Bud: Awww! Hot Shot’s outta here and so is Red Alert. They’re both tootling around space and I’m stuck here. Aww… What a drag.

Jolt: Is something wrong, Master Bud?

Bud: I’m not a master, I told you that.

Jolt: Right. Sorry, Bud… dude.

Bud: What if I went into space?! With you guys?!

Jolt: Huh?! You’re human, we could never do that!

Bud: Never say never to me! Picture the Bud-Man as Space Dude Numero Uno! Not your typical superhero, he’s got style, attitude and no limits! That’s it, I’ve just gotta go into space!

Jolt: Hrrh?

Bud: Right now!

Jolt: Slow down! You humans are so impatient!

Scattorshot: Jolt, is your neural net malfunctioning? You don’t really think I’m gonna take this boy into space, do ya?

Jolt: Not into space, exactly, just a ride on the big invisible spacebridge!

Scattorshot: No way. That’s a big negatory. Negative. No. Forget it.

Bud: (Sighs.)

Jolt: Why don’t you think of him as a human ambassador on a goodwill visit?

Scattorshot: Goodwill what?

Jolt: When humans and Cybertronians join hands across the cosmos, that’s a goodwill visit. And you could make it happen, ‘Shot.

Scattorshot: Join hands across the cosmos, huh? Y’know, I think I like the sound of that.

Bud: Hhh! All right!

[Transition]

Bud: Hhh…!

Scattorshot: Remember my instructions, Bud. Use your safety equipment. Space can be very dangerous, but if you’re careful, it’s amazing…

Jolt: He’s the first human boy who’s ever gone into space. Good luck, Bud-dude!

Bud: So this is like a space highway, only no one can see it but us.

Scattorshot: They say the sky’s the limit, but we’re going higher than the sky itself! Let’s fly!

Bud: Whoa, how cool is this! Hahaha!

[Transition]

Hot Shot: So this is Speed Planet. The name says it all. This is my kinda place.

Red Alert: Well, it’s unique, I’ll say that much.

Hot Shot: Hmm.

Red Alert: But what’s the point?

Hot Shot: What?

Red Alert: These roads twist and turn for no reason. It’s completely frivilous. What kind of people would design roads like that?

Hot Shot: Fast people.

Red Alert: Hmm?

Hot Shot: Giant ramps and hairpin turns, this whole place is built for racing. It’s like… paradise! Whoa…

Red Alert: And you want to race in paradise, don’t you?

Hot Shot: Yeah… — I mean no!

Red Alert: We have strict orders from Optimus Prime. We cannot race with the locals; we shouldn’t even talk to them.

Hot Shot: How come everyone thinks I’m gonna mess up just ’cause I like to drive fast? I’d never break Optimus’ orders.

Red Alert: See that you don’t. This mission is crucial. We’ve got to find the Cyber Planet Key before Megatron gets it. Now let’s go!

Hot Shot: If I can’t race the locals, I can always race you!

Red Alert: Eat my dust!

[Transition]

Jetfire: Scattorshot, come in! Scattorshot! Huh? Scattorshot, where have you been — oh.

Coby: Uh, hey, big guy. What’s the problem?

Jetfire: Scattorshot’s gone. I think he went into space, but why would he do that?

Lori: Heh, you know Scattorshot. Where’s everyone else?

Jetfire: Hot Shot and Red Alert are on Speed Planet. Optimus and Vector Prime have gone to the British Isles to search for the Omega Lock at a sacred druid site. They think the answer could be there, amid the ancient ruins.

Optimus: Nothing so far, Vector!

Vector Prime: Don’t give up. Please.

Coby: ‘Course nobody asked us to go.

Lori: I bet Bud’s there as usual.

Jetfire: We don’t know where Bud is.

Coby: That’s weird. He said after school he was planning to come straight here.

[Transition]

Bud: Uh, did you see the gauges? We’re getting lots of solar radiation!

Scattorshot: Yeah, the sun’s intense in the stratosphere, but don’t worry, my climate controls will keep ya cool.

Bud: Good, ’cause I didn’t bring any sunscreen, did you?

Scattorshot: Uh, that stuff doesn’t really work on my titanium casing. Now we’re gonna enter space soon. You sure you really wanna do this, Bud?

Bud: Hey, are you kidding? Bring it on.

Scattorshot: You got it, partner.

[Transition]

Override: This is why I’m the top speedster on Speed Planet. Everyone here is fast, but I’m the fastest! I just wish I had some serious competition once in a while. Whoa, who’s that? This guy thinks he’s cool; let’s see how cool he is when I charge straight at him! One more second and I’d have knocked you down like a bowling pin!

Megatron: Hmm, keep dreaming. What’s your name?

Override: Why don’t you tell me your name first? You’re obviously not from around here.

Megatron: I’m Megatron. I’m looking for Override, the leader of this planet.

Override: You found ‘er, tough guy.

Megatron: Hmmm… This is going to be interesting. I’d better not underestimate her power. (Out loud) I am here for the Cyber Planet Key. So tell me, where is it?

Override: Oh… Looking for the Cyber Planet Key. You’d have to race me for that info.

Megatron: All to easy. Megatron, transform! Call it.

Override: Three… two… one! Burn rubber! Catchin’ air! Now this is a race! Yeah-ha! Ha, ha!

Megatron: Time to leave you in the dust!

Override: I don’t think so! Straight away! Almost home! Burn it!

Megatron: That all you’ve got? Cyber Key — Power! Now you’re mine!

Override: What?! I thought you were history!

Megatron: You thought wrong!

Override: We’ll see about that!

Megatron: Hahahaha… Hahaha! Who won?

Override: I was first.

Megatron: (VO) Hmm… She must’ve cheated. I never lose!

Override: Hey… Big guy…

Megatron: What is it? If you’ve got something to say, spit it out.

Override: Uh, that Planet Key thing, never heard of it. Got no idea what you’re looking for. I just wanted to race, y’know?

Megatron: Heh, and now you’re curious. I’ll tell you about the key, if you can outrace me again. Let me know when you want a rematch.

Override: (VO) Heh. Anytime.

[Transition]

Lori: Autobots may vanish into thin air, but… human boys don’t do that!

Jolt: I’m not saying he vanished. It’s just that Master Bud — I mean Bud-dude — is not here! Heheh.

Coby: Where is he?

Jolt: Uhhh, somewhere with a… nice view?

Coby & Lori: Huh?

[Transition]

Bud: Nice view! You know, there was a scene like this in “Mutants from Beyond.”

Scattorshot: That’s a movie, this is real life.

Bud: Yeah, what’s your point? Hhh! Hey, space has zero gravity! I should be able to fly here, right? Huh?

Scattorshot: Noo-hoo. We put a gravity field in here. The Transway’s more functional that way.

Bud: But I wanna fly!

Scattorshot: Next you’ll want a playground on the moon! Huh? There’s something out there… It’s them, Starscream and Thundercracker!

[Transition]

Optimus: It was a good try, but we hit another dead end, Vector Prime.

Vector Prime: We must persevere. If our enemies find the Cyber Planet Key first, it will be a disaster. Aaah!

Optimus: What’s that?!

Thundercracker: It’s the last thing you’ll ever see, Prime. We’re taking you out! Now! Both of ya.

Vector Prime: Pulse attack! Ugh!

Bud: Hey! We gotta get outta here! Scattorshot!

Scattorshot: It’s too late!

Bud & Scattorshot: Aaaaaaahhh!

[Transition]

Crumplezone: You raced against Override? Wow! Did you win?

Megatron: Nevermind. She doesn’t know anything about the Cyber Planet Keys, so it doesn’t matter.

Ransack: In other words, you lost.

Crumplezone: Hey, how ’bout Brakedown?

Megatron: Who’s that?

Ransack: Ehh, just an old pile of wreckage. He’s been around forever.

Crumplezone: He might know about those piano keys.

Megatron: They’re Cyber Planet Keys!

Crumplezone: Whatever.

Ransack: Maybe we can shake ‘im down, get some info…

Crumplezone: If we shake ‘im, he’ll fall apart! Heheheh…

Megatron: Track him down at once!

Crumplezone & Ransack: Right!

Megatron: Find out what he knows. Use any means necessary. Now, move out!

[Transition]

Starscream: Get Vector Prime!

Vector Prime: Ugh!

Thundercracker: Got ‘im!

Optimus: Optimus Prime, massive attack mode!

Starscream: Starscream, transform! Hrhh. Cyber Key Power! Prepare for battle! Eraagh!

Optimus: Come and get it! Cyber Key Power!

Overhaul: We have to turn up the heat on these jokers, now!

Landmine: Ya got that right. I’ll call Jetfire back at the base. He’ll co-ordinate the air strike. Jetfire, we’ve got some bad company. Requesting backup.

Jetfire: Deploy.

Coby: (Impersonating Jetfire) “Coby and Lori, you stay here and watch the base.” Great. You know, maybe we could help out sometime if they’d let us.

Lori: That reminds me, where did Bud and Scattorshot go, anyway? You said it’s somewhere with a view.

Coby: Hey, hey…

Jolt: Whoa, that is — I —

Lori: Where is he?!

Jolt: In space!

Lori: Huh?

Coby & Lori: He’s in space?!

Lori: What do you mean?!

Jolt: He wanted to see space and he seemed upset when I said no, so I finally said yes and I talked Scattorshot into it…!

Lori: So he got to go and we didn’t?!

Coby: That’s not the point. They should be back here. I’d better do a quick triangulation. Let’s see if I can find the algorithm for this. There it is! Huh?!

Bud: I said I wanted to fly, not float in space till the end of time!

Scattorshot: Hang in there, partner!

Jolt: Now don’t worry. They’ve got enough oxygen. They’re gonna be just fine! …For awhile…

Coby: A while? How long awhile?

Jolt: About, uh, fifteen… minutes…!

Lori: That’s all the time they’ve got?!

Coby: Jetfire! We’ve got an emergency situation!

Jetfire: What is it?

Lori: Bud’s in the spacebridge and he’s running out of air.

Jetfire: I’m on it.

Starscream: Aagh! Aaaah!

Optimus: Ugh!

Vector Prime: Optimus, you must help Jetfire! I’ll stay here and fight!

Optimus: Right!

Thundercracker: Now! Aaah!

Starscream: You’re not going anywhere!

[Transition]

Scattorshot: I should never have brought you out here…

Bud: You were just trying to be nice. No matter what happens now, I experienced something that other kids only dream about. Thanks a lot, Scattorshot. Hhh…!

Scattorshot: What’s the matter, Bud?

Bud: I think I’m running out of air… You see, we humans — hhh… — we need to breathe oxygen.

[Transition]

Jolt: This is all my fault! I’m a worthless excuse for a Mini-Con!

Coby: Stop talking and start doing!

Jolt: Doing? Uh, doing what?

Lori: We can begin by transforming.

Jolt: You can transform? Huh?

Coby & Lori: No, you can.

Jolt: Oh, right! Ready to fly?

Coby: Yeah.

Jolt: Let’s do it!

Bud: Hhh… I see something… It’s Jetfire…

Jetfire: Stay right there, Bud. I’ve got ya.

Bud: Hhh?

Jetfire: Huh?

Scattorshot & Bud: Aaah!

Jetfire: Gah. Hold on!

Scattorshot: We can’t stand this much heat!

Coby: What happened?

Lori: They got hit by a satellite. They entered the atmosphere. If we don’t catch them, they’ll burn up!

Coby: What about their heat shield?

Lori: It’s maxed out! You’ve got to save them, Coby.

Jolt: I’m trying to intercept them, but where are they?!

Coby: There they are!

Jolt: All right. Hang on!

[Transition]

Thundercracker: Eat plasma!

Starscream: Ragh!

Landmine: Optimus, can ya bring ’em down to ground level? Then we can take over.

Optimus: I see your point. Let’s go.

Vector Prime: Right.

Starscream: We’ve got ’em on the run. Now let’s finish it!

Thundercracker: Yeehaw!

Landmine: Here they come!

Overhaul: I’m ready.

Starscream: It’s a trap!

Thundercracker: Whaddya mean?!

Starscream: Two Autobots at ground level that think I’m stupid enough to get caught! Circle around and strafe, I’ll take these fools head on!

Overhaul: What?!

Landmine: Look out!

Overhaul: Uggh!

Landmine: Aaah!

Thundercracker: Hehehe! What a cryin’ shame! Caught in your own rattrap!

Overhaul: That punk, I’ll take ‘im apart! Errraaaggghhhhh! Cyber Key Power! Slam Attack!

Thundercracker: Aaaahh!

Starscream: Hey, stay away from me! Aaaah!

Thundercracker: Hahaha, sorry, amigo! I didn’t mean to crash into you —

Starscream: Shut up, you idiot! Time to retreat.

Scattorshot & Bud: Aaah! Aaaaah!

Optimus: Jetfire, hurry!

Jetfire: I’m there!

Bud: It’s… it’s gonna burn through…

Coby: Bud!

Bud: Hhh! Coby! Is, is that you?!

Coby: Hang on!

Jolt: That thing’s moving fast!

Bud: Optimus!

Jolt: I can do it! Ergggghhh!

Optimus: They vanished!

Vector Prime: I think I know why.

Bud: Huh? Wha…? We’re…. back at the base…

Coby: Which is where you were supposed to be all along.

Bud: Hhh. Coby! Yeah!

Coby: Who’d ya think?!

Bud: Yeah!

Scattorshot: But how’d we get here?

Jolt: You know how Vector Prime goes through dimension gates? Well, he’s been teaching us to do it too. Of course, Mini-Cons can only go through mini-dimension gates, but that was enough to get you back. Get it?

Bud: Uhhh…

Jolt: Anyway, a hearty welcome home, Master Bud! I mean, uh, Bud-dude.

[Transition]

Hot Shot: So we’re supposed to find the Cyber Planet Key, but we can’t ask the locals or even let them know we’re here.

Red Alert: Right.

Hot Shot: Then how can we possibly —

Red Alert: Let it be a challenge, okay?

Dirt Boss: Cyber Key Power!

Hot Shot: Sweet!

Red Alert: Did you see the colour?

Hot Shot: Yeah, it’s like purple.

Red Alert: No, not the car. I’m talking about the colour of the Cyber Key. Our keys come in different colours, but on the planet, they’re all exactly the same.

Hot Shot: Whatever…

Crumplezone: Yeah! All right!

Ransack: Yeehoo!

Hot Shot: Who’s that?

Ransack: Hahaha! Yeah!

Brakedown & Clocker: Huh?

Brakedown: Get outta here, ya hooligans!

Clocker: Yeah, beat it!

Hot Shot: They’re in trouble!

Red Alert: We can’t interfere. Remember, we’re not to interact with the beings on this planet, period, Hot Shot.

Hot Shot: Hey, you already told me that.

Red Alert: But your audio receptors are malfunctioning! As a doctor, I must caution you.

Brakedown: I’ve had enough of this. Cyber Key Power! Errauggh.

Crumplezone: Crumplezone, transform!

Ransack: Ransack, transform! Hey, Crumplezone, looks like this old guy wants to play hardball.

Crumplezone: Good, I like to play too, but I play for keeps. Heh, heh, heh…

Ransack: I’m thinking Iron Whirlwind attack.

Crumplezone: A double piledriver would be a lot more fun.

Brakedown: Ehhhhh…

Clocker: Leave him alone! Slag off!

Brakedown: No!

Hot Shot: They’re thugs!

Brakedown: That’s it!

Crumplezone & Ransack: Cyber Key Power!

Ransack: When we’re all done with youse guys, you’ll be ready for the wreckin’ yard.

Crumplezone: Start the slagfest. Heh, heh…

Crumplezone: Heheheheh…

Ransack: Ha, ha, ha, ha!

Crumplezone & Ransack: Hmm?! Aaaah!

Hot Shot: You okay?

Brakedown: Yeah, I think so. How about you?

Hot Shot: Mmm…! Maybe not…

Red Alert: You went directly against Optimus Prime’s orders, Hot Shot! You’ve jeopardized our entire mission!

Hot Shot: I had to protect them, but I — uh — oh, what have I done?!

[End]

Crumplezone: Hey, there’s some big guy parked up on the road. So, do you think he’s friendly?

Ransack: Uhhh… No! Not friendly!

Ransack & Crumplezone: Aaah!

Ransack: Make tracks, buddy! What’s with him?!

Crumplezone: Uh, I dunno. Maybe he’s related to that cute scooter you dumped. You should’ve been nicer to her.

Megatron: Ha.

Ransack: Aww, man…

Crumplezone: Looks like we’re going bumper-to-bumper. Crumplezone, transform!

Ransack: Ransack, transform!

Megatron: Errr-ah!

Ransack: Aaah!

Megatron: Erggh!

Crumplezone: Ugghh! Ohh!

Ransack: Ahhh. Ohhh.

Megatron: I am Megatron, and now you work for me.

Ransack: Ughh, yeah.

Crumplezone: Yeah, sure. Anything you say, boss.

[Transition]

Optimus: Landmine, are you all right?

Landmine: Oh, uh, yeah. Just feeling a bit useless for being broke down, that’s all.

Optimus: Don’t you worry, old friend. You’ll be a hundred percent and back with us soon.

Landmine: I’m hearing ya loud and clear, Prime. I promise I’ll work hard.

Coby: Uh, hey, Landmine. How’s it going?

Landmine: Better, kid. Thanks for asking.

Optimus: (VO) Very good. Time with friends is exactly what Landmine needs.

Landmine: So tell me, kids. What brings you around here, huh?

Bud: I wanted to bring you some chicken soup, but…

Landmine: Hahaha…

Optimus: Autobots, it’s time for us to plan.

Scattorshot: Well, it doesn’t look like we have a whole lotta options in this situation. We gotta find those Cyber Planet Keys before it’s too late.

Jetfire: I’m not saying I buy all that malarky, but nothing else has worked.

Overhaul: C’mon! Less talkin’, more walkin’!

Jetfire: Wait! Overhaul, where ya goin’? We don’t even know where to look yet.

Optimus: More bolts than brains.

Scattorshot: Yeah, I gotta agree with ya. We can’t just search the universe, we need more information.

Vector Prime: Very well, Optimus. I’ll analyze the Atlantis pattern and attempt to locate the Omega Lock.

Optimus: Excellent, Vector Prime. Scattorshot’s right. We need information. All right, the rest of us will go forth and gather Earth data with one primary objective; finding the Cyber Planet Keys. Is that understood?

Jetfire: Right. I’m on it.

Bud: Go forth, I’ll do that!

Lori: Jetfire, hold on, I wanna help look too!

Jetfire: Hold on tight, Lori. Take off’s gonna be rocky.

Lori: That’s cool.

Scattorshot: Cyber Planet Keys, here I come.

Bud: This is so gonna rock!

Jolt: Glad you could come along for the ride, Master Bud.

Optimus: Autobots, let’s move out!

Bud: Jolt! Jetfire and Lori just burned us! Can’t you fly any faster?!

Jolt: If you wanted to fly fast, you picked the wrong Mini-Con.

Bud: Ughhh.

Jolt: But if you want to surf fast, I can’t be beat! As in surf the ‘net for Cyber Planet Key info.

Bud: Cool!

Lori: This is wonderful! Everything looks so beautiful from up here.

[Transition]

Optimus: Hey guys, how ya doing on Earth?

Blue Car: Not bad, except I kinda hate the traffic.

Optimus: Hahaha.

Red Car: You know what? The other day I was almost carjacked! Hahaha!

Optimus: Be careful to keep up your disguise. We may need to stay here for a while.

Blue Car: Aw, okay, Optimus. But I really hope we return to Cybertron soon.

Red Car: Yeah, I’d really like to be back home.

Optimus: You just know that my team is doing its best to get you there. By the way, have you seen Hot Shot anywhere?

Blue Car: Hot Shot? Well, I, uh…

Hot Shot: Sweet! Nothing compares to the rush of reving up the RPMs! Huh?

Optimus: Hello Hot Shot.

Hot Shot: Hey Optimus! What are you doing here?

Optimus: Hot Shot, watch that transforming in public.

Hot Shot: Ehh, sorry, Bigbot. I wasn’t thinking.

