The Damocles military satellite is named after the Sword of Damocles, a folktale where a courtier named Damocles was provided with every luxury, in exchange for a sword to be kept suspended over his head. In keeping with this theme, Damocles is an aerial threat that is unleashed on the Autobots.
One of Silas' human eyes appears to be permanently dilated (known medically as anisocoria). Not only does it match Breakdown's uneven eyes, but a permanently dilated pupil can also be a sign of serious cranial injury.