Transformers: Energon
“Rodimus, Friend or Foe?” – Episode 15
Written by Voicebox Productions
Transcription by Brandon Williams
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Snow Cat: Yoyheehoo! Yoyoyayoyoy! He-hahaha! Yoyoyaayeeeoooh! Hoo-hahahaha! Yoyoyayayoyoyoyo!
Megatron: Hmm… Aaaaaahhhawwwwahhh!
Snow Cat: Here comes my front side stopper! Hahahaha! Haha! Oh, crud. Yoww! Well, that didn’t work!
Demolishor: Megatron-sir, I think the new armour you gave Cyclonus has done something to his head! He’s dancing around the Energon grid on those stupid skis and he’s gonna get hurt.
Megatron: Yes, even though I half-agree with you, Demolishor, don’t ever question my decisions! And please refer to Cyclonus as Snow Cat from now on. Do you understand?
Demolishor: Right, Snow Cat.
Megatron: And besides, I’m changing our objective.
Demolishor: Huh?! Sir, but what do you mean?
Megatron: I know there’s more Energon out there, and I think we’re wasting too much time probing around on planet Earth.
Q-2: Oh, great! What’s he talking about now?
Q-4: He’s on to us. Megatron knows there’s Energon here inside Unicron. He’ll be coming soon.
Q-1: He’s not attacking the Earth anymore!
Q-2: What?!
Q-3: Megatron is going to attack us!
Q-1: This is terrible!
Q-2: Ohhh no!
Q-3: This is atrocious!
Jetfire: This Energon grid is great! It’s nice not having to be on alert 24-7.
Hot Shot: Not too smart. Don’t the Decepticons realize they can’t penetrate it?
Jetfire: I bet it’s that crazy clown Cyclonus.
Ironhide: Haha, no doubt. You mean Snow Cat!
Dr. Jones: Hahahaha… My Energon grid is flawless! These Decepticons can try every trick in the book, but none of their artillery has any hope of getting through, right, Optimus? Hahahaha!
Kicker: My dad’s way too laid back. Did he forget that we barely got the grid online?
Optimus: It’s too soon to let our guard down. I have a feeling that Megatron is working on a new scheme involving Unicron.
Dr. Jones: I think we should run through the plan we’ve been working on, so everyone’s on the same page. Don’t ya think? Ha, ha!
Optimus: Inferno, call everyone into the operations room. We need to discuss strategy on our next move.
Inferno: Optimus-sir, I’d like Ironhide to take my place.
Ironhide: Who, me?! Take over?
Hot Shot: It’s okay. Hey, I’ll cover for you.
Ironhide: You will?
Hot Shot: You wanna hear what Optimus has to say, don’t you? Well now’s your chance.
Ironhide: Yeah!
Hot Shot: You remind me of when I was young; ready for anything. Ah, those were the days. I wanted to be just like Rodimus.
Ironhide: Man, this Rodimus guy really left an impression on you, hey Hot Shot?
Hot Shot: Hahaha. We all have people we look up to, people who have made an impact on our lives.
Ironhide: Aww, well, thank you, sir. Hey, I better not be late!
Misha: So, it sounds like the Earth isn’t — totally safe from the Decepticons yet.
Kicker: I dunno if it’ll ever be.
Megatron: This Alpha Q character’s having a little too much impact on my plans. I want you to find him and destroy him, now!
Demolishor: But he’s a needle in a haystack, sir.
Tidal Wave: Yes, because space is really big.
Megatron: Silence! I don’t want any of your lamebrain excuses.
Tidal Wave & Demolishor: Yessir.
Megatron: What’s that? Why is this Terrorcon here?
Starscream: Sir, this looks like the work of Alpha Q.
Megatron: All right, Starscream. What are you hiding?
Starscream: He’s been eavesdropping on you, Megatron.
Megatron: What?!
Starscream: Alpha Q made those Terrorcons from Unicron. He’s been using them as spies, Megatron-sir.
Megatron: Urggh! So, he’s been watching me this whole time! Well, if it’s games he wants to play, then play we shall.
Demolishor: Wait up, Megatron-sir!
Megatron: Don’t bother!
Optimus: Our battle isn’t over just because the Energon grid is complete. Infact, the real battle may be just beginning. Unless we destroy Unicron and squash Megatron’s aspirations, there will never be any real peace in the universe.
Kicker: I’m really glad — we have Optimus on our side.
Optimus: We must bring the Energon grid up to full capacity and then prepare for battle in space.
Kicker: But we don’t know where their base is.
Ironhide: Well, I planted a tracking device on the Terrorcon we found. So, thanks to me, we can find them. I am so good.
