Transformers: Energon
“Cybertron City” – Episode 1
Written by Voicebox
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Alpha Q-1: I am deep within a deep dense dark cloud of cosmic atom. I am at the core… All that remains of the planet-sized Transformer known… as Unicron.

Alpha Q-2: Wait a second… Hold everything. Something is missing here… Give me a moment to think!

Alpha Q-3: The energy core is seriously depleted.

Q-2: We scanned the universe for a new source… I am Alpha Q, one of the many victims of Unicron. He has brought me back online, to prevent him from going offline!

Qs: Hahahaha… Hahahahahahahahahahaha!

Q-3: Must awaken Unicron… Must release energy eating Terrorcons. He hungers for the most powerful energy in the universe, Energon. It is in abundance on Earth. And nothing will stand in the way.

Demolishor: (VO) It has been ten Earth years since our leader Megatron — and Unicron — disappeared into deep space. For ten years, I have had to suffer working alongside the incompetent Autobots and these pathetic humans. We, the Decepticons, destined to rule the galaxy, have no choice but to follow Optimus Prime. We have joined forces secretly with the humans to search for Energon, and to rebuild what was lost both on Cybertron and Earth.

Demolishor: Hey, what’s going on here? Nobody told me we were surfacing! Hmm? Oh, it’s only you, Kicker. What are you doing out here?

Kicker: I came out for a little fresh air, do you mind?

Demolishor: You’re not supposed to be out here. Now get back!

Kicker: Heh! Ugh! Ah-heh!

Demolishor: Kicker!

Kicker: Later!

Hot Shot: Aren’t you supposed to be working, Demolishor?

Demolishor: You’re not the boss of me, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Quit livin’ in the past. We’re not enemies anymore, or did you forget?

Demolishor: You’re still an Autobot to me.

Hot Shot: Whatever. I gotta go get Kicker. Now get back to work!

Demolishor: Errrrrgh… One of these days, Hot Shot… I’m gonna crush you!

Hot Shot: Okay, Kicker, party’s over.

Kicker: Heheh… I don’t think so, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Aww, that kid can be such a pain in the rear bumper. Transform!

Kicker: Hey, what’s the matter, Hot Shot? Too fast for ya? Aaah!

Hot Shot: Okay wise guy, who gave you permission to surface the city?

Kicker: I am so trapped of being trapped in this stupid city and besides, who made you king?!

Hot Shot: I’m in charge here, so don’t push your luck, ya got that?

Kicker: You think you’re the boss, but I’ve had enough of you bossin’ me around!

Hot Shot: Better watch your mouth, Kicker!

Kicker: Hey! Watch where you’re aiming that thing!

Hot Shot: Ugh… Sorry.

Kicker: I hate this!

Hot Shot: Get back! Hey, what’s wrong?

Kicker: Heheh… Okay, you win, Hot Shot.

Strongarm: Huh?

Skyblast: What’s up?

Strongarm: Check it out, Skyblast.

Skyblast / Strongarm: Whoaaa.

Rad: (VO) This is Earth’s extraterrestrial research and development centre here on Cybertron. And if it has to do with Earth, these guys are the ones to talk to.

Rad: Are you serious?

Sally: Yeah, I’m serious. And can you tell my dad I’m gonna check things out, Rad?

Rad: You got it, kiddo.

Sally: Thanks!

Dr. Jones: Rad, was that Sally?

Rad: Yeah, and she’s got big news from Earth.

Dr. Jones: Aaah… Please don’t tell me Kicker did something again.

Rad: No, no, doc. Kicker’s just fine. But Sally said the Omnicons hit a huge deposit of Energon.

Dr. Jones: What am I gonna do with him? Huh?! What?! Down at Ocean City?!

Rad: She said our Earth station has detected molecular activity at the precise co-ordinates where you suspected Energon to be.

Dr. Jones: Very interesting. Has Hot Shot been informed about this?

Rad: Not yet.

