1 00:00:03,770 --> 00:00:06,103 Citizens of Central City! 2 00:00:06,537 --> 00:00:13,103 As your newly elected mayor, I take great pride in officially opening this solar energy facility, 3 00:00:13,303 --> 00:00:20,004 Which, as you all know, was generously donated by my campaign opponent, Mr. Shawn Berger. 4 00:00:20,570 --> 00:00:25,071 Although I defeated him at the polls in what some would call a bitter race, 5 00:00:25,370 --> 00:00:27,004 I take my hat off to him! 6 00:00:27,203 --> 00:00:31,837 Rest assured, mayor, my contributions have just begun. 7 00:00:31,937 --> 00:00:34,537 And now, I declare this facility- 8 00:00:34,904 --> 00:00:36,437 - Decepticons! 9 00:00:39,303 --> 00:00:42,071 Good, they took the bait. 10 00:00:43,837 --> 00:00:46,037 Tank crews, prepare for combat. 11 00:00:47,537 --> 00:00:50,103 Let's teach them the meaning of fear! 12 00:00:59,303 --> 00:01:01,004 Ignore the humans! 13 00:01:03,770 --> 00:01:05,970 Fill the energon cubes! 14 00:01:15,537 --> 00:01:17,770 There's no energy here. 15 00:01:18,004 --> 00:01:18,904 It's a trap! 16 00:01:25,303 --> 00:01:28,236 Berger's taking the law into his own hands. 17 00:01:28,437 --> 00:01:29,370 AGAIN! 18 00:01:30,937 --> 00:01:32,670 Get me the Autobots! 19 00:01:41,670 --> 00:01:42,503 H-hit the deck! 20 00:01:43,703 --> 00:01:44,236 They're gonna- 21 00:01:49,071 --> 00:01:51,336 Thank goodness, the Autobots! 22 00:01:52,870 --> 00:01:55,004 How dare they interfere? 23 00:01:57,670 --> 00:01:59,737 Autobots, transform! 24 00:02:03,637 --> 00:02:05,236 Hold the last order, Prime! 25 00:02:07,270 --> 00:02:09,837 I wanna throw some dark on the subject! 26 00:02:18,103 --> 00:02:20,037 I can't see! 27 00:02:21,470 --> 00:02:23,303 Panic will defeat you, Dirge. 28 00:02:29,437 --> 00:02:32,270 Blast Starscream before he can take off! 29 00:02:34,870 --> 00:02:36,970 Thrust, help me! 30 00:02:38,170 --> 00:02:40,336 Taste death, Autobots! 31 00:02:51,537 --> 00:02:53,770 Scrambled my guidance system! 32 00:02:54,470 --> 00:02:57,004 Decepticons, RETREAT! 33 00:03:07,004 --> 00:03:10,270 Well, looks like, uh, we showed them, Spike. 34 00:03:10,670 --> 00:03:14,703 You also showed us, and everybody out there, Bumblebee. 35 00:03:16,737 --> 00:03:21,136 Hehe, relax, folks. It's all in a day's work. 36 00:03:21,503 --> 00:03:26,370 I enjoy the adulation, but the noise is most irritating. 37 00:03:27,403 --> 00:03:31,904 Optimus Prime, I want to officially honour all the Autobots at city hall. 38 00:03:32,303 --> 00:03:33,503 It's about time. 39 00:03:33,837 --> 00:03:34,904 Uh, your mayor-ship! 40 00:03:37,970 --> 00:03:41,737 Uhh, if it wasn't for them, I'd be the hero. 41 00:03:42,203 --> 00:03:44,303 Get out! I want to think. 42 00:03:44,670 --> 00:03:45,970 Y-yes, Mr. Berger, Sir! 43 00:03:54,170 --> 00:03:57,437 I must find another path to glory. 44 00:04:01,136 --> 00:04:01,937 What? 45 00:04:04,037 --> 00:04:05,004 GUARDS! 46 00:04:21,770 --> 00:04:22,670 No! 47 00:04:25,303 --> 00:04:29,570 Greetings, Mr. Berger. I trust your flight wasn't too unpleasant? 48 00:04:29,837 --> 00:04:36,070 Perhaps you recognise me. I am Megatron, leader of the Decepticons. 49 00:04:37,570 --> 00:04:42,270 I'm a… big man in these parts. If you hurt me, you'll suffer for it! 50 00:04:42,503 --> 00:04:45,503 Hurt you, Mr. Berger? I want to help you. 51 00:04:45,870 --> 00:04:51,837 It pains me to see a man of your obvious brilliance deceived by Autobot propaganda. 52 00:04:52,170 --> 00:04:53,603 Autobot propaganda? 