Transformers: Armada
“Comrade” – Episode 4
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Red Alert: Optimus, I’m picking up a signal from a Mini-Con. I’m having a tough time determining its exact location. I think someone could be interfering with its signal. It keeps fading in and out.

Optimus: Red Alert, can you lock in on those co-ordinates?

Red Alert: Not at this time. It’s too scrambled, sir. I’m trying to trace it, but right now I only know the general area where its at.

Hot Shot: That’s good enough for me. Now let’s get out there before the Decepticons do.

Rad: But Hot Shot, we don’t know where we’re going!

Carlos: Yeah! Don’t get all revved up and tear off without a plan.

Alexis: Chill out. I’ve tapped into the system and I think I can figure out where that Mini-Con is. I’ve entered the data into my locator, but it doesn’t seem to boost the signal enough. You wanna take a look, Sureshock? Well, okay. It’s all setup. Go on, give it a scan.

Optimus: Good work, Sureshock. You did it. The Mini-Con signal is coming from somewhere in that region.

Carlos: Hey, I know that place.

Rad: Yeah, that’s Big Canyon.

Alexis: So why don’t we get out there!

Optimus: Autobots, prepare to move out.

Alexis: Wait, you can’t leave without us.

Red Alert: You kids better suit up then, okay?

Alexis: Whooaa…

Carlos: Hey, check me out!

Alexis: Yeah, it’s just like we’re part of the Autobot team now.

Rad: Uh, hey, my suit? You forgot about me! Nice fit.

Carlos: Rad, what’s the hold up?

Alexis: Okay, Optimus, we’re all suited up. Let’s get this show on the road.

Optimus: All right, let’s go find that Mini-Con.

[Commercial]

Red Alert: Everything checks out, Optimus. We’re ready to roll.

Carlos: Wow, cool!

Rad: Hey, hold on, you guys.

Carlos: So, uh, what’s the problem?

Alexis: My suit itches too, but you’ll get used to it.

Rad: No, that’s not it. It’s just that, uh — Yeah, like High Wire says. Big Canyon is at least a hundred miles away. And it’ll take us a while to get there.

Alexis: Then we shouldn’t waste anymore time standing here talking.

Carlos: Yeah, the Decepticons probably picked up that Mini-Con’s signal too.

Rad: Aren’t you guys at all curious how we’re going to get from here to there in such a short time?

Optimus: You two better strap yourselves in.

Alexis: Sure thing, Optimus. Oh, cool.

Carlos: Yeah…

Rad: Big Canyon is miles away.

Alexis: Oh, would you just relax and enjoy the ride?

Rad: It’ll be a long haul. I’m all for road trips, but I’d like to know how we’re gonna get there. It might be dangerous.

Hot Shot: Ready to warp, sir.

Carlos & Alexis: Huh? Aaaah!

Alexis: Did he say warp?

Rad: Why do I even bother talking to these two?

Optimus: Engage the warp drive.

Alexis: I feel sick.

Carlos: Ugh, me too.

Optimus: Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it.

Carlos: Sure.

Rad: Right. Let’s get to work, guys.

Alexis: This place is so big. Where do we start looking?

Optimus: If we’re going to find that Mini-Con, I think the best thing to do is to split into groups, keep in contact and report back if you see anything. Anything at all. Remember, we can’t let the Mini-Cons fall into the hands of the Decepticons.

Carlos: All right, I’m with ya, Red Alert. Okay, amigo. Fire up the engine and put it in gear. I’m ready!

Red Alert: Heh. Here we go!

Rad: Wait… Carlos! Hey, come back! Ah, nevermind.

Alexis: I guess I better find myself a ride too. Can I ride with you, Hot Shot?

Hot Shot: Sure ya can. Climb on in.

Optimus: Rad, you ride with Hot Shot. The Mini-Cons, with me. Move out.

Hot Shot: All systems go! Wooo-haha!

Rad: Come back! Uh, guys? Guys? …Anybody?!

Megatron: Hahaha, I’ve recovered one Mini-Con so far. But there are so many more that we need to find.

