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Scorpinok (episode)

2008-05-27T01:10:28Z

75.168.123.161: /* Quotes */

{{disambig2|the third episode of the [[Energon (cartoon)|Energon animated series]]|the characters whose names you can't spell correctly|Scorponok (disambiguation)}}

{{episodenav|energon|3|prev=Energon Stars|next=Megatron's Sword}}

'''At Desert City, the Autobots fend off the first Terrorcon attack against Earth.'''
: '''Japanese title:''' "Mega Zarak's Trap"

==Detailed synopsis==
Somewhere in space, a giant ship thing of some sort emerges from some kind of glowing spatial space thing. In space. Within, as Scorponok prepares to depart, Alpha Q gives him a "little gift": a holographic image showing a fried husk.

Tidal Wave wonders where he's being taken. Alpha Q tells him that they merely require his services... and he doesn't get a say in the matter.

On his Mars orbital station, Carlos searches video records for evidence of where Tidal Wave and Cyclonus went. Suddenly, he observes a comet-like object, which abruptly vanishes.

In Ocean City, Optimus Prime briefs his troops on the mining operations underway there and in Plains City and Desert City. He sends Hot Shot and Jetfire to defend the other two stations. Inferno passes along Carlos's comet sighting. Ironhide continues to grumble about his assignment, and Prime gives him a short dressing-down. Elsewhere, "Meeka" refuses to leave her city, to Kicker's frustration.

Aboard his comet-ship, Scorponok explains that they need Tidal Wave's help in reviving someone. Tidal Wave asks who, and Scorponok shows him the hologram—the corpse of Megatron. Scorponok explains to Tidal Wave that his superior needs his help to revive Megs, via large quantities of energon. Tidal Wave is ready and willing.

Hot Shot arrives at Desert City, reassures Meeka, and briefs some generic troops on the Terrorcon threat. Jetfire does likewise at Plains City. An enemy force is detected just then; the Autobots wonder where they're headed, but Kicker is certain they're bound for Desert City. Optimus believes his intuition, and they prepare to move out. The Omnicons power them up and provide them with extra energon weapons.

Hot Shot's troops defend Desert City as Tidal Wave leads a fleet of Terrorcons. Hot Shot is miffed to see that their former ally attacking. That anger turns to shock when he hears Tidal Wave say "must revive Megatron." Scorponok soon arrives as well. As Tidal Wave advances, the Autobots fall back to defend the mine entrance.

Meeka frets as the battle closes in on the research center. The Omnicons hurry as well, but decide not to abandon their posts. Gotta respect bots who will keep working in the face of certain death.

The Terrorcons break through, head into the mine, and begin munching away at all the tasty, yummy, energony goodness. Prime and company drive down out of the sky and head for the mine entrance. Tidal Wave attacks them, but Prime holds him off while the others head for the mine.

Prime demands an explanation from Tidal Wave, getting a "Must revive Megatron" in response. Scorponok introduces himself for no reason, then immediately orders Tidal Wave to destroy Prime. Kicker and Ironhide find Hot Shot. Informed that Meeka is still in the R&D center, Kicker heads that way with Ironhide following.

The Omnicons create a special energon star to revive Hot Shot. The group loads him up and heads out the back exit from the mines just ahead of the swarming Terrorcons, only to find themselves face-to-claw with the mighty Scorponok. Ironhide attempts to hold him off but is no match for the titan. The Omnicons give him the energon star meant for Hot Shot, but Scorponok leads the Terrorcons away before Ironhide can attack them. Tidal Wave tries to grab a raw energon star and gets a shock for his troubles.

Ironhide is awarded a Combination Spark for his bravery, making him a full-fledged member of Prime's team.

At Ocean City, Demolishor wonders if Tidal Wave is right—can Megatron be re-awakened?

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' January 23, 2004 (Japan); February 14, 2004 (North America)

'''Written by:''' ???

===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 (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]
*[[Demolishor]]
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Kicker]]
*[[Misha Miramond|Meeka]]

'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Alpha Quintesson]]
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]

|}

==Quotes==
"Tidal Wave! Tidal Wave! Where are you taking me?!" 
:—'''Tidal Wave''' demands answers in his own unique style.

"Hey, let me put it this way. 'Worried' is putting it mildly."
:—'''Hot Shot''', master orator

"Man! Why doesn't that girl ever ''listen'' to me?!" 
"Hm. That kid might want to eat more fiber."
:—'''Kicker''', observed by '''Demolishor'''

"Wouldn't a cannon have been simpler?"
:—'''Ironhide''' comments on the Omnicons' energon weapons.

"You can never have too manny weapons."
:— '''Optimus Prime'''.

"You mind explaining yourself?" 
"Must revive Megatron!" 
"WHAT?! MEGATRON?!" 
:—'''Optimus Prime''' is shocked by '''Tidal Wave'''.

"Man that kid really gets under my armor!"
:— '''Ironhide''''s reaction is not exactly unique among the Autobots.

"This just doesn't make any sense. How is it possible Tidal Wave said 'reanimated'?"
:—'''Demolishor''' questions Tidal Wave's potential to have a vocabulary.

==Notes==
===Lost in Translation===
Amazingly, almost nothing:
* Jetfire mentions the enemy's penchant for rushing blindly toward energon, not mentioned in the dub but pretty clear from the animation.
* "Meeka" and her fellow scientist are worried about getting attacked because of the energon star the Omnicons are working to create, a point lost in the dub.
* At the end of the battle, Ironhide originally comments on Tidal Wave's intelligence, prompting Kicker to make likewise crack about Ironhide. This is why Ironhide is visibly frustrated at the end of the scene.

===Pain Count===
* "Uh?": 7
* Stock footage: 3
* "It's time to:" 2
* Gimme a break: 1
* We're a team: 3

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* What is that chick's name? Mika? Meeka? Misha? Whatever.
* The Terrorcons' energon stars are animated differently in ''Superlink''. In ''Energon'', the entire Terrorcon glows purple as the star is generated; in ''Superlink'', just the star itself lights up.
* When Ironhide runs toward the mine entrance, the background is animated so slowly it appears to be staying still. A more visible scroll was used in the ''Superlink'' version.
* Nobody can spell "[[Scorponok]]", apparently.
* The whereabouts of the missing "o" in "Scorpinok" (and the source of the "i") would eventually be revealed in "[[Improsoned Inferno]]".

===Continuity errors===
* The disappearing comet is Scorponok and Alpha Q's ship, but its disappearing act is never explained.
* So, did Tidal Wave retreat, or what? He's last shown getting zapped by the energon star he attempts to grab.

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Miscellaneous notes===
* The Street Action Mini-Cons make an appearance in their combined form as Perceptor, and Sureshock as Kicker's ATV, but they're never mentioned by name or given anything to do beyond acting as Kicker's vehicle(s).
* There's a lot of sweet looking generic bots shown in Desert City and Plains City.
* The identities of Skyblast and Strongarm are very confused after this episode. They're clearly shown in Ocean City, but identical 'bots with identical voices are also shown in Desert City at the same time. Apparently there's just a lot of the same dude running around.
* Seriously. The energon powerups are totally useless. Ironhide hits ''one Terrorcon'' with his energon weapon, and it promptly fades away.
* "Out of energon" doesn't have the same meaning in this series as any other.
* Nobody seems to give a crap about all the generics who get shot up in this episode, seemingly exploding and dying after a single hit. Only Hot Shot matters!

===Keywords===

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Talk:Spychanger

2008-05-22T14:52:13Z

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... G1 continuty? What the hell? --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 01:52, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

:: Yeah, that was my fault. I was typing quick and I usually only write entries for G1 folks so I did it without even noticing. [[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 02:19, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

==Universe==
There was some info on this wiki about a voice actor play with the G1 Spy Changers. I can't find it now. Would that info belong here, or in a different artiicle, because they were from a Spy Changer universe or something? --[[User:Crockalley|Crockalley]] 04:04, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
: There was an OTFCC 04(?) script reading, yeah, in which Spychangers played a part. I don't really remember much of it, sadly. It should be at least mentioned in this article. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 05:28, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

"Mostly" Autobots? Who's the exception? --[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 08:17, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
:Dear Me- The answer is Scourge, doofus. --[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 08:18, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

One of the things I didn't know for sure was IF the Universe releases were specifically called Spy Changers? Is it on their packages? What about the later ones like Camshaft? Are they all officially SCs. I couldn't remember exactly who falls under the title. - [[User:ZacWilliam|ZacWilliam]] 14:15, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
:Does the OTFCC script reading call them Spy Changers? --[[User:Crockalley|Crockalley]] 14:44, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
::No. -[[User:LV|LV]] 00:07, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

==Parsing==
Is it "Spy Changer" or "Spychanger", as per the category? [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 08:03, 17 November 2006 (UTC)
:As is all too often the case, both. (I prefer Spy Changers because that was used first.) -[[User:LV|LV]] 00:07, 18 November 2006 (UTC)

Which set is the e-hobby SC's -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 21:43, 13 January 2007 (UTC)

== eHobby spies? ==

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Talk:Escargon

2008-05-22T14:29:58Z

75.168.123.161: New page: Escargon in fiction? :~) -~~~~

Escargon in fiction? :~) -[[Special:Contributions/75.168.123.161|75.168.123.161]] 14:29, 22 May 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

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2008-05-22T06:01:49Z

75.168.123.161:

Ultimate question: Why did you redo the navbars on all the G1 episodes? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 05:24, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

:Because [[Talk:Atlantis, Arise!|having the epnav template twice in a row]] was very ugly, and McFeely requested the template be changes to accommodate both-in-one, which then required updating the markup on all the pages. -[[Special:Contributions/75.168.123.161|75.168.123.161]] 05:27, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

::Yeah, what he said. This has been under discussion for quite some time. I dunno if I like the shrunken font for the Japanese release or not, but the basic concept is sound and in line with what we've done for other media. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 05:55, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
:::I think the template itself could still use some fiddling (not too fond of the current layout.) But that's a single change-- the grunt work of changing the episode articles is now done. (I also fixed image floats on a bunch of the articles as I went through them, so that's a bonus.) -[[Special:Contributions/75.168.123.161|75.168.123.161]] 06:01, 22 May 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

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2008-05-22T05:34:02Z

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User talk:75.168.123.161

2008-05-22T05:27:51Z

75.168.123.161:

Ultimate question: Why did you redo the navbars on all the G1 episodes? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 05:24, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

:Because [[Talk:Atlantis, Arise!having the epnav template twice in a row]] was very ugly, and McFeely requested the template be changes to accommodate both-in-one, which then required updating the markup on all the pages. -[[Special:Contributions/75.168.123.161|75.168.123.161]] 05:27, 22 May 2008 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

The Ultimate Doom, Part 3

2008-05-22T04:38:10Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Ultimate Doom 3 Autobots fire.JPG|thumb|350px|Autobots, transform and kick some diodes!]]

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'''As Cybertron's orbit ravages Earth, the Autobots take the fight to the Decepticons.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Day of Destruction - Part 3"

==Summary==
[[Image:Ultimate Doom 3 Autobots Cybertron.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Not the friendliest homecoming.]]
On Cybertron, a brainwashed [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] sounds an alarm on [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]], [[Brawn]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]. As [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] attempt to destroy them, [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] rescue them. Heading to Wheeljack's lab, they review the [[hypno-chip]] data they've gained.

[[Image:SurfsUp.jpg|thumb|right|150px|This sort of embarrassment is why they finally just recruited [[Seaspray]].]]
On Earth, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is overseeing the construction of a large hydroelectric generator that will allow the Decepticons to harvest more energy. [[Doctor Arkeville]] is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with Megatron's disregard of his interests, and feels that [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] may be more sympathetic. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] leads [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Bluestreak]] (on surfboards) to the generator, where their wipeout prevents them from being able to stop the Decepticons from leaving in a [[Decepticon shuttle|shuttle]] carrying [[energon cube]]s. Arkeville is left to die, but Starscream saves him, having his own plans for the scientist.

On Cybertron, Wheeljack develops a device that should disrupt the hypno-chips' control over the humans. Spike attempts another rescue of his father, but is discovered by Shockwave. However, Wheeljack's device works as planned, and the Autobots flee back to Earth with Sparkplug, who is now freed from Decepticon control.

[[Image:Ultimate Doom 3 Bumblebee Tarzan.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Jungle Love Bug]]
On an island, Megatron is overseeing the loading of a shuttle with energon cubes while [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] goes to see if he can direct the humans away from the ship. Nearby, Starscream's own experiments in draining neural energy from Arkeville have failed to fill a single energon cube. Megatron discovers them and prepares to execute Starscream for treason (again). However, Mirage manages to direct the humans away from the shuttle, and Prime orders an attack. The Decepticons outnumber the Autobots, but Skyfire and company soon arrive to even the odds as well as to free the slaves from the Decepticons' control. However, Cybertron comes into view of the island, causing a tidal wave, and Megatron flees in the shuttle for Cybertron.

[[Image:Ultimate Doom 3 Cybertron leave.JPG|thumb|right|150px|Im in ur atmosfeer, thretin ur ecksistance.]]
Spike declares that they just need to knock Cybertron out of Earth's orbit, but [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] says that they'd need massive amounts of energy to do that. Suddenly, Prime realizes that the [[energon]] on board the shuttle could theoretically be enough to move Cybertron. Prime orders the Autobots to shoot Megatron's shuttle. The plan works, with the energon on board moving Cybertron away from Earth.

Back on the island, Spike remarks to Optimus that Megatron appears to be gone for good, but the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], knowing his mortal enemy's survival rate, is not so sure. In space, Megatron comes back online and flies away from the wreckage of the shuttle, vowing revenge.

==Quotes==
"Take them". 
"I don't take so easily." 
:{{m-}}'''Soundwave''' and '''Brawn'''.

"All the comforts of home...if you don't mind living in an auto-repair factory." 
:{{m-}}'''Wheeljack''', on his workshop.

"Thanks, guys, for not giving up on me. Especially you, Spike." 
"Dad, it's like you always told me: You never give up the people you love." 
"Mushy, but true." 
:{{m-}}'''Sparkplug''' and '''Spike''' have a touching father-son moment, with addendum by '''Brawn'''.

"My slaves will drown!" 
"I thought humans ''liked'' to play in the ocean."
:{{m-}}'''Dr. Arkeville''' teaches '''Megatron''' an important fact about human anatomy.

"You're not pushing slaves around this time." 
:{{m-}}'''Optimus Prime''', preparing to open a [[Kremzeek]] brand can of whup-ass.

==Stats==

'''Writer:''' [[Leo D. Paur]]

'''Major Characters (in order of appearance):''' Characters

'''Minor Characters (in order of appearance):''' Characters

'''Original Air Date:''' November 17, 1984

==Notes==

*This episode is subtitled "Revival" in scripts and other official materials.

===Technical/Animation Glitches===
[[Image:Wheresmyface.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Ratchet, help! Prowl's face is missing!]]
* As usual, most of the Cybertronian [[seeker]]s are colored as Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp.
* While escaping from the Decepticon lab on Cybertron, Soundwave's Decepticon insignia is not shown.
* When Thundercracker is wrestling with Ironhide, his color is a significantly brighter shade of blue than usual. It is back to normal in the next scene, when he flies away.
* In one scene, Prowl's face is missing, leaving only his "empty helmet" when Skyfire arrives.

===Continuity Errors===
* In the jungle, when the energon cubes are being loaded, Megatron says: "I want the slaves to work faster. Where is Dr. Arkeville?" But it was he who previously abandoned Arkeville at the power plant, and he had no way of knowing Starscream had rescued the doctor from drowning.
* Oddly, Megatron was able to survive an explosion which had enough energy to shift the orbit of Cybertron. Considering previous evidence of his durability, how he could survive a planet-moving blast is a mystery.
*And for that matter, if the explosion pushed Cybertron away, why wasn't Earth moved in the opposite direction?

===Transformers References===
* Wheeljack's place on Cybertron, previously seen in "[[Divide and Conquer]]", is shown again.

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

===Miscellaneous Trivia===
* A couple of Decepticon cars are shown in this episode, but it's not clear if they are Transformers. They seem to be similar to Jazz in Cybertronian vehicle mode.
* For someone who turns into a gun, Shockwave has terrible aim.
* Starscream's attempts to convert Doctor Arkeville's neural energy into energon fail. What this says about the intelligence of both scientists is debatable.

==External links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_ultimate_doom_part_3.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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The Ultimate Doom, Part 2

2008-05-22T04:37:09Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:UltimateDoom2 Cybertron Earth.JPG|thumb|350px|Blue moon, you saw me standing alone...]]

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'''Cybertron's arrival causes disasters on Earth, leaving the Autobots to battle both the Decepticons and Nature.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Day of Destruction - Part 2"

==Summary==
[[Image:Tud2megatronthreatens.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Fear me, Starscream, as I put the fear of [[Primus|God]] into you!]]
As [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] arrives into Earth orbit, storms and earthquakes begin in earnest. [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] celebrates, despite [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]]'s attempts to make him see reason. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] rallies the [[Decepticon]]s to attack the [[Autobot]]s, but the sudden violence of the elements has both the Autobots and the 'Cons disoriented.

[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] orders [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to broadcast [[audio disrupter wave]]s, which cause much pain to the Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] orders a retreat. As they head out, Spike sadly watches his father board [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]].

[[Image:tud2bee&spikeembrace.jpg|thumb|right|175px|[[Transformers (2007)|Hold onto the Cube!]]]]
Starscream berates Megatron for allowing the Autobots escape, but Megatron brushes off the criticism...with a mere choke of Starscream's throat. The human slaves rush away in terror as [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] notes they look like they've just woken up from a bad dream.

[[Doctor Arkeville]] realizes that the disrupter wave interfers with the [[hypno-chip]]s' control signal and works to correct it, but he will need more "[[humans|materials]]" to modify the chips. Megatron contacts Arkeville, who is informed of the situation. After a little experiment on Sparkplug, Arkeville is convinced that he has solved the problem, and Megatron promises that he will have all the slaves they need to gather the energy for Cybertron.

[[Image:tud2sparkplugontable.jpg|thumb|left|175px|No, Mister Bond... I expect you to turn your head and cough.]]
Heading back to base under severe weather conditions, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] get separated from the group. Spike is still in a bit of a funk over his dad working with the Decepticons. An earthquake causes a fissure in the ground, which Bumblebee falls into while Laserbeak arrives and takes Spike. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Bluestreak]], and [[Windcharger]] arrive, rescuing Bumblebee and Spike.

At the [[Decepticon Headquarters|Decepticon base]], Megatron begins sending Seekers to transport [[energon cube]]s to Cybertron. Doctor Arkeville is displeased, as they are using his slaves as shields against Autobot aggression. Arkeville warns Megatron the remember their deal: He gets Earth after Megatron is done repowering Cybertron. Megatron promises to keep his word...but does not specify how much of Earth will be left. But even Megatron has his troubles with the violent storms. At Decepticon headquarters underwater, violent tsunamis destroy the base's entry tower and cause flooding.

[[Image:tud2wheeljacksvolcano.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Quick, change the channel!]]
Returning to the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], the Autobots debate how best to handle the situation and decide to send the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s to prevent as much destruction as possible. At first, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] could give a [[frag]] about the Earth's destruction, until he's reminded that he'd be on the planet at the time.

[[Image:Tud2snarlchewstree.jpg‎|thumb|left|175px|Me Snarl want play fetch, but nobody want play with Snarl.]]
At the Autobot base, Spike and Optimus discuss why Sparkplug would work with the Decepticons. Just then, [[Mount St. Hilary|the volcano]] becomes active. Several Autobots are ejected into the air, but [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] manages to catch them. Heading back into the volcano, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] manages to cover the lava with an avalanche. Elsewhere, the Dinobots are hurrying to prevent a tidal wave from reaching the shore.

Meanwhile, Prime learns that Sparkplug was taken to Cybertron during energon shipments. Spike overhears and asks to go to Cybertron in order to save his dad and learn how the Decepticons are controlling their slaves. Optimus agrees. Skyfire, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Brawn]], [[Trailbreaker]], and Bumblebee head to Cybertron with Spike. As usual, Spike falls into a trap and needs rescuing by Brawn and Bumblebee. After they sneak into [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s fortress, they discover information about the hypno-chips, but Sparkplug arrives and sounds an alarm.

[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3|To be continued]]...

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 10, 1984

'''Production number:'''

'''Written by:''' [[Earl Kress]]

===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" |
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]

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

'''Guests'''
*[[Dr. Arkeville]]

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

|}

==Quotes==
"The Decepticons will triumph. Ha ha ha ha! Join me, Spike. Join the conquerors!" 
"Dad..." 
"Look, I told you. Don't call me that!" 
:{{m-}}'''Sparkplug''' adds to '''Spike'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s psychological wounds.

"That ought to teach you to play with fire, Blundercracker!"
:{{m-}}'''Jazz''', clever as ever.

"Cross me again Starscream, and I'll reduce you to titanium fragments." 
"But we had the Autobots disoriented. We could have eliminated them." 
"We'll do that at our leisure when our more important work is done. You have had the only warning I intend to give." 
:{{m-}}'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' bicker, again.

"Creating a mindless slave is simplicity itself, thanks to the brilliant complexity of my hypno-chip." 
:{{m-}}'''Doctor Arkeville''' to Rumble. The real irony is that Rumble is probably more advanced than anything Arkeville could ever create.

"That ought to cook that tin foil turkey." 
:{{m-}}'''Bluestreak''' disses Laserbeak.

'''Optimus''': "Look at the monitors! You must help stop these disasters." 
'''Grimlock''': "Uh, Me Grimlock not care whole planet fall apart. Make no difference to me Grimlock." 
'''Wheeljack''': "With you on it?" 
'''Grimlock''': "Eh, hadn't thought of that." 
:{{m-}}'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Wheeljack''' convince '''Grimlock''' to help.

==Notes==

*This episode is subtitled "Search" in scripts and other official materials.

===Technical/Animation Glitches===
[[Image:Grimlockhead_ud2.jpg|thumb|right|125px|Me Grimlock no lose head. Me find new one!]]
* Spike isn't wearing a helmet when he tries to help Bumblebee climb up the fissure. However, he's suddenly wearing one just before he's captured by Laserbeak.
* Grimlock's head is the old design when he just shows up with other Dinobots, but it changes to [[:Image:Grimhead.JPG|the new design]] when he's talking to Optimus Prime and Wheeljack.
* On Cybertron, the font in which the words "Hypno Chip Control" are written changes between shots.

===Continuity Errors===
*Error

===Transformers References===
[[Image:Autobot_volcano.PNG|thumb|125px|You know what burns my butt? Flame about that high.]]
* Why would choking Starscream get him to shut up?
* The [[Armor-plating|"skin"]] of the Transformers seems to be able to endure the heat of magma for at least brief periods.

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

==External Links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_ultimate_doom_part_2.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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The Ultimate Doom, Part 1

2008-05-22T04:36:16Z

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[[Image:TFG1TUD1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I love the Power Glove. It's so bad."]]
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'''Megatron brings Cybertron into Earth orbit to harvest the energy from the destruction caused by Cybertron's gravity.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Day of Destruction - Part 1"

==Summary==
Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp attack a solar power station on India's coast. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Wheeljack, Jazz and Sunstreaker arrive in time to intercept them. Watching this battle remotely are [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the evil human scientist [[Doctor Arkeville]]. Megatron orders Soundwave to begin phase two of Operation Guinea Pig, which involves setting Rumble and Ravage loose inside [[Ark|Autobot headquarters]]. With the Autobots distracted by Rumble's rumbling, Laserbeak flies in, nabs Sparkplug and flies out.
[[Image:Sparkplugkidnapped.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"Kidnapping humans will be simplicity itself, thanks to my new, Transformers-sized crane game."]]
Back in India, the Seekers suddenly take flight and retreat. Prime smells a rat, then Sunstreaker tells him of the attack on their headquarters.

After bringing [[Sparkplug]] to Decepticon headquarters, Doctor Arkeville fits him with a mind-control device called a [[hypno-chip]] which brings him into the Decepticons' control. Megatron intends to use this technology to create an army of human slaves. With the successful completion of the first part of his plan, Megatron communicates with Shockwave to confirm that the new [[space bridge]] is ready.
[[Image:Underwaterscan.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"Our scanners have detected that Bumblebee brought along a level of ''Tempest'' with him!"]]
The Autobots attack the Decepticon undersea base to rescue Sparkplug. Optimus Prime leads a direct attack from above while Cliffjumper, Brawn and Windcharger tunnel under the ocean floor. The mission is successful, and the Autobots return him to their base. After undergoing repairs, the Autobots and Spike notice that Sparkplug is acting oddly, but before they can learn why, the Decepticons launch a surprise attack. [[Spike]] realises that Sparkplug has sabotaged the Autobots' weapons and [[Teletraan I]], which let the Decepticons in undetected.

When Spike confronts his father, Sparkplug appeals to Spike to join the Decepticons. Spike refuses, and Sparkplug tells his son that when they next meet, they will be enemies. In a desperate effort to salvage the situation, Spike sets off the [[fire-retardant foam]]. This clogs the Decepticons' weapons, and Megatron orders a retreat. Sparkplug willingly goes with them.
[[Image:Spikesparkandark.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Snow Miser tunes in to his favorite show, ''The Witwickys''.]]
At the space bridge site, Megatron reveals that he intends to bring [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] into Earth orbit using the bridge. The gravity of Cybertron will cause natural disasters, and the Decepticons plan to harvest the energy and transport it to Cybertron. Arkeville isn't too keen on this idea, but Megatron says it's a new problem for the evil scientist to solve using his genius intellect.

Using the [[Sky Spy]], the Autobots see the giant [[space bridge]] and [[roll out]] to investigate. When they attack the bridge site, Megatron releases a group of human slaves to act as shields. The ploy works, and things get even more complicated when the humans attack the Autobots with sticks and stones.

Spike stops Sparkplug from attacking Bumblebee, and for a moment it appears that Sparkplug is back to normal. But Arkeville recomputes his signal, and Sparkplug is again under Decepticon control. He rushes to the first space bridge pylon and activates it. Thundercracker activates the second.
[[Image:Megatrontriumphsagain.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"A ticker-tape parade using streams of volcanic ash. How ironic!"]]
Optimus Prime chases Megatron up to the third pylon and wrestles him away from the button. Megatron orders Prime to turn on the pylon himself, or else he will be responsible for catapulting Cybertron into oblivion. Unwilling to sacrifice his home planet, Optimus Prime activates the space bridge, bringing Cybertron into Earth's orbit, but wonders if he is dooming Earth in the process.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 3, 1984

'''Production number:'''

'''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" |
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]

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

'''Guests'''
*[[Dr. Arkeville]]

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

|}

==Notable Quotes==

"Laserbeak, where are your manners? Our guest needs a seat."
:{{m-}}'''Megatron''' kicks a chair toward his captive, Sparkplug.

'''Skywarp''': "I say Megatron's plan was brilliant." 
'''Starscream''': "And I say the diversionary attack on the solar power plant was a waste of energy." 
'''Skywarp''': "You waste more energy with your mouth!" 
:{{m-}}More heart-warming Decepticon camaraderie.

"Into the ocean, let's be daring. The last one in is a rusty herring."
:{{m-}}'''Jazz'''.

"Have I saved Cybertron...only to doom the Earth?"
:{{m-}}'''Optimus Prime''' angsts over his decision to bring Cybertron into Earth's orbit.

==Notes==

*This episode is subtitled "Brainwash" in scripts and other official materials.

===Technical/Animation glitches===
*Sparkplug's wrench looks different between shots.

*When Shockwave changes positions while talking to Megatron, there is an outline of his previous position on the screen.

*When the fake Optimus Prime appears at the Decepticon base, Skywarp speaks with Starscream's voice.

*When the Autobots are rescuing Sparkplug, Cliffjumper is colored as Bumblebee.

*When the Decepticons are showered with foam at the ''Ark'', the shot cuts from Thundercracker to Skywarp by simply changing the colors on the character.

*When Starscream flies to the space bridge, his alt-mode is mistakenly colored as Skywarp.

*When the Autobots first see the slaves, there is one brief moment in which Optimus Prime is drawn without his faceplate.

===Continuity errors===
The Decepticons can be apparently easily damaged by fire-retardant foam, yet the Autobots are fine.

===Transformers References===
*References

===Real-world references===
*The Seekers attack a solar power plant off [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malabar_Coast Malabar Coast], which is located in southern [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India India]

==External links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_ultimate_doom_part_1.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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The Autobot Run

2008-05-22T04:34:52Z

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{{picsneeded}}
[[Image:The Autobot Run title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|thumb|See Autobot. See Autobot run. Run, Autobot, run!]]

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'''When the Autobots perform a race for charity, the Decepticons take the opportunity to trap them in their vehicle modes.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Stop the Transform!"

==Detailed synopsis==
While watching a car race, [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] and [[Chip Chase|Chip]] comment on how cool it would be to see the Autobots perform in a race as well.

[[Image:Transfixatron.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A collection of [[character model]]s gathers around the Decepticons' new weapon.]]
Meanwhile, in an old west ghost town, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s have completed the [[Transfixatron]], a new device that will lock a [[Transformer]] in the mode they currently occupy (usually vehicle mode). [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] arrives, informing the Decepticons about the Autobot race. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] complains that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is wasting time with the device instead of leading an attack. In response, Megatron tests the device on his whiny subordinate, and it's a success. Starscream is stuck in jet mode and begs to be released, saying he'll do whatever Megatron wants and he's too valuable to the Decepticon cause. Megatron gets bored of Starscream's pleas and frees him. Satisfied with the test, Megatron orders the Constructicons to start working on a second device whose purpose will be revealed later.

Chip and Spike suggest their race idea to the Autobots, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] agrees, as long as it's for charity. [[Huffer]] complains that it's a waste of time and a bad idea (as usual), but the Autobots decide to do it. Huffer, [[Brawn]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] remain to guard the [[Ark (G1)|base]].

The Autobots arrive at the track and wait at the starting line in robot mode before they compete "in the greatest automobile race in history." Some numbskull in the audience wonders aloud where their cars are. The Autobots transform, and the race is on with a whole lot of trash talk. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Sunstreaker and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] rush ahead of the slower vehicles like Trailbreaker and Ironhide.

During the race, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] teleports to a position over the track and uses the Transfixatron on the Autobots, who don't notice. The Autobots near the finish line, but they're kicking up so much dust its impossible to tell who won. "The real winners are us, folks!" says the announcer.

Next up, the Autobots line up to do some stunts and make "Evel Knievel look like a kiddie car driver," according to Spike. But Sunstreaker's attempt to jump the other Autobots falls short and he has to be saved by [[Windcharger]]'s magnetic powers.

Before they can do anything else, the Decepticons arrive. The Autobots attempt to [[Transformation|transform]], only to find that they are all stuck in vehicle mode. Optimus orders the Autobots to ram the Decepticons, but they simply shoot out the Autobots' tires, fire rays to make their engines overheat and disable their radios. Helpless, the Autobots are herded away by the 'Cons.

[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] takes Spike and Chip back to the base, hoping Ratchet and Wheeljack can figure a fix for the Transfixatron ray. As usual, Huffer complains, but a massive bearhug from Brawn gets him to shut up, while Ratchet and Wheeljack get to work.

At the ghost town, Megatron forces Optimus Prime to watch his soldiers die one by one in the Constructicons' second device, a horrific crushing machine, starting with [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. The [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] dispatches [[Roller]] to distract Megatron, allowing Prime to ram the crusher, which frees Ironhide. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] manages to send a signal to [[Teletraan I]], just as Ratchet and Wheeljack finish working on a device which will allow the Autobots to transform...a grenade. (Real good thinking there, guys.)

Spike and the other Autobots arrive to save their comrades, but [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] dispatches [[Ravage]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] to deal with them. After a game of keep-away with the grenade, Chip manages to get it close enough to release its energy, allowing the Autobots to transform to robot mode. The Constructicons form [[Devastator]], but [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and Wheeljack fire the Transfixatron at giant Decepticon, causing the [[Combiner]] to separate. The Decepticons retreat, and the Autobots destroy the Transfixatron.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 31, 1985

'''Written by:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

==Notable quotes==
"Well, guys, what's next? I'm for anything except demolition derbyin'."
:—'''Jazz'''

"I can't change back to my normal, handsome self!"
:—Modest and humble '''Sunstreaker'''

"I just knew the race would be a bad idea, but would anyone listen to me? Oh, noooo!" 
"Stifle it, Huffer, or I'll put my footio in your audio!!"
:—'''Huffer''' being an ass and '''Brawn''' looking to kick some.

"Later, guys. It's been really great knowin' ya."
:—Headed for the crushing device, '''Ironhide''' accepts his fate.

"What is that?" 
"I call it a TARGET!"
:—'''Thundercracker''' and '''Starscream''' spotting Roller

"I'm transforming! I see my true beauty emerging!"
:—'''Sunstreaker'''

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] appears twice in this episode: first when Megatron is gloating about the Transfixatron, then when the Decepticons arrive at the race. Of course, it's ''possible'' that Shockwave came to [[Earth]] during this episode, but the idea of him just popping up and hanging around in the background seriously goes against the established notion that he always stays on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as its full-time guardian.
* When the Autobots are un-transfixed and transform into robot modes, Gears is colored like Brawn.

===Continuity errors===
* References

===Transformers references===
* This is Roller's third and final appearance.
* This is the first episode where the Transformers formally refer to themselves as ''Transformers''.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* This is one of three episodes from Season Two which were animated by [[AKOM]] (the others being "[[The Core]]" and "[[City of Steel]]"). They share similar art and animation styles, as well as some character model oddities.
* Megatron can shoot laser beams from his eyes, especially when he wants to scare away earth germs.
* Wheeljack states that the [[Transfixatron]] will "cancel Devastator's robot mode", though one would really expect it to just transfix Devastator ''as'' Devastator.
* The idea of a [[Transfixatron|device to keep a Tranformer frozen in one mode]] would be revisited over the years in other fictions, with [[Tarantulas]]'s [[transformation lock lens]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s [[transformation lock virus]], and [[Spotlight: Soundwave|an experimental weapon]] created by Shockwave.

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

==External links==
*

{{epstub}}

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Enter the Nightbird

2008-05-22T04:31:28Z

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[[Image:Enter the Nightbird title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|Sleep with one eye open...]]

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|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=17
|prev2=Atlantis, Arise!
|next2=Dinobot Island, Part 1
}}

'''The Decepticons get a hold of the [[Nightbird]], a deadly ninja-bot.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "The Shadow of the Nightbird"

==Summary==

The [[Autobots]] attend the unveiling of [[Nightbird]], a human-built “female ninja robot,” by invitation from the robot’s creator, Dr. [[Fujiyama]]. Predictably, the [[Decepticons]] attack and immediately have the upper hand because the Autobots won’t fight in a hall crowded with humans. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and the other [[Seeker]]s steal the robot, and the other Decepticons take off.

Apologetic for their abject failure to protect the robot, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] promises to return it back to Dr. Fujiyama quickly and unharmed.

Meanwhile, inside his [[Giant Decepticon Symbol|masterfully disguised fortress]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] reprogram Nightbird and triple her power. When activated, she immediately smacks Starscream. She might be quiet, but she’s perceptive. Megatron, joyous at the result of Bombshell’s tinkering, sends Nightbird on a mission to infiltrate Autobot headquarters and steal the [[World Energy Chip]] from [[Teletraan 1]].

Using her ninja skills, Nightbird accomplishes the mission, but she is detected by the Autobots. She bashes [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and manages to escape the base. The Autobots pursue to capture Nightbird, but are hampered by the promise they made not to damage her. Because, you know, it’s not gentlemanly to hit a girl. Prime tries to reason with her, but she drops him like a bad habit and keeps avoiding capture.

Megatron watches all of this remotely and says he’s considering her as Starscream’s replacement. Starscream doesn’t find it funny and attacks Megatron, but he is quickly caged. Megatron turns back to his spying and sees that Nightbird has finally been caught by the Autobots in an energy web.

Megatron orders everyone on a mission to rescue her and the World Energy Chip. They arrive and battle. Meanwhile, Starscream escapes his cage, arrives on the scene and uses his [[null-ray]] to put Nightbird out of commission. His hatred for traitors outweighing his common sense, Megatron orders the Decepticons after Starscream and leaves the ninja robot and the chip in Prime’s hands.

The Autobots make good on their promise by returning Nightbird unharmed to Fujiyama, who decides to put her in storage. Despite being neutralized, Nightbird casts a final, angered glare out at the cold, cold, world.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' September 30, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-25

'''Written by:''' [[Sylvia Wilson]] and [[Richard Milton]]

===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" |
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (1)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (2)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (3)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (4)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (5)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (6)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (7)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (10)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (11)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (15)
* [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (16)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (21)
| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (8)
* [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (9)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (12)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (13)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (14)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (17)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (18)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (19)
* [[Bombshell]] (20)
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
* [[Spike Witwicky]]

'''Guests'''
*[[Fujiyama|Dr. Fujiyama]]

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Nightbird]]
|}

==Notable quotes==
"We're here to protect it, not make jokes at its expense." 
:—'''Optimus Prime''' telling Wheeljack and Ratchet to shut up

"She's not so hot!" 
"She's hot enough to replace you whenever I choose!" 
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Megatron''' utter the words that launch a thousand fanfics.

"Yes, you're definitely on my replacement list, Starscream... Hahaha, she's everything I've always wanted!" 
:—'''Megatron'''. Aw, all he wanted was some love.

"I bring you greetings, Optimus Prime... Lethal greetings!" 
:—'''Megatron'''. His writers don't get paid enough.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* When Rumble and Frenzy broke into the show room, Rumble's pile drivers are rectangular prisms instead of cylinders.
* When Nightbird's lightsaber is shot and deactivated, you can still hear the sound effects for about 2 more seconds before they stop.

===Continuity errors===
* At the end of Act Two, Nightbird gets the drop on Prime and raises her sword as if to slice him in half. At the opening of Act Three, however, she's just standing there in front of him, idly spinning the sword around.

===Transformers references===
* In [[3H]]'s [[Universe (comic)|Universe comics]], Nightbird returned as a savage horde, which forced [[Daniel Witwicky]] to kill himself and [[Wheelie]] to destroy them...which goes to show that they ''are'' good for something.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* When the Autobots are chasing Nightbird up a cliff, Cliffjumper can't jump the cliff. He might need a new name.

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

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

{{epstub}}

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A Prime Problem

2008-05-22T04:30:58Z

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[[Image:Prime Problem title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|But which one of them is the ''real'' writer of this episode? WE'LL SETTLE THIS WITH A RACE!]]

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|series2=SRLFtoon
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}}

'''Megatron creates a clone of Optimus Prime to lure the Autobots to their doom.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Two Convoys"

==Summary==
The Decepticons discover a new power source in a crevasse in the [[Earth]]. They determine the fissure is filled with [[corlonium crystal]]s, which make anything electronic that they touch go ka-boom unless insulated. They locate [[Incredibly tall rocket|a temporary operations base]] nearby, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] hatches a plan that he hopes will lead the Autobots into the crevasse and certain death.

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots show up at the scene shortly, but before they can learn more about the lights, they are attacked by a Decepticon squad led by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. With some well-aimed shots, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] knocks Prime over a cliff and puts him out of commission, then takes holographic pictures of him that Megatron uses to create a [[Optimus Prime clone|remote-controlled clone]].

[[Image:Primedeux.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Double your pleasure...]]

The clone leads the Autobots back to base and causes some awkward moments when he doesn’t know the names of his troops nor how to use [[Teletraan 1]]. The situation is complicated further when the real Prime shows up. The Autobots are ready to shoot him as an impostor, but [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] stops them.

Both Primes are put through tests—sharpshooting and a race—to determine which is the real one. The results are rather inconclusive. That’s what you get for letting [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] be in charge.

Tricked by false energy readings, the Autobots give up on finding out who is their real [[Prime (rank)|leader]] and instead head back to the crystal crevasse in order to stop what they think will be an imminent explosion. They are assaulted (again) by a Decepticon attack. Starscream stops everyone in the midst of battle and challenges the Optimus Prime clone to a one-on-one battle. They fight, and in the middle of declaring that he’s won, Starscream gets blown apart by one shot from clone Prime’s gun.

