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Heavy Metal War

2007-11-01T05:10:04Z

69.135.181.226: /* Technical/Animation Glitches */

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'''Writer:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

Megatron challenges Optimus to a one on one battle to end the war.

'''Major Characters (in order of appearance):''' [[Constructicon]]s, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]

'''Minor Characters (in order of appearance):''' [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]

'''Original Air Date:''' Saturday December 15, 1984

==Summary==
A busy construction site is attacked by driverless construction equipment, and several components are stolen. The construction vehicles return to Decepticon headquarters and are revealed to be the newly built Constructicons. The components they stole are parts to a machine that will allow Megatron to absorb the [[power chip rectifier]]s from his [[Decepticon]] warriors.

While the final preparations are completed on the machine, Megatron flies to [[Autobot]] headquarters and makes Optimus Prime an offer he can’t refuse. Megatron offers Prime a one on one battle with the winner staying on [[Earth]] to do as he pleases, and the loser taking his army and exiling themselves to deep space. Prime, confident in his own abilities, accepts the challenge and sets the match.

Knowing that Prime would be unable to resist a chance to honorably end their conflict, Megatron returns to the Decepticon base and uses the newly completed machine to gain all of the special powers of his warriors. [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]’s teleportation, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]’s sonic boom, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]’s seismic attack, etc. Knowing that Megatron would now be unbeatable, Starscream voices concerns that the Autobot computer [[Teletraan I]] would be able to detect what Megatron had done. Anticipating this problem, Megatron dispatches the Constructicons to take care of the computer.

The two armies arrive at the battle site, and the contest begins. Megatron unleashes a barrage of powers, (while Starscream gives a running commentary) and Prime is outclassed at every step. Not knowing that he has been deceived, Prime concedes the fight and comments that he underestimated Megatron. The shocked Autobots begin the trek back to base, and the Decepticons follow to make sure they leave.

Meanwhile, the Constructicons have nearly tunneled their way into the [[Ark]] and Teletraan-I. Teletraan-I, sensing the imminent danger, activates the Dinobots. The Dinobots respond and start pounding on the Constructicons opening up a lava channel in the process. The battle not going in their favor, the Constructicons pull out one last trick and combine into the super warrior, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The returning Autobots see the battle, but are unable to help. Inside the Ark, Teletraan-I is able to show that Megatron cheated, and the Autobots rush outside to help the Dinobots.

Distracted by one of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]’s holograms, Devastator is shot by Optimus Prime and falls apart and into the lava. The other Decepticons are routed by the Autobots and also pushed into the lava. There is much rejoicing.

==Notable Quotes==

"But I need my power chip rectifier. Besides, the Cybertron Code of Combat states that each combatant must fight as they are -- without additional reinforcements. You wouldn't want to cheat, would you, leader?" <br>
"I will win by any means! At any cost. Even if it means terminating ''you'', Starscream!" <br>
"I was only making a legal point..." <br>
-- '''Starscream''' and '''Megatron'''.

"Let's see how he likes my new shockblast cannon! ''[The cannon explodes in his hands]'' ...It's a shock, alright." <br>
-- '''Wheeljack'''

"It's no use, Scrapper. They've brought in the heavy artillery." <br>
"Then it's time we did the same -- only heavier!"
<br>
-- '''Hook''' and '''Scrapper''' as the Constructicons prepare to merge into Devastator for the first time.

"Nothing defeats the Devastator! Nothing!" <br>
"Nothing, little one? What would you say about me? HAHAHA!" <br>
-- '''Devastator''' and a "Giant Autobot".

"Is it really over, Optimus? I mean, have we seen the last of this war forever?" <br>
"Who can say, Spike? In this vast universe, is anything truly... forever?" <br>
-- '''Spike''' and '''Optimus Prime''', with a question that is quickly answered, at least for the audience.

"We... shall... rise... AGAIN." <br>
-- '''Megatron''' floating in lava.

