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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously see the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline; see "Continuity errors," below. Exactly how it would have gone had it ever reached the screen will never be known, but Marty Isenberg did indicate at TFNation 2019 that at least some of the Decepticons would've returned.		*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously see the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline; see "Continuity errors," below. Exactly how it would have gone had it ever reached the screen will never be known, but Marty Isenberg did indicate at TFNation 2019 that at least some of the Decepticons would've returned.
	*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".		*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd (episode)\|Three's a Crowd]]".

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===

Sabrblade at 18:35, 19 February 2025

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	Kaon completes its hyperspace jump, arriving in Earth's vicinity, but is closely followed by Omega Supreme. After some encouragement from Ratchet, the Autobot ship transforms into robot mode to open fire. Trypticon brings more cannons to bear and fires back. Optimus notes that this altercation is just another distraction. Ratchet gives him Sentinel's Powermaster armor, allowing him to fly out into space (despite being a little too big for the door). Bumblebee, [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)\|Sari]], [[Jazz (Animated)\|Jazz]], and Ironhide follow Optimus under the cover of Omega Supreme's fire and touch down on Kaon.		Kaon completes its hyperspace jump, arriving in Earth's vicinity, but is closely followed by Omega Supreme. After some encouragement from Ratchet, the Autobot ship transforms into robot mode to open fire. Trypticon brings more cannons to bear and fires back. Optimus notes that this altercation is just another distraction. Ratchet gives him Sentinel's Powermaster armor, allowing him to fly out into space (despite being a little too big for the door). Bumblebee, [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)\|Sari]], [[Jazz (Animated)\|Jazz]], and Ironhide follow Optimus under the cover of Omega Supreme's fire and touch down on Kaon.

	Sari's technopathy lets her determine how to sabotage ~~the~~ Trypticon Prison's surge regulators. Splitting up to carry out the plan, Optimus and Bumblebee go one way while Sari, Jazz, and Ironhide go another. Megatron orders the Mini-Cons to concentrate fire on Omega's head. In response, Ratchet is forced to shut down Omega's higher functions and take manual control, converting him back to ship mode. Aboard Kaon, the Autobots succeed in their plan. With its surge regulators taken out, Trypticon suddenly burns through all its fuel. Unfortunately, Optimus and Bumblebee stumble into the cell block, where they are immediately surrounded by several Decepticons.		Sari's technopathy lets her determine how to sabotage Trypticon Prison's surge regulators. Splitting up to carry out the plan, Optimus and Bumblebee go one way while Sari, Jazz, and Ironhide go another. Megatron orders the Mini-Cons to concentrate fire on Omega's head. In response, Ratchet is forced to shut down Omega's higher functions and take manual control, converting him back to ship mode. Aboard Kaon, the Autobots succeed in their plan. With its surge regulators taken out, Trypticon suddenly burns through all its fuel. Unfortunately, Optimus and Bumblebee stumble into the cell block, where they are immediately surrounded by several Decepticons.

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously see the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline; see "Continuity errors," below. Exactly how it would have gone had it ever reached the screen will never be known, but Marty Isenberg did indicate at TFNation 2019 that at least of the Decepticons would've returned.		*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously see the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline; see "Continuity errors," below. Exactly how it would have gone had it ever reached the screen will never be known, but Marty Isenberg did indicate at TFNation 2019 that at least some of the Decepticons would've returned.
	*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".		*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".

Chris McFeely: /* Continuity errors */

2025-02-19T16:46:14Z

Continuity errors

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	The expansion of "Trial of Megatron" from simple premise to detailed outline introduced some contradictions to the intended plots of future episodes. As such, if the season had been produced, either these episodes would have been modified, or "Trial" would have been amended to account for them—another good reminder that these outlines and ideas don't represent exactly what would have occurred on-screen.		The expansion of "Trial of Megatron" from simple premise to detailed outline introduced some contradictions to the intended plots of future episodes. As such, if the season had been produced, either these episodes would have been modified, or "Trial" would have been amended to account for them—another good reminder that these outlines and ideas don't represent exactly what would have occurred on-screen.
	*The pitch for season 4 stated that Sari would be staying on Cybertron to continue her education and learn more about her origins, but here, she returns to Earth with Optimus and his team.		*The pitch for season 4 stated that Sari would be staying on Cybertron to continue her education and learn more about her origins, but here, she returns to Earth with Optimus and his team.
	*The synopsis for "This Is Why I Hate Organics" has the Decepticons ~~that~~ Megatron betrays in this episode attempting to break into Kaon to get revenge on him. Well, given the specific way the "betrayal" unfolds in the outline, they wouldn't be outside Kaon needing to get in, since they were all thrown into the reactor ~~and~~ its heart.		*The synopsis for "This Is Why I Hate Organics" has the Decepticons whom Megatron betrays in this episode attempting to break into Kaon to get revenge on him. Well, given the specific way the "betrayal" unfolds in the outline, they wouldn't be outside Kaon needing to get in, since they were all thrown into the reactor at its heart.