Optimus: Look, we can’t press our luck and risk discovery for the sake of fun. Caution is needed around humans. Is that clear, Hot Shot?

Hot Shot: Right!

[Transition]

Coby: Okay, Landmine, now let’s test the gears. Why don’t you try moving up one of your legs.

Landmine: Hmm.

Coby: So, how did that feel?

Landmine: Not too bad. Feels good.

Coby: That’s great! You’re recovering really fast.

Landmine: It’s all thanks to you, kid. You know, you’ve really given me a second chance.

Coby: It was nothing, really. I just made a few tweaks to your system. After all, Landmine, you’re the one that’s doing all the work.

Landmine: Hey Coby, be straight with me, huh? Am I healed, a hundred percent?

Coby: You’re doing great, but maybe not a hundred percent.

Landmine: Yeah, I kinda figured. But do you think I could go help the guys search for those Cyber Planet Keys?

Coby: Well, don’t you think that’s rushing it?

Landmine: Doesn’t matter! I just can’t sit around here while the other guys are out there risking their necks, y’know.

Coby: Wait!

Landmine: Huh?

Coby: You can’t go out looking like that. It’s time for you to pick a disguise. Uh, how about that?

Landmine: Ahh, I dunno. Ahh, I can’t see myself looking like that, kid. It just ain’t me.

Coby: Okay, it looks like you’re a picky shopper. How about something in a shovel like that?

Landmine: Hmmm…

Coby: I’d say that’s your colour.

Landmine: Mmmhmm… I like it. It’s powerful, it’s sturdy, y’know… Yeah, it’s just my style.

Coby: Go try it on.

Landmine: Landmine, transform!

Coby: Whoa, I dig your new look!

Landmine: Dig! Ha, ha! Hey, that’s a joke, right? I get it! Ha, that’s a good one, kid!

Coby: Mmhmm.

[Transition]

Coby: So this is where I race dirt bikes with my dad and brother.

Landmine: Two wheels, huh? Ha, ha, ha. I’ll stick with four!

Coby: I love it! Just check out the scenery!

Landmine: It’s gold!

Coby: My dad says that this isn’t just the most beautiful place on Earth, but the most beautiful place in the universe.

Landmine: Yeah, it is beautiful. If I were from Earth, I’d probably feel just the same way as your dad, kid.

Coby: Is your home planet as beautiful as this, Landmine?

Landmine: Hhh… Not right now, kiddo. It just makes me too sad.

[Transition]

Thundercracker: Man, whatcha reckon this Omega Lock thing looks like? Where exactly are we headed?! Got a picture of it?

Starscream: Oh, quit whining and keep searching.

Thundercracker: Ohhh, whining?! I’m thinking — out loud! Hey, I was talking to you.

[Transition]

Jolt: Any luck, Master Bud?

Bud: Yeah! I just located an Atlantis pattern.

Jolt: Hoo-hoo! Where is it?

Bud: At a museum down in Mexico.

Jolt: Huhh. So Atlantis is in Mexico?

Bud: Can’t say that for sure, but I do love tacos.

Optimus: I’ve received a report from Jolt. They have located an archeological site in Tierra del Sol, Mexico with an Atlantis pattern. This may be the Omega Lock.

Jetfire: I got it. I’m on my way, Optimus.

Scattorshot: Me too!

Landmine: I’m rolling out!

Optimus: Vector Prime, what do you think?

Vector Prime: Well, the data looks promising.

Optimus: Hmmm… This may indeed be the artifact we seek. That means there’s not a moment to lose. Autobots, let’s roll!

Hot Shot: We’re rolling!

Thundercracker: Would you look at that? Everybody’s off to a party. I just love parties, don’t you, Starscream?

[Transition]

Bud: Hey, you guys! Come over here!

Optimus: Remember, let’s keep it quiet.

Jetfire: At this time of night, any folks around should be fast asleep.

Optimus: Then let’s not wake them.

Weatherman on Television: And talk about hot out there today, the desert…

Guard: (Snoring.)

Optimus: Jolt, Bud, finding the Omega Lock is excellent work. Thank you.

Lori: Yeah, Bud. Real good job.

Bud: It’s cool.

Vector Prime: We need to confirm that it is the Omega Lock.

Bud: So, how do we do that?

Vector Prime: Well…

Thundercracker: Thundercracker!

Starscream: Starscream!

Bud: Hhh!

Optimus: Starscream! Thundercracker!

[Transition]

Crumplezone: Is he mad or something?

Ransack: Ehhh, I dunno. Did we do something to make him mad?

Crumplezone: Yeah, but how could we, Ransack? We ain’t never seen him before.

Megatron: Silence yourselves!

Crumplezone & Ransack: Yessir!

Megatron: The two of you work for me.

Crumplezone: Huh?!

Ransack: Work?!

Megatron: You’ll be my guides to the Speed Planet, unless you’d rather be destroyed.

Crumplezone: I don’t wanna work.

Ransack: It’s an offer we can’t refuse, Crumplezone.

Crumplezone: This guy is mean. He kinda scares the oil outta me.

Ransack: Uhh, go with the flow.

Megatron: Do you have a problem with my offer?

Crumplezone: No!

Ransack: No, sir!

[Transition]

Thundercracker: Hey, how would you like a taste of my Cyber Key Power?!

Jetfire: What now?

Thundercracker: Thunder Cannon!

Jetfire: Ugghh!

Thundercracker: I dropped you like a bad habit!

Jetfire: I hate this guy!

Optimus: Jetfire, find a way to keep Thundercracker busy and as far away as possible from the Omega Lock.

Jetfire: Will do!

Jolt: Good idea, Reverb. Let’s clear the area.

Optimus: Starscream, you’re sorely mistaken if you think the Decepticons are getting the Omega Lock.

Starscream: We’ll see about that. Cyber Key Power! How do you like me now?!

Optimus: Huh? So Thundercracker isn’t the only Decepticon with a Cyber Key.

Starscream: What is it that I see, is that fear in the great Optimus Prime’s eyes?

Optimus: Never! Optimus Prime, super mode!

Bud: Aaaaahh! Oh, man!

Jolt: C’mon, guys! It’s time to stop, drop and roll to a safe spot before one of us gets hurt!

Guard: (Snoring.) Hmmm. Huh?! (Snoring)

Vector Prime: Errr-egh! For Cybertron!

Starscream: Ergghh!

Optimus: No. We’ll take care of the Decepticons. You analyze the Omega Lock.

Vector Prime: Mmmhmm. Leave it to me.

Optimus: You two cover him as he examines to Omega Lock.

Hot Shot: But I want a piece of Starscream!

Scattorshot: Let’s crush those creeps.

Optimus: The Omega Lock comes first. With it could come the future of Cybertron. Now go!

Scattorshot: Understood.

Hot Shot: We won’t letcha down!

Optimus: You were looking for a fight, you’ve found it.

Starscream: I’m too powerful to defeat!

Optimus: Hhh…

Landmine: I’m here to prove you wrong, Starscream!

Starscream: Hey, watch where you’re going! Huh?

Coby: Hhh. Ugh.

Landmine: Landmine, transform!

Starscream: Landmine!

Landmine: Starscream, I’ve got a bolt to pick with you!

Starscream: Give me a break. If I wanted to smash up useless outdated parts, I’d go to the scrap heap.

Optimus: Landmine, go help the others. I’ll handle this second-rate Decepticon.

Landmine: But…!

Coby: No, Landmine! We both know you’re not fully recovered yet! Don’t fight Starscream.

Starscream: Aaah. “Oh, please, don’t fight Starscream.”

Landmine: Ergghh… Hghhh…

Optimus: Landmine! Stand down!

Starscream: (VO) Heh. I’ll take out the weak one first.

Landmine: Aah! Optimus! You’re hurt!

Optimus: Ugh… Don’t worry about me… Retreat now, and guard the Omega Lock.

Landmine: Sorry, I hate to disobey an order, but… Errggghhh!

Starscream: Now I’m mad! Huuurrggghhh! Hmmm. Hmm?

Landmine: No! He’s going after the Omega Lock!

Starscream: Vector Prime is up next. Another old man.

Hot Shot: It’s up to us.

Scattorshot: Yeah, us and a Cyber Key! Cyber Key Power! Eat this!

Starscream: Egh. You missed!

Landmine: Your luck’s about to run out! You beat me once, but I’ve been recycling punks like you for years.

Thundercracker: Starscream! I can’t shake this guy! Take this!

Jetfire: Matching fire! Look out below!

Coby: Huh?!

Lori: Aah!

Coby: Incoming!

Landmine: Coby!

Coby: Eghh. Landmine…?

Landmine: I can’t let these kids get hurt.

Scattorshot: A Cyber Key?

Landmine: Cyber Key Power! Don’t worry, kids! Cyber Tempest!

Coby: Landmine? Huh?!

Landmine: Hey Coby… You, uh, think you can fix me again?

Coby: You betcha, pal.

Vector Prime: This Omega Lock will not help us! It is an imitation!

Optimus: What?

Vector Prime: It’s not the original. This was made only a few thousand years ago. It’s too new to be the real Omega Lock. Besides, if it were real, it would be in-sync with my Cyber Key by now.

Red Alert: Red Alert!

Overhaul: Overhaul, transform!

Red Alert: Get lost, Starscream!

Starscream: No Omega Lock, no need for us!

Thundercracker: It was startin’ to look too much like an Autobot family reunion anyways.

Optimus: Hhh… What took you so long, Red Alert?

Red Alert: Very funny. I only wish we’d had been here earlier to help out the team, Optimus.

[Transition]

Landmine: Coby, you asked me before if Cybertron was beautiful. I think for everybody, home is the most beautiful place in the universe. And y’know, kid, when I first came here, I only wanted to save Cybertron; Earth didn’t really matter to me.

Coby: What?

Landmine: But now, I’ve gotta save the Earth. ‘Cause it turns out some of my best friends live down there.

Coby: Aww.

Landmine: (VO) I mean every word of it, kid. You, me, the Autobots, together, we’re gonna save everybody’s home.

Vector Prime: It seems our search must continue.

Optimus: Hhhh… I guess we’re back to square one, then.

Vector Prime: Fear not, our journey to the ruin was not entirely fruitless.

Optimus: What do you mean?

Vector Prime: I discovered a celestial map at the ruin. And when I studied it, the co-ordinates of the Speed Planet were revealed. There is a Cyber Planet Key there.

Scattorshot: We know the location of one of the Cyber Planet Keys?! That’s great!

Optimus: We’ve got to send someone there. Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Whoa, “Speed Planet?” Sounds like heaven!

Optimus: That’s a great attitude. You’ll go, but not alone. Red Alert, team up with Hot Shot.

Red Alert: Very well, Optimus.

Optimus: This is very important. While on Speed Planet, you must be discreet. Keep your identities as Cybertronians a secret, and avoid all contact with the locals. Am I making myself clear?

Hot Shot: Got it. Keeping it on the down-low. The D-L.

Red Alert: Oh, bestill my beating heart. A secret mission with Hot Shot? I’m dizzy.

Hot Shot: Huh? Did you say something, partner?

Red Alert: Oh, uh, no. Nothing.

Bud: Hey guys, you’re so lucky! Aw, man, you get to explore like a whole new planet.

Hot Shot & Red Alert: Mmm.

[Transition]

Hot Shot: Whoa! Look at that open road!

Optimus: Autobots, good luck.

Red Alert: Well, see ya soon, friends.

Hot Shot: Here goes nothing!

[Transition]

Hot Shot: This is awesome! A sunny day and an open road!

Red Alert: Remember, we are on a mission, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Yeah, yeah, yeah… Road hog!

Red Alert: Whoa! That’s the fastest thing I’ve ever seen!

Hot Shot: Faster than me! I thought I was the fastest thing in the universe. Talk about a letdown.

[End]

Bud: Woohoo! Now that’s the way to travel! Totally awesome!

Submarine: Heh, heh. How do you really feel?

Bud: H-hey, no backtalk! Full speed ahead!

Submarine: Aye-aye, captain!

Bud: Huh? Wait, I don’t remember anyone turning into a ship like that…

Navy Commanding Officer: Find out who they are now!

Navy Officer: Right! Unidentified vessel, stop immediately and identify yourself. This is your only warning!

Bud: Oh no! Oh man! Those ships are from the real navy!

Submarine: The what?

Navy Officer: Unidentified vessel, we have no choice but to fire!

Bud: No! Wait! Hold on! Don’t do anything! Hh! Dive!

Submarine: Don’t have to tell me twice!

Navy Commanding Officer: Whoa, did you see that?!

Navy Officer: And I saw a kid on that sub!

Navy Commanding Officer: You know what, maybe we just didn’t see anything.

Navy Officer: …But…!

Navy Commanding Officer: We didn’t see anything!

Navy Officer: Y-yessir!

Bud: Now that was totally not awesome.

[Transition]

Coby: Okay guys, today we’re learning parallel parking. All you gotta do is back into that space over there, okay?

Red Car: No problem. Check it out. Like this?

Coby: No way, man! Definitely not like that! Huh? Real cars can’t do stuff like that.

Red Car: Bo-ring.

Coby: If you want to stay hidden, you’d better be boring!

Red Car: It may be too late.

Coby: What?

Guy #1: Cool cars!

Coby: Huh?

Guy #2: Who makes these?

Coby: Uhhh…

Guy #3: Whoa, check out those cars.

Coby: Hmmm.. Heh, heh, heh. Actually, I designed these bad boys.

Guy #1: No way…

Guy #2: Are they wicked fast?

Coby: Uh, yeah. Y’see, I made these cars with a voice recognition program that responds to the environment around them. It’s almost like they’re alive…

Officer: Are these your cars?

Coby: That’s right. Hmm? Huh?! Uh, what’s wrong?

Officer: I gotta admit, these are some good looking cars you have. But these drafting bins on the back, they make these cars illegal.

Coby: Uh, yeah. Y’see, they’re actually radio controlled cars.

Officer: But they’re as big as a real car. There’s even a steering wheel and everything inside here. Hey, wait a minute, how come you don’t have a remote control?

Coby: Oh, that. Well, y’see… I don’t actually need a remote control because these cars are programmed to respond to voice commands.

Officer: Really? I’d like to see that.

Coby: O-kay, I’ll give you a demonstration.

Officer: Great!

Coby: Y-yeah… Just follow my lead. Okay, ya got it?

Blue Car: Got it.

Coby: Start your engine!

Officer: Whoa, that’s cool!

Coby: You don’t have to tell me, I invented it! Watch this. Drive! Stop!

Crowd: Whoa!

Coby: Is that the most amazing thing you’ve ever seen or what? No need to answer.

Officer: Well, they’re just cars.

Coby: Can a normal car spin?

Crowd: Whoa!

Coby: Or dance?!

Officer: Whoa! I’ve never seen such a — huh? Huh?! Where’d he go?!

Coby: Sorry if I — you know — caused any trouble here! But it’s time for me to go!

Crowd: Yeah! All right! Whoo!

Officer: But… I never got a chance to ask him where I could get one of those.

[Transition]

Old Man: Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm… Hmm?! Is that a… traffic light?! Who needs a traffic light if there’s no traffic?!

Traffic Light: Don’t even think about running this light.

Old Man: Huh? What? What? Who said that?!

Traffic Light: Oh, uh, nobody. Light’s green, move it along.

Old Man: I’m going! I ain’t never coming back!

Lori: Word of advice… Traffic lights don’t talk.

Traffic Light: What, never? And I’m supposed to do this all day long?

Lori: Either that, or go home and get sucked into a black hole.

Traffic Light: That’s a good point.

[Transition]

Jetfire: Listen, we appreciate all your help, but we’re supposed to be hiding here, not trying to get noticed.

Lori: Wait a minute, don’t look at me. At least I didn’t suggest being a submarine!

Jetfire: A submarine?!

Bud: It makes perfect sense. If you’re underwater, no one can see you. Except…

Jetfire: Except what?

Bud: Except they can see you just fine when you come to the surface.

Jetfire: Ahhh-hohhhh…

Lori: I don’t know what you were thinking, Bud. The Autobots need our help, not lame ideas.

Bud: Egh.

Coby: Look who’s talking about lame ideas. A traffic light in the middle of the desert, c’mon.

Lori: Oh yeah? Well, that’s way better than a square dance for cars in a parking lot.

Coby: Ha! Shows what you know! They were breakdancing!

Jetfire: Ohhh…

[Transition]

Optimus: This has to work. We’re running out of options to shut down that black hole.

Scattorshot: I’ll keep my fingers crossed!

Optimus: Any word from Red Alert on the containment operation?

Hot Shot: Coming in now.

Red Alert: Optimus, we’re almost ready here. The gravitron grid is now in place. Hopefully when it’s activated, it will generate a gravity wave strong enough for the black hole to collapse in on itself.

Optimus: What do you think our chances are?

Red Alert: There’s a sixty percent chance of success, but the amount of energy in that black hole seems to increase every time we do a sensor reading. This may have no chance at all.

Scattorshot: Oh, this just keeps getting better…

Jetfire: Ohhh…

Hot Shot: Hmm? Good timing! We’re just about to slam that black hole shut.

Jetfire: What? Oh.

Hot Shot: Hey, is something wrong, Jetfire?

Jetfire: This mission, hiding here on Earth… Even if we can find places for all our refugees, it’s just a matter of time before one of them is discovered. And the only help we have… is three human kids.

Hot Shot: C’mon… Those kids gave us a chance by helping us out, now why don’t you give them one?

Jetfire: Yeah, yeah, yeah…

Red Alert: We’re ready, Optimus.

Optimus: Let’s do it.

Red Alert: I copy that. I’m powering up the gravitron net cluster right now.

Scattorshot: C’mon, c’mon…

Red Alert: The containment grid has been established. Now activating the gravity generators. It’s starting to work! The gravity field is squeezing in on the black hole! If the grid can just hold together!

Scattorshot: The black hole’s energy field is shrinking! It’s working! I can’t believe something’s actually going right for once.

Red Alert: Wait! We’re getting power fluctuations! No! The gravitron nodes are overloading!

Scattorshot: Ohhh…!

Red Alert: Hold on! I’ll try to re-route power! It’s no use… The grid is collapsing. We’ve failed. Maybe nothing can stop this black hole from consuming the universe.

[Transition]

Red Alert: Maybe we can try again after re-calculating the greater forces.

Optimus: Hmmm…

Red Alert: I dunno…

Scattorshot: Man! Ergh!

Vector Prime: Will you not listen? We already know the solution.

Scattorshot: Huh?

Vector Prime: Only the Cyber Planet Keys can seal the black hole.

Hot Shot: Eghhh…

Jetfire: I dunno… Just saying it’s the only answer doesn’t make it so. Maybe we can find another answer.

Hot Shot: Yeah, no offense, but this is a whole different world than what you were dealing with.

Red Alert: I’m not sure.

Hot Shot: Hmm?

Jetfire: Huh? What do you mean, Red Alert?

Hot Shot: Yeah, what’s the deal? I mean if you’ve got something to say, just come right out and say it.

Red Alert: The only way we’ll ever find a solution is — is to consider every possibility. Nothing that we’ve ever tried is right. Perhaps Vector Prime is right.

Hot Shot: All right…

Red Alert: But even if we find that he’s not right, we should at least listen to what he has to say. Remember, Vector Prime has been around much longer than we have. He has knowledge that we don’t, and we just can’t toss that aside.

Optimus: Right. Then we’ll make the search for the Cyber Planet Keys our number one priority. But Red Alert, we still need other solutions incase we can’t find the keys. We must succeed.

[Transition]

Coby: Listen, Jetfire. We’re sorry about messing things up before, but we’ll try harder from now on.

Lori: Yeah, you guys don’t have to worry, okay?

Bud: ‘Cause we’re gonna work together to figure out a way to hide all you guys on Earth. Right?

Lori & Coby: Mmmhmm.

Coby: The important word here is “hide,” so — I hate to say it, but — you’re gonna have to be just a plain car.

Bud: Wait, it’s gonna look weird if no one’s driving it, don’t you think?

Coby: Yeah, that’s a good idea!

