Transformers: Armada
“Soldier” – Episode 5
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Rad (VO): Hi, my name’s Rad and I want to tell you about the Transformers, mechanical beings from another world. There’s the Autobots, the good guys, and the Decepticons. They’re all fighting over a tiny race of robots called the Mini-Cons, who crash landed on Earth thousands of years ago and they’re scattered all over the planet. The Decepticons want to collect them and use them to increase their power, but the Autobots will put a stop to that. For me, it started out like any other day… Then again, how many other kids are surrounded by giant Transformers from the planet Cybertron? (Out loud) Heh, heh, you can’t catch me! Come on!

Hot Shot: Hey, you guys! Slow down, my circuits are overheating. Boy, I don’t like this game tag. Hey, Jolt, I need your help! It’s your turn to be ‘it.’

Carlos: Whoa! You nuts?!

Hot Shot: Hey! I think I’m starting to get the hang of it.

Carlos: Hey, put me down, you overgrown egg beater!

Hot Shot: You’re it, Carlos!

Red Alert: Hot Shot, knock it off. We’ve got plenty of work to do around here.

Hot Shot: Hey… Can’t a ‘bot have a little fun around here?

Red Alert: Not when I’m stuck doing all your work for the last two hours.

Hot Shot: I’m really not in the mood to argue, Red Alert. I’ll get my work done. Don’t you worry.

Optimus: What’s going on here?

Red Alert: Nothing, sir. Nothing at all.

Hot Shot: We were just talking, sir. Just talking, that’s all.

Optimus: Well, let’s get back to work. We don’t have much time.

Alexis: Hey Rad, what’s up with Optimus? (VO) I guess the Autobots are in a hurry to get the Mini-Cons. And I get a feeling something big is about to happen, which means the Decepticons can’t be too far away.

[Commercial]

Carlos: So, uh, any ideas what the big secret is, Rad?

Rad: No clue. But I guess we really should get out of their hair.

Hot Shot: Sorry about that back there. Red Alert’s a little uptight, that’s all.

Alexis: Well maybe that’s because he’s working 24/7.

Optimus: And because of it, Red Alert has single-handedly made our base functional.

Hot Shot: But he’s a chief science officer. Besides, you know I was assigned to be strictly a warrior, not a janitor.

Optimus: Listen to me, Hot Shot. Even warriors have to prepare for battle.

Hot Shot: So what are you saying?

Optimus: Red Alert and I have fought many battles together, Hot Shot. And long before you had been reassigned, we won those battles because he had done his homework. It’s not glamourous, but it’s essential.

Hot Shot: Hey, don’t worry. I’m ready.

Optimus: That’s the Mini-Con symbol. It looks like we’re about to get busy.

Red Alert: I’m ready, sir.

Optimus: Then let’s do this. Men, prepare to launch. Transform!

Red Alert: Transform!

Hot Shot: Transform!

Optimus: Fasten your seat belts, kids, because we’re warping to the antarctic. Red Alert, Hot Shot, lock in co-ordinates now. Begin final launch sequence.

Red Alert & Hot Shot: Launch sequence engaged.

Optimus: Ignition!

Hot Shot: I’m right behind ya!

Red Alert: And we have lift-off.

Demolishor: Megatron… We’ve just detected Mini-Con activity on our scanner.

Megatron: Let’s just make sure we get there before those Autobots do.

Demolishor & Cyclonus: Yes, sir!

Megatron: Where on Earth is Starscream?

Cyclonus: He probably took off to get the Mini-Con because he’s only one left without one! Hehehehe!

Demolishor: Haha, yeah. But Starscream’s so dumb he won’t know where to look for him!

Megatron: Silence, you simpletons.

Starscream: Heh, heh, heh, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Megatron: Go out and capture that Mini-Con. Now get moving!

Carlos: Aw, man. It’s freezing.

Rad: Don’t worry, Carlos. As long as we’re wearing these suits, we’ll be fine.

Alexis: Hey, guys, check out the penguins!

Rad: Whoa, I never thought the South Pole would be this awesome.

Carlos: Yeah, it’s like a regular zoo in a freezer.

[Transition]

Megatron: Spread out, men. That Mini-Con is here somewhere.

Alexis: I wonder why we’re stopping.

Carlos: I hope they didn’t freeze up.

