Transformers: Armada
“Vow” – Episode 22
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams
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Narrator: The war between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages on, as they struggle to retrieve the prized Mini-Cons. There are new and more powerful Mini-Cons surfacing every day. If the Decepticons prove victorious, then Megatron, and his enslaved Mini-Cons will control the universe. The Earth’s only chance for a peaceful cosmos is for Optimus Prime and the Autobots to destroy their enemy, and free all Mini-Cons. Now, get ready for a new battle.
[Recap]
Megatron: What, the Skyboom shield! I’ll cut it into pieces! Give it to me, Optimus!
Optimus: Never!
[End Recap]
Rad (VO): Okay, sure. The Star Saber and the Skyboom shield can cause some serious damage in the wrong hands. But the big mystery was, where did these weapons come from, and why were the Autobots being so secretive about it? (Out loud) How come?
Alexis: Yeah, how come we can’t come to the base?
Carlos: Ya gotta give us a reason, Hot Shot.
Hot Shot: Sorry, that’s the way it’s gotta be.
Billy: You can’t stop me–
Blurr: It’s a direct order from Optimus. I cannot let you pass.
Carlos: No way! Optimus would never give an order like that.
Optimus: Blurr is right. Now please do as you’re told, Carlos. This could get dangerous.
[Transition]
Megatron: Attention! All Mini-Cons will now fight by my side.
Demolishor: You will obey only Megatron or you will suffer the consequences. You understand?
Megatron: Hurry up. You’re too slow. Get in formation. All right, time to program the battle sequence. I’ll switch into Full Blast mode while you Mini-Cons distract the enemy’s attention. Then I’ll strike with the Star Saber. Ready? Commence combat simulation on my mark! Full Blast mode! Attack! Mini-Cons, attack!
Sideways: That’s just to remind you there’ll be other Autobots in the area, sir.
Megatron: Eerghh… Just stay out of this! Mini-Cons! Your duty is to disrupt the enemy’s communications. Do you understand me?
Optimus: Hot Shot and Blurr will lead this defensive formation. Smokescreen will remain in the rear. And before we engage the Decepticons in combat, he will pass the Skyboom shield —
Hot Shot: — Why Smokescreen?
Optimus: Because Smokescreen will have the best view of the action. And his Longarm launcher makes him best suited to carry the Skyboom shield.
Blurr: Good plan.
Optimus: And if necessary, the shield can be passed to Scavenger or Red Alert.
Hot Shot: That’s great! Then any one of us can use the Skyboom shield at any time!
Red Alert: But remember, without Smokescreen this formation won’t work at all, Hot Shot.
Smokescreen: Hey pal, I know. Chill out. Don’t worry about me. I got it, I mean I’ll be there. Don’t worry.
Hot Shot: Hey, we’re countin’ on ya. We don’t want the Decepticons to get the upperhand, Smokescreen.
Scavenger: This could get very complicated.
Optimus: We don’t understand the full power of the Skyboom shield yet, and I wanna make sure you know of the dangers when it’s used against the Star Saber. We can’t afford mistakes.
Autobots: Right!
Hot Shot: What is it, Sureshock? We’re trying to have a meeting here.
Optimus: Uhh, translation, please?
Hot Shot: I — think he wants to know why they’re not coming with us, sir.
Optimus: I’m afraid this mission is too risky.
Carlos: So we’re not allowed to go near the Autobots till they figure out what’s up with that sword and shield?
Billy: Optimus is just uptight. Ah man, it’s not fair.
Fred: What a rip-off.
Rad: He knows what’s best. I mean, we all know how powerful the Star Saber and the Skyboom shield are.
Alexis: I think another battle at the aftergate would be a pretty scary thing to watch, anyway.
Carlos: I guess. But we should do something. I really don’t like sitting on the sidelines like this. After all, I am a man of action, you know.
Fred: Let’s have something to eat. That’ll take our mind of our troubles.
Billy: The fate of the world is at stake and all you can think about is food?
Rad: Hi guys!
Kids: (Various greetings)
Carlos: Sneaky. You followed us all the way from the base.
Billy: Maybe they got kicked out too.
Alexis: I’m sure they just got lonely back there, that’s all.
Fred: Ha, ha! I say this calls for a sandwich!
Alexis: No… Something’s not right. Sureshock says that he’s intercepted a strange signal.
Rad: –Wha? He says it’s a message from the Decepticons’ Mini-Cons on the moon.
Carlos: No way. Why would the Mini-Cons on the moon be sending a message to these guys down here?
Fred: Hey, maybe… They just wanna talk!
Carlos: Yeah, I’m sure that’s it! They’re lonely, right…
Rad: No, wait. Fred’s right.
Fred: I — yeah, sure — yeah, maybe the Mini-Cons on the moon want to join up with their friends down here on the earth.
Rad: So you think those Mini-Cons are worried about these guys?
Alexis: Yeah, they want peace.
Fred: Do you think so?!
