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|series=Armada | |||
|series2=Micron Legend | |||
|ep=27 | |||
|prev=Linkup | |||
|next=Awakening | |||
|title=Detection | |||
|japanese=発覚 (しょうたい) - detection | |||
|romaji=Hakkaku [Shōtai] | |||
|translation=Detection (True Character) | |||
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|production code=TF: A-27 | |||
|production company= | |||
|writer= | |||
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|animation studio= | |||
|airdate=[[March 1]], 2003 (US)<br>[[July 11|11 July]] 2003 (Japan) | |||
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]] | |||
}} | |||
'''The Decepticons are suspicious of Sideways.''' | '''The Decepticons are suspicious of Sideways.''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] arm-wrestle while [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and the kids watch. | [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] arm-wrestle while [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and the kids watch. [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] is confused by [[Alexis]] cheering for both combatants, and Smokescreen blames his loss on his arm falling asleep. Alexis reflects on how morale has been high since Jetfire arrived. | ||
[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] explains to [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] that the reason both of his plans failed was because the [[ | [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] explains to [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] that the reason both of his plans failed was because the [[Decepticons]] are unable to work as a team like the [[Autobots]] do. Though Megatron takes this as a slight against his command abilities, Thrust begs his leader to let him continue. [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]]'s scoffing at Thrust's command ability proves the point that the Decepticons are too busy bickering to work as a team. Thrust tells Megatron that if they're able to obtain the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]], then more Decepticons will come to Earth to join their cause. But Thrust says first they have something else to attend to, and looks pointedly at [[Sideways]]. | ||
Meanwhile, something big moves through the Solar System. | Meanwhile, something big moves through the Solar System. | ||
Repairs in the Autobot base aren't going well, with Hot Shot and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]] seeming to be confused over where to put things. | Repairs in the Autobot base aren't going well, with Hot Shot and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]] seeming to be confused over where to put things. Alexis notices that Jetfire is missing. The kids follow Hot Shot and ask him what the Autobots are going to do once the ship is repaired. He says they intend to stay on Earth until all the [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]] are free. They join Jetfire, who's reviewing battle footage. They review more footage, and Jetfire asks about Sideways. The others fill him in on how Sideways fooled them all into thinking he was an Autobot. | ||
Sideways and Demolishor discuss how they don't trust Thrust, and Sideways manipulates his dim comrade into thinking they need to kill off the Decepticon jet. | Sideways and Demolishor discuss how they don't trust Thrust, and Sideways manipulates his dim comrade into thinking they need to kill off the Decepticon jet. When Demolisher says he'll talk Starscream and Cyclonus into helping them, Sideways announces he's taking care of it himself, making Demolishor even more determined to do it. | ||
Jetfire is skeptical that Sideways really is a Decepticon, playing a clip which shows Sideways shooting down Cyclonus. Hot Shot and the kids are confused. | Jetfire is skeptical that Sideways really is a Decepticon, playing a clip which shows Sideways shooting down Cyclonus. Hot Shot and the kids are confused. | ||
Thrust is waiting to meet Megatron out on the surface of the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], when Demolishor rises out of a pile of discarded parts, seizing the Decepticon and tossing him away. | Thrust is waiting to meet Megatron out on the surface of the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], when Demolishor rises out of a pile of discarded parts, seizing the Decepticon and tossing him away. Nearby, Sideways watches smugly before going to a cave to make a report that the Autobots are now stronger than the Decepticons. He's interrupted by the rest of the Decepticons. Demolishor is confused as to what's going on, and the others explain that Sideways has been duping them all along. Megatron thenarrives and confronts Sideways, only for the latter to activate a hidden panel. The ground shakes, covering Sideways's escape, but Thrust gives chase. | ||
Back on Earth, the kids puzzle over what Sideways's deal is. | Back on Earth, the kids puzzle over what Sideways's deal is. Alexis doesn't think he's trying to collect Mini-Cons, and they ultimately decide he can't be trusted. | ||
Thrust and Sideways fight in robot mode with the rest of the Decepticons watching. | Thrust and Sideways fight in robot mode with the rest of the Decepticons watching. As Megatron tells Thrust to finish his enemy, Sideways dissolves into static, appearing as a ghostly form. Megatron slashes it with the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], but it reforms. The other Decepicons fire ineffectually on Sideways and, after Megatron slashes him a few more times, Sideways disappears. Megatron boasts, but the static reforms into a head, and Sideways gloats that Megatron will never destroy him. Still gloating, Sideways flies off into space. | ||