Kicker: Ahh, quit your bragging!
Ironhide: Ehh!
Optimus: Preparations have already started on planet Cybertron.
Kicker: Well, I guess that means we’re on the move again. Man!
Misha: Ohh… Kicker…
Hot Shot: Carlos, did you manage to see the live video feed of Optimus’ speech? It looks like we’re gonna need your help, since the battle is moving into space. Carlos? Argh, lost all audio. Great. Aww, I lost video now too?! What’s going on?!
Rodimus: Hot Shot! Come in, Hot Shot. Hot Shot, are you there?
Hot Shot: Uh, is that you, Rodimus-sir? The rest of the team and I would like to thank you for your help in the last battle. Seriously, we really appreciate it.
Rodimus: I opened the emergency line because I need to talk to you.
Hot Shot: To me?! For real?
Rodimus: But we can’t discuss it here. This line may not be secure. Someone could be listening.
Ironhide: Kicker! Transform! Hey, what’s up, buddy?
Kicker: Nothing’s up. Just leave me alone, would ya?
Ironhide: Hey, Misha’s worried about you.
Kicker: I told you I’m fine, all right?!
Ironhide: Obviously, you’re not! And since the announcement — ohhhh, I get it. It’s the space thing. You’d rather be on solid ground. That’s cool. I’ll just tell Optimus that you’re staying home from this mission because you’re scared.
Kicker: Don’t you threaten me, Ironhide! I don’t need your — hhh. Something’s wrong! Wait! Who was that?
Ironhide: Ehh, it looked like Hot Shot.
Kicker: So what’s his hurry?
Ironhide: Search me, I haven’t got a clue. It’s kinda… strange.
Megatron: Errrrah! Starscream, you ingrate! I brought you back to the Decepticon panel and still you deceive me! Graaaah!
Starscream: Please, Megatron! Stop this!
Megatron: Out of my way.
Starscream: I won’t. The Terrorcons are just mindless machines, Megatron.
Megatron: So… still rationalizing Alpha Q? Well, he can’t help you now.
Starscream: My allegiance is to you and to you alone, O sovereign one.
Megatron: We’ll see about that.
Starscream: Huh?
Megatron: Well, if you aren’t behind Alpha Q, then you won’t be coming to rescue these Terrorcons, like someone else I know, will you?
Starscream: What?!
Megatron: Oh, you know who I’m talking about, don’t you? Starscream… Heh, heh, heh, heh…
Starscream: Scorponok…
Megatron: Or maybe I won’t wait for him to help the Terrorcons, maybe I’ll call him myself. Oh, Scorponok! Scorponok!
Scorponok: Huh? I’m sure I heard Megatron call me. Eat up, my Terrorcons and let’s go.
Hot Shot: Transform! Hot Shot! I’m here, Rodimus! Huh? That looks like a mine shaft. I didn’t realize they’re still mining Energon out here. Wha?
Scorponok: Who goes there?!
Hot Shot: Scorponok?!
Scorponok: Transform! Hahahahahaha! You think you can take me on?
Hot Shot: Well I guess there’s only one way to find out, eh Snore-ponok? That Energon isn’t yours for the taking.
Scorponok: Huhh? Gahh! Stop that!
Hot Shot: I can’t let those Terrorcons steal any more Energon. So don’t even attempt to revive Unicron. That’s our new mission, and that’s why I’m gonna have to ask you to leave.
Rodimus: Wait! Stop. Hold your fire.
Hot Shot: Huh?
Rodimus: Drop your weapon, now, Hot Shot!
Hot Shot: Rodimus! He’s stealing our Energon!
Scorponok: You barely made it here. What kept you for so long?
Rodimus: I’m here now.
Scorponok: Well, I’m leaving. Can’t risk putting Megatron in a bad mood.
Rodimus: Be careful! He’s got his eyes on Alpha Q.
Hot Shot: Alpha Q?
Scorponok: I have to obey him for now. Transform!
Hot Shot: Wait!
Rodimus: Hot Shot!
Hot Shot: Why did you let him go like that?! They’re taking Energon back to Unicron!
Rodimus: Hot Shot… Don’t worry. Everything’s fine.
Hot Shot: Don’t you get it?! They’re using Energon to rebuild Unicron!
Rodimus: Unicron must be rebuilt once again! That is the order of things.
Hot Shot: Hhh! I – I can’t believe what I’m hearing…
[Commercial]
Kicker: That look longer than I thought.
Ironhide: So you think Hot Shot’s out here?
Kicker: Look! Over there!
Ironhide: Right. Hang on tight, Kicker, let’s go!
Rodimus: Unicron will live again.
