their
I'm going to get you.
You sure this was worth it?
The Cybertron archives have backup files for every transformer on the planet.
If there's any clue to the missing population in there, Rattrap will find it.
Well, he better find it fast.
Rattrap, what did you find?
Zero-zipping lots of zilch. Every smile's been wiped clean.
Huh? Huh? Everyone?
Megatron!
History begins today. Four million years of transformer civilization. And now it is merely a ruler.
My readings indicate all organic elements have been purged from your otherwise flawless form.
You needn't concern yourself with a repeat of your last encounters, unfortunate instant.
Everyone fall back!
We can hold them!
Blackarachnia, fall back!
Blackarachnia, Blackarachnia, Blackarachnia.
Am I...offline?
Not if I can help it!
You call this cured?
They're apparently random residual biological...
How is this possible? My battle drones are models of technological perfection.
They possess superior firepower and maneuverability. And yet, they are continually defeated by a small pack of lowly beasts. Why?
Free will?
Interesting motion. And desperate times call for desperate measures.
Yes!
We were sloppy out there today. Unfocused, reckless, insubordinate. One more mission like that and we may as well surrender to Megatron!
He's saying bye-bye, Sin Master. Hello, Task Master.
Blackarachnia! Were you even listening? I told you to transform!
If my beast mode were as ugly as hers, I wouldn't want to go back either.
You think this is a joke? We are Cybertron's only hope!
I failed my people once. I will not fail them again.
What crawled into his circuits? Optimus, wait!
He's got a lot on his mind.
Speaking of which, how come you're so hot on staying in robot mode?
I have my reasons.
Hello, baby.
Rattrap, how did you-
Next time try to Sue us. It ain't exactly easy on the nose, but it's a heck of a lot faster.
So, what brings you to the central spaceport? Coming a ride off of this second-rate planet?
Back off, Mouse.
Give me one good reason for not ratting you out to the big cheese.
Would you settle for three?
A secret admirer? I wonder who it is.
Only Grandpa.
Three mindless drones. Shouldn't be a problem.
Only three things wrong with that little theory.
One, we're not drones. Two, we're not mindless. And three, problems, my middle name.
Jetstorm, afterburns!
Thrust Overdrive.
Tanker, overrides!
This is Captain Jetstorm speaking. Please feel free to move about the tarmac and flee for your miserable little life.
Going my way.
Okay!
Tanker destroyed! Tanker destroyed! Tanker destroyed!
Tanker, roll over and play dead.
Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a little turbulence. It's gonna be a bumpy night.
Whatever you came here looking for, webs, it better be real important.
Tanker destroyed!
Play to run now!
Where bug and mouse go?
Scanners.
Zero Maximal signatures detected.
Say what?
So, uh, give me a clue what you're looking for, huh? Is he bigger than Floppy? Is he smaller than a mainframe?
You know these memory lapses we've had since hitting Cybertron? Well, I've been having flashes, just fragments, but I only get them when I'm in robot mode.
I am transformed.
Yes, we're in luck. Megatron never deleted the aerospace records.
Oh, goody. And that gets us what?
Our ship.
Max signatures detected.
According to the records, we were shot down by the planet's automated defense system.
They blew us out of the sky?
Yes, stranding all six of us.
Those lousy dicks! Get real, webs. If there were six of us, then why don't we remember the other two?
Locate Autobot shuttle Omega Delta.
Wouldn't it be easier just to check for him at the baggage claim?
The ship's internal backup memory will tell us everything we need to know.
Yes.
Well, well, well. Your situation exactly matches your location.
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All right, boys. Let's barbecue us some beasties.
Ah!
Are you trying to get us both slagged?
Where you going?
To find our ship.
Hey, you wanna crash your hard-driving wild goose chase? Be my guest.
I'm scrammin' while the scram is good.
Like I need some useless mouth-slowing meat-o.
Yeah, you got that right.
Hey!
Resemble that remark.
Aha! Maximal signature detected.
Don't shoot. I surrender.
Spider-baby 12 o'clock. Jetstorm afterburn.
Tankor, hover-rise!
Thrust overdrive.
The webs must be halfway across the compound by now.
So how come they nail her and miss me?
Unless...
Beast mode?
Robot mode.
So...
Those gas guzzlers can't scare us when we're in beast mode.
We'll see how useless this mouse is.
Jetstorm to Megatron.
The spider's heading for her old ship, but don't worry.
She'll be cold, slag, long before she gets there.
Hmm...
Looking for backup memory, are we?
Careful, Blackarachnia. You never know who will find it there.
Veer-cons, cancel the attack.
Say what?
Allow the Erechid to access her computer.
When she does, I will access her core processor and learn the location of the Maximal base.
Oh, man! I gotta stop her!
Download memory backup files.
Access core processor.
Rhinox.
Blackarachnia. My love.
Silverbolt? Where are you?
Easy, easy, easy! I had to do it, webs! Megatron was poking around your noggin!
The computer made a backup of my current memory.
Oh, man! We gotta delete it before old Dragon Breath gets ahold of it!
The Maximal base, yes.
Identify location.
Veer-cons! Destroy them!
Turn the music to my ears, boss!
We've overloaded the fuel core. Let's get out of here!
Now, just stick to beast mode, and those Veer-Cons-goons will never find us!
Unless they happen to be standing right in front of us.
Out, now!
Before you say anything, this wasn't my idea.
That was our ship in there, and now we've lost it for good, along with any clue of how we got here or what happened while we were offline. And for what? For what?
Optimus!
It's okay.
Hey, but we found out-
Now's not the time.
Megatron decimated this planet because of me. You think I could bear losing any of you?
Back to base, everybody.
How far do you have to spit a watermelon seed if you want to break the world record?
I'm bored.
I found the gold. It's the-
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I gave you each a spark. I granted you independent thoughts, individual identities. I asked only one thing in return. The complete and utter destruction of four puny maximals.
Why has this not happened?
Okay, Magnificence, check this out. I have the whole zoo on the ropes and I'm bobbing, weaving and flying circles around them like nobody's business. Then these two lug nuts have to come along and mess up my timing.
An interesting tale. Now, here are some meaningful words.
I am your creator. Please me and I shall reward you. Disappoint me.
And you shall suffer.
A difficult choice.
Hey! What's up?
Nothing.
Nothing? My exhaust port.
What are you hiding from me?
No!
Sucker.
Frost!
No room for teamwork when your spark's on the line.
Check it out.
No competition from him.
Or you.
Rhinox. Silverbolt. Your sparks are here somewhere and we will find you.
You just had to tell him, didn't you? Now we're going to be searching for our missing buddies for the rest of our lives. Which won't be long if Megatron's goons find us.
Quick, Riping. They can't track us when we're in beast mode, remember?
Like I'm going to forget. Being stuck in first gear.
I'm sensing a spark. The details are fuzzy but it could be anywhere among these warehouses.
Rattrap, you go with Cheetor. Blackarachnia, you're with me. And stay alert.
Any other needles you want us to look for in this A-Stack?
Rattrap, check this out. Pretty pumped up security system for a spare parts warehouse.
Ain't no trap built. This rat couldn't find his way out.
I'm pouring too.
No applause, please.
I embarrass easily.
Whoa. Looks like someone's been cooking up a nasty virus.
Well, not just any virus, Pudding-Tat. A transformation freezing virus.
You mean this lab was where...
Megatron whipped up that bug that nearly aced us when we landed here.
But I wonder if...
Oh, yeah! There's a counter virus! A transformation enhancer!
Ooh, bye-bye, fur coat! Hello, full metal jacket!
Shouldn't we run it by Optimus first?
