Transformers: Energon
“Farewell Inferno” – Episode 32
Written by Voicebox Productions
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Optimus: Kicker, is everyone ready on Rock Planet?
Kicker: 10-4, Optimus.
Optimus: Rodimus, what about your boys on Blizzard Planet?
Rodimus: We’re standing by, Optimus.
Optimus: Ocean Planet?
Bulkhead: Just give us the word, big guy!
Optimus: A warp gate will open shortly. Hot Shot and his team will be lowering the first tower. I want everyone to keep focus until everything is completely fixed into position. Then, the Omnicons will enter first. Got that?
Autobots & Kicker: Yessir!
Q-3: Soon, the towers will be placed upon the three new planets.
Q-1: Then they’ll be able to set up the Energon grid…
Q-2: Making our planets safe from harm.
Q-3: And safe from Megatron. He won’t be able to attack so easily.
Qs: Hahahahahaha!
Q-1: You did it, Kicker!
Q-2: Yes, we’re so proud of you, young man!
Kicker: There it is, guys. The first tower.
Ironhide: But we can’t let our guard down until it’s up and running, Kicker.
Kicker: Hh… Hhh? Speak of the devil. Look who’s crashing the party.
Rodimus: Fire! Keep on them, men!
Megatron: Inferno!
Inferno: M-Megatron?!
Megatron: I was hoping you would have changed your mind by now.
Inferno: I am an Autobot! And I’ll never, ever be a Decepticon!
Megatron: Gah! You’re a fool! Men, attack the Energon towers before they can set them up!
Snow Cat: Ah, you got it! (Yodels.)
Bulkhead: Hehehehe! Hoo-haha! Hahahahahaha…
Mirage: Mirage, dive! Mirage, marine attack!
Bulkhead: Hey Jetfire, where in the dickens did Mirage get to?
Jetfire: Are you serious?! How could something that size just disappear?
Kicker: Oh man, what’s takin’ so long? We’ve gotta get that grid up and running!
Scorponok: Rghhh! Oh no, it looks like their grid’s operational! So now what, sir?
Megatron: Curses!
Snow Cat: That was too close for comfort! Whoooaaa-oaa-oaaa!
Megatron: Men, time to take this battle to Ocean Planet.
Snow Cat: Yessir!
Mirage: Transform! Mirage, attack! Let’s see if we can make this tower spring a leak! Mirage, retreat! Mirage, mission complete.
Bulkhead: Blast, no! Mirage sent charges below the surface!
Optimus: We’re too late to save the tower. Let’s head for Ocean Planet!
[Commercial]
Optimus: We needed that tower to set up the Energon grid. Now we can’t defend these planets at full capacity.
Signal Flare: Yeah, and that planet had the best early warning detection system too.
Hot Shot: Optimus-sir, we’ve got only one Energon tower left that can be mobilized from planet Cybertron.
Optimus: That’s right. We need a good defense, men.
Hot Shot: Don’t worry, Optimus. I’ll look after that one.
Bulkhead: Heheheh! Hehe, there’s an old saying, Optimus, “don’t watch your back so closely that you can’t see what’s infront of ya.”
Optimus: I catch your drift, Bulkhead, and that’s why I’m setting up a plan to distract our enemy.
Bulkhead: I don’t know how ya do it, but you always seem to impress me.
Rodimus: So what’s the plan?
Inferno: I know… Let me distract Megatron.
Kicker: Hh. But, Inferno.
Rodimus: So, do you think Inferno can handle the job, Optimus?
Optimus: Good question. All I know is Inferno is one of the most dedicated soldiers under my command.
Rodimus: That doesn’t answer my question…
Optimus: Ah, just incase, I’ll send a team to keep an eye on him.
Rodimus: Hmm? Are you serious? If you believe he’s such a good warrior, then why do you want to babysit him?
Optimus: Because I believe in always having a good backup plan.
Inferno: Arggh! Egh… Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh! Hhh… Hhh… Hgh… I am not a Decepticon! I am an Autobot! Aaaarggghhh!
