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The [[Triple Changer]] [[Octane]] steals [[Trypticon]] in an attempt to use him to control the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s are reviewing the footage of [[Metroplex]]'s batle with Trypticon. Grimlock declares that he wants to see the "good part", where Metroplex destroyed Trypticon, but [[Teletraan II]] states that Trypticon survived the encounter. [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Seaspray]] travel to where Trypticon landed in the ocean, and learn that he walked underwater to avoid being caught.

Meanwhile, [[Octane]] is nursing Trypticon back to health, using [[Energon]] made from the [[oil]] of [[Carbombya]], having made a deal with [[Abdul Fakkadi]]. However, Fakkadi is unhappy with Trypticon's constant consumption of oil. Fakkadi demands that the two Decepticons leave, or he will call the [[Autobot]]s. Octane offers to bring Fakkadi gold, in exchange for being able to stay, but Fakkadi declares that it would take all the gold of the [[United States of America|United States]] to allow them to stay. The simple answer? Octane has Trypticon steal [[Fort Knox]].

Pacified, Fakkadi agrees to allow the Decepticons to remain in Carbombya, but under strict rations of one thousand barrels a day. Octane declares that Trypticon will starve, and negotiates a new plan: give Fakkadi a new palace, and he will let them stay and have more oil. To make Fakkadi "more happy", Trypticon steals the [[Taj Mahal]]. While the Autobots investigate Fort Knox's disappearance (cause that's something that directly involves the Autobots), Grimlock finds [[Energon cube]]s which he says "smell different". As Perceptor begins analyzing the Energon, Grimlock also smells [[Dinosaur transform static]], and fears one of his own [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s may have been involved. Metroplex decides to interrogate all the Dinobots. At Carbombya, Fakkadi is pleased, declaring that with enough monuments, they will soon have a thriving tourist attraction. However, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] has been tracking down Trypticon. He declares Octane a traitor, saying he stole Trypticon from [[Dinobot Island]]. Thinking fast, Octane claims that he brought Trypticon to Carbombya to help him get better, with a more powerful form of Energon, and tosses Galvatron a cube. As Trypticon says nothing to contradict the story, Galvatron takes a swigg, and finds that it ''is'' stronger.

Meanwhile, [[Six-Gun]] and [[Scamper]] are interrogating the Dinobots, as well as [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], under the watchful eye of Metroplex. Sky Lynx angrily objects to being called a Dinobot, and refuses to participate. Perceptor runs in declaring that the Energon Grimlock found was made via a Decepticon formula, with Carbombyan oil. Perceptor believes that Trypticon is responsible for the thefts. Broadside takes the Aerialbots to investigate, and spot the two stolen buildings. However, Trypticon surfaces, carrying the Eiffel Tower. Galvatron and Octane are explaining to Fakkadi that the Decepticons will supply Carbombya with more buildings, such as the [[Kremlin]], while they take over the oil fields. However, Trypticon spots the Aerialbots, and converts to battlemode, forcing the Aerialbots to retreat. Somehow learning that Trypticon intends to take the Kremlin, the Autobots head to Moscow, but Metroplex is late. In the night fog, Trypticon arrives and steals the Kremlin, but Metroplex interrupts him. Metroplex takes the Kremlin while Trypticon flees, and the [[Soviet Union|Soviet government]] accuses the Autobots of the theft, as does India. Grimlock laments the Autobots' sad fate.

At Carbombya, Fakkadi is recording a message to send to the Autobots, authorizing them to invade Carbombya and attack the Decepticons. Galvatron, however, simply locks the dictator up. Rodimus, the Dinobots, the Aerialbots, Metroplex, and Broadside arrive to fight off the Decpeticons, and Metroplex throws Trypticon into the ocean (again). The Autobots free Fakkadi who decides to return the monuments, in exchange for never harboring the Decepticons again. Metroplex returns the monuments, clearing the Autobots' name, while Fakkadi swears by the livestock of his various family members.

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==Notable quotes==
"You're a traitor, Octane! You had no permission to take Trytpcion away from Dinobot Island! I needed Tyrpticon for my plans of conquering the Earth. Now, thanks to you, he may never recover!"<br>"But you got it all wrong, Galvatron! Me and Trypticon found this fantastic new type of Energon. It's helping Trytpcion get all better real quick! Try some, you'll love it!<br>"Drink! Drink and CRUSH!"<br>"That's good! Makes me feel stronger, more powerful!"
:-- '''Galvatron''' is soothed by '''Octane''' and '''Trypticon'''


"Why am I under investigation? I'm not a Dinobot."<br>"Ya got Dinosaur electrons in yer circuits, Sky Lynx."<br>"Never the less, I am ''definitely'' not a Dinobot! I refuse to participate in this...kangaroo court!"
:-- '''Sky Lynx''' denounces '''Six-Gun''''s prosecutorial skills.


"Me Grimlock say this grim. Whole world thinks Autobots are building snatchers."
:-- '''Grimlock''' laments the Autobots' sad fate.

==Notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* When the Autobots are shown firing after Trypticon is hurled into the ocean, there are two Rodimus Primes, two Perceptors, and two [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]s.

===Continutity errors===
* References

===Transformers references===
* Trypticon had been taken to [[Dinobot Island]] in an attempt to help him recover. When the Decepticons last [[Dinobot Island, Part 2|visited the island]], they had been attacked by the [[dinosaur|native]]s.

===Real-world references===
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===Miscellaneous trivia===
* It's pretty weird that Teletraan II didn't immediately inform the Autobots that a robot as dangerous as Trypticon was still alive.
* Trypticon is the most energy ineffecient robot ever. Seriously.
* Amazing that the various buildings that Trypticon stole weren't damaged while he stole them.
* Okay, seriously...dinosaur transform static? WTF?

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