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Headmaster (episode)

2008-03-15T18:21:02Z

90.196.154.125:

{{disambig3|Headmaster}}
{{episodenav|animated|13|season=1|prev=Survival of the Fittest|next=Nature Calls}}

'''A disgruntled Sumdac employee seeks revenge and profit by taking control of one of the Autobots and sending him on a rampage. '''

==Synopsis==

==Stats==

*'''Written by:''' [[Michael Ryan]]
*'''Directed by:''' [[Ben Jones]], [[Shunji Oga]]
*'''Original airdate:''' March 15, 2008

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)''
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"

! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
*[[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]]
*[[Isaac Sumdac]]
*[[Daniel Witwicky (Animated)|Daniel Witwicky]]
*[[Sari Sumdac]]
*[[Captain Fanzone]]
|}

==Quotes==

==Other notes==
*

===Continuity errors===
*

===Transformers references===
[[Image:Danielanimatedcry.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[I Risk My Life for Earth|"Real men don't cry, Danny. They only get stronger."]]]]
* The [[Headmaster]] concept was originally part of the [[G1]] series & has seen [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|sporadic]] [[Sideways|use]] in [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|other]] [[Overload (Armada)|series]] since.

* Optimus tows a trailer with a [[Optimus Prime (G1)|certain paint job]]. Awesome.

* When Captain Fanzone switches Bumblebee's radio to something he likes, Bumblebee [[Bumblebee (Movie)|switches back]] to the previous radio channel.

* The song that Bumblebee likes is the same song that [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] dances to in [[Sound and Fury]].

* [[Daniel Witwicky]] appears again, crying his eyes out because of Bulkhead.

* In their endless generosity, the Autobots send an [[B.O.T. (robot)|innocent cobbled together robot]] in to do their explosive, suicidal dirty work.

*When Optimus is fighting Headmaster, Bumblebee utters the like "We've got to help Prime!", a line taken from Hot Rod in the original Transformers movie.

===Real-world references===
*The original Headmaster unit bears a striking resemblance to the Jet Piloter fron Mazinger Z.
*Masterson plays Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots with his Headmaster drones.
*When Bulkhead creates an image of the Autobots, he does so with the sound of an early 90s printer.
* In the scene with Bulkhead painting his hand, Bumblebee's pose (one leg behind his head, infront of a Jeep) is a direct refrence to the 1980 film "Airplane!" In which the main character is in a mental hospital and is painting a very similar image. (Bumblebee is missing the assualt rifle and explosion backdrop, however.)

===Miscellaneous trivia===
*

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Headmaster (episode)

2008-03-15T18:04:12Z

90.196.154.125:

{{disambig3|Headmaster}}
{{episodenav|animated|13|season=1|prev=Survival of the Fittest|next=Nature Calls}}

'''A disgruntled Sumdac employee seeks revenge and profit by taking control of one of the Autobots and sending him on a rampage. '''

==Synopsis==

==Stats==

*'''Written by:''' [[Michael Ryan]]
*'''Directed by:''' [[Ben Jones]], [[Shunji Oga]]
*'''Original airdate:''' March 15, 2008

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)''
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"

! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]
| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
*[[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]]
*[[Captain Fanzone]]
*[[Isaac Sumdac]]
*[[Sari Sumdac]]
|}

==Quotes==

==Other notes==
* Issac Sumdac doesn't seem too concerned about the missle when he sacks Henry Masterson.

===Continuity errors===
*

===Transformers references===
[[Image:Danielanimatedcry.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[I Risk My Life for Earth|"Real men don't cry, Danny. They only get stronger."]]]]
* The [[Headmaster]] concept was originally part of the [[G1]] series & has seen [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|sporadic]] [[Sideways|use]] in [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|other]] [[Overload (Armada)|series]] since.

* Optimus tows a trailer with a [[Optimus Prime (G1)|certain paint job]]. Awesome.

* When Captain Fanzone switches Bumblebee's radio to something he likes, Bumblebee [[Bumblebee (Movie)|switches back]] to the previous radio channel.

* The song that Bumblebee likes is the same song that [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] dances to in [[Sound and Fury]].

* [[Daniel Witwicky]] appears again, crying his eyes out because of Bulkhead.

* In their endless generosity, the Autobots send an [[B.O.T. (robot)|innocent cobbled together robot]] in to do their explosive, suicidal dirty work.

