The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2 - Revision history

Greebtron: /* Notes */

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Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			===Production information===
			* Aerialbots and Superion models approved: 10th July 1985

	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Alpha Trion notes that he is a "first-generation product of Vector Sigma. We share the same [[computation matrix]]." He then reactivates the computer by merging his own power supply - and life force - with it.		*Alpha Trion notes that he is a "first-generation product of Vector Sigma. We share the same [[computation matrix]]." He then reactivates the computer by merging his own power supply - and life force - with it.

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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Alpha Trion (G1) -> Alpha Trion update

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:KeyVectorSigma Alpha merge.JPG\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|It's not a mystical experience, you morons! My hand's stuck! HELP! GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!]]		[[File:KeyVectorSigma Alpha merge.JPG\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|It's not a mystical experience, you morons! My hand's stuck! HELP! GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!]]
	On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the Autobots are busy converting old drone rockets into [[Earth]] planes. Once their redesigns are complete, they take the ships to [[Vector Sigma]]. However, without the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], which is in the possession of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]], they cannot activate the supercomputer and give Cybertronic personalities to the new bots. [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]], however, intends to activate it by merging his lifeforce with the computer. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] tries to stop him, but Alpha Trion merges with the supercomputer. It gives life to the new [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]]: [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], [[Slingshot (G1)\|Slingshot]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)\|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)\|Fireflight]], and [[Air Raid (G1)\|Air Raid]].		On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the Autobots are busy converting old drone rockets into [[Earth]] planes. Once their redesigns are complete, they take the ships to [[Vector Sigma]]. However, without the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], which is in the possession of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]], they cannot activate the supercomputer and give Cybertronic personalities to the new bots. [[Alpha Trion]], however, intends to activate it by merging his lifeforce with the computer. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] tries to stop him, but Alpha Trion merges with the supercomputer. It gives life to the new [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]]: [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], [[Slingshot (G1)\|Slingshot]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)\|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)\|Fireflight]], and [[Air Raid (G1)\|Air Raid]].

	[[File:KeyVectorSigma2 Omega boom.JPG\|right\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Vulnerability to plot: disturbing.]]		[[File:KeyVectorSigma2 Omega boom.JPG\|right\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Vulnerability to plot: disturbing.]]
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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (1)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (1)
	*[[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] (2)		*[[Alpha Trion]] (2)
	*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] (3)		*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] (3)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] (4)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] (4)

Saix: Not needed here

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Not needed here

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External links

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	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200213175931/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-2/synopses/700-56.html Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200213175931/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-2/synopses/700-56.html Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
	*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IVz9f0olBPj_YCaDmOy6qRVtbC8rCxZm Episode dialogue script with deleted lines]		*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IVz9f0olBPj_YCaDmOy6qRVtbC8rCxZm Episode dialogue script with deleted lines]
			*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l6-zwIFVt6E5xIelwgK6ap_Ao4UOdAox/view?usp=drive_link Episode model sheets]

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Sabrblade: /* Continuity notes */

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Continuity notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Alpha Trion notes that he is a "first-generation product of Vector Sigma. We share the same computation matrix." He then reactivates the computer by merging his own power supply - and life force - with it.		*Alpha Trion notes that he is a "first-generation product of Vector Sigma. We share the same [[computation matrix]]." He then reactivates the computer by merging his own power supply - and life force - with it.
	*Omega can simply launch his arms into the air to form his rocket ship.		*Omega can simply launch his arms into the air to form his rocket ship.
	*This is [[The Key\|not the last]] you'll hear of the Key to Vector Sigma. The Key, and, in particular, its ability to transform organic material into techno-matter play a key role in the events of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Machines]]''.		*This is [[The Key\|not the last]] you'll hear of the Key to Vector Sigma. The Key, and, in particular, its ability to transform organic material into techno-matter play a key role in the events of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)\|Beast Machines]]''.

SoundSky: /* Foreign localization */

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Foreign localization

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	:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast):'' "'''La clé pour Vecteur Sigma, partie 2'''" ("The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2")		:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast):'' "'''La clé pour Vecteur Sigma, partie 2'''" ("The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2")
	:*''Original airdate:'' ?		:*''Original airdate:'' ?
			::*The annoying alien voice effect for the robots is still here.
	::*Optimus Prime mistakenly refers to Vector Sigma as "Victor Sigma" when he shows him the Aerialbots.		::*Optimus Prime mistakenly refers to Vector Sigma as "Victor Sigma" when he shows him the Aerialbots.
	::*Slingshot calling Omega Supreme "big one" is dubbed by the equivalent of "fatso".		::*Slingshot calling Omega Supreme "big one" is dubbed by the equivalent of "fatso".
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	:::*Optimus Prime's line "Silverbolt what happened to you out there?" become "Excuse me, but what happened out there?".		:::*Optimus Prime's line "Silverbolt what happened to you out there?" become "Excuse me, but what happened out there?".
	:::*Megatron's line "Behold Menasor!" becomes "Look at this, Optimus!".		:::*Megatron's line "Behold Menasor!" becomes "Look at this, Optimus!".
	:::*As a response, Optimus' line "Meet Superion!" becomes "Good surprise, isn't it?". Strangely, Optimus Prime calls Superion by his name a few seconds later, when the latter is stuck in the rocks.		:::*As a response, Optimus' line "Meet Superion!" becomes "Good surprise, isn't it?". Strangely, Optimus Prime still calls Superion by his name a few seconds later, when the latter is stuck in the rocks.
	:::*The Aerialbot's line "Silverbolt you coming?" is simply dubbed by "Hey, you coming?".		:::*The Aerialbot's line "Silverbolt, you coming?" is simply dubbed by "Hey, you coming?".