Yeah, good idea, Spats.
Hey, listen, why don't you go tell the boss monkey while I keep an eye out in here?
Okay. But don't touch anything!
Oh, we're rats, aren't we?
Optimus! Rattrap and I found a...
I'm closing in on the spark. This way.
Beast-Bots. Tanker Smash!
How much food will you eat between now and next year?
You'll eat 800 pounds. That's like small like 60 bowling balls.
Use me for target practice! That's it!
I am trying...
Negative. These storage bins may contain explosives.
Aren't you being just a little over-cautious?
Next question.
This situation calls for stealth.
Zero maximum signatures detected.
Beast-Bots gone. No!
I don't understand it. With my connection to the Matrix, I detected the presence of a familiar spark.
Must have been a decoy set by Megatron.
How could he have known?
He almost got into my head back at that spaceport.
Let's just find Rattrap and get out of here. Quietly.
Hey, guys! Hey, looky what I can do!
Rattrap, no!
Don't everybody cheer at once.
Transform back before Tankor locks in on you.
But I'm transformed!
Maximum signature detected.
Real happy for you, Fleabag. Now how about changing back before the whole planet's on our tails?
Killjoy.
Maximum signature detected.
Rattrap, what are you doing?
The Honky-Ponky! What's it look like? I can't...
Stop!
A transformation enhancer. Tell me it didn't.
Can we discuss this later?
Tankor in head back!
How are we supposed to lose with you carrying on like that?
So much for stealth. I am transformed.
Music to my ears. I am transformed.
Guys, wait for me! I am transforming!
Maximum signature detected.
Party time.
Thrust Overdrive.
Not if I get there first, Slowpoke. Jetstorm, after her!
Try to get in close. Tankor can only target at long range.
Now we...
Blast off!
Try to maintain your focus.
Tankers, flag, beast bots, tanker get reward, reward good.
That reward is ours.
No way we're sharing it with you.
Come on.
Tanker, win, reward, reward good.
I'm sorry, guys.
It's all my fault.
You appear to pick up a nasty virus.
Not to worry, my friend.
Soon you will be free.
Free from pain.
Free from your freakish beast bots.
Free from the chaos of your individual spawns.
Tanker want reward.
And you shall have it, my friend.
You've earned your freedom.
As have your two partners.
Where are Jetstorm and Thrust?
Tanker not share.
Tanker want freedom now.
He's actually volunteering to have his spark yanked out?
Don't talk about being unclear on the concept.
I am your creator.
Please me and I shall reward you.
Disappoint me.
And you shall suffer.
If there are no further interruptions.
I'm afraid there will be.
I am transport.
Stop them, Tanker.
Tanker, pulverize.
Magnetically sealed.
There's still a chance.
If I can contact Tankor's spark.
Make him understand.
Tankor.
Listen to me.
If you destroy us.
You'll be of no more use to Megatron.
Monkey bot.
Talking in Tankor's head.
If you want your spark to survive.
You must help us fight Megatron.
Fight Megatron.
Ignore them.
Your spawns are mine now.
Now Tankor, destroy them.
Tankor.
Do what you know is right.
Listen to the spark deep within you.
Tankor, confused.
Do what you know is right.
Tankor, confused.
I'm back to my old self.
Run.
Tankor, come with us.
We can fight Megatron together.
Run.
You made the right choice.
Yeah, especially that part about not slagging us.
It appears Optimus had the right idea.
Bypass the body and target the mind.
Tankor, CPU.
Delete all memory files from the previous 20 cycles.
Tankor's heading back.
Tankor, destroy Beast Bonds.
Can't he make up his mind?
Not with Megatron tampering with it.
I have to reestablish the link.
Tankor.
I'm sorry.
Tankor is not available at the present time.
Would you like to leave a message?
If I never see the turret beat Slighead again, it will be too soon.
Look on the bright side.
At least we're no worse off than we were.
Speak for yourself.
So how did you convince Tankor to join us in the first place?
I sensed something in him.
Something almost familiar.
But then it was gone.
Maybe I only imagined it.
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Don't stay up late.
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Beast Machine!
Be the machine!
Hi-hi!
Good!
Now, amidst the chaos, find your center, your still point.
Find my still point! Find my still point!
Reach out to the Matrix, Cheetor! Don't give in to emotion!
Nice recovery.
I'm a cat, remember? We always land on our feet.
Take it back to beast mode. We don't want to attract any Veikons.
Cheetor, no! Remember your still point!
How do you expect to master your new body if you keep turning your back on the Matrix, the source of our very sparks?
I hate to disappoint you, big bot, but in the heat of the battle I have to follow my instincts, not blind faith.
Okay, okay, okay, okay.
Find the center, clear my mind.
I am...
transformed!
Okay, clear my mind.
Just a break, not thinking about anything.
I am transformed!
Hey!
Patience, Rattrap. As you already learned, there are no shortcuts to mastering the technique.
Why don't you save your advice for Rhinox and Silverbolt?
Hey, that was low even for you.
You know how guilty he feels about losing them, along with the rest of the planet.
Planet shmanit! I got enough on my plate worrying about my own tail.
Vintage Rattrap, always looking at the big picture.
Easy for you to say. You ain't stuck in this worthless beast mode.
Grrrr!
Gotcha!
Aaaaaah!
A bat! Where did it come from?
But that's impossible. How can it live down here?
Even with wings, Ratt, Ratt, Ratt! We're survivors.
Explanations later. We have to catch it before it gets away.
Stay in beast mode. We don't want to attract veercons.
Split up!
Grrrr!
Aaaaaah!
Oh, my ears!
Go left! Left!
Oh, no you don't!
Look out!
This what you meant by find your still point?
Poor thing. Who knew there were any animals left on Cybertron?
Who knew there were any animals ever on Cybertron?
Well, now that we got it, what are we going to do with it?
Whoa!
We can't set it free. Megatron would certainly destroy him.
Get your stinking paws off me, you big, dirty ape.
Huh?
You're a Maximal?
No, I'm a figment of your imagination. Of course I'm a Maximal.
Question is, what are you supposed to be?
It's a long story.
Ah, whatever. I got better things to do than sit around waiting to get dusted.
Wait! Who are you? Are there any others?
Well, well, well. Looks like what we have here is an unlawful assembly.
I'm afraid I'm going to have to take you boys downtown in pieces.
Don't open. Hmm.
Bring it on, Nash.
Aw, it's only tonight's homework, man.
I am Transform.
Oh, man, I hate this part.
Way to go, Maximals. What did it take, like five millicycles for you to lead them right to me?
Don't worry about the pain, Batboy. I won't feel a thing.
Swing!
No!
Maximals, retreat!
Jetstorm!
Jetfire!
Oh, dear, better be cheese at the end of this maze.
I love it when they play hard to get.
He missed!
Oh, contraire, mon cher.
Oh, no!
Look out!
Oh, no!
Targeting system disrupted. Compensating. Compensating.
What are you doing?
That's it! I'm through working with a bunch of empty-headed tin-plated...
...ganging up on me. Let's see how tough you are when I bring a whole battalion back.
Jetstorm! Adios!
Thank the Matrix he's gone.
Yeah, and if you were smart, you'd be gone, too.
Oh, gee, thanks, Pally. We never would have thought of that.
Wait, who are you?
You'll never find your way out in time. Follow me.
Like we can trust you.
Like you got a choice.
What's your name, son?
What are we, family now?
And that's when I bonded with the Oracle.
A device that allowed me to interface with the Matrix.
The spark that shares its light with us all.
I thought the Matrix was just a myth.
