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==Summary==
==Summary==
As a time storm ravages reality, Megatron gloats to the fading [[Maximal]]s, as his attack on Optimus Prime ensures that the [[Autobot]]s lose to the [[Decepticon]]s, resulting in the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s having control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. However, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] is also affected by the time storm, and activates [[Teletraan I]]'s security system, forcing Megatron out of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Finding help in [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]], the two manage to stabilize Optimus Prime. The other Maximals arrive, and upon seeing Prime, realize that they must save him. However, his spark is fading. Believing there is no other choice, Optimus Primal merges his spark with Prime's to save it. He succeeds, and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] begins repairs, but it causes Primal to transform into a new, larger body, similar to the Autobot leader.  
As a time storm ravages reality, Megatron gloats to the fading [[Maximal]]s, since his attack on Optimus Prime ensures that the [[Autobot]]s lose to the [[Decepticon]]s, resulting in the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s having control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. However, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] is also affected by the time storm and activates [[Teletraan I]]'s security system, forcing Megatron out of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. She finds help in [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]], and the two manage to stabilize Optimus Prime. The other Maximals arrive, and upon seeing Prime, realize that they must save him. However, his spark is fading. Believing there is no other choice, Optimus Primal merges his spark with Prime's to save it. He succeeds, and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] begins repairs, but holding Prime's spark causes Primal to transform into a new, larger body, similar to the Autobot leader's.  


Megatron and [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] arrive and attack, though Primal manages to save the Maximals, while Blackarachnia uses the commotion to escape. Outside, [[Waspinator]] provides cover fire by shooting the rocks above the ''Ark''. The Predacons destroy the cave entrance and flee, but Megatron notices a trapped Blackarachnia. Enraged by her betrayal, Megatron shoots her as the Maximals break free. Knowing that they are heading for the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', Primal and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] race off. As Silverbolt cradles the damaged Blackarachnia, he begs to fight on, and praises her defiance of Megatron. She maintains that what she did was self-survival, but Silverbolt points out that she also saved him and the universe, and tells Blackarachnia that he loves her, something which seems to shock her. Believing she is dying, Silverbolt askes her one last time to join the Maximals. Although she maintains that she's still a Predacon, Blackarachnia joins the Maximals for him, then goes off line. Rhinox, however, reveals that she's merely in [[stasis lock]].
Megatron and [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] arrive and attack, though Primal manages to save the Maximals, while Blackarachnia uses the commotion to escape. Outside, [[Waspinator]] provides cover fire by shooting the rocks above the ''Ark''. The Predacons destroy the cave entrance and flee, but Megatron notices a trapped Blackarachnia. Enraged by her betrayal, Megatron shoots her as the Maximals break free. Knowing that they are heading for the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', Primal and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] race off. As Silverbolt cradles the damaged Blackarachnia, he begs her to fight on and praises her defiance of Megatron. She maintains that what she did was self-preservation, but Silverbolt points out that she also saved him and the universe. He then tells Blackarachnia that he loves her, something which seems to shock her. Believing she is dying, Silverbolt askes her one last time to join the Maximals. Although she maintains that she's still a Predacon, Blackarachnia joins the Maximals for him, then goes off-line. However, Rhinox reveals that she's merely in [[stasis lock]].


Primal and Cheetor manage to down Megatron, Inferno, and Waspinator, but Primal discovers that [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and the [[Arachnoid]]s are litterally trying to drag the base away. Optimus manages to sever the lines and dispatch Rampage, but not before Rampage fires a missle which delfects off Primal and hits the ''Axalon''. Falling off the cliff, the ''Axalon'' crashes into the river. Knowing that he must return Prime's spark, Optimus and Cheetor withdraw to rejoin the Maximals.
Primal and Cheetor manage to down Megatron, Inferno, and Waspinator, but Primal discovers that [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] and the [[Arachnoid]]s are literally trying to drag the base away. Optimus manages to sever the lines and dispatch Rampage, but not before Rampage fires a missile which deflects off Primal and hits the ''Axalon''. The ''Axalon'' plummets off the cliff and crashes into the river. Knowing that he must return Prime's spark, Optimus withdraws with Cheetor to rejoin the Maximals.


