Transformers: Armada
“Unity” – Episode 50
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

[Transition]

Narrator: The Autobots and the Decepticons launch a united assault against their new foe. The combined force of these armadas could easily lay waste to anything in its path. However, this new enemy is unlike any other being in the universe. The size of a planet… Its armour inpenetrable… Its name… Unicron.

Galvatron: All units, retreat. Retreat to the safe zone immediately.

Thrust: Hahahaha! That’s it, fly away! Look, Unicron, they’re retreating! They’re powerless against your awesome strength! Hahahaha! This is working just as a planned! After all, I am the greatest military tactician in the universe! Erggh, Sideways should’ve listened to me.

[Flashback]

Sideways: Erggghh… ugh! Your work is done, Thrust. Leave us now. I can take it from here.

Thrust: Nuhh… But what do you mean?

Sideways: You’re in the way! Now get lost before I lose my temper.

Thrust: But Sideways!

Sideways: Ergghh…

Thrust: I… understand. In that case, as his new right-hand man, I’ll send away the entire guard outside aswell. Ehhh…

Sideways: Heh. Yeah right.

[End Flashback]

Thrust: Of course, if you’re planning on double-crossing me, Sideways, maybe I should take care of you first… Heh, heh, yes… That’s what I’ll do!

[Transition]

Optimus: That’s right. Retreat to the safe zone. Galvatron and I are going to plan the next attack strategy.

Red Alert: Roger. We’ll re-locate for the time being and I’ll get these children to a safe location.

Carlos: What a gyp. Those two are finally working together and we don’t get to do a thing!

Billy: Well, I don’t mind moving farther out of range.

Fred: Yeah, it’s snack time anyway.

Rad: Okay, but call us if you need our help.

Alexis: Unicron must have a weak spot somewhere.

Demolishor: Sorry, kid. Not by my calculations. I’ve done a full scan of Unicron’s entire frame work and I don’t see a thing. The armour appears to be extremely thick, and there doesn’t appear to be any vulnerable points anywhere. But I’ll analyze it once more, just incase.

Hot Shot: Good job! All right! Whoa, what’s going on out there?!

Wheeljack: Wait, Hot Shot! I say we take him out!

Optimus: What?!

Wheeljack: It doesn’t look like he’s coming this way.

Cyclonus: Boy, what a strange time to stretch out the limbs.

Unicron: Aaaaahhh!

Hot Shot: No! He wouldn’t dare! I won’t let him!

Wheeljack: Wait, Hot Shot! I’ll go with you!

Optimus: No, you two! Don’t rush into this.

Red Alert: He’s found himself… a new target! Unicron is headed for planet Cybertron!

Kids: Hhh! Whoaaa…

Rad: Look!

Hot Shot: Careful. It’s gonna get pretty hot in there. Stay close to my wing, okay?

Wheeljack: If it means saving Cybertron, I like it, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Let’s do it!

Carlos: They’re attacking Unicron?!

Billy: No way! They don’t stand a chance against that thing!

Fred: Hot Shot! Please, don’t be a hero! Come back!

Alexis: Hurry, Red Alert, you gotta do something!

Red Alert: At this point… There’s nothing I can do for them.

Rad: Help them. Please.

Red Alert: I’m sorry. They’re on their own. We can’t afford to act on our own right now. If we start doing that, we’ll give Unicron a perfect opportunity to wipe out the armada. So until we hear from Optimus, we are going to stay right here. That’s the way it has to be.

Unicron: Ergghhh….

Carlos: Waah, they can’t get through!

Alexis: Their lasers don’t even leave a mark on him!

Fred: They’re gonna get squashed for sure!

Billy: Red Alert!

Red Alert: We’re going to wait for orders from Optimus.

Soldier: Sir, I’m doing the best I can, but it’s hopeless. There’s no way in.

Hot Shot: No! Don’t give up yet! Hang on! Keep firing! Keep firing!

Wheeljack: Unicron thinks he can ignore us. Well, this’ll wake him up for sure. Eat this!

Thrust: Hahaha, hahaha! Ohh! Unicron, I know you’re all powerful, do something! Yaa-aah! My steel isn’t as thick as yours, so if you wouldn’t mind, blast those fighters! That’s not too much to ask, is it?!

Wheeljack: Look, it’s that weasel Thrust! I say we take him out!

Hot Shot: All units, please listen up! We’re changing the attack. Direct fire at Thrust!

Soldiers: Yessir!

Thrust: Gaah! Oooh, oooh! Transform! Argghh! Aaahh! Oohh! Ohh! Whoa!

Hot Shot: Oh man! It looks like Unicron’s decided to fight back!

Wheeljack: That’s good. It’s about time. Be on your toes, men, and don’t let him near planet Cybertron.

Unicron: Arrrrghhhh!

Thrust: Aaah! Oooh! Eeee! Ow!

Demolishor: Unicron has a weak spot! Your attention! It’s a very small area, but I believe it’s a vulnerable point! You can see it on this hologram.

Optimus: Hoist, where is it?

Hoist: It’s on Unicron’s neck!

Optimus: Good work. Then that’s where we attack.

Galvatron: I think that must be the thinnest part of his armour. But will it work, Prime?

Optimus: Our chances are slim, but if we move now, we have the element of surprise on our side.

Galvatron: Hmmm… Sideswipe, contact Hot Shot’s assault team. And give them this message, they must fire at Unicron’s neck. Forget about Thrust, I’ll take care of him.

Sideswipe: Yessir! Right away!

Optimus: I’ll order the Autobot troops to lead an attack. Galvatron, order the Decepticon troops to attack above Unicron’s head.

Galvatron: Yes, good plan.

Wheeljack: Aim for Unicron’s neck and don’t stop until you run out of ammo, men!

Soldier: This is for Cybertron!

Thrust: What can those puny ships hope to achieve against Unicron? Heh, heh. Huh? What’s this, backup forces? Lots of them. Eh, Unicron! Now would be an excellent time to demonstrate your destructive powers!

Unicron: Egghhhh…. Egghhh… Ugghhh…

Optimus: Come in, Hot Shot. Do you copy?

Hot Shot: Hot Shot here. Go ahead, Optimus.

Optimus: Assemble with the main troops.

Hot Shot: But sir!

Galvatron: We simply can’t afford to sacrifice all of our troops. Get back in line now. That’s an order.

Wheeljack: I say Galvatron’s right, Hot Shot. Let’s fall back.

Hot Shot: Oh, all right. I mean… Roger.

Thrust: Hmm. They’ve suddenly come to their senses. No matter. Unicron, you’ve got them on the run! Why don’t you finish them off while they’re still within your grasp? Uh, Unicron? Unicron?!

Unicron: Errrrghh….

Thrust: Ehhhh… What’s wrong?! Why don’t you destroy them? Crush them while you can! Did I make a terrible mistake by betraying the Decepticons? Ohhh… What if he’s nothing but a huge Transformer like the rest of us. Oh no! Did Sideways trick me into doing all this?

[Flashback]

Sideways: Immense power. It’s yours and mine for the taking once we revive Unicron. And all it requires is that you sever your allegiance with Galvatron. Heh, heh, heh.

Thrust: That’s ridiculous! By betraying Galvatron, I put myself in a very powerful position. Yes, I did the right thing. It will all pay off soon. I will have immense power, I will! Ah! Huh? Unicron is moving! Very slowly, but he’s definitely moving! Ahahaha! That’s it! Unicron, destroy the Transformers! Ahhaha!

Carlos: Hey guys, Unicron’s moving again.

Billy: Where have all the troops gone?

Red Alert: They’re ready to launch for a counter-attack at any moment.

Alexis: I just hope we al come out of this okay.

Rad: Don’t worry.

Thrust: Unicron! What’s wrong? You’re going to pieces! Why won’t you attack Cybertron?!

Galvatron: Attention all units! Prepare to attack the enemy —

Optimus: — Stop!

Galvatron: What? Op —

Optimus: — We’re going to attack Unicron from the inside aswell as from the outside.

Rad: And we can help them. We just have to wake the Mini-Cons up. Right, High Wire?

High Wire: Yes. That would be a great help.

Carlos: Uh, Rad? How do we do that from here?

Rad: Don’t you understand anything, Carlos? The Mini-Cons brought Unicron to life.

Fred: Yeah, that’s right! Exactly like what happened on the moon!

Billy: That’s when Thrust took the Auto Blaster and the Skyboom shield. Those weapons are made of Mini-Cons.

Alexis: You’re right. But don’t forget about the Star Saber sword. That was stolen too, remember?

Rad: Mmhmm.

Carlos: Yeah, but what is all that supposed to mean?

Rad: Hey, it means…

Galvatron: We can summon all the Mini-Cons that Unicron has consumed and get them to attack from the inside.

Optimus: I’m sure those Mini-Cons would like nothing more than to break free from Unicron’s grip.

Galvatron: Of course. Now I finally understand why you were so serious about freeing the Mini-Cons. We actually need their help. Now we work as a team.

Rad: Optimus… Optimus, come in. You’ve gotta summon the Mini-Cons. It’s time.

Galvatron: That’s what we plan to do. Just leave it to us.

Rad: What, you mean?

Optimus: Once we get inside Unicron, we’re going to rescue all the Mini-Cons.

Fred: Aw, you’re the greatest!

Galvatron: What?

Fred: Aw, and… you’re really the greatest too, Galvatron.

Galvatron: Hahahaha! Ah, that’s what I like to hear.

Sideswipe: Hhh!

Optimus: What’s wrong?!

Galvatron: Hmm?

Sideswipe: Look at Unicron’s chest! Something’s happening.

Unicron: Errhhhhh….

Thrust: Yes, that’s it, Unicron. Destroy the planet! Destroy Cybertron! Mwahahaha!

[Commercial]

Kids: Aaaaaah!

Fred: Unicron is gonna blast us! I don’t wanna get blasted on an empty stomach!

Optimus: Planet Cybertron…

Demolishor: And look, he’s destroying our home!

Galvatron: Let’s go, Prime.

Optimus: Huh? Right. Galvatron and I are going inside Unicron’s body to shut him down. Hot Shot, take command.

Hot Shot: Right!

Galvatron: Inform all the Decepticons to follow Hot Shot’s orders.

Sideswipe: Yessir, I already have, sir. Attention, all units. This is it. We will now commence our assault on Unicron. Hot Shot will command the attack. Prepare for battle. I repeat, prepare for battle. And good luck!

Thrust: Hehehe… It won’t be long now. Soon Cybertron and the rest of the Transformers will be just a memory! Ahahaha! I’ll be free to do whatever I want in this great big universe. No one will ever boss me around again! Aah?! A counter-attack! Crush them at once, Unicron! Hurry, before they get too close! Blast them!

Hot Shot: Sideswipe, join me up here at the front.

Sideswipe: Uhhhh, if you say so.

Hot Shot: We’ll form a barrier to stop that plasma burst.

Sideswipe: Uh…. Roger that.

Hot Shot: Move out!

Carlos: There they go. Looks like the backup troops have been deployed.

Fred: I gotta go to the bathroom. This is too exciting!

Sideswipe: The barrier’s holding!

Optimus & Galvatron: Transform!

Galvatron: Tidal Wave! Combine!

Jetfire: Jetfire! Link up!

Optimus: Powerlink! Jet Optimus, transform! Ultra Magnus!

Galvatron: That’s it. Aim right about the plasma burst.

Optimus: Right. That’s how we’re gonna get inside.

Thrust: Hhh! Galvatron!

Galvatron: You worm!

Thrust: Oh!

Galvatron: You’ll pay for this betrayal, Thrust. I’m angry. And do you remember how I get when I’m angry?

Thrust: Heh, heheh. You don’t scare me anymore, Galvatron. Unlike you, I’ve learned to choose my allies wisely!

Galvatron: Hhhhh….

Thrust: You’re nothing but a bad joke! What were you thinking joining forces with Optimus Prime and the Autobots?! He’s your enemy, remember? Heh, heh. Did you expect me to grovel infront of you? Nyuh! Not likely. I have no need for you. All we ever did was fight one meaningless battle after another. What was the point?! You wanted to control the Mini-Cons and the universe, but… we know that will never happen now. You lost control of the Decepticons. So what kind of a leader does that make you if you can’t even manage your own kind?! Heheheheh… A pretty poor one, if you ask me. Unicron is completely different! He’s enormous and totally invincible! And with someone like me to advise him on issues of importance, like which planets to devour and whose solar system to enslave, I see no reason why we shouldn’t have a successful partnership!

Galvatron: You always did like the sound of your own voice.

Thrust: I can’t wait until Unicron blasts you to pieces and I scatter your dust all over the universe… Aaahahaha!

Galvatron: Huh.

Thrust: Aaaah! Ohhhh! Oh no!

Galvatron: Huh?

Thrust: Galvatron! I didn’t mean what I said! Please, save me! Please! Gwrgh! Oooh…

Galvatron: I have to go meet Optimus Prime. We’re going inside Unicron. I’ll give you two choices.

Thrust: Uuuh?

Galvatron: Either I shoot you here and now…

Thrust: Uhhhuhhhh…

Galvatron: Or you free yourself and get out on your own. And if you do, there will be nowhere to hide.

Thrust: Galvatron! You can’t just leave me here, please!

Galvatron: Thrust, if you dare to have dreams of power…

Thrust: Yaaaahhh! Aaaaaaahhhh!

Galvatron: You will be consumed by them.

Thrust: AAAAAHHHHH!

Rad: Hey, are those Mini-Cons?

Optimus: Are you ready, Galvatron?

Galvatron: I am.

Optimus: Seperate! Jetfire!

Galvatron: Seperate! Tidal Wave!

Jetfire: I’ll be here for ya, Optimus!

Tidal Wave: I will too, Galvatron.

Rad: I really hope those two can do it. Good luck.

High Wire: Rad… Perceptor is not waking up.

Alexis: What do you mean, High Wire?

High Wire: When we Mini-Cons are consumed by Unicron, we become part of his body. We are one with him and our own conscienceness is lost.

Grindor: Optimus Prime and Galvatron will not be able to awaken him or the others on their own.

Sureshock: We must go into Unicron. We have no choice. We must awaken them.

Carlos: Aw, you can’t be serious! You guys will get trapped in that monster if you try something like that! No!

High Wire: It is dangerous, but we must try.

Rad: Okay, guys. If the only way they can do is this is with our help, then we’re going in too.

Billy: But we have to stay here, Rad!

Rad: No, we don’t, Billy! We have to help our friends now!

Carlos: Yeah, you’re right. After all, we didn’t come all the way to planet Cybertron to just sit back and watch the action!

Alexis: Well how do we get to Unicron?

Red Alert: Through the underground warp gate. We have to do this and now. Our friends need us out there.

Unicron: Eeerrgggghhh… Yaaaaaahhhhh…. Mmmmmmmmmrrggh….

Rad: High Wire, let’s go.

High Wire: I am ready.

Carlos: We finally get to do something.

Alexis: We’re gonna save Cybertron!

Fred & Billy: Yeah!

Billy: And rescue the Mini-Cons!

Fred: Oh boy!

Rad: Listen, if we don’t go right now, then the Mini-Cons will never wake up and Unicron will never be stopped. Let’s do this thing.

Optimus: Galvatron, are you all right?

Galvatron: Of course. I am made of much more durable materials than you Autobots. Now, let’s move out.

Optimus: Yeah right. I’m not exactly positive where we are. Let’s check out the venting system. The Mini-Cons should be near there.

Galvatron: Ugh! Curses! Laser pods!

Red Alert: Come on. This way. The warp gate is right here.

Carlos: There it is!

Alexis: C’mon, what are we waiting for?

Rad: Once we go through the warp gate, there’s no turning back, guys. We’re inside Unicron.

Rad & Alexis: Huh?!

Red Alert: Hurry up! Jump through! There’s no time to waste!

Kids: Aaaaaaahhh!

Red Alert: Hrrggghhh. Urgghhh.

Galvatron & Optimus: Hrggghhh! Aaaaaahhh!

Optimus: Now, Galvatron!

Galvatron: Right!

Unicron: Mmmmmrrrrrrrgghhhhh….

Galvatron: Huh?!

Unicron: Errrrrrgggggggghhhh…. Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrgggggghhhhh….

Sideswipe: I sure hope this works. Aw, man. This is not my idea of a good time.

Jetfire: Relax, will ya? It’ll be a blast.

Hoist: Concentrate on your jobs, you two!

Scavenger: And try to stay focused out there.

Sideswipe: Oh, sure. I’ll try to forget that there’s a planet-eating monster infront of me.

Cyclonus: Hahahahahahahaha! All right, this is my kinda party!

Demolishor: Yeah! You said it!

Tidal Wave: Let’s get it on!

Blurr: This is one crazy team.

Hot Shot: Woooooooooohhhhhooooo! C’mon! Let’s give Unicron a real pain in the neck!

Unicron: Mmrrrgghhh…. Uuuurrrrrrrrgggggghhh… Ugggghhhh….

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Alliance” – Episode 49
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

Demolishor: Wait just one minute! You can’t be serious, Galvatron! Are you saying we’re gonna join forces with the Autobots?

Cyclonus: Uh, forgive me for asking, but — are you sure you’re okay, sir?

Galvatron: Hmm. I can’t believe Starscream did that.

Demolishor: Well, I’m not gonna cry for him because the traitor got what he deserved.

Cyclonus: Ahehehe! Ah, Galvatron-sir, why don’t we say we’re gonna join the Autobots and once we’re inside, we destroy them once and for all! Aaaahhh!

Galvatron: From now on, would you keep your mindless thoughts to yourself! Right now all I can think about is the comrade we lost. Sure, he challenged my authority on a failed coup attempt and even though Starscream was a traitor, he never lost sight of his oath to the Decepticons. He was a true soldier. Unlike most of you! Ergh! And now Unicron shows up! Just when I was about to finally crush Optimus. How inopportune! Well, maybe Starscream was right. Maybe we should join forces with the Autobots. But once Unicron is taken care of, then I’ll destroy you, Optimus Prime!