Lori: Whatever these Cybertronians turn into, it has to be something real simple; something you see all the time.

Bud: Like traffic lights in the middle of nowhere!

Lori: Don’t start, small fry!

Jetfire: This just might work after all… Yeah… Heh, heh, heh…

Scattorshot: Jetfire!

Jetfire: Yes? What is it?

Scattorshot: We need you. It’s an emergency!

Jetfire: I’m here, Scattorshot! What’s going on?

Scattorshot: We picked up this communication from an Air Force patrol.

ATC #1: Radar’s picked up an unidentified flying object in our airspace.

ATC #2: Roger that. We’ve picked up the bogey here too. We’ve scrambled two jets to engage the target. They’re on their way.

Jetfire: Unidentified flying object? Is it an Autobot or a Decepticon? Can ya tell who it is?

Scattorshot: Just a sec. Bad guy, good guy, bad guy… Bad guy! It’s Thundercracker!

Jetfire: And I’ll bet he’s up to no good. We have to stop ‘im!

[Transition]

Thundercracker: Now where are those pesky little Autobots at? They gotta be around here somewhere! When I find ’em, it’s “bye-bye, Autobots” and “hello, right-hand man for Megatron.” I just wish finding ’em wasn’t so blastin’ hard!

Pilot #1: I have visual contact with the bogey. We’re moving in.

Thundercracker: Whoa! Something’s on my tail! Well, well, lookie here! I guess some humans want to play with me.

Pilot #1: How’d he get around behind us?! Dive! Dive!

Thundercracker: Do whatever you want, ain’t gonna save ya! Heh!

Pilot #1: We can’t outmaneuver him!

Thundercracker: Gee, you’re quick! But not quick enough to outrace my missile! Whoa! Who did that?!

Jetfire: Leave these humans alone.

Thundercracker: Jetfire?!

Jetfire: That’s right. These humans are under my protection.

Thundercracker: Ooh, I’m shakin’ in my boots.

Pilot #1: Incoming!

Thundercracker: You’re a stone cold fool, Jetfire!

Jetfire: Coming from you, that’s a compliment.

Thundercracker: Tell ya what, here’s another little something coming from me. Whoa!

Pilot #1: That plane can’t handle that kind of punishment for too long. Pilot! Get out of here before it’s too late! Pilot, do you copy?!

Optimus: Hold on, Jetfire, we’re on our way!

Thundercracker: See ya never, Jetfire!

Jetfire: Aah!

Optimus: Jetfire!

Thundercracker: That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Huh…? Jetfire’s okay?! Shoot! He even looks more than okay!

Vector Prime: That’s a… Cyber Key…! It came without him even needing to call it forth.

Jetfire: Jetfire, Cyber Key Power! What is this?

Thundercracker: It ain’t enough to save ya, that’s what!

Jetfire: Is that supposed to scare me, Thundercracker?!

Thundercracker: Aaah!

Jetfire: Hold on… Was that really…

Optimus: Yes, a Cyber Key. Is that going to happen every time we need extra power? Vector Prime?

Vector Prime: Perhaps.

Jetfire: I hope so! That was amazing!

Thundercracker: At least I’ll take care of these humans!

Vector Prime: You shall not! Hwaah!

Pilot #2: What is that?!

Thundercracker: Where’d they go?!

Pilot #1: Where are we?! And what was that big robot thing with the sword?!

Pilot #2: I… I dunno! But when we get back, I’m taking a loooong vacation!

Vector Prime: Now we may face each other fairly.

Thundercracker: Forget that… Who wants to fight fair?

Jetfire: Transform!

Optimus: Wait! Jetfire! Come back! Aah! Huh? Megatron! Starscream!

Jetfire: You won’t escape, Thundercracker!

Thundercracker: Wanna bet?!

Jetfire: Yeah! I think I do!

Thundercracker: Eraaugghhh…

Jetfire: I’m takin’ you down, Thundercracker! You can run, but you can’t hide… Actually, you can’t even run!

Thundercracker: Back off, rustbucket! Fire! Aah! Who did thaaaaat?!

Scattorshot: Nice one, Scattorshot. You’re welcome.

[Transition]

Vector Prime: Ergh! Ugh!

Optimus: Vector Prime! No!

Megatron: Worry about yourself, Optimus Prime.

Optimus: Aaaaahhh! Ugh! Urgh…

Starscream: Uh-uh-uh-uhhh…!

Optimus: Give me back the planet map, Megatron.

Vector Prime: Hhh.

Optimus: You’re nothing better than a common thief!

Megatron: Soon enough I’ll be ruler of the universe. I care not what vermin like you think of me.

Optimus: We don’t have time for this, Megatron. Now… hand it over!

Starscream: Did you get dropped on your head or something? The map’s ours, get used to it.

Optimus: Don’t you understand? If we don’t stop that black hole, the whole universe will be destroyed!

Megatron: Ha! You’re a fool.

Optimus: Listen!

Megatron: I’ve already listened to you far too long. Try, though, as you might, you will never be able to stop me. And with the power of the Cyber Planet Keys, the universe will be mine.

Optimus: I will stop you. Ergh!

Starscream: Aah! Oohwah!

Optimus: You had your chance, Megatron, but now you’re done. Optimus Prime, super mode! Aaaayah!

Starscream: Is that the best you got? Try this! Hahahaha! And I thought he’d be harder to defeat… Oh well. Huh? What is that?!

Optimus: Optimus Prime, Cyber Key Power!

Starscream: Nooooo! Raugh! Ugh, ugh!

Optimus: Now… give me the map!

Megatron: Never.

Optimus: Your selfishness will destroy us all, Megatron. If you won’t give me the map, I’ll take it!

Megatron: Errr…!

Optimus: Uggggghhhh!

Megatron: Don’t you see?! You can’t win!

Optimus: I have to! I don’t have any choice!

Megatron: Very well.

Hot Shot: Optimus.

Megatron: Hmm?

Scattorshot: The cavalry has arrived!

Megatron: More meddling Autobots. Mmph!

Optimus: Aaaaahhh!

Starscream: Let’s take care of ’em once and for all!

Megatron: Don’t bother. All that matters is the Cyber Planet Keys and soon we will have our first one.

Vector Prime: Are you saying… you’ve already located the first Cyber Planet Key?!

Megatron: That’s right. As usual, you Autobots are a step behind me. But don’t feel bad, you never really had a chance. Hahahaha!

Optimus: No…

Megatron: Farewell, fools!

Starscream: And the next time that we meet, it will be your last.

Optimus: We shall see.

[Transition]

Hot Shot: Are you all right, Optimus?

Optimus: I’m fine. Don’t worry about me, we have bigger problems on our hands. Listen, it’s imperative that we find those keys before the Decepticons. Vector Prime, is it possible to find them without the map?

Vector Prime: Hmmm… Well, if we can unlock the secrets of the Omega Lock, perhaps.

Optimus: If that’s what we need to do, we’ll do it. And we must hurry, the stakes are too high for us to fail.

[Transition]

Pilot #1: Then somehow we’re over the Bermuda Triangle. I can’t explain it, sir!

Franklin: So let me get this straight. A giant robot with a sword teleported you?

Pilot #1: Yessir, I know. I can hardly believe it myself.

Franklin: Oh, I believe you, son. I’ve seen some things that could turn your hair white. But I can’t talk about them, just like you can’t talk about what you saw. It’s classified, top secret. If you tell anyone, the only flying you’ll ever do — is at an amusement park. Got it?

Pilot #1: Yessir, but what was that thing anyway?

Franklin: It’s classified, top secret.

Pilot #1: Yessir, I know. But what was that thing anyway?

Franklin: It was nothing at all, pilot. Understand?

Pilot #1: Yessir… I do.

Franklin: Looks like I’m going to Bermuda. Yeah.

[Transition]

Coby: Okay, who’s next?

Pickup Truck: Me!

Coby: Great! Transform into this.

Pickup Truck: Hey, I like that.

Coby: It’s nothing flashy, but it’ll get the job done.

Hot Shot: All right! Lookin’ good!

Coby: I know! Wait until I have you change into a washing machine.

Hot Shot: Ha, ha, ha, ha… Good one, Coby!

Overhaul: Hey, what’s going on with those two?

Bud: If you get disguises, so do I! Bewwwww! Huhh! Hmmmm… Heh, heh, heh.

Lori: Quit playing around. We still have a job to do.

Bud: Okay…

Lori: Huh?

Jolt: Check this out!

Bud: See, look at that handsome guy!

Lori: Yeah, maybe you should play around more.

Bud: Heheheh…

Jetfire: Wow, this is much better than before.

Coby: Hey, thanks! Hopefully this’ll keep you guys outta trouble.

Lori: Okay, my turn! I’m gonna teach you guys all the traffic laws. We’re gonna start with traffic lights, okay? So what do you do when you see — this colour?

Civilian Autobots: You go.

Lori: And this colour?

Civilian Autobots: You go less.

Lori: C’mon.

Civilian Autobots: You stop.

Optimus: You know, Jetfire, we couldn’t do this without them.

Jetfire: Yeah, I know. We just might be able to pull this thing off after all.

[Transition]

Megatron: Velocitron, the speed planet, resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key. Soon nothing will stand in my way. Heh, heh, heh, heh…

[End]

Episode Notes

-Multiple lines in the Franklin scene appear to have been recycled.

-This is the only episode which has aired to date to refer to Speed Planet as “Velocitron.”

Coby: This is the place. Check it out. Solid granite, probably at least three miles thick, and there’s enough iron ore in the walls to shield any electro-magnetic emissions.

Bud: What my big brother means is this is perfect for a secret base.

Lori: I guess you guys can use it. My dad was gonna build a housing development out here before the market went soft.

Scattorshot: Huh? Soft? Looks pretty hard to me.

Lori: Not the ground, the market! Oh, nevermind…

Scattorshot: Well, it’s solid now! Coby’s right. It should provide plenty of natural shield and it’s far enough away from any human activity. This looks like our best bet, Optimus.

Optimus: Mmmhmm. All right, we need to get everything setup before sundown, you got that, team? Roll out!

Autobots: You got it! / Right!

Kids: Yeah, all right!

Jolt: Aerial survey complete.

Scattorshot: Command centre… communications array… Energon reactors… And central data processing. Looks like we got everything.

Lori: What? Are you serious? I just think you could use a more efficient design, that’s all.

Scattorshot: So? What’s wrong?

Lori: Are you kidding?! There’s no work flow, no ventilation… And if you haven’t noticed, there aren’t even any bathrooms! You gotta work smarter, not harder. That’s my dad’s first rule of buisness. Catch my drift? You should organize everything around a central hub, with easy access to all the other work areas.

Jolt: Wait! You mean something like this?

Bud: Cool! Just like the League of Galactic Guardians!

Lori: Well, it’s a good start.

Landmine: I don’t really see the difference, do you?

Overhaul: I guess it’s some weirdo Earth thing.

Lori: That’s just rude!

(Autobots all scramble to apologize.)

Scattorshot: Oh, we’re all real sorry, ma’am!

Optimus: All right, who’s up for construction duty? Autobots, sound on!

Landmine: Landmine!

Scattorshot: Scattorshot!

Overhaul: Overhaul!

Jetfire: Jetfire!

Jolt: Jolt!

Hot Shot: Hot Shot!

Optimus: Fire!

Jetfire: Turbine Wave!

Overhaul: Ground Pounder!

Hot Shot: Turbo Kick!

Bud: These guys can rock!

Landmine: I’m ready, Prime.

Optimus: Now hold on, Landmine. You’re not fully recovered yet, and I need you at a hundred percent before we go after Megatron again. Start clearing some of this debris!

Landmine: Ughh.

Bud: Hey Optimus, betcha can’t hit that boulder up on the ridge!

Coby: Bud, leave the man alone, he’s worked — aaaahh! That sound!

Vector Prime: It seems impossible, but it cannot be coincidence.

Bud: Hey gramps, what’s with all the racket?! Aaah, you’re making my teeth hurt!

Vector Prime: That so-called “racket” you speak of is the trans-sonic signal given off by the Omega Lock. You alone can hear its call. The fate of the universe rests with you.

Kids: It does?

[Transition]

Starscream: Who cares what the Autobots are doing on Earth?! We have the map. We should be looking for the Cyber Planet Keys!

Megatron: Not yet. You heard Thundercracker’s report. They’re up to something.

Starscream: But once we have the Cyber Planet Keys, Optimus Prime and the Autobots will cower before us! What good will their plans be then?

Megatron: I really don’t like surprises. First, we visit Earth, then we search for the keys.

[Transition]

Coby: If Vector Prime is right, then we’re the only ones who can find the Omega Lock.

Bud: So the Autobots really need our help!

Kids: Wow!

Optimus: Scattorshot, Hot Shot, Overhaul, you work on the sensor and communication systems. Everyone else, apply stealth beam coating to the walls and doors.

Autobots: Right!

Bud: Stealth beam?! Really? Like on jet fighters?

Coby: Isn’t that awesome? C’mon guys, let’s go check out the command centre!

Hot Shot: Eghhh… Got it! There’s the oscillator. Now, where’s the scan converter?

Overhaul: Why do I get all the crummy jobs? Ugh.

Bud: Whoa! Would you check out all the sweet gear?

Hot Shot: Yeah, it’s probably way beyond human technology. So whatever you do, don’t touch the equipment, ya got it? Hey! C’mon, you guys, stop that!

Coby: Hey, uh, Hot Shot… How come you use a crystal oscillator?

Hot Shot: That’s, uh, kinda technical.

Coby: ‘Cause… I just thought that a phase-locked loop would be, uh, much more stable.

Hot Shot: Hmm. Hey! How would you like to help me set up the transmitter?

Coby: You got it!

Bud: You can’t just fly outta here, you gotta go… (Makes three sound effects.)

Jolt: Oooh! (Makes the first two) then (does the last one)!

Jetfire: Do what now?

Bud: You need to shoot outta here at top speed! Just like a catapult.

Jetfire: A catapult?

Jolt: Humans use them to launch planes off ships.

Bud: All you have to do is step of the platform, then blam! You’re in the stratosphere!

Jetfire: Look, kid. I don’t know what the heck you’re —

Scattorshot: Hey Jetfire, I think the kid’s got the right idea!

Jetfire: What idea?!

Scattorshot: The catapult thing! You could reach maximum velocity before you leave the base! Without using extra Energon.

Jetfire: Really? Well, why didn’t you say that in the first place?

Bud, Scattorshot & Jolt: We did!

Jolt: Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

Hot Shot: Hey! Careful with that thing, Jolt. Okay, steady… steady…. Yaaaaaahhh!

Bud: Aaaaaahh! Sweet!

Lori: Okay, the alignment of this piece is absolutely crucial. Hey, Overhaul, that piece goes right over here.

Overhaul: Hhh…

Optimus: Jetfire, what’s our status?

Jetfire: We’re looking good, chief! Right on schedule. We’ll have ‘er ready by sundown.

Bud: Hey! Good job, you guys! This totally looks like a real secret headquarters!

Hot Shot: Gee, maybe ’cause it is one!

Scattorshot: Okay, right tiny… And we should be just about ready for the big show. Okay, Coby, fire it up!

Coby: You got it! All right!

Bud: Hot Shot was right! This is the real thing!

Lori: And so stylish!

Scattorshot: Okay, nobody panic. It’s probably just a glitch.

Kids: Huh?

Scattorshot: Just let me tie this down here. Gimme a second… Adjusting frequency…

Coby: What is that?

Scattorshot: Hang on. Let me see if I can boost the resolution. They’re still pretty far away. Oh no.

Hot Shot: Hmm?

Scattorshot: Now you can panic!

Kids: Hhh!

Scattorshot: Optimus! Come in!

Optimus: Go ahead, Scattorshot. What is it?

Scattorshot: We’ve got a definite situation here, Optimus. Long-range sensors just picked up two objects entering Earth’s atmosphere. It looks like Megatron, and he’s got Starscream with ‘im.

Optimus: Hmm… Why would they come back here?

Vector Prime: Perhaps they seek the Omega Lock.

Optimus: The Omega Lock?

Hot Shot: It gets worse, Bigbot.

Kids: Huh?

Coby: Worse how?

Hot Shot: It’s the stealth beam coating. So far we’ve only got about half of the base done.

Lori: But if… the base isn’t shielded, then what exactly does that mean?

Jetfire: Without that coating, Megatron will sense this base from a lightyear away. Our secret base won’t be a secret anymore.

Optimus: We have no choice but to abandon the base, and Earth.

Kids: No!

Optimus: Scattorshot, what’s the Decepticons’ maximum sensor range?

Scattorshot: In this terrain and atmosphere, I’d say two hundred and fourty kilometres max.

Optimus: All right, this is the plan. Jetfire, Hot Shot and I will hold them off.

Jetfire: Right.

Hot Shot: Mmhmm.

Optimus: The rest of you, get that stealth coating up. Do whatever you have to, but get it done!

Autobots: Let’s roll!

Coby: Hey! We want to help too!

Bud: Yeah, this is our base too, y’know!

Optimus: Thanks, kids. I knew I could count on you.

Vector Prime: Optimus, if they have come for the Omega Lock, we must stop them. No matter the cost. Are you ready to make such a sacrifice?

Optimus: Agreed. We shall fight them until our sparks are extinguished.

Vector Prime: Mmm.

[Transition]

Scattorshot: Condition red! We have Decepticons at two thousand kilometres and getting closer every minute! Everbody get ready for action! Opening all primary launch bays. Deploying surface access ramps. Deploying vertical launch ramp. All locked, and launch!

Optimus: Remember, nobody gets within a hundred a fifty miles of the base.

Vector Prime & Jetfire: Understood!

Hot Shot: I’m gonna drop ’em where they stand!

Jetfire: Just hold them off, Hot Shot. Nothing fancy.

Optimus: Right.

Hot Shot: Aw, you’re no fun.

Scattorshot: They’re on their way. Well, we’d better get busy on our end.

Kids: Let’s go!

[Transition]

Starscream: See?! Nothing! Now are you satisfied?

Megatron: Not so fast, Starscream. Look!

Starscream: Like lambs to the slaughter…

Megatron: Do not destroy them until we find out what they’re up to.

Jetfire: Is it my imagination, or have they gotten even uglier?

Optimus: Ugly is as ugly does, Jetfire.

Jetfire: Wow! You’re a cheeky one. Aaah!

Megatron: Heh, heh… How pathetic. Huh?

Optimus: Beat it, Megatron! You’re not welcome here!

Vector Prime: Villain! Return my map! I shall reclaim what’s mine.

Optimus: No! Wait!

Megatron: Oh, really?!

Vector Prime: Yaaah!

Megatron: Hgggh! Ooohh! Ohhh!

Vector Prime: Return the map. Huh?

Megatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha. I don’t think so. Yah!

Vector Prime: Uggh!

Megatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Optimus: Vector Prime!

Megatron: Hmmm.

Optimus: Hgggh.

[Transition]

Scattorshot: Keep it up, guys. We’ve got a lot of hallway to cover.

Overhaul: Hh. All right, Scattorshot. We hear ya. (VO) What a waste of my talent.

Landmine: I copy that, Scattorshot. Coby, how are you kids doing on your section?

Coby: Pretty good, Landmine. We’re almost finished with corridor ‘C.’ (VO) We can’t let the Autobots down. If we blow this, the whole universe will be in danger.

Scattorshot: I know everyone’s working as fast as they can, but I don’t think we’re gonna make it. All teams, status report!

Overhaul: ‘A’ block’s still being coated. Fifty-seven percent complete.

Landmine: ‘B’ block, sixty-five percent complete.

Coby: ‘C’ block… Umm, about seventy-five percent complete. Give us about five more minutes.

Scattorshot: Good work! Start on ‘D’ block as soon as you’re finished! Well, maybe Megatron will just give up and go away, heh, heh… But, then again, maybe not…

[Transition]

Hot Shot: Transform! Pulse Cannon!

Starscream: Eghh! Eeeyaaah!

Hot Shot: Ugh!

Vector Prime: Errrrr!

Starscream: Those fools.

Optimus: Megatron! There’s nothing to be gained here!