Now convinced that the clone is the real thing after the battle, the Autobots follow the clone to the crevasse, ignoring the warnings from the real Optimus. But before they are led to their doom, [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] pulls up from the crevasse and reveals the truth.

[[Image:Primespike.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Prime rubs Spike's head for good luck.]]
Earlier, he and Spike infiltrated the Decepticon base and overheard Megatron’s plan regarding the Prime clone, the mock battle with a fake Starscream, and the dangerous nature of the crystals. And now Megatron is holding Spike captive.

The clone says to disregard Windcharger’s report and Spike’s plight, and orders the Autobots forward into the crevasse. Ironhide declares the clone to be the fake, because the real Prime would save Spike. The Autobots shoot the fake Optimus into oblivion and follow Prime on a rescue mission. The Decepticons make a run for it in [[Incredibly Tall Rocket|a rocket]] and drop Spike in mid-air, but he’s rescued by [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and reunited with Optimus Prime, who then pets Spike like a puppy. The end.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 2, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-26

'''Written by:''' [[Dick Robbins]] and [[Bryce Malek]]

===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]]
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Bluestreak]]
*[[Huffer]]
*[[Gears]]
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
*[[Warpath]]
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Powerglide]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]

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

'''Guests'''
*

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Auto-Scout]]
*[[Optimus Prime clone|Optimus Prime Clone]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream Clone]]
|}

==Notable quotes==
"All the danger you can handle is already here, Floptimus Prime!"
:—'''Starscream''' comes up with a clever insult.

"It's just such ignorance which forever relegates you to the ranks of underlings, Starscream!"
:—'''Megatron'''

"I'm sorry there are only three of you. Clobbering less than four Decepticons at a time is boring."
:—'''Optimus Prime'''

''"Laserbeak... you tin-foil turkey!"''
:—'''Optimus Prime''' dishes out the trash talk like a pro

'''Fake Prime:''' “Bumblebee, come over here. The computer is not responding to my input.... Bumblebee, I'm speaking to you.” 
'''Ironhide:''' “You talking to me?” 
'''Fake Prime:''' “Of course.” 
'''Ironhide:''' "But I'm Ironhide, Prime.” 
'''Fake Prime:''' "I meant Ironhide, naturally."
:—The fake '''Optimus Prime''' totally flubs '''Ironhide''''s name, even though Ironhide's the only other one there, and the Southern-fried lug still doesn't get it...

"I don't mind hitting the dirt, but I don't enjoy eating it!"
:—'''Gears'''

"Is it really you, Optimus Prime? I mean really?" 
"Yes, Spike. This time I am definitely me. Or I. Myself. Oh, whoever I am. Put it there, partner."
:—A cautious but hopeful '''Spike''' questions '''Optimus Prime''', who doesn't do the best job of keeping a sentence together.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* In a dialogue flub, Optimus calls Trailbreaker "Trailblazer". Later he calls Spike "Splik". Makes you wonder if the Autobots destroyed the right one.
* As he and Spike climb the mountain and spot Laserbeak, Windcharger is sporting a red Decepticon symbol.
* After the fake Starscream is destroyed by the fake Optimus, Starscream is seen standing next to the other Decepticons.
*Starscream sports a red symbol in some scenes.

===Continuity errors===
* Anyone else notice that Powerglide isn't seen until the very end? Shows up right after the fake Prime kills the fake Starscream.

===Transformers references===
* This episode has the first appearances of [[Powerglide]] and [[Warpath]]. However, no explanation of their origins is made.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===

* This episode marks the first and last appearance of the [[Auto-Scout]], a cassette drone launched by Soundwave.

* Notice that when both Primes get X-rayed, neither one possesses an Autobot Matrix of Leadership in his chest cavity. Mind you, this was before the Matrix was introduced in the cartoon.

* Testing to see which Prime is fake by road races and sharpshooting contests (instead of, say, quizzing them on the names and histories of the Autobots) is fairly dumb.

* Megatron's knowledge of Autobot names is a bit dodgy. Here, he mistakenly calls Ironhide "Bumblebee." This is particularly strange since he knew Brawn's name in [[Fire on the Mountain]], yet couldn't identify Ironhide, someone much higher on the Autobot totem pole. He was able to identify Ironhide by name in [[The Autobot Run]] when he told Long Haul and Scapper to load Ironhide into the crusher.

* Laserbeak is pretty hardcore. Optimus is easily able to overpower Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp with his bare hands, yet a few blasts from Laserbeak take him down. Laserbeak also manages to open a pretty nice can of whoop-ass on Starscream when Starscream tries to run away.

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

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

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

War of the Dinobots

2008-05-22T04:30:19Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Warofthedinobots.JPG|right|thumb|250px|For [[Primus|God]]'s sake, I didn't eat your damn pudding!]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=1|10|prev=Fire on the Mountain|next=The Ultimate Doom, Part 1
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=8
|prev2=S.O.S. Dinobots
|next2=Countdown to Extinction
}}

'''Snarl and Swoop are added to the Dinobot roster... and just in time!'''

'''Japanese title:''' "The Mysterious Giant Meteorite"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:WaroftheDinos_Meteorite.jpg|thumb|left|170px|''Meteorini Chipar''—ah, forget it.]]

An unidentified meteor is due to impact on [[Earth]], and [[Chip Chase]] asks the [[Autobots]] to investigate. Fearing that its energy potential could be used by the [[Decepticons]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] calls in the Dinobots for help.

At Decepticon HQ, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is watching video footage of the Dinobots and raging about how the dim-witted robots have defeated his warriors time and again. Megatron orders [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to find their weaknesses.

After the meteor crash-lands, the Autobots take a sample back to [[Ark (G1)|their headquarters]] and leave the Dinobots to guard the crash site. Impressed that they are following orders, Prime decides to order [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to build two more Dinobots with [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] and Chip's help.

At the meteor site, Soundwave scans the Dinobots' brains while in hiding and reports back to Megatron. The Decepticon leaders declares [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] is arrogant, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] is violent, and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] is stupid. He vows to use those weaknesses against the Dinobots.

[[Image:War_of_the_dinos_1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Me Grimlock say "Pull!"]]
Megatron's forces arrive at the meteorite's location, and after the Dinobots trash the [[Seeker]]s, Megatron comes forth and feigns humility. He wonders aloud why the Dinobots, as powerful as they are, follow a weaker leader such as Optimus Prime. Because of Megatron's powerful logic, Grimlock and the Dinobots are convinced to rebel against Prime, and the [[Decepticon]]s take the meteorite.

At the Autobot base, Prime and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] oversee construction of two new Dinobots: [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]. During this, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] discovers the meteorite's energy is highly unstable. [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] manages to encase the fragment in a force field just before it detonates. Fearing a huge explosion, Optimus Prime rushes out alone to warn the Dinobots.

[[Image:WaroftheDinos_construction.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Dinobots—[[Built to Rule|built to rule]]!]]

At the base, Wheeljack has Snarl and Swoop do a test run of their powers. [[Bluestreak]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] attempt to stop the new Dinobots, but get their cans soundly kicked.

Prime arrives at the crash site and is attacked by the Dinobots. Though Optimus puts up a good fight, the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] is unable to defeat the Dinobots by himself and is knocked out. However, Grimlock doesn't kill him or let the others hurt Prime further, a restraint that Prime attributes to their Autobot training. The Dinobots instead take Prime to the Decepticons.

At Autobot HQ, Spike and Chip are concerned because Optimus hasn't reported in. [[Teletraan 1]] alerts Wheeljack that the meteorite has been moved and is about ready to blow. Snarl and Swoop are sent to stop it.

While the Decepticons form [[energon cube]]s from the volatile meteorite energy, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] grows concerned by the meteorite's unstable nature. When Grimlock, Slag and Sludge arrive, Megatron is angered that they didn't kill Prime, but is soon distracted as the energon cubes detonate.

[[Image:War_of_the_dinos_7.jpg|right|thumb|150px|You can let go of my hand now, Grimlock.]]

Swoop and Snarl arrive, and the two new Dinobots fight the old Dinobots to a standstill in a vicious battle. During the battle, the meteorite visually destabilizes, and just before it explodes, Prime pushes Grimlock to safety.

Realizing that Prime is both strong and has concern for his troops, Grimlock orders the Dinobots to attack Megatron. The Decepticons retreat, and Grimlock asks for Prime's forgiveness as the other Autobots arrive. However, Optimus Prime merely declares that the meteorite menace is over and they should go home.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 27, 1984

'''Production number:''' 700-07

'''Written by:''' [[Earl Kress]]

===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]] (3)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (4)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (5)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (6)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (7)
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (14)
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (15)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (16)
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (17)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (20)
* [[Huffer]] (21)
* [[Gears]] (22)
* [[Brawn]] (23)
* [[Trailbreaker]] (24)
* [[Bluestreak]] (25)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (26)
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (27)
* [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (28)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (8)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (9)
* [[Reflector]] (10)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (11)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (12)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (13)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (19)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
* [[Chip Chase]] (1)
* [[Spike Witwicky]] (7)
* [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (18)

'''Guests'''
* Jeff (2)

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
"Well, meteor or no meteor, Optimus Prime, it sure is nice not to have to worry about the Decepticons for a change." 
"I always worry about the Decepticons, Spike." 
:—'''Spike Witwicky''' learns that '''Optimus Prime''' ''really'' needs a vacation.

"I’ve seen enough! My finest warriors defeated by those primitive, pea-brained beasts. Revolting!"
:—'''Megatron''' on the Decepticons' failure to defeat the Dinobots

"Maybe we'll even name [the meteor] after you. ''Meteorini Chiparoni'' or something."
:—'''Spike Witwicky'''. Oy.

"No matter how many times I see it, it's always outrageous."
:—'''Chip Chase''', wondering if they are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jem_%28TV_series%29 truly truly outrageous]

'''Grimlock''': "We destroy Optimus Prime!" 
'''Slag''': "And him, Grimlock, be new leader!" 
'''Sludge''': "Hail him, Grimlock!" 
:—The Dinobots plan their coup

"Great! I'm finally going to get into a fight!"
:—'''Sideswipe''', finally seeing some action after being largely ignored for several episodes

"I do not want to fight you, but you leave me no choice."
:—'''Optimus Prime'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s warning to the Dinobots

"Megatron, listen...meteorite...unstable. At any moment...could explode!"
:—The Dinobots' horrendous grammar brushes off on '''Optimus Prime'''

"You, Megatron, tricked us! Make us fight good leader, Optimus Prime. Prime risk own life to save us. Bad Megatron!"
:—'''Grimlock''' switches allegiances again and puts the fear of [[Primus|God]] into Megatron.

"Decepticons, retreat now, quick, at once!"
:—'''Megatron''' orders a cowardly retreat in the face of the Dinobots' wrath.

"Optimus Prime, can you forgive? Me Grimlock was jealous of you."
:—'''Grimlock''', actually showing humility for once

==Other notes==
* Seriously, Optimus Prime does not forgive Grimlock at all.
* When Trailbreaker deploys his force field to contain the meteor fragment's blast, instead of just projecting it, he does a really goofy-looking spin.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* During the scene in Decepticon headquarters when Megatron berates his troops for their humiliating defeats at the hands of the Dinobots, Starscream is coloured as Thundercracker in several shots.

*Optimus blasts a fragment off of the meteor at night, transforms during the day, leaves the scene around dawn, and drives off into the dead of night.

* When Soundwave goes back to the Decepticon base after scanning the Dinobots, the Decepticon insignia on his chest is not shown.

* When the Decepticons attack the Dinobots guarding the meteorite, Slag's Autobot insignia is not shown in one shot.

* In the same scene, when Grimlock asks Slag if he likes to fight, Sludge answers with Slag's voice.

* When the Dinobots are attacking Optimus Prime, in one shot Grimlock's torso is colored gray instead of yellow. When they investigate his body after blasting him, Slag's head is coloured grey.

* When the Dinobots take Optimus to Megatron, Starscream is colored in Thundercracker's colors. A little later, when they are escaping the meteorite explosion, Starscream is colored as Thundercracker again.

* When asking for forgiveness from Optimus, Grimlock's eyes are not colored.

===Continuity errors===
* Slag can be clearly seen wearing a jetpack on his back when the Dinobots leave to deliver Optimus Prime to Megatron, despite it being previously established that the Dinobots can fly without such equipment.

===Transformers references===
* Apparently, the Decepticons are still pretty steamed about the Dinobots utterly slagging them two episodes ago ("[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]"). Seriously, guys, let it go.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Grimhead.JPG||thumb|"Me Grimlock before, me Grimlock after. Head no matter, always sexpot"]]

* In an earlier draft of this episode's script, it was not Chip who discovered the meteorite, but an original character named Doctor Lynn Hyashi.

*Grimlock's head has been redesigned. However, the old design remained in the comics all the way until Grimlock took a bath in nucleon. {{storylink|Still Life!}} The second head design would be used in all incarnations from then on.

* Optimus Prime warns the others to stay back from the meteor...then proceeds to shoot the potentially dangerous meteor to obtain a sample. Couldn't they just have broken a piece off in some other manner?

* Huffer has evidently changed his tune about the Dinobots, as he helps build Snarl and Swoop in this episode.

* Snarl is the only Dinobot who actually uses the word "I". All the others always say "me".

*This episode marks the only occasion in the entire series that a normally functioning Autobot willingly battles a normally functioning Optimus Prime ([[Dark Awakening]] and [[The Return of Optimus Prime]] don't count, as Prime was a zombie in the former and Rodimus was infected with the Hate Plague in the latter). The Dinobots have quite a bit of success, too...I know [[Starscream|somebody]] who could have used some lessons from them.
{{-}}

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

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

Atlantis, Arise!

2008-05-22T04:30:06Z

75.168.123.161:

[[image:SubAtlantica_Undersea.jpg|right|thumb|300px|There's fire burning...underwater...don't ask.]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=2|8|prev=The Autobot Run|next=Day of the Machines
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=16
|prev2=The Immobilizer
|next2=Enter the Nightbird
}}

'''The Decepticons ally with the undersea realm of Sub-Atlantica. But they may be more treacherous than Megatron expected.'''

==Summary==
[[Image:Atlantis Arise Sub-Atlanticans Decepticons.JPG|thumb|left|150px|And when you see Aquaman, tell him his superpower sucks.]]
[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] summons [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to the control room, saying that [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] have detected massive energy readings underwater. The Decepticons investigate and encounter the [[Sub-Atlantica]]ns, a race who hope to conquer the surface world one day. Megatron negotiates a deal with [[Nergill]], King of Sub-Atlantica, offering Decepticon military technology in exchange for access to their [[geothermal]] storehouses. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] distrusts the Sub-Atlanticans, who communicate with each other telepathically.

[[Image:Atlantis Arise Autobots football.JPG|thumb|150px|R U READY 4 SUM FOOTBALL?]]
Near the [[Autobot]] [[Ark (G1)|base]], [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] are playing a game of [[football]] with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] arrives before the Dinobots accidentally kill anyone, telling them there is a massive energy reading emanating from near the [[Decepticon space cruiser|Decepticon base]]. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] dispatches Bumblebee, [[Brawn]], Hound, and Wheeljack to investigate, with Spike tagging along. The Decepticons and Sub-Atlanticans attack and take Wheeljack prisoner. After raising the city from the bottom of the ocean, the Decepticons and Sub-Atlanticans prepare to attack [[Washington, D.C.]] as a sign of their new alliance. Nergill communicates with his soldiers, telling Megatron that they will imprison Wheeljack in his dungeons. However, at Starscream's orders, Soundwave unscrambles the message and learns that Wheeljack is to be taken to their laboratory.

The Autobots head for Washington, hoping to stop the Decepticons and Sub-Atlanticans. Prime has Spike and Bumblebee head for Sub-Atlantica, hoping to rescue Wheeljack, while the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] takes the others to Washington. The Sub-Atlanticans raise a [[force field]] over Washington, trapping the Autobots inside. In Sub-Atlantica, Nergill is developing a disruptor which will shut down [[Transformer]]s. Starscream discovers this and is shot by Nergill, who learns that it is less effective on Decepticons. As Nergill leaves, Starscream attempts to drain power from Wheeljack, but Bumblebee and Spike stop the [[Air Commander]].

[[Image:Atlantis Arise Megs Lincoln memorial.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Four score and seven million years ago, I founded a [[Decepticon Empire|new nation]]...]]
Heading for Washington, Nergill uses the disruptor to defeat the Autobots, but holds back on the Decepticons. As the Sub-Atlanticans secure the Capitol building, his soldiers ask when to move against the Decepticons, but Nergill decides to wait a little while longer. Meanwhile, Megatron (sitting at the [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln Memorial]]) tells [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] that they will deal with the Sub-Atlanticans soon enough.

Wheeljack calls in the Dinobots, who manage to penetrate the force field but come to blows with the Cons. Megatron and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] fight, and Nergill tries to shoot them both, but Starscream causes Nergill to miss. Grimlock grabs the disruptor and destroys it, causing the Autobots to revive. The Decepticons and Sub-Atlanticans retreat back to their own city, with the Autobots in pursuit.

[[image:SubAtlantica_Asplode.jpg|right|thumb|150px|But the others chose to stay, sitting in their porches with their shotguns, and eventually evolved into mermaids. And they would sing and dance, and ring in the new...]]
Back at Sub-Atlantica, Megatron demands an answer to Starscream's treason charge against Nergill, but Nergill informs him that the Autobots are coming. They invade the city, and the Dinobots begin smashing everything in sight.

Nergill decides to destroy the city, hoping to destroy the Transformers as well. Spike, Wheeljack, and Bumblebee follow, hoping to stop Nergill, with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ravage]] in pursuit. The two [[Mini-Cassette]]s realize Nergill's intentions, and Rumble tries to bury him in rubble, but it's too late. Nergill throws a device into his energy containers, which starts a chain reaction that destroys the city. The Autobots and Decepticons manage to retreat, while the Sub-Atlanticans and their home disappear under the waves. Prime says they probably won't see Nergill again for a long time.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 3, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-23

'''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" |
* [[Bumblebee]] (8)
* [[Grimlock]] (9)
* [[Hound]] (10)
* [[Swoop]] (11)
* [[Snarl]] (12)
* [[Slag]] (13)
* [[Wheeljack]] (14)
* [[Optimus Prime]] (15)
* [[Jazz]] (15)
* [[Windcharger]] (16)
* [[Trailbreaker]] (17)
* [[Brawn]] (18)
* [[Ironhide]] (19)
* [[Prowl]] (20)
* [[Sludge]] (21)
| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (1)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (2)
* [[Megatron]] (3)
* [[Soundwave]] (4)
* [[Starscream]] (5)
* [[Skywarp]] (6)
* [[Thundercracker]] (7)
* [[Rumble]] (22)
* [[Ravage]] (23)
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky]]

'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Nergill]]
*Sub-Atlantican General
|}

==Notable quotes==
"Are you sure humans do this for fun?" 
:—'''Hound''', after playing a game of football with the Dinobots

"There. This throne was made for me!" 
:—'''Megatron''', sitting on the throne at the Lincoln Memorial.

"Me Grimlock here again, Optimus Prime, to pull your diodes out of laser fire."
:—'''Grimlock, lecturing Optimus Prime

"Okay, Grimlock. Time for you and the Dinobots to act prehistoric!" 
:—'''Optimus Prime'''

"You don't frighten me, you mechanical throwbacks!" 
"Good, Megatron! We love stupid enemies!" 
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Grimlock'''

"Ruining Autobots is my life!"
:—'''Starscream''' finds his true calling.

==Notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:Optimus prime doppelgaenger.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prime uses [[budding]] to hold up the Washington monument.]]
*As the Washington Monument starts to fall, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] stands for a second, another Optimus Prime pops out of him.
*When the Dinobots break through the force field, Starscream is among the group fighting them off, even though he was last seen in Sub-Atlantica.

===Continutity errors===
* Spike is obviously some sort of super human. He can survive in the "deepest part of the Atlantic ocean" wearing only a bathing suit and using a simple oxygen tank and googles. Amazing that he isn't crushed under the weight of the ocean or freezes to death.

===Transformers references===
* In [[Transformers: The Game]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] also takes the Lincoln Memorial throne as his own. This is only in the Decepticon campaign, however.

*While it mostly comes off as arrogance, Grimlock has a point when he lectures Optimus Prime about the Autobots depending on the Dinobots to save them. When the Dinobots are becoming aware of the fact that they're just a ''deus ex machina'', you know that it's time to add a little more depth to your stories.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Atlantis Arise Hound roof.JPG|thumb|150px|woops! can't get my fancy cushions wet!]]
* Megatron refers to Laserbeak and Buzzsaw as "vultures". They're supposed to be condors.
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] has a folding sunroof. That is awesome. His toy did not. That is not awesome.
* The Lincoln Memorial is strangely [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]-[[scale|sized]].
* They have in fact seen the last of Nergil.
* Watch out for the hilarious irony of Starscream shouting "TRAITOR!" and stopping Nergil from shooting Megatron in the back.

===Keywords===

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

{{epstub}}

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Divide and Conquer

2008-05-22T04:29:52Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Divide_and_conquer.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Ohhh, that's REALLY gonna leave a mark on the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].]]

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'''The Autobots must journey to Cybertron to retrieve a vital piece of technology to save the life of critically wounded Optimus Prime.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "SOS! Cybertron"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:DivideandConquer_MegatronENEMY_poster.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Join the guys we shoot at, now!]]

[[Earth]] factories are busily preparing weaponry for use against the [[Decepticon]] menace. [[Chip Chase]] is inspecting one such facility, where the administrators hope he can develop new methods to improve the efficiency of weapons production. The Decepticon [[Seeker]] jets suddenly attack the factory, breaching its walls and landing inside. They begin draining the factory of its energy, but have not noticed Chip, who sends out a distress signal to the [[Autobots]].

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Seekersreporting.jpg|thumb|right|150px|I'm a sexy beast]]

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Spike]] are on a search mission, fruitlessly looking for any trace of the Decepticon [[Space Bridge]]. Prime intercepts Chip’s call for help, and orders the Autobots at the [[Ark]] to meet him at the munitions plant. Prime arrives at the scene first, and is outnumbered three-to-one. A stray shot hits one of the massive computer banks, which begins a critical meltdown and overload. Prime attempts to shield the humans from the inevitable explosion with his own body. The blast tears through Prime, and the Decepticons take advantage of his weakened state to nail him. Prime collapses under fire.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_LaserbeakonBrawns_shoulder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Laserbeak disguised as Brawn's dandruff]]

The Seekers hear the approach of the other Autobots, and following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron’s]] orders, rereat with the [[Energon cube]]s. The Autobots find Prime's badly damaged form and take it back to base. Prime’s power relays are fused. His mobility limited. His speech… slow… and labored. Part replacement… essential….

Wanting to confirm Prime’s condition, Megatron dispatches [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to spy on [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]’s efforts to repair Prime. Optimus’ [[electro-pulse]] is fading. At Megatron’s command, Laserbeak attacks the incredibly vulnerable Prime, tearing into his exposed chest cavity and causing a tremendous explosion.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_shutupHuffer.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Shut up, [[Rattrap]].]]

It’s more smoke and sparks than fiery blast, and Prime survives the explosion, though his energy is fading fast. His very [[spark|laser core]] is at risk of snuffing out, and Ratchet needs a [[cosmotron]] to keep his Prime's energy levels from draining. Wheeljack only knows of one in existence, but it’s in his shop back on Cybertron, which the Decepticons had placed under a computerized lock. The Autobots need to get back to their homeworld and pick this lock. Naturally, Chip Chase is the only one of them familiar enough with Cybertronian computers to make this possible.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Farewellwarrior.jpg|thumb|left|150px|If I tell you go, then you GO!]]

Chip uses [[Teletraan I]] to do what Optimus could not: triangulate the likely coordinates for the Space Bridge’s next appearance. Following Chip’s detective work, the Autobots drive into the woods and discover the Space Bridge site. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] oversee the transport of a shuttle module filled with Energon cubes, with a hapless [[Reflector]]-type soldier sent to pilot it across the gulf of interstellar space. With the Autobot’s arrival, a fray breaks out – and so does a sudden thunderstorm.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Rainmakerclouds.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Red clouds in morning, Autobots take warning]]

Surprisingly, Megatron (who has been monitoring the battle) orders the Decepticons to let the Autobots win. The thunderstorm has given him an idea, but he does not elaborate. The Autobots{{m-}}[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], [[Trailbreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]{{m-}}drive into the Space Bridge and are teleported to [[Decepticon Headquarters (Cybertron)|Shockwave’s base]]. They blast their way past a shocked Shockwave and into Cybertron’s streets. Megatron orders the [[Rainmakers|Cybertronian Seekers]] to destroy the Autobot infiltrators with [[acid rain]].

At [[Wheeljack’s shop]], Chip works his way past the locking mechanism, and Ironhide instantly finds the cosmotron. Outside, a trio of Seekers somehow seed the clouds over the workshop so they produce incredibly debilitating acid rain.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Starscreampowerfist.jpg|thumb|left|150px|"SHIIIINING FINGEEEEER!"]]

The acid rain shorts the circuitry of the Autobots, who collapse at the touch of the deadly downpour. Chip is immune to the rain’s effects, and implores the Autobots to continue. Trailbreaker musters up the energy to project his force-field, sheltering the Autobots from the rain, giving their automatic repair systems time to kick in. Bluestreak fires some blasts into the clouds overhead, dispersing the rainmaking seekers and the toxic clouds. Rejuvenated, the Autobots return to Shockwave’s tower and ride the Space Bridge back to Earth.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Bring_It.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"You talking to me? You talking to me? I don't see no one else here!"]]

On Earth, Megatron recognizes that without Prime, the conquest of the Autobots is a foregone conclusion. He leads an attack on the ''Ark''. The Autobots recognize the hopeless battle up ahead, but Spike musters up the courage. He grabs [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz's]] rifle and rallies the troops. He even manages to inspire perpetual downer [[Huffer]] to take charge.

An enormous battle breaks out in front of the ''Ark'', just as the Autobot mission returns from Cybertron. Chip and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] race the cosmotron to Prime. Optimus emerges in time to personally challenge Megatron and soundly beats him, forcing the Decepticon leader to yield. With Megatron down, a self-satisfied Starscream orders the Decepticons to retreat.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 20, 1984

'''Production number:''' #700-03

'''Written by:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

===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" |
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (6)
*[[Ratchet]] (7)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (8)
*[[Wheeljack]] (9)
*[[Trailbreaker]] (10)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (11)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (12)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (13)
*[[Windcharger]] (19)
*[[Gears]] (20)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (21)
*[[Huffer]] (22)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (24)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (25)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (26)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (9)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (30)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (2)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (4)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (5)
*[[Reflector]] (16)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (17)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (18)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (27)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (28)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (31)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Chip Chase]] (1)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (13)
*[[Spike Witwicky]] (14)

'''Guests'''

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

|}

==Notable Quotes==
"Heh, I wonder if I'll ever get used to that."
:{{m-}} '''Sparkplug''' witnessing the Autobots transform

"I think Laserbeak's chicken!"
:{{m-}} '''Skywarp''' commenting on Laserbeak's hesitation to infiltrate Autobot headquarters

"He's doomed. I know it. I can feel it in my databank."
:{{m-}} '''Huffer''', hoping the best for a dying Prime.

"I knew it was hopeless, I just knew..."
:{{m-}} '''Huffer''' again, before Ironhide shut him up good.

"They sure don't build them like that anymore."
:{{m-}} '''Sparkplug''', commenting on the fact Optimus Prime is still alive after ''his chest explodes''.

"Just like Sherlock Holmes with floppy disks!"
:{{m-}} '''Spike''', hopelessly over his head when it comes to computer talk.

"Hey! Who you callin' clumsy, Gasket-Breath?"
:{{m-}} '''Rumble''' protests Starscream's observation of his energon-handling skills

"No one's really disabled as long as he has courage."
:{{m-}} '''Chip Chase''', and that’s one to grow on.

"I'm sorry, Spike. Sometimes nothing you do makes any difference."
:{{m-}} '''Sparkplug''' to Spike, which, if you don’t read as the ‘royal’ you, is actually kind of mean and funny.

"We can't go down without ''trying!'' Prime would want us to go for it, no matter what the odds! Well, are you with me, or do I fight this battle alone?!?"
:{{m-}} '''Spike''' gives an inspirational battle rally to the Autobots after taking Jazz's gun.

"Ravage! Bad kitty! HOWAAAAA!"
:{{m-}} '''Spike''', right as Ravage reduces him to chew toy.

"Is there anyone in the universe who will challenge the might of Megatron?" "There is one, Megatron! I, Optimus Prime, challenge you!"
:{{m-}} '''Megatron''' is scared to death by a now healthy '''Optimus Prime'''

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:DivideandConquer_Factoryguardworkers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Note the standard issue army hardhats]]

* Due to a mix-up in animation models, the green-uniformed human soldiers protecting the weapons factory in one shot turn into hard-hat wearing factory workers in another shot

* A teleporting Skywarp is mistakenly colored with Starscream's colors, and then Thundercracker's colors.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_slopedPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prime in his seldom-used "aerodynamic" altmode]]

* A peculiar design in one shot has Optimus Prime's cab face sport a 45-degree slope.

* When Starscream reacts to Optimus Prime barreling into the factory, his voice is not electronically enhanced.

* When the Autobots are shown talking to Optimus, and later arriving at the factory, Bumblebee is the only yellow Autobot shown. However, when the Autobots transform to go to the factory, Sunstreaker is shown transforming instead of Bumblebee.

* Because the background art moves around to simulate a camera tilt, the foreground animation of Prime's trailer receding into the background looks instead like it is shrinking into nothingness in midair.

* Before Brawn enters the room where Optimus Prime is being worked on, he is shown standing inside.

* There's a big nasty S-shaped hair in the center of the screen as Wheeljack describes his shop on Cybertron.

* At the Space Bridge site, the camera pans across the scenery, but a painted foreground tree travels with the move, making it look like the tree is mobile.

* Four Reflectors are shown when preparing the Space Bridge (though it could be argued it is a separate Reflector-like Decepticon).

* Rumble blinks out for a few moments when the Autobots arrive at the Space Bridge.

* In the shot of him still holding the tree after Megatron tells him to let the Autobots win, and emerging from Ironhide's deep freeze, Starscream is colored like Thundercracker.

* As Shockwave and a Reflector soldier unload the Space Bridge's shipment of Energon cubes, the Energon is not filled with an illumination effect, and appear as solid black bars.

* The nitrogen pack that Ironhide uses in Shockwave's control center is labeled "NITRGEN". And, Ironhide shouldn't have to use a pack since he has a built in liquid nitrogen projector.

* When the Decepticons exit their base to attack the Autobots, a fourth Decepticon jet is shown. Later, an extreme close-up of one of the jets' weapons shows a red "rainmaker".
[[Image:Ironhideinblack.jpg|thumb|right|150px|So that's the reason why [[Ironhide (Movie)|he]] is black.]]
* When the Autobot away team races back to Shockwave’s tower, Ironhide is painted with Trailbreaker's colors, making him resemble a Diaclone incarnation of his toy.

* After returning to Earth, Bluestreak emerges from the Space Bridge painted as Prowl, but without police lights.

* In the carnage of the battle, a prone form of Ironhide is colored with Ratchet's white and red hue (Ratchet's inside the ''Ark'') and Sideswipe has Shockwave's colors.

* Optimus Prime's mouthplate moves when Megatron concedes defeat.

===Continuity Errors===
* It is unclear how Chip knows Skywarp's missile is of the heat-seeking variety before it even does anything to suggest as such.
* Optimus Prime somehow deflects the heat-seeking missile by hitting its ''warhead'' with his arm.
* Chip Chase's superhuman abilities shine in this episode: he knows Cybertronian technology better than Autobots, who have only had millions of years to get used to it. He knows how to find the Space Bridge better than Optimus can, since Chip thinks to use Teletraan I, a tactic that somehow escaped Prime. Chase can crack a Cybertronian lock, and he is immune to Cybertronian acid rain.

===Transformers References===
* The Space Bridge, first appeared in [[Transport to Oblivion]], reappears in this episode.
* The tetrahedron seeker jets return, which first appeared in [[More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1]].

===Real-World References===
* A cosmotron is a real-world particle physics accelerator.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Brawn really is a dumbass to not notice Laserbreak sitting on his shoulder.

* The Autobot Matrix of Leadership is nowhere to be found on Prime's chest when Wheeljack and Ratchet are repairing him.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_SympatheticDecepticon.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Poor guy.]]

* The Reflector-type Decepticon warrior that Starscream forces to pilot the Space Bridge transport has an oddly sympathetic and very human-sounding voice.

* Reflector displays an odd ability in this episode: he can absorb his fellow units into his body.

* Reflector can emit a light that shorts out optic sensors

* Ironhide's wrists can emit liquid glop launchers that trap the Decepticons to the surface with a thick adhesive.

* Cybertron has an atmosphere breathable by humans.

* A [[:Image:DivideandCon.gif|trio]] of [[Seeker]]s on Cybertron include a [[Acid Storm|neon green one]], a gunmetal bluegray one, and a lemony yellow one.

* Autobots have built-in repair systems.

* Sideswipe is capable of emitting a smokescreen from his chest ... for little effect.

* The Transformers have a personal battle code where customs dictate personal challenges be settled in personal combat.

* The chapter stops on the Rhino DVD version of this episode are Opening / Weapon Factories / Off to Cybertron / New Age of Decepticons / Fight For Optimus / Optimus Saved!

* Optimus Prime displays the unusual ability to fire energy beams out of his optics... right into Megatron's face.

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

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Heavy Metal War

2008-05-22T04:28:45Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Primedefeated.gif|right|thumb|300px|The agony of defeat]]

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

'''Japanese title:''' "The Laws  of Planet Seibertron"

==Summary==
[[Image:Primeheavymetalwar1.gif|thumb|left|150px|Silly Megs, tricks are for kids!]]
A busy construction site is attacked by driver-less construction equipment, and several components are stolen. The construction vehicles return to Decepticon headquarters and are revealed to be the newly built [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. 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 the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] 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.

[[Image:Megsheavymetalwar.gif|right|thumb|150px|Fear me, for I have the power of... poo gas!!]]
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's teleportation, Thundercracker's sonic boom, 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.

[[Image:Heavy Metal War Devastator.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Not [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl.]]]]
Meanwhile, the Constructicons have nearly tunneled their way into the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and Teletraan I. Teletraan I, sensing the imminent danger, activates the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s. 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. 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.

[[Image:Heavy Metal War Decepticons beat.JPG|thumb|150px|You'd think Starscream would be used to this, but no...]]
Distracted by one of 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.

...Until Megatron rises from the lava, vowing that the Decepticons will rise again.
{{-}}

==Notable quotes==

"Forgive me, but I believe your boast sounds vaguely familiar."
:—'''Starscream''', after hearing another of Megatron's promises to destroy the Autobots

"Let's see how he likes my new shockblast cannon! ''[The cannon explodes in his hands]'' Uhh... hnh... that's a shock, all right." 
:—'''Wheeljack'''

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

"It's bad news, Scrapper. They've brought out the heavy artillery." 
"Then it's time we did the same! Only heavier!" 
:—'''Hook''' and '''Scrapper''' as the Constructicons prepare to merge into Devastator for the first time

"Nothing defeats the Devastator! Nothing!" 
"Nothing, little one? Ha ha ha! What would you say about ''me''? HAHAHAHAHA!" 
:—'''Devastator''' and a '''"Giant Autobot"'''

"It is ended." 
"You mean it's over, Optimus? I mean, have we seen the end of this war? Forever?" 
"Who can say, Spike? In this vast universe, is anything truly forever?" 
:—'''Spike''' and '''Optimus Prime''', with a question that is quickly answered, at least for the audience

"Uhhh... we shall rise... AGAIN." 
:—'''Megatron''' floating in lava

==Stats==

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

'''Major characters (in order of appearance):''' [[Constructicon (G1)|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

==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 or prior home video releases (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. Some of these are aesthetic complaints—such as when the Rhino DVD portrays the power-chip smelter as a featureless rectangular smear, lacking all the light effects and animation that should be present. Other new errors actually confuse the plot—perhaps most notably, when Rhino DVD Optimus Prime hurls a boulder at Megatron, Megatron now does ''not'' use Skywarp's teleportation ability to get out of the way, and the boulder ''flies straight through him'' with nobody seeming to care, including Megatron himself. Meanwhile, as the Constructicons are tunneling underground towards the Autobot base, the Rhino DVD visuals occasionally show them driving aboveground with a clear blue sky. But, uhhh, hey, that silver DVD case sure is shiny and pretty!
* When Megatron descends to speak to the Autobots, and at two points during the duel with Optimus Prime, he is colored dark gray.
* When Megatron laughs maniacally after being infused with the power of the other Decepticons, his head is disproportionately small, and his Decepticon insignia moves independently of his body.
* When Megatron talks to Starscream after that, Starscream's air vent "boobs" 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.
* When the Constructicons transform to dig a tunnel into the control room of the ''Ark'', Scrapper's head is colored yellow.
* When the Autobots transform to robot mode for the war, Ironhide transforms from robot mode to vehicle mode. Wasn't it the other way round?

===Continuity errors===
* This episode gives the first of [[Constructicons#Origin_inconsistency|three contradictory origins]] for the Constructions.
* The building site that the Constructicons raid is a power plant. One of the construction workers states that it will be able to provide whole planet with limitless energy, begging the question of why the Decepticons didn't raid such a powerful energy source for energon.
* 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 I sabotaged.
* When the Constructicons are tunneling, Scrapper refers to Scavenger as "[[Scrounge]]".
* Optimus Prime takes out Devastator with a single shot from his laser rifle, something rather at odds with the later portrayal of combiners as nigh-invulnerable.
* It's a bit strange that Starscream of all mechs should be concerned with legalities and suggest that Megatron try to fight honorably... but there ''is'' a touch of sarcasm when he says "You wouldn't want to ''cheat'', would you, leader?"
* So the Decepticons couldn't '''FLY''' out of the lava when they fell in?

===Transformers references===
* This episode introduces the [[Constructicon (G1)|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, [[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===
* None yet identified.

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

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A Plague of Insecticons

2008-05-22T04:27:38Z

75.168.123.161:

{{disambig2|the cartoon episode|the similarly-named Marvel UK Annual story|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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[[Image:Plague Insecticons robot mode.JPG|thumb|350px|We're gonna need a big swatter! A really big swatter!]]

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'''Reports of giant insects terrorizing Bali lead the Decepticons to discover their long-lost comrades, the Insecticons.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "The Mystery of the Insectron"

==Summary==
On the island of Bali, there is a swamp through which people rarely travel. It is the [[Demon Swamp]], and in that swamp lie monsters who appear to be enormous insects. But they are not insects, they are [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], [[Bombshell]], and [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], and they are [[Transformer|robots in disguise]]. They are driven by a single, unrelenting desire: food. Attacking a trio of boats, the insects feed on the grain, but quickly become interested in the reports of a farm. At the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] overhears the reports of "robot insects", and a team is taken aboard [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] to investigate while [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] remains to alert [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the rest of the [[Autobot]]s.

[[Image:Inseticon_Base.jpg|thumb|"Ravage, get back here! They're just bugs, how big could they be?"]]
However, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] comes across the transmissions, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is intrigued. He takes a group of [[Decepticon]]s to Demon Swamp, where [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] dispatches [[Ravage]] to locate the robots' lair. The Decepticons discover that the lair is not a hollowed-out rock, as it appears, but an escape pod ejected from the [[Nemesis (G1)|Decepticon cruiser]] that brought them to [[Earth]]. [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] realizes what Megatron has already figured out: The robot insects are Decepticons who have been modified to take insect [[alternate mode|beast mode]]s—[[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s, if you will.

