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Prime Target (G1)

2008-04-05T01:49:03Z

190.58.156.190: /* Transformers references */

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{{episodenav|g1|season=2|35|prev=Triple Takeover|next=Auto-Bop}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|51|prev=Blaster Blues|next=Auto-Bop}}

[[Image:Prime Target title shot.JPG|thumb|350px]]
'''The big-game hunter Lord Chumley begins hunting Autobots, and he's gunning for Optimus Prime.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Target: Optimus Prime"

==Detailed synopsis==
Over the [[Arctic]], [[Oktober Guard One]] is flying an experimental jet, when it is suddenly speared by a submarine under the ice. She ejects, but the plane is captured. It turns out that the plane was stolen by [[Lord Chumley]], a game hunter, who tells his manservant [[Dinsmoore]] that he needs one more thing to complete his collection...the head of Optimus Prime.
[[Image:Primetargetchumleydinsmore.jpg|left|thumb|175px|"Dinsmore, I believe the Autobots are about to suffer a series of unfortunate events!"]]
Heading into town, [[Tracks]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] spot [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and head after them. However, it is actually a trap set by Chumley. Back at the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], the Autobots are watching a soap opera which is interrupted by a news broadcast about the theft of the plane. Apparently, the [[Soviet Union]] is accusing the [[United States of America]] of the theft, which the U.S. denies, and the two countries are ready to go to war. Having not heard back from Bumblebee and Tracks, Prime orders to Autobots to search for their friends. However, Chumley has devised several traps for the Autobots and manages to capture [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], [[Blaster]], and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], the latter of whom sends a message to Prime about the capture. Not wanting to risk the others, Prime orders the Autobots to return to base.
[[Image:Primetargetbotsintraps.jpg|right|thumb|180px|And you thought [[For safety reasons|Hasbro safety tests]] were tough.]]
While they regroup, [[Cosmos]] sends a message to Prime, saying that he's found the missing bots, who are being held in (poorly designed) traps intended to prevent them from escaping. Chumley himself contacts Prime and requests his presence. Pissed at seeing his friends tortured, Prime overloads Chumley's screen and orders the Autobots to remain at the base.

However, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has been keeping an eye on the events and feels that Chumley, though a flesh creature, may be useful...especially since he's done more in two days than Megatron has done in two years, which [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] takes the time to point out. Unaware that Chumley is only after Prime, Megatron sends Blitzwing and Astrotrain (surprise, surprise) to make a deal between Chumley and the [[Decepticon]]s.

Arriving at Chumley's castle, Prime finds himself in a "well researched" mock-up of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He unleashes a monster on Prime, but Prime is able to defeat it. Heading down a corridor, Prime finds a young woman imprisoned, but leaves. Astrotrain investigates, and gets trapped in a goo-net intended for Prime. Finally, Chumley sends out a mechanical scorpion (no, not [[Scorponok (G1)|that one]]), but Prime is shot in the back by Astrotrain and apparently killed. Furious that his prize has been ruined, Chumley takes the Decepticons prisoner.
[[Image:primetargetOPvsspider.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[Blackarachnia]]'s TF debut was not the most glamorous.]]
Knowing that Prime is alive, Bumblebee sends their coordinates to the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], who enters the castle. A mechanical spider is dispatched, but Prime destroys it and heads into Chumley's control room. Dinsmoore hides in a tank while Chumley frees the Decepticons on the promise that they'll fight the Autobots. The Cons leave him to the mercy of Prime.

The Autobots return the plane to the Soviet Union, with Chumley strapped to the nose. The world thanks Optimus Prime for his efforts in solving the mystery.
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==Stats==

* Stats

==Notable quotes==

'''News Announcer''': "We interrupt 'As the Kitchen Sinks' for this special news bulletin." 
'''Jazz, Blaster, Beachcomber''' and '''Grapple''' in unison: "Awwwwwwwww..."
:-- The Autobots do not like to miss their soaps.