Dr. Jones: Optimus will be pleased. All the material I’ve read on Energon says it’s a clean energy source. And the answer to Earth’s energy crisis. But more importantly, the Transformers need it for themselves to power-up and repair Cybertron. This way well be the discovery of the millennium!

Omnicon A: Hey Tidal Wave, did you hear the good news? They found Energon! We’d better get our butts in gear and get some! Oh boy, Decepticons are so uptight.

Omnicon B: Yeah, when they were programmed, they forgot to put in the relax chip. Heheh! Hey, look up there!

Tidal Wave: What’s going on up there?

Omnicon A: We just saw something, sir!

Tidal Wave: Tidal Waaaaaaave! Tidal Wave will defend Cybertron. Tidal Wave will attack!

Ironhide: Whaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Optimus: Ugh! Urrghhh.

Ironhide: Urgghh… Urgh! Whoooooaaaaaaa!

Optimus: Ahh. So, anyone else?

Ironhide: Yeah… I’ll go again!

Optimus: Huh?

Ironhide: I’m ready… whenever you are!

Optimus: Haha. I like you, Ironhide. You remind me a lot of Hot Shot.

Ironhide: You… you really think so, sir?

Optimus: All right, that’s enough training for today, men. We’ll pick this up tomorrow.

Autobot Rookies: Yessir!

Ironhide: Aw, wow! I can’t believe Optimus said that! Just to be mentioned in the same breath as Hot Shot is probably the greatest compliment in the universe. I am the greatest!

Optimus: What’s up?

Rad: There’s big trouble, Optimus!

Dr. Jones: One of our satellite cities has been hit by asteroids, blasted by some unknown force. They stole some Energon.

Optimus: What?

Rad: Carlos radioed in that our Mars depot was under attack.

Carlos: All stations! This is not a test! Enemy attack has been detected, coming from unknown mechanical lifeforms!

Primus: A very interesting turn of events, don’t you think, Commander Prime? Who would have thought Energon would have been detected on planet Earth?

Optimus: It’s strange.

Primus: But what’s even stranger is we don’t know who our enemy is, and if they plan on attacking us on Earth.

Optimus: Then I’ll assemble a recon team at once.

Dr. Jones: No! Wait!

Optimus: Huh?

Dr. Jones: I have something for you.

Jetfire: So, uh, what’s the scoop, sir? Me and my boys are starting to rust away because it’s been so slow out here.

Optimus: Ha, ha. You always crack me up, Jetfire. Well, we’ve got a mission. And that includes you, Inferno.

Inferno: I heard there’s a situation on Earth, sir.

Optimus: That’s right, but first we have to make a stop at our spacebridge on Mars.

Jetfire: To assess the enemy, sir?

Optimus: Yes, now let’s move out.

Ironhide: Hey, hang on…

Optimus: What now, Ironhide?

Ironhide: Ya gotta take me, sir. I wanna go on this mission.

Jetfire: Ya wanna learn from the best, huh? Well I hope you understand this isn’t just a game.
Ironhide: Okay, I know I’m a rookie, Optimus. But I wanna see some —

Jetfire: You uploaded your Spark of Combination, Ironhide?

Ironhide: Uh, no… Not yet. But I can!

Optimus: It’s your decision, Jetfire.

Jetfire: Ehh… Okay, come on.

Ironhide: Sir!

Optimus: All units, transform! Rad, open the gates.

Rad: Roger that, Optimus. I’m all over it. Dr. Jones, is Ironhide going with them?

Dr. Jones: It looks like it. Yeah.

Optimus: Roll out!

Ironhide: Aw man, this is great!

Jetfire: Just zip it!

Optimus: Transform!

Ironhide, Jetfire & Inferno: Transform!

Optimus: Well, men… Here we are… Mars.

Jetfire: Is that our Cybertron City?

Ironhide: Hello?! Can anybody hear me?!

Inferno: I’m not detecting any signs of life on this planet, sir.

Jetfire: But I thought there were supposed to be loads of Transformers working down there.

Inferno: Me too.

Ironhide: You think they were wiped out?