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

Chris McFeely: /* Continuity errors */

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	===Continuity errors===		===Continuity errors===
	The expansion of "Trial of Megatron" from simple premise to detailed outline introduced some contradictions to the intended plots of future episodes, ~~meaning that~~ either these episodes would have been modified, or "Trial" would have been amended to account for them—another good reminder that~~, even if season 4 ''had'' been produced,~~ these outlines and ideas don't represent exactly what would have occurred on-screen.		The expansion of "Trial of Megatron" from simple premise to detailed outline introduced some contradictions to the intended plots of future episodes. As such, if the season had been produced, either these episodes would have been modified, or "Trial" would have been amended to account for them—another good reminder that these outlines and ideas don't represent exactly what would have occurred on-screen.
	*The pitch for season 4 stated that Sari would be staying on Cybertron to continue her education and learn more about her origins, but here, she returns to Earth with Optimus and his team.		*The pitch for season 4 stated that Sari would be staying on Cybertron to continue her education and learn more about her origins, but here, she returns to Earth with Optimus and his team.
	*The synopsis for "This Is Why I Hate Organics" has the Decepticons that Megatron betrays in this episode attempting to break into Kaon to get revenge on him. Well, given the specific way the "betrayal" unfolds in the outline, they wouldn't be outside Kaon needing to get in, since they were all thrown into the reactor and its heart.		*The synopsis for "This Is Why I Hate Organics" has the Decepticons that Megatron betrays in this episode attempting to break into Kaon to get revenge on him. Well, given the specific way the "betrayal" unfolds in the outline, they wouldn't be outside Kaon needing to get in, since they were all thrown into the reactor and its heart.

Chris McFeely: /* Continuity notes */

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Continuity notes

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	*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously see the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline~~, and were subject to alteration based on changes to the story "Trial" introduced (~~see "Continuity errors," below). ~~But still~~, Marty Isenberg ~~indicated~~ at TFNation 2019 that at least ~~some~~ of the Decepticons would've returned.		*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously see the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline; see "Continuity errors," below. Exactly how it would have gone had it ever reached the screen will never be known, but Marty Isenberg did indicate at TFNation 2019 that at least of the Decepticons would've returned.
	*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".		*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".

Chris McFeely: /* Continuity notes */

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline, and were subject to alteration based on changes to the story "Trial" introduced (see "Continuity errors," below). But still, Marty Isenberg indicated at TFNation 2019 that at least some of the Decepticons would've returned.		*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously see the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline, and were subject to alteration based on changes to the story "Trial" introduced (see "Continuity errors," below). But still, Marty Isenberg indicated at TFNation 2019 that at least some of the Decepticons would've returned.
	*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".		*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".

