IDW - Star Trek vs Transformers #5

Title: Prime's Directive: Part 5

Written by: John Barber & Mike Johnson

Art by: Philip Murphy

Colours by: Josh Burcham 

Letters by: Christa Miesner

Edits by: Chase Marotz & David Mariotte

Plot

The repairs of the real Enterprise are underway, and the two crews discuss how to "invade" Klingon space, so they can save it from the impending Decepticon invasion, but Optimus ends the argument when he declares that he will not allow the Klingons to be harmed by the Decepticons, since he has had no bad history with them, unlike the Federation.

On the way to Kronos, Kirk/Fort Max get the idea to use the ship's replicators to create something to help them against the Decepticons...

On Kronos, the Klingons have detected unidentified vessels crossing the Neutral Zone, and considering the Federation claiming Cygnus Seven from them, they are considering retaliation . However, before they can do anything, Starscream blasts into the high command and claims leadership of the planet for himself.

Soon however, the planet is under attack by Megatron and the other Decepticons, with Megatron taking Starscream's place as leader of the planet.

Luckily, the Autobots and Enterprise crew arrive, with the Starfleet officers now wearing Cybertronian mech suits, which were replicated for them to use for this battle earlier.

Megatron is sure the Klingons will work with him, but Fort Max releases their Klingon prisoners, and they reveal Megatron's earlier betrayal, turning them against the Decepticons in turn.

An all out battle erupts, but is ended when the Klingons unleash a fleet of cloaked warbirds on the Decepticons, defeating them and ending the fight.

In the aftermath, the Enterprise and Autobots leave Kronos, but have established a brief truce with the Klingons for now, however they had to leave the Decepticons as their prisoners as part of the truce.

The Autobots decide to leave on their own to find themselves, but let Kirk know that they can call on them again in the future if the Federation, or Earth in general need future assistance, and the two crews say their farewells for now...

Characters

Autobot

Optimus Prime - Truck

Fortress Maximus/Fortress Tiberius - Copy of USS Enterprise

Windblade - VTOL Fighter Jet

Arcee - Sports Car

Bumblebee - VW Beetle

Jazz - Porsche

Ratchet - Ambulance

Decepticon

Megatron - Pistol Left in Klingon Captivity

Starscream - Fighter Jet Left in Klingon Captivity

Thundercracker - Fighter Jet Left in Klingon Captivity

Skywarp - Fighter Jet Left in Klingon Captivity

Acid Storm - Fighter Jet Left in Klingon Captivity

Dirge - Fighter Jet Left in Klingon Captivity

Thrust - Fighter Jet Left in Klingon Captivity

Ramjet - Fighter Jet Left in Klingon Captivity

Airachnid - Helicopter Left in Klingon Captivity

Soundwave - Cassette Player Left in Klingon Captivity

Rumble - Cassette Left in Klingon Captivity

Frenzy - Cassette Left in Klingon Captivity

Ravage - Cassette Left in Klingon Captivity

Laserbeak - Cassette Left in Klingon Captivity

Buzzsaw - Cassette Left in Klingon Captivity

Trypticon - Klingon D7 Class Battle Cruiser Left in Klingon Captivity

Federation

Captain Kirk

Commander Spock

Lt. Arex

Dr McCoy

Uhura

M'Ress

Sulu

Scotty

Klingon

Commander Kuri

Kor

Chancellor Gorkon

Klingon High Council

Other Klingons

Notes

• This issue marks the final issue of this mini-series, but as I mentioned last time it was originally meant to be a four issue series, but was extended by one issue. So this story is essentially a one-off special following the plot of the previous four issues.
• The title is revealed to be Prime's own version of the Star Trek Prime Directive, where he will not allow any Cybertronian to harm another civilization, regardless of their allies wishes.
• The mechs used by the Starfleet officers don't appear to be able to transform (there's no kibble or noticeable parts/marking visible) But if I had to guess, they'd probably be shuttlecraft of some sort
• It's unclear if Fort Max is still alive/active after being separated from Kirk at the end of this story. Maybe Ratchet created a copy of him to act as his mind?
• Considering in the main continuity, we learn that the Federation and Klingons don't end up with a permanent peace treaty until after the Enterprise-C is destroyed defending a colony, we can assume the truce at the end of this story is not permanent itself.
• Despite this being the end of the series, the ending is open to a future crossover in the future, with the Decepticons being imprisoned on Kronos and the Autobots out exploring on their own, and willing to aid the Federation again in the future. Personally, I think they'll do a crossover with the Next Generation cast next, perhaps leading to a battle with the borg and all that fun stuff!