Sometime later, the Decepticons and Autobots are locked in another battle as the [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|huge object]] from earlier moves through Earth's atmosphere. | Sometime later, the Decepticons and Autobots are locked in another battle as the [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|huge object]] from earlier moves through Earth's atmosphere. | ||
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==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | |||
|c1= | |||
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] (6) | *[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] (6) | ||
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (7) | *[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (7) | ||
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*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (20) | *[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (20) | ||
|c2= | |||
*[[Sideways]] (12) | *[[Sideways]] (12) | ||
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (13) | *[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] (13) | ||
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*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (17) | *[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (17) | ||
|c3= | |||
*[[Rad White]] (1) | *[[Rad White]] (1) | ||
*[[Carlos Lopez]] (2) | *[[Carlos Lopez]] (2) | ||
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*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (11) | *[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (11) | ||
|h4=[[Mini-Cons]]|c4= | |||
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (4) | *[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (4) | ||
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (5) | *[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (5) | ||
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*[[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]] (24) | *[[Bonecrusher (Armada)|Bonecrusher]] (24) | ||
*[[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (25) | *[[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (25) | ||
}} | |||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
"Oh, yeah? Bring it on, Smokey!" | "Oh, yeah? Bring it on, Smokey!" | ||
:—'''Jetfire''' mistakes Smokescreen for a bear. | :—'''Jetfire''' mistakes Smokescreen for a bear. | ||
"The Autobots do not match our superior assault, defence and strategic abilities. There is, however, one area our enemy does seem to have a slight advantage in. How should I...put this?" | "The Autobots do not match our superior assault, defence and strategic abilities. There is, however, one area our enemy does seem to have a slight advantage in. How should I...put this?"<br> | ||
"Yes? What?" | "Yes? What?"<br> | ||
"Well..." | "Well..."<br> | ||
"Come on, spit it out?" | "Come on, spit it out?"<br> | ||
"Promise...you won't get angry at me?" | "Promise...you won't get angry at me?"<br> | ||
"I do not like games. | "I do not like games. Now out with it."<br> | ||
"They know how to work as a team." | "They know how to work as a team." | ||
:—'''Thrust''' attempting to explain why his plans failed to '''Megatron''' | :—'''Thrust''' attempting to explain why his plans failed to '''Megatron''' | ||
"You seriously think I'm hot stuff?" | "You seriously think I'm hot stuff?"<br> | ||
"Hey, don't let it go to your head, all right? What a poser." | "Hey, don't let it go to your head, all right? What a poser." | ||
:—'''Hot Shot''' and '''Alexis''' | :—'''Hot Shot''' and '''Alexis''' | ||
"And remember how Hot Shot and Carlos almost became Swiss cheese?" | "And remember how Hot Shot and Carlos almost became Swiss cheese?"<br> | ||
"Aw, man, don't even go there, or I'll end up in therapy." | "Aw, man, don't even go there, or I'll end up in therapy." | ||
:—'''Alexis''' and '''Carlos''' | :—'''Alexis''' and '''Carlos''' | ||
"I don't trust him as far as I could throw him. | "I don't trust him as far as I could throw him. I'd love to crush that arrogant mainframe into a pile of titanium shavings!" | ||
:—'''Demolishor''' on Thrust | :—'''Demolishor''' on Thrust | ||
"I don't believe this! | "I don't believe this! How could I have been so gullible?!"<br> | ||
"Aw, don't cwy, poor baby. Heeheeheeheehee!" | "Aw, don't cwy, poor baby. Heeheeheeheehee!" | ||
:—'''Demolishor''' gets no sympathy from '''Cyclonus'''. | :—'''Demolishor''' gets no sympathy from '''Cyclonus'''. | ||
"This is one virus you'll never be able to eliminate, Megatron! | "This is one virus you'll never be able to eliminate, Megatron! You see, I can change my appearance any time I please, and I can fight at any power level, so you'll never destroy me! Never! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!" | ||
:—'''Sideways''' | :—'''Sideways''' | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 24 March 2009
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| Detection (Hakkaku [Shōtai]) "Detection (True Character)" | |||||||||
| Production code | TF: A-27 | ||||||||
| Airdate | March 1, 2003 (US) 11 July 2003 (Japan) | ||||||||
| Continuity | Unicron Trilogy | ||||||||
The Decepticons are suspicious of Sideways.
Synopsis
Jetfire and Smokescreen arm-wrestle while Hot Shot and the kids watch. Carlos is confused by Alexis cheering for both combatants, and Smokescreen blames his loss on his arm falling asleep. Alexis reflects on how morale has been high since Jetfire arrived.
