In New York City, a large explosion heralds the appearance of several giant mechanical claws emerging from the ground, causing mass destruction. Megatron and his Decepticons land downtown and observe the swarm of Insecticons that has filled the air, with Soundwave also detecting traces of plasma energy. Starscream is hesitant, as no one has been able to control plasma energy since the Golden Age, but Megatron rebukes him, intent on using the gift that they have been given.
