Transformers: Energon
“Battle of the Asteroid Belt” – Episode 9
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Carlos: This is Carlos Lopez from mid-way gate station 0-8! I’ve just picked up an unidentified space craft on radar, with its current position between Mars and Lunar City. It is not responding to any radio transmissions. Repeat, not responding! And the ship is headed directly towards Asteroid City!

Kicker: Whoa, I wonder who it is.

Hot Shot: I know who it is! It’s Optimus’ mystery attacker.

Jetfire: Excuse me, sir, but we still don’t have radio contact with Asteroid City. It seems someone’s tampered with our signal.

Optimus: That means the enemy has set up a base nearby. Our objective is clear; we must protect our Energon mines. We will set up our own frontline base at the asteroid belt. Prepare to open the spacebridge!

Inferno: ‘Sir!

Kicker: (VO) I wonder why Asteroid City…

Optimus: What is it, Kicker?

Kicker: Uhh, it’s nothing, Optimus.

Kicker: (Flashback) Ah! Ah! Ah!

Kicker: Nothing at all!

Optimus: Kicker! Something just isn’t right.

Q-2: Oh, Starscream!

Q-3: Starscream… That is his name, isn’t it?

Q-2: A name’s a name, who cares?

Q-1: Enough mindless chatter! He’s the warrior servant that we need to bring us Energon in order to revive Unicron.

Q-3: Sorry.

Q-2: Yes, so sorry. Oh, Scorponok, listen up. Starscream is on his way to Asteroid City to meet up with you. Ohh, and I almost forgot the best part — Optimus Prime and his team are joining the party too!

Q-3: So don’t you dare mess this one up too.

Q-2: And another thing, did I mention Megatron might show up aswell?

Scorponok: Excellent…

Megatron: You imbeciles! That’s not enough — not nearly enough! I need more Energon, you fools!

Cyclonus: Uh, we’re going as fast as we can, Megatron-sir.

Megatron: How do you expect me to revive Unicron with such a pedlary amount, Cyclonus?!

Cyclonus: I’m sure we can get a lot more, but I don’t know how you expect us to carry it all the way back to Cybertron.

Megatron: Silence! I warn you. I do not suffer insubordination well, soldier. Now get to work! Demolishor, how much Energon do you think is left here on Asteroid City?

Demolishor: I estimate that there is plenty, Megatron-sir. The problem is we haven’t been able to hit the motherload yet.

Megatron: You’ve got to be joking! Aaah… Aaaaaahh!

Demolishor: Ohhhh!

Megatron: I gave you a very simple task, Demolishor, and that’s to find me my Energon. But it seems that while you were on the Autobots’ side, their worthless work habits rubbed off on you.

Demolishor: But sir, I’m trying my best! Maybe we should go back to Lunar City… Remember, there was plenty left there! Ughh-aaaaaahhh! Aaahhh! Oohh!

Megatron: To Lunar City!

Demolishor: Yes, but the only problem is, since we were there last, Optimus fortified the place and it might be too dangerous. Hhh!

Megatron: Are you implying I can’t defeat a few mindless Autobots?!

Demolishor: No, of course not. I just thought I’d point it out, that’s all.

Scorponok: I hope I’m not interrupting, Megatron.

Megatron: Uhh? Of course not, Scorponok.

Scorponok: I’ve just intercepted a transmission that reports Optimus Prime and his Autobots are headed to Lunar City. I believe if we concoct a foolproof strategy, we can wipe out that pest without so much as a casualty.

Megatron: Interesting. Uh, might I ask where you got this information from?

Scorponok: …Sir?

Megatron: I simply asked from where did you get this information.

Scorponok: Well, I, uh, sent out a surveillance recon team.

Megatron: You sent out a recon team…

Scorponok: Aaahh!

Megatron: Do you take me for a fool?!

Scorponok: But I have no reason to lie, Megatron. Eggghhh!

