Transformers: Energon
“Open Fire!” – Episode 25
Written by Voicebox Productions
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Jetfire: Sorry, pal, but I don’t have time for games right now… Later!
Mirage: Why you little…!
Jetfire: Huh? Disengage! Catch ya later, Ironhide!
Ironhide: Where’re you going, Jetfire?
Jetfire: To take care of business. You hang back and — try to stay out of trouble. Understand? Transform! Woohoo! Haha!
Ironhide: Aw man, he gets all the fun. But I’ll show him!
Megatron: Ha, ha, ha! Just like I planned! I can hear them coming! Hahaha! So how much longer until our guests arrive? Decepticons, return to Unicron! That’s where the battle’s gonna be.
Demolishor: But first we gotta take care of Scorponok!
Snow Cat: Yeah, he’s goin’ down!
Scorponok: Not without a fight!
Snow Cat: I hate it when they say that!
Megatron: What is taking them so long?! Mrgghh!
Demolishor & Snow Cat: Huh?!
Snow Cat: Whoaa, hhh… Aaah?
Demolishor & Snow Cat: Aaaaaahhh!
Megatron: Quit your dilly-dallying and get in here!
Scorponok: Come back here! Aaaahh! Urgh, aaaaahhh! Aaaahhhh…. Urggghhh!
Q-1: Poor… Poor Scorponok!
Q-3: So, shall we save him?
Q-2: Ohhh… I guess we’d better. We can’t let Megatron win! Nooo!
Scorponok: Aaaahh! Argghh! Whoaaa! I don’t know how you got me out of there, but — thanks a lot, Alpha Q. And someday, I’ll return the favour.
Inferno: Aww, man. This is just way too easy… What?!
Shockblast: Heheheh… I must admit you caught me off-guard, Autobot. But your little game of hide-and-seek bores me. Y’see, I have a little plan. I’m the one who’s gonna control Unicron and no one’s going to stop me! Not even you, Megatron!
Megatron: Ha! Oh, you wish, Shockblast.
Shockblast: Do you hear me, Megatron?! Your days are numbered and soon Unicron will be under my command!
Inferno: Hmm? Aren’t they on the — same side?!
Ironhide: Hwh, hwh, hwh… Optimus! Optimus! Wait up!
Optimus: Hmm? What is it, Ironhide?
Ironhide: Aw, man. I never thought I’d find you guys.
Optimus: What’s wrong? I thought you were up top helping Jetfire keep cover.
Ironhide: I’ve come to prove myself to you, sir.
Optimus: What am I gonna do with you, Ironhide? Huh?
Ironhide: What’s going on up there?
Optimus, Ironhide, Landmine, Prowl & Rodimus: Aaaahhh!
Optimus: Ohh…
Hot Shot: Holy smoke, Optimus! Who saved us?!
Q-1: There’s no need to thank me, Autobots!
Rodimus: It was Alpha Q. He’s finally showing his true colours.
Ironhide: Okay, does this mean he can somehow control all of Unicron?
Optimus: I think that just proved it, Ironhide. The only question is, how much control does he have?
Ironhide: Well, at least we know he’s on our side now.
Prowl: I say we cut the chit-chat and keep moving.
Ironhide: Yeah. You’re right, Prowl.
Optimus: Wait…
Ironhide: Huh?
Prowl: What’s the matter, Optimus?
Optimus: I’ve got a feeling we might be heading into one of Megatron’s traps. Follow me, men!
Autobots: Yessir!
Megatron: Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh… So, Optimus, you think you’ve got it all figured out. You’d better think again… Hahahaha… Huh? Aaaaaarrrrrgggghhhhhh! Ughhh… Awww… Huh? Nice try, Alpha Q.
Q-1: Hrgghh! Urgh! That was a close one!
Kicker: Hey, Alpha Q!
Q-1: Huh?
Kicker: It’s time to make our move. We don’t have time to waste. Optimus needs your help.
Q-1: Easy for you to say…
Q-2: You don’t know what Megatron is capable of!
Q-3: He’s a maniac!
Q-1: Nuts!
Q-3: Yeah!
Kicker: You’ve gotta stop concentrating on beating Megatron.
Q-1: What does that mean?
Kicker: You’re using up all of your energy on him. You’ve gotta stay focused on helping Optimus.
