I agree with 86 on his analysis, except for one huge problem. The humans *did* need the Autobots. If nothing else, the guys in NYC would have been kiled in some kind of strike by the Europeans and Asians. And, unless that strike actually killed the Decepticons, they Europeans and Asians would have done nothing but make them mad.
Ahh, but there I disagree - it wasn't the Autobots that saved the city, it was Thundercracker and his own ideals. Whether he'd have made his stand had the Autobots not interfered is a harder call to make. I like to think he would have, although it's likely he'd have been stopped before he could had the others not been preoccupied. Regardless, the Autobots themselves were not specifically needed for either of the crucial acts of heroism that concluded the Decepticons' reign over NYC.
Implies my ass, they explicitly show this with Ironhide beating the hell outta Mirage! Still one of the most shocking moments in TF comics in ages (and that's a very good thing).
Agreed, although I'm not sure if it actually implies your ass.
Poor Mirage, his traitorous reputation was undeserved. Glad to see he and Ironhide at least had the one moment of teamwork afterward.
Interstingly, the first guy I think of is Optimus Prime.
Furman would make him go crazy and die like that one horrible and thankfully unofficial continuation of G2. As long as they didn't do 'that', I'd be very interested to see how the old mentalities of war-torn Autobots settled in to a new, peaceful Cybertronian society. Consider the implications of their breaching the peace to attack decommissioned Decepticons based on old wounds, many an Autobot would do such a thing.
IDW's Blurr would likely have a hard time though, owing to his need for purpose.
He could, presumably, fall back into racing.
In all seriousness, I cannot see an objective problem with Shockwave running things. He would make a terrible PM or President. But, he would be a fantastic Treasurer
LOGIC DICTATES THAT YOU WILL VOTE FOR SHOCKWAVE.
I can see Soundwave as a successful man of business, he's arguably one of the less cruel and war-inclined of the Decepticon stock. He's shown true feelings for his minions, and is adept at manipulation, string-pulling, and blackmailing to gain favour and advance his own status.
Omega Supreme would likely notice no difference, as he fights so rarely to begin with.
Hmm, there's a specific argument to be made about Omega's depiction in the show - the Constructicons attempted to reprogram him with the robo-smasher, and this is what presumably made him so cold and mechanical in his thoughts and actions. Of course, there was no such event in the IDW continuity as far as we know. I'd say he'd set off on a long voyage, ala Dreamwave's G1 V3. He requires purpose.
Of all the interesting questions, I'm surprised no-one has raised the issue of Megatron. He, too, ultimately seeks a peace, his just happens to be through tyranny. Were terms reached that he would agree with, I do not doubt he would be content. I do find it hard to believe the Autobots would ever agree to his terms, though. Heh.