Megatron: Somehow, I doubt that.

Jetfire: Yaah!

Optimus: Gotcha.

Megatron: Ha, ha, ha. Raaaugh!

Jetfire: Impossible!

Optimus: Hhh…!

Megatron: Hahahahaha! Such feeble blows are a mere annoyance to me!

Starscream: They’re blocking us.

Megatron: What?

Starscream: Look at their positions.

Megatron: I know.

Starscream: They’ve formed a defensive line to keep us from something.

Megatron: There’s only one way to find out what. Hmm. Very well. We’ll do this the hard way. C’mon!

Starscream: Right!

Optimus: Here they come!

Jetfire: No way they’re flying outta that. Huh? Well, I hope they’re finished painting.

Scattorshot: Take it easy, Scattorshot. See? There’s only one block left. Huh? Oh no. Attention, everyone! Megatron broke through! He’ll be in sensor range in less than fifty seconds!

Kids, Overhaul & Landmine: Huh?

Scattorshot: Overhaul, get over to ‘D’ block and quick!

Overhaul: But there isn’t time!

Scattorshot: There’s still almost a minute left, Overhaul. Now, I know it’s not much, but we’re not giving up now!

Overhaul: All right, but there’s no way I can do it all by myself.

Scattorshot: Maybe not, but ya still gotta try. Now get going!

Overhaul: Right. I can do this!

Optimus: I can’t let Megatron win! I can’t let them destroy everything!

Jetfire: Right behind ya!

Scattorshot: Less than thirty miles till they’re in range. Okay, stealth beam coating completed on ‘A’ block, ‘B’ block and ‘C’ block. And now it’s all up to Overhaul… We are so doomed!

Overhaul: Rrrrrauggghh!

Megatron: You’ve failed, Autobots. Soon I shall know your secrets.

Overhaul: (VO) I can do this, I can do this… I can do this!

Bud: He’s going so fast!

Coby: (VO) C’mon, Overhaul. You can do it!

Lori: (VO) Just a little more…

Landmine: (VO) Keep going, kid. Keep going.

Overhaul: Erraggh!

Lori: (VO) C’mon, Overhaul…

Scattorshot: Oh, man! Tell me when it’s over!

Megatron: What ever could it be? A secret of such importance hidden here on Earth! What?!

Vector Prime: Halt, Megatron! You shall go no further!

Optimus: Look! It’s Vector Prime!

Megatron: Stand aside!

Vector Prime: Errrrrr-aaaaaaaahhh…!

Megatron: Huh?

Vector Prime: Cyber Key Power!

Optimus: By the Allspark of Cybertron!

Megatron: What is it?! What are you protecting?!

Vector Prime: Tachyon Shield!

Megatron: Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!

Vector Prime: Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!

Starscream: What trickery is this?

Hot Shot: That light… It stopped Megatron cold!

Optimus: Cover me, I’m going in!

Hot Shot: Eat plasma!

Megatron: The Omega Lock! It must be!

Vector Prime: Aaaahhh!

Megatron: Aaaaaahhhhhhh!

Jetfire: Did you see that?

Optimus: I sure did. Optimus Prime, super mode! Fire!

Megatron: Aaah! Awwwgh.

Starscream: They got Megatron!

Megatron: Q — Quickly… Starscream! The warp gate!

Starscream: Right!

Scattorshot: They’re leavin’… They’re leavin’! I don’t believe it!

Overhaul: Mission accomplished.

Kids: (Sigh.)

Lori: We made it.

Scattorshot: Yeah, I knew we would.

[Transition]

Optimus: Vector Prime, without you, we would have lost this base. We’re honoured to have you with us.

Vector Prime: No, the honour is mine.

Hot Shot: But Vector Prime, what was that thing that fell out of the sky? You were lit up like a solar flare.

Vector Prime: Young warrior, that was a Cyber Key.

Autobots: A Cyber Key?

Vector Prime: A tiny fragment of the power of Primus. You do not know it?

Optimus: Frankly, we’ve never seen anything like it.

Vector Prime: Well, now you shall!

Optimus: Huh?

Jetfire: Huh?

Hot Shot: Sweet!

Vector Prime: Use well your Cyber Keys, valiant warriors, for you have truly earned them this day.

[End]

Episode Notes

-Sam Vincent and David Kaye have picked up their parts as Coby and Megatron with this episode.

Transformers: Cybertron
“Fallen” – Episode 1
Transcription by Brandon Williams

–
Hot Shot: I can’t believe this, Jetfire. I can’t believe we’re abandoning Cybertron.

Jetfire: You can’t think like that, Hot Shot. We’ll come back and beat this thing.

Hot Shot: But how? Hey, now what’s it doing? Look out!

Starscream: Heh, heh, heh, heh… Target practice!

Hot Shot: Yah! Ugh! Ugh.

Starscream: So long, Hot Shot! It’s been real…

Overhaul: Errrrrr… Ahhh!

Starscream: Aahh!

Overhaul: Starscream!

Optimus Prime: Hhh. An open attack isn’t his style.

Starscream: Hhh.

Overhaul: I can’t… hold ‘im! Aah!

Optimus: Look out!

Hot Shot: Aah!

Optimus: This is just a distraction! Everyone back to headquarters! Optimus Prime, transform!

Starscream: No! Not so fast, Prime!

Landmine: Hrrr-yah!

Hot Shot & Jetfire: Double attack!

Overhaul: Make that triple!

Starscream: Null Cannon!

Overhaul, Hot Shot & Jetfire: Whoaaa!

Starscream: You’re next, old man.

Landmine: Landmine’s the name… And you’d better remember it!

Starscream: Oh, I will. I’ll put it on your tombstone!

Landmine: What was that about tombstones? Whoa, whoa…! What in blazes?! Huh-hey, the whole place is comin’ apart! Urgh!

Starscream: Bon voyage, old man! Null Cannon!

Landmine: Helllppp meeee…!

Vector Prime: I will do what I can.

Landmine: Whoaaaa…

Vector Prime: It is done.

Jetfire: Landmine!

[Transition]

Coby: You sure you’re ready for some big air, Dad?!

Coby’s Father: I was born ready!

Coby: That’s my old man! Haha! Whoa! See ya at the finish line!

Coby’s Father: Is that any way for a boy to treat his father?

[Transition]

Coby’s Mother: Hey guys, you’d better come get some barbecue before Bud eats it all!

Coby’s Father: What?!

Lori: Well, I should’ve known it was you. My family was up here for the peace and quiet. Not for Motocross!

Coby: Well, you disturbed my peace with your big fat mouth!

Lori: I did what?!

Coby: And the view!

Bud: Ahem… Lori… When life gives you lemons… Make orange soda!

Lori: Orange… soda?

[Transition]

Lori: Okay Coby, maybe I was out of line before but now you’re just being silly.

Coby: Any reasonable person would have the same opinion.

Lori: Chocolate!

Coby: Strawberry!

Lori: Chocolate!

Coby: Wrong!

Lori: You’re wrong!

Bud: What is with you guys?

Coby: You’re wrong!

Bud: Whoa… Cool… Hello? Are you guys hearing that?

Coby & Lori: Huh? Ahh…

Lori: That sound…

Coby: Yeah…

Kids: Whoa!

Lori: Okay, does that happen around here often?

Coby: Let’s check it out!

Bud: Hey, wait for me!

Coby: Whoa…!

Lori: What — is — that?

Coby: A machine… But I think it’s alive.

Landmine: Ugh… uhh.

Bud: A giant robot!

Landmine: Ughh…

[Transition]

Bud: Hold it a second! Okay, his foot’s almost clear! Give it some gas!

Landmine: Urghh… ugh…

Bud: We did it!

Landmine: What happened?

Coby: Hey! Don’t try to move! You might hurt yourself!

Landmine: Agh, this ain’t nothin’. Where am I?

Coby: The Rocky Mountains! C – Colorado!

Landmine: Earth, huh? Never been there. Look it, I’m not supposed to be here.

Coby: C’mon, we’ll head for the deep forest!

Landmine: Good thinking. You’re all right, kid.

Coby: What the heck took you so long?!

Lori: I had to change. Now I’m dressed for robot repair.

Coby: Female of the species.

[Transition]

Coby: Sure you’re okay?

Landmine: Well, something in my arm doesn’t feel quite right. But I can manage.

Coby: Let me take a look.

Coby & Lori: Whoa…

Lori: That must really hurt.

Coby: I can fix this.

Lori: An alien robot?

Coby: Wires, relays and valves… Piece o’ cake!

Landmine: Ughhh.

Coby: Just relax, Mr. Robot-sir. I know I can do this!

Landmine: So, uh, you guys ain’t really afraid of me?

Lori: Well, yeah, at first.

Bud: I wasn’t!

Lori: I guess it’s true, we didn’t know anything about you, but we could see that you needed help. So we had to do something. I mean, we couldn’t just leave you there, Mr. Robot.

Landmine: The name’s Landmine.

Lori: Pleased to meet you, Landmine. Now how did you wind up sitting in crater in the middle of nowhere?

Landmine: Well, I come from a planet called Cybertron, not all that far from here, galactically speaking. Used to be a beautiful place, but centuries of war had taken its toll. My people are called Autobots and my leader is called Optimus Prime…

[Flashback]

Optimus: How are we doing, Scattorshot?

Scattorshot: The sensor probes are patched into the main grid.

Hot Shot: We’re receiving the data. Red Alert is reporting in from the remote station.

Optimus: Right. Go ahead.

Red Alert: It’s… not good. As we feared, the destruction of Unicron has created a massive black hole. We’re looking at the planet Moratorus. Thankfully, it’s uninhabited.

Landmine: (VO) The unthinkable had finally happened. Our war against the Decepticons had created a monster. We had blown a hole in the uniberse itself! A massive hole that could rip planet’s apart in seconds!

Bud: (VO) Black hole?! Whoa, cool!

Lori: (VO) That’s not ‘cool,’ Bud. It’s horrible! What if that happened to us? Everything — gone, in a matter of minutes.

Landmine: (VO) It was horrible, and we knew that Cybertron would be next. We had to do something.

[Transition]

Optimus: Autobots, as you all know, our planet is in great danger. Rest assured, we will find a solution to the terrible crisis that is facing us. However, to ensure the safety of each and every Autobot, we have no choice but to temporarily evacuate Cybertron. Jetfire?

Jetfire: Right!

Optimus: Jetfire has been to our new home and brought back scan data of typical vehicles. This one’s called a fire engine. Ahh! Optimus Prime, transform!

Hot Shot: Awesome!

Jetfire: I was thinking of you guys when I scanned these.

Hot Shot: That is so me! Suh-weet!

Overhaul: Rough and tough!

Hot Shot: Hot Shot, transform! Built for speed!

Overhaul: Overhaul, transform! Ready to kick butt!

Jetfire: Jetfire, transform! Attractive, yet functional! And don’t everybody pick the same one, there’s plenty of vehicles of Earth.

Optimus: Everyone will scan a new form to conceal our presence on Earth. This is rule number one — from now on, we are robots in disguise!

[End Flashback]

[Transition]

Landmine: Optimus thought you humans would be scared of us.

Lori: Thousands of giant robots? Uh, yeah! We probably would be.

Landmine: Oh, yeah, haha. I see your point. But we had no place else to go, the space bridge terminal was the only way to evacuate everyone and it wasn’t easy. I’m not even sure if everyone got away in time!

[Flashback]

Overhaul: Hurry, everyone!

Bud: (VO) So to get away from the black hole, everybody had to leave the planet?

Landmine: (VO) Yup, right then.

Overhaul: Huh?

Optimus: What’s going on?!

Scattorshot: It’s some kinda warp… And it’s right on top of us!

Landmine: (VO) We were speechless! Nobody had ever seen anything like it. That was nothing compared to what happened next.

Bud: What? What?!

Landmine: (VO) Hold your horses, I’m getting to that. It was a spaceship. Not a modern spaceship, this one was made of gears and clockwork and stuff. Then…

Vector Prime: Vector Prime, transform!

Optimus: Are you a friend or a foe?

Hot Shot: He looks… ancient. Really ancient.

Vector Prime: I am Vector Prime, keeper of space and time.

Optimus: Vector Prime?

Vector Prime: We must act quickly if we are to save Cybertron. Listen now to my tale… Years ago, the Cybertronians imagined spacebridges that could connect the entire universe. Ships sent out into the galaxy, each carrying a Cyber Planet Key, a tiny fragment of the spark of Primus — the very lifeforce of Cybertron. Each key contained enough power to turn any planet into a mirror image of Cybertron. But somehow, Cybertron lost contact with the fleets and the Cyber Planet Keys were lost forever.

Optimus: And these keys can stop the black hole?

Vector Prime: Indeed. We must find the Cyber Planet Keys and open the Omega Lock, restoring the power of Primus. Do you doubt my words? Do you doubt Primus?

Optimus: How can we find these keys?

Vector Prime: With this map.

[End Flashback]

Landmine: Vector Prime said he had to synchronize the map or something. I didn’t really get it. Anyway, that’s where we were when the Decepticons attacked.

Lori: What do Decepticons look like?

Landmine: Kinda like us… but they’re evil…

[Transition]

Bulldog: Bulldog to Motherhead. I’m bringing this bird back to the nest, over.

Motherhead: Roger that, Bulldog. You’re cleared on 109er. Over.

Bulldog: Huh? Motherhead, am I alone up here?! I got — whoa!

Motherhead: Please repeat last message, over.

Bulldog: It’s on my fix now with some kinda beam! [Not sure.]

Thundercracker: Oh, yeah! Now this is a shape that can do some damage! Megatron told ol’ Thundercracker to look for Autobots, and darned if I didn’t just find me one! I can’t just shoot ‘im in the back! Wouldn’t be civil! I’ll give him a heads up first, then I’ll shoot ‘im in the back! Hey there! Autobots!

Lori: A talking plane?

Landmine: Decepticon…

Coby: Bad guys?

Thundercracker: Here’s a little going away present!

Landmine: Get down!

Coby: That guy’s a lousy shot!

Thundercracker: Oh, man! That was a waste of perfectly good missiles! I’ll get ’em this time!

Optimus: I hope you don’t mind if butt in!

Thundercracker: Where the heck did he come from?!

Bud: A talking, flying fire engine?

Lori: I think that’s the leader of the Autobots.

Coby: Landmine, is that really Optimus Prime?

Landmine: Yeah…

Thundercracker: Oh man! I gotta turn this here table.

Optimus: Take your best shot.

Thundercracker: I got ‘im! I got — whoooaaa! What the?!

Optimus: That was your best shot Thundercracker? That’s just sad. Here’s mine.

Thundercracker: How’s this?

Optimus: Gee, nice fireworks. Decepticon in the corner pocket!

Thundercracker: Aaaaaahhhh!

Optimus: Optimus to search team. I’ve found Landmine!

Jetfire: Oh, that’s great news, Optimus. We’re on our way.

[Transition]

Coby: My name’s Coby, and this is my brother…

Bud: I’m Bud!

Lori: I’m Lori.

Jetfire: Ehhh, I’m Jetfire.

Hot Shot: Hot Shot.

Overhaul: The name’s Overhaul.

Scattorshot: Scattorshot. Pleased to meet ‘cha.

Landmine: You guys know me.

Jetfire: Optimus, we have to tell them… about what happened to the map.

Optimus: Look, I didn’t want to have to tell any humans about the danger until we had time to forumlate a plan. But you are right, these kids are part of this now. The Decepticons have stolen the map, while we went out to fight Starscream.

[Flashback]

Vector Prime: Just a few more moments… It is done.

Scattorshot: I’m glad. Now let’s bug out!

Vector Prime: Bug…?

Scattorshot & Vector Prime: Aaah!

Scattorshot: What’s going on?! Nooo! Vector Prime! Run! Ugh!

Vector Prime: Who are you?

Megatron: Vector Prime-sir, we must act quickly, before those fiendish Autobots return.

Vector Prime: I don’t understand.

Megatron: Those evil Transformers would steal the power of Primus. We must find the Cyber Planet Keys first. Give me the map.

Scattorshot: No… Don’t!

Vector Prime: I — Perhaps you are right…

Megatron: Heh…

Vector Prime: No! You are the evil one! Ugh! You shall — ugh!

Megatron: Erggh!

Vector Prime: Aahh! Ugh!

Megatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! You pathetic old fool! Why this was almost too easy for me.

Optimus: It’s not over yet, Megatron!

Megatron: Optimus Prime! Heh, heh, heh, heh. Oh, how I have looked forward to this moment.

Optimus: Errr-aaaaaaahhh!

Megatron: Eraugh!

Optimus: Optimus Prime, super mode!

Megatron: What?! So…

Optimus: If you think you’re leaving here with that map, Megatron, you’ve got another thing coming! This is your last chance, Megatron. Hand over that map!

Megatron: Hmm. Hmmm?!

Scattorshot: Aaah!

Megatron: Heh, heh, heh…

Scattorshot: Urgh…

Optimus & Scattorshot: Ergghh…

Megatron: Errrr… Yah!

Optimus & Scattorshot: Aaah!

Megatron: Ha, ha! Oh, you cannot defeat me, Optimus Prime. And once I possess the power of Primus, I shall make the universe tremble!

Vector Prime: No! Raugh!

Megatron: Be gone, old man! Rrgh!

Vector Prime: Aah! Aaah! Aaaah!

Hot Shot: Hey!

Jetfire: The Decepticons are getting away!

Megatron: The map is mine! And you Autobots are doomed! Hahaha…

[End Flashback]

Coby: So, Vector Prime, sir… You can’t make another map?

Vector Prime: No, young one, I cannot.

Lori: But there has to be another way! You’ve collected the data once, can’t you do it again?

Vector Prime: Perhaps, but the black hole grows ever larger, we may not have time to make another. Mini-Cons, come forth!

Coby: Ah! Hey! Ugh!

Jolt: Mini-Cons, begin scanning! Jolt, transform!

Coby: Whoa, who are these guys?

Jolt: Mini-Con Data Retrieval Team, at your service. I am Jolt, and these are Six-Speed and Reverb, ready for action.

Lori: Where do we start?

Jolt: What is our current location?

Coby: Planet Earth.

Jolt: Never heard of it!

Bud: Oh, you’re killin’ me here…

Jolt: Ohhh! Your shirt!

Lori: Uh, what?

Vector Prime: By the Allspark…

Lori: What? It’s not even mine. I borrowed it from my brother.

Vector Prime: It bears the image of the Omega Lock!

Lori: But this is just a picture of an album cover of a rock group my brother likes. It’s supposed to be a symbol from Atlantis or something.

Optimus: But what could it mean?

Vector Prime: It means that the Omega Lock may well be hidden here on Earth. And with it, a duplicate map.

[End]

Episode Notes

-This is a hybrid of episodes 1 and 2 from Galaxy Force.

-Coby and Megatron have different voice actors for this episode, and Vector Prime uses the English accent he will use later on in the series.

-Jolt is an Earth pop culture, so he is likely lying when he said he’s never heard of Earth.

-Landmine is able to remember the scene where they are selecting vehicle modes, but was not present.

Transformers: Energon
“Energon Grid” – Episode 14
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams

–
Demolishor: Ooh! Ooh! Ughh! Hey! what’s going on, Megatron?! Why won’t you answer me?!

Megatron: Ergghhh!

Demolishor: Sir!

Megatron: Urggghhh!

Demolishor: Megatron!

Megatron: (VO) These comets that I am creating from Unicron are the answer to finally destroying Earth and those annoying Autobots.

Megatron: Urrrggghhh! Urggghhhh! Errrrghhhh!

Scorponok: Aahh!

Snow Cat: Ayayay!

Scorponok: (VO) I should be in charge of this mission.

[Flashback]

Megatron: Your strategy was unusual, Scorponok, but it seemed to work in our favour this time. So you say you weren’t aiming at me, you were only trying to make the mobile fortress fall on our enemies, hmmm? Clever.

[End Flashback]

Tidal Wave: Scorponok.

Scorponok: Hmm?

Tidal Wave: We must push these comets towards Earth. Megatron commands it.

Scorponok: Yes. Right!

