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       #Post#: 189--------------------------------------------------
       Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: February 22, 2013, 1:25 pm
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       The being known as Death has been killed, but at a severe cost –
       the Predacons have located the Grave of the Light. The Maximals
       follow, but once the Grave is opened, the universe will never be
       the same again… and carnage will take over. Starring Luci
       Christian, Paul Dobson, Karen Gillan, Kate Higgins, David
       Leisure, Jocelyne Loewen, Scott McNeil, Jason Michas, Edie
       Mirman, Colin Murdoch, Eden Sher, James Arnold Taylor, Lee
       Tockar, Kira Vincent-Davis and Billy West
       Episode 1 - The Grave of the Light (page 1)
       Episode 2 - Victory (page 1)
       Episode 3 - Maps (page 1)
       Episode 4 - Gathering Support (page 1)
       Episode 5 - Dimensional Gates (page 1)
       Episode 6 - Lost to the Stars (page 1)
       Episode 7 - Refuel (page 1)
       Episode 8 - As We Run (page 1)
       Episode 9 - Down the Rabbit Hole (page 2)
       Episode 10 - Under Lock and Key (page 2)
       Episode 11 - Loyalty (page 2)
       Episode 12 - The Diabolical Genius of a War Criminal (page 2)
       Episode 13 - Hopes and Fears (page 2)
       A.
       #Post#: 190--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: February 23, 2013, 11:23 am
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       Episode 1 – The Grave of the Light
       Airdate: Saturday 23rd February 2013
       Synopsis: A barren planet, grey and misty. Iguanus, Ambush and
       Drain are scouting the planet, and Ambush contacts Medusa,
       informing her that the planet is indeed the one. Aboard Ravager,
       Medusa, flanked by Psychosis and Bloodtide and holding the
       puzzle box, states that now is the time. Skysquawk and Rampage
       pilot the ship down; all the while, Snaptrap – now heavily
       rebuilt as Snapjaw – boasts to Flicksting, who remarks that she
       wishes she had never rescued him on the Hollow Globe. The ship
       lands down, and Medusa grimly tells her team to prepare
       themselves for the worst. Elsewhere, the Epsilon-Zero heads
       through space; Cross-Shot is staring out of a window when Tidal
       Wave and Howlback approach her, his arm around her, which the
       young archer obviously finds disconcerting. The three discuss
       their recent losses, though Cross-Shot shrugs it off as part of
       being a hero. Blizzard oversees Prophecy and Ironfist as they
       fly the ship, with Emberscales Prime joining her. She insists
       that he return to Cybertron and run the planet, but he remarks
       that he wants to keep an eye on her while she mourns Rapticon’s
       death. The fembot insists that she can manage on her own, even
       as Ironfist declares that they have finally detected Ravager… on
       the planet Cemeterias. Blizzard immediately orders that they
       follow, leaving Emberscales Prime somewhat concerned. In another
       room, Waspinator and Dinobot are deep in conversation, with
       Arcrise and Wiretrap sat nearby. Wiretrap attempts to flirt with
       Arcrise, but the ultra-powerful Maximal misses the point.
       Cross-Shot enters the room, and Waspinator observes that she is
       bothered by something, but the younger bot shrugs him off.
       Dinobot simply watches.
       On Cemeterias, the Predacons trek through the mist, with
       Skysquawk and Ambush whispering to one another and Snapjaw
       continually making self-obsessed remarks; unimpressed, Medusa
       orders her team to stay alert. There is a reason, after all,
       that the location they are in is known as the Grave of the
       Light. Before long, they reach the entrance to a cave. Rampage
       attempts to enter, but is deflected by an energy field. Keeping
       the same cold expression, Medusa places the solved puzzle box at
       the top of the cave entrance, and enters without issue. As her
       team follows, Skysquawk asks if the puzzle box was nothing but a
       simple key. Medusa explains that its true power was the
       information it imparted to her. As they head deeper into the
       cave, they find the walls covered in art of Cybertronians
       fighting against a humanoid alien species. The Epsilon-Zero
       lands down not too far away; Emberscales Prime warns the
       gathered Maximals that the planet is connected to a conflict
       from long in Cybertron’s past, and there may be traps – or
       worse. The team heads out onto the surface, with Prophecy noting
       that she has ‘a bad feeling about this’. Using a new device that
       he has created (which, naturally, doubles as a weapon), Ironfist
       detects the puzzle box not too far away, and Blizzard orders the
       team to head in its direction. Dinobot draws his sword, and
       Cross-Shot prepares her bow; soon, the entire team have their
       weapons drawn, although Wiretrap remarks that he has no idea
       why. The Predacons reach a large cavern, and Medusa orders
       Psychosis to accompany her while the rest stay in the cavern;
       the Maximals, after all, are likely on the planet too.