*when prime is fighting headmaster, bumble-bees line "we have to help prime!" is a direct quote from the original 1980s movie

===Real-world references===
*The original Headmaster unit bears a striking resemblance to the Jet Piloter fron Mazinger Z.
*Masterson plays Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots with his Headmaster drones.
*When Bulkhead creates an image of the Autobots, he does so with the sound of an early 90s printer.
* In the scene with Bulkhead painting his hand, Bumblebee's pose (one leg behind his head, infront of a Jeep) is a direct refrence to the 1980 film "Airplane!" In which the main character is in a mental hospital and is painting a very similar image. (Bumblebee is missing the assualt rifle and explosion backdrop, however.)

===Miscellaneous trivia===
*

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Webworld

2008-03-10T20:51:58Z

90.196.154.125:

[[Image:WebworldScreenCap.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Oh, thank [[Primus|God]]. For a second, I thought this was [[Wikipedia:Waterworld|Waterworld]].]]

{{episodenav|g1|season=3|16|prev=Ghost in the Machine|next=Carnage in C-Minor}}

'''In an attempt to cure Galvatron's madness, Cyclonus takes him to the medical planet Torkulon.'''

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:GalvatronUltraWebworld.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Help! He's touching my special area!]]

The Decepticons approach an asteroid belt in deep space, searching for a material known as [[isodrite]]. As Galvatron rants about crushing his enemies and everyone else, Ratbat finds an isodrite deposit -- already being mined by the Autobots. A battle ensues, during which Galvatron spends nearly as much time bashing his own troops aside as he does firing at the Autobots. With his "help", the bemused Autobots make a clean escape aboard Sky Lynx.

Back on Chaar, Motormaster and Swindle have words with Cyclonus: either do something about Galvatron's madness, or face rebellion. A holographic image of a Quintesson appears to Cyclonus, and advises him that there are planets which specialize in repairing damaged minds, such as [[Torkulon]]. Not knowing what else to do, Cyclonus considers the idea, while the Quintessons gloat among themselves that shortly they will have several less Transformers to deal with -- including the "most dangerously unpredictable of them all."

[[Image:GalvatronWebworld.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Planet of the Psychiatrist Apes]]

Cyclonus lies to Galvatron, informing him that the Autobots are resting after their most recent skirmish on Torkulon; the deranged leader eagerly takes the bait, flying to the planet with Cyclonus and the Sweeps. Upon landing, Galvatron threatens several alien flesh creatures, demanding them to hand over Ultra Magnus. The Torkulons arrive shortly; when Galvatron predictably refuses their orders for non-violence, they restrain him. Galvatron quickly realizes Cyclonus has deceived him. Galvatron is carried away to begin his therapy, while Cyclonus fills out a small ream of paperwork.

As the therapy proceeds, Scourge has his doubts -- "This is stupid! Let's get him out of here!" Cyclonus says to at least give it a chance. The Torkulons are unsuccessful in getting Galvatron to talk about his problems, and even less successful when they have him put together external objects to repair his damaged psyche: Galvatron builds himself a blaster and tries to escape. Finally they attempt "exo-drama" where patients act out their problems but a bouncing alien screaming at Galvatron finally causes him to snap further, shouting back that "I'll give you something to scream about!!" Galvatron becomes immune to the electromagnetic restraints of the Torkulons; they throw everything they have at him, restraining him for their last resort - the Alia solution.

The chief therapist reveals that Torkulon itself is a living planet, and can manifest itself in the form of insectoid creatures that consume the damaged portions of those who cannot be helped, in effect lobotomizing the planet's victims and leaving them mindless. Cyclonus protests and demands Galvatron's release, but he and Scourge are also restrained by the Torkulons.
[[Image:GalvatronAliaWebworld.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Should've choosen a BUPA home.]]
The Alia begin to feed on Galvatron who continues to resist: "You have no right to change what I am!" The Torkulon doctor informs him "You've already been changed; that's the problem." Cyclonus can barely watch as his leader's mind is invaded by Torkulon -- but something goes wrong. The madness of Galvatron proves to be too strong for the living planet, causing it to malfunction. In the chaos, Galvatron, Scourge and Cyclonus are released from the planet's grasp. After taking a few shots at Cyclonus for getting him in this mess, Galvatron fights to the center of the planet, having seen into its mind while it was inside his. The planet fears Galvatron's madness and destructive potential and attempts to restrain him, but Galvatron powers his way through to its living-computer core. Several cannon mode blasts render the entire planet inoperable. Galvatron informs Cyclonus he will now destroy whatever is left, and warns Cyclonus against stopping him.