Q-2: Oooh! I don’t believe it! They mean to drop those on the Earth!

Q-3: The planet would be annihilated for sure.

Q-1: It could work to our advantage.

Q-2: We could take our time collecting the Energon!

Q-3: We’ll let the Decepticons do the work for us. Hahahahaha…

Q-2: Ooooh, it’s perfect!

Carlos: Aw, great. The first time they leave me alone in the control room and everything goes haywire! Aww! No way! Uh oh! I don’t like the look of that!

Scorponok: Tidal Wave, why don’t we use the warp gate? The Autobots are sure to see us!

Tidal Wave: Megatron believes this attack will strike fear into Optimus Prime. We will have the advantage. Collecting Energon will be much easier.

Scorponok: Well this had better work.

Optimus: Carlos, did you say artifical comets?

Carlos: Yeah. By my calculations, they should reach Earth in six hours. It’s gotta be the Decepticons. They must want to knock out the Energon grid before we can get it online.

Optimus: Yes, you’re probably right. But don’t worry, we’ll just have to work a little faster to get the grid up and running.

Carlos: All right, Optimus! If anyone can do it, I know you guys can!

Dr. Jones: The Energon grid will form a barrier that completely covers the Earth. And it’s going to take a lot more than a few fake comets to break through its defenses. I’ll stake my reputation on that. Ha, ha, ha, ha!

Optimus: Don’t quit your day job yet, Doctor. Let’s just get it working first.

Inferno: Lunar City’s online. Let’s get to Ocean City on the double! We don’t have any time to waste!

Misha: Well, so far so good. We’re still on schedule.

Kicker: Yeah, I hope you guys are ready to watch the best fireworks show of your lives today.

Misha: Did you say fireworks?

Ironhide: So, what are fireworks, anyway?

Kicker: Something big and flashy.

Dr. Jones: That means there’s just Desert City left now.

Inferno: Energon level is at seventy-two percent. That’s strange.

Dr. Jones: What’s wrong?

Inferno: The output won’t rise.

Dr. Jones: Inferno, bring up the data for Desert City’s tower. Hmm… Everything appears normal.

Dr. Jones: (VO) There must be something we missed inside the tower.

Megatron: Hahahahahahahahaha… Once we’ve destroyed the Earth, collect the Energon and bring me all of the humans’ sparks aswell. I think I’m going to use them to create a new batch of soldiers for my army.

Demolishor: But, sir, you can’t do that.

Megatron: Why not?

Demolishor: The human spark is fragile.

Megatron: What?! Impossible! Their spark’s not eternal?!

Demolishor: One life, that’s all they’ve got.

Megatron: Huhhh… Aaah. Then they really are poorly designed.

[Commercial]

Kicker: Oh man, I’m bored. How long are they going to make us wait?

Ironhide: Yeah, where’s the fireworks?

Misha: It is taking a long time. I’ll go see what I can find out.

Optimus: Have you figured it out, Dr. Jones?

Dr. Jones: Well, there doesn’t seem to be any problem with the power output. That means the problem must be somewhere in the tower and it’s not showing up on my screen.

Misha: What’s going on?!

Dr. Jones: There’s a malfunction somewhere at the Desert City tower. We need all four of the towers to reach full power inorder for the Energon grid to work properly. Got it?

Kicker: How do you expect to figure it out by standing around? Hey Optimus, let me go. Misha, ya ready?

Misha: You bet!

Ironhide: Kicker! Don’t forget about me! Uhhh, ugghh!

Dr. Jones: Stay in radio contact, Kicker!

Optimus: I’ll be standing by with a team in outer space incase there are any problems, Doctor.

Dr. Jones: Good idea, Optimus.

Kicker: Jetfire, can ya give us a lift?

Jetfire: To Desert City? No problem! And away we go!

Strongarm: Hey! Ya might need this!

Jetfire: Thanks, Strongarm!

Strongarm: Good luck!

Ironhide: Hey Strongarm! Hey, can ya help me out too?

Strongarm: Sure, Ironhide.

Jetfire: Transform!

Skyblast Unit A: Come on, move it!

Jetfire: Found anything?

Skyblast Unit B: No, nothing yet!

Misha: I’m going to take a look inside, Kicker.

Kicker: Okay. Hhh?!

Jetfire: Sense somethin’?

Kicker: Maybe. Take me to the highest part of the tower, right away.

Jetfire: You got it. Hop on.

Ironhide: Hey, wait for me! Transform! Ironhide! Hhh, hhh! Aww! Hhh, hhh! Thanks for the lift, Jetfire.

Kicker: How much time do we have left, Jetfire?

Jetfire: Not much. In approximately five hours, the artifical comets will reach the Earth.

Ironhide: Okay, say we’re late and the Energon grid isn’t complete. Then what’ll happen?

Kicker: Then the planet will be destroyed.

Ironhide: Huh?!

Megatron: Hahahahahahahahahaha… Hahahahahahahahaha!

Demolishor: Hey, what’s so funny?

Megatron: Hehahahahahaha! The Autobots are starting to panic. I can sense their fear and confusion. Hahaha!

Demolishor: (VO) He’s become blinded by his own power.

Megatron: Huh? What’s that?

Demolishor: Uhh, nothing.

Megatron: Are you sure? You know, if I want to, Demolishor, I can read your mind.

Demolishor: Um, yes, well, I was thinking about something, sir. It will be good to destroy Optimus Prime.

Megatron: I am so looking forward to it. Hahahahahahaha!

Optimus: Jetfire, how’s Kicker doing down there?

Jetfire: Kicker and Ironhide are examining the interior of the Desert City tower right now. Where’s Inferno?

Optimus: He’s on his way to the moon. If the Energon grid doesn’t work, we’ll have to use Lunar City as our front line.

Jetfire: Gotcha, Optimus.

Optimus: If the grid can’t stop those artifical comets, we’ll have to defend the Earth ourselves, you understand?

Jetfire: Yessir!

Hot Shot: Hey Jetfire, ya think you can handle the pressure?

Jetfire: Hey, I know I can! You just worry about yourself.

Hot Shot: Hey, take it easy. We’re on the same side.

Q-1: Do you think they can protect the planet?

Q-2: Impossible! No, no! Not possible!

Q-3: There is a chance.

Q-4: Either way…

Qs: Hhh! Hh!

Q-4: The Energon is ours…

Ironhide: Okay, hang on, Kicker. I’m gonna lower you down now.

Kicker: Hhh. Hey! Hold that light steady!

Ironhide: Whoa! Sorry. Hey, uh, Kicker?

Kicker: Yeah?

Ironhide: If we don’t fix this, then that’s it.

Kicker: That’s what?

Ironhide: It’s all over for us.

Kicker: Well, we all gotta go sometime, Ironhide.

Ironhide: How can you humans live knowing you only have a limited lifespan? I mean, why do you even bother fighting so hard to survive? It just doesn’t make any sense to me.

Kicker: It’s called being alive and believe me, it’s worth it.

Ironhide: Hmm?

Kicker: There’s no point in just giving up. Every human spirit is kinda like a spark of light that you want to see burn as long as it possibly can.

Ironhide: Ehhh, I don’t get it.

Kicker: I know it’s a little much for your mainframe to handle.

Ironhide: Not funny!

Kicker: Hey!

Ironhide: Yeah, I know, keep the light steady.

Kicker: No, shine it that way again. Hurry!

Ironhide: Hmm?

Kicker: Eghh.

Ironhide: No!

Kicker: Ironhide! Hold your fire!

Ironhide: What?

Kicker: Are you trying to put a whole in the tower or something?!

Q-4: You mustn’t shoot at them… Blackout.

Kicker: What?!

Ironhide: Huh? But I didn’t say anything, Kicker.

Kicker: Hhh… Alpha Q.

Q-4: Blackout, I don’t want you to retaliate. Put your weapons away. Rest now. Let me listen to what the two intruders were saying.

Ironhide: (Recorded) Hey, uh, Kicker… If we don’t fix this, then that’s it. It’s all over for us. How can you humans live when you know you only have a limited lifespan?

Kicker: (Recorded) It’s called being alive and believe me, it’s worth it.

Alpha Q: Hmmm….

Kicker: (Recorded) There’s no point in just giving up. Every human spirit is kinda like a spark of light that you want to see burn as long as it possibly can.

Ironhide: (Recorded) Uhhh, I don’t get it.

Kicker: (Recorded) I know it’s a little much for your mainframe to handle.

Ironhide: (Recorded) Not funny!

Kicker: Misha, I think we’ve found the problem. Two Terrorcons have infiltrated the tower. They’ve attacked us, but they’re just sitting still right now. They’re on the west wall of the tower, three hundred metres down from the top.

Misha: Okay. Skyblast is gonna go check it out.

Ironhide: Kicker, take a look down there!

Kicker: Huh? What happened?! It looks like there was a battle here.

Misha: A battle?

Kicker: Yeah. That explains a lot.

Misha: So that’s the reason the grid’s not working. We can’t get there in time. You’ve got to handle it!

Kicker: I’ve got it. Tell Optimus to stand by. This could be a close one.

Misha: Don’t worry. He already knows. Good luck out there, Kicker!

Carlos: The artifical comets are passing Mars and they’re starting to pick up speed!

Hot Shot: Ohh, this is just great! Now what do we do?

Optimus: Optimus Prime, Powerlink! Fire-1, combine! Copter-2, combine! Digger-3, combine! Submarine-4! Optimus Prime, Powerlinx complete! Roll out! We’ll have to put ourselves between the Earth and those comets.

Jetfire: You can count on us, sir. We’ll hold ’em off until the Energon grid starts working.

Hot Shot: Well, I just hope they can get that thing online real soon.

Optimus: It’s up to Kicker now.

Hot Shot: Get ready. Here they come!

Kicker: Don’t use your weapon anymore.

Ironhide: Uh, yeah. Okay.

Kicker: We don’t wanna startle them.

Ironhide: Okay, so what are we gonna do, Kicker?

Kicker: Get down!

Ironhide: Why?!

Kicker: Be quiet and get down!

Ironhide: Mmmmrghh. What’re you doing?

Kicker: This is what they want; Energon. Y’see?

Ironhide: I hope you’re right. Kicker! Wait! Stop!

Kicker: What is it?

Ironhide: Whoa… They can’t move.

Kicker: Maybe he can’t fly anymore.

Ironhide: So what now? Hey, where ya going?

Kicker: We’ve got them where we want them.

Ironhide: Ugh, ohh…

Kicker: Ironhide!

Ironhide: I can handle it. It was nothing, okay, Kicker?

Kicker: Just sit tight and stay out of the line of fire!

Ironhide: H-hey!

Dr. Jones: Any news from the Desert City tower yet? Those comets are entering Earth’s atmosphere. We’ve got to get the grid online now!

Misha: Please hang on! Kicker’s almost done.

Dr. Jones: He’s got to hurry!

Misha: We know that!

Megatron: Ha! Let ’em rip!

Tidal Wave: Rgggh.

Demolishor: Errrrrrgh…

Inferno: Incoming! All artillery, open fire!

Optimus: Blast them with everything you’ve got.

Jetfire: Man! We’re barely making a mark.

Optimus: Don’t give up! We’ve got to protect planet Earth!

Q-4: Soon the Earth will be destroyed, and the Energon will be ours. Hehehehehahahahaha…

Kicker: Well, here it goes. Maybe this will calm ’em down.

Ironhide: So what are you trying to do?

Kicker: I’m giving them Energon. That’s why they came to the tower. They’re desperate.

Ironhide: Hmm?

Kicker: They’re not that different from you, Ironhide. They just need a little help.

Q-4: Hmm? This human… Interesting.

[Commercial]

Hot Shot: Ugh! Ugh! Ugh! Huh? Optimus!

Optimus: What’s wrong?

Jetfire: Look up there!

Optimus: It can’t be!

Hot Shot: Is that Rodimus?

Demolishor: Huh?

Megatron: What was that?!

Demolishor: Megatron-sir, one of the comets has been destroyed.

Megatron: It must be the work of Alpha Q. Bring the other two in and we’ll drive them to the planet’s surface. Let nothing get in the way. Move out! Take cover behind the comets then destroy our enemies!

Tidal Wave: Yes, Megatron!

Ironhide: Whoa, that’s amazing!

Kicker: It’s the power of Energon. I don’t think these two will bother us anymore. Misha, we’re all set.

Optimus: Here come the other two.

Hot Shot: Where did Rodimus disappear to?

Jetfire: Hot Shot, would ya keep quiet and keep blasting?

Hot Shot: Yeah, all right. They’re moving too fast!

Jetfire: Oh, man. We’ll never stop ’em.

Optimus: Oh yes, we will. If we use the power of Energon, we can do it! Yaaaaaaaaahhhh!

Jetfire: Let’s go for it!

Hot Shot: Ughh…

Jetfire: Ugh! Errahh! Can’t… quit! Gotta stop ’em! Gotta… stop ’em!

Optimus: Urgghhhh… urgghh!

Megatron: Hahahahaha! Hang on, Optimus, if you dare!

Optimus: Urghhhh….

Megatron: Hahahahahaha!

Optimus: Urghaah. Errrr-ughh! Huh?!

Dr. Jones: Optimus! Get away from there, now!

Optimus: Huh? Hot Shot, Jetfire, let’s get outta here!

Jetfire: But what about the Earth?! It’ll be destroyed!

Hot Shot: No! Look! It’s the grid!

Megatron: What is that?!

Scorponok: A barrier around the Earth. Ha! Very impressive.

Tidal Wave: Hrgh… Must retreat.

Optimus: Hhh. Good work, Kicker. Ya did it.

Misha: Fireworks!

Kicker: I told you it’d be a great show.

Ironhide: Kicker, it’s just like you said. It’s beautiful! Yeah, fireworks!

Kicker: Huh?!

Ironhide: What’s wrong, Kicker?! Did one of the Decepticons break through the grid?!

Kicker: No, it’s a ship, but I don’t know where it’s from.

Ironhide: Are you sure it’s not the enemy?

Kicker: Yeah. Just relax, Ironhide. I see… That ship has come to pick these two up.

Misha: Hmm?

Kicker: Heheheh, heh.

Ironhide: Hey! That ship’s from Cybertron!

Kicker: You’re right.

Ironhide: Shouldn’t we find out who’s flying it?

Kicker: I say let them go.

Ironhide: But we don’t know who it is!

Kicker: No, but I know it’s a friend. Someone who’s been looking out for us.

Misha: But who?

Kicker: I dunno, but he’s helped before. Might be Rodimus.

Ironhide: Naaah, you’re talking gibberish again. It can’t be Rodimus, no way!

Kicker: Ah, can it.

Ironhide: Oh yeah?! Well, I put a homing device on one of those Terrorcons. Now we’ll be able to track exactly where that ship is taking them.

Kicker: Huh?

Misha: Huh?

Ironhide: I guess that’ll teach you to tell me to keep quiet, partner! Ha! I got you good! Ha, ha, ha, ha!

Kicker: Ugh!

Ironhide: Oww! Cut that out!

Misha: Heheheh… That’s his way of saying “good job.”

Ironhide: Yeah? Well, he’s got a funny way of giving a compliment.

Q-1: Why did we help the Autobots?

Q-3: It’s Rodimus. He’s responsible.

Q-2: How did he control the Terrorcons, hmm?!

Q-1: We lost an entire squadron because of his meddling!

Q-3: First we want to destroy the Earth, then we protect it?!

Q-2: Tell us why! Why?!

Q-4: The Energon is like a chain that binds the Autobots and the Decepticons. All of it will be ours if we find the weakest link, and I believe I’ve found it…

[End]

Episode Notes

-Richard Newman performs Megatron’s voice for this episode.

-Early in the episode, Snow Cat knocks a comet towards Earth, but later on, he is still chained to the wall of Unicron.

-It is currently a mystery of how they got the name Blackout. Most likely it is the name of the Divebomb repaint.

-Blackout’s recorded dialogue between Ironhide and Kicker slightly differs from the live dialogue.

Transformers: Energon
“Kicker Beware” – Episode 13
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Megatron: Hmmm… Hhh…

Demolishor: Megatron hasn’t said a word since we’ve returned.

Cyclonus: Ah, I suppose it’s because he can’t figure out why those Autobots built that giant Energon tower. Hehehehehehehe!

Demolishor: Hey, Cyclonus, it’s not funny.

Cyclonus: Nyeh… Huh? All right!

Demolishor: Now you got him mad! Ooh! I’m sorry to bother you, sir!

Megatron: Too late!

Cyclonus: Yeah! We’re really sorry! I told Demolishor not to disturb you, but you think he would listen to me? Well it won’t happen again, I promise, Megatron-sir. I swear, I promise!

Megatron: You two idiots. Did you even dare to imply that I, Megatron, failed on my last mission?

Demolishor: Well, we were unable to steal any Energon from them.

Cyclonus: Yeah, and because there’s only four of us, we don’t have the mach power to attack any —

Megatron: Correct me if I’m wrong, but you think I should be more like Scorponok and attack the Autobots’ bases on Mars?!

Cyclonus: Hehehehehe! Heh, heh… What’s wrong with that idea? Teeyaahhh! Aaaah! Ehh-heheheheheheh…

Demolishor: On second thought, Megatron, I’m willing to go along with anything you say, sir.

Megatron: Very well then. Are you willing to follow my every command?

Demolishor: Uhh, yessir.

Megatron: Wait just one minute.

Demolishor: Uhhh…

Megatron: Is there someone you know of whose found Energon?

Demolishor: Ugh…

Megatron: So, Demolishor, could it be the Omnicons?

Demolishor: Uhh, sir, how would I know?!

Megatron: On our last mission, you wandered off for a while, and possibly you discovered some information you’re not willing to divulge.

Demolishor: N-no! That’s ridiculous, sir!

Cyclonus: Hehehuuh! It was a human! Some kid, he’s the one who found the Energon! Hahahahaha!

Megatron: Interesting. You never mentioned anything about a human, Demolishor. Do you know which one?

Demolishor: Rggghh…

Megatron: Might I remind you it’s in your best interest to tell me everything you know.

Demolishor: Cyclonus was right! It’s the boy! The Autobots call him Kicker!

Megatron: Yesss, just as I suspected. So, Scorponok, what brings you here? On an eavesdropping mission, perhaps?

Scorponok: I’ve come with news, Megatron.

Megatron: Well, then spit it out.

Scorponok: One of our Command Jaguar Terrorcons has been captured and has been transferred to the Autobot moonbase.

Megatron: The moon?!

Scorponok: Yes. I’m not quite sure why Optimus Prime and his men brought him there. However, that’s the latest from my sources.

Megatron: But Lunar City was completely destroyed a few months ago. So why would they bring him up there? Hmm.. Yes. They must’ve discovered a motherload of Energon there.

Scorponok: If that’s the case, might I suggest we attack them now, before they can raise another Energon tower?

Megatron: Yes, I concur. And if my gut feeling is correct, that boy will be with those mindless Autobots. All right, men. Move out.

Q-2: Sooo, it’s a human they’re after!

Q-1: Interesting.

Q-2: How delicious. A human with the unique ability to sense the Energon.

Q-1: That’s ridiculous. How could a human possibly sense Energon?

Q-2: Why do you resist us?

Q-1: Because I do not trust that buffoon Scorponok for a second! And I’m not the one resisting!

Q-4: Scorponok… I want to meet this boy.

Ironhide: Transform! So what makes you think there’s still Energon here, Kicker?

Kicker: I can’t explain it. Somehow I can feel it.

Ironhide: Well, if you ask me, there’s nothing here. The Decepticons wasted this place.

Kicker: Ya gotta trust me, Ironhide. It’s not what it looks like.

Ironhide: Okay, let’s just say you’re right. Let’s say there is Energon here somewhere. But you gotta admit, it would take months before we could get a base up and running.

Kicker: Eghh.

Ironhide: How could we build a tower without a foundation? This moon dust would never support one.

Kicker: Hey, knock it off! I know what I know, okay?

Ironhide: Yeah, whatever… Boss!

Optimus: Are you picking up any Energon, men?

Skyblast: Nothing, sir. But to be honest, our equipment isn’t quite as precise as Kicker’s senses are.

