P R E S E N T S
THE SECRET OF ULTRA MAGNUS
Part 2
A Proposed Story for
THE TRANSFORMERS
By R. A. Stott
&
Barbara Doms
�1987 - 88 ARK NORTH - The Denivan//WBSI Inc.
MODIFICATION & UPDATE -
�1997 ARKNORTH/Denivan Media Services
[Key]
(BM) Beast Mode
(CAS) Cassette Mode
(CM) Car Mode
(CITY) City Mode
(GCM) Gun/Cannon Mode
(H) Human
(JM) Jet Mode
(MM) Multi-Bot Super Robot (Gestalt) Mode
(N) Nubian
(NGM) Nubian Gun Mode
(NHM) Nubian Headmaster Mode
(NRM) Nubian Robot Mode
(RM) Robot Mode
(SCOPE) Microscope Mode
(SM) Shuttle Mode
(TAM) Tank Mode
(TM) Truck Mode
(-M)>(-M) Transform from > to
[SCENE: Communication Station on Cybertron.]
[SHOT: High shot looking down on the body of Optimus Prime with his chest service doors open, and the matrix shell pulsing red.]
NARRATOR: (Voice over)
Last time, Galvatron had found that a backup matrix had been hidden in the trailer of Ultra Magnus, and that if this matrix was activated, any Autobot with the original matrix shell within them would be shut down. Having lead an attack on Ultra Magnus, Galvatron stole his carrier section and took it to Charr. There, he transformed the carrier and had Frenzy get into it and remove the backup matrix.
SOUNDWAVE: (RM)
Set! In ten seconds, the matrix in Optimus Prime will shut him down!
NARRATOR: (Voice over)
Soundwave activated the backup matrix, shutting Optimus Prime down, and now no one can touch the Autobot Leader's body without being shocked by the matrix shell.
Meanwhile, Ultra Magnus recovered from the battle only to find that he had transformed into an all white duplicate of Optimus Prime!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
This is an emergency transformation you're seeing, Goldbug. This is what I look like if I transform without my trailer attached!
We're needed on Cybertron! Perceptor, I need you to find Hot Rod for me. I have a feeling that he can help us with this situation!
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[SCENE: The planet Nebulon.]
[SHOT/ACTION: Wide shot over a forest on Nebulon. The Headmaster and Targetmaster Autobots are fighting some of the Hive machines.]
KUP: (RM)
Watch it, son!
[ACTION: Hot Rod jumps out of the way of a large pair of grabbers as they plunge into the ground that he was standing on. He shoots the arm of the grabbers. As it falls, it sprays the area with a bluish lubricant.]
HOT ROD: (RM)
Oh, gross! Man, what do they use as lubricant in these things? It tastes as bad as it smells!
KUP: (RM)
It probably makes you rust too! It reminds me of a time on Omicron Cruddy Too!....
FIREBOLT: (NGM)
You can taste?
HOT ROD: (RM)
Sure! Why? Can't you?
FIREBOLT: (NGM)
That's interesting. What use is taste to you?
HOT ROD: (RM)
Funny. I never gave it much thought! Hey, Kup. Why can we taste things?
KUP: (RM) (Irate)
What do I look like, a Molsurvia Torga Hypertronic Super Brain? How would I know why we can taste things! But I can tell you one thing, though....
HOT ROD: (RM)
What?
KUP: (RM)
Now that you've brought it up, I'll be thinking about it all day! Blast it all!
[ACTION: Battling while they yammered about Autobot taste buds, Kup fires at the last Hive machine and destroys it.]
KUP: (RM)
There! That's the last one of the blasted grabbers! Now then, about this taste question... what's the matter with you, Hot Rod?
HOT ROD: (RM) (Pained)
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
[ACTION: Hot Rod grabs his head. He starts to fazes slightly as he falls to his knees. He drops his gun.]
FIREBOLT: (NGM)
Kup! Help us! Help me! The gun is changing shape!
RECOIL: (Transforming (NGM)>(NRM))
Kup! What's going on? What's happening to them?
KUP: (RM)
I don't know, Recoil. What ever is happening to Firebolt has to be linked to whatever is wrong with Hot Rod. Kid! Can you hear me?! What's happening to you?! HOT ROD!! SPEAK TO ME!!
[ACTION: Hot Rod begins to grow and turn color.]
HOT ROD: (RM) (Stressed)
UNTIL...... ALL...... ARE..... ONE!!!
KUP: (RM)
By the moons of Alpha Centauri! He's turning into RODIMUS PRIME without having the matrix!
RECOIL: (NRM)
Rodimus who?
FIREBOLT: (Morphing (NGM))
What about me?!
