Transformers: Armada
“Jungle” – Episode 6
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.
Cyclonus: C’mon. Let’s go and rush ’em, guys.
Starscream: No way. We’ll attack from both sides.
Demolishor: Are you crazy? What kind of plan is that?
Starscream: Those are Megatron’s orders.
Cyclonus: All right, all right! Let’s just blast them already.
Starscream: That’s it. You two keep them occupied. Transform! That is a lucky shot…
Megatron: I don’t believe it. Even a battle simulation is too tough for ’em. You call yourselves Decepticons? You’re lucky that was only a training exercise and not a real battle, or else you’d all be annihilated. And you, Starscream. I expect much more from my second-in-command.
Starscream: But sir, you can’t blame me. The other two were supposed to cover me!
Demolishor: Forget that. You can look after your own hide.
Cyclonus: I guess it just goes to show you a leader without a Mini-Con is no good to anyone.
Starscream: Megatron, please. I promise to do better if you let me have the next Mini-Con!
Cyclonus: I think he’s gonna start to cry. Hahahaha!
Starscream: Hey, you two take that back.
Megatron: Enough. Listen. That signal’s coming from a new Mini-Con panel. Prepare for launch. We will depart for Earth immediately.
[Transition]
Alexis: Rad’s sure taking his time getting here.
Carlos: Ah, be cool. Here he comes.
Rad: Hey guys. Sorry I’m late, but I thought I’d get a few things that we might need.
Carlos: Are you sure you brought enough stuff?
Alexis: Did you raid a garage sale?
Rad: ‘Course not. I figured if we were gonna be hanging out with the Autobots and Mini-Cons, we might need some human things. Always be prepared, that’s what I say.
Alexis: Yeah, you’re right. I guess that makes sense.
Carlos: Hey Rad, this sure looks like camping stuff to me.
Rad: Yeah, that’s what it is.
Carlos: Cool. We’re going on a camping trip?
Alexis: Well I just hope you got some bug spray in there.
Rad: I got everything. Now let’s go. (VO) Alexis and Carlos didn’t know it, but all that gear I brought was gonna come in handy. We were about to set out on an adventure with the Autobots that none of us would ever forget.
Optimus: Why is this Mini-Con still lying dormant?
Red Alert: I’m not sure, sir. It may be that the data’s been protected.
Hot Shot: But how could that happen?
Red Alert: I don’t know.
Carlos: Nice entrance, Grindor!
Hot Shot: You guys bring enough supplies with ya?
Carlos: I know. Rad just thought we might need some goodies from home, that’s all. Right?
Rad: Heh. Ha, ha, ha.
Optimus: That’s the beacon signal of a new Mini-Con. Red Alert, can you bring it up on the monitor?
Red Alert: Yessir.
Optimus: You’ve got the location? Good, let’s move out.
Carlos: Haha.
Rad: Yeah.
Red Alert: The co-ordinates are locked in, Optimus.
Optimus: Launch!
Carlos: Hey, check this place out. This terrain would be excellent to ride our BMXs on.
Alexis: Look. Aww, it’s a deer. I hope we see some more.
Rad: Mmmhmm.
Carlos: Hey guys, I know there’s nothing that’s gonna scare me out here. As long as there’s no tigers or panthers around.
Alexis: Would you give your head a shake? This is a forest.
Carlos: Yeah, of course I know that. I was just testing you guys.
Optimus: C’mon, settle down, team. We’ve got a lot of work to do. Let’s find that Mini-Con panel. Hot Shot, get Jolt to do a recon from the air.
Hot Shot: Okay. Go take a look, Jolt.
Rad: How’s it looking up there, Jolt?
Carlos: Hey Rad, he sees something in the distance.
Hot Shot: All right! We found it, sir.
Optimus: Let’s move out!
Hot Shot: Uhhh… Move out, which way? Well, I guess you’re the boss. But it isn’t exactly a freeway, though.
Red Alert: I think we’ll have to walk from here.
Optimus: We’ll leave the container behind. Leader-1, I want you to stay here until we get back.
Rad: I’m glad someone’s gonna watch our gear.
Carlos: I hope he doesn’t get lonely.
Alexis: Aw, he’ll be fine.
Hot Shot: Hey, are we really gonna walk?
Red Alert: If you’d rather not, you can always stay here.
Hot Shot: What?! I’m coming. I’m coming! Aw, this stinks. Why did the Mini-Con have to end up here in the middle of nowhere?
Rad: No! You can’t do that, Hot Shot. You can’t cut the trees down. They’re living beings and they help the Earth too.
Hot Shot: But they just keep getting in my way!
Red Alert: Just be respectful, Hot Shot. After all, we’re only guests on this planet.
Alexis: Just let the trees be. The walk will be worth it.
Carlos: Hey, you guys! Get over here! I think we’re in luck. It looks like there’s a path up ahead.