Meanwhile, Optimus Prime is leading the rest of the Autobots to the farm, but they are blocked by a local festival. [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] leads the Autobots down a shortcut...which turns out to be a dead end. Refusing to admit defeat, Sideswipe decides to drill his way through the solid rock. Arriving at the farm the Insecticons are attacking, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Windcharger]], and [[Brawn]] attack, only to discover that the Insecticons possess some impressive [[weapons systems]]. Worse, they can make clones of themselves by using shells and scrap metal. Overwhelmed, the Autobots take cover amid the crops, but Shrapnel releases a fragmentation grenade which cuts the crops down to size. Finally, Megatron and the Decepticons arrive. The Autobots realize they're in over their heads, but Skyfire has been damaged and cannot [[transformation|transform]]. Shrapnel finds something familiar about the Decepticons, and when Megatron explains that they came from Decepticon science, Shrapnel extends his hand in friendship...an alliance which will be solidified by destroying the Autobots at the farm.

Elsewhere, Sideswipe is getting nowhere slowly with his drilling, so Optimus Prime decides on a simpler tactic and drives right through the rock wall. Coming up on the farm just in time, Sideswipe and [[Sunstreaker]] tackle the Decepticons, who withdraw to a nearby oil refinery to recharge before they destroy the Autobots. During the respite, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] repairs Skyfire, who follows them in the air while the Autobots follow from the ground. The Insecticons attack Skyfire, and Wheeljack goes to help but is knocked out of the air by Kickback. Shrapnel takes control of Sunstreaker and Sideswipe, causing them to drive toward the Autobots, but [[Trailbreaker]] disrupts Shrapnel's control with his [[force field]]. Optimus throws Brawn at Shrapnel, but Kickback knocks him off. Fortunately, Skyfire is able to catch Brawn.

[[Image:Skeet_surfin.jpg|thumb|"First wave, don't get tired. Second wave, aim higher. Third wave, pull and fire. [[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088286/soundtrack Skeet Surfin']]..."]]
At the refinery, the Decepticons are busy making some [[energon cube]]s. Megatron offers the Insecticons a tanker filled to the brim, and the trio gorge themselves. Unfortunately, it also cause the oil to leak into the ocean. As the Autobots arrive, the Decepticons force them to take some cover. Shrapnel uses a shrapnel grenade to knock Optimus, Brawn, and Wheeljack into the ocean, where the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] warns that the oil could ignite. On cue, Thundercracker lights the oil on fire, only for the Autobots to knock him into the flaming water. Before the ship goes kaboom, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] is able to douse the flames. However, storm clouds appear overhead, and Shrapnel uses them as a means to fire electricity at the Autobots. Spike realizes that the rubber in their tires will serve as insulation. Some Autobots go to vehicle mode, while others stand on them, neutralizing Shrapnel's abilities. In addition, Trailbreaker uses his force field to neutralize Shrapnel's control over the clones, causing them to go to pieces. Megatron realizes that he's losing, so the [[Decepticon leader]] employs a time-honored strategy: "If I can't have it, no one can." Megatron sets the tanker on fire and pushes it toward the refinery. However, Optimus pushes the tanker underwater, and Megatron with it. Rising to the surface, Megatron prepares to blast Bumblebee and Spike, only for Optimus Prime to throw the tanker ''through the air'' at Megatron.

The Insecticons observe the deteriorating situation and decide to cut their losses. They begin to feed off the [[energon]], but Megatron, his rage overwhelming his common sense, orders the Decepticons to attack the Insecticons. As the Insecticons flee with the Decepticons in pursuit, the Autobots claim victory. Optimus Prime still worries that the Insecticons will inevitably be drawn back towards the Decepticons, but when and if that happens, the Autobots will be ready.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' December 19, 1984

'''Written by:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

===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" |
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Brawn]]
*[[Skyfire]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Reflector]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]

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

'''Guests'''
*Fisherman 1
*Fisherman 2
*Fisherman 3
*Villagers
*Oil Refinery Worker 1
*Oil Refinery Worker 2

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

|}

==Notes==
===Technical/Animation Glitches===
* When [[Ark (G1)|the ''Ark'']] is first seen, it's colored silver instead of orange.
* When Sideswipe and Sunstreaker get ahead of Optimus Prime after breaking out of the tunnel, both are coloured in Sunstreaker's yellow color scheme for a brief moment.
*When the Insecticons charge towards the Autobots, Bomshell's Decepticon insignia is blinking.
* When the Autobots and Spike board Skyfire, Bumblebee and Spike remain visible for a split second as the door closes behind them, not in front of them as one would expect. They inexplicably disappear in the very next shot, when Skyfire takes off.
* When the Decepticons and Insecticons flee from the field, Thundercracker in jet mode is colored in Skyfire's white-and-red palette.
* When Sunstreaker and Sideswipe are controlled by Shrapnel, for a couple of seconds Sunstreaker is coloured black instead of yellow.
* Just before Brawn asks Optimus to throw him, he is in vehicle mode, then he transforms from robot to vehicle mode, and is then standing in robot mode.

===Continuity Errors===
* If the Insecticons had landed four million years ''before'' the crash of the ''Ark'', and have presumably been active throughout all previous episodes, how come neither the Autobots nor the Decepticons ever learned of their existence until this episode. And when they did learn, how did they find out simultaneously?
* How does Skyfire manage to hide in the bushes with the other, shorter Autobots? He's about four Bumblebees tall!
* Why do the Decepticons and the Insecticons not know each other if they were all on board the ''Nemesis''? Even if you assume that there were lots of Decepticons on board and Megatron didn’t know them all personally (which in itself is doubtful), the Insecticons must surely know who Megatron is! It's entirely possible to retcon this by claiming that the Insecticons were [[protoform]]s who had not come online and were activated by the pod as a method of preserving them. However, the protoform concept hadn't been introduced yet, so...

===Transformers References===
*References

===Real-World References===
* The Insecticons inhabit the real world island of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali Bali], which is part of the nation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia Indonesia]

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Rumble_Plague_of_insecticons.jpg|thumb|"It's not sawed-off, it's [[kitbash]]ed."]]
* Brawn is facing Megatron, Soundwave, Thundercracker, and all three Insecticons, and he still sees a bright side: They didn't bring [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] along. Ah, if only [[Gears]] and [[Huffer]] were more like that.
* However the [[rumble (G1)|"sawed-off nerd"]] does show up later to help the other Decepticons fill energon cubes at the nearby oil refinery.
* Optimus Prime really is the strongest of the Autobots: He throws a massive oil tanker through the air at Megatron. Have you ever seen [[Devastator]] do something like that?

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

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

Countdown to Extinction (episode)

2008-05-22T04:25:38Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Countdown Extinction timer.JPG|thumb|350px|Surrender the galaxy or we will destroy Earth...Sorry.]]

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'''In the aftermath of Cybertron's catastrophic orbit of Earth, Starscream seizes control of the Decepticons and puts into motion a plan to destroy the planet.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "Operation: Obliterate Earth"

==Summary==
[[Image:Countdown Extinction Autobots repair.JPG|thumb|left|150px|I think my toy had something like this.]]
The previous threat of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s orbits over [[Earth]] have passed. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Autobot]]s work to help repair cities and do other generous/benevolent type things. After all, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is MIA, believed killed in the explosion that moved Cybertron from Earth's orbit. But they are not the only ones to notice Megatron's absence.

[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], believing Megatron destroyed, forces [[Doctor Arkeville]] to take him to his secret laboratory. Once there he discovers another of the Doctor's inventions, the [[Exponential Generator]], a power source that, if it overcharges, will detonate with enough energy to destroy the Earth.

[[Image:Countdown Extinction Decepticon badge.JPG|right|thumb|150px|Freeze, this is the DPD!]]
Seeking to gain power for himself, Starscream links the generator to a timer and then takes Doctor Arkeville with him to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which is still nearby. He plans to collect the energy unleashed by Earth's destruction to revitalize Cybertron. He coerces [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] into serving him, and to help in the restoration of Cybertron.

Meanwhile on Earth, Megatron has returned to the Decepticons having survived the explosion of his starship. When he learns that Starscream and Doctor Arkeville are apparently working together he sets off in pursuit with the other Decepticons.

The Autobots detect the Decepticon activity and set off after them. After a short battle the Autobots are trapped in quicksand. [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] freezes the quicksand with his liquid nitrogen allowing them to escape. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who was standing guard over them, is captured and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] forces him to play his findings. The Autobots learn that the Decepticons are heading for the Doctor's secret laboratory and they set off to follow them.

[[Image:Archevillebot.jpg|left|thumb|Stephen Hawking in a rare Transformers cameo.]]
The Doctor, unwilling to let Starscream benefit from the Earth's destruction, attempts to sabotage the energy collectors but the Decepticon security system stuns him with a blast of electricity. Starscream has the badly-injured Doctor 'repaired' by the [[medicroid]]s, leaving him more machine now than man. Of course, he was twisted and evil to start with, so.

The Autobots arrive at the laboratory and battle each other again. Unaware of the danger it represents, Megatron covets the exponential generator and fights Optimus Prime for its possession. During the fight Megatron receives a communication from Shockwave on Cybertron.

Shockwave, unwilling to serve Starscream, warns Megatron about the timer and Starscream's plan. Megatron rips the timer from the wall just in time. On Cybertron, Starscream is baffled that the Earth has not exploded and sets off back to check the timer.

[[Image:CountdownToExtinction.jpg|right|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Prime]] helps [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to shoot his load.]]
The exponential generator has become volatile and begins to go critical, ready to explode. Prime rips it away from Megatron, but the [[Decepticon leader]] says he needs the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]'s help. [[Transformation|Transforming]], Megatron tells Prime to load the generator into his gun barrel, and then fires it into space. It explodes and the blast sends Starscream crashing to Earth where Megatron is waiting for him.

With the threat ended, the Autobots let the Decepticons go. [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] wonders what will happen to Starscream, and the other Autobots are amused at the thought of what Megatron plans to do.
{{-}}

==Quotes==
"Hey Optimus, how would you like to hear the number one on the Decepticon hot cassette charts?" 
"As I believe the earthlings say...Lay it on me, man."
:-- '''Jazz''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

'''Rumble:''' "Megatron, it's...it's the Autobots!" 
'''Megatron:''' Impossible! They were doomed!" 
'''Skywarp:''' "Don't worry. We'll make them regret undooming themselves."
:-- The Decepticons prepare to kick some exhaust port.

"Now load me!"
:-– '''Megatron''' 

"Welcome home, noble voyager."
:–'''Megatron''' being more than sarcastic when he greets Starscream.

“Hey Prime, what do you think Megatron's gonna do to old Starscream?” 
“Nothing gentle, I would say.” 
:-– '''Bumblebee''' and '''Optimus Prime''', after Megatron is last seen carrying Starscream off screen.

==Stats==

'''Writers:''' [[Reed Robbins]] and [[Peter Salas]]

'''Major Characters (in order of appearance):'''
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Dr. Arkeville]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]

'''Minor Characters (in order of appearance):''' [[Huffer]], [[Gears]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Skywarp]], [[Rumble]], [[Thundercracker]], [[Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]

'''Original Air Date:''' December 1, 1984

==Notes==
===Technical/Animation Glitches===
* In the beginning, when Megatron returns and there is a shot of Decepticons standing in front of him, Skywarp's chest is colored black.
* Just after that, when Laserbeak flies into Soundwave's cassette holder, it briefly becomes blue like the rest of Soundwave's body, but during the close-up, its coloring changes to Laserbeak's red-and-white.
* While episode is supposed to take place immediately after "[[The Ultimate Doom]]", the Japanese continuity places that three-parter at the end of the series, leaving everyone clueless as to how Starscream and Arkeville know each other and how Arkeville is turned back into a human from a cyborg.

===Continuity Errors===
*How is it that everyone seems to know where Doctor Arkeville's '''secret''' laboratory is?
*The explosion from the exponential generator is supposed to be powerful enough to destroy the Earth, and yet the actual explosion is so small, all it does is knock Starscream out of the air. (See also [[War of the Dinobots]] for another example of an "Earth-destroying" explosion).

===Transformers References===
*Takes place almost immediately after [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]].
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] first appears in this episode...and [[FIBRIR|he's red]].
*As proof of his leadership, Starscream shows a badge with the Decepticon [[Insignia|symbol]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Every]] [[Soundwave (G1)|other]] [[Shockwave (G1)|leader]] just had Laserbeak perch on his shoulder or arm.

===Real-World References===
*How the hell does [[Starscream (G1)|an F-15]] fly through outer space? Only [[Starscream (Movie)|F-22's]] can do that!

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

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]

War of the Dinobots

2008-05-22T04:24:28Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Warofthedinobots.JPG|right|thumb|250px|For [[Primus|God]]'s sake, I didn't eat your damn pudding!]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=1|10|prev=Fire on the Mountain|next=The Ultimate Doom, Part 1
|series2=SRLFtoon
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}}

'''Snarl and Swoop are added to the Dinobot roster... and just in time!'''

'''Japanese title:''' "The Mysterious Giant Meteorite"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:WaroftheDinos_Meteorite.jpg|thumb|left|170px|''Meteorini Chipar''—ah, forget it.]]

An unidentified meteor is due to impact on [[Earth]], and [[Chip Chase]] asks the [[Autobots]] to investigate. Fearing that its energy potential could be used by the [[Decepticons]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] calls in the Dinobots for help.

At Decepticon HQ, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is watching video footage of the Dinobots and raging about how the dim-witted robots have defeated his warriors time and again. Megatron orders [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to find their weaknesses.

After the meteor crash-lands, the Autobots take a sample back to [[Ark (G1)|their headquarters]] and leave the Dinobots to guard the crash site. Impressed that they are following orders, Prime decides to order [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to build two more Dinobots with [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] and Chip's help.

At the meteor site, Soundwave scans the Dinobots' brains while in hiding and reports back to Megatron. The Decepticon leaders declares [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] is arrogant, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] is violent, and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] is stupid. He vows to use those weaknesses against the Dinobots.

[[Image:War_of_the_dinos_1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Me Grimlock say "Pull!"]]
Megatron's forces arrive at the meteorite's location, and after the Dinobots trash the [[Seeker]]s, Megatron comes forth and feigns humility. He wonders aloud why the Dinobots, as powerful as they are, follow a weaker leader such as Optimus Prime. Because of Megatron's powerful logic, Grimlock and the Dinobots are convinced to rebel against Prime, and the [[Decepticon]]s take the meteorite.

At the Autobot base, Prime and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] oversee construction of two new Dinobots: [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]. During this, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] discovers the meteorite's energy is highly unstable. [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] manages to encase the fragment in a force field just before it detonates. Fearing a huge explosion, Optimus Prime rushes out alone to warn the Dinobots.

[[Image:WaroftheDinos_construction.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Dinobots—[[Built to Rule|built to rule]]!]]

At the base, Wheeljack has Snarl and Swoop do a test run of their powers. [[Bluestreak]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] attempt to stop the new Dinobots, but get their cans soundly kicked.

Prime arrives at the crash site and is attacked by the Dinobots. Though Optimus puts up a good fight, the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] is unable to defeat the Dinobots by himself and is knocked out. However, Grimlock doesn't kill him or let the others hurt Prime further, a restraint that Prime attributes to their Autobot training. The Dinobots instead take Prime to the Decepticons.

At Autobot HQ, Spike and Chip are concerned because Optimus hasn't reported in. [[Teletraan 1]] alerts Wheeljack that the meteorite has been moved and is about ready to blow. Snarl and Swoop are sent to stop it.

While the Decepticons form [[energon cube]]s from the volatile meteorite energy, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] grows concerned by the meteorite's unstable nature. When Grimlock, Slag and Sludge arrive, Megatron is angered that they didn't kill Prime, but is soon distracted as the energon cubes detonate.

[[Image:War_of_the_dinos_7.jpg|right|thumb|150px|You can let go of my hand now, Grimlock.]]

Swoop and Snarl arrive, and the two new Dinobots fight the old Dinobots to a standstill in a vicious battle. During the battle, the meteorite visually destabilizes, and just before it explodes, Prime pushes Grimlock to safety.

Realizing that Prime is both strong and has concern for his troops, Grimlock orders the Dinobots to attack Megatron. The Decepticons retreat, and Grimlock asks for Prime's forgiveness as the other Autobots arrive. However, Optimus Prime merely declares that the meteorite menace is over and they should go home.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 27, 1984

'''Production number:''' 700-07

'''Written by:''' [[Earl Kress]]

===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]] (3)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (4)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (5)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (6)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (7)
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (14)
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (15)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (16)
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (17)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (20)
* [[Huffer]] (21)
* [[Gears]] (22)
* [[Brawn]] (23)
* [[Trailbreaker]] (24)
* [[Bluestreak]] (25)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (26)
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (27)
* [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (28)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (8)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (9)
* [[Reflector]] (10)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (11)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (12)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (13)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (19)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
* [[Chip Chase]] (1)
* [[Spike Witwicky]] (7)
* [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (18)

'''Guests'''
* Jeff (2)

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
"Well, meteor or no meteor, Optimus Prime, it sure is nice not to have to worry about the Decepticons for a change." 
"I always worry about the Decepticons, Spike." 
:—'''Spike Witwicky''' learns that '''Optimus Prime''' ''really'' needs a vacation.

"I’ve seen enough! My finest warriors defeated by those primitive, pea-brained beasts. Revolting!"
:—'''Megatron''' on the Decepticons' failure to defeat the Dinobots

"Maybe we'll even name [the meteor] after you. ''Meteorini Chiparoni'' or something."
:—'''Spike Witwicky'''. Oy.

"No matter how many times I see it, it's always outrageous."
:—'''Chip Chase''', wondering if they are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jem_%28TV_series%29 truly truly outrageous]

'''Grimlock''': "We destroy Optimus Prime!" 
'''Slag''': "And him, Grimlock, be new leader!" 
'''Sludge''': "Hail him, Grimlock!" 
:—The Dinobots plan their coup

"Great! I'm finally going to get into a fight!"
:—'''Sideswipe''', finally seeing some action after being largely ignored for several episodes

"I do not want to fight you, but you leave me no choice."
:—'''Optimus Prime'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s warning to the Dinobots

"Megatron, listen...meteorite...unstable. At any moment...could explode!"
:—The Dinobots' horrendous grammar brushes off on '''Optimus Prime'''

"You, Megatron, tricked us! Make us fight good leader, Optimus Prime. Prime risk own life to save us. Bad Megatron!"
:—'''Grimlock''' switches allegiances again and puts the fear of [[Primus|God]] into Megatron.

"Decepticons, retreat now, quick, at once!"
:—'''Megatron''' orders a cowardly retreat in the face of the Dinobots' wrath.

"Optimus Prime, can you forgive? Me Grimlock was jealous of you."
:—'''Grimlock''', actually showing humility for once

==Other notes==
* Seriously, Optimus Prime does not forgive Grimlock at all.
* When Trailbreaker deploys his force field to contain the meteor fragment's blast, instead of just projecting it, he does a really goofy-looking spin.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* During the scene in Decepticon headquarters when Megatron berates his troops for their humiliating defeats at the hands of the Dinobots, Starscream is coloured as Thundercracker in several shots.

*Optimus blasts a fragment off of the meteor at night, transforms during the day, leaves the scene around dawn, and drives off into the dead of night.

* When Soundwave goes back to the Decepticon base after scanning the Dinobots, the Decepticon insignia on his chest is not shown.

* When the Decepticons attack the Dinobots guarding the meteorite, Slag's Autobot insignia is not shown in one shot.

* In the same scene, when Grimlock asks Slag if he likes to fight, Sludge answers with Slag's voice.

* When the Dinobots are attacking Optimus Prime, in one shot Grimlock's torso is colored gray instead of yellow. When they investigate his body after blasting him, Slag's head is coloured grey.

* When the Dinobots take Optimus to Megatron, Starscream is colored in Thundercracker's colors. A little later, when they are escaping the meteorite explosion, Starscream is colored as Thundercracker again.

* When asking for forgiveness from Optimus, Grimlock's eyes are not colored.

===Continuity errors===
* Slag can be clearly seen wearing a jetpack on his back when the Dinobots leave to deliver Optimus Prime to Megatron, despite it being previously established that the Dinobots can fly without such equipment.

===Transformers references===
* Apparently, the Decepticons are still pretty steamed about the Dinobots utterly slagging them two episodes ago ("[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]"). Seriously, guys, let it go.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Grimhead.JPG||thumb|"Me Grimlock before, me Grimlock after. Head no matter, always sexpot"]]

* In an earlier draft of this episode's script, it was not Chip who discovered the meteorite, but an original character named Doctor Lynn Hyashi.

*Grimlock's head has been redesigned. However, the old design remained in the comics all the way until Grimlock took a bath in nucleon. {{storylink|Still Life!}} The second head design would be used in all incarnations from then on.

* Optimus Prime warns the others to stay back from the meteor...then proceeds to shoot the potentially dangerous meteor to obtain a sample. Couldn't they just have broken a piece off in some other manner?

* Huffer has evidently changed his tune about the Dinobots, as he helps build Snarl and Swoop in this episode.

* Snarl is the only Dinobot who actually uses the word "I". All the others always say "me".

*This episode marks the only occasion in the entire series that a normally functioning Autobot willingly battles a normally functioning Optimus Prime ([[Dark Awakening]] and [[The Return of Optimus Prime]] don't count, as Prime was a zombie in the former and Rodimus was infected with the Hate Plague in the latter). The Dinobots have quite a bit of success, too...I know [[Starscream|somebody]] who could have used some lessons from them.
{{-}}

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

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Fire on the Mountain (episode)

2008-05-22T04:23:29Z

75.168.123.161:

[[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
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=63
|prev2=Fire in the Sky
|next2=A Plague of Insecticons
}}

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

*'''Japanese title:''' "Incaic Jewel"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:G1_FireontheMountain_SS_chestmissiles.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Starscream's dreaded boobombs]]

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.

[[Image:G1_FireontheMountain_Sideswipe_piledriving.jpg|thumb|right|170px|Freud would have had a field day with this.]]

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 mountains.

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.

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.

[[Image:G1_FireontheMountain_Brawn_Megscannon.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Freud would have had...oh wait, I just said that.]]

The Autobots stop Megatron, Reflector and Soundwave mid-raid, with Brawn having the ball-bearings enough to swipe Megatron’s [[Fusion cannon|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.

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.

[[Image:G1_FireontheMountain_Spike_Luisa_BB.jpg|thumb|right|170px|[[Bumblebee (Movie)|There are some out there who understand what Bumblebee's about to go through]]]]

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!”
:{{m-}} '''Brawn''', confronting '''Starscream''' and '''Thundercracker''' with a horrible pun.

“Awww, hexagonal nuts!”
:{{m-}} '''Trailbreaker''', after he and '''Brawn''' totally fail to stop the Decepticons.

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

“Wrong again, you dipstick tapedeck!”
:{{m-}} '''Brawn''' to Soundwave after the Decepticon declares that Skyfire is afraid to fight.

“Prepare for oblivion!”
:{{m-}} '''Soundwave''' to Brawn while the Autobot's back is turned.

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

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

“Fate, schmate. It isn’t over yet, Megabum!”
:{{m-}} '''Trailbreaker''', after Megatron prematurely gloats of imminent victory.

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

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

"You'll pay for this, Skyfire!" 
"Guess again, Megatron!" 
"AAAAAHHHHH!!!! 
:{{m-}} '''Megatron'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s focus on Skyfire allows '''Optimus Prime''' to throw him from the temple.

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

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* At the start of the episode, when Brawn confronts Starscream and Thundercracker, the Decepticons' colours are switched.
* 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 Starscream 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.
*In the battlefield scene between Soundwave and Reflector versus the other Autobots, the Autobot lasers are coloured purple.
*When Skyfire swoops over Soundwave and Reflector and destroys their stone bunkers, both the lasers hitting their targets and the explosions are missing, so it appears the walls just fall apart.
*When Skyfire is about to destroy the cannon, it already apears to be melted to slag.

===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 evidently 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 in his original [[bio]]. 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 Decepticons' 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 Starscream's ''[[Robot Masters]]'' incarnation through clip-on accessories, and again as part of his Masterpiece figure, this time actually incorporated into the figure.
* Megatron can apparently pick off the Sky Spy from the temple to the atmosphere but can't shoot Optimus Prime with his weapon from 30 feet in front of him.
* 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 referred to by the nickname "Screamer" in this episode, something which also occurs in "[[B.O.T.]]".
* 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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S.O.S. Dinobots

2008-05-22T04:22:17Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Sos_dinobots.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Hooray! New toys!]]

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|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=7
|prev2=Divide and Conquer
|next2=War of the Dinobots
}}

'''The Autobots create the Dinobots, but can barely control these new powerful warriors.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "Dinobots are Born!"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:SOSDinobots_fossilcavern.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Guys, I think we found [[Carnivac]]'s stash.]]

A series of tremors turn the attentions of the Autobots into the ancient stone surrounding their volcano headquarters. Deep sensor scans reveal [[dinosaur]] fossils, which pique the curiosity of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. [[Spike]] explains that dinosaurs were very powerful reptiles that lived on [[Earth]] millions of years ago. He takes [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] on a tour of a natural history museum to further illustrate his paleontological crash-course. Hound snaps a few holograms of dinosaur bone displays, inspiring [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] to construct robotic versions of dinosaurs.

[[Image:SOSDinobots_Grimlockwrecks_Teletraan.jpg|thumb|right|150px|When the [[television|TV]] doesn't work, Me know how to fix it!]]

Elsewhere, the Decepticons stake out the [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power facility. [[Reflector]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] return with the data they gathered, and Megatron orders a strike.

Wheeljack unveils the three new additions to their ranks: the Dinobots [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]. The demonstration of their power turns sour as they run amuck, their primitive brains unable to control their raw strength. The Dinobots begin attacking their fellow Autobots, even destroying [[Teletraan I]].

[[Image:SOSDinobots_Ravage_window.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Holy [[Pit|Hell]]!]]

The Autobots finally rein in the rampaging Dinobots thanks to Wheejack’s [[magnetic inducer]]. Prime declares the terrible trio as too dangerous. Despite Wheeljack’s desperate entreaties, Prime pulls the plug on the project, and orders the Dinobots holed up in a cavern in the Ark, never to be activated again.

The Decepticons arrive at the Great Falls, and the humans try to reach the Autobots via Teletraan I. Their distress signal goes unheard, as Teletraan I is currently offline thanks to the Dinobot rampage.

[[Image:SOSDinobots_Autobotsfall.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Bet you wished you scanned air vehicle forms now, huh?]]

With Teletraan I out of commission, it’s up to individual Autobots scouts like Hound to be on the lookout for Decepticon activity. Hound’s sensors detect the ransacking of the Great Falls plant, and he and Spike go to investigate. Hound radios in his findings to the Ark, and Optimus Prime leaves with a strike force, leaving Bumblebee behind to guard the base.

The Autobots arrive at the Great Falls, but the Decepticons are ready for them. A battle erupts, and Megatron fires his fusion cannon directly powered by the Great Falls output. He blasts the cliff-face where the Autobots stand, sending them falling into the raging waters below.

[[Image:SOSDinobots_Megatron_falls.jpg|thumb|left|200px|I've warned you about that, mighty Megatron.]]

Disobeying orders, Bumblebee arrives at the Great Falls and picks up Spike. They return to the Ark, informing Wheeljack and Ratchet of the Autobots’ failure at the Great Falls. Wheeljack decides to reactivate the Dinobots. He has secretly developed a series of memory components that would upgrade the Dinobots’ brains. The Dinobots awaken. Still relatively simple-minded, they are now much more intelligent than the mindless monsters that first appeared. Sludge, Slag and Grimlock carry out Wheeljack’s orders and fly to the Great Falls.

[[Image:SOSDinobots_SSMegatron_attacks_Dinobots.jpg|thumb|right|150px|When you get shot at, you die. When the Dinobots get shot at, they '''glow with a holy light'''.]]

The Decepticons pull the soggy Autobots from the drink and truss them up with [[Energon chains]]. Just as the Decepticons are about the execute the captives, the Dinobots arrive and make short work of the Decepticons who retreat as Wheeljack frees the Autobot captives. Wheeljack and Bumblebee brace themselves for reprimands for disobeying Prime’s direct orders, but Prime concedes he was wrong. He accepts the Dinobots as the newest members of the Autobot forces. The Autobots cheer the decision, and the Dinobots growl their approval.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 27, 1984

'''Production number:''' #700-05

'''Written by:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

===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]] (1)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (2)
*[[Ratchet]] (3)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (4)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (6)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (7)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (8)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (11)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (12)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (13)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (14)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (19)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (20)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (21)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (22)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (23)
*[[Gears]] (24)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (25)
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (27)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (28)
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (29)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (8)
*[[Reflector]] (9)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (15)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (16)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (17)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] {18)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (30)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky]] (5)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (26)

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

|}

==Notable Quotes==

"Well I’ll be a Cybertronic bolt-bat!"
:{{m-}} '''Sideswipe'''

"Wow, man. That’s what I call heavy metal!"
:{{m-}} '''Unidentified museum-going punk''', upon seeing Hound

"It’ll never work. Big waste of time."
:{{m-}} '''Huffer''', cheerleading the Dinobot project

"Hey, not the face, okay? I just had it chromed."
:{{m-}} '''Sunstreaker''', after Trailbreaker deflects Slag's flamethrower with his force field

"Maybe Hound’s got glitch-mice in his databanks again!"
:{{m-}} '''Bluestreak''', mocking Hound's radar accuracy, to the amusement of no-one

"You’re too slow, rusty-pants!"
:{{m-}} '''Starscream''' trashtalking Ironhide

"Nice shooting, if you were aiming for the sky!"
:{{m-}} '''Rumble''' goading Bluestreak

"Which ones friends?" 
"Ones with face like this, I think." 
"That good enough for Slag." 
:{{m-}} '''Slag''' and '''Sludge''' determining friend from foe by using faction symbols

"If on Decepticon turf you happen to tumble, look out robot, because here comes Rumble."
:{{m-}} '''Rumble's''' clever combat banter

"Heat-seeking missles, seek heat!"
:{{m-}} '''Skywarp's''' not-so-clever combat banter

==Other notes==

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

* The exposition-spouting tourist visiting the Great Falls hydroelectric power plant has hair that turns from red to black from one shot to the next.

* Spike identifies a brontosaurus during his tour of the museum’s dinosaur exhibit, though there does not appear to be a brontosaurus on display. Though, to be fair, it may just be Spike’s error, or the brontosaurus skeleton might be out of the camera’s view. (Also, by the time this episode took place, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brontosaurus the brontosaurus was a deprecated genus], but that's just picking nits.)

[[Image:dvd broadcast.jpg|right|thumb|Can you see the difference?]]

* Wheeljack’s line of dialogue, “Autobots, meet Dinobots” is delivered by Ratchet.

* As Wheeljack introduces the Dinobots, the foreground characters slide magically against the background scenery due to an error in animation.

* The varied Autobot reactions upon seeing the Dinobots: “Look at the size of those things,” “Great Cybertron,” “Holy hetradyne” all come out of Bluestreak’s mouth.

* Optimus Prime’s line, “Interesting, but what else can they do?” is delivered by Cliffjumper.

* The Rhino DVD version of this episode uses a faulty take for the shot where the Dinobots demonstrate their power by clearing rubble. In the DVD, the blasts from the Dinobots’ mouths is missing, and the rubble does not vanish. The broadcast version, though, has both effects. (See illustration).

* After Ratchet rights a tipped over Bumblebee in the thick of the Dinobot rampage, the section of Ratchet obscured by a foreground Bumblebee is still missing.

* When the Decepticons arrive at the Great Falls plant, a foreground Decepticon seeker’s leg is colored a deep yellow… an error, but as close as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] ever came to appearing on Earth in a G1 cartoon.

* In the Rhino DVD version of the episode, when the Autobots arrive at the Great Falls and they transform from vehicle mode to robot mode, the shot of Bluestreak is reversed, and he is shown transforming from robot to car. The broadcast version used the correct take.

* Bluestreak is shown knocked over by Gears, and then immediately standing in the next shot.

[[Image:SOSDinobots_bluePrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Not [http://www.diaclone.net/orid/dia057/index.html Powered Convoy]. And don't even think about [[redeco|it]], [[e-Hobby]]!]]

* Quite a few coloring mix-ups in the battle at the Great Falls, including Sunstreaker painted as Sideswipe, Bluestreak as Trailbreaker, Brawn as Hound, Optimus Prime as Sideswipe, Trailbreaker as Gears, and Mirage as Bluestreak. There are also two very noticeable shots of Prime painted blue.

* While the Autobots are trapped in Energon Chains, Optimus is colored entirely blue and Trailbreaker is entirely grey.

* When Skywarp drops bombs on Grimlock, all the parts on Grimlock that are meant to be grey are black.

* When the Decepticons retreat at the end of the episode, Skywarp is painted in Starscream colors.

* Near the end, Bumblebee's Autobot insignia in his chest is missing in one shot.

===Continuity errors===
* Though the holographic dinosaurs illustrated in the episodes matched some of the concepts of the early ‘80s, their depiction is outdated by today’s standards. The dinosaurs in the show are the sluggish, tail-dragging cold-blooded variety not in keeping with more modern theories of warm-blooded, bird-like animals.

* The data gathered by Reflector and Soundwave leads Megatron to conclude with relish that the Great Falls contain enough energy exists to vanquish the Autobots and control the universe… but that’s really nothing new. The Decepticons have targeted hydroelectric power sources before.

*What is it about falling into the river that is so devastating to the Autobots? We've seen that Autobots can deal with being in the water (Hound in [[More Than Meets the Eye Part 1]], various Autobots in [[The Ultimate Doom]], Springer, Kup, and Arcee in [[Transformers The Movie]], etc.). It's possible that the fall itself damaged them, but the Autobots are clearly shown struggling around in the water. Then again, Optimus Prime needed Jazz's help to escape the rushing river in [[More Than Meets the Eye Part 1]].

* Though it’s possible the editorial pace of the show plays with time and space, but taken at face value, the Autobots build three Dinobots in the span of time it takes the Decepticons to decide to attack the Great Falls.

===Transformers References===
*The Autobots' ability to fly, seen in More Than Meets The Eye and [[Roll For It]], is shown again in this episode, when Gears attacks the Decepticons at the power plant. Wheeljack and the Dinobots are also capable of flight. Still, along with Sideswipe, Gears and Wheeljack are the original Autobots SUPPOSED to be air-borne{{m-}}Gears is equipped with compressed air boosters and Wheeljack has solid-fuel rockets in his arms.

*Megatron ''actualy refers to his [[fusion cannon]] by that name.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===

* Ironhide is equipped with a [[sonadar]] sensor array that extends form his forearm, capable of penetrating solid rock. The findings of the sensor are displayed in the windshield in his chest.

* Sideswipe is equipped with piston arms, that allow him to punch through stone walls.

* Slag’s triceratops frill can reflect Optimus Prime’s laser rifle.

* Not so much a goof, but the Rhino DVD version of this episode has a rainbow visible at the Great Falls when Megatron lands. This is not in the broadcast version.

* Another difference in the broadcast version and the Rhino DVD version is when Hound contacts the Ark with a recon report. The glowing light on his chest and forehead are blue in the broadcast version, but red in the DVD version.

* Laserbeak does not appear but is mentioned in this episode, as Megatron credits him for gathering intelligence at the Great Falls.

* The chapter stops for this episode on the Rhino DVD are: Opening / Old Bones / "Dinobots Must Die" / Fusion Power / Permanent Dysfunction / Dinobots Will Stay

*In the japanese version, the dinobots roars were changed with kaiju roars (mostly an altered version of Baragon's roar)

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

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

Fire in the Sky

2008-05-22T04:21:23Z

75.168.123.161:

[[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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|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=62
|prev2=Masquerade
|next2=Fire on the Mountain
}}

While siphoning the [[Earth]] of its energy, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] discovers a long-lost colleague of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]].

'''Japanese title:''' "Skyfire's Return to Life"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:FireintheSky_snowball.jpg|thumb|left|150px|This snow isn't as fun as Spike said it was!]]

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.

[[Image:FireintheSky_Reflector_draincrystal.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Im in ur ice cave, steamcleanin ur crystal]]

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.

[[Image:FireintheSky_DecepticonsrepairingSkyfire.jpg|thumb|left|150px|I don't care if he is a fat bastard, Thundercracker. You don't weld a bot in the pills. It's just not cricket.]]

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, he 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.

[[Image:FireintheSky_Skyfire_peers_in.jpg|thumb|right|150px|I see you.]]

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.

[[Image:FireintheSky_pileofparts.jpg|thumb|left|150px|They got better.]]

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.

[[Image:FireintheSky_Skyfires_magicAutobotsymbol.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A changing faction symbol? It's [[Sideways]]! Get him!]]

Well, not really. Once again, one of Hound’s holograms has 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.

[[Image:FireintheSky_Memorial.jpg|thumb|left|150px|"Rest in peace, Skyfire." "I'm [[Fire on the Mountain|not dead]], damn it!"]]

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!"
:{{m-}} A snow-covered '''Jazz''', surprising Spike

"Okay, Spike. You rat on me, I'll splat on you!"
:{{m-}} '''Bumblebee''', after Spike warns Ratchet about Bumblebee's incoming snowball

"Ironhide's carrying too much lead in his caboose!"
:{{m-}} '''Ratchet''', predating the "junk in the trunk" standard after they all fall through an ice sheet

"I'm a scientist, not an executioner!"
:{{m-}} '''Skyfire''' objecting to Starscream's demand that he execute the captive

"He won't be forgotten, Spike. He will live forever... so long as freedom exists. We shall remember you, Skyfire."
:{{m-}} '''Optimus Prime's''' eulogy for Skyfire

==Other notes==

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

* When the Autobots roll out, the background is moving far too quickly, making the Autobots appear to be sliding across frame while transforming. It doesn't help that they aren't drawn very well, either.

* Right after he wakes up, Skyfire has a red Decepticon insignia in his chest in one shot, before they actually imprint the symbol on him.

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

* When Skyfire is talking about how he dosem't harm the innocent, his mouth isn't moving.

* 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===
[[Image:FireintheSky_Gears_AninconvienientTruth.jpg|thumb|right|200px|ManBearPig - I'm serial!]]

* As Optimus Prime muses about how the heat from the Earth's core is being drained away, Gears can be seen in the background sitting in front of a console with a very small screen. But during the closeup of Gears, the screen is ''much'' larger.

* 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? Starscream seems to shoot his old friend and call him "Traitor!" quite a lot. Then again, Starscream is a royal jerk.

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

*The Japanese ordering of this episode places it ''way'' after many episodes featuring Skyfire, when he's first introduced in this one.

===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.

* 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.

* 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 Arctic 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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Divide and Conquer

2008-05-22T04:19:35Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Divide_and_conquer.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Ohhh, that's REALLY gonna leave a mark on the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].]]

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|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=6
|prev2=Roll for It
|next2=SOS Dinobots
}}

'''The Autobots must journey to Cybertron to retrieve a vital piece of technology to save the life of critically wounded Optimus Prime.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "SOS! Cybertron"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:DivideandConquer_MegatronENEMY_poster.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Join the guys we shoot at, now!]]

[[Earth]] factories are busily preparing weaponry for use against the [[Decepticon]] menace. [[Chip Chase]] is inspecting one such facility, where the administrators hope he can develop new methods to improve the efficiency of weapons production. The Decepticon [[Seeker]] jets suddenly attack the factory, breaching its walls and landing inside. They begin draining the factory of its energy, but have not noticed Chip, who sends out a distress signal to the [[Autobots]].

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Seekersreporting.jpg|thumb|right|150px|I'm a sexy beast]]

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Spike]] are on a search mission, fruitlessly looking for any trace of the Decepticon [[Space Bridge]]. Prime intercepts Chip’s call for help, and orders the Autobots at the [[Ark]] to meet him at the munitions plant. Prime arrives at the scene first, and is outnumbered three-to-one. A stray shot hits one of the massive computer banks, which begins a critical meltdown and overload. Prime attempts to shield the humans from the inevitable explosion with his own body. The blast tears through Prime, and the Decepticons take advantage of his weakened state to nail him. Prime collapses under fire.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_LaserbeakonBrawns_shoulder.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Laserbeak disguised as Brawn's dandruff]]

The Seekers hear the approach of the other Autobots, and following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron’s]] orders, rereat with the [[Energon cube]]s. The Autobots find Prime's badly damaged form and take it back to base. Prime’s power relays are fused. His mobility limited. His speech… slow… and labored. Part replacement… essential….