Q-1: But — but!
Q-3: You don’t want us to defeat Megatron?!
Kicker: No!
Q-1: What should we do?!
Kicker: Help Optimus out and let him destroy Megatron!
Q-1: Hmm…
Q-3: Interesting…
Kicker: Optimus… is the only one with the power… to defeat… Megatron.
Alpha Q: How shall we help him?
Kicker: Hm. Ahh. I got it. Join the Autobot team.
Q-1: A team?
Q-3: A team — us?
Q-2: I’m confused!
Kicker: Okay… What I mean is — aw, this is tough.
Q-1: You’re a big help, Kicker.
Q-3: Not!
Kicker: Okay, your planet is stuck inside Unicron, right?
Qs: Yes, but how can we help Optimus release it?
Kicker: By using your strength, you can manipulate Unicron and Optimus can defeat Megatron.
Q-1: We must possess planet Unicron.
Q-3: It’s our destiny. We want our planet back.
Q-2: It’s our home!
Qs: Our home!
Q-2: And we must revive our planet!
Q-1: Unicron!
Q-3: We do not fear Megatron.
Q-2: We cannot fail! Unicron will protect us!
Qs: We will never give up Unicron! Never! No, never!
Q-4: It is our destiny. We will do as you wish. We will help Optimus.
Kicker: Wow, talking to those guys gives me a headache. But, if they can help Optimus… Hhh.
Misha: Kicker?
Kicker: Don’t worry, Misha. Everything’s gonna be all right now. At least I hope so.
Inferno: Hhhh… Hhh… Hhh..
Demolishor & Snow Cat: Ahh!
Inferno: What the?!
Snow Cat: Sorry, Autobot, but you’re not going anywhere!
Demolishor & Snow Cat: Hahaha!
Inferno: Who’s gonna stop me?! Uh oh. Huh?
Demolishor & Snow Cat: Huh?
Scorponok: Unicron belongs to Alpha Q! Now take a hike before I get mad!
Snow Cat: Ahh! Hey, take it easy, Scorp-o-nuts! We were just messing with your little friend!
Demolishor: Yeah, just having a little fun… Hehhh…
Ironhide: Hey Optimus, looks like we’re pinned down here, sir!
Optimus: Leave it to me. Copter-2, launch!
Rodimus: Rodimus, disengage!
Rodimus & Hot Shot: Transform!
Optimus: Transform!
Ironhide: Transform!
Prowl: Transform!
Landmine: Transform!
Kicker: So did ya make it?
Ironhide: Yeah, but don’t ask me how. Hoo-hoo!
Optimus: I agree, but let’s concentrate on the task at hand, men.
Kicker: Well, the good news is I convinced Alpha Q to back us on this mission. And that gives us one less thing to worry about!
Optimus: Huh?
Misha: Let’s just hope Alpha Q can pull through for us.
Kicker: Huh?
Misha: Well, what I mean is — we’ve got to hope Alpha Q combined with the Autobots are powerful to take down Megatron.
Kicker: And our secret weapon.
Misha: What — are you saying?
Kicker: The key to this battle is Energon. It’s just that simple, Misha.
Misha: Huh?
Kicker: We will win this.
[Commercial]
Dr. Jones: All Cybertron Cities, please report in with your supply of Energon at once!
Skyblast: This is Skyblast from Lunar City reporting in. Our current stock is at eight-hundred and twenty stars.
Strongarm: At Desert City, around a thousand stars, including raw Energon.
Dr. Jones: Excellent! What’s the word from Blizzard City?
Signal Flare: I think we’re well below capacity, Dr. Jones, at around five hundred stars or so.
Dr. Jones: Five hundred, eh? It’s not exactly what I feel comfortable with, but it should be enough to charge the Energon towers. Sally, you stand by to open the spacebridge.
Sally: Uh, Dad…?
Dr. Jones: Huh?
Sally: I’ve got Alexis.
Alexis: Sorry to interrupt, but what do you think you’re doing?
Dr. Jones: Eghhh…
Alexis: Why are you asking everyone to ship you their Energon?
Dr. Jones: I believe I can assist Optimus on his mission.
Alexis: Wait… Did Kicker put you up to this?
Dr. Jones: Huh? Hhh.