Hot Shot: C’mon! Do you have any idea what he’s done?
Rodimus: I do. Unicron, as you know him, is a vicious Transformer who lives only to devour everything in his path. I want to stop that too. But I now I know that he’s being controlled by someone for a different purpose.
Hot Shot: You must mean Alpha Q…?
Rodimus: The Terrorcons were created from the Energon in Unicron. Alpha Q watched over their production meticulously.
Hot Shot: So, the Terrorcons are the work of Alpha Q.
Rodimus: Only time will tell, but for now I want you to hold off on attacking Unicron.
Hot Shot: I still don’t understand. Hhh…
Rodimus: I realize that this is a difficult request…
Hot Shot: Hm?
Rodimus: I’ve known Optimus all my life. I know how he operates. Right now the one thing he’s got on his mind is protecting Earth. So Hot Shot, that’s why I’m depending on your help.
Kicker: There’s Hot Shot. But, who’s with him?
Ironhide: It looks like… Rodimus.
Rodimus: So Hot Shot, you won’t let me down, will you?
Hot Shot: I can’t, Rodimus. You’re asking too much of me.
Rodimus: What?
Hot Shot: I made a promise to Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots. I’ll stop Unicron at all costs. And if you stand in my way…
Rodimus: Hmmm….
Hot Shot: You become the enemy too.
Kicker: Oh no! What’s he doing?!
Ironhide: Uh, Hot Shot! Wait!
Rodimus: You don’t want to do this. You’re a team player. You and I would make a great team!
Hot Shot: You don’t get it! I’m already part of a team, led by a great leader! And I only take orders from Optimus!
Ironhide: Huh?!
Kicker: That’s what I like to hear.
Rodimus: I guess now is your chance to be noble like Optimus. What are you waiting for? Go ahead! Do it! Quit stalling. Shoot!
Hot Shot: Whaa…? Hhh!
Rodimus: You’re too weak. Goodbye, Hot Shot.
Kicker: Whoa, he just…!
Ironhide: No!
Hot Shot: Ughhh! Uhh… Ugh… eghh… uhhh.
Ironhide: Hang on. We’re coming! Hot Shot!
Kicker: Skyblast, quick! Give Hot Shot some Energon now!
Skyblast: I’ve got it, Kicker! Transform! Energon star comin’ at ‘cha!
Kicker: Nice job! All right, Ironhide. Let’s go get ’em!
Ironhide: But…
Kicker: He just blasted Hot Shot! What more reason do ya need?!
Ironhide: Aaaaaaaahhh!
Rodimus: Transform!
Kicker: Don’t let ‘im get away!
Ironhide: I’m trying!
Kicker: Just chase him!
Ironhide: All right, Kicker. Here we go!
Kicker: You’re off! Lock on at one o’clock.
Ironhide: I’m trying!
Rodimus: He’s got that human… Perfect. Keep following me…
Ironhide: Kicker, no matter what Rodimus is still our superior.
Kicker: So what kind of example is he showing?! He just nailed one of his teammates!
Ironhide: Huh?
Kicker: Hot Shot wasn’t just betrayed by another Autobot, but by one of his heroes.
Hot Shot: Ugh-hhh!
Ironhide: Ought to for Hot Shot. Huh? Who is that?!
Kicker: I am not liking the looks of this!
Rodimus: Prowl, shoot ’em!
Prowl: Yessir! Hey rookie! Check out my laser blaster!
Ironhide: Aaaahh! Whoaaaaaaaa!
Prowl: Aaaaaahh! Hrrrggghhh!
Kicker: Aaaaahhhh! Erggh, uggh…
Skyblast: Kicker! Take this sword!
Kicker: Hhh… Aaaarggghh!
Prowl: You!
Rodimus: It’s time, Prowl. Let’s Powerlinx.
Prowl: Okay.
Kicker: Hraaaahhh!
Rodimus: Rodimus!
Prowl: Prowl!
Rodimus & Prowl: Powerlinx!
Rodimus: Powerlinx Rodimus!
Kicker: Huh? Oh no! They Powerlinxed!
Rodimus: Human… You cannot beat me. Come with me instead.
Kicker: So, what exactly are you saying?
Rodimus: Alpha Q has become very intrigued by you.
Kicker: Did you say Alpha Q?
Q-4: (In flashback) The remaining Energon is our only hope… Our only hope.
Kicker: Why would you team up with Alpha Q? What are you planning, anyway?! Huh?!
Rodimus: Come with me, Kicker, and I’ll show you. Hmm? Huh?!
Ironhide: Don’t even think about it, Rodimus! Don’t you dare put a hand on my partner, understand?!