Alexis: You sure?
Hot Shot: Now you’re talkin’.
Rad: A path? How come there’s a path way out here?
Carlos: Ha, see? I told ya so.
Alexis: Good call. I wonder who could’ve done this, Carlos.
Rad: I think I know.
Red Alert: This path heads in the same direction as the source of the Mini-Con signal.
Hot Shot: All right! Let’s hit the trail. C’mon, guys. Follow me!
Red Alert: He really needs to get back on that open road.
Optimus: Hmmm… I think you’re right. Everyone onboard. Let’s get that Mini-Con.
Alexis: Sure thing, Optimus.
Carlos: I’m sure glad I found this path.
Alexis: You’re right, but I’m still trying to figure out what it’s doing here.
Rad: It’s for illegal cutting.
Alexis: Are you serious, Rad?
Carlos: So what does that mean?
Alexis: It means they cut down trees without a proper license.
Rad: That causes a lot of destruction to the planet, because trees and plants produce oxygen needed by humans. They also help slow down global warming by converting carbon dioxide to air. Sometimes we humans forget the delicate balance we share with nature. It’s gonna cost us if we’re not careful.
Carlos: So you mean if all these trees keep getting illegally chopped down…
Rad: Global warming will get progressively worse and the Earth might even become uninhabitable. You know, I really wish that the future of the human race depends on what we do to protect the enviroment today.
Optimus: Rad’s right. This planet looks peaceful at a glance, but it has some serious problems.
Megatron: So, are you sure we’re going the right way?
Demolishor: Yes. I programmed the locator myself, so I’m sure we’re going in the right direction. We’ll find it, sir.
Starscream: Heh! I see you’re overconfident as usual.
Demolishor: What was that, Starscream?
Starscream: Nothing, I was just talking to myself.
Demolishor: Heh, keep talking ’cause no one else is listening to you anymore.
Starscream: What’s that?
Cyclonus: Yeah, Starscream, give it up. You couldn’t even find your way to the Mini-Con if I pointed you right to it. Like this.
Demolishor: The Mini-Con.
Megatron: Well, where is it?
Starscream: That Mini-Con belongs to me.
Demolishor: I sense it’s very close by.
Megatron: Get it.
Cyclonus: Last one there has a rotten circuit.
Starscream (thinking): That Mini-Con will be mine. There’s no way I’ll let Demolishor or Cyclonus get it. And once I have it, even Megatron won’t get in my way.
[Commercial]
Hot Shot: Whhhooa!
Optimus: Hot Shot!
Red Alert: Are you all right?
Hot Shot: Yeah, I’m okay. But that was close.
Cyclonus: Oh shoot, I missed him.
Rad: It’s them!
Red Alert: Decepticons!
Hot Shot: I should’ve known.
Demolishor: We came for the Mini-Con.
Optimus: Not if you’re going to use it for evil purposes!
Megatron: What we do with it is none of your business, Optimus Prime. Blast ’em.
Red Alert: Kids, run!
Hot Shot: Those creeps.
Rad: The trees are on fire!
Optimus: Don’t shoot unless you have a clear line of fire. We mustn’t harm this forest.
Hot Shot: C’mon, are you serious?
Optimus: That’s an order!
Demolishor: I love Autobot hunting.
Starscream: Transform, now!
Cyclonus: You creep. Transform!
Starscream: I’ll show ’em how it’s —
Cyclonus: — Out of the way!
Starscream: Cyclonus!
Cyclonus: You’re out of your league. Stand back and let a pro show you how to do some real destruction.
Starscream: You’re blocking my target!
Rad: No, the animals!
Alexis: Rad, wait!
Rad: No, not this way.
Alexis: Over here!
Rad: Are the animals safe?
Carlos: You bet.
Rad: Optimus!
Optimus: Are you kids all right?
Alexis: Yeah, thanks for saving us!
Carlos: That was awesome.
Rad: We have to put out this fire. And right now.
Optimus: Red Alert, Hot Shot, front and center.
Cyclonus: You should check your warranty. I think it’s expired.
Starscream: I’ll give you an overhaul you won’t forget.
Megatron: Would you two please stop your bickering?
Demolishor: Megatron! There. Look, they’re getting away.
Megatron: What? Hahaha, look at those cowards run.
Demolishor: Should we go after them?
Megatron: No, first we must find that Mini-Con panel.
Demolishor: Right.
Optimus: This is a very dangerous situation. Now let’s put out this fire.
Red Alert: Yes, sir.
Hot Shot: But Optimus, what if the Decepticons get to the Mini-Con first?
Optimus: Putting out the fire is more important than that. The safety of the wildlife in this forest takes priority. Let’s concentrate on fighting this fire.
Hot Shot: Yes, sir!
Red Alert: Let’s get to work.
Optimus: You kids can help, but stay safe.
Rad: We’ll do what we can.