Ironhide: Kicker, is Inferno acting or is he in trouble?
Jetfire: A little bit of both! This all started when Megatron branded him. Inferno’s trying with everything he’s got not to turn into a Decepticon.
Ironhide: What?!
Kicker: Shhhh!
Ironhide: Huh?
Kicker: Would you keep it down? We’re only here to help if Inferno really needs us.
Ironhide: Oh. Right.
Kicker: We need to stop Megatron from stealing all the Energon. If we don’t, these new planets will all be toast. This is Optimus’ plan. Inferno’s out there trying to be decoy to draw the Decepticons in.
Ironhide: Kicker, I’ve got a question.
Kicker: Yeah, what?
Ironhide: Can an Autobot become a Decepticon for like a little while?
Kicker: Sure.
Ironhide: And the effect wouldn’t be permanent or anything…
Kicker: Let’s just hope not.
Inferno: Ughhh… Ahh… Gragghh… Megatron! Agh… Yaah… Egh. I know you can hear me. Now show yourself, Megatron. Ugh. Show yourself!
Megatron: What?
Starscream: What is it, Megatron?
Megatron: I believe my latest recruit has just joined our ranks.
Starscream: Huh?
Megatron: Inferno is calling, which means only one thing… He now wears the mark of a Decepticon.
Inferno: Aaah… Aaaahhh! Ugh… Uraaah! Urah! Uraaaaaaaaaaahh!
Ironhide: Hey Kicker, are you sure he’s all right?
Kicker: He’s really getting into it, but — I’m betting he’s all right.
Jetfire: It’s to fool Megatron.
Ironhide: Are you sure? Ah… That’s smarts. Ugh…
Jetfire: Okay, guys, I think we’d better take cover.
Kicker: Agh! No kiddin’.
Jetfire: Let’s move out!
Inferno: Arggh! Arggh! Aaaaaaargh! Aaaaaaaaahhhh!
Ironhide: I really hope you’re right about this being temporary!
Kicker: Yeah, me too!
Ironhide: Are you really, really sure?!
Kicker: It’s an act — to get the Decepticons to show up…
Inferno: Uraaaagghh! Urah, urah, urah!
Ironhide: So how come he’s using live ammo?!
Inferno: Aaaaaaaahhhhh! Ugh. Uraah!
Jetfire: He’s got a point there! Urgh.
Kicker: It’s just an act, I tell ya! An act! And he’s — doing a really good job at it.
Inferno: Aaaaaaaahhhhhhh!
[Commercial]
Inferno: Aaaaaahhhhhh! Where are you, Megatron?!
Ironhide: C’mon, Kicker, this whole Inferno-acting-as-a-Decepticon thing is going too far!
Kicker: Relax, Ironhide.
Inferno: Eraah! Erah, erah, erah!
Megatron: Hahahahahahahaha… Ah, I do so love the smell of battle. And by the sounds of it, my newest little soldier is now truly a Decepticon. Let’s go greet him.
Inferno: Hrgh. Hrgh. Hrgh! Autobots! Where are you hiding?! Show yourselves!
Megatron: Inferno!
Inferno: Huah?
Kicker: Look, there they are. It’s Megatron and his Decepti-scum lackies. I’ve gotta get a hold of Optimus.
Ironhide: Transform! Huh!
Inferno: Ergh…
Megatron: Hahaha… I’ve been expecting you call, Inferno. And on behalf of the entire Decepticon organization, I would like to welcome you aboard as a full-fledged warrior.
Inferno: Ergggh… Hhh… Aaarrgghh! Erah, erah!
Megatron: Hahahahahaha….
Starscream: Megatron-sir!
Megatron: Relax, Starscream.
Inferno: Ergghh… Erggghh… Urgh… Aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrgggghhh! Urah! Urah! Urah! Urah! Urah! Uraaaaagghhh!
Kicker: Inferno…
Jetfire: Kicker! Kicker!
Kicker: Hghh?
Jetfire: We’re too close to the Decepticons! We need to jet!