==Other Notes==
===Technical/Animation Glitches===

*The Rhino DVD version of this episode is full of animation errors that do not appear in the original broadcast version (as a result of incomplete film masters being used for the DVD), as well as crude attempts made by Rhino to fix some of these errors.
*When Megatron descends to speak to the Autobots, and at two points during the duel with Optimus Prime, he is colored dark grey.
*When Megatron laughs maniacally after being infused with the power of the other Decepticons, his head is disproportionally small, and his Decepticon insignia moves independently of his body.
*When Megatron talks to Starscream after that, the two rectangular things on Starscream's chest are colored white instead of black.
*In the Rhino DVD version, when the Constructicons move out to dig the passage to the Autobot headquarters, Mixmaster is constantly moving a bit back and forth while driving, as if the animation frames are not ordered properly.
*During the duel between Optimus Prime and Megatron, where are the Autobots seen in the background sitting, in midair?
*In the Rhino DVD version, when Skywarp boasts that Megatron acquired the power of teleportation from him, he is colored like Starscream, who is seen sitting right next to him.
*When the Autobots cheer inside their headquarters, Bumblebee's insignia is missing.

===Continuity Errors===
*The Constructicons' origin would be one of the most confusing and inconsistent of the series. In "Heavy Metal War", Megatron states that they were recently built on Earth; however, in the second season episode [[The Secret of Omega Supreme]], Omega reveals that millions of years earlier he befriended the then-benevolent Constructicons and that they would be subsequently reprogrammed by Megatron as a combining force for evil. Further complicating the Constructicons origins is a flashback in [[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]] where the Constructicons are shown creating Megatron, which contradicts the origin of being built on Earth.
*Where were you on THAT one, [[Flint Dille]]?
*The building site ruined and from which the components were stolen from by the Constructicons was actually a power plant that one of the construction workers stated to be able to provide whole planet with limitless energy. Evidently wasting the opportunity to harvest endless energy and fighting petty duels with Optimus Prime while being able to cheat is much more fun in the optics of Megatron than sticking to the old plan of acquiring as many energon cubes as possible and conquering the universe.
*Ironhide is apparently able to detect the Decepticons by himself, without relying on Teletraan I. However, in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1]]", the Autobots were unable to detect the approaching Decepticons with Teletraan sabotaged.
*Was it really wise for Optimus to bring all the Autobots outside to watch the duel, thus leaving the headquarters undefended?

===Transformers References===
*This episode introduces the [[Constructicon]]s and [[Devastator]].

*This episode is also the "source" of the aborted "Lava Bath Safety" deco for the original Megatron toy.

===Miscellaneous Trivia===
*During Teletraan's montage of the sources of Megatron's acquired powers, the descriptions for the individual Decepticons are verbatim quotes from the [http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage34.html Transformers Series Bible's "Decepticon Rolecall" page], albeit including several lost-in-translation typographical errors ("Decepticon Lider", "Decepticon Commicator", "Sky Warp"). The most notable of those is [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (misspelled as "Runble") being identified as a [[FIBRIR|"red robot"]]. Furthermore, the seemingly random numbers listed on those screens are actually Hasbro's product codes for the respective toys. Interestingly enough, even [[Reflector]] is given a product number, even though he was never released at mass retail. However, the renditions of the Decepticons are ''not'' the official model sheets for those characters, but rather all-new drawings.

===Real-World References===
*Reference

==External Links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/heavy_metal_war.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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Fire on the Mountain (episode)

2007-11-01T05:01:02Z

69.135.181.226: /* Detailed synopsis */

[[Image:Fire_on_the_mountain.jpg|right|thumb|350px|"I don't understand it, baby. This has never happened to me before, honest."]]{{episodenav|g1|season=1|9|prev=S.O.S. Dinobots|next=War of the Dinobots}}

The Decepticons uncover the [[Crystal of Power]] in Peru, and the Autobots resurrect [[Skyfire]] to stop them.

==Detailed synopsis==

'''Act One:''' While patrolling a refinery, [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] spot [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] stealing steel. The [[Decepticons]] get away with the loot by collapsing the refinery behind them. The Autobots report back to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who is puzzled about the Decepticons’ motives. The [[Autobots]] launch a [[Sky Spy]] to hone in on any Decepticon activity, and the satellite picks up strange energy readings in the Peruvian Andes.