Wanting to confirm Prime’s condition, Megatron dispatches [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to spy on [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]’s efforts to repair Prime. Optimus’ [[electro-pulse]] is fading. At Megatron’s command, Laserbeak attacks the incredibly vulnerable Prime, tearing into his exposed chest cavity and causing a tremendous explosion.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_shutupHuffer.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Shut up, [[Rattrap]].]]

It’s more smoke and sparks than fiery blast, and Prime survives the explosion, though his energy is fading fast. His very [[spark|laser core]] is at risk of snuffing out, and Ratchet needs a [[cosmotron]] to keep his Prime's energy levels from draining. Wheeljack only knows of one in existence, but it’s in his shop back on Cybertron, which the Decepticons had placed under a computerized lock. The Autobots need to get back to their homeworld and pick this lock. Naturally, Chip Chase is the only one of them familiar enough with Cybertronian computers to make this possible.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Farewellwarrior.jpg|thumb|left|150px|If I tell you go, then you GO!]]

Chip uses [[Teletraan I]] to do what Optimus could not: triangulate the likely coordinates for the Space Bridge’s next appearance. Following Chip’s detective work, the Autobots drive into the woods and discover the Space Bridge site. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] oversee the transport of a shuttle module filled with Energon cubes, with a hapless [[Reflector]]-type soldier sent to pilot it across the gulf of interstellar space. With the Autobot’s arrival, a fray breaks out – and so does a sudden thunderstorm.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Rainmakerclouds.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Red clouds in morning, Autobots take warning]]

Surprisingly, Megatron (who has been monitoring the battle) orders the Decepticons to let the Autobots win. The thunderstorm has given him an idea, but he does not elaborate. The Autobots{{m-}}[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], [[Trailbreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]{{m-}}drive into the Space Bridge and are teleported to [[Decepticon Headquarters (Cybertron)|Shockwave’s base]]. They blast their way past a shocked Shockwave and into Cybertron’s streets. Megatron orders the [[Rainmakers|Cybertronian Seekers]] to destroy the Autobot infiltrators with [[acid rain]].

At [[Wheeljack’s shop]], Chip works his way past the locking mechanism, and Ironhide instantly finds the cosmotron. Outside, a trio of Seekers somehow seed the clouds over the workshop so they produce incredibly debilitating acid rain.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Starscreampowerfist.jpg|thumb|left|150px|"SHIIIINING FINGEEEEER!"]]

The acid rain shorts the circuitry of the Autobots, who collapse at the touch of the deadly downpour. Chip is immune to the rain’s effects, and implores the Autobots to continue. Trailbreaker musters up the energy to project his force-field, sheltering the Autobots from the rain, giving their automatic repair systems time to kick in. Bluestreak fires some blasts into the clouds overhead, dispersing the rainmaking seekers and the toxic clouds. Rejuvenated, the Autobots return to Shockwave’s tower and ride the Space Bridge back to Earth.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_Bring_It.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"You talking to me? You talking to me? I don't see no one else here!"]]

On Earth, Megatron recognizes that without Prime, the conquest of the Autobots is a foregone conclusion. He leads an attack on the ''Ark''. The Autobots recognize the hopeless battle up ahead, but Spike musters up the courage. He grabs [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz's]] rifle and rallies the troops. He even manages to inspire perpetual downer [[Huffer]] to take charge.

An enormous battle breaks out in front of the ''Ark'', just as the Autobot mission returns from Cybertron. Chip and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] race the cosmotron to Prime. Optimus emerges in time to personally challenge Megatron and soundly beats him, forcing the Decepticon leader to yield. With Megatron down, a self-satisfied Starscream orders the Decepticons to retreat.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 20, 1984

'''Production number:''' #700-03

'''Written by:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

===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" |
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (6)
*[[Ratchet]] (7)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (8)
*[[Wheeljack]] (9)
*[[Trailbreaker]] (10)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (11)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (12)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (13)
*[[Windcharger]] (19)
*[[Gears]] (20)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (21)
*[[Huffer]] (22)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (24)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (25)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (26)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (9)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (30)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (2)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (4)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (5)
*[[Reflector]] (16)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (17)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (18)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (27)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (28)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (31)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Chip Chase]] (1)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (13)
*[[Spike Witwicky]] (14)

'''Guests'''

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

|}

==Notable Quotes==
"Heh, I wonder if I'll ever get used to that."
:{{m-}} '''Sparkplug''' witnessing the Autobots transform

"I think Laserbeak's chicken!"
:{{m-}} '''Skywarp''' commenting on Laserbeak's hesitation to infiltrate Autobot headquarters

"He's doomed. I know it. I can feel it in my databank."
:{{m-}} '''Huffer''', hoping the best for a dying Prime.

"I knew it was hopeless, I just knew..."
:{{m-}} '''Huffer''' again, before Ironhide shut him up good.

"They sure don't build them like that anymore."
:{{m-}} '''Sparkplug''', commenting on the fact Optimus Prime is still alive after ''his chest explodes''.

"Just like Sherlock Holmes with floppy disks!"
:{{m-}} '''Spike''', hopelessly over his head when it comes to computer talk.

"Hey! Who you callin' clumsy, Gasket-Breath?"
:{{m-}} '''Rumble''' protests Starscream's observation of his energon-handling skills

"No one's really disabled as long as he has courage."
:{{m-}} '''Chip Chase''', and that’s one to grow on.

"I'm sorry, Spike. Sometimes nothing you do makes any difference."
:{{m-}} '''Sparkplug''' to Spike, which, if you don’t read as the ‘royal’ you, is actually kind of mean and funny.

"We can't go down without ''trying!'' Prime would want us to go for it, no matter what the odds! Well, are you with me, or do I fight this battle alone?!?"
:{{m-}} '''Spike''' gives an inspirational battle rally to the Autobots after taking Jazz's gun.

"Ravage! Bad kitty! HOWAAAAA!"
:{{m-}} '''Spike''', right as Ravage reduces him to chew toy.

"Is there anyone in the universe who will challenge the might of Megatron?" "There is one, Megatron! I, Optimus Prime, challenge you!"
:{{m-}} '''Megatron''' is scared to death by a now healthy '''Optimus Prime'''

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:DivideandConquer_Factoryguardworkers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Note the standard issue army hardhats]]

* Due to a mix-up in animation models, the green-uniformed human soldiers protecting the weapons factory in one shot turn into hard-hat wearing factory workers in another shot

* A teleporting Skywarp is mistakenly colored with Starscream's colors, and then Thundercracker's colors.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_slopedPrime.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Prime in his seldom-used "aerodynamic" altmode]]

* A peculiar design in one shot has Optimus Prime's cab face sport a 45-degree slope.

* When Starscream reacts to Optimus Prime barreling into the factory, his voice is not electronically enhanced.

* When the Autobots are shown talking to Optimus, and later arriving at the factory, Bumblebee is the only yellow Autobot shown. However, when the Autobots transform to go to the factory, Sunstreaker is shown transforming instead of Bumblebee.

* Because the background art moves around to simulate a camera tilt, the foreground animation of Prime's trailer receding into the background looks instead like it is shrinking into nothingness in midair.

* Before Brawn enters the room where Optimus Prime is being worked on, he is shown standing inside.

* There's a big nasty S-shaped hair in the center of the screen as Wheeljack describes his shop on Cybertron.

* At the Space Bridge site, the camera pans across the scenery, but a painted foreground tree travels with the move, making it look like the tree is mobile.

* Four Reflectors are shown when preparing the Space Bridge (though it could be argued it is a separate Reflector-like Decepticon).

* Rumble blinks out for a few moments when the Autobots arrive at the Space Bridge.

* In the shot of him still holding the tree after Megatron tells him to let the Autobots win, and emerging from Ironhide's deep freeze, Starscream is colored like Thundercracker.

* As Shockwave and a Reflector soldier unload the Space Bridge's shipment of Energon cubes, the Energon is not filled with an illumination effect, and appear as solid black bars.

* The nitrogen pack that Ironhide uses in Shockwave's control center is labeled "NITRGEN". And, Ironhide shouldn't have to use a pack since he has a built in liquid nitrogen projector.

* When the Decepticons exit their base to attack the Autobots, a fourth Decepticon jet is shown. Later, an extreme close-up of one of the jets' weapons shows a red "rainmaker".
[[Image:Ironhideinblack.jpg|thumb|right|150px|So that's the reason why [[Ironhide (Movie)|he]] is black.]]
* When the Autobot away team races back to Shockwave’s tower, Ironhide is painted with Trailbreaker's colors, making him resemble a Diaclone incarnation of his toy.

* After returning to Earth, Bluestreak emerges from the Space Bridge painted as Prowl, but without police lights.

* In the carnage of the battle, a prone form of Ironhide is colored with Ratchet's white and red hue (Ratchet's inside the ''Ark'') and Sideswipe has Shockwave's colors.

* Optimus Prime's mouthplate moves when Megatron concedes defeat.

===Continuity Errors===
* It is unclear how Chip knows Skywarp's missile is of the heat-seeking variety before it even does anything to suggest as such.
* Optimus Prime somehow deflects the heat-seeking missile by hitting its ''warhead'' with his arm.
* Chip Chase's superhuman abilities shine in this episode: he knows Cybertronian technology better than Autobots, who have only had millions of years to get used to it. He knows how to find the Space Bridge better than Optimus can, since Chip thinks to use Teletraan I, a tactic that somehow escaped Prime. Chase can crack a Cybertronian lock, and he is immune to Cybertronian acid rain.

===Transformers References===
* The Space Bridge, first appeared in [[Transport to Oblivion]], reappears in this episode.
* The tetrahedron seeker jets return, which first appeared in [[More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1]].

===Real-World References===
* A cosmotron is a real-world particle physics accelerator.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Brawn really is a dumbass to not notice Laserbreak sitting on his shoulder.

* The Autobot Matrix of Leadership is nowhere to be found on Prime's chest when Wheeljack and Ratchet are repairing him.

[[Image:DivideandConquer_SympatheticDecepticon.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Poor guy.]]

* The Reflector-type Decepticon warrior that Starscream forces to pilot the Space Bridge transport has an oddly sympathetic and very human-sounding voice.

* Reflector displays an odd ability in this episode: he can absorb his fellow units into his body.

* Reflector can emit a light that shorts out optic sensors

* Ironhide's wrists can emit liquid glop launchers that trap the Decepticons to the surface with a thick adhesive.

* Cybertron has an atmosphere breathable by humans.

* A [[:Image:DivideandCon.gif|trio]] of [[Seeker]]s on Cybertron include a [[Acid Storm|neon green one]], a gunmetal bluegray one, and a lemony yellow one.

* Autobots have built-in repair systems.

* Sideswipe is capable of emitting a smokescreen from his chest ... for little effect.

* The Transformers have a personal battle code where customs dictate personal challenges be settled in personal combat.

* The chapter stops on the Rhino DVD version of this episode are Opening / Weapon Factories / Off to Cybertron / New Age of Decepticons / Fight For Optimus / Optimus Saved!

* Optimus Prime displays the unusual ability to fire energy beams out of his optics... right into Megatron's face.

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

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

Roll for It

2008-05-22T04:18:27Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:RollForIt_FloppyDisk_destruction.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Holy crap, man.]]

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'''The Decepticons seek a powerful antimatter formula, and the Autobots with their new human ally Chip Chase try to stop them.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "The Return of Megatron"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:RollForIt_Bluestreak_cannonfire.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Bluestreak, we need energon stars, quick!]]

[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], still in command of the [[Decepticons]] after [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]’s disappearance in the [[Space Bridge]], leads [[Thundercracker]] and [[Soundwave]] in attacking a hydroelectric power generator. The Autobots respond quickly, as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrives with an assult team. The battle is short, as a thrown piece of equipment destroys the Decepticon store of [[Energon Cube]]s. With little to show for their efforts, the Decepticons retreat. Optimus Prime sends [[Prowl]] and [[Bluestreak]] to follow them.

[[Image:RollForIt_Spacebridge_recieves.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A storm approaches.]]

Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron resumes contact with Earth. Despite his absence, Megatron commands that their scheduled attack on an antimatter laboratory will continue as planned in five billion astroseconds. The battle-damaged [[seeker]]s set out to find repair parts in the interim, to be ready for the attack, while Megatron boards the Space Bridge for transit back to Earth.

[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] drives [[Spike Witwicky]] and [[Chip Chase]] to the isolated antimatter laboratory where Chip works. As the security guard punches the access code to let them in, his actions are carefully spied by [[Reflector]], who is perched outside in camera mode snapping shots. Inside the massive lab, Chip and Spike are greeted by [[Dr. Alcazar]], who gives Chase a 5.25-inch [[floppy disk]] that will enable Chip’s home computer to interface with the one at the lab.

[[Image:RollForIt_Bumblebeeattacked.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes and no, it's Laserbeak!]]

As Bumblebee drives away, he is attacked by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]. Spike directs Bumblebee to take cover in the underground parking garage. With Bumblebee having escaped, Megatron realizes Optimus Prime might be tipped off to their laboratory attack. Rather than wait for Starscream and his team, Megatron orders an immediate strike.

Bumblebee drives Chip home, where the young scientist hopes to warn the lab of the impending attack. Bumblebee tries to call in Prowl and Bluestreak as backup, but they’re tied up attacking Starscream’s group, who are raiding the Ace Aircraft Factory for parts.

Megatron’s attack group arrives at the antimatter laboratory. Reflector punches in the access code, and the Decepticons march inside. Dr. Alcazar receives Chip’s online warning at the last possible moment, and succeeds in erasing the antimatter formula from his computer. Megatron detects that Alcazar has uploaded the formula to someone else. He lets Alcazar go.

[[Image:RollForIt_ProwlshootsRavage.jpg|thumb|right|150px|BAD KITTY!]]

In the aircraft factory, Prowl is injured by Soundwave’s blasts, and his [[battle computer]] goes offline. Desperate, Prowl scans for another online computer to hook up to. Traversing the phone lines, his signals find Chip’s computer, which has also received Dr. Alcazar’s antimatter formula. Chip assumes control of Prowl, using his desktop terminal to guide Prowl through combat maneuvers. With Chip in command, Prowl takes control of one of the surplus jets, and fires its rockets at the Decepticons. Starscream and his cohorts flee the battle.

[[Image:RollForIt_SoundwavescansChip.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The All Spark. WHERE IS IT?!]]

Megatron determines where Alcazar sent the formula, and communicates the location to Starscream and his team. Soundwave dispatches [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] to retrieve Chip. Chip memorizes the antimatter formula and destroys all evidence of it just as Ravage breaks in to his house and fetches him. The Decepticons take Chip to the antimatter laboratory, where the Autobots are just arriving. Prime sees that the Decepticons have a human hostage, and begins formulating a plan involving [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. These deceptives Autobots are able to outsmart perimeter guard Rumble with their holographic ruses, allowing them and Bumblebee to sneak past.

[[Image:RollForIt_Antimattercube_toolate.jpg|thumb|right|150px|I got it! I got it!]]

Inside, Soundwave uses his scanning abilities to extract the formula from Chip’s brain. Megatron orders Chip disposed of, and begins creating antimatter with the equipment in his lab. Just as Thundercracker moves in to terminate Chip, the infiltrating Autobots attack. Bumblebee and Spike rescue Chip, and the Autobots race away, taking Chip to safetly.

Next, Optimus strikes, driving through the lab walls and unleashing his warriors. But it may be too late, as Megatron throws an antimatter-powered Energon Cube at the Autobots, creating a tremendous explosion.

[[Image:RollForIt_Sunstreak_JetJudo.jpg|thumb|left|150px|And you thought surfing the roof of a boxcar was cool.]]

Injured Autobots emerge from the devastated laboratory. Prime orders a retreat to headquarters, so that his soldiers can tend to badly needed repairs. The Autobots limp back to the [[Ark]], where [[Ratchet]] and [[Sparkplug]] immediately get to work. Chip laments his inability to keep the antimatter formula from falling into Megatron’s hands, but [[Wheeljack]] tries to console him. He’s got a plan for the formula, and could use Chip and Spike’s help.

[[Image:RollForIt_Megatron_chestycubes.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Breastforce]] Megatron.]]

The next day, the Decepticons, powered by antimatter Energon Cubes, attack Autobot headquarters. Megatron turns into pistol mode, and Starscream fires his antimatter-bolstered bolts into the Autobot ranks. Prime manages to knock the pistol from Starscream’s grip, and Skywarp recovers the weapon. Just then, Chip affixes a control device onto Skywarp’s ankle, a transmitter that enables Teletraan-1 to take control of the Decepticon warrior.

Under Autobot control, Skywarp begins shooting randomly into the countryside, and Megatron’s antimatter ignition temperature reaches near critical. He transforms into robot mode and expels the remaining antimatter Energon from his body. It detonates, devastating the Decepticon forces. Megatron orders a retreat, but swears vengeance. Meanwhile, the Autobots congratulate Chip for his heroics.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 13, 1984

'''Production number:''' #700-02

'''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" |
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]](5)
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]](6)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]](7)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]](8)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]](9)
*[[Gears]](19)
*[[Wheeljack]](20)
*[[Ratchet]](21)
*[[Trailbreaker]](22)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]](23)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]](24)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]](25)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]](26)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]](28)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]](1)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]](2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]](3)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]](4)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]](10)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]](11)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]](12)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]](13)
*[[Reflector]](16)
*[[Ravage]](18)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky]](14)
*[[Chip Chase]](15)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]](27)

'''Guests'''
*[[Dr. Alcazar]](17)

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

|}

==Notable Quotes==
"Can the chat and start kickin' pig-iron!"
:{{m-}} '''Brawn''', heading into battle.

"Starscream! Thundercracker! You two look like Optimus Prime ran you through a laser-powered trash compactor!"
:{{m-}} '''Megatron''', observing the damaged condition of his men

"Leadership my sine function."
:{{m-}} '''Starscream''' after hearing Thundercracker's remark on Megatron's leadership.

"Stealing the antimatter formula is gonna be a piece of oil cake!"
:{{m-}} '''Reflector''', thinking he is (they are?) clever.

"I don't like the idea of Megatron getting the antimatter formula. He can't be trusted!" 
"Sure can't, [[manifold]]-mouth!"
:{{m-}} '''Starscream''' gripes and '''Bluestreak's''' potty mouth slang

"Now ''this'' is a human after my own central processor!"
:{{m-}} '''Prowl''', commenting on Chip's computer-control.

"There's no one here! I must have static in my rectifiers."
 "Now that's the smartest thing you've said all day!"
 (flattered)"R-really? ...Hey, what's going on!"
:{{m-}} '''Rumble''', hoodwinked by '''Mirage''' and '''Hound'''.

"Gosh! You guys look like you were the guests of honor at a 50-car pile-up!"
:{{m-}} '''Sparkplug Witwicky''', upon seeing the battle-damaged Autobots return to base.

"I get the feeling our [[jet judo]] needs a little work."
:{{m-}} '''Sunstreaker''' to Sideswipe after their failed bid to stop the Seekers.

"You may not be an Autobot, but when you rolled for broke back there you sure could've fooled me."
:{{m-}} '''Bumblebee''' congratulating Chip.

==Other notes==
[[Image:RollForIt_droopyDecepticonjets.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"Maybe if we're lucky, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Dad]] won't notice [[Unicron Singularity|why]] we're gone!]]

*In several scenes in this episode, all of the Transformers are drawn using different, more stylised animation models. In particular, the Decepticon jets seen near the beginning are sleeker, more detailed and have a drooping nosecone similar to ''Cybertron'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker's]] SU-35 fighter mode.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*Thundercracker is repeatedly depicted with Skywarp’s colors in the opening scene, or in some cases, with Starscream’s hue.
*As Soundwave prepares Energon Cubes, the interior of his chest-compartment is not illustrated, instead showing a solid wall of blue.
*When Soundwave runs through what appears to be a chainlink volleyball net, the net is animated as if the background art is sliding, but the background is sitting still.
*As Soundwave escapes, Prowl transforms and gives chase, followed by Bluestreak. However, in the next shot, when Prowl knocks Soundwave over, he is drawn as Bluestreak.
*When Prowl (who was Bluestreak a second ago) transforms and drives off after the retreating Decepticons, he runs over Optimus Prime's foot. What a dick.
[[Image:RollForIt_securityguardconsole.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"Please enter the square root of 685."]]

*The security guard’s access panel has digits 1-9 and a variety of mathematical commands (?!), yet lacks a zero.
*When Megatron orders the attack on the laboratory, the Decepticon insignia in his chest is not shown.
*When entering the jets base, Prowl's and Bluestreak's Autobot insignias are not shown. When Bluestreak delivers his 'manifold-mouth' line, Prowl's mouth is also moving.
*When the Decepticons are fleeing the jets base, Skywarp (who hasn't been shown before, except as an error replacing Thundercracker) appears besides Thundercracker and Starscream.
* When we see Chip's room through the window, he has a college pennant that reads USC, an odd choice for Chip. Later, his room has two different college pennants, one with the letters SUN and another with YAL (likely Yale, with the 'e' obscured by the SUN pennant).
*The shot of Soundwave ejecting Ravage to retrieve Chip is supposed to take place outdoors, but the background art is that of the hangar interior seen earlier
*Ravage breaks through Chip's front door, taking most of side window with him. After he open Chip's bedroom door and absconds with the human, he leaps through the now-repaired side window and, and the front door is undamaged as well.
*Soundwave’s line of dialogue, “Excellent, Ravage” is heard without its sound processing, so that [[Frank Welker]]’s “Dr. Claw” voice is quite audible.
*When Megatron throws the antimatter Energon Cube, it is not colored in.
*When the Autobots transform after escaping from Megatron's bomb of an energon cube damage and cracks appear during the final frames.
*During the establishing shot of [[Ark|Autobot headquarters]], it is coloured grey as opposed to the usual orange.
*When the Decepticons are loading the antimatter-powered energon cubes, two Starscreams are shown (one as a jet and one as a robot).

===Continuity Errors===
* When the security guard initially greets Chip, his voice is similar to Sparkplug's. When he welcomes Chip back to the lab moments later, he has a completely different voice.
* Reflector is shown watching for the password to enter the lab. If the Decepticons have an assortment of weapons, couldn't they just blast the door open? That, or the door is immune to Decepticon weapons.
*When confronted by Starscream’s raiding party, Bluestreak quips “Maybe we should have gone to help Prime after all.” It was Bumblebee who had requested help, not Prime.
*While Chip tries desperately to contact Dr. Alcazar via his computer, he never tries with the piece of equipment right next to his computer: his telephone.
*As noted above, the college pennants in Chip's room change between scenes. But why does he have pennants from three different universities?
*The security access door code is 2-9-5 when the security guard punches it and 4-7-2 when Reflector punches it in.
*Ratchet is shown as both a member of Prime’s attack group, and also waiting for them to return at the Ark.
*When the Decepticons visit Chip's house to steal the antimatter formula, Chip memorizes the code...AND RIPS A FLOPPY DISK APART WITH HIS BARE HANDS. If that doesn't seem like a tremendous feat of strength, try doing so yourself. Chip must have absolutely tremendous upper body strength.

===Transformers References===
* The Space Bridge, first appeared in [[Transport to Oblivion]], reappears in this episode.
*The para-sail like parachute used by Mirage in the More Than Meets The Eye, Part 3 is shown again, this time used by Sideswipe and Sunstreaker.
*The Autobots' ability to fly, seen in More Than Meets The Eye, is shown again in this episode, when Sunstreaker and Sideswipe are defending the Ark.
* Cliffjumper uses the phrase “your friendly neighborhood Decepticon wreckers,” which is both a reference to [[Spider-Man]] and also the first time the phrase [[Wreckers]] is used.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===

*Bumblebee can reconfigure his interior to accommodate Chip’s wheelchair and turn his door into an entry ramp.

*Signage in the city includes an ad for Prim Cola

*Megatron can detect specific computer activity by placing his hand over the machine.

* The antimatter formula includes handwritten screens with the following written on them:

AH ONNAG MOSHII

DOKOKANI EE ONN

AGA ORANKNAA

KYOUMO HAYO KA

EETE NEYO

….. El HABARA

….. MOU DOUTEI

….. SUTETAKAI

….. SONOUTHI

….. TORUKO IKO

….. UZE

This should be Japanese staff joke, as in english the text roughly translates:
"Ah a girl... is there a (nice) girl somewhere? Let's call it (a day) and get home quick and let's sleep. Hey Habara (a common japanese name, certainly a staff member) did you finally dropped your virginity? Let's go to Turkish (kind of prostitutes salon) sometimes."

* Chip’s phone number is 94-7244. Strangely, he doesn't answer when you call him.

* The USC pennant, possibly standing for the University of Southern California, which as an institution with a reputation as a 'party school' is an odd choice for somebody of academic accomplishment as Chip. However, the apparent Yale pennant that appears later seems like a good fit for somebody of Chip's talent.

* The lab's computer is weird. It loads floppy disks backwards...unless the good doctor is befuddled and inserted the disk the wrong way.

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

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Transport to Oblivion (episode)

2008-05-22T04:16:40Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Transport_to_Oblivion.jpg|thumb|400px|right|We'll put the shopping center over there.]]

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'''After months in hiding, the Decepticons return and have a new method for moving Energon cubes to Cybertron.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "Operation: Space Bridge"

==Summary==
[[Image:TransporttoOblivion_Decepticon-shaped_rock.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The Shadow knows....]]

The [[Decepticons]] have not been seen in months and are presumed dead by the [[Autobot]]s. That doesn't stop a twitchy [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] from blasting a rock that vaguely resembles a Decepticon. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is also not completely convinced of the Decepticons' demise. Unknown to the Autobots, the Decepticons are in fact still alive and have constructed an [[Decepticon Headquarters|undersea fortress]] out of their [[Decepticon space cruiser|crashed ship]] under the ocean.

Meanwhile, on Cybertron, an energy-depleted [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] attempts to make contact with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Shockwave succeeds in his attempt and informs Megatron that the [[Energon]] reserves on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] are almost depleted. He also tells him of the newly-constructed [[Space Bridge]].

The Decepticons head out again to collect more energy. Their first target is a solar power plant. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] scare off the workers and secure the generators for [[Energon]] creation.

[[Image:TransporttoOblivion_Cliffjumper_attacks_Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|150px|If Megatron were [[human]], that'd be really painful.]]

While cruising the city, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Spike Witwicky]] encounter a traffic jam{{m-}}the cause of which is a city-wide blackout. Both decide they need to head back to base to check in. [[Teletraan 1]] shows that the blackout has spread across the city. Optimus has Teletraan survey the surrounding power stations. At the solar plant, Optimus sees Megatron.

Optimus puts together a small strike team consisting of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], Cliffjumper, [[Gears]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to take care of the Decepticon raid (the rest of the force are out on patrol). The Autobots arrive and drive off the Decepticons, but not before they manage to steal a large amount of energy. During the battle, Ironhide is injured while saving Optimus from an attack.

[[Image:TransporttoOblivion_Spacebridge_theory.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The rebel base will be in firing range in 4 minutes...]]

Back at base, Ironhide is worked on by Ratchet and [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], but his pride is more wounded then his chassis. Wanting to know how they plan to get the Energon to Cybertron, Optimus sends Bumblebee out on recon to search for signs of the Decepticons in the surrounding area; Spike offers to go with him.

The two stumble upon the location of the Space Bridge and witness the Decepticons' first failed attempt to transport a small vehicle across space. Bumblebee and Spike attempt to leave, but are captured before they can report back. Megatron decides to use his two captives as pilots for the shuttle to help keep it on its course to Cybertron.

[[Image:TransporttoOblivion_Bumblebee_escapes.jpg|thumb|right|150px|That's what happens when you drive your car too close to Area 51.]]

Bumblebee and Spike are placed in the second test vehicle and sent toward the Space Bridge portal, but the Decepticons run out of time and the alignment between Cybertron and [[Earth]] passes. The Bridge can't be reactivated for 3,000 astro-seconds. While the Decepticons grouse about the delay, Bumblebee transforms into his car mode and smashes free of the transport vehicle. Spike is recaptured immediately. Bumblebee manages to evade them for a short time but is also recaptured. Megatron alters Bumblebee's memory chips so he can lead the Autobots into a trap.

Bumblebee returns to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and tells the gathered Autobots that Spike has been captured. They head for the Space Bridge, but Bumblebee has given them an incorrect location. The false location leads them to a cave where the Decepticons, tipped off by Laserbeak, have been waiting in ambush.

[[Image:TransporttoOblivion_Bumblebee_rescues_Spike.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Spike performed his own stunts.]]

The battle is cut short as the dimensional alignment between Cybertron and Earth recurs, allowing for Space Bridge transport. The Decepticons leave, but not before Megatron blasts the cave, sealing the Autobots within. During the battle, Bumblebee is injured and Ratchet discovers that a bank of Bumblebee's memory chips have been altered. The Autobots soon learn the true location of the Space Bridge and once free of the cave, roll out.

The Autobots engage the Decepticons once more at the true location of the Space Bridge, managing to rescue Spike and destroy the shipment of Energon. As the battle nears its conclusion, Megatron is knocked into the active Space Bridge and is presumed destroyed. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] assumes command and orders a retreat. But within [[Decepticon Headquarters (Cybertron)|the Decepticon base]] on Cybertron, Megatron emerges intact from the Space Bridge, and swears vengeance on his enemies.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 6, 1984

'''Production number:''' 700-01

'''Written by:''' [[Bryce Malek]] and [[Dick Robbins]]

===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]] (1)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (2)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (3)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (10)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (12)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (13)
*[[Gears]] (14)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (15)
*[[Brawn]] (19)
*[[Sideswipe]] (21)
*[[Trailbreaker]] (22)
*[[Sunstreaker]] (23)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (5)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (6)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (7)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]) (8)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (9)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (16)
*[[Reflector]] (18)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (20)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky]] (11)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (17)

'''Guests'''

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
"You're late again."
:{{m-}} '''Gears''' to Bumblebee during assembly.

'''Skywarp:''' "Starscream! Behind you!" 
(Starscream turns to see Cliffjumper and Gears running towards him) 
'''Cliffjumper:''' "Too late, Starscream!" 
'''Starscream:''' "It's never 'too late', Autobot." 
(calmly raises his left arm and fires)

"No more backtalk, or I'll short your mouth circuit."
:{{m-}} '''Ratchet's''' bedside-manner to Ironhide.

"I didn't know human teeth had skin!"
:{{m-}} '''Bumblebee''', reacting to Spike's comment about escaping by the skin of their teeth.

"The Autobots have robbed me of my victory, but they have not seen the last of Megatron. I shall be avenged!"
:{{m-}} '''Megatron''', for the zillionth time.

==Other notes==
* As this episode preceded the introduction of the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], it is Megatron who has the ability to tamper with Bumblebee's memories and use him as a sort of puppet to in a scheme to lead the Autobots to their doom.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* In the establishing shot meant to convey the transition of an Earth-bound scene to one set on Cybertron, Saturn is inexplicably near the planet Earth.

[[Image:TransporttoOblivion_colourchanging_Ed.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black-White-Black]]

* The animated glow behind Shockwave when he is communicating to Megatron is mis-aligned with his body.
* Ed, a solar power plant worker, has his skin change color from one shot to the next. He's first seen as an African-American, and in the next shot, he's white, and the following shot, he's black again. We experts at Teletraan I suspect he was suffering from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo Michael Jackson Disorder]
* As the Decepticons start filling Energon cubes, the background cubes filled by Skywarp are mistakenly in front of the foreground cubes filled by Starscream.
* Teletraan's readout screen have a number of lost-in-translation typographical errors. It reads: SOLOR POWE STATION #001; CAPACITY: 80 %; PURRENT PRODUCTION: 0%.
* As Megatron gloats over Optimus Prime's defeat and prepares to transform into gun mode, he says "Soundwave {{m-}} Prime is target, Soundwave! FIRE!", an awkward-sounding line that appears to have been hastily-edited to remove some dialog. Additionally, Megatron orders Soundwave to fire him before he even finishes transforming.
* After Ironhide is shot protecting Optimus Prime, Prowl's gun is black.
* When Shockwave says, "Test run number two aborted." the animation is of Megatron speaking.
* In several shots involving the Space Bridge, particularly those showing the entrance closing, the outlines and edges of the Bridge ring do not line up correctly, resulting in [http://www.blifaloo.com/illusions/impossible.php impossible shapes].
* When the Autobots jump through the skylight, Cliffjumper is colored like Bumblebee.
* In the scene after Megatron alters Bumblebee's memory chips, the Autobots are shown waiting for Bumblebee and Spike's return home. In the shot in which Sparkplug comments that they must have been captured, Cliffjumper is colored as Bumblebee.
* Additionally, in the same scene, Bumblebee says,"''Pike'' was taken by the Decepticons!"
* As the Decepticons prepare to retreat from the [[space bridge]], Skywarp is shown in Starscream's color scheme, resulting in two Starscreams appearing on screen at once.

===Continuity errors===
* At the end of the previous episode, the ''Ark'' was being refueled and repaired in preparation for the imminent return of the Autobots to Cybertron. At the beginning of this episode, their journey home seems to have been all but forgotten. Apparently they left the lights on and the battery died, and there wasn't another interstellar spaceship available for a jump start.
* This is the only time the ''Ark'' is ever depicted as being near a cliff side overlooking the ocean.
* When the Decepticons are leaving the power station, Skywarp is seen flying away twice.
* Brawn, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, and Trailbreaker{{m-}}who are never shown heading to the cave{{m-}}are present once the battle erupts inside.

===Transformers references===
* References

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Given that Starscream is a highly sophisticated living machine, it seems unlikely that he would have to look at his wrist to accurately count down five seconds.
* Jazz is somehow able to use a stalagmite as a bat to knock back a null ray blast at Starscream.
* When Cliffjumper appears at the start of the episode, he is carrying Jazz's gun.
* The signage in the city includes odd phrases that look suspiciously like Engrish: Par, Led Bulue, SpuRashu, Fee, Mascot, IOU, April, AGF, Bell.
* When Optimus Prime is using Teletraan 1 to survey nearby power stations, the map on the screen is labeled "EVE ISLAND."
* A number of Transformers are depicted with unique built-in weapons and features, such as Megatron's chest-mounted hose-like memory scrambler, Ratchet's wrist-based net launcher, and Megatron's gauntlet-launched saw blade and wrist laser.
* Optimus Prime's laser rifle has a variable focus barrel that allows him to shoot a needle-beam blast.

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

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B.O.T. (episode)

2008-05-22T04:09:40Z

75.168.123.161: hrm. I always found thie episode 'endearingly silly.' Oh well.

{{disambig2|the worst episode of Transformers ever|the titular character of the worst episode ever|B.O.T. (robot)}}
[[Image:B.O.T.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Smarter than a race of millions of years old robots. Using Brawl's brain.]]

{{Episodenav|g1|season=2|49|prev=Masquerade|next=The Transformers: The Movie
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=59
|prev2=Neverending Struggle
|next2=War Dawn
}}

'''Worst. Episode. Ever.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "The Revival of Bruticus"

==Synopsis==
[[Image:BOT-Road.jpg|thumb|left|Here we come...drivin' down the street...]]

The [[Combaticon]]s drive (yes, even [[Vortex|the]] [[Blast Off|flyers]] drive) into a random city for no discernible reason and form Bruticus for no discernible reason. He is immediately destroyed with a single shot by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] (who's there for no discernible reason). Defensor just leaves the pile of parts alone and unsupervised, apparently not bothering to alert the other Autobots or anything. This enables Swindle {{m-}}who has somehow survived ''without a scratch'' the explosion that reduced all the other Combaticons to a pile of parts{{m-}} to gather up the bits. No human authorities are involved either.

Swindle then visits the generically evil foreign guy "El Presidente" on his ship filled with weapons in order to buy parts to repair the Combaticons.

Meanwhile, Megatron is running a simulation of his new orbital disruptor cannon. After Starscream whinges, Megatron explains that once the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] is knocked from orbit, they will use Soundwave's new device to control the tides. They will then use this colossal power to flood a single canyon, creating “a limitless source of power”.

At the Combaticons' base, El Presidente's men load up the weapons and more advanced computer systems from the wrecked robots, as apparently Swindle forgot about that whole “repair” thing. Swindle then leaves to take the remaining parts to a dump. Shortly after they all leave, Skywarp arrives, noting no one seems to be home. He discovers a piece of one of the Combaticons, then notices there's a trail of them. Confused, he asks Megatron what to do.

[[Image:BOT-Luigi.jpg|thumb|right|Killer turtles out to get him, creepy crabs are right behind.]]

Swindle arrives in a junkyard, where he threatens a junkyard worker before he starts to dump the leftovers. Starscream and Skywarp discover him in the act and capture him as he tries to escape. Back at the [[Decepticon]] base, Soundwave installs a bomb in Swindle's head; he has 15 hours to re-assemble the Combaticons before it goes off. Swindle takes the parts back from various mid-80's evil foreign stereotypes and re-assembles the team. However, they are unable to combine into Bruticus because Brawl's [[personality component]] is missing. Swindle is charged with getting the component back or the bomb will still go off.

Meanwhile, at [[Benjamin Franklin Pierce High School]], Mr. Robbins' demonstration of a laser is sabotaged by two sociopathic students, Roland and Martin, who boost the laser's power output so high it instantly burns a hole through steel. Rather than involve the authorities, Mr. Robbins threatens them with an "F" in his class if they don't win a blue ribbon at the science fair, and assigns Elise Presser to assist them for no discernible reason.

Outside, the two jagoffs meet the nebbish and spineless Elise. They realize a high-rise is on fire across the street, and witness the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s coming to the rescue (well, four of them; Blades appears to blow two window-washers off their rig with the wind from his rotors. The bastard). This inspires them to build a robot for their project. The three rummage for parts in the same junkyard where Swindle dumped the Combaticons' leftover remains, and Elise discovers a random piece of machinery. They spend the night in the school's lab assembling their machine, and Martin dubs it "B.O.T.". After several failures, Elise installs the random piece of machinery, which turns out to be Brawl's personality component. Naturally, Brawl-B.O.T. goes postal and starts trashing the place.

[[Image:BOT-CompRoom.jpg|thumb|left|Unbeknownst to all, the school was secretly funded by a hideously gargantuan Richie Rich.]]

Martin grabs the laser and fires, and B.O.T. runs off. The kids run to the school's preposterously-advanced computer lab, and use it to call the Protectobots. [[Teletraan I]] gets the S.O.S., and Optimus sends Gears, Ironhide and Bumblebee to investigate.

Swindle re-threatens the junkyard worker, who says that maybe some kids took the part Swindle is after. Swindle mutters "you better hope so"... then proceeds to rummage through the trash, seemingly instantly forgetting that whole "kids" angle.

The [[Autobot]]s arrive at the school. The kids seem disappointed that they didn't get the Protectobots, but quickly lead them to their runaway creation in the school's cafeteria. Brawl-B.O.T. knocks all three Autobots over with a single serving pan of corn on the cob (that high-school food, I tell ya, huh? huh?), then deflects Gears' blaster-fire with a pot lid. Ironhide shoots molten lead at Brawl, but he leaps to grab a light fixture, avoiding the attack, and the now-weakened floor collapses under Ironhide. Brawl runs for it, barricading the door out with remarkable speed, and heads for a seemingly abandoned building... as Swindle watches.

The Autobots follow, telling the kids to stay put. They enter the building, and find that Brawl-B.O.T. has taken an elevator thirty floors up. Ironhide wedges a stick into the doors, and the trio run up the stairs. Outside, the future serial killers grow instantly impatient, and drag Elise inside the building. They remove the stick, enter the elevator and head up.

A blast erupts ''behind'' the Autobots, and Ironhide orders them to shoot up. They shoot at absolutely ''nothing'', Ironhide declares they hit whatever it was, and they run right into Swindle. Meanwhile, the elevator has stopped. Roland is lifted up so he can open the emergency hatch, and discovers B.O.T. is trying to break the elevator cables...

