"That would still be one head gone and out of the way." Optimus said firmly, even as he read through the list.

Finally.

And there were only a tiny handful of names on the list that were any surprise at all. Some of those mechs weren't even bothering with subtly any more.

"Good. Ironhide. Get this mech taken into protective custody. Thorough custody. If I need testimony, I want it on hand."

Not that he was planning on needing it. But it couldn't hurt.