	'''Italian'''		'''Italian'''

SoundSky: /* Foreign localization */

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 :*''Title (Canadian French broadcast):'' "'''La clé pour Vecteur Sigma, partie 2'''" ("The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2")
 :*''Original airdate:'' ?
 '''Italian'''

Monzo at 23:46, 7 March 2024

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	**Additionally, there are some extended scenes of Prime reaffirming that there are six Aerialbots, to squash the subtlety of the hint at Superion, and the Aerialbots watching more television.		**Additionally, there are some extended scenes of Prime reaffirming that there are six Aerialbots, to squash the subtlety of the hint at Superion, and the Aerialbots watching more television.
	*This is one of the very few episodes where Megatron insults Soundwave. Even then, Soundwave tripping on a branch ultimately leads to what Megatron believes to be a phenomenal discovery.		*This is one of the very few episodes where Megatron insults Soundwave. Even then, Soundwave tripping on a branch ultimately leads to what Megatron believes to be a phenomenal discovery.
			*Superion's combination sequence would be reused (on a different background) in "[[Aerial Assault]]".
	*Apart from Motormaster and Menasor, ''none'' of the Stunticons have dialogue in this episode. What kind of advertisement is THAT?		*Apart from Motormaster and Menasor, ''none'' of the Stunticons have dialogue in this episode. What kind of advertisement is THAT?

Astrum: /* Foreign localization */

2023-12-04T17:21:26Z

Foreign localization

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	'''Italian'''		'''Italian'''
	:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''La nascita degli Aerialbots'''" ("The Birth of the Aerialbots")		:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''La nascita degli Aerialbots'''" ("The Birth of the Aerialbots")
	:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''La chiave di Vector Sigma - II'''" ("The Key of Vector Sigma - II")		:*''Original airdate:'' ?
			::*This is one of the few episodes after ''[[Quest for Survival]]'' in which Optimus Prime is voiced by [[Piero Tiberi]] instead of [[Angelo Nicotra]].
			::*Vector Sigma is referred to as "'''the''' Vector Sigma".
			::*Despite the title, in the episode itself Aerialbots are called "Aerobot", a name which will remain 'til the end of the season.
			::*In Slingshot's name, "Sli" is pronounced as "Sly".
			::*Ironhide's line: «Now all we got to do is hope that Shockwave didn't get the better of Omega Supreme» is changed to: «Now what we must hope is that Shockwave didn't get the better of '''Megatron'''». Wait... he really misnamed Omega Supreme as Megatron?! Erm... yes, he did... (possibly the fact that Omega Supreme's Italian name is "Megarobot" as something to do with it...)
			:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''La chiave di Vector Sigma - Seconda parte'''" ("The Key of Vector Sigma - Second part")
	:*''Original airdate:'' ?		:*''Original airdate:'' ?

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External links: Waybacking link

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-2/synopses/700-56.html Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200213175931/http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-2/synopses/700-56.html Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]
	*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IVz9f0olBPj_YCaDmOy6qRVtbC8rCxZm Episode dialogue script with deleted lines]		*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IVz9f0olBPj_YCaDmOy6qRVtbC8rCxZm Episode dialogue script with deleted lines]

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	[[File:KeyVectorSigma Alpha merge.JPG\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|It's not a mystical experience, you morons! My hand's stuck! HELP! GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!]]		[[File:KeyVectorSigma Alpha merge.JPG\|left\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|It's not a mystical experience, you morons! My hand's stuck! HELP! GET ME DOWN FROM HERE!]]
	On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the Autobots are busy converting old drone rockets into [[Earth]] planes. Once their redesigns are complete, they take the ships to [[Vector Sigma]]. However, without the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], which is in the possession of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]], they cannot activate the supercomputer and give Cybertronic personalities to the new bots. [[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]], however, intends to activate it by merging his lifeforce with the computer. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] tries to stop him, but Alpha Trion merges with the supercomputer. It gives life to the new [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]]: [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], [[Slingshot (G1)\|Slingshot]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)\|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)\|Fireflight]], and [[Air Raid (G1)\|Air Raid]].		On [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the Autobots are busy converting old drone rockets into [[Earth]] planes. Once their redesigns are complete, they take the ships to [[Vector Sigma]]. However, without the [[Key to Vector Sigma]], which is in the possession of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]], they cannot activate the supercomputer and give Cybertronic personalities to the new bots. [[Alpha Trion]], however, intends to activate it by merging his lifeforce with the computer. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] tries to stop him, but Alpha Trion merges with the supercomputer. It gives life to the new [[Aerialbot (G1)\|Aerialbots]]: [[Silverbolt (G1)\|Silverbolt]], [[Slingshot (G1)\|Slingshot]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)\|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)\|Fireflight]], and [[Air Raid (G1)\|Air Raid]].

	[[File:KeyVectorSigma2 Omega boom.JPG\|right\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Vulnerability to plot: disturbing.]]		[[File:KeyVectorSigma2 Omega boom.JPG\|right\|upright=1.1\|thumb\|Vulnerability to plot: disturbing.]]
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	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (1)		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Optimus Prime]] (1)
	*[[~~Alpha Trion (G1)\|~~Alpha Trion]] (2)		*[[Alpha Trion]] (2)
	*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] (3)		*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Blaster]] (3)
	*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] (4)		*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Ironhide]] (4)