There, the Decepticons have followed an Incan legend to an ancient temple that rests on a shaft leading deep into the [[Earth’s core]], capped by the Crystal of Power. With the metal acquired by Starscream, the Decepticons have fashioned a weapon frame to accommodate the crystal. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] spots the Sky Spy, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tests the weapon by blowing the satellite out of the sky. The metal, however, proves inadequate and melts with exposure to the raw energy unleashed from the Earth’s core. Starscream tries to shift blame to Thundercracker for the faulty metal, but Megatron blames them both and has them stay behind at the temple while he soars to a nearby mining town to find replacement metal.

The nearby Peruvian mining town is abuzz with the sudden show of power from the ancient temple. A reactionary elder proclaims that long-forgotten gods have come back to punish them, but her more level-headed granddaughter, [[Luisa]], realizes that someone must have uncovered the fabled Crystal of Power.

In the [[Arctic]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] are jackhammering through the ice to resurrect the fallen warrior [[Skyfire]]. The massive jet emerges from the ice and transforms into robot mode. Wheeljack immediately assigns him to fly back to Autobot headquarters to pick up Brawn and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] before heading down to the Andes mountain.

In short order, Skyfire is in the Andes, closing in on the Decepticons. Windcharger and Brawn skydive from the jet, tangling with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Reflector]] while Skyfire goes to investigate the strange energy readings from the Incan temple. While the smaller Autobots are able to hold their own against Megatron’s lieutenants, the Decepticon leader proves too powerful for them and they scatter. Windcharger desperately calls for Skyfire to return while Brawn bites off more than he can chew in the form of an angered Megatron.

'''Act Two:''' Skyfire zooms in to the rescue and gracefully airlifts Brawn and Windcharger from the thick of Decepticon danger. Skyfire quickly returns to the Ark to pick up some reinforcements and streaks back to Peru. He deposits the Autobots near the mining town to take care of Megatron while he goes to investigate the Incan temple.

The Autobots stop Megatron, Reflector and Soundwave mid-raid, with Brawn having the ball-bearings enough to swipe Megatron’s arm cannon and blast the Decepticon leader with his own weapon! Laserbeak steals back the weapon and Megatron swears vengeance. He has gathered a metal strong enough for the Crystal, and requests that [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] come to retrieve it, adding further insult to Thundercracker and Starscream who are left guarding the temple.

A stray blast during the battle nearly drops an electrical tower on top of Luisa, but she is saved by Spike and Bumblebee. Luisa quickly explains that these “evil creatures” have stolen the Crystal of Power. She leads Bumblebee and Spike to a secret entrance in the temple. Soundwave detects their presence, and dispatches Ravage to follow them.

Meanwhile, Thundercracker spots Skyfire skulking about the temple. The Decepticon warrior is torn; if he blasts Skyfire, Starscream is likely to take all the credit. Conversely, if he lets Skyfire destroy the Crystal-based weapon, perhaps Starscream can take the blame. Starscream overhears Thundercracker plotting, and blasts Skyfire. He then blackmails Thundercracker to do his bidding, lest Starscream reveal to their leader just how uncertain Thundercracker’s loyalties can be.

The Decepticons load up their stolen steel with Skywarp’s help and depart. To cover their exit, Megatron blasts a nearby mountain, creating a deadly rockfall that threatens the mining town.

'''Act Three:''' The Autobots use their firepower to reduce the falling boulders to pebbles, saving the village. Meanwhile, Megatron returns to the temple, where he successfully tests a new weapon frame that can handle the power of the crystal. Bumblebee, Spike and Luisa surreptitiously arrive in the temple, spotting the inert form of Skyfire. Spike starts repairing the fallen warrior, just as Ravage pounces. Bumblebee tries holding off the Decepticon jaguar while Spike works as fast as he can.

The rest of the Autobots arrive at the temple, but Megatron pins them down with devastating firepower from his weapon frame cannon. The Autobots are able to outflank Megatron, and the tide of battle is turned by Skyfire, freshly repaired by Spike. Skyfire strafes the weapons frame, destroying it and unleashing the power of the mountain. The Decepticons retreat, and Thundercracker takes fleeting pleasure in seeing Megatron and Starscream fail.