Chris McFeely: /* Notes */

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Notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*~~At a first glance, this~~ episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, ~~but it~~'s ~~not exactly clear purely from~~ the outline whether or not ~~the Decepticons who are hurled into the reactor in~~ this ~~episode are actually offlined. Marty Isenberg indicated at TFNation 2019 that at least some of the Decepticons would've returned~~, ~~and indeed synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave. Further indication that process was not fatal is that~~ we previously ~~saw Megatron power Omega Supreme using~~ the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head back in "[[TransWarped]]" without killing Starscream.		*This episode seems to rack up an unusually high body-count, with Megatron hurling all his troops into Trypticon Prison's fusion reactor. However, the outline doesn't actually say whether or not this is a fatal process; after all, we ''did'' previously the AllSpark fragment in [[Starscream (Animated)\|Starscream]]'s head being used to power [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] (back in "[[TransWarped]]") without killing Starscream. Synopses for later episodes in the unproduced fourth season do mention appearances by Blitzwing and Shockwave, and note that the Decepticons would have been seeking revenge on Megatron for his "betrayal," but these were synopses produced before "Trial of Megatron" was expanded to a full outline, and were subject to alteration based on changes to the story "Trial" introduced (see "Continuity errors," below). But still, Marty Isenberg indicated at TFNation 2019 that at least some of the Decepticons would've returned.
	*Late in the ~~''Animated'' toyline~~, ~~Lugnut received an~~ "~~Atomic~~" ~~redeco~~. ~~While this is purely speculative~~, ~~it's plausible~~ that ~~his dip into~~ the ~~Kaon Reactor in this episode~~ would've ~~been used as an explanation for his changed color scheme had Season 4 been produced~~.
	*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".		*Scrapper last appeared in "[[Human Error, Part II]]"; it was established in that same episode that he had been living on Dinobot Island since the events of "[[Three's a Crowd]]".

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	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	*As in the previous part, the ship from ''{{w\|X-Bomber}}'' can be spotted amongst the Cybertronian fleet.		*As in the previous part, the ship from ''{{w\|X-Bomber}}'' can be spotted amongst the Cybertronian fleet.
	*The ~~appearance of the~~ pit left behind by Kaon ~~was (apparently)~~ to ~~be inspired by~~ the firepits of the planet Apokolips from Jack Kirby's "{{w\|Fourth World (comics)\|Fourth World}}" comics. Two concept pieces for Kaon itself are included in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II\|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', one of which depicts it blasting off from Cybertron while the second is of Kaon after crash-landing in [[Lake Erie]].		*The flaming pit left behind after Kaon is torn from Cybetron's surface is likened to the firepits of the planet Apokolips from Jack Kirby's "{{w\|Fourth World (comics)\|Fourth World}}" comics. Two concept pieces for Kaon itself are included in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II\|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', one of which depicts it blasting off from Cybertron while the second is of Kaon after crash-landing in [[Lake Erie]].

	===Continuity errors===		===Continuity errors===
	*While this episode does show Bulkhead staying on Cybertron to ~~protect~~ the ~~Energon farms from Decepticons~~, ~~Sari is present~~ on ~~Earth with Optimus' team when it is said in the~~ pitch for season 4 that ~~she~~ would be staying on Cybertron to continue her education and learn more about her origins.		The expansion of "Trial of Megatron" from simple premise to detailed outline introduced some contradictions to the intended plots of future episodes, meaning that either these episodes would have been modified, or "Trial" would have been amended to account for them—another good reminder that, even if season 4 ''had'' been produced, these outlines and ideas don't represent exactly what would have occurred on-screen.
			*The pitch for season 4 stated that Sari would be staying on Cybertron to continue her education and learn more about her origins, but here, she returns to Earth with Optimus and his team.
			*The synopsis for "This Is Why I Hate Organics" has the Decepticons that Megatron betrays in this episode attempting to break into Kaon to get revenge on him. Well, given the specific way the "betrayal" unfolds in the outline, they wouldn't be outside Kaon needing to get in, since they were all thrown into the reactor and its heart.

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

Chris McFeely at 14:07, 19 February 2025

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Cyberlink420 at 06:57, 30 July 2024

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	Inside [[Trypticon Prison]], [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)\|Sentinel Prime]] is surrounded by Decepticons as [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] gloats. When [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]] insists that everyone bow before their leader, a scuffle breaks out amongst the Decepticon troops. Megatron is forced to smack them back into order before explaining that he has learned to speak to the [[Mini-Con]]s. Not wanting to let Megatron escape, Sentinel locks down [[Kaon (polity)#Animated cartoon\|Kaon]] with a shield.		Inside [[Trypticon Prison]], [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)\|Sentinel Prime]] is surrounded by Decepticons as [[Megatron (Animated)\|Megatron]] gloats. When [[Lugnut (Animated)\|Lugnut]] insists that everyone bow before their leader, a scuffle breaks out amongst the Decepticon troops. Megatron is forced to smack them back into order before explaining that he has learned to speak to the [[Mini-Con]]s. Not wanting to let Megatron escape, Sentinel locks down [[Kaon (polity)#Animated cartoon\|Kaon]] with a shield.

