The Elite Guard - Revision history

Bromega2477: /* Synopsis */

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Synopsis

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	Arriving at the plant, the police drones attack the Autobots. Jazz shows off his [[Metallikato]] skills, and Bulkhead smashes and smashes, but there is just no end to the drones. Magnus and the Primes arrive to provide backup, but Sentinel thinks that they should abort rather than risk organic contamination. Optimus, [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]], and Jazz force their way into the plant and get Sari to a control console, into which she places the AllSpark Key, shutting down the assembly line, and Magnus uses his hammer to destroy the rest of the drones. Unfortunately, the Key is stuck. Sentinel Prime says that he'll see Optimus tried for insubordination and high treason for destroying the AllSpark, but Optimus finally ~~tells Sentinel to shove it in his hard drive, reminding~~ him ~~they are~~ of ~~equal~~ [[Prime (rank)\|rank]]. Using his axe, Prime destroys the console and discovers that the Key was attached to a piece of the AllSpark. Examining it, Ultra Magnus accepts Optimus Prime's story. Sentinel still tries to badmouth Optimus, saying he's a liar, but Ultra Magnus finally puts Sentinel in his place, saying Optimus has demonstrated strategic thinking, determination, and loyalty towards his comrades—all qualities that Sentinel Prime could use.		Arriving at the plant, the police drones attack the Autobots. Jazz shows off his [[Metallikato]] skills, and Bulkhead smashes and smashes, but there is just no end to the drones. Magnus and the Primes arrive to provide backup, but Sentinel thinks that they should abort rather than risk organic contamination. Optimus, [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]], and Jazz force their way into the plant and get Sari to a control console, into which she places the AllSpark Key, shutting down the assembly line, and Magnus uses his hammer to destroy the rest of the drones. Unfortunately, the Key is stuck. Sentinel Prime says that he'll see Optimus tried for insubordination and high treason for destroying the AllSpark, but Optimus finally snaps and reminds him that while he may have washed out of the academy, he's still the same [[Prime (rank)\|rank]] as Sentinel and also tells him precisely where he can stick his condescending attitude. Using his axe, Prime destroys the console and discovers that the Key was attached to a piece of the AllSpark. Examining it, Ultra Magnus accepts Optimus Prime's story. Sentinel still tries to badmouth Optimus, saying he's a liar, but Ultra Magnus finally puts Sentinel in his place, saying Optimus has demonstrated strategic thinking, determination, and loyalty towards his comrades—all qualities that Sentinel Prime could use.

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SoundSky: /* Foreign localization */ english

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	:*''Title:'' "'''La garde d'élite'''" ("The Elite Guard")		:*''Title:'' "'''La garde d'élite'''" ("The Elite Guard")
	:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 4\|4 October]] [[2008]]		:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 4\|4 October]] [[2008]]
	::*Ratchet pronounces "Bumblebee" the English way instead of "Bum-blee-bee" ~~like~~ usual in the series.		::*Ratchet pronounces "Bumblebee" the English way instead of "Bum-blee-bee" as usual in the series.
	::*On the same register, Ultra Magnus pronounces "Optimus" the classic way once, instead of "Optimooss" ~~like~~ usual in the series.		::*On the same register, Ultra Magnus pronounces "Optimus" the classic way once, instead of "Optimooss" as usual in the series.

SoundSky: /* Foreign localization */

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	:*''Title:'' "'''La garde d'élite'''" ("The Elite Guard")		:*''Title:'' "'''La garde d'élite'''" ("The Elite Guard")
	:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 4\|4 October]] [[2008]]		:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 4\|4 October]] [[2008]]
			::*Ratchet pronounces "Bumblebee" the English way instead of "Bum-blee-bee" like usual in the series.
			::*On the same register, Ultra Magnus pronounces "Optimus" the classic way once, instead of "Optimooss" like usual in the series.