Sadly, B.O.T. is prevented from snapping the cables by an energy blast to the back. The Autobots pick themselves up, seemingly having been soundly thrashed by Swindle all by himself. They all run outside to witness Swindle driving away. Back at Decepticon HQ, Brawl is restored and the bomb removed, and Bruticus is formed again.

At the school, Elise inspects the remnants of B.O.T. to find that the "funny component" is gone. Martin decides to hunt it down by reworking the machine that read B.O.T.'s "brain response" so it can track the signal. The three drive to the ocean, and Elise rewires B.O.T.'s speech synthesizer so it receives and decodes signals rather than creating them, letting them hear what Brawl hears. Megatron insists on a test-run of the cannon, and picks Autobot headquarters as the target (because it's in orbit, you see. Wait, no it isn't). The kids rush off to warn the Autobots, who send a signal to the Protectobots' base.

The Autobots apparently just sit around and wait for Megatron to set up his giant cannon, get his troops into position just outside their base, and for the Combaticons to assemble Bruticus before starting to defend themselves. Bruticus basically stumbles around until he falls apart. The Protectobots arrive and random fighting ensues.

[[Image:Elisetape.jpg|thumb|This is the light-hearted, end-of-episode comedy beat. No, seriously.]]

Inside the base, the kids think they need to help, and Elise has a rare moment of spine. Using Teletraan I, she sends B.O.T. out into the battlefield on a beeline to the disruptor cannon. The Protectobots combine into Defensor and generate a force field, protecting about four other Autobots. The Decepticons wait until the force field wears off, then one shot blasts Defensor to pieces. Bruticus re-forms and tries to fire the cannon, but it turns and blasts Starscream and Soundwave instead. B.O.T. is working the cannon using a conveniently-placed control panel at the base, and causes it to explode by hitting the clearly-marked "overload" button, sending Bruticus flying away and forcing a Decepticon retreat.

Back inside, the Autobots thank the kids for their help and offer their apologies for the loss of their robot. Elise asks if they have any spare parts so they can try again... and Roland and Martin duct-tape her mouth shut and drag her away while the Autobots just watch argh argh argh...

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' 01/09/1986

'''Production number:''' # 700-64

'''Written by:''' [[Earl Kress]]

===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" |
* [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] (7)
* [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (18)
* [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (19)
* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (20)
* [[Blades]] (21)
* [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (22)
* [[Gears]] (24)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (25)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (26)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (27)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (28)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (29)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Onslaught]] (1)
* [[Vortex]] (2)
* [[Blast Off]] (3)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (4)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (5)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (6)
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (9)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (10)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (11)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (12)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (13)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (30)
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (31)

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

'''Guests'''
* [[El Presidente]] (8)
* [[Mr. Robbins]] (14)
* [[Roland]] (15)
* [[Martin]] (16)
* [[Elise Presser]] (17)

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
* [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]] (23)
|}

==Notable quotes==
"Call sanitation. There's junk all over the street!" 
:—'''Defensor''', leaving his mess for the humans to clean up.

"Megatron, I-I-I couldn't find Brawl's personality component! I didn't think it would ''matter''..." 
:—'''Swindle's''' high opinion of his teammate.

"This is so degrading." 
:—'''Gears''' on being beaten by Brawl-B.O.T.

"We should've just taken the 'F' in Science." 
:—'''Martin'''

"If you ever pull a stunt like that again, I'll melt you down for scrap [[tutonium]]!" 
:—'''Megatron''' threatens Swindle with gibberish

{{-}}

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* Argh.

* The scenery in this episode is always ''huge''. In the opening scene, the five Combaticons are driving down a downtown street in a row (yes, even the ''fliers are driving on the ground'') with plenty of room. Humans are drawn tiny compared to the doors of their own buildings, and the Autobots fit easily inside human structures.

* There is no indication as to what jet-mode Starscream uses to capture jeep-mode Swindle.

* When Elise says "Maybe I wired the box in wrong." one of her legs is drawn way too short, almost as if she's missing her right thigh.

* The kids create and lose B.O.T. in the middle of the night. When the Autobots reach the school, it's bright and sunny outside. If this ''isn't'' an animation error, then we are forced to assume that Brawl-B.O.T. spent several hours not doing much at all, staying inside the school the whole time, while the kids waited for the Autobots to arrive.

* The "shooting at nothing upstairs" bit might be attributed to animation/script mismatch. The animation puts the Autobots in a circular staircase so they are plainly shooting at the clearly-lit curved wall directly ahead of them. It's ''possible'' the writer intended them to be shooting up a straight staircase into darkness... but that's pure conjecture.

* During a close-up, Elise's red VW Beetle becomes Swindle-colored (including a purple hood!), then changes back and remains red through the rest of the scene.

* A wall appears behind Megatron and Soundwave as they face down Hot Spot in the middle of the desert.

===Continuity errors===
* ''Argh''.

* Swindle goes to El Presidente to ''buy'' parts to repair the other Combaticons. The next time we see them, he's ''sold'' the Combaticon parts... for ''what'', we don't know. There is no explanation as to why he suddenly completely changed his plan.

* The kids don't seem to recognize what Transformers are, but by this point in the series, they're internationally recognized, there are holidays and tributes to them, etc. Despite this, they seem to instantly accept the existence of Transformers.

===Other errors===
* '''''Argh'''''.

* Megatron's plan seems... severely overwrought. Build a giant cannon to knock the Moon out of orbit, build a device to control the tides in the Moon's absence... and use all that power to... flood a canyon that contains a hydroelectric generator that they ''also'' built. Considering that in "[[More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" all they needed was the already-made Sherman Dam and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] shaking up a river...

* Why does Megatron put a bomb in Swindle's head? If it goes off, he loses Bruticus for good.

* Why does Megatron have ''only'' Swindle go looking for the lost personality component? Why risk permanently losing Bruticus that way?

* How did Swindle know ''exactly'' where to find each and every Combaticon component across the globe once he sold them to ''El Presidente''?

* Fifteen hours seems like an impossibly tight deadline to track down dozens or hundreds of parts scattered ''all over the world'', retrieve them, reassemble them into complex high-tech robots, AND still have time left over to track down Brawl-B.O.T.

* The teens completely fail to notice a hundred-story building that is almost completely engulfed in flames and surrounded by emergency vehicles until they hear somebody fifty stories up call for help.

* Groove claims to use liquid nitrogen to put out the fire. Liquid nitrogen boils at -198 °C (-320 °F), so it would basically boil away to a gaseous state almost instantly upon exposure to the air, and with hugely explosive force to boot. <ref>[[wikipedia:Liquid nitrogen|Liquid nitrogen at wikipedia]]</ref>

* Streetwise catches the two falling window-washers with his ''metal'' arms after they've fallen about fifty stories, and somehow they're not splashed all over him.

* Three high school kids can build a robot out of junk bits and Brawl's brain that is ''stronger'' and ''smarter'' than the Autobots. (The latter would be a little more believable if it weren't for the "Brawl's brain" part.)

* When B.O.T. is first activated, Elise is forcefully flung off the ladder by its arm. Somehow, she lands with only a soft thud and no real injuries.

* The high school's computer is astounding. It is exceedingly and hugely sci-fi in design, plus, how the kids were able to use it to send an S.O.S. to the Autobots over the phone is... magic or something.

* Autobots are weaker than kitchenware.

* There is a fully functional elevator within a seemingly condemned building.

* How did Swindle get above the Autobots on the way up? And how'd he get past them on the way down again?

* The speech synthesizer is "rewired" so that instead of "synthesizing and transmitting," it "receives and decrypts." And this somehow lets the kids listen in on a conversation being held in the Decepticon base. '''''WHAT?!'''''

[[Image:BOT-Overload.jpg|thumb|right|225px|"I assure you, there is ''zero chance'' of this coming back to bite us!"]]

* It's never really specified why Megatron needs Bruticus in specific to fire the cannon. If it's a size thing, he also has [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. But the size thing is debatable because the cannon has a human-level control panel on it. Oy.

* On that note, the human-level control panel has a great big button cleanly marked "Over Load" in English. Why did he install that? No, really, why?

* This episode was made.

===Real-world references===
* "Benjamin Franklin Pierce High School" is a reference to [[wikipedia:Hawkeye_Pierce|Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce]], the character from ''[[wikipedia:M*A*S*H*|M*A*S*H*]]'' (who was also the inspiration for the [[Mini-Con]] [[Hawkeye]]'s bio).

===Transformers references===
* Production-wise, it seems a bit odd to have three Season One Autobots respond to the kids' S.O.S., rather than showcasing the brand-new combiner team who would otherwise seem to be the spotlight buy-my-toy characters of the episode.

* This episode establishes that the Combaticons have their own separate base. As this was the last episode before the jump to 2005, this is never touched on again.

* Starscream says to Megatron "''Your'' stupid warrior" in reference to Bruticus... but Starscream was the one who made him.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* '''''Argh'''''.

[[Image:BOT-ModelReuse.jpg|thumb|right|Me an' my friends are Jem girls, especially Jimmy "The Legbreaker" Cianciulli!]]

* Mr. Robbins's class is made up of... a very odd collection of students. The ''least'' odd are the two women who are just recolored character models from ''Jem'', [[Hasbro]]'s then-current cartoon-advertised foray into girls' fashion dolls. Towards the back, however, appear to be thugs in business suits.

* This episode introduces the most loathsome ''Transformers'' characters ever, Roland and Martin. Boosting a laser to a level that could grievously injure or kill someone as a ''prank'', the misogynistic duct-taping of Elise's mouth and constantly dragging her places against her will, and a general smarmy smugness level that makes Starscream seem humble...

* Astrotrain appears in the simulation of the disruptor cannon knocking the Moon from orbit, but is never seen elsewhere.

* The original script's cast list for the episode notes that the "junkyard operator" is a spy, and that the only other thing we learn about him is that he gets taken away by the "Federal Authorities"... oh, and he has no lines.<ref>[[Metrodome]]'s Season 3 & 4 DVD set extras</ref> This bizarre plot twist obviously didn't make it into the final draft, but really, what's one more wad of nonsense at this point?

* The billboard over the Protectobots' urban headquarters seems to be advertising for [[E Cola]]. Mmmmmmm.

* This episode was lampooned at the [[BotCon 2006]] [[MSTF]] presentation, and as far as the writers are concerned, it is the single ''dumbest'' episode in the entirety of ''Transformers'' animation.

* It is also possibly the worst advertisement for the combiner teams possible. Bruticus is destroyed with '''only a single shot''' from Defensor, and later stumbles around like a concussed baby as the Autobots shoot at him. Defensor's force field is rendered utterly pointless as the Decepticons just wait for it to run out, then he too is blasted to bits with ease.

* This was the last episode of season two. Can you imagine if this was the last episode of ''The Transformers'' ever?

* Good [[Primus|God]], I need a stiff drink.

==References==
<references/>

[[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>

Masquerade

2008-05-22T04:04:44Z

75.168.123.161:

{{picsneeded|Title card screengrab}}
[[Image:Masquerade Menasors.JPG|thumb|350px|Menasor crush...destroy [[knockoff]].]]

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|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=61
|prev2=War Dawn
|next2=Fire in the Sky
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'''After defeating the Stunticons, five of the Autobots pose as the crazed combiners to learn of Megatron's newest plan.'''

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] sends the [[Stunticon]]s on a mission to find components for an unrevealed purpose, including the world’s largest, most perfect ruby. While searching for their components, the actions of the Stunticons catch the attention of the [[Autobot]]s, who track their movements and their crimes. Breakdown and Wildrider get the first component: laser lenses from a scientist. Dead End and Drag Strip get the second component: an experimental generator from the Army. Motormaster gets the last one: a perfect ruby from a museum.

[[Image:Masquerade Prime Motormaster chicken.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Shortly after this, Menasor threw up.]]
The Autobots split into teams and manage to be extremely effective at capturing the Stunticons in the middle of their capers. [[Grapple]], [[Hoist]], and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] take on [[Breakdown]] and [[Wildrider]]. [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Tracks]] take on [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Drag Strip]]. Finally, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Blaster]], and [[Spike Witwicky]] go for [[Motormaster]], who challenges the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] to a game of “chicken” and ends up in a head-on collision. Spike, Bumblebee, and Blaster peer through the dust to see who survived, and it turns out that Optimus is the clear victor, while Motormaster lies in a wreck.

[[Image:Sideswipe FakeBreakdown.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Sideswipe? I, Breakdown, have never heard of such a being!]]
Although all five Stunticons have been captured, the Autobots still don’t know what their plans were for the components they stole for Megatron. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] guesses that the parts are going to be made into a weapon. (Nooo, really?) Optimus hatches a scheme to disguise Autobots using camouflage paint and penetrate the Decepticon camp disguised as Stunticons: Optimus Prime as Motormaster, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] as Dead End, [[Sideswipe]] as Breakdown, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] as Drag Strip, and [[Windcharger]] as Wildrider.

The disguised Autobots infiltrate the Decepticons, although their arrival causes some raised eyebrows because they are driving too "safely". They deliver the stolen components to Megatron without being detected.

Back at the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], the Stunticons manage to shimmy and shake their way out of their cells, merge into [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and overcome their Autobot captors. They then head back to the Decepticon base.

The Constructicons complete Megatron’s new weapon, and he reveals its power, but just then Menasor arrives and declares the Autobots as infiltrators. Using Windcharger’s electric field ability and Mirage’s illusion power, the Autobots merge into their own Menasor. The two giants battle it out, and the Autobots are overcome. Megatron trains the new weapon on the Autobots, but the device blows up in his face after a few scattered shots.

Autobot reinforcements arrive, and the Decepticons flee without their usual promises for revenge. It is revealed that Ironhide had made adjustments to the ruby back at Autobot HQ, which caused the device to explode. The Autobots head for home, victorious.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 28, 1985 
'''Written by:''' [[Donald F. Glut]]

===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]]
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
* [[Warpath]]
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
* [[Windcharger]]
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
* [[Motormaster]]
* [[Drag Strip]]
* [[Dead End]]
* [[Wildrider]]
* [[Breakdown]]
* [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]

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

'''Guests'''
*

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

==Notable quotes==
"A near miss deserves a couple of near-missiles!"
:—'''Inferno'''

"I'm probably going to hate myself in the morning, but..." 
:—'''Inferno''' before he douses the flames on the Stunticon Breakdown

"Blam! Boom! Pow! I'm going to make that hot rod even hotter. HA HA HA!"
:—'''Warpath''' firing on the Stunticons Dead End and Dragstrip

"Well, look who's here! The old King of the Road! When I'm finished with ya, you'll be King of the Junkyard!"
:—'''Motormaster''' taunting '''Optimus Prime''' into a game of chicken

"You did it! You did it, Optimus! You stuffed that loudmouth once and for all." 
"I...hope so, Spike, because I'd hate to go through that again."
:—'''Spike''' congratulates a shaken '''Optimus''' after he recovers from a head-on collision with Motormaster.

''[The Autobots are towing the defeated Stunticons to the ''Ark'']'' 
'''Wheeljack''': "Here they come." 
'''Ratchet''': "I won't bother asking who won." 
'''Breakdown''' ''(taking note of the Autobots looking at them)'': "They're gawking at us! How mortifrying!" 
'''Dead End''': "The word, Breakdown, is mortiFYing, my sentiment exactly." 
'''Motormaster''': "I'm in no mood for your big words, Dead End." 
'''Ironhide''': "For you, Motormouth, this '''IS''' a dead end." 
:—'''Motormaster''' complains about Dead End's SAT-level vocabulary, and '''Ironhide''' tells him off as the Autobots drag them off.

"Man, Optimus. You're a dead ringer for Motormaster." 
"Did you have to say 'dead ringer', Spike?"
:—'''Spike Witwicky'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s vocabulary causes '''Optimus Prime''' to wince.

"All right, then...ah...Stunticons, let's roll for it. "
:—'''Optimus Prime''' disguises as Motormaster.

Breakdown: "Everybody out on bad behavior!" 
:-'''Breakdown''' after freeing himself and taking out Inferno, Grapple, and Hoist.

"Imagine my turning that ray on the Autobots' headquarters. Perhaps when it's gone, someone will put up a memorial parking lot. Mwahaha!"
:—'''Megatron'''

"Machine appears unstable. Suggest abandoning it." 
"Suggestion noted—and ignored!"
:—'''Soundwave''' warns '''Megatron''', for all the good it does.

"Menasor! Destroy those Autobots! There are only five!" 
:-'''Megatron''' orders '''Menasor''' into battle.

"Too many...Menasor gone!"
:-'''Menasor''' is not much of a fighter.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:Huge Ironhide and Small Ratchet.jpg|thumb|150px|Introducing ''Ultra class'' Ironhide and ''Scout class'' Ratchet.]]
* As a result of animation cels being stacked incorrectly, Ratchet appears teeny-tiny in the front of a crowd shot, making Ironhide look colossal by comparison. The tiny Ratchet should, of course, be (barely visible) at the ''back'' of the crowd.
* When the real Menasor takes off to warn Megatron, he has an Autobot insignia.
* When the Autobots begin firing on Menasor, his face is entirely black.
* Just before Megatron fires the laser, Windcharger is miscoloured in green and grey.

===Continuity errors===
* reference

===Transformers references===

* Megatron's line "Suggestion noted...AND IGNORED!" when Soundwave warns him would be revisited during the [[Nemesis, Part 2|Beast Wars]] when his [[Megatron (BW)|namesake]] utters those exact sentiments to [[Dinobot II]] on board the ''[[Nemesis]]''.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Soundwave fly.jpg|thumb|150px|In fact, Soundwave can fly in his [[alt mode]], too.]]
* Ratchet's voice actor in this episode is [[Wally Burr]], not the usual [[Don Messick]], and it shows.
* Although Mirage had illusion-creating powers described in his [[bio]], the show limited it to him simply being able to turn invisible in all but this one instance, leaving it a bit anomalous within the cartoon series itself. This limitation occurred, of course, because Mirage being able to create illusions was rather redundant in the face of Hound being able to do exactly the same thing. Per their bios, though, illusions were actually supposed to be Mirage's "thing", while Hound used his holograms to create ''maps'' and could only make simple images on rare occasions.
* Did anyone know that Soundwave can fly in his tape deck mode? Because at the end of this episode he transforms and then flies off behind Starscream.

===Keywords===
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==External links==
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The Revenge of Bruticus

2008-05-22T04:03:33Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Revenge of bruticus 2 threratenShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I asked you a question, buddy -- what's the square root of 5,248?]]

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'''Even though Starscream and the Combaticons are banished to space, they are still a threat—a threat returning to destroy both the Decepticons and the Autobots...'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "The Attack of Bruticus"
*'''German title:''' "Bruticus Rache" (This Episode was only shown as G2 Version)

==Detailed synopsis==
Stuck in a cosmic "time out" with the [[Combaticon]]s, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] decides to book it, declaring the Combaticons incompetent. Unphased, [[Onslaught]] has developed a plan of revenge; [[Blast Off]] is towing their asteroid to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The Combaticons arrival on Cybertron interrupts a little target practice [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] is holding for the [[Sentinel (G1)|Sentinel drones]]. The Combaticons merge into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], decimate the Sentinels, and launch gun-mode Shockwave into deep space. Onslaught declares that Operation: Revenge has begun.

On [[Earth]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is overseeing the [[Insecticon]] army, as they devour a city one building at a time. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Autobot]]s arrive, but the Insecticons are moving into a nearby neighborhood that is still inhabited. Prime is unwilling to risk civilian casualties, so the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] sends in the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s to evacuate the civilians.

At the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] is giving [[Spike Witwicky]] a little astronomy lesson about shooting stars, noting that the odds of an ''actual'' star colliding with the Earth are slim...

Meanwhile, out in space, Starscream literally runs into Shockwave. Apparently unaware that Starscream has been exiled, Shockwave enlists his help to rescue Cybertron.

At Shockwave's base, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] is itching for a fight, Blast Off advises calm, as Onslaught is sure to have a plan. That plan involves the [[space bridge]]. Though it is far ahead of any Decepticon technology Onslaught has previously seen, he manages to rig the space bridge to move Earth into its [[sun]], which will destroy the Decepticons and the Autobots at the same time!

On Earth, the humans have been successfully evacuated from the city, and the Autobots begin blasting the Insecticons to bits. However, Spike and Perceptor arrive, having learned of Earth's altered orbit, and inform Prime of the peril. The Autobots head for the space bridge, and Megatron orders [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] to remove the space bridge's control console and evacuate.

On Cybertron, Starscream and Shockwave use a [[holographic projector]] to make the Combaticons believe that they are under attack. Shockwave discovers Onslaught's space bridge modifications, but Starscream shoots him, then sends Megatron an ultimatum: Surrender [[Leader of the Decepticons|leadership of the Decepticons]], or everything on Earth, including Megatron and the Decepticons, will fry. However, the Combaticons eventually figure out the ruse, and they imprison Starscream and Shockwave.

[[Image:RevengeOfBruticus_TracksSideswipeProwl.jpg|left|thumb|150px|<strike>Huey, Dewey and Louie</strike> Tracks, Sideswipe and Prowl to the rescue.]]
Megatron sends [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Ramjet]] to locate the [[Insecticon]]s, but they discover that the bug-bots have chewed up the console. The Autobots, who have also tracked down the Decepticons, offered to assist Megatron and the Decepticons. Perceptor repairs the console with parts from Prime and Megatron. Prime insists that the Autobots be included in the trip to Cybertron, which Megatron relents to, and the united teams head to Cybertron, leaving the Protectobots to struggle with rising temperatures and find a way to keep the human race from being wiped out.

[[Image:Revege of Bruticus Prime Bruticus.JPG|thumb|150px|The only way to keep that chestplate on.]]
The two teams free Starscream and Shockwave, the former loudly protesting that he was forced to threaten Megatron by the Combaticons, and the latter immediately denouncing the story as lies. Before anyone can do anything else, the Combaticons attack, merging into Bruticus when the fight turns against them. Starscream reveals that Bruticus has one weak point on his back that, if blasted, will shut him down. Prime manages to shoot the weak point, and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] reverses the space bridge, returning Earth to its proper orbit.

Prime and Megatron agree to destroy Bruticus, and Megatron allows the Autobots to leave unharmed. However, the Decepticons have faked Bruticus' destruction, and reprogrammed the real Bruticus to serve Megatron. Megatron pardons Starscream and restores him to the Decepticon ranks.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' ???

'''Written by:'''

===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
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| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*

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

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

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
"I can't stand it! I can't stand it! This is a cosmic prison!" 
:-- '''Starscream''', trapped on a prison asteroid

"Some refer to us as Combaticons, but..." 
"...I am also known as Bruticus." 
:-- '''Swindle''' and '''Bruticus''' answer Shockwave's demand that the Combaticons identify themselves.

"Ramjet, if this Autobot quack does anything suspicious, shatter his lenses. From the inside." 
:-- '''Megatron''' delivers an indirect warning to Perceptor as the latter takes components from him and Optimus Prime to repair the Space Bridge.

"It was the Combaticons. They locked us in here and forced me to threaten you, Megatron!" 
"He is lying!" 
:-- '''Shockwave''' snitches on '''Starscream'''.

"Not until you relinquish control over the Decepticons." 
"Don't be a fool." 
"Then let the Earth burn!" 
:-- '''Starscream''' tries to blackmail '''Megatron'''.

"They've ganged up on us!" 
"Well, let's gang up on them!" 
"Combaticons, transform and become Bruticus!" 
:-- '''Brawl''', '''Vortex''' and '''Onslaught''' as the Decepticons and Autobots surround them.

"Bruticus hates Cybertron! Bruticus hates you all!" 
:-- '''Bruticus''' goes emo on the Autobots and Decepticons that have come to destroy him.

"We were imprisoned on Cybertron for millions of years. And now... I shall have... my REVENGE!" 
:-- '''Bruticus''' as he grabs Megatron and attempts to crush him.

"I hope Starscream was telling the truth." 
:-- '''Optimus Prime''', hoping for a miracle.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:Ratchet weirdhead.PNG|thumb|right|150px|Look [[:Image:Weirdstreak.jpg|familiar]]?]]
*When Dirge and Thundercracker take [[Energon cube]]s to the [[space bridge]], Thundercracker is colored with Starscream's colors.
*When Starscream demands to be leader of the Decepticons in order to stop the Earth from falling into the sun, Brawl attacks, but the next scene shows only Swindle, who retreats.
*When Starscream and Shockwave are rescued from prison, a second Megatron appears briefly beside the first.
*Ratchet's head is miscolored in one scene.
*When surrounded by the Autobots and Decepticons, it is Vortex commanding the Combaticons to merge into Bruticus, but you hear Onslaught's voice.

===Continuity errors===
* The Combaticons’ lack of [[energy absorber]]s as shown in "[[Starscream's Brigade]]" is not mentioned and seems to cause no problems for them. (Maybe they installed new ones once on Cybertron.)
* Cybertron appears to be deserted except for Shockwave and a few Sentinel robots.
* Megatron comes up with the idea of reprogramming Bruticus for loyalty in this episode, even though he could've done so in the last episode after Bruticus was defeated by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]].

===Transformers references===
* This is the Protectobots' first appearance in the series, yet there is absolutely no mention of where they came from. While this does put them in the company of most of the rest of the new season-two cast, it's the first time a combiner team wasn't given a special origin episode. Somebody from Hasbro or Takara was obviously impatient [[to sell toys|to sell]] the Protectobot team toys.
*Shockwave appears completely unaware that Starscream was an exile. Has Megatron never heard of memos?

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
*This episode marks the second and last appearance of the Sentinel robots.
*This episode marks the last appearance of [[Autobot]] security director [[Red Alert]].
*This is the only G1 episode which ends with Decepticons having an advantage as they manage to save Bruticus from destruction and "recruit" him for their cause.

==External links==
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Starscream's Brigade

2008-05-22T04:02:30Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Starscreams_brigade_5_letsgo.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Surely, this will be his moment to shine...or not.]]

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'''After his latest attempt to overthrow Megatron's rule of the Decepticons, Starscream is banished from HQ, but this time, he hatches a plan...'''

==Summary==
[[Image:Starscreamsbrigade1.jpg|left|thumb|Buh-bye, Screamer.]]
Decades ago, when life existed only in black and white, humans waged war on one another on the island of Guadalcanal in the south Pacific. Some of their wrecked vehicles remained there as of 1985, where our story begins...

Within Decepticon Headquarters, Starscream and Megatron are having a spat. Predictably, it ends with Starscream shooting Megatron in the back and proclaiming himself the new leader. Megatron's tougher than that, though, and after waking up a few seconds later, he blasts Starscream and has Laserbeak dump him on Guadalcanal.

Humiliated and infuriated, Starscream stumbles upon the remnants of some old World War II vehicles, which inspire him to create an army of his own. Entering the space bridge by threatening Skywarp, he travels to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and steals the [[personality component]]s of five renegade Decepticons. Installing them into the wrecked vehicles, he transforms them into the [[Combaticon]]s. The quarrelsome warriors threaten to simply beat Starscream to a pulp, until he reveals that their new bodies do not contain energy absorbers, without which they cannot refuel: "No energy, no life." In exchange for the needed equipment, the Combaticons agree to obey Starscream's orders for the moment.

At the unveiling of the [[Optimus Prime Memorial]], Starscream and the Combaticons attack and kidnap Jazz and Cliffjumper. At the [[Decepticon space cruiser|Decepticon base]], Shockwave informs Megatron that the Combaticons' personality components are missing. Assuming the [[Autobot]]s are responsible, Megatron launches an attack on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. However, Optimus Prime's demand to turn over Jazz and Cliffjumper causes Megatron to suspect Starscream.

[[Image:Starscreamsbrigade2.jpg|right|thumb|We all lost weight on the Subway diet!]]
Starscream and the Combaticons attack the Decepticons while they're attempting to refuel, allowing Starscream to capture Dirge and Ramjet as well, bringing their energy absorber count to four. Megatron, meanwhile, rallies his troops, and moves against Starscream and his army. In the ensuing battle, Megatron's trump card, Devastator, is easily brushed aside when Starscream reveals that the Combaticons can likewise combine into a single titan: Bruticus! The massive combiner scoops up Megatron in one hand and forces him to acknowledge Starscream as the new Decepticon leader.

The Autobots use the battle's distraction to rescue Jazz and Cliffjumper; meanwhile, the late-arriving [[Stunticon]]s look over the situation, and decide that Starscream is too likely to continue his rampage. Merging into Menasor, they defeat the unsuspecting Bruticus with one massive punch.

From the resultant crater, Megatron emerges; grabbing Starscream by the throat, he decrees that he and his army are banished from Earth. The usurpers are hauled away by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and left stranded on a distant asteroid in deep space... from which Starscream swears vengeance.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' January 7, 1986

'''Production number:''' 700-61

'''Written by:''' [[Michael Charles Hill]]

===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" |

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

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

'''Guests'''

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

|}

==Notable quotes==

"NOBODY TURNS THEIR BACK ON ME!" 
:-- '''Starscream''', as Megatron turns his back on him.

"I would like to welcome two members of the Autobot team: Jazz, and Cliffjump." 
"Uh, that's Cliffjumper." 
:-- '''Marty Minkler''' and '''Cliffjumper'''.

"I see incompetence breeds even more incompetence. HAHAHAHAHAHA!" 
:-- '''Megatron''' to Starscream, after the latter fails in his attempt to destroy the Decepticon leader.

"Now, Megatron: who is the new Decepticon leader?" 
"Uhm... you are." 
"I can't hear you!" 
"You are!" 
"I am now the leader of all Decepticons!" 
:-- '''Megatron''' in the grip of Bruticus (literally), and '''Starscream'''.

'''Motormaster''': Megatron's in trouble. 
'''Dead End''': Who cares. 
'''Wildrider''': It looks like Starscream's defeated him. 
'''Dead End''': So? 
'''Motormaster''': So, you think Starscream's going to stop here? 
'''Dead End''': Good point. He never knows when to quit. 
'''Motormaster''': Stunticons, unite to form Menasor! 
:-- '''Motormaster''', '''Dead End''' and '''Wildrider''', surveying Starscream's victory.

"Bruticus?" 
"No Starscream, ''not'' Bruticus. It's Megatron - your leader!" 
"Megatron, no, wait, please!" 
"This time, it really is 'goodbye', Starscream! Astrotrain, get him and his giant ally off this planet! ...They are banished from Earth... forever!" 
"You'll regret that you did not destroy me Megatron! I shall have my revenge!" 
:-- '''Starscream''' and '''Megatron''' after the Decepticon leader survives Starscream's latest mutiny.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*At several points in the episode, such as when Starscream approaches the Space Bridge, his eye colour changes from red to blue.
*When Megatron rallies the Decepticons before going after Starscream, Shockwave is seen among the group, even though he had been shown to still be on Cybertron.
*When Starscream says, "Don't think that it hasn't been fun." when he confronts Megatron, his wings are missing. Briefly afterwards, when Megatron says, "I see incompetence breeds even more incompetence!", Starscream's wings appear slightly bigger than they're supposed to be.
*When Powerglide flies over the Decepticons, his plane mode is not only white, but a different model.

===Continuity errors===
* Starscream maintains control of the Combaticons by not installing [[energy absorber]]s into them, thereby preventing them from re-energising. They are however later shown to re-energise anyway when they steal energy from a power plant.

*This episode was aired ''after'' [[Aerial Assault]], which also featured the [[Combaticons]].

===Transformers references===
* Earth builds a [[Optimus Prime Memorial|memorial]] to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] before he's even dead...[[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|Ominous]].

===Real-world references===
*Elements of World War II are shown in the episode with the abandoned military vehicles.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
*According to the G1 [[Production Bible]], this episode was titled '''30 Seconds Over Megatron''' before broadcast. [http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage88.html]

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/starscream's_brigade.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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Cosmic Rust (episode)

2008-05-22T04:00:25Z

75.168.123.161:

{{disambig2|episode of which Cosmic Rust appears|titular term of the episode|Cosmic Rust}}
[[Image:Rusted_megatron.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Don't ask, dude... Don't ask.]]

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'''After finding a new weapon, Megatron becomes infected with a strange disease...one he intends to use against the Autobots.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "The Terrifying Cosmic Rust!"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:Cosmic Rust Megatron infected.JPG|thumb|left|150px|[[JaAm|WhY mY sHoUlDeRs hURt?]]]]
While flying through space in [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], Megatron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] discover a planet with the Autobot [[Insignia|symbol]] visible from orbit. Heading to investigate, they find a deserted city and a pillar inscribed with [[Cybertronian languages|Ancient Autobot]]. Activating a recorded message, they are warned to leave, or never return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]...all in [[Wheelie|rhyme]]. Disregarding the warnings, the [[Decepticon]]s discover a [[Lightning Bug]]. While attempting to move it, they set it off, causing the ceiling above them to be destroyed. Megatron is pleased{{m-}}the Autobots have created a weapon that will allow him to destroy them. While leaving the planet, an asteroid follows Astrotrain (look, just go with the flow) and Megatron destroys it. Bad idea, as the debris penetrates Astrotrain, with one piece hitting Megatron in the shoulder. Heading for their [[Decepticon space cruiser|base]], Starscream removes the rock, only to discover that Megatron's shoulder is covered in ruuusttt.

In [[New York]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] is being awarded for his creation of [[corrostop]], a new solution which prevents rust and corrosion. The Autobots plan to spray all the world's monuments with it, but for the moment, they only have enough to spray the [[Statue of Liberty]]. Meanwhile, Megatron's health is deteriorating rapidly, and he orders the [[Stunticon]]s to bring him Perceptor. Heading for Liberty Island, the Decepticons capture Perceptor and load him into [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], with the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s in pursuit. The Autobot jets follow the kidnappers all the way to the Decepticon base, but the [[Conehead]]s use the Lightning Bug to drive them off.

Taken within their base, Perceptor is horrified to discover that Megatron is covered in rust. The [[Decepticon leader]] offers Perceptor a chance to end the [[Great War|war]] in exchange for curing him. As Perceptor analyzes the Decepticon, he discovers that Megatron is infected with a metallic plague and that the lightning bug is exacerbating the condition. Perceptor offers Megatron corrostop, which manages to wash the rust away. Megatron declares that the Decepticons are about to be cured.

[[Image:Kentucky_fried_aerialbot.jpg|right|thumb|Kentucky Fried Aerialbot.]]
At the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], the Aerialbots are explaining what happened to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], when Megatron contacts the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]. Megatron says that Prime has until noon to reach Perceptor, or sunlight focused through his lens will ignite the fuse on a bomb and blow him to pieces. Despite knowing it's a trap, Prime takes all the Autobots with him to rescue Perceptor. As the Autobots arrive, Perceptor warns them to keep away, but Prime pulls Perceptor away once the bomb ignites and explodes, only for Perceptor to reveal that he is infected with [[Cosmic Rust]].

[[Image:Cosmic Rust Perceptor kick.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Fonzie would be proud.]]
Returning to the base, the Autobots query [[Teletraan I]], who tells them of the fate of [[Antilla]], the world the Decepticons visited. Then, the Autobots notice that they're infected with Cosmic Rust as well. Worse, Megatron is using the Lightning Bug to make the plague spread. Their only hope is corrostop, but [[Cosmos]] and [[Blaster]] have discovered that [[Element X]], an important ingredient for making Corrostop, is gone. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] suspects that they can use the matter duplicator to make more, if he and Perceptor can fix it. Meanwhile, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] does his best to stem the tide, but they're fading fast. Megatron is watching via [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], loving every minute of it, only to learn that the matter duplicator now works, thanks to a [[wikipedia:kick|unique solution]] provided by Perceptor. All they need is some corrostop from the Statue of Liberty to replicate.

[[Image:Cosmic Rust Autobots Statue of Liberty.JPG|thumb|150px|"You maniacs! You blew it up!"]]
Heading to the Statue of Liberty, Megatron orders the Stunticons to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and use the Lightning Bug to destroy the statue. However, the Autobots are already there, and the Aerialbots form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. The Autobot [[combiner]] is able to defeat [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and destroy the Lightning Bug. Megatron, out of ideas, orders a retreat. [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] is quite pleased: they not only saved themselves, but also Lady Liberty.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' December 26, 1985

'''Written by:''' Paul Davids

==Notable quotes==

"Starscream! Keep your grubby fingers off that, it could be a booby trap!" 
"What trap? This is a prehistoric communication device, you uneducated dolt!" 
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''', doing what they do best.

"Where there's a curse on the door, there's treasure on the other side." 
:{{m-}}'''Starscream''', who has never seen an Indiana Jones movie.

"Unfortunately, the operation is successful."
:-'''Starscream''' after removing an infected meteor fragment from Megatron

"It's some weird kind of heat ray—and it ''works''!" 
:—'''Air Raid''' expressing a not-unjustified amazement at the efficiency of the Decepticons' weapon-of-the-day

"Somebody's gotta get us back to Cybertron, Prime. I never thought the end would come like this." 
:—'''Bumblebee''', dying from Cosmic Rust and apparently wanting to destroy his home planet.

"The Cosmic Rust has infiltrated your logic circuits." 
"Maybe so, but I'll bet it hasn't affected my aim."
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime'''.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* Apparently, Blitzwing is large enough in [[alternate mode|flight mode]] to carry the Stunticons and Perceptor.

===Continuity errors===
* Astrotrain, who got damaged a lot more by the infectious meteor than Megatron, is never shown to be infected. Starscream should likewise be infected, having pulled out the asteroid fragment from Megatron, but again this is never shown. Megatron's statement that "Decepticons - '''we''' are about to be cured!" implies that he's not the only victim, though the story focus in general implies that he is.
* Couldn't Prime have moved the explosives away from the infected and very contagious Perceptor, rather than vice versa? Though the Cosmic Rust seems capable of spreading through the air, Prime could at least ''try'' not to get infected.
* According to Teletraan 1, the "Lost Legion" of Autobots had already colonized Antilla ''at [[MSTF|the dawn of time]]''. That's a pretty ambitious timetable!
* Apparently, the Decepticons' entire hope of victory relied on Menasor being able to destroy the Statue of Liberty with the Lightning Bug, and not Menasor's own tendency to smash everything he looks at.
* Perceptor didn't keep a ''single drop'' of Corrostop? Not even a laboratory sample? Not even inside the tanks of the spray hoses used to coat the Statue of Liberty?
* Despite its seemingly great potential for all sorts of useful purposes (or mischief, as the Decepticons are well aware of its existence), the Matter Duplicator is never seen again.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* Teletraan 1 calls the fallen Autobot civilization the "13th Legion- the Lost Legion." This could be a reference to the Lost Tribe of Israel, which was also the 13th Tribe.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Megatron coughs while infected with Cosmic Rust, despite [[Humanizing#Coughing|not having lungs]].
* One wonders if the reason that the Decepticons haven't yet won the war is that Megatron himself is an enormous pansy. One little chunk of asteroid embedded in his shoulder has him throwing a fit about how terribly wounded he is.
* For some reason, Megatron would rather trust Starscream to give him medical attention than, say, ''anyone else on base''.

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

==External links==
*

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[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
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Trans-Europe Express

2008-05-22T03:58:45Z

75.168.123.161:

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[[Image:TransEuropeExpressTitle.JPG|thumb|300px|Don't leave home without it.]]

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'''In a plot to obtain a Cybertronian weather-controlling device, the Decepticons stage a fake race across Europe.'''

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:Trans-Europe Express race begins.JPG|thumb|200px|This has '''got''' to be the widest track ''ever''.]]
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is looking for the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]], and goes on a rampge through [[Istanbul]] to find the one person who knows where it is. After interrogating the sage Abdul Ben Faisal, whom Megatron finds in Istanbul, and kidnapping archeologist Professor Terranova, Megatron finally zeros in on the location in the Galata Valley and has the [[Constructicon (G1)| Constructicons]] digging to retrieve it.