	Megatron takes this opportunity to reveal that he has no plans to leave the Decepticon capital; after all, it is the state of the ''rest'' of [[Cybertron (planet)#Animated\|Cybertron]] which disappoints him. The planet begins to rumble as massive boosters emerge from Trypticon Prison. ~~Kaon~~ tears itself free from the surface and rockets into space, leaving behind a volcanic pit. Many Autobots are trapped in rubble and the [[Sonic Canyons#Animated cartoon\|Sonic Canyons]] are destabilized. If nothing is done, they pose a threat to the entire planet.		Megatron takes this opportunity to reveal that he has no plans to leave the Decepticon capital; after all, it is the state of the ''rest'' of [[Cybertron (planet)#Animated\|Cybertron]] which disappoints him. The planet begins to rumble as massive boosters emerge from Trypticon Prison. The prison tears itself free from the surface and rockets into space, taking the city of Kaon (or "at least a good-sized chunk of it") along with it, leaving behind a volcanic pit. Many Autobots are trapped in rubble and the [[Sonic Canyons#Animated cartoon\|Sonic Canyons]] are destabilized. If nothing is done, they pose a threat to the entire planet.

	Meanwhile, [[Fortress Maximus (Animated)\|Fortress Maximus]] has been thrown into chaos. The [[Autobot High Council]] instructs [[Optimus Prime (Animated)\|Optimus Prime]] to lead his crew and a rescue team led by [[Perceptor (Animated)\|Perceptor]] to the crater. As part of the mission, they must bring the [[AllSpark#Animated continuity family\|AllSpark]] to make a shield, allowing Perceptor's team to work on stabilizing the Sonic Canyons. Simultaneously, [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)\|Rodimus Prime]] is to lead the Elite Guard in pursuit of Kaon; [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] is happy to learn that he will partake in the former operation, rather than the latter. Forced to choose between boarding Omega or the [[Elite Guard]]'s ships, [[Bumblebee (Animated)\|Bumblebee]] nobly tears off his stripes and rejoins Optimus' crew. In response, Optimus removes his Eternal Flames.		Meanwhile, [[Fortress Maximus (Animated)\|Fortress Maximus]] has been thrown into chaos. The [[Autobot High Council]] instructs [[Optimus Prime (Animated)\|Optimus Prime]] to lead his crew and a rescue team led by [[Perceptor (Animated)\|Perceptor]] to the crater. As part of the mission, they must bring the [[AllSpark#Animated continuity family\|AllSpark]] to make a shield, allowing Perceptor's team to work on stabilizing the Sonic Canyons. Simultaneously, [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)\|Rodimus Prime]] is to lead the Elite Guard in pursuit of Trypticon/Kaon; [[Omega Supreme (Animated)\|Omega Supreme]] is happy to learn that he will partake in the former operation, rather than the latter. Forced to choose between boarding Omega or the [[Elite Guard]]'s ships, [[Bumblebee (Animated)\|Bumblebee]] nobly tears off his stripes and rejoins Optimus' crew. In response, Optimus removes his Eternal Flames.

	In space, Rodimus makes contact with Megatron, demanding that Sentinel be released. When Megatron refuses, the fleet fires on Kaon. As the Decepticons start to lose power, Megatron uses his sword to cut off Lugnut's [[Punch of Kill Everything]] before asking an oblivious Rodimus for his word that they will not be harmed if he agrees to surrender Sentinel. Once Rodimus deactivates the fleet's weapons, Megatron returns Sentinel using a cannon, with the severed POKE strapped to his head.		In space, Rodimus makes contact with Megatron, demanding that Sentinel be released. When Megatron refuses, the fleet fires on Kaon. As the Decepticons start to lose power, Megatron uses his sword to cut off Lugnut's [[Punch of Kill Everything]] before asking an oblivious Rodimus for his word that they will not be harmed if he agrees to surrender Sentinel. Once Rodimus deactivates the fleet's weapons, Megatron returns Sentinel using a cannon, with the severed POKE strapped to his head.