AutovoltGTS: /* Notes */

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	*When they're being "decontaminated", Bulkhead remarks that Sentinel doesn't remember them, to which Bumblebee replies that he wants it that way. The meaning of this exchange is revealed in "[[Autoboot Camp]]".		*When they're being "decontaminated", Bulkhead remarks that Sentinel doesn't remember them, to which Bumblebee replies that he wants it that way. The meaning of this exchange is revealed in "[[Autoboot Camp]]".
	*Lugnut's left arm falling off is likely a result of the damage inflicted on it when Bulkhead prematurely activated his explosive punch in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".		*Lugnut's left arm falling off is likely a result of the damage inflicted on it when Bulkhead prematurely activated his explosive punch in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".
			*Porter C. Powell previously first appeared in "[[Total Meltdown]]" working for [[Meltdown (Animated)\|Prometheus Black]]'s [[Biotech Unbound]] but as of Season 2, he now works for Sumdac Systems. I guess Powell has his hands in many different pies in Detroit?
			*Jazz hints at Prowl [[Five Servos of Doom\|having not completed his Cyber-Ninja training]].

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	* When Optimus is walking down the ramp reassuring the humans that the other Autobots are friendly, Sentinel Prime can be seen in vehicle mode coming down behind him. Yet in the next shot after Optimus has transformed, Ultra Magnus is the first to follow suit.		* When Optimus is walking down the ramp reassuring the humans that the other Autobots are friendly, Sentinel Prime can be seen in vehicle mode coming down behind him. Yet in the next shot after Optimus has transformed, Ultra Magnus is the first to follow suit.
	* When the Autobots go to check out the drones, they take shelter behind a bunch of wooden crates as the police drones fire on them. ''How are they not being blasted to bits?''		* When the Autobots go to check out the drones, they take shelter behind a bunch of wooden crates as the police drones fire on them. ''How are they not being blasted to bits?''
			*[[News Bot]] and [[Tutor Bot]] are listed as appearing in the episode credits, but do not actually appear. There ''is'' a televised news bulletin regarding the object that would be revealed as the Elite Guard's ship, but the unseen reporter is voiced by [[Jeff Glen Bennett\|Jeff Bennett]] instead of [[Townsend Coleman]].
			**It is possible the News Bot credit for Coleman was accidentally added to this episode from "[[The Return of the Headmaster]]".

	===Continuity errors===		===Continuity errors===
	* Captain Fanzone is ''still'' driving [[Captain Fanzone's car\|the car]] that was crushed! He must know [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|one hell of a mechanic]]. Or he's obsessive enough to buy an identical car.		* Captain Fanzone is ''still'' driving [[Captain Fanzone's car\|the car]] that was crushed! He must know [[Sparkplug Witwicky\|one hell of a mechanic]]. Or he's obsessive enough to buy an identical car.
	* Jazz says he has orders to "stick with you" [Optimus's crew], to which Bumblebee is delighted to inform him about the loophole. But really, the order was to stay "here" [on the ship]. So either Jazz forgot his orders, or [[Tracks (G1)\|cared more about his vehicle mode]].		* Jazz says he has orders to "stick with you" [Optimus's crew], to which Bumblebee is delighted to inform him about the loophole. But really, the order was to stay "here" [on the ship]. So either Jazz forgot his orders, or [[Tracks (G1)\|cared more about his vehicle mode]].
			*The Autobots have trouble proving to the Guard that there is Decepticon activity on Earth. There were dozens of human witnesses to the recent battle. Even if the Guard does not trust organic testimony, did ''none'' of the humans have cameras?
			*Come to think of it, what happened to the news footage of Starscream Megatron watched when he reactivated?

