Well, recently I acquired another of those books, this time a number called Decepticon Poison, which has a plot right out of an AKOM episode. So, because precisely two of us (myself and I) have an interest in this kinda thing, I've decided to do another Let's Read of a non-game book.
First, some trivia.
This was the last "pre-movie" era books, after which the books started featuring characters from the movie and 1986 toyline. Gee, wonder why.
Also, this book has the best line of narration ever: Well, somebody's got to save the humans. It may as well be Powerglide.
I'm going to use the Japanese names for Autobot (Cybertron) and Decepticon (Destron). Why? 'Cause I am a massive-ass nerd. It could be worse: I could've decided to call each character by their Japanese names, too. Or their Korean names.
Right, now on with the show!
tfwiki.net's summary wrote:Ramjet has poisoned the Cybertron's new fuel shipment, leaving many of them crippled and unable to transform. Can Perceptor find a cure before the Destrons attack? What will Prowl's mission to the Destron Poison Lab uncover? Can they stop the Destrons from poisoning the human water supply with their mind-control potion?
The answers to all these questions... are up to you!
Page 1 wrote: Inside the Cybertron headquarters, engines are revving. A new fuel supply has just arrived. With their gas gauges reading near empty, the Cybertrons are ready to fuel up.
Sunstreaker zooms up to the silver tank first, because he's better than you.
"Fill me up, 'cause I'm awesome," he orders, his gleaming, perfect and flawless body screeching to a stop.
Sparkplug, the Cybertrons' human friend, grins at the stylish, Aryan race car.
"Okay, hotshot," he says, and gives Sunstreaker a full tank, because he is superior to everyone else.
Bluestreak, Cliffjumper, Brawn, and Warpath are next. Sparkplug pumps them full of fuel. (Wait, Warpaths a tank! How do you refuel a tank with a standard gas pump?) Soon half the Cybertrons at headquarters are ready to roll.
A rumble goes through the room as mighty Optimus Prime shifts his tractor trailer into gear. He pulls up to the tank with a big appetite.
Just then, Red Alert rushes in. The Cybertron security director's lights are flashing!Turn to page 2.
Page 2 wrote: "Trouble," he roars. "Ramjet's been here. I just saw him flying west from headquarters. I wonder what that sneaky Destron was up to!"
"Transform! Right away," Optimus Prime orders his comrades. "And report to your command posts."
As usual, Sunstreaker wants to be first. Because he's better than you in every way. He strains to turn into a robot. But he's stuck! (Not so superior now, are you?) The other Cybertrons who just refueled are having trouble too. Cybertron headquarters is filled with groans, screeches, and creaks.
"Ugghh! I can't move, but at least I can't move better than the rest of you," Sunstreaker moans.
Optimus Prime has changed into his robot form. He looks around at his fellow Cybertrons. Only those who didn't refuel have transformed.
"Our transforming powers are gone!" Cliffjumper groans.
"KAPOW! We've been ZAM! sabotaged!" Warpath sputters.
"It's the fuel!" Optimus Prime roars. He points an accusing finger at the fuel tank. "Something foul is in Denmark that fuel!"
"Ramjet," Mirage mutters angrily. "He was here on a sabotage mission, which really should've been Ravage's job. He poisoned the fuel!"
"We must act fast, Optimus Prime declares. "The Destrons may return in full force at any time!Turn to page 8
Page 8 wrote: From a quiet corner of headquarters, Perceptor, the Cybertron scientist, steps forward.
"This is undoubtedly an instance of malignant chemical compounds," he says. "Give me a sample of fuel. I shall analyze it in my laboratory and attempt to formulate an antidote. Meanwhile, those of you who are healthy can guard headquarters against a Destron attack."
Optimus Prime begins to nod his head in agreement. Then Prowl steps forward.
"Your experiment may work, Perceptor," he declares like a prick, "but it may not. We can't wait around while you play with your chemistry set! A select group of us must pursue Ramjet. We'll use the small store of emergency fuel we keep. We must find the secret of the Decepticon poison and bring back a cure!"
Both strategies have their risks... and rewards! Perceptor's antidote could save the gasping Cybertrons... if it works... and if it's in time! Prowl's mission could reveal the Decepticons entire plan... if it succeeds... and if they have sufficient firepower!
You must decide which path the Cybertrons will take!If you choose to let Perceptor try to find an antidote, turn to page 16.
If you choose Prowl's strategy for a fast attack, turn to page 24.