Megatron: You’d better hope not, or you’ll pay with your life! Demolishor, Cyclonus, it’s time to set co-ordinates for Lunar City!

Demolishor & Cyclonus: Yessir!

Megatron: C’mon! Get moving!

Scorponok: What about our ambush here?

Megatron: You bring up a good point, Scorponok. That’s why I’m leaving you behind. It’s your plan, so why don’t you carry it out? Prove to me your loyalty. And if you succeed, maybe I’ll have some newfound respect for you. Hahahaha! But to be honest, I rather doubt it.

Q-2: Interesting turn of events.

Q-1: And highly unexpected!

Q-3: But now what?

Q-1: Who cares about Megatron? As long as you retrieve Energon to revive Unicron, everything will be fine!

Q-2: Just do it, Scorponok.

Q-3: On second thought, I reconsidered about Megatron.

Q-2: See that no harm falls upon him. That way we can still use him.

Optimus: Optimus Prime, Powerlinx! Fire-1, combine! Copter-2, combine, Digger-3, combine! Submarine-4! Powerlinx complete! So Kicker, can you sense anything here?

Kicker: Only Energon, Optimus. I’m not picking up anything else.

Hot Shot: Okay, but what about where the base is? Do you at least sense that?

Kicker: It’s around here somewhere.

Inferno: C’mon! Are you trying to say we have to search every one of those asteroids out there?

Kicker: Well, I think I can at least point you guys in the right direction.

Inferno: I guess that’s better than nothing, hey guys?

Hot Shot: Well if that’s the case, we’d better get started.

Kicker: Yeah, right.

Jetfire: So, Kicker…

Inferno: But which way?

Kicker: Ahh, I’m not real sure.

Hot Shot: C’mon, Kicker, we don’t have all day.

Kicker: Over there.

Optimus: Okay, men. Follow me.

Hot Shot, Inferno & Jetfire: Yessir.

Ironhide: Wait for me! Ahh, I should’ve changed a stud of tires. Hey Kicker, have you noticed Optimus is — a little edgy lately?

Kicker: Yeah, now that you mention it, he has been acting kinda weird ever since he was blasted by Megatron. He’s always looking over his shoulder, on guard against an invisible enemy.

Optimus: Okay, Kicker. Give it another try. Do you sense anything out here?

Kicker: No, nothing, but I’ve got a gut feeling we’re getting closer, Optimus.

Cyclonus: Haha! Ho-ho! Hey, Megatron, what happened to the welcoming committee?

Megatron: So the half-wit Scorponok was telling the truth after all… Well, no matter. It’s Energon we’re after. Open fire, Demolishor!

Demolishor: ‘Sir!

Megatron: We’ll take what we need from Lunar City and then leave.

Skyblast: Hey Strongarm, did you just hear something?

Strongarm: Listen up, everyone. We must evacuate the mine immediately! Take what you can and then take cover! Looks like they’re here!

Skyblast: Oh yeah!

Strongarm: Run for it, men! Hurry, before it’s too late!

Skyblast: Aaah!

Strongarm: Looks like everyone’s evacuated. Now it’s our turn!

Kicker: There!

Optimus: Is that it?

Kicker: A hundred percent, Optimus.

Jetfire: But that asteroid looks almost alive!

Hot Shot: Unicron?! But that’s impossible, isn’t it, sir?

Optimus: Hot Shot! What do you think you’re doing?

Kicker: (VO) Man, that’s weird. As soon as Hot Shot mentioned the name Unicron, it’s like everyone got all uptight. And I know that name from somewhere. Some kind of legendary gigantic Transformer who’s the most powerful force in the universe. I think he’s the one who attacked Cybertron.

Hot Shot: No, Optimus! We’ve gotta destroy him. Now’s our chance.

Optimus: Open fire!

Autobots: Yaaaahh!

Scorponok: Ah, the infamous Starscream has finally arrived.

Starscream: Yes, Starscream — and why does everyone insist on calling me that?