	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
	* Jazz doesn't react at all to Bumblebee's summation that Sentinel's a glitch-head (all due respect). Maybe he's not getting much in the way of job satisfaction...		* Jazz doesn't react at all to Bumblebee's summation that Sentinel's a glitch-head (all due respect). Maybe he's not getting much in the way of [[This Is Why I Hate Machines\|job satisfaction...]]
	*[[News Bot]] and [[Tutor Bot]] are listed as appearing in the episode credits, but do not actually appear. There ''is'' a televised news bulletin regarding the object that would be revealed as the Elite Guard's ship, but the unseen reporter is voiced by [[Jeff Glen Bennett\|Jeff Bennett]] ~~instead of [[Townsend Coleman]].~~
	*The Autobots have trouble proving to the Guard that there is Decepticon activity on Earth. There were dozens of human witnesses to the recent battle. Even if the Guard does not trust organic testimony, did ''none'' of the humans have cameras?
	*Come to think of it, what happened to the news footage of Starscream Megatron watched when he reactivated?
	*Megatron is evidently fully repaired now, while his subordinates are having trouble keeping their arms from falling off. Guy's got priorities, certainly.		*Megatron is evidently fully repaired now, while his subordinates are having trouble keeping their arms from falling off. Guy's got priorities, certainly.
	*In the ''Animated'' universe, "Prime" is a military rank, as Optimus forcefully reminds Sentinel.		*In the ''Animated'' universe, "Prime" is a military rank, as Optimus forcefully reminds Sentinel.

SoundSky: /* Foreign localization */

2025-04-20T22:24:03Z

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	'''French'''		'''French'''
	:*''Title:'' "'''La garde d'élite'''" ("The Elite Guard")		:*''Title:'' "'''La garde d'élite'''" ("The Elite Guard")
	:*''Original airdate:'' ~~???~~		:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 4\|4 October]] [[2008]]

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 04:20, 11 January 2025

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	\|written by=[[Rich Fogel]]		\|written by=[[Rich Fogel]]
	\|directed by=[[Matt Youngberg]]<br> [[Irineo Maramba]]<br> [[Yutaka Kagawa]]		\|directed by=[[Matt Youngberg]]<br> [[Irineo Maramba]]<br> [[Yutaka Kagawa]]

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	\|animation studio= [[Mook]]		\|animation studio= [[Mook]]
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	'''The Cybertron Elite Guard arrives on Earth to retrieve the AllSpark and relieve Prime and his crew of their post, but they prove less than adept at blending in with the human world.'''		'''The Cybertron Elite Guard arrives on Earth to retrieve the AllSpark and relieve Prime and his crew of their post, but they prove less than adept at blending in with the human world.'''

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	\|title="The Elite Guard"		\|title="The Elite Guard"
	\|airdate=[[April 12]], [[2008]]		\|airdate=[[April 12]], [[2008]]
			\|season=2
			\|season ep=1
	\|written by=[[Rich Fogel]]		\|written by=[[Rich Fogel]]
	\|directed by=[[Matt Youngberg]]<br> [[Irineo Maramba]]<br> [[Yutaka Kagawa]]		\|directed by=[[Matt Youngberg]]<br> [[Irineo Maramba]]<br> [[Yutaka Kagawa]]

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	[[Image:TFA Elite Guard Optimus console slice.JPG\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Optimus Prime Tech Support, at your service!]]		[[Image:TFA Elite Guard Optimus console slice.JPG\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Optimus Prime Tech Support, at your service!]]