       Indeed, on the surface, the Maximals have reached the cave
       entrance. Ironfist analyses the puzzle box, noting it is of
       unknown origin; Prophecy remarks that the origin is indeed known
       – Valoranian. She continues on her way merrily, as the rest of
       the team (barring Emberscales Prime) are left utterly confused.
       Even as they head into the cave, Medusa and Psychosis trek deep
       beneath it. Psychosis remarks that Medusa has been more cold
       than usual since they left the Hollow Globe; the leader notes
       that she is starting to wonder if her plan is the right course
       of action to take. Both Howlback and Psychosis enquire about the
       art on the walls, and their respective leaders start to tell the
       same story – how, long before civil war erupted between the
       Autobots and Decepticons, Cybertron went to war with a species
       known as the Valoranians, who can alter their physical forms in
       a fluid manner and assimilate members of other species to adopt
       their traits. Medusa’s story continues after Emberscales’ ends:
       one particularly notable Valoranian war-criminal was imprisoned
       by the Cybertronians on Cemeterias, a planet which can only be
       found by means such as the Hollow Globe. The Maximals reach the
       cavern where the Predacons are waiting, and the villains
       immediately attack. Only Wiretrap manages to sneak past, rushing
       down the pathway that Medusa and Psychosis took. As the two
       villains reach a metallic sphere, Medusa speaks the phrase
       ‘night shall die, death shall rise’ – as Wiretrap sneaks up
       behind them, the sphere opens, unveiling further methods of
       restraint… all in ruins. Stood amidst them is the Valoranian,
       smirking; he remarks that he was only a few decades away from
       breaking the sphere open himself. Medusa introduces Psychosis…
       to Necrocide.
       Cast:
       Iguanus – Paul Dobson
       Ambush – Scott McNeil
       Drain – Mae Whitman
       Bloodtide – Andrew Francis
       Medusa – Luci Christian
       Psychosis – Scott McNeil
       Rampage – Laura Bailey
       Skysquawk – Lee Tockar
       Snapjaw – David Leisure
       Flicksting – Edie Mirman
       Cross-Shot – Karen Gillan
       Tidal Wave – James Arnold Taylor
       Howlback – Kate Higgins
       Blizzard – Eden Sher
       Ironfist – Colin Murdoch
       Prophecy – Jocelyne Loewen
       Emberscales Prime – Jason Michas
       Waspinator – Scott McNeil
       Dinobot – Scott McNeil
       Arcrise – Kira Vincent-Davis
       Wiretrap – Billy West
       Necrocide – Billy West
       [hr]
       A.
       #Post#: 210--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Lily InThe Wind Date: March 11, 2013, 9:36 pm
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       Episode 1- Very interesting first episode! Nice to see this new
       Predacon crew, made out of the survivors of Bloodtide's team and
       the Ravager. Yay Snaptrap is back, and also has a new name!
       Also, I am now shipping Flicksting-Snapjaw! She's totally
       tsundere for him! :P Ha Cross-Shot, in denial as always. Poor
       Blizzard, and lol "his arm around her" yay for Howlback-Tidal
       Wave. Cemeterias, I have a feeling this planet is very
       meaningfully named. Medusa's usually rather playful and sinister
       rather than cold, so I'm concerned that she's concerned.
       Interesting tidbit about the Valoranians, looking forward to
       hearing more of them. Oh snap Necrocide. I have a feeling
       there'll be lots of death this season!
       #Post#: 211--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: March 11, 2013, 9:42 pm
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       I wouldn't call it a new crew, just the remains of the season 2
       crew, which was the season 1 crew plus the Chaos-Blade Preds. :P
       Snapjaw is now a hyena bot (only animal I've not used
       before/that fits him with a stronger bite-force than a snapping
       turtle). Flicksting just genuinely hates him. XD Cross-Shot is
       like that, yus for Blizzard, and glad you like TW/HB. :P
       Cemeterias is where the GRAVE of the Light is... think about it.