Hot Shot: This oughta cool things off.
Alexis: They can’t stop it. It’s spreading too fast.
Rad: They need our help.
Carlos: And they need some water.
Rad: Yeah, you’re right. Okay, go for it, Laserbeak.
Alexis: Look, he found a lake!
Rad: All right!
Carlos: But how do we get the water here?
Rad: I don’t know.
Red Alert: I know what to do. We’ll use the container and create a fire extinguisher. Agreed?
Optimus: Do it. Sparkplug, come in. Do you copy? We have a situation. I’ll send you our co-ordinates. Bring the container to us.
Red Alert: The fire’s closing in. Hang tough. Once Leader-1 gets here, we’ll be fine.
Optimus: Stand by. Here he comes. You’re just in time, my friend. Container, open! Okay men, let’s do this. Red Alert, take the lead.
Red Alert: I’m on it, sir.
Rad: C’mon, let’s give ’em a hand.
Carlos: Well, sure! Haha!
Demolishor: There it is, the Mini-Con panel!
Megatron: So tell me, where is it, Demolishor?
Demolishor: Up there.
Megatron: Ah, I see it now.
Starscream: Please let me retrieve it, sir.
Megatron: This one’s mine, boys. I believe for the benefit for the Decepticons it would be better for me to increase my power.
Starscream: But you said the next Mini-Con that we find would be mine!
Megatron: Demolishor, I want that tree cut down. And make sure you don’t damage that Mini-Con.
Demolishor: I’m on it, sir.
Starscream: But Megatron!
Megatron: Stop pestering me, Starscream.
Starscream: Errghh…
Red Alert: All right. I’ve got everything hooked up now.
Optimus: Good work.
Rad: We’re all set.
Hot Shot: I’m ready when you are.
Red Alert: Here goes. I’m starting the pump.
Rad: The pressure looks good. Here comes the water.
Hot Shot: So much for that blaze.
Alexis: Yeah! It’s working.
Carlos: Excellent.
Rad: Optimus, we can handle things here. You guys go stop the Decepticons.
Optimus: Okay, thanks.
Megatron: Ha, ha, ha. Another Mini-Con will soon be mine. What’s this?!
Optimus: Decepticons, your little hunting trip ends here.
Megatron: I thought we chased you off, Prime. Get them!
Optimus: Autobots, attack!
Cyclonus: I’m gonna blast you to pieces!
Red Alert: Not if I blast you first.
Hot Shot: Back off, you stooge.
Demolishor: We’re gonna get that Mini-Con.
Optimus: The Mini-Cons will not be used as tools of war.
Megatron: I will do with them as I please, and you can’t stop me.
Starscream: Transform!
Megatron: What? What’s he doing?
Cyclonus: He’s blown a circuit!
Starscream: That Mini-Con will be all mine! I’ve got it… At last, I have one for my own. It’s mine! My very own Mini-Con! Go on. Scan my beautiful image. Give me what I deserve! Yes! Show me my partner. I will call you Swindle. Transform for me now, Swindle. Hahaha. I’ll have enough power to rule the land and the sky! Come to me, Swindle. Let’s combine. Transform and combine!
Megatron: Just what do you think you’re doing, Starscream?
Starscream: Let me show you my incredible power! Behold the Null Laser Cannon! Look what I have done. My powers are awesome.
Optimus: He’s out of control.
Megatron: You’ll pay, Starscream. Decepticons, retreat.
Starscream: Hey, Autobots. You had better keep your eyes on me from now on. Hahaha…
Red Alert: He’s right. He could cause us a lot of trouble.
Hot Shot: If you ask me, I think he’s got a few circuits loose.
Rad: Optimus! Good news, we were able to put the fire out!
Optimus: Good work, team.
Hot Shot: I sure hope nobody got hurt.
Carlos: Everybody’s okay.
Rad: Hey, what happened here? Don’t tell me the Decepticons got to the Mini-Con panel before you did.
Optimus: Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened.
Rad: Hey, sorry. We should’ve left the fire and helped you guys out instead.
Optimus: No, Rad. You’re wrong. All of you took over for us. And you put the fire out. You did the right thing. We’ll have another chance to win back the Mini-Con, but we wouldn’t have had another chance to save the environment if it weren’t for you. If this entire forest were lost, it would take years for the things to go back to the way they were. You stopped a disaster from happening. I’m satisfied with the way things turned out.
Rad: So are we. (VO) That was the day that we realized the Autobots were not just machines. They had compassion for the living things in the forest just like us. Optimus knew it was more important to preserve our fragile environment.
[Commercial]
Starscream: Out of the way. Let me handle this. Transform and combine! Fire the Null Laser Cannon! Oh my, it’s so easy. I must be the most powerful Decepticon in the universe! …Even more powerful than Megatron! Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Megatron: Oh, we’ll just see about that, Starscream.
[End]