	Arriving at the plant, the police drones attack the Autobots. Jazz shows off his [[Metallikato]] skills, and Bulkhead smashes and smashes, but there is just no end to the drones. Magnus and the Primes arrive to provide backup, but Sentinel thinks that they should abort rather than risk organic contamination. Optimus, [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]], and Jazz force their way into the plant and get Sari to a control console, into which she places the AllSpark Key, shutting down the assembly line, and Magnus uses his hammer to destroy the rest of the drones. Unfortunately, the Key is stuck. Sentinel Prime says that he'll see Optimus tried for insubordination and high treason for destroying the AllSpark, but Optimus finally ~~tells Sentinel to shove it in his hard drive, reminding~~ him ~~they are~~ of ~~equal~~ [[Prime (rank)\|rank]]. Using his axe, Prime destroys the console and discovers that the Key was attached to a piece of the AllSpark. Examining it, Ultra Magnus accepts Optimus Prime's story. Sentinel still tries to badmouth Optimus, saying he's a liar, but Ultra Magnus finally puts Sentinel in his place, saying Optimus has demonstrated strategic thinking, determination, and loyalty towards his comrades—all qualities that Sentinel Prime could use.		Arriving at the plant, the police drones attack the Autobots. Jazz shows off his [[Metallikato]] skills, and Bulkhead smashes and smashes, but there is just no end to the drones. Magnus and the Primes arrive to provide backup, but Sentinel thinks that they should abort rather than risk organic contamination. Optimus, [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]], and Jazz force their way into the plant and get Sari to a control console, into which she places the AllSpark Key, shutting down the assembly line, and Magnus uses his hammer to destroy the rest of the drones. Unfortunately, the Key is stuck. Sentinel Prime says that he'll see Optimus tried for insubordination and high treason for destroying the AllSpark, but Optimus finally snaps and reminds him that while he may have washed out of the academy, he's still the same [[Prime (rank)\|rank]] as Sentinel and also tells him precisely where he can stick his condescending attitude. Using his axe, Prime destroys the console and discovers that the Key was attached to a piece of the AllSpark. Examining it, Ultra Magnus accepts Optimus Prime's story. Sentinel still tries to badmouth Optimus, saying he's a liar, but Ultra Magnus finally puts Sentinel in his place, saying Optimus has demonstrated strategic thinking, determination, and loyalty towards his comrades—all qualities that Sentinel Prime could use.

	[[Image:Dramatic change in plot.jpg\|right\|180px\|thumb\|See that, Pat Lee? It's called an expression!]]		[[Image:Dramatic change in plot.jpg\|right\|180px\|thumb\|See that, Pat Lee? It's called an expression!]]

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	On the extensive highway system of [[Detroit]], the [[Autobot]]s are aiding in the repair efforts after their titanic battle with the [[Decepticon]]s. Unfortunately the residents of the city don't seem to ''understand'' that the road system was blown to rubble by the battle, and are upset that the Autobots are holding up traffic. Optimus Prime heads over to address their concerns, and they flee in fear. Bulkhead comments that he liked it better when they were heroes, to which Optimus retorts that they still are. All of them wonder what the heck has happened that Bumblebee isn't there helping them.		On the extensive highway system of [[Detroit]], the [[Autobot]]s are aiding in the repair efforts after their titanic battle with the [[Decepticon]]s. Unfortunately the residents of the city don't seem to ''understand'' that the road system was blown to rubble by the battle, and are upset that the Autobots are holding up traffic. [[Optimus Prime (Animated)\|Optimus Prime]] heads over to address their concerns, and they flee in fear. [[Bulkhead (Animated)\|Bulkhead]] comments that he liked it better when they were heroes, to which Optimus retorts that they still are. All of them wonder what the heck has happened that [[Bumblebee (Animated)\|Bumblebee]] isn't there helping them.

	[[Image:Super secretary.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Sure thing, dollface!]]		[[Image:Super secretary.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Sure thing, dollface!]]

	There's no reason for them to be jealous though, as the little yellow bot has been pressed into service as Sari's secretary at [[Sumdac Tower]]. The little girl realizes that there's a lot of pressure in running a business, and feels sorry for her father's having had to deal with this. Porter C. Powell is less patient, and expresses a fairly cold attitude towards her "wasting" company funds on locating the genius who designs all the company's myriad robotic technologies. Sari yells at him that as long as the company's name is Sumdac she's in charge, cuts him off, and tells Bumblebee to hold her calls. Bumblebee tells the "Boss Lady" sure, but points to the TV, showing an unidentified flying object headed for Detroit, saying she might want to look at that.		There's no reason for them to be jealous though, as the little yellow bot has been pressed into service as [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)\|Sari]]'s secretary at [[Sumdac Tower]]. The little girl realizes that there's a lot of pressure in running a business, and feels sorry for [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)\|her father]]'s having had to deal with this. [[Porter C. Powell]] is less patient, and expresses a fairly cold attitude towards her "wasting" company funds on locating the genius who designs all the company's myriad robotic technologies. Sari yells at him that as long as the company's name is Sumdac she's in charge, cuts him off, and tells Bumblebee to hold her calls. Bumblebee tells the "Boss Lady" sure, but points to the TV, showing an unidentified flying object headed for Detroit, saying she might want to look at that.