       :3  Medusa is still shaken by the puzzle box contents... which
       have given her info on Necrocide. He's gonna be CRAZY epic. ;)
       In the season 1 thread, when Killipede appeared, I said there'd
       be more punny-names, one you'd be hearing lots of. That's
       Necrocide. :P
       Eps 2 and 3 will be coming shortly, and ep 4 soon after. Ep 5
       should be back on schedule. :3
       A.
       #Post#: 215--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: March 21, 2013, 11:44 am
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       Episode 2 – Victory
       Airdate: Saturday 2nd March 2013 (written on Thursday 21st March
       2013)
       Synopsis: Medusa bows before Necrocide, informing him that she
       followed the instructions and has brought an elite team for him.
       The Valoranian notes that he requires an army, but Medusa
       remarks that the army she had built up has been decimated, but
       the remaining troops have therefore proved their worth. She goes
       to continue, only to realise that Necrocide is distracted – he
       is staring at Wiretrap, a twisted smirk on his face. Disturbed,
       the Maximal simply asks who Necrocide is; the alien explains
       that he was a war criminal of the highest calibre during the
       Cybertron-Valoran conflict. As the villain walks off, past
       Wiretrap, Psychosis notes to Medusa that he is not sure whether
       he sees Necrocide as kin or something to fear. The conflict
       between the Maximals and Predacons in the cavern is intense,
       with Emberscales Prime and Skysquawk in an especially brutal
       brawl. As the combat continues, Necrocide casually walks amongst
       it; the bots slowly realise, and halt their fighting, confused.
       Necrocide stops, and transforms into a monster of
       Lovecraftian-levels of terror, introducing himself as the
       bringer of their nightmares. Prophecy quips that her bad feeling
       is back, as the Maximals start to fight against the new enemy.
       The Predacons are unsure on whether or not to join in, but just
       as Skysquawk is about to lead them into attack, Medusa appears
       with Psychosis, telling her faction to halt. As the Maximals pit
       themselves against Necrocide, Medusa explains that Necrocide is
       who they came to Cemeterias to find – he is their new leader.
       The Predacons are shocked, but Psychosis notes that none of them
       are actually opposed to the idea.
       All the while, Wiretrap is snooping around inside Necrocide’s
       prison chamber. He is amazed by the amount of restraint
       mechanisms – cuffs, stasis holds, a lithium moat, and more. All
       of them have been destroyed or breached. While investigating,
       Wiretrap accidentally sets off a recording, a Cybertronian guard
       warning that if Necrocide has escaped, the consequences will be
       dire. The Maximal remarks that the message does not help, and
       continues searching. The battle against Necrocide erupts onto
       the planet’s surface as the Valoranian bursts through the
       cavern. Even with ten Maximals fighting him, the battle is
       tough, and Necrocide gleefully uses every trick in the book to
       attack his enemies. The Predacons watch on, with Iguanus
       suggesting that they try to rein Necrocide in. Medusa snorts at
       this, stating that she will let him have his fun. Blizzard
       suggests they retreat, but Emberscales Prime insists that they
       should take out Necrocide as swiftly as possible. He orders
       Arcrise to access her full power, but the powerful fembot is
       cautious, still not fully willing to risk losing control. As
       Wiretrap continues investigating Necrocide’s prison, he
       accidentally switches the lighting off. A black light kicks in,
       revealing a number of scrawlings. Most of them are insane
       ramblings, but one is a star map. Wiretrap memorises it, before
       heading off towards the cavern.
       Emberscales pleads with Arcrise to tap into her full power, and
       although she continues to refuse, Waspinator confronts her,
       promising her it will be OK. Conceding, Arcrise attempts to
       de-atomise Necrocide, but Prophecy pounces at her, noting that
       they have to play by the rules. Blizzard snaps at Prophecy, but
       the crazed fembot simply purrs that everything will be fine in
       the end. Emberscales attempts to slice through Necrocide, but he
       simply reforms, cackling madly all the while. Wiretrap clambers
       up to the surface, and tells the Maximals that they should
       retreat. The others agree, and Emberscales reluctantly agrees,
       ordering the team to head back to the Epsilon-Zero. They head
       off, Prophecy skipping along, as Necrocide transforms to his
       humanoid form. He asks Medusa where her ship is, as he has a
       plan of action. Iguanus picks up the puzzle box from the rubble
       as the Predacons start their trek towards Ravager. As the
       Maximals board their ship, Blizzard turns on Prophecy, demanding
       to know what she was thinking. Prophecy coolly remarks that she
       does not know what Blizzard means, before heading off to her
       room, stating that she has little time. Cross-Shot remarks that
       she seems to have suddenly adopted a sense of sanity, while
       Wiretrap draws up the star map from the prison. Ironfist starts
       to locate the real systems, as Emberscales notes that, for now,
       they must return to Cybertron and prepare for future encounters
       with Necrocide… which they will most assuredly have.