Strongarm: Yeah, Skyblast’s right, Optimus. I dunno how he does it, but the kid’s got a nose for Energon.

Signal Flare: Well, maybe that Terrorcon would help us out.

Kicker: Wait, maybe I can have him. I’ve never had a pet.

Strongarm: What?!

Kicker: I’m just kidding.

Signal Flare: I — knew that. Heh.

Optimus: What’s the verdict, Kicker?

Kicker: I’m not sure. There’s times when I’m sensing Energon and then it goes away. It’s weird.

Optimus: Well, don’t worry, Kicker. We’ll stay put and keep digging as long as we have to. Just point out where you sense it.

Kicker: Thanks for backing me, Optimus.

Optimus: Optimus Prime, Powerlinx! Fire-1, combine! Copter-2, combine! Digger-3, combine! Submarine-4! Optimus Prime, Powerlinx complete!

Kicker: Hey Ironhide, get over here!

Ironhide: Aw, man. I wish he’d quit treating me like dirt. Transform!

Kicker: Huh? Why’s he stopping? He must be sensing something.

Ironhide: I thought you were the only one around here with that special talent.

Kicker: Hey Ironhide, would ya knock it off?! Signal Flare, go check it out. C’mon Ironhide, let’s follow him.

Ironhide: Aw, gimme a break, Kicker! There’s nothing out there but more — nothing!

Signal Flare: Is he always like this, Ironhide?

Ironhide: Yeah, for some dumb reason, he’s got it in his head he’s running the show around here.

Kicker: (VO) Man, it sure is a good thing they don’t have a clue that I know what I’m doing. But one thing I’m sure of, there is life up there on the moon. I’ve known that since Misha and me were on the balcony back on Earth. And what’s even stranger is, from the time we landed here on Lunar City, I’ve had this bizarre feeling that something — or someone — has been watching us. And I can’t shake it.

Kicker: Huh?

Ironhide: What gives?

Signal Flare: Heads up. Decepticon detected.

Kicker: Decepticon?!

Signal Flare: At twelve o’clock!

Ironhide: Battle stations, everyone!

Demolishor: No, hold your fire! Hold your fire! It’s just me! Hold your fire!

Ironhide: It’s Demolishor.

Demolishor: Heh, heh. Long time, no see, huh guys?

Kicker: (VO) Demolishor? Is that who I was sensing? That’s weird.

Ironhide: So, what brings you here?

Demolishor: Where do you want me to start, boys? Heh. I guess the bottom line is I decided to desert Megatron while I could.

Ironhide: Yeah, right, like we’re gonna buy that fairy tale.

Demolishor: Hey, gimme a break. I went AWOL because I’m tired of Megatron and that’s all you need to know.

Ironhide: Huh.

Demolishor: Okay then, I’ll prove it to you. Follow me.

Ironhide: No way! We’ve gotta report this to Optimus!

Demolishor: Aw, would ya gimme a break? I don’t have time to argue. I stole the Decepticon mobile fortress and if Megatron finds out, I’m done for. Well, are you coming or what?

Signal Flare: No! It’s a trap!

Ironhide: Whoa.

Demolishor: You’ve gotta believe me. You don’t have a choice, Kicker.

Kicker: Sorry, pal. No dice!

Optimus: Ironhide! Report your status, stat!

Ironhide: We’ve engaged the enemy, sir. And I’ve got a sick feeling they’re after Kicker.

Optimus: Hold tight. We’re on our way. Huh? Megatron! Hggh!

Megatron: Hahahaha… Always a pleasure, Optimus Prime.

Cyclonus: Hehehehe!

Optimus: Copter-2, launch! Find Kicker.

Megatron: That’s completely pointless, Prime. Your miniscule minion is a little late to help you because now — you’re all mine! Ha, ha, ha!

Optimus: Hwaah! Hot Shot, Inferno, Jetfire! We’re under attack! Proceed to Lunar City on the double!

Jetfire: C’mon! We gotta get motorin’! Transform!

Miranda: No! Kicker!

Dr. Jones: Ha, ha, ha, ha. It’s okay, honey. He’s with Optimus. There’s nothing to worry about.

[Commercial]

Prowl: Now what do we do? Head back to Optimus?

Rodimus: No, Prowl. It’s not our place to interfere with his battles. We’ll stay put right here for now.

Landmine: But Rodimus-sir, you can’t just let him hang out to dry like that.

Rodimus: (VO) I wish I could, Landmine, but I entrusted him to protect planet Cybertron. It would be wrong to jump in and interfere.

Kicker: Stop it! Cease firing! Ugh. Everybody, just hold your horses!

Ironhide: Are you nuts?!

Kicker: I mean it, Ironhide!

Signal Flare: Kicker!

Kicker: Hey you guys, I think we oughta take Demolishor at his word. I mean, what’s it gonna hurt?

Ironhide: Have you totally lost it, Kicker?!

Kicker: Well, it’ll give me a chance to spy on the bad guys.

Ironhide: Transform! No, Kicker!

Kicker: This whole thing is about me. Isn’t it, Demolishor?

Demolishor: Uh, yeah.

Ironhide: Get back here! Hhh… Uhh, uhh.

Misha: Look! We have a visual on Kicker.

Miranda: Oh no. He’s surrounded by Terrorcons. What’s going on up there?

Dr. Jones: I told you before, he’s fine. That boy is a chip off the old block!

Misha: I don’t believe it.

Dr. Jones: Huh?

Misha: Kicker doesn’t have any weapons, Dr. Jones. That means he’s totally at their mercy.

Sally: But why?

Misha: There’d only be two reasons. Either Kicker trusts them, or he has a plan.

Rodimus: Prowl, either that boy is courageous or a fool… Or both.

Prowl: I agree, Rodimus.

Rodimus: Let’s keep an eye on him.

Hot Shot: Hot Shot, transform!

Inferno: Inferno, transform.

Jetfire: Jetfire, transform!

Cyclonus: Aha! Hahahahaha!

Hot Shot: Optimus-sir, where’s Kicker?!

Optimus: I dispatched Copter-2 to monitor him. He’ll be fine.

Kicker: There it is. Megatron’s mobile fortress.

Q-4: Scorponok, it’s time for an update.

Scorponok: We have the boy.

Q-4: You mustn’t let him go near Megatron. I want to speak to him directly.

Q-2: I can’t believe Demolishor pulled it off! Curse that traitor Demolishor!

Q-1: He tried to trick us, but it backfired on him.

Q-2: Now’s our chance, Scorponok. As soon as they arrive, destroy the whole lot of them!

Scorponok: It shall be done.

Kicker: Hhh! What’s going on?!

Demolishor: Wait just one minute. What does Scorponok think he’s doing? Come back here! This wasn’t in the plan! I said come back here! Aaahhh! Oooh!

Ironhide: Demolishor!

Demolishor: Stay away from me, Autobot! Oh, come on, Ironhide, don’t you get it? I came here to trick you.

Ironhide: I know, but —

Cyclonus: Megatron! Megatron-sir!

Megatron: Hmm?! Just what in the universe does Scorponok think he’s doing?! Scorponok!

Autobots: Ughh!

Megatron: Wait a minute. It looks like he’s trying to round up all the Autobots. Aaah! Ahh! You incompetent fool! Watch where you’re firing!

Hot Shot: Oh no, Optimus! It’s coming straight at us!

Jetfire: Aw, c’mon. We can’t just stand here, sir!

Optimus: No, we’re staying put, Jetfire. Nobody leaves until we hear from Kicker.

Inferno: Hey Hot Shot, it’s time to Powerlinx.

Hot Shot: Let’s do it.

Inferno: Inferno…

Hot Shot: Hot Shot…

Inferno & Hot Shot: Powerlinx!

Inferno: Powerlinx Inferno.

Optimus: Okay, men. Give them everything you’ve got.

Rodimus: I don’t like this. Huh?! What was that?!

Demolishor: Huh?! This is out of control!

Kicker: I get it…!

Ironhide: Get back here, Kicker, it’s not safe!

Kicker: No. Everything’s fine, Ironhide.

Ironhide: Aww man, would you just gimme a break?!

Kicker: They’re on their way.

Jetfire: Uhh. What? Huh?!

Optimus: What is that?!

Jetfire: It — looks like a base! The Omnicons in Lunar City are still alive!

Inferno: You’re right. And somehow Kicker knew they were here all along.

Optimus: Open the spacebridge and send up the Energon tower. We have a foundation!

Dr. Jones: You got it, Optimus. Oh, I’ll need your help, Rad.

Rad: I’m on it.

Sally: There. Ya see, Misha? Kicker was right — again.

Misha: I just knew it.

Signal Flare Units: Aaargghh! Ughh! Aaargghh!

Megatron: Don’t let them finish it, men. Destroy that tower at once!

Optimus: I need cover, men!

Megatron: Throw everything you’ve got at them!

Optimus: Energize the tower now!

Cyclonus: Ohhh no! Aaahhaaahaah!

Megatron: Retreat! Retreat!

Kicker: Heh. If you want a little piece of advice, I’d say you’d better get your butts out here before Optimus spots you guys.

Q-4: Tell me, human.

Kicker: Hhh? You can talk?!

Q-4: Tell me how you know where the Energon is. I require Energon more than anything.

Kicker: Who are you?

Q-4: I am Alpha Q. I only use my Command Jaguar Terrorcon in order to speak to you.

Kicker: Alpha Q?!

Q-4: I have one purpose — to gain control of the universe. In so doing, I require vast amounts of Energon, and I cannot allow you to stand in my way.

Kicker: Hhh…

Q-4: I hope I make myself perfectly clear…

Scorponok: Adios, Megatron. Uhhh!

Megatron: Explain yourself, Scorponok.

Scorponok: Ergggghhh.

Kicker: Okay. I understand the part about you wanting Energon, but what does that have to do with me?

Q-4: All in good time, human.

Ironhide: Kicker! The energy blast from the tower is headed this way. We gotta high tail it outta here, now!

Kicker: Huh? I wanna know, Alpha Q! Ughh! Eraah! Ugh, aaaah! Who is this Alpha Q?

Demolishor: Whoa! Where did this monstrosity come from?

Ironhide: Hey Demolishor… So, whose side are you on now?

Demolishor: I’m a Decepticon, under Megatron’s command.

Cyclonus: Haha, hahahaha! Then hop onboard the Cyclonus Express!

Demolishor: Hey, come back here!

Signal Flare: Forget him, Ironhide.

Ironhide: One day I’m gonna teach that Demolishor a lesson.

Signal Flare: Teach a Decepticon a lesson?

Ironhide: One that that traitor will never forget.

Kicker: I’d sure like to find out what the deal is with that Alpha Q.

Cyclonus: Ha, ha, haha! Oh Demolishor, what about your little buddy?!

Demolishor: Kicker!

Kicker: Ughh!

Cyclonus: Hahaha! Ugh! Ohh, almost got me! Time to blow this shooting gallery.

Kicker: Who fired those shots?!

Rodimus: In due time, Kicker… Soon.

Cyclonus: Oh, please, Megatron. That last battle left me with some major damage. I need repairs, sir, and I can’t go on until I get them done!

Megatron: Enough whining! If you need repairs, fine, I’ll look after you. But spare me the blubbering, soldier.

Cyclonus: Uhh? Aaaaayahh! Huhh! Uhh, hhh. Ehh. Hehehe, heheheh. Uhh? Huhhuh…

Snow Cat: Aaah! Aheh…

Megatron: It’s unfortunate that you failed to deliver the human to me. But I must admit, your little adventure was a little intriguing to say the least, Scorponok.

Scorponok: Sire…

Megatron: Correct me if I’m wrong, but weren’t you attempting to steal my mobile fortress towards the Autobots in an attempt to crush them?

Scorponok: Precisely, Megatron.

Megatron: I suppose, in a selfish way, I’m glad you failed. That leaves Optimus Prime for me. Aha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Dr. Jones: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Aha, I’m impressed, everyone! You sure showed those Decepticons who’s boss! And now that the Energon tower’s operational, no one will stop us!

Sally: Uh, Dad…

Dr. Jones: Huh?

Sally: Could you tone it down a little?

Dr. Jones: Oh… Right. Sorry.

Misha: That was some battle.

Kicker: Sure was. And it’s a lucky thing we discovered the Omnicons at Lunar City when we did, or they could be mining Energon for Megatron right now.

Misha: Don’t be so modest. From what Ironhide told me, you’re the reason they went back up there to investigate. You’re the reason they’re all still alive.

Kicker: Yeah, but there’s something I don’t understand. I was about to be kidnapped when someone fired shots that forced the Decepticons to retreat. It’s weird. It’s like I’ve got some kinda guardian angel watching out for me.

Misha: Well, Kicker, you think it could be that Alpha Q guy?

Kicker: I don’t think so, Misha. I don’t know what to make of him, but he’s definitely not my guardian angel. Ahh, when’s this all gonna end?!

Misha: It seems everyone in the universe is fighting to own Energon. It makes me sad. Don’t they realize there’s enough for everyone?

Kicker: Well, maybe one day they will realize it, Misha. And then this will all be over.

Misha: Everything will turn out just fine.

Kicker: Hmm? I sure hope so.

Misha: Deep down inside, I believe one day we will understand everything about this great big universe. Don’t you, Kicker?

Kicker: Yeah. I guess.

[End]

Episode Notes

-They actually get specific in this episode when it comes to types of Terrorcons. Unfortunately, they did not translate the name “Command Jaguar” into “Battle Ravage.”

-There’s a close-up on the wrong face for Alpha Q’s line: “Now’s our chance, Scorponok. As soon as they arrive, destroy the whole lot of them!”

-When Alpha Q starts speaking through the Battle Ravage unit, Kicker says “you can talk?!” However, they spoke earlier in the series. Whoops!

-Alpha Q says his purpose is to control the universe, which is incorrect.

-With the addition of the more sensible Q face, here’s the update Alpha Q legend.

Alpha Q Legend
Alpha Q-1 = Angry voice
Alpha Q-2 = Eccentric voice
Alpha Q-3 = Deep voice
Alpha Q-4 = Wise voice

Transformers: Energon
“Crisis in Jungle City” – Episode 12
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Kicker: I haven’t been here since I was a little kid! And you were here with me. Remember, Misha?

Misha: Yeah, you’re right, Kicker. But I’ve been back here since then.

Kicker: With who?

Misha: Heheh, wouldn’t you like to know?

Kicker: Yeah, as a matter of fact, I would.

Misha: Would you relax? I came over here by myself because after all, this was our special place.

Kicker: Oh yeaahah, right.

Misha: Oh, I bet.

Kicker: Come on. Now let’s not get into a big argument over nothing, all right?

Misha: Who’s arguing? I mean, after all, I’m not the one with the short memory.

Kicker: I wish I could figure girls out. Uhh?

Misha: What was that, Kicker?

Kicker: They look like military choppers. Wonder what’s up.

Misha: Good question. And a better one is, what’s in those crates?

Kicker: Yeah, good point.

Kicker: (VO) Suddenly, it hit me. I felt like something big was going to happen out here in the jungle. I didn’t know what, but it wouldn’t take long to find out.

Hot Shot: Oh, they’re really going at it, Optimus. But it’ll take some time to finish those Energon towers.

Optimus: Good. Keep at it, Hot Shot.

Ironhide: But we gotta hurry! They’re Earth’s last line of defense!

Optimus: Then I suggest we set up camp here and give the Omnicons all the help they need. Ironhide, both you and Hot Shot will be in charge down here.

Hot Shot & Ironhide: Yes, sir!

Q-2: Ohhh, this is so delicious! Starscream’s entire memory has been completely erased. Yes, however that makes him completely useless to us!

Q-3: What a waste of Energon!

Q-1: Yes, and now we’re going to need more in order to eliminate that Decepticon Megatron!

Q-3: If he thinks he can steal Energon from Earth, he’s a fool, because his weapons are useless against those Energon towers.

Q-1: I agree wholeheartedly. But, I must admit, building those towers was a stroke of brilliance on Optimus’ part.

Q-2: There’s no need to worry! Excuse my ignorance, gentlemen, but could someone explain what our precious Terrorcons are up to?

Q-1: They’ve been programmed to attack all the Earth stations and retrieve Energon for our cause, my friend. In their stealth mode, they can easily slip through the Autobots’ pathetic radar.

Q-2: Oooh, I’m getting goosebumps just thinking about it! Hehehe.

Megatron: So Starscream… How do you feel?

Starscream: I — I believe I feel perfectly normal. But… there’s just one thing.

Megatron: Yes? What is it? Explain yourself, soldier.

Starscream: I have no memory of the past.

Megatron: Ha. How is that any different from before? The past is not important, Starscream. What is important is that you are now under my direct command.

Starscream: ‘Sir. Hmm?

Megatron: Tidal Wave, status report.

Tidal Wave: Many Terrorcons. Many!

Q-2: Oh, this isn’t good. Megatron’s minion has discovered our attack! No! You fools! That’s part of our plan! We want them to notice the Terrorcons!

[Commercial]

Misha: See all those pyramids, Kicker? The Mayans built them in the thirteenth century. But a hundred years later, their entire civilization just vanished. And to this day, no one can explain exactly why.

Kicker: If you stop and think about it, maybe it was Megatron who wiped them out. After all, that creep’s been around for like eons!

Misha: Oh my, I’ve got to admit, I’ve never thought of that possibility.

Kicker: Just a thought. Eghh?! Oh man… I’ve got a bad feeling we’ve got company.

Misha: What?

Kicker: Hang on, Misha. We gotta check this out. Holy cow, there’s like a thousand of ’em!

Misha: It looks like they’re digging straight down at the mine!

Kicker: They must sense the Energon! Optimus, we’ve got big trouble!

Ironhide: That’s impossible. Kicker must be joking around. I’m not picking up anything on radar, Optimus-sir.

Optimus: I don’t think Kicker would cry ‘wolf’ like that. Hot Shot, listen up. I want the Energon mines shut down at once and the Omnicons put on alert.

Hot Shot: I’m on it, Optimus.

Ironhide: Wait, I’ve got something! It looks like a Decepticon warp field heading straight for Jungle City.

Hot Shot: That means we’re being attacked from the ground and the air!

Optimus: Call in Jetfire and Inferno. Then evacuate all civilians and put every available troop on a code red alert.

Ironhide & Hot Shot: Yessir!

Skyblast: Hey, what’s with the alarm?

Strongarm: It means they’re supposed to shut down the mine.

Ironhide: Secure the mine! Repeat, secure the mine! Enemy detected and we’re now in code red!

Strongarm: I told ya.

Skyblast: Ah, just zip it.

Inferno: Inferno, transform!

Jetfire: Looks like we’ve got some ants at this picnic! Hey Optimus! Kicker was right! This place is crawlin’ with ’em!

Optimus: 10-4, Jetfire. Now return to base.

Jetfire: Roger that, I’m on my way.

Kicker: The Terrorcons are all around the edges of the mine, Alexis. So just stay out of that area, okay?

Alexis: Right. We won’t go near it.

Misha: And you be careful out there, Kicker.

Kicker: I will, Misha.

Misha: Oh, and… Please look out for the pyramids.

Kicker: You got it.

Misha: Optimus.

Optimus: Hm?

Misha: Could you please make sure that the ruins out here are protected from any attack? It’s really important to me. They’re like a window into human history. And if they were destroyed, that window would be closed forever. And besides, every one of these places means a lot to me personally.

Kicker: Mmm-heheheh…

Misha: Please do your best. Don’t let them destroy the ruins.

Optimus: We will do our best, Misha. Nothing here will be disturbed.

Misha: Thank you, Optimus. Thank you.

Alexis: Hurry up, Misha! We’ve gotta go.

Ironhide: Well if you ask me, the future is way more important than the past is.

Inferno: That’s up to Optimus. We’ve got a job to do — protect the Energon mine at all cost. So let’s get on it!

Ironhide: Right.

Kicker: Well boys, time to get ready and battle some Decepticons.

Megatron: Ha, ha. Alpha Q isn’t quite the simpleton I took him for. It appears he hasn’t sent in the big artillery yet.