"Amazing, a booby trap that actually captures boobies."
:-- '''Optimus Prime''' says "boobies". Hehehehehehehehehehe.

==Other Notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===

* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] is standing along side with Megatron and Starscream. And we all thought [[Sunstreaker]] was the one who would end up defecting.

===Continuity errors===

* Errors

===Transformers references===
* Though a complete co-incidence, Grapple can be heard yelling, "HEY! Who designed this [[Rattrap|Rattrap]]?!"

===Real-world references===
* Dinsmoor was apparently alive for the [[Wikipedia:Second Boer War|Second Boer War]]. At least, we're assuming it's the second one, since the [[wikipedia:First Boer War|first one]] happened in the 1880s. Which means that if he was alive and could remember that one, he must be some sort of super human.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Several of the Autobots are revealed to be fans of an Earth soap opera entitled ''[[As The Kitchen Sinks]]''. Clearly, they've been away from Cybertron too long.
*Optimus Prime is a "magnificent beast".

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

==External links==
* Links

{{epstub}}
[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
[[Category: MSTF]]<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Prime Target (G1)

2008-04-05T01:46:59Z

190.58.156.190: /* Transformers references */

{{picsneeded}}

{{episodenav|g1|season=2|35|prev=Triple Takeover|next=Auto-Bop}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|51|prev=Blaster Blues|next=Auto-Bop}}

[[Image:Prime Target title shot.JPG|thumb|350px]]
'''The big-game hunter Lord Chumley begins hunting Autobots, and he's gunning for Optimus Prime.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Target: Optimus Prime"

==Detailed synopsis==
Over the [[Arctic]], [[Oktober Guard One]] is flying an experimental jet, when it is suddenly speared by a submarine under the ice. She ejects, but the plane is captured. It turns out that the plane was stolen by [[Lord Chumley]], a game hunter, who tells his manservant [[Dinsmoore]] that he needs one more thing to complete his collection...the head of Optimus Prime.
[[Image:Primetargetchumleydinsmore.jpg|left|thumb|175px|"Dinsmore, I believe the Autobots are about to suffer a series of unfortunate events!"]]
Heading into town, [[Tracks]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] spot [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and head after them. However, it is actually a trap set by Chumley. Back at the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], the Autobots are watching a soap opera which is interrupted by a news broadcast about the theft of the plane. Apparently, the [[Soviet Union]] is accusing the [[United States of America]] of the theft, which the U.S. denies, and the two countries are ready to go to war. Having not heard back from Bumblebee and Tracks, Prime orders to Autobots to search for their friends. However, Chumley has devised several traps for the Autobots and manages to capture [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], [[Blaster]], and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], the latter of whom sends a message to Prime about the capture. Not wanting to risk the others, Prime orders the Autobots to return to base.
[[Image:Primetargetbotsintraps.jpg|right|thumb|180px|And you thought [[For safety reasons|Hasbro safety tests]] were tough.]]
While they regroup, [[Cosmos]] sends a message to Prime, saying that he's found the missing bots, who are being held in (poorly designed) traps intended to prevent them from escaping. Chumley himself contacts Prime and requests his presence. Pissed at seeing his friends tortured, Prime overloads Chumley's screen and orders the Autobots to remain at the base.

However, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has been keeping an eye on the events and feels that Chumley, though a flesh creature, may be useful...especially since he's done more in two days than Megatron has done in two years, which [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] takes the time to point out. Unaware that Chumley is only after Prime, Megatron sends Blitzwing and Astrotrain (surprise, surprise) to make a deal between Chumley and the [[Decepticon]]s.