       Cast:
       Necrocide – Billy West
       Medusa – Luci Christian
       Psychosis – Scott McNeil
       Wiretrap – Billy West
       Cross-Shot – Karen Gillan
       Rampage – Laura Bailey
       Skysquawk – Lee Tockar
       Emberscales Prime – Jason Michas
       Iguanus – Paul Dobson
       Ambush – Scott McNeil
       Ironfist – Colin Murdoch
       Dinobot – Scott McNeil
       Snapjaw – David Leisure
       Bloodtide – Andrew Francis
       Prophecy – Jocelyne Loewen
       Waspinator – Scott McNeil
       Drain – Mae Whitman
       Blizzard – Eden Sher
       Tidal Wave – James Arnold Taylor
       Flicksting – Edie Mirman
       Howlback – Kate Higgins
       Arcrise – Kira Vincent-Davis
       [hr]
       A.
       #Post#: 217--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: March 21, 2013, 6:53 pm
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       Episode 3 – Maps
       Airdate: Saturday 9th March 2013 (Thursday 21st March 2013)
       Synopsis: Ravager heads through space – on board, Necrocide has
       constructed a throne within the bridge. Medusa is explaining the
       basics of her crew, but the Valoranian shows little interest,
       instead wishing to see them in action to get a sense of their
       identities. He orders that the ship land down on the next planet
       they pass, and wreak havoc. All the while, the Epsilon-Zero
       lands down on Cybertron; as Emberscales Prime, Ironfist,
       Cross-Shot and Wiretrap head out, they are surprised to see
       Feral stood nearby. He informs them that he and his allies –
       including Uproar, Cynder, Razorbeak and Abydos – can assist the
       Maximals, but only to a degree. Emberscales coldly remarks that
       they need all the help they can get, before heading off towards
       the Elite Guard headquarters, the other three Maximals
       following. On the ship, Blizzard is reading over old mission
       logs, when Prophecy enters. She apologises for whatever she did
       wrong, explaining that typically, she sees so much that she
       merely acts on impulse to keep things happening as they should.
       Blizzard is confused, until Prophecy suddenly appears to be her
       usual crazy self. She rushes off, yelling that she “forgot her
       birthday”, leaving Blizzard somewhat confused. Dinobot is in a
       CR chamber when Waspinator enters the room; he asks Dinobot if
       he believes that they have any hope of defeating Necrocide. The
       saurian warrior states that what they need is not hope, but
       inner strength and resolve. Ravager lands down in a rural area
       of a planet, and Skysquawk and Bloodtide lead the Predacons out.
       The aliens nearby are startled, but remain intrigued by the
       arrivals, until Rampage starts the attack, slaughtering two of
       the aliens. The Predacons start their attack, as Necrocide and
       Medusa watch from the bridge. The serpentine fembot notes that
       the Predacons are not equally matched, and so some will have an
       unfair advantage over others, but Necrocide states that this
       makes everything more fun.
       Tidal Wave and Howlback head outside, and are met by Feral, who
       asks them to listen to him. The two do so, and he explains that
       he can help them decipher the star map. Howlback notes that
       Ironfist has been working on deciphering it, and while he has
       had little luck so far, he may gain information in the Elite
       Guard headquarters. Feral asks for the map anyway, promising
       that he will be able to have it deciphered in no time. Tidal
       Wave heads into the ship to retrieve a copy, while Howlback asks
       Feral where he has been. He skirts around the question, stating
       that it is as far as can be from the conflict that the Maximals
       are dealing with. As Emberscales Prime holds a meeting in the
       Elite Guard headquarters, Ironfist and Wiretrap continue to
       investigate the star map. Cross-Shot visits her old quarters,
       and reminisces over her fallen team-mates; finding an old bow of
       hers, she swears to keep fighting no matter what. All the while,
       the Predacons continue their slaughter of the alien species;
       Skysquawk and Bloodtide are in competition, trying to out-do one
       another, while Psychosis and Rampage prefer to torment their
       victims. Snapjaw, Flicksting, Ambush and Drain all display their
       own tactics as well, but Iguanus is nowhere to be seen. Medusa
       comments that this is unsurprising, and explains to Necrocide
       the source of Iguanus’ loyalty to the Predacons and the recent
       loss of Spinister. The Valoranian is amused by this information,
       and remarks that Iguanus can be moulded into a powerful warrior
       by his negative emotions. Snapjaw and Flicksting start to argue,
       which Necrocide finds amusing.