Optimus: We’ve got to get to Earth.

[Commercial]

Sally: Is that Energon?

Miranda: Yes. It’s the energy source that all lifeforms need to survive, Sally.

Sally: I’m not sure I get it, Mom. Do you, Kicker?

Kicker: Hmm! You think I care?!

Sally: What is with that boy?!

Miranda: He’s just going through a phase, that’s all.

Sally: Well!

Kicker: Hrgh-ugh! Humans don’t need to rely on Transformers! Hrrgh!

[Flashback]

Rad: Look!

Kicker: Huh… uhh…

Dr. Jones: Well, here we are, Kicker… This is planet Cybertron.

Kicker: Hhh! Hhhh!

Dr. Jones: It’s okay, son. They’re our friends. They’re called Transformers. And they’re here to protect us.

[End Flashback]

Kicker: Yeah? Well, I don’t need anyone to protect me.

Hot Shot: Are you serious, Carlos? Our base on Mars was hit?

Carlos: Yeah, Hot Shot. And according to our reports, it was destroyed by some kind of asteroids. Oh, and supposedly, a huge amount of Energon was stolen.

Hot Shot: Boy, it sure is lucky that nothing’s happened here yet.

Kicker: Hot Shot! Hot Shot, ya gotta submerge the city! And make it quick!

Hot Shot: No-can-do, Kicker. We’re right in the middle of an Energon mining op. And besides, it was you who raised the city in the first place!

Kicker: Listen! We’re under attack!

Hot Shot: We’re what?!

Kicker: C’mon! Let’s go!

Hot Shot: Kicker! Hang on!

Kicker: Hey, let’s go!

Demolishor: Not this time, kid!

Kicker: Outta my way, Demolishor! We don’t have time for this, now move!

Demolishor: Uggh!

Kicker: We’re under attack!

Demolishor: What?! Hey, wait… Hot Shot, no! Oh!

Hot Shot: I don’t see anything, Kicker!

Kicker: I’m not joking around this time!

Hot Shot: Well for your sake, you better not, ’cause I’m sick of your stupid pranks, you understand, Kicker?! Now step on it!

[Flashback]

Optimus: Kicker! Where are you going? I’m a little too old to be playing hide-and-go-seek, Kicker. And besides, this area is off-limits. So if you know what’s good for ya, show yourself right now! I just hope he isn’t lost… Kicker! Kicker!

Kicker: Go away! I hate you ‘bots! I hate every last one of you!

Optimus: Kicker.

Kicker: Egh. Get away from me! Ah… Ahhh… Aaaaahhh! Aaaahhh! Hhhh! Aahhh… Huh? Egghhh. What happened?

Primus: So, you are the one who discovered me.

Kicker: Who are you? Ehhh!

Primus: I find you humans interesting creatures, and I’m curious what type of energy source you rely on.

Optimus: Kicker… What’s going on here?!

Kicker: Hehh… Hheh…

[End Flashback]

Kicker: That’s when it all started. That’s when I realized I had some weird ability to perceive things. Up there, Hot Shot! Can ya see it?!

Hot Shot: Ohhh… I don’t see a thing! Transform! This better not be a joke!

Kicker: It’s not, now fire!

Hot Shot: Yeaaahh… Whatever. There’s nothing!

Kicker: Well… Ya missed! Look! There they are!

Hot Shot: Hey… You’re right! But what are those things?

Kicker: They look like some kinda recon bots. And there’s lots of ’em!

Hot Shot: How’d ya know?

Kicker: Take a look for yourself.

Hot Shot: Kicker… Why would Transformers be attacking us?

Kicker: ‘Cause they’re after our Energon. C’mon, we gotta evacuate the city!

Hot Shot: Kicker! Huhhh! This is crazy!

Kicker: Hahaha…

Hot Shot: Kicker! Don’t be an idiot! Huh? We’re in trouble.

Demolishor: What’s goin’ on?! What do you want?! Huh… Oh no, you’re not! Ugh! You’re not getting past me! Hrgh!