Arriving at Chumley's castle, Prime finds himself in a "well researched" mock-up of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He unleashes a monster on Prime, but Prime is able to defeat it. Heading down a corridor, Prime finds a young woman imprisoned, but leaves. Astrotrain investigates, and gets trapped in a goo-net intended for Prime. Finally, Chumley sends out a mechanical scorpion (no, not [[Scorponok (G1)|that one]]), but Prime is shot in the back by Astrotrain and apparently killed. Furious that his prize has been ruined, Chumley takes the Decepticons prisoner.
[[Image:primetargetOPvsspider.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[Blackarachnia]]'s TF debut was not the most glamorous.]]
Knowing that Prime is alive, Bumblebee sends their coordinates to the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], who enters the castle. A mechanical spider is dispatched, but Prime destroys it and heads into Chumley's control room. Dinsmoore hides in a tank while Chumley frees the Decepticons on the promise that they'll fight the Autobots. The Cons leave him to the mercy of Prime.

The Autobots return the plane to the Soviet Union, with Chumley strapped to the nose. The world thanks Optimus Prime for his efforts in solving the mystery.
{{-}}
==Stats==

* Stats

==Notable quotes==

'''News Announcer''': "We interrupt 'As the Kitchen Sinks' for this special news bulletin." 
'''Jazz, Blaster, Beachcomber''' and '''Grapple''' in unison: "Awwwwwwwww..."
:-- The Autobots do not like to miss their soaps.

"Amazing, a booby trap that actually captures boobies."
:-- '''Optimus Prime''' says "boobies". Hehehehehehehehehehe.

==Other Notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===

* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] is standing along side with Megatron and Starscream. And we all thought [[Sunstreaker]] was the one who would end up defecting.

===Continuity errors===

* Errors

===Transformers references===
* * Though a complete co-incidence, Grapple can be heard yelling, "HEY! Who designed this [[Rattrap|Rattrap]]?!"

===Real-world references===
* Dinsmoor was apparently alive for the [[Wikipedia:Second Boer War|Second Boer War]]. At least, we're assuming it's the second one, since the [[wikipedia:First Boer War|first one]] happened in the 1880s. Which means that if he was alive and could remember that one, he must be some sort of super human.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Several of the Autobots are revealed to be fans of an Earth soap opera entitled ''[[As The Kitchen Sinks]]''. Clearly, they've been away from Cybertron too long.
*Optimus Prime is a "magnificent beast".

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

==External links==
* Links

{{epstub}}
[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
[[Category: MSTF]]<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:53:57Z

190.58.156.190: /* Miscellaneous trivia */

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|39|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Child's Play (episode)}}

[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

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===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
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==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, the coach is yelling, "Okay! Okay....commander!", but ''Blitzwing'' is the one mouthing the words!
* When Astrotrain rests down a computer component to start work on his train army, the component vanishes as he rips out the engine. For a brief moment afterwards, it appears as if Astrotrain picks up thin air with his hands.
* The lockers that Blitzwing kicks open to stuff his 'second in command' in are [[Scale|extremely huge]]. If one compares the size of the coach to one of those lockers, he would need to ''jump'' just to reach one of the handles.
* On that note, how ''exactly'' does Blitzwing kick the locker door open? By all rights, it should be a lump of scrap metal on the floor.
* Scrapper is seen scooping a load of dirt when he appears, but as he transforms, not only is the dirt gone, but he appears in an entirely different location.

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* In contrast, the conductor who appears when Astrotrain takes over the train station knows full well to high tail it and run when the latter reveals himself. And, seeing as how everybody else just ''stood there'' despite him yelling for them to run for their lives, this officially makes him the only [[human|human]] in this entire ''episode'' with half a brain.
* As Blitzwing is firing 'long bombs' all over the place, isn't he the ''least'' bit concerned that he'll accidentally blow up the 'zone defense' he's having the [[Constructicons]] build?
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

{{-}}

==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:51:14Z

190.58.156.190: /* Animation and/or technical glitches */

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|39|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Child's Play (episode)}}

[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

{{-}}
===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
{{-}}
==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, the coach is yelling, "Okay! Okay....commander!", but ''Blitzwing'' is the one mouthing the words!
* When Astrotrain rests down a computer component to start work on his train army, the component vanishes as he rips out the engine. For a brief moment afterwards, it appears as if Astrotrain picks up thin air with his hands.
* The lockers that Blitzwing kicks open to stuff his 'second in command' in are [[Scale|extremely huge]]. If one compares the size of the coach to one of those lockers, he would need to ''jump'' just to reach one of the handles.
* On that note, how ''exactly'' does Blitzwing kick the locker door open? By all rights, it should be a lump of scrap metal on the floor.
* Scrapper is seen scooping a load of dirt when he appears, but as he transforms, not only is the dirt gone, but he appears in an entirely different location.