       Tidal Wave heads back out of the Epsilon-Zero, bumping into
       Arcrise as he does. She apologises, and asks if he knows where
       Waspinator is. He suggests she check the ship’s systems, before
       heading outside. Arcrise notices Feral staring at her knowingly
       from outside. With the map in-hand, Feral tells his former
       team-mates that he will get the annotated map to them as soon as
       possible, before Transwarping away. The two are about to
       continue into the Elite Guard headquarters when they see
       Cross-Shot leaving. She tells them that their old team-mates’
       quarters have already been emptied, and that they should head
       back into the ship and wait for new orders. The two agree,
       following their younger ally inside. Ironfist and Wiretrap are
       coming no closer to deciphering the star map, until suddenly,
       Nightscream and Firecloud Transwarp in. They hand over the
       annotated map, remarking that the subjectivity of time makes
       things quicker, before leaving again. The two bots are heavily
       confused, but head off with the map. On the way out, they meet
       with Emberscales Prime, who explains that his council will
       continue to govern the planet while he leads the team on a
       mission to defeat Necrocide. The two in turn inform their leader
       that they now know where the map leads. They head off to the
       ship, ready to intercept and eliminate Necrocide. On the alien
       planet, the entire town population has been exterminated… or so
       it seems, because Iguanus has managed to evacuate a few
       families. Snapjaw and Flicksting are aware of this, and confront
       him; he begs them to keep it secret, and they agree, although
       they wish for him to do them a favour. Necrocide is thoroughly
       pleased with the Predacons’ work, and calls them back to the
       ship, completely ignoring a cold and rejected Medusa.
       Cast:
       Necrocide – Billy West
       Medusa – Luci Christian
       Emberscales Prime – Jason Michas
       Wiretrap – Billy West
       Ironfist – Colin Murdoch
       Cross-Shot – Karen Gillan
       Feral – Corey Burton
       Blizzard – Eden Sher
       Prophecy – Jocelyne Loewen
       Dinobot – Scott McNeil
       Waspinator – Scott McNeil
       Skysquawk – Lee Tockar
       Bloodtide – Andrew Francis
       Ambush – Scott McNeil
       Flicksting – Edie Mirman
       Iguanus – Paul Dobson
       Snapjaw – David Leisure
       Rampage – Laura Bailey
       Psychosis – Scott McNeil
       Drain – Mae Whitman
       Tidal Wave – James Arnold Taylor
       Howlback – Kate Higgins
       Arcrise – Kira Vincent-Davis
       Nightscream – Alessandro Juliani
       Firecloud – Mae Whitman
       [hr]
       A.
       #Post#: 221--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Lily InThe Wind Date: March 24, 2013, 2:52 pm
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       Episode 2-Necrocide seems like a total badass, and the way he
       just looked at Wiretrap and didn't care in the slightest was
       pretty chilling. Ha, Skysquawk, I would want to attack that
       thing too. The Maximals, all ten of them, barely holding their
       own against Necrocide is a real indication of the dude's
       super-omega power levels. Damn it Prophecy why must you prevent
       Arcrise from incinerating the main bad guy?! Star map huh, I bet
       there are some interesting places on that. With the Predacons
       led by this guy, the future's certainly gonna be interesting...
       and dangerous.
       Episode 3-Lol at Necrocide asserting his alpha dominance by
       building himself a throne, and basically snubbing Medusa. And
       cool, return of Feral, glad to see that we might seem and the
       former members of Team Death more soon. Prophecy's apology seems
       heartfelt, and also quite interesting in its implications. Ha
       Dinobot and resolve, that is so him. Aww poor Cross-Shot, you've
       lost so much, haven't you? I am loving the Predacon scenes of
       slaughtering the aliens, it really shows off their personalities
       and such. I still support Snapjaw-Flicksting so hard; Flicksting
       is totally tsundere for him I just know it. More intrigue with
       Iguanus, as per usual. Firecloud and Nightscream wat. Also,
       you're a pretty nice guy Iganus. Lol, poor snubbed Medusa.