Demolishor: We’re with you all the way, Galvatron! Whatever you decide to do, sir, we’ll back you 100%!

Galvatron: I suppose my next order of business is to meet with Prime.

Cyclonus: I don’t like this.

Galvatron: I loathe you, Unicron! Aaarggghh!

[Transition]

Thrust: Everything is now in place. All we have to do now is await Unicron’s rouse from his slumber! And once he does, I shall serve at his right-hand, making me the second most powerful being in the cosmos!

Sideways: Don’t get carried away, Thrust. Remember, we still have a war to win. But once Unicron obliterates those incompetent Decepticons and mindless Autobots, then we can celebrate our victory. A victory unlike any the universe has ever witnessed! We will hold the keys to power and because we’ve destroyed all our enemies, we shall reign unchallenged! All hail Unicron!

Carlos: What’s going on up there?

High Wire: He awakens!

Kids: Huh?

Scavenger: Huh? Now what, sir? The place is crumbling around us!

Optimus: Sideswipe, commence evacuation procedures of all our troops, stat!

Sideswipe: Yes, sir!

Demolishor: We made it.

Galvatron: Prepare to launch all ships, gentlemen!

Blurr: All ships ready to launch, sir!

Fred: Well let’s get outta here!

Billy: Yeah, I’m not real big on being nailed by rocks!

Alexis: But not everyone’s on board yet.

Hot Shot: C’mon, Hoist, would ya move it?

Hoist: I’m going as fast as I can!

Hot Shot: Oh man! At this rate, we’re never gonna make it! Hang on!

Sideswipe: C’mon, bro, ya gotta hurry!

Hot Shot: I’m hurryin’! I’m hurryin’! Okay, Hoist, we’re gonna take a little shortcut!

Hoist & Hot Shot: Whoooaaa!

Hot Shot: Time to transform!

Hoist: Right!

Hoist & Hot Shot: Transform!

Sideswipe: Everyone’s on board!

Hoist: Phew. That was a close one.

Hot Shot: Oh man, I knew you could make it, Hoist.

Hoist: Ha! I still got it!

Optimus: Launch!

Blurr: Roger! Throttle’s at full, sir! Errgh. What’s going on? Wait a minute…

Rad: Hey, look! The Mini-Cons are protecting us!

Fred: We’re safe.

Optimus: Maintain course!

Demolishor: The Mini-Cons, sir!

Galvatron: Heheheheh… Who would have thought the Mini-Cons would actually protect us. Move out!

Optimus: The Mini-Cons are aligning themselves beside us for battle.

Billy: Aaah, I don’t like this, Fred.

Fred: And I wish I went to the bathroom.

All: To unity!

Rad: You know guys, I never thought I’d see this happen. The two of them shaking hands. Just standing here infront of the Decepticons, watching this is like some kind of weird dream.

Alexis: Mmhumm…

Carlos: Hey, are you all right, Alexis?

Alexis: Yeah. I was just thinking about Starscream. You know, he sure would have loved to see all this happen between them. After all, it was kind of his last request.

Rad: Well, I got a feeling he knows.

Optimus: With this historic handshake, I, Optimus Prime, pledge to both Autobots and Decepticons to fight together. We shall prevail to bring peace and harmony to the universe.

Galvatron: And to annihilate Unicron!

Hot Shot: Hey, put ‘er there, brother.

Demolishor: Hmm… I’m only doing this because I’m following Galvatron’s order.

Cyclonus: Ha! I can’t believe I’m fighting for harmony! What a load of bunk! I’m a lean mean fighting machine! Hahahaha!

Sideswipe: I gotta work with this guy? I’m not so sure about this.

Cyclonus: Hey, put it on mute, soldier. The one thing I can’t stand is a smart-mouthed Autobot!

Tidal Wave: Tidal Wave…

Jetfire: Uh… Nice… meeting ya.

Optimus: It’s time to get down to business, men!

Galvatron: All ships, destination: Unicron!

Optimus & Galvatron: Fire!

Cyclonus: Haha! Now this is more like it! Let’s do some damage!

Optimus: Hold your fire, men!

Cyclonus: Hey! How come we stopped?

Optimus: Take a look.

Cyclonus: Huh?

Jetfire: Whoa! We didn’t even scratch it!

Red Alert: We gave him everything we had!

Hoist: This is nuts!

Optimus: We have to re-think our strategy.

Cyclonus: Aw, c’mon! I say we blast ‘im with everything we got!

Optimus: No! That would be a waste of time. First, we must find out where his weakness lies.

Galvatron: Okay, soldiers, we’ll form up a reconnaissance fleet.

Hot Shot: They can’t get close enough, Optimus!

Jetfire: Now what, sir?

Cyclonus: I told you! We have to keep blasting ‘im.

Optimus: Hot Shot, Sideswipe! I want you to take up the discovery pod.

Sideswipe: You want what?!

Optimus: Because the pods are small, I doubt Unicron’s defense systems can detect them. You stealth mode and get as close as you can. We have to find Unicron’s weakest point.

Hot Shot: You got it, sir!

Galvatron: All right. Demolishor, Cyclonus, I want you both to get ready and head up with them.

Demolishor: Right!

Cyclonus: Awww, I never get to do anything.

Galvatron: Cyclonus!

Cyclonus: Yessir, at your service, sir! Waaaahh! Errgh! Boy… This isn’t gonna work.

[Commercial]

Hot Shot: Good news. It’s like Optimus said. Unicron’s defense system didn’t pick up our pods.

Demolishor: And let’s keep it that way. I don’t like getting shot at.

Hot Shot: Quiet!

Demolishor: Hey, you are not the boss around here! So stop pretending that you are!

Hot Shot & Demolishor: Huh?!

Cyclonus: Aaaahahahaha! Aaahahaha!

Demolishor: Have you lost it, Cyclonus?! You’re gonna give away our position, you idiot!

Cyclonus: Ha! Quit being such a party pooper. I say we hit him hard and fast, boys. Creeping around doing nothing won’t get us anywhere. Whatta complete buncha losers. But not me! I’m gonna transform! Prepare to get your mainframe kicked, Unicron!

Demolishor: No, wait!

Hot Shot: Aaah, let ’em go. I say we — focus our search in the opposite direction, so that–

Demolishor: Hey! Would you quit with the commands! For the last time, Autobot, I don’t take orders from you! C’mon, Blackout. Transform!

Sideswipe: Boy, he’s touchy.

Hot Shot: Yeah, no kiddin’. Well forget him, we got work to do!

Sideswipe: I’m with ya.

Hot Shot: See anything, Sideswipe?

Sideswipe: Nothing on my side, bro.

Cyclonus: Let’s get this party started!

Demolishor: Record all data, Blackout.

Optimus: Hmmm… No transmissions yet.

Billy: Well maybe your cable connection is loose.

Fred: Should we try wiggling it around?

Red Alert: Unicron could be blocking the signal, Optimus-sir.

Blurr: I’m detecting a faint pulse.

Hot Shot: Look out!

Sideswipe: I’m outta control-ol!

Demolishor: What the? Huh? Blackout!

Rad: This is getting freaky!

Optimus: Unicron is coming to life.

Galvatron: Let’s open fire on him. This may be our only window of opportunity, Optimus.

Rad: But we can’t. Not while Hot Shot and the others are still up there.

Galvatron: Don’t interfere, humans. There are always casualties involved with war. Now let us get back to the business at hand, shall we?

Alexis: You can’t!

Galvatron: Do you mind? I’m busy here. I don’t have time for this. Now run along and play!

Kids: Ugh!

Optimus: That’s enough, Galvatron.

Galvatron: Hmm. All right, then. Dispatch a rescue ship to bring them back, Optimus.

Optimus: Hhh…

Galvatron: How strange! Listening to humans.

Kids: Hehehe…

Demolishor: Blackout! Answer me!

Cyclonus: Keep blasting, boys! He’ll surrender any second now! Huh?! Where did these come from? Ah! Ah! Ah-ow!

Sideswipe: The attack’s already started, Hot Shot. I say we make a run for it.

Hot Shot: Hey, what’s up?

Demolishor: I need help.

Hot Shot: Huh? What happened to your Mini-Con, Demolishor?

Demolishor: I lost him in battle. But don’t worry about that, he should be all right. It’s time to retreat.

Sideswipe: No. We have to wait for the others.

Demolishor: We don’t have time to wait. Huh?

Cyclonus: Hahahaha!

Sideswipe: What’s blasting him?

Hot Shot: No clue.

Demolishor: Forget about him.

Hot Shot: What?!

Demolishor: This doesn’t concern you, Autobot. This is a Decepticon issue, so you mind butting out?

Hot Shot: What is his problem? Man, I thought we were a team.

Optimus: Fire only on the northern hemisphere, away from our men.

Cyclonus: Ttt-tt-ttt-urghya! Wh-wh-whaaa! That was a close one! Ow! Aaaahh!

Demolishor: You all right?!

Cyclonus: Just fine! Why do you ask, Demolishor?

Sideswipe: Boy, that was scary.

Hot Shot: Huh? Look! It’s Blackout!

Cyclonus: Please don’t — don’t let go! I’m losing my grip!

Hot Shot: C’mon! Let’s go!

Demolishor: Hey, would you please just get off my case?!

Hot Shot: Hurry! We’re getting blasted from every angle and time is running out on us!

Demolishor: Huh?

Sideswipe: C’mon!

Cyclonus: All right! Aah!

Hot Shot: Okay, let’s pull out! Transform!

Optimus: At this rate, they’ll all be wiped out.

Galvatron: We don’t have any choice, Prime! We have to back down now!

Optimus: Blurr, any word from Hot Shot?

Blurr: Negative, sir. Nothing.

Hot Shot: This is Hot Shot. Over.

Hoist: It’s him!

Jetfire: Get your tail back here!

Hot Shot: Well I’d love to, but the pod’s kinda trashed. Huh?!

Optimus: Jetfire… It’s time.

Jetfire: Yessir.

Optimus: Powerlink! Jet Optimus, transform!

Sideswipe: Uh, uh, uhhhhh! Aah!

Hot Shot: Demolishor?!

Demolishor: Just doing my job. And don’t you go making too much of it either, ya punk.

Hot Shot: Hey, I guess I owe ya one. Oh, and, uh, by the way…

Demolishor: Hhh! Blackout.

Hot Shot: You said you two got seperated. Thought you might want him back.

Demolishor: I’m lost for words.

Hot Shot: Ah, heh, heh…

Sideswipe: Heh, heh…

Cyclonus: Ooooohhhh…! Huh?

Hot Shot: Oh, now what? It looks like we’re surrounded!

Sideswipe: And there’s way too many of them for us to stand a chance.

Hot Shot: Forget the odds! We’re blastin’ our way outta here no matter what! It’s Optimus!

Optimus: Are you men all right?

Hot Shot: Well, we are now that you’re here, sir. Huh? Optimus, behind you!

Optimus: Huh?

Demolishor & Cyclonus: It’s Galvatron!

Galvatron: I can’t believe I just saved Prime!

Optimus: You men ready?

Sideswipe: Let’s do it! Optimus! Look over there!

Optimus: Huh?

Alexis: It’s Unicron!

Rad: I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s like I’m staring into the face of pure evil.

Kids: He’s gigantic!

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Cramp” – Episode 48
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

Starscream: Galvatron, why do we have to fight? For just this once can’t you put aside your petty argument with Optimus?

Galvatron: That’s enough! How dare you question me, Starscream.

Starscream: But if we don’t join forces with the Autobots, chances are good that both sides won’t survive the wrath of Unicron.

Galvatron: You’re testing my patience!

Starscream: I’m just worried there won’t be a second chance before Unicron destroys the universe as we know it.

Galvatron: Enough about Unicron! I’m sick and tired of listening to your pathetic whining! And the day will soon come when Unicron is defeated!

Starscream: It will be too late!

Galvatron: You simpleton, Optimus and I are sworn enemies!

Starscream: But Galvatron-sir, I don’t think Optimus would make this offer unless he truly believed it. Arrggh!

Galvatron: Let me give you fair warning, Starscream. Don’t you dare cross me again!

Starscream: I would never! You’ve got to believe me!

Galvatron: Hnnn…

Starscream: I beg of you, sir! Listen, you and Optimus must put aside your differences right away or there’ll be nothing left to defend on either side. Don’t you realize the gravity of this?

Cyclonus: Hahaha! Would you give it a rest? Galvatron knows what he’s doing!

Demolishor: Yeah, unless you’re willing to jump ship again, you useless traitor!

Tidal Wave: Heh, heh, heh, heh…

Starscream: Go ahead and laugh! But soon that pea brain of yours will be sorry.

Galvatron: Oh, I think Optimus is the one who is going to be sorry, as soon as I defeat him. And that goes for Unicron aswell.

Starscream: Huh?!

Galvatron: You see, my dear Starscream, there can only be one supreme commander of the universe. And trust me, in due course, I shall eliminate my competition.

Starscream: I still can’t believe you still think you can defeat Unicron all by your —

Galvatron: I don’t care what you believe. I will destroy Optimus first and then I will worry about Unicron.

Starscream: That’s insanity! The only way we can survive is if our two armies join forces, Galvatron!

Galvatron: Enough! Urgh!

Starscream: You can’t do this, sir!

Galvatron: But I must give you credit for seeing through Thrust and his attempt to subvert my plans. In that regard, I was quite impressed. However, I require one’s full loyalty. Is any of this sinking in, Starscream?

Starscream: I understand, sir.

Galvatron: Gentlemen! It appears we have a date with destiny! Follow my lead!

Decepticons: Yessir!

Cyclonus: What’s the matter, Starscream? Are you just going to sit there and mope or are you gonna join us and kick some Auto-butt? Oh, and you better hurry up and make up your mind or you’re gonna miss Galvatron’s victory party! Hahahaha!

Fred: Would someone explain what’s going on?

Billy: Get in the game, Fred. Optimus is meeting up with the Decepticons.

Carlos: I just don’t get it. I mean, I understand what Optimus wants to do and all, but I don’t trust that Galvatron one little bit.

Alexis: Well guys, I guess we just have to trust Optimus.

Optimus: I understand your suspicious. But to defeat Unicron, we need everyone we can recruit — including Galvatron.

Rad: There’s no way he’s gonna buy into your plan, Optimus.

Billy: Well, that goof doesn’t have a choice.

Optimus: But we’ll give him one.

Sideswipe: I’ve got a lock, sir. Decepticons approaching at twelve o’clock.

Optimus: Attention, men. It’s time to head them off, but remember, this is not a battle. All we want to do is talk to Galvatron. I don’t want any Decepticons harmed, so it’s imperative that we fire only in defense. Red Alert, you stay and look after the ship.

Starscream: I wish I knew… what to do!

Alexis: (Various flashbacks) It’s easy! The only thing you have to say is thank you. I believe in you, Starscream.

Starscream: (Thinking) I must protect the humans! (Out loud) I must!

Hoist: Just remember what Optimus said. We fire back only in defense. No matter what, men!

Blurr: Yeah, yeah, we know. But I gotta tell ya, Hoist, it isn’t gonna be easy. I hate those Decepticons!

Hot Shot: That goes for you too, Hoist!

Hoist: You don’t have to worry about me, boys!

Scavenger: Zip it, men. We’ve got company.

Hot Shot: Okay. Nobody fire on Galvatron’s ship. We just let him pass on through. Then I’ll play decoy. You got that, guys?

Blurr: You bet, Hot Shot!

Sideswipe: Go for it, buddy!

Hoist: We’ve gotcha covered.

Galvatron: Have you spotted him yet, Demolishor?

Demolishor: Dead ahead, sir. In the valley below.

Galvatron: Then let’s take her down.

Demolishor: Wait a minute. It appears he’s not alone.

Galvatron: Spare me the details, Demolishor. All I’m interested in is Optimus.

Demolishor: Uhh, yessir.

Galvatron: Let’s go, Tidal Wave.

Tidal Wave: Transform!

Galvatron: You’re all mine, Prime!

Hot Shot: There he is, men! And he’s packing the Star Saber sword! Take cover!

Cyclonus: Ready or not, here we come, Autoboobs! Hahahaha!

Blurr: Well, guess we just don’t aim.

Sideswipe: Hey! Let’s keep them busy, okay? It’s better to aim high than just doing nothing at all.

Scavenger: Cut the chatter, men. Focus on your targets. Remember we don’t want any casualities out there.

Carlos: Oh, look, it’s Wheeljack! I thought he was on our side.

Red Alert: So did I. But it looks like he had a change of heart, Carlos. I suppose once you become a Decepticon, you’ll always be a Decepticon. He’s an honourable soldier and I’m sure he feels he must live up to the Decepticon oath. Lt’s just hope Optimus can convince Galvatron to join with us. Otherwise, he’s our enemy.

Carlos: Oh man, I can’t tell who’s who anymore.

Fred: No kiddin’!

Red Alert: I suggest we forget about the Decepticons for the moment and concentrate on our side.

Carlos: You’re right, Red Alert! We’ve gotta stand behind our troops!

Galvatron: There you are, Prime! It’s time to shut you down. So, you want to negotiate, do you? Okay, I’m game. Let’s play it your way. Let the negotiations begin! What’s wrong, you forget your ammo?

Optimus: Guess again, Galvatron!

Galvatron: You fool!

Optimus: Jetfire!

Jetfire: I hear ya, sir… And I’m comin’ in!

Optimus: Powerlink! Jet Optimus, transform!

Galvatron: Oh, Optimus… You and your fancy little gadgets. Huh? Oh no, you don’t. You’re not getting away this time. What’s wrong? I thought you wanted to have a little chit-chat, Prime.

Optimus: I do, but only when you calm down, Galvatron.

Galvatron: You just want to get rid of Unicron. Yeah, right. Nice try, but it’s not going to work!

Optimus: Aaaahh!

Galvatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! I guess this is where it finally ends, Optimus Prime.

Optimus: Your lust for power sickens me! Don’t you get it?!

Galvatron: You’re the one that’s about to — get it! You misjudge me, Prime. I don’t like games. There can only be one leader in this universe, and unfortunately, it’s not going to be you. Now do the honourable thing, you miserable coward. Stand up and fight! Excellent! It looks like we’re back in business. Tidal Wave, attack!

Tidal Wave: Attack!

Galvatron: I see you’re in need of a weapon, Prime.

Optimus: I didn’t come here to fight, but if you attack, I’ll defend myself.

Galvatron: Ha! You’re a fool to the end, Optimus.

Jetfire: Optimus!

Tidal Wave: Galvatron! Cannonball!

Galvatron: Would you please just butt out of this, Tidal Wave? Can’t you see Optimus and I were right in the middle of our negotiations? Now go play somewhere else!

Tidal Wave: Argghh!

Jetfire: Now that’s what I call a bullseye! I’ll take out the trash, Optimus! You take care of Galvatron!

Optimus: Jetfire…

Galvatron: Ha, ha, ha. Well I guess that leaves you and me. Just the way I imagined it. So let’s cut to the chase and get this over with, shall we? You’re mine. How long have we been adversaries, Optimus? It seems like since the beginning of the time. And I suppose I do have a certain respect for you, but I digress. You might have fooled Starscream with your little truce ploy, but I’m nobody’s fool. Now let’s end this charade, shall we?!

Optimus: It’s not a charade!

Galvatron: Enough!

Optimus: Starscream didn’t fall for anything! He just saw the truth!

Galvatron: Don’t feed me your lies! The Decepticons and Autobots are like oil and water. We could never join forces. You and I both know it’s true. That leaves only one question to answered, who will be left to rule the universe?!

Optimus: Don’t be fool!

Galvatron: You’re in no position to call me names. I grow tired of your mindgames and it’s time to end this conversation. It’s been a real pleasure knowing you, Optimus Prime. Sayonara!

Optimus: Erggh! Aaah!

Galvatron: What’s the matter? You’re not so tough, are you? Wait, I’ve got it. You’re waiting for the Mini-Cons to save you! Well, you’re out of luck, because they aren’t coming this time! What?! Aaargh, ergh!

Optimus: It’s…

Galvatron: I don’t believe it! Ergh! Starscream!

Starscream: The game’s over, Galvatron!

[Commercial]

Galvatron: I hope you realize you’re playing a very dangerous game, Starscream.

Starscream: I’ve made my choice, Galvatron. There’s only one path to survive Unicron, and that’s to follow Optimus!

Galvatron: Why you…

Optimus: Stay out of this, Starscream. This is between Galvatron and me. Now just back away!

Starscream: I don’t mean any disrespect, Optimus, but I’m not going anywhere.

Optimus: Huh?

Galvatron: You understand you’ll pay for this. No one defies my command and gets away with it!

Starscream: Sorry, I don’t work for you anymore. I’ve made up my mind to bring this to an end. And once all is said and done, Unicron will be destroyed and the universe will be at peace!

Galvatron: May I suggest that you have lost your mind! I’ll destroy —

Starscream: Come and get a taste of my blade, Galvatron.

Hot Shot: Anyone heard anything from Optimus yet?!

Sideswipe: Nada.

Cyclonus: Am I nuts, or are they missing on purpose?

Demolishor: The obvious answer, Cyclonus, is you’re nuts!

Wheeljack: Knock it off, you two. It might just be an Autobot trap.

Cyclonus: Well, why don’t we just have a little look-see? Transform! Time to get this party started! Hahahahaha!

Carlos: Ooh! I have never seen so much firepower before!

Fred: And what happened to Optimus?!

Billy: Aw man, it looks like his whole strategy has gone completely out the window!

Alexis: Don’t worry. Everything is gonna be all right, you guys.

Galvatron: I’ll give you one last chance to save your neck, Starscream.

Starscream: My only chance is to see you unite with Optimus.

Optimus: I hope you know what you’re doing, Starscream.

Galvatron: Ha.

Alexis: What’s going on?

Rad: Unicron’s starting changing his form again. Huh?

Alexis: Look, Rad! The Mini-Cons are headed towards Unicron!

Fred: Oh no! The horror! The horror!

Rad: No, High Wire! I can’t let you out there! It’s too dangerous!

Carlos: Just hang in there, okay? We’ve gotta give Optimus a little more time.

Rad: And you’ve gotta tell the other Mini-Cons to stay put.

Starscream: I’ve often wondered what it’d be like to battle against you, Galvatron, but your words are stronger than your fighting abilities! I’m very disappointed!

Galvatron: Ah, you insolent fool! Oh, no! An ‘A’ for effort, but unfortunately, your misguided aspirations are about to end in failure, Starscream.

Starscream: This battle’s far from over, Galvatron.

Galvatron: Oh, right. I’ve forgot who you are… A mere Decepticon soldier whose programming has gone haywire. I admire your moxie, but sadly I must inform you that your brave attempt to overthrow me is about to end in failure. Unless of course you decide to turn and walk away right now. And maybe if I’m still in a good mood, I might spare your miserable life. This is my final offer, Starscream. All right, then! I believe you’ve made your final decision, haven’t you? Well, now it’s time to pay the consequences, soldier!

Optimus: Get down!

Wheeljack: What’s happening?!

Optimus: Unbelieveable…

Galvatron: Oh, I’m impressed, Starscream. But not enough to be worried. So do the smart thing and back down while you still can! Ergh!

Starscream: Hmm!

Galvatron: Better hurry and decide, Starscream! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha… Time’s up!

Optimus: Huh?

Starscream: Errraaww…

Galvatron: Errugh… You’re starting to annoy me — Starscream!

Starscream: It’s the least I could do!

Galvatron: Starscream! Where in the universe did you get all this power?!

Starscream: Right now that doesn’t — matter, does it, Galvatron?

Galvatron: Tell me. Why did you let me run you through like that, soldier?

Starscream: Errrr… Uggghh…

Galvatron: This has all been a complete waste of my time!

Starscream: I remember… a very long time ago… I swore an oath to you, Galvatron… And I can never break that oath.

Galvatron: You had this planned all along, didn’t you?

Starscream: I did, sir. But all of this could have been prevented… if you only had given me some respect.

Galvatron: Save your breath, Starscream.

Starscream: I tried to gain favour from you, but nothing was ever good enough… No matter how many battles I fought, you always found fault. Then I saw how Optimus treated his men… And I realized he was a leader with integrity… Unlike you.

Galvatron: You were too weak to ever gain my respect.

Starscream: None of that matters now… ugh… argh! Errrr… You must listen! Do as Optimus says and join forces with the Autobots or else every last one of us is doomed! Eyah! Ugh… Please, sir. Do it for me. Huhurgh… Raaugh!

Optimus: No, Starscream! Don’t!

Starscream: Raauggh! Aaaahh! It’s time to finish this once and for all! Activate proton cannons! YOU’RE ALL MINE, UNICRON! Aaaaaaaaahh! AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!

Galvatron: Aaaaahh, aaah!

Alexis: Hh!

Rad: What’s going on out there, Alexis? Alexis! Alexis, wait!

Alexis: …Oh…

Rad: Alexis, wait up! Ohh…

Optimus: It’s over, Swindle. But he fought like a brave soldier until the end.

Starscream: (In flashback) I tried to gain favour from you, but nothing was ever good enough… No matter how many battles I fought, you always found fault. Then I saw how Optimus treated his men… And I realized he was a leader with integrity… Unlike you.

Galvatron: What?!

Sideways: Ha, ha, ha! Everything is now in place.

Galvatron: Sideways!

Sideways: And the mighty Unicron shall inherit the Star Saber sword!

Optimus: No!

Sideways: I’d love to stay and chat, but we have a universe to destroy!

Galvatron: Not so fast, Sideways!

Optimus: Erraaghh!

Galvatron: Ugh! What else can go wrong?! This is a nightmare!

Sideways: Heh, heh, hahahaha! Hahahahaha!

Alexis: Hhh!

Fred: Starscream, no!

Rad: Ugh…

Alexis: Ugh! Ugh! Huh? Uhh…

Rad: Alexis… Huh?

Alexis: Why?! Why?! Why did Starscream do that to himself?!

Rad: I wish I had the answers, Alexis. (VO) Starscream was gone. And right now it seemed his demise was in vain. Yet like all things in life, we would have to wait to find out the true reason why he did what he did. But for now, there are too many questions… without any answers.

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Portent” – Episode 47
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

[Transition]

Hot Shot: Tell me again, Rad. Why did you guys come to Cybertron?

Rad: We came to rescue the Mini-Cons. I figured you guys could use all the help you could get. And we weren’t much good just hanging around on the Autobots’ ship.

Carlos: Man, it was totally boring out there.

Alexis: Yeah, we’re just so lucky. Starscream found us and brought us down to the planet.

Hot Shot: Starscream found you?

Alexis: Yeah, that’s right. And he’s a really good friend of ours.

Carlos: I dunno if I’d call him a friend yet.

Alexis: What do you mean by that, Carlos?

Carlos: He saved us. That’s all.

Alexis: Because he’s our friend? What does he have to do for you guys to trust him, anyway?

Hot Shot: Needs to surrender.

Wheeljack: Is Starscream still chasing after Thrust?

Carlos: You betcha. So let’s go after him!

Hot Shot: No way. Because it’s far too dangerous for all of you.

Carlos: Aw, Hot Shot! We came to help out and all we’ve done so far is stand here and talk. We’re wasting time!

Alexis: He’s got a point. If we don’t get moving, Thrust will give the Skyboom shield and the Requiem Blaster to Unicron!

Hot Shot: Yeah, but —

Rad: We’ve got High Wire and the other Mini-Cons with us, so we’ll be able to look after ourselves.

Carlos: Mmmhmm.

Alexis: Mmmhmm.

Wheeljack: You know, these kids could be useful. Whatever happens, we can’t let Thrust hand over those weapons to Unicron.

Hot Shot: Yeah, okay. But ya gotta stay close to all of us.

Carlos: It’s a deal! C’mon, Sureshock, let’s go! Woohoo! Yay, c’mon! Whoa! Hey, come on, let me down!

Hot Shot: Cool it.

Carlos: What?!

Red Alert: Optimus! The kids are down on the planet!

Optimus: Huh?

Red Alert: Stand by. We have an incoming transmission, sir.

Rad: Optimus, I’m sorry, but I know the Mini-Cons need our help down here.

Billy: Some friends they are. They better not have left us behind and headed back to Earth.

Fred: Yeah, you said it. What the?!

Billy & Fred: Huh?!

Alexis: Please, try to understand. We’re willing to do whatever it takes to save the Mini-Cons.

Carlos: We’ve got work to do. C’mon, let us go, Optimus!

Hot Shot: So do they have your permission, Optimus-sir?

Optimus: Uhhh… Very well. You’re good to go. But I don’t want you to do anything too risky, understand?

Alexis: That’s awesome!

Rad: Hey, thanks a lot, Optimus!

Optimus: Take care of them, Hot Shot.

Hot Shot: Hey, they’re in good hands! Don’t worry.

Fred: Hey! What about us! Don’t go!

Billy: Hey! Where are they going?

Fred: Not fair! We don’t ever get to do any good stuff.

Billy: Aw, man. This is such a rip-off.

Red Alert: I think we should send someone along to back them up, sir.

Optimus: Good idea. Contact Jetfire at once.

Jetfire: Aaallll right! Well, that was some fireworks display, fellas, but who said you could start the party without me?!

Tidal Wave: Show-off. Mrgh.

Jetfire: Ha, ha, hahaha! Listen up, Autobots! Head office says we’re pulling out and moving on right now!

Various Autobots: Huh? Why are we doing that now? That doesn’t make any sense!

Jetfire: What’s up, Blurr?

Blurr: Jetfire, Optimus has an important mission for you.

Hoist: Attention, Autobots. It appears we’re up against a new enemy. We’re combining all the Autobot forces to fight the one called Unicron. We’re not sure what he’s capable of, but we do know that Unicron is a power unlike anything we’ve ever encountered.

Blurr: At any cost Unicron must be stopped or the result will be devastating. The fate of all Transformers in the universe lie in the balance.

Galvatron: (Thinking) What a shame that the young Autobot is under Optimus Prime’s control. If what he said is the truth, then the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons has all been for nothing. Nevertheless, most of my goals have been achieved. Despite a few minor setbacks, I control Cybertron and I have brought the Autobots to their knees. Hh. What was I thinking? The Autobots and the Decepticons will never be allies. Not as long as I’m still incharge.

Demolishor: Galvatron. The Autobots are all pulling out and moving to a new location on the other side of the planet, sir.

Galvatron: All of the Autobot troops, you say?

Starscream: Thrust! Get back here! There’s no choice. Looks like I’m gonna have to go through there. Aaaahhh!

Sideways: You do know you’re still being followed, Thrust.

Thrust: Whoo, it’s that pest Starscream. I tried, but I couldn’t shake him! Whaa!

Sideways: Spare me your excuses! If our plan is going to succeed, we can’t afford to make any more mistakes. Do you understand?!

Thrust: Ah, ah, yes. I’m sorry!

Sideways: Now, to take care of Starscream.

Thrust: Here he comes!

Starscream: What is this place?

Wheeljack: Hmmmm…

Carlos: You think Thrust escaped through there? What a ride!

Rad: Well, if that’s true, then we’ll have to go in after him.

Alexis: There’s no need to be scared, Carlos.

Carlos: Hey, I’m not scared! I’m ready! Let’s do this thing! Huh? What are you doing, Alexis?

Alexis: Huh?

Carlos: What is that?

Alexis: Hmm? Oh, it’s just a good luck charm! Aheh.

Carlos: A good luck charm? Looks to me like you’re the one scared around here!

Hot Shot: Okay, guys! Everybody onboard. We’re going in.

Starscream: Hello Sideways.

Sideways: Been a long time, Starscream.

Starscream: So you’re the mastermind behind all of this, huh?

Sideways: I’m surprised you didn’t figure it out sooner. Listen, I’m gonna make you an offer. Join our side now and be apart of Unicron’s glorious plan.

Thrust: I’d do it if I were you.

Starscream: Thanks but no thanks.

Sideways: Really? But I thought you wanted to defeat Galvatron. Hasn’t he humiliated you long enough? Together we can finish him!

Starscream: Maybe… Heheheh… But you’re the one I wanna finish off!

Sideways: You really are stubborn, aren’t you? I’m offering you a chance to stand alongside Unicron when he takes control of the universe and you refuse because of your misguided loyalty to Galvatron?! Very well. Have it your way. Hahahahaha…

Starscream: Huh?!

Sideways: You were wondering what kind of place this is. Well for you, it’s a graveyard! Goodbye, Starscream!

Thrust: Hahahahaha!

Sideways: Hahahahaha!

Starscream: Aaaahh!

Sideways: Hahahahaha! Hahaha!

Hot Shot: It’s done.

Carlos: Huh? Aaaah! It’s a Transformer!

Kids: Aaaah! Aaahh!

Hot Shot: Where are we?

Sideways: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Hot Shot: That sounds like Sideways’ laughter!

Alexis: Starscream’s struggling with him. He needs our help!

Rad: No! Wait, Alexis!

Wheeljack: Move, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: I’m right behind ya!

[Commercial]

Starscream: Urrrggh!

Alexis: Starscream!

Starscream: Huh?

Hot Shot: Hang on! We’re coming!

Starscream: No! Don’t! Stay back!

Alexis: What are those things?

Hot Shot: You kids stay here.

Wheeljack: Bot spiders!

Starscream: Forget about me! I can handle these things. Just get the Skyboom shield and the Requiem Blaster.

Hot Shot: We can’t leave him like that.

Wheeljack: No. Do as he says.

Sideways: The bot parasites will make a meal out of you.

Hot Shot: Don’t count on it, Sideways. We’ll squash them just like we’re gonna squash you.

Sideways: Oh, I doubt that.

Wheeljack: If you hand over the Skyboom shield and the Requiem Blaster, we might go easy on you, Sideways.

Thrust: Ah! You want them, come and get them!

Wheeljack: Somehow, I just knew you’d say that. Let’s get ’em, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Sure.

Sideways: Come out, my long-legged friends. It’s feeding time!

Rad: Our only chance, guys, is if we can get the Mini-Cons in those weapons to wake up.

Sideways: Feh. You Autobots never learn. The Skyboom shield and the Requiem Blaster belong to Unicron now! Get used to it!

Rad: Mirage! Wake up!

Alexis: C’mon, Mirage! You just gotta wake up!

Carlos: Hey Dirt Boss! Downshift! Mir! I don’t care who’s first, just wake up!

Rad: Man, why aren’t they waking up?

Thrust: Huh? Oh, it appears we have an audience. You can stop shouting. It is impossible to wake up the Mini-Cons who make up these weapons when they’re in this form.

Carlos: Ah! No way! That can’t be!

Rad: C’mon! Get down, Carlos! You wanna get nailed?!

Carlos: Aaah!

Sideways: Forget about them. No sense wasting ammo. Once these Autobots are out of the way, those humans will be lost without them. Let’s go. Unicron is waiting.

Hot Shot: These things are everywhere!

Carlos: Those creeps are getting away!

Rad: Come on!

Kids: Aah!

Carlos: H-h-hey! Put me down!

Kids: Ugh!

Wheeljack: We’ll never stop them this way! Hot Shot, let’s link up and do our move!

Hot Shot: You got it! Let’s go for it! Out of the way, Perceptor!

Perceptor: Good work, Autobots.

Hot Shot: You kids okay?

Carlos: Yeah, but what about the shield and blaster?

Rad: We’d better hurry and go after them!

Hot Shot: You’re right, Rad.

Alexis: Wait! Starscream is still being attacked!

Starscream: Go on without me! I’ll catch up! And stop Sideways!