	[[Image:Elite ship.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Those Elite guys always got ships that could actually land.]]		[[Image:Elite ship.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Those Elite guys always got ships that could actually land.]]

	Spotting it, the Autobots speed to the scene, only to be met with some justified resentment by Captain Fanzone. However they are allowed to pass once the [[Sigma Supreme\|ship]] is revealed to be crewed by Autobots. Sentinel Prime, Jazz, and Ultra Magnus step out of the ship, while Optimus Prime and company walk up the gangplank, giving Magnus a salute. The [[Supreme Commander]] orders a force field thrown up to quarantine the entire area from organics. Jazz is interested in interacting with the locals, but quickly loses his interest when Sentinel Prime warns that they'll spit slime that will melt him down.		Spotting it, the Autobots speed to the scene, only to be met with some justified resentment by [[Carmine Fanzone\|Captain Fanzone]]. However they are allowed to pass once the [[Sigma Supreme\|ship]] is revealed to be crewed by Autobots. [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)\|Sentinel Prime]], [[Jazz (Animated)\|Jazz]], and [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)\|Ultra Magnus]] step out of the ship, while Optimus Prime and company walk up the gangplank, giving Magnus a salute. The [[Supreme Commander]] orders a force field thrown up to quarantine the entire area from organics. Jazz is interested in interacting with the locals, but quickly loses his interest when Sentinel Prime warns that they'll spit slime that will melt him down.

	Sentinel is assigned to decontaminate the long-lost Autobot crew, a task he takes to with relish until he is interrupted by Jazz for overdoing it. Released, the Autobots are informed that the [[Elite Guard\|Cybertron Elite Guard]] have come to retrieve the [[AllSpark#Animated continuity family\|AllSpark]]. Optimus explains that it was dispersed in the battle with the Decepticons, a fact that Sentinel accuses him of lying about, saying there is no evidence of the Decepticons being on the planet. Ratchet says that Optimus is a hero for keeping the AllSpark out of Megatron's hands, while Bulkhead nearly comes to blows with Sentinel after the out-of-line guardsman says that Optimus is anything but a hero. Ultra Magnus orders the Autobots to calm down and tells Optimus to take him and Sentinel to where the AllSpark was dispersed, though he insists that Optimus Prime's crew remain with Jazz until they return. The two Elite Guardsmen have some very unsubtle [[alternate mode]]s, chosen by Sentinel (Magnus is a military transport and Sentinel is a monster truck with a snow plow), and damage some cars near the ship as they [[roll out]]. Optimus tries to instruct them on the finer points of traffic laws, but Sentinel rams him aside without any regards for driver safety. He pays for this by driving off a damaged bridge and crashing into the ground below.		Sentinel is assigned to decontaminate the long-lost Autobot crew, a task he takes to with relish until he is interrupted by Jazz for overdoing it. Released, the Autobots are informed that the [[Elite Guard\|Cybertron Elite Guard]] have come to retrieve the [[AllSpark#Animated continuity family\|AllSpark]]. Optimus explains that it was dispersed in the battle with the Decepticons, a fact that Sentinel accuses him of lying about, saying there is no evidence of the Decepticons being on the planet. [[Ratchet (Animated)\|Ratchet]] says that Optimus is a hero for keeping the AllSpark out of Megatron's hands, while Bulkhead nearly comes to blows with Sentinel after the out-of-line guardsman says that Optimus is anything but a hero. Ultra Magnus orders the Autobots to calm down and tells Optimus to take him and Sentinel to where the AllSpark was dispersed, though he insists that Optimus Prime's crew remain with Jazz until they return. The two Elite Guardsmen have some very unsubtle [[alternate mode]]s, chosen by Sentinel (Magnus is a military transport and Sentinel is a monster truck with a snow plow), and damage some cars near the ship as they [[roll out]]. Optimus tries to instruct them on the finer points of traffic laws, but Sentinel rams him aside without any regards for driver safety. He pays for this by driving off a damaged bridge and crashing into the ground below.