Kicker: Partner…?
[Commercial]
Rodimus: Hmmm. It doesn’t pay to be the hero.
Ironhide: Hrgh… Aaaaaahhh! Ugghhh!
Rodimus: You’ve got guts, kid. But what are you going to do about this?!
Kicker: Eghh! What’s happening? Egghh!
Ironhide: Kicker! Whaaaauhhhh!
Kicker: Ironhide, are you okay?!
Ironhide: Fine! I gotta get him!
Kicker: Ironhide, stop it! You can’t fight him on your own!
Ironhide: Hrrrrrrrgggggghhh!
Kicker: Ironhide!
Ironhide: Hrrrrgggghhh!
Landmine: Who do you think you are? Rodimus is your superior.
Ironhide: I don’t think so, pal!
Rodimus: Leave them, Landmine. They’re useless.
Landmine: Yeah, they’re just dead weight.
Rodimus: I don’t have time for Optimus’ bunch of amateurs!
Landmine: You got it, boss!
Ironhide: Ughh!
Kicker: Are you okay?! Rodimus, you creep!
Rodimus: Well, kid… We’ll meet again. Link off!
Ironhide: Aw, no… What’ve I done?
Kicker: You did what any soldier would’ve done, Ironhide. And on top of that, you saved my life.
Ironhide: You’re wrong.
Kicker: What’re you saying?
Ironhide: Rodimus is my superior, first and foremost. I pulled a weapon on my superior! What have I done?! What was I thinking?!
Hot Shot: Ironhide…
Ironhide: Uh, Hot Shot-sir… I’m sorry for what happened.
Hot Shot: Y’know, sometimes it’s hard to make important decisions in the heat of battle, Ironhide. But I believe you did the right thing.
Ironhide: Really?
Hot Shot: What do you think Optimus would’ve done if he were in your position?
Ironhide: Hmm…
Hot Shot: The same thing, because your teammates always come first.
Ironhide: Hm.
Kicker: Good job, partner.
Ironhide: Huh?
Kicker: I’d be proud to go into space with you.
Ironhide: Kicker.
Kicker: The universe isn’t just for the Transformers. It’s our universe too!
Ironhide: But…
Hot Shot: Heh.
Kicker: Besides, someone’s gotta look out for ya.
Ironhide: What?!
Kicker: I want you by my side when we find Alpha Q. But… why does he want to regenerate Unicron?
Ironhide: Alpha… Q?
Tidal Wave: Slow down, Scorponok!
Scorponok: Why the greeting party?
Starscream: Follow me!
Scorponok: So what’s this about?
Tidal Wave: Megatron says we’re supposed to make sure you don’t take that Energon to someone else.
Scorponok: Hmmm…
Q-2: This is bad!
Q-4: Very bad!
Scorponok: Megatron, I have returned to you.
Megatron: That should clear the air.
Scorponok: What?!
Megatron: Well Scorponok, there’s been suspicion floating around about your connections with Alpha Q and why you’ve been supplying him with Energon.
Scorponok: That’s totally — ridiculous, sir!
Megatron: So you completely deny any association with him, is that correct, soldier? And… you don’t know where he’s hiding?
Scorponok: No!
Megatron: Oh, don’t worry, Scorponok. I’ll believe you. It’s Alpha Q who’ll be disappointed by your renouncement.
Q-1: What is that Decepticon saying?!
Q-2: What’re we going to do?! What’re we going to do?!
Q-4: Oh, Scorponok… Why have you betrayed us? Why? Why?
Scorponok: Er-errrr… Errr… Errr…
Megatron: So, how does it feel to be used as live bait? Let’s see if Alpha Q thinks that you’re worthy enough to be saved. Will he come to your rescue?
Scorponok: (VO) Alpha Q is smarter than that!
Megatron: (VO) Well, I guess we’ll never know until we’ve put him to the test.
Megatron: Heh, heh, heh, heh…
Snow Cat: Yodalayeehoo! So, uh, how’s the view out here, buddy?
Scorponok: Get lost, Snow Cat.
Q-1: That Scorponok! He’s messing up our plans!
Snow Cat: Yodalehyoyoyoyoyaaah!
Q-2: Maybe we should help him…
Q-3: We can’t risk our safety for his.
Q-4: There’s no way that we can help him.
Scorponok: Yaaaaaaaaarrrrrrgghhhhhhh! Yaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh! Errrrrraaaaaaaaahhhhhh!
Q-4: Hold on. Hold on, Scorponok.
Scorponok: Help me, Alpha Q!
[End]
Episode Notes
-Why does Ironhide already know Cyclonus’ new name?