Before allegiance, rank and function before war a civilian will become a warrior, and warrior will become a leader. As a leader he will learn of the most powerful weapon on the planet a weapon powerful enough to bind legions to his will a faction named DECEPTICON. This landmark collection brings the would-be major players of that faction together for the first time in a seminal story for MEGATRON, the DECEPTICONS, and THE GREAT WAR. Also includes a cover gallery by artist Alex Milne and variant cover artist Marcelo Matere.