Starscream: And once we have all the Mini-Cons in our posession, there will be no stopping us.

Megatron: Our time is quickly running out. We cannot afford to let the Autobots get the Mini-Cons before we do.

Starscream: Yes, of course, Megatron. Under your great leadership, there is no chance that the Autobots will be able to beat us, sir.

Cyclonus: I can’t wait to hook up with a Mini-Con to increase my power so I can blast Optimus Prime into the next galaxy! Ooooh, it’ll be —

Starscream: — The next Mini-Con belongs to me!

Megatron: That’s enough, Starscream!

Starscream: Forgive me, Megatron.

Megatron: These petty fights must end right now. You will put your jealousies aside. It is our destiny to take control of the Mini-Cons and bring the Autobots to their knees! We are Decepticons! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Rad: It sure is lonely way out here. It’s no fair. They all go on a joyride without me.

Alexis: Hey Rad! Need a lift?

Rad: Alexis! Why did you guys take off on me?

Alexis: Hot Rod is an amazing vehicle. And once I was inside, the speed, the power… I guess I got carried away.

Rad: Yeah, carried away without me.

Carlos: Yeah, all right! Now we’re really moving, Red Alert. Man, I love off-roading. It’s the best!

Red Alert: Hey, don’t forget we’re on a mission here. We have to find that Mini-Con.

Carlos: Yeah, I know, but we can still have a little fun along the way, can’t we? Oohh, good one!

Red Alert: Not too rough for you, I hope.

Carlos: Nope. Don’t worry, dude. I can handle it.

Red Alert: You humans are a fearless species.

Rad: Are you sure this the right car for the job?!

Alexis: This road is a little bumpy.

Rad: My teeth are rattling so much, they’re gonna bounce right outta my head!

Alexis: Stop talking, or else you’ll bite your tongue!

Rad: Ow, I just did!

Hot Shot: What’s the problem? I haven’t even taken it outta first gear yet.

Alexis: You mean you can go faster?

Rad: I feel a whole lot safer on my BMX.

Alexis: I can’t find the brake pedal!

Rad: You mean there’s no way to stop?

Hot Shot: I’m really gonna open it up now. Hold on.

Alexis: How can we go any faster than this?!

Rad: Why did I ever come along on this crazy ride?

Optimus: Any sign of the Mini-Con? It’s somewhere out there. And the sooner we find it, the better.

Red Alert: Transform!

Carlos: Does it hurt when you do that?

Red Alert: Don’t worry, Carlos. I am mechanical, so I do not feel the sensation of pain as you know it.

Carlos: You still feel pain, though, right?

Red Alert: Sorry, your question is not relevant to our mission. Let’s keep moving.

Carlos: Great, a real tough guy.

Hot Shot: Hang on!

Rad: Ahaha… That was fun. Hot Shot, turn on your locator and see if that Mini-Con is anywhere around here.

Hot Shot: Can you give me the co-ordinates again?

Rad: Oh, yeah. Wait, I… Laserbeak here will be able to help you with that. If you access the data from Laserbeak’s optic sensor, he may be able to spot the location of the Mini-Con.

Hot Shot: Copy that. I’m downloading the data now.

Alexis: Look, he’s going over the ravine.

Hot Shot: And it looks like he’s locked on to something.

Rad: Hey, Alexis, try and find the easiest way for us to get down there.

Alexis: You want a nice smooth road. All right, I’ll program the computer to highlight the flat terrain.

Rad: So those green areas are the really flat spots. Pick any road you want, Hot Shot, just no more bumps and bruises, okay?

Hot Shot: Sorry about that. I’m just a little eager.

Rad: Me too. I guess we both want to do a good job.

Alexis: Hehehe…

Rad: Hey, what’s up?

Alexis: Oh, nothing. I just can’t wait to tell Carlos how scared you were back there.

Rad: I was not scared!

Alexis: You were cwying just wike a wittle baby.

Rad: Oh, sure. You weren’t?

Hot Shot: Ahem… Excuse me, you two. I’ve charted a course and I’m set to go.

