IDW transformers comic dub, season 1

*Say something you think would fit*

Woah! Look at that massive energy signature, it’s got to be-

That WOULD be catastrophic, Hot Rod. Detonating something that big in Low Orbit would risk raining debris across a third of the planet!

(annoyed) I don't care WHY the stuff is here, Swindle. We get it, and we get out.

Don't freak out. You're sure you're plugging the codes in right?

(Happy, about to take down a serious foe) NO MORE GRUNT WORK FOR ME! I may even have a chace of joining high command after thi- (You are cut off by being shot)

Don’t talk to me like you’re a soldier, boy. Fresh out of the academy, right? Just because we wear the same badge doesn’t mean WE’RE the same. (pause) You’ve got a LOT to prove before you earn my respect or my trust.

There's no question about what his target is- killing us all!

(fighting a loosing, possibly final battle)I pulled us together for all the wrong reasons. But at least we're together… one last time.

Now, this Megatron- best case scenario, he's inciting disorderly conduct, participating un unregulated gambling, and committing assault. Worst case scenario, he's committing treason against the Primacy and killing his opponents.

Our Intel says he’s taken refuge in the old acroplex. Legends say it was one of the capitals of ancient cybertron. Been abandoned a long time. No telling what we'll find in there.

Well, if we don't get this under control, we're about to have a full-fledged riot! This is why I hate freedom of the press.

Okay, so, the decepticons areholding Ratchet here- and, I say here, but you're looking at a region hundreds of miles wide. The rust spot is the most dangerous, trecherous, hazardous, uncharted region on the planet. Did I say dangerous?.

(Annoyed) What are you talking about? ...Ugh. This is going to be a long trip.

Oh, Bumblebee, if you think that sounds bad, it's about to get worse! A seeker and four- no, FIVE others! Approaching in attack formation.

(In a fire fight) You know Pax, as someone who joined the party a bit late- nice lips by the way- I’m interested in knowing if this was all part of the plan?

Keep your eyes out for survivors! I’m not detecting any life signs on the surface, but there may be people still underground!

Its liquid state is hyper- conductive and apparently self. Replenishing. This is an unprecedented discovery.

(exasperated sigh) Rung. It's Rung.

At least take a look at these data pads. They're free!

No, I insist! Even the most desired reframes may end up detrimental to your mental health without proper psychological care!

(in a winning fight) Heard there’s a prison break in progress! And I would hate to miss the party!

(urgent) We gotta get out of here now! They’re locking down the citadel!

It’s freedom of the press, prowl. There’s nothing we can do about it.

Everyone SHUT UP while I reel this haul in… time to see if Swindle’s tip paid off…

What do you care, anyway? Scorponok doesn’t have anything better to do than WASTE our time?

Classification unknown. Video evidence suggests cyber-morphic predators that breed within the sub-molten recesses of the planet's crust.

Authorization acknowledged, Optimus Prime. City-center energon batteries rerouting primary tape more.

(smug) I’m as familiar with the typography of cybertron as I am with late stage functionists theory! Which is to say- Very

(About to start a battle) The average cybertronain has ninety nine points of articulation. (you punch someone) NEVER leave that one exposed!

Usually, if given a choice, people see to their own needs first. (pause) You must help them see beyond their divisions, Optimus. And as for your unspoken question- whether you are worthy to carry the matrix (pause) That is something you must answer for yourself.

I’m over the target now! It’s hot down there! Be ready to jump, on my mark!

(annoyed) Listen, the telemetry says we’re close! You’ll know when we get there.

(terrified, fearing for life) HELP! I CAN'T STOP!

Pardon the disruption of your daily destruction, but there's a new voice to be heard. [pause] Open your receptors, people

Sad: blaster here broadcastin from the nexis and man, I wish I wasn't. [pause] This is a day of tragedy for all cybertronians, autobot and decepticon alike. [pause] Details are sketchy. But reliable sources inform me that autobot forces led - responding to a decepticon attack on the toraxxis mega refinery -engaged a small group of unaligned mercenaries who were already raiding the facility's energon stores

The conclave of REPRESENTATIVES' REPORT on the CRISIS in Harmonex is here. (pause) The report claims that Prime and his autobots defeated the creature named Trypticon… but we still have no direct line to anyone in Harmonex. Some have claimed that the media is being kept away from the area! (pause) In other news, the conclave has denied media requests to reveal the total number of bots who fled Cybertron during the exodus

(Eager for a fight) YOU’RE ALL UNDER AREST! But by all means! Try to resist!