Some myth! It gave us these techno-organic bodies.
For all the good-mind does me.
You're the first survivor we've found. What happened here?
Nobody saw it coming.
A virus suddenly spreading over the whole planet.
Everyone was infected. Many deactivated. Most just...disappeared.
Then the drones came.
Just a few at first, then hundreds, thousands.
They hunted down any survivors.
I fled underground.
Deeper and deeper until I fell into this pit and went...offline.
I reactivated, looking like this.
Don't ask me why.
But it's how I've managed to survive.
Well, here we are.
An organic tree on Cybertron?
This is the first time I've seen a human being.
This'll make you better.
See?
We don't eat food. We fuel up on energon. Period.
Or rather, we used to, until we were reformatted by the Matrix.
Perhaps this food will enrich our new bodies.
Well, only one way to find out.
What are you doing? He's obviously working for Megatron.
How else could Jetstorm find us so quickly?
Because someone panicked and went into robot mode.
That's how they scan us, remember?
Then why was he spying on us?
I was trying to remember how to transform. I thought I could learn by watching him.
Like that would ever happen.
What happened?
What are you doing?
The Matrix led us here.
This could be the path to understanding our newly organic natures.
The Matrix
Anyone for seconds?
Ha! Party pooper.
The Matrix
Optimus?
Optimus!
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The Matrix
Optimus! What's happening to you?
Sit. Eat. Get strong.
No way! Someone around here has to be responsible.
The Matrix
Take it easy. I'm worried about your buddies too.
I didn't know the fruit was going to affect them like that.
Like I'm supposed to believe that. This whole thing stinks of Megatron.
Watch it! Megatron destroyed everything and everyone I ever cared about.
Don't you ever accuse me of...
Theocons.
Guys, it's Jetstorm. We got a book.
Come on, big bots. This stuff isn't helping you.
Snack time's over.
Get a grip, people. It's me.
The Matrix
Seek and ye shall find.
I am transformed.
Guys, what are you doing?
You gotta get him away from it.
The Matrix
No!
Maximal! Counterattack! I am transformed!
I am transformed.
What did you do? What did you do?
How am I supposed to survive now?
Kid?
Hold them off. I can reformat them.
It's gone. I'm finished.
Optimus, wait! You're not strong enough.
I won't lose another Maximal.
Nice upgrade.
Don't just hover there. Get them!
Optimus!
I am transformed.
Aero drones. Initiate evacuation sequence.
Optimus.
The reformatting drained me for now.
You must carry on without me.
Until I regain my strength, you will lead.
Me? You wouldn't even be hurt if it wasn't for me.
I destroyed the tree, remember?
A wise decision.
Its purely organic nature was de-evolving our techno-organic bodies.
You were right to trust your instincts.
Build a stretcher. We're moving out.
Sheesh, I'm the job in Nanocycle and already he's barking orders.
Well, kid, in or out?
In. And by the way, it's night-screen.
What's the weirdest thing people buy for dogs? Stick around and see.
Donald, I think I have a rock on my shoe.
In some countries, people buy wigs for dogs. That's hairy.
Rat Trap makes the transformation.
Rat Trap is coming back in style.
But is it from rat to robot, from the mind side, or from friend to foe?
Traitor! Never trust a rat.
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Beast Machines.
I am transformed.
Where are you going? You're still weak from that reformatting number you did on night-screen, remember?
Where's Rat Trap? Something's wrong.
He's with Cheetor and Night-Screen on a little information-gathering mission. Strictly recon. He's perfectly safe.
Time for slurred mousetrap.
Not in this lifetime, tinhead!
Rat Trap, look out!
Just sit tight. Me and Cheetor can handle this.
Hey, look out!
I am transformed.
Rat Trap, just stick to the mission. Search the computers and leave the fight to the transforming Maximals. That's an order.
Jeez, you try to help and they bite your whiskers off.
I must warn you, this DNA purge is still in the experimental stages.
Will it eliminate my beast mode?
Absolutely, in theory.
And why am I still waiting?
Perhaps you should wait until the Maximal situation is more stable.
You want them to unearth another mongrel beast? Hardly.
Here, kitty-kitty.
You catch that?
Yeah, crashed the big bot and the little bot shut right down.
I'll draw the drones away from Jetstorm and Tankor. Still thirsty, Night-Screen?
Big neck. Anymore and I'll blow my capacitors.
But if we can use those big Zap Chambers to overload them...
You lead them in, I'll tackle them from behind.
Oh, man! What I wouldn't give to get my paws on some of that!
Holy Gorgon Soul!
I better do something faster, it's gonna be a lonely ride home.
How about it? Come on, just this once.
I am transformed!
I did it!
Look out, world! Rat Trap is coming back in style!
Any last words?
Bat Boy!
Now!
Somebody forget to load this robot boat with weapons?
How much food will you eat between now and next year?
Ronald, I think I have a rock in my shoe.
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You predict you'll eat 800 pounds? That's like smaller than 60 bowling balls.
Enough! I'm taking control of those drones now!
Come on!
Oh, no!
At least tell us you got some useful information.
Not except...
Everything would have been fine if you kept your nose out of it.
But... but don't you want to know why I transformed?
I mean, for once, I wasn't thinking about myself.
I was only focused on saving you guys.
Next time you want to do us a favor, don't.
I did everything you told me to do.
I mean, I believed it when I said I am transformed.
And this is what I get. Oh, man, what kind of lemon did you sow me?
Have you lost it transforming down here?
Megatron's probably already locking onto your signature.
Back to beast mode, now!
System failure imminent. System at 75%.
I said transform to beast mode! That's an order!
Megatron's weak. I mean, really weak.
I must have downloaded his vital stats when their computers zapped me.
Did it tell you his favorite color, too?
I mean, what are we waiting for?
Now's our chance to slag him once and for all!
No one's slagging anybody!
Optimus needs rest, and we have to protect him at all costs. Period!
But haven't you caused enough trouble for one day?
Bad enough we spent all our time saving his tail in beast mode.
Now he's got a useless robot mode.
It's my fault. I never should have brought him on the mission in the first place.
We should cut him loose before he gets us all slagged.
We don't abandon our friends. We'll just have to cover for him, at least until Optimus regains his strength.
I ain't nobody's cherry case.
From now on, it's every rat for himself.
It's far worse than I thought your immensefulness.
All planetary systems are failing.
Your drones are de-powered, and your generals will require several cycles in the regeneration chambers.
That is, if they last that long.
And as for you, my impulsive impelator, I would like we'll just have to refrain from purifying the planet, weeding out the rogue elements, etc., etc., for at least half a solar cycle.
And if I don't?
You'll go offline. Permanently.
Care for a second opinion?
So this is the way the world ends. Not with a bang, but with a simmering rodent.
Speak for yourself, Mechs. I am here to work a deal.
I am transformed.
You got noisemakers? I want noisemakers.
And in exchange?
In exchange? I guarantee my Maximal pals leave you alone till morning. Half a solar cycle. Plenty of time to recuperate, recalibrate, and re- whatever else it is you gotta do.
Here is my counter-proposal. I liberate your spark here and now, thus freeing you from the pain of your wretched Maximal existence.
Alright, have it your way. I'll just send a distress signal to my buddies, and they'll come up and slag ya.
Please do. Send for your friends.
Uh, I'll do it. Just you watch.
You wouldn't be here unless you had nowhere else to turn. So let's cut through the signal noise, shall we?
I sense you are at a crossroads, my friend. Estranged from your allies. Perhaps you've begun to realize Optimus has led you astray.
I, uh, I ain't ready to fly the Veikon flag if that's where you're going.