KUP: (RM) (Examining Firebolt)
I don't know, Firebolt. We'll just have to get you out once he's finished transforming!
FIREBOLT: (Morphing (NGM))
Oh great! I'm being stretched to a thread and you're telling me to wait!
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (After completing morphing)
Here. I'll get you out.
[ACTION: Rodimus stands after transformation stops. He opens the back of his gun and pulls Firebolt out.]
FIREBOLT: (N)
Great stars above! You've grown Roddy! What happened?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Something has happened on Cybertron! The matrix or something has induced my regeneration again! Man! I thought I was through with all this leadership stuff for good!
KUP: (RM)
Well, it just proves that if something happens to Optimus Prime, you'll become the Autobot leader again, son.
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Oh GREAT! I REALLY needed to HEAR THAT!
KUP: (RM) (Slapping Rodimus on the back)
Come on. Let's get back to Fortress Maximus. We'll call Cybertron and see if Prime's all right.
[ACTION: They all transform (RM)>(C/TM).]
FIREBOLT: (N) (Looking at Rodimus' trailer)
Good grief! Where did THAT come from?
RODIMUS PRIME: (TM) (Over radio)
Where did what come from?
FIREBOLT: (N) (Pointing at the trailer)
THAT, behind you!
RODIMUS PRIME: (TM)
That's my trailer. I'll explain on the way back to the fortress.
FIREBOLT: (N) (Looking around for a place to ride)
Where am I suppose to ride?
RODIMUS PRIME: (TM) (Opening cab hatch)
You're just going to have to rough it, and ride in my cab! Climb aboard!
{SHIELD FLIP SEGWAY - AUTOBOT to AUTOBOT}
[SCENE: Control Room of Fortress Maximus.]
[SHOT: 2 Shot of Spike and Cerebros working in the fortress control center.]
CEREBROS: (RM) (Closing lid of control panel)
That does it, Spike. We are on line!
SPIKE: (H) (Bringing systems up, watching monitors)
Great! Engage scanners and radar systems.
CEREBROS: (RM) (Also watching monitors)
Engaged. Here comes the others... wait a minute... Spike, check your monitor... Do you see something odd with the incoming troops?
SPIKE: (H) (Shocked)
Humm? Odd? What do you mean...
(Seeing Rodimus) Great Scott! That's Rodimus Prime! What's he doing here?
CEREBROS: (RM)
You make it sound like he was lost somewhere.
(Realizing the situation) Hey, if Hot Rod's become Rodimus Prime again, what's happened to Optimus Prime?
SPIKE: (H)
You're right! Teletran III, get Cybertron for us, quickly!
TELETRAN III: (Over com)
ALERT! ALERT! Scanners report a large metallic object now leaving orbit!
SPIKE: (H)
Identify!
TELETRAN III: (Over com)
Identification complete. Headmaster Decepticon Base Scorponok now heading 8721 mark 27, on a bearing of 27 degrees to galactic center. Sol solar system presumed destination.
CEREBROS: (RM)
Huh! Busy around here! It's a good thing we got Teletran III on line!
SPIKE: (H)
Transmit this information, Teletran III. Warn Earth and Cybertron that Scorponok is on its way!
{SHIELD FLIP SEGWAY - AUTOBOT to AUTOBOT}
[SCENE: Repair Bay on Cybertron where Optimus Prime is laying.]
[SHOT: Wide group shot. Camera starts over Optimus Prime's body, then pans to show Ultra Magnus (RM), Goldbug (RM), and the Omnibots (RM) arrive in Sky Lynx (SM). Perceptor (RM) meets them wearing insulated gloves. Blaster is working at a console nearby.]
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
You've moved him. Good!
PERCEPTOR: (RM) (A bit unsure, seeing Magnus in his current mode)
Er, yes. We found that we could pull him by his hands if we wore these insulated gloves, so we moved him into this secured zone of a repair bay. We still can't get near the matrix, though.
OVERDRIVE: (RM)
Have you been able to figure out why this has happened? Why has the matrix shut him down?
PERCEPTOR: (RM)
We don't know why, yet, but we do know that the matrix received a signal. Blaster picked it up when we did a search for outside influences. We can only guess on what it is telling the matrix to do, because the only thing we have that can decipher it is the matrix!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Can you locate where the signal is coming from?
PERCEPTOR: (RM)
Not really. It is on a omniscopic beam. It makes it look like everything around you is transmitting the signal. My best guess would be on Charr.
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Obviously. I can feel something in that general direction myself. Is there any multibots around, Blaster?
BLASTER: (RM)
I just sent Superion to Earth to watch over the first space bridge unit. My man Computron is rapping with the computers over at the library to see if he can find a quick fix to this mess!