THAT'S FASCINATING. REALLY. THIS is why I signed on to the Decepticons... no, WAIT. I signed on to kill autobots! Not climb around rocks in space! This is TOO much SCIENCE!

UGH. At least try to ACT like a seeker, Thundercracker.

OF COURSE I’ve hurt him! I’ve hurt him in ways only a doctor could understand. But I haven’t KILLED him. But at least he’s learned a valuable legend- Never leave the Delteran Medical Facility without your bodyguards! [pause] I see you’ve bought us what we wanted. Actually. I’m under instructions to let you go. We’ll take trion, and the twins. You take the detective and the good doctor and >run<.

They must be using the pseudo energon for geothermal heating. What’s their technology level? …INSIGNIFICANT?

THUNDERCRACKER- blast your way through them and take metroplex by surprise, if INDEED, it resides there.

(confident) A challenge this late in the season? check the boards, fasttrack, who's aced every championship this season?

(Annoyed) Listen, I don't need your help okay, you or your little support group! The races might be over, but the parties aren't. Catch my drift?

(crying) Oh? Oh yeah, I'm so important? Tell that to HIM! Tell it to all the others I ignored!

Tired from fighting, but upbeat: Thanks for the save! Never doubted you for a second, Ironhide!

angry: You beat an UNARMED CAPTIVE in front of these people! It’s no wonder they hate us! And it wasn’t necessary, you lost control! What is going on with you lately, it’s like you’ve completely lost touch with reality-

Hopeful: I believe that Dai Atlas will come arround. We just need to keep the peace. STARTING with the peace at council meetings! I’ll see you there tomorrow, boss.

(addressing a crowd) AND NOW! YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE A BRAND! NEW! Champion!

Addressing Megatron Post Match: Ah, my new champion fighter! You and I have several very lucrative conversations ahead of us…

(Death Scream)

(With Glee) Just think of it Onslaught! We'll have enough firepower after this to overthrow a small planetary dictatorship after tonight!

(nervous) Something's wrong boss! The passcodes aren't workin!

(Annoyed) Yeah, yeah, I am! The system's just... stupid!

(trying to make a sale) Like I said. These are grade-a, top-of-the-line autobot phase-charges! Nothin' better than blowin' up the government with its own ordnance!

(trying to save his own ass) Ever since megatron got taken out, intel on the street's been iffy! Decepticon sources ain’t what they used to be.

Are we to be lead by one of zeta’s forner enforcers? A ruthless oppressor who brought only devastation to maintain “order?” yes, "Optimus,” we, all know you now carry the matrix and that is its own affront. But do you truly expect us to buy this newfound benevolence? My followers- the circle of light- will not exchange one tyrant for another.

Wait, optimus. If what he says is true then perhaps it is best if you set them free?[pause] Give them safe pagsage off-world- there may be a peaceful way to diffuse-

(angry) you must wake up to the truth! The real monster has already been unleashed! It is fear itself, and it is on the rampage!

(Shit talking with his assistant) You know how it is. The law says that these things need to be declared on site. Formalities. You’re right that The scum that works here and swing pickaxes all day aren’t going to like it, but perhaps you’re confusing me with someone who cares, hm?

(addressing a crowd) As you know, the hub has been facing quite a few challenges, and as always, we wish to streamline any way we can. But you can rest easy. The Senate thanks each and every one of you for your contribution. But your hard work here is at an end.

Annoyed: Back where we started. Not enough credits to get off-world. We're running out of time, grimlock

Running: You better have a damn good plan, boss. I'm tired runnin' from those fools up there!

YOU WANNA PUSH ME?!?

It's like we figured, boss no drone sentries in sight, but cuttin' through that permacrete wall's gonna take time we don’t have.

Don’t worry, boss… we’re a little worse for wear, but we’re alive.

After Grimlock stabbed someone: Hah! You made a cut joke.

Stop the rage!?!? I feel it too. There is no holding it back

Does ANYONE know what he’s doing down there??