Alexis: We’ll just follow Laserbeak. He knows where to go.

Hot Shot: I’ll maintain the link-up, but you two keep your eyes open for that Mini-Con.

Rad: But what if we run into the Decepticons?

Alexis: Just don’t overreact, Rad. Don’t let them see that you’re afraid.

Rad: Aw, right. Thanks for the hot tip.

Alexis: Don’t worry. We’re going to find that Mini-Con before they do, anyway. If we don’t run out of gas, first.

Hot Shot: That’s not possible, Alexis. I run on fuel cells and I’ve got a backup in the trunk.

Alexis: That’s good, ’cause I’d sure hate to get stuck up here in the desert.

Rad: Laserbeak’s got something in his sights.

Alexis: What’s that? That’s not a natural formation.

Rad: Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: What?

Rad: Stop now.

Hot Shot: Okay.

Rad: Stop right now!

Hot Shot: Okay!

Alexis: There’s some kind of panel in that rock face.

Rad: That means it could only be one thing…

Alexis & Rad: A Mini-Con!

[Commercial]

Optimus: Huh? What’s that, High Wire? There’s a message coming in from Hot Shot. Go ahead, Hot Shot, I’m here.

Hot Shot: Optimus, we’ve found something.

Optimus: What is it?

Hot Shot: We’ve discovered a panel embedded in the rock out here.

Optimus: That could be the Mini-Con.

Hot Shot: Rad, Alexis and I are gonna take a closer look. I’ll report back if I find anything.

Optimus: Good luck, I’ll be standing by. You three might have another friend joining you.

Carlos: Bah! I think we’re lost. I told you we should’ve turned right at that riverbed back there.

Red Alert: If we would’ve done that it would’ve taken us way off our course.

Carlos: Well I’m starting to think your location circuit is malfunctioning.

Red Alert: You obviously haven’t learned that it is disrespectful to talk back to your superiors.

Carlos: Hey, I thought we were partners. You know, like a team.

Red Alert: A team?

Megatron: Hahaha. There’s another Mini-Con on Earth. Demolishor, Cyclonus, get down there and bring it to me.

Cyclonus & Demolishor: Yessir, Megatron!

Megatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Starscream: Erghh…

Rad: Ah, this is more like it. You see, Hot Shot, if you want to open it up on a road like this, then go ahead. I’m all for it. Hey…

Alexis: What’s that?

Hot Shot: It’s the Decepticons. They’ve found us.

Cyclonus: Transform! Yeehaw-haw!

Alexis: We’re sitting ducks down here.

Rad: Alexis… I thought you said not to show you’re afraid.

Alexis: I can’t help it!

Hot Shot: Time for some evasive maneuvers.

Carlos: They’re in mucho trouble, Red Alert.

Red Alert: I’m driving as fast as I can.

Carlos: Well, hurry!

Red Alert: The Decepticons are trying their old divide and conquer trick again.

Optimus: Oh, no! High Wire, Sureshock, Grindor, move out! Hot Shot and Red Alert could use your assistance. I’m going to the new Mini-Con’s location before Megatron gets there.

Rad: Those missiles are getting kinda close, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: You think I don’t know that?

Rad: Okay, enough with the defensive driving. You have my permission to put the pedal to the metal any time now.

Hot Shot: I’m already going at full throttle.

Cyclonus: Now I got ’em!

Rad: Can you shake ’em, Hot Shot?

Hot Shot: I’m doing the best I can!

Red Alert: What’s happening, Alexis?

Alexis: We’re under attack and things are getting pretty hot!

Rad: The Decepticons must want that Mini-Con real bad.

Carlos: I know. They don’t stop till they get what they’re after.

Red Alert: Optimus, you copy? I could use some backup. We’re under heavy fire.

Optimus: Hang tight. You’ll just have to hold on till we can join forces.

Red Alert & Hot Shot: Yessir!

Carlos: All right! The calvary’s come to save the day! Woohoo! Yahoo!

Demolishor: You won’t get away from me that easily!

Carlos: Urgh, that was a little too close for comfort.