Meanwhile, the [[Europa 2000]] is underway, and among the drivers in the race are the [[Autobots]]: [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (G1)| Wheeljack]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]. They are hoping to win the million dollar grand prize to give to charity. Also in the competition is [[Auggie Cahnay]], America’s top driver, whose car is a custom design from Symultech. The engine is made of a new energy-resistant alloy, and the Autobots have been instructed to keep an eye on Auggie, as his car may be a target for the [[Decepticons]]. This is easier said than done, as Auggie’s personality and driving style are both a bit uncouth, and it’s not long before he’s rubbing everyone the wrong way. At one point, Bumblebee literally has to yank him out of his car to criticize his behavior.
[[Image:Transeuropemap.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Yugoslavia, Igoslavia, Weallgoslavia]]
Aware of their proximity to the finish line, Megatron sends the [[Stunticons]] to take out the Autobots and steal Auggie’s car. [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and his group successfully put everyone but Bluestreak, Bumblebee, and Tracks out of commission and make off with the vehicle. While trying to evade the Stunticons, Bluestreak stumbles across Professor Terranova, who snuck away from the Decepticon camp and now explains to him what Megatron is up to. The Pearl of Bahoudin is a powerful jewel that can cause "worldwide disaster". The three remaining Autobots regroup along with Auggie, who insists on going with them to get his car back. They speed through the finish line, winning the race, and keep going to the Decepticon camp.

Tracks, Bumblebee, and Bluestreak locate the Decepticons as Megatron finds the Pearl of Bahoudin. Megatron reveals to the Autobots that the content of the Pearl is, in fact, the power core of a weather satellite from [[Cybertron (G1)|Cybertron]] that crashed on Earth millions of years ago. Unearthed and exposed to the atmosphere in the 14th century, its power caused terrible storms that threatened to destroy the land until a Persian seer encased it in a golden, bejeweled shell. Using the parts from Auggie’s car, Megatron plans to build a device that will utilize the jewel’s power to control the elements and rain destruction down on anyone who stands in his way.

[[Image:BumblebeePearl.JPG|thumb|200px|By the power of Greyskull!]]
The Autobots are attacked, though Bumblebee snatches the Pearl from Megatron. Seeing that they are outnumbered and outgunned, Bumblebee opens the Pearl, releasing its power and causing a massive twister that scatters everyone. The Pearl core itself is sucked up and lost in the storm. Megatron orders a retreat, saying that they can watch from the safety of their home base while the Earth is destroyed from the core’s power. They leave behind [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], who proves to be more than a match for the three smaller Autobots. Auggie jumps in his car and takes off, seemingly to run away, but really to drive his car off a nearby cliff and into Menasor's head, delivering a crippling blow and knocking out the giant. Bumblebee has himself sucked up into the twister so that he can catch up with the Pearl. He finally scores a successful shot and destroys the jewel.

After things calm down, the Autobots conclude that Megatron must have set up the race from the beginning to snag Auggie’s car, meaning that there's no prize money for anyone. Auggie remarks that he should take the gold casing of the jewel as payment for his destroyed car, but instead gives it to the Autobots to sell for charity.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' December 23, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-59

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

===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" |
*[[Tracks]] (8)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (9)
*[[Bluestreak]] (10)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (11)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (12)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (15)
*[[Sunstreaker]] (16)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (2)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (6)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (18)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (19)
*[[Motormaster]] (20)
*[[Drag Strip]] (21)
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (22)
*[[Breakdown]] (23)
*[[Wildrider]] (24)
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (26)

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

'''Guests'''
* Turk No.1 (3)
* Turk No.2 (4)
* [[Abdul Ben Faisal]] (5)
* Announcer (7)
* [[Auggie Cahnay]] (13)
* Race official (14)
* [[Professor Terranova]] (17)
* Race commentator (25)

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
''(Megatron and Soundwave smash their way into the sage's home)'' 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal:''' "So, you've come at last." 
'''Megatron:''' "You have five seconds to tell me the location of{{m-}}" 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal:''' "The Pearl of Bahoudin? I know." 
'''Megatron:''' "If you know so much, then you know it would be unwise to refuse me." 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal:''' "You have caused enough damage in Istanbul for one day. The legends say the Pearl is buried in the Galata Valley, near the Alibey River." 
'''Megatron:''' "You have been wise to oblige me." 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal:''' "Perhaps. But...once you have dug up the Pearl, you may not find it so easy to put back..."

"There's only one charity I care about: ME! I want that million bucks!"
:{{m-}}'''Auggie Cahnay''', born to win

''(Bumblebee yanks Auggie right out of his fancy car and holds him aloft.)'' 
'''Bumblebee:''' "Listen, you! Didn't anybody ever tell you about fair play?" 
'''Auggie Cahnay:''' "I'm gonna win that million bucks!" 
'''Bluestreak:''' "Keep driving like that, and you won't live long enough to win it. Not that that would be any great tragedy, but some decent people might get hurt!" 
''(Bumblebee drops Auggie onto the ground.)'' 
'''Auggie Cahnay:''' "I got a race to win!" 
''(Auggie jumps into his car and drives off.)'' 
'''Bumblebee:''' "What a creep."
:{{m-}}Bumblebee and Bluestreak totally road-rage the asshole Auggie Cahnay.

'''Auggie Cahnay:''' "So help me, if one more of those metal maniacs gets in my way..." 
''(Motormaster blocks Auggie's way, and Dead End pulls the human out of his car.)'' 
'''Auggie Cahnay:''' "That does it, and I'm not takin' it anymore!" 
'''Dead End:''' "That's right, 'cause ''we're'' taking your car." 
:{{m-}}Auggie Cahnay is car-jacked by Dead End.

==Other notes==
* This episode has the final appearances of Bluestreak, Smokescreen and Sunstreaker with spoken dialogue. From here on, all of their appearances are as silent cameos.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* Near the beginning of the episode, when Tracks reacts to Auggie Cahnay's objection, he is coloured vaguely like Menasor.
* As Bumblebee catches up to Wheeljack and the camera angle changes to an overhead shot, the crookedly drawn background of the road continually edges close to Wheeljack, then pulls back as the animation loops, creating the impression that the image is jerking back and forth.
* After running Bumblebee off the Road, Auggie can be seen driving through a pack of cars that has the sheer cliff face on the right side of the screen, despite having just driven on a road that had the cliff edge on the left side. Additionally, Wild Rider is visible in the pack of human-driven cars.
* The reversed cel and background problems continue as Auggie pulls away from the rest of the drivers, but are fixed as Bumblebee and Bluestreak catch up to Auggie.
* The map of Europe is, erm, very inaccurate.
* Reversed cel problems continue during Wheeljack and Motormaster's chase scene. When Wheeljack initially appears on the location, the Black Sea is on the left side of the screen as he drives up the road, but as the chase progresses, the sea is now on the right side of the screen, as if they had turned around during the chase or were driving on the opposite coastline.
* After Drag Strip pushes Auggie's car into Motormaster's trailer, as the trailer door closes, Dragstrip's Decepticon sigil turns into a purple blob.
* When Scavenger picks up the Pearl's energy readings, Megatron's Decepticon sigil is coloured red.
* When Bluestreak picks up Auggie from the side of the road, Professor Terranova is not present inside the Autobot. Yet when the Autobots arrive at the site of the Pearl's excavation, Terranova can be seen exiting Bluestreak along with Auggie.
* As Bluestreak jumps to avoid Breakdown, his chest is almost entirely black. Breakdown's Decepticon sigil is coloured red.
* When Breakdown hits the cliff after missing Bluestreak, despite an explosion being animated, no sound is heard.
* Megatron's mouth doesn't move when Bumblebee grabs the Pearl right out of his hand. Of course, he doesn't try to stop Bumblebee from grabbing the Pearl, either.
* As Megatron and the other Decepticons chase after Bumblebee, Megatron's feet are coloured grey like the front of his legs.
* When Menasor initially combines and faces the Autobots, Prowl's animation model is used for Bluestreak. This continues to occur randomly throughout the battle against Menasor.
* After Menasor smashes the ground to stop Bumblebee from escaping with the Pearl, a large crack forms in the earth, yet it vanishes when Bumblebee reacts to the Pearl rolling away.
* When the Autobots react to Auggie's apparent escape, Bluestreak is animated while Tracks's voice is heard.
* When Auggie jumps from his car, he is not wearing his helmet, but it reappears after Menasor is defeated.

===Continuity errors===
* Auggie Cahnay is reputed to be the best driver in the US, and the implication is he's also one of the best drivers in the race, yet twice in the episode, he is seen having to barge his way through the pack from behind.
* Smokescreen and Tracks are able to recognise the Stunticons instantly for who they are, yet earlier, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker could not tell until Dead End transformed and fired on them.
* Despite Megatron claiming the Pearl of Bahoudin is the core of a Cybertronian weather-controlling machine, the flashback footage during his exposition shows a Decepticon starship similar to his own flagship, the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' from [[More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1]].
* Somehow, Megatron knows much of the human history and legend surrounding the Pearl, yet still needs to speak to Abdul Ben Faisal to know where it is hidden.
* When Bumblebee falls over from Menasor's earthquake-like attack while carrying the Pearl, he can be seen tossing Professor Terranova, who lands ahead of the large crack in the earth. However, Terranova is not seen again for the rest of the episode.
* The tornado that the Pearl and Bumblebee are sucked into is blowing over the Galata Valley while it is active, but when Bumblebee destroys the Pearl, it is suddenly over a huge forest, where he is eventually found in a tree.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* According to writer [[David Wise]][http://web.archive.org/web/20040806162116/iesb.net/collecting/collecting63004.htm], the title of this episode was directly taken from a [[Wikipedia:Kraftwerk|Kraftwerk]] album of the same name.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Trans-Europe Express Bumblebee road rage.JPG|thumb|200px|Lesson of the day: [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Never call Bumblebee short.]]]]
* Bumblebee totally loses his cool and assaults Auggie Cahnay when the latter cuts him off during an early part of the race. Road rage!
* Auggie Cahnay's car has automatic transmission, which is unusual in a race car.
* Symultech Industries, the company that custom-built Auggie's car, would later be mentioned in [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]'s ''[[Binaltech]]'' story. According to Dead End's system description, Symultech was responsible for building the body that was originally intended for Sunstreaker, but ended up getting hijacked by the Decepticons to create ''Binaltech'' Dead End.
* Auggie Cahnay is mentioned in the American dub of the ''[[Robots in Disguise]]'' episode ''Skid-Z's Choice''. There, he is stated as having been deceased, and [[Skid-Z]] is seemingly possessed by his spirit. Likewise, that episode features a race called the [[Europa 400]], supposedly named after the [[Europa 2000]] from this episode.

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

==External links==

* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/trans-europe_express.html Episode dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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War Dawn (episode)

2008-05-22T03:57:38Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:WarDawn_title.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Masterpiece Megatron and Smallest Optimus Prime face off.]]

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'''Trapped in Cybertron's past, the Aerialbots learn the truth about Megatron and the rise of Optimus Prime.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Caused War"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:WarDawn_Silverboltairways.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Do yourself a favor; don't fly coach on Autobot Airways.]]

[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] are racing through the skies with the [[Aerialbots]] in hot pursuit. They have kidnapped human dignitaries for unknown, but certainly nefarious, purposes. The Aerialbots are debating amongst themselves in pretty stark terms if humans are worth saving. After they out maneuver the Decepticons, Starscream dumps the hostages in mid-air. He and the others escape as the Aerialbots break off to save the humans.

Back at Autobot HQ, the Aerialbots talk amongst themselves about their admiration of the Seekers, to the ire of the other Autobots. Teletraan 1 breaks in before the argument gets out of hand and alerts Optimus Prime to strange energy readings emanating from Cybertron. They board Omega Supreme and head into the stratosphere to investigate.

Under the ocean, Megatron gripes about the Aerialbots and losing air supremacy. Soundwave reports in that the Autobots have left earth, and Megatron goes after them across the space bridge. On Cybertron, Megatron explains that he has a time machine called a [[Chronosphere]] that he planned on using to steal energy from the past. Now, he wants to set a trap for the Aerialbots and send them back into the past.

[[Image:Slingshot war dawn 1.jpg|thumb|right|170px|As tradition dictates, Slingshot and Starscream greet one another by pulling each other's finger.]]

The Autobots arrive on a dark and dingy Cybertron, and are attacked by Starscream and the others. Slingshot tries to get the Decepticons to stop attacking and talk to them. Starscream and the others drop down for a chat while Silverbolt frets. After gaining their trust, Screamer leads them right onto Megatron's Chronosphere. Silverbolt tries to warn them that it's a trap but it's too late. Megatron activates the device, intending to send them back to the beginning of time. The Aerialbots are encased in a purple bubble and disappear.

Seconds later, Optimus Prime and the other Autobots ram through the wall of the building and attack. Prime shoots the machine in order to stop it from trapping the Aerialbots in the past. The Decepticons retreat and Optimus orders the machine repaired. He estimates it has sent the Aerialbots 9 million years into the past to Cybertron's [[Golden Age]].

[[Image:OrionPax_Ariel.jpg|left|thumbnail|"Hi, I'm Machobot... who are you?"]]

The bubble bursts and the five planes reappear on Cybertron, but a different world than the one they left. This Cybertron is bright and alive. The Aerialbots admire the scenery and argue about whose fault it was that the planet was trashed. Slingshot isn't ready to blame the Decepticons and says they are misunderstood. They are interrupted by a small ‘bot who introduces himself as [[Orion Pax]]. He works at the docks unloading energy shipments. Orion's friend [[Dion]] and girlfriend [[Ariel]] introduce themselves too. Dion alerts them to come outside and see the new type of flying robot that everyone is talking about. The Aerialbots go out and see Megatron, Soundwave and Shockwave flying overheard. Orion and Dion admire the flying robots, and Silverbolt warns them away from their hero worship. But does anybody listen to him? Nooooo.

After Orion goes back to work unloading ships, he is approached by a visitor who introduces himself as Megatron. Orion shows him around but when they reach the energy storehouse Megatron orders the Decepticons concealed outside to attack. When Orion tries to stop him, Megatron mercilessly shoots him and his two friends. The Aerialbots arrive after the battle to find the three Autobots inoperative.

Back in the present, Megatron is planning a counterattack to regain the Chronosphere. In nearby wreckage, Shockwave spots the body of a Guardian Robot, sans head, and Megatron plans to reactivate it. Meanwhile, Optimus, Wheeljack, Ironhide and Ratchet are still trying to repair the device.

[[Image:WarDawn_Prime_killingmachine.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Hot lead is the right of all sentient beings!]]

In the past, the Aerialbots are carrying Orion's lifeless body to someone who can help. Slingshot is singing a very different tune now; he swears revenge on Megatron. A [[Alpha Trion (G1)|mustached figure]] from a doorway calls to them and suggests they go someplace else for help. Decepticon attacks have caused severe casualties among the Autobots. After the Aerialbots ask again, he agrees to fix Orion. After an unknown amount of time, the stranger emerges with a rebuilt Orion Pax, now going by the name Optimus Prime. Prime and the Aerialbots rush off to join the battle, while the stranger muses about rebuilding Ariel into a female warrior named [[Elita One]].

Just as the tide of battle is turning in the Decepticons' favor, Megatron is confronted by Optimus Prime, who takes out the entire Decepticon front line by himself. Meanwhile, the Aerialbots have returned to the docks to find the Decepticons raiding the energy stores.

Flashing to the present, the time machine has been fixed, but Megatron and the Decepticons attack. To further complicate things, they let loose the Guardian Robot against the Autobots.

Back in the past, the Aerialbots set charges to blow up the storehouse in order to keep the energy out of Megatron's hands. Unfortunately, they are trapped inside because Decepticon warriors are blocking the exits. Silverbolt orders Slingshot to blow up the storehouse anyway. Just as the charges go off, the Chronosphere scoops them up and brings them back to the present. They merge into [[Superion]] and take out the Guardian Robot. Megatron retreats and an enraged Slingshot yells after him.

As they head back to Omega Supreme, Silverbolt describes their adventures in the past, and Optimus finally recognizes the Aerialbots as the ones who saved him. Ratchet demands to know what's going on and Optimus starts to tell the tale.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' December 25th, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-58

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

===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:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (4)
* [[Slingshot]] (5)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (6)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (7)
* [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]] (8)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (9)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (10)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (11)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (13)
* [[Orion Pax]] (16)
* [[Dion]] (17)
* [[Ariel]] (18)
* [[Alpha Trion]] (20)
* [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (21)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (1)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (2)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (14)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (15)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (19)

|}

==Notable quotes==
"There's only one way to get those Aerialbots off our tails and that's to dump the chumps.”
:—'''Starscream''' right before he dumps the chumps, er, humans.

"Are those guys crazy?" 
"Crazy or even dumber than I first suspected." 
:—'''Skywarp''' and '''Starscream''' talking about the Aerialbots who stopped fighting and want to "talk" to the Seekers.

'''Starscream''': "Okay ''buddies'', we'll talk. What do you want to know?" 
'''Slingshot''': "I want to know why Optimus Prime thinks you're evil." 
'''Starscream''': "That old rust bucket doesn't know a thing about Decepticons. Stick with me. I'll teach you some things about the Decepticons, all right." 
'''Silverbolt''': "I don't believe this!"
:—'''Starscream''' prepares to school the '''Aerialbots'''.

“Those little twerps. They're tryin' to switch sides!”
:—'''Ironhide''' comments on the dubious loyalty of the Aerialbots.

"A warrior doesn't need a head, just a good strong body." 
:—'''Megatron''', commenting on the damaged Guardian robot that is about to be reprogrammed to serve the Deceptions.

"You may not recognize him, for he is no longer Orion Pax. He is the first of our new defenders... Optimus Prime." 
"I was wrong, my friends. I admired Megatron merely because he was powerful. I failed to see how he used that power."
:—'''Alpha Trion''' introducing '''Optimus Prime'''.

'''Optimus Prime:''' "You've caused enough destruction for one day, Megatron!" 
'''Megatron:''' "I haven't even ''started!''" 
(Megatron fires several shots at Optimus Prime, all of which bounce off harmlessly) 
'''Megatron:''' (shocked) "You, who are you?!" 
'''Optimus Prime:''' "Your worst nightmare!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' confront each other for the first time.

"It all began about nine million years ago..." 
"Oh, great! This is going to be one of those ''long'' stories!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Ratchet''', after the latter demands to know what's going on.

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*The air battle at the beginning of the episode is filled with errors: Firstly, Slingshot is coloured like Air Raid when Skywarp is bearing down upon him. Moments later, Sky Dive fires purple lasers at Skywarp. Moments after ''that'', black panels on Thundercracker's hull are mis-aligned. Finally, Slingshot's cockpit is unpainted, as is Starscream's chest.
*While Megatron berates the Seekers for allowing the Aerialbots to defeat them, Starscream's lower right arm is coloured red.
*When Ariel is shot by Megatron, her cel is not properly aligned with the background, so one of her legs floats over the energon cubes.
*Ariel is shown with the Aerialbots running to find her own body.
*Air Raid explains to Fireflight why Megatron wouldn't recognize them 9 million years in the past, and Fireflight says, “Huh?” but the scene cuts to a close up of Air Raid so it looks like he's saying it instead. Huh?

===Continuity Errors===
* It is unclear why the Aerialbots (bar Silverbolt) are so impressed by the Seekers considering the ease with which the Decepticons were defeated.
*Optimus Prime somehow knows exactly what the Chronosphere is doing despite the fact he was out of earshot when Megatron said it.

===Transformers References===
*This takes place "a few weeks" after "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]", according to Optimus Prime.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
*This episode introduces a lot of major mythological elements from the ''Generation 1'' cartoon, including the origin of Optimus Prime and [[Elita One]] and showing the start of the [[Great War|Third Great War]].

*In a interview, writer David Wise says that the meeting between Orion Pax and Megatron happened differently in the original version of the script. Megatron was to blast Orion's arm off and then use it to decapitate him. Sunbow, fearing the scene was too violent, had it changed.

*For whatever reason, [[John Stephenson]] wasn't in this episode and thus [[Thundercracker]] had a different voice.

*It's been speculated that Dion was also rebuilt and reformatted by Alpha Trion, but there is much [[fandom]] debate on who he was rebuilt into, with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] being the two most popular suspects.

*This episode is one of the two episodes before the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] featuring a [[Female Transformers|female Transformer]].

*Footage from this episode was used to represent a historical video in "[[Transform and Roll Out!]]", the opening movie for ''[[Transformers Animated]]''.

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

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Aerial Assault

2008-05-22T03:56:36Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Aerial Assault title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|Welcome to [[Carbombya]].]]

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'''Slingshot and Skydive go undercover to discover who is responsible for the theft of planes in the Middle East.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Charge, Aerialbots"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:Aerialassault.jpg|left|thumb|Hey, look, no arms!]]
In an unnamed Middle Eastern country, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s are searching for clues to a group that is stealing planes. After flying over a bazaar (in which is [[Swindle (G1)|a hauntingly familiar jeep]] being driven by a suspicious man loading equipment), the Aerialbots receive a distress call. Heading into a nearby canyon, they are attacked by the [[Combaticon]]s and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and Slingshot ends up being buried within a cave by [[Blast Off]]. However, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] arrive and drive off the [[Decepticon]]s. After unearthing Slingshot, the [[Autobot]]s return to a nearby air base for repairs. Slingshot is fixed, but his weapons systems have been damaged, and he needs a new console from the [[Ark (G1)|base]]. Skydive gets the idea to let himself serve as bait, which [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], in his infinite wisdom, believes is a good idea, and Slingshot decides to join as well. As night comes, the two Aerialbots are soon stolen by the plane-nappers, but they are disassembled and their radios are disabled.

Transporting their ill-gotten planes in laundry trucks, the plane-nappers manage to get past security, but are followed by a young boy named [[Prince Jumal|Hassan]]. Getting into the truck carrying the Aerialbots' nose cones, he meets up with them and identifies the man heading this operation as [[Ali]]. As it turns out, Ali has deposed Prince Jumal, the young ruler of the country, and has allied with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to create both [[plane drone]]s for conquering the oil fields of the [[Middle East]], and a...[[Giant Purple Griffin]] that will...do...stuff. As the convoy reaches the Palace, the Decepticons begin reassembling the planes, but the Aerialbots cause themselves to short-circuit, leaving their parts free to be reassembled. They manage to get everything except Slingshot's chest plate, but Hassan manages to borrow the front grill assembly from a car that Prince Jumal owned.

[[Image:Aerialassault2.jpg|right|thumb|Onslaught doing some target practice.]]
As the Decepticons prepare to mobilize, Skydive and Slingshot manage to contact the other Aerialbots, who come to help. Meanwhile, Hassan has slipped aboard the...fortress to steal a new weapons console for Slingshot. As the Aerialbots arrive, Blast Off, [[Vortex]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] take control of the drone forces. The Aerialbots are able to dispatch the drones and their commanders, so [[Onslaught]] decides to off them himself, only to be stopped by Slingshot. Blast Off orders the Combaticons to [[transformation|transform]] into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Slingshot bravely tries to prevent the merge, as [[Fireflight]]'s absence prevents his own team from merging into [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. Eventually, Bruticus forms after Slingshot is thrown into the head of the now mobile...fortress. Hassan gets a weapon console to Slingshot, frees them, then heads to attack Bruticus. Fireflight finally arrives, and the Aerialbots form Superion and damage the...fortress, causing it to crash into an oil field. Superion separates into his Aerialbot components, causing the diving Bruticus to fall into the oil field. The Aerialbots then set fire to the field, forcing the Decepticons to retreat.

At the palace, the Aerialbots are trying to figure out what to do with Ali and what he did with Prince Jumal, only to discover that Hassan ''is'' Prince Jumal. He explains that Slingshot may keep the new chest plate as a gift, as Jumal's hobby is fixing old junk cars. Slingshot feels honored...until he thinks that Jumal is calling him a piece of junk.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' ???

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

==Notable quotes==

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:Slingshot_undercover.jpg|right|thumb|Hmm let's see... Autobot symbol... nope, nothing suspicious to see here!]]
* When Bruticus punches Skydive, the cel is misdrawn. Now that is one [[Pit|hell]] of a punch if the artist drawing Skydive felt it.
* During the final scene, when Slingshot and Prince Jumal are discussing the Rolls Royce grille Slingshot was using as a chest plate, the grille itself can clearly be seen disappearing and reappearing.
* When Fireflight finally arrives to help the rest of the Aerialbots against Bruticus, he is colored entirely black.

===Continuity errors===
* The Combaticons first appeared in this episode, but their origin is explained in [[Starscream's Brigade]], which premiered well ''after'' this episode aired. Somebody was obviously impatient [[to sell toys]].

===Transformers references===
* The country in which the action takes place is not named, but it could possibly be [[Carbomya]] or a neighbor of it.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Giantpurplegriffon.jpg|right|thumb|Megatron really should have listened to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s instinctive declaration that it wouldn't work.]]
* The Giant Purple Griffin has become one of the most mocked creations in Transfandom. Obviously.

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

==External links==
*

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The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2

2008-05-22T03:55:09Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Aerialbots_group.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Optimus, remind us why this is a good idea again?]]

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'''To counter the new Stunticons, the Autobots create the Aerialbots, but they turn out to be much less than was hoped for, and only one of them is worth his steel.'''

==Summary==
[[Image:KeyVectorSigma Alpha merge.JPG|thumb|left|150px|It's not a mystical experience, you morons! My hand's stuck! HELP! GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!]]
On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Autobots are busy converting old drone rockets into [[Earth]] planes. Once their redesigns are complete, they take the ships to [[Vector Sigma]]. However, without the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], which is in the possession of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], they cannot activate the supercomputer and give [[Personality component|Cybertronic personalities]] to the new bots. [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], however, intends to activate it by merging his [[Spark|lifeforce]] with the computer. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] tries to stop him, but Alpha Trion merges with the supercomputer. It gives life to the new Aerialbots: [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Slingshot]], [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]].

[[Image:KeyVectorSigma2 Omega boom.JPG|thumb|150px|Vulnerability to plot: disturbing.]]
The Autobots and Aerialbots prepare to leave, but Alpha Trion gives Optimus a warning: the Key to Vector Sigma will have different properties on [[Earth]], which could destroy the planet. However, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] overhears this. Heading back to the surface, the Autobots and Aerialbots encounter more [[Centurion]]s, but the Aerialbots are able to get them to [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega returns them to Earth, but suddenly explodes.

[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] begin working to restore Omega, while the Autobots and Aerialbots head toward the base with the [[superfuel]]. Shockwave contacts Megatron, informing him of the recent developments on Cybertron, and the Key's power, so Megatron decides to run some tests. At the base, the [[Human]]s believe that the Autobots attacked them, and openfire. Slingshot is pissed, but [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] reminds them that they are simply confused. Suddenly, they detect high speed movement. Optimus initially believes that its [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and the [[Seeker|jet]]s, but its the Stunticons, who quickly overwhelm the Autobots, forcing the Aerialbots take to the air. Slingshot is attacked by [[Motormaster]]. Silverbolt goes to save him, but suddenly panics. Megatron, still testing the Key, orders the Stunticons to return to base.

[[Image:KeyVectorSigma2 key metal.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Turns everything it touches into lifeless metal. Just like Nickleback.]]
However, during the tests, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] trips and drops the Key, causing it to discharge its energy...turning the ground below it into metal. Megatron realizes that the Key can not only give life to machines, but also turn organic matter into metal. He now has a new plan—convert Earth into a new Cybertron.

Back at the base, the Aerialbots are unimpressed with the Autobots and disgusted with the Humans they are supposed to defend. Optimus confronts Silverbolt about his panic, and learns that Silverbolt is afraid of hights. In a questionable command decision, Silverbolt is appointed Aerialbot leader, hoping it will give him something to focus on other than fear. Soon, [[Teletraan I]] detects the energy emissions from the Key, and its result. The [[Decepticon]]s are heading toward the Seattle, and roll out. Meanwhile, Silverbolt attempts to convince the Aerialbots to return to the [[Ark (G1)|base]], saying that if they're the best, they should run the place. He shows them that the Decepticons will destroy them, showing how bad they are. He also shows the humans capacity for compassion, letting them see how Sparkplug continues to work on Omega while Ratchet goes to recharge. Convinced, the Aerialbots move out.

[[Image:KeyVectorSigma2 Superion Menasor.JPG|thumb|150px|Say hello to my little friend.]]
Near Seattle, the Stunticons are overwhelming the Autobots, with Optimus Prime about to be crushed to death, when the Aerialbots arrive and save the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]. Megatron and Optimus reveal their last aces in the hole, ordering the Stunticons and Aerialbots to form [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Superion]], respectively. Menasor has the strength advantage, but Omega Supreme arrives, and turns the tide. The Decepticons retreat with the Key, but Silverbolt races after Megatron, knocking from his hand and destroy the key. Silverbolt believes he's about to go splat, but Slingshot manages to save him. The Aerialbots are convinced to join the Autobots, while Optimus appears convinced that Alpha Trion made the right choice.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 26, 1985

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

{{cleanup}}

===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" |

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

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]]

'''Guests'''
*

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
[[Image:Omega_cybertron.jpg|right|thumb|Did you bring me any souvenirs?]]
"He gave himself up just so we could have some jets? That's nuts!"

"No. ''One'' Autobot gave his life so that ''six'' could be born. He made a choice...the kind of choice I hope they'll be able to make when the time's right."
:--'''Blaster''' and '''Optimus Prime''' on the sacrifice of Alpha Trion to create the Aerialbots. And Prime's approval of the kamikaze concept.

"And we're supposed to protect these bird brains?"
:--'''Slingshot''' on Humans when the Army attacks the Autobots thinking them responsible for an earlier attack on their base when it was in fact the Stunticons.

"Where did you learn to drive?"
:--'''Ironhide''' after suffering a very nasty ride on Dead End.

"Somebody has got to revoke those dudes' driver licenses." 
"Those guys are out of their cotton picking minds!"
:--'''Blaster''' and '''Ironhide''' after their first encounter with the Stunticons.

"So, you want to play chicken huh?" 
"Why you runt!"
:--'''Slingshot''' attacks '''Motormaster''' after which the Stunticon leader decides to pummel Slingshot.

"He's afraid of heights, can you believe it? And you call yourself a jet?"
:--'''Slingshot''' commenting on Silverbolt's inability to save him when Motormaster attacked him in the air.

"Now Optimus Prime, we'll see who's king of the road!"
:--'''Motormaster''' as he ambushes Optimus Prime and rams him while both are in their alt-modes.

"Aerialbots, show them what you got!" 
"NO! It can't be!" 
"Surprise Megatron! Meet Superion!"
:--'''Optimus Prime''' introduces the shocked '''Megatron''' to the combined Superion.

"Repairs: Complete. Omega: Supreme!"
:--'''Omega Supreme''' after which he and Superion tag team against Menasor.

"So long, cruel world!"
:--'''Silverbolt''' after destroying the Key to Vector Sigma

==Notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* In the scene where Shockwave contacts Megatron in-flight, Breakdown is colored as Silverbolt.
* As the Aerialbots leave the Ark, Silverbolt is missing his right arm.

===Continuity errors===
*References

===Transformers references===
* This will [[The Key|not be the last]] you'll hear of the Key to Vector Sigma. The Key, and, in particular, its ability to transform organic material into techno-matter will play a key role in the events of [[Beast Machines]] ''(no pun intended.)''

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
*The tank vehicles seen at the army base are the M.O.B.A.T. and the Armadillo from the ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' animated series.
*The Aerialbots conclude that humans are worthless after watching [[television]]. Should this tell us something?
*During the script stage, this episode had the sub-title "Fury of the Aerialbots."

*The shooting scripts for both installments of this two-parter contain several "deleted scenes" which expand greatly upon some of the more significant events in the story. In this episode:
**Omega Supreme repairs himself after his battle with Shockwave (deleted from Part 1, although this episode contains a vestigial reference to it, when Ironhide says remarks: "Now all we've gotta do is hope that Shockwave didn't get the better of Omega Supreme!"), but is only able to do a rudimentary job, noting that his personal survival is "highly improbable." It is ''this'' which causes Omega to explode upon his return to Earth - he willingly puts himself in danger to bring the Autobots back so they can stop the Stunticons.
**Later in the episode, when the Aerialbots watch as Sparkplug works to repair Omega, Sparkplug turns on the young punks, explaining what caused Omega to explode, making them realise what he did for them, and what they owe the Autobots. This is very much in contrast to the complete non-sequiter of the finished episode, in which the fact that Sparkplug can continue working when Ratchet can't makes the Aerialbots somehow realise that they owe the Autobots their lives.
**Additionally, there are some extended scenes of the Prime reaffirming that there are six Aerialbots, to squash the subtlety of the hint at Superion, and the Aerialbots watching more television.

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

==External links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_key_to_vector_sigma_part_2.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1

2008-05-22T03:53:38Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Stunticons.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Megatron's latest addition of troops. He's ''really'' going to regret this.]]

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'''After being beaten by the Autobots once again, Megatron hatches a plan to create a team of Decepticons that will give him supremacy over the roads.'''

==Summary==
[[Image:KeyVectorSigma1 Rumble carjack.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Rumble makes a good carjacker. Why are we not surprised?]]
The [[Autobot]]s are escorting a convoy of tankers which carry a new [[superfuel]] which the government has given to the Autobots. Things have been quite so far, but [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is wary. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] thinks that the [[Decepticon]]s are unaware of the superfuel, when they take that moment to attack. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] sends the [[Conehead]]s to attack, but they are unable to follow them into the tunnels and canyons on the road. Megatron himself decides to destroy the superfuel, but [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] manages to distract him, while [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and Prowl drive Megatron off.

Megatron is furious that the Autobots beat them, and decides to rectify the situation. [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] is sent to steal cars of various models, which Megatron alters with [[Decepticon]] technology, such as anti-gravity boosters and automatic [[force field]]s. Using a remote control, Megatron tests the cars abilites. Rumble is amazed with their stunt driving, and Megatron decides that it's a good name. Bringing them about, he has them [[transformation|transform]] into robot mode, and dubs them the [[Stunticon]]s.

[[Image:KeyVectorSigma1 Alpha wall.JPG|thumb|150px|"I'm not quite dead."]]
Learning that the [[Decepticon]]s are making new soldiers, Prime realizes they'll need [[Personality component|Cybernetic personalities]] to truly live, and there is only one way to do that. [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] takes a group of Autobots to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where Megatron is informed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] that he has located [[Vector Sigma]], the megacomputer that gave the [[Transformer]]s life. But they will require the [[Key to Vector Sigma|circuit key]] to activate it. The Key is in the possession of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], and the Decepticons head for his lab. After a brief struggle, Soundwave locates the Key gives it to Megatron.

Arriving on Cybertron, the Autobots hurry to Alpha Trion's lab, only to find a dying Alpha Trion. [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] are able to save his life, and he explains to Optimus what Megatron intends to do. The Autobots head into the tunnels for Vector Sigma.

[[Image:Centurions.jpg|left|thumb|We came, we saw, we kicked some ass.]]
In the tunnels, the Decepticons encounter [[Centurion droid|Centurion droids]], which Megatron can control with the Key, and instructs them to attack the Autobots. The Autobots encounter the drones, but are able to lead them after maintenance drones. Heading to Vector Sigma, Megatron activates the super computer, which gives [[spark|life]] to the Stunticons: [[Motormaster]], [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown]], [[Drag Strip]], and [[Wildrider]]. The Decepticons return to Earth, where Megatron lets them loose.

[[Image:KeyVectorSigma1 Wildrider fly.JPG|thumb|150px|This isn't gonna end good.]]
Meanwhile, the Autobots reach Vector Sigma, learning that it gave the Stunticons life. Optimus plans to use a series of ancient rockets and have them rebuilt as Earth style jets, planning to fight the Decepticons in the air. At a human base, the Stunticons arrive attempting to resteal the superfuel, and the soldiers believe they're being attacked by the Autobots.

[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2|To be continued...]]
{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 25, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-55

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

===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" |
*[[Alpha Trion]] (19)
*[[Blaster]] (21)
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (16)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (15)
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (17)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (3)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (12)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (2)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (4)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (18)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (8)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (6)
*[[Ravage]] (20)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (9)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (14)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (10)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (7)
*[[Stunticons]] (11)
**[[Motormaster]]
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
**[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]]
**[[Drag Strip]]
**[[Wildrider]]

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

'''Guests'''
*

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Centurion droids]] (22)
*[[Teletraan 1]] (13)
*[[Vector Sigma]] (23)
|}

==Notable quotes==
[[Image:Vector_sigma.jpg|right|thumb|The early concept of the disco mirror ball, which the humans stole, millions of years later.]]
"So much for your security, Prowl." 
:—'''Smokescreen''', as the Decepticons attack

"I knew I'd never make it!" 
:—'''Dirge''' fails to pull up in time to avoid hitting a mountainside.

"No, Megatron, you'll have to blow us all up, and frankly, I don't think you have the guts."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' goads Megatron to shoot at the super fuel.

"What are you going to do? They practically rule the roads." 
"That's something I'm going to have to change." 
:—'''Rumble''' and '''Megatron''', after failing to steal the super fuel

"Annnnd he takes it!" 
"You mean ''Rumble'' takes it!" 
:—'''Race track announcer''' and '''Rumble''', who proceeds quite literally to take it

"Wow! Not even the Autobots can pull that kind of stunt driving." 
"Stunt driving...yes! Behold{{m-}}the ''Stunticons!''" 
:—'''Rumble''' gives '''Megatron''' an inspiration.

"This can't be the way those Deceptigoons came." 
"On the contrary, it certainly is." 
"How can you be so sure?" 
"After all...who would send THEM to kill us?" 
:—'''Ratchet''' and '''Alpha Trion''' as the Centurion droids approach

"I am Vector Sigma. Before Cybertron was, I was! Who reactivates me?"
:—'''Vector Sigma'''

'''Megatron''': "I am Megatron, your leader. Declare yourselves to me." 
'''Motormaster''': "I am Motormaster. I swear loyalty to you!" 
'''Dead End''': "I am Dead End. I guess I'll have to do what you say." 
'''Breakdown''': "I'm... I'm Breakdown. I'll obey too." 
'''Drag Strip''': "I'm Drag Strip. I ''live'' to obey!" 
'''Wildrider''': "I'm Wildrider! And I wanna bust something up!" 
:—The '''Stunticons''' speak their first words.

"Big ''and'' stupid." 
:—'''Blaster''' on the Centurion droids who, in their zealousness, ran off a cliff to chase the maintenance robots.

"Nobody is driving those cars...which can only mean one thing...they must be the Autobots!" 
:—'''Human general''' observing the Stunticons.

==Other notes==

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

===Continuity errors===
*Exactly why Megatron needed Vector Sigma to bring the Stunticons to life wasn't stated, since he appeared to have simply built the Conctucticons on Earth. Although [[The Secret of Omega Supreme]] said that they came from Cybertron, it's still leaves of plot-hole with the Dinobots and the Technobots. The Protectobots might fall in, but nobody knows since they literally just seemed to pop up out of nowhere.

===Transformers references===
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] actually uses that gun on his shoulder while fighting the Centurion drones.

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Rumble is shown capturing a Tyrrell P34 during a Formula 1 race, the year presumably being 1986. In actuality, the six-wheeler Tyrrell P34 was retired after the 1977 season, and did not appear again on any race circuit until 1999.
*The tank vehicles seen at the army base are the M.O.B.A.T. and the Armadillo from the ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' animated series.
*At the script stage, this episode had the uninspired sub-title "Creation of the Stunticons."
*The shooting scripts for both installments of this two-parter contain several "deleted scenes" which expand greatly upon some of the more significant events in the story. In this episode:
**"That blast" mentioned by Prime in the finished episode actually happens.
**While the other Autobots are busy down in the tunnels, Omega Supreme battles Shockwave on the planet's surface throughout the second act of the episode. Shockwave refers to Omega as his "old enemy," and is on the losing end of the fight until he gets his hands on a "cyberbomb," which he uses to defeat Omega, leaving him very badly damaged. There is a vestigal reference to this battle in Part 2, and further scenes relating to its consequences are removed from that episode, altering the nature of its turning point quite a bit.

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_key_to_vector_sigma_part_1.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)

2008-05-22T03:52:40Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Hoisthollywoodtitlegrab.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Followed by "Hoist Converts to Scientology".]]