All I ask is that you defend me for this one night. Fight on my side. See things from my point of view.
If after that time you still wish to fight for Optimus and his cause, the weaponry is yours to keep. No strings attached.
And I walk outta here in one piece.
Completely unharmed. Naturally, if any harm comes to me by a Maximal hand, you'll forfeit the weaponry.
Deal.
I trust you're satisfied.
Piece of advice. Never trust a rat.
Even a rat would refrain from destroying defenseless opponents.
I ask but one night, or are you afraid you might actually like being a Veikon?
I ain't afraid of nothing.
After all, I did keep my word to you. Which is more than I can say for Optimus.
Let him go, Megatron!
Guys? What are you doing here?
What's it look like? Saving your tail... again?
Your friend is here voluntarily.
What's going on here, Rattrap? And what's with the fancy duds?
Hey, the rat was right. Megatron really is weak. Let's get him!
Hey, Optimus would never attack a defenseless opponent.
Optimus isn't here.
Well, what's it to be? Will you honor your word?
Leave him!
Warning! Barefoot aliens want to steal your sneakers.
Aliens don't steal smelly sneakers. Smells like you're safe.
What did you have to come in and mess things up for, huh?
Just get out of here, will you?
Nothing to do it, traitor!
No! We're supposed to leave the base till morning! And now you're gonna mess up everything!
Mess up what? Some deal you got with your new buddy, Megatron?
You don't understand! I said we wouldn't attack him!
You sold us out for weapons?
Sort him out now! Sort him out later!
Don't make me do this!
Master, your strength is increasing to 58%. 60... 70... 80...
Oh, yes.
See how quickly your friends turn on you? They promised you great power, but only I delivered it.
They abandoned you, Ratra. They did worse than hurt you. They pitied you.
You still think you're gonna come up to me? You still wanna cut me loose?
You never believed in me. Ever.
I believed in you.
What do you mean by firing at your friends?
He's right. Optimus is the one you want.
He's the one who lied to you, who kept making promises he never intended to keep. He made you weak, defenseless.
Look inside yourself, Ratrap. You don't need his weapons. You're stronger than you know. Stronger than any of you know.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Finish him!
Have we revised our policy on attacking defenseless opponents?
It was never my policy.
Choose carefully, Ratrap. Destroy me and seal your own doom as well.
Not according to my watch.
Solar Cycle's over. There's no maximal harm to you. I kept my end at a deal. Now, you're gonna keep yours and let me walk away.
I stand by my word. Leave him.
All of us.
You bargained with machine-like precision, Ratrap. You have the makings of a five-vehicle. Yes.
Not from where I'm standing. The monkey's right. I am stronger than you know.
You spared them, sir?
He played a fair hand. We'll liberate their sparks another day.
Don't open. Hmm.
You're surrounded by the enemy!
What do you do?
I do my night's homework, man.
The war between the Maximals and the Viakons really heats up.
When these rebels put themselves on the line...
We'll be sitting ducks up there.
...to uncover the truth about Cybertron.
These sparks didn't go offline. They were removed.
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Beast Machines
Oh, great! Why is it every time we find a prime piece of real estate, we have to get evicted by each clown?
Glad to have you back in charge, Big Bot. Sorry you accepted the job.
You mean I had a choice?
I thought you knew your way around these tunnels.
Oh, right. Blame the new guy.
We'll take the brunt of the battle. You're still weak from reformatting Nightscreen.
So now everything's my fault?
Weakened or not, Cheetor, I don't hide behind anyone.
Last request.
Yes, I think you should.
Chill.
Hey! Hey, what about me?
Man, I'm freezing!
Grab on!
Boss Monkey!
Cool it! Making it too brittle! It's going to...
Gotcha!
Oh, man, look at me! This pod is useless!
Don't underestimate it, Rattrap. It's ugly, too.
Guys, over here!
Looks like we have to go topside until we find tunnels that aren't flooded.
We'll be sitting ducks up there.
You want to go back to your solo career? Be my guest.
I'm just saying that until he's all better, maybe somebody else ought to take over.
I think you've said enough. We follow Optimus. Period.
Everybody back to beast mode before they track us here!
I don't believe it.
Believe it. This isn't even one of the bigger ones.
Hey, no residual carbon scoring. Man, these Spocks didn't go offline. They were removed.
Then they're still alive?
Somewhere.
Silverbolt, is this what happened to you? I will find you. Or avenge you.
Everybody back into the tunnel!
Optimus, what are you doing?
I'm through hiding from Megatron. This is our planet, not his!
I am transformed!
Tankor, pull raise! Beastbots, not leave!
I am transformed!
Which way?
Oh, like it really matters, baby cakes. After all, they're all dead ends!
Scatter!
Missed me.
Guys, a little help?
I don't have problems of my own.
Still following me? What do I need, a restraining order?
No!
Blackarachnia! No!
Don't open. Hmm.
Today's assignment? Buttergrass the elusive.
Aw, it's only tonight's homework, man.
I'm grounded? Weak.
Tankor, pull raise!
Tankor, slack! Birdbot!
Hello, I'm a bat! I am transformed!
Oh, hang on, kiddo. Red trip's on the way!
Hey, I got one, Maximal. Do I hear two, two, two, Maximal? Do two, Maximals!
I'm sorry, victims cannot make a bid. Do, Maximal, so!
To the handsome devil with the silver wings. Me!
See those vents? The coolant we used to flood the tunnels was intended to cool the factory.
In a matter of cycles, this whole place is gonna blow sky high.
Blackarachnia's buried under that. We've got to reach her, and fast!
What did you get us into, Bigbot?
Why'd you save me?
My mistake... won't happen again.
Bad enough you stole their sparks. Now you gotta blow them up.
Okay, so maybe this bot does have some uses.
What in the name of Cuda?
Bigbot! Shouldn't we be finding a way out?
Blackarachnia... trapped inside!
Optimus?
Saving me again? What is your defect?
This place...
You...
I almost remember.
You just better... watch yourself. Okay?
What is this place?
Two sparks detected.
Initializing extraction sequence.
Preparing to extract sparks.
What do you call a dozen cows?
Time to play!
Get him on the next Martin Short Show!
You call 12 cows or more a flink.
No! Not my spark!
Can't be... Silverbolt?
Go! Save yourself!
Not a chance!
No! Not again!
No!
Lava on secondary target disrupted. Scanning... scanning...
It can't see me? Of course, I'm in beast mode.
Scanning...
I am transformed.
Secondary target located.
All apart!
Split up!
I've got an idea.
Let me guess. If you get away, will I get my rump roasted?
That's it.
Tankord getting sleepy.
Tankord need nap.
Way to go, Wink!
Something weird is going on in there.
Missed!
Missed again!
I'll poke one more time.
Wait! Here's an easy one!
For me!
Optimus!
Hey, guys! Thanks for dropping by.
We've got to... find Blackarachnia!
Look at him! He's in no condition to lead!
Can we argue about it later?
Keep following him and there ain't gonna be a later!
Well, well, well! All I need is a spider and I got the whole set!
Gotta catch them all!
The clock is ticking, people!
I'm telling you, he's gonna get us blown to kingdom come!
You wanna leave? Leave!
Long as you're with us, you follow him! Got me?
This is... where she was... when I lost sight of her.
Now it all makes sense. The way you kept helping me...
Somewhere deep inside, you remember.
You need your positronic brain defragmented?
Why'd you save me?
Stow it! This place is where Megatron stole every spark on Cybertron.
Including yours.
You saying... I used to be... one of you?
Not just anyone. Don't you remember?
No, you don't know what you're talking about. Stay away from me!
