Thief in the Night

2010-01-20T04:04:02Z

121.45.200.142: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|series=G1toon
|series2=2010
|ep=76
|ep2=6
|image=ThiefNight Trypticon monuments.JPG
|caption=Looks more like a "Thief in the Day" to us.
|title="Thief in the Night"
|production code=700-96
|airdate=[[October 6]], 1986
|written by=[[Paul Davids]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Octane steals Trypticon in an attempt to use him to control the Decepticons.'''

:''Japanese title:'' メトロフレックスVSダイナザウラー (''Metroflex VS Dinosaurer'')
:''German title:'' "'''Wie ein Dieb in der Nacht'''" ("Like a Thief in the Night")

==Synopsis==
[[Image:ThiefNight Seaspray Broadside.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Thundersub! Oh wait, wrong universe.]]

[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] are reviewing the footage of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s battle with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Grimlock declares that he wants to see the "good part", where Metroplex destroyed Trypticon, but [[Teletraan II]] states that Trypticon survived the encounter. [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] travel to where Trypticon landed in the ocean, and learn that he walked underwater to avoid being caught.

Meanwhile, the [[Triple Changer]] [[Octane]] is nursing Trypticon back to health, using [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] made from the [[oil]] of [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]]. Octane hopes that with Trypticon to back him up, he can overthrow [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. However, [[Abdul Fakkadi]], the leader of the desert nation, is unhappy with Trypticon's constant consumption of oil. Fakkadi demands that the two Decepticons leave, or he will call the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. Octane offers to bring Fakkadi gold in exchange for being able to stay, but Fakkadi declares that it would take all the gold of the [[United States of America|United States]] to allow them to stay. The simple answer? Octane has Trypticon steal [[Fort Knox]].

Pacified, Fakkadi agrees to allow the Decepticons to remain in Carbombya until the next crescent moon, and Trypticon is put under strict ration of one thousand barrels a day. Octane declares that Trypticon will starve, and negotiates a new plan: give Fakkadi a new palace, and he will let them stay and have more oil. To make Fakkadi "more happy", Trypticon steals the [[Taj Mahal]].

[[Image:ThiefNight Autobots investigate.JPG|right|200px|thumb|What we looking at?]]

While the Autobots investigate the disappearance of Fort Knox ('cause that's something that directly involves the Autobots), Grimlock finds [[Energon cube|Energon cubes]] which he says "smell different". As Perceptor begins analyzing the Energon, Grimlock also smells [[Dinosaur transform static]], and fears one of his own [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] may have been involved. Metroplex decides to interrogate all the Dinobots.

At Carbombya, Fakkadi is pleased, declaring that with enough monuments, they will soon have a thriving tourist attraction. However, Galvatron has been tracking down Trypticon. He declares Octane a traitor, saying he stole Trypticon from [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]]. Thinking fast, Octane claims that he brought Trypticon to Carbombya to help him get better, with a more powerful form of Energon, and tosses Galvatron a cube. As Trypticon says nothing to contradict the story, Galvatron takes a swig, and finds that it ''is'' stronger.

Meanwhile, [[Six-Gun]] and [[Scamper]] are interrogating the Dinobots, as well as [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], under the watchful eye of Metroplex. Sky Lynx angrily objects to being called a Dinobot, and refuses to participate. Perceptor runs in declaring that the Energon Grimlock found was made via a Decepticon formula, with Carbombyan oil. Perceptor believes that Trypticon is responsible for the thefts. Broadside takes the Aerialbots to investigate, and spots the two stolen buildings. However, Trypticon surfaces, carrying the Eiffel Tower. Galvatron and Octane are explaining to Fakkadi that the Decepticons will supply Carbombya with more buildings, such as the [[Kremlin]], while they take over the oil fields. However, Trypticon spots the Aerialbots, and converts to battle mode, forcing the Aerialbots to retreat.

[[Image:ThiefNight Metroplex Kremlin.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to become a tall building in a single bound!]]

Having learned that Trypticon intends to take the Kremlin, the Autobots head to Moscow, but Metroplex is late. In the night fog, Trypticon arrives and steals the Kremlin, but Metroplex interrupts him. Metroplex takes back the Kremlin while Trypticon flees, and the [[Soviet Union|Soviet government]] accuses the Autobots of the theft, as does [[India]]. Grimlock laments the Autobots' sad fate.

[[Image:ThiefNight Metroplex Trypticon.JPG|right|200px|thumb|"Trypticon, I wouldn't trust you as far as I could thr—uh, wait..."]]

At Carbombya, Fakkadi is recording a message to send to the Autobots, authorizing them to invade Carbombya and attack the Decepticons. Galvatron, however, simply locks up the dictator. Rodimus, the Dinobots, the Aerialbots, Metroplex, and Broadside arrive to fight off the Decepticons, and Metroplex throws Trypticon into the ocean (again). Without Trypticon to even the odds, Galvatron orders the 'Cons to retreat. Metroplex returns the monuments, clearing the Autobots' name. Rodimus asks Fakkadi to never ally with the Decepticons again. Fakkadi promises the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] that he will not, swearing by the livestock of his various family members.
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (2)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] (3)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (4)
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (5)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (6)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (7)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (8)
* [[Slingshot]] (9)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (10)
* [[Teletraan II]] (11)
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] (12)
* [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] (13)
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] (21)
* [[Slammer]] (28)
* [[Six-Gun]] (29)
* [[Scamper]] (30)
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (31)
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (32)
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (33)
* [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (34)
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] (35)
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (40)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (41)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (42)
|c2=
* [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (1)
* [[Octane]] (16)
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (22)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (23)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (24)
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (25)
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (26)
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (27)
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (39)
* [[Sweep]] (43)
|c3=
* Luxury Cruises captain (14)
* Luxury Cruises passengers (15)
* [[Abdul Fakkadi]] (17)
* Fakkadi's lackeys (18)
* US Army officer (19)
* Private Dixon (20)
* Soviet army officer (36)
* Soviet news broadcaster (37)
* Indian news broadcaster (38)
}}

==Quotes==
"Trypticon and me wanna turn your country into a paradise!" 
"It already ''is'' a paradise"
:—'''Octane'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s offer elicits an icy response from '''Abdul Fakkadi'''.