Hot Shot: Yeah, let’s move out!

Starscream: Why are you still waiting around for me?

Alexis: Because you’re my friend.

Starscream: I’m your friend?

Alexis: Yeah, that’s right! You’re my friend! That means we have to help eachother.

Starscream: Help eachother?

Alexis: Mmhmm! We better get moving. C’mon, let’s go!

Jetfire: Tugh, great. Another tunnel that goes nowhere. Man, I’m the best pilot in the universe. How’d I end up getting stuck underground in a place like this? I sure hope I find the others soon.

Carlos: This place gives me the creeps!

Alexis: C’mon, Starscream! We’re falling behind!

Sideways: You didn’t get the Star Saber from Galvatron?

Thrust: B-but that young Autobot got in my way!

Sideways: You’ve failed, Thrust! Unicron will not be pleased that we don’t have all the weapons in our possession.

Thrust: B-b-but I ju —

Sideways: No excuse can explain your incompetence! Unicron will awaken and both the Autobots and Decepticons will be destroyed! They will become a distant memory… The Mini-Cons’ true destiny will be revealed… Those who helped will be rewarded and all others will suffer Unicron’s wrath!

Carlos & Rad: Aaah!

Wheeljack: Ugghh!

Hot Shot: Ah! Get away from me! C’mon! Let’s get outta here!

Wheeljack: It’s a trap!

Hot Shot: Ugghh… This way, quick!

Alexis: C’mon, Starscream!

Wheeljack: We’ll never find Sideways now!

Hot Shot: Let’s just concentrate on getting outta here alive, okay?! Oh no!

Alexis: This can’t get any worse! Hhh!

Starscream: We’re getting outta here! Climb aboard!

Alexis: Okay! C’mon, Grindor!

Starscream: Okay. Both of you, hang on tight!

Rad: Huh? Look! It’s Laserbeak!

Alexis: Rad, I’m here with Starscream. We had a couple of close calls, but we’re okay. We’ll see you on the topside.

Rad: Alexis said she’s gonna fly on outta here with Starscream. So now how do we get outta this place?

Hot Shot: Ohh, run for it!

Alexis: Aaah! Oh no! My good luck charm! Please, Starscream, we have to stop so I can get it!

Starscream: No way. It’s not safe.

Alexis: But without that necklace, we won’t be safe out here. We just have to stop.

Starscream: I’m sorry, I can’t do that!

Alexis: I need it!

Starscream: Come back! Hurry! Grab her! Oh no!

Alexis: Thanks a lot, Grindor. You’re the best. Hahahaha!

Starscream: I guess that necklace means a lot to you.

Alexis: Yeah, it’s very special to me. It’s made from some kind of rock I found on planet Cybertron.

Starscream: Huh? Good, I think I see a way out.

Wheeljack: We don’t have much time left!

Rad: Hey, check out the moon. What’s happening to it?

Hot Shot: Looks like it’s breaking apart!

Starscream: I don’t believe what I am seeing!

Alexis: Oh no!

Starscream: Something’s making Cybertron’s moon crumble! Huh?!

Jetfire: Hang tight, guys! I’ll getcha outta here!

Hot Shot: Well, hurry up!

Jetfire: Okay, I’m coming, I’m coming. You guys have really put on some weight!

Hot Shot: Is that thing Unicron?!

Jetfire: I kinda thought Unicron was just a myth!

Starscream: What?! The moon was Unicron all along!

Jetfire: They must’ve been spying on us and planet Cybertron all along!

Various Autobots: Wow! Incredible! That’s amazing! It’s Unicron! I can’t believe it!

Wheeljack: This is the end of the line for me, Hot Shot.

Hot Shot: Whaddya mean?!

Wheeljack: I’m saying I enjoyed fighting with you but I’m moving on. We’ll meet again… on the battlefield. Later.

Hot Shot: Hold on! Wait a minute!

Alexis: Starscream! Don’t go! Stay here with us! We could really use your help right now.

Hot Shot: You know she’s right, Starscream! How ’bout joining with us?

Starscream: I’ll have to pass. I don’t want to risk betraying you a second time. It wouldn’t be fair.

Alexis: I know you wouldn’t do that! You wouldn’t betray your friends, would you?

Starscream: Hmmmm…. I’m… not sure. I’m not sure of anything, anymore… You trusted me, Alexis. And I thank you for that.

Alexis: Oh, Starscream… (VO) As I watched Starscream walk away, I realized there was still so much I didn’t understand about the Transformers. The scars of their age-old battle runs deep. Far deeper than I ever realized. And Unicron’s appearance means new battlelines will be drawn… And it will be hard to trust anyone, ever get.

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Drift” – Episode 46
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

–
Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

[Recap]

Thrust: Heh, heh, heh! Galvatron, you don’t have what it takes to be leader of the Decepticons! You can’t compare with a ‘bot like the great Unicron!

Galvatron: You will pay for those words. After him!

Decepticons: Aaaah! Ohhh!

Galvatron: Bring out your best warriors! Don’t let him get away!

Thrust: Soon, Unicron will be our leader!

[Transition]

Galvatron: Find him. Find him now. If it is the last thing you failures do, I want Thrust. Bring him to me. He will pay for his stealthy behavior. And his crooked plans! Oh, he’ll pay, all right! You incompetent fool! How could you lose him?

Demolishor: It wasn’t my fault, sir.

Galvatron: Silence! Why must I always be surrounded by traitors and useless twits like yourself!

Demolishor: Hrrghh!

Galvatron: Urr, raaaugh!

Demolishor: Hrhhh, aaah! Ugh.

Galvatron: You will find Thrust and bring him to me immediately!

Hot Shot: There’s a passage through here, too. What’s the deal with this underground place, anyway? It’s like a maze down here.

Wheeljack: I guess Thrust must’ve known this was a good place to hide. That’s probably why he came here in the first place.

Hot Shot: Maybe there’s an exit, or a room, or something like that ahead of us. Let’s go and try and find Thrust before he takes off again. It’ll definitely give us a lead on Unicron’s whereabouts.

Sideswipe: Right now we’re relaying the commander’s orders, but it’ll take a little more time to convince them of the situation. At this point, only half of the troops have started pulling out of the area.

Red Alert: It’s not going to be easy. Just work quickly. If we’re not careful, the troops pulling back could meet up with the enemy.

Sideswipe: Roger that!

Red Alert: So that’s the status of area 48 right now?

Autobot Warrior: Withdraw? C’mon, you’ve got to be kidding me. Do you realize how many sacrifices we’ve made to try and defend this place?

Hoist: Sacrifices or not, an order is an order!

Autobot Unit Commander: Oh really? Tt. Then what about all of the commands we’ve had up until now? We’ve followed all of them to the letter! How many soldiers do you think we’ve sacrificed to keep this position from the Decepticons? And now you want us to pull out? You want us to hand this place over to the enemy? All the battles up ’til now are just a waste? Why don’t you explain that to me, huh?

Scavenger: It’s an order from Optimus, our commander himself.

Autobot Unit Commander: Hmm. Stupid. Autobots, get your gear together. We’ve been ordered to retreat. Round up the equipment! We’re clearing out.

Hoist: This is ridiculous.

Carlos: Hello? Anybody home? Hey Rad, is that you in here? Huh?

Rad: Hey Carlos.

Carlos: What’s the big idea, Rad? We’re in the middle of a battle and you’re taking a shower?

Rad: Yeah, just thought I’d take advantage of a little downtime. Maybe you should think about taking one too.

Carlos: Are you trying to say I’m dirty and stinky, huh?

Rad: Ah, c’mon, Carlos. I was only kidding. You don’t smell that bad. Huh?

Carlos: Hey, what is it?

Rad: Good news. It sounds like the shelling has finally stopped.

Carlos: That’s because Optimus told the Autobots to retreat while you were in the dumb old shower.

Rad: Really? It looks like we’ll be up against Unicron soon.

Carlos: Huh? Aaah, we’ll take care of him in no time and be on our way back to Earth!

Rad: I suppose. If we hadn’t met High Wire and the others in that cave, though, we’d never have come to a place like this so far away. We’d just be going to school, like any other kids, never knowing what was really out there.

Carlos: C’mon, don’t be getting sappy on me now, man.

Rad: That’s not it, Carlos.

Carlos: So… what is it?

Rad: I dunno, Carlos. Do you think that it was just a coincidence that we met High Wire and the others?

Carlos: What are you talking about? Of course it was a coincidence.

Rad: And what about the other Mini-Cons? I mean, was that just a coincidence too?

Carlos: Well, duh! It’s not like they’d come all the way to Earth on purpose! Give me a break!

[Flashback]

Carlos: Hey, they’ve been waiting for us all this time!

[End Flashback]

Carlos: Huh?! C’mon, Rad, are you saying that the Mini-Cons travelled all the way to Earth just so they could meet us?

Rad: That’s exactly what I’ve been trying to tell you.

Carlos: You crazy, man?

Rad: It’s been bugging me these past few days. I can’t shake the feeling that somehow, somewhere, I met High Wire before, a long time ago. Hey, I know it sounds freaky.

Carlos: Come on! That’s the stupidest thing I ever heard! Mini-Cons were dormant for millions of years. How could we have met them before that? Human beings weren’t even around back then!

Rad: Yeah, I guess you’re right.

Galvatron: So, have you succeeded in finding Thrust yet?

Decepticon Soldier #1: Galvatron-sir!

Galvatron: What is it?

Decepticon Soldier #1: The Autobot troops are pulling back. Now it might be a trap, but if we’re going to attack, now’s the time, sir.

Galvatron: You fool! I don’t care about such insignificant things! Put every last ounce of power into capturing Thrust!

Decepticon Soldier #1: Yes, of course! My apologies, sir!

Galvatron: Curse you, Optimus Prime, for wasting my time with this nonsense!

Hot Shot: That’s right! Thrust was double-crossing Galvatron and his ‘bots right from day one.

Red Alert: And when they found out, he escaped with the Requiem Blaster and the Skyboom shield aswell.

Wheeljack: After that, Thrust went underground. We’re still trying to track him down. He’s hardly your run-of-the-mill traitor. And I’m fairly certain he’s out there working with both Sideways and Unicron.

Carlos: Hey! That’s Wheeljack!

Alexis: Don’t worry. He’s been on our side for a while now.

Carlos: I hope you’re right!

Hot Shot: We think these underground passage ways are clues to the whereabouts of Unicron and Thrust.

High Wire: I recognize that location!

Rad: What?

Optimus: Hmm.. It might be some kind of trap. Stay on your toes, boys.

Hot Shot: You got it.

Rad: High Wire, you said you recognized that place. Where is it?

High Wire: We were created at that location.

Rad: Huh?

Starscream: (Thinking) I won’t let you get away, Thrust…

Wheeljack: Ah! Hey, be careful, Hot Shot. I almost bit the big one over here!

Hot Shot: Nah, it’s not too bad! Aah!

Wheeljack: Hang on, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Aaaahh! Oww! Aaaah! Urgh… Uhh… Huh? What kinda place is this?

Wheeljack: Hey Hot Shot! Are you all right, buddy?

Hot Shot: Yeah. I guess I wasn’t paying enough attention. What’s the story with this place? Man, it kinda gives ya the creeps, doesn’t it?

Wheeljack: You said it. It’s no abandoned scrap heap. That’s for sure.

Hot Shot: More like a graveyard. Strange. This stuff seems fuse and organic.

Wheeljack: Who knew that a place like this existed inside planet Cybertron? Hey, wait a minute! Do you think that Unicron is behind this too?

Hot Shot: Let’s keep going, Wheeljack. We’ll have a huge problem on our hands if we don’t find Thrust.

Decepticon Soldier #2: Hey, I don’t think we’re ever gonna locate Thrust out here. Let’s just kill some time, then head back.

Rad: I think they’re gone.

Alexis: I’m worried. Maybe we should have said something to Optimus and the others before we left.

Carlos: I don’t know. This place is still full of Decepticons. Optimus would peak if he knew we were out here!

Rad: Hey, Alexis. I know it’s dangerous, but I’ve really gotta check out those tunnels. There’s something down there, underground. And I gotta feeling if we find out, we’ll discover the real reason why we all came here to Cybertron.

Alexis: Okay, Rad.

[Commercial]

Thrust: Sideways?! Sideways, are you there?! Can you hear me, Sideways? I’ve betrayed Galvatron, and brought the Requiem Blaster and the Skyboom shield with me. Huh? Heh, hehehaha… So there you are.

Rad: This is it!

Carlos: Check out the size of that hole!

Alexis: It’s so dark! I can’t see inside.

Rad: Hey, High Wire? Is this the place you said you were created? Whoaa!

Carlos: Aaah!

Alexis: Aaah! Whoooaaaaa!

Rad: Whoaaaa!

Carlos: Whoaaa!

Rad: High Wire! Do you know where you’re going?

Alexis: It seems like they’re headed in the same direction in a trance!

Carlos: Hey, why don’t you try getting through to Hot Shot, Rad?

Rad: Yeah, good thinking, Carlos!

Starscream: So, Thrust, what exactly are your intentions?

Thrust: Incredible power!

Starscream: Incredible power?

Thrust: Yes, and Unicron and I will rule together!

Starscream: You and Unicron?

Thrust: It’s not too late for to join us, Starscream. Heheheh. If you work under us, who knows, you might become the greatest Decepticon ever! Or would you rather fight and die in vain?

Starscream: Save your breath, you mindless machine. I’d rather fight and die than follow the likes of you and Unicron.

Thrust: Heheheheh… I’m so disappointed. Well, have it your way.

Alexis: Starscream!

Starscream: Huh? Alexis!

Alexis: Huh?!

Thrust: What have we here?

Carlos: Aw, it’s Thrust!

Rad: Don’t back down.

Thrust: You’ve come all the way here. How noble of you little children. Let me show you my appreciation. I hope you enjoy it, kids!

Starscream: Don’t do it!

Thrust: Get back!

Starscream: Hrgghh!

Alexis: Hhh?! Starscream!

Starscream: Hrrraargghhh!

Thrust: Aaaahh!

Alexis: Aaaaah!

Carlos: Aaaaahh!

Rad: Aaaaah…!

[Dreaming]

Rad: Huh? Ugh?

Mom: Good morning, Rad. I sure hope you had a good dream.

Dad: Perfect timing. We’ll be arriving at our new home any minute now.

Rad: What do you mean our new home? What about Starscream? And High Wire, Dad?

Dad: Hahaha. Wake up, sleepy head. You’re not making any sense.

Mom: Relax, sweetie. It was only a dream.

Rad: Huh? A dream? Hey! Look! That mountain.

Dad: That’s a big antenna, isn’t it, Rad? It picks up radio waves from way up in outer space.

Rad: From outer space?

High Wire: Raaad! Raaad! Wake up, Rad!

[End of dream]

Rad: Uhh! Where are we?

Carlos: Hot Shot? Hot Shot!

Rad: Carlos, no! Aah!

Carlos: Hot Shot, are you all right? Hot Shot, what happened?!

Hot Shot: Who’s there?! Is it a Mini-Con?

Rad: Huh?

Carlos: What do you mean? It’s me, Carlos! Snap out of it!

Hot Shot: Who are you?

Alexis: You met us on Earth! You gotta remember us, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: What is Earth?

Rad: Planet Earth — far, far away from the planet Cybertron. You came there with your commander, Optimus Prime and the Autobots!

Hot Shot: Well, that’s crazy. I’ve never been off Cybertron before! I’ve always been here on this planet since the day I was created. It was all just a trap, that’s all. I was deceived by them!

Rad: (Thinking) Something’s weird here. Something’s wrong with him.

Hot Shot: Who would’ve thought that the Mini-Cons were created by Unicron’s cells?

Carlos: You’re not making any sense!

Rad: (Thinking) What’s going on with Hot Shot? What’s happened to him? What is it?

Hot Shot: I don’t know what you’re going on about, but you’d better get outta here while you still can, or you’ll get trapped here along with me. Take a look around you.

Kids: Huh? Aaah!

Rad: Optimus!

Carlos: Red Alert!

Alexis: Cyclonus!

Rad: Whoa, no way!

Carlos: Whoa, man, this is too much!

Alexis: Too weird.

Carlos: Look at that. Even Galvatron’s here.

Alexis: And his Decepticon army is trapped here too.

Hot Shot: So much for evolution. At one time we were told we could use them. But instead, we were the ones who were being used. Argh…

Carlos: Who’s using who? We don’t know what you’re talking about!

Rad: Somehow, we’ve gone back into the past, millions of years ago before we met High Wire and any of the Transformers.

Alexis: Urggh… urggh, aah… Noooo!

Carlos: Look out, Hot Shot! Aaah!

Rad: Don’t do it, Carlos!

Alexis: Something’s happening!

Rad: Look at that!

Alexis: They’re… Mini-Cons!

Rad: And they were created by Unicron!

Carlos: No way! I don’t believe this for a second! It can’t be true! This isn’t happening! Look, somebody tell me this isn’t happening! They can’t be apart of Unicron! Guys, you think they’re really Unicron’s cells?

Rad: Uhh? High Wire! High Wire! Aah! High Wire… It’s me. Ugh.

Carlos: Hey Rad!

Rad: Looks like they’re going into battle now.

Carlos: Uh?

Rad: It doesn’t make sense. Mini-Cons are supposed to be peaceful. So why are they all gearing up for battle?

Alexis: Into battle?

Carlos: Hey, Rad!

Rad: High Wire! Hang on! What’s the deal? Don’t you remember me?! Listen to me, you’ve got to escape to Earth! We’ll be waiting for you there! You’ve got to get off this planet, High Wire! Huh? High Wire? High Wire.

[Flashback]

Carlos: Aw, man! High Wire’s the coolest of them all! Go for it, buddy!

[End Flashback]

Rad: Uhh.

Thrust: This is goodbye! Huh?!

Starscream: Errrraaawwwggh!

Thrust: Let go!

Hot Shot: Ugh. Hey, where did that blast come from?!