       Looking forward to the next one.
       #Post#: 222--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: March 24, 2013, 2:59 pm
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       2 - What I've not quite gotten across just yet is how utterly
       broken Necrocide is. He's got this child-like wonder mixed with
       a total blood-thirsty insanity. He's not this super-suave
       Machiavellian villain, he's just completely broken. Prophecy,
       well, if Necrocide died now, think of all the things that
       wouldn't happen. :P The things you don't know about yet, I mean.
       Map, yeah, this is another season of 'follow the Predacons'.
       ^_^;
       3 - Snubbing Medusa... haha, you just watch. ;) Feral and the
       rest of Gigatron's team will be slightly more involved this
       season, yeah. Ha, just realised how good Feral is as a character
       considering upcoming plots. XD Prophecy, yeah, she hasn't had a
       moment of clarity in ages. Oh, and she forgot Hina's birthday.
       :P Did wanna have her wishing a random someone happy birthday in
       ep 2, but there wasn't room. Dinobot, yup; Cross-Shot,
       absolutely, keep following cos her story is just epic if I do
       say so myself. Predacons, absolutely the intention, and
       pahahaha, dunno about that. XD Iguanus is a nice guy, yup. :3
       And Nightscream and Firecloud... cos. :P Episode 4 is the next
       one I have to write, may do so tomorrow (CBA tonight XD).
       A.
       #Post#: 224--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: March 25, 2013, 1:14 pm
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       Episode 4 – Gathering Support
       Airdate: Saturday 16th March 2013 (written on Monday 25th March
       2013)
       Synopsis: Aboard Ravager, Medusa is in her quarters, reading
       about the Cybertron-Valoran War. The information explains that
       Necrocide was a soldier whose psychological profiling indicated
       an unstable mind, but he was allowed into the army anyway. He
       swiftly rose through the ranks until he became a feared general.
       Medusa concludes to herself that he is a psychotic, power-hungry
       being, and wonders if she was right to have released him.
       Someone knocks on her door; she tells them to enter, and is
       surprised to see Iguanus. She tells him that Psychosis has been
       spending more and more time with Necrocide instead of her – he
       gravitates towards the most powerful being, after all. Iguanus
       reports that they are drawing close to the first planet on the
       map – Nemakoon, a planet covered in rocky terrain, streams and
       plant-life. The fembot asks Iguanus to inform her when they
       land, and excuses him. After a moment of silence, he asks her if
       she is truly comfortable with Necrocide around. She excuses him
       again, and he leaves. The Maximals are discussing the next plan
       of action – Blizzard believes that the team should split in two,
       with one remaining on Cybertron and gathering an army
       specially-prepared to deal with Necrocide. Some of the others
       are unsure, but Waspinator, Tidal Wave and Dinobot all concur,
       as do Cross-Shot and Ironfist. The latter two offer to be on the
       team that continues to track Necrocide, but Emberscales Prime
       remains unconvinced. Prophecy takes him aside, and tells him
       that he should have faith in his team. She kisses his forehead,
       then leads him back to the others; Emberscales concedes,
       additionally picking Prophecy, Arcrise and Wiretrap for his
       team, but Prophecy instead puts herself forward for Blizzard’s
       team, instead suggesting Howlback for the advance team.
       Emberscales and his team head into the Epsilon-Zero and fly off,
       following the map, while Blizzard leads her team back into the
       Elite Guard headquarters.
       Snapjaw, Flicksting, Rampage, Skysquawk, Ambush and Drain are
       training when Necrocide enters, followed by Psychosis. He
       informs the group that they will soon be landing down on
       Nemakoon, suggesting that they prepare… although he does not
       state what for. He and Psychosis leave again, as the other
       Predacons discuss what their new leader’s plan may be. The
       Epsilon-Zero heads towards Nemakoon; as Emberscales Prime and
       Ironfist pilot, the younger bots converse in Howlback’s
       quarters. Howlback is being questioned about the ins-and-outs of
       her relationship with Tidal Wave, which she finds somewhat
       awkward. Cross-Shot insists that she is not that interested, but
       is asking out of social tradition, but Wiretrap points out that
       the archer is lonely. Arcrise, however, seems distracted; when
       Howlback asks if she is OK, the mysterious bot notes that she
       may have feelings for Waspinator. Howlback and Wiretrap are
       supportive of this, while Cross-Shot coolly suggests that
       Arcrise act upon her feelings. Back on Cybertron, Tidal Wave is
       in combat-training against Prophecy – in spite of his skill with
       his blades, the nimble fembot avoids or blocks all of his
       attacks, striking him with her own energy attacks with ease. As
       they take a break, Prophecy explains that the trick in battle is
       to not go full-force at an enemy, but to feel the flow of the
       fight and act accordingly. Donning a blindfold, she tells him to
       start again.
