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{{comicnav|Timelines|BotCon 2005 Script Reading |seriesname= Timelines |prev=Descent into Evil|next=Dawn of Future's Past}}
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|prev2=Descent into Evil
|next2=The Razor's Edge
|title="Intimidation Game"
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|original presentation=[[September 24]], [[2005]]
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'''Some guys we never met before turn out to be some different guys we never met before.'''
'''Some guys we never met before turn out to be some different guys we never met before.'''


==Synopsis==
An announcer for the program ''[[Cybertronian Theater]]'' introduces the various cast and crew members, before cutting to an advertisement for the [[Spark Wellness Center]]. After the break, the first act, a play entitled ''[[Primus of Cybertron]]'' by [[William Shakespearecon]], begins. [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] enter a hall in the chamber of [[Primus]], and trade objects amongst themselves. After the first act, a commercial for the upcoming show, ''The [[A-Team]]'', plays.
The next act, entitled ''Intimidation Game'', begins, where [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] wakes up in a prison cell on [[Tantalus Five]], surrounded by [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]], [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], and [[K-9]]. Struggling against her energy chains, Flamewar is informed by Ricochet that she managed to save herself using her personal forcefield, and that the Autobots found her in stasis lock, patching her up just enough for interrogation. The three bots offer her a mission: assassinate [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]], and they'll give her a new body that the [[Tripredacus Council]] will not be able to recognize, preventing reprisals from them. Incredulous, Flamewar doesn't believe that heroic Autobots and Maximals would use such dirty tactics, but Ricochet informs her it's his job to do the dirty work while the other Autobots can fight for freedom. Flamewar still refuses, as Deathsaurus, much as she hates him, is still a Decepticon, and in her eyes, as long as they still exist, the Decepticons will win. Using one last attempt to coerce her by telling her that the medics have placed a bomb next to her spark that will go off unless she agrees, he is still met with resistance, as Flamewar insists she will never work for any Autobot or Maximal. The three supposed Autobots and Maximals begin to laugh evilly, as they drop their holographic disguises, and reveal themselves to be the Predacons [[Scourge (BW)|Scourge]], [[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]], and [[BB (BW)|Max-B]]. Revealing that this was a test, the three offer her a position under a new leader who will return glory to the Decepticon and Predacon cause. A leader...named [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]!
After the second act, a commercial for [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]] plays. The third and final act, ''[[Transformers: Rebooted]]'', an adlibbed version of the [[Battle of Autobot City]], begins. After its conclusion, an ad for [[Hoist's Autobody Shop]] plays, before the night is closed out with musical act [[Three Dobson Night]] playing "Knockin' on Primus' Door".
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c1=
*[[Scourge (BW)|Scourge]]/"[[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]]" (7)
*[[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]]/"[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]" (8)
*[[BB (BW)|Max-B]]/"[[K-9]]" (9)


'''Script:'''&nbsp;?<br>
|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
'''Cast:'''
*[[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (2)
*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] (4)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (5)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (10)
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (12)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (15)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (16)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (17)
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (18)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (19)
*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (23)
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] (29)
*[[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]] (30)
*[[Eject (G1)|Eject]] (31)
*[[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] (32)
*[[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] (34)


* [[Brandie Tarvin]]: [[Flamewar]]
|h3=[[Decepticon]]s|c3=
* [[Brian Orms]]: [[Ricochet (Descent into Evil)|Ricochet]] / [[Scourge (BW)|Scourge]]
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (3)
* [[Paul Dobson]]: [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] / [[Buzz Saw]]
*[[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] (6)
* [[Brian Dobson]]:  [[K-9]] / [[BB|Max-B]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (13)
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (14)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (20)
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] (21)
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (22)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (24)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (25)
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (26)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (27)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (28)
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (33)


'''Date of Performance:''' September 24(?), 2005




==Synopsis==
|h4=[[Human]]s|c4=
{{note|This story is immediately preceded by [[Descent into Evil]].}}
*Announcer (1)
Flamewar awakens in the wake of her ship's destruction to find herself being held captive by a trio of Maximals. The three demand that she work as a double-agent for them against the Decepticon/Predacon Alliance.  Flamewar refuses. Having determined that her loyalty can be counted on, the three shed their disguises to reveal that they are actually Predacon loyalists working for the criminal organization of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], and the "interrogation" was a ruse perpetrated by Scourge. Flamewar has passed their tests, and they offer her a place in their ranks. She accepts.
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (11)
*[[Three Dobson Night]] (35)


==Errors==
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* Seriously. Who turned out to be what where when?


