"We are the same species," Ravage confirms. "Our sparks rise from the hot spots on Cybertron and are seated in bodies that our people create. The story of why I look like this and he does not is a long and convoluted one; but I could have chosen to become like him, and I did not. I too have abilities others of my kind do not."

Ravage looks up at Soundwave with adoration, briefly. "I also knew when I met him that he was my mate, even though I didn't have words for it, then, or even understand what it meant."