       Elsewhere, Blizzard, Waspinator and Dinobot are outlining the
       mission to a large hall of recruits (and evidently, these are
       the second set of recruits). As the many bots leave to prepare,
       the trio discuss whether or not it is a good idea for half of
       their team to head off in advance if Necrocide alone is so
       dangerous. Aboard Ravager, Snapjaw and Flicksting are
       quarrelling as usual when Medusa approaches them. She explains
       to the two that she needs their support – if she ever has to go
       against Necrocide, she wants them to back her up. The two
       reluctantly agree, and put Iguanus forth as well. Medusa is
       unsure, as while he does owe her a life-debt, it may not be
       enough of a reason for him to stand against Necrocide. Snapjaw
       assures her that Iguanus has extra incentive to do as he and
       Flicksting say. All the while, Necrocide and Psychosis approach
       Bloodtide, with the Valoranian informing him that they are soon
       to land on Nemakoon. The vicious Predacon is obviously not happy
       with Necrocide as a leader, and there is tension between the two
       powerful villains. The ship lands, and Necrocide informs
       Bloodtide that he will be leading an excursion, in search of a
       dimensional gate. The Predacons must open it, to allow access to
       the next planet. He and Psychosis head off, as Bloodtide sneers.
       Iguanus is hiding around the corner, having overheard the
       conversation, and leaves for his quarters.
       Cast:
       Medusa – Luci Christian
       Iguanus – Paul Dobson
       Blizzard – Eden Sher
       Dinobot – Scott McNeil
       Ironfist – Colin Murdoch
       Howlback – Kate Higgins
       Emberscales Prime – Jason Michas
       Wiretrap – Billy West
       Arcrise – Kira Vincent-Davis
       Waspinator – Scott McNeil
       Tidal Wave – James Arnold Taylor
       Cross-Shot – Karen Gillan
       Prophecy – Jocelyne Loewen
       Ambush – Scott McNeil
       Rampage – Laura Bailey
       Snapjaw – David Leisure
       Flicksting – Edie Mirman
       Skysquawk – Lee Tockar
       Drain – Mae Whitman
       Necrocide – Billy West
       Psychosis – Scott McNeil
       Bloodtide – Andrew Francis
       [hr]
       A.
       #Post#: 226--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Transformers: Rise - Season 3
       By: Ashes Date: March 26, 2013, 4:49 pm
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       Episode 5 – Dimensional Gates
       Airdate: Saturday 23rd March 2013 (written on Tuesday 26th March
       2013)
       Synopsis: On Nemakoon, Bloodtide leads the Predacons (bar
       Necrocide, Medusa and Psychosis) through valleys. Rampage is
       attempting to terrorise Ambush, albeit with little effect, while
       Snapjaw and Flicksting throw insults at one another as ever. The
       group soon reaches the dimensional gate – a small, silver
       contraption, which, when activated by Bloodtide, opens up and
       unfolds into a large oval filled with energy. The energy pulses
       out, and Necrocide contacts them, informing them that they can
       return to the ship. As they start to head back, the Epsilon-Zero
       speeds past overhead. Skysquawk transforms and flies up to
       attack, against Bloodtide’s orders; the Predacon simply orders
       the rest of the team to open fire, and they do so, striking and
       pitting the ship’s hull but not bringing it down. Emberscales
       Prime leaps out of the ship as it moves, transforming into
       dragon mode and swooping at Skysquawk. Even as the Epsilon-Zero
       fires back at the Predacons, Ravager draws close, Transwarping
       the Predacons on board one-by-one. Skysquawk is the last to
       return to the Predacon ship – he snarls at Necrocide, angered
       about the interruption, but the Valoranian gleefully states that
       they can move onto the next planet now, and must not waste time.