Scorponok: That is not important right now, soldier. What is, is that you are a warrior under my command. And as such, it is your duty to follow my precise orders to the letter.

Starscream: Huh?!

Scorponok: They’re here!

Jetfire: Ah, nuts! No matter how much we blast that asteroid, we don’t even leave a mark! Ya think Megatron’s behind this, sir?

Hot Shot: Time to check it out.

Kicker: Wait! It’s not safe, Hot Shot. Something’s just not right.

Hot Shot: Huh? Ugh — arggghh!

Autobots: Huh?

Kicker: Take a look, Optimus. The asteroid’s starting to move!

Optimus: After it, men!

Hot Shot: Right.

Kicker: Optimus, behind you!

Optimus: Huh?

Kicker: Incoming!

Starscream: Yaaaaahh!

Optimus: You again?!

Starscream: Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Surprise!

Optimus: Keep going, men. I’ll take care of this and catch up with you later.

Jetfire: Yessir.

Hot Shot: Let’s go.

Jetfire: Transform!

Optimus: You too, Ironhide!

Ironhide: Yessir!

Optimus: Quick question — is Megatron behind this? And where is he?!

Starscream: I don’t know anyone named Megatron. Not that it’s any of your business, Optimus Prime, but I’m under the direct command of Alpha Q!

Optimus: Alpha Q?!

Starscream: Yes. You may know him as the supreme ruler of the universe. And I serve only him. Hrggh!

Optimus: Hrggghhh…

Hot Shot: Hhh.

Jetfire: What’s wrong, Hot Shot?!

Hot Shot: We’ve got trouble.

Jetfire: Transform! Ugh!

Scorponok: Time to destroy you annoying Autobots!

Jetfire: Aaarrrrgghhh!

Scorponok: Next!

Hot Shot: Aaaaaaahhh! Aaaaahhh! Sorry, Ironhide.

Ironhide: Hey, Hot Shot, are you okay?

Hot Shot: This clown is harder than I thought to bring down. It’s time to Powerlinx!

Inferno: Ready when you are.

Ironhide: Hey, Kicker?

Kicker: What’s up, Ironhide?

Ironhide: Better jump off. I can’t fight with you on my back.

Hot Shot: Let’s do this, Inferno!

Inferno: Coming!

Hot Shot: Hot Shot!

Inferno: Inferno!

Hot Shot & Inferno: Powerlinx! Ohhh yeah!

Ironhide: Ironhide, transform! Let’s get ‘im, Jetfire!

Scorponok: Go for it.

Ironhide: Whoa!

Hot Shot: It’s shifted to warp speed.

Ironhide: What do we do? We can’t keep up with it.

Kicker: Oh man, this is not good. It’s getting away! Not to mention the fact I’m unteathered and floating through an asteroid belt! Ugh… ugh…

Kicker: (Flashback) Aaah! Ahh! Aaaah!

Kicker: Why can’t I just forget the past?!

Optimus: Now that I have your attention, is Alpha Q’s mission to revive Unicron too?!

Starscream: Precisely!

Optimus: You still haven’t told me what Megatron is up to.

Starscream: I already said I don’t know anyone by that name! So if you wouldn’t mind, Prime, quit repeating the same question!

Optimus: Ugh!

Q-1: Enough plesantry, Starscream! Would you just get on with the job?

Starscream: Yes!

Q-3: Forget what I said.

Q-2: Now retreat, Starscream, and make it fast! The Decepticon Megatron is on his way.

Q-1: Move it!

Q-3: And hurry!

Starscream: Later!

Optimus: Come back here, coward!

Starscream: I would love to, but I have my orders to follow.

Optimus: What?

Starscream: Heheheheh… Alpha Q’s instructions were specific that I retreat, and I must obey him. Heheheheh…

Optimus: Stand and fight!

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Optimus: Huh? What was that? Ughh!

Megatron: Ready or not, here we come, Prime!

Cyclonus: Hehehe… Boy, Optimus is sure gonna be surprised to see you.