	[[Image:Animated-DecepticonLair.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Meanwhile, in the evil lair...]]		[[Image:Animated-DecepticonLair.jpg\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Meanwhile, in the evil lair...]]

	Elsewhere, the Decepticons have holed themselves up in an underground mine with carbon deposits to hide them from the Autobots' sensors. Lugnut wants to go topside and fight, but his arm falls off mid-rant. Besides, Megatron has other priorities: the conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Although Blitzwing thinks that the three of them conquering Cybertron is crazy, Lugnut [[Apeface\|strikes him with his own severed arm]], telling him to never doubt Megatron, though he does admit that he'd like to know Megatron' plan. According to Megatron, the reasons the Decepticons lost the [[Great War (Animated)\|Great Wars]] were due to the Autobots' possession of the AllSpark and [[space bridge]] technology. However, Megatron was able to download a partial schematic from the [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Autobot ship]] before his defeat. A completed space bridge would allow the Decepticons to teleport into Cybertron and conquer the planet from the inside. The rest of the space bridge's schematics, however, would have to be reverse-engineered by Isaac Sumdac, who is still the Decepticons' prisoner. Sumdac says that he doesn't know anything about teleportation, but a malfunctioning service drone gets him to shut up. Megatron blasts the drone and discovers that a piece of the AllSpark is embedded in its circuitry. This gives Megatron hope that the AllSpark was not entirely destroyed and could still be salvaged...		Elsewhere, the Decepticons have holed themselves up in an underground mine with carbon deposits to hide them from the Autobots' sensors. [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]] wants to go topside and fight, but his arm falls off mid-rant. Besides, [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] has other priorities: the conquest of [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]]. Although [[Blitzwing (Animated)\|Blitzwing]] thinks that the three of them conquering Cybertron is crazy, Lugnut [[Apeface\|strikes him with his own severed arm]], telling him to never doubt Megatron, though he does admit that he'd like to know Megatron' plan. According to Megatron, the reasons the Decepticons lost the [[Great War (Animated)\|Great Wars]] were due to the Autobots' possession of the AllSpark and [[space bridge]] technology. However, Megatron was able to download a partial schematic from the [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Autobot ship]] before his defeat. A completed space bridge would allow the Decepticons to teleport into Cybertron and conquer the planet from the inside. The rest of the space bridge's schematics, however, would have to be reverse-engineered by Isaac Sumdac, who is still the Decepticons' prisoner. Sumdac says that he doesn't know anything about teleportation, but a malfunctioning service drone gets him to shut up. Megatron blasts the drone and discovers that a piece of the AllSpark is embedded in its circuitry. This gives Megatron hope that the AllSpark was not entirely destroyed and could still be salvaged...

	[[Image:Freaked jazz-1.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!]]		[[Image:Freaked jazz-1.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!]]
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	At a Sumdac Systems manufacturing plant, an assembly line building [[police drone]]s has been embedded with a piece of the AllSpark, and the drones begin to go haywire. Powell tells Sari what is happening, but refuses to do anything about it. Sari decides to free the Autobots, using the [[AllSpark Key]] to move through the shield and get onto the ship. Tripping an alarm, Sari is soon confronted by Jazz, who tries to coax her off the ship without provoking her. Realizing Jazz is afraid of her, Sari scares the [[Slag (slang)\|slag]] out of the poor bot. Optimus's crew arrive and explain that Sari is harmless. Sari tells them what's going on at the plant, but Jazz says they need to stay with him. Bumblebee says that Magnus didn't specify where, and Jazz, wanting to try out his stylish alternate mode, goes with them to the plant.		At a Sumdac Systems manufacturing plant, an assembly line building [[police drone]]s has been embedded with a piece of the AllSpark, and the drones begin to go haywire. Powell tells Sari what is happening, but refuses to do anything about it. Sari decides to free the Autobots, using the [[AllSpark Key]] to move through the shield and get onto the ship. Tripping an alarm, Sari is soon confronted by Jazz, who tries to coax her off the ship without provoking her. Realizing Jazz is afraid of her, Sari scares the [[Slag (slang)\|slag]] out of the poor bot. Optimus's crew arrive and explain that Sari is harmless. Sari tells them what's going on at the plant, but Jazz says they need to stay with him. Bumblebee says that Magnus didn't specify where, and Jazz, wanting to try out his stylish alternate mode, goes with them to the plant.