Rad: Hey Hot Shot, what’s going on?

Carlos: Is everything okay?

Optimus: Nothing to worry about. I’ve just detected a small drive system failure. Cargo bay, open!

Carlos: Wicked cool…

Alexis: What did he transform into?

Rad: Hey, it’s a portable command centre. Boy, if I hadn’t seen him transform with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it.

Alexis: This should make the job a little easier.

Carlos: And look, it’s even got a chopper pad and everything! Let’s scope it out, guys.

Rad: Hey, wait up, Carlos.

[Transition]

Red Alert: I think I’ve pinpointed the glitch, sir.

Optimus: Good work, Red Alert. What was the problem with the CPU?

Red Alert: It seems the cold on this continent has caused a glitch.

Hot Shot: C’mon, come on already. We’re wasting time!

Optimus: Now settle down, Hot Shot. We’re not leaving here until I’m back online again.

Hot Shot: Oh great. And I suppose we just let Megatron collect the Mini-Con?

Red Alert: Ready to reboot, sir.

Carlos: Wow, I hope it’s not serious. Hey Rad, I’m gonna ask him how much longer, okay?

Rad: Hey, wait a sec. I’m coming with you, bud.

Alexis: What about me?

Red Alert: I think that should do it, sir.

Optimus: Good work, Red Alert. Let’s round up the kids and move out.

Carlos: Hey Red Alert! So, what’s the plan?

Red Alert: We’re ready to roll. Come on, Hot Shot, let’s do this.

Hot Shot: Hey, would you get off my case? I’ve been ready for an hour already. No cold is gonna stop me from maximum power.

Red Alert: Don’t be so sure.

Hot Shot: Not that I don’t trust you, but I’d better check just to make sure.

Optimus: Hey, there’s no need for all that.

Alexis: What’s with all the attitude, Hot Shot? Hmm?

Red Alert: Actually, he’s smart to check his hard drive out.

Carlos: Hey, Hot Shot, I’m coming with you. Wait up.

Hot Shot: Get in. We’re already behind the 8-Ball. Time to track down one Mini-Con. Hang on, Carlos, we’re gonna make tracks. Ah, nuts. I knew I should’ve brought along snow tires.

Optimus: Remember to be careful out there.

Hot Shot: Whatever…

Rad: Whoa!

Alexis: Wonder what his problem is.

Carlos: Oh, hey, Hot Shot… Is something going on between you and Red Alert?

Hot Shot: Nope.

Carlos: You know, I don’t think it’s a good idea if we go too far. I mean, I don’t wanna get stuck out in the middle of nowhere.

Hot Shot: Yeah, we’d be lost out here forever.

Carlos: Huh?! Are you serious?

Hot Shot: I’m just messin’ with ya. Relax, everything’s gonna be just fine.

Carlos: In that case, bro, light it up. It’s pedal to the metal time, Hot Shot!

[Transition]

Starscream: Impossible! I’ve searched everywhere, and still nothing.

Demolishor: Megatron, sir, look! It’s Starscream at twelve o’clock high!

Cyclonus: I told you we’d find him here. Heh, heh, heh.

Megatron: Follow him then. He may be on to something.

Hot Shot: I’m locking on to a faint signal, Carlos, and it looks like it’s coming from dead ahead.

Carlos: Look… The ocean!

Hot Shot: I guess we’ll have to head back. There’s no way I’m going into that oversized bathtub full of ice cubes.

Carlos: Yeah, okay. Oh, and Hot Shot… You mind cranking up the heat in here a touch? It’s cold.

[Transition]

Starscream: Huh? What was that? Yes! I’ve locked on and I’m going in! You’re all mine, Mini-Con. Bingo! My very own Mini-Con! Hahaha… Huh? What’s this? An Autobot?! Sorry, bad boy, but you’re going down.

Carlos: Incoming!

Starscream: Time for a little strafe and run! I’m locked on.

Hot Shot: Hang on, Carlos!

[Commercial]

Carlos: Jolt! All right!

Hot Shot: That was too close for comfort. I owe ya, Jolt.

Carlos: Hot Shot, look!

Hot Shot: The Mini-Con.

Carlos: Oh no, he’s back.

Hot Shot: Don’t worry, the showdown will be over before you know it.

Demolishor: Megatron, look, the Mini-Con!

Cyclonus: But no sign of Starscream. So where is that jackhead anyway?