'''Galvatron''': You're a traitor, Octane! You had no permission to take Trypticon away from Dinobot Island! I needed Trypticon for my plans of conquering the Earth. Now, thanks to you, he may never recover! 
'''Octane''': But you got it all wrong, Galvatron! Me and Trypticon found this fantastic new type of Energon. It's helping Trypticon get all better real quick! Try some, you'll love it! 
'''Trypticon''': Drink! Drink and CRUSH! 
'''Galvatron''': That's good! Makes me feel stronger, more powerful!
:—Galvatron is soothed by Octane and Trypticon

"Why am I under investigation? I'm not a Dinobot." 
"Ya got Dinosaur electrons in yer circuits, Sky Lynx." 
"Never the less, I am ''definitely'' not a Dinobot! I refuse to participate in this...kangaroo court!"
:—'''Sky Lynx''' denounces '''Six-Gun''''s prosecution skills.

"Me Grimlock say this grim. Whole world thinks Autobots are building snatchers."
:—'''Grimlock''' laments the Autobots' sad fate.

==Notes==
* Considering that Fakkadi hired Trypticon and Octane to keep the American "imperialist fanatic" tourists away from Carbombya, it is rather unclear why he would desire his nation to become a tourist mecca via the appropriated world monuments. Did he suddenly realize the economic potential of having foreigners bringing their money to his country?

===Animation or technical glitches===
*When Rodimus Prime, Perceptor, Grimlock, and the Aerialbots are watching the footage on the battle of Metroplex and Trypticon, Grimlock is seen in robot mode from behind. When he starts to talk, he is in dinosaur mode.
* When the Autobots are shown firing after Trypticon is hurled into the ocean, there are two Rodimus Primes, two Perceptors, and two [[Blurr (G1)|Blurrs]].
* Despite the dialogue, the building Trypticon attempts to steal from Moscow is not the [[wikipedia:Moscow_Kremlin|Kremlin]] but nearby [[wikipedia:Saint_Basil's_Cathedral|Saint Basil's Cathedral]].
*When the Decepticons fly into Carbombya to retrieve Trypticon, their ranks include [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] miscolored as [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]].
* After Galvatron shoots Octane's energon cube, in a shot there are two Thrusts walking behind him.

===Continuity errors===
* This episode is actually set before "[[Starscream's Ghost]]" as it explains why Galvatron has it in for Octane.

===Transformers references===
* Trypticon had been taken to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] in an attempt to help him recover. When the Decepticons last [[Dinobot Island, Part 2|visited the island]], they had been attacked by the [[Dinosaur|natives]].

===Real-world references===
* While the title is a rather literal description of Trypticon's activities, the phrase comes from the [[Wikipedia:Bible|Bible]], regarding the second coming of [[Jesus]]: [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Thessalonians%204:16-5:2;&version=31; "The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night."]

===Trivia===
* It's pretty weird that Teletraan II didn't immediately inform the Autobots that a robot as dangerous as Trypticon was still alive.
* Trypticon is the most energy inefficient robot ever. Seriously.
* Amazing that the various buildings that Trypticon stole weren't damaged while he stole them.
* Amazing that Abdul wasn't held slightly accountable for the deaths of the soldiers crushed by the falling gold in Fort Knox.
* Amazing that after being carried by hand to a separate hemisphere the gold bars are still stacked neatly in Fort Knox.
* Amazing that all the gold of the United States was stacked so neatly when it was last seen falling on soldiers.
* Amazing that all the gold of the United States was not slathered in red, human blood after crushing and smashing American soldiers.
* Okay, seriously... [[dinosaur transform static]]? WTF?
* Although this episode is set in the year 2006, the [[Soviet Union]] still exists. In the real world, the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991.
* Last appearances of [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]].
* First (and last) appearance of [[Six-Gun]]

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/thief_in_the_night.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicles]

[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]

Scrambled field generator

2010-01-19T05:15:21Z

121.45.200.142: /* Fiction */

:''Scrambled field generators are technology from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[Image:Sparkwar2 scrambled field generator.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
One of [[Rattrap]]'s inventions, the '''scrambled field generator''' is a tiny device for hiding [[Maximal]] energy signatures from [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] drones, allowing them to freely move around [[Cybertropolis]] without being detected. In theory, anyway. They can also be configured to mask the wearer, giving them a Maximal signature, and even making them look like someone else.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Machines'' cartoon===
When the Maximals were hunting for the [[spark]]s which [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had captured and hidden somewhere in the city, Rattrap handed around his new invention for use in moving around the city undetected. The devices proved somewhat less than effective, and the Vehicons were able to track the Maximals. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search}} Rattrap refined the scrambled field generators, and they were used again when the Maximals attempted to infiltrate the [[Grand Mal]] in search of the sparks. [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] used one to disguise the energy signature of a drone, making it appear to be a Maximal, so the other Vehicons blasted it. Unfortunately [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] found the disk and reconfigured its harmonics, an action which disabled ''all'' of the disks, making the Maximals visible to Vehicon sensors. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege}} While the Maximals were under siege in the Grand Mal, Rattrap tweaked the devices again, altering them so they would make whoever was wearing them see anyone as a random Maximal. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] planted them on Vehicon drones, fooling the [[Vehicon general]]s and even Megatron himself. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral}}

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