After the planet is reduced to smoke and rubble, Galvatron gloats over the beauty of "devastation wrought with precision and care," seemingly just a little more sane... until Cyclonus informs Galvatron that it will take the Torkulons centuries to rebuild. Galvatron decides his work isn't done if it's going to take "only centuries", but a weary Cyclonus suggests that the Autobots might be a more pressing concern. Galvatron smiles at the prospect of killing Ultra Magnus; the Decepticons flee the planet, leaving the Torkulons at the mercy of their former insane patients.

==Stats==

'''Original Air Date:''' October 20th, 1986

'''Production number:''' 700-101

'''Written by:''' [[Len Wein]] and [[Diane Duane]]

===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" |

|}

==Quotes==
[[Image:GalvatronCyclonusWebworld.jpg|150px|thumb|right|We never talk anymore.]]
"Crush the Earth and its puny humanity! CRUSH ANYONE, ANYTHING THAT DARES TO OPPOSE US!"<br>
:—'''Galvatron'''

"Mighty Galvatron, please! We must use strategy and reason—"<br>
"Strategy is for COWARDS!"
:—'''Cyclonus''' and '''Galvatron''' debate strategy...or lack thereof.

"Remarkable. Galvatron is doing most of the work for us."<br>
:—'''Perceptor'''

"Dumb Sweep."<br>
:—'''Sludge''', calling the kettle black

"May we ''leave'' this neighborhood...before it deteriorates further?!"<br>
:—'''Sky Lynx'''

"Tell me where to find the Autobots or—!"<br>
"Mommy!"
:—'''Galvatron''' interrogating a '''patient'''

"I have no head...I have no head...I have no head...!"
:-A three-headed '''patient'''

"Kill...smash...destroy!"<BR>
"Err...yes...go on."<BR>
"Rend...MANGLE...DISTORT!"<BR>
:—'''Galvatron''' and a '''therapist''' starting word association

"I'll destroy everything here—everything! And THEN, I'll destroy the Autobots!"<BR>
"Yes...tell me about the Autobots."<BR>
"I HATE Autobots! I hate CYCLONUS! And I'm not very fond of YOU, either!"
:—'''Galvatron''' and a '''therapist''' ending word association

"You wanna scream? I'll give you something to scream about!"
:—'''Galvatron'''

"You fear me, don't you, planet? You know I know your secret!"<br>
:—'''Galvatron'''

"You cannot stop me! I am Galvatron! I am your destruction!"<br>
"He ''is'' crazy."<br>
:—'''Galvatron''' and '''Cyclonus'''

==Other notes==
===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*Soundwave's only line in this episode once again lacks his trademark harmonics, meaning it once again sounds like Dr. Claw!

*The laser blasts' colors in this episode are...odd. When The Decepticons attack the Autobots on the asteroid, their blasts are yellow (usually an Autobot blast color), orange and red. Perceptor fires a blue laser blast at Galvatron, who fires blue lasers back at him!

===Continuity errors===
[[Image:LaserbeakWebworld.jpg|thumb|right|He wants to know why Soundwave doesn't return his calls.]]

*Perhaps not a continuity error or an animation flaw, as much as a quirk, is that this is the last G1 appearance of [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]](without Soundwave) who appears in the party of angry Decepticons threatening to eliminate Cyclonus if something isn't done about Galvatron's madness.

===Transformers references===
*Some allusion is made to Galvatron's former life as Megatron. While the Torkulons attempt to lobotomize the Decepticon leader, he states that they have "no right" to change what he is, to which the Torkulon Doctor replies "You have already been changed, that's the problem." On the other hand, this could also be taken to mean the plasma damage that changed him from his saner personality as seen in the movie.

===Real-world references===
*Large portions of the episode, especially the therapy sessions, seemed to parody real psychological treatment methods such as word association and dramatherapy. The intentions of the Alia to consume Galvatron's mind could also be taken as a reference to a lobotomy, a process that can "cure" certain mental illnesses but removes significant parts of the patient's personality.

===Miscellaneous trivia===

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

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