That night, Wheeljack caps the fire stream with a new invention that can contain the power that the crystal formerly held in check. The Autobots celebrate their victory while Bumblebee and Spike drive Luisa back to the mining town, where she promises to introduce Bumblebee to her brother’s convertible, Juanita.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' December 22, 1984

'''Production number:''' #700-06

'''Written by:''' [[Douglas Booth]]

===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" |
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (3)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (4)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (12)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (15)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (16)
*[[Skyfire]] (17)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (18)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (19)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (20)
*[[Gears]] (21)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (22)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (24)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (25)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (27)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (1)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (8)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (9)
*[[Reflector]] (10)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (13)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (23)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (26)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky]] (6)

'''Guests'''
*[[Luisa]] (14)

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |

|}

==Notable Quotes==

“Looks more like stealing to me… and I’m talking steel!”
:-- '''Brawn'''

“Awww, hexagonal nuts!”
:-- '''Trailbreaker'''

“It's cold enough to freeze the ailerons off a [[titanium moosebot]]!”
:-- '''Sideswipe'''

“Wrong again, you dipstick tapedeck!”
:-- '''Brawn''' to Soundwave

“Prepare for oblivion!”
:-– '''Soundwave''' to Brawn

“Now that was a kick!”
:-- '''Brawn''', after blasting Megatron with his own cannon

“Have a good time playing crystal-nurse, Screamer!”
:-– '''Skywarp''', being a jerk

“Fate, schmate. It isn’t over yet, Megabum!”
:-– '''Trailbreaker'''

“This is what separates the Autobots from the robot chickens!”<br>
“Ain’t nobody calling me a robot chicken!”<br>
:-– '''Ironhide''' and '''Brawn''', referencing ''Robot Chicken'' years before the Adult Swim show.

“Kiss your magnofusers goodbye, Autobots!”
:-- '''Megatron'''

“What’s the matter, fearless leader? You and Starscream look real geeky!”
:-- '''Thundercracker''' being a jerk

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* When Skyfire strafes the crystal-powered weapon, he momentarily has Skywarp's colors.

[[Image:Fitm_dvd_broadcast.jpg|right|thumb|200px|You call this restoration?]]
* The Rhino DVD version of this episode uses a number of erroneous takes as the basis of its remastered animation. As a result, the DVD introduces several coloring errors that were not present in the broadcast version. For example, Trailbreaker is colored a solid red (like Ironhide and Sideswipe) in his introductory shot. When Skywarp mocks Starcream for having to guard the Crystal, he is colored like Thundercracker. When Starscream and Thundercracker carry Skyfire’s inert form, the Autobot jet has Skywarp’s colors, and as Megatron addresses Starscream, the latter has Thundercracker's colors. The broadcast version has correct colors for all these shots. (See illustration)
* When Megatron follows Starscream and Thundercracker out of the pyramid after leaving Skyfire in, his Decepticon emblem disappears for a moment.

===Continuity Errors===
* The Incans apparently built temples with steps large enough for Transformers to use.
* Skyfire was left for dead and mourned in his previous, debut appearance in "[[Fire in the Sky]]". Why do the Autobots return to his resting spot to dig him up out of the ice for a quick ride?
* In order to do the above, the Autobots drive from the United States to the North Pole to dig up Skyfire so he can fly them down to South America. Think about that for a minute.
* Luisa evidentally can teleport.
* If the Autobots can fly, why does Brawn need rescuing when he's running from Megatron? Why doesn't he just fly away?

===Transformers References===
* This episode references "[[Fire in the Sky]]", the previous (and first) episode that Skyfire appeared in.
* This is the only episode to play on Thundercracker's uncertain loyalties, a trait called out on his Tech Specs. It's also one of the few episodes in which he displays his sonic powers, and even then, only when Starscream whines about the "awful thunder noise" he's making as they fly away. His sonic powers are also mentioned in [[Heavy Metal War]], where Megatron uses them after gathering all the Decepticon's powers.