Alexis: Energon is too valuable to be stored in your towers. How can you put the Earth is this kind of danger, Dr. Jones?! It’s far too risky! And… what happens if your little plan doesn’t work, what then?
Dr. Jones: Calm down, Alexis… This plan will work. Trust me.
Alexis: Hhh!
Dr. Jones: And for your information, this entire strategy was my idea.
Alexis: Yes, but — you can’t leave the Earth without Energon, Doctor.
Dr. Jones: I’m doing this because I am thinking of Earth, Alexis.
Alexis: Hhh!
Dr. Jones: If none of us survive this battle, what’s the point?
Alexis: Well, I suppose it doesn’t really matter what I say, does it?
Dr. Jones: Mm.
Alexis: Hm. Dr. Jones…
Dr. Jones: Mm?
Alexis: Y’know, I still think Kicker is behind all this.
Sally: Heheheh…
Dr. Jones: Excuse me?! That’s ridiculous! This is all my idea! Kicker had absolutely nothing to do with it! Nada! Zero! Zilch!
Alexis: Okay, whatever you say, Dr. Jones.
Dr. Jones: Eghhh…
Alexis: Well, you guys, whosever idea it is, let’s just hope it works.
Ironhide: I dunno, Optimus… That’s a long way down and I don’t think it’s safe to jump…
Rodimus: I have to agree with Ironhide. Either we figure out a way to get down there, or we’ll have to double back.
Optimus: Listen up, Megatron! I know you can hear me! We’re not leaving until we meet!
Rodimus: So what do you think you’re doing, Optimus?
Ironhide: Y-yeah…
Optimus: It’s time you and me settle our differences once and for all!
Rodimus: This isn’t your own personal war, Prime! Now give your head a shake and let’s get back to business.
Optimus: What was that, Rodimus?
Rodimus: Huh?
Megatron: Hahahaha! If it’s a face-to-face you want, Prime, then your wish is my command! Enter at your own peril!
Optimus: I’ll take it from here, men. This is my battle. And tell Alpha Q I don’t want him to interfere either. Is that understood?
Rodimus: Do we have a choice?
Prowl: But what if it’s a trap?
Optimus: Even scum like Megatron wouldn’t sink so low. Huh? Huh?! Aaaahhh! Aaaargghh….
Autobots: Hhhh… Hhh…
Ironhide: No…
Shockblast: Hahahahahahaha!
Prowl: Shockblast!
Rodimus: Open fire!
Prowl: Optimus! Hh… Hhh!
Optimus: Stay back!
Prowl: Noooo!
Optimus: Aaaaaaaaahhhhh!
Megatron: How dare you interfere on my business, Shockblast… Don’t you realize how many eons I’ve awaited to annihilate Optimus Prime once and for all?! Aaaaahhh!
Shockblast: Relax! And here I thought I was doing you a favour, Megatron! Gee-heeez!
Optimus: Ughh…
Prowl: Optimus… Optimus! Are you all right?!
Optimus: Ughhh… I’m fine, Prowl.
Rodimus: Don’t worry about a thing, Optimus. Now this is personal. And Megatron’s going to pay.
Ironhide: I’ll stay.
Optimus: No, Ironhide! You go with Rodimus and stop Megatron! That’s an order!
Ironhide: But — but sir!
Optimus: Stop him from reviving Unicron!
Ironhide: Yessir!
Optimus: I understand this doesn’t look good right now. But I have Energon and with time, I’ll regenerate. I’ll be back up and running in no time.
Ironhide: But sir!
Optimus: I don’t have time to argue! I gave an order… Now follow it!
Ironhide: Mrggh… Sir, yessir!
Optimus: Be careful out there, men, and good hunting. I only wish I was there to finish this myself.
Demolishor: Uhhurghh! Uhhuggh! Hey, look!
Optimus: Huh?
Snow Cat: Ahaa! It can’t be!
Demolishor: I don’t believe this!
Snow Cat: It’s Optimus Prime!
Optimus: Hhh… Hhh.
Snow Cat: And he’s a sitting duck!
Demolishor & Snow Cat: Aaarggh! Hrggh!
[Commercial]
Misha: No, Kicker! Wait!
Kicker: Don’t try to stop me, Misha! I gotta do this.
