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NeonMicron: /* Transformers references */ Although it's true "Micron" is the Japanese term for Mini-Con, the information is false due to the fact that Wing Saber calls it "the Micro-Guy Passage", not "Micron"

2026-04-30T19:43:31Z

Transformers references: Although it's true "Micron" is the Japanese term for Mini-Con, the information is false due to the fact that Wing Saber calls it "the Micro-Guy Passage", not "Micron"

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	*Several ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]]'' Mini-Con character models appear in this episode: [[Nightbeat (Armada)\|Nightbeat]], [[Drill Bit (Armada)\|Drill Bit (no relation)]], [[High Wire (Armada)\|High Wire]], [[Blackout (Armada)\|Blackout]], and [[Runway (Armada)\|Runway]]'s models show up as reliefs on the hallway walls, while Runway is also seen in statue form inside the museum (pictured above).		*Several ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)\|Armada]]'' Mini-Con character models appear in this episode: [[Nightbeat (Armada)\|Nightbeat]], [[Drill Bit (Armada)\|Drill Bit (no relation)]], [[High Wire (Armada)\|High Wire]], [[Blackout (Armada)\|Blackout]], and [[Runway (Armada)\|Runway]]'s models show up as reliefs on the hallway walls, while Runway is also seen in statue form inside the museum (pictured above).
	*When asking Metroplex about the Mini-Con passage, Wing Saber says, "Micron guy passage." Micron is the Japanese term for Mini-Cons.

	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===

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2025-05-13T21:43:48Z

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MegaSolus: /* Continuity errors */

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	[[File:Mini-~~Releifs~~.jpg\|thumb\|Later on, they punched holes in the heads for you to put your face through.]]		[[File:Mini-Reliefs.jpg\|thumb\|Later on, they punched holes in the heads for you to put your face through.]]
	*How can High Wire's relief in the corridor appear behind Lori and Bud in the same scene? It's almost like it was copied and pasted.		*How can High Wire's relief in the corridor appear behind Lori and Bud in the same scene? It's almost like it was copied and pasted.
	*Bud says the others can't follow them through the tunnel, needless to say, unless they're human-sized. ''Galaxy Force'' fixes it to have Bud claim that his group can't go back up the passage.		*Bud says the others can't follow them through the tunnel, needless to say, unless they're human-sized. ''Galaxy Force'' fixes it to have Bud claim that his group can't go back up the passage.

Wiffletron at 05:18, 7 September 2022

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	\|writer=[[Kenji Sugihara]]		\|writer=[[Kenji Sugihara]]
	\|director=[[Matsuo Asami]]		\|director=[[Matsuo Asami]]
	\|animation studio=[[GONZO]]		\|animation studio=[[GONZO]], Azeta Pictures
	\|airdate=[[November 12]], [[2005]] (Japanese)<br>[[September 20]], [[2006]] (English)		\|airdate=[[November 12]], [[2005]] (Japanese)<br>[[September 20]], [[2006]] (English)
	\|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline\|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]		\|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline\|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]

Starzone at 15:14, 19 December 2021

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Starzone at 04:42, 29 November 2021

2021-11-29T04:42:05Z

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Starzone: /* Differences with Galaxy Force */