53 00:04:53,904 --> 00:05:01,071 You see, you are so brainwashed by it, that you don't even suspect that they are evil and we are good. 54 00:05:01,437 --> 00:05:04,870 Ahh, the power of public relations! 55 00:05:05,070 --> 00:05:07,103 Do you expect me to believe this? 56 00:05:07,470 --> 00:05:08,703 Not yet. 57 00:05:08,770 --> 00:05:11,904 It is hard to tear away the veil of ignorance. 58 00:05:12,070 --> 00:05:13,937 But, if I show you proof... 59 00:05:14,303 --> 00:05:17,336 Would you use your power and influence to help us? 60 00:05:17,737 --> 00:05:21,103 Suppose you are telling me the truth. What's in it for me? 61 00:05:21,403 --> 00:05:25,670 All that you survey. The entire city will be yours. 62 00:05:26,070 --> 00:05:30,403 Ahh... first you must prove that the Autobots are evil! 63 00:05:31,370 --> 00:05:35,336 I shall. Dirge! Take our friend home. 64 00:05:42,203 --> 00:05:45,071 My price… is TWO cities! 65 00:05:45,270 --> 00:05:49,270 There is no limit to what you could have, if you join us. 66 00:05:56,703 --> 00:05:59,603 The pompous, gullible fool. 67 00:05:59,737 --> 00:06:04,071 He thinks he will be king, but he will never be more than a pawn! 68 00:06:09,270 --> 00:06:10,403 Hover here! 69 00:06:14,303 --> 00:06:16,670 Holy—roll the cameras! 70 00:06:17,336 --> 00:06:23,136 The workers aren't here yet, that gives us plenty of time to drain this oil field dry. 71 00:06:51,336 --> 00:06:54,537 Another raid to blame on the Decepticons. 72 00:06:57,603 --> 00:07:01,470 The Autobots stealing energy? Megatron was right! 73 00:07:02,370 --> 00:07:03,503 Keep filming! 74 00:07:04,004 --> 00:07:07,670 We got pests, Optimus. Want me to swat 'em? 75 00:07:07,970 --> 00:07:10,437 No, let me. 76 00:07:14,203 --> 00:07:15,437 Do something! 77 00:07:15,503 --> 00:07:16,470 Like what? 78 00:07:17,637 --> 00:07:21,103 Wait… maybe we still have a chance. 79 00:07:22,037 --> 00:07:24,071 Decepticons, attack! 80 00:07:24,470 --> 00:07:26,470 Ha! Blast them, Megatron! 81 00:07:28,070 --> 00:07:29,870 Save the humans! 82 00:07:35,437 --> 00:07:36,904 Decepticons! 83 00:07:40,303 --> 00:07:42,136 Destroy them, Autobots! 84 00:07:44,503 --> 00:07:45,770 With pleasure! 85 00:07:51,303 --> 00:07:55,804 You've spoiled our plans for the last time, Decepticons! 86 00:08:04,570 --> 00:08:06,670 M-my gyros! 87 00:08:06,904 --> 00:08:08,603 I will avenge you! 88 00:08:10,336 --> 00:08:12,403 Null ray! 89 00:08:16,537 --> 00:08:20,037 You won't tarnish our reputation again, Prime! 90 00:08:20,336 --> 00:08:23,703 Today, Earth learns the truth! 91 00:08:31,670 --> 00:08:33,403 Let's give up! 92 00:08:33,470 --> 00:08:35,170 While we still can! 93 00:08:37,937 --> 00:08:41,270 No more, Megatron! I yield. 94 00:08:42,403 --> 00:08:45,603 Mr. Berger! Do you believe me now? 95 00:08:45,870 --> 00:08:51,236 Yes, Megatron. And I have it all on videotape, for the world to see! 96 00:08:56,370 --> 00:08:57,637 Don't come back! 97 00:09:00,937 --> 00:09:08,370 Hey, guys, look! Berger dropped one of his video cameras! Let's make some home movies! 98 00:09:08,637 --> 00:09:15,737 No more filming! We must return this tape to Berger, it contains valuable evidence. 99 00:09:25,103 --> 00:09:27,071 YAAAYY AUTOBOTS! 100 00:09:33,370 --> 00:09:34,837 WAY TO GO! 101 00:09:40,270 --> 00:09:42,403 Autobots, transform! 102 00:09:45,703 --> 00:09:48,703 I never knew humans had such exquisite taste! 