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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
As [[Volcanicus]] begins his assault, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Victorion]] are forced to flee his rampage, hiding wherever they can. Perceptor suggests they find [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to figure out their next move, but Victorion remains distrustful and refuses. Not far away, Megatron slowly gets to his feet after his assault by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Noticing something shining in the bushes, he turns to investigate.
As [[Volcanicus]] begins his assault, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], and [[Victorion]] are forced to flee his rampage, hiding wherever they can. Perceptor suggests they find [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to figure out their next move, but Victorion remains distrustful and refuses. Not far away, Megatron slowly gets to his feet after his assault by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Noticing something shining in the bushes, he turns to investigate.


In Metroplex City, the [[Combiners]] find themselves under attack as [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] is killed and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] severely wounded by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], now supercharged by the power of the [[Matrix of Chaos]] and going by the name Rodimus Cron. Overlord reminisces on how he found the relic within the derelict head of [[Unicron]] under orders from his master [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]. The former [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] had ordered Overlord to use it to bring destruction to Cybertron, promising him a place at his side once he had brought about the apocalypse. Praising Rodimus for his work, Overlord turns to the two remaining Combiners and demands to know Megatron's whereabouts. Undeterred, Menasor and Devastator stand up again and charge the two, forcing them to the ground, but they are easily repelled.  
In Metroplex City, the [[Combiners]] find themselves under attack as [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] is killed and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] severely wounded by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], now supercharged by the power of the [[Matrix of Chaos]] and going by the name Rodimus Cron. Overlord reminisces on how he found the relic within the derelict head of [[Unicron]] under orders from his master [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]. The former [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] had ordered Overlord to use it to bring destruction to Cybertron, promising him a place at his side once he had brought about the apocalypse. Praising Rodimus for his work, Overlord turns to the two remaining Combiners and demands to know Megatron's whereabouts. Undeterred, Menasor and Devastator stand up again and charge the two, forcing them to the ground, but they are easily repelled.  
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==Notes==
==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
===Continuity notes===
*Overlord refers to his implantation of the Matrix of Chaos into Hot Rod, which occurred back in "[[At the Last Second]]"
*Overlord refers to his implantation of the Matrix of Chaos into Hot Rod, which occurred back in "[[At the Last Second]]".
 
===Transformers references===
===Transformers references===
*Unicron's head is left floating in space with one eye destroyed, just as it was in the third season of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]''.
*Unicron's head is left floating in space with one eye destroyed, just as it was in the third season of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]''.
===Errors===
===Errors===
====Continuity errors====
====Continuity errors====
*Shouldn't the sparks of each of the Combiners' components be released upon their death, instead of just one?
*Shouldn't the sparks of each of the Combiners' components be released upon their death, instead of just one?
====Animation and technical errors====
====Animation and technical errors====


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*[https://www.go90.com/videos/4f1bd9jYEB5 "Volcanicus" on Go90] (US only)
*[https://www.go90.com/videos/4f1bd9jYEB5 "Volcanicus" on Go90] (US only)
*[https://transformersprimewars.tumblr.com/post/173693337028/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-s3e2-volcanicus "Volcanicus" on Tumblr] (worldwide)
*[https://transformersprimewars.tumblr.com/post/173693337028/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-s3e2-volcanicus "Volcanicus" on Tumblr] (worldwide)


[[Category:Power of the Primes episodes]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes episodes]]

Revision as of 05:09, 8 May 2018

Power of the Primes ep 2

Always bet on black.
"Volcanicus"
Production company Hasbro Studios, Machinima
Airdate May 8, 2018
Written by F.J. DeSanto
Adam Beechen
Jamie Iracleanos
Director Yuzo Sato
Animation studio Tatsunoko Production

Volcanicus attacks the outsiders while Overlord gets some answers.

Synopsis

As Volcanicus begins his assault, Windblade, Perceptor, and Victorion are forced to flee his rampage, hiding wherever they can. Perceptor suggests they find Megatron to figure out their next move, but Victorion remains distrustful and refuses. Not far away, Megatron slowly gets to his feet after his assault by Grimlock. Noticing something shining in the bushes, he turns to investigate.

In Metroplex City, the Combiners find themselves under attack as Computron is killed and Devastator and Menasor severely wounded by Overlord and Hot Rod, now supercharged by the power of the Matrix of Chaos and going by the name Rodimus Cron. Overlord reminisces on how he found the relic within the derelict head of Unicron under orders from his master Megatronus. The former Prime had ordered Overlord to use it to bring destruction to Cybertron, promising him a place at his side once he had brought about the apocalypse. Praising Rodimus for his work, Overlord turns to the two remaining Combiners and demands to know Megatron's whereabouts. Undeterred, Menasor and Devastator stand up again and charge the two, forcing them to the ground, but they are easily repelled.

At Victorion's suggestion, Perceptor distracts Volcanicus just long enough for Windblade and Victorion to launch a sneak attack. The two Camiens attempt to strike his combination points, but Volcanicus knocks Victorion down and grounds Windblade with a single punch. Before he can deliver the final blow, however, a blast of energy strikes him and sends him tumbling down. His attacker reveals himself as Predaking, who seeks the Enigma of Combination. When they do not respond, Predaking begins attacking the rest of the group as well.

Rodimus once again brings Devastator down as Overlord holds Menasor in place. While Menasor refuses to reveal Megatron's location, Overlord orders Rodimus to destroy each of Devastator's limbs one by one. Eventually, Menasor cracks and reveals Megatron was headed for Primal Swamp, only for Rodimus to deliver the killing blow to Devastator anyway. His purpose having been served, Overlord crushes Menator's neck and watches their sparks fly away before he and Rodimus depart for the swamp.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Quotes

"We need not that traitor's help. I am perfectly capable of concocting a strategy.
"...well?"
"Do not distract! I am concocting."

Victorion gets her bluff called by Windblade.


"Come on, Cron. Time for a road trip."

Overlord heads towards his goal.


Notes

Continuity notes

  • Overlord refers to his implantation of the Matrix of Chaos into Hot Rod, which occurred back in "At the Last Second".

Transformers references

  • Unicron's head is left floating in space with one eye destroyed, just as it was in the third season of The Transformers.

Errors

Continuity errors

  • Shouldn't the sparks of each of the Combiners' components be released upon their death, instead of just one?

Animation and technical errors

Trivia

  • Despite multiple fatalities over the course of the Prime Wars Trilogy cartoons, this is the first time we see anyone's spark released afterwards.

References