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ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Good. When he's done, have him report here. I want him to guard Optimus Prime. Until he gets here, Omnis, you're on guard.
DOWNSHIFT: (RM)
You think someone will be out after Prime, Ultra Magnus?
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
If this has something to do with the stealing of my trailer, it does! So far, Galvatron's name it written all over this, and whatever he's done to put Prime in this shape, he'll not stop until the job's done!
GOLDBUG: (RM) (Idea)
Then, why not confuse him to the point of distraction!
CAMSHAFT: (RM)
I know that look! You may have a new body, but you still get that little flashing behind your horns when you're cooking up something devilish!
GOLDBUG: (RM) (Devilish)
You bet!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM) (Interested)
What have you got in mind, Goldbug?
GOLDBUG: (RM)
Well, first we give you a quick paint job!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM) (Looks at himself)
What?!... Oh, I see! Make me look like Optimus!
GOLDBUG: (RM)
Right! Blaster and I can even rig up a speech device to make you sound like Prime.
OVERDRIVE: (RM) (Confused)
What good will all that do?
GOLDBUG: (RM)
You'll see. We have him (pointing at Magnus) call around to a few Autobots on our channel 211. We know that the Decepticons have broken that channel, but they don't know that we know that they know!
CAMSHAFT: (RM)
Oh, I dare you to try and say that again!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM) (Excited)
Terrific! They'll think that their plan has failed, and stop trying to do whatever they were going to do!
GOLDBUG: (RM)
Right again! After that, we go to Charr and get the rest of you back!
CAMSHAFT: (RM) (Giving Goldbug a noogie)
Now I know why Optimus Prime always kept you around, Goldie. You come up with some of the craziest plans I've ever heard!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Crazy or not, it the best thing I've heard! Let's do it!
{SHIELD FLIP SEGWAY - AUTOBOT to DECEPTICON}
[SCENE: The planet Charr.]
[SHOT: Wide shot of Galvatron directing operations on Charr. Soundwave is with him.]
CYCLONUS: (RM) (On the monitor behind them)
Galvatron, the strike team is ready! We await your presence.
GALVATRON: (RM) < BR>
Very good, Cyclonus. I will be there shortly!
SOUNDWAVE:(RM)
Galvatron, someone has used this communications board without
authorization.
GALVATRON: (RM)
Can you tell who it was? Wait! Don't tell me! It had to have been Nightstick!
SOUNDWAVE: (RM)
Most probably. It was a tight-beam transmission. The broadcast
coordinates are of Nebulos.
Wait... Wait... Incoming signal on Autobot channel 211!
GALVATRON: (RM) (Gloating)
Ah! I suspect it is one of the Autobots crying for help for poor Optimus Prime! Poor, poor Autobot! Open the channel so I can hear him whimper!
[ACTION: Soundwave opens the channel. A picture of OPTIMUS PRIME appears.]
MAGNUS/PRIME: (RM) (Over monitor)
...okay. The affect wore off as soon as Perceptor removed the matrix.
GALVATRON: (RM) (Broiling)
I thought you said he'd be untouchable!
SOUNDWAVE: (RM) (Shocked)
Galvatron, I never.....
[ACTION: Galvatron punches Soundwave across the room.]
MAGNUS/PRIME: (RM) (Over monitor)
We now need to get Ultra Magnus' trailer back.
SKY LYNX: (Over com - not seen on monitor)
Any idea where it may be, Prime?
MAGNUS/PRIME: (RM) (Over monitor)
We're not sure. Perceptor thinks the signal that caused the matrix to go crazy, and the missing trailer are related, and I agree. But because the signal is omniscopic, he's having trouble pinpointing it. His rough triangulation gives us a location of Sigma Delta 2.
SKY LYNX: (Over com - not seen on monitor)
Fine. I'll go check it out, Prime!
MAGNUS/PRIME: (RM)
No, wait. Come here and pick us up first, Sky Lynx. Ultra Magnus is having trouble without his trailer. The sooner we re-connect him to it, the better.
SKY LYNX: (Over com - not seen on monitor)
Oh, very well. Who should I expect?
MAGNUS/PRIME: (RM)
Ultra Magnus, Perceptor, Outback, Goldbug, and myself.
GALVATRON: (RM) (Quickly examining a star chart on the wall)
Sigma Delta 2! Sigma Delta 2! Where is that?
SOUNDWAVE: (RM) (Picking himself up off the floor)
Tenth quadrant. Close enough to get there before them.
GALVATRON: (RM)
Good. At least we can salvage part of this mess by ambushing them! Come on! And I also want to SEE Nightstick! Nubian flesh creature SCUM!
