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|caption=Your penance stare won't work on me.<br>I've no soul to burn. | |caption=Your penance stare won't work on me.<br>I've no soul to burn. | ||
|title="Our Heroes Respond" | |title="Our Heroes Respond" | ||
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]], [[Machinima]] | |production company=[[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]], [[Machinima]] | ||
|written by=[[Eric S. Calderon]]<br>[[F.J. DeSanto]]<br>[[Adam Beechen]] | |written by=[[Eric S. Calderon]]<br>[[F.J. DeSanto]]<br>[[Adam Beechen]] | ||
|director=[[Yuzo Sato]] | |director=[[Yuzo Sato]] | ||
|airdate=[[November 14]], [[2017]] | |airdate=[[November 14]], [[2017]] | ||
|animation studio=[[Tatsunoko Production]]}} | |animation studio=[[Tatsunoko Production]] | ||
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'''With Trypticon on a rampage, the people of Cybertron begin weighing their options.''' | '''With Trypticon on a rampage, the people of Cybertron begin weighing their options.''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
As the resurrected [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] begins rampaging through Metroplex City, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] communes with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], discovering that he was planning to leave [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Metroplex explains that [[Titan ( | As the resurrected [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] begins rampaging through Metroplex City, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] communes with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], discovering that he was planning to leave [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Metroplex explains that [[Titan (group)|Titans]] were meant to bring Cybertronian life to other habitable planets, helping to colonize them and propagate life, then sleeping in city form until they reawaken and repeat the process. Metroplex vows to try and stop Trypticon, but Windblade protests, claiming he is too badly damaged and won't survive. Metroplex forcibly ends their commune, telling her he promised [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] that he would defend their species to the end, and begins preparing as much as he can for the inevitable battle. | ||
Windblade begins looking for fighters to aid them, but she only finds [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who is preoccupied with studying a unique atom he discovered in [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream's]] molecular structure, the properties of which suggest the [[Enigma of Combination]] may predate the [[Prime (rank)|Primes]] themselves. Before he can continue, a sudden explosion heralds the approach of Trypticon, and the two head to the [[Primal Basilica]], where the [[Mistress of Flame]] is waiting. As they explain the situation, the Mistress concludes the only way to defeat | Windblade begins looking for fighters to aid them, but she only finds [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], who is preoccupied with studying a unique atom he discovered in [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream's]] molecular structure, the properties of which suggest the [[Enigma of Combination]] may predate the [[Prime (rank)|Primes]] themselves. Before he can continue, a sudden explosion heralds the approach of Trypticon, and the two head to the [[Primal Basilica]], where the [[Mistress of Flame]] is waiting. As they explain the situation, the Mistress concludes the only way to defeat the Titan is with another Titan, but Windblade asserts that Metroplex alone won't be enough. The Mistress decides to call on the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] for aid, but worries for what may happen should both they and Metroplex fail. Metroplex begins slowly moving towards Trypticon and orders the citizens to evacuate, prompting Windblade to return to his side. Perceptor recalls there might be another way to stop Trypticon, telling the Mistress of another Titan, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], who was built during the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and decommissioned after its end. While Perceptor doesn't know where to find the Titan, he suggests [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] may be able to access historical battle records to determine the answer. The Mistress sends the [[Combiner]]s to seek out and awaken Fortress Maximus, but recognizes she may need the help of a military strategist. | ||
As [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] continues to cruise the streets of Cybertron enjoying his newfound freedom, he receives a call from the Mistress of Flame. When she discovers he has given up the [[Matrix of Leadership]], she is enraged, asserting that they need the Matrix's wisdom to stop Trypticon. Hot Rod notes that Metroplex won't be enough to stop Trypticon and decides to rush to the battlefield, figuring he'll come up with a plan as he goes. As the Mistress laments his impetuousness, the Elites take to the skies and begin firing upon Trypticon, but the Titan effortlessly wipes them all out. Down to their last line of defense, the Mistress can only pray as Metroplex and Windblade prepare to battle Trypticon. | As [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] continues to cruise the streets of Cybertron enjoying his newfound freedom, he receives a call from the Mistress of Flame. When she discovers he has given up the [[Matrix of Leadership]], she is enraged, asserting that they need the Matrix's wisdom to stop Trypticon. Hot Rod notes that Metroplex won't be enough to stop Trypticon and decides to rush to the battlefield, figuring he'll come up with a plan as he goes. As the Mistress laments his impetuousness, the Elites take to the skies and begin firing upon Trypticon, but the Titan effortlessly wipes them all out. Down to their last line of defense, the Mistress can only pray as Metroplex and Windblade prepare to battle Trypticon. | ||
