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* Optimus repeats the line "Megatron begone" from "[[Orion Pax, Part 3]]", in much the same context. | * Optimus repeats the line "Megatron begone" from "[[Orion Pax, Part 3]]", in much the same context. | ||
* Wheeljack retains his scars from Starscream he got in [[Scattered]]. | * Wheeljack retains his scars from Starscream he got in [[Scattered]]. | ||
* This is the first time in this series that anyone has flown in robot mode. | |||
===Transformers references=== | ===Transformers references=== | ||
Revision as of 19:32, 13 April 2013
| This article is about the Prime episode. For the Armada episode, see Rebellion (Armada). |
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 It happens. But miracles happen, too. | ||||||
| "Rebellion" | ||||||
| Production company | Hasbro Studios | |||||
| Airdate | April 12, 2013 | |||||
| Written by | Steven Melching | |||||
| Directed by | Scooter Tidwell | |||||
| Animation studio | Polygon Pictures | |||||
Team Prime wages war against the Decepticon citadel.
Synopsis
As the Autobots prepare for battle, Fowler points out that the military has the weapons necessary to take down the fortress, but can't attack while Darkmount's fusion cannons are pointed at major cities. Ultra Magnus resolves to disable the cannons. As Darkmount has GroundBridge jamming capabilities, they will have to attack in a more roundabout way.
In an underground cavern, Smokescreen expresses his doubt that he's ready to be a Prime, but Optimus points out that the decision will be made by the Matrix of Leadership.
Jack uses his cellphone at a gas station, and his signal is promptly picked up by the Decepticons. Starscream dispatches his seekers to investigate, but Ratchet GroundBridges Jack back to the Harbinger before they can reach him. Miko likewise calls for pizza from a New York alley to lure Decepticons there. Ratchet has Jack make a fake transmission from an Energon Mine, forcing Starscream to send Insecticons to check the location. With the Decepticon forces thus scattered, the Autobots bridge to the fortress while Fowler stands ready at a nearby air base with a squadron of jets.
As the report comes in that the Energon Mine is safe and not under attack, Megatron demands to know why the Decepticons have been spread so thin. Soundwave solves the mystery of where the Autobots are by pointing out the existence of the Harbinger, however before Starscream can dispatch his armada to attack it, Darkmount itself comes under attack. Down below, Wheeljack and Bulkhead toss grenades at the base of the fortress and use their new weapons to stave off the Vehicons that attack them. Meanwhile Bumblebee and Arcee take a more subtle route.
Shockwave humbly suggests releasing Predaking to repel the attackers. The beast enters the fray, but is quickly distracted by Ultra Magnus's ship. As it attempts to chase Magnus, Ratchet opens a GroundBridge, sending the creature to the Arctic, where it quickly freezes. Shockwave leaves the Nemesis and starts jumping down the side of the fortress.
The dying Optimus begins to have a vision of the Allspark and Alpha Trion. Though Prime worries about the fate of the Matrix, his old teacher assures him it will pick a new leader.
Arcee reports to Magnus that she and Bumblebee have run into some trouble and are pinned down. Ultra Magnus decides to take matters into his own hands, entering the fortress and attacking the fusion cannon control room directly. He swiftly takes care of the Decepticons at the controls, only for Megatron himself to arrive. Meanwhile Shockwave reaches the bottom of the tower and incapacitates Bulkhead and Wheeljack with a single cannon blast, and Arcee and Bumblebee are surrounded by Decepticon troops. Ultra Magnus fights well against Megatron, but ultimately loses and is dragged up to the throne room.
Alpha Trion invites Optimus to join with the Allspark. In the cavern, the light in Optimus's eyes goes out and his chest opens to reveal the Matrix. Smokescreen has other ideas, and drags the Forge of Solus Prime over in order to place it in Optimus's hand. A surge of energy fills the hammer.
As Ultra Magnus won't tell Megatron anything, the Decepticon leader orders the prisoners executed and the fusion cannons fired, however Starscream points out there's something incoming. In the Harbinger, Ratchet also detects the inbound object, and it has an Autobot signature. It reaches visual range of the Decepticons, revealing itself to be Optimus himself, in a new upgraded form. Landing in the throne room, Optimus deals Megatron a series of blows before throwing the Decepticon leader crashing into the throne. Once the other Decepticons have been dealt with, Magnus briefs Optimus, who sets out to destroy the fusion cannons. The Autobots at the base of the tower, on hearing the news, overthrow their captors.
Enraged, Megatron takes to the air and attempts to shoot down Prime. The news that there are incoming human forces has Starscream order the fusion cannons to fire, but while they're still powering up, Optimus Prime punches Megatron and tosses the Decepticon leader directly into the fusion cannon power core, disabling the cannons. The Autobots make a hasty withdrawal as Fowler's squadron unleashes missiles on Darkmount. The Decepticons likewise retreat to their warship. Smokescreen drives up the highway in time to see the fortress come crashing to the ground.
Later, at a military base, Fowler gives the Autobots a speech of thanks. The Autobots note that the Forge's power has been completely drained, but Ratchet assures Smokescreen he made the right choice.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans |
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Quotes
"Looks like we'll have to sneak past enemy lines, Wrecker style."
"I couldn't deal with 'Wrecker style' back on Cybertron, and I refuse to deal with it here."
- —Wheeljack wants to go Wrecker style, but Ultra Magnus can't deal with that right now.
"This isn't how story's supposed to end."
- —Smokescreen giving a middle finger to the tried and true leadership inheritance patterns.
"Megatron, be gone!"
- —Optimus Prime gives Megatron a reminder of a past beating.
"Soundwave, I require a GroundBridge."
- —Good timing, Shockwave.
"Awww, I missed it!"
- —Bad timing, Smokescreen.
Notes
Animation and technical errors
- Wheeljack doesn't have a grenade on his hip when he and Bulkhead engage the Seekers, but it appears there immediately after he uses his energy whip to destroy a few of them.
Continuity errors
- Ultra Magnus claims he didn't deal with "Wrecker style" on Cybertron and won't deal with it on Earth, which is at odds with his depiction as leader of Wreckers in Alex Irvine's Exodus and Exiles novels.
Continuity notes
- The Autobots dispose of Predaking in the same manner as they did the Scraplets in "Scrapheap".
- The Forge of Solus Prime was established to be low on energy in "Prey". Optimus was apparently understating just how low, though, since his upgrade drains it completely.
- Optimus repeats the line "Megatron begone" from "Orion Pax, Part 3", in much the same context.
- Wheeljack retains his scars from Starscream he got in Scattered.
- This is the first time in this series that anyone has flown in robot mode.
Transformers references
- Optimus Prime gets a jetpack, much like his Cybertron, film and Animated counterparts.
- Ultra Magnus could not deal with the Wreckers on Cybertron, and he will not deal with them on Earth.
Real-world references
Trivia
- This episode has a different map of the United States, this time with Louisiana in the right place.
- Shockwave runs for no man.