Cyclonus: Haha! And that means he can’t stop us from destroying the Autobots! Hehehe…

Megatron: The Terrorcons will keep the Autobots busy while we pilfer all of the Energon.

Tidal Wave: Must get Energon.

Megatron: Once we have that, we will destroy their pathetic excuse for a base!

Optimus: Excellent. Inferno, Ironhide and Kicker, you three are in charge of the ground forces. Jetfire and Hot Shot, I want you two in charge of our aerial defense. Is that understood?

Jetfire & Hot Shot: Yessir!

Optimus: We must defend Jungle City at all costs!

Ironhide: C’mon! Didn’t you hear the evacuation order? Get outta here! Step on it!

Inferno: Hold up! I don’t think everyone’s cleared out of the mine yet.

Kicker: Then I’ll go inside and check it out.

Inferno: Kicker! No!

Ironhide: Don’t worry! I’ll get him.

Optimus: Powerlinx! Fire-1, combine! Copter-2, combine! Digger-3, combine! Submarine-4! Optimus Prime, Powerlinx complete! Open fire, men! Keep on them!

Cyclonus: Hahahahaha!

Decepticons: Transform!

Megatron: Attaaaaaack!

Cyclonus: It’s party time! Hahahaha!

[Commercial]

Kicker: Whaddya guys think you’re doing?! We gotta get outta here and quick!

Skyblast: You realize how long it took us to mine this? Well we’re not just leaving it.

Kicker: There’s no time to argue. We’re under attack and we gotta move it!

Ironhide: That’s a direct order from the top, you guys!

Strongarm: You mean from Optimus himself?

Skyblast: This isn’t some kind of joke, is it?

Kicker: No, it’s no joke! Now move it so we can seal the mine!

Strongarm: All right.

Skyblast: Yeah.

Ironhide: Ugh!

Strongarm Unit A: Hurry it up, or you’ll be stuck inside!

Strongarm Unit B: Yeah, yeah, all right. I’m coming, I’m coming.

Strongarm Unit A: Way to go! I think we made it!

Strongarm Units: Huh?!

Strongarm Unit B: What was that?!

Strongarm Units: Aaahhh!

Megatron: Hahaha! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Optimus: Give ’em all you got!

Tidal Wave: Tidal Wave! Tidal Wave!

Jetfire: Yahh!

Megatron: Here we… come! Hahahahaha — huh?

Optimus: Megatron! It looks like we meet again!

Megatron: Always a pleasure! But this time will be the last time.

Optimus: Yes, but I’ll be the victor!

Inferno: Okay, hold your fire until they swoop in and start going for the Energon. You got that, Ironhide?

Ironhide: Right!

Kicker: All right, you guys. Looks like we’ve got company.

Ironhide: Get ready! Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!

Kicker: You might wanna try aiming!

Ironhide: Erggghhh!

Inferno: Hey, would you cut the chit chat, boys, and start firing at anything that moves?!

Ironhide: That’s what I was doing!

Megatron: Listen up, Tidal Wave. See if you can destroy those towers for me.

Tidal Wave: Must destroy!

Optimus: I won’t let you revive Unicron.

Megatron: Right… You think you can stop me. Hahaha!

Optimus: Hghh! Ahh!

Megatron: Aaah!

Tidal Wave: Tidal Wave!

Optimus: Huh?

Tidal Wave: Tidal Wave, must destroy. Tidal Wave, must destroy!

Hot Shot: No!

Jetfire: Transform! The towers!

Inferno: So many to choose from, so little time. But an experienced hunter is patient… And waits for the right moment before he pulls the trigger!

Ironhide: Whoa, nice!

Inferno: Try to anticipate his next move and that’s where you should aim.

Ironhide: Oh yeah, that makes sense.

Inferno: Okay. Lock on and fire!

Ironhide: Holy smokes! I nailed him!

Inferno: Way to go, Ironhide. And remember, practice makes perfect. I’ve been at this game for a long time and if you’re willing to take direction, I’ll make you the best warrior bar-none.

Ironhide: I’m all yours, Inferno. Huh? Fire!

Kicker: Egghh! They just keep on coming!

Inferno: Pull back!

Skyblast: According to my latest communicae, mine F8 and F9 have been captured. Same goes for G6 and G5.

Strongarm: I just received a report stating that the enemy is attempting to break into our main ground facilities. Do you copy, Optimus?

Optimus: Loud and clear! Keep the data coming, men!

Skyblast: Areas E3, 4 and 5 have been seized!

Strongarm: Same goes for C-block!

Tidal Wave: Tidal Wave!

Jetfire: You’re not going anywhere!

Tidal Wave: Eraaugh!

Jetfire: Aaaahhh!

Hot Shot: Optimus! If this keeps up, they’ll capture our base in no time flat!

Optimus: Not if we stand our ground, they won’t!

Hot Shot: But they’ve got us completely pinned down, sir! If we stay put, we’re sitting ducks!

Optimus: Our mission is to keep Megatron from taking our Energon.

Jetfire: Optimus!

Optimus: Huh?

Jetfire: They’re all over the tower, sir.

Kicker: Ughhh! Ugh… Huh?!

Ironhide: No!

Strongarm: Optimus… They’ve destroyed the Energon tower, sir. All that’s left is the mobile section and ground level.

Hot Shot: Now what?!

Optimus: Does the Energon fuelling system to the tower still work?

Strongarm: But what do you mean, sir?

Kicker: Yeah! What are you gonna do with that, Optimus?

Cyclonus: Heheheh! No sign of them anywhere, Megatron!

Megatron: Where did Optimus run off to?

Misha: No! Optimus, you can’t be serious!

Kicker: There’s gotta be another way.

Optimus: I wish there were, kids.

Misha: Optimus…

Optimus: I’m sorry, Misha. It has to be done.

Misha: I understand. But promise that every one of you will come back safe and sound. Just promise me that, Optimus. That’s all.

Optimus: You can rely on me, Misha.

Kicker: Hhh.

Alexis: Civilizations have been destroyed and rebuild before us. And mankind has survived it all. Do what you have to. We trust your judgement one hundred percent.

Optimus: Thank you.

Megatron: Where on Earth is that spineless Autobot hiding? Find him!

Kicker: (VO) This is horrible. This was the first time I’d experienced defeat. Not just me, but everyone. We didn’t want to talk about it. Jungle City was in ruins and there was no way we could ever go back there. The memories would be too painful.

Inferno: Hey Ironhide, you’re in charge now.

Ironhide: What? You’re not serious.

Inferno: I trust you. And you can handle it. Here. You can use my plasma blaster.

Ironhide: Thank you, sir.

Optimus: Hold on a minute. Ironhide…

Ironhide: What is it, sir?

Optimus: I’ll take care of it myself.

Ironhide: No, Optimus! I can handle this.

Megatron: I don’t believe this. Why would he just run? Maybe now he’s showing his true colours.

Cyclonus: Hehehehehehe! Oh, goodie! That means all the Energon is ours.

Megatron: You disappoint me… Optimus.

Scorponok: Not so fast, Megatron. Don’t you think we might be walking into a trap? Think about it.

Cyclonus: Muh-Megatron! He’s got a point there!

Megatron: What?!

Starscream: They’re here.

Cyclonus: So… what was your first clue?

Tidal Wave: Danger! Danger!

Cyclonus: Awwww no!

Megatron: Curses! I get it. Prime is destroying everything! Pull back! This battle is over.

Cyclonus: Ttt-ttt-huh-huh-huh!

Megatron: I’ll find you, Optimus Prime!

Ironhide: I don’t believe this! Everything we’ve worked for — gone. Totally destroyed.

Kicker: Sorry, Misha. I wish it turned out different.

Misha: So this is where you’ve been hiding.

Ironhide: Optimus, I know it must’ve been difficult, but in the end, I think you made the right decision, sir. For us, and for the humans.

Optimus: What’s done is done and we can’t look back. It was my decision and my decision alone. Now it’s time to get on with our mission.

Ironhide: Optimus?

Optimus: Whether it was the right thing to do or not, it’s in the past and now we must look to the future. History can’t be changed, and there’s no use in re-living what cannot be undone. Understood?

Misha: Do you think the Autobots will build another Energon tower, Kicker?

Kicker: The Autobots will do what they have to to safe Earth. Hhh… Hhh!

Misha: Kicker, what is it?

Kicker: The moon!

Misha: Hmm? Yeah, okay, what about the moon?

Kicker: Lunar City! It means Lunar City survived! I just know it. I can feel it.

Misha: We could build a new tower there!

Kicker: Yeah! Great idea. Way to go, Misha. That’s where we’ll build the new Energon tower.

[End]

Episode Notes

-There is no pitch on Strongarm’s voice until 12 minutes into the episode.

Transformers: Energon
“The Legend of Rodimus” – Episode 11
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Megatron: What’s going on here, huh? Did someone set the wrong co-ordinates for the warp gate?

Demolishor: Huh?

Megatron: Who’s responsible for this? I want answers.

Cyclonus: Gee, I don’t know. Ya got me, boss.

Megatron: Ah, I see… Renovations, of course. Is that it? How amusing.

Scorponok: It could be that Unicron is deteriorating from the lack of Energon, sir. That could be what happened.

Megatron: Scorponok, you know that can’t be!

Scorponok: Hhhh…

Q-3: Megatron is blinded by his own power.

Q-1: He doesn’t have a clue.

Q-2: The Energon is ours! We’ll take it all before he even notices! Heheh…

Q-3: It won’t be long now. Soon, Unicron will be more powerful than ever.

Q-1: I can hardly wait.

Q-3: The time has come, brothers.

Q-2: Yes, now we will bring all of Unicron to life!

Qs: Heheheh…

[Commercial]

Signal Flare: Standby to lock the tower in place. Target locked. Okay, let’s bring it down!

Hot Shot: Okay. Everybody out of the docking bay. Bring it in nice and easy… That’s it.

Ironhide: Whoa! I’d say that was either an earthquake, or they must’ve just put the tower in place.

Kicker: Just hold the light steady!

Kicker: (VO) Am I the only one who knows just how risky this operation is?

[Flashback]

Dr. Jones: The construction of the tower is important, but we should really concentrate on getting more Energon to complete the Energon grid. Right now we barely have enough to get it online. Maybe if we’re lucky enough, we’ll find what we need in the mines at Blizzard City. Kicker, I’d like you to go too. Hey, you could even lead the team down there! All right? I could use your help. You’re the one with the talent. So, whaddya say, son? Sound good?

[End Flashback]

Kicker: (VO) I don’t know why I ever agreed to do this.

Kicker: Eh? Ironhide, I’m over here.

Ironhide: Oh, uh, sorry about that. You picking up on any Energon?

Kicker: (VO) Energon… Is that all anyone cares about?

[Flashback]

Dr. Jones: Okay, Kicker. I’m gonna lower you down nice and slow. You let me know if you sense any Energon nearby.

Kicker: It’s so dark!

Dr. Jones: Heheh… Don’t be scared. I’ve gotcha, son. Everything will be just fine.

Kicker: Uhh… Okay, Daddy.

Dr. Jones: I’m right here, Kicker. Just relax.

Kicker: Uhh… uh.

[End Flashback]

Kicker: Ughh! Eghh!

Ironhide: Hey Kicker, let’s go up for some air. I think all this searching around in the dark might be getting to you. Kicker?

Kicker: What?

Ironhide: Hey! What’s gotten into you? If it’s about your dad, don’t you think it’s time you got over it?

Kicker: What’s that?

Ironhide: I know that you too haven’t been getting along too well lately, but you’ve got to put that aside for now. We’ve got an important job to do and we have to get it done. Your father’s depending on us. We can’t just let him down!

Kicker: Hmm!

Ironhide: Oh, and by the way, you can lose the attitude.

Kicker: Thanks, but spare me the lecture.

Hot Shot: What’s going on?

Ironhide: I was just telling Kicker he should look up to his father. You know, respect him instead of pushing him away all the time.

Hot Shot: Ohhh… Yeah… Yeah, that’s really good advice, Ironhide. Even I have someone I look up to.

Ironhide: You’re talking about Optimus, right?

Hot Shot: Well, of course. But do you remember the story of Rodimus? Ever since I was a young Autobot, back on Cybertron, Rodimus has always been one of my heroes.

Kicker: Hmm?

Hot Shot: Unfortunately, he left and travelled into the future and no one has heard from him since.

Megatron: If there’s not enough Energon, then we’ll just have to steal it. We’ll return to Earth immediately and take what we can find.

Cyclonus: But sir, that could be risky!

Tidal Wave: Yes, risky.

Scorponok: They’re right, sir. It would be unwise. We don’t have enough power to win a battle. We’ll need many more troops.

Megatron: What?!

Scorponok: It’s the Autobots’ Energon tower. It’s too powerful for us. They could easily defeat us with it. We’ll need more Energon, and only a very large supply will do.

Megatron: And that is why we need to go to Earth and steal whatever we can!

Scorponok: No! With all due respect sir, I think there is still Energon to be mined on Mars. We can collect a little at a time and then increase our strength.

Megatron: Collect a little?

Scorponok: Right. We should build up our strength and then we can attack.

Megatron: Ahh! Now listen up. We’re going to raid, conquer and destroy. I will accept nothing less than that, Scorponok. I’m in command here, do you understand?

Scorponok: Ughhh…

Megatron: But if you truly think your plan will work, then go ahead. Just bring me the Energon!

Scorponok: Yes, sir.

Demolishor: You changed your mind, sir? Why are you letting him go?

Megatron: Because he was getting on my nerves. Anyway, I need to recharge my energy aswell.

Demolishor: Excellent idea, sir.

Megatron: Running this operation is really starting to wear me down. Demolishor, you may go now.

Demolishor: Yessir. Whaa? What was that?!

Megatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Scorponok seems to be upset about something!

Demolishor: Well, I’ll show him.

Megatron: Leave him. Maybe his anger will give him some much needed strength. Hahahahahaha!

Scorponok: Megatron thinks he’s in control, but he’s wrong! He’s in for a big surprise.

Megatron: I better keep my guard up. I sense there are more than Autobots for me to worry about right now. Hmm… Hahahahaha… Yes…

Starscream: (VO) He’s closeby… I know it. Ahh, there he is!

Ironhide: Uh, hey Kicker? Don’t you think it’s about time we get to work?

Kicker: In a minute. First tell me more about this Rodimus guy.

Ironhide: You don’t know about Rodimus?!

Kicker: C’mon! How would I? I’m not a Transformer.

Ironhide: Awww, he came from Cybertron! He’s one of the most famous Transformers ever!

Kicker: Yeah? So what did Hot Shot mean when he said Rodimus took off into the future?

Ironhide: Oh, well that happened about eight thousand eons ago. Cybertron was constantly involved in battles between the Autobots and the Decepticons. There was always a civil war going on. And that is, until Rodimus came along and rallied the Autobots around the message of peace; ushering in a new era for all Transformers. We all learned his famous speech in school. It was mandatory for all Autobots. “All we do is battle and nothing happens! Fighting all the time has left Cybertron in ruins! If this continues, we’ll have no future. Let’s leave and create a better world!”

Kicker: Hhh…

Ironhide: “Join me! Let’s find a place that we can call home! Yes! We will never look back!” And that’s it! After that, he took off into outer space. And he took many Transformers with him, too. Rodimus was very brave. He was one of a kind. You know, sometimes I think Hot Shot is trying to be just like him.

Kicker: That’s a great story, but it doesn’t say much for Optimus.

Ironhide: No, you’re wrong! Rodimus left, but Optimus stayed on Cybertron! He protected us. He’s the reason we’re still here today. We couldn’t have rebuilt Cybertron without him. Optimus is the greatest leader! And there’s not a better warrior among us. Rodimus is a legend, sure, but Optimus is totally my hero. I would follow him to the ends of the universe and beyond. Listen to me, Kicker! You’d learn a lot from Optimus if you’d just pay attention.

Kicker: Ironhide, chill out. I know. Hey… What became of Rodimus, anyway?

Ironhide: It’s rumoured he’s going from planet-to-planet trying to find Transformers lost at space. Well hey, maybe if we’re lucky, he’ll stop by this planet.

Scorponok: Good. Not an Autobot in sight. This will be easier than I thought. Move out! Excellent, you’ve found the mine entrance. Now get in there and start digging. We don’t have much time. All the Energon found here belongs to Alpha Q. From now on, ignore what Megatron says. You serve a new master now. Heh, heh, heh… Once I have the Energon, I’ll show Megatron. Heh, heh, heh… Then… I’ll destroy him.

Starscream: (VO) He’s in sleep mode. Now is my chance to strike.

Megatron: Hhh…

Scorponok: Keep digging! Find the Energon. All of it! Do it for Alpha Q. Show him your devotion and I will see that you are all rewarded! Hahahahahaha!

Rodimus: We’d better put a stop to this.

[Commercial]

Starscream: (VO) So this is the one called Megatron. I must destroy him.

Starscream: Raaaurgghh! Regghh!

Cyclonus: Dahhh!

Tidal Wave: Agghh!

Starscream: Huh?! Hhhh…

Cyclonus: Hey, what’s going on? Can’t a guy get some sleep around this place?!

Tidal Wave: Megatron is in danger.

Cyclonus: What?!

Demolishor: Megatron-sir! Starscream! What have you done to Megatron?!

Starscream: Hwhh!

Demolishor: Ughh! Huh? Uh… He’s gone.

Cyclonus: What’s going on, Demolishor?

Demolishor: I think that Megatron’s been kidnapped. And Starscream did it.

Cyclonus: Whew.

Megatron: Wait. I’m here.

Tidal Wave: Is that you, Megatron?

Megatron: Yesss… And Starscream did try to attack me, and he’s still in the room.

Cyclonus: Where is he? I don’t see ‘im.

Megatron: You can’t see him, but I can. I have the power of invisibility because I have become one with Unicron.

Starscream: Aaaarghggghhh! Ergh… arggghhh…

Megatron: Heheheh, hahahaha!

Cyclonus: Awww, look, it’s the boss!

Tidal Wave: Megatron?!

Megatron: Yes, that’s right. Hrghhh, Starscream… You’re pathetic. Did you really think you could sneak up on me and I wouldn’t notice you?

Starscream: Aaaaahhhhh… Rrgh! Huh?

Megatron: Hahahaha! Yes, there’s two of me and one of you, now!

Megatron’s Double: Yesss, and that means double the fun!

Demolishor: No, I don’t believe —

Megatron: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Starscream: Rgghhh! Huh?

Cyclonus: There’s four of ‘im!

Starscream: Rrrgggh! Ahhh!

Tidal Wave: Too many Megatrons!

Starscream: Hhh… Ah… Eghhh… Huh? Aaaah, aaahh! Hhh… hhh!

Megatron: So, Starscream… Try to attack me again, if you dare.

Starscream: Stop calling me that name!

Megatron: Ha! There’s no place left for you to run, Starscream! Aaaaahhh!

Starscream: Yaaahhh! Eraah! What?! Where did he go?!

Megatron: Hahahahahahaha…

Starscream: Rgghh! Hhh… Hwahhh! Ughhh… What’s this? Hhh. Where am I?

Megatron: You are in a void. A void of total darkness; absolute nothingness, where you belong.

Starscream: Hhh… Hhh!

Megatron: Are you afraid of the dark? Well, you should be, Starscream… Because I’m in it! Don’t you remember that you used to be one of my trusted commanders?

Starscream: Noooo! Ahh! Ahh! Ahh!

Megatron: Now you’re nothing. You don’t even know your own name. You’re just a prisoner of the darkness. Get used to your new home, because you’ll be staying there for a very long time.

Starscream: Stop it! Alpha Q, I have failed you… Forgive me…

Q-2: Oh, no! This can’t be! Megatron is still alive!

Q-3: He has Starscream!

Q-1: Cheater!

Q-2: He will get us!

Megatron: So Alpha Q is behind all this… I should’ve known. Oh well, I will deal with him soon enough. But for the time being, Starscream…

Starscream: Don’t call me that!

Megatron: I’ll just let the darkness swallow you up.

Kicker: I’m telling you I can’t do it anymore! Now leave me alone.

