Days of Deception begins. No conflict, no sadness, no angst. Collects issues #34–38.

STARSCREAM under fire! Brand new, all redesigned, all-leader-of-the-planet STARSCREAM makes his move! Will he stand up for Cybertron or come under pressure Shockwave author? Meanwhile, Lost Light gets a desperate call from help from an old friend!

Sound waves! The origin of SOUNDWAVE concludes as opposed to the master sound SHOCKWAVE in the ruins of Cybertron! Will they be friend or foe? Decepticons will stand with the shock wave, or they will join the Autobots? This is the time of final selection.