===Real-World References===
* The Transformers visit Peru, an ancient Incan temple, and a mining village where everyone speaks heavily accented English.
* The title of this episode may be a reference to the Grateful Dead song of the same name.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Starscream is depicted having a dozen rockets within hidden chest compartments. Despite only appearing in this episode, the feature was immortalized in toy form for Statscream's ''[[Robot Masters]]'' incarnation through clip-on accessories, and again as part of his Masterpiece figure, this time actually incorporated into the figure.
* Soundwave conceals a tricorder-like scanning device in his left wrist.
* Brawn has a retractable claw that can extend in his car mode.
* The episode marks perhaps the only time when Megatron is shot by his own gun....
* Luisa's name is never spoken in the episode.
* Starscream is actually reffered to by the nickname "Screamer" in this episode.
* The chapter stops for this episode on the Rhino DVD include: Opening / Stolen Steel / It's Skyfire / To The Mining Town / Visiting Decepticon / Invention Works

==External Links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/fire_on_the_mountain.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
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Fire in the Sky

2007-11-01T04:58:40Z

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

[[Image:Fire_in_the_sky.jpg|right|thumb|350px|"If I talk to you for two minutes, I consider you my friend."]]
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While siphoning the [[Earth]] of its energy, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] discovers a long-lost [[Decepticon]] colleague of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]].

==Detailed synopsis==

'''Act One:''' What’s this? A blanket of snow over the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']]'s volcano? The Autobots and [[Spike]] engaged in a snowball fight? In July? In the middle of the desert? Something is amiss with the world’s weather. According to [[Teletraan I]]'s scans, temperatures are 40 degrees below normal and falling rapidly.

The Decepticons have tapped a crystal shaft leading directly to the [[Earth's core]] to siphon the planet's heat energy into [[Energon Cube]]s. While excavating the icy caverns surrounding the crystal, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] uncovers a Transformer frozen in the ice. Starscream recognizes it as his old colleague Skyfire.

The Autobots finally pinpoint the source of the Earth’s energy drain, and Teletraan I confirms Decepticon activity surrounding a crystal outgrowth in the Arctic Circle. Optimus Prime hastily assembles an assault team, and they roll out, with Spike and [[Sparkplug]] accompanying.

The Decepticons have hauled the frozen titan out of the ice and proceed to repair it. Starscream explains his past: millions of years ago, before the final falling out between the Autobots and Decepticons, Starscream and [[Skyfire]] were both explorers. They were charting an unknown planet, Earth, when a storm separated the two and Skyfire was lost.

Skyfire awakens and Megatron welcomes him to the Decepticon cause. Though Skyfire is grateful for having been thawed out, shows doubts about being a warrior rather than a scientist. He commits to the cause out of loyalty to Starscream. When the Autobots arrive in the Arctic, Skyfire targets them for destruction.

'''Act Two:''' Skyfire opens fire, scattering the Autobots. Spike tumbles through the ice into the arctic waters. Sparkplug pulls him out, but they are trapped on an ice floe. They cry out for help. Skyfire is intrigued by the new lifeforms and tries to befriend them, not realizing that they are terrified by Decepticons. Spike and Sparkplug tries to explain that it’s the Decepticons that are the true monsters. The naïve Skyfire takes the humans to Megatron to prove the Decepticons’ good intentions. Megatron and Starscream promptly imprison Spike and Sparkplug behind bars of ice, and plan their execution, leaving Skyfire troubled.

Optimus leads his Autobot team into the icy caverns, but a cave-in splits the team in two. Prime’s group finds the humans and frees them, while the other team – including [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] – find the crystal shaft tap. Megatron discovers this second group and has his soldiers capture them. To test Skyfire’s loyalty, Starscream orders Skyfire to execute the captives. Skyfire refuses, and in a fit of rage, Starscream blasts his old friend. Starscream then blasts the prisoners to pieces.

