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The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2

2007-09-19T02:06:52Z

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'''[[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] > [[Generation 1 (cartoon)#Season 3|Season 3]]'''

'''The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2''' is the second part of the two-part season finale of Season 3 of the ''[[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]]''. Part 2 first aired on February 25, 1987.

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], now fully restored to life by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and a [[Quintesson]] survivor of the rampant Hate Plague that's infecting the universe, demands to know what has happened during his time in the [[Allspark]]. Sky Lynx recaps the events that had conspired to bring him back, including [[Jessica Morgan]]'s valiant play to save him from total destruction, the discovery of the [[Hate Plague]] spores, and the trap laid out by Jessica's father and her partner, Gregory Swafford to infect the Autobots with the spores in revenge, which ultimately spiraled out of control. It was thought by Rodimus, before his infection, that Prime would know what it would take to stop the plague, but Prime admits that he doesn't have that knowledge; without the accumulated wisdom within the [[Matrix of Leadership]] (which now resides in Rodimus), he doesn't have a clue as to where to start. That is, until Jessica comes forward with the experimental alloy that she, her father, and Gregory had worked on, which proved strong enough to block the spores. Theoretically, coating Optimus with this alloy would protect himself from the spore's infection and allow him to get close enough to Rodimus to extract the Matrix from him. However, all remaining alloy samples were stolen by the Decepticons, prompting Optimus to restore the remaining non-infected [[Autobot]]s to full operation and lead them to find any uninfected Decepticons.

Meanwhile, on [[Chaar]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] is pinned down by his own mutinously diseased soldiers, unable to fight back against their maddening ferocity...until Optimus and his team arrive to save the day, convincing Galvatron that it would be in his best interest to join in an alliance with them. As is his way, however, the Decepticon leader is suspicious of Optimus' motives, especially when he leans they need the alloy he stole, but cannot get a reason for it out of them. He leads Optimus and his gang down a series of boobytrapped tunnels, their numbers dwindling from the tunnel's natural hazards and the infected Decepticon mob behind them, until only Optimus, Galvatron, Sky Lynx, and Jessica arrive at the alloy's hiding place. Unfortunately, Jessie accidentally lets slip their plan to coat Optimus with the metal after confirming there would be enough of it to do the job, prompting Galvatron to turn on Optimus in hopes of using the process on himself, but he is soon subdued by Sky Lynx. Under coersion, Galvatron loads the alloy onto Prime's trailer, but doesn't notice that an infected Cyclonus has managed to sneak in, infecting Jessica in the process. Jessica, in turn, infects Galvatron, forcing Sky Lynx and Optimus to flee back to Earth.

Once on Earth, Optimus is coated with the alloy, and sets out to find Rodimus. He finds him, taking down infected Transformers with reckless glee, and attempts to reason with him, which fails. Unwilling to hurt his successor, Prime lures Rodimus to a nearby auto shop, attempting to peacefully subdue and talk Rodimus into helping him, but the Hate Plague is overriding any effort to do so, forcing Optimus to knock Rodimus out and take the Matrix back by force. Back at [[Autobot City]], Optimus dives into the Matrix, questioning the elders of the past in reverse chronological order (of their history) to try and find out any information on the spores, risking becoming lost within the Matrix itself. While he is doing this, the Quintesson that revived him notices a troop of infected Transformers attempting to get in, and manages to temporarily shut them out, giving Optimus the time he needs to finally find his answer. He learns that, in a period of pre-Cybertronian history, the Plague ''has'' visited the planet before, but was contained and sealed inside the star Jessica and Gregory found it in using sheer wisdom, though even back then, no one had the wisdom to destroy the spores, and now that it has spread so much throughout the galaxy, it's doubtful that anyone has the wisdom to even contain them again. Optimus then realizes that a source of raw wisdom may be available to destroy the infection once and for all: the accumulated wisdom within the Matrix of Leadership.

Optimus awakens just before Galvatron gets set to impale him with a metal pole, and releases the energy of the Matrix, which spreads across the universe and totally eradicates the Plague. It even seems to, at least temporarily, cure Gregory and Jessica's father of their hatred for Autobots, and Galvatron of his own madness, both of which call a truce with Optimus. It is then that Rodimus (now [[Hot Rod]], without the Matrix within him) notes that the Matrix is now empty, its wisdom supposedly lost in order to stop the plague. Optimus, however, disagrees; they have all become a little wiser, now, and although the Matrix is indeed empty of wisdom, it is up to them from then on to fill it again with their knowledge and experience. The episode ends with Optimus, back in command of the Autobots, ordering his troops to "Transform and roll out".

