Editing Destructive Power

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=49
|prev=Galvatron Terror
|next=Spark (episode)
|title="Destructive Power"
|japanese=空前絶後! 超破壊大帝
|romaji=Kūzenzetsugo! Chō Hakai Taitei
|translation=Terrifyingly Unprecedented! The Super Emperor of Destruction
|image=E49 titlecard.jpg
|caption=We could say this isn't what it loooks like, or it's exactly what it looks like. Either way, it's questionable.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Naoki Ōhira]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[December 10|10 December]] [[2004]] (Japanese)<br>[[March 11]], [[2005]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Grown to titanic proportions, Galvatron tows Cybertron behind him, while Ironhide faces off with Scorponok.'''

==Synopsis==
As [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] observes in panic, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] is growing huge, and trying to become [[Unicron]]. The titan rises to the planet's surface as his enthralled and nervous troops watch. 

The [[Autobot]]s watch nervously from the control room. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] takes a team to help [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]], who are still on the surface, while [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] stays behind with [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]].

[[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and a squad of [[Omnicon]]s are headed for the [[Super Energon Temple|Super Energon chamber]], intending to cut off the source of Galvatron's power, but [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] gets in their way. Ironhide transforms and faces off with him, and the two exchange words over Scorponok's continued (and, to Ironhide, inexplicable) loyalty to Galvatron. As the two grapple, Ironhide counters that he thought Scorponok was smart enough to think for himself. The [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] close in on Kicker and [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]].

[[File:Energon-Battlestorm-Laser.jpg‎|upright=1.3|thumb|left|Look mom, no [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Mini-Con]]!]]

On the surface, the [[Decepticon]]s harry the retreating Landmine and Rodimus, until [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus]] arrives via space bridge with a crew of Autobots. He sends [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] with Omnicons to [[Primus]], and orders [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to [[Powerlinx|powerlink]]. Omega doesn't think that's such a good idea, since Primus is still in sleep mode but Prime says he'll rely on the power of Unicron within him. Omega agrees, and they combine. The tiny titan challenges the enormous Galvatron, who's not even irritated and bashes the pair away, knocking over an energon tower in the process, then steps on them. Starscream prevents Hot Shot from interfering in the fight, but Prime is still standing, pushing Galvatron's foot off of him and knocking him over. Galvatron unleashes a power burst and grows further; everyone flees.

Kicker and Arcee flee from the Terrorcons, leaving them behind by ramping over a crevasse. Scorponok tells his "beloved pets" to stand aside; Ironhide promises to hold off Scorponok, and the two face off again. Kicker and Arcee approach the Super Energon chamber.

Rodimus and Optimus meet up, some distance from the enormous Galvatron. Rodimus notes that he's become Unicron; Optimus wants to let him escape into space. 

Galvatron launches from the planet's surface, shaking the entire planet, still connected to a beam of Super Energon.  

Kicker's team arrives at the huge column of Super Energon; Kicker moves in to start hacking through it with the [[Energon Saber]] while the Omnicons hold off a horde of Terrorcon beetles.

Galvatron flies into space, towing Cybertron with him while Dr. Jones tries to contact Kicker, telling him to cut the energon strands... which Kicker and the Omnicons are already doing. Dr. Jones suspects that Galvatron is towing the planet toward Alpha Q. The Autobots move to attack. Jetfire arrives in the control room with some Omnicons.

[[File:Energon-Ironhound-Vs-Scorponok.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|Rumble was ''blue'', slaggit!]]

Ironhide tells Scorponok that he's got [[Team Ironhide]] backing him up, Scorponok isn't impressed. They taunt one another; Ironhide says that Galvatron doesn't care a lick for his troops. Scoronok counters that he shouldn't. Ironhide gives up and attacks... but continues to try and get through to Scorponok that Galvatron is becoming Unicron, and that the old Galvatron won't exist anymore once that happens. Ironhide continues to toss insults and firepower with equal prowess, blasting him to the floor. Suddenly, the Terrorcons come crawling up to their wounded master; Ironhide is so affected by the sight that he refuses to fight anymore, telling Scorponok that this is what ''true'' loyalty means — that unlike Galvatron, Scorponok respects his men in return. Scorponok seems to have a moment of understanding... and stalks away.

Kicker's team hacks through more and more of the Super Energon lines... and are finally finished. The Super Energon's color changes back to its original color, and the tether to the planet fades away. 