[ACTION: Galvatron storms out of the room. Soundwave goes over to the console and picks up the backup matrix before following him.]
{SHIELD FLIP SEGWAY - DECEPTICON to DECEPTICON}
[SHOT: 2 shot of Galvatron and Nightstick. Galvatron has Nightstick by the throat.]
GALVATRON: (RM)
Before I screw that helmet of yours into your chest, Nightstick, you will tell me who you were talking to on Nebulos, and what about! NOW!!
NIGHTSTICK: (NRM)
Now, Galvatron! That's no way to talk! All I did was to tell Lord Zadek of your good work! Now that the Autobots are without a leader, and their best field commander is out of commission, Lord Zadek is taking Scorponok to Earth. There, he will take Metroplex apart, and use the parts to make Scorponok even stronger! He will then head back to Nebulos, where he will take out Fortress Maximus! Okay?
GALVATRON: (RM) (Bursting)
NO, IT IS NOT OKAY!! A good idea, BUT NOT OKAY!! Zadek and Scorponok are not seasoned fighters like Metroplex. There would be a good chance that they would lose to him, without help!
Soundwave, have Thrust take Trypticon and join up with Scorponok.
Together they MAY have a chance! Meanwhile, we're off to Sigma Delta 2!
CYCLONUS: (RM)
Where? What happened to the attack on Optimus Prime?
GALVATRON: (RM) (Abruptly)
DON'T ASK QUESTIONS! I'll explain on the way.
{SHIELD FLIP SEGWAY - DECEPTICON to AUTOBOT}
[SCENE: Fortress Maximus.]
[SHOT: 2 shot of Spike and Cerebros as they watch the fake broadcast as the others enter.]
MAGNUS/PRIME: (RM)
Ultra Magnus, Perceptor, Outback, Goldbug, and myself.
SKY LYNX: (Over com - not on monitor)
Right! On my way!
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (reacting to the monitor picture)
That can't be!
KUP: (RM) (Reacting to Cerebros working without Spike inside him)
I'll say! How did you get your head on, if he's not in the exo-suit, Cerebros?
SPIKE: (H) (Seeing Rodimus' concern)
I built my suit to be able to return to Cerebros' body without myself being in it. But I don't think that's what Rodimus meant, Kup. Something wrong with this picture, Rodimus?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Sensing something)
That can't be Prime! I can feel him calling me!
CEREBROS: (RM)
Well, this did come over channel 211. We know that the Decepticons broke this channel a month ago.
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Of course! It's a diversion! Someone has made a dummy Optimus, and is putting on a show for the Decepticons!
KUP: (RM)
It must be Ultra Magnus! He'd come through in a scrape like this!
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Sensing - a touch woozy)
Umm... I don't know, Kup. I don't think Magnus is altogether right now.
(Clearing up) Spike, I need the fastest shuttle we have, and I need it now!
SPIKE: (H) (Looking at Rodimus with concern)
Well, the fastest thing we have here right now is Perceptor's experimental space warp shuttle.
Click here to see Warp Shuttle prototype
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
When did that get here?
SPIKE: (H)
Two days ago, when you were out on maneuvers. It had supplies in it. We have to send it back soon. Want to take a ride?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
I'm not waiting for the next one! Let's do it!
[SHOT: Dissolves to a wide shot of the flight deck in Fortress Maximus.]
SPIKE: (H)
Now, all you do is take her out of the atmosphere, then punch in the coordinates of Cybertron. As long as there isn't any planets or stars in the way, you're clear to warp straight there. A clear warp to Cybertron should take less than a minute!
FIREBOLT: (N)
Less than a minute!? Are you sure you need me, Roddy?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Sure do, Firebolt. If I revert to Hot Rod, who am I going to get to be my gun if you're not there when it happens?
RECOIL: (N)
Have fun, Firebolt! Just think, for less than a minute, you'll be the fastest Nebulon in the universe!
FIREBOLT: (N) (Less than thrilled)
I can hardly wait!
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Cocky)
Chiao, everybody!
[SHOT/ACTION: The camera follows the shuttle as it takes off, then heads for space.]
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Leaving atmosphere. Scanner charts shows clear. This is flight 211 to Cybertron, we're out'a here!
[ACTION: Rodimus pushes a button. The ship skips out of view in a long blue streak. Overheard is the yelp of Firebolt.]
FIREBOLT: (Voice over)
I'M TOO OLD FOR THIS SORT OF THING!!! YEEEEOW!!!
[SCENE: The planet Cybertron.]
[SHOT: Long view over Cybertron. A red streak appears as the shuttle enters orbit over the planet.]