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"No chance. Where you go, I go." | "No chance. Where you go, I go." | ||
:—'''Metroplex''' marches towards his last battle, with '''Windblade''' at his side. | :—'''Metroplex''' marches towards his last battle, with '''Windblade''' at his side. | ||
"Metroplex has deployed himself."<br> | |||
"He won't be enough. All right, I'll think of something."<br> | |||
"'I'll think of something'? Do you have a plan?"<br> | |||
"I figure show up, see what happens." | |||
:—'''Mistress of Flame''' and '''Hot Rod''' have very different styles. | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Transformers references=== | ===Transformers references=== | ||
* Metroplex's tale of the Titans is almost entirely drawn off of the [[IDW | * Metroplex's tale of the Titans is almost entirely drawn off of the [[2005 IDW continuity]], where it was first alluded to in [[A 'Bot and Her City|the first issue]] of the original ''[[The Transformers: Windblade|Windblade]]'' miniseries and further expounded on in the second volume to explain the origin of various Transformer colony worlds. In that universe, however, it was made clear that the colonization expeditions were the final voyages that each Titan would undertake, either dying or being cannibalized for parts by the civilizations they birthed; here, it's established that Titans could seed many worlds with life. | ||
* Perceptor makes reference to [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and his apparent collection of | * Perceptor makes reference to [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and his apparent collection of {{w|lonsdaleite}} samples. The significance of Red Alert collecting diamonds formed from meteor impacts seems...elusive at best. | ||
===Animation and technical errors=== | ===Animation and technical errors=== | ||
* In the official subtitles, "Red Alert's lonsdaleite samples" is written phonetically as "red-alerts-lawns-daylight-samples". | * In the official subtitles, "Red Alert's lonsdaleite samples" is written phonetically as "red-alerts-lawns-daylight-samples". | ||
* Mistress of Flame's dialogue is paced very slowly compared to the other characters. While they speak (mostly) normally, she seems to drag out every syllable. It makes for an odd listening experience. | |||
== | ===Continuity errors=== | ||
* It's rather uncertain just what Trypticon is and who knows about him. Windblade refers to "something called Trypticon", as if it is an unknown entity, but Perceptor recognizes it immediately, and later tells the Mistress that it is a "Decepticon battle-station". Perceptor and the Mistress then both refer to Trypticon as a Titan, a race of beings who, as Metroplex has just explained, have a noble purpose outside the Autobot-Decepticon conflict. How all this information is meant to work together is never explained. | |||
* Additionally, Fortress Maximus is referred to both as a "Titan" and as a sort of Autobot base. Again, the discrepancy goes unresolved. | |||
== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*[ | * Windblade experiences brief visions of future events during her conversation with Metroplex, including a strange smiling face in the darkness. This would later be revealed to be [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] in "[[All Things Must Pass]]". | ||
[[Category:Titans Return episodes]] | [[Category:Titans Return episodes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:59, 16 May 2024
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 Your penance stare won't work on me. I've no soul to burn. | ||||||
| "Our Heroes Respond" | ||||||
| Production company | Hasbro Studios, Machinima | |||||
| Airdate | November 14, 2017 | |||||
| Written by | Eric S. Calderon F.J. DeSanto Adam Beechen | |||||
| Director | Yuzo Sato | |||||
| Animation studio | Tatsunoko Production | |||||
With Trypticon on a rampage, the people of Cybertron begin weighing their options.
Synopsis
[edit]As the resurrected Trypticon begins rampaging through Metroplex City, Windblade communes with Metroplex, discovering that he was planning to leave Cybertron. Metroplex explains that Titans were meant to bring Cybertronian life to other habitable planets, helping to colonize them and propagate life, then sleeping in city form until they reawaken and repeat the process. Metroplex vows to try and stop Trypticon, but Windblade protests, claiming he is too badly damaged and won't survive. Metroplex forcibly ends their commune, telling her he promised Optimus Prime that he would defend their species to the end, and begins preparing as much as he can for the inevitable battle.
