Transformers: Armada
“Dash” – Episode 45
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams
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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.
Galvatron: Fight against Unicron with the Autobots? Why would Optimus think I would want to do that? I guess his forces must be weakening and he’s getting desperate.
Wheeljack: What if it’s not a trick, sir? And his plan really does work? It seems we could all benefit from it.
Galvatron: Careful, Wheeljack. You’re starting to sound a lot like Optimus Prime.
Wheeljack: Uh, forgive me, Galvatron. It’s that black hole out there. And it makes me nervous thinking that Unicron could draw us into it at any time.
Demolishor: Yeah.
Thrust: Don’t be ridiculous! We are Decepticons. We don’t have the time to waste on some foolish Autobot nonsense. Heh. Our power will overwhelm Unicron, if he exists.
Cyclonus: Uh, yeah. Maybe. But I won’t be any good if I get sucked into that black hole in outer space.
Thrust: Silence! You will do as Galvatron tells you, and eliminate the Autobots from existance! And stop overworking your brain by thinking!
Cyclonus: Hey, relax, would ya? I just hope I don’t end up on the other side of the universe again. That’s all. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
Demolishor: Don’t mind Cyclonus. He’s due for an upgrade.
Cyclonus: Hey! Whaddya mean by that?
Galvatron: Enough! We will not be joining the Autobots to battle Unicron!
Thrust: A wise decision, Galvatron. The Autobots are only trying to confuse us with all of this talk about Unicron — if he exists… Heh. Just a clever ploy…
Galvatron: Thrust!
Thrust: Hmm?!
Galvatron: What about the Mini-Con fleet?
Thrust: Don’t worry about them, sir. I’m rebuilding the Hydra Cannon. Soon they’ll be nothing but a memory.
Galvatron: Hmmm… I’m counting on it, Thrust.
Thrust: Yessir.
Starscream: Hrhh…
Thrust: Everything will work exactly as I — I mean we’ve planned.
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Blurr: The Mini-Cons sure are a big fleet when they’re all together. I’ve never seen anything like it.
Scavenger: Well, there’s safety in numbers, you know.
Sideswipe: Then why can’t we just charge right in? With their cover, we should be able to get right by the Decepticons.
Scavenger: In time, Sideswipe. It would be a mistake to rush right into battle.
Blurr: You’ve got a point there, Scavenger.
Sideswipe: If I knew it was going to be like this, I would’ve stayed back on planet Cybertron with Jetfire. At least I could make myself useful down there.
Jetfire: Come in, Autobots!
Optimus: Jetfire, how did things look on the planet?
Jetfire: Hhh… Cybertron’s being overrun with Decepticons. Luckily, my position’s safe but I dunno for how much longer.
Optimus: Just stay out of sight.
Jetfire: Roger. What a rip-off. I’m a decorated flying ace, and thanks to these Decepticons, I’ve been grounded. Let’s see if I can turn things around.
Hoist: Ergh! There may be safety in numbers, Scavenger, but this little party is getting awfully dull! So, we’re just gonna sit here and wait till Unicron makes a move on planet Cybertron. Is that the deal?
Sideswipe: Aw, man. I’m not used to all this downtime. I need some action.
Scavenger: If Galvatron would’ve agreed to join forces with us, then we wouldn’t be stuck in this situation.
Optimus: Forget him. Our main priority is to identify any weak spots in the Decepticon defenses. You got that, Blurr?
Blurr: I’m on it.
Billy: I wonder what’s gonna happen now.
Fred: Stressful times like these call for large quantities of comfort food.
Billy: I just wanna know if the Mini-Cons are still on our side or not.
Rad: Well, somehow I kinda doubt all those Mini-Cons are here just to fight the Decepticons.
Alexis: Those lights.
Rad: Huh?
Alexis: Watching those lights flicker makes me wonder how many Transformers are disappearing down there.
Carlos: That’s right. Those flashing lights are from all the fighting that’s going on.
Fred: That’s terrible.
Rad: Yeah. So we came all this way just to watch this? So what are we supposed to do? We left Earth thinking that we could be of some use out here, but I dunno. Ugh, at this rate, I just don’t know anymore.
Carlos: Rad? Huh? Hot Shot? Hey, Hot Shot!
Kids: Huh?
Carlos: Huh? Hey, what’s with him? Is he mad at us or something? Hey, why is he ignoring us?