Megatron: That’s enough. Now try to keep your big trap shut, Cyclonus.

Cyclonus: Sorry.

Megatron: We’re about to see if that simpleton Scorponok can back up what he says.

Cyclonus: This should be good for a laugh, eh guys? Hehehe…

Megatron: Hahahaha… Hahahahaha!

Scorponok: Not even close! Fire two!

Hot Shot: Whoaaa!
Ironhide: Ughh! What that was —

Hot Shot: — ‘Cause his shots are spiked with Energon!

Ironhide: Are you serious?!

Scorponok: Hahahahaha!

Kicker: Man… what I wouldn’t give — for a jetpack right about now.

Optimus: Are you okay, Kicker?

Kicker: I can look after myself, y’know. You gotta go after that other creep.

Optimus: Don’t worry, kid. I’m taking care of it. Come in, Ironhide! I need your help, stat!

Ironhide: I’m kinda busy, Optimus! Jetfire’s down and we gotta pull ‘im outta there!

Scorponok: Oh Optimus, why don’t you join our little party?!

Hot Shot: Maybe we don’t need him!

Scorponok: Huh?

Hot Shot: Aaaaargggggghhhh!

Scorponok: Fire! Aahahahahaha! Here’s a thought — why don’t you run on home with your tail between your legs? Uhh?! What’s happening?

Optimus & Ironhide: Errrr-ugh!

Scorponok: What do they think they’re doing?!

Optimus: Time to surrender, Scorponok! This game is over!

Scorponok: Huh! Don’t bet on it, Optimus!

Optimus: And hand over Jetfire! Ugh!

Scorponok: Don’t make me laugh! You don’t have the guts!

Ironhide: Think again, Scorpo-nut.

Scorponok: Ugghhh!

Ironhide: Now let go of Jetfire.

Scorponok: Never!

Ironhide: Do it!

Scorponok: Hrrgghh…

Hot Shot: Jetfire! You all right?

Scorponok: What are your plans for me?

Hot Shot: I think the answer’s pretty obvious, pal!

Optimus: But before we dispose of you, Scorponok… Which of my enemies is trying to revive Unicron — is it Megatron or is it Alpha Q? Answer me! What are you, Scorponok? A Decepticon or Alpha Q’s lapdog?

Kicker: Alpha Q… Where have I heard that name before? Hhh! Oh no! Now I remember! Optimus! You’ve gotta get outta there and quick! Hurry, before it’s too late!

Optimus: What was that?

Megatron: Hello, Optimus.

Optimus: Megatron!

Megatron: Thanks for the tip, Scorponok. I appreciate it.

Scorponok: Megatron! Help me destroy these worthless Autobots!

Ironhide: Try it again and you’re toast!

Megatron: You fool! Do you have any idea who you’re talking to?!

Demolishor: Yeah, any idea, ya idiot?

Ironhide: Sorry, ladies, but you’re dreaming if you think I’ll take orders from the likes of you creeps.

Megatron: If you’re trying to make me angry, you’re doing a good job. But trust me, junior. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.

Ironhide: Hang on! Sir! Look! It’s an Energon deposit!

Optimus: Don’t fire this way, Megatron, or this whole asteroid will explode!

Cyclonus: Hahahahaha! And you’ll get a front row seat to watch, Optimus!

Megatron: Fire!

Ironhide: Nooooo!

Jetfire: Oh no… The power from my Energon star is almost dry. Another blast like that and we’re done for!

Hot Shot: Okay, Jetfire… You Powerlinx with Ironhide.

Optimus: Regroup!

Megatron: Hahahahahahaha! Hahahahahahaha! Hahahahahahaha!

Cyclonus: Megatron… Don’t you think — eh, we should regroup?

Megatron: …Haha… huh?

Kicker: Aaaaaaahhhh!

Kicker: (Flashback) Aaahh! Oh no! I’m all alone in space!

Kicker: No! This can’t be happening! Everything’s going too fast! The universe is disappearing around me! I’m falling into some kind of void in space!