Rad: Yeah… It all makes sense now. Don’t you remember the Mini-Cons that form the Skyboom shield; they tried to protect Sparkplug when Optimus and Megatron were battling last time. So up on the moon, the Mini-Cons might be under Megatron’s control, but I bet they want no part of the war the Decepticons are trying to start.
Megatron: Good. So I assume you made contact with the Mini-Cons on Earth. So if all goes according to plan, we’ll at least get some use out of them.
Carlos: Hey, are you sure the warp gate is up here?
Rad: Positive, Carlos.
Billy: Warp gate, then what?
Rad: Wait, we should tell Optimus.
Carlos: Go get ‘im, Rad. We’ll wait for you.
Rad: Let’s go, Fred. Come on.
Fred: Okay, but can we stop for lunch? I’m starving!
Megatron: I’ll act as a decoy and draw the Autobots to the warp gates and split them up. Once they’re seperated, I’ll contact you. Until then, you will remain on standby.
Demolishor: Yes. Of course, Megatron.
Cyclonus: Hahahaha. So for once Megatron is gonna do some work. Hahahaha.
Demolishor: And just think, we’ll get the Skyboom shield aswell.
Starscream: Sure. If his plan works.
Sideways (VO): Heh, heh, heh.
Fred: Yoohoo! C’mon! Is anybody home? Hey, open up! Says-me! It’s not working.
Rad: Hold on. Optimus, it’s Rad. Sorry to bother you, but the Decepticons’ Mini-Cons are on their way to Earth.
Optimus: Are you saying that you intercepted the enemy’s signal?
Rad: Enemy? Huh?
Fred: No, we’re talking about the Mini-Cons.
Optimus: That explains why Sparkplug was acting up. We’ll have to get to that warp gate on the double.
Fred: I don’t think you understand what we’re saying.
Hot Shot: We’re gonna take care of this. You two stay here where it’s safe.
Rad: But what about Alexis and the others?
Carlos: Uh, are you sure we went the right way?
Alexis: Sureshock says this is the place. Huh! Look!
Billy: Then where’s the warp gate?
Alexis: Whoa. What?!
Carlos: Hey guys, what was that?
Optimus: Don’t move! All of you, come back the way you came, now!
Megatron: Come. This way.
Optimus: Get back to the base immediately!
Fred: Hey, what’s the big deal? He’s gone. Ah, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Look, I’ll even prove i–it.
Rad: Fred!
Optimus: Rad!
Hot Shot: No, wait! Optimus!
Alexis: Hey, wait! Don’t leave us here alone!
Demolishor: Hey, you. What warp gate did Megatron go through, again?
Cyclonus: Uhh, I don’t know. There’s too much noise on the signal right now.
Demolishor: What noise?
Cyclonus: Hehehehehe! It looks like one of the Mini-Cons is messing with us.
Demolishor: How can you laugh? This is not a joke. We’ve all got to adjust our equipment, right now. Why are you all just standing there? Get going! We’ve got to make sure Megatron gets back to the base! Go on! Get to work!
Starscream: Sure. Whatever.
Sideways: Yeah. We’ll give it our best shot.
Demolishor: Well then start moving on the double!
Alexis: Ah, darn. I can’t make contact with Laserbeak at all.
Red Alert: Optimus, no.
[Commercial]
Optimus: Where are we?
Hot Shot: I… don’t know.
Rad: Hey, Fred, are you all right?
Fred: Yeah. Hold me!
Rad: They’re shooting at us!
Fred: I know that. Promise you won’t leave me!
Optimus: Megatron! What’s he up to?
Fred: I want my mommy!
Hot Shot: Let’s move out!
Blurr: They left without us.
Smokescreen: I know. That’s not the plan. How am I supposed to pass the Skyboom shield to them?
Hot Shot: Optimus! Huh? Huh?! Can you hear me, Optimus?!
Optimus: Didn’t I tell you it wasn’t safe for you two to come with me!
Fred: Then let’s go home!
Optimus: It’s too late now.
Rad: We’re sorry, Optimus. We just thought we could convince some of the Mini-Cons on the Decepticon side to help end all this fighting.
Optimus: I understand.
Fred: I just know we can get some of those Mini-Cons to join us good guys.
Optimus: It may be difficult to get them on our side. Megatron has a strong grip on them.
Fred: But why’s that?
Optimus: Believe it or not, they look up to Megatron. It may sound strange, but they think of him as kind of a father figure.
Fred: No way! I know those Mini-Cons don’t want to fight. I’m sure they want peace just like everybody else. They have to.
Rad: Uhh, Fred?
Optimus: I know you don’t like it, but this is the way it has to be. The Mini-Cons that are on the Decepticon side are with our enemies. If we back down, we’ll lose everything.
Fred: But all you’ve been doing is fighting for years. There has to be a way for you to get along somehow. Not agaaainn!
Megatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Follow me, Optimus Prime.
Optimus: As you wish.
Megatron: Now, let’s complete the plan. Don’t even think about deserting me. Ha, ha. You’d better drop those foolish ideas from your databanks, or I’ll use the Star Saber to slice each one of you in half. As long as you remember that, we’ll get along just fine. Hahahaha!