Thrust: Urgh. Aah. Aaaahhahhh!

Hot Shot: What? Look at that… It’s Laserbeak!

Alexis: Thanks, Starscream! Wait, Starscream!

Rad: Wher — High Wire?!

High Wire: Yes, Rad. We met each other a long time ago.

Carlos: Ha, ha! It wasn’t a dream after all!

High Wire: Thank you for — your kindness, Rad.

Rad: (VO) It was totally freaky. Somehow, we’d gone into the past, where we’d met the Mini-Cons just as they were created. It wasn’t a coincidence that we met them on Earth. It was meant to be. They had fought many hard and long battles. And when the tide turned against them, they remembered my words. And so, the Mini-Cons set out on a journey to planet Earth in order to meet us in the future – to win their freedom from Unicron at last. (Out loud) Ahh… Hahaha!

Hot Shot: Yo! Is everyone okay?

Carlos: Hey! It’s Hot Shot! Haha! You’re all right! Aww, man, I was so worried about you!

Hot Shot: Cut it out! Hey, what’s gotten into him?

Wheeljack: Who knows?

Rad & Alexis: Heheheh…

Hot Shot: Are you telling us the Mini-Cons are Unicron’s cells?!

Wheeljack: No! Impossible!

Rad: (VO) No one wanted to believe it, including me. But it was true. We had gone into the past and seen the incredible truth with our eyes.

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Dash” – Episode 45
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

–
Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

Galvatron: Fight against Unicron with the Autobots? Why would Optimus think I would want to do that? I guess his forces must be weakening and he’s getting desperate.

Wheeljack: What if it’s not a trick, sir? And his plan really does work? It seems we could all benefit from it.

Galvatron: Careful, Wheeljack. You’re starting to sound a lot like Optimus Prime.

Wheeljack: Uh, forgive me, Galvatron. It’s that black hole out there. And it makes me nervous thinking that Unicron could draw us into it at any time.

Demolishor: Yeah.

Thrust: Don’t be ridiculous! We are Decepticons. We don’t have the time to waste on some foolish Autobot nonsense. Heh. Our power will overwhelm Unicron, if he exists.

Cyclonus: Uh, yeah. Maybe. But I won’t be any good if I get sucked into that black hole in outer space.

Thrust: Silence! You will do as Galvatron tells you, and eliminate the Autobots from existance! And stop overworking your brain by thinking!

Cyclonus: Hey, relax, would ya? I just hope I don’t end up on the other side of the universe again. That’s all. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Demolishor: Don’t mind Cyclonus. He’s due for an upgrade.

Cyclonus: Hey! Whaddya mean by that?

Galvatron: Enough! We will not be joining the Autobots to battle Unicron!

Thrust: A wise decision, Galvatron. The Autobots are only trying to confuse us with all of this talk about Unicron — if he exists… Heh. Just a clever ploy…

Galvatron: Thrust!

Thrust: Hmm?!

Galvatron: What about the Mini-Con fleet?

Thrust: Don’t worry about them, sir. I’m rebuilding the Hydra Cannon. Soon they’ll be nothing but a memory.

Galvatron: Hmmm… I’m counting on it, Thrust.

Thrust: Yessir.

Starscream: Hrhh…

Thrust: Everything will work exactly as I — I mean we’ve planned.

[Transition]

Blurr: The Mini-Cons sure are a big fleet when they’re all together. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Scavenger: Well, there’s safety in numbers, you know.

Sideswipe: Then why can’t we just charge right in? With their cover, we should be able to get right by the Decepticons.

Scavenger: In time, Sideswipe. It would be a mistake to rush right into battle.

Blurr: You’ve got a point there, Scavenger.

Sideswipe: If I knew it was going to be like this, I would’ve stayed back on planet Cybertron with Jetfire. At least I could make myself useful down there.

Jetfire: Come in, Autobots!

Optimus: Jetfire, how did things look on the planet?

Jetfire: Hhh… Cybertron’s being overrun with Decepticons. Luckily, my position’s safe but I dunno for how much longer.

Optimus: Just stay out of sight.

Jetfire: Roger. What a rip-off. I’m a decorated flying ace, and thanks to these Decepticons, I’ve been grounded. Let’s see if I can turn things around.

Hoist: Ergh! There may be safety in numbers, Scavenger, but this little party is getting awfully dull! So, we’re just gonna sit here and wait till Unicron makes a move on planet Cybertron. Is that the deal?

Sideswipe: Aw, man. I’m not used to all this downtime. I need some action.

Scavenger: If Galvatron would’ve agreed to join forces with us, then we wouldn’t be stuck in this situation.

Optimus: Forget him. Our main priority is to identify any weak spots in the Decepticon defenses. You got that, Blurr?

Blurr: I’m on it.

Billy: I wonder what’s gonna happen now.

Fred: Stressful times like these call for large quantities of comfort food.

Billy: I just wanna know if the Mini-Cons are still on our side or not.

Rad: Well, somehow I kinda doubt all those Mini-Cons are here just to fight the Decepticons.

Alexis: Those lights.

Rad: Huh?

Alexis: Watching those lights flicker makes me wonder how many Transformers are disappearing down there.

Carlos: That’s right. Those flashing lights are from all the fighting that’s going on.

Fred: That’s terrible.

Rad: Yeah. So we came all this way just to watch this? So what are we supposed to do? We left Earth thinking that we could be of some use out here, but I dunno. Ugh, at this rate, I just don’t know anymore.

Carlos: Rad? Huh? Hot Shot? Hey, Hot Shot!

Kids: Huh?

Carlos: Huh? Hey, what’s with him? Is he mad at us or something? Hey, why is he ignoring us?

Thrust: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Thanks to Optimus Prime, I still have control of the three most powerful weapons in the universe! What was he thinking trying to join forces with the Decepticons! What a fool! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!

Rad: Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Huh?

Rad: Are you leaving?

Carlos: What? But what about the others, Rad?

Rad: I think Hot Shot’s going to take matters into his own hands. He’s all geared up to head right through the Decepticon frontline.

Kids: What?

Fred: Is that true, Hot Shot?

Billy: You nuts?

Hot Shot: Don’t worry, I can do it.

Alexis: Hot Shot, don’t go. It’s far too dangerous.

Fred: Yeah, Galvatron wouldn’t listen to Optimus so he sure won’t listen to you!

Billy: You can’t change his mind, Alexis.

Hot Shot: Aw, come on! I gotta give it at least one more try. Don’t I?

Red Alert: So that’s what you’re up to! I’ve been worried about you, Hot Shot. That’s why I came back here.

Hot Shot: Sorry Big Red. You can’t talk me out of this one.

Carlos: You can’t just leave. Please, don’t go, Hot Shot.

Alexis: C’mon, stay with us. Can’t someone else go instead of you?

Hot Shot: No! I’m the only one who can do this. Right now we can’t land on planet Cybertron. I’ll do my best to persuade Galvatron. If I can’t convince him, it’ll at least buy us some time. Hopefully by then we’ll be able to make our way back to our planet.

Fred: But — you’ll miss dinner!

Billy: And you might not make it back!

Rad: Let him go. He’ll be all right, guys. Hot Shot’s smart, he knows how to take care of himself. He should go. If I were a Transformer, I’d do the same thing to save my friends. We should all give him our support. He could be our last chance for peace. The Autobots helped save the Earth and I really wish I could help save their planet. But there’s nothing I can do! Errr, I wanna help out some way, but I can’t do anything! I can’t stand it! Urhh…

Carlos: Aw, take it easy, Rad.

Rad: Hey, Red Alert… You gotta let Hot Shot go to the planet.

Red Alert: Well, I was going to go with him. But I’d probably just get in his way.

Hot Shot: That’s right.

Kids: Red Alert!

Billy: You serious?

Red Alert: All right, I’ll cover for you!

Hot Shot: Huh?

Hoist: What?! You let Hot Shot go off on his own to meet with Galvatron?!

Red Alert: I had to let him go, Hoist. If anything happens, I’ll take full responsibility for it.

Sideswipe: Didn’t ya try to stop him?!

Red Alert: I made a decision and I’m standing by it.

Sideswipe: Hmm?

Hoist: Well you were wrong! And I’m going after him!

Scavenger: No! I think it’s important that we stay together right now. Hot Shot can take care of himself.

Alexis: What?! No way! Hot Shot is doing this for all of you. He needs your help!

Carlos: Yeah! She’s right! You can’t just leave him out there.

Blurr: It’s too risky to follow him. The Decepticons will be all over us.

Rad: But what if Hot Shot can convince Galvatron to join us?! Then we’ve still got a chance!

Scavenger: I doubt that will happen.

Rad: Huh?!

Scavenger: He could get lucky, but Galvatron has already made his mind up and I don’t think he’ll be changing it now. We’ll just have to accept the situation we’re in and adjust our strategy.

Blurr: Hmmm… Sounds good to me.

Hot Shot: Hey, thanks a lot, Red Alert. I owe ya one. It’s all or nothin’ now. Let’s do this, Hot Shot!

Hoist: Give me a break! Everywhere I look, all I see are Decepticon ships!

Jetfire: Optimus! I’ve scouted a landing position. I’ll mark the location.

Sideswipe: Locking onto the co-ordinates. It looks like fairly weak defenses from here. This could be our big chance.

Optimus: All right. Let’s go.

Blurr: Yessir!

Decepticon Solider: The Cybertron ship has begun to move.

Decepticon Commander: Begin the attack.

Hot Shot: Transform!

Decepticon Guard: What was that, an intruder? Seal all the exits!

Voice over PA: Attention all units. An intruder has entered the base. Fire at will. Fire at will.

Hot Shot: Aw man! They’re onto me!

Voice over PA: Stop at any cost.

Hot Shot: Transform!

Decepticon Warrior: Intruder found in B-Block! All units report to B-Block!

Hot Shot: Aaaaaahhh! Aaahh! Hey! Get outta my way! Listen! I just wanna talk to Galvatron! Let me through!

Cyclonus: Sorry, you don’t have a reservation! Hahahaha!

Hot Shot: Cyclonus!

Cyclonus: Hot enough for ya? Hahahaha!

Wheeljack: Welcome back to Cybertron. What brings you here, Hot Shot?

Hot Shot: Wheeljack!

Demolishor: The Autobots don’t belong here anymore.

Wheeljack: Wait.

Demolishor: Huh?

Wheeljack: I can take care of him.

Hot Shot: Aww, let me through!

[Commercial]

Hoist: Oh man, this is a pretty rough welcoming. I hope Hot Shot’s doing better than we are – that he’s made it through the Decepticons’ frontlines okay.

Red Alert: Everything will be all right! Hang on!

Billy: I feel sick!

Fred: And I’ve gotta barf!

Blurr: Here come the Mini-Cons!

Sideswipe: What are they trying to do out there?

Decepticon Commander: Blast them before it’s too late.

Decepticon Soldier: But sir! Which one of these is the real Cybertron ship?

Hoist: That’s the way! The Mini-Cons have got them really confused!

Optimus: Good move…

Scavenger: This battle could go either way. Both sides are equally powerful.

Decepticon Commander: Go on. Fire. Blast every single one of those ships.

Decepticon Soldier: Yes, sir!

Wheeljack: What’s the matter, Hot Shot? Aren’t you going to fight back? Try again! I’m over here!

Hot Shot: Ow! Huh?!

Cyclonus: Ha, ha, hahaha! That Wheeljack sure got the fightin’ spirit! Hahahaha!

Demolishor: That’s for sure. I wouldn’t wanna tangle with him.

Hot Shot: I’ll fight with you if you want, but you’ve gotta let me see Galvatron first!

Wheeljack: Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh…

Decepticon Commander: We’ve got them now. One of those is the real Autobot ship. Fire on those four immediately.

Decepticon Soldier: Yes, sir!

Thrust: The mini version of the Hydra Cannon is complete!

Galvatron: Excellent…

Thrust: Now, your Star Saber…

Galvatron: Very well.

Thrust: Perfect… H–

Galvatron: Thrust! Take it! But be careful.

Hot Shot: Uggh!

Galvatron & Thrust: Huh?!

Hot Shot: Galvatron!

Galvatron: Gah! Yah! An Autobot! Wheeljack! What is this?!

Wheeljack: Wait, Galvatron! The Autobot wants to talk to you!

Galvatron: What is the meaning of this?

Wheeljack: You must believe me, Galvatron! I would never betray you. Please trust me.

Galvatron: Would you get out of my way?!

Wheeljack: No, I will not, sir! You must listen to what Hot Shot has to say to you!

Galvatron: Aw, don’t tell me you let this Autobot in here!

Wheeljack: Yes, I did, but my loyalty is to you, just as it always has been.

Thrust: Galvatron! Get away from them! It’s some kind of trap!

Demolishor: What’s going on?

Cyclonus: I dunno!

Galvatron: Urgghh…

Thrust: What?! Don’t trust Wheeljack, he’s in league with the Autobots! Optimus Prime can’t be far behind! You must destroy them both at once!

Galvatron: Hmmm…

Thrust: Gah!

Galvatron: You may speak to me, Autobot. But you had better not try anything funny – or you will pay.

Hot Shot: This is a message to the great Galvatron, general of the Decepticon army. The Autobots and Decepticons have fought against one another for a long time. But there’s another enemy that we both must be concerned about. The Mini-Cons have shown us that we all share a common foe, the one called Unicron.

Thrust: Oohh! Not more of that Unicron nonsense! Gaah!

Galvatron: I’m going tired of listening to your drivel!

Starscream: Huh?!

Galvatron: You may go ahead and finish what you were saying. Now you won’t be interrupted again. So just who is this Unicron?

Hot Shot: He’s the one who’s responsible for creating the black hole. Somehow the Mini-Cons learned about the existance of Unicron and began to prepare for an attack a long time ago.

Cyclonus: How would the Mini-Cons know so much about this Unicron character?

Hot Shot: I don’t know the answer to that yet. I do know the reason the Mini-Cons came back to planet Cybertron and that was to fight Unicron. The Autobots are no longer interested in fighting the Decepticon army. Believe me! If we don’t join forces now, both our armies and the Mini-Cons become victims of Unicron! Galvatron, we have a new enemy now!

Thrust: Oh, that’s rich! Galvatron, please let me blast him so we can launch the Hydra Cannon!

Galvatron: Hrrrgghhh…

Thrust: Galvatron! Don’t tell me you actually believe this Autobot!

Galvatron: I have noticed you have been acting very nervous, Thrust. What’s going on?

Thrust: We — muh — uh, nothing! Nothing at all!

Galvatron: This new device isn’t exactly Transformer technology.

Thrust: Du-hhhh!

Galvatron: I’m talking about the Hydra Cannon!

Thrust: Eh, heheheheh!

Starscream: Why did you tell me to lead the Decepticons?! And I’ve always wanted to know why you encouraged me to turn against Galvatron, too. Was it another one of your schemes to put you at a more favourable position with our leader?

Thrust: Starscream! Whatever are you talking about?

Starscream: You’ve been plotting against me all along. Admit it!

Demolishor: Do you know what’s going on here?

Cyclonus: Eh, eh, uhh, don’t ask me. Ask the big guy.

Tidal Wave: Who knows?

Galvatron: Thrust, what have you been plotting behind my back?

Thrust: Wh — I — I haven’t been plotting anything! I’m your loyal deputy, Galvatron!

Galvatron: You can’t fool me anymore. I know you’re more underhanded than that. Erggh!

Cyclonus: Hhh!

Cyclonus & Demolishor: What?!

Demolishor: Why’d he do that?

Thrust: Heh, heh, heh! Galvatron, you were never worthy of controlling the Transformers! I’ve got news for you, you’re nothing compared to my true master, Unicron!

Galvatron: What?! Unicron?! You traitor.

Thrust: I was actually planning on getting a hold of all three weapons, including the Star Saber. But I’m sure Unicron will be happy with what I’ve got.

Galvatron: Ergghh! Aaaahh!

Demolishor: Ergh, ugh! Galvatron!

Decepticons: Aaaaaaaaahhh!

Thrust: Heh, heh, heh, heh, hahahahaha!

Galvatron: Hurry! Close the gates! Don’t let him get away!

Decepticon Commander: Hahahahahaha! What? No! What’s going on out there!

Decepticon Solider: Commander! Something’s happening on planet Cybertron!

Sideswipe: Commencing jettison of engines.

Decepticon Commander: Look. There they are. They’re trying to land.

Demolishor: Underground! Thrust has escaped underground.

Cyclonus: Outta my way! I wanna be the first one to get —

Demolishor: Not if I can help it!

Wheeljack: You almost had Galvatron convinced.

Hot Shot: Sorry, Wheeljack. Thrust. I didn’t know.

Wheeljack: Hey, don’t worry about it. It’s a good thing we found out about Thrust now, rather than later, Hot Shot. Now we know the real enemy.

Hot Shot: Yeah, well I’d sure like to know what he plans to do with the Skyboom shield and the Requiem Blaster.

Wheeljack: He must’ve gone to meet Unicron. That has to be it.

Hot Shot: There’s only one way to find out, Wheeljack.

Wheeljack: Right! Let’s go together.

Starscream: (Thinking) You’re not getting away, Thrust. I knew you were scheming something and now that your secret is out, it’ll be a pleasure taking you down.

Optimus: I’m issuing a withdrawal order to everyone stationed here.

Generic Autobot #1: A withdrawal order? Are you sure, sir?

Optimus: That’s what I said. Now hurry up! You’re all in great danger if you stay on the planet!

Generic Autobot #2: Uhh, but sir —

Hoist: He said move out, soldier! And don’t you ever question the commander’s orders again!

Generic Autobot #2: Yessir. Right away, sir.

Optimus: Jetfire, Sideswipe, you two take the lead.

Jetfire & Sideswipe: Yessir!

Alexis: Hey, where’s Hot Shot?

Fred: We should rescue him.

Carlos: Yeah, we should!

Optimus: We can’t do that.