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
What do you mean, "Too old"? We're here already!
FIREBOLT: (RM) (Weakly)
Oh?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Autobot shuttle to Cybertron. Code 37 A T B 52. Coming in to land.
[SHOT: Dissolves to a group shot of Rodimus, Firebolt and Springer. Springer is escorting Rodimus and Firebolt to Prime's body.]
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
That's a wild story, Springer. And you say that Magnus and the others have left already?
SPRINGER: (RM)
You missed them by only a few minutes. Here. Prime is over here.
COMPUTRON: (MM)
HALT. WHO GOES THERE?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Sarcastically)
Talk about corny. That's corny!
SPRINGER: (RM)
Technobots, disengage. Rodimus will take over.
COMPUTRON: (MM)
Impossible. Rodimus Prime is no longer with us.
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Wanna bet? Toe reebie ti naska zo!
COMPUTRON: (MM)
Toe reebie ti naska zo too! Disengaged!
SPRINGER: (RM)
You were saying something about corny?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
It's just a safety precaution I took when we found out the Decepticons were building Mindwipe. I put that into all the multibots, then promptly became Hot Rod again! Where's Prime?
SPRINGER: (RM)
Over there. Be careful. He currently has a shocking personality!
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
That's because he's got heartburn, that's all!
[ACTION: Rodimus reaches in and removes the matrix. He puts it down away from Prime.]
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Pointing at the matrix)
Keep an eye on that thing, but don't touch it. If you hold it for more than ten seconds, you'll wind up like Optimus here.
[ACTION: Prime starts to stir.]
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Helping Optimus)
Here you go, Optimus. Up you go.
OPTIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Woozy)
Thank you, Hot Rod... No, Rodimus! How did this occur?
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
I thought it was a reaction to your being disabled, but since I didn't turn back into Hot Rod when I removed it from you, I guess it has more to do with the matrix in its current state. Well, what now?
OPTIMUS PRIME: (RM)
We must find Ultra Magnus. He's in emergency transformation.
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Turning towards Springer)
Emergency transformation? He's without his trailer?
SPRINGER: (RM) (Oops)
Sorry. I forgot to tell you that!
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM) (Exasperated)
Oh great! This day is getting weirder and weirder! Well, come on! I've got a shuttle waiting for us!
FIREBOLT: (N)
Oh no! N ot THAT thing again!
RODIMUS PRIME: (RM)
Come on!
{SHIELD FLIP SEGWAY - AUTOBOT to AUTOBOT}
[SCENE: Metroplex.]
[SHOT: High shot looking over Metroplex.]
SILVERBOLT: (Voice over)
SILVERBOLT TO ALL AUTOBOTS IN THE VICINITY OF METROPLEX... RED ALERT! RED ALERT! SCORPONOK AND TRYPTICON HEADING TOWARDS METROPLEX! AERIALBOTS, SCRAMBLE! THROTTLEBOTS, ROLL! METROPLEX, TRANSFORM INTO ROBOT MODE! AERIALBOTS, TRANSFORM INTO SUPERION! BATTLE STATIONS!! BATTLE STATIONS!!
[ACTION: Scorponok and Trypticon approach Metroplex from overhead. Aerialbots merge into Superion. Throttlebots take defensive positions. Metroplex transforms (CITY)>(RM).]
SUPERION: (MM)
It looks like they're ganging up on us, Metroplex!
METROPLEX: (RM)
All Decepticons in the universe could gang up on me and I'd take them all out!
WIDELOAD: (TM) (Over radio)
I'm so glad you feel that way! I personally think we're about to get squashed! THROTTLEBOTS, ROLL OUT OF HERE!
[ACTION: The Throttlebots roll out of the way as Scorponok transforms (CITY)>(RM) and lands where they had just been. Trypticon (BM) follows behind.]
SCORPONOK: (RM)
Good day, Metroplex! I'd like to discuss your future as part of the most powerful machine I've ever created!
METROPLEX: (RM)
Most powerful, is it? I've got news for you, scrap brain! THROTTLEBOTS, GO!!
[ACTION: From overhead, the Throttlebots leap off the back of Superion and onto the arms of Scorponok.]
WIDELOAD: (RM) (Holding up a magnetic screwdriver)
Charge your magnetic screwdrivers, guys! Take him apart!
SCORPONOK: (RM) (Surprised)
WHAT!?? GET OFF ME!! GNATS! GET OFF ME!!
[ACTION: As Scorponok tries to wipe the Throttlebots off, his scorpion legs fall off. The Throttlebots jump off and run behind Metroplex.]
WIDELOAD: (RM)
He's stuck in robot mode now! He's all yours, Metroplex!