==Notable Quotes==
"Have I no friends left?!" "Well, well, what have we here?" "Looks like something the cat dragged in." 
:-- '''Galvatron''' tries to reason with the infected '''Cyclonus''' and '''Scourge'''...for once

"Come on, Optimus, tell me! Why do you want this metal? How will it be used? Why is it so precious?" "I've explained it to you." "You told me it was important, but you didn't tell me why!" "That's because I know you too well, Galvatron." 
:--'''Galvatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' resuming their same old song and dance

"I don't need you anymore, Optimus. So much for your resurrection!"
:--'''Galvatron'''

"I don't want to hurt you, Rodimus!" "Don't worry Optimus, you won't! HAHAHAHAH!" 
:--'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Rodimus Prime''' throw down

"Innocent lives are at stake, Rodimus!" "No one is innocent!" 
:--'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Rodimus Prime''' throw down

"Now, light our darkest hour!" 
:--'''Optimus Prime''', lighting our darkest hour, as he should have

==Notes==
*The Japanese version of this episode has a slightly alternate ending. After Optimus Prime and the Autobots ride off into the sunset and "the Touch" ends, the music changes to "Dash Dash Transformer" (the 2010 Japanese theme song) and the scene shifts to a montage of all the major characters from the series.

===Animation errors===
*References

===Continuity errors===
*The alloy is heat-resistant to the point of surviving a supernova in the [[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1|previous episode]]. Yet it now can be melted down to coat Optimus Prime with it.

===Transformers references===
*When Optimus uses the Matrix to cure the Hate Plague, it bears more than a passing resemblance to when Rodimus Prime used the Matrix to destroy [[Unicron]] in [[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|the Movie]]. They've even got "The Touch" playing in the background.

===Real world references===
*References

==External links==
*Link

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Swindle (G1)

2007-09-19T01:51:54Z

24.97.154.42: /* ''Binaltech'' */

{{Template:Disambig3|Swindle}}
:''Swindle is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Swindleg1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|He'd sell you for a nickel.]]

Capitalist first, Decepticon second, '''Swindle''' is a con-man, an opportunist, a hustler -- or as he would put it, an entrepreneur. Unlike his fellow Combaticons, the Autobot-Decepticon war is to him merely an opportunity for networking, cutting deals, and making profit. He's an expert on all manner of weaponry and their market prices, and he prides himself on being able to sell anything to pretty much anybody. All he needs is a smile.

Swindle can combine with the other Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]].

:''Italian name'': '''Crasher''' 
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Filou'''
:''Hungarian name'': '''Svindli'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
The Combaticons first U.S. appearance was unexplained in the American comic, however it may be assumed that they were created in the same way as the [[Stunticon]]s were (it is possible that they were recruited from Cybertron. See the article on the comic issue [[Afterdeath]] for more). The Combaticons joined Megatron on a mission to invade the company 'Energy Futures Industries' in order to steal a hydrothermocline, which the Decepticons wanted to steal for their own energy resources. This mission resulted not only in success for the Decepticons, but also in the death of Autobot leader Optimus Prime, despite Swindle's individual failure in his part of the mission.

Swindle soon accompanied his fellow Decepticons to a new base in Carribean, at which time Megatron disappeared and Shockwave assumed command of the Earth-bound Decepticon.

Swindle (and the other Combaticons) battled Defensor on several occasions, though without great success. He had better success during the Decepticon ambush of the Autobots on the Moon, where the Autobots had gathered to resolve a leadership dispute. Swindle specifically attacked Brawn with his Scatter Blaster, and commented that Brawn was not a great Autobot warrior but he would have a bright future as spare parts. When the combined forces of Blaster and [[Grimlock]] managed to pierce the ship's protective force field, [[Ratbat]] commanded all Decepticons on the surface of the Moon to return to the ship and retreat.

Swindle also served as part of the 'friendly' staff on the beach of the Decepticons Carribean island, when the Decepticons used the base as a human vacation resort. Swindle was there to serve every need that the humans might require.

====Generation 2====
Swindle gave Megatron a tour of the [[Warworld]] when the Decepticon leader forcibly took command of the Decepticons back from [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. This ultimately led to a chamber where many new Decepticon bodies awaited, needing the [[Matrix]] to give them life.

He is later seen briefly as part of the first wave of defenders when the Warworld was attacked by the next-generation Cybertronians commanded by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] after the Autobots and Decepticons had forged an alliance of necessity against said forces. Swindle's fate is not revealed, but considering the Cybertronian troops --led by the traitor [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]-- killed several Decepticons and ultimately overtook the battleship, it doesn't look too good for Swindle.

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Johnny Haymer]] (US), [[Saka Osamu]] (Japan)
Swindle was originally a Decepticon criminal on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], who apparently got caught and had his [[spark|personality component]] locked in a detention center, where he was stuck for millions of years. He was eventually liberated along with five other prisoners by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who installed Swindle into an old military jeep found at [[Guadalcanal]] on [[Earth]]. Starscream dubbed the Decepticons "Combaticons" and ordered them to help him defeat [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. While Swindle and the others were not too happy with this, Starscream blackmailed them to do it anyway. The plan eventually failed, and Swindle and the Combaticons were banished to an asteroid along with Starscream.{{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

The Combaticons later escaped the asteroid and attacked Cybertron together as Bruticus. After being defeated again, Swindle and the Combaticons were reprogrammed to be loyal to Megatron.{{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

Megatron next ordered the Combaticons to steal fighter planes by using Middle-Eastern criminals. Swindle was the personal ride of [[Ali]], the thief leader, and led the caravans with parts to Megatron. He later merged with the others to form Bruticus, who was defeated by the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]].

