Within days of the first attack New York is now completely under the control of the Decepticons. Human survivors huddle in subway stations, but Astrotrain is making his way through them killing all he finds. Outside the attack area Colonel Witwicky is told the attacks are spreading to other parts of the country. With the Navy also taken out he is already desperate when he learns that Air Force One has been shot down in Washington.This act was carried out by Starscream, who upon returning to the Decepticons base in the ruins of New York earns some rare praise from Megatron. Hook arrives and informs Megs that construction in the city has begun. However, Hook bitches complains that the city is 'a cluttered eyesore', and a ' hovel', and is unsure about building. When Megs tells him that NY is