Rad: But Optimus!

Scavenger: Deep inside, Optimus appreciates what Hot Shot did for us today. But he’s the commander of the Cybertron army and he can’t play favourites. It’s a difficult position to be in.

Starscream: Get ready, Thrust… I’m coming for you.

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Uprising” – Episode 44
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

[Commercial]

Narrator: As the Decepticons make their way back home, Galvatron is preparing for his biggest battle ever. The Decepticon ships are ready for action. And Galvatron, armed with the Skyboom shield, the Star Saber and the Requiem Blaster, knows that the victor will control the universe.

Galvatron: Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh… Let’s go!

Decepticons: Aaaaahh!

Galvatron: Throw me the Requiem Blaster!

Demolishor: Here!

Galvatron: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! All right, men. Let’s dispose of the small fries first. Fire at will!

Thrust: Spread out, and don’t let a single one get away. This is where the battle begins and ends, gentlemen!

Wheeljack: You got it!

Starscream: Up there, Thrust.

Thrust: Get them, Starscream! Can’t you see I’m a little busy here?

Starscream: I can’t believe this has come to this.

Thrust: What are you talking about?

Starscream: You know… The Mini-Cons becoming heroes!

Thrust: You’ve lost it!

Galvatron: This is the limit… The limit of my patience.

Starscream: Galvatron will end up getting all of the the glory.

Thrust: Heh, heh, heh, hahahaha… Let him lead the way into battle, Starscream. And with any luck, the Autobots will knock him off. Haha. Take a look around you, my friend. If you remain calm and follow my orders like a good soldier, in no time, the universe will be ours!

[Transition]

Hot Shot: Engineering! Isn’t it fixed yet? We gotta warp outta here!

Red Alert: I’m on it!

Hoist: What for? The engine’s completely fried.

Red Alert: Enough whining, Hoist. Now let’s pick up the pace and finish this. Understand?

Hoist: Yeah, yeah.

Carlos: Aw, so what’s taking them so long? We’re like sitting ducks here.

Billy: He’s right. The Decepticons could attack at any minute.

Rad: Hey. There’s really no point in getting upset about it, guys.

Alexis: Rad’s right. Let’s not panic.

Fred: I just wish — they’d get the kitchen up and running again.

Rad: (VO) We were all worried about the other Mini-Cons that were being held prisoner aboard the Decepticon ship.

Optimus: Blurr, have you had a chance to approximate our landing co-ordinates when we arrive at Cybertron?

Blurr: Yes, sir. According to my latest calculations, the most severe fighting will be in the north polar region. It looks like we’re behind schedule already. We should land there and go straight into battle.

Hot Shot: Yeah, all right! I can hardly wait to kick some Decepti-butt!

Optimus: No, it’s too obvious.

Hot Shot: Huh?

Optimus: Galvatron will be expecting us there. Change co-ordinates to the south at 0502 degrees.

Hot Shot: But Optimus! That’s in the middle of nowhere.

Optimus: We can’t take any chances, Hot Shot. When we land, we’ll assess the situation. Blurr, activate engines, lock co-ordinates and warp speed.

Blurr: Engines engaged and set to warp, sir.

Carlos: Whoa! So that’s planet Cybertron.

Alexis: It looks deserted.

Rad: Oh, I thought it was at war.

High Wire: Enemy of the Mini-Cons!

Alexis: What is it, High Wire? What’s wrong?

Sureshock: Will destroy space!

Carlos: They’re freaking out! But how come?

Rad: Hey, where are you guys going?

Carlos: Yeah…

Alexis: Hey, dudes!

Hot Shot: Hey, did you just hear something, Jetfire?

Jetfire: Oh no… Optimus, sir! The Mini-Cons are headed for the jettison chamber.

Rad: I think they went this way!

Alexis: Wait, wait up!

Carlos: C’mon! Open up these doors!

Hot Shot: What in the heck are they doing?

Blurr: No clue, but I say we follow them.

Billy: Ya gotta help us!

Hot Shot: What’s up, guys?

Billy: Carlos just bailed outta the ship!

Carlos: Okay, I’ve got a job to do.

Rad: Hey, Carlos! Have you gone nuts?

Carlos: Hey! I can’t just sit and do nothing! Whoaaa! Hey! Hey, Sureshock! Come back! Aaaahh! Hey, what’s going on? Uggghh! Aaah! Help me! Ugh! Ah, it’s you, Blurr.

Blurr: You got it.

Carlos: Hey, ya mind explaining what’s going on out here?

Alexis: It looks like the Mini-Cons are forming some kind of shield.

Hot Shot: Why would they do that?

Jetfire: Good question. Maybe they sensed danger. Even worse, maybe they sensed the Decepticons.

Optimus: Keep them in visual contact!

Alexis: Hey, wait a sec. It’s Unicron. That must be it.

Carlos: Listen up! Come back here right now!

Optimus: No, Carlos. It’s not safe. Get back to the ship. We’ll handle this.

High Wire: Unicron is frightening.

Optimus: High Wire, Grindor, Sureshock, what are you trying to tell me?

Sideways: Heh, heh, heh, ha, ha.

Optimus: Who’s there?!

Sideways: Curse those Mini-Cons! Spoiling my surprise.

Optimus: Sideways!

Sideways: After all you’ve been through, I’m amazed you still remember me, Optimus.

High Wire: Unicron will destroy.

Sideways: If you mindless miniscule Mini-Cons don’t get outta my sight immediately, I’ll turn you all into space dust! Be warned…

Galvatron: What is going on out there?

Thrust: Those irritating Autobots must’ve caught up with us! Uh, just as you predicted, Galvatron-sir.

Galvatron: You’re right, Thrust! I did! Those imbeciles. Optimus is marching right into the palm of my hand, where I will crush him. I thought this was going to be more of a challenge for me. But even my arch-rival turns out to be a weakling. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha…

Starscream: (Thinking) I won’t allow you to have all the glory!

Rad: You’re safe!

Carlos: Yeah, and mission accomplished.

Alexis: Ohohoh! We were all worried! Huh? Who’s out there?

Rad: Alexis was thinking it might be Unicron.

Hot Shot: You’re saying Sideways was out there?

Optimus: I am, Hot Shot. But that’s not who the Mini-Cons are warning us about. Our real enemy lies even further beyond Sideways and that’s why they want to protect us.

Jetfire: Who could that be?

Optimus: It’s Unicron, and he’s heading straight for us. Sideswipe, what’s the situation on Cybertron?

Sideswipe: It appears all communication with the planet is cut off.

Hoist: Optimus-sir, I volunteer to go on ahead and scope out the situation.

Scavenger: We’ll all go.

Optimus: No, men!

Hot Shot: What do you mean, Optimus? It would be a surprise attack.

Optimus: Not a good idea. Listen, if we all attack from the same direction, we’ll be too big of a target. We’ve got to plan our assault.

Hot Shot & Blurr: Second unit, launch!

Scavenger: Attention! Is there anyone who can hear the sound of my voice?

Hoist: Ugh. Man, this place is a disaster.

Hot Shot: We come in peace! Optimus Prime has returned to liberate those who choose to live freely on Cybertron.

Optimus: Can anyone hear me? Jetfire, I think it’s best we split up and search for any survivors.

Jetfire: That’s if there are any. It looks like the Decepticons did a pretty thorough job here.

Optimus: What?

Galvatron: Hahahahahaha! Welcome to Cybertron! It’s so nice of you to join us. At least now we’ll be able to bury you on your home planet, Optimus Prime! Hahahaha!

[Transition]

Galvatron: Attack!

Demolishor: Aaaahh!

Cyclonus: Hahahaha! Oh yeah! Hahahaha!

Thrust: Hahaha. Isn’t this the perfect vantage point to watch the carnage below?

Starscream: Even the sound of your voice makes me sick, Thrust!

Thrust: Be that as it may, Starscream. But remember, you and I are allies to the end.

Jetfire: Optimus, you knew this was an ambush!

Optimus: Axalon ship, this is Optimus. Can you read me? Over.

Sideswipe: Roger that. We copy, sir.

Optimus: Listen carefully. Watch Overload. Understand?

Sideswipe: What? But then the ship will be open to attack!

Optimus: Trust me. They’re not after the ship. Your duty right now is to protect the humans and the Mini-Cons, Sideswipe. We’ll go after Galvatron from down here.

Sideswipe: Yeah, but Optimus-sir! What am I supposed to protect the Mini-Cons with?

Red Alert: Just do as you’re told and don’t ask questions, Sideswipe.

Sideswipe: Th-that’s insane!

Red Alert: That’s an order! You understand?

Sideswipe: Yes. Yessir.

Carlos: Aw, man. I feel so useless.

Fred: I’m getting hungry.

Alexis: Are there any Mini-Cons left on Cybertron?

Optimus: Optimus, super mode! Transform! Overload, powerlink! I’ll hold them off. You lead a party and check for survivors.

Jetfire: You got it, Optimus.

Hot Shot: Haha! All right! Watching all those kung-fu movies sure paid off!

Blurr: And who said television wasn’t educational, hey, Hot Shot?

Hoist: It’s time to slam a little Decepti-scum!

Scavenger: Excuse me, but you’re in my way! Attention! Any survivors? Help destroy the Decepticons! Heh, heh, heh, heh…

Hot Shot: Would you look at that? Awesome!

Blurr: So there were survivors after all.

Optimus: Excellent!

Jetfire: Looks like we’re back in business!

Rad: Wow! They were all hiding!

Alexis: It looks like they’re all not afraid of anything anymore. Especially now since the Autobots showed up.

Carlos: Huh? Oh no!

Alexis: Huh? What’s wrong, Carlos?

Carlos: Hey, what happened to our Mini-Cons, guys?

Kids: Huh?!

Carlos: Look! Over there! Just where do you think you’re going, anyway? You’re saying you want to help the Autobots fight? But it’s too dangerous!

Rad: Hey, wait, Carlos.

Carlos: Uh, Rad? Would you mind not interrupting here?

Rad: Maybe we should let ’em go.

Carlos: Fine! See if I care! You happy now, Rad?

Alexis: Carlos, I agree with Rad.

Carlos: Aw, not you too, Alexis!

Rad: We’ve gotta remember they’re not human. And they’re programmed to help — especially the Autobots.

Carlos: But these guys are like best friends to us! How would you feel if they got destroyed in battle? Huh? No way! Hey, you guys, open up!

Rad: Let them go, Carlos. There’s nothing you can do now. Remember, they’re fighting for their freedom, and I can’t blame them for wanting to help out.

Carlos: You’re right.

[Commercial]

Galvatron: Ready or not, here I come, Optimus Prime!

Optimus: Galvatron!

Galvatron: That was very impressive the way you called out everyone to battle. Sadly, you don’t have near enough resources to win.

Optimus: Enough!

Galvatron: What — do you mean?

Optimus: This war transcends far beyond us, Galvatron. A force is coming and you and I alone cannot stop it.

Galvatron: You’re not making any sense.

Optimus: All I know is Sideways had something to do with this. And according to the Mini-Cons, our true enemy goes by the name of Unicron.

Galvatron: Ha! You’re just buying time before I dismantle you piece by piece.

Optimus: I’m not lying!

Galvatron: Nice try, Prime.

Optimus: Huh?

Galvatron: Aaaah! Ugh! You fool! I never thought I’d see the day when you — Prime — would begin to lie!

Optimus: That day will never come, Galvatron. I speak only the truth! See for yourself.

Jetfire: What’s going on?

Optimus: Doesn’t that prove it? That force up there is so powerful the only way to defeat it is to combine our forces.

Galvatron: Another elaborate trick, eh? Well, I’m not falling for it.

Optimus: How can I get this through that thick mainframe of yours?!

Galvatron: Now what?

Thrust: Hahahahaha… The plan is finally coming together. Soon there will be no challenge to us! Hahahahaha!…

Starscream: Have you completely lost your mind, Thrust?!

Thrust: …Hahahaha!…

Starscream: He’s mad. He’s not making any sense!

Thrust: …Hahahah — aaahh, what?! Oh no! What is that?!

Rad: Hey guys, look! It’s the Mini-Cons! Check it out! I’ve never seen anything so incredible!

Kids: [Cheer on Mini-Cons]

Carlos: Hey look, they’re getting sucked into that black hole.

Alexis: Oh no.

Rad: Maybe that’s where they’re headed for, guys. And there’s more coming.

Alexis: Hhh!

Cyclonus: I can’t get anywhere with all this — ugh — useless junk getting in my way!

Jetfire: Would you like a little cheese with your whine?!

Cyclonus: It’s raining in space? Whuwhuwhoa!

Jetfire: Who’s doing this?

Mini-Cons: Stop the fighting. Stop the fighting.

Scavenger: Looks like someone likes you.

Generic Decepticon: Uh, huh… Uh, huh.

Hot Shot: The Mini-Cons are doing this!

Optimus: You see, Galvatron? The Mini-Cons are trying to protect us.

Galvatron: Yes, I see quite clearly. Interesting ploy, but it doesn’t fool me in the least, Optimus Prime.

Rad: Look! The Mini-Cons are overpowering the forcefield!

Demolishor: Galvatron! Come in, sir! Can you read me?

Galvatron: What is it now?

Demolishor: This is so bizarre. Whatever was attacking us is in full retreat. And it’s because the Mini-Cons forced them back, sir!

Galvatron: I still don’t believe you, Prime. Not in the least. Men, retreat!

Optimus: Huh? Autobots, back to the ship! I wasn’t expecting this so soon.

Thrust: Hmm… I wonder why they backed down. I suppose those moronic Mini-Cons didn’t help when they gave away the element of surprise.

Starscream: I suppose.

Thrust: Well, we better follow our great leader’s order and head back.

Sideways: You Mini-Cons will pay for this… And it won’t be pretty! Hahahahaha! Hahahaha!

Carlos: Aw, dudes, that was sweet!

Rad: Just goes to show you, even the little guys can win the big one.

Optimus: You’re right, Rad. If it wasn’t for the Mini-Cons, things might’ve turned out a lot different.

High Wire: Unicron is frightening.

Rad: Huh?!

High Wire: Unicron will destroy.

Grindor: Will destroy space.

Carlos: Ah, what do you mean by that?

Alexis: Grindor says they’ll protect us.

Rad: Does that mean they’re coming back for more, Optimus?

Optimus: I wish I could say no, Rad. But the Mini-Cons are right. It’s not just the Decepticons anymore. Now Unicron has joined the battle for the universe.

Galvatron: Bah! Who cares about Unicron, anyway? Doesn’t he know who I am?

Demolishor: But Galvatron-sir… What if — what if Unicron decides to come back?

Galvatron: I cannot believe you fell for that one, Demolishor. You are a fool. Unicron doesn’t exist, it’s just an Autobot trick! Now, listen carefully to me. Delete Unicron from that pea-sized brain and let’s concentrate on destroying Optimus Prime!

Thrust: (Thinking) Oh, dear Galvatron, you are making this easier than I ever imagined. Once Unicron’s power’s fully awakened, the master plan will be fulfilled once and for all! Hahahahaha!

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Puppet” – Episode 43
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The Decepticons are now in possession of the most powerful Mini-Cons in the galaxy and are headed back to Cybertron, intent on achieving total control of their planet. In hot pursuit, are the rest of the Mini-Cons, the kids and the Autobots. Leaving Earth behind, the battle between good and evil rages on in space and… into the unknown.

[Commercial]

[Recap]

Narrator: Sensing that the Decepticons were about to overwhelm the Autobot team, the Mini-Con called Sparkplug raised up the Matrix of Leadership before his Mini-Con brothers and summoned his lost leader back home. The mysterious power of the Mini-Cons was revealed in a spectacular flash of light when Optimus Prime was restored to his original form.

Scavenger: What?!

Red Alert: Optimus Prime!

Thrust: It can’t be!

Optimus: This has gone far enough, Megatron.

Megatron: Never, Prime!

Optimus: Maximum fire!

Megatron: Aaahh, aaah!

Fred & Carlos: Whoaaa….

Alexis: Huhh?!

Rad: Ohhh…

Narrator: The chance of peace among the Transformers seemed lost, but with Optimus in command again, anything is possible now.

[Transition]

Megatron: So my old friend Optimus Prime is alive once again. How interesting. Ha, ha, ha. He’s as stubborn as ever and he refuses to admit defeat. Hahahaha… Hahahaha!

Cyclonus: Has Megatron blown a circuit? What’s he so happy about? Optimus Prime’s alive again, right?

Demolishor: Yeah, he is. But I’d rather see Megatron like this than screaming his head off at us, Cyclonus.

Cyclonus: Yeah, I guess you have a point there.

Hot Shot: Welcome back, Optimus Prime.

Autobots: Welcome back, sir!

Optimus: Thanks, men. At ease.

Hot Shot: This is a real miracle. It’s sure good to see you, sir. I never thought we’d see you standing infront of us again.

Fred: Are you one of those mirages I’ve read about?

Alexis: Yeah right, Fred. I think you need glasses.

Optimus: Haha, don’t worry, Fred. It’s the real me.

Red Alert: The Mini-Con Spark restored you, Optimus-sir. That combined with your need for peace that was stored in the Matrix brought you back to us. I believe that has to be it. After all, it was a miracle.

Optimus: Yes, the Mini-Cons… Those mysterious lights — I remember now. They guided me here.

Rad: If those lights are the Mini-Cons, they’ve been following our ship. Must be coming from all over outer space. I guess they want to return to Cybertron too.

Optimus: Hot Shot. Was it your decision to bring the kids on this voyage?

Hot Shot: Yes, sire. It was.

Rad: Optimus! It’s my fault. I convinced Hot Shot into letting us come to Cybertron.

Optimus: There’s no need to apologize, Rad. The Mini-Cons and the Autobots want you to stay safe. I would have made the same decision.

Alexis: But — hey, what’s going on?

Carlos: The Mini-Cons are acting kind of funny.

Hoist: You’re right. Something’s got them spooked out there.

