice, but Optimus Prime killed them before they could be persuaded to cooperate.
• Optimus Prime killed Sentinel Prime and revealed the Space Bridge control pillar, then destroyed it before Russell could take it.
• As Decepticons fled, Russell chose not to ask Optimus Prime about the Energy Matrix and suspected that the Autobots had their own designs on Earth’s resources.

After returning from the Transformers world, Russell drew new cards, adjusted his attributes, and sorted his inventory before visiting the Marvel Universe. At the Siberia Base, he discussed Hydra’s next expansion phase, and Natasha began reporting intelligence about Wakanda.

• Russell used five draws, gaining cards that included Teleportation, Third Gourd Brother, John Oldman, and a Cybertronian Jet Fighter, then assigned his attribute points to Agility and Strength.
• Russell reviewed his cards, discarded five for 500 Wealth Points, and kept several cards for future combat experience and survival.
• After resting at home, Russell used the World Anchor to travel to the Marvel Universe and arrived at the Siberia Base.
• Russell summoned Natasha, Bucky, and two modified Winter Soldiers to discuss relocating Hydra’s headquarters and beginning its second expansion phase.
• Natasha told Russell that she had intelligence about Wakanda.

Russell reprimanded Natasha for investigating Wakanda without permission, then ordered Hydra to gather intelligence and assess the nation’s defenses before considering a move for its Vibranium and resources. He advanced plans to recruit Winter Soldiers and build spaceships, but revealed Bucky could not pilot the alien fighter because its mechanical creators had designed it without a cockpit.

• Russell questioned Natasha about Wakanda, and she explained that America’s intelligence came from its failed attempts to obtain more Vibranium after buying the metal used in Captain America’s shield.
• After seeing photographs that made Wakanda look poor and backward, Russell ordered Hydra to obtain firsthand intelligence and determine the country’s military strength.
• Russell told Bucky and the others that he had alien ship blueprints, technology, and a spacefaring fighter, then explained that Bucky could not fly it because it had no cockpit.
• Natasha reported that 216 soldiers met the Winter Soldier Program’s physical requirements, and Russell ordered them sent to Siberia while Hydra’s scientists prepared to develop a spaceship.
• Russell outlined plans to build Hydra’s wealth and technological influence through industrial companies, then wondered why his ambitions had taken such a villainous turn.

Russell oversaw the new Winter Soldiers and led them to raid the Red Room, hoping to recruit its trained agents. At the sealed Siberian base, the Winter Soldiers entered a deadly training ground while Russell watched the operation unfold.

• Russell reunited with Jason, sparred with Natasha and Bucky, and discussed Hydra’s intelligence on Wakanda and its need for more soldiers.
• Natasha proposed recruiting agents from the Red Room, and Russell agreed to take the newly trained Winter Soldiers there for a live combat exercise.
• At the Red Room base, Natasha uncovered three dead girls beneath the snow and reflected on how the place offered only despair.
• Natasha told Russell she would not betray him even if their contract were broken, and the trucks advanced to the Red Room buildings.
• Thirty soldiers surrounded the base as twenty Winter Soldiers charged inside, while Russell and Bucky went to the monitoring room and found Jason emerging bloodied from a building.

Russell watched the Winter Soldiers raid a training facility where young Black Widow trainees fought to survive, and learned that the promising Yelena Belova remained uncaptured. As the soldiers declared the building cleared, someone approached the surveillance room, and Natasha volunteered to deal with the intruder.

• Natasha brought Russell the trainee roster, while the Winter Soldiers searched the dark hospital for their targets.
• A trainee ambushed a Winter Soldier but failed to overpower him and fled; elsewhere, three trainees defeated one soldier and threw him from a window.
• Natasha identified a resourceful trainee as Yelena Belova, whose food stash suggested she was among the strongest in the group.
• The Winter Soldiers captured around twenty trainees and searched the facility, but Russell realized Yelena had escaped them.
• Someone approached the surveillance room, Jason reached for his blade, and Natasha asked Russell for permission to handle the newcomer.

Natasha and Bucky subdued Yelena when she tried to capture the leader of the invading force, and Russell took her with them. The group left the Red Room base intact, with Russell planning to return in two years to harvest more trainees.

• Natasha disarmed Yelena and defeated her in the corridor, but Yelena slipped into the monitoring room to reach the leader.
• Yelena stabbed Jason in the neck, mistook him for a living dead man, and then attacked Bucky.
• Bucky crushed Yelena's iron shard and knocked her down, but Natasha stopped him from continuing to hurt her.
• Russell ordered his group to take Yelena and told the soldiers to clean up signs of the Super Soldiers' fight.
• Russell's trucks left the base with Yelena, and he decided to return in two years.