01x05 - Darkness Rising, Part 5

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Previously on Transformers Prime

Bravo, Optimus.

You may wish to save
your strength for the main event.

We need to find Fowler and
get this kids out of here.

It's your fault that
we're stuck in this intensity.

What were you thinking, Miko?

I know math when I see it.

And that is one serious equation.

Well, if this was just
an average day with the Autobots...

then I don't wanna be
a part of it.

Your mindless agenda resulted
in the disassembling of my ship!

And the delay of my plans!

Megatron is building
a Space Bridge

to bring through
his conquering army.

But the only place Megatron could

recruit
that many fallen warriors...

Cybertron.

We cannot allow Megatron

to send Dark Energon
through his Space Bridge.

If we fail, the dead
of Cybertron will rise.

Swarm through its vortex...

and inv*de Earth.

Bending human kind to
Megatron's twisted rule.

Nice bike.

Arcee, really. Miko already tried.

Tell Optimus
I respect him big time, but...

if you're at w*r
with the Decepticons...

there's nothing
I can do to help.

Optimus didn't send me,
and no one's asking for your help.

OK, so, if we both agree
that I'm not warrior material...

Jack, I just lost
someone I cared about...

maybe it's the grief talking,
maybe you're growing on me.

Whatever it is...
I'm just not ready to say good-bye.

Optimus, I've pinpointed the
location of Megatron's Space Bridge.

High in Earth's orbit.

Out of our reach.

Ok, so you guys don't fly...

but can't you just
ground-bridge there?

The Ground Bridge
has limited range.

Stretch all the way into
orbit its vortex could snap.

And scatter us to the stars.

Since Megatron is likely
already in transit,

I'm afraid we must take that risk.

Reaching the Space Bridge first

is our only means of stopping him.

Hey, guess who's back!

Autobots, prepare for departure.

- Where to?
- The final frontier.

Space?

I thought they didn't
have any way to get there

They don't, really.

Be seen you?

Be careful, 'Bee.

- I'm so jealous.
- Don't even think about following me.

Optimus, if you leave me
stranded on a planet

teaming with humans,
I will never forgive you.

Until we meet
again, old friend.

Autobots, roll out!

Maximum overdrive!

Autobots, transform...

...and gravitize.

Don't look down. Or up.

Or left.

So Megatron's packing
enough Dark Energon

to raise Cybertron's dead?

And since we don't possess ready
means of disabling the Space Bridge,

nothing gets in... or out!

Optimus Prime
never disappoints.

Unlike you, Starscream.

No need for
concern, Master.

Soundwave is locking on to
Cybertron's coordinates...

...per my instructions.

Well, what are they waiting for?

It appears the Decepticons have
sustained serious damage

to their interstellar
navigation system.

- Uh, that's my handiwork.
- Great job, Bulkhead.

Without the dish, Megatron
would be unable

to aim the Space Bridge at Cybertron.

Don't the Decepticons know
where their own planet is?

Naturally.

But Cybertron is
many light years away.

To reach their target,

their aim must be
astronomically precise.

If Megatron went to the travel
of rendezvousing with his Space Bridge,

he must have an
alternate targeting system.

A remote one.

From what I know of
Earth's technology,

I doubt there exists
a single radio-telescope dish

on this planet powerful
enough to pinpoint Cybertron.

What about a whole bunch
of linked radio-telescope dishes?

Like the giant sized
array in Texas?

Shh! This is not child's play.

Good thinking, Raf.

Ratchet, have agent Fowler

alert the array staff
to the security hazard.

You, soldier!
You on the uniform!

Put on some pants!

That may be a challenge.

I can't get past
the array's firewalls.

They're too thick.

You actually think you could
keep the Decepticons out?

Maybe, if I could get in.

W-wait, Raf, what if we
could get you all the way in?

Like 'inside-the-building' in?

I could log into their intern network
on the other side of the firewall.

The risk is too great,
the Decepticons would be there.

Perhaps even on sight.

Optimus, with all due respect...

you said it yourself, this is bigger
than the safety of three humans.

Yeah, if we let
the 'Cons win,

we are fried, along with
everyone else on our planet.

Raf?

I wanna give it a sh*t.

Surely, Lord Megatron,
the Autobots are... up to something.

Reeeaally, Starscream?