       The ship blasts off into space, as Emberscales boards the
       Epsilon-Zero. The other Maximals greet him, and he orders them
       to follow the Predacons. All the while, Prophecy and Tidal Wave
       are on another break from training, both exhausted. Tidal Wave
       asks Prophecy what her relationship with Emberscales Prime is,
       and she admits that, at present, she is not sure – “The universe
       has made things kinda tricky”. Waspinator enters, informing them
       to prepare, as they will be leaving in ten minutes.
       An army of Maximals have been gathered in the Elite Guard
       headquarters’ courtyard. As Prophecy and Tidal Wave appear,
       Blizzard instructs the army that they will head off to a ship
       hangar to take their ships. She and her team lead the army off;
       Dinobot remarks to Waspinator that they may be leading all of
       these soldiers to their death. Ravager continues through space;
       on board, Psychosis continues training Rampage as Necrocide
       watches on. Bloodtide approaches the Valoranian, and asks why
       they need dimensional gates to access each planet. The leader
       explains that it is not about accessing the planets, but about
       establishing the connections across the route to their
       destination, each gate granting access to the next one. Medusa,
       stood nearby, adds that their end goal assumedly exists only in
       a specific dimension – this route is the type of pathway shown
       by the Hollow Globe. Iguanus is, again, eavesdropping; Snapjaw
       interrupts, informing the explosives expert that his debt will
       be paid by being one of Medusa’s loyalists if Necrocide turns on
       her. As Iguanus watches Necrocide once again disregard the
       former leader, he remarks that it may come sooner than anyone
       would hope. Emberscales Prime is patching himself up aboard the
       Epsilon-Zero, as Ironfist and Cross-Shot pilot. The mechanic
       asks his younger team-mate if she would be interested in any of
       his new arrow types, which include one that splits into myriad
       tiny arrows when fired. Impressed, Cross-Shot says that she will
       have to check them out later. Howlback, Arcrise and Wiretrap
       prepare for another Predacon attack, with Wiretrap questioning
       Arcrise on her feelings for Waspinator (which she finds rather
       awkward).
       The planet Polix, a city planet brimming with life; Ravager
       enters its air-space, and the local authorities contact them for
       clearance. Necrocide responds that clearance will not be needed,
       and tracks the source of the communication before firing upon
       it. Drain manages to locate the dimensional gate, positioned in
       the top floor of Polix’s imperial tower – the ship lands down
       within the tower, and Necrocide orders the entire team out,
       except for Psychosis, who he wishes to talk to. As soon as the
       Predacons exit their ship, they find themselves confronted by
       police officers… who they immediately start to fight through
       (under the command of Bloodtide and Skysquawk, and not Medusa).
       The Epsilon-Zero enters Polix’s air-space, and Ironfist is
       surprised to not be contacted by the authorities… withdrawing
       his comment when he notices the smoking crater in the city. The
       ship’s systems give an alert noise, which Howlback notes is the
       same as when they entered the atmosphere of Nemakoon – the
       Predacons are after the source of the alert. Emberscales Prime
       contacts Blizzard, informing her that they will be on Polix
       until further notice. Blizzard passes on the message to the rest
       of the army – a fleet of fifty ships, of various sizes. The
       Epsilon-Zero lands down outside the imperial tower, and
       Emberscales Prime leads his team into the building. Within
       Ravager, Necrocide informs Psychosis that he is impressed by the
       Predacon’s psionic abilities, and would like to develop them
       too. Psychosis starts to respond, but Necrocide remarks that he
       has no patience to learn… and dozens of oily black tendrils
       burst from his body, ensnaring Psychosis and absorbing him into
       the Valoranian’s body. Necrocide chuckles as he heads out of the
       ship.
       Cast:
       Bloodtide – Andrew Francis
       Ambush – Scott McNeil
       Rampage – Laura Bailey
       Flicksting – Edie Mirman
       Snapjaw – David Leisure
       Drain – Mae Whitman
       Skysquawk – Lee Tockar
       Iguanus – Paul Dobson
       Necrocide – Billy West
       Psychosis – Scott McNeil
       Emberscales Prime – Jason Michas
       Medusa – Luci Christian
       Cross-Shot – Karen Gillan
       Ironfist – Colin Murdoch
       Howlback – Kate Higgins
       Wiretrap – Billy West
       Arcrise – Kira Vincent-Davis
       Tidal Wave – James Arnold Taylor
       Prophecy – Jocelyne Loewen
       Waspinator – Scott McNeil
       Blizzard – Eden Sher
       Dinobot – Scott McNeil
       Polix local authority officer – Kate Higgins
       [hr]
       A.
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