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“As your gestalt, the Constructicons have also signed themselves on board as under your oversight. I believe they said that you were their foreman, and ensured Rodimus and… Megatron that they would behave,” Ultra Magnus told Prowl, having comm’d him as he shoved what little he had in the way of possessions into his subspace, preparing to board the Lost Light later that day. He paused.
“They’ve what.”A 'Prowl & the Constructicons join the Lost Light after the events of Dark Cybertron' AU
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- Part 1 of Over to You
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Bookmarked by OptimusCrime
14 Oct 2025
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Just discovered Prowl/Constructicons through this fic and i am head over heels already. Time for me to scour Ao3 for more. What has this story done to me.
It follows IDW canon, so some familiarity is recommended. Going in blind has to be fucking hilarious though, if you don't mind spoilers.
5 silly guys +1 emo cop/10
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Mirage could go back to prison. He doesn't need to become Thundercracker's concubine or share quarters with Starscream and Skywarp as a decorative kept-mech. He doesn't have to do a Primus-damned thing to help the Seekers save the life of their sparkling.
He doesn't have to, but he will.
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Bookmarked by OptimusCrime
12 Oct 2025
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Review for up to Chapter 50
The plot: Mirage surrenders after the 'Cons (basically) won the war and control Cybertron. Through some medical handwaving (which seems to run deeper than that as the story progresses..) he's the only candidate whose spark is viable to support the Command Trine's sick Sparkling. Cue a somewhat uncomfortable parole agreement and Trine drama/angst. The Autobots that haven't surrendered remain at large.
There is some great linguistic stuff in here. Gives the impresson that the characters are talking in their own language and nuances and double meanings get somewhat lost in translation and are explained in the text. It makes the world feel a lot richer if that makes sense.
The big themes of this story, if i had to name them, are class and the societal, as well as political challenges that come with an armistice following a millenia-long war. The 'Cons won and Cybertron is theirs. What do you do with Neutrals and Autobots that want to return to their home? How to ensure a smooth regime change? How do you adapt to a life that isn't defined by violent conflict? This lil segment really hit the nail on the head:
“You need everyone to see the High Command committed to civilian life, and you can't do it.” Mirage could not bring himself to meet Soundwave's gaze though he could feel the heated weight of it. “You need us for the peace to hold. Or some warlord who's been nominally 'Con during the long silence will think this a feint, or worse a weakness and will move against Megatron.”
“Affirmative.” The Communications Chief, the Head of Intelligence, the loyalest Loyalist, the old comrade from the Pits of Kaon, spoke as though the glyph was treason.
The topic felt very..somber i'd say. It's a weird feeling i struggle to put into words, you'd have to read it yourself.
To the part about class: I can't say i really enjoy it when stories go into detail about etiquette and weird social expectations of the elite. To me, it is kind of stuffy at best and painfully boring at worst. I thought it was fine in this story. It serves a purpose and, while ever-present, doesn't overstay its welcome by going on and on and on with explanations. The offending parts are short, sweet and most of all, further either plot or Mirage's characterisation. I can't even find someting to complain about, really. That is to say, if you are into said weird social etiquettes of rich people, this story might be crack cocaine to you. Just saying.
What i can add, however, is that the story withholds narrative judgement on if these traditions are a good or bad thing and lets you decide for yourself. That's very refreshing.
I am excited for more, this story has me thoroughly hooked.
https://archiveofourown.to/works/36203224
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Soundwave and a Set of Emoticons by Wildstreak
Fandoms: Transformers - All Media Types, Transformers: Prime
25 Jun 2023
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Soundwave discovers emoticons. Primus knows what he does with them, whether intentional or unintentional.
Also, Starscream gets bullied.
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Bookmarked by OptimusCrime
08 Oct 2025
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Just a short silly lil fic about the Decepticon high command being a bunch on goofy goobers. And Soundwave? Goofiest goober of them all.
ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧/10
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A Crash Course in Organic-Cybertronian Relations by CornetHummy
Fandoms: Red vs. Blue, The Transformers (IDW Generation One)
02 Feb 2017
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A mishap involving the quantum engines has stranded a group of foul-mouthed human soldiers from another dimension aboard the Lost Light, creating all kinds of complications. That's not Megatron's current problem. His problem lies with the suspicious behavior of the potentially dangerous leader of "Red Team." Oh, and the fact that he might have to talk to the humans.
Meanwhile, Grif is definitely drunk and not sick no matter what Ratchet claims, Donut makes friends, and Ratchet is tired. In general.Spoilers for More than Meets the Eye Season 2.
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- Part 1 of Robots in a Ship with Colorful Marines
Bookmarked by OptimusCrime
08 Oct 2025
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Fucking hilarious. I cannot decide wether the RvB guys are the best or worst humans to end up on the LL. All i know is that i LOVED Sarge's scenes in Chapt. 4 and i needed more Donut & Whirl interaction.
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Dawning by White Aster (white_aster)
Fandoms: Transformers (Bay Movies), Transformers - All Media Types
08 Jun 2011
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Jazz, Soundwave, a very personal favor, and tactical use of emoticons.
Jazz reset his optics. "What, is snarking over IM some kind of Decepticon mating ritual I didn't know about?"
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- Part 1 of Dawning
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08 Oct 2025
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Make love not war, people (and also play WoW together ig)