Crush them!

Here comes the welcoming committee.

That would take
some getting used to.

Security sure is lax
on this place.

I'm in.

And so are the Decepticons.

- What?!
- How can you tell?

Schematics.

With the same alien math
we saw on their ship.

But this time,
I can download it.

It's gotta be the Space Bridge.

The Decepticons are
syncing it to the dishes

- But I can sync in them.
- Would they know?

Even if the Decepticons
see that I'm in the system,

they have no idea I'm in the house.

What just happened?

The Decepticons are
locking on to Cybertron.

Lord Megatron, the Space Bridge
is ready for activation.

Finally!

They're locked on to Cybertron,
but not for long.

Indeed, Bumblebee.
This can only be Raf's doing.

Starscream! What is happening?

Soundwave! What is happening?

The dishes are heading
back towards Cybertron.

I won't let them do that again.

What happens
when the 'Cons realize

they are been punk?

It's only virtual combat,
you know, like on-line gaming.

Yeah, Jack, what are
the 'Cons gonna do?

They're probably like
a thousand miles away.

I won't let them
lock on again.

You handed it an axe?!

Not good...

Why is he leaving?

He has cut the hard-line.

The dishes are
locked on to Cybertron.

For good.

Now, Starscream?

Now.

At last!

Arise, my legion!

So, how do we b*at a
whole planet of the undead?

Optimus, I'm registering
a rapidly expanding mass

in their Space Bridge vortex.

One with a peculiar
energy signature.

Dark Energon.

Ratchet, we must
destroy the Space Bridge.

There's enough live
energon cursing through it

to achieve detonation.

But we lack the
firepower to ignite it.

If I knew how the
Space Bridge was engineered,

I might find a tactical way
of accomplishing that feat.

Hm... would schematics help?

Optimus, I must say...

...the Space Bridge is
our sole hope

of ever returning
to Cybertron.

Are you certain it's
destruction is the only option?

- I am afraid so.
- Then by all means...

...let us light our darkest hour.

Autobots, take your positions,

and follow Ratchet's lead.

While I make my stand.

Your fellow Autobots
are wise, Optimus.

They know when to retreat.

I hold no illusions about
engaging your army, Megatron.

But I might derail it's objective...

...by removing it's head.

Highly unlikely, Optimus, as I am
infused of the very might!

One shall stand, one shall fall.

These things are getting closer.

That's bad, right?

Ratchet, we're in position.

Arcee, pay close attention.

Master?

Starscream, what is it?!

I do not wish to question
your all-seeing wisdom,

but I believe the Autobots
are up to something again.

Beneath your bridge this time.

Ah, misdirection, Optimus?
You would had made a fine Decepticon.

I chose my side.

Starscream, my
army approaches.

Rendevouz with the
Space Bridge for pick-up.

Now follow the line from
the flow regulator

to the energon pump.
There should be a valve.

I see it.

Good. To turn all that
power against itself,

all you need to do
is reverse the current.

Current reversed.

Yes! ... Right?

I'll ready the Ground Bridge.

Starscream, where is my ship?!

We would never make it,
Lord Megatron.

Don't be a fool!
Take flight and retreat!

Optimus, the Ground Bridge
is ready and waiting.

Autobots, jump!

My legion...

No...!

Decepticons...

...it is with deep sorrow,
that I note for the log...

...Megatron's spark
has been extinguished.

All hail Starscream!

Do you... think they're...?

Four life signals.

One vary faint...

Bulkhead!

We lost one this week,

by the Allspark,
don't let it be two.

Arcee...

Jack, really...?

There are other motorcycles in the world.

But you're my first.

And Megatron?

Not even he could
have survived ground-zero.

Prime!

I didn't get to thank you,
'Bots, for the save.

I owe you one.

We all do.

So... is this the part
where you say good-bye and...

and tell us we need
to forget we ever saw you?

Without of means
of leaving this world...

...we Autobots take strength
in the bonds we have forged

with our three young friends.

True warriors.

If not in body...

...then, in spirit.

My name is Optimus Prime,

and I send this message:

though we did not choose
to be of Earth,

it would seem that
we are here to stay.

If you approach this planet
with hostile intent,

know this...

...we will defend ourselves.

We will defend humanity.

We will defend... our home.