103 00:09:51,336 --> 00:09:54,837 Citizens of Central City! As your newly elected mayor, 104 00:09:55,004 --> 00:09:59,904 I take great pride in officially opening this solar energy— 105 00:10:00,537 --> 00:10:03,703 —Oh sorry, wrong speech. 106 00:10:04,070 --> 00:10:06,470 Eh, citizens of Central City! 107 00:10:06,637 --> 00:10:09,103 It gives me great honour to— 108 00:10:09,270 --> 00:10:13,136 But Mr. Berger, I can't interrupt the mayor with-with your tape. 109 00:10:13,437 --> 00:10:18,537 If you value your job you will remember who owns this network. 110 00:10:22,837 --> 00:10:27,136 And now, before we officially honour these noble Autobots... 111 00:10:27,670 --> 00:10:32,537 Let me show you their heroic action at the solar plant yesterday. 112 00:10:32,703 --> 00:10:36,837 That's not a solar plant! That's an oil field! 113 00:10:37,103 --> 00:10:41,670 Good people of Earth, this is Megatron speaking. 114 00:10:41,804 --> 00:10:49,703 I'm grateful for this opportunity to expose the Autobots for the base metal they really are. 115 00:10:49,770 --> 00:10:51,937 What's he tryin' ta pull? 116 00:10:52,136 --> 00:10:55,370 Watch carefully, and see the truth! 117 00:10:55,737 --> 00:10:56,937 I don't believe it! 118 00:10:57,170 --> 00:10:58,203 It's impossible! 119 00:10:58,470 --> 00:11:00,136 Play the second tape. 120 00:11:01,737 --> 00:11:04,703 It's an obvious fake. The people will never believe it. 121 00:11:04,870 --> 00:11:14,737 This second tape, secured at great risk, shows why we Decepticons have acted irrationally on occasion. 122 00:11:15,437 --> 00:11:19,303 This device will convert even the noblest being to evil. 123 00:11:19,403 --> 00:11:21,037 Let's put it to the test. 124 00:11:24,737 --> 00:11:26,170 W-what was that? 125 00:11:26,503 --> 00:11:31,703 Don't know, but suddenly I have the urge to steal energy and destroy! 126 00:11:31,937 --> 00:11:33,037 This is bogus. 127 00:11:33,236 --> 00:11:34,270 Maybe it's a joke. 128 00:11:34,603 --> 00:11:36,403 If it is, it's not funny. 129 00:11:36,703 --> 00:11:40,770 Finally, I offer this last piece of evidence, 130 00:11:40,870 --> 00:11:44,070 secretly taped at Autobot headquarters. 131 00:11:44,336 --> 00:11:48,303 And when we are fully trusted, and the Decepticons vanquished, 132 00:11:48,770 --> 00:11:50,837 we'll claim the Earth for our own! 133 00:11:54,837 --> 00:11:56,737 They're puttin' words in yer mouth! 134 00:11:57,403 --> 00:12:00,336 C'mon, Prime, let's get to the bottom o' this! 135 00:12:00,637 --> 00:12:02,136 I'm with you, Ironhide. 136 00:12:02,503 --> 00:12:04,470 Let's not do anything rash. 137 00:12:04,870 --> 00:12:06,637 We'd only be playing into their hands. 138 00:12:07,670 --> 00:12:10,770 Mr. mayor, you don't really believe those tapes, do ya? 139 00:12:10,970 --> 00:12:15,770 Uhh, personally, no, but as mayor I must consider every possibility. 140 00:12:16,537 --> 00:12:19,437 I'm sorry, but please do not leave the area. 141 00:12:19,870 --> 00:12:21,637 We are returning to headquarters. 142 00:12:22,103 --> 00:12:23,537 You may reach us there. 143 00:12:31,804 --> 00:12:33,703 AUTOBOTS, GO HOME! 144 00:12:34,270 --> 00:12:35,437 Ingrates! 145 00:12:35,904 --> 00:12:39,904 Autobots, transform, and roll out! 146 00:12:45,170 --> 00:12:46,703 Wait for us, Optimus! 147 00:12:46,904 --> 00:12:48,370 We're coming with you! 148 00:12:48,503 --> 00:12:49,837 TRAITORS! 149 00:12:50,004 --> 00:12:53,837 Spike, Sparkplug, Chip, thanks for your confidence. 150 00:12:54,103 --> 00:12:55,837 LOUSY AUTOBOT LOVERS! 151 00:13:05,870 --> 00:13:07,837 I knew the humans would turn on us someday. 