So we take up beastmodes! If we can match the planet's native fauna, our inner systems won't shut down!

(hopeful) If Swindle was right about this score, we might be able to finally get off world

(angry/annoyed) Damn it, will you to knock it off? Do you two forget what happens when we loose control? Pull it together. [pause] Like I said, I got a high-profile to chase down. Beats killing each other, right?

(regretful) And maybe it is time we stopped running. Someone has to answer for THIS. Scorponok pressed the button, but we made this happen.

I’m brave, not stupid. And neither are you. Can’t you see the writing on the wall? Can’t you see this is just going to escalate? Can’t you see that Sentinel Prime isn’t going to be able to stop it, just because he’s a Prime?

(softer) Will you think about it? Coming with me?

Oh please! That new record won’t stand for long, I’ll beat it soon enough!

We’re going to the only place worth going to! The Circle!

Hey, check that out. Simultronic. Reality inside reality.

This oughta keep ya busy, autobot! Let's see how you handle a crazed mob!

Sad: Well, boss, I hope whatever data yer carrying was worth all this. Poor ravage is still out there somewhere. Maybe we should swing back and-

There’s an enemy flyer overhead! Any brilliant ideas on how to get out of this one??

Autobots- I want to welcome you to the heart of the acroplex. What do you see here? You see what was once the shining center of the golden age. Now, just a den of rust and suffering.

Serious, but not sad. More heartfelt: I don’t know much about the conclave. I couldn’t tell you what they’re thinking. But I do believe in Optimus. He’s the real deal.

Happy: That’s fantastic! Congratulations, Grimlock! I’ve heard all the stories about you guys and I’m really looking forward to kicking some decepticon tail with you!

We're zeroing in on our target, sir... I can almost smell him…

DYNOBOTS?? HERE??? KUP ARE YOU INSANE???

You expect us to believe that we can leave at any time? It’s more likely that Starscream is is going to throw us a tea party!

Annoyed, in the middle of a fight: YOU KNOW!! I am just about DONE with almost bein blown up today!

It's good to have ya back, boss! Please tell me we're takin the fight straight to Megatron!

Aprehensive/bored: I’m not convinced. Ya see one polar wasteland, ya seen em all

We all know the odds, Perceptor. But if there’s even ANY chance someone down there survived, then we go. Deeper than we’ve ever been.

WE’RE NOT STAYING LONG ENOUGH TO FIND OUT! Everyone, get in so we can get out!

Setting course, Bee! I was getting tired of not being shot at anyway!

(to himself) I gotta be crazy for doin this… what a STUPID death this would be!

It's a complex procedure, Magnus. Have some patience. They’re doing everything they can in there.

(Annoyed) ‘Bout time you showed up, Hot Rod! Isn’t Punctuality one of the first things they teach you at the academy?

(annoyed) If all you have is cryptic riddles, you’d best save your breath! We fight, and you are defeated, as we have all the times before!

(critically injured, sad) No… This can’t… Prime, I- I have failed.

(exhausted) Can't stop yet... have to keep moving... have to keep going...

(Commanding a battle with Orion) Coward! This isn't over, zeta! I'll make a long career out of killing primes! [pause] Gather these autobots and bring them back to base! Astrotrain, assume shuttle mode and get us out of here!

(happy) Let everyone out! Not just those that came in with us, unlock EVERY cage! A gun and a badge for everyone!

(seeing a vision of the past and the future, starting distant, gets more distraught at the end. This is a LONG LINE with LOTS of room for infection and different emotion. ONE TAKE, PLEASE!!) I see… I see you striding across vast fields of desolation… A lifeless, primordial landscape… (pause) there was a… a war? A battle of gods? …Is that cybertron? (pause) wait… I see another world in the void. Broken… It’s people, it’s dreams and aspirations scattered across the celestial winds… And devils. I see devils praying on entire races! I see the death of civilizations! And the birth of savage monstrosities. But… it’s not just one world. I see THOUSANDS of worlds, all burning. Over and over. Cycles within cycles… ENOUGH! I HAVE SEEN ENOUGH!

(distant) You? You are not Prime. I await the return of Nova, as I have for many millennia. You should return to civilization. This is no place for ordinary cybertronians.

(suspicious) my scans are showing multiple large objects orbiting, but... I'm not seeing any notable amount of weapons on board. It's just hovering there. Waiting.

