The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2

Generation One >  Season 2

To counter the new Stunticons, the Autobots create the Aerialbots. But they are hardly the fighting force that was hoped for.

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On Cybertron, the Autobots are busy converting old drone rockets into Earth planes. Once their redesigns are complete, they take the ships to Vector Sigma. However, without the Key to Vector Sigma, which is in the possession of Megatron, they cannot activate the supercomputer and give Cybertronic personalities to the new bots. Alpha Trion, however, intends to activate it by merging his lifeforce with the computer. Optimus Prime tries to stop him, but Alpha Trion merges with the supercomputer. It gives life to the new Aerialsbots: Silverbolt, Slingshot, Skydive, Fireflight, and Air Raid.

The Autobots and Aerialbots prepare to leave, but Alpha Trion gives Optimus a warning: the Key to Vector Sigma will have different properties on Earth, which could destroy the planet. However, Shockwave overhears this. Heading back to the surface, the Autobots and Aerialbots encounter more Centurions, but the Aerialbots are able to get them to Omega Supreme. Omega returns them to Earth, but suddenly explodes.

Ratchet, Wheeljack, and Sparkplug Witwicky begin working to restore Omega, while the Autobots and Aerialbots head toward the base with the superfuel. Shockwave contacts Megatron, informing him of the recent developments on Cybertron, and the Key's power, so Megatron decides to run some tests. At the base, the Humans believe that the Auobots attacked them, and openfire. Slignshot is pissed, but Ironhide reminds them that they are simply confused. Suddenly, they detect high speed movement. Optimus initially believes that its Starscream and the jets, but its the Stunticons, who quickly overwhelm the Autobots, forcing the Aerialbots take to the air. Slingshot is attacked by Motormaster. Silverbolt goes to save him, but suddenly panics. Megatron, still testing the Key, orders the Stunticons to return to base. However, during the tests, Soundwave trips and drops the Key, causing it to discharge its energy...turning the ground below it into metal. Megatron realizes that the Key can not only give life to machines, but also turn organic matter into metal. He now has a new plan&mdash;convert Earth into a new Cybertron.

Back at the base, the Aerialbots are unimpressed with the Autobots and disgusted with the Humans they are supposed to defend. Optimus confronts Silverbolt about his panic, and learns that Silverbolt is afraid of hights. In a questionable command decision, Silverbolt is appointed Aerialbot leader, hoping it will give him something to focus on other than fear. Soon, Teletraan I detects the energy emissions from the Key, and its result. The Decepticons are heading toward the Seattle, and roll out. Meanwhile, Silverbolt attempts to convince the Aerialbots to return to the base, saying that if they're the best, they should run the place. He shows them that the Decepticons will destroy them, showing how bad they are. He also shows the humans capacity for compassion, letting them see how Sparkplug continues to work on Omega while Ratchet goes to recharge. Convinced, the Aerialbots move out.

Near Seattle, the Stunticons are overwhelming the Autobots, but the Aerialbots arrive. Megatron and Optimus reveal their last aces in the hole, order the Stunticons and Aerialbots to form Menasor and Superion, respectively. Menasor has the strength advantage, but Omega Supreme arrives, and turns the tide. The Decepticons retreat with the Key, but Silverbolt races after Megatron, knocking from his hand and destroy the key. Silverbolt believes he's about to go splat, but Slignshot manages to save. The Aerialbots and convinced to join the Autobots, while Optimus appears convinced that Alpha Trion made the right choice.

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