2021-04-16T23:44:37Z

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	*Bud makes it clear that his stomach "hurts" when he fakes it in ''Cybertron'', but he doesn't say in ''Galaxy Force'', and Jolt asks if it's his stomach aching. After calming the Mini-Cons, Bud expresses relief that they've stopped running in circles in ''Cybertron'' but says they should "quietly flee" from the place in ''Galaxy Force''. Then he says they should run instead of returning to the museum. Unlike ''Cybertron'', Jolt reacts to Bud's sudden stop and doesn't say anything after bumping into Scourge. He also only shouts Scourge's name as the Mini-Cons panic again. A sinister music sting plays after Jolt screams in ''Cybertron''.		*Bud makes it clear that his stomach "hurts" when he fakes it in ''Cybertron'', but he doesn't say in ''Galaxy Force'', and Jolt asks if it's his stomach aching. After calming the Mini-Cons, Bud expresses relief that they've stopped running in circles in ''Cybertron'' but says they should "quietly flee" from the place in ''Galaxy Force''. Then he says they should run instead of returning to the museum. Unlike ''Cybertron'', Jolt reacts to Bud's sudden stop and doesn't say anything after bumping into Scourge. He also only shouts Scourge's name as the Mini-Cons panic again. A sinister music sting plays after Jolt screams in ''Cybertron''.
	*Bud assures the Mini-Cons that Scourge isn't a bad guy, and Scourge asks how he knows that. Bud says Lori said that Scourge has "his own situation", and Scourge states that Lori understands, but he wants to discuss something else; Bud asks what, but Scourge muses about his recently lousy temperament, so Bud frustratingly asks him again. Scourge says Bud showed him "a splendid insight" and implores Bud to tell him what he thinks leadership is. When Bud begins his leadership class and prepares to take roll, Scourge is confused by what that means, and Bud tells him to be quiet.		*Bud assures the Mini-Cons that Scourge isn't a bad guy, and Scourge asks how he knows that. Bud says Lori said that Scourge has "his own situation", and Scourge states that Lori understands, but he wants to discuss something else; Bud asks what, but Scourge muses about his recently lousy temperament, so Bud frustratingly asks him again. Scourge says Bud showed him "a splendid insight" and implores Bud to tell him what he thinks leadership is. When Bud begins his leadership class and prepares to take roll, Scourge is confused by what that means, and Bud tells him to be quiet.
	*Again, ''Cybertron'' adds more ~~snappy~~ "flavor dialogue" to the fight between the Cybertron Defense Team and Galvatron, whereas Scattershot and Hot Shot only say "Transform!" in ''Galaxy Force''. After the team's assault, Galvatron says it's time for him to get serious, and Red Alert declares that's what they hoped for. Then Galvatron says he has regained his advantage over them after they're all reborn. Scattershot and Hot Shot assert the team's rebirth has a different meaning from Galvatron's, so they'll show him the difference, and Galvatron obliges. No music plays during the scene in ''Galaxy Force''.		*Again, ''Cybertron'' adds more "flavor dialogue" to the fight between the Cybertron Defense Team and Galvatron, whereas Scattershot and Hot Shot only say "Transform!" in ''Galaxy Force''. After the team's assault, Galvatron says it's time for him to get serious, and Red Alert declares that's what they hoped for. Then Galvatron says he has regained his advantage over them after they're all reborn. Scattershot and Hot Shot assert the team's rebirth has a different meaning from Galvatron's, so they'll show him the difference, and Galvatron obliges. No music plays during the scene in ''Galaxy Force''.
	*In ''Cybertron'', Bud mentions that [[Robert Hansen\|his dad]] always told him that great leaders think outside the box. ''Galaxy Force'' is a bit more specific: his dad told him the riddles he puzzles Scourge with, saying that Bud ~~could~~ be a great leader if he could solve them. The parts in ''Cybertron'' where Bud and Scourge mention "making stuff up" are changed to "cheating" in the Japanese dub.		*In ''Cybertron'', Bud tells Scourge he answered the first riddle incorrectly, and Scourge doesn't see how that's possible. In ''Galaxy Force'', Bud says Scourge has "no sense of romance," and Scourge asks what romance has to do with what they're discussing.
			*In ''Cybertron'', Bud mentions that [[Robert Hansen\|his dad]] always told him that great leaders think outside the box. ''Galaxy Force'' is a bit more specific: his dad told him the riddles he puzzles Scourge with, saying that Bud will be a great leader if he could solve them. The parts in ''Cybertron'' where Bud and Scourge mention "making stuff up" are changed to "cheating" in the Japanese dub.
	*Scourge's epiphany in ''Galaxy Force'' is that he's been too self-obsessed, while he realizes that he made himself weak by only relying on brute strength in ''Cybertron''. His subsequent laughter in the Japanese dub is from Bud's confusion.		*Scourge's epiphany in ''Galaxy Force'' is that he's been too self-obsessed, while he realizes that he made himself weak by only relying on brute strength in ''Cybertron''. His subsequent laughter in the Japanese dub is from Bud's confusion.
	*When Lori and Wing Saber arrive, the latter is silent, and Lori doesn't notice Scourge until after interrupting Bud. Scourge tells Lori that they meet again instead of explaining Bud's class. When the other Autobots show up, they say "Transform!"; Metroplex is silent, and Optimus only says Scourge's name. ''Cybertron'' adds their lines to remove the silence.		*When Lori and Wing Saber arrive, the latter is silent, and Lori doesn't notice Scourge until after interrupting Bud. Scourge tells Lori that they meet again instead of explaining Bud's class. When the other Autobots show up, they say "Transform!"; Metroplex is silent, and Optimus only says Scourge's name. ''Cybertron'' adds their lines to remove the silence.

Starzone at 14:57, 15 April 2021

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Starzone: /* Differences with Galaxy Force */

2021-04-03T13:31:40Z

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Starzone at 17:42, 28 March 2021