152 00:13:08,437 --> 00:13:10,336 They're such undependable creatures, 153 00:13:10,370 --> 00:13:11,970 inferior life forms! 154 00:13:12,303 --> 00:13:16,170 Ah, I'm not so sure, Sunstreaker. Some of my best friends are humans. 155 00:13:16,537 --> 00:13:17,603 Thanks, Bumblebee. 156 00:13:17,904 --> 00:13:20,804 We've got to expose this Decepticon hoax. 157 00:13:21,503 --> 00:13:22,904 But how? 158 00:13:23,270 --> 00:13:24,637 Teletraan's warning signal! 159 00:13:25,370 --> 00:13:27,170 External security breached! 160 00:13:27,370 --> 00:13:28,737 Get a visual, Wheeljack. 161 00:13:31,336 --> 00:13:34,203 Autobots, this is Shawn Berger. 162 00:13:34,503 --> 00:13:35,970 Surrender at once. 163 00:13:44,270 --> 00:13:46,904 Disarm and surrender! 164 00:13:47,070 --> 00:13:48,970 Great Cybertron! 165 00:13:49,236 --> 00:13:51,303 I never thought it would come to this. 166 00:13:53,336 --> 00:13:55,503 If ya can't join 'em, beat 'em! 167 00:13:55,570 --> 00:13:57,937 Let's trash tanks! 168 00:13:58,370 --> 00:13:59,170 Negative. 169 00:13:59,804 --> 00:14:01,737 We must not stoop to their level. 170 00:14:02,336 --> 00:14:05,136 Megatron isn't going to defeat us this easily. 171 00:14:07,570 --> 00:14:12,170 We will only surrender to a legitimate law enforcement officer, Berger! 172 00:14:12,236 --> 00:14:15,037 Optimus Prime, this is the mayor speaking! 173 00:14:15,537 --> 00:14:16,937 You're all under arrest! 174 00:14:16,970 --> 00:14:21,037 I repeat: all Autobots are under arrest! 175 00:14:42,837 --> 00:14:45,336 Autobots, you are under arrest! 176 00:14:45,570 --> 00:14:47,370 Surrender peacefully! 177 00:14:47,537 --> 00:14:49,170 This is a frame-up! 178 00:14:49,403 --> 00:14:52,170 Just say the word, Prime, and we'll— 179 00:14:52,770 --> 00:14:55,670 The word, Ironhide, is surrender. 180 00:14:56,037 --> 00:15:00,103 Autobots, offer no resistance. Transform and start your engines. 181 00:15:06,537 --> 00:15:09,570 Hop in, guys! We need all the moral support we can get. 182 00:15:14,437 --> 00:15:17,236 I'd like to believe you're innocent, Autobots, 183 00:15:17,303 --> 00:15:21,336 but the truth must be revealed through due process of the law. 184 00:15:21,603 --> 00:15:27,437 Good, tell them anything, just get them to surrender. 185 00:15:27,437 --> 00:15:30,170 Autobots, follow my army! 186 00:15:30,270 --> 00:15:32,537 Follow his commands, Autobots. 187 00:15:33,537 --> 00:15:34,870 This is humiliatin'! 188 00:15:34,937 --> 00:15:37,904 I sure hope Prime knows what he's doin'. 189 00:15:38,170 --> 00:15:42,270 I hope you're wrong, Berger. I hope you're wrong. 190 00:15:44,870 --> 00:15:47,004 And you, sir, what is your opinion? 191 00:15:47,203 --> 00:15:49,804 Are the Autobots innocent, or guilty? 192 00:15:49,837 --> 00:15:54,503 Uh, well, I used to think those metal guys were OK, y'know? 193 00:15:54,837 --> 00:15:56,570 But after I seen those tapes... 194 00:15:56,670 --> 00:15:59,403 Thank you, sir. Now, for another opinion? 195 00:16:02,470 --> 00:16:07,203 For too long, these robots have wielded too much power on this planet. 196 00:16:07,703 --> 00:16:11,670 Now, let us rid ourselves of these meddlesome beasts! 197 00:16:44,004 --> 00:16:46,937 I trust you will forgive this interruption, your honour. 198 00:16:47,170 --> 00:16:49,637 Please proceed with the trial. 199 00:16:50,904 --> 00:16:52,603 Of course, Megatron. 200 00:16:52,703 --> 00:16:55,303 And now, Mr. Berger, you were saying? 