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}}

'''Hoist gets cast in a big Hollywood movie! Hi-jinks ensue.'''

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:Hoist Goes Hollywood Autobots director.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Unfortunately, none of these guys made it past [[Michael Bay]].]]
[[Carly Witwicky|Carly]] and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] are on a drive through the countryside inside [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] when they are overtaken by two speeding vehicles. They pursue and see one of the cars make an improbable crash off a cliff and land on top of the other. Before they can investigate, a man on the top of the cliff yells at them for ruining the shot. It turns out they’ve driven into the middle of a movie set. Hoist saves the imperiled drivers of the crashed cars, and the director is so impressed, he hires Hoist on the spot for his next movie. The director invites Spike and Carly along to visit the movie studio.

In the skies, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] is having trouble transporting a mysterious, heavy load. He crashes into the swamp set on the lot of [[Major Pictures]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] orders him to shut down, yells at [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] for no good reason, then sends [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] to go after Dirge and retrieve the mysterious cargo.

Hoist arrives at [[Major Pictures]] for his big-screen debut, but gets the brush-off from the director. Before filming begins, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] horn in on the set and ham it up for the director’s attention. Strangely, the director is impressed by their hi-jinks and decides to hire them all for the action picture.
[[Image:Hoisthollywoodmegsseesfilm.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Eh...it's a film.]]
Movie work doesn’t prove to be as glamorous as they had hoped. The bots wind up crashing into buildings and playing second fiddle to the human actors, [[Karen Fishook]] and [[Harold Edsel]], while Hoist pulls them out of the smoldering wreckage after each take.

Disgruntled at their bit parts, the Autobots ask Hoist to lobby the director for better roles, but the director tells Hoist to get a bagel and sit tight. The Autobots take off just as Astrotrain and the other [[Conehead|Coneheads]] show up to pull Dirge and the cargo out of the swamp set, all as the cameras roll.

Back at Decepticon HQ, Megatron looks over the strange device. He isn’t sure what it does; he only knows that Wheeljack built it, but he’s sure that it is some kind of potent, deadly weapon. (He doesn’t know [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] very well, does he?) When switched on by Thrust, the device sparks and smokes, but does nothing else. Enraged, Megatron bashes Starscream. Astrotrain then reveals that he and the others were filmed by the humans when they retrieved the device. Megatron orders everyone to the studio to steal or destroy the footage so the device remains a secret.

At the studio, the director is viewing the robot footage and decides to revamp the script into a science fiction epic blockbuster called ''[[Attack of the Alien Robots]]'', to the dismay of the human cast. He calls the Autobots to return with the promise of better parts. Once back, the director has the Autobots don googly-eyed, buck-toothed alien masks and stomp around after the female lead. For some reason, the Autobots still don’t like their parts as monsters from space.
[[Image:Hoisthollywoodevilaliens.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Attack of the the Autobots]]
Making their rounds, Spike and Carly find the room where the film negatives are stored and discover that someone has stolen scenes from the movie. That someone was Starscream, but Soundwave reports to Megatron that the original negative still exists. Megatron pounds on Starscream again, this time ripping wires out of his chest! He then orders the others to get the negative.

Meanwhile, the Autobots are filming another scene with pyrotechnics, which have been switched for actual explosives by Rumble. Spike and Carly are in a screening room watching a new print of the stolen footage of the Decepticons and the device. Midway through the screening, [[:Image:HoistGoesHollywood Soundwave movie rip.JPG|Soundwave rips through the screen]] and destroys the projector. Spike and Carly rush to the film vault to get the original before the Decepticons do, but are interrupted by Megatron. Carly fools him by giving him an empty film canister, and they race around the studio lot with the Decepticons close on their heels. They finally meet up with Hoist, who has a plan.
[[Image:Hoisthollywoodflesheatinglava.jpg|right|thumb|200px|It's loaded with wasabi!]]
Megatron and the others finally catch up and find the Autobots on a movie set. Hoist threatens to drop the humans and the film into a vat of flesh-eating lava if the ‘Cons don’t withdraw. Megatrons says he won’t do it, but Hoist drops them in. Content that the film is gone, the Decepticons retreat. Hoist then lifts Spike and Carly from the “lava”, which is just bubbly, muddy water mixed with special effects.

The Autobots show the film to Wheeljack in the screening room. The Autobot scientist laughs at Megatron because the device Megatron wanted so much is actually worthless. Impressed with Hoist's performance at the lava pit, the director offers him the leading part in a new film, but Hoist declines, saying that his duty as an Autobot comes first, no matter how unglamorous it is.

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==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 21, 1985

'''Written by:''' [[Earl Kress]]

===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" |
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (1)
*[[Tracks]] (9)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (10)
*[[Sunstreaker]] (11)
*[[Powerglide]] (12)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (15)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (3)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (4)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] 6
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (7)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (8)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (14)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
'''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] (2)
*[[Carly Witwicky|Carly]]

'''Guests'''
*Director (unnamed)
*Karen Fishook
*Harold Edsel

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
"Ready for my big scene, Mr. Director." 
"Huh? Oh, yeah, the robot. Er...okay, Moist, er...pick up a donut from the catering truck and relax until I call for ya." 
"Donut?" 
:–'''Hoist''' gets the brush-off from the Major Pictures '''director'''.

"I feel like a fool!" 
"Do you wanna quit?" 
"No, but I still feel like a fool!" 
:–'''Tracks''' and '''Sunstreaker''' aren't enjoying their movie careers.

"The star has arrived!"
:–'''Sunstreaker''', humble as ever

"Oh, no. The Autobots have gone movie-mad.”
:–'''Spike'''

"Who would want to steal scenes from ''this'' picture?"
:–'''Spike Witwicky''', movie critic

"He is...no match for the alien robots...I-I mean, the ''evil'' alien robots."
:–'''Warpath''' shows his acting chops.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:Hoisthollywoodnomouths.gif|right|thumb|250px|Guess they mouthed off once too often.]]
*Warpath and Powerglide are missing their face plates after the explosion scene.

*Spike's hair is briefly coloured orange at the beginning of the episode.

*In one scene, the Autobots are sitting in director's chairs with their names written on the backs. The name on the back of Tracks’s chair is spelled Trucks<ref>Stemming from a misunderstanding on the part of Japanese animators, no doubt, as the English short "a" and short "u" sounds are identical to the Japanese ear.</ref>, but the other Autobots’ names are spelled correctly.

*The "CLOSED" sign on the studio the Decepticons are in reads "CLLOSE".

*In the swamp, Thrust transforms and takes off, and the very next scene is of Thrust transforming again and taking off again, when it should have been Ramjet instead.

*When Soundwave tells Carly and Spike to "Surrender the negative," he appears as if he's sliding forward in the next scene, even though he's walking towards them, as evidenced by the sound of his footsteps.

*Near the end of the episode, Warpath says "You tell him Hoist, yeah," but Hoist's mouthplate is moving in sync with the words.

===Continuity errors===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* This is the third episode which doesn't feature Optimus Prime.
* The characters of Harold Edsel and Karen Fishook are obvious parodies of Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher from the ''Star Wars'' films. Karen Fishook is voiced by Susan Blu, who would later voice another Princess Leia parody: Arcee.
*The role of "Dash Jordan" is an obvious reference to the character Flash Gordon.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:HoistGoesHollywood Starscream offline.JPG|thumb|150px|Feel better? No? GOOD.]]
*Megatron is ''incredibly'' abusive toward Starscream in this episode...well, more than usual.
*Do we ever find out what Wheeljack's device was supposed to do?
*Starscream is absent for the next few episodes after his wires are pulled out. Megatron must have done some ''real'' damage.
*Spike yells, "DUCK!" when Soundwave bursts through the theater screen, but he and Carly run away instead.

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

===References===
{{reflist}}

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The Girl Who Loved Powerglide

2008-05-22T03:51:53Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Powerglide_heart.jpg|thumb|300px|right|He's just looking for a heaaaartbeeeaaaat...]]

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'''A newly-orphaned debutante must protect her late father's work from Megatron. She finds Powerglide, and with him, safety...or perhaps...something...more?'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "From Your Daughter With Love"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:Powerglide Astoria Marygoaround.jpg|thumb|150px|left|[[Scale]] doesn't matter, [[Size changing|really]].]]

One day [[Powerglide]] is out flying when he passes by a building. While he is up in the air, he spots the Conehead trio, [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. He observes that they are trying to kidnap [[Astoria]] from her birthday party.

Powerglide successfully saves Astoria (surprise surprise) but the way he does it is rather... unconventional. Dragging a rope behind him, Powerglide manages to have Astoria snatch the rope despite her not knowing whether Powerglide was there to help her or otherwise. He then proceeds to sweep through the city with her flying through the air at breakneck speed while clinging to a dangling rope with only her arm strength to keep Astoria from plummeting thousands of feet to her sure death. Powerglide does reel her up where she is stowed safely in his cockpit, amusingly with her large floppy purple hat still present.

After performing several evasive manuevers that leave Astoria tumbling willy nilly around Powerglide's cabin, he manages to lose the Coneheads by ducking beneath an overpass. Powerglide introduces himself while they are waiting and we are treated to one of Astoria's supernatural powers: resistance to bruises and scrapes after she is tossed back several feet by a sweep of the red jet's arm when she attempts to glomp him in gratitude.

The duo manages to make it back to [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]'s workshop without any further mishap. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] shares some pertinent information with Powerglide and Sparkplug and also reveals that the young heiress doesn't know about some of the ventures her company works on even though she is in charge of the company. Optimus Prime believes [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] wants something from her so he orders Powerglide to escort her back to the [[Ark (G1)#Autobot Headquarters|Autobot Headquarters]]. On the way to the Ark, Astoria pipes up and says she is starving and wants to eat something.

Meantime in the Decepticon Base, Megatron is quite unhappy about the Coneheads' failure. He orders them to bring Astoria to him and this time without any failures.

[[Image:Astoria_wrap_Powerglide's_wound.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Wrapping the wound can prevent the sands from getting in.]]

After sating her hunger with hot-dogs, Astoria is quick to amuse herself by jumping on the merry-go-around, much to Powerglide's consternation and bemusement.

After they get down from the Merry Go Round, the Coneheads come back for Astoria. Powerglide somehow manages to get rid of them and takes Astoria with him. But soon he gets caught up and is rammed by Ramjet. In the skirmish, Powerglide's left arm and left wing are injured and he is forced to make a crash landing. Powerglide eventually is defeated by the Coneheads whereupon the Coneheads take Astoria to their base.

Powerglide is left engulfed in rocks but somehow he manages to get out from beneath the debris and attempts to set off in pursuit of the Coneheads. Despite his determination, he collapses due to his injuries but he is quickly rescued by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].

After Ratchet does some basic repairs on him, Powerglide refuses any further repairs and goes to see Optimus Prime. While Powerglide is discussing his options with Optimus Prime, [[Teletraan-1]] notifies them that [[Sky Spy]] just detected an unusual atmospheric disturbance over the Northern Atlantic and the source is 10 miles above the sea level. Optimus Prime thinks it is possibly [[Sky Platform|Decepticon's suborbital station]]. Impulsively, Powerglide rushes out the Ark and flies directly to the Sky Platform and consequently into the energy storm.

[[Image:Pgalove.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Powerglide crushes Astoria in a fit of rage.]]

Meanwhile, the Decepticons are interrogating Astoria about the energy formula left by her father. She claims that she know nothing so Megatron decides to use the [[psycho-probe]] in order to make her tell him about the formula. To the Decepticon leader's frustation, the psycho-probe keeps malfunctioning, easily provoking Megatron into a rage that even Starscream's traitorous antics can't cause. In his anger, the psycho-probe is destroyed by Megatron.

Then the Decepticons find Powerglide trying to break through the energy storm and everyone goes out to see it. Megatron laughs at Powerglide and says he won't be able to break through the energy storm. But Astoria throws her necklace given by her father toward the energy-storm-generating tower and successfully destroys it. Not surprisingly, the necklace contains the energy formula, but one is forced to speculate how exactly a human built necklace manages to bring down a large and powerful tower.

The destroyed tower collapses the buildings on Sky Platform. The Sky Platform loses its control and starts to fall down. The Decepticons retreat to [[Decepticon space cruiser|the headquarter]]. Both Powerglide and Astoria go into the control room where Astoria proceeds to demonstrate her super human strength by pulling off a metal slab from the control panel. After a bit of a lover's tiff, Powerglide fiddles around with the control panel, successfully slowing down the Sky Platform's descent long enough for the duo to make good their escape. The Sky Platform is shown shortly afterwards falling into the ocean and much to the Decepticons' horror, it crashes on part of the Decepticons' headquarters, allowing massive quantities of seawater to rush into the base.

[[Image:Astoria kisses Powerglide.jpg|thumb|150px|right|[[Moonracer]] is gooonna be maaad!!]]

Back safe in the city, Powerglide asks Astoria why Megatron was so keen on kidnapping Astoria. She tells him it was because of the energy formula hidden in her necklace. Much to the present Autobots' private glee, Powerglide asks whether if he could look her up next time he comes to town in a rather shy manner. Astoria is very happy and [[kiss]]es him before she scurries off to her limo and is carted off. The minute Astoria is out of earshot, everyone has a good natured laugh at Powerglide's expense. Thoroughly embarrassed, Powerglide threatens the would-be teasers with a good boxing around the circuits before he stomps into the building.

Once Powerglide is out of sight of the other Autobots, he pauses to open his chest plate, showing a series of LEDs flashing in the form of a stylized heart.

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==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 18, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-53

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

===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" va lign="top" |
*[[Powerglide]] (5)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (7)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (8)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (13)
| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (2)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (3)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (4)
*[[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] (9)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (10)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (11)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (12)
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
'''Regulars'''
*[[Spike Witwicky]] (8)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (7)
'''Guests'''
*[[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] (1)
| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
|}

==Notable quotes==
"Oh wow! He is tall. He is handsome. He is shiny. And he can fly!"
:—'''Astoria''' comments on Powerglide

"Why does everything happen to me?"
:—'''Powerglide''' laments his lot in life.

"You are supposed to be the most powerful jets in the galaxy, and you were beaten by a pipsqueak Autobot plane?!"
:—'''Megatron''' berates the Coneheads for their defeat at the hands of Powerglide.

'''Thrust:''' "We have come for the girl." 
'''Ramjet:''' "And we will get the girl." 
'''Dirge:''' "Or else."
:—The Coneheads act tough.

"Autobot, meet your doom!"
:—'''Dirge''' taunts Powerglide

"Do you have any burgers in this place?" 
"Silence!" 
:—'''Astoria''' and '''Soundwave'''

"Then I'm staying with you, no matter what!"
:—'''Astoria''' says to '''Powerglide'''

"Energise the force fields!" 
"What force fields?!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Soundwave'''

"Attention Decepticons, this is Megatron speaking. Your new orders are...er...clean up this mess!"
:—'''Megatron''' broadcasts to the Decepticons.

"Ha wow! Who would believe it! Powerglide shot down by Cupid!"
:—'''Sparkplug''' teases on Powerglide after he is kissed by Astoria.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:Powerglide Astoria w.jpg|thumb|right|125px|Powerglide starts the drag race by throwing down his handkerchief.]]
*Powerglide's landing gears are all painted red when he was landing after rammed by Ramjet.
*When Powerglide holds Astoria to save her from falling, her body was drawn, um, weird.

===Continuity errors===
* Error

===Real-world references===
* The iconic scene in which Powerglide opens his chest to reveal a cartoony heart bears an uncanny resemblance to the original 1950s/60s anime & manga version of Astroboy.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Powerglide is actually quite abusive to the [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|human he is charged with "saving" in this episode.]] Not even the Decepticons have ever been shown slamming a human to the concrete so hard that they bounce or out and out striking a human. But hey, that's what she gets for having to be told twice, right Powerglide?
* Speaking of which, Astoria seems to take a ''lot'' of abuse in this episode and still manages to brush it off with no real injuries.

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

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

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The Search for Alpha Trion

2008-05-22T03:50:47Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Search for Alpha Trion.JPG|thumb|350px|The question of where Alpha Trion is just happens to be one of many philosophical questions in Transformers: What [[FIBRIR|color]] are Frenzy and Rumble? Why is Grimlock an Autobot? [[JaAm|Why do my shoulders hurt]]?]]

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|episode2=41
|prev2=Child's Play (episode)
|next2=The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1
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'''Discovering that his long-thought-dead love, Elita One, is in the hands of the Decepticons, Optimus Prime speeds to Cybertron on a rescue mission, only to end up discovering something about his own history in the process.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "Finding Alphatrin" 

==Detailed synopsis==

[[Image:Search4atmoonracer.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Oi! You! Cut it out!]]
On Cybertron, three [[female Autobots]] ([[Chromia]], [[Moonracer]] and [[Firestar]]) sneak into [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] headquarters under orders of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. They raid Shockwave's stockpile of [[energon cube]]s to power their fight against the [[Decepticon]]s, but on the way out, Moonracer accidentally trips an alarm. Shockwave, surprised to see female Autobots still alive, sends a [[sentinel]] after them.

[[Image:Search4atelitaandalpha.jpg|right|150px|thumb|I see a [[Alpha Trion|bearded man]] in your future.]]
The female Autobots escape the sentinel and return to Elita One, though Shockwave deduces the approximate location of their underground headquarters. Shockwave contacts [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who sends [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Rumble]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] to assist in the apprehension of the female Autobots. Rumble starts an earthquake which damages their headquarters. Elita One attempts to lure them away from the base by attacking, but is captured. Rumble continues shaking things up until Starscream believes the base is suitably destroyed.

[[Image:Search4atelitakicks.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Self Defense against [[Kiss Players|sexual harassment]].]]
Megatron contacts [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and shows him the imprisoned Elita One. Optimus rushes to her rescue, even though he knows it's a trap. Apparently, 4 million years ago, Optimus and Elita had a thing going. Right before boarding the ''Ark'', Elita begged to go with him, but Optimus told her it was too dangerous. As they spoke, the Decepticons attacked and Elita vanished in the chaos, leaving Optimus to think she had perished. Not wishing to lose her a second time, Optimus heads for Cybertron via the Decepticon space bridge. [[Powerglide]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] become curious as to why Optimus is heading to Cybertron alone and follow in secret.

[[Image:Searchforatprimehanging.jpg|right|150px|thumb|[[A Dream Is Born, Double Prime|I can feel the heat!]]]]
As soon as Optimus arrives, he is taken prisoner by Starscream, who dangles him over a barrel of acid. Rumble drops Optimus, but before he lands in the barrel, Elita uses her special power, which stops time. Elita rescues Prime, but at the cost of her own life force, as the special power uses up so much energy. Prime loads Elita into his cab and races to find [[Alpha Trion]], the only Autobot who can save her.

[[Image:Search4atelita&prime.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Disco didn't die. It just went into [[stasis lock]].]]
Back at Shockwave's headquarters, the Decepticons believe Optimus has perished. Just then, the three Autobots arrive and attack. In the female Autobots' underground headquarters, Moonracer comes up with a plan to dig their way out. They detonate the Energon cubes they had just stolen, freeing up their exit. Moonracer, Chromia and Firestar reunite with their boyfriends Powerglide, Ironhide and Inferno, and together they take on the Decepticons.

[[Image:SearchAlphaTrion Prime Elita Autobots.JPG|thumb|150px|You're lucky my chick's here, m—oh, hey, so's yours.]]
Optimus eventually finds Alpha Trion, who uses his skill to repair Elita One as best he can. In the end, Alpha Trion instructs Prime to interface with her for a power transfusion, as he is the only Autobot compatible with her design. Prime remarks that only his creator should know that. After the transfusion, Elita One recovers, and the two then return to help the Autobots fight off the Decepticons. Outnumbered, the Decepticons retreat. Alpha Trion then sets the female Autobots up with a new secret base, and the Autobots bid farewell to their gal pals.

==Stats==

*'''Originally aired:''' 12th November 1985

*'''Written by:''' [[Beth Bornstein]]

*'''Production number:''' 700-52

===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:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Chromia]] (1)
*[[Moonracer]] (2)
*[[Firestar]] (3)
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (4)
*[[Female Autobots#Green Female|Unnamed green female]] (7)
*[[Female Autobots#Orange Female|Unnamed orange female]] (8)
*[[Alpha Trion]] (13)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (14)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (15)
*[[Powerglide]] (16)
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (17)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (18)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (19)

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

*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (5)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (6)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (9)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (10)
*[[Rumble]] (11)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (12)
|}

==Notable Quotes==
"Female Autobots? I thought they were extinct."
:-- '''Shockwave''' after his computer monitors detect a group of female Autobots raiding the Decepticon energy store on Cybertron.

"Such noble nonsense."
:-- '''Shockwave''' when Moonracer says that the female Autobots will always survive.

"Elita One knows no fear!"
:-- '''Elita One'''.

"Optimus Prime, something rather exciting has been discovered on Cybertron. I thought you might like to know about it."
:--'''Megatron''' calls to say he's found the females.

"Please, let him go." 
"Very well my dear... let him go... into the acid!"
:-- '''Elita One''' pleading '''Starscream''' to free Optimus Prime to which the Decepticon Air Commander complies but not in the way the female Autobot expected.

"How quaint! The girls have come to rescue their boyfriends!"
:-- '''Starscream''', jealous?

"Alpha Trion...I never expected to see you again."
:-- '''Optimus Prime''' upon finding Alpha Trion.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[Image:Optimus prime nomouthplate.jpg|thumb|Megatron has stolen my mouthplate! This time he's gone too far...]]
*When Prime recieves Megatron's call, he's missing his [[mouthplate]].
*When the Autobots are trying to work out where Prime had gone, standing at [[Teletraan I]]'s control panel is a [[Reflector]] in a red and grey color scheme.
*Observing the spacebridge from afar, Ironhide notes, "If Prime got past those guards, so can [they]." The thing is, there ''are'' no guards, and there weren't any when Prime used the bridge, either.
*Prime is hanging precariously over the vat of acid in one scene, but when the perspective changes to a view from above the vat is missing.
*When Elita revives Prime from her stasis field, he fades from his normal colours to green, rather than the other way around. Once the fade is complete, mind you, he jumps back to his normal colours when he starts to move.
*As the Decepticons are freed from Elita's stasis field, Starscream cheers, "But Prime has disintegrated!" as if responding to some unspoken line from one of the others. The missing line is also absent from the episode's shooting script.

===Continuity errors===

*When the Ark launched back in ''[[More Than Meets The Eye, Part 1]]'', there was no indication of a Decepticon attack on the launch site, as this episode's flashback shows.

===Transformers references===
*The episode marked the first appearance of [[Female Transformers]] in official fiction, which would later appear in [[War Dawn]] with the introduction of [[Ariel]], and in [[The Transformers: The Movie]], with the introduction of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]].
*Alpha Trion's relationship to Optimus Prime would be touched upon again in ''[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]'', and explained more fully in ''[[War Dawn]]''.
*''War Dawn'' would also go on explain precisely why only Prime's power supply would interface with Elita's, as seen in this episode (because she was rebuilt using his schematics).

===Miscellanious trivia===

*This episode is the fouth and final appearance of Prime's trailer's "artillery robot" in the animated series.
[[image:G1 Prime Elita energy transfer.JPG|thumb|200px|''I can't wait for you to operate...When I get this feeling, I need Sexual Healing...'']]
*This episode contains the rather infamous scene in which Prime connects a cable from his midriff to Elita's, and utters an audible, not-entirely-unpleasant-sounding groan as energy is transmitted through it, to her. Sexy.
*Ironhide must hate the wall in Shockwave's base, this is at least the second time he has blown through it!
*When Optimus brings Elita to Alpha Trion's base, he takes less than a second to examine her and say that he "done all he could". Either he is a really competent scientist or a really lazy one.
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Auto-Bop

2008-05-22T03:48:53Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Auto-Bop title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|Go ahead and mock 80s clothing, but in twenty years, they'll be mocking what we wear.]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=2|36|prev=Prime Target|next=The Search for Alpha Trion
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=52
|prev2=Prime Target
|next2=Starscream's Brigade
}}

'''Tracks and Blaster uncover a hypnosis plot. A ''funky'' hypnosis plot.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Broadcast VS Soundwave"

==Detailed Synopsis==
[[Image:DancitronGang.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Just the usual Manhattan commuter crowd.]]

[[Raoul]] and his friends Poplock and Rocksteady are trying to make some spare cash, breakdancing on the sidewalks of New York City. Unfortunately, the management of the club [[Dancitron]] doesn't like competition, and sends a mob after them. Luckily, [[Tracks]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] are in the city, and comes to the trio's rescue.

Tracks realizes that something is wrong with the humans and investigates. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] are using the club to hypnotize humans so they can use them to construct a building.

Poplock and Rocksteady are hypnotized and lure Tracks into a trap at the club. Blaster and Raoul show up and free Tracks. During the fight Raoul discovers that water breaks the hypnosis. Tracks and the three humans chase Starscream in a dizzying aerial battle through the skyline of New York; Tracks eventually uses his smaller size to lure Starscream into damaging himself in the close quarters. Blaster squares off with Soundwave at the club in a sonic "battle of the boom boxes"; the two are nearly evenly matched, till Blaster uses the club's sound system to amplify his abilities and drive Soundwave off. Reuniting with Tracks, he uses the same trick to bring down the building the Decepticons were constructing.

[[Image:Auto-Bop_Blaster_Soundwave.jpg|thumb|right|150px| Soundwave and Blaster in a two-bot reenactment of ''You Got Served'']]

Tracks offers grateful thanks to Raoul and his buddies for saving his life, saying that if there's anything he can do for them... and it turns out there is. The trio lost their radio in all the chaos, and until they earn enough street cash to get a new one, poor Blaster will make an ideal replacement.

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==Stats==
'''Original Airdate:''' 13 November 1985

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

===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" |
*[[Tracks]]
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]

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

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

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

'''Guests'''
* [[Raoul]]
* [[Poplock]]
* [[Rocksteady]]
* [[Furg]]

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Teletraan I]]
|}

==Notable Quotes==
"I've been waiting a long time for this, you poor excuse for a sound system." 
"All talk...no shock." 
:-- '''Blaster''' and '''Soundwave''', right as their sonic duel begins. 

"Heeheeheehaahaahaahaahaahaahaaaaa...." 
:-- '''Soundwave''', as he momentarily gets the upper hand in the sonic duel between himself and '''Blaster'''. This is one of the few times in the series that Soundwave is heard actually laughing, and coming from him in that quiet, metallic monotone of his, and in this context, it is actually kinda scary.

"Looks like your nightclub just went out of style." 
:-- '''Blaster''' to '''Soundwave''', after he won the sonic duel.

"Now that is what I call a riveting experience." 
:--'''Tracks''' makes a terrible pun after being shot at by a guy with a rivet gun.

"Yo, the dude's gone crazy!" 
"Yeah... crazy like a fox!" 
:-- '''Raoul''' and '''Tracks'''.

==Other Notes==

===Animation and/or Technical Glitches===
* In this episode, Raoul's skin color is colored slightly ligher than his last appearance in [[Make Tracks]].
* Towards the end, when Tracks gets chased by Starscream, at one moment inside a building Ramjet is shown instead of Starscream.

===Continuity Errors===
* Continuity Errors

===Transformers References===
* References

===Real-World References===
* When confronted by the gang of thugs employed by Dancitron, Raoul suggests they "pull a '''Michael Jackson'''" (''bugWHA?'') and "beat it" (''*sigh of relief*'').

* While fleeing from the thugs, Raoul wishes their blaster (boom box) was "THE [[Blaster]]". Rocksteady retorts that Raoul "knows the Autobots like I know '''Prince'''".

*When first meeting Blaster and Tracks, Rocksteady responds to Blaster's implication of trouble-making with "Hey! We were just breakin' in front of the Dancitron (''shifts from two open palms and a shrug to one thumb extended pointing behind him'') and these '''Road Warrior''' rejects tried to bounce us out."

===Miscellaneous Trivia===

*When Tracks and Blaster enter Dancitron, the song playing is an instrumental version of a song performed by [[Cold Slither]], a fake band created by Cobra in the G.I. Joe episode of the same name.

* This episode is one of two pre-movie episodes to not feature [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].

* This episode is also noteworthy for pitting the two tape decks, Soundwave and Blaster, against each other, in an intense sonic duel. It turns out that Soundwave is actually somewhat the more powerful of the two, and Blaster had to augment his output with some nearby additional speakers to best his opponent... the cheater...

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

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

{{epstub}}
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Prime Target (G1)

2008-05-22T03:47:31Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Prime Target title shot.JPG|thumb|350px]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=2|35|prev=Triple Takeover|next=Auto-Bop
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=51
|prev2=Blaster Blues
|next2=Auto-Bop
}}

'''The big-game hunter Lord Chumley begins hunting Autobots, and he's gunning for Optimus Prime.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "The Target is Convoy" 

==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

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[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
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Triple Takeover

2008-05-22T03:45:22Z

75.168.123.161:

{{picsneeded}}
[[Image:Triple Takeover title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Sounds like triple the fun!]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=2|34|prev=Sea Change|next=Prime Target
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=39
|prev2=Kremzeek!
|next2=Child's Play (episode)
}}

'''Astrotrain and Blitzwing depose Megatron and Starscream, then proceed to wreak havoc.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "The Rebellion 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, 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?
* This is the second and last time that Skids shows up in the G1 cartoon.

===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]]
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Sea Change

2008-05-22T03:44:03Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Sea Change title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|Hasbro ultimately decided having Bumblebee [[wikipedia:Jumping the shark|jump the shark]] would not be that risky.]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=2|33|prev=Kremzeek!|next=Triple Takeover
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=44
|prev2=The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2
|next2=Hoist Goes Hollywood
}}

'''Seaspray turns into a merman with robot feet and falls in love.'''

'''What?!'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "The Spring of Transformation"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Seaspray]] is pulling a water skiing [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] around a lake, but Bumblebee wipes out while trying to jump a ramp. 'Bee decides to call it a day, as the first star comes out. Seaspray makes a wish on the star, but keeps it a secret, otherwise it won't come true.

Meanwhile, on another planet, the [[Tlalakan]]s are all wishing for one thing...freedom from [[Deceptitran]], who has enslaved them. He has developed a unique method of gathering [[energon]] by directly harvesting it from the Tlalakans themselves. However, the Tlalakans have finally had enough, and revolt. As his droids appear incapable of stoping them, Deceptitran sends out a distress signal.

Back on [[Earth]], Seaspray is still wishing on stars, when he suddenly receives a signal. Heading back to the [[Ark (G1)|base]], the two [[Autobot]]s show it to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. Perceptor can't identify any specifics, but he is sure that it's a distress signal. Optimus sends the three in [[Cosmos]], but the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] himself is too large to fight. Wishing them luck, the Autobots depart. Before they reach the planet, Perceptor discovers that the distress signal is similar to ones intercepted during the [[Great War]]. Seaspray suddenly realizes that they're responding to a distress signal intended for the [[Decepticons]]. Before they can abort, Deceptitran detects them, and orders the droids to open fire. As the Autobots emerge from the crash, the droids swoop in to finish the job, when the Tlalakans suddenly attack. Seaspray manages to save one, who calls herself [[Alana]]...and Seaspray appears a little shy.

Meanwhile, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] enters the planet's atmosphere and lands in the city. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has come with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] to assist. After Deceptitran briefs Megatron on the situation, the Decepticons go Autobot hunting.

Meanwhile, the Autobots are being taken to the [[Well of Transformation]], which the Tlalakans describe as the one secret that they have kept from Deceptitran. Unfortunately, a pair of droids have followed them in. Bumblebee downs one, while Seaspray throws another into the Well...where it dissolves. Alana explains that the Well dissolves the body, leaving only the lifeforce, which the Tlalakans use to change into whatever they want. Alana warns them not to get in, fearing that they will die just like the droid. After turning into a mermaid, Alana bids them farewell, blowing Seaspray a [[kiss]]. Bumblebee has to drag a babbling Seaspray out of the cave.

Heading to the river, the Autobots are discovered by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], and the rest of the Decepticons swoop in. Seaspray [[transformation|transform]]s and takes the Autobots down the river—and right over the waterfall. Perceptor, Seaspray, and Cosmos are rescued by the Tlalakans, while Bumblebee is captured. The Autobots are taken to the Tlalakans underwater city, the only place that the Decepticons have not conquered. They meet [[Tralak]], their king, who loans them some warriors to rescue Bumblebee and storm the city. However, Cosmos and Perceptor are too damaged. It's just Seaspray and his men. Er, mermen. After the mermen and Alana change back into humans, some of the mermen set bombs under the city, heralding the start of the attack. The Decepticons go to attack the Tlalakans, while Bumblebee activates a homing beam. He signals Seaspray, who rescues Bumblebee and damages Deceptitran. The Tlalakans withdraw, taking Bumblebee with them, while Seaspray and Alana go to the well. Unfortunately, Laserbeak follows Bumblebee underwater...

In the control room, Deceptritran is having a panic attack, causing Megatron to simply turn him off (why he doesn't do that with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] is beyond anyone's guess). Megatron receives a signal from Laserbeak, and promises to join their little friend in a short while...

In the forest, the Tlalakans are being chased by the droids, but manage to reach the Well of Transformation. Seaspray asks if Alana really believes he would die if he went in, but Alana points out that they're both machines. Feeling dejected, Seaspray resolves to go into the Well, as Alana cries out in horror. Believing him dead, Alana muses that she ''did'' love Seaspray...only for Seaspray to emerge as blond muscle man, but with robot feet (and for some reason, still a gargling voice). The two jump into the Well and change into merpeople. They discover that the city is under attack by the Decepticons, but Seaspray doesn't have any weapons systems as a merman. Spotting them, Megatron orders Rumble to follow. Rumble begins firing, only for his body to also be affected by the Well. Alana begins to tell Rumble to think of a big tree, or become lost. Rumble survives...as a tree. Seaspray resumes his old robot mode, while Alana takes one of her own, as a measure for fighting Decepticons, but she likes her color (guess what [[Elita One (G1)|it]] [[Arcee (G1)|is]]). On the surface, Seaspray and Alana head to the above water city (with Alana transforming into a gondola) and attack Deceptitran's forces.

Underwater, the Decepticons are overwhelming the Autobots and Tlalakans, when Megatron receives a mayday from Deceptitran. Megatron is willing to leave Deceptitran to die, but the energon must be protected. Heading back for the city, the Decepticons spot Seaspray, and follow him into the energon warehouse. However, the droids fire on the Decepticons, as Alana has reprogrammed Decepitran to serve her. The explosion causes a massive tremor, destroys the city and causes Rumble, back in the caves, to fall into the Well of Transformation, allowing him to change back. Megatron orders Astrotrain to transform and take them off the planet.

As the Tlalakans celebrate, Alana has retaken her human form, but tells Seaspray that they won't let it ruin their relationship. As the two sail off into the sunset, Bumblebee notices the first star, and asks if anyone wants to make a wish. Perceptor asks why, and says that it's merely a [[Human]] superstition he heard...

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 20, 1985

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

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
===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" |
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Cosmos]]
*[[Seaspray]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]

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

'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Alana]]
|}

==Notable quotes==
"My paint job's ruined."
:—'''Cosmos''' sweating the small stuff before collapsing

"She kissed me! She kissed me!"
:—'''Seaspray''' on foreplay (Ha! ha! Making Cyborgs!)

"Come on, bubble brain."
:—'''Bumblebee''' on Seaspray's love life

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*While analyzing the distress signal, Perceptor's helmet is red.

[[Image:G1-Cartoon-SeaChange-Rumble-Tree.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Rumble's plan to attract [[Alexis|hot tree huggers]] goes awry.]]

*When Rumble is changed into a tree, he appears to be simply a tree with a mouth and eye holes, but during his close-up, his face is its regular, robotic self, apart from the fact his visor is now two separate eyes now.

===Continuity errors===
Perceptor is Optimus-sized in this episode.

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Miscellaneous trivia===

===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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Sea Change

2008-05-22T03:43:52Z

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Kremzeek!

2008-05-22T03:42:16Z

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 cartoon episode|the electrical life form that first appears therein|Kremzeek}}
[[Image:Kremzeek.jpg|right|250px|thumb|[[Pokeformers|"Kremzeek!" is pretty much his whole vocabulary.]]]]

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'''An electric pest annoys everyone. Including the viewers.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Panic The Kremzeek"

==Detailed synopsis==
At the [[Decepticon]] [[Decepticon space cruiser|base]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is working on some electrodes for the Decepticons' new [[energy magnet]]. When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] comes to complain, an energy-based lifeform which calls itself Kremzeek jumps from Megatron's experiments and begins wrecking all their gear. Megatron is impressed, thinking that Kremzeek will make an effective weapon against the [[Autobot]]s. Temporarily containing it in a circuit trap, Megatron has [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] take them to the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], where they deposit Kremzeek.

Breaking free of his trap, Kremzeek goes on a rampage, shorting out the Autobots' [[circuits]]. [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] realizes that his new insulating foam might work and manages to coat [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Blaster]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], which prevents Kremzeek from entering them and playing havoc with their systems. However, Kremzeek manages to jump into [[Teletraan I]], shorting it out, and then riding [[Sky Spy]]'s transmissions to another location...[[Japan]].

The remaining active Autobots take [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to Japan, but the massive mechanoid is shorted out on arrival by Kremzeek, who then jumps into a train, which the Autobots pursue. Heading towards a city, Kremzeek plays havoc in an arcade, then enters Shibuya Manufacturing Corporation. Within the company's factory area, the Autobots meet Dr. [[Soji Yoshikawa]], who theorizes that radio waves might affect the creature. Blaster works his magic and then tries to merge Kremzeek with his own energy supply. Unfortunately, this creates a whole multitude of Kremzeeks.

As they rampage around Japan, the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] theorizes that a large energy source could draw the Kremzeeks together and reunite them. At the Decepticon base, the energy magnet is ready, and the Decepticons first target a passing warship. Back in Japan, the Autobots have finished preparing a tower to absorb the Kremzeeks, but one manages to slip inside Blaster. When the remaining Kremzeeks are reunited, they merge in a [[scale|massive]] form. At that moment, Megatron activates the energy magnet, drawing the world's energy sources to the Decepticon base. As the Autobots begin to feel the effects of the loss of energy, Prime realizes that this whole thing has been a distraction by Megatron. That leads Blaster to think of a plan: Why not let the Decepticons deal with Kremzeek?

Kremzeek, who is getting sleepy from the energy drain, is directed to the energy magnet and collides with it. It done blows up real good. After the Decepticons retreat, the stolen energy is returned to its rightful place. Yoshikawa theorizes that they could disperse Kremzeek's energy, which would kill him. Despite Bumblebee's objections that killing him is wrong (What the [[frag]] is wrong with you, Bee?) Prime causes Kremzeek to disperse. Returning to the mainland, Blaster admits that he sort of misses Kremzeek...at which point the solitary Kremzeek that jumped into him earler jumps out, and the pursuit begins again. Sadly (or thankfully), there's no time to see what happens next.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' December 27, 1985

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

===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]]
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]

''(The following Autobots make cameos in the episode as victims of Kremzeek)''
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]

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

*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]]
'''Guests'''
*[[Dr. Soji Yoshikawa]]

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

==Notable quotes==
"Yes, Kremzeek! You will be my ultimate weapon against the Autobots." 
:—'''Megatron''' displaying how desperate he was getting by that point.

"This is no time for games, Sparkplug!" 
"Who's playing? I'm savin' ya!!" 
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Sparkplug Witwicky'''

"Alert! Alert! Evil Martian flangoes have invaded supermarkets across the planet. They have come to steal Earth's ammonia." 
:—'''Teletraan I''''s funniest line in the series.

"Choco rations down 2 grams! Doubleplusungood!"
:—'''Teletraan I''''s second funniest line in the series.