'''Act Three:''' Well, not really. Once again, one of Hound’s holograms have saved the day, creating the illusion of blasted Autobot parts. When Starscream departs, Hound drops the illusion. An ailing Skyfire awakens and is pleased to see the Autobots functioning. The disparate Autobots teams unite as Ratchet repairs the fallen titan. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] spies Ratchet’s work and reports to Megatron. The Decepticon leader chews out Starscream for failing to kill the prisoners. Megatron orders his soldiers to attack.

As the battle progresses, Prime and Megatron each grab shards of crystals and engage in a duel. Skyfire appears on the battlefield, and Megatron orders him to attack Prime. Skyfire refuses, and proudly declares himself an Autobot, attacking Megatron and his Decepticons instead.

The battle takes to the air as Starscream and Skyfire engage in an aerial dogfight. A midair collision sends Skyfire out of control. In a last ditch effort, his blasts bury the crystal, but Skyfire crashes into the ice. The Autobots mourn Skyfire’s heroic sacrifice.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' December 8, 1984

'''Production number:''' #700-04

'''Written by:''' [[Alfred A. Pegal]]

===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" |
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]](2)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]](3)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]](4)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]](5)
*[[Ratchet]](6)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]](7)
*[[Gears]](8)
*[[Skyfire]](14)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (15)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]](9)
*[[Reflector]](10)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]](11)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]](12)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]](13)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]](15)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]](18)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]](19)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]](20)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky]](1)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]](16)

'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |

|}

==Notable Quotes==

"Not snowman, Spike. Snowbot! There's a flurry in a hurry!" – Jazz

"Okay, Spike. You rat on me, I'll splat on you!" – Bumblebee

"Why are you standing around like lumps at a smelter? There's work to do!" – Starscream

"Ironhide's carrying too much lead in his caboose!" – Ratchet, predating the "junk in the trunk" standard.

"Well, I'll be reprogrammed with a rivet-roller." – Ironhide

"But I'm a scientist, not an executioner." - Skyfire

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* Right after he wakes up, Skyfire has a red Decepticon insignia in his chest in on shot, before they actually imprint the symbol on him.

* In the Rhino DVD version, Skyfire's Decepticon insignia is colored red in several shots.

* In a rather odd shot set up, Skyfire is too big to fit into a cave that Megatron and Starscream stand in. He’s forced to peer through the cave’s opening.

* When Bumblebee tells Optimus that he can't find Ironhide and the others, the animation makes him look like he's flying. In the same scene, Optimus is shown with his trailer, though it wasn't there before, and it isn't there in the next shots.

* Megatron’s order to Skyfire to destroy Optimus Prime is voiced, oddly enough, by Optimus Prime.

===Continuity Errors===
* Starscream transforms into an F-15 millions of years before his arrival on Earth, or the invention of jets.

* In the flashback sequence, the Earth appears to be going through an Ice Age. This cannot be the Ice Age of Pleistocene, since the Ark would have been buried for a million years when this Ice Age began.

* It's never adequately explained where Skyfire got an Autobot badge from.

* Were Starscream and Skyfire really friends? Starscreams seems to shoot his old friend and call him "Traitor!" quite a lot.

*What exactly do green crystals have to do with the Earth's core?

===Transformers References===
* Reference

===Real-World References===
* Reference

===Miscellaneous trivia===

* Soundwave can transform his right forearm into a cylindrical electricity firing module capable of generating a million volts.

* Aside from astroseconds, Transformers also use astrominutes as units of time.

* Prime’s [[Combat Deck]] cannons make a rare appearance in this episode, emerging from a non-transformed trailer.

* Megatron can rotate his lower torso 180 degrees, which makes for some cool hand-to-hand combat maneuvers.

* Spike and Sparkplug have fashionable fur-lined cold-weather hardhats with ear flaps.

* This episode was produced as the seventh in the season, though it aired after the eighth produced episode, [[S.O.S. Dinobots]].

* The chapter stops for this episode on the Rhino DVD are Opening / Snowbot / At the Arctic Circle / "Destruction to Autobots" / An Illusion / Skyfire is Gone

*The Autobots can apparently drive from North America to the Arctics in a fairly short amount of time.

==External Links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/fire_in_the_sky.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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