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	*''Cybertron'' adds Lori's line about Scourge defeating Snarl and Leobreaker and ditching them. In ''Galaxy Force'', her first line is her second one in ''Cybertron'', asking Coby about Leobreaker and Snarl. Lori doesn't know Scourge was responsible until Coby tells her moments later. Coby says they're "sleeping it off" in ''Cybertron'' but that they have more minor wounds than he thought in ''Galaxy Force''. In the Japanese dub, Coby remarks how "reassuring and scary" it is that Lori has grown stronger after referring to Scourge as "that guy".		*''Cybertron'' adds Lori's line about Scourge defeating Snarl and Leobreaker and ditching them. In ''Galaxy Force'', her first line is her second one in ''Cybertron'', asking Coby about Leobreaker and Snarl. Lori doesn't know Scourge was responsible until Coby tells her moments later. Coby says they're "sleeping it off" in ''Cybertron'' but that they have more minor wounds than he thought in ''Galaxy Force''. In the Japanese dub, Coby remarks how "reassuring and scary" it is that Lori has grown stronger after referring to Scourge as "that guy".
	*After talking with Coby, Lori sounds more frustrated about Scourge in ''Galaxy Force'' than in ''Cybertron''. Lori says she'll need to brace herself after Optimus says they have to go down another two or three levels. After learning about Bud organizing the Mini-Cons, Lori remarks on the Mini-Cons' cheerfulness. Then he addresses Bud in ''Cybertron'' but only comments on the Mini-Cons being in a good mood in ''Galaxy Force''.		*After talking with Coby, Lori sounds more frustrated about Scourge in ''Galaxy Force'' than in ''Cybertron''. Lori says she'll need to brace herself after Optimus says they have to go down another two or three levels. After learning about Bud organizing the Mini-Cons, Lori remarks on the Mini-Cons' cheerfulness. Then he addresses Bud in ''Cybertron'' but only comments on the Mini-Cons being in a good mood in ''Galaxy Force''.
	*Optimus tells Vector Prime to open the door in ''Galaxy Force'', but Vector Prime speaks at that point instead of Optimus in ''Cybertron''. Optimus tells Bud to wait and not to go ahead without permission, but Bud tells Optimus he and the Mini-Cons are only playing, and they'll stop once they pass through the door.
	*When Lori asks if the Mini-Cons are doing camouflage training in ''Cybertron'', she only asks what they're doing in ''Galaxy Force''. It goes silent in the Japanese version until the shot pans to Bud. The ''Cybertron'' versions of their following lines are basically "flavor dialogue" that makes less sense than those in ''Galaxy Force''. Bud says he's sure the engravings are Mini-Cons and that they're slightly taller than him. Then Lori says there's no need for the guys to group since that's already easy to see. It's silent when the shot cuts to Lori pushing the hidden switch, so the action is more of a surprise.		*When Lori asks if the Mini-Cons are doing camouflage training in ''Cybertron'', she only asks what they're doing in ''Galaxy Force''. It goes silent in the Japanese version until the shot pans to Bud. The ''Cybertron'' versions of their following lines are basically "flavor dialogue" that makes less sense than those in ''Galaxy Force''. Bud says he's sure the engravings are Mini-Cons and that they're slightly taller than him. Then Lori says there's no need for the guys to group since that's already easy to see. It's silent when the shot cuts to Lori pushing the hidden switch, so the action is more of a surprise.
	*Scattershot says the city that he, Hot Shot, and Red Alert are in doesn't have a route to the planet's lowest level. Then Hot Shot says they should hurry and pass the city, and Red Alert agrees. The idea of them racing each other is ''Cybertron''-exclusive. The music in the scene also doesn't play until two seconds into it. Red Alert doesn't point out Galvatron, and Hot Shot quips that the "guys who are doomed" are here. Galvatron asks, "Who do you think I am?" before saying that he has already settled things with them.		*Scattershot says the city that he, Hot Shot, and Red Alert are in doesn't have a route to the planet's lowest level. Then Hot Shot says they should hurry and pass the city, and Red Alert agrees. The idea of them racing each other is ''Cybertron''-exclusive. The music in the scene also doesn't play until two seconds into it. Red Alert doesn't point out Galvatron, and Hot Shot quips that the "guys who are doomed" are here. Galvatron asks, "Who do you think I am?" before saying that he has already settled things with them.
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	*Rather than fretting about Bud as she does in ''Cybertron'', Lori assures him that she'll be there soon and urges him to hang in there although he's scared.		*Rather than fretting about Bud as she does in ''Cybertron'', Lori assures him that she'll be there soon and urges him to hang in there although he's scared.
	*In ''Galaxy Force'', Jolt doesn't mention the war with Planet X when explaining the Mini-Cons' origin; instead, he notes that Mini-Cons were created when the Gigantion Transformers found they couldn't get any bigger, so some started shrinking.		*In ''Galaxy Force'', Jolt doesn't mention the war with Planet X when explaining the Mini-Cons' origin; instead, he notes that Mini-Cons were created when the Gigantion Transformers found they couldn't get any bigger, so some started shrinking.
	*''Cybertron'' adds more upbeat "flavor dialogue" to the bout between Menosar and the Cybertron Defense Team to remove the Japanese dub's silent bits. Their dialogue in ''Galaxy Force'' is more aggressive as Menosar brags about being strong enough to smash the others in one swoop. Then Red Alert dares him to try, and Hot Shot doesn't say Menosar has one last chance before the team unleashes their Triangle Attack. ''Cybertron'' adds Menosar's dialogue before and after the attack hits; he only reacts with fear beforehand and is silent when he collapses.