Windblade begins looking for fighters to aid them, but she only finds Perceptor, who is preoccupied with studying a unique atom he discovered in Starscream's molecular structure, the properties of which suggest the Enigma of Combination may predate the Primes themselves. Before he can continue, a sudden explosion heralds the approach of Trypticon, and the two head to the Primal Basilica, where the Mistress of Flame is waiting. As they explain the situation, the Mistress concludes the only way to defeat the Titan is with another Titan, but Windblade asserts that Metroplex alone won't be enough. The Mistress decides to call on the Elite Air Resistance Squadron for aid, but worries for what may happen should both they and Metroplex fail. Metroplex begins slowly moving towards Trypticon and orders the citizens to evacuate, prompting Windblade to return to his side. Perceptor recalls there might be another way to stop Trypticon, telling the Mistress of another Titan, Fortress Maximus, who was built during the Great War and decommissioned after its end. While Perceptor doesn't know where to find the Titan, he suggests Computron may be able to access historical battle records to determine the answer. The Mistress sends the Combiners to seek out and awaken Fortress Maximus, but recognizes she may need the help of a military strategist.
As Hot Rod continues to cruise the streets of Cybertron enjoying his newfound freedom, he receives a call from the Mistress of Flame. When she discovers he has given up the Matrix of Leadership, she is enraged, asserting that they need the Matrix's wisdom to stop Trypticon. Hot Rod notes that Metroplex won't be enough to stop Trypticon and decides to rush to the battlefield, figuring he'll come up with a plan as he goes. As the Mistress laments his impetuousness, the Elites take to the skies and begin firing upon Trypticon, but the Titan effortlessly wipes them all out. Down to their last line of defense, the Mistress can only pray as Metroplex and Windblade prepare to battle Trypticon.
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Camiens |
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Quotes
[edit]"What in the name of Red Alert's lonsdaleite samples is going on out there?"
- —Perceptor makes a peculiar reference.
"Cybertronian citizens: as I have done before, I will battle Trypticon again. Remove yourselves to safety."
"No chance. Where you go, I go."
- —Metroplex marches towards his last battle, with Windblade at his side.
"Metroplex has deployed himself."
"He won't be enough. All right, I'll think of something."
"'I'll think of something'? Do you have a plan?"
"I figure show up, see what happens."
- —Mistress of Flame and Hot Rod have very different styles.
Notes
[edit]Transformers references
[edit]- Metroplex's tale of the Titans is almost entirely drawn off of the 2005 IDW continuity, where it was first alluded to in the first issue of the original Windblade miniseries and further expounded on in the second volume to explain the origin of various Transformer colony worlds. In that universe, however, it was made clear that the colonization expeditions were the final voyages that each Titan would undertake, either dying or being cannibalized for parts by the civilizations they birthed; here, it's established that Titans could seed many worlds with life.
- Perceptor makes reference to Red Alert and his apparent collection of lonsdaleite samples. The significance of Red Alert collecting diamonds formed from meteor impacts seems...elusive at best.
Animation and technical errors
[edit]- In the official subtitles, "Red Alert's lonsdaleite samples" is written phonetically as "red-alerts-lawns-daylight-samples".
- Mistress of Flame's dialogue is paced very slowly compared to the other characters. While they speak (mostly) normally, she seems to drag out every syllable. It makes for an odd listening experience.
Continuity errors
[edit]- It's rather uncertain just what Trypticon is and who knows about him. Windblade refers to "something called Trypticon", as if it is an unknown entity, but Perceptor recognizes it immediately, and later tells the Mistress that it is a "Decepticon battle-station". Perceptor and the Mistress then both refer to Trypticon as a Titan, a race of beings who, as Metroplex has just explained, have a noble purpose outside the Autobot-Decepticon conflict. How all this information is meant to work together is never explained.
- Additionally, Fortress Maximus is referred to both as a "Titan" and as a sort of Autobot base. Again, the discrepancy goes unresolved.
Trivia
[edit]- Windblade experiences brief visions of future events during her conversation with Metroplex, including a strange smiling face in the darkness. This would later be revealed to be Megatronus in "All Things Must Pass".
