Transformers: Prime

Previously on "Transformers Prime..."

- Bulkhead, where is Ratchet? - He's gone.

If Megatron is truly rebuilding the Omega lock,

synthetic Energon might be a necessary component.

What did the cortical psychic patch yield?

Only that the synthetic Energon formula is unstable.

If the transponder were still attached to Laserbeak,

- we could follow it. - So, we're gonna let this

doohickey fly back to 'Con central...

- And lead us right to Ratchet. - You would like to see the

ruins of our devastated home world restored to their

- former brilliance. - You would just try to conquer

- Cybertron all over again. - But that does not change the fact

that you may be Cybertron's only hope

- of ever seeing life again. - I'll do it.

3x12 - Synthesis

You sure we don't need to install a GPS on our scout here?

Too risky ... both sides are getting real good at rooting out

- that kind of trick. - Besides, we don't need a tracker.

We have Optimus.

But won't the 'Cons see you coming, big guy?

- Not until it's too late. - We'll be prepared for

immediate mobilization upon your command, sir.

- Good luck, Optimus. - Be safe.

Whatever the outcome,

know that Ratchet would be most proud of your contribution.

Come on, kid. Let's light this thing.

Fetch me the quantum-cyber measure.

Hmm. Do I look like hired help to you, Autobot?

Knockout, attend to the needs of our esteemed guest.

As you command.

So, we know this cyber matter to be produced by an atypical

- molecular-displacement reaction. - Extensive empirical evidence

indicates the fundamental instability within the Synth-En

- formulation to be the cause. - Double-blind analysis?

Naturally. The results only confirmed my original

hypothesis. Once the erroneous variable has been corrected for,

the stabilized synthetic material will bind properly with cybernucleic acid.

And produce a stable form of cyber matter.

- Remarkable. - Yes.

- Quite an act of providence. - And to think that, had we not

let you destroy the beasts, none of this would be possible.

- Let? - Uh, what I meant to say was...

those specimens you requested earlier

aren't going to prepare themselves, are they?

There is much to do and little time, Doctor.

- Shall we get back to work? - Certainly.

Prime. Haven't heard from you in a while.

Everything all right up there?

- So far, Agent Fowler. - What happens when the 'Cons

- I.D. Laserbeak's signal? - We're counting on Optimus

making visual contact with the warship before its radar can

- detect the ship. - The boss will be fine.

It's not Optimus I'm worried about.

Knockout.

I require a fresh CNA sample.

Ohh, I ...

"Knockout, bring this. Knockout, get that."

Apparently, fetching is all I'm good for lately.

It wasn't all that long ago I used to run this lab.

Now I am everyone's gofer.

- Yes? - The ... the isoprobe!

- I-I... don't see one. - What a surprise. Ohh.

Anything else?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

We stand at the very precipice of a new age!

What do you mean, our scanners have

detected Laserbeak's Signal? Starscream.

You did destroy the Autobot base, did you not?

With great fervor, my lord. Why do you ask?

Because Laserbeak's frequency has been detected on radar.

But that's not possible. He's right here in Soundwave's torso.

Which is why this would appear to be an Autobot trick

designed to uncover our position and rescue a certain prisoner.

But then one has to wonder how would they

possibly manage to execute such a complex task

- without the proper facilities! - I, uh ...

Allow me to troubleshoot.

The final piece of the puzzle.

Thank you, Decepticon engineering.

Shockwave! Assembly of the Omega lock is

entering the final stage. Your guidance is required.

Understood, my liege.

Knockout, supervise our guest in my absence.

Wow. Thanks for the big vote of confidence.

I can't allow Megatron to possess the stabilized formula.

Not now or ever.

For the love of ... what is happening?!

The formula's instability ... it must have triggered

- a chain reaction! - Guards, help me extinguish

this inferno before it scorches the project...

And my finish!

Optimus Prime! How dare you continue to live?

Blast that Autobot into oblivion!

The frequency isn't emanating from Prime,

and it's still on the move.

Finish him!

If I cannot find the source of the signal before it finds the

warship, Megatron will have our heads!

Lord Megatron, uh, there has been a situation...

uh, more like an accident, really. I ...

Spit... it... out!

The prisoner has escaped!

Come out, come out, wherever you are.

Not bad for an old bot.

If you terminate me,

you'll never get your hands on the formula!

Oh, I wouldn't be so certain, Doctor.