	*Galvatron claims to take no satisfaction from defeating "small fish", so Scattershot and Hot Shot tell him to keep underestimating them as they'll make him eat his words. ''Cybertron'' changes their dialogue to Galvatron reminding the team that he's already beaten them before; they say they keep returning stronger each time he knocks them down, and Galvatron declares he will finish the job.		*Galvatron claims to take no satisfaction from defeating "small fish", so Scattershot and Hot Shot tell him to keep underestimating them as they'll make him eat his words. ''Cybertron'' changes their dialogue to Galvatron reminding the team that he's already beaten them before; they say they keep returning stronger each time he knocks them down, and Galvatron declares he will finish the job.
	*Jolt claims to be a little interested in the amusement park before Bud makes him admit that he's curious. In ''Cybertron'', Jolt says it's only for the sake of gathering data.		*Jolt claims to be a little interested in the amusement park before Bud makes him admit that he's curious. In ''Cybertron'', Jolt says it's only for the sake of gathering data.
	*Bud makes it clear that his stomach "hurts" when he fakes it in ''Cybertron'', but he doesn't say in ''Galaxy Force'', and Jolt asks if it's his stomach aching. After calming the Mini-Cons, Bud expresses relief that they've stopped running in circles in ''Cybertron'' but says they should "quietly flee" from the place in ''Galaxy Force''. Then he says they should run instead of returning to the museum. Unlike ''Cybertron'', Jolt reacts to Bud's sudden stop and doesn't say anything after bumping into Scourge. He also only shouts Scourge's name as the Mini-Cons panic again. A sinister music sting plays after Jolt screams in ''Cybertron''.		*Bud makes it clear that his stomach "hurts" when he fakes it in ''Cybertron'', but he doesn't say in ''Galaxy Force'', and Jolt asks if it's his stomach aching. After calming the Mini-Cons, Bud expresses relief that they've stopped running in circles in ''Cybertron'' but says they should "quietly flee" from the place in ''Galaxy Force''. Then he says they should run instead of returning to the museum. Unlike ''Cybertron'', Jolt reacts to Bud's sudden stop and doesn't say anything after bumping into Scourge. He also only shouts Scourge's name as the Mini-Cons panic again. A sinister music sting plays after Jolt screams in ''Cybertron''.
	*Bud assures the Mini-Cons that Scourge isn't a villain, and Scourge asks how he knows that. Bud says Lori said that Scourge has "his own situation", and Scourge states that Lori understands, but he wants to discuss something else; Bud asks what, but Scourge muses about his recently lousy temperament so Bud frustratingly asks him again. Then Scourge says Bud showed him "a splendid insight" and implores Bud to tell him what he thinks leadership is. When Bud later begins his leadership class and prepares to take roll, Scourge is confused by what that means, and Bud tells him to be quiet.		*Bud assures the Mini-Cons that Scourge isn't a villain, and Scourge asks how he knows that. Bud says Lori said that Scourge has "his own situation", and Scourge states that Lori understands, but he wants to discuss something else; Bud asks what, but Scourge muses about his recently lousy temperament so Bud frustratingly asks him again. Then Scourge says Bud showed him "a splendid insight" and implores Bud to tell him what he thinks leadership is. When Bud later begins his leadership class and prepares to take roll, Scourge is confused by what that means, and Bud tells him to be quiet.
	*Again, ''Cybertron'' adds more "flavor dialogue" to the fight between the Cybertron Defense Team and Galvatron, whereas Scattershot and Hot Shot only say "Transform!" in ''Galaxy Force''. After the team's assault, Galvatron says it's time for him to get serious, and Red Alert declares that's what they hoped for. Then Galvatron says he has regained his advantage over them after they're all reborn. Scattershot and Hot Shot assert the team's rebirth has a different meaning from Galvatron's, so they'll show him the difference, and Galvatron obliges. No music plays during the scene in ''Galaxy Force''.
	*In ''Cybertron'', Bud tells Scourge he answered the first riddle incorrectly, and Scourge doesn't see how that's possible. In ''Galaxy Force'', Bud says Scourge has "no sense of romance," and Scourge asks what romance has to do with what they're discussing.		*In ''Cybertron'', Bud tells Scourge he answered the first riddle incorrectly, and Scourge doesn't see how that's possible. In ''Galaxy Force'', Bud says Scourge has "no sense of romance," and Scourge asks what romance has to do with what they're discussing.
	*In ''Cybertron'', Bud mentions that [[Robert Hansen\|his dad]] always told him that great leaders think outside the box. ''Galaxy Force'' is a bit more specific: his dad told him the riddles he puzzles Scourge with, saying that Bud will be a great leader if he could solve them. The Japanese dub changes the parts in ''Cybertron'' where Bud and Scourge mention "making stuff up" to "cheating" in the Japanese dub.		*In ''Cybertron'', Bud mentions that [[Robert Hansen\|his dad]] always told him that great leaders think outside the box. ''Galaxy Force'' is a bit more specific: his dad told him the riddles he puzzles Scourge with, saying that Bud will be a great leader if he could solve them. The Japanese dub changes the parts in ''Cybertron'' where Bud and Scourge mention "making stuff up" to "cheating" in the Japanese dub.
	*Scourge's epiphany in ''Galaxy Force'' is that he's been too self-obsessed, while he realizes that he made himself weak by only relying on brute strength in ''Cybertron''. His subsequent laughter in the Japanese dub is from Bud's confusion for not understanding.		*Scourge's epiphany in ''Galaxy Force'' is that he's been too self-obsessed, while he realizes that he made himself weak by only relying on brute strength in ''Cybertron''. His subsequent laughter in the Japanese dub is from Bud's confusion for not understanding.
