The Insecticon Syndrome

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I think they have a special shampoo for that

The Insecticons feed on a source of power which causes them to grow... and will cause them to explode if not cured.

Detailed synopsis

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"For the swarm!"

The Autobots and the Insecticons engage in battle in a forest where the Insecticons are eating the trees. After beating the Autobots, the Insecticons go with the Decepticons to a base containing a special power source, the Nova Power Core. The Insecticons feed on it, and it causes them to grow gigantic, but also to become atomically unstable. In the process, they kidnap Soundwave and turn him into their slave (thanks to one of Bombshell's Cerebro-shells) and badly damage Wheeljack and Ironhide, which forces the Autobots to retreat. Soon Megatron and Starscream realize that Soundwave and all the other Decepticons are under Insecticon control. Bombshell launches two more Cerebro-shells; one hits Starscream and he becomes controlled, but Megatron crushes the other one before it hits him. Prime warns Megatron that any blast that hits one of the Insecticons could destroy everyone around them as well. The Autobots create three antidotes to prevent this from happening. Megatron is forced to work with the Autobots and transforms to fire the antidotes. Bombshell and Kickback are saved and return to normal size, but Shrapnel explodes before the antidote put in him by Spike can work. The Decepticons are freed from Insecticon control and Bombshell reassembles Shrapnel. The Insecticons then retreat with the Decepticons chasing them.

Stats

• Written by: Douglas Booth

Notable quotes

"HAHHAHAHAHAHEHEHHEEHHE! Insecticons always triumph, triumph."

—Shrapnel.

"The Insecticons have done well."
"Yes...perhaps they should lead us."
"You test my patience, Starscream."

—Megatron and Starscream after the Insecticons defeat some Autobots.

"Well, if it isn't Megatron, and his merry mechanical men!"

—Bombshell

"Power has made the Insecticons obnoxious."
"And invincible."

—Starscream and Megatron

"What's the matter, Megatron? Weakling humans too tough for you, for you?"

—Shrapnel to Megatron, after the latter has been shot by a human weapon.

"Ohhhh....that Nova Power Core is giving me heartburn...that is, if I had a heart."
"If you had a brain, you would realize that we have a battle to fight!"

—Bombshell and Megatron

"Guys, you all right?"
"Just great...if you don't mind two tons of Inferno sitting on your head plates."
"Look, you get ten tons of boulders off my shoulder struts, and I'll get off your noggin."

—Spike, Hound and Inferno

"Oh boy, a robotoid turkey shoot!"

—Inferno

"No one gets into my Cranial Chamber!"

—Megatron crushing one of Bombshell's Cerebro Shells

"Auugh my Cerebro Shell! My precious shell!"

—Bombshell reacting to the crushing of his Cerebro Shell

Other Notes

• Notes

Animation and/or technical glitches

• Glitches

Continuity errors

• Ratchet is part of the Autobot group attacking the power plant where the Insecticons are feeding. However, he seems to be missing when the Autobots have to recover the damaged Ironhide and Wheeljack, which is curious, as he is the doctor.

• Inferno is part of the Autobot group that attacks Iron Mountain to stop the Insecticons. However, he is not seen in the final scene, after the Autobots win. Maybe he's still trapped under the boulders?

Transformers references

• This episode features the first appearances of Beachcomber and Inferno. However, no explanation of their origins is given.

Real-world references

• References

Miscellaneous trivia

• During the battle at the Nova Power Plant, Spike is using a gun! WTH, Prime?!
• After he climbs up the electrical tower and gets electrocuted, Ironhide's forearm panel pops open and the word "Ironhide" is written on the circuits inside.

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