[SHOT: MCU of Thrust (RM) inside Trypticon as he watches a monitor of the action.]
THRUST: (RM)
Uh oh! Can you still transform, Scorponok?
SCORPONOK: (RM) (Gathering his Scorpion legs)
Yes, but without the scorpion legs, I'd be immobilized! Get Trypticon in there, while I fix this mess!
THRUST: (RM)
You heard him, Trypticon! Let's go!
TRYPTICON: (BM)
NO PROBLEM! ME SMASH! METROPLEX, I'M COMING!
METROPLEX: (RM) (Less than impressed)
Announce yourself, why don't you?
[ACTION: Metroplex reaches behind the onrushing Trypticon, grabs his the scruff of his neck and backside, and tosses him past himself. Trypticon belly-flops on the ground. Metroplex continues toward Scorponok, who is picking up his scorpion legs.]
METROPLEX: (RM)
I hope that wasn't the best you could do!
SCORPONOK: (RM)
I hope not! And neither is this, but it'll do!
[ACTION: Scorponok takes a handful of scorpion legs and slams them into Metroplex's chest-plate, reeling him backward.]
METROPLEX: (RM) (Pained)
OOOOF!! AHH!!
WIDELOAD: (RM) (Panicked at the falling Metroplex)
LOOK OUT!
[ACTION: The Throttlebots run in all directions as Metroplex falls backward towards them. Metroplex hits the ground. Dirt flies everywhere. As the dust settles, all Throttlebots are seen around the outside of Metroplex, except Searchlight, who's seen between Metroplex's legs.]
SEARCHLIGHT: (RM) (Looking at Metroplex's legs, then wiping his brow)
Whoosh!
[ACTION: Scorponok stands over the fallen Metroplex.]
SCORPONOK: (RM)
Let's start with the head!
[ACTION: Scorponok preps a pair of legs he is using like machetes.]
SUPERION: (MM) (Off screen)
Let's not and say we did!
[ACTION: Superion flies in placing his foot squarely into Scorponok's head unit. The force of the blow causes the head unit to come off. But before Superion can get to it, Zadek (NHM) re-engages with the Scorponok body. Scorponok then grabs the smaller Superion by the back of his "neck" and the seat of his "pants" and heaves him out of the way.]
SCORPONOK: (RM)
Wait your turn! You'll be next! Now then, where were we....
METROPLEX: (RM) (Off screen)
Right here!
[ACTION: Scorponok turns right into one of Metroplex's punches. He falls to one knee, but manages to block the next punch with his left forearm. Coming up from underneath, he gets Metroplex right on the chin. This send Metroplex crashing to Trypticon's feet.]
TRYPTICON: (RM)
SMASH HEAD!
[ACTION: Trypticon raises his foot over Metroplex's head. Superion flies in, grabbing Trypticon by the shoulders and doing a back roll on the ground with him. He heaves the larger Trypticon away.]
SCORPONOK: (RM)
Keep that flying scrap pile busy, Trypticon! I'll take Metroplex out myself!
{SHIELD FLIP SEGWAY - DECEPTICON to AUTOBOT}
[SCENE: The planet Charr.]
[SHOT: The camera follows Sky Lynx as he flies over Charr.]
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM) (Voice over)
Any sign of movement down there, Sky Lynx?
SKY LYNX: (SM)
None that I can scan. I shall approach with much caution though!
[SHOT: Interior shot inside Sky Lynx. A holo-map is being projected in the center of the room.]
DOWNSHIFT: (RM)
I'd certainly hope so! Security scan shows that Megatron is not on the planet....
GOLDBUG: (RM) (Cross armed, smart aleck)
That's good to know! If he were, I'd like to know what TIME-WARP we passed through!
DOWNSHIFT: (RM) (Realizing)
Ea? Oh... I mean Galvatron. Anyway, whoever was down there, he left a whole bunch of his buddies behind. I'll place their position on that holo-map. Your turn, Perceptor.
PERCEPTOR: (Transforming (RM)>(SCOPE))
Scanning... There are many large objects down there that could be the carrier section... Wait a minute... Sky Lynx, run the last scan run made of Charr by our Sky Spy, please.
SKY LYNX: (Over com)
Running... The last Sky Spy pass was two weeks ago.
PERCEPTOR: (SCOPE)
Yes! That confirms it! There is a new power source down there!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Where? Show us....
[ACTION: Perceptor transforms (SCOPE)>(RM), then punches a button on the scan deck. A red spot with a yellow circle pulsing around it appear on the holo-map.]
PERCEPTOR: (RM)
Right there. I doubt that it is your carrier section. It is putting out too much power.