Rad: Whoa! What is that?!

Optimus: Everyone inside! Now! Move it! Let’s go!

Red Alert: Oh no! It got him! Get outta here, Carlos.

Carlos: I’m gone!

Hot Shot: Oh no! Red Alert!

Sideswipe: Brooo!

Optimus: No, Sideswipe!

Sideswipe: Bro! Come back!

Blurr: Engines are maxed out, Optimus. Trgh! Trgh!

Hot Shot: Erggh…

Red Alert: Hot Shot! You all right?

Hot Shot: How are you?

Red Alert: I got kinda banged up. And it looks like I sustained some collateral damage.

Hot Shot: So what is this place?

Red Alert: It’s a distant planet, but I don’t know which one it is. We must have been blasted to the other side of the universe when we went through that wormhole.

Hot Shot: Do you think Megatron’s behind this?

Red Alert: I doubt the Decepticons could pull something like this off. Let’s set up here. We need to get a beacon going stat. Hopefully, this’ll help them find us.

Optimus: Yergh… argh… arghhh!

Hot Shot: Huh? Hey, it’s salt.

Red Alert: And this isn’t a tree either. I think it’s a mechanical device of some kind.

Hot Shot: So we got salty earth and mechanical trees. I wonder what could live here.

Red Alert: Nothing, as far as I can tell, Hot Shot.

Hot Shot: You mean nothing you’d want to run into, right?

Megatron: Are you sure this is the place?

Demolishor: Yessir. Thrust said this was the planet. He detected the Autobot transmission coming from here.

Starscream: Well, I don’t see any Autobots around here.

Megatron: Nevermind, Starscream. Somehow I feel we’ll be crossing their paths soon enough, men.

Starscream: (Thinking) Of course we will. That’s what Thrust wants us to do.

Hot Shot: This is just like a forest! It kinda makes me miss the Earth. Hmm?

Red Alert: What’s wrong?

Hot Shot: I thought I saw something.

Red Alert: I don’t see anything.

Hot Shot: I’ll go look.

Red Alert: You be careful!

Hot Shot: Yeah, yeah… I know. Who’s out there?! Come on and show yourself! Huh?!

Nemesis Prime: Yaaaaargghh!

Hot Shot: Wow, Optimus?!

Red Alert: Get back! Hot Shot! Who are you? Some kind of Optimus Prime clone?

Demolishor: Look! Over there!

Megatron: Ha, ha. It appears to be the Autobots. Let’s go!

Demolishor: Yessir.

Red Alert: Hot Shot! You all right? Where are you?!

Hot Shot: Look out!

Red Alert: Transform! Let’s get outta here, Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: Transform!

Nemesis Prime: Transform!

Hot Shot: That thing can transform?

Demolishor: Look, it’s the Autobots.

Megatron: Hahaha. And they’re on the run again. Some things never seem to change, do they? C’mon.

Demolishor: Uh, right.

Starscream: This could be some kind of trap.

Hot Shot: He may be a fake Optimus, but he’s as strong as the real one! What are we gonna do, Red?

Red Alert: I’m not sure. Just keep moving, Hot Shot.

Megatron: Ha, ha! After them! Run them into the ground!

Hot Shot: It’s Megatron!

Nemesis Prime: I am Nemesis Prime!

Hot Shot: So, Megatron is behind this.

Megatron: Transform!

Tidal Wave: Combine!

Megatron: Yessss… It’s so good to see you again, Optimus Prime. You’ve changed.

Nemesis Prime: Erggh… Arggghhh!

Hot Shot: What’s this?

Megatron: Stop! What — what are you doing?!

Hot Shot: …what?

Red Alert: What is that thing?

Starscream: Come get me. I’m ready.

Nemesis Prime: Nemesis Prime will… DESTROY! Heh, heh, heh, heh…

Hot Shot: Hey!

Nemesis Prime: Huh?!

Hot Shot: You’re nothing but a big phoney! I’ll take you on! Graaaahh!

Red Alert: Hot Shot…

Megatron: Uh, I’ll blast him.

Starscream: Huh?

Megatron: I’ll give you a personal demonstration of the Requiem Blaster. Good riddance!

Starscream: No, don’t!

Red Alert: Huh?

Megatron: Fry!

Nemesis Prime: Ergh! Erraaaawwwgghhh!

Sideswipe: Huh? Oh no! I’ve lost Red Alert’s signal!

Optimus: What? Are you sure?

Alexis: Hhh! Red Alert?!

[Commercial]

Hoist: Can’t you go any faster, Blurr?

Blurr: I’ll fry the engines if I do!

Hoist: So what?

Fred: It’s the Mini-Cons!

Optimus: Blurr! Follow them!

Blurr: Yessir!

Demolishor: Hurgh… uh… Ohhhh!

Megatron: Ah! Ha, ha, ha! That was a good shot! With the Requiem Blaster, I never miss a target. Especially the ones that look like Autobots.

Red Alert: C’mon… Get up, Hot Shot! Hot Shot!

Hot Shot: I hear ya, Red Alert… But I — I don’t think I can move my legs.

Megatron: Hahaha. I know it’s not much of a challenge, but I’ll blast them anyway.

Starscream: Wait, Megatron! Why don’t we take them both hostage?

Megatron: Hostage?

Starscream: We can use them as bait to lure the other Autobots to the planet. Look at these two… They’re in two condition to put up much of a fight.

Megatron: Yes, you’re right. But they could prove to be more trouble than they’re worth. Ha. Still, we might be able to use them as decoys when we make our way back to Cybertron. Oh, Demolishor… Take them back to the ship.

Demolishor: Uh, yessir. On your feet, now! Hey, I told you to get up!

Hot Shot: Erggh, why you lousy — !

Red Alert: No, Hot Shot! Don’t do it!

Demolishor: Hughuhhh!

Hot Shot: Huhh, ugh, urgh! Ah… I’ll get you! You know what you are, Starscream? You’re a no-good low-down deserter!

Starscream: I’m a Decepticon!

Megatron: Uh? What — what’s happening here? What? What is this Nemesis Prime? No! Let me go!

Demolishor: Get off of him right now!

Nemesis Prime: Urgh! Hahahaha…

Starscream: Hey!

Nemesis Prime: Hahahahaha!

Hot Shot: Hey, Red Alert. I think we’ve been spotted.

Nemesis Prime: Heheheheheh…

Longarm: This fighting must end…

Red Alert: T-the Mini-Cons?

Galvatron: Urgh… huh?

Starscream: I look like…. Thundercracker.

Red Alert: The Mini-Cons reformatted and fused our armour — to save us all.

Galvatron: Oh no! It’s the Autobot ship!

Sideswipe: I’ve got Red Alert’s signal again.

Optimus: Hoist, can you launch both myself and Overload?

Hoist: I can do that, sir.

Optimus: All right. I’m going in. Take the helm until I return.

Hoist: You got it.

Galvatron: As Galvatron… I have even more power.

Optimus: Transform!

Hot Shot: Optimus!

Demolishor: It’s really him!

Galvatron: Not for long.

Optimus: Hold on, Megatron!

Galvatron: Why? Huh?

Optimus: It’s coming!

Nemesis Prime: Raaauurrgghhh!

Optimus: Optimus, super mode! Transform! Overload, powerlink!

Nemesis Prime: Hhh… hhh… hhh…

Optimus: Let’s do it. Overload, fire! Megatron! Blast him with the Requiem Blaster!

Galvatron: Galvatron to you. Ha, ha, ha, ha! Take that.

Starscream: Look! It’s melting!

Galvatron: What?

Sideways: Urghhh! Hhh!

Hot Shot: A hologram of Sideways?

Sideswipe: The planet’s breaking up!

Blurr: Evacuate Optimus and the others on the double!

Demolishor: Galvatron, let’s get outta here!

Galvatron: Yes, as soon as I finish them off!

Optimus: Megatron! No!

Kids & Autobots: Aaaahh!

Sideswipe: The warp engine’s been hit!

Galvatron: Hahaha. Isn’t that too bad… Looks like they won’t be going to Cybertron now. But we will be. Hahahaha!

Hot Shot: No, they’re gettin’ away!

Red Alert: Hot Shot! Get to the ship, now!

Thrust: Welcome back, Megatron. I trust your mission was a success…

Galvatron: Just call me Galvatron. I need you to warp us out of here right away. There is no time to waste. Set a course for our final destination immediately. Now, we will conquer Cybertron.

Thrust: Yes, Galvatron.

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Miracle” – Episode 42
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

[Commercial]

Alexis: (VO) Looking on from aboard the Autobot’s Axalon spaceship, Earth seems so beautiful, yet so fragile. It glimmers like a jewel. I will return. But for now, we have to travel to the Transformer homeworld Cybertron and face the evil forces of Megatron once and for all and stop his evil plan.

Carlos: Well, goodbye Earth. See ya soon.

Rad: Don’t worry, bud. We’ll be back. The day the battle on Cybertron is over, that’s the way we’ll be coming back to Earth.

Alexis: Yeah. One day.

Billy: Awwhawhawhaw!

Alexis: Huh?

Fred: What’s up with you, Billy?

Billy: Stupid me! I forgot my video camera!

Fred: What a drag.

Billy: Now nobody’s gonna believe we were in space!

Fred: Hey, maybe this’ll cheer ya up, Billy. I brought along my Video Pal to play.

Billy: You forgot to bring along the cartridges, ya doofus!

Fred: Aw, you’re just jealous.

Alexis: Hey, you guys! Would you put a lid on it? We’re having a moment over here!

Sideswipe: Nothing unusual to report on radar, sir.

Red Alert: And engines running at full thrust, Hot Shot.

Jetfire: Red Alert, lock up to our warp co-ordinates, stat.

Red Alert: Roger that.

Hot Shot: Focus, gentlemen. Hoist, how does your new name fit your new reformatting?

Hoist: It fits just fine, commander.

Hot Shot: Sideswipe, how about bringing up Earth on the main monitor for us?

Sideswipe: You’ve got it, bro.

Blurr: Aww… What a beautiful planet.

Hot Shot: Yeah. It will always be a special place for us. Especially for Optimus. I guess you could call it our second home. We’ll never forget you. You’ll always be commander to us, and we salute you, Optimus-sir.

Megatron: Unbelievable.

Thrust: Pardon, sir?

Megatron: I can’t believe Prime would sacrifice himself for such a meaningless planet. I thought he was more intelligent, but I suppose I was wrong in my assessment of that fool. Demolishor!

Demolishor: Uh, sir!

Megatron: Exactly where are the Autobots now?

Demolishor: Which Autobots, Megatron?

Megatron: Don’t play games! You tell me precisely where they are and on the double, soldier!

Demolishor: Uh, yes, sir! At last report, they’d just left Earth, but appear to be closing the gap at a phenominal rate, sir.

Thrust: Don’t worry, Megatron. They’ll never catch up with us. Soon, we’ll reach our warp co-ordinates and then we’ll be home!

Megatron: Silence!

Thrust: Uh!

Megatron: Did I say I was worried, Squidhead?! The Autobots, without Optimus Prime, are no more of a threat to me than a common housefly!

Thrust: My sincerest apologies, sir. We will not concern ourselves with their craft and we’ll prepare instead to warp.

Megatron: Turn us around.

Thrust: Eh, what?!

Megatron: The time has come to swat that fly.

Thrust: B-but sire… We’ve almost reached the warp co-ordinates. May I suggest we continue —

Megatron: — Enough! I gave the order, now do it! Time to erradicate those good-for-nothing Autobots and their toys for good.

Sideswipe: Hmm… Must have imagined it. Or not!

Red Alert: What’s up, Sideswipe?

Sideswipe: Radar’s picked up some unidentified bogeys coming at us.

Red Alert: You sure?

Hoist: Do you think they might be Decepticon ships?

Hot Shot: Let’s not jump to any conclusions. Sideswipe, turn on the main monitor.

Sideswipe: Yessir!

Rad: Hey, what’s wrong with High Wire?

Carlos: Dude, what’s up?

Alexis: Is something wrong?

Rad: Hmm… Say, maybe they’re — sensing something. Hhh! Ahh, it’s like we’re under attack!

Alexis: Oh wow! They — they look like fireflies.

Rad: I don’t think they have fireflies in space.

High Wire: Friends. Yes, they are friends.

Rad: Uhh…. Hey! They’re friendly!

Hot Shot: Those are Mini-Cons!

Hoist: Boy, that’s strange. I never knew it was possible to detect Mini-Cons on our radar system.

Red Alert: We can, Smokescreen. When they turned on their signal beacon transmitter.

Hoist: But how did they all get here?

Hot Shot: Why did they all come to meet us, Red Alert?

Red Alert: I believe the Mini-Cons aboard our ship broadcast a signal to which other Mini-Cons responded.

Blurr: It’s amazing the bond the Mini-Cons have between eachother. Totally amazing.

Rad: You mean each one of those lights is a Mini-Con?

Carlos: Cool! But why are they buzzing around like that?

Billy: Aw, man. It looks like every Mini-Con in the universe showed up here.

Rad: Gee, High Wire. Did you call them all out? Here to battle?

Carlos: Hey, I got it. They all showed up to battle alongside the Autobots!

Alexis: What’s the matter?

Rad: High Wire?

Carlos: Hey, dude, what’s he saying?

Rad: Haven’t got a clue. What’s wrong?

High Wire: Enemy.

Rad: What?

Billy: Aw, man, I don’t like the sound of that.

Fred: Yeah, no kiddin’.

Carlos: What, you wanna high-five?

Rad: Aaaaaaahhh!

[Flashback from “Chase”]

Rad: Let’s get outta here! This is no hallucination!

Carlos: Okay, but where do we go, Rad?

Alexis: Hey, you guys! I think I found a way out. C’mon, let’s go!

Rad: Hmmm? Aaahh! Aaaahhh!

Kids: Aaaahhh!

[End of Flashback]

Rad: What — was that for?

High Wire: Unicron.

Alexis: Unicron?

Carlos: Man, I’m totally lost.

Billy: Is this Unicron a person or a thing?

Fred: Yeah, what?

Alexis: Hh, wait a minute! That’s who he meant by enemy!

Rad: Ah! Are you saying this Unicron is coming down here after you guys

Billy: It sounds like this freak is meaner than Megatron! What’re we gonna do?

Carlos: I wish Optimus were here right now.

Fred: Huh? Uh… Hey, look. You can’t see Earth anymore.

Alexis: It’s okay…

Cyclonus: Aw, how come we have to go back, anyway?

Wheeljack: Because Megatron said. Now quit asking stupid questions.

Megatron: I don’t know why, but the thought of you infuriates me, Optimus.

[Commercial]

Sideswipe: I’ve locked on incoming and they’re closing in fast!

Hoist: Betcha anything it’s the Decepticons.

Jetfire: Maybe not. Why would they send out such a huge fleet after us?

Rad: Hot Shot! Hot Shot! Are they Decepticons?

Hot Shot: We’re still analyzing the data, Rad.

Sideswipe: Bro! It’s just an asteroid field!

Hot Shot: You serious?

Hoist: Oh, great. Let’s fix that radar.

Red Alert: Let’s not let our guard down yet. There could be enemy spacecrafts camoflauged inside the asteroid debris. New course, Blurr.

Blurr: I’m on it! No one’s gonna touch this ship. Red Alert, increase power one more factor.

Red Alert: Roger.

Blurr: I can do this. Buckle up, boys. We’re going for it!

Carlos: Hey, what are ya doing, Blurr?!

Blurr: Steady, Blurr, steady… Keep focused… Oh no! It’s getting thicker. Hang on! What the?

Hoist: Hey Blurr, where’d ya learn to drive?

Blurr: Sorry guys.

Red Alert: It looks like — we’re almost clear of the asteroids.

Sideswipe: I’ve got bad news, boys. Just detected an enemy ship!

Hot Shot: Now what?! It’s time to get ready for battle, men! Red Alert, I want you to stay put and make sure the kids are safe!

Red Alert: Yessir!

Megatron: Gentlemen, annhiliate that Autobot ship and don’t leave any evidence behind! Attack! And swiftly!

Rad: Red Alert! We came down here to give you a hand.

Red Alert: Okay, listen closely, kids. I want you to keep an eye on the Decepticon ship.

Rad: All right! You got it!

Alexis: Huh? No, wait! You can’t do this all by yourselves!

Megatron: Tidal Wave, attack now!

Tidal Wave: Combine and transform!

Alexis: Hey, hang on, you guys! Ohh… Junk, not you too! Ohh.

Rad: The Mini-Cons did what, Alexis?

Alexis: They headed straight for the warp gate platform.

Red Alert: They’re doing what they’re programmed for. And we need their help.

Carlos: C’mon, Rad, we’ve got a job to do.

Rad: We do.

Fred: Look! It’s the Decepticons!

Rad: Huh?

Thrust: You’re all mine! Hahaha! You won’t win this battle if that’s the best you can do! Ah, ah! Aaaahhh! Transform! Ugh! Oh, gah! Are those Mini-Cons firing at me?

Jetfire: You’re mine, pencilhead. Yeehaw!

Thrust: Transform!

Jetfire: Oh no, you don’t!

Cyclonus: Ahahaha! Woohoohoohoo! It doesn’t seem like work when you love your job!

Blurr: Enjoy it while you can because you’re about to be terminated!

Hot Shot: Aaah! Hey, ya traitor! It’s nice to see ya again!

Starscream: Transform!

Megatron: Would you quit fooling around and get this over with sometime today?

Demolishor: That’s it. I’ll give you till the count of three to get off of me.

Scavenger: Like you can count.

Megatron: Out of my way, Demolishor!

Scavenger: What? No!

Demolishor: Yes. The Requiem Blaster!

Megatron: Heads up.

Scavenger: Aaaaahh!

Megatron: Hahahaha! Hahahaha! Just like shooting fish in a barrell. With one shot from my Requiem Blaster, you will be reduced to space dust.