	===Act II===		===Act II===
	Sentinel impacts the ship, and the resulting explosion causes some serious damage. By throwing the stolen [[Technorganic\|techno-organic]] Energon into ~~Kaon~~'s fusion reactor, Megatron gives it the boost it needs to escape. [[Bulkhead (Animated)\|Bulkhead]] identifies Kaon's destination as Earth. Rodimus requests the coordinates of the planet from Optimus, who simply points out that they will not make it there in time. As Optimus' crew begins boarding Omega, [[Ratchet (Animated)\|Ratchet]] is forced to say goodbye to [[Arcee (Animated)\|Arcee]], who is remaining behind on Cybertron. Bumblebee's initial enthusiasm over the mission fades once he learns that Bulkhead will be staying behind at the Energon farm, and they too regretfully part ways. Joining the team is [[Ironhide (Animated)\|Ironhide]], who is still playing his part as Optimus' bodyguard. Omega Supreme takes off, and transwarps.		Sentinel impacts the ship, and the resulting explosion causes some serious damage. By throwing the stolen [[Technorganic\|techno-organic]] Energon into Trypticon's fusion reactor, Megatron gives it the boost it needs to escape. [[Bulkhead (Animated)\|Bulkhead]] identifies Kaon's destination as Earth. Rodimus requests the coordinates of the planet from Optimus, who simply points out that they will not make it there in time. As Optimus' crew begins boarding Omega, [[Ratchet (Animated)\|Ratchet]] is forced to say goodbye to [[Arcee (Animated)\|Arcee]], who is remaining behind on Cybertron. Bumblebee's initial enthusiasm over the mission fades once he learns that Bulkhead will be staying behind at the Energon farm, and they too regretfully part ways. Joining the team is [[Ironhide (Animated)\|Ironhide]], who is still playing his part as Optimus' bodyguard. Omega Supreme takes off, and transwarps.

	Kaon completes its hyperspace jump, arriving in Earth's vicinity, but is closely followed by Omega Supreme. After some encouragement from Ratchet, the Autobot ship transforms into robot mode to open fire. Trypticon brings more cannons to bear and fires back. Optimus notes that this altercation is just another distraction. Ratchet gives him Sentinel's Powermaster armor, allowing him to fly out into space (despite being a little too big for the door). Bumblebee, [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)\|Sari]], [[Jazz (Animated)\|Jazz]], and Ironhide follow Optimus under the cover of Omega Supreme's fire and touch down on Kaon.		Kaon completes its hyperspace jump, arriving in Earth's vicinity, but is closely followed by Omega Supreme. After some encouragement from Ratchet, the Autobot ship transforms into robot mode to open fire. Trypticon brings more cannons to bear and fires back. Optimus notes that this altercation is just another distraction. Ratchet gives him Sentinel's Powermaster armor, allowing him to fly out into space (despite being a little too big for the door). Bumblebee, [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)\|Sari]], [[Jazz (Animated)\|Jazz]], and Ironhide follow Optimus under the cover of Omega Supreme's fire and touch down on Kaon.

	Sari's technopathy lets her determine how to sabotage the ~~ship~~'s surge regulators. Splitting up to carry out the plan, Optimus and Bumblebee go one way while Sari, Jazz, and Ironhide go another. Megatron orders the Mini-Cons to concentrate fire on Omega's head. In response, Ratchet is forced to shut down Omega's higher functions and take manual control, converting him back to ship mode. Aboard Kaon, the Autobots succeed in their plan. With its surge regulators taken out, ~~Kaon~~ suddenly burns through all its fuel. Unfortunately, Optimus and Bumblebee stumble into the cell block, where they are immediately surrounded by several Decepticons.		Sari's technopathy lets her determine how to sabotage the Trypticon Prison's surge regulators. Splitting up to carry out the plan, Optimus and Bumblebee go one way while Sari, Jazz, and Ironhide go another. Megatron orders the Mini-Cons to concentrate fire on Omega's head. In response, Ratchet is forced to shut down Omega's higher functions and take manual control, converting him back to ship mode. Aboard Kaon, the Autobots succeed in their plan. With its surge regulators taken out, Trypticon suddenly burns through all its fuel. Unfortunately, Optimus and Bumblebee stumble into the cell block, where they are immediately surrounded by several Decepticons.