Think back! Remember the Maximal you used to be!
Remember what we shared, so...
Freeze, Spiker Boy!
No!
What'd you do that for? We could've had him!
You ruined everything!
Guys, we are outta here!
Wait! This place... the atrocities committed on the Maximals here...
This... it's all my fault.
Optimus, there's no time!
Megatron... stole their sparks...
And used their bodies to create mindless via cones...
Because I couldn't stop him...
Because I failed!
Forget Megatron! Everybody out! Now!
That's an order, Optimus!
Hope you don't mind, I brought along a few friends.
Let's kill them!
Back in that plant... you removed me from command.
You weren't thinking clearly, Optimus! You haven't been since resuming command.
I wanted you back in charge because I believe in you.
You've left me no choice. I'm taking over.
Destroyed...
All destroyed...
But they were just empty shells! We can always build new bodies, right? Assuming we ever find their sparks.
We already did! Thrust that via cone you just chased away? He was... he was a Maximal like any of us.
And I almost brought him back until you had to go and chase him away!
Then Tankor and Jetstorm were...
We can't destroy them.
Not without fragging our own guys!
I mean, that Megatron doesn't miss a trick.
If Megatron has turned our people into via cones, then it's up to us to free them!
Next time on Beast Machines...
If Megatron transformed them, why can't we change them back?
But Thrust was... one of us. I'm sure of it.
Never trust a black widow, Spider.
Megatron grabbed your spark. He corrupted you!
I did it! I'm actually seeing inside his mind!
I'm finding out what happened when we hit this rock.
I don't remember any of this.
Prove your loyalty to Megatron! Remove her spark.
What's the weirdest thing people buy for dogs? Stick around and see.
The last fry. Play of...
Nice. I'm looking good.
Uh-oh.
Missed your mark once again, Hawkeye.
Just having a little fun, Ultron.
I'll show you how to have fun.
Okay, good boy. Save it for the series.
The Avengers premieres in just a few minutes on Fox Kids.
In some countries, people buy wigs for dogs. That's hairy.
The search for the truth continues.
Megatron conquered Cybertron by stealing everyone's spark.
He reconfigured three of them into Vecon Generals.
But what will the truth reveal?
Megatron transformed them. Why can't we change them back?
The revelation continues on an all-new Beast Machines next Saturday morning at 11 Eastern, 10 Central and Pacific on Fox Kids.
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Beast Machines
Last time on Beast Machines, you removed me from command.
I'm taking over.
This place is where Megatron stole every spark on Cybertron.
Including yours.
You're saying I used to be one of you?
Megatron stole their sparks and used their bodies to create mindless Vecon.
No!
Optimus, what is it?
Why did you awaken me?
What were we supposed to do? With you howling like a loon?
The Oracle was finally leading me to the ultimate truth.
Telling me why the Matrix reformatted us into these technorganic bodies.
I was almost there. Until you came barging in.
The way you were crying out, we were just supposed to ignore you?
If I'm ever to get to the heart of our quest, then it is vital that you leave me alone.
No matter what you hear.
Fine, whatever. Just let us know when you want our help.
I'm sorry, but some journeys must be made alone.
And you follow this guy wide?
He beats the bolts out of me.
Our fearless leader has been keeping too many secrets lately.
Yeah, that's your department.
Meaning?
Meaning? What was going on with you and Thrust back in that factory?
Optimus wouldn't have thought twice about sharing his little secrets with Rhinox.
Hey, you want Optimus to take you seriously? You better make your own mark.
We know Megatron somehow conquered Cybertron by stealing everyone's spark.
And that he reconfigured three of them into Veicon generals.
Yeah, well now that we've covered history, can we move on to current defense?
If Megatron transformed them, why can't we change them back?
As of this moment, we are going on the offensive.
And who are we offending today?
Veicons.
Who do we start with then? Thrust?
Tankor.
But Thrust was... one of us. I'm sure of it.
Maybe so, but Tankor is the slowpoke, and I'm not just talking about his overland speed.
That makes him the easiest to track, trick, and trap.
Sounds like a plan.
Our Veicon buddies are transferring cargo at the spaceport.
I still think we should start with Thrust.
Why, there's a difference.
For once in your life, would you at least try using your brain?
Wouldn't Megatron want leaders who actually knew how we operate?
You're saying, like, these are sparks that we know?
I'm saying...
I'm saying that we start with Tankor. End of discussion.
Rattrap, you're with me. Blackarachnia, you go with Nightscreen.
What am I, a babysitter?
You're both in charge of distracting Jetstorm and Thrust.
Thrust? I can handle that. Come on, kid.
Think they got the message?
Well, just in case.
I am transformed!
Message received!
Looking for trouble? Found it.
Thrust, I'm not here to fight you.
Setting another trap, like last time?
I didn't know the Maximals were following me. I was trying to help you.
I got him!
Nightscreen, don't!
Yes!
Hey, baddie baddie, swing baddie baddie, and otherwise,
take that!
Tankbots, load faster!
Faster!
Tankor!
Faster!
This ought to get his attention.
Tankor, pull over eyes!
Thrust.
Never trust a black widow spider.
Thrust, overdrive.
No! I won't fight you!
Silverbolt!
What's the longest time someone has spent in a tree?
Today's assignment, photographic.
I hate happy endings.
There's a man in Indonesia who's been up in a tree for 30 years. He won't come down.
You are Silverbolt.
You really just want to talk?
Think back. Remember what you felt when...
I...I felt nothing!
Megatron grabbed your spark. He corrupted you.
How long can you keep lying to yourself?
Fight it!
Are you sure about this, Spots?
As sure as I am transformed.
Alright, big guy.
Nice try! Someone need his targeting system recalibrated?
Nice try!
I am transformed.
Dead in the bullseye, daddy.
And it's a hard fly to left field. He's going, going...
Gone!
Retra, finish the mission.
They're mine.
Tanker, pulverize!
Surprise! Yeehaw!
Tanker, crush these boys!
Oh, big fella!
And I thought I got the easy job.
Someone's about to get his wings clipped.
I am transformed.
Hey, I got you right here, Rocket Man.
Nothing like a light snack.
Once I help you remember who you are, we'll be together again, Silverbolt.
Why do you keep calling me that?
That's who you are. It has to be.
Then why can't I remember?
Let me give you more power to help break Megatron's programming.
Oh, yes. I... I remember.
Another planet, not Cybertron. Primitive, lush.
You're there.
Optimus, Cheetor and Rhinox are with you.
They don't look happy.
You see, I was right. You are Silverbolt.
Fraternizing with the enemy. Is that any way to win a campaign?
Tanker, Earth, Mousebot! Tanker, Thrash, Mousebot!
Yeah, yeah, get the idea. Can't we all just get connected?
Hehehehehehe.
I did it! I'm actually seeing inside his mind.
What's going on? Having trouble steering?
Wait a minute. I plug into Turt B and get back my own memories?
Still, this is my big chance to finally find out what happened when we came back here.
It's Megatron! He's trying to break free!
Yeah! That's the end of him!
We did it! We're out of Transwarp's base!
What's even better spots? That's Cybertron. We're home.
Why are they attacking us?
Oh man, I don't remember any of this.
Redtrap, stay focused! You must complete the mission!
Oh no.
What happened? I'm plugged into their leader, remember?
I just told them all it was time for a little nap.
Hey, nice work. Any luck finding out who he was?
Oh, even better. I unclogged my own memories. And I'm finding out what happened when we hit this rock.
That can wait. Just wake up the Maximal inside this vehicle.
Your wish is my command.com.
These blasts! They're devolving us!