Back in the ''Ark'', the repairs are finished. Returning the spark causes Optimus Prime to briefly reactivate, but almost immediately returns to stasis lock. [[Rattrap]] is less than happy, as they now have the difficult task of protecting the ''Ark'' from the Predacons. With the timestream safe—for the moment—Optimus orders the Maximals, including Blackarachnia, who still maintains she's a Predacon, to begin rounding up every piece of salvage and make fortifications.
Back in the ''Ark'', the repairs are finished. Returning the spark causes Optimus Prime to reactivate briefly, but he almost immediately returns to stasis lock. [[Rattrap]] is less than happy, as they now have the difficult task of protecting the ''Ark'' from the Predacons. With the time stream safe—for the moment—Optimus orders the Maximals, including Blackarachnia (who still maintains she's a Predacon), to begin rounding up every piece of salvage and make fortifications.


They're moving into [[Mount St. Hilary]].
They're moving into [[Mount St. Hilary]].
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*''[The Maximals discover Optimus Prime's damaged body]''<br>'''Optimus''': Well, that's just prime.<br>'''Rattrap''': Or what's left of him.<br>''[Rhinox gives Rattrap a well deserved smack]''
*''[The Maximals discover Optimus Prime's damaged body]''<br>'''Optimus''': Well, that's just prime.<br>'''Rattrap''': Or what's left of him.<br>''[Rhinox gives Rattrap a well deserved smack]''


*'''Megatron''': This is not the end of it, Optimal Optimus. Nooo. The universe cowered once in fear at the name of Megatron, and it shall do so again!<br>'''Optimus''': Freedom is the right of all sentient beings, Megatron.<br>'''Megatron''': Then they better stay out of my way!
*'''Megatron''': This is not the end of it, Optimal Optimus. Nooo. The universe cowered once in fear at the name of Megatron, and it shall do so again!<br>'''Optimus''': Freedom is the right of all sentient beings, Megatron.<br>'''Megatron''': Then they'd better stay out of my way!


*'''Silverbolt''': Blackarachnia, dark poison of my heart, abide with me yet still.<br>'''Blackarachnia'''': You got a way with words there, rover. You all most make me wish I was a better girl.<br>''[Offscreen, Rattrap resisting the urge to shoot both of them]''
*'''Silverbolt''': Blackarachnia, dark poison of my heart, abide with me yet still.<br>'''Blackarachnia''': You got a way with words there, Rover. You almost make me wish I was a better girl.<br>''[Offscreen, Rattrap resists the urge to shoot both of them.]''


*'''Cheetor''': Jumping gyros, Optimus sure learns a new body fast!<br>'''Rattrap''': Well wha'd ya expect? He ''changes'' 'em often enough!
*'''Cheetor''': Jumping gyros, Optimus sure learns a new body fast!<br>'''Rattrap''': Well wha'd ya expect? He ''changes'' 'em often enough!
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===Transformers References===
===Transformers References===
*After returning Optimus Prime's spark to him, Optimus Prime reactivates, but almost immediately returns to [[stasis lock]].
*After Optimus Prime's spark is returned to him, he reactivates, but almost immediately returns to [[stasis lock]].
*When confronting Megatron on the Ark's bridge, Optimus Primal tells Megatron "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings", the motto of Optimus Prime. Later, he tells the Maximals to "transform and roll out".
*When confronting Megatron on the Ark's bridge, Optimus Primal tells Megatron, "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings," the motto of Optimus Prime. Later, he tells the Maximals to "transform and roll out."


===Real-World References===
===Real-World References===

Revision as of 04:02, 26 August 2007

Template:Episodenav Writers: Bob Forward

With Optimus Prime in critical condition after Megatron's attack, Optimus takes on his spark to save the timestream.