Thrust: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Thanks to Optimus Prime, I still have control of the three most powerful weapons in the universe! What was he thinking trying to join forces with the Decepticons! What a fool! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
Rad: Hot Shot!
Hot Shot: Huh?
Rad: Are you leaving?
Carlos: What? But what about the others, Rad?
Rad: I think Hot Shot’s going to take matters into his own hands. He’s all geared up to head right through the Decepticon frontline.
Kids: What?
Fred: Is that true, Hot Shot?
Billy: You nuts?
Hot Shot: Don’t worry, I can do it.
Alexis: Hot Shot, don’t go. It’s far too dangerous.
Fred: Yeah, Galvatron wouldn’t listen to Optimus so he sure won’t listen to you!
Billy: You can’t change his mind, Alexis.
Hot Shot: Aw, come on! I gotta give it at least one more try. Don’t I?
Red Alert: So that’s what you’re up to! I’ve been worried about you, Hot Shot. That’s why I came back here.
Hot Shot: Sorry Big Red. You can’t talk me out of this one.
Carlos: You can’t just leave. Please, don’t go, Hot Shot.
Alexis: C’mon, stay with us. Can’t someone else go instead of you?
Hot Shot: No! I’m the only one who can do this. Right now we can’t land on planet Cybertron. I’ll do my best to persuade Galvatron. If I can’t convince him, it’ll at least buy us some time. Hopefully by then we’ll be able to make our way back to our planet.
Fred: But — you’ll miss dinner!
Billy: And you might not make it back!
Rad: Let him go. He’ll be all right, guys. Hot Shot’s smart, he knows how to take care of himself. He should go. If I were a Transformer, I’d do the same thing to save my friends. We should all give him our support. He could be our last chance for peace. The Autobots helped save the Earth and I really wish I could help save their planet. But there’s nothing I can do! Errr, I wanna help out some way, but I can’t do anything! I can’t stand it! Urhh…
Carlos: Aw, take it easy, Rad.
Rad: Hey, Red Alert… You gotta let Hot Shot go to the planet.
Red Alert: Well, I was going to go with him. But I’d probably just get in his way.
Hot Shot: That’s right.
Kids: Red Alert!
Billy: You serious?
Red Alert: All right, I’ll cover for you!
Hot Shot: Huh?
Hoist: What?! You let Hot Shot go off on his own to meet with Galvatron?!
Red Alert: I had to let him go, Hoist. If anything happens, I’ll take full responsibility for it.
Sideswipe: Didn’t ya try to stop him?!
Red Alert: I made a decision and I’m standing by it.
Sideswipe: Hmm?
Hoist: Well you were wrong! And I’m going after him!
Scavenger: No! I think it’s important that we stay together right now. Hot Shot can take care of himself.
Alexis: What?! No way! Hot Shot is doing this for all of you. He needs your help!
Carlos: Yeah! She’s right! You can’t just leave him out there.
Blurr: It’s too risky to follow him. The Decepticons will be all over us.
Rad: But what if Hot Shot can convince Galvatron to join us?! Then we’ve still got a chance!
Scavenger: I doubt that will happen.
Rad: Huh?!
Scavenger: He could get lucky, but Galvatron has already made his mind up and I don’t think he’ll be changing it now. We’ll just have to accept the situation we’re in and adjust our strategy.
Blurr: Hmmm… Sounds good to me.
Hot Shot: Hey, thanks a lot, Red Alert. I owe ya one. It’s all or nothin’ now. Let’s do this, Hot Shot!
Hoist: Give me a break! Everywhere I look, all I see are Decepticon ships!
Jetfire: Optimus! I’ve scouted a landing position. I’ll mark the location.
Sideswipe: Locking onto the co-ordinates. It looks like fairly weak defenses from here. This could be our big chance.
Optimus: All right. Let’s go.
Blurr: Yessir!
Decepticon Solider: The Cybertron ship has begun to move.
Decepticon Commander: Begin the attack.
Hot Shot: Transform!
Decepticon Guard: What was that, an intruder? Seal all the exits!
Voice over PA: Attention all units. An intruder has entered the base. Fire at will. Fire at will.
Hot Shot: Aw man! They’re onto me!
Voice over PA: Stop at any cost.
Hot Shot: Transform!
Decepticon Warrior: Intruder found in B-Block! All units report to B-Block!