"So what do we do when we catch him?" 
"I don't know." 
"You mean you don't have a plan?" 
"Who's had time to think of one? Hang on!" 
:—'''Blaster''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

"Oh, here comes that sinking feeling..." 
:--'''Optimus Prime''' on seeing a multitude of Kremzeeks

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* When Jazz is attacked and shorted by Kremzeek in the first act, his few lines are done by someone other than Scatman Crothers.
* Moments later, when Ratchet and a few other Autobots come in to see what's wrong, another Jazz is with them.
* Whilst on the command bridge of the Energon Magnet, on at least two separate occasions, Starscream's mouth is replaced with three lines that look like a mouthplate animation. However, When he speaks, His mouth returns.
* Also, Soundwave's Decepticon insignia is missing during those sequences on the command bridge.
* When Optimus yells "Hit him with all you got, Inferno!", Inferno is [[scale|extremely huge.]]

===Continuity errors===
* If Sparkplug's insulating foam prevents Kremzeek from getting inside the Autobots, how did he get inside Blaster on two separate occasions?
* When Blaster is retuned by the doctor to capture Kremzeek, he instantly changes to his boombox mode in the next frame without going through the animation for it, making it appear as if a small chunk of the episode was cut out. Strangely, despite that, you can still hear Blaster's transforming sound effect.
* On that note, why didn't Kremzeek cause Blaster to short-circuit?
* Megatron rides inside Thrust to drop the box holding Kremzeek into Autobot headquarters. Since when can Megatron fit ''inside'' Thrust?

===Transformers references===
* This would not be the end of Kremzeek. He would return again as an [[easter egg]] in [[Dreamwave]] and [[Kiss Players]], not to mention having a small cameo in [[Transformers: Animated]]. [[Sam Witwicky]] even has a little Kremzeek figurine on his desk in the [[Transformers (2007)|Transformers movie]] comic adaptation.

===Real-world references===
* A sign advertising a distinctly Godzilla-esque monster movie called ''[[Hojoni]]'' is seen in this episode.

===Miscellaneous trivia===

* When Teletraan-1 is scrambled by Kremzeek, he first babbles the above line about ammonia being stolen, then proceeds to start speaking in [[wikipedia:Newspeak|Newspeak]] a la [[wikipedia:Nineteen Eighty-Four|George Orwell's ''1984'']].

* Writer David Wise recycled this plot for an episode of ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' and possibly other shows.

===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]]
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The Gambler

2008-05-22T03:37:58Z

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[[Image:The Gambler title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|"On a warm summer's eve, on a train bound for nowhere..."]]

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'''On the return journey from Aron's world, the Autobots are captured by a gambling-addicted alien and trading away, leaving Smokescreen and the Autobot bounty hunter Devcon to rescue them.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Monacus, the Planet of Gambling "

==Detailed synopsis==
{{note|This episode follows the events of "[[Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play]]".}}

[[Image:Gamblerautosintubes.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Every gambler knows that the secret to surviving is knowing what to throw away and knowing what to keep.]]

The Autobots are returning to earth after their adventure on [[Aron]]'s planet, when their "toy rocket" space ship suddenly comes to a halt. They are captured by an alien captain named [[Bosch]]. Bosch deactivates them and intends to sell the Autobots as slaves in exchange for energon. However, [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]'s tube malfunctions and he remains functional, though temporarily immobilized.

Smokescreen learns that Bosch is a gambler. After demonstrating his ability to manipulate a slot machine, he takes Bosch's proposition to go to [[Monacus]], a gambling asteroid, and win enough energon to repower Bosch's ship in exchange for the freedom of the rest of the Autobots.

Bosch and Smokescreen end up at the "Pit of Destruction" arena of Lord Gyconi, a local swindler, where they use the Autobots as collateral for a very high-interest loan of energon chips. At a casino, Smokescreen builds up quite a stack of winnings and lets it all ride on one last bet. But one of the casino workers breaks his link with a slot machine and he loses everything. Unable to buy back his friends, Smokescreen vows that Gyconi hasn't seen the last of him.

[[Image:Gamblersmokescreenbets.jpg|thumb|right|200px|You never count your money when you're sitting at the table. There'll be time enough for counting when the dealin's done.]]

Meanwhile, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] arrive on the planet in [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and head towards the city. They are followed by a mysterious blue Autobot.

In a local tavern, Smokescreen meets the mysterious Autobot, who introduces himself as [[Devcon]]; he's a bounty hunter searching for Decepticons.

[[Image:Gamblerdevconslizardo.jpg|thumb|left|200px|For a taste of your whiskey, I'll give you some advice.]]

In Gyconi's lair, Ramjet and Dirge shake down the big green frogman for a share of his profits. He invites the two Decepticon planes to stay and watch the upcoming battle in his arena: the Autobots versus the Animalians. Before the show, Gyconi fixes the fight by giving the Autobots unstable energon which will wear off and make them defenseless.

The fight begins as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], under Gyconi's control, takes on an ugly red lizard animalian. At first the Autobot leader holds his own, prompting a lot of patrons to bet on him, but then his power runs out and he's overcome. [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] is forced into the arena for the next match, but before it starts, Smokescreen fills the place with smoke and forces everyone out. Ramjet and Dirge chase him down, but he's saved by Devcon.

[[Image:Gambleranimalianfight.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The best you can hope for is to die in your sleep.]]

Gyconi and the Decepticons load up Astrotrain with energon cubes in order to make a getaway, but Smokescreen, Devcon and Bosch confront them. During a fierce firefight, Smokescreen uses his smoke again to confuse the Decepticons. They take off aboard Astrotrain and Devcon chases after them.

The Autobots are returned to normal and Bosch offers to take them back to earth, but only after a quick stop at casino row.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 11, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-46

'''Written by:''' [[Michael Charles Hill]]

{{cleanup|March 2008}}

===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:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Devcon]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Bosch]]
*[[Slizardo]]
*[[Lord Gyconi]]
*Monacan loan shark
*Animalien

|}

==Notable quotes==

"Arrrgh! I can't even beat my own machine anymore, and I fixed it so I could cheat!"
:-- '''Bosch''' has a stroke of bad luck.

"The name is Smokescreen, and I never walk when I can drive."
:-- '''Smokescreen'''

"Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight for the first time anywhere in the galaxies, you will witness the pugilistic spectacle of the millennium!"
:-- '''Lord Gyconi''' talks up his gladiator show.

"Now, prepare to meet my friend, Mr. Ionic Displacer."
:-- '''Astrotrain'''

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*When Slizardo and Bosch approach Astrotrain, Slizardo's animation cell does not change, resulting in him appearing much smaller than Bosch.
===Continuity errors===
*In terms of airdates, this episode is DEFINITELY played out of order, as we've seen several of the characters that are still trying to escape from Aron's planet in [[Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play]] on Earth prior to this one.

===Transformers references===
*Slizardo would eventually return in the season 3 episode [[Grimlock's New Brain]] alongside the [[Skuxxoid]].
*Devcon would later be featured in [[Universe]]'s Wreckers' comic.

===Real-world references===
*Sheol, the name of Lord Gyconi's part of town, is a Hebrew word that means "the grave."

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

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_gambler.html Dossier on the Cybertron Chronicle]

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The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)

2008-05-22T03:32:23Z

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[[Image:Secret of Omega Supreme title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|His real name is Ralph.]]

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'''When the Constructicons begin mining on a distant asteroid, Optimus Prime calls on Omega Supreme for assistance, only for a long-standing enmity between Omega and the villains to come to light.'''

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:Secretomegachatinwoods.jpg|thumb|left|175px|"Paradise: visited. Self: Never visited."]]
A rocket ship bursts out of the ocean and travels into space. Guided by an unknown force, the rocket lands on an asteroid and then directs that hunk of rock into Earth orbit. A door on the rocket opens, revealing the [[Constructicons]], who step out and signal [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] of their success. The Decepticon leader intends to mine the asteroid for the energy-rich ore inside.

During his own orbit of the Earth, [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] catches sight of the operation and reports in to Autobot headquarters. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] contacts [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] for help. During a one-on-one chat, Optimus senses that Omega is holding a grudge against the Constructicons and demands an explanation. Omega complies in normal speech.
[[Image:Omegadefendscrystalcity.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A rare instance of seeing his tank.]]
''On Cybertron, Omega Supreme is a good-natured, friendly [[Guardian Robots|Guardian Robot]]. One of his assignments is guarding the [[Crystal City]], the creation of his friends, the Constructicons. Unfortunately, they are altered by Megatron's [[Robo-Smasher]] and permanently changed into Decepticons. The Constructicons then trick Omega into leaving his post, and during his absence, they destroy the city. After losing his friends, his job and his city all in the same day, Omega swears he will first help his friends recover and then will get vengeance on Megatron.''

[[Image:Robo-Smasher and Omega Supreme.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Devastator and Robo-Smasher vs Omega. The 'Cons are doomed.]]
''For weeks, Omega tracks the Constructicons, until he captures them and tries to reprogram them. At first, it appears that they have been restored, but on their way home, the Robo-Smasher corners them. The Constructicons form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and wrestle Omega into the Robo-Smasher's clutches. The machine goes to work at reprogramming Omega; he is able to pull away in the middle of the process, but the experience leaves him scarred and emotionally barren except for his desire for vengeance against his former friends. He chases after them for millions of years and finally finds them on Earth.''

Knowing that Omega's judgement might be clouded fighting the Constructicons, Optimus orders him to remain on Earth unless Prime himself gives the order to head to the asteroid. Omega acknowledges Prime's order.
[[Image:Secretomegafightscons.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Sure, fire at the rocket whose top half is a cannon.]]
In space, Cosmos gets a sample of the ore from the asteroid and brings it back to headquarters. Teletraan I determines that the ore is organic in nature. Prime has just ordered Omega to destroy the asteroid, and now he's regretting that decision. His further attempts to contact Omega fail because the huge Autobot is bent on revenge.

Once on the asteroid, the vengeful Omega immediately attacks his enemies, wildly smashing open a huge fissure. The entire asteroid breaks in two like an egg, hatching an [[asteroid bird alien|alien creature]], which flies toward Earth. (Although it appears somewhat robotic, [[Teletraan I]]'s claims that the asteroid was organic in nature imply that the creature is, in fact, biological.)

The creature heads straight toward Earth and begins to destroy San Francisco. Powerglide, Ironhide, Smokescreen, Tracks and Beachcomber move to stop it, but fail after several attempts.
[[Image:Omegasupreme&creature.jpg|thumb|left|175px|"Objective: Catch them all."]]
Omega is still attacking the Constructicons when Prime tracks him down. He demands that Omega stop his attack and instead clean up the mess he created by releasing the creature. Prime tells Omega that only he can save Earth by luring the monster back to its food supply on the asteroid. When the Constructicons escape, Omega threatens Optimus, but the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] refuses to back down and reminds Omega of his past.
[[Image:Secretomegacries.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Big bots don't cry?]]
Finally, Omega concedes to Prime's authority and heads off. He confronts the creature and leads it back to the asteroid, where it eats its fill and then flies off into space, never to be seen again.

In the meantime, Prime uncovers Megatron's ore-processing facility and singlehandedly destroys it.

At the end of the day, Optimus thanks Omega for fulfilling his duty. Both Optimus and Omega express hope that he might one day regain some of the feelings that he lost.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' 6th November 1985

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

===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:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]]
*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]
*[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]
*[[Constructicons]]
*[[Devastator]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[asteroid bird alien|asteroid beast]]

|}

==Notable quotes==
"Where are you going?" 
"To talk to the only other Autobot who can fly into space." 
"Omega Supreme! Sounds like a barrel of laughs."
:—'''Powerglide''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

"That asteroid may be new fuel for Megatron. The Constructicons are mining—" 
"Constructicons?! Constructicons: enemies. Enemies die!" 
"This is a military mission, not a vendetta, Omega." 
"Results: same!" 
"I want to know what happened between you and the Constructicons." 
"Talk: irrelevant. Answer: private." 
"I want to know about it." 
"Order: received. Will talk." 
:-- '''Optimus Prime''' and '''Omega Supreme'''

"Quit squirming! This is for your own good! HAHAHAHHAHAHAH!"
:—'''Devastator''' mocks Omega Supreme with Omega's own words while holding him down for the Robo-Smasher to reprogram him.

"Megatron failed. I lived...but changed. Since then, I feel only hatred for the Constructicons."
:—'''Omega Supreme''' reveals the results of his betrayal to Prime.

"Revenge: soon. Anticipation: high. Vengeance: GOOD!"
:—'''Omega Supreme''' after being ordered to remove the Constructicons from the asteroid in orbit of the planet.

"Well, old friend, that Robo-Smasher certainly gave you a mean streak. Too bad it didn't finish the job!"
:—'''Scrapper''' as the Constructicons meet Omega Supreme for the first time since the betrayal.

"What—eh—if we all just split up?" 
"Then he'd hunt us down one at a time." 
"Then I say we unite!"
:—'''Hook''', '''Scrapper''' and '''Bonecrusher''' debate how to deal with Omega Supreme.

"You'll get indigestion!"
:—'''Powerglide''', as the monster gnaws on a building.

"Keep San Francisco clean—leave!"
:—'''Tracks''' to the monster.

"Relax, man. Remember, we're all one with the universe." 
"We're about to become one with the pavement! Duck!"
:—'''Beachcomber''' and '''Tracks''', as the creature is attacking.

"Megatron! I had a hunch that you'd try something like this." 
"Destroy him!" 
"I have a better idea—save your skins!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' as he ambushes '''Megatron's''' base.

"Perhaps someday, you'll learn that there is more to life then revenge." 
"Possibility: growing." 
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Omega Supreme''' see a little hope for future therapy.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* Near the beginning of the episode, when Hook is talking to Megatron, Sideswipe (an Autobot) is standing to his right. When the camera angle switches, he is replaced by Soundwave.

===Continuity errors===
*"The Secret of Omega Supreme" established an important (and contentious) second origin story for the Constructicons. According to Omega Supreme, millions of years ago, when he was the guardian of Crystal City on Cybertron, he befriended the then-benevolent Constructicons. Megatron subsequently rewrote the Constructicons' brainwaves, turning them into a combining force for evil. This story contradicts Megatron's assertion (in "[[Heavy Metal War]]") that the Constructicons were built "recently" on Earth.

Further complicating the Constructicons' origins is a flashback in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" in which the Constructicons are shown creating Megatron, which contradicts both previous origin stories.

These different origins for the Constructicons have become notorious as one of the biggest continuity errors in the series.

*Optimus Prime refers to Omega Supreme as the only other Autobot capable of spaceflight, yet in season one, Skyfire/Jetfire made at least one interplanetary flight to Cybertron when it was in Earth's orbit in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 2]]".

*According to Omega Supreme, the reprogramming effects of Megatron's Robo-Smasher can never be reversed, but in "[[The Core]]", [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Chip Chase]] were able to sway the Constructicons' to the Autobots' side with [[Dominator disc|Dominator Discs]]. This may have been yet another brainwash/override of previous programming rather than a "reversal", as such.

===Real-world references===
* San Francisco

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Misc

===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|Secret of Omega Supreme]]<div id="wikia-credits"> From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</div>

Quest for Survival

2008-05-22T03:29:52Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Quest for Survival title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|Wait... where exactly are we if you can find grass huts and towering pagodas less than a mile from each-other?]]

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|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=34
|prev2=Make Tracks
|next2=The Secret of Omega Supreme
}}

'''The Autobots find themselves outnumbered when facing an Insecticon Clone Army and look to find a robotic insecticide to destroy them. However, their problems are just going to get bigger when spores from alien plants on Cosmos begin to grow rapidly...'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Operation: Survival"

==Summary==
The [[Decepticon]]s have turned the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons']] cloning ability to new heights, to be an unstobbable force that will devour Earth's food resources and convert it into [[Energon]]. Like a horde of mechanical locusts (literally in the case of [[Kickback]]'s clones), they will devour Earth's crops and cause the human race to starve to death. The Autobots make an attempt to stop the Insecticons, but they are too many in number, and are forced to retreat. At the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], the Autobots explain what happened to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], when [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Spike Witwicky]], and [[Cosmos]] contact Prime, saying that they found some [[robotic insecticide]] on [[Floron Three]]. As they leave, however, something grabs hold of Cosmos, and and he is barely able to escape.

Returing to the [[Decepticon space cruiser|Decepticon base]], the Insecticons convert the food they've eaten into Energon, but only get one [[Energon cube]] each. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] claims that this is because of the costly energy conversion process, but in another room, the Decepticons are busily converting massive amounts of energy into Energon. Megatron muses that the Insecticons would be deadly if they weren't so stupid.

On his reapproach to Earth, Cosmos discovers that spores from whatever attacked him are growing across his hull, and he is losing control of his systems. Bumblebee and Spike manage to abandon ship before Cosmos crashes, and go to get help. Arriving back at the base, Bumblebee discovers that spores are attached to his body, but [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] manages to get them off. Prime attempts to contact Cosmos, only to discover that the valley he crashed in has ben overtaken by the planet like machines. As the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] leads a rescue mission, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] learns of the Insecticide, and reports it to [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. Megatron takes a team to retrieve it before the Autobots can...and in case he might need the insecticide himself.

At the base, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] discover that the spores are [[Morphobot]]s, a plant like species that the [[Transformer]]s believed was extinct. They contact Prime, warning him that the Morphobots are particularly fond of robotic lifeforms. Elsewhere, [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] is overseeing the Insecticons, when Megatron orders him to warn the Insecticons to stay away from the valley. The Insecticons suspect that Megatron is hiding something, and attack Thrust, after which they take the entire clone army to the valley.

[[Image:Primequestforsurvival.jpg|left|thumb|170px|LA LA LA, NOT LISTENING!]]

At the valley, the Decepticons arrive first, only to discover the morphobots. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] fires first, only to have the blast from his [[null-ray]] deflected right back at him. Before Megatron can <strike>choke a bitch</strike> properly admonish Starscream, Soundwave detects the Autobots. Megatron decides to let Prime do the work of getting the Insecticide for him. [[Warpath]] fires a blast, but gets nowhere; [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s liquid nitrogen only freezes them momentarily. [[Blaster]] begins broadcasting, which causes the morphobots to recoil. Bumblebee, Ironhide, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and Blaster take Cosmos out of the field.

[[Image:G1_QuestforSurvival_Morphobot_eats_Bombshell.jpg|thumb|right|170px|The venus fly trap from outer space.]]

Once they're out, Megatron and the Decepticons attack, destroying the insecticide. However, the morphobots also attack the Decepticons. As things get bad, the Insecticons arrive. Megatron believes the noble creatures are coming to save them. Obviously his [[Circuits#Logic Circuits|logic circuits]] fail to tell him just how many things are wrong with his idea. Believing them to be food, the Insecticon clones fly straight into the field, and the morphobots consume all the clones. The original Insecticons manage to escape, and the Decepticons follow.

At their base, the Autobots have loaded the morphobots into a shuttle, intended to take them to a world with a large robotic insect population. However, Perceptor requests that a second shuttle be prepared as soon a possible, as the morphobots he has been studying have become a little too friendly for his tastes.

{{-}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 5, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-44

'''Written by:''' [[Reed Robbins]] and [[Peter Salas]]

===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" |

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

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

'''Guests'''
*

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
[''Megatron hands each of the Insecticons a pathetically tiny energon cube'']
 '''Shrapnel:''' "''This'' is ''all?!'' all?"
 '''Megatron:''' "Oh, I'm afraid so, Shrapnel. The tranfer process is costly, and uses a great deal of energy."
 '''Kickback:''' "Thanks for nothing, Megatron!"
 '''Bombshell:''' "Big deal..."
 '''Shrapnel:''' "Big spender. spender."
 [''Megatron leaves and enters a transfer room filled to bursting with energon cubes'']
 '''Megatron:''' "Muahah. If the Insecticons had ''brains'', they'd be dangerous!"
:-- '''Megatron''' reflects on the '''Insecticons''' gullability.

"Hmm. Very interesting." 
"What is it?" 
"Hmm? What is what?" 
:-- '''Perceptor''' and '''Prowl'''

"Who says plants aren't intelligent? The Morphobots are repelled by your music."
:-- '''Optimus Prime''', being a little ungrateful to Blaster, who is repelling the Morphobots

"Just don't stand there with your cockpits open, you fools!" 
:-- '''Megatron''', being dragged along the ground by a Morphobot.

"The Insecticons! Those noble creatures have come to save us, despite the danger to their own lives." 
:-- '''Megatron''', seriously overestimating his allies.

"Our friend Megatron is in trouble." 
"If I wasn't so ''hungry'', I'd stop to help him out. HAHAHAHAHAH!" 
:-- '''Kickback''' and '''Bombshell'''

"You didn't tell us they'd bite back!" 
:-- '''Kickback''', barely escaping being consumed by the Morphobots.

"I don't believe it! Those plants just ate the Insecticon army!" 
"But those three ''ingrates'' got away." 
"I think we better get out of here!" 
:-- '''Starscream''' and '''Megatron'''

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* [[Sideswipe]] is seen standing beside [[Megatron]] in Decepticon headquarters.

===Continuity errors===
* References

===Transformers references===
* References

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Okay, seriously...robotic insecticide?

===Keywords===
[[Robotic insecticide]], [[Morphobot]], [[Energon convertor]]

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

{{epstub}}
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Child's Play (episode)

2008-05-22T03:28:45Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Child's Play title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|Baseball would be more popular if it had robots. But anything with robots is cool.]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=2|28|prev=Make Tracks|next=Quest for Survival
|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=40
|prev2=Triple Takeover
|next2=The Search for Alpha Trion
}}

'''The Transformers find themselves on an alien planet where they're no bigger than toys to the inhabitants!'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Children Play"

==Summary==
[[Image:Child's Play Decepticons catch.JPG|thumb|left|150px|There's nothing in the rule book that says a Decepticon can't pitch!]]
At a baseball stadium on [[Earth]], the [[Decepticon]]s are setting up a [[space bridge]], over the objections of the [[human]]s. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] decides to let his troops have some fun: [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] fires baseballs at people from his cannons, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] play catch (using a human), [[Ravage]] chases a player around the field, and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] starts grabbing people in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. The unwholesome family fun is ended when the [[Autobot]]s arrive. As [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots attack, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] tries to run a scan on the space bridge, but Megatron shoots the controls. However, Optimus Prime, Perceptor, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], Soundwave, Ravage, Thrust, and Starscream are within the space bridge's confines at the time, and they are sucked into a portal along with the [[energon cube]]s. As Megatron laments the loss of the energon (and fails to notice the bright side of Optimus and Starscream probably being dead), the space bridge self-destructs. [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] leads the remaining Autobots back to the [[Ark (G1)|base]], hoping that [[Teletraan I]] can figure out where the others were sent.

Meanwhile, the lost Transformers awaken to find themselves somewhere else. All of a sudden, a large sphere lands atop Starscream. Then a monster attacks, chasing Soundwave. Thrust tries to fly away, but lands in a body of water. Also, Ravage is caught by some plant life. Convinced the Decepticons are no longer a threat, Optimus has the Autobots load the energon into his trailer, and they roll out. They find a building made of relatively poor materials, only to discover something quite shocking: They're in the bedroom of gargantuan alien child.

[[Image:Child's Play Aron Decepticons bowl.JPG|thumb|150px| "If you let us out, we'll give you free candy! Decepticon promise!"]]
The boy, [[Aron]], places Starscream, Soundwave, Ravage, and Thrust in a small bowl, while [[Nitro]] (his pet and the creature that was chasing Soundwave) smells the Autobots. As Aron tells him to stop, the Decepticons escape. Thrust is tied down with a piece of string, Ravage is chased down like a mouse and locked in small cage with a rodent-like pet to run on a wheel (how embarrassing), and Soundwave is locked in a toy box. Starscream manages to hide in the small toy building and sees the Autobots. Naturally, Screamer fires his [[null-ray]] at the [[energon]], causing a fire. Starscream is quickly recaptured, and Inferno douses the fire. Optimus introduces the Autobots to Aron, when the boy's parents arrive. Hiding the Autobots in a desk drawer, Aron shows the Decepticons to his parents. However, Aron is also compelled to show the Autobots.

The Transformers are taken to a lab, where scientists intend to dissect them (starting with the Decepticons). However, Aron steals the Autobots away, with the authorities in pursuit. Aron hides behind a trash can, dodging his pursuers, but a local bully named [[Marty]] comes along. The Autobots hide within a trashcan, and Marty wanders off. Meanwhile, Ravage has picked his locks and frees the other Decepticons. Aron is still being chased by the authorities, so he intends to hide the Autobots at his house. However, Optimus tells Aron that they have to return to Earth, a planet far from this one. Aron wonders if he could see it through his telescope, and Perceptor happens upon an idea. However, Soundwave has overheard them.

[[Image:Child's Play Autobots sewer ride.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Mr. Toad's [[Wildrider]]—er, Wild Ride]]
The authorities spot Aron, so the Autobots decide to escape by traveling to Aron's house through the sewers. The Decepticons see the Autobots and follow them below. As the two groups fight it out within the sewer, a wave comes along. (Let's not ponder what the wave is made of.) The Decepticons hightail it out, while the Autobots ride the wave in a teacup. Escaping out through a drainage pipe, the Autobots head to Aron's house.

[[Image:Child's Play Starscream alligators.JPG|thumb|150px|Crikey! They're REALLY mad now!]]
Using Nitro as a way into Aron's room, Perceptor explains that they can use the energon, along with modifications to his [[light cannon]], to propel them to Earth through the telescope. Once he's ready, however, the Decepticons arrive and grab Bumblebee. Starscream orders Optimus to let them pass, and just as the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] is prepared to let them go, Nitro pounces, freeing Bumblebee but allowing the Decepticons to escape back to Earth...and land right in a lake filled with alligators.

Back on...whatever Aron's planet is called, Aron suggests using his toy rocket ship to go home. Perceptor is able to modify it for interstellar transport, and the Autobots depart, with Optimus telling Aron that whenever he looks into the sky, he'll be seeing them.

{{note|This episode's story is directly followed by the events of [[The Gambler]].}}

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' November 7, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-43

'''Written by:''' [[Beth Bornstein]]

===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" |

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

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

'''Guests'''
*

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

|}

==Notable quotes==
"Skywarp, think fast!" 
:—'''Soundwave''' playing catch with Skywarp...using a human.

"Strike three, Megatron. You're out." 
:—'''Optimus Prime''', umpire.

'''Smokescreen''': "A rocket ship!" 
'''Inferno''': "A ''toy'' rocket ship." 
'''Perceptor''' "Well, anything's worth a try. With some modifications to the propulsion core—" 
'''Optimus''': "Perceptor, just do it." 
:{{m-}}'''Smokescreen''' and '''Inferno''' debate the rocket's effectiveness as '''Perceptor''' exhausts '''Optimus Prime'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s patience.

{{-}}

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* When Skywarp flies up to catch the human Soundwave just threw, he is colored like Starscream.
* Starscream also demonstrates his magical color-switching abilities several times during scenes taking place on that alien planet.
* In the sewer scene, there is at least one shot where the water has not been animated around the characters, thus making them look like half-robots floating in midair.
* When Aron removes the energon cubes from his drawer, his full body is shown, but then his body except for the arm holding the energon disappears.
* In the shot that follows, the animation cells are ''totally'' messed up. The Autobots in Aron's hand also seem to be appearing from nowhere, as they were not to be seen at the beginning of the shot.
* When the Autobots are about to get into Aron's toy rocket, the animation cells are apparently shifted upward, as Bumblebee and the cat creature appear to be attached to the ship at the waist.

===Continuity errors===
* References

===Transformers references===
* References

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Optimus forgets to name Smokescreen when he introduces the Autobots to Aron. Smokescreen doesn't seem to mind.
* When the Decepticons are flying through the air, Ravage is shown to be "running" next to them. So cute.
* If Transformers as large as Optimus Prime and the Seekers can fit in the palm of Aron's hand, lets not speculate on how tiny a human would be.

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

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/child's_play.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

{{epstub}}
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Make Tracks

2008-05-22T03:26:48Z

75.168.123.161:

[[Image:Make Tracks.JPG|thumb|350px|The city of Townsville!]]

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|series2=SRLFtoon
|episode2=33
|prev2=The God Gambit
|next2=Quest for Survival
}}

'''The Transformers go to New York, and Tracks makes a friend.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Tracks the Warrior"

==Detailed synopsis==
In [[New York City]], two thugs carjack a familiar looking car, which also has a stereo sitting in the front seat. Heading to a chop shop, the punks try to sell the car...at which point the car turns into [[Tracks]], and the stereo turns into [[Blaster]]. The chop shop head, [[Winston]], tries to run, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrives. Winston vainly tries to shoot Optimus as the actual police arrive and arrest him.

The [[Autobot]]s are helping the NYPD in a crime busting program, but their [[Great War|never ending war]] is also on Prime's mind. The [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] is convinced that the [[Decepticon]]s are nearby, plotting mischief, as they are prone to do, but the Autobots just can't find them. Heading back to [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]'s garage, Tracks is enjoying the city so he decides to go for a drive, while [[Powerglide]], [[Cosmos]], [[Seaspray]], [[Huffer]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] go out on patrol. Tracks has a run-in with some more punks and scares them off, but one of the punks shoots a tire out, causing Tracks to crash. Unable to [[Transformation|transform]] or call the garage, he is found by young [[Raoul]], who drags him to an alley and plans to sell him to the [[Geddis brothers]]. Once he learns that Tracks is alive, he decides to fix him up, but he's still planning on selling him. Raoul accidentally cuts a wire that connects Tracks' computer to his body and silences the Autobot, but reconnects it. (That's one important wire.)

On patrol, Seaspray is disgusted with what the humans have dumped in the East River (aren't we all). Cosmos swoops down to inspect an accident, which Huffer and Hoist help clear up. They update Prime, who is getting worried about Tracks.

Back at the alley, Raoul is done, and is having second thoughts about selling Tracks. The Geddis brothers arrive and start to rough up Raoul, only for Tracks to transform and "ask" them to stop. The Ghettis brothers flee, mentioning how shocked they are that a Transformer is attacking them. Tracks and Raoul follow, with Tracks realizing that they think he's a Decepticon. They lose the Geddis brothers, but Raoul knows their main garage is down by the wharf. Heading there, Tracks and Raoul follow the legion of stolen cars.

Above them, Powerglide spots [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and follows him. Powerglide and Cosmos chase the [[Air Commander]] into a human mall, only for Starscream to threaten the civilians and escape. Prime calculates that Starscream is heading for the [[Pine Barrens]] in [[New Jersey]], and the Autobots roll out.

Somewhere in the Pine Barrens, the Geddis brothers are working with the Decepticons to provide them with 500 stolen cars. The Geddis brothers demand their million dollar payment. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] shows them the business end of the [[fusion cannon]], and one of the brothers fires off a few shots at Megatron. A single blast from Megatron sends the Geddis brothers running. Tracks tries to contact Prime, but his radio is still damaged, so he decides to get up close and personal, seeing what Megatron intends. When he discovers that the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s are intending to dismantle the cars, Tracks attempts to flee, only for the wire connecting his computer to sever. Tracks is placed on the conveyor belt with the other cars ready for demolition.

Realizing Tracks is in danger, Raoul reveals himself to the Decepticons and says he placed a bomb in his car. Megatron allows him to disarm it, but instead Raoul reconnects the wire that reactivates Tracks and the pair bail. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] sends [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ravage]] to hunt and kill, and Tracks is running out of power. He tells Raoul to run, but [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] arrive and drive the two [[Mini Cassette|cassette]]s off.

Back at the garage, Tracks and Raoul fill the Autobots in on what's happening, only then the Autobots discover first-hand that the rebuilt cars are heading into New York. Prime, Blaster, and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] defend the Washington Bridge, as Tracks, Bumblebee, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and Sideswipe defend the Chrysler Building, while [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], Huffer, and [[Windcharger]] defend another part.

Ratchet realizes that the drones are being remotely controlled, and that the Jersey base is the source. Blaster jams the control frequency, allowing the Autobots time to break off to attack the Decepticon base. Raoul tries to take a crow bar to the controls of the car drone factory. However, Megatron captures Raoul, and orders the Autobots to surrender. Raoul opens a panel on Megatron's chest, and uses a spray paint can to short circuit the Decepticon leader. Rumble orders a retreat back to the [[Decepticon space cruiser|base]] before Starscream can declare himself the new leader. The Autobots destroy the factory, causing the drone army to shut down.

At Sparkplug's garage, the poor fleshling predicts that it will take weeks to restore the cars to their original configuration, even with Ratchet, Hoist, and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s help. Raoul takes that as his cue to leave, only for Tracks to "volunteer" Raoul for repair duty.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' ???

'''Written by:''' [[David Wise]]

==Quotes==
"Look, I've been shot at, smashed up, and stolen three times tonight, and I'm in a most foul humour."
:-- '''Tracks'''. Some days, it just doesn't pay to be an ambigiously gay car.

"They don't look all that smart to me. Ha! Their aim's not too good either." "Maybe, but they've got us outnumbered. Fire!" 
:-- '''Blaster''' and '''Optimus Prime''' on the drones.

"I'll teach you to mess with the Chrysler Building!" 
:-- '''Tracks''' to the drones.

"Throw down your weapon, Prime!" 
:-- '''Megatron''', about to experience his most humiliating defeat yet.

"We better get him back to headquarters."
:-- '''Rumble''', the new Sub-Commander, ordering a retreat at Megatron's injury.

==Other notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* In one infamous scene, Hoist is seen driving Huffer.
* Starscream, Powerglide, and Cosmos have no trouble fitting in a human mall.

===Continuity errors===
* The Geddis brothers rough up Raul at midnight. Some time later, Powerglide and Cosmos harass Starscream in a shopping mall that's doing a pretty decent amount of business. Even in New York City, the malls don't stay open that late.

===Transformers references===
* Raoul would appear again in [[Auto-Bop]].

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* The [[New York City]] of this episode, while still a cartoon, is a lot more grimy and grungy than [[City of Steel|the last time we saw it]] (some might say more true to life.) It's got stolen cars, gangs, punks, a river full of garbage, traffic jams, and an overall darkness that fits with the 1980s perception of the city.
*In two different scenes (basically using the same background), a movie theater can be shown advertising ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*All the advanced technology at the Constructicons' disposal, technical know how to build transforming drones...and [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] is using a ''sword'' to slice the cars in half?
*If you don't blink, you can see 'Astoria' on one of the skyscrapers Powerglide flies by when he is reporting in to Prime. Astoria is the name of the girl he'll fall for in ''[[The Girl Who Loved Powerglide]]''.

===Keywords===
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==External links==
*

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The God Gambit

2008-05-22T03:24:48Z

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[[Image:God Gambit title shot.JPG|thumb|350px| Religion in a 80's cartoon, Transformers did it again, kids!]]

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'''The Decepticons scheme to conquer a race of primitive humanoids by exploiting their religious beliefs.'''

*'''Japanese title:''' "Sky God"

==Summary==

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The episode starts on [[Titan]], one of Saturn's moons, with the people of a pre-technological culture.
[[Jero]], the tyrannical High Priest, is ordering his aides to prepare the temple and the statue of their "Sky God" for the harvest offerings.

After the frightened people arrive with their offerings, [[Talaria]], a rebel who believes in "reason and common sense" helps shatter the statue, thus exposing Jero for using the Sky Gods as an "excuse for high taxes and harsh laws".

At the same time, Cosmos in space nearby is being chased by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], who has [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] aboard. He calls Autobot headquarters on Earth and tells [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] about energy data he gathered. During the transmission he gets hit and falls towards the surface of Titan.

The Titans have gathered around a fire, with Jero and his priests tied up, while Talaria is trying to convince her people that the Sky Gods are an illusion. At that very moment, Cosmos crashes nearby, and Jero takes that opportunity to reclaim his place. Talaria is still suspicious, though.

Astrotrain, Starscream, and Thrust land in front of the temple, overhearing the struggle between Talaria and Jero. Astrotrain spontaneously decides to pretend to be the Titans' supreme god to enslave them.

He has Starscream and Thrust prop up the unconscious Cosmos in the temple in place of the statue. He then removes Cosmos' data storage, and points out a disconnected cable that prevents the Autobot from calling for help. He fails to notice that Talaria has been watching him. Unseen by the [[Decepticon]]s she slips to Cosmos' side and reconnects the cable, re-establishing the communication to Optimus Prime on Earth. Prime tells her how to activate Cosmos' homing beam. In that moment the Decepticons notice her, but she escapes, thanks to Cosmos who woke up just in time to fire at Starscream. He is, however, quickly disabled again by Astrotrain.

Back on Earth, Optimus Prime orders [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] to take a team to Titan and rescue Cosmos. Omega informs Prime that the trip will use up 97% of his energy, which will leave him unable to transform. The team includes [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who will discover what the energy source was, and Optimus himself intends to go. However, [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] warns Prime not to go. As the [[Prime (rank)|leader]] of the [[Autobot]]s, they cannot afford to let Prime be killed or captured, so [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] goes in Prime's place.

On Titan, Jero leads the Decepticons to a cave full of crystals "rich in energy". Astrotrain forces the Titans to carry the crystals to the temple.

In the meantime, the Autobots arrive, with Omega crash landing on the edge of an abyss. Jazz and Perceptor leave in search of Cosmos and his energy source. They meet with Talaria, who takes them to the temple and to Cosmos.

Before they can repair Cosmos, they are attacked by Starscream and Thrust. Jazz quickly gets the upper hand on Starscream. But Astrotrain has the Titans fire the crystals at the Autobots, and they have to retreat, leaving Talaria to be captured by Astrotrain. Astrotrain orders her to be sacrificed as a means to further intimidate the rest of the Titans.

Jazz and Perceptor soon find the crystal cave, where Perceptor notes the instability of the crystallized energy, as did Starscream earlier. They meet a group of Titans there who tell them about the sacrifice. While Perceptor takes some of the crystals to refuel Omega Supreme, Jazz heads for the temple to rescue Talaria.

He is successful, and he manages to hold off the Decepticons long enough for Omega and Perceptor to arrive.

The Decepticons flee after realising that they can't fight Omega Supreme. Before they leave Titan, however, they blow up the crystals, starting a chain reaction that will destroy the temple and the surrounding area.

Omega Supreme helps the Titans to escape over the abyss that surrounds the temple mount, and the Titans thank the Autobots for their help.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' October 28, 1985

'''Production number:''' 700-41

'''Written by:''' [[Buzz Dixon]]

===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" |
*[[Cosmos]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Astrotrain]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''

'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
*[[Jero]]
*[[Talaria]]
|}

==Notable quotes==
"Here's the church. Here's the steeple. Open the doors and where are the people?!" 
:- '''Starscream''', playing the role of [[Wheelie]]

"We're not gods and never claimed to be." 
:- '''Jazz'''

"Sarcasm, not appreciated." 
:- '''Omega Supreme''' to Jazz's remark that he should stay put after the larger Autobot crash lands on a precarious cliff edge.

"Sorry to bust up your revival, but the Lady ain't got her heart in it." 
:- '''Jazz''' while saving Talaria from being sacrificed.

"Mighty Astrotrain, what about me?!" 
"Die, like the worm you are!" 
:- '''Jero''' learns that he shouldn't have worshipped '''Astrotrain'''

==Other Notes==
* Notes

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

* Glitches

===Continuity errors===

* Omega Supreme can go to Cybertron and back without recharging, but a one-way trip to Saturn will use up 97% of his energy? Of course, he just may not be at his maximum energy level from the start, but that isn't mentioned anywhere.

===Transformers references===
* References

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
*[[Astrotrain]] seems out of character in this episode, especially with him ordering Starscream around. It would seem that this episode ''may have'' been originally written for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in the Astrotrain role and quickly re-written in order to feature Astrotrain (who was, not coincidentally, a new toy at the time). This would explain Starscream's deference (and apparent fear) of Astrotrain, plus Astrotrain's Megatron-esque dialogue.

* Strangely, the existence of a primitive humanoid civilization on Titan was never brought up again in official TF fiction.

* This was one of several episodes subjected to the [[MSTF]] treatment at [[BotCon 1999]].

*This episode (and [[The Gambler]]) are the only episodes (pre-[[The Transformers: The Movie]]) that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] doesn't appear in.

===Keywords===
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[[Religion]], [[Slavery]]

==External links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_god_gambit.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronical]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808854/ IMDb's page for this episode]

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