201 00:16:55,537 --> 00:17:00,703 Yes, your honour, I was present when the Autobots raided the oil fields. 202 00:17:00,804 --> 00:17:04,503 I watched them make energon cubes with my own eyes. 203 00:17:04,837 --> 00:17:08,403 You know, something really bugs me about Berger's testimony. 204 00:17:08,570 --> 00:17:09,470 What's that, son? 205 00:17:09,770 --> 00:17:13,403 I'm not sure but… try to stall 'em till I get back. 206 00:17:13,503 --> 00:17:14,670 Spike! Where are you going? 207 00:17:14,703 --> 00:17:16,203 What? What's this? 208 00:17:19,804 --> 00:17:21,670 Ravage! Stop him! 209 00:17:41,303 --> 00:17:43,470 I knew there was something fishy! 210 00:17:44,503 --> 00:17:46,937 The Autobots never transformed! 211 00:17:47,071 --> 00:17:49,236 But it's still not proof... 212 00:17:50,804 --> 00:17:55,071 Hah! This mask would fool Prime's own creator! 213 00:17:55,070 --> 00:17:56,070 Starscream! 214 00:17:56,336 --> 00:17:58,804 This proves the Autobots are innocent. 215 00:17:59,004 --> 00:18:00,770 I've gotta get back to the trial! 216 00:18:07,737 --> 00:18:11,804 After carefully weighing the evidence, I have reached a verdict. 217 00:18:12,037 --> 00:18:13,203 Wait, your honour! 218 00:18:13,437 --> 00:18:15,537 My friend is bringing more evidence! 219 00:18:15,870 --> 00:18:19,136 The wheels of justice do not stop turning for children! 220 00:18:19,437 --> 00:18:23,203 I am sorry to say that we have already concluded the trial. 221 00:18:24,303 --> 00:18:28,637 It is the decision of this court that the defendants be found... 222 00:18:28,804 --> 00:18:30,904 guilty as charged! 223 00:18:39,403 --> 00:18:43,637 You are sentenced to banishment from Earth… forever! 224 00:18:47,270 --> 00:18:52,303 Your honour… we will respect and comply with the decision of this court. 225 00:19:03,071 --> 00:19:06,703 Most generous of you to provide the spacecraft, Mr. Berger. 226 00:19:07,037 --> 00:19:11,904 A paltry sum to rid ourselves of these menacing robots. 227 00:19:12,336 --> 00:19:14,103 Can't you do something, Optimus Prime? 228 00:19:14,570 --> 00:19:19,570 Negative. Any action we take now would be viewed as admission of our guilt. 229 00:19:20,170 --> 00:19:22,303 Board the rocket NOW! 230 00:19:36,770 --> 00:19:38,037 But where will you go? 231 00:19:38,136 --> 00:19:41,470 Somewhere, Chip. Maybe even Cybertron. 232 00:19:42,203 --> 00:19:43,937 Wherever we go, we'll miss you. 233 00:19:44,303 --> 00:19:48,236 You, and Spike, and Sparkplug... have been true friends. 234 00:19:50,170 --> 00:19:51,470 Where is Spike? 235 00:19:51,503 --> 00:19:53,370 He's still searching for evidence. 236 00:19:53,637 --> 00:19:55,437 I guess it's too late for that now. 237 00:20:01,637 --> 00:20:05,403 I wonder what would happen if the election were held today. 238 00:20:05,470 --> 00:20:08,770 Your quest for power will destroy you, Berger. 239 00:20:09,037 --> 00:20:12,837 Funny, it doesn't look that way from where I stand. 240 00:20:31,703 --> 00:20:34,970 What are we doing here? And when do I get my reward? 241 00:20:35,236 --> 00:20:37,403 You promised me 3 cities! 242 00:20:37,737 --> 00:20:41,603 Be patient. First comes my reward. 243 00:20:45,537 --> 00:20:46,637 I don't understand. 244 00:20:58,136 --> 00:21:01,537 Now nothing can save the Autobots! 245 00:21:05,236 --> 00:21:09,203 I've destroyed their computer's communications capability 246 00:21:09,370 --> 00:21:12,136 And retargeted them to the sun! 247 00:21:12,236 --> 00:21:16,970 They will become one with oblivion!