[[Image:G1_returnofOptimusPrime_Swindle.jpg|thumb|right|]]

Bruticus was next defeated by [[Defensor]], and Swindle was the sole survivor of the team. He proceeded to sell the parts of his comrades to various [[El Presidente|people]]. Megatron forced him to locate the parts and rebuild the Combaticons, which he eventually did. They then turned into Bruticus, who was defeated and blown away.{{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

Swindle is plainly a team-player.

Late in the year 2006, Swindle was one of several Autobot visitors to the general hospital where Jessica Morgan was being treated for her spine injury (that the Decepticons caused in battle with the Autobots). {{Storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

'''Note:''' ''The above appearance of Swindle is actually an animation error, unless he was there to steal some medical equipment.''

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===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Swindle sided with Starscream when the [[seeker]] tried to usurp command of the Decepticon's from Megatron (what a surprise) shortly after the onset of the Cybertronian civil war. He assisted in the interogation of [[Laserbeak]] and didn't take part in the assault upon [[Iacon]].

Millions of years later, Swindle, along with his fellow Combaticons, was imprisioned by [[Shockwave]]. That is until he was sprung by Starscream. Wonder what that cost him.

When [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, the battered Combaticons were ordered by Starscream to combine into Bruticus and deal with the crazed zealot. It did not end well.

[[Image:G1_DWSwindle_deal_routetoallevil.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Who wouldn't trust a bot named 'Swindle'?]]

The repaired Combaticons were brought to the Guadalcanal where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. When Swindle commented on Starscream's mental state, Brawl agreed, stating that he'd like to pull the Air Commander's Cerebro circuits straight out of his faceplate so they could get a better look at them, to which Swindle suggested a 'deal' for this to happen. Starscream overheard their conversation, and informed the smaller Decepticont that the only 'deal' he needed to worry about was how Starscream would deal with Swindle for his scheming. Starscream nevertheless lets it pass for the moment in order for the Combaticons to test themselves against the magnificent Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Unfortunately, the Combaticons do not fare well when the crafty Autobot splits into his two forms, with Swindle, Brawl and Onslaught nearly crushed by the Lynx's right paw.

This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking]] showed up as soon as Sky Lynx was deactivated. As the Combaticons closed in on the [[Predacon]] combiner, Swindle had trouble keeping up with the rest of the group before they formed Bruticus. This encounter also did not end well. {{Storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===IDW comics continuity===
Swindle was an arms dealer being hunted down by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Ultra Magnus}}

===''Legends'' anthology===

===''Binaltech''===
[[Image:Swindleart.jpg|left|thumb|150px|"You've been hit by, you've been struck by a smooth criminal!".]]

The jerk stole [[Trailbreaker]]'s body.

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Swindle''' (Combaticon, 1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-68'''
[[Image:G1Swindle_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Eh, I'd rather have elbows than shoulders anyway.]]

: Swindle transforms into a tan FMC XR311 combat support vehicle. He features a large, back mounted anti-tank missile launcher with a small laser pistol attached to its side.

: In robot mode, he is armed with both the smaller pistol and the large missile launcher. Swindle normally operates as Bruticus' right leg, but as a [[Scramble City]]-style combiner toy, he can also be used in any other available limb slot.

:This mold was later [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Operation Combination]]'' [[Leyland (G1)|Leyland]], ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Rollbar (RiD)|Rollbar]] and ''[[Universe]]'' Rollbar.

===Generation 2===
*'''Swindle''' (1994)

: For the ''[[Generation 2]]'' toyline, Swindle had all of his tan parts redecoed red with purple camoflage paint.

===Alternators===
*'''Swindle''' (2004)
:''Alternator ID number:'' '''8'''
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-09'''
[[Image:Alternators_Swindle_toy.jpg|right|thumb|If you buy from this Jeep, it won't be cheap.]]

: ''[[Alternators]]'' Swindle transformers into a yellow Jeep Wrangler Sport. He is a retool of ''Alternators'' [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], with a new head, new tires and a new bumper with bullbar. In vehicle mode, his doors open to reveal a realistic interior, his hood opens to reveal a fake (and inaccurate) engine bay, and an opening tailgate. As with Hound, he lacks the steering feature common in other ''Alternators'', but has spring-loaded suspension.

: In robot mode, Swindle is armed with a small laser pistol stored in his spare tire. He is otherwise mostly identical to Hound except for the changed parts and colour.

: Swindle's headsculpt, as well as the rest of this tooling, was originally intended to be used for an ''Alternators'' version of [[Trailbreaker]], who was cancelled due to [[trademark]] issues.

: The same mold, with the Swindle retoolings, is used by [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Swindle/swindle.htm Swindle at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Swindle Swindle's Universe profile at NTFA.net]
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