	*When Lori and Wing Saber arrive, the latter is silent, and Lori doesn't notice Scourge until after interrupting Bud. Scourge tells Lori that they meet again instead of explaining Bud's class. When the other Autobots show up, they say "Transform!"; Metroplex is silent, and Optimus only says Scourge's name. ''Cybertron'' adds their lines to remove the silence.
	*After Scourge challenges the Autobots, Lori tells Bud it's something Scourge needs to do in ''Cybertron'', but says it's Scourge's way of thinking in ''Galaxy Force''.		*After Scourge challenges the Autobots, Lori tells Bud it's something Scourge needs to do in ''Cybertron'', but says it's Scourge's way of thinking in ''Galaxy Force''.
	*In ''Galaxy Force'', Vector Prime asks Optimus what they should do; Optimus asks Scourge if fighting him is required, to which Scourge claims the Autobots won't progress unless they defeat him. In ''Cybertron'', Vector Prime notices a change in Scourge; Optimus asks Scourge if it's what he wants, and Scourge claims it's the only way to settle the score. The Japanese dub plays no music during the scene.		*In ''Galaxy Force'', Vector Prime asks Optimus what they should do; Optimus asks Scourge if fighting him is required, to which Scourge claims the Autobots won't progress unless they defeat him. In ''Cybertron'', Vector Prime notices a change in Scourge; Optimus asks Scourge if it's what he wants, and Scourge claims it's the only way to settle the score. The Japanese dub plays no music during the scene.
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	[[File:Mini-Reliefs.jpg\|thumb\|Later on, they punched holes in the heads for you to put your face through.]]		[[File:Mini-Reliefs.jpg\|thumb\|Later on, they punched holes in the heads for you to put your face through.]]
	*How can High Wire's relief in the corridor appear behind Lori and Bud in the same scene? It's almost like it was copied and pasted.		*How can High Wire's relief in the corridor appear behind Lori and Bud in the same scene? It's almost like it was copied and pasted.
	*Bud says the others can't follow them through the tunnel, needless to say, unless they're human-sized. ''Galaxy Force'' ~~fixes it to have~~ Bud ~~claim~~ that his group can't go back up the passage.		*Bud says the others can't follow them through the tunnel, needless to say, unless they're human-sized. In ''Galaxy Force'' Bud claims that his group can't go back up the passage.
	*After this, Jolt tells Bud that their group should try looking for another entrance, and they seemingly forget about Six-Speed mentioning the museum, which doesn't make sense since that's where they appear next. This error isn't in ''Galaxy Force'' since Bud says he and the Mini-Cons should investigate the museum~~, leading into the group's next scene at the museum better than ''Cybertron''~~.		*After this, Jolt tells Bud that their group should try looking for another entrance, and they seemingly forget about Six-Speed mentioning the museum, which doesn't make sense since that's where they appear next. This error isn't in ''Galaxy Force'' since Bud says he and the Mini-Cons should investigate the museum.
	*We get an explanation for the whole "Mini-Con brains work like human brains" thing, but it... doesn't work very well. Essentially, we're asked to believe the far-fetched idea that ordinary Transformers are unimaginative beings with no concept of detailed design or function. But humans do, and the Mini-Cons' years of working on the details for the Gigantion Transformers' constructions gave them that ability, thereby making their brains like humans'. It seems this was foreshadowed as far back as "[[Haven]]" when the Autobots built their base on Earth. Scattorshot could only make a basic design with an inefficient layout; however, Lori put her human sense of imagination, detail, and function to work and created the finalized, highly-efficient design. But that doesn't change the fact that it's hard to believe that Transformers wouldn't be able to construct sufficient buildings or other structures without human or Mini-Con help. After all, how would anything have ever been built on any other planets?		*We get an explanation for the whole "Mini-Con brains work like human brains" thing, but it... doesn't work very well. Essentially, we're asked to believe the far-fetched idea that ordinary Transformers are unimaginative beings with no concept of detailed design or function. But humans do, and the Mini-Cons' years of working on the details for the Gigantion Transformers' constructions gave them that ability, thereby making their brains like humans'. It seems this was foreshadowed as far back as "[[Haven]]" when the Autobots built their base on Earth. Scattorshot could only make a basic design with an inefficient layout; however, Lori put her human sense of imagination, detail, and function to work and created the finalized, highly-efficient design. But that doesn't change the fact that it's hard to believe that Transformers wouldn't be able to construct sufficient buildings or other structures without human or Mini-Con help. After all, how would anything have ever been built on any other planets?
	*In ''Galaxy Force'', Jolt's explanation for the Mini-Cons' origin doesn't include the "detail work" angle; yet, the ''Galaxy Force'' version of "[[Giant]]" previously mentioned it, with the vaguer claim that Mini-Cons are like humans simply because they're "born small"!		*In ''Galaxy Force'', Jolt's explanation for the Mini-Cons' origin doesn't include the "detail work" angle; yet, the ''Galaxy Force'' version of "[[Giant]]" previously mentioned it, with the vaguer claim that Mini-Cons are like humans simply because they're "born small"!
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	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	*Metroplex refers to the Mini-Cons as "Wee Folk," an antiquated Celtic term for fairies.		*Metroplex refers to the Mini-Cons as "Wee Folk," an antiquated Celtic term for fairies.
	*In ''Galaxy Force'', Bud says the wreckage resembles "the aftermath of a kaiju attack". {{w\|Kaiju}} is a Japanese film genre about giant monsters destroying cities; kaiju is often used as a general term for giant monsters themselves.