Thrust explains to Megatron that the reason both of his plans failed was because the Decepticons are unable to work as a team like the Autobots do. Though Megatron takes this as a slight against his command abilities, Thrust begs his leader to let him continue. Demolishor's scoffing at Thrust's command ability proves the point that the Decepticons are too busy bickering to work as a team. Thrust tells Megatron that if they're able to obtain the Skyboom Shield, then more Decepticons will come to Earth to join their cause. But Thrust says first they have something else to attend to, and looks pointedly at Sideways.
Meanwhile, something big moves through the Solar System.
Repairs in the Autobot base aren't going well, with Hot Shot and Optimus seeming to be confused over where to put things. Alexis notices that Jetfire is missing. The kids follow Hot Shot and ask him what the Autobots are going to do once the ship is repaired. He says they intend to stay on Earth until all the Mini-Cons are free. They join Jetfire, who's reviewing battle footage. They review more footage, and Jetfire asks about Sideways. The others fill him in on how Sideways fooled them all into thinking he was an Autobot.
Sideways and Demolishor discuss how they don't trust Thrust, and Sideways manipulates his dim comrade into thinking they need to kill off the Decepticon jet. When Demolisher says he'll talk Starscream and Cyclonus into helping them, Sideways announces he's taking care of it himself, making Demolishor even more determined to do it.
Jetfire is skeptical that Sideways really is a Decepticon, playing a clip which shows Sideways shooting down Cyclonus. Hot Shot and the kids are confused.
Thrust is waiting to meet Megatron out on the surface of the Moon, when Demolishor rises out of a pile of discarded parts, seizing the Decepticon and tossing him away. Nearby, Sideways watches smugly before going to a cave to make a report that the Autobots are now stronger than the Decepticons. He's interrupted by the rest of the Decepticons. Demolishor is confused as to what's going on, and the others explain that Sideways has been duping them all along. Megatron thenarrives and confronts Sideways, only for the latter to activate a hidden panel. The ground shakes, covering Sideways's escape, but Thrust gives chase.
Back on Earth, the kids puzzle over what Sideways's deal is. Alexis doesn't think he's trying to collect Mini-Cons, and they ultimately decide he can't be trusted.
Thrust and Sideways fight in robot mode with the rest of the Decepticons watching. As Megatron tells Thrust to finish his enemy, Sideways dissolves into static, appearing as a ghostly form. Megatron slashes it with the Star Saber, but it reforms. The other Decepicons fire ineffectually on Sideways and, after Megatron slashes him a few more times, Sideways disappears. Megatron boasts, but the static reforms into a head, and Sideways gloats that Megatron will never destroy him. Still gloating, Sideways flies off into space.
Sometime later, the Decepticons and Autobots are locked in another battle as the huge object from earlier moves through Earth's atmosphere.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans | Mini-Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
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Quotes
"Oh, yeah? Bring it on, Smokey!"
- —Jetfire mistakes Smokescreen for a bear.
"The Autobots do not match our superior assault, defence and strategic abilities. There is, however, one area our enemy does seem to have a slight advantage in. How should I...put this?"
"Yes? What?"
"Well..."
"Come on, spit it out?"
"Promise...you won't get angry at me?"
"I do not like games. Now out with it."
"They know how to work as a team."
- —Thrust attempting to explain why his plans failed to Megatron
"You seriously think I'm hot stuff?"
"Hey, don't let it go to your head, all right? What a poser."
- —Hot Shot and Alexis
"And remember how Hot Shot and Carlos almost became Swiss cheese?"
"Aw, man, don't even go there, or I'll end up in therapy."
- —Alexis and Carlos
"I don't trust him as far as I could throw him. I'd love to crush that arrogant mainframe into a pile of titanium shavings!"
- —Demolishor on Thrust
"I don't believe this! How could I have been so gullible?!"
"Aw, don't cwy, poor baby. Heeheeheeheehee!"
- —Demolishor gets no sympathy from Cyclonus.
"This is one virus you'll never be able to eliminate, Megatron! You see, I can change my appearance any time I please, and I can fight at any power level, so you'll never destroy me! Never! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
- —Sideways
Other notes
Animation and/or technical glitches
- As part of a repeating error, Sideways's bare robot mode head is colored shades of grey instead of yellow and purple outside of his stock footage sequences.
- The footage Jetfire, Hot Shot and the kids review often doesn't bear any resemblance to what they're describing:
- The footage of their "last battle with the Decepticons" features Cyclonus powerlinking with Drill Bit, which didn't happen in "Linkup".
- The footage of "the first time Optimus went up against Megatron" is actually from "Comrade".
- Rad refers to Optimus transforming into a "really cool base", when it's actually his trailer transforming.
Continuity errors
Transformers references
Real-world references
Miscellaneous trivia
- When Sideways makes his report, his Mini-Con head and robot mode are unusually acting independently.
- Sideways is referred to several times as a virus.
