video; [locked to everyone except whirl]

[sousveillance]

[ The feed flickers into life at an artistic Dutch angle. Then the camera corrects itself. Rewind flashes his optics in a way that'd read as friendly to other Cybertronians; his visor's carefully arranged into an exaggerated smiling-with-the-eyes expression, for the benefit of the organics who aren't used to reading Cybertronian expressions, especially those of 'bots with faceplates. ]

Hi! I'm Rewind of the Autobots, one of the Cybertronians here on the Moira. We're the big robots. We turn into things.

I have something really important to talk to you all about.

[ The camera swings around to point at a screen. There's a soft whirring noise of a projector and a picture flickers into view on the screen.

It's Whirl. ]

Okay, see him? This is Whirl. He's also an Autobot and a Cybertronian. I want you all to be aware of the following things: one, do not ask him for the time, ever; two, do not stare at or ask about his claw-- his hands. His hands. Or his face. Three. Do not, ever, for the love of all that is sacred to you organics, call him a lamp. Or this will happen.

[ Whirl's picture flickers off the screen, to be replaced by footage of the latest Autobot escapade. Then the camera swings around to focus on Rewind's face again. He contrives to look as obviously disapproving as he can. ]

And that's the best-case scenario. Worst-case scenario? He kills you.

This has been a public service announcement. Thank you all for listening!

video fwded to after the other Starscream's

[aerospacecommander]

Greetings my fellow shipmates. Since my alternate and far less charming version of me decided to place himself in your business I thought I might as well introduce myself.

My name is also Starscream. However, I'm not going to claim false responsibility over the majority of my people. I know I hold no authority over them and it would be foolish and dishonest to claim otherwise. Why my counterpart felt the need to deceive you, I have no idea. Please accept my apologies on his behalf.

With that said, it has come to my attention that former commander of 'my' faction is no longer fit for the job and I will be stepping up due to my rank in that regard. You can direct any issues concerning hostilities or problems from members of the Decepticons to me.

For those of you who don't know, look for this symbol.

[He'll point to the purple symbol on his wings.]

Those of my species with a different symbol, usually red, are Autobots and they have their own commander though I am not sure who exactly would be in charge of them on this ship. Usually they follow someone by the name of Optimus Prime. In his absence they seem to be a little disorganized if not embarrassing. I'm going to make a guess that Bumblebee will be the one you want to go to for them, but again I don't know exactly. This is just an assumption based upon what I've observed intelligence wise.

Ah, I think that's it. Thank you for your time.

Starscream out.