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Yes, but it is in the area that I sense the carrier the strongest. Sky Lynx, try and get us as near to that spot as possible.
SKY LYNX: (SM) (Flying over Charr)
I shall try Magnus, but I can't say that we won't be detected! That seems to be where the most Decepticons are.
OUTBACK: (RM)
'ey, wot would a flight to Charr be without some o'tha native talent around to bid us a warm g'day? 'ey wot?
[ACTION: Sky Lynx flies down and starts skimming the surface.]
SKY LYNX: (SM)
This is as close as I can get to the power source without being detected. You'll have to do the rest on foot!
[ACTION: Sky Lynx lands.]
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Right! All out! Omnibots, take the lead!
OMNIBOTS: (RM)
Right boss!
GOLDBUG: (RM) (To Ultra Magnus)
Did they always key off all at once, or are they only trying out for a quartet minus one?
[ACTION: The Omnibots transform (RM)>(CM) and roar off toward the power source.]
OVERDRIVE: (CM) (Over radio)
The power source is coming from that building ahead of us! Keep your optics open!
CAMSHAFT: (CM) (Over radio)
They're wide open! Look who's guarding the door!
[SHOT: Long 2 shot showing the Battlechargers standing guard at a small building.]
OVERDRIVE: (CM) (Over radio)
Well, well! If it isn't our old battling buddies, the Battlechargers! I thought we had pretty well wiped the face of Delta 4 with your face-plates, buddies!
RUNAMUCK: (RM)
Omnibots! Where in the galaxy did you three come from?
RUNABOUT: (RM)
Yea! I thought you three got put away by Megatron!
RUNAMUCK: (RM)
Well it'll be our pleasure to put them away for Galvatron, now won't it Runabout?
RUNABOUT: (RM)
It certainly will, Runamuck! Let's do it!
[ACTION: The Battlechargers both head toward the onrushing Omnis on their wheels, but still in robot mode.]
CAMSHAFT: (Transforming (CM)>(RM))
Boy! Thanks for reminding me just how silly you two looked when you do that!
RUNABOUT: (RM)
See how silly you think this missile is, len-fer-brains!
[ACTION: Runabout retracts his right hand and fires a heat seeking missile at Camshaft.]
CAMSHAFT: (RM)
A heat seeking missile for a cool dude like me? Come on! I'll just have to have it follow my hot missile instead!
[ACTION: After cooly ducking the missile once or twice, Camshaft fire his missile. The two missiles impact between Runabout and himself.]
CAMSHAFT: (RM) (Searching himself)
Now then, let's take your picture! Let's see what I've got in the old grab bag.
[ACTION: After clearing dust and debris away from himself, Runabout charges at Camshaft.]
RUNABOUT: (RM) (Royally miffed)
LET ME AT'UM!!
[ACTION: Camshaft pulls out a camera.]
CAMSHAFT: (RM) (Examining the camera)
Humm, I wonder what this one does... oh! Goodie! I thought I had lost this one! Smile for the birdie!
[ACTION: He points and fires the camera at the charging Runabout. A bright but small light ball fires out of the lens. It strikes Runabout in the chest. He instantly turns from black to a blinding yellow-white. He grabs his head in pain.]
RUNABOUT: (RM) (Pained)
YEAAA! MY OPTIC CIRCUITS! WHAT IS THIS STUFF!?
CAMSHAFT: (RM)
Oh, just some light glue! You'll have to wash it off! Now get out of here! You're messing my view finder up!
[ACTION: Runabout transforms (RM)>(CM) and drives off rather crazily. Meanwhile, Runamuck is standing back watching Runabout warp off.]
RUNAMUCK: (RM) (Disgusted)
Runabout, you twit brained scrap hauler! I can't get good help anymore!
OVERDRIVE: (CM) (Over radio)
You're not going to be able to get much of anything soon!
RUNAMUCK: (RM)
You're right! Service around here is abominable!
[ACTION: Runamuck fires a shot right in front of Overdrive. The blast up-ends the Omni leader. Downshift is right behind him though, and transforms (CM)>(RM).]
DOWNSHIFT: (RM)
Here you go, Runamuck! You can join Runabout at the nearest water hole washing off a shot of instant rust!
[ACTION: Downshift fires off a round and gets Runamuck on the gun arm. The gun disintegrates, and his arm starts to fall apart.]
RUNAMUCK: (RM)
Aw, and I just got that arm polished!
[ACTION: Runamuck roars off still in robot/charger mode.]
CAMSHAFT: (RM) (Watching Runamuck)
That has got to be the dumbest looking way for a robot to move!