In space, the Decepticons fall back from a battle with the Autobots as Galvatron prepares to grow even more. Galvatron transforms. The Decepticons follow. The Autobots follow. Alpha Q frets. Misha calculates that Galvatron... ''isn't'' headed for Alpha Q. But where could Galvatron be headed?!?


==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (7)
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (8)
*[[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (9) (powerlinked to Rodimus)
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (10)
*[[Superion Maximus]] (11)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (13)
*[[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]] (14)
*[[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] (15)
*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] (16)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (17)
*[[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] (18)
*[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (20)
*[[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (21)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (29)
*[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] (30)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (31)
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] (32)
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Roadblock]] (34)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (2)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (3)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (4)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (5)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] (6)
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (25)
*[[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] drones (26)
*[[Constructicon Maximus]] (27)
*[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] (28)

|c3=
*[[Brian Jones]] (12)
*[[Kicker Jones]] (19)
*[[Misha Miramond]] (33)

|c4=
*[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (1) (voice only)
'''[[Mini-Con]]s'''
*[[Scattor (Energon)|Scattor]] (22)
*[[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]] (23)
*[[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]] (24)
}}

==Quotes==
"HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. HUH. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. AH. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA."
:—Super-sized '''Galvatron''' channels Phantom of Krankor


"Your mindless antics are beginning to ''annoy'' me. And I ''hate being annoyed!!''" 
:—'''Galvatron''', taking on Optimus and Omega Supreme.


'''Strongarm:''' "Kicker. How should we cut off the Super Energon?"<br>
'''Kicker:''' "I guess our best bet's to cut right through it."<br>
'''Arcee:''' "Okay, but are you sure?"<br>
'''Kicker:''' "I think so, Arcee. I don't see any other way. Just cross your fingers and hope this idea works."
:—The confidence is overwhelming.


"I'm tired of talking. And the only way to prove to you that you're a complete ''idiot'' is with my fists!"
:—'''Ironhide''' gets rowdy with Scorponok


"Here's a thought, Scorponok — you might want to look at your own soldiers to find out what loyalty really means. If that's possible. Just like you call Galvatron your leader, these little guys look up to you in the same way. But what makes you different from Galvatron is ''you'' respect your men."
:—'''Ironhide''' finally gets through to Scorponok

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
* As Galvatron grows, the animation shows Demolishor doing delighted back flips, and Mirage dropping to his knees and clutching his hands in affection. The dub then has them saying things like "Oh no!" and "I don't like this!" Needless to say, it's a dub flub.
* The general air of mirth over Galvatron's transformation is likewise missing as they zig-zag their way into battle a moment later.
* Continuing its ''absolute refusal to acknowledge anyone's death'', the dub states that Galvatron is heading towards Alpha Q. He's actually headed toward Alpha Q's ''planets''.
* Likewise, Ironhide and Scorponok speak of [[Team Ironhide]] in the present, as if they hadn't died.
* And yet again—the dub omits Ironhide reminding Scorponok of Six Shot's death at Galvatron's <s>hands</s> feet, which has the bonus effect of making the flashback to the scene rather random.
* The dub omits a somewhat amusing line from Starscream, in which he comments on how many times he's had to say some variant of "You won't stop Galvatron!"
* Kicker's instructions to the Omnicons (quoted above) are a lot less wishy-washy in ''Super Link'', amounting to "Well, guess we gotta cut it." "Cut it?" "Yep."
* Ironhide and Scorponok's running dialogue has a more coherent flow to it in ''Super Link'', though the content is largely the same. Scorponok's pivotal final line, "I think I understand now", is a dub addition.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 6
* Stock footage: 3
* It's time to: 1
* Alright, men: 2
* Let's do it: 1

''Super Link:''

* You're fighting me: 2

===Continuity errors===
* Why are the Omnicons ''running'' alongside Ironhide and Arcee? Don't they remember that they can transform into cars and planes?
* Why do Rodimus, Prowl and Landmine ''run'' away from the growing Galvatron? Don't they remember that they can transform into cars and snow plows?

===Trivia===
* Galvatron tows Cybertron via a glowing strand that's attached to his butt. Disturbingly, this is [[Spider's Game|not the first time this sort of thing has happened]] in Transformers.
* WHERE COULD GALVATRON POSSIBLY BE GOING?!?
* Unicron orb? Still there.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 013 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only.<br>
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br>
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]