Dr. Onishi, one of the most brilliant minds on Earth is about to reveal his latest findings to the world's fellow scientists. His son Koji, eagerly waits for his father's broadcast. We catch our first glimpse of Optimus in vehicle mode trying to put out a fire half-way across the world. However, Onishi's announcement is cut short by Megatron, Gas Skunk, Slapper, and Dark Scream. It is then that Koji rushes out and towards the ocean, on his way, he meets Optimus who reveals the secret of the Global Space Bridge and takes it toward his first victory against Megatron. However, Megatron does succeed in kidnapping Onishi...moreless
This episode, which ironically aired three days before the attacks on Sept. 11, featured Megatron emerging in claw mode through a skyscraper. Because of this, the episode was never reaired.
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Heirad, from beast wars neo, appears in this episode. Heinrad's alternate form was a tanuki (racoon dog) with a clock in its belly, wine jugs, and (uh-hem) large items.
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Sideburn: Congratulations, Darkscream! You've just won the prize for "most obnoxious life-form"!
Darkscream: Flattery will get you nowhere, Autobot.
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