[ACTION: Camshaft starts imitating the Battlechargers with his arms at his side while shuffling his feet. He shuffles by Overdrive (CM), who is still upside down.]
OVERDRIVE: (CM) (Over radio)
Ahempf! If you're finished acting like a Battlecharger, could one of you please help me off my roof?
CAMSHAFT & DOWNSHIFT: (RM)
Huh? Oh, sorry...
[ACTION: Realizing their folly, the two Omnis pick their leader up. They lift him so that his car nose is pointing at the sky. From this position, he transforms (CM)>(RM).]
OVERDRIVE: (RM)
Thank you! Scan the building, Downshift. See if there are any other guards in there.
DOWNSHIFT: (RM) (Placing his scanning deck over his head)
Scanning....
[SHOT/ACTION: POV view of Downshift's scanning deck. A view of the interior is seen in red. Two small flashing yellow squares are seen.]
DOWNSHIFT: (RM)
There is something in there. Large and round, with an Autobot symbol on it. There is also two small unknown objects that register as Decepticons, but if they are, they're making Decepticons in small economy packages these days!
[ACTION: Magnus, Goldbug, Perceptor, Blaster and Outback enter the area.]
DOWNSHIFT: (RM)
What do you think, Perceptor?
[ACTION: Perceptor peers over Downshift's shoulder at the scanning deck.]
PERCEPTOR: (RM)
Hummm... They look like cassettes.
BLASTER: (RM)
Yea, and I can bet I know who they are, too! That sonically simple Soundwave has been getting the bugs out of two new cassettes for some time now. I'd bet my woofers that's them. I think they call them Slugfest and Overkill!
OVERDRIVE: (RM)
Well, you're our cassette man! What do you suggest?
[ACTION: Blaster suddenly acts as if he was kicked on the side.]
BLASTER: (RM) (Pained)
OUCH! I think that if I don't let Ramhorn and Steeljaw at them, they'll give me tape burn beyond belief!
ULTRA MAGNUS: (RM)
Well, let's not stop them now! Let them go, Blaster!
BLASTER: (RM)
Okay you two! Go get those two nasty cassettes, but try not to trash the place before we get a look at it!
[ACTION: Blaster ejects two cassettes. They transform (CM)>(BM) into Ramhorn and Steeljaw.]
RAMHORN: (BM)
You take all the fun out of things! You know that?
STEELJAW: (BM)
RRRROWL! COME ON! I SMELL DECEPTICON TAPE!
[ACTION: Rewind's head pops out of the open cassette drawer on Blaster.]
REWIND: (Head)
Careful you two! You know that stuff isn't good for you!
BLASTER: (RM) (Pushing Rewind's head back into drawer)
Get back in there, smart head!
[ACTION: Blaster pushes close his tape drawer.]
RAMHORN: (BM) (Running at the door of the building)
Nice guy! Always thinking about our well being! RRRRRAHHH!!!
[ACTION: Ramhorn plows through the door like paper. The two Decepticon cassettes inside the room transform (CM)>(BM) into Overkill and Slugfest.]
OVERKILL: (BM)
BOTSAUTO! er ah! AUTOBOTS! YOU NOT WANTED HERE!!
RAMHORN: (BM)
Still haven't got the bugs out, ea? Who says we're not wanted, bit brain!?
OVERKILL: (BM) (Confused)
Er... I don't know... do you, Bugnest?
SLUGFEST: (BM) (Frenzied)
THAT'S SLUGFEST, SLUGFEST, SLUGFEST!!! AND I DON'T CARE!! DON'T CARE!! DON'T CARE!!! WRECK AUTOBOT!! WRECK AUTOBOT!! WRECK AUTOB-B-B-B-OT!!!!
STEELJAW: (BM) (To Ramhorn)
These two could use some reprogramming!
RAMHORN: (BM)
RIGHT ! Let's tap their digits!!! RRRRAHHH!!!!
[ACTION: Ramhorn rams Overkill, sending him across the room. Steeljaw leaps onto Slugfest, grabbing the reptile by one of his scales on his back. Steeljaw then proceeds to shake the lizard so hard that the scale in his mouth breaks away from Slugfest's back, sending him on top of Overkill.]
RAMHORN: (BM)
This is over before it even began, guys! Give up!
[ACTION: Overkill stands up with both arms in the air. Below, his launchers drop a dozen or more baseball size objects that roll in front of Ramhorn and Steeljaw.]
RAMHORN: (BM) (Wondering)
What are these things?
[ACTION: Blaster yells from the doorway.]
BLASTER: (RM)
NO, RAMHORN! DON'T STEP ON THEM!!
[ACTION: Ramhorn already has stepped on them. They all detonate.]
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