Misha: No, it’s — about your dad.
Kicker: Huh?
Wing Saber: It’s time to redeem myself for allowing Shockblast to escape. I know what needs to be done. The Autobots will be victorious!
Rad: Bad news, Wing Dagger! Just received word that Optimus has been hit again inside Unicron! And it looks like he’s down and maybe for good!
Wing Saber: Well, then there’s no time to waste! This is my chance to make things right!
Rad: Awwww…
Wing Saber: I will share my spark with Optimus, and give him the power he needs to heal! I’m ready. Transform!
Snow Cat: (Yodels furiously.)
Demolishor: Arggghh!
Optimus: Argghhh… Hhh… Ohh…
Snow Cat: Let’s finish him off, Demolishor! Hahahaha! Aggh!
Demolishor: Ugghh!
Scorponok: Transform!
Demolishor: Oh, no! It’s Scorp-o-nuts again! Let’s get outta here, Snow Cat!
Snow Cat: Aaahhh!
Snow Cat & Demolishor: Transform!
Snow Cat & Demolishor: Aaaaahhhh!
Optimus: What do you want, Scorponok?
Scorponok: Don’t get the wrong idea, Optimus Prime… I serve only one master. So to answer your question, I’m doing this for Alpha Q, to help him take control of Unicron. It’s my job.
Kicker: Okay, Dad. We’re ready for ya.
Dr. Jones: All right, I’m sending the Energon.
Kicker: Transfer activated!
Megatron: What — do you want?!
Shockblast: Heheheheh… I told you I was going to take over Unicron! …But I guess you didn’t hear me. Well, let me make myself perfectly clear, Megatron! It’s time you step aside! You’re old news.
Megatron: And what makes you think you’re worthy, Shockblast?
Shockblast: A little thing called destiny.
Megatron: That explains why you so carelessly interfered in my battle with Optimus.
Shockblast: Interfered?! Hahahahaha! On the contrary! Y’see, I was just trying to draw Rodimus and his cronies in here to face you! A brilliant strategy, if you ask me.
Megatron: How brilliant. So… You expect me to bow down before you, hmm?
Shockblast: You’re taking this rather well… Hmm?
Megatron: Ha, ha… It always amazes me when someone wants my job.
Shockblast: Don’t treat me like a fool, Megatron!
Optimus: Hold on, Optimus… Hh. Hold on.
Kicker: Look!
Scorponok: Alpha Q! I have the Energon! Take it!
Kicker: We — we did it!
Qs: Hrgghhhh! Hrrrrgggghhh!
Q-4: Yes…
Optimus: Hhhh… Hhh. Huh? Huh? Uhh. What’s going on?
Megatron: Ahh! Ahh!
Shockblast: Ahh!
Megatron: Ahh! Ah! Would someone please explain this to me?!
Ironhide: Hmmm?
Ironhide & Decepticons: Aaaahhh! Ahhh!
Misha: Look, Kicker. What is that?
Kicker: That would be Unicron. All charged up with Energon, and Alpha Q.
Q-2: How euphoric…
Q-3: Would someone explain what just happened?
Q-1: I feel different, but… why? Why?!
Q-4: I can see… I can see our planet! I can see Unicron!
Optimus: Whoaaa… I don’t believe it!
Misha: Kicker… That’s amazing!
Kicker: It’s just started.
Misha: Huh?
Kicker: This is only the beginning. You wait. I gotta feeling Alpha Q has a feel surprises for us now that Unicron’s come alive.
[End]
Episode Notes
-When Hot Shot says “Holy smoke, Optimus! Who saved us?!”, he is Powerlinxed with Rodimus.
-Somewhere in this episode, Alpha Q gets confused from wanting to get his planet free from Unicron to saying his planet is Unicron.
-Demolishor’s line “Yeah, just having a little fun” goes over top of another scene.
-When Misha says “Let’s just hope Alpha Q can pull through for us”, it sounds like she has an echo and thus the line would be a VO line. Except Kicker responds to her. Maybe he can read minds, but I don’t think that was the intention.
-When Strongarm reports from Desert City, his voice is not pitched. By the way, that same shot was used in ep 1 from Ocean City.
-This is one of those episodes where the title is taken from the dialogue, in this case Rodimus yells “Open fire!” on Shockblast.