Following a dramatic escape from Earth in the aftermath of the "Break the World" incident, Dr. Selene McGriff resumes her work developing the AI powered Stargazer mobile suit. But Blue Cosmos has their eye on this civilian project, and sends a Phantom Pain unit to capture it. Nova Prime was the predecessor to Nominus Prime and Thunderwing would be the ideal Decepticon leader. He's fearless, ruthless, and immensely powerful, while uncommonly concerned about the welfare of his fellow Decepticons.