(getting ready for something big) I am merely singed, Optimus Prime! I returned with you to preform my duty- fight for my people! And that is what I will do.

(heartfelt) I'll always follow you. You know that.

Remember, our target is a known decepticon arms dealer. He's been moving stollen munitions through Nion's cells. Bumblebee, Prowl, Cover the exits! Ironhide and Hound, you're with me. Let's roll!

Not dead. But Broken. I have failed. I was Orion Pax. Now… I am nothing. My neural circuits are nearly fried. Can’t even register the pain… Or calculate the damage to my system…

(calm) Within this matrix- all are one. Right now. In this moment. In every moment we stop to recognize something of ourselves in each other. Unity isn’t some hoped for event [pause] It’s a matter of perception. All these long millennia we autobots fought to uphold a crumbling system that had forgotten its most sacred truth- [grandiose] freedom is the right of all sentient beings.

(in battle) No! I'll take care of him, YOU need to secure the refinery! (darkly) and if they won't help us they need to stay out of our way

If there's one thing I've learned from being a prime, it's that there is ALWAYS a way! If darkness has consumed you- then let there be LIGHT!

(simmering anger) I have been marooned here for hundreds of years...trapped within the vile wreckage... BUT! The darkness told me you would come!

(Perhaps. But, to survive this monstrous world... (a little bit unhinged) You must become MONSTORUS yourself!

Smug, evil) Foolish little conqueror... it is through your actions that I live! Because of you, I will DEVOUR your precious Cybertron!

The radiation levels are spiking, but we should be safe for the time being.

There are many unknown variables, but I'd guess that the odds are one in nine hundred fifty seven thousand, five hundred fifty two.

(urgent) the sub structure has suffered critical damage! You have, maybe, three minutes before volatile, unprocessed fluids are flooding the city!

Prepped and ready? (pause) Set to disengage (pause) Launch in three... two.. one... GO!

This is incredible, Blurr! You set a new record again!! Go team!

(angry) YOU STILL THINK THIS IS ABOUT RACING!?! (sad) Cybertron is changing. YOu need to decide if you're just going to stand there or if you're going to try and do some good.

(Mad) in times like these you bring me forms to fill out!? My role is the application of wisdom through judgment. Would you rather I serve the senate via minutia?

(bored) Sell the investment, dump the propulsor technology, and after the crash reacquire it through a shell company.

(joking/bragging) And when you add in that I was already going to be relocated to Kaon, it all works out well for us doesn't it? I KNEW it was going to be just fine! After all, instability is just another word for oppertunity!

(afraid)We're not special! We're just- dumb grunts that got captured!

(disgusted) It was bad enough sharing a trailer with him!

We know these tunnels! We can lead you to safety!

(disgusted) We're not COMBINERS!

(sad) We don't even have functional alt modes.

ORION! Look over here!!

(Nonchalant) I , for one, am not threatened by your line of questions, Starscream. I rule the Decepticons now. I do whatever I wish.

A public execution would be clean. Less risky. But this? This will be the stuff of /legends./

You've lost your bearings since the arena days! You want me dead? You have to EARN IT!

I've got a clear shot on the shuttle, Lord Megatron! I can take them out right now!

Right this way, Hot Rod! Lord Megatron's been waiting to meet you! (pause) Well, I wouldn't want to keep him waiting! Especially after he pulled out all the stops for you!

All of our instruments are going haywire! And we're in danger of engine burnout! Please advise!

You're- you're Megatron? The Megatron? I've seen you in the pit- I've read your speeches! It is an honor to meet one as great as yourself! Me, and my friends, are at your service.

Two takes, one annoyed, and one smarmy/sarcastic: Whether he wears our badge or not, Megatron, he's about to finish those troublesome autobots for us. Something you've repeatedly failed to do, I might add.

Greetings, combaticons I'm pleased see you're all as punctual as ever. No need to blame poor swindle. We allowed the codes to fall into his hands. He didn't know we were behind this operation.

(unsure, internal narration) ...Why did I lie? Why did I hold back information? What if I get found out?

LET Blitzwing and the others do what they want! The deaths don't matter. The mission is the only thing that matters.

Thundercracker to all units! Metroplex is GONE. There is NOTHING of value here.