Hot Shot: Aaaaaahhh! Aaahh! Hey! Get outta my way! Listen! I just wanna talk to Galvatron! Let me through!
Cyclonus: Sorry, you don’t have a reservation! Hahahaha!
Hot Shot: Cyclonus!
Cyclonus: Hot enough for ya? Hahahaha!
Wheeljack: Welcome back to Cybertron. What brings you here, Hot Shot?
Hot Shot: Wheeljack!
Demolishor: The Autobots don’t belong here anymore.
Wheeljack: Wait.
Demolishor: Huh?
Wheeljack: I can take care of him.
Hot Shot: Aww, let me through!
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Hoist: Oh man, this is a pretty rough welcoming. I hope Hot Shot’s doing better than we are – that he’s made it through the Decepticons’ frontlines okay.
Red Alert: Everything will be all right! Hang on!
Billy: I feel sick!
Fred: And I’ve gotta barf!
Blurr: Here come the Mini-Cons!
Sideswipe: What are they trying to do out there?
Decepticon Commander: Blast them before it’s too late.
Decepticon Soldier: But sir! Which one of these is the real Cybertron ship?
Hoist: That’s the way! The Mini-Cons have got them really confused!
Optimus: Good move…
Scavenger: This battle could go either way. Both sides are equally powerful.
Decepticon Commander: Go on. Fire. Blast every single one of those ships.
Decepticon Soldier: Yes, sir!
Wheeljack: What’s the matter, Hot Shot? Aren’t you going to fight back? Try again! I’m over here!
Hot Shot: Ow! Huh?!
Cyclonus: Ha, ha, hahaha! That Wheeljack sure got the fightin’ spirit! Hahahaha!
Demolishor: That’s for sure. I wouldn’t wanna tangle with him.
Hot Shot: I’ll fight with you if you want, but you’ve gotta let me see Galvatron first!
Wheeljack: Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh…
Decepticon Commander: We’ve got them now. One of those is the real Autobot ship. Fire on those four immediately.
Decepticon Soldier: Yes, sir!
Thrust: The mini version of the Hydra Cannon is complete!
Galvatron: Excellent…
Thrust: Now, your Star Saber…
Galvatron: Very well.
Thrust: Perfect… H–
Galvatron: Thrust! Take it! But be careful.
Hot Shot: Uggh!
Galvatron & Thrust: Huh?!
Hot Shot: Galvatron!
Galvatron: Gah! Yah! An Autobot! Wheeljack! What is this?!
Wheeljack: Wait, Galvatron! The Autobot wants to talk to you!
Galvatron: What is the meaning of this?
Wheeljack: You must believe me, Galvatron! I would never betray you. Please trust me.
Galvatron: Would you get out of my way?!
Wheeljack: No, I will not, sir! You must listen to what Hot Shot has to say to you!
Galvatron: Aw, don’t tell me you let this Autobot in here!
Wheeljack: Yes, I did, but my loyalty is to you, just as it always has been.
Thrust: Galvatron! Get away from them! It’s some kind of trap!
Demolishor: What’s going on?
Cyclonus: I dunno!
Galvatron: Urgghh…
Thrust: What?! Don’t trust Wheeljack, he’s in league with the Autobots! Optimus Prime can’t be far behind! You must destroy them both at once!
Galvatron: Hmmm…
Thrust: Gah!
Galvatron: You may speak to me, Autobot. But you had better not try anything funny – or you will pay.
Hot Shot: This is a message to the great Galvatron, general of the Decepticon army. The Autobots and Decepticons have fought against one another for a long time. But there’s another enemy that we both must be concerned about. The Mini-Cons have shown us that we all share a common foe, the one called Unicron.
Thrust: Oohh! Not more of that Unicron nonsense! Gaah!
Galvatron: I’m going tired of listening to your drivel!
Starscream: Huh?!
Galvatron: You may go ahead and finish what you were saying. Now you won’t be interrupted again. So just who is this Unicron?
Hot Shot: He’s the one who’s responsible for creating the black hole. Somehow the Mini-Cons learned about the existance of Unicron and began to prepare for an attack a long time ago.
Cyclonus: How would the Mini-Cons know so much about this Unicron character?