Sideswipe: Aaaah! Not if I can help it!

Megatron: Heh, you’ll be next.

Sideswipe: Oh! Oh! Aaaaaahh!

Megatron: They don’t build Autobots like they used to. Heh, heh, heh. Time to sink a battleship. Heh, heh, heh…

Hot Shot: Megatron! Sorry, but now ya got me to get past!

Megatron: Hahaha. I enjoy a challenge. However, I must say you’re a poor substitute for Optimus Prime.

Hot Shot: Oh yeah? Well go ahead and bring it on, Megatron.

Megatron: So, any final requests, Autobot? I’ll take that as a no. Now, let’s get this over with.

Hot Shot: Aaaah! Aaaaaah!

Megatron: I remember the good old days when fighting Autobots was a challenge. Heh. You are so pathetic.

Starscream: Huh?

Megatron: Now what?

Hot Shot: What the?

Megatron: Aaaaaahhh! Identify yourself! A Mini-Con?

Hot Shot: That you, Optimus?

Megatron: I don’t have time for your holographic tricks! Whoever you are, show yourself or perish now! Aaaahh…!

Optimus: It’s over, Megatron!

Megatron: Ugh… It can’t be! N-no… It’s — it’s some kind of trick! Optimus! Ah!

Scavenger: Yes. He’s back!

Red Alert: I don’t believe my optics.

Thrust: Oh no… This is going to ruin everything I planned!

Megatron: Aaaahhh! No! Impossible! This has to be some kin of Autobot illusion!

Optimus: No illusion, Megatron! I’m back and I’m gonna finish this.

Megatron: Urgh… Sorry, Prime. But — you’re all mine this time.

Optimus: Optimus, super mode! Transform! Powerlink! Max fire!

Megatron: Aaahh, aaah!

Fred & Carlos: Whoaaa….

Alexis: Whaaa…

Rad: Whoa… Optimus is back! This is amazing!

Thrust: Retreat!

Megatron: Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh… Ha, ha, ha, ha! I never thought I’d say this, but it’s good to have you back, Prime.

Rad: (VO) No one could believe their eyes to see Optimus again. But somehow, the Mini-Cons had managed to get him back and just in time, too.

[End]

Transformers: Armada
“Depart” – Episode 41
Written by Terry Klassen and Ward Perry
Transcription by Brandon Williams

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Narrator: The battlefield has shifted. The Autobots and Decepticons are racing through space to face the greatest evil the Transformers have ever encountered. They have entered… the Unicron Battles.

[Commercial]

Hot Shot: Uhhh, attention all Mini-Cons. I, uh, would like to introduce myself. I am, uh — my name is Hot Shot, your new commander. And, uh, I have some good news for you men. Because of all your hard work, the spacecraft has been completed and soon we will liftoff for Cybertron. Now, uh…

Alexis: Boy, old Hot Shot sure is nervous when giving out orders.

Carlos: Ah, he’ll be fine once he gets the hang of it.

Rad: C’mon, guys. Remember, he’s still a rookie.

Kids: Huh?

Hot Shot: This isn’t working! Okay, lemme try it another way.

Scavenger: Heheheheh…

Hot Shot: I think I’m gonna leave it up to you to decide your own stations. And, uh, if any of you decide to join us and help us defeat the Decepticons once and for all, then that’s up to you. Oh, and, if you decide to stay back here on Earth, that’s okay too.

Scavenger: It looks like things are getting a little out of control.

Hot Shot: C’mon, you guys! Settle down! Settle down! Okay, y-you don’t have to make up your minds right away. I’ll let you think about it for a while. Right now the only important thing is that we’re all on the same page. Dismissed.

Rad: Man, was that mixed up or what?

Alexis: It’s like you said, Rad, Hot Shot’s still a rookie.

Carlos: The Mini-Cons don’t know if they’re coming or going. And, hey, what about us? Can’t we go too?

Alexis: So, are you saying that you want to become a Mini-Con?

Carlos: Huh? Don’t be ridiculous, Alexis. I was just saying, how come we have to stay here? Look, I wanna go too.

Alexis: Please, give me a break, Carlos.

Rad: High Wire? Hey, wait up! High Wire!

High Wire: No, Rad.

Rad: Huh?

High Wire: Rad, you must — stay here.

Rad: You… you can talk? I — I don’t believe it! I just heard you talk! Wait! High Wire! Hey, maybe I’m just… hearing things.

[Transition]

Rad: Morning, Dad! Morning, Mom!

Dad: Morning, Rad.

Mom: Honey, how many times do I have to tell you not to work at the table?

Dad: Right. Sorry, dear.

Rad: Dad, did you, uh, download any info on that comet?

Dad: No, son. Even at the lab we haven’t heard anything. That’s the strangest thing.

Mom: Rad, let your dad and his team at the research station worry about the comet. I suggest you concentrate on your homework instead of running around at all hours of the night with who knows who! Honestly, you’re just like your father!

Dad: Well, I better go. Don’t wanna be late.

Mom: And just where do you think you’re going, mister? I suggest you stay and clean off that plate!

Dad: Yes, dear.

Mom: And don’t forget we have company coming tonight.

Rad: Hey Dad. Have you ever… wanted to go up into space before?

Dad: Hmm… Sure, I suppose at one time I did, son. But that was a very long time ago. Well, I gotta run. Bye.

Rad: I’ll see ya, Dad.

Mom: Oh, your father. He used to be so full of life but now he spends his entire time staring up into space and working. Well, finish up your breakfast. I have a lot to do today.

Hoist: Fueling completed.

Blurr: Roger that. Charging main batteries. Amperage at 3800 QWVs and rising steadily. Auxiliary batteries at 8600 QWVs and fully charged.

Jetfire: Solid fuel cells go into the cargo bay.

Sideswipe: Yes, sir!

Billy: C’mon, move it, Fred! Hurry up!

Fred: I’m coming, Billy, but the snacks I packed are heavy.

Billy: Well, did you at least pack a few clothes in there?

Fred: Yep. I’ve got my swim trunks and my jammies and clean underwear too!

Billy: You doofus! We’re going to Cybertron and all you packed is junk food and underwear!

Red Alert: Unfortunately, we won’t be able to take you kids along with us.

Fred: Aw, you’re kiddin’.

Billy: Please, Red Alert? We’re here to help you battle. You really think you can do it without us?

Fred: You need us.

Red Alert: This isn’t like one of your video games, boys. This is serious and the Decepticons pose a real threat.

Billy: Aw, gimme a break!

Fred: Yeah, besides, took me hours to find a clean pair of underwear!

Billy: Come on!

Red Alert: And just how do you think you can help us, hmm?

Fred: I make a wicked grilled cheese.

Billy: We could, like, polish your armour or sweep your base. We could do all that kinda junk for ya.

Red Alert: No thanks, boys.

Sideswipe: He’s right. To be perfectly honest, guys, I think you’d just get in the way aboard this ship. Sorry, but that’s the way it is. You understand.

Fred & Billy: Mmmhmm…

Red Alert: Better get back to work, Sideswipe.

Carlos: Man, I can sure relate to Billy and Fred.

Alexis: But I can also understand Red Alert’s point.

Rad: Y’know, it would be so cool to go with them and check out Cybertron.

Carlos: Yeah, like that would ever happen in a million years.

Alexis: And if you think about it, there’s no way our parents would ever let us go with them.

Rad: Yeah, I guess you’re right.

High Wire: Journey with us.

Rad: Hmm?

Megatron: What’s the delay? How long until we get to Cybertron?

Thrust: Patience. We must first escape the gravitational pull of Earth before we can warp there.

Megatron: I don’t… want excuses.

Thrust: Forgive me, sir, but we are at maximum power.

Megatron: What did I just say, Squidhead? Now get this useless tub moving and fast!

Cyclonus: Boy, what’s Megatron in such a hub about, anyway? I mean, after all, he’s already destroyed Optimus.

Wheeljack: Cyclonus, it’s never easy to lose your rival. I understand how he must feel.

Cyclonus: Awww, ya gotta be kidding me, Wheeljack.

Rad: Mom? Dad?

Dad: What is it, Rad? What time is it, anyway?

Rad: Uh, I really — I really gotta talk to you, Dad. Well, go ahead. What is it?

Mom: What is going on around here, you two?

Rad: Oh, hi Mom. I need to talk to you too. But I’m not sure you’re going to believe what I’m gonna say.

Dad: What is it, son?

Rad: Mnn… Okay. You know that comet that exploded? Well, it was the Decepticons that did it. All right, the Decepticons are kinda the bad guys and they came from the planet Cybertron to collect Mini-Cons so that their leader Megatron could take over control of the universe. Ya follow me so far? Well, we hooked up with the good guys — they call themselves the Autobots — and they’re trying to protect the Mini-Cons. But the Decepticons now have the most powerful weapon in the whole universe. They call it the Hydra Cannon. And when we all saw that blast up in the sky yesterday, it wasn’t a comet at all. Now I gotta go to Cybertron to help ’em!

Mom: How many times have I told you, sci-fi is for your friends, not your parents.

Rad: I’m serious! You gotta believe me, Dad, I’m not making this up!

Dad: Go to bed. Right now!

Rad: I kinda figured you — wouldn’t believe me. Goodnight. Well, I guess I can’t blame them for not believing me. It is kinda far-fetched. But if they could only see the Autobots for themselves, then I’m sure they’d understand what I’m talking about. Ah, who am I kidding, I’d only get in the way if I went along. Hmm.

[Commercial]

Blurr: Oh no! Main engine capacity has dropped below 60%!

Sideswipe: Enemy ship detected.

High Wire: Rad… You must help us. You must help us… now.

Rad: Huh? Oh man, it was all just a nightmare.

Dad: Did I wake you up, son?

Rad: Dad!

Dad: Mind if I come in for just a minute, Rad?

Rad: Uh, sure.

Dad: Goodness. This place looks like a disaster area. I was talking about your room. It’s so cluttered with junk, you need a shovel just to walk around.

Rad: Yeah right.

Dad: Tell me about this secret base.

Rad: Ah! How’d — you know?

Dad: I remember when I was your age. I had my own secret base. Every chance I’d get, I’d go there and gaze up at all the stars. My parents used to get so angry. I’d go up there for hours on end and stare through my telescope. I just loved it. I was in my own little world. It was my one passion. You know, I have a hard time trying to believe that little story you told your mother and I, but I can see in your eyes you believe it. So I have one question for you, son. Is it really that important for you to go to this Cybertron?

Rad: Well I’m not really sure. I thought it was, but now —

Dad: But now what, Rad?

Rad: Well, now I don’t know if I’d be of any use to ’em, Dad.

Dad: Well, son, do you have any idea what kind of project we’re working on at the Cosmo Scope Research Centre of the last couple of months?

Rad: Yeah, sure. You analyze radio waves from outer space. At least, that’s what you always told me you did.

Dad: That’s right, in a manner of speaking, but it’s much more. See, the universe is a big place and we try and peak into every nook and cranny. Infact, I’ve dreamed of going up there. To go and experience the vastness of space first-hand. But that was when I was your age. A long, long time ago, son. And back in those endless days of summer, it seemed like I discovered something new every day. Ah, but now those are just childhood memories for me. Memories of when I left my imagination run wild and the world was filled with endless possibilities.

Rad: Whoa, Dad!

Dad: Never give up on your dreams. Sometimes that’s all that we have. Well, son, your mother and I are — uh, we’re very concerned about you. But I’ve got a good feeling that in the end, you’ll make the right decision. You see, sometimes we have to use both our head and our heart to decide what’s best for us. You’ve got a big heart, so whatever you decide, I think we can trust you.

Rad: Thanks, Dad.

Dad: Just promise me one thing. Promise you’ll come back home one day. Back to your mother and I.

Rad: You got it.

Dad: Well, I guess I better go back to bed. It’s almost morning. Goodnight, Rad.

Rad: Night, Dad. Hey, Dad?

Dad: Uh huh?

Rad: Thanks a lot. You’re the best.

[Commercial]

Rad: Carlos! You up yet? What’s takin’ ya? C’mon, get in gear, buddy!

Carlos: What’s up, Rad? What are you doing with your backpack on a Saturday? Don’t tell me!

Rad: Mmmhmm… You got it. I’m gonna do whatever it takes to help the Autobots win. What about you, bud?

Carlos: Hmm, packed and ready to roll! All right! We’re back in business! This is gonna be sweet!

Mom: I wonder why Rad left so early for school this morning. Did he say anything to you before he left, dear?

Dad: No, honey, I guess he must have an early class.

Alexis: Ugh, uff. It weighs a ton. Huh?

Rad: Let me get that for you, Alexis.

Alexis: Thanks, Rad.

Carlos: You going somewhere, Alexis?

Alexis: Morning, Carlos. Well, it’s nice to see we’re finally on the same wavelength over here. Yes, we’re going! We’re actually going!

Rad: Mmm… Hahahaha.

Carlos: Hahaha, hahaha, ha.

Alexis: C’mon, guys. Let’s get this show on the road.

Rad & Carlos: Yessir.

Hot Shot: Good morning, men. It’s time to get your answer to my question yesterday in regards to those who want to stay on Earth and those who want to join the battle on Cybertron. Those who volunteer to come with us, please take one step forward.

Scavenger: That’s a hundred percent.

Hot Shot: Thanks, guys. Okay, let’s get every last one aboard the ship. And once we’re loaded, we are outta here.

Rad: Hang on!

Hot Shot: Huh?!

Rad: Hey, Hot Shot, we’re coming with ya.

Hot Shot: No way. This mission is far too dangerous. And it’s in your best interests to stay put here on Earth.

Rad: We understand that, Hot Shot, but we’ve decided that we have to fight alongside the ones who saved our planet from destruction. And now you need us even more to help look after the Mini-Cons. We’re gonna see this battle through to the end, and do whatever it takes to win.

Hot Shot: Well, I hear what you’re saying…

Rad: Well then?!

Carlos: Hhh! Yeah, all right!

Hot Shot: However, you still must stay here.

Rad: You’re kidding!

Hot Shot: I’m real sorry. Hmmm?

Sideswipe: Hot Shot! What’s going on?

Red Alert: Radar display, check. Fuel, check. Compression heat gauge, check. Cooling thermal apparatus, check. Orbital instrument settings, check. altimeter LED — huh? What? What in the world has gotten into you? What’s wrong?

Sideswipe: Bro, what’s happening with the Mini-Cons?

Red Alert: Would someone please explain the situation? We need a translator here, because the Mini-Cons are taking over the bridge.

Jetfire: Aw, we’ll never be able to lift-off with them clowning around all over the place. Okay, okay, I didn’t mean to call you clowns.

Hot Shot: All I said was we weren’t gonna take the kids along and the Mini-Cons went nuts!

Red Alert: Well, we’re not going anywhere either, so what’s our next plan of attack gonna be, Hot Shot?

Hot Shot: Well, my official answer is, I don’t know.

Perceptor: Humans come with us.

Rad: Huh?

Hot Shot: Huh?

Perceptor: Humans… come.

Alexis: Huh?!

Carlos: They can talk!

Hot Shot: But the Mini-Cons were never programmed to talk, were they?

Sideswipe: H-hey, Hot Shot… Maybe I should take the kids to a safer place. Just incase the Mini-Cons rebel.

Hot Shot: Thanks, bro.

Jetfire: He’s right. If we can’t protect kids, how are we supposed to expect to protect the universe?

Hoist: Yeah, I agree.

Blurr: It’s your call, Hot Shot. But you’ve gotta put an end to this mutiny.

Scavenger: What do we do now… captain?

Hot Shot: Hhhh… I don’t know. Huh?

Sideswipe: Ergghh!

Rad & Alexis: Huh?

Hot Shot: All right, already! I’ve changed my mind, the kids can come along. Now would you stop that irritating whistle?

Kids: All right, we’re going!

Rad & Alexis: Hahahaha!

Carlos: Yeah-hahaha!

Alexis: Yes, we’re going! We’re actually going! Haha.

Hot Shot: I don’t believe this.

Scavenger: I don’t know if it’s the right choice.

Hot Shot: You just might be right, Scavenger. But I think it’s exactly what Optimus would’ve done.

Billy: No fair! How come you guys get to go? Come on! You gotta hold up! Please, please, please!

Carlos: It’s Billy! And Fred!

Red Alert: Well, Hot Shot?

Hot Shot: Yeah, like I have a choice.

Red Alert: All systems are go for launch!

Sideswipe: Opening flood valves!

Rad: Hey, whatcha doing?

Alexis: Nothing. Just thought I’d e-mail my parents.

Worker: Hey chief! Weird text messaging addressed to you.

Dad: Make me a print out. And right away.

Sideswipe: Activating launch gates, now!

Scavenger: Let’s get down to business, Hot Shot.

Hoist: It feels real good to be going home, boys.

Sideswipe: All systems green light, bro. Er, I mean, commander!

Hot Shot: Launch Autobot Axalon now! Let’s do this!

Sideswipe: Preparing to surface ship. Surfacing now!

Dad: What’s this? Is this what Rad was trying to tell me?

Sideswipe: Gravity seperation, sir.

Carlos: Aww! Too cool!

Alexis: So awesome!

Rad: (VO) Well, I never thought it would happen. And to be honest, I almost feel like I’m dreaming. But a new adventure, and a new battle, have just begun.

[Commercial]

Starscream: Megatron-sir! A ship has been detected leaving Earth’s orbit. It’s closing in fast!

Demolishor: Incredible velocity!

Thrust: Bring it up on the monitor.

Megatron: Hmm?

Cyclonus: Look! It’s the Autobot spacecraft!

Wheeljack: Since when did they have their own ship on Earth?

Thrust: They probably have the mach 2600 warp engine onboard. Now it’s only a matter of time until they pass us and beat us to Cybertron!

Megatron: Those conniving ratchets!

Thrust: What course of action shall we take, Megatron-sir?!

Megatron: None. We shall ignore them.

Starscream: Hmm?!

[End]