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===		===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
	*''Galaxy Force'' includes a "previously on" segment that summarizes the events of "[[Challenge]]".		*''Galaxy Force'' includes a "previously on" segment that summarizes the events of "[[Challenge]]."
	*Scourge's flashback to Leobreaker is silent. In ''Cybertron'', Scourge claims Leobreaker doesn't know anything about leadership since Scourge's strength is what commands respect and united his planet. Then he rages about how his power isn't enough anymore. In ''Galaxy Force'', he asks what Leobreaker meant when he said, "You can't fight just by hitting each other", and says Animatros will be saved once he gains remarkable power and "sees it through" as a leader. Scourge's subsequent outburst is over confusion about his newfound feelings of doubt.		*Scourge's flashback to Leobreaker is silent. In ''Cybertron'', Scourge claims Leobreaker doesn't know anything about leadership since Scourge's strength is what commands respect and united his planet. Then he rages about how his power isn't enough anymore. In ''Galaxy Force'', he asks what Leobreaker meant when he said, "You can't fight just by hitting each other," and says Animatros will be saved once he gains remarkable power and "sees it through" as a leader. Scourge's subsequent outburst is over confusion about his newfound feelings of doubt.
	*''Cybertron'' adds Lori's line about Scourge defeating Snarl and Leobreaker and ditching them. In ''Galaxy Force'', her first line is her second one in ''Cybertron'', asking Coby about Leobreaker and Snarl. Lori doesn't know that Scourge was responsible until Coby tells her moments later. Coby says they're "sleeping it off" in ''Cybertron'' but that they have more minor wounds than he thought in ''Galaxy Force''. In the Japanese dub, Coby remarks how "reassuring and scary" it is that Lori has grown stronger after she refers to Scourge as "that guy".		*''Cybertron'' adds Lori's line about Scourge defeating Snarl and Leobreaker and ditching them. In ''Galaxy Force'', her first line is her second one in ''Cybertron'', asking Coby about Leobreaker and Snarl. Lori doesn't know that Scourge was responsible until Coby tells her moments later. Coby says they're "sleeping it off" in ''Cybertron'' but that they have more minor wounds than he thought in ''Galaxy Force''. In the Japanese dub, Coby remarks how "reassuring and scary" it is that Lori has grown stronger after she refers to Scourge as "that guy."
	*After talking with Coby, Lori sounds more frustrated about Scourge in ''Galaxy Force'' than in ''Cybertron''. Lori says she'll need to brace herself after Optimus says they have to go down another two or three levels. After learning about Bud organizing the Mini-Cons, Lori remarks on the Mini-Cons' cheerfulness. Then he addresses Bud in ''Cybertron'' but only comments on the Mini-Cons being in a good mood in ''Galaxy Force''.		*After talking with Coby, Lori sounds more frustrated about Scourge in ''Galaxy Force'' than in ''Cybertron''. Lori says she'll need to brace herself after Optimus says they have to go down another two or three levels. After learning about Bud organizing the Mini-Cons, Lori remarks on the Mini-Cons' cheerfulness. Then he addresses Bud in ''Cybertron'' but only comments on the Mini-Cons being in a good mood in ''Galaxy Force''.
	*Optimus tells Vector Prime to open the door in ''Galaxy Force'', but Vector Prime speaks at that point instead of Optimus in ''Cybertron''. Optimus tells Bud to wait and not to go ahead without permission, but Bud tells Optimus he and the Mini-Cons are only playing, and they'll stop once they pass through the door.		*Optimus tells Vector Prime to open the door in ''Galaxy Force'', but Vector Prime speaks at that point instead of Optimus in ''Cybertron''. Optimus tells Bud to wait and not to go ahead without permission, but Bud tells Optimus he and the Mini-Cons are only playing, and they'll stop once they pass through the door.
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	*In ''Galaxy Force'', Jolt's explanation for the Mini-Cons' origin doesn't mention the war with Planet X. Instead, he notes that Mini-Cons were created when the Gigantion Transformers found they couldn't get any bigger, so some started shrinking. The "detail work" explanation isn't mentioned. Still, the ''Galaxy Force'' version of "[[Giant]]" previously brought it up, with the even more vague claim that Mini-Cons are like humans simply because they're "born small"!		*In ''Galaxy Force'', Jolt's explanation for the Mini-Cons' origin doesn't mention the war with Planet X. Instead, he notes that Mini-Cons were created when the Gigantion Transformers found they couldn't get any bigger, so some started shrinking. The "detail work" explanation isn't mentioned. Still, the ''Galaxy Force'' version of "[[Giant]]" previously brought it up, with the even more vague claim that Mini-Cons are like humans simply because they're "born small"!