(annoyed, being interrupted) Alright! Fine, but you deal with it. I don't have the struts to deal with yet another whining senator!

(Giving a serious speech. Polished politician voice) What happened to Bumper last night was a tradgedy. But the bigger tradgedy would be if we saw this happen and did nothing! His sacrifice will NOT be in vain- we will FIND these murderers and bring them to JUSTICE!

(angry, about to be beaten) Your ways? Your ways?! You have no WAYS. You only have destruction. You will consider your work done and your people will realize the next thing to destroy is yourselves.

Giventhe current state of affairs, your survival was... Logical

I find this all highly inefficient. This… reckless slaughter is not something megatron would have condoned. Brazen. Wasteful.

All the astro-navigational preparations have been made lord megatron... Coordinates are set. We await only your command.

(concerned) Ironhide's right, boss- I won;t be able to cover you in that labyrinth!

Arealbots! Assume strike positions and get ready to engage hostiles! These seekers are about to find out who really rules the skies!

We've got you, Bumblebee! Give Megatron my best!

LOAD UP BOYS! We're takin fire and the meter's runnin!

Roger that! I've got the message and am on my way now!

Gentlemen, we'll be reaching the outskirts of Harmonex in just a few minutes

(Sad) You know why it was done. Better that we die at our own hand than be drained to serve zeta's war machine...

Well! NOW I’ve seen everything! That CANT be old Hot Rod with an autobot symbol on his chest! (pause) What’s the matter, Hot Rod? Don’t remember your old pal Slinger?

Me, I see things different now. I’m in with the REAL people’s movement. They fixed me up. They made me a fighter. WE’RE the real power now. So from here on out you better watch your back. And tell your autobot buddies… their day is done.

Ravage: Eject! Operation: Evisceration!

We are proceeding as planned. Of all the locations you wished to check, only one remains.

Lord Megatron! Are you wounded?!

Come on, night shift- there’s no one out here but us. Nothin to grind your clutch about!

(Nervous) This is Strongbox on Frequency Nine Seven Nine! Convoy, do you read me?? I got separated, and I can’t find you on my nav system! I’ve got Bandits in Pursuit! I need immediate backup! Do you read me?? Anyone???

You don't HAVE to do this! I'M NOT CARRYING ANYTHING SPECIAL! It was a classified haul! I wasn’t even told what it is!!

Oh, we read you loud and clear, friend!

YEEEHAW!! You’re insane Wildrider, that was cut so close! Awesome.

I think you know the answer to that! It’s just you and us out here.

Oh, that's cruel, Dragstrip! YOU KNOW leaving them alive isn’t the STUNTICON way!

Don't worry. Friend- we're only after your cargo. Hand it over and you can be on your way.

Yeah! We hear you loud and clear, squaker!

Nice going, Deadend! Now he’s gonna panic. So much for doing things the easy way…

Thanks, breakdown. It was perfect, wasn’t it?

(in battle) It’s good to see you again, old titan! It’s been far too long!

I am MORE than what I was. As you are more than what you once were. But you are correct- to break a world and build a more perfect order from its husk is no small thing! Do you have what it takes to see it to its conclusion?

(dying) Hah- You may have won the battle… but… you still… loose.

In shock: You must be out of your mind, old timer. This whole attack, I... I never thought I'd see the day ...But we've seen the evidence If this prime's going to be brought down, now's the time.

(Angry) When this is over, we're having a talk about your choice of allies, Orion!

(Sad/urgent) We're not doing ANYTHING until we know whether or not the team down there survived!

Not anymore. Along with the energon transfusions, we re-engineered their original alt-modes. For all intents and purposes, the dynobots are back to the shape they were originally.

Your face plate? Buddy, why do you need a new face plate? You’ve got a mouth! They’re very IN right now, I’m thinking of getting one myself.

(friendly) Ah! Typical! I go through all the trouble of getting you an emergency refit and you’re already longing for pax mark 1! …Never, ever turn down an upgrade, pax. Bigger, better, faster, stronger! /That’s/ what matters.

This Security Council has lost the will to do what must be done. That is why I was chosen to be Prime... because I am the monster the people need

(In the middle of a rampage) But as I told you long ago, orion-it's not about choosing the side that's "Right" ...But the one that's going to win!