Ironhide: You can’t do what? We need to get back to work. Everybody’s waiting for us. Now just quit wasting time, Kicker! Kicker!

Kicker: Yeah, okay, okay! Wait! I wanna tell you about something I experienced when I was a kid.

[Flashback]

Kicker: (Out of flashback) It was just like the mission we’re on now. It happened when I was on one of my father’s Energon expeditions.

Dr. Jones: Is everything all right, Kicker? Can you feel any Energon waves yet?

Kicker: Uhh, I don’t know, Dad.

Dr. Jones: Go in closer to the asteroids. Adjust your air and just go where your instincts tell you.

Kicker: Uhh. Oh no! I’m going too fast! Aahhh, ahh! Ahhh! Aaaahhh! Daddy, help me!

Kicker: (Out of flashback) I kept tumbling in space for — well, it seemed like hours. Finally I landed on one of the asteroids and got a hold of my dad on the radio.

Dr. Jones: Everything will be fine, son. Just relax. Do you think you can find any Energon down there?

Kicker: I’ll try, Daddy.

Dr. Jones: There’s no need to be afraid. Just remember, I’m right there with you.

Kicker: Daddy?! Where are you? I can’t see you… It’s so dark! I don’t like it here! Daddy! Daddy!

Kicker: (Out of flashback) I was alone in the dark. My dad was more concerned about finding Energon than he was about my safety.

[End Flashback]

Kicker: I can’t forgive him for that.

Ironhide: Boy, Kicker. I never realized you were such a wimp.

Kicker: What?!

Ironhide: Have you forgotten what I told you about Rodimus? Come on! He conquered all of his fears! He risked it all and he went into space. Rodimus knew what he had to do and he got it together and he did it.

Kicker: Hey, I was only a kid!

Ironhide: Well you’re not a kid anymore. You gotta put this behind you, Kicker.

Kicker: Egh…

Megatron: You’ve forgotten your name and your memories. You’re not even sure what you are anymore. Everything that ties you to the world you once knew is gone. I am the only thing that you can believe in. From now on, I will shape your reality.

Starscream: No! Never! Don’t come near me!

Megatron: That’s it… Cut it all away. Rid yourself of whatever is left of the life you once knew. Get rid of it all! You only know the joy that comes from destroying things. It’s what you do best. Use your rage and show me your true power! Hahahaha!

Ironhide: It’s up to you, Kicker. You’re the only one knows how you can find your way out of the darkness. I don’t know why Optimus had to pair me up with him. He’s got a problem with the past. I wish I could help him, but I don’t know how. Awww man! Awww! I’m starting to sound like him now! What’s wrong with me?

Kicker: Okay then. I’ll find my own way outta here.

Megatron: Ahhh… Hghh!

Starscream: Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!

Megatron: Hahahahahaha! Hahahahahahaha! Starscream, you are not invincible. My sword can either extinguish your spark… or make you a Decepticon again. You’re mine. Now don’t even bother resisting. You’ll only make it worse, and that could be painful. Urghh! Say you’ll join me or I’ll let you slip away into the darkness. I, Megatron, am your only leader now. Say my name and I will spare you. What is my name, Starscream?

Starscream: Megatron!

Megatron: Say it again.

Starscream: Me-ga-tron!

Megatron: Hahahahahahahaha! Hahahahahahaha! Ahhh…

Starscream: Ughhhh…

Cyclonus: Whew. That looked like it hurt.

Megatron: It is now complete. He is under my control.

Kicker: (VO) I can do this. I’m not a little kid afraid of the dark anymore. I’ve found it… Energon!

Ironhide: Kicker, are you all right?

Skyblast: This looks like a good place to start diggin’!

Strongarm: Let’s get to work.

Kicker: You’re back!

Ironhide: Aw, of course, partner. I didn’t want you to get lost out here.

Kicker: Huhh.

Strongarm: Ergghh! Hrggh, urghh, urghh!

Ironhide: Listen, I hope I wasn’t too hard on you back there. But I was being tough with you for your own good.

Kicker: Hmm.

Ironhide: Aw, don’t be like that.

Kicker: So ya left me! Ugh!

Ironhide: C’mon, is that anyway to treat a pal?

Strongarm: Urghh… ugh… I’ve found the Energon! I don’t believe it!

Skyblast: We hit the motherload!

Ironhide: And we owe it all to Kicker. Way to go, buddy!

Rodimus: I’ll go in alone. You two keep watch out here. I’ll signal you if I need any help.

Scorponok: I knew we’d find Energon. Hurry up, keep digging!

Rodimus: Oh, no you don’t!

Scorponok: Who’s there?!

Rodimus: That Energon doesn’t belong to you!

Scorponok: Huhh?! Who are you?!

Q-1: Impossible!

Q-3: It can’t be!

Q-2: Rodimus has returned!

[End]

Episode Notes

-Demolishor seems to be the first one to remember who Starscream is. I guess he just figured it out.

-More unfinished animation fumbles in this episode. The big one is that Tidal Wave comes towards Starscream in the void instead of Megatron. Later on, it is Megatron.

Transformers: Energon
“Energon Tower” – Episode 10
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Hot Shot: Nice to see ya. Thanks for coming to help.

Ironhide: Great to see ya, Doc!

Kicker: (VO) My dad… Without any kind of warning, my dad had come back from Cybertron.

Dr. Jones: We have to do it if we’re to defend the Earth! There’s simply no other way! Gentlemen! We must construct the Energon tower.

Kicker: (VO) This Energon tower design project that my dad designed is given priority over everything. And they wanted it up and running fast. The project even had the backing of the federation officials. The tower would be the biggest project since building our own city.

Kicker: Hhh! I don’t know what these people are thinking. It’s beyond me.

Alexis: All the supplies on that list should be arriving sometime today.

Dr. Jones: I owe you for cutting through the red tape and getting us the approvals we need.

Alexis: Yeah, well, this isn’t just about the Transformers anymore, seeing as how Unicron’s threatening to make a comeback.

Dr. Jones: I forgot, you’re one of the few people who knows first-hand how terrifying Unicron really is. Rad told me the whole story.

Alexis: It was awful. I wish I could just wipe all those memories. Are you sure you only need to me to help get the supplies? If we had more personnel, the project could get going a lot faster.

Dr. Jones: We’re not building the tower from the ground up, though. We’re getting parts from an existing structure and bringing them here. That’ll be the quickest way to get it done. And the fastest way, in this case, is the best way.

Alexis: Huh? So what kind of timeline are we talking about here?

Dr. Jones: Hmm… The Autobots have a lot of scientific know-how behind them, so probably about a week?

Alexis: That fast?

Dr. Jones: The antenna is even more important than the tower itself. You know, like the retractable kind you see on little radios? Hahahahaha!

Alexis: Yeah, I think I know the ones you’re talking about, Dr. Jones. I figured the whole thing would take at least a few months, being a human idea and all.

Dr. Jones: It’s a bit too early to start celebrating. Remember, the enemy could swoop in here any minute now.

Alexis: Let’s just hope they’re getting some R&R or something, till we get the tower up.

Dr. Jones: That’s a good idea! Hook them up with some kind of vacation package, would ya? Hahahahaha!

Alexis: Hmm?

Sally: Hey, Mom, how long do you figure Dad will stick around this time?

Miranda: Well, your guess is as good as mine.

Sally: Who knows, maybe this time Kicker and Dad will even get along.

Miranda: All we can do is just keep our fingers crossed.

Dr. Jones: Kicker! You in there? Kicker? Guess he’s not in. Hhh.

Kicker: The enemy will be on to us if they come for a surprise attack!

Optimus: Don’t worry. As soon as the materials arrive, we’ll get it undercover.

Kicker: Hmm…

Dr. Jones: There he is! Been looking all over the place for ya, junior!

Misha: Aren’t you gonna at least answer him?

Kicker: Tell my dad there isn’t anybody called junior here.

Misha: You know, I’m pretty sure you just told him yourself.

Dr. Jones: So, whaddya say? How ’bout I buy you lunch, son? That goes for you too, Misha!

Misha: Thanks for the offer! We actually just got back from our lunch break!

Dr. Jones: I see, then lunch isn’t going to work. How ’bout a quick cup of Joe? You must have time for that!

Misha: Sorry Doctor, I’m just on my way to Jungle City, so I have to get my things together!

Dr. Jones: I’m sure striking out. Junior! Can I buy you a soda? I might even throw in a knish if you’re lucky. Ha, ha, ha, ha!

Kicker: When are you going to stop with the junior thing? I’m taking off with Misha. You want lunch or coffee or whatever, then you’re on your own today. C’mon Misha, let’s get outta here.

Dr. Jones: No! Hang on a minute, Kicker! Hhh.

Sally: Dad! Boy, have I ever missed you! Heheh!

Dr. Jones: Hahaha… Sally! Hahahaha!

Cyclonus: This place is a bore. There aren’t even any battles going on to liven things out.

Scorponok: Yes, but this is Energon here.

Megatron: You’ll get your action soon enough, Cyclonus. Mark my words, as soon as our preparations are done.

Cyclonus: Hahahahahaha! That’s what I like to hear from you, boss!

Megatron: With this much Energon in our possession, we’ll build a new mobile fortress to rival all others. Come! We’re moving out!

Cyclonus: Yessir!

Scorponok: Mmmmmrgh!

Cyclonus: Hahahahahahaha! Hahaha! Hoohoohoohahaaaahaha!

Megatron: Tidal Wave…

Tidal Wave: Mmmmmhmmm.

Megatron: No problems, I hope.

Tidal Wave: Mmm-mmm.

Megatron: Unicron, mark my words, we will create a new mobile fortress. Move out! And search out what will be your new home! Mmm!

Cyclonus: Huh?

Scorponok: Huh?

Cyclonus: See something, Megatron?

Megatron: Huh. I deserve a better sword than the kind my enemies use.

Cyclonus: Ah, I coulda used that!

Megatron: I will have a more powerful sword made for me! Ahh… Ugh!

Cyclonus: Ah! Ah! Ah! Ahaah! Ah!

Megatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha! Excellent. Now this is the kind of weapon I deserve. Everything is ready. Demolishor! I understand Optimus Prime is stationed in your old hometown.

Demolishor: Yes — I mean, it’s more or less the same place.

Megatron: Inarticulate as usual.
Demolishor: Forgive me, sir. It’s just I spent a lot of time away, even though I come from —

Megatron: Nevermind! Either way, I will bring an end to Prime. And you fools will destroy his base. Move out! We’ve got work to do!

Cyclonus & Tidal Wave: Yes, Megatron!

Q-1: Everybody gone. No one here but us!

Q-2: Heh, heh, heh! This is the perfect chance to steal the Energon!

Q-1: We’re gonna get it!

Q-3: Flee off, Terrorcons.

Misha: Hey Kicker, what made you decide to come here with me?

Kicker: I dunno.

Misha: ‘Cause of your dad?

Kicker: (VO) Huh. You don’t know the half of it, Misha.

Kicker: It’s got nothing to do with him. I’m just doing my part. Getting ready for the big battle. That’s all. Uhhh?

Kicker: (VO) They’re coming.

Jetfire: Attention all cities! Enemy warp field detected! Prepare for battle! Don’t allow the enemy to find out about the Energon towers!

Inferno: Optimus! It looks like they’re closing in fast on Ocean City.

Optimus: Yes. Ironhide, get all non-military people into the shelter.

Ironhide: Yessir and done, sir!

Optimus: Listen up, your mission is to protect the Energon tower at all costs.

Ironhide, Hot Shot, Jetfire & Inferno: Yessir!

Optimus: Move out!

Ironhide, Hot Shot, Jetfire & Inferno: Yessir!

Skyblast & Strongarm: Hghh! Hghh! Hghh!

Optimus: Powerlinx! Fire-1, combine! Copter-2, combine! Digger-3, combine! Submarine-4! Powerlinx complete! Incoming! Engage in battle! Huh?

Megatron: You’re mine… Optimus.

Optimus: Ahh! Hggghhhh…

Megatron: You will be the first to feel the wrath of my sword!

Jetfire: Optimus! Hgh!

Cyclonus: Hahaha! Bad news for you, you’re gonna have to fight us today. Here’s your stop, Demolishor! Ha!

Demolishor: Transform!

Ironhide: Demolishor!

Demolishor: Hmm?

Cyclonus: Haahahaha!

Jetfire: Hey, yuck it up, pal!

Cyclonus: I will, but I hope you get a kick outta this!

Tidal Wave: Got you!

Scorponok: Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrggggghhh!

Inferno: Ughhh!

Megatron: Ugh… Don’t just stand there, Demolishor. Show these cowards from your old home just how courageous you’ve become.

Demolishor: Uhh… Yes, Megatron.

Megatron: You do realize you’re my right-hand Decepticon — or have you forgotten?

Demolishor: He’s right. I’m a Decepticon and I have to act like it.

Ironhide: Hhh.

Demolishor: Aaaahh… Prepare to lose! …Pathetic Autobot!

Ironhide: No way, pal!

Ironhide & Demolishor: Argghhh!

Megatron: Excellent, that’s more like it. Ready for me, Optimus?

Scorponok: Outta my way!

Inferno: Aaahh!

Scorponok: Transform!

Hot Shot: Transform! Huh? Oh, no! Ironhide, you’ve gotta stop him!

Ironhide: Huh?

Scorponok: Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrggghhh… You’ve met you’re match this time! Hahahahahahahahaha!

Sally: Where are you going, Dad?

Dr. Jones: I am not going to sit idly by and watch with all this going on.

Sally: No, don’t go!

Miranda: Sally, come back! Hhh! Ahh!

[Commercial]

Scorponok: Hahahaha!

Ironhide: Oh, no you don’t! Huh?!

Sally: Y’here, Dad?

Ironhide: Kicker! Kicker! Come in, Kicker! Do you read? Come in, Kicker!

Misha: (VO) What’s gotten into him?

Kicker: My dad can handle it. He’s in Ocean City.

Misha: Huh?

Sally: Kicker! Come in if you read me. Dad’s hurt bad! We need you to get back here, stat!

Kicker: (VO) Dad’s hurt?!

Jetfire: Oh no!

Cyclonus: Woohoo! Hahahaha!

Jetfire: Transform!

Cyclonus: Heh, yeah, you can run but you can’t hide!

Inferno: Oh, no you don’t!

Cyclonus: Aaahha! You just bought yourself a first-class ticket to Annihilation-ville! Hahahaha! Barbecue, anyone?!

Inferno: Yeah, and you’re the main course! Rrrgghh!

Cyclonus: Noooo-aaaahh!

Scorponok: Ah! Ah! Hahaha! Nice try.

Jetfire: Hey, Decepti-scum! You’re not going anywhere!

Scorponok: What makes you think I’m going somewhere? Transform!

Jetfire: You’ve already overstayed your welcome, pal!

Inferno: Hot Shot!

Tidal Wave: Errrrghhh!

Hot Shot: You know the drill, Inferno.

Inferno: You bet. Inferno!

Hot Shot: Hot Shot! Powerlinx!

Inferno: Powerlinx Inferno! Mmm!

Tidal Wave: Errr…

Inferno: Rahh!

Ironhide: Erggh! You underestimate me, Demolishor!

Demolishor: Your threats mean nothing. You’re talking to one of Megatron’s lead Decepticons. Hrrrrrgghhh!

Ironhide: Huh? Erggghh!

Demolishor: Hrgggghh!

Ironhide: Ergghhh!

Megatron: Hmm. Gotcha. Ugh!

Optimus: Fire-1, now!

Megatron: Ugggh! Ahh, ahh!

Optimus: I hope you’ve learned your lesson. We will not allow Unicron to be brought back to life!

Megatron: Huh. Too late. His revival is already well underway, Prime.

Optimus: What?

Q-2: Energon! Energon!

Q-3: This will allow us to revive Unicron.

Starscream: Oh, yes. It’s all Energon…

Qs: All Energon will be used for his rebirth!

Scorponok: Hahaha!

Jetfire: Yeah, you run!

Scorponok: Aaaargghhh!

Jetfire: Aaaaahhh! Ahhh!

Scorponok: Aaahahaha!

Jetfire: Oh, he’s gonna regret that!

Scorponok: Hahaha, hahaha! No one can stop me!

Jetfire: Oh no, I’m not done with you!

Scorponok: Ahhh, hahaha… Hahaha!

Kicker: We’ve gotta find a way to protect the Energon tower.

Scorponok: Transform!

Jetfire: Transform! Yaaahh!

Scorponok: Aahhhh! Uggghhh!

Jetfire: Gugghh…

Kicker: Skyblast, give Jetfire backup!

Skyblast: Will do!

Ironhide: Kicker!

Kicker: Ironhide, three o’clock!

Ironhide: Huh?

Demolishor: Hhh… Hhh… Hhh… Hhh… Aaaahhh…

Tidal Wave: Errr… ergghhh!

Ironhide: Urgghh!

Kicker: Inferno, behind ya!

Inferno: Huh?

Cyclonus: Yaaahahaha! Aahhh!

Tidal Wave: Hrggh!

Kicker: Yes!

Optimus: No fancy stuff, Kicker!

Kicker: I know. Optimus, nine o’clock!

Optimus: Urgh… urgh.

Kicker: Step on it, Skyblast!

Scorponok: Yaahh!

Jetfire: Aaaarrrrgghhhh! Ughh!

Scorponok: Hahahahah! Now to finish you off with my pointed claw!

Kicker: Not on my watch.

Scorponok: You’re next, fool!

Kicker: Oh no!

Scorponok: Yah! Yah! Yrgh… What’s this thing supposed to be?

Kicker: The Energon tower’s rising!

Jetfire: Uhh… uh, what’s going on?

Signal Flare Unit A: Fire!

Signal Flare Unit B: Fire!

Signal Flare Unit C: Fire!

Signal Flare Unit D: Fire!

Megatron: Ugghhhh… What is this monstrosity?

Tidal Wave: Big… Big!

Cyclonus: Huah?

Ironhide: Uhh, translation, anybody?
Inferno: No, it couldn’t be the —

Optimus: The Energon tower…

Kicker: My dad’s behind this. I just know it.

Scorponok: Hrrgghh… I don’t like the looks of this!

Cyclonus: Ugghhh-uhhuhhuhhuh!

Demolishor: Errr, urgghhh! Aaaahh!

Megatron: Urghhh… urghhh… Pull out!

Tidal Wave: Tidal Wave! Tidal Wave! Tidal Wave!

Cyclonus: Next time you won’t be so lucky!

Inferno: Urgh. What is this stuff, anyway?

Hot Shot: Don’t know, but it didn’t affect us.
Inferno: You don’t think —

Optimus: It’s the awesome power of Energon! Amazing.

Dr. Jones: Isn’t this all incredible?! Hahahahahahaha!

Kicker: Dad!

Sally: Dad! Over here!

Dr. Jones: Sally!

Kicker: I thought he was supposed to be hurt. Sally! You didn’t have to go and lie!

Sally: How else was I going to get you to come back? It’s not like you would’ve come if I asked ya.

Ironhide: Let it go, partner. At least we’re all safe, right?

Sally: I knew it was just an act. You really do care about Dad, don’t ‘cha?

Kicker: I came back because I was worried about the Energon tower!

Dr. Jones: Put simply, what you just witnessed was an Energon shockwave assault. It’s still in the experimental stages, though, so there are a few bugs to work out.

Jetfire: If that’s the beta version, then I can’t wait to see it when it’s done!

Dr. Jones: Yes! It’ll blow your titanium boots off! Hahahahahaha!

Hot Shot: Hey, lemme put it this way — awwwesome.

Inferno: I bet the Decepticons were pretty shocked.

Jetfire: Yeahah, there’s an understatement! Did you see the looks on their ugly mugs?!

Optimus: Megatron will be planning his next move now that he’s seen the Energon tower. We must get it up and running before the Decepticons return.

Megatron: Hgh. Foiled again by Optimus! How did they build that weapon without our knowledge?!

Q-3: The time is near…

Q-2: Yes, the time is very near… Won’t be long now! Won’t be long! Won’t be long at all!

[End]

Episode Notes

-Misha is finally referred to by the correct name.