Kicker: You’re right. Ironhide, do you read me?
Ironhide: Loud and clear!
Kicker: Signal Optimus.
Ironhide: Right!
Scorponok: Huh?!
Starscream: What’s he doing?
Megatron: Looks like we’re not alone.
Wing Saber: There’s the flare, Optimus!
Optimus: All right, men! Lower the tower and let’s get into position! Wing Saber!
Wing Saber: ‘Sir!
Optimus: Optimus Prime!
Wing Saber: Wing Saber!
Optimus & Wing Saber: Powerlinx!
Optimus: Powerlinx complete!
Misha: Opening the warp gate!
Inferno: Hhh, hhh, hhh…
Megatron: Very clever, Inferno! I must say, I bought into your little plan of deceit.
Starscream: But the joke’s on you, friend. Once one becomes a Decepticon, there is no turning back! Hahahahahaha…
Megatron: All right, Starscream. You’ll be in charge down here. I’m off to Ocean Planet.
Starscream: Yessir!
Megatron: Snow Cat, Mirage, Shockblast! You’re coming with me.
Shockblast: Yes!
Snow Cat: (Yodels.)
Jetfire: Megatron’s headed to Ocean Planet!
Starscream: And you’re coming with us, Inferno.
Scorponok: You’re a Decepticon now!
Demolishor: Yeah! Hgh! A Decepticon!
Kicker: Signal Flare! Fire an Energon star into ‘im!
Signal Flare: Fire a star into Inferno?
Kicker: Yeah!
Signal Flare: You got it! Yaah!
Inferno: Huh? Err… er… Aaaaaaarrrrgggggghhhhhhh!
Jetfire: What do you think you’re doing, Kicker?
Kicker: Trust me… The Energon star should get him back to normal.
Inferno: Arrrrrrgghhhh… Rrggghhh…
Kicker: At least I thought it would work! Oh no! Maybe he really is a Decepticon!
Snow Cat: (Yodels.)
Megatron: Let’s bring that tower down, men! Mirage, attack!
Mirage: Transform! Attaaaack!
Snow Cat: (Yodels.) Mind if I join in?! Ha! Transform!
Mirage: Mirage, attack!
Snow Cat: (Yodels underwater.)
Shockblast: You’re all mine, old man!
Bulkhead: Ahehahaha. Oh, ya think so, eh, whippersnapper?! Heheh! Yeah-aah!
Shockblast: Aah! Why you old coot!
Bulkhead: Old coot? Why, I’ve had to straighten out a hundred of you smart-mouthed space jockies in my time!
Megatron: Well, Optimus, it seems your little diversion tactic backfired. Oh, and you’ve also lost Inferno to my side.
Optimus: What?!
Megatron: Oh, don’t play coy with me, Prime. Inferno is now under my command and he can never revert back to your side. And what’s even worse for you is you’re too late setting up an Energon tower. So it looks like this planet is mine for the plundering!
Optimus: I don’t think so, Megatron! I always come with a backup plan, so don’t make a move!
Megatron: Sorry, Optimus, but I’m busy!
Optimus: And you’re back to get a lot busier! Yaaaahh!
Megatron: Aaarrrrgggghh!
Hot Shot: Ohh, they just keep coming… Blast ’em with the Energon lasers! Cliffjumper! Time to link up!
Cliffjumper: Right!
Hot Shot: Hot Shot!
Cliffjumper: Cliffjumper!
Hot Shot & Cliffjumper: Powerlinx!
Hot Shot: Powerlinx Hot Shot! Aaaaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhh!
Snow Cat: (Underwater yodelling.) This is too easy!
Mirage: Mirage — loves his job. Must blast tower and take it down! What?!
Rodimus: You didn’t think we’d let you destroy it without a fight!
Snow Cat: (Yodels again.) Oh, like you’re gonna stop us.
Snow Cat & Mirage: Huh?!
Mirage: What’s happening?!
Snow Cat: Oh no! (Yodels.)