So that's what happened to our Transmetal bodies.
Silverbolt, come with me!
Silverbolt, don't!
Why?
I was just stringing her along. Really? Then prove your loyalty to Megatron!
Remove her spark.
Do it, Rollerboy! Or do I smell a traitor?
Come on! Stop giving me my memories and give me yours!
Wait a minute. If these are my memories, then how come I'm seeing myself?
If these aren't my memories, then who are they?
Say it ain't so. Tankor is really our old buddy, Rotnox.
Go away, Bikerboy!
Adios, Zambiga!
Lacarachnia, no!
Tankor is who?
Uh, Trash.
Megatron did this. He turned Rhinox against us.
No!
Lacarachnia, no!
Your spark must have left its body.
I'm offline?
Easy, Rhinox.
Don't open. Hmm.
My...
Aw, it's only tonight's homework, man.
Tankor is who?
The truth unfolds.
Megatron turned Rhinox against us.
But where will it lead them?
How can I stop this?
And to what end?
Megatron isn't the problem.
You are.
The conclusion of this three-part revelation is here.
It's in all new Beast Machines next Saturday morning at 11E, 10CMP on Fox Kids.
Beast Machines.
Last time on Beast Machines.
This is my big chance to finally find out what happened when we came back here.
The Oracle was finally leading me to the ultimate truth.
You are Silverbolt.
Then why can't I remember?
Blackarachnia, no!
Blackarachnia.
Looky here, Mom.
I caught me a lightning bug.
No, I didn't.
I caught you.
Looky here, Mom. I caught me a lightning bug.
No.
Jetstorm!
Rattrap, have you lost your mind?
Tankor is who?
Rhinox.
Tankor is Rhinox.
Are you sure?
Rhinox was a genius in Tankor is...
Hope you're speaking to Pope?
If Rhinox is in there, we have to find a way to reach him.
I do not doubt the wisdom of the Matrix, but its visions confuse me.
They help me understand my role in its grand design.
Optimus!
How could you let this happen to us, Boss Monkey?
You failed us, Optimus.
Just like you failed Cybertron.
How can I stop this?
Tell me!
Megatron did this.
He turned Rhinox against us.
He must have. Otherwise Rhinox would never betray us.
Rhinox?
Is that you?
Che... Cheetor...
Rattrap.
He remembers.
You must have dragged something loose.
That's right, pal.
It's your old buddy Cheetor and Rattrap.
And your Rhinox, remember? Rhinox.
Rhinox.
Tankor, destroy!
We can't hurt him. Not with Rhinox in.
Tankor, crush! Most blocked!
Come on, Rhinox. Don't you recognize your old buddy Rattrap?
I think that's a big mouth.
How is this plan of yours supposed to work again?
We just have to wake up Rhinox.
Tankor, pulverize!
Your time's up, Whiskers. We gotta make tracks before reinforcements get here.
It's too late. And this time you can't shut them down.
No! This way!
How is this plan of yours supposed to work again?
Don't open. Hmm.
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Aw, it's only tonight's homework, man.
I am seriously missing my old turbojet right now.
You and me both.
Run!
I could think Tankor turned out to be a friend. Imagine if he was recycled from a Predacon.
I don't know what Megatron has in store for you, little lady, but I'm sure it won't be pleasant.
Gotcha!
You little! Jetstorm, have to burn!
Aw, nice balloons, kid, but around here I'm top gun!
Oops! Wrong turn, bats!
Uh-oh!
C-sharp? Or B-flat? Music to my ears.
Going somewhere, tailpipe?
Just looking for something worth bragging.
Me too. Guess we both got lucky.
That sparking mind. Over my empty shell!
Sweet dreams, exhaustful brains.
Hello? Is anyone there?
Blackarachnia? What are you doing here?
Help me!
Optimus?
Oh! What's happening to me?
We're on a higher plane of existence. I have attained it by communing with the Oracle.
But how did I get here?
Your spark must have left its body.
I'm offline? How can we be talking?
All Transformers are connected through the Matrix. The All Spark, of which we are all mere fragments.
Spark A goes in shell B. How hard can that be? Well, here goes!
Come on, you! Get in there!
No! No, I don't belong here! I have to get away! I have to...
Hey! Where are you going? Come back!
I have to get away! I have to get away!
Slow down, will ya? I'm trying to help!
Be calm, Blackarachnia. You are safe. Your friends are near. I can sense it.
That's it. Don't be afraid. I got you.
But they cannot help you unless you focus.
Focus, Blackarachnia. That's right. Draw upon your warrior's discipline. Find your still point.
Good.
I did it. I did it!
Thanks, kid.
Least I could do to repay you for babysitting me.
We better go find the others. I have a feeling they need our help.
Hang on!
Rattrap? Rattrap!
Rhinox, wait. You don't have to do this.
Rhinox?
Dangor, Crush, Catbox!
Don't do it, Rhinox. It's me, Cheetor.
You remember, don't you? Come on, fight it, Rhinox.
You know who you are.
Rhinox!
What do you call a dozen cows?
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You call 12 cows or more a flink.
Rhinox, thank the Matrix you're alive.
Trap.
Abandon.
This is Megatron's doing. But I can help you.
Stay away from me. Megatron isn't the problem. You are.
You don't know what you're saying.
Megatron has started a war between the organic and the technological.
But we can overcome the destructive force of his rapid technology.
Don't you see, Optimus? Nature is the destructive force.
Megatron's right. As long as Sparks remain individualistic,
the wars will only continue.
Rhinox!
I'm sorry, am I interrupting?
I hope those mindless Tonka toys were still under warranty.
Blackaractea, no! Don't hurt him! He's Rhinox!
What?
Don't worry, everyone. I'm alright.
Easy, Rhinox. We just want to help you.
I don't need any of your help.
Rhinox, it is you. But how...
Ever since Megatron abducted my spark and changed me,
I've been conscious inside Tankor.
I couldn't reach the surface, couldn't communicate,
but the whole time I was watching, learning.
We've recovered you. And together we can finally defeat Megatron.
Defeat him? Open your eyes like mine finally are.
Megatron is the only hope this planet has of achieving technological perfection.
What? Imposter! Rhinox, I knew would never side with Megatron.
You think his very spark has been corrupted?
Yes, but it's up to us to save him.
I am transformed!
Take him now!
Is this your way of achieving peace and harmony?
This isn't the jungle, Chitaur!
What are you waiting for? Let's go!
Rattrap, use your tail interface.
If Rhinox can't change his mind, we'll change it for him.
Are you sure about this?
Do you want Rhinox back or not?
What are you waiting for? Do it!
I am transformed!
Rattrap, belay that order! Maximals, stand down!
But Optimus, he was...
Rhinox has made his choice.
If we tamper with his mind, then we're no better than Megatron.
Let him go.
Megatron wants this planet to run harmoniously, but harmony without free will isn't harmony at all.
I pray you understand that in time.
Goodbye, Optimus. When we meet again, it will not be as allies.
How could you let him go?
He wasn't just one of us, he was the best of us.
He doesn't like it any more than you do, Chitaur, so let it go.
He understands the Matrix and our place in the grand scheme.
Oh, care to share it with the rest of us peons?
I believe the Matrix has shown me the meaning of our quest.
The truth has always been before us, within our maximal bodies.
What are you talking about?
The Beast Wars on prehistoric Earth were not fought in vain.
The Matrix sent us there to bring back the organic elements we now carry in our bodies.
The Matrix means for us to restore nature to Cybertron.
Huh? What?
Was this planet ever natural to begin with?
We've seen the evidence. Remember the tree in Nightscream's chamber?