Megatron: Forget him. Just make sure no one gets their hands on that Mini-Con.

[Transition]

Rad: What’s that?

Alexis: I’d say it looks like a Mini-Con.

Red Alert: There’s no time to waste. We have to investigate.

Rad: What about Carlos?

Red Alert: I’m sure they’ll be all right.

Optimus: You three wait here. I’ll go in for a look.

Rad: Yeah. Okay. Sure.

Red Alert: Transform!

[Transition]

Starscream: Too late, Autobot. I was here first and that Mini-Con is all mine.

Hot Shot: Sorry, but my job’s to keep the Mini-Cons out of the hands of Decepticons like you.

Starscream: Tough talk, but you’re outnumbered. Look behind you.

Carlos: Huh? Holy smokes, Hot Rod, we’re surrounded. We gotta vamos or we’re cooked. Let’s go.

Hot Shot: Hang on. I’ve got an idea.

Carlos: Are you nuts?

Starscream: Oh no!

Megatron: You disappoint me again, Starscream. You’re pathetic.
Starscream: B-but Megatron, I —

Megatron: — Enough of your petty excuses.

Demolishor: Heh, I say it serves him right for trying to be a one man army.

Cyclonus: Now he’s just a pile of trash.

Megatron: That’s enough! We’ve got a Mini-Con to capture.

Hot Shot: Well, boys, it’s been a slice!

Cyclonus: He’s getting away!

Demolishor: Not on my watch.

Rad: I see something over that ridge. Hot Shot’s under attack.

Red Alert: Don’t worry. He knows what he’s doing.

Carlos: Aaah! Here we go again!

Hot Shot: Transform!

Cyclonus: Hahaha! I guess that takes care of your little friend. Now it’s your turn. Laser Pulse Attack!

Starscream: I need that extra power…

Red Alert: You two find a place to hide.

Rad: Alexis, you wait here, understand? I’m going after Carlos.

Alexis: No, I’m coming with you, Rad.

Cyclonus: Oh, let me finish him off, Megatron.

Megatron: He’s all yours, Cyclonus.

Cyclonus: Hello… Buh-bye!

Hot Shot: Red Alert! Thanks, pal!

Red Alert: Doing my job and nothing more.

Demolishor: I hope you like pain!

Megatron: Uh, pardon me, but… It’s your move, friend.

Hot Shot: Hey, don’t worry about me, Red Alert. Just take him out!

Cyclonus: You are so finished, bolts for brains. Nobody sneaks up from me from behind and gets away with it. Ever. Understand?

Megatron: So then, what is he worth to you?

Demolishor: Aw, what’s the matter? Too scared you might hurt your little friend? Then how about showing me what you’ve got?!

Cyclonus: Sorry! Missed! Ha.

Hot Shot: Transform!

Red Alert: Are you okay?

Hot Shot: Never better.

Red Alert: Hahaha.

Hot Shot: Hahaha.

Demolishor: I’ll show those two. Just twitch and you’re toast! Go ahead, boys… Give me a reason.

Optimus: Transform!

Red Alert: Optimus…

Megatron: Ugh… Retreat!

Hot Shot: Oh no! I forgot about Carlos!

Starscream: Yes. Soon I’ll have my very own pet.

Rad: Just hang in there, Carlos, K?

Carlos: What about the Mini-Con?

Rad: Hey, one thing at a time, bud.

Starscream: Yes! Mission accomplished! What the?! Huh?! Aaaahhh!

Alexis: Hey, I wonder what this Mini-Con’ll look like.

Rad: Your guess is as good as mine, Alexis.

Carlos: Whoa, check it out. Amazing.

Hot Shot: I guess I owe you an apology, Red Alert.

Red Alert: You don’t owe me anything. We’re on the same team, remember?

Hot Shot: I know I said some pretty harsh things before and I’m really sorry, K?

Red Alert: You don’t have to do this. You know that.

Hot Shot: Optimus told me before we left that you were an awesome warrior back on Cybertron.

Red Alert: So are you.

Rad (VO): That was quite a lesson Hot Shot learned that day. And I guess we all learned a lesson after that.

Alexis (VO): It was nice to see the two of them finally getting along. And sure, there would be a lot more battles ahead to test their metal, but for right now, let’s just enjoy the moment.

[End]