	===Act III===		===Act III===
	[[File:Animated-TrialofMegatronPart3-Ramjet's-Death.jpeg\|thumb\|250px\|YEET!]]		[[File:Animated-TrialofMegatronPart3-Ramjet's-Death.jpeg\|thumb\|250px\|YEET!]]
	Desperately seeking to keep ~~Kaon~~ online, Megatron decides to throw the [[Starscream clone (Animated)\|Starscream clone]]s into the fusion reactor so that the AllSpark fragments in their spark chambers can provide the city with power. [[Sunstorm (Animated)\|Sunstorm]], a sycophant to the last, is sure to compliment Megatron on this course of action as he is tossed in. [[Ramjet (Animated)\|Ramjet]] claims not to have a fragment of the AllSpark in his spark chamber, but Megatron pays him no heed and hurls the lying clone in too. With power temporarily restored, Megatron directs the ship to the location on Earth with the highest Energon concentration: the greater [[Detroit]] area.		Desperately seeking to keep Trypticon online, Megatron decides to throw the [[Starscream clone (Animated)\|Starscream clone]]s into the fusion reactor so that the AllSpark fragments in their spark chambers can provide the city with power. [[Sunstorm (Animated)\|Sunstorm]], a sycophant to the last, is sure to compliment Megatron on this course of action as he is tossed in. [[Ramjet (Animated)\|Ramjet]] claims not to have a fragment of the AllSpark in his spark chamber, but Megatron pays him no heed and hurls the lying clone in too. With power temporarily restored, Megatron directs the ship to the location on Earth with the highest Energon concentration: the greater [[Detroit]] area.

	The Decepticon prisoners overpower Optimus and Bumblebee, and throw them into their former cells. Recalling the Decepticons, Megatron tosses [[Shockwave (Animated)\|Shockwave]] and [[Blitzwing (Animated)\|Blitzwing]] into the reactor. Lugnut jumps in willingly. Even after the sacrifice of its crew, ~~Kaon~~ continues to lose power. Megatron goes to fetch Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, only to be blocked by an armored Ironhide and attacked by Jazz. [[Rattletrap]], who also had been thrown into the cells, vanishes during the battle.		The Decepticon prisoners overpower Optimus and Bumblebee, and throw them into their former cells. Recalling the Decepticons, Megatron tosses [[Shockwave (Animated)\|Shockwave]] and [[Blitzwing (Animated)\|Blitzwing]] into the reactor. Lugnut jumps in willingly. Even after the sacrifice of its crew, Trypticon continues to lose power. Megatron goes to fetch Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, only to be blocked by an armored Ironhide and attacked by Jazz. [[Rattletrap]], who also had been thrown into the cells, vanishes during the battle.

	In his Powermaster armour, Optimus stands eye-to-eye with Megatron for the first time. Megatron's swords are unable to penetrate the armor; he tosses aside his [[Fusion cannon#Animated cartoon\|fusion cannon]], leading Optimus to do the same with the [[Magnus Hammer]]. They fight hand-to-hand as Kaon descends on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)\|Dinobot Island]] (much to the horror of [[Scrapper (Animated)\|Scrapper]]). ~~Right before it crashes,~~ Optimus manages to fly the Autobots out.		In his Powermaster armour, Optimus stands eye-to-eye with Megatron for the first time. Megatron's swords are unable to penetrate the armor; he tosses aside his [[Fusion cannon#Animated cartoon\|fusion cannon]], leading Optimus to do the same with the [[Magnus Hammer]]. They fight hand-to-hand as Kaon descends on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)\|Dinobot Island]] (much to the horror of [[Scrapper (Animated)\|Scrapper]]). Optimus manages to fly the Autobots out right before the city crashes on top of the island, obscuring it from view.

	~~Later~~, Sari reports that ~~Kaon~~ is sealed shut. Optimus decides that they should remain on Earth to monitor the situation. Ironhide is unsure of the mission, as he has not visited Earth before, but Jazz tells him he'll ''dig it.''		A little later, the Autobots visit the island and try to break into Trytpicon Prison, but Sari reports that it is sealed shut. Optimus decides that they should remain on Earth to monitor the situation. Ironhide is unsure of the mission, as he has not visited Earth before, but Jazz tells him he'll ''dig it.''

	Unseen by all, a hatch on the exterior of Trypticon ~~Prison~~ opens and a Mini-Con peers out...		Unseen by all, a hatch on the exterior of Trypticon opens and a Mini-Con peers out...

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