Hot Shot: I don’t know the answer to that yet. I do know the reason the Mini-Cons came back to planet Cybertron and that was to fight Unicron. The Autobots are no longer interested in fighting the Decepticon army. Believe me! If we don’t join forces now, both our armies and the Mini-Cons become victims of Unicron! Galvatron, we have a new enemy now!
Thrust: Oh, that’s rich! Galvatron, please let me blast him so we can launch the Hydra Cannon!
Galvatron: Hrrrgghhh…
Thrust: Galvatron! Don’t tell me you actually believe this Autobot!
Galvatron: I have noticed you have been acting very nervous, Thrust. What’s going on?
Thrust: We — muh — uh, nothing! Nothing at all!
Galvatron: This new device isn’t exactly Transformer technology.
Thrust: Du-hhhh!
Galvatron: I’m talking about the Hydra Cannon!
Thrust: Eh, heheheheh!
Starscream: Why did you tell me to lead the Decepticons?! And I’ve always wanted to know why you encouraged me to turn against Galvatron, too. Was it another one of your schemes to put you at a more favourable position with our leader?
Thrust: Starscream! Whatever are you talking about?
Starscream: You’ve been plotting against me all along. Admit it!
Demolishor: Do you know what’s going on here?
Cyclonus: Eh, eh, uhh, don’t ask me. Ask the big guy.
Tidal Wave: Who knows?
Galvatron: Thrust, what have you been plotting behind my back?
Thrust: Wh — I — I haven’t been plotting anything! I’m your loyal deputy, Galvatron!
Galvatron: You can’t fool me anymore. I know you’re more underhanded than that. Erggh!
Cyclonus: Hhh!
Cyclonus & Demolishor: What?!
Demolishor: Why’d he do that?
Thrust: Heh, heh, heh! Galvatron, you were never worthy of controlling the Transformers! I’ve got news for you, you’re nothing compared to my true master, Unicron!
Galvatron: What?! Unicron?! You traitor.
Thrust: I was actually planning on getting a hold of all three weapons, including the Star Saber. But I’m sure Unicron will be happy with what I’ve got.
Galvatron: Ergghh! Aaaahh!
Demolishor: Ergh, ugh! Galvatron!
Decepticons: Aaaaaaaaahhh!
Thrust: Heh, heh, heh, heh, hahahahaha!
Galvatron: Hurry! Close the gates! Don’t let him get away!
Decepticon Commander: Hahahahahaha! What? No! What’s going on out there!
Decepticon Solider: Commander! Something’s happening on planet Cybertron!
Sideswipe: Commencing jettison of engines.
Decepticon Commander: Look. There they are. They’re trying to land.
Demolishor: Underground! Thrust has escaped underground.
Cyclonus: Outta my way! I wanna be the first one to get —
Demolishor: Not if I can help it!
Wheeljack: You almost had Galvatron convinced.
Hot Shot: Sorry, Wheeljack. Thrust. I didn’t know.
Wheeljack: Hey, don’t worry about it. It’s a good thing we found out about Thrust now, rather than later, Hot Shot. Now we know the real enemy.
Hot Shot: Yeah, well I’d sure like to know what he plans to do with the Skyboom shield and the Requiem Blaster.
Wheeljack: He must’ve gone to meet Unicron. That has to be it.
Hot Shot: There’s only one way to find out, Wheeljack.
Wheeljack: Right! Let’s go together.
Starscream: (Thinking) You’re not getting away, Thrust. I knew you were scheming something and now that your secret is out, it’ll be a pleasure taking you down.
Optimus: I’m issuing a withdrawal order to everyone stationed here.
Generic Autobot #1: A withdrawal order? Are you sure, sir?
Optimus: That’s what I said. Now hurry up! You’re all in great danger if you stay on the planet!
Generic Autobot #2: Uhh, but sir —
Hoist: He said move out, soldier! And don’t you ever question the commander’s orders again!
Generic Autobot #2: Yessir. Right away, sir.
Optimus: Jetfire, Sideswipe, you two take the lead.
Jetfire & Sideswipe: Yessir!
Alexis: Hey, where’s Hot Shot?
Fred: We should rescue him.
Carlos: Yeah, we should!
Optimus: We can’t do that.
Rad: But Optimus!
Scavenger: Deep inside, Optimus appreciates what Hot Shot did for us today. But he’s the commander of the Cybertron army and he can’t play favourites. It’s a difficult position to be in.
Starscream: Get ready, Thrust… I’m coming for you.
[End]