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* In contrast, the conductor who appears when Astrotrain takes over the train station knows full well to high tail it and run when the latter reveals himself. And, seeing as how everybody else just ''stood there'' despite him yelling for them to run for their lives, this officially makes him the only [[human|human]] in this entire ''episode'' with half a brain.
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

{{-}}

==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:45:17Z

190.58.156.190: /* Animation and/or technical glitches */

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|39|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Child's Play (episode)}}

[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

{{-}}
===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
{{-}}
==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, the coach is yelling, "Okay! Okay....commander!", but ''Blitzwing'' is the one mouthing the words!
* When Astrotrain rests down a computer component to start work on his train army, the component vanishes as he rips out the engine. For a brief moment afterwards, it appears as if Astrotrain picks up thin air with his hands.
* The lockers that Blitzwing kicks open to stuff his 'second in command' in are [[Scale|extremely huge]]. If one compares the size of the coach to one of those lockers, he would need to ''jump'' just to reach one of the handles.
* On that note, how ''exactly'' does Blitzwing kick the locker door open? By all rights, it should be a lump of scrap metal on the floor.

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* In contrast, the conductor who appears when Astrotrain takes over the train station knows full well to high tail it and run when the latter reveals himself. And, seeing as how everybody else just ''stood there'' despite him yelling for them to run for their lives, this officially makes him the only [[human|human]] in this entire ''episode'' with half a brain.
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

{{-}}

==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:41:18Z

190.58.156.190: /* Animation and/or technical glitches */

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|39|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Child's Play (episode)}}

[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

{{-}}
===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
{{-}}
==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, the coach is yelling, "Okay! Okay....commander!", but ''Blitzwing'' is the one mouthing the words!
* When Astrotrain rests down a computer component to start work on his train army, the component vanishes as he rips out the engine. For a brief moment afterwards, it appears as if Astrotrain picks up thin air with his hands.

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* In contrast, the conductor who appears when Astrotrain takes over the train station knows full well to high tail it and run when the latter reveals himself. And, seeing as how everybody else just ''stood there'' despite him yelling for them to run for their lives, this officially makes him the only [[human|human]] in this entire ''episode'' with half a brain.
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

{{-}}

==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:35:07Z

190.58.156.190: /* Miscellaneous trivia */ Added information about conductor under 'Miscellaneous Trivia'

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|39|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Child's Play (episode)}}

[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

{{-}}
===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
{{-}}
==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, the coach is yelling, "Okay! Okay....commander!", but ''Blitzwing'' is the one mouthing the words!

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* In contrast, the conductor who appears when Astrotrain takes over the train station knows full well to high tail it and run when the latter reveals himself. And, seeing as how everybody else just ''stood there'' despite him yelling for them to run for their lives, this officially makes him the only [[human|human]] in this entire ''episode'' with half a brain.
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

{{-}}

==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:29:36Z

190.58.156.190: /* Animation and/or technical glitches */

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|39|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Child's Play (episode)}}

[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

{{-}}
===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
{{-}}
==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, the coach is yelling, "Okay! Okay....commander!", but ''Blitzwing'' is the one mouthing the words!

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

{{-}}

==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:26:27Z

190.58.156.190: /* Animation and/or technical glitches */

{{picsneeded}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target}}
{{episodenav|SRLFtoon|39|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Child's Play (episode)}}

[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

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==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

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===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
{{-}}
==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, his helmet briefly changes from yellow to blue.