	*''Cybertron'' adds more upbeat "flavor dialogue" to the bout between Menosar and the Cybertron Defense Team to remove the Japanese dub's silent bits. Their dialogue in ''Galaxy Force'' is more aggressive as Menosar brags about being strong enough to smash the others in one swoop, and Red Alert dares him to try. Hot Shot doesn't say Menosar has one last chance before the team unleashes their Triangle Attack. ''Cybertron'' adds Menosar's dialogue before and after the attack hits; he only reacts with fear beforehand and is silent when he collapses.		*''Cybertron'' adds more upbeat "flavor dialogue" to the bout between Menosar and the Cybertron Defense Team to remove the Japanese dub's silent bits. Their dialogue in ''Galaxy Force'' is more aggressive as Menosar brags about being strong enough to smash the others in one swoop, and Red Alert dares him to try. Hot Shot doesn't say Menosar has one last chance before the team unleashes their Triangle Attack. ''Cybertron'' adds Menosar's dialogue before and after the attack hits; he only reacts with fear beforehand and is silent when he collapses.
	*Galvatron claims to take no satisfaction from defeating "small fish", so Scattershot and Hot Shot tell him to keep underestimating them as they'll make him eat his words. ''Cybertron'' changes their dialogue to Galvatron reminding the team that he's already beaten them before; they say they keep returning stronger each time he knocks them down, and Galvatron declares he will finish the job.		*Galvatron claims to take no satisfaction from defeating "small fish," so Scattershot and Hot Shot tell him to keep underestimating them as they'll make him eat his words. ''Cybertron'' changes their dialogue to Galvatron reminding the team that he's already beaten them before; they say they keep returning stronger each time he knocks them down, and Galvatron declares he will finish the job.
	*Jolt claims to be a little interested in the amusement park before Bud makes him admit that he's ~~very~~ curious. In ''Cybertron'', Jolt says it's only for the sake of gathering data.		*Jolt claims to be a little interested in the amusement park before Bud makes him admit that he's curious. In ''Cybertron'', Jolt says it's only for the sake of gathering data.
	*Bud makes it clear that his stomach "hurts" when he fakes it in ''Cybertron'', but he doesn't say in ''Galaxy Force'', and Jolt asks if it's his stomach aching. After calming the Mini-Cons, Bud expresses relief that they've stopped running in circles in ''Cybertron'' but says they should "quietly flee" from the place in ''Galaxy Force''. Then he says they should run instead of returning to the museum. Unlike ''Cybertron'', Jolt reacts to Bud's sudden stop and doesn't say anything after bumping into Scourge. He also only shouts Scourge's name as the Mini-Cons panic again. A sinister music sting plays after Jolt screams in ''Cybertron''.		*Bud makes it clear that his stomach "hurts" when he fakes it in ''Cybertron'', but he doesn't say in ''Galaxy Force'', and Jolt asks if it's his stomach aching. After calming the Mini-Cons, Bud expresses relief that they've stopped running in circles in ''Cybertron'' but says they should "quietly flee" from the place in ''Galaxy Force''. Then he says they should run instead of returning to the museum. Unlike ''Cybertron'', Jolt reacts to Bud's sudden stop and doesn't say anything after bumping into Scourge. He also only shouts Scourge's name as the Mini-Cons panic again. A sinister music sting plays after Jolt screams in ''Cybertron''.
	*Bud assures the Mini-Cons that Scourge isn't a bad guy, and Scourge asks how he knows that. Bud says Lori said that Scourge has "his own situation", and Scourge states that Lori understands, but he wants to discuss something else; Bud asks what, but Scourge muses about his recently lousy temperament, so Bud frustratingly asks him again. Scourge says Bud showed him "a splendid insight" and implores Bud to tell him what he thinks leadership is. When Bud begins his leadership class and prepares to take roll, Scourge is confused by what that means, and Bud tells him to be quiet.		*Bud assures the Mini-Cons that Scourge isn't a bad guy, and Scourge asks how he knows that. Bud says Lori said that Scourge has "his own situation," and Scourge states that Lori understands, but he wants to discuss something else; Bud asks what, but Scourge muses about his recently lousy temperament, so Bud frustratingly asks him again. Scourge says Bud showed him "a splendid insight" and implores Bud to tell him what he thinks leadership is. When Bud begins his leadership class and prepares to take roll, Scourge is confused by what that means, and Bud tells him to be quiet.
	*Again, ''Cybertron'' adds more snappy "flavor dialogue" to the fight between the Cybertron Defense Team and Galvatron, whereas Scattershot and Hot Shot only say "Transform!" in ''Galaxy Force''. After the team's assault, Galvatron says it's time for him to get serious, and Red Alert declares that's what they hoped for. Then Galvatron says he has regained his advantage over them after they're all reborn. Scattershot and Hot Shot assert the team's rebirth has a different meaning from Galvatron's, so they'll show him the difference, and Galvatron obliges.		*Again, ''Cybertron'' adds more snappy "flavor dialogue" to the fight between the Cybertron Defense Team and Galvatron, whereas Scattershot and Hot Shot only say "Transform!" in ''Galaxy Force''. After the team's assault, Galvatron says it's time for him to get serious, and Red Alert declares that's what they hoped for. Then Galvatron says he has regained his advantage over them after they're all reborn. Scattershot and Hot Shot assert the team's rebirth has a different meaning from Galvatron's, so they'll show him the difference, and Galvatron obliges. No music plays during the scene in ''Galaxy Force''.