Hot Shot: Kicker… Kicker, can you hear me? Kicker, what’s wrong?

Kicker: Uhh, I’m fine… Really. Everything’s okay. I just kind — well, kinda zoned out for a minute, that’s all. It’s kinda hard to explain.

Hot Shot: Don’t worry, kid. We’ll get you home. That was one nasty mission. Too bad we couldn’t save Lunar City.

Kicker: So where’s Optimus?

Hot Shot: He’s in the command centre, planning our next move.

Kicker: Planning? How do you strategize against an enemy like Unicron? If anyone can figure it out, Optimus can!

Optimus: This is Optimus reporting in, Primus. We have destroyed the fortress that once was home to Unicron. Our enemy has somehow managed to gather a vast quantity of Energon. We must act swiftly to counter their aggression. With enough Energon, Unicron poses an enormous threat.

Misha: Oh! I’ve been looking all over for you, Kicker.

Kicker: Hey Mika. When’d you come back here?

Misha: Come on. Don’t tell me you didn’t notice the spacebridge opening up.

Kicker: Nah, I wasn’t paying any atttention.

Misha: Hey Kicker, what’s wrong? You don’t seem like your old self.

Kicker: I don’t know. I guess I got a lot on my mind.

Misha: Huh?

Kicker: It’s kinda hard to explain. I guess I kinda freaked out on the mission and was basically useless in helping out the Autobots. And what makes matters worse, the mission was only partly a success. They gotta get Unicron.

Misha: I understand.

Kicker: I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t ask me out on the next mission. I feel like such a failure. I kept flashing back to a scary time when I was a kid — lost in space — and when I did, I kinda panicked. Ugh. What a jerk. I can’t do anything right!

Misha: Don’t be hard on yourself.

Kicker: Uhh?

Misha: Listen, maybe you should look at this a different way, Kicker. What I mean is, try to understand your weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

Kicker: Your point?

Misha: I’m saying everyone has to start somewhere, Kicker. Optimus was a young rookie at one time and I’m sure he made some mistakes. But he learned from them and look at him now.

Kicker: Yeah, but… I’m not like… Optimus.

Misha: You know, I think you’re more like Optimus than you realize, Kicker.

Kicker: Ehh.

Misha: Okay, let’s talk about something else, like what would you really love for dinner tonight?

Kicker: Uh, well…

Misha: Hehehehe…

Kicker & Misha: Uhh?

Misha: I guess it’s safe for everyone to come home. I suppose that’s good news. And look, they’re coming through the spacebridge right now.

Alexis: Welcome here, Dr. Jones.

Dr. Jones: Hey! Alexis, long time, no see, young lady!

Alexis: Yeah, it’s been a long time! Uhh!

Dr. Jones: Why just look at you! I remember you when you were just a teenager!

Alexis: Uhh?!

Dr. Jones: Heh, heh, heh… Hahahaha…

Alexis: Uhh.

Kicker: (VO) That night, my dad presented a new strategy on the best way to defend planet Earth.

Dr. Jones: Some of you may find my ideas to be quite radical. However, after researching our strengths, I feel very confident in my proposal. My plan is for the creation of Energon towers.

Optimus: Towers?!

Dr. Jones: Currently, we have four cities here on Earth. There is Blizzard City, Jungle City, Desert City, and of course, Ocean City. I propose we build towers at each base that are capable of transmitting a global Energon power grid to protect us all. A grid so powerful, it is impenetrable by anyone who dares to attack us!

Autobots: Aaaaahhh…

Optimus: Hmm!

Misha: So, Kicker, what do you think? Will your father’s idea actually work?

Kicker: I hope so.

Misha: Well, I think it will work perfectly. And together, Kicker, we can all win this battle.

[End]

Episode Notes

-Carlos’ last name is revealed as Lopez.

-Ironhide says that Optimus was blasted by Megatron last episode, but when Optimus was blasted, Megs asked who was responsible.