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

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==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Triple Takeover

2008-04-05T00:25:09Z

190.58.156.190: /* Animation and/or technical glitches */

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[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]
'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Revolt of the Triple Changers"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] begin using their weapons to carve their faces along with Megatron's into a mountainside. They agree one of the faces doesn't belong, then decide to band together and overthrow Megatron. Flying back to base, Blitzwing and Astrotrain decide who should lead Megatron into the trap, one of them suggesting Starscream while the other counters how the [[Air Commander]] has constantly been attempting to become [[Decepticon leader|leader]] of the [[Decepticon]]s and failed. Starscream retorts as usual and says he will do it, and the other two gloat about manipulating him.
[[Image:tripletakeoverblitzwingcoach.jpg|left|thumb|175px|The Coach rivals Prowl, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus as "Best [[Sub-Commander]] ever". Frightening]]
Starscream leads Megatron into the sewers, stating that a secret [[Autobot]] energy base is present there, but the doors close around them. Megatron recognizes it's a trap but gets frozen. Starscream gloats and tries to escape through a hatch but finds out that it's been locked by his "allies". This leaves Astrotrain and Blitzwing as the only joint Decepticon leaders.

Heading for a stadium, Blitzwing, in a display of great intelligence, drafts a football coach to be his [[second-in-command]] and give tactical advice. Blitzwing misinterprets his suggestions of "zone defense" and "long bomb" and has the Constructicons build a massive highway maze, then begins firing from inside the stadium. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leads a group of Autobots to investigate, but they end up crashing into each other in the Constructicons' maze. Meanwhile, Astrotrain heads to a train station, where he "conscripts" the [[Astroforce]], human trains which are to be his army. He sends them into a tunnel to collect energy lines and convert them into [[energon]]. It actually goes quite well for Astrotrain. The Astroforce? Not so much.

Meanwhile, [[Powerglide]] flies over the maze, where [[Scrapper]] has built himself a throne...made of Prowl, [[Tracks]], [[Skids]], and [[Bluestreak]]. Guided by Powerglide from the air, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manage to rescue the Autobots, causing Blitzwing and Scrapper to crash into each other. At the train station, the [[Seeker]]s come to see how Astrotrain is doing. To his credit, he has gotten a lot of [[Energon cube]]s, but his Astroforce has somehow gotten off their tracks and into a knot. Astrotrain urges one of the trains to gather some energy from a gas main, but it turns out to be a water main, which floods the tunnel. Worse, it heads into the tunnel in which Megatron and Starscream are trapped. Online again, Megatron accuses Starscream of another attempt at treason. Starscream maintains that he was tricked. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] see the two Decepticons, only to be distracted by the water main flooding the city. [[Trailbreaker]] uses his [[force field]] to push back the water, while Optimus and Ironhide seal the main. Heading for the station, Megatron and Starscream encounter Prime, who claims that he's looking for the leaders of the Decepticons...which are not Megatron and Starscream. This royally pisses off Megatron, who tries to kill the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], but Prime escapes. Megatron leaves to put Astrotrain and Blitzwing in their place, with the Seekers following, betting on who will win. Optimus, however, is content to sit back and watch what happens.

At the stadium, the Constructicons demand a share of the power Blitzwing promised, but he refuses and tells them to go jump off a bridge. Bad idea, for the Constructicons form [[Devastator]]. The flood from the water main finally dies out at the stadium, depositing Astrotrain, who decides to scrap Blitzwing as well.
[[Image:Tripletakeoverautobotthrone.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Unfortunately, the "Seatmaster" line never really took off...]]
Megatron and Starscream arrive, and Megs beats his would-be usurpers senseless, but Devastator knocks out Megatron, then turns his sights on the Air Commander. Starscream manages to dodge Devastator, then Megatron slams the giant. Megatron, Blitzwing, Astrotrain, Starscream, and Devastator then engage in a battle royale which sees Megatron emerge victorious. He decides to spare the traitors, saying the Decepticon cause is too important, but warns them never to betray him again.

As the Autobots look on, they're impressed that Prime knew that Megatron would handle the Decepticons for them. The previously injured Autobots form a throne for their [[Supreme Commander|commander]] to sit on, but Optimus Prime declares that he'd rather [[roll out|roll]].