Hot Shot: Run for it, Kicker!

Kicker: Ughh! Ehh? Eh?

Jetfire: Somebody call for help? It’s Optimus and his boys to the rescue!

Inferno: Transform!

Optimus: Transform! Remember me, Kicker?

Kicker: Yeah… You’re Optimus Prime…

Strongarm: Hey Skyblast, listen. You hear something outside?

Skyblast: Who cares? I got enough work here to keep me busy.

Strongarm: Yeah, and besides, we’re not even battle bots.

Miranda & Sally: Aaaahh!

Sally: Oh no! Where’s my brother?!

Miranda: Where’s Kicker?!

Jetfire: Oh no, they’re swarmin’ like flies! Now they’re in trouble.

Optimus: We’ll hold them off. You get outta here, Kicker.

Kicker: Yeah, like I stand a chance if I run.

Optimus: I promised your father I’d look after you.

Kicker: I’m not a kid… anymore!

Optimus: Kicker!

Kicker: I can look after myself!

Optimus: Ironhide, stop him!

Ironhide: Huh?! Yessir!

Optimus: Prime Force, transform! Hot Shot, time to use the Spark of Combination Primus gave me. Here, it’s coming your way.

Hot Shot: Whoa… Awesome…

Ironhide: Aw man, is that Hot Shot up there?

Optimus: Okay, now combine with Inferno and attack!

Hot Shot: Roger that. Inferno, now!

Hot Shot: Hot Shot!

Inferno: Inferno!

Hot Shot & Inferno: Powerlinx!

Hot Shot: Errrrraaahhh!

Optimus: Prime Force, this way! Optimus Prime, super mode! Powerlinx! Fire-1, combine! Copter-2, combine! Digger-3, combine! Submarine-4, combine! Optimus Prime, super mode! Energon Blast!

Jetfire: Whoa! Whoa, not bad!

Optimus: Are there any more intruders?

Jetfire: Yeah, they’re headed for the bridge!

Optimus: What?!

Inferno: All right, kid. Pull over.

Kicker: Hey, would ya get lost, ya freak?! Can’t you see I’m trying to create a diversion for Optimus?!

Ironhide: Sorry, pal, but I’ve got my orders. Hey! What are you doing?!

Kicker: Nine o’clock! Come and get it, ya freaks! Ugh! Aaaaahhh! Aaahhh!

Optimus: Kicker! Yah! Ugh! I’ll save you!

Kicker: Aaaaaaaahhh, aaaaaahh! Ugh! What happened?

Optimus: A gift from your father.

Kicker: Huh?! Him again?!

Optimus: He realized you wouldn’t listen to anyone, so he wanted to protect you. You’re not a warrior, Kicker.

Kicker: What happened to those bots?

Hot Shot: We took care of them, and we didn’t need your help.

Kicker: Gimme a break! And what about my mom and my sister, huh?! Or don’t you Transformers care?!

Ironhide: Hey! Watch it, punk! Nobody talks to Hot Shot like that!

Hot Shot: Take it easy, Ironhide…

Kicker: This is Earth – my planet! I decide what I do, and nobody else, ya got that?!

Optimus: Hahahaha…

Kicker: What’s so funny?!

Optimus: Your father sure has you pegged, Kicker.

Kicker: Huh?

Optimus: And that’s why he built that suit of armour. Those robots were Terrorcons. They were after the Energon and they’ll be back. So if you want to battle alongside us, you’ll have to wear that suit.

Q-3: Well, unfortunately for my side, we didn’t get our hands on the Energon. That’s the bad news. The good news is, there are plenty of other Cybertron Earth cities in the unit, but where will we strike next?

Q-2: We’re gonna get it! We’re gonna get it!

Q-3: That should keep those mindless Transformers on their toes. And if there’s one thing I simply adore, it’s the element of surprise…

Q-2: Hahahahaha!

[End]

Legend
Alpha Q-1 = Angry voice
Alpha Q-2 = Eccentric voice
Alpha Q-3 = Deep voice