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The Gun and the Sword 3 of 4

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Part 3 is here (after countless hours...).

If you missed parts 1 [link] and 2 [link] , be sure to check 'em out! And then read the finale [link] !

Some notes:
- It was fun getting the colors right for the "pre-sunrise" panels, and then the sunrise panel. The drive takes pretty long I guess cuz when they arrive at Battle Station 5, it's high noon!

- It makes me really happy to squeeze Soundwave into this story. He was always one of my favorites!

- I know that Springer's rank isn't very high, yet he's at the table with the top leaders. I guess after all that happened in TFTM, he raised his rank? I wanted to draw Sky Lynx in the bg of the battle strategy room, but I thought it'd be too distracting, hehe.

- Does it look like Skids is breaking emergency glass as he stabs the key into the console in the 3rd to last panel? It's not supposed to look like that but I did it anyway, hehe.
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First panel gives me a little smile, even though a suicide just happened. First, I love the people waving at Skids as they drive by. I would certainly hang halfway out a vehicle if I saw a transformer walking on the side of the road!

Where the second panel is both funny and nostalgic. Skids thinking he’s seen a ghost is great! I’ve never actually noticed how Ultra Magnus’ and Optimus’ front look alike or is you modification for the story?

Also is that city design yours or from an actual source? It looks like helmet from Autobots.

Great storytelling when Skids questions if he should confront Rodimus. Confronting a leader isn’t just that easy. Another great twist is Kup’s knowledge. He could easily have told Skids what happened, but he’s letting Skids fine out on his own. Testing his loyalty perhaps? Definitely shows he knows what’s going on, even if other don’t see it. A true veteran!

The moment of truth is approaching! When I first saw Soundwave, I thought I could fit all the pieces together myself. Just I’ve learn after reading many stories, that you can’t always count on the obvious.

Also, I love Soundwave’s high security prison! Aww! He doesn’t even get windows. Just kidding! Considering how powerful he is, it’s a good place. Hopefully…