Red Alert: Sit tight. Re-inforcements will be here soon.

Optimus: Transform! The other Autobots should be here by now. Huh? This is it. There’s the panel in the rock face. Aaah! Decepticons!

Megatron: Transform! Hahaha, Optimus Prime, the desert is a desolate place. But an excellent choice for your demise.

Optimus: Megatron!

Megatron: If you’re all that stands between me and that Mini-Con, then I’ll have to ask you to move… with this!

Optimus: Forget it, Megatron. I won’t let you have this Mini-Con.

Megatron: You’ve really got some nerve. You’re in no position to tell me what to do. Face it, the Decepticons will take control of all the Mini-Cons. You have no way to stop us.

Optimus: That’s what you think.

Hot Shot: We’re almost there.

Alexis: I sure hope so.

Rad: Carlos, how are you guys doing over there?

Carlos: Ah, there’s a Decepticon on our tail… And he’s gaining on us!

Red Alert: I’m putting a stop to this now!

Demolishor: Ha, you can’t be serious. A puny Autobot like you is going to challenge me? Who do you think you are? Megatron is sure to reward me handsomely for blasting you into oblivion.

Red Alert: Carlos, open your door. Hang on!

Demolishor: Nice try!

Carlos: Let’s get outta here!

Alexis: I dunno if we’re gonna make it!

Hot Shot: Oh no! I’m boxed in!

Cyclonus: Hahahaha!

Rad: Wait here. I’m going for help.

Alexis: We can’t just leave Hot Shot. He’s an easy target sitting out here.

Hot Shot: Head’s up!

Alexis: Rad! Wait!

Rad: All right!

Alexis: Here they come.

Rad: You need a ride?

Alexis: Sure.

Rad: Look, it’s Laserbeak!

Alexis: Let’s follow him.

Megatron: I’ve waited aeons for this moment. This is my chance to turn the mighty Optimus Prime into scrap! You didn’t know that I had my own Mini-Con. Look here. Transform and combine! Together we’ll finish you off.

Starscream: No, let me do it! You have your partner Mini-Con, but I’ll show you how powerful I am on my own!

Megatron: Starscream, I never gave you the order to beam down to the planet.

Starscream: Transform! You’re mine now, Prime.

Rad: Oh no!

Alexis: No, stop!

Carlos: He can’t!

Rad: High Wire!

Alexis: Did you see that, Rad?

Rad: They combined…

Megatron: You fool, Starscream!

Alexis: What’s happening to the panel in the rock face?

Rad: Optimus! Optimus!

Optimus: The Mini-Con has been activated. I don’t believe it. It’s my partner Mini-Con. Well, my old friend, I could use some help. Are you ready for some action?

Megatron: Errr… The Mini-Con!

Optimus: Transform and combine! Maximum blast!

Rad: All right!

Megatron: This is your fault, Starscream.

Rad: Hey, they’re gone. They’re gone!

Optimus: Thank you for your help, Leader-1. I could not have beat them without you. And welcome to the team.

Carlos: Great, we did it! We got the Mini-Con, and I think everybody’s okay.

Red Alert: Mission accomplished.

Rad: Carlos, if you’re not too busy, Hot Shot could use a hand. He seems to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. (VO) Alexis, Carlos and I all agreed that our run-in with the Decepticons that day was probably the scariest thing we’d ever been through. Thanks to the Autobots and the Mini-Cons, everything turned out all right, though. Optimus even found his long lost partner Mini-Con. He calls him Leader-1. When those two combine, his powers are twice as awesome. I guess it’s true what they say, nothing works better than teamwork.

[Commercial]

Demolishor: Starscream is in detention as you requested, Megatron.

Megatron: Very well.

Demolishor: Sir, I know that our mission failed, but why did you discipline him in such a harsh manner?

Megatron: Because if anyone dares to defy my authority, they will get the same treatment.

Demolishor: Uh, of course, sir.

Megatron: It could have been mine. If it weren’t for the Autobots, I would’ve had that Mini-Con right now. Optimus Prime got lucky, but sooner or later his luck will run out.

[End]