The Matrix is relying on us to stop Megatron's technological onslaught.
And I dare not fail it again.
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The temporary setback of most bybees.
I'm tired of suffering your temporary setbacks.
Every moment I waste on your ineffectual treatment.
The organics grow stronger.
Please, need I remind you that the point of these treatments is to eliminate your beastly contamination?
We could avoid this disappointment by simply transplanting your spark into a purely robotic body.
Leaving my spark vulnerable?
Not even for an instant.
There is one other possibility, the maximal unit, Night Scream.
Somehow he was able to generate a beast mode on a planet devoid of organic life.
I believe if we replicate that process, then reverse it, the result would be a purely machine body.
Lamentably, my ongoing directive to purge you of your beast mode has prevented me from studying this anomalous creature
more closely.
Your directive is hereby amended.
Jet storm, thrust, take off.
Escort my diagnostic drone to the catacombs and retrieve the flying rodent.
Piece of cake!
Down.
In.
And I want him alive.
When you're sparked to me, Night Scream, if we were able to recover Rhinox's memories from Tankor,
we may learn even more from your memories.
I didn't survive this long just to be somebody's science project.
Wait a minute, I got something.
Hello.
Your buddy's got a built-in DNA scanner?
Duh. Everybody's got a built-in scanner for beast modes.
We junked all the stasis pods in the quantum cycle upgrade, remember?
Sorry, kid. You tend to be a little out of the loop when you're on a distant planet fighting the beast wars.
And you did a fine job winning it.
Oh, I forgot. You fumbled the ball at the very last nano-click.
Watch your mouth, Junior! I lost friends in that war.
Easy, Rat Trap.
What?
We all lost friends.
Digging up the past can be painful, but let's try not to lose our focus.
The question isn't how you scanned for DNA, but where you found any on Cybertron.
I'm telling you, I can't remember.
Your memories hold the key to the future of Cybertron.
Maybe if you tried focusing on today instead of dwelling on the past.
Beast Wars this, Rhinox that. Give it a rest already.
The Oracle said the seeds of the future lie buried in the past.
Yeah, well, I say never look back.
I wouldn't have survived one nano-click if I got weepy over every transformer that ran out of juice.
Eh, let him go.
The Oracle has charged us with restoring the organic to Cybertron.
Night Scream holds our only clue.
Oh, I wouldn't say he's our only clue.
Hey, those are from my tree.
Optimus, no! Don't you remember that fruit nearly turned you all into primitive creatures?
Optimus, what's happening to you?
Sit. Eat. Get strong.
The fruit isn't the clue.
This is what the Oracle meant by the seeds of the future.
We'll replant here, the chamber where we found the first tree.
Sealed off. Big surprise.
Nothing the old Maximal teamwork can't get past.
Step aside, team. Time for a little solo action.
Just keep it in base mode. We don't want to attract any Veercons.
Zeroing in on ECHO location audio frequency. Position locked.
Night Scream, cease and desist before you cause a cave in.
We'll wait for that.
That wasn't for me.
I'm home!
My atom transforms!
Harry!
So, what's it gonna be this time?
Harry couldn't stand the suspense.
Oh, man! If I didn't know Rhinox's spark was inside that tin can!
Not too bad for him. He's not my buddy.
Everyone still online?
Hey! Where's the kid?
Night Scream! Night Scream!
Diagnostic drone to Megadron. Subject acquired.
I'm gonna go get him.
Aw, it's only tonight's homework, man.
The regeneration chamber is not working.
Forget to juice the batteries?
The machine is fully functional. It merely seems to have no effect on this creature's body.
Grab him!
I am transformed!
Fascinating.
His robot mode is implementing biologically enhanced nanosurgical capabilities. It seems to accelerate the beast mode's natural healing abilities.
Which means that reversing this process will achieve Megatron's organic purge.
You must tell me the secret behind your healing process.
When did I become a class guinea pig?
Okay, okay, I'll tell.
There's really not very much to it.
We'll take out the egghead. We'll scope out the kid.
Remember, you'll have to remain in robot mode to continue healing.
Frost, accelerate!
Jet storm afterburn!
I can't go for help without leading him straight to the others. Alone again, naturally.
He's blocking my spark probe, which means he's alive, but that's all I know.
Any chance he's in robot mode?
Keep it brief.
Gotcha. I am transformed.
Hey, I got a signature!
He's close!
You can't apply me, Sky Rat!
I'm picking up movement coming towards us.
I can't mask our energy signatures forever. Are you listening?
The kid's right below us and hidden deeper. And two VIA clowns on his tail.
Tankor, protect me. That's an order.
I think it's time we come to an understanding about who gives the orders.
You?
Oh, I'm sorry. Were you happier when my vocabulary was limited to...
Tankor, smash!
Poetic, perhaps. Yet somehow it just isn't me anymore. Not since my dormant memories were released.
I'm not quite the Maximal that I was. Neither am I when Megatron made me. My experiences in both camps have afforded me a greater clarity.
I've grown to realize Megatron's scheme for new order is elegant in its simplicity. Yet suffering from a single flaw...
Megatron.
Cybertron requires a leader uncontaminated by a beast mode. Someone like... me.
And unlike Megatron, I will always have use for your skills.
I am programmed to serve Megatron. I have no alternative.
Trust me, there are always alternatives.
Oh.
I almost forgot how much I like playing solo. Oh yeah, much simpler. Just look out for number one and never look back.
Ugh.
Sure you don't want to look back? Because here comes number one in 3D.
What do you call it, dozen cows?
When evil threatens humanity.
All 12 cows are more a flink.
Not today, biker boy. Step aside, furball. Move us. Okay.
Come into my parlor, said a spider to the fly boy.
Missed me, missed me. Now you gotta kiss me.
You're grounded, Wing Ding.
What are you waiting for? Take him out.
Silverbolt.
Blackarachnia.
They're getting away.
Your reprogramming is now complete, my drone. You will remain loyal to Megatron in appearance only.
I live only to serve Innos.
I now need you to trace a certain energy signature. A special one that I discovered during my spark belt with Optimus Primal.
Where am I?
Night's Dream.
This must be where I got my beast mode.
My circuits scanned the cave, found the DNA of a fossilized bat. That's how I survived while all of the others were.
They deserve to live as much as me. More even.
Why did I get to live?
Why? Beats me, kid. But I'll be happy to put you out of your misery.
Oh no.
Night's Dream, stop it.
You want to kill us all?
No. No more killing.
Tell me. Let me help.
All of these bones. There must be thousands. Do you know what that means?
Cybertron once supported natural organic life.
No! It means thousands of Transformers could have escaped Megatron's virus if only...if only...
What, Night's Dream? If only what?
If only I was thinking about the others instead of just myself. I didn't think about them at all. How many others could I have saved?
I know. I feel this world's pain every day. And blame myself for losing the Beast Wars. But I also believe we survive for a reason.
We will heal this wounded planet for our fellow Sparks when they return. And they will return.
The seeds of the future lie buried in the past. For a better world.
I await your explanation.
I have none to offer, Sire.
What?
The organic degeneration process I extracted from Night's Dream was accurate and infallible. It should have worked.
According to my data, failure to purge your DNA contamination may actually stem from your own subconscious desire to maintain your Beast Mode.
Begone.
Megatron's latest organic purge failed. Per your instructions.
Excellent. Incidentally, your information on that mysterious energy signature was accurate.
The legends are true.
The Oracle exists and thus will serve as the key to the downfall of both Optimus and Megatron.
What's the strangest ingredient in lipstick?
Most lipsticks contain fish scales. Pucker up.