Major Characters (in order of appearance): Characters

Minor Characters (in order of appearance): Characters

Original Air Date: October 24, 1998

Summary

As a time storm ravages reality, Megatron gloats to the fading Maximals, since his attack on Optimus Prime ensures that the Autobots lose to the Decepticons, resulting in the Predacons having control of Cybertron. However, Blackarachnia is also affected by the time storm and activates Teletraan I's security system, forcing Megatron out of the Ark. She finds help in Silverbolt, and the two manage to stabilize Optimus Prime. The other Maximals arrive, and upon seeing Prime, realize that they must save him. However, his spark is fading. Believing there is no other choice, Optimus Primal merges his spark with Prime's to save it. He succeeds, and Rhinox begins repairs, but holding Prime's spark causes Primal to transform into a new, larger body, similar to the Autobot leader's.

Megatron and Inferno arrive and attack, though Primal manages to save the Maximals, while Blackarachnia uses the commotion to escape. Outside, Waspinator provides cover fire by shooting the rocks above the Ark. The Predacons destroy the cave entrance and flee, but Megatron notices a trapped Blackarachnia. Enraged by her betrayal, Megatron shoots her as the Maximals break free. Knowing that they are heading for the Axalon, Primal and Cheetor race off. As Silverbolt cradles the damaged Blackarachnia, he begs her to fight on and praises her defiance of Megatron. She maintains that what she did was self-preservation, but Silverbolt points out that she also saved him and the universe. He then tells Blackarachnia that he loves her, something which seems to shock her. Believing she is dying, Silverbolt askes her one last time to join the Maximals. Although she maintains that she's still a Predacon, Blackarachnia joins the Maximals for him, then goes off-line. However, Rhinox reveals that she's merely in stasis lock.

Primal and Cheetor manage to down Megatron, Inferno, and Waspinator, but Primal discovers that Rampage and the Arachnoids are literally trying to drag the base away. Optimus manages to sever the lines and dispatch Rampage, but not before Rampage fires a missile which deflects off Primal and hits the Axalon. The Axalon plummets off the cliff and crashes into the river. Knowing that he must return Prime's spark, Optimus withdraws with Cheetor to rejoin the Maximals.

Back in the Ark, the repairs are finished. Returning the spark causes Optimus Prime to reactivate briefly, but he almost immediately returns to stasis lock. Rattrap is less than happy, as they now have the difficult task of protecting the Ark from the Predacons. With the time stream safe—for the moment—Optimus orders the Maximals, including Blackarachnia (who still maintains she's a Predacon), to begin rounding up every piece of salvage and make fortifications.

They're moving into Mount St. Hilary.

Quotes

  • [The Maximals discover Optimus Prime's damaged body]
    Optimus: Well, that's just prime.
    Rattrap: Or what's left of him.
    [Rhinox gives Rattrap a well deserved smack]
  • Megatron: This is not the end of it, Optimal Optimus. Nooo. The universe cowered once in fear at the name of Megatron, and it shall do so again!
    Optimus: Freedom is the right of all sentient beings, Megatron.
    Megatron: Then they'd better stay out of my way!
  • Silverbolt: Blackarachnia, dark poison of my heart, abide with me yet still.
    Blackarachnia: You got a way with words there, Rover. You almost make me wish I was a better girl.
    [Offscreen, Rattrap resists the urge to shoot both of them.]
  • Cheetor: Jumping gyros, Optimus sure learns a new body fast!
    Rattrap: Well wha'd ya expect? He changes 'em often enough!

Notes

Technical/Animation Glitches

  • Glitch

Continuity Errors

  • Error

Transformers References

  • After Optimus Prime's spark is returned to him, he reactivates, but almost immediately returns to stasis lock.
  • When confronting Megatron on the Ark's bridge, Optimus Primal tells Megatron, "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings," the motto of Optimus Prime. Later, he tells the Maximals to "transform and roll out."

Real-World References

  • Reference