(W) Simon Furman (A) Hector Trunnec (CA) Phillip Knott. Cover by Philip Knott* known for his work on IDW's Transformers: Last Bot Standing. Simon Furman* writer of the original Transformers comic series and creator of Marvel's Death's Head* has teamed up with Heavy Metal artist Hector Trunnec to create an all-new Mecha-Masterwork based on the toyline designed by Aaron Thomas. Pathfinders* Pioneers...breaking new ground in the furthest reaches of the galaxy...they are - ASTROBOTS. Tensions mount as the colony ship Persephone approaches its new home world. The mecha denizens of Colony World-1 prepare for the ship's arrival and soon will be introduced to Athena* a female warrior Astrobot and the protector of the travelers from Earth. As Apollo struggles against the new paradigm in Atlas City* the Athena bots may soon realize that things have changed since humanity began its journey across the stars.