==Items of Note==
==Notes==
*Characters mentioned include: [[William Shakespearecon]], [[Primus]], [[Tripredacus Council]], [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]].
*The cast:
** [[Brandie Tarvin]]: [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]]
** [[Brian Orms]]: [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]] / [[Scourge (BW)|Scourge]]
** [[Paul Dobson]]: [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] / [[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]]
** [[Brian Dobson]]:  [[K-9]] / [[BB (BW)|Max-B]]
** Other members include [[Michael Chain]], [[Wally Burr]], [[Michael Dobson]], [[Brian Savage]], and [[Pete Sinclair]]. Thanks are given to [[Melissa Kelly]], [[Ben Yee]], [[Rik Alvarez]], and Brian Savage.
* This live-action script reading took place at [[BotCon 2005]], and follows up on the events of that year's comic story, "[[Descent into Evil]]".
* This live-action script reading took place at [[BotCon 2005]], and follows up on the events of that year's comic story, "[[Descent into Evil]]".


===Transformers references===
*[[Moonbase 3]] is mentioned, following after the precedent set for the first two Moonbases from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*Maccadam's originated from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' comics.
*''Transformers Rebooted'' is an adlibbed version of ''The Transformers: The Movie''.
===Real-World references===
*''Cybertronian'' Theater is named after ''{{w|Masterpiece (TV series)|Masterpiece Theater}}''.
*Three Dobson Night is named after the Dobson brothers (who played characters throughout the Unicron Trilogy) and rock band {{w|Three Dog Night}}.
*William Shakespearecon is named after [[William Shakespeare]], and ''Primus of Cybertron'' is based after ''{{w|Timon of Athens}}'', down to dialogue.
*''The A-Team'' is based on the real life television show also called ''{{w|The A-Team}}'', and the Cybertronian Broadcasting Company is based on the [[BBC]].
*"Knockin' on Primus' Door" is named after the Bob Dylan song, "{{w|Knockin' on Heaven's Door}}".
==External links==
*[http://obscuretf.com/TransformersTimelinesIntimidationGame.pdf Script scan at Obscure Transformers]


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"Intimidation Game"
Original presentation September 24, 2005

Some guys we never met before turn out to be some different guys we never met before.

Synopsis

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An announcer for the program Cybertronian Theater introduces the various cast and crew members, before cutting to an advertisement for the Spark Wellness Center. After the break, the first act, a play entitled Primus of Cybertron by William Shakespearecon, begins. Rodimus, Starscream, Powerglide, and Red Alert enter a hall in the chamber of Primus, and trade objects amongst themselves. After the first act, a commercial for the upcoming show, The A-Team, plays.

The next act, entitled Intimidation Game, begins, where Flamewar wakes up in a prison cell on Tantalus Five, surrounded by Ricochet, Obsidian, and K-9. Struggling against her energy chains, Flamewar is informed by Ricochet that she managed to save herself using her personal forcefield, and that the Autobots found her in stasis lock, patching her up just enough for interrogation. The three bots offer her a mission: assassinate Deathsaurus, and they'll give her a new body that the Tripredacus Council will not be able to recognize, preventing reprisals from them. Incredulous, Flamewar doesn't believe that heroic Autobots and Maximals would use such dirty tactics, but Ricochet informs her it's his job to do the dirty work while the other Autobots can fight for freedom. Flamewar still refuses, as Deathsaurus, much as she hates him, is still a Decepticon, and in her eyes, as long as they still exist, the Decepticons will win. Using one last attempt to coerce her by telling her that the medics have placed a bomb next to her spark that will go off unless she agrees, he is still met with resistance, as Flamewar insists she will never work for any Autobot or Maximal. The three supposed Autobots and Maximals begin to laugh evilly, as they drop their holographic disguises, and reveal themselves to be the Predacons Scourge, Buzz Saw, and Max-B. Revealing that this was a test, the three offer her a position under a new leader who will return glory to the Decepticon and Predacon cause. A leader...named Megatron!

After the second act, a commercial for Maccadam's plays. The third and final act, Transformers: Rebooted, an adlibbed version of the Battle of Autobot City, begins. After its conclusion, an ad for Hoist's Autobody Shop plays, before the night is closed out with musical act Three Dobson Night playing "Knockin' on Primus' Door".

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Predacons Autobots Decepticons Humans

Notes

[edit]

Transformers references

[edit]
  • Moonbase 3 is mentioned, following after the precedent set for the first two Moonbases from The Transformers: The Movie.
  • Maccadam's originated from the Marvel UK The Transformers comics.
  • Transformers Rebooted is an adlibbed version of The Transformers: The Movie.

Real-World references

[edit]
  • Cybertronian Theater is named after Masterpiece Theater.
  • Three Dobson Night is named after the Dobson brothers (who played characters throughout the Unicron Trilogy) and rock band Three Dog Night.
  • William Shakespearecon is named after William Shakespeare, and Primus of Cybertron is based after Timon of Athens, down to dialogue.
  • The A-Team is based on the real life television show also called The A-Team, and the Cybertronian Broadcasting Company is based on the BBC.
  • "Knockin' on Primus' Door" is named after the Bob Dylan song, "Knockin' on Heaven's Door".
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