Transformers: Prime

Previously on Transformers Prime...

Optimus has reverted to his pre-Prime state: Orion Pax.

The Key-card! What does it do?

It grants access to Vector Sigma, an ancient source of mystical power.

On Cybertron.

When we stormed the Iacon Hall of Records in the waning days of the war for Cybertron,

we acquired highly classified files

which we were not able to decipher.

It's 'Cons!

And they're busting into the same military research lab they hit two months ago.

We let them finish building their Space-bridge.

- Why? - So we can commandeer it.

And use it to send ME to Cybertron.

I have not seen him aboard the ship.

Commander Starscream is dead.

Optimus Prime?!

Please! I mean no harm!

Oh! Then what are you doing here?!

Research. For Lord Megatron.

Is this some kind of joke?

I... do not understand.

And why did you call me "Optimus Prime"?

Why wouldn't I?

Because my name is Orion Pax. I am far from being a Prime.

You reminded me of someone I once knew. That's all.

You are Starscream.

Yes... ?

Lord Megatron told me you had been... terminated.

Lord Megatron says many things only some of which are true.

You... do not suggest that our leader would speak falsehoods?

You truly are being kept in the dark, aren't you?

Transcript and timing by Skein

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2x02 - Orion Pax, part 2

You speak in many riddles, Starscream.

Please, tell me what it is that you know.

And in return...

Starscream! Surrender!

Hold your fire!

- Remain in the lab. - But I...

Lord Megatron's orders.

Check! Long-range GPS activated.

I have doubts whether my recalibrations have successfully

extended Ground-bridge range. But there's only one way to find out.

Come on!

It was just the first try...

No, Rafael. It was pure folly.

A misguided act of desperation.

It takes eons to master Space-bridge engineering.

And no one is more accomplished than the Decepticons...

You know, there is this thing in gym class where you have to climb a rope.

All the way to the ceiling. It's really hard.

And I've never been able to do it. But...

When I told Bee about it he believed in me.

Which made me practice a ton.

Finally, just a couple of weeks ago, I made it! To the top.

What does any of this have to do with gym class?!

I... I was just...

I'll give you some alone time.

Optimus... I am so sorry.

Orion.

I am so sorry for the recent commotion.

You were not in any way harmed, were you?

No, Lord Megatron. But why did you tell me Starscream was dead?

Because he is dead to our Cause.

Starscream was my most trusted lieutenant.

Until he turned traitor and joined the Autobots.

Never have I witnessed a more profound act of deceit.

He did not do or say anything troubling to you?

- No. - Good.

Perhaps it is best to forget the entire incident and return to your project.

As you wish, my Lord.

Orion was never very adept at the art of deception.

I made a mistake not terminating Starscream when I had the opportunity.

A mistake I do not intend to make again!

No sign of energon spikes. Arcee or Bee find the Space-bridge?

They haven't yet reported back.

- Ratchet. You alright? - Hm? Yes!

Yes. Let's just get you to the next quadrant.

What is it?

A high-frequency signal. With an embedded message!

...for me.

- Optimus? - Starscream.

"I have obtained information regarding your Leader. Bring medical kit. Come alone".

I told you to come alone!

- And since when do we listen to YOU? - Where is Optimus?

Patch me up and perhaps I'll tell you.

Have sympathy. I'm leaking here!

Then I suggest that you speak quickly! Has Optimus been harmed in any way?!

He's fine. Fine! Can't you see I'm the one who's been harmed?

Where is he?!

Where do you think?! He's on Megatron's warship!

Which is located WHERE?

Ha... ha. Now, who knows? It's a ship! It moves.

It took me months to track only to get fired upon.

You wouldn't go to the trouble of calling me hereunless you had information to trade.

Real information!

Very well...

Your beloved Leader may have lost his senses. He goes by the name "Orion Pax" now.

And it seems Megatron has led him to believe he's a Decepticon.

Tell us something we don't know.

What?! How could you possibly know THAT?!

We are wasting our time.

Wait. That's all I have! Really! You can't just leave me like this!

Unless you know where Megatron is hiding his Space-bridge, you can stay here and rust.

Space-bridge...

Do you mean to tell me that they actually finished building it without my supervision?!

It hurts most right here, Doctor.

The Decepticons' Space-bridge is located right here. Deep within an Energon mine.

Adjacent to a raw fuel supply. Clever. What's our intel?