Shockblast: Get off my back, you old geezer! You annoy me!
Bulkhead: Hehehe, just doing my job, sonny! Heh, heh, heh!
Misha: The tower is back up and running. Preparing the engage Energon grid.
Megatron: No, it can’t be! Retreat! Retreeeaaat!
Optimus: Not this time, Megatron!
Megatron: Oh, right. And who’s going to stop me?! We’ll finish this another day, Prime…
Bulkhead: Heh, back in my time, soldiers had to be whipped into shape. Nowadays, they’re all soft like you!
Shockblast: Love to stay and chat, gramps, but I gotta fly!
Jetfire: That’s it. The Energon grid is up and running.
Kicker: Good job, guys. Inferno…
Inferno: Errrrggghhh!
Ironhide: You gotta do something, Kicker!
Inferno: Arrrgghhh! Aaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhhhhh!
Ironhide: Inferno!
Demolishor: Stay back, Autobot! Raauggghh!
Inferno: Eraaaahhh! Urah! Urah!
Ironhide: Waaaahhh…
Kicker: Inferno!
Ironhide: We’re losing him, Kicker!
Starscream: Heheheheh… Excellent! The change is complete and irreversible! Come, Inferno!
Inferno: Urah, urah… Aaah! Aaarrrggghh! Hwah, argghh… Urah!
Starscream: Inferno! What’s wrong?!
Inferno: I’ll never be — a Decepticon! Hrgh, hrgh…
Kicker: Inferno!
Inferno: Never! Never! Eraaaaaaahhh!
Starscream: Have you lost it?!
Inferno: Aaaaaarrrrgggghhhh….
Demolishor: Starscream, Inferno, look out!
Kicker: I can’t tell who’s winning! Inferno?!
Starscream: Aaaaaaarrrrgghhh….
Inferno: I need more Energon! Get Signal Flare to give me more Energon!
Kicker: Oh no! They’re heading straight for the center of Unicron! And if they get pulled into its atmosphere, they’re history! We’ve gotta help Inferno!
Ironhide: Right!
Inferno: I can feel the Energon… getting stronger — stronger!
Starscream: No! You are a Decepticon!
Demolishor: Starscream… You gotta turn back! Ohhh…!
Starscream: Oh no! We’re — getting pulled in! Argh!
Inferno: I need the Energon! I must fight becoming a Decepticon!
Demolishor: The Energon is burning me up! Oh-argghh-urgghh!
Inferno: Starscream, we’re too close!
Starscream: It’s too strong! Help me! Urgghh! Aaarggghh!
Jetfire: Inferno!
Scorponok: No!
Ironhide: Scorponok…!
Kicker: Huh?
Scorponok: No! It’s over, Inferno!
Starscream: Aaah… He saved me!
Scorponok: He saved you?! Hmm. Autobot!
Q-4: Scorponok…? Is that Scorponok?
Q-2: Have you returned?
Q-1: Returned to us?
Q-3: Have you returned to us —
Qs: Scorponok?!
Scorponok: That voice… No!
Inferno: I’m not… a Decepticon… I am an Autobot!
Kicker: No, Inferno! You gotta turn around!
Jetfire: It’s too late, Kicker! The Energon’s way too strong.
Kicker: He’s too weak to fight it!
Inferno: Don’t worry, Kicker… I’ll be back — better than ever…
Megatron: A hero to the end? Pathetic Autobot.
Inferno: This is not the end… I fought off the Decepticon evil. I knew I could.
Kicker: Come back, Inferno!
Inferno: I’ll be back… An Autobot once again!
Kicker: Aaaah?! Hghh…
Jetfire: Well… At least I was able to retrieve his spark, Optimus.
Optimus: Hhh… Thank you, Jetfire.
Kicker: Inferno faced the biggest challenge an Autobot can imagine. He almost became a Decepticon. But he fought the evil and won. Heroic to the end. Even saving his sworn enemy.
Misha: Mmm…
Kicker: It won’t be the same now, but I’m proud of what he did.
[End]