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==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 19, 1985

'''Written by:''' Larry Strauss

{{-}}
===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Skids]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*
|}
{{-}}
==Notable quotes==

"Coach, it's a tank! What do I do?" 
"GIVE HIM THE BALL!"

:-'''Blitzwing's''' future second in command's plan of action against a tank.

"Tell me what's on your mind or I'll splatter it on the wall and see for myself!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' to <strike>the football coach</strike> his second-in-command.

"Scrapper, how big is our zone defense?" 
"Can't tell, all the others are lost in it. All I know is that it's big!"
:—Decepticon "leader" '''Blitzwing''' asking '''Scrapper''' about the large, maze-like highway made by the Constructicons, the rest of whom are apparently lost in it.

"You are either lying or you're stupid!" 
"I'm stupid! I'm stupid!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' as the latter attempts to blame the Triple Changers for the takeover.

"Don't waste your time, Megatron. Incinerating you is of no interest to me. I am looking for the leaders of the Decepticons." 
"I am the Decepticon leader!" 
"You and Starscream are just a nuisance. A couple of metallic mosquitoes." 
"Mosquitoes?! Then feel my BITE!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' really ticking off '''Megatron'''.

"Tell you what, guys, why don't you go build a bridge...and jump off it!" 
"Constructicons... transform into Devastator!" 
"Hey! No offense, big guy!"
:—'''Blitzwing''' refuses '''Scrapper'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bargain of a joint leadership of the Decepticons...very unwise move. perhaps.

"I say that Megatron will prevail!" 
"Three energon cubes say you're on!" 
"Make it four!" 
"My money is on Devastator."
:—'''Thundercracker''', '''Thrust''', '''Skywarp''' and '''Dirge''' place bets on the coming battle.

"Get this straight: I am Decepticon Leader, YOU are recyclable!" 
"Well put, Megatron!"
:—'''Megatron''' disses Blitzwing and Astrotrain while '''Starscream''' kisses up.

"Megatron is a wimp!" 
"So is Starscream!" 
"Yes, but I'm fast!"
:—'''Starscream''' decides discretion is the better part of cowardice after '''Devastator''' defeats Megatron.

"I guess Prime was right. Megatron took care of the Decepticons for us." 
"Yeah, but there is only one great leader in the universe. Have a seat, boss." 
"Thrones are for Decepticons. Besides, I'd rather roll."
:—'''Ironhide''', '''Prowl''', and '''Optimus Prime''', the latter declining to sit on a throne made of his own soldiers, even if they're volunteering.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At several points, the colors of [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet]] get mixed up.
* When Blitzwing plows through the goal at the football stadium, the debris left behind vanishes in the next frame.
* When Blitzwing grabs the football coach, his helmet changes from cream to blue.

===Continuity errors===
*Starscream can be seen together with the other seekers inspecting Astrotrain's new troops, even though he and Megatron are supposed to be frozen in a room elsewhere under the city.
*At some point, Blitzwing can be seen flying together with Ramjet and Thrust, heading for... Blitzwing?
*In only a few minutes, a burst water main flooded a good deal of a city, at some points the water being as high as a 20-story building.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Devastator makes his first willing attempt at usurping control of the Decepticons from Megatron and actually attacking his former leader, something that goes against previous character portrayals, in which he was shown as a loyal follower. Also, how Megatron was able to defeat him is unknown, since the battle ended off-screen (earlier in the fight Megatron's fusion cannon shots just bounced off him, so it's really big mystery).
* Blitzwing's takeover of a football stadium is nothing short of hilarious. First, he blasts right through the wall, and everybody continues on as if nothing happened. Then, when one of the football players ''finally'' notice a big tank turret aiming at his face, the coach's first order of action is to...tell him to give Blitzwing the ball. Wait....'''''WHAT?!'''''
* Where the hell is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] while this coup attempt is going on?

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

{{-}}

==External links==

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
{{epstub}}<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>