Transformers: New Generation -- Pt 2

{Book 2: Race to the Chamber}
The battle had been grueling -- depleting what little resources they had, cutting their numbers in half, and dropping morale -- but Optimus is ready to leap into the heat of battle again. He'll use his ax to mow down the Decepticons just as they had done to the Autobots, and use his blaster to shoot a whole through Megatron's Sparkchamber. He's ready for revenge, but what about leadership?
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The Autobots had been chased out of Iacon, taking refuge in an ancient, vanguard-class ship. Now officially in hiding, they must fend off deactivation in the cavern they now call home. Zeta Prime steps down as the leader of the Autobots, handing off the responsibility to Ultra Magnus.

Now, it's a race against the Decepticons as both factions attempt to locate and reach Vector Sigma, take the Key of the Matrix, and and travel to the Matrix's chamber. Megatron seems to have the advantage, but little did he know, Primus chose a new Prime many stellar-cycles ago. Is he ready for the responsibility?
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This story is a sort-of mature take on Transformers, and as such, will contain: VIOLENCE, ROBOT BLOOD & GORE, PANIC, ANXIETY, and possibly more. This list will change if I see fit to add more warnings.
{Cover art is NOT mine!}