In the battle between organic and machine, the key to winning lies somewhere on Cybertron. Who will be the first to grab it?
The key is mine.
At once turned, who will survive?
Welcome to my new Cybertropolis.
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Last time on Beast Machines.
The Oracle has charged us with restoring the organic to Cybertron. Night Scream holds our only clue.
Oh, I wouldn't say he's our only clue.
This is what the Oracle meant by the seeds of the future.
Cybertron requires a leader uncontaminated by a Beast Mode. Someone like me.
This must be where I got my Beast Mode.
Cybertron once supported natural organic life.
The seeds of the future lie buried in the past.
Your reprogramming is now complete, my drone. The legends are true.
The Oracle insists, and thus will serve as the key to the downfall of both Optimus and Megatron.
Sire, Megatron will be very suspicious of your absence, not to mention mine.
I have a more important task for you.
Does it include smelting?
Behold, the Oracle.
The old Autobot history data tracks refer to a powerful spheroid computer called Vector Sigma.
And you believe the Oracle to be this Vector Sigma?
The data tracks also mention a key to Vector Sigma, which could turn organics into techno matter.
Optimus and Megatron have no idea of its power.
Sadly, neither do you.
This unit does not contain the receptive spark. Access denied.
It appears we're in need of a receptive spark.
Or perhaps one who has no spark at all.
I see where this is going.
Find the key.
This is beyond comprehension.
Interfacing Vector Sigma Core.
The key! Where is it?
This is just computer code.
Indeed. The code that controls the key to Vector Sigma.
Now it must be tested.
This was your world once. What happened?
You get wiped out by a natural disaster or did some robot decide you weren't worthy of this planet?
Bad boy, you gonna help us? You waiting for him to get up and dance?
Guess who just joined the drill team?
You really think you're gonna find any water on this barren planet?
It clearly wasn't always barren. There has to be some way to return organic life to Cybertron.
Am I the only one who thinks this is a total waste of time?
I suppose it's only natural for a cat to be so restless. Still, I wish he would trust in the Oracle.
Megatron's been awfully quiet lately. You'd think Big Bot would want to know what he's up to.
Cheetor's still young. He needs to learn that not all problems are solved with conflict.
Victory can be achieved in more subtle ways.
Psst! Kid, you wanna trade places?
And get in the middle of that? No way.
Hey, nerd! We struck a goop.
Someone open up a jar of instant jungle?
The Oracle vision is coming true. Cybertron's organic core is returning life to our world.
Too bad it won't last.
I am transformed!
Stand down! What do you want, Rhinox?
The name is Tankor!
But your dark chamber still holds the spark of Rhinox.
You enjoy history, Optimus? Ever hear of the key to Vector Sigma?
An old Autobot legend?
Guess again. Cold hard reality!
What?
The key to Vector Sigma is mine! I now have the power to transform organics into metallic perfection!
Shall I begin with you, old friend?
This is one of those subtle victories.
No!
Oh no.
No!
Who wants to be next?
What's the longest time someone has spent in a tree?
There's a man in Indonesia who's been up in a tree for 30 years. He won't come down.
He's contagious.
Optimus, help me.
Megatron was right. Organics do not belong on this planet.
But where he failed to eliminate you, I will succeed.
Eliminate this muzzle mouth!
You've been working out.
Enough!
I am transformed!
You are a fool, Optimus Primal!
You, the Maximals, and even Megatron himself are destined to failure!
All organics will fall before me!
Overloading!
Oh no!
Initiate evacuation sequence.
Radar, don't! Nightstream needs our help!
What do I do?
No! Stay away from me! I'm a walking plague!
What are you all looking at?
Please, don't hurt me. Come any closer and I'll rip out your circuits!
He's being transformed into pure techno-matter. If this keeps up, it could corrupt his core processor and shut him down for good.
What did Rhinox do to him?
Nightstream, listen to me. We want to help you, but you need to stay calm.
You stay calm! Just go away, please!
Of course!
Blackaractea, what are you doing?
The ooze is enhancing his organic nature just like it did with the trees.
Wow.
Now it's only temporary. We're gonna need a lot more.
Fat chance with this scrap.
Scan for Tankor's signature.
On it, boss monkey. I am transformed.
There's no time!
Once we find the source of his power, we can reverse its effects.
Get the Driller back online.
We don't need temporary solutions.
It's no good. I can't pick up Tankor's energy signature.
I can't contact his spark. I fear Rhinox may be offline for good.
This Driller's three solar cycles from being anywhere near online.
Wait a minute. Remember those mole drones?
Not with Megatron controlling them.
We could use one to drill down to Cybertron's organic cores.
I'll stay with Nightstream.
I'm here.
It's his only hope. Maybe the planet's only hope.
What happened?
Azure commencing analysis, forthwith.
Whoa!
More.
Split up.
I am transformed.
If Megasaurus Generals try to control those drones, they'll get us a busy signal.
Let's adopt us a mole.
Unfortunately, the fate of my world is not dependent on drones alone.
Welcome to my new Cybertropolis.
I've been waiting for you.
Can a goldfish remember what I had for breakfast yesterday?
When he's...
Wait! A goldfish has a memory span of only three minutes.
I've chosen you to test the power of my new Cybertropolis.
Can't we just take the oral exam?
You totally lost it?
So let's pick a mole and end scram...
Well, the end scram's good.
I'm still in command here.
Wanna make it out alive?
He's so mean.
He's being the useless one.
Oh, take it easy, kid. I scrounged up some more organic goop.
I can't help you running loose.
Thanks, we'll get back here...
No!
Xenor!
I am transformed!
Nice fall! A crab trap just wants to intervene!
Let's put this to bed.
Oh, no! The crab trap express is leaving the station!
Gear up, Magnificence! We'll track down the livestock in no time!
Don't bother. I already have an agent among them.
Blackarachnia? Nightscreen?
We'll find them. Rat traps, stay behind and start drilling. Unless someone has a better idea?
Megatron must be in the driver's seat.
Get it offline, stat!
This just gets better and better.
Contain them. I'll handle them all.
Would you at least try doing it my way?
How are we supposed to contain them without touching them?
He kind of glossed over that part.
Spots! Look out!
Easy webs!
No touching on the first day, remember?
Everyone all right?
I'm good. Thanks for asking.
Lucky for us, he came to his senses and helped us bring back that mole.
That mole nearly destroyed everyone and everything we fought for.
Like Tankor would have been more cooperative.
What do I look like here? A ham radio? You got something to say to each other? You could just do it without the middle mouse.
Look, you've got to start respecting me. I'm not just some kid anymore. I proved myself when you were off with the Oracle.
You really think this team needs two leaders?
Right. Fine.
Glad that's settled.
No, it's not. Some problems aren't that simple.
Leave us. Your plan has come to fruition without a hitch.
Everyone from Optimus to Megatron believes you are gone. Offline.
Excellent. I can implement my agenda without interference now that I and I alone hold the key to a new Cybertron.
You will not change the channel. Fox Kids is your favorite channel.
You will now come out of your trance in 3, 2, 1, just in time to watch this.
The key to a new Cybertron may lie in its organic core.
It's gonna rock.
And could have enormous growth potential.
Need a lift?
But will this potential backfire and be used against the Maximals?
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Last time on Beast Machines.
The old Autobot history data tracks refer to a powerful spheroid computer called Vector Sigma.
The data tracks also mention a key to Vector Sigma, which could turn organics into techno matter.
The Oracle vision is coming true.
Cybertron's organic core is returning life to our world.
Everyone from Optimus to Megatron believes you have gone offline.
Excellent.