	On [[Dinobot Island (Animated)\|Dinobot Island]], Optimus warns Sentinel and Magnus about the [[Dinobot (Animated)\|Dinobots]], who take that moment to jump out, but Sentinel is unworried. Grimlock's [[transformation]] and flaming sword are a little more impressive, especially as they manage to force back Sentinel Prime, even through his shield. Ultra Magnus uses his hammer to call down lightning and scare away the Dinobots, while Sentinel appears to have learned nothing.		On [[Dinobot Island (Animated)\|Dinobot Island]], Optimus warns Sentinel and Magnus about the [[Dinobot (Animated)\|Dinobots]], who take that moment to jump out, but Sentinel is unworried. [[Grimlock (Animated)\|Grimlock]]'s [[transformation]] and flaming sword are a little more impressive, especially as they manage to force back Sentinel Prime, even through his shield. Ultra Magnus uses his hammer to call down lightning and scare away the Dinobots, while Sentinel appears to have learned nothing.

	[[Image:TFA Elite Guard Optimus console slice.JPG\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Optimus Prime Tech Support, at your service!]]		[[Image:TFA Elite Guard Optimus console slice.JPG\|left\|200px\|thumb\|Optimus Prime Tech Support, at your service!]]

	Arriving at the plant, the police drones attack the Autobots. Jazz shows off his [[Metallikato]] skills, and Bulkhead smashes and smashes, but there is just no end to the drones. Magnus and the Primes arrive to provide backup, but Sentinel thinks that they should abort rather than risk organic contamination. Optimus, Prowl, and Jazz force their way into the plant and get Sari to a control console, into which she places the AllSpark Key, shutting down the assembly line, and Magnus uses his hammer to destroy the rest of the drones. Unfortunately, the Key is stuck. Sentinel Prime says that he'll see Optimus tried for insubordination and high treason for destroying the AllSpark, but Optimus finally tells Sentinel to shove it in his hard drive, reminding him they are of equal [[Prime (rank)\|rank]]. Using his axe, Prime destroys the console and discovers that the Key was attached to a piece of the AllSpark. Examining it, Ultra Magnus accepts Optimus Prime's story. Sentinel still tries to badmouth Optimus, saying he's a liar, but Ultra Magnus finally puts Sentinel in his place, saying Optimus has demonstrated strategic thinking, determination, and loyalty towards his comrades—all qualities that Sentinel Prime could use.		Arriving at the plant, the police drones attack the Autobots. Jazz shows off his [[Metallikato]] skills, and Bulkhead smashes and smashes, but there is just no end to the drones. Magnus and the Primes arrive to provide backup, but Sentinel thinks that they should abort rather than risk organic contamination. Optimus, [[Prowl (Animated)\|Prowl]], and Jazz force their way into the plant and get Sari to a control console, into which she places the AllSpark Key, shutting down the assembly line, and Magnus uses his hammer to destroy the rest of the drones. Unfortunately, the Key is stuck. Sentinel Prime says that he'll see Optimus tried for insubordination and high treason for destroying the AllSpark, but Optimus finally tells Sentinel to shove it in his hard drive, reminding him they are of equal [[Prime (rank)\|rank]]. Using his axe, Prime destroys the console and discovers that the Key was attached to a piece of the AllSpark. Examining it, Ultra Magnus accepts Optimus Prime's story. Sentinel still tries to badmouth Optimus, saying he's a liar, but Ultra Magnus finally puts Sentinel in his place, saying Optimus has demonstrated strategic thinking, determination, and loyalty towards his comrades—all qualities that Sentinel Prime could use.

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