	*In ''Cybertron'', Bud mentions that [[Robert Hansen\|his dad]] always told him that great leaders think outside the box. ''Galaxy Force'' is a bit more specific: his dad told him the riddles he puzzles Scourge with, saying that Bud could be a great leader if he could solve them. The parts in ''Cybertron'' where Bud and Scourge mention "making stuff up" are changed to "cheating" in the Japanese dub.		*In ''Cybertron'', Bud mentions that [[Robert Hansen\|his dad]] always told him that great leaders think outside the box. ''Galaxy Force'' is a bit more specific: his dad told him the riddles he puzzles Scourge with, saying that Bud could be a great leader if he could solve them. The parts in ''Cybertron'' where Bud and Scourge mention "making stuff up" are changed to "cheating" in the Japanese dub.
	*Scourge's epiphany in ''Galaxy Force'' is that he's been too self-obsessed, while he realizes that he made himself weak by only relying on brute strength in ''Cybertron''. His subsequent laughter in the Japanese dub is from Bud's confusion.		*Scourge's epiphany in ''Galaxy Force'' is that he's been too self-obsessed, while he realizes that he made himself weak by only relying on brute strength in ''Cybertron''. His subsequent laughter in the Japanese dub is from Bud's confusion.
	*When Lori and Wing Saber arrive, the latter is silent, and Lori doesn't notice Scourge until after interrupting Bud. Scourge tells Lori that they meet again instead of explaining Bud's class. When the other Autobots show up, they say "Transform!"; Metroplex is silent, and Optimus only says Scourge's name. ''Cybertron'' adds their lines to remove the silence.		*When Lori and Wing Saber arrive, the latter is silent, and Lori doesn't notice Scourge until after interrupting Bud. Scourge tells Lori that they meet again instead of explaining Bud's class. When the other Autobots show up, they say "Transform!"; Metroplex is silent, and Optimus only says Scourge's name. ''Cybertron'' adds their lines to remove the silence.
	*In ''Cybertron'', Vector Prime notices something different about Scourge; Optimus asks Scourge if it's what he wants, and Scourge claims it's the only way to settle the score. In ''Galaxy Force'', Vector Prime asks Optimus what they should do; Optimus asks Scourge if fighting him is required, to which Scourge claims the Autobots won't progress unless they defeat him. The Japanese dub plays no music during the scene.		*In ''Cybertron'', Vector Prime notices something different about Scourge; Optimus asks Scourge if it's what he wants, and Scourge claims it's the only way to settle the score. In ''Galaxy Force'', Vector Prime asks Optimus what they should do; Optimus asks Scourge if fighting him is required, to which Scourge claims the Autobots won't progress unless they defeat him. The Japanese dub plays no music during the scene.
	*Despite the similar theme, there is a difference in how Lori sums up Scourge's wish to fight the Autobots in a duel-like format. In ''Cybertron'', after the first rounds, she tells Bud it is a duel of honor "like in the movies", whereas, in ''Galaxy Force'', she makes the more astute observation that this is Scourge's way of learning right from wrong. Because Scourge is essentially throwing the fight, he is meshing his beliefs that the winner is "right" with his recent epiphany that there is a better way to be a good leader (i.e., the Autobot way). He also maintains his sense of honor by doing this, which Optimus Prime clearly understands and respects by entering Sonic Wing Mode; this is why Scourge laughs to himself despite losing at the end: it all makes sense within his mental framework now. Clever dragon.		*Despite the similar theme, there is a difference in how Lori sums up Scourge's wish to fight the Autobots in a duel-like format. In ''Cybertron'', after the first rounds, she tells Bud it is a duel of honor "like in the movies," whereas, in ''Galaxy Force'', she makes the more astute observation that this is Scourge's way of learning right from wrong. Because Scourge is essentially throwing the fight, he is meshing his beliefs that the winner is "right" with his recent epiphany that there is a better way to be a good leader (i.e., the Autobot way). He also maintains his sense of honor by doing this, which Optimus Prime clearly understands and respects by entering Sonic Wing Mode; this is why Scourge laughs to himself despite losing at the end: it all makes sense within his mental framework now. Clever dragon.
	*In ''Cybertron'', the music changes as Scourge and Optimus charge at each other. It doesn't change in ''Galaxy Force'' and fits the duel's climactic nature more appropriately.		*In ''Cybertron'', the music changes as Scourge and Optimus charge at each other. It doesn't change in ''Galaxy Force'' and fits the duel's climactic nature more appropriately.
	*After Scourge collapses, Bud only says his name rather than wishing he finds peace. Then Scourge tells Optimus that he can continue his mission, and Prime states he will.		*After Scourge collapses, Bud only says his name rather than wishing he finds peace. Then Scourge tells Optimus that he can continue his mission, and Prime states he will.