Optimus: Megatron has done it.
Rad: What do you mean?
Optimus: This is all apart of the plan. He’s divided the Autobots and now intends on conquering us.
Rad: No way!
Optimus: Look over there. Megatron already has his Mini-Con troops in place.
Fred: It was a trap!
Optimus: I’m afraid you’re right, Fred.
Fred: He’s got us! We’re doomed for sure, and I still haven’t had my lunch.
Megatron: Attack! Go on. I gave you an order to attack them.
Fred: Optimus! Please don’t fire on those Mini-Cons!
Optimus: They’re trying to —
Fred: They’re not! There’s no way they’d try to do something like that on their own!
Rad: Optimus, please, listen to me! I know it’s hard for you to believe, but those Mini-Cons really don’t want to fight you. They sent us a message. They’re on the level. They want peace. Honest. Ya gotta trust me! Please, Optimus?
Optimus: I want you two to run for it when I give you the signal.
Rad: This has to stop.
Fred: Yeah, wake up!
Optimus: Go! Now!
Rad: C’mon!
Fred: Look! They’re giving up! Ooohh no!
Optimus: Get moving!
Rad: Optimus…
Fred: What’s he doing, they’re gonna blast him to pieces!
Rad: He’s just trying to protect us.
Fred: Why does he have to do it this way?
Rad: Oh no! He won’t stop.
Optimus: I don’t know if Fred and Rad are right, but this is the only way I’m gonna know if I can trust these Mini-Cons.
Megatron: Ha, ha, ha! What do you think you’re doing, Optimus Prime? Are you going to sacrifice yourself on the Star Saber? I never ordered you to stop the attack, did I? Fire until he’s buried in the ground. Hahaha. What a joke. You’re still refusing to shoot back at these pathetic Mini-Cons. You know what your problem is, Optimus, you’re soft! Good riddance!
Fred: Why is he doing this? I can’t watch this anymore…
Rad: I know Optimus believes what we said about these Mini-Cons. Come on. Hang in there, Fred.
Fred: We were wrong. And Optimus can’t take much more of that missile fire. They won’t let up on him.
Rad: It’s not over yet.
Megatron: What is it? Oooh, you want me to finish him off. You’ve learned a lot from me. Well I suspect this’ll be the perfect ending to a perfect day.
Rad: Hey, Optimus!
Alexis: Come in, Rad.
Rad: Alexis?
Alexis: Finally I got through! Something, or someone, has been jamming our communications all day.
Rad: Listen up! Optimus is in big trouble.
Alexis: They so need our help.
Carlos: What is it, Alexis?
Demolishor: I’ve finally locked into Megatron’s signal.
Cyclonus: Goodie. Then it’s time to go bash some Autobots.
Demolishor: No, we’re supposed to wait here until we get the order to move out.
Optimus: Don’t listen to Megatron! You don’t have to fight anymore!
Megatron: Can’t you think of anything better to say for your last words? All right then, I’ll finish you off quickly so I don’t have to listen to anymore of your pathetic speeches. What is this?!
Optimus: That’s it!
Fred: All right! They did it! The Mini-Cons are gonna save Optimus!
Rad: Ah! Didn’t I tell ya, Fred!
Megatron: How dare you!
Rad: Oh no! He’s got the Star Saber! Hey, look, it’s the Autobots!
Hot Shot: Comin’ through! Transform! Smokescreen!
Optimus: Haha!
Smokescreen: Use that Skyboom shield!
Hot Shot: I got you now!
Demolishor: Megatron, sir, are you all right? I’m sorry it took so long to repair our transmission equipment.
Fred: You’re back! All right!
Optimus: Thanks to you.
Rad: You mean you believe what we said the whole time?
Optimus: I wouldn’t be much of a leader if I didn’t listen to the advice of some of my most trusted friends, now, would I?
Fred & Rad: Really?
Carlos: That’s great, but does this mean that we’re a team again, guys?
Optimus: It sure does, now that the mystery is solved.
Alexis: What?
Optimus: When the Skyboom shield and the Star Saber slammed into eachother, an incredible amount of energy was released. I know now that it was the screams of the Mini-Cons who had been forced to fight a battle they didn’t want to fight.
Alexis: Those poor Mini-Cons!
Optimus: The Mini-Cons sacrificed themselves. Now we must liberate them all.
Smokescreen: I agree, and we’ll need everyone in this room’s help to do it. And that includes you kids aswell.
Red Alert: Please understand, we never want to leave you kids out of anything. We just worry about your safety. We’ll need your help if you’re still willing to help us.
Rad: Sure. We’ll do anything to help out a friend. (VO) So it’s the silent strength of the Mini-Cons that give the Star Saber and the Skyboom shield their awesome power. And under the control of someone like Megatron, they have no choice but to do his bidding. Well, that’s gonna change, ’cause my friends and I are going to make sure the Mini-Cons get to live in peace, like they deserve. And with the Autobots on our side, that should be no problem.
[End]