Beast Machines

The New series opens as Optimus, Cheetor, Black Arachnia and Rattrap discover themselves suddenly back on the Transformer homeworld of Cybertron -- with no memory of how they got there. Instead of a hero's welcome for winning the Beast Wars, our heroes are hunted by a mysterious new breed of Transformers -- the Vehicons. These vicious machines enforce the will of Megatron, who has returned with a vengeance. Megatron has wrestled possession of Cybertron, leaving Optimus and his teadm constantly under fire and on the run. Forced underground, the Maximals undergo a strange reformatting that not only alters their Beast/Robot bodies, but the very essense of HOW they transofrm. No longer an instantaneous response, transformations is now a disiplined skill that must be learned and refined like a martial art. The Maximals face their greatest challenges as they struggle to free their planet from Megatron and his Vehicons.

Season 1 (1999)

1) "The Reformatting"
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  The Maximals awaken on their homeworld of Cybertron, with no memory of
  how they got there.  Unable to Transform, they are hunted down by
  mindless Vehicle Transformer Drones known as Vehicons.

2) "Master of the House"
	Written by: Marty Isenberg & Bob Skir
	Directed by: Steve Sacks

  Seeking out allies, Black Arachnia and Cheetor discover that the
  entire Transformer population of Cybertron has mysteriously
  vanished.  Rescuing them from a Vehicon attack, Optimus
  discovers the truth about Cybertron.

3) "Fires of the Past"
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  While searching for clues to their missing memmories, Black
  Arachnia and Rattrap encounter Jetstorm, Thrust and Tankorr -
  three deadly new Vehicon Generals created by Megatron.

4) "Mercenary Pursuits"
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  Rattrap discovers a counter-virus that helps him Transform - but
  once he starts, he can't stop.

5) "Forbidden Fruit"
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  The Maximals discover a new Beast Mode Maximal - a bat named
  Nightscream - and a mysterious fruit tree, neither of which
  should exist on the machine world of Cybertron.

6) "The Weak Component"
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  Rattrap finally learns how to Transform, only to discover his
  Robot Mode has no weapons.  With nowhere else to turn for
  protection, he strikes a deal with Megatron.

7) "Revelations, Part 1: Descent"
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  The Maximals discover a junkyard facility where the robot shells
  of the missing Transformers are stored.  Meanwhile, Black
  Arachnia and Thrust discover a fatal attraction for one another.

8) "Revelations, Part 2: Lost and Found"
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  Cheetor leads a dangerous mission to try and bring out Tankorr's
  old Maximal personality.  In doing so, Rattrap discovers a major
  clue to the Maximal's missing memories.

9) "Revelations, Part 3: Apocalypse"
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  Nightscream fights to retrieve Black Arachnia's stolen Spark.
  Meanwhile, Optimus is able to contact Rhinox's Spark, but Rhinox
  deals him a major surprise.

10) "Survivor"
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  Megatron sends his Generals and Diagnostic Drone into the
  catacombs to kidnap Nightscream and learn the secret behind his
  Beast Mode.  Nightscream is forced to relive a painful memory
  from his past.

11) "The Key"
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  Tankorr uncovers an ancient weapon with the power to turn
  organic material into cybernetic metal.  Nightscream gets hit by
  the weapon and the Maximals race against time to save him from
  going off-line.

12) "The Catalyst"
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  Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that speeds up the growth of
  Cybertron's newfound plant life.  Meanwhile, Black Arachnia
  discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.

13) "End of the Line"
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  Megatron prepares a doomsday weapon that can wipe out everything
  organic on Cybertron - including the Maximals.  Meanwhile,
  Optimus discovers his own doomsday weapon...

Season 2 (2000)

  Executive Producers: Ian Pearson, Mark Ralston
  Producer: Asaph M. Fipke

14) "Fallout"
	 Written by: Robert N. Skir & Marty Isenberg
	Directed by: Raul Sanchez Inglis
	
  Having destroyed his world, Optimus must face the consequences
  before The Matrix

15) "Savage Noble"
	 Written by: Len Wein
	Directed by: Greg Donis

  While trying to recurit the Vehicons, the Maximals discover
  themselves being stalked by an all-new threat.

16) "Prometheus Unbound"
	 Written by: Marv Wolfman
	Directed by: Sebastion Brown

  The Maximals attempt to infiltrate Megatran's former fortress,
  only to have their mission threatend by their supposed new ally!

17) "In Darkest Knight"
	 Written by: Steven Melching
	Directed by: George Samilski
  
  Black Arachnia finally revives Silverbolt... but is he glad to
  be reawakened?

18) "A Wolf In The Fold"
	 Written by: Brynne Chandler Reaves
	Directed by: William Lau

  Defending themselves against Megatron, the Maximals face their
  most recent dangerious enemies - each other!

19) "Home Soil"
	 Written by: Meg McLaughlin
	Directed by: Dennis Heaton

  A seemingly empty spaceship crashes onto Cybertron, unleashing
  a dangerous entity!

20) "Sparkwar Part One: The Strike"
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21) "Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search"
	 Written by: Michael Reaves
	Directed by: Gino Nichele

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22) "Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege"
	 Written by: Steven Melching
	Directed by: Like Carroll

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23) "Spark of Darkness"
	 Written by: Nick Dubois
	Directed by: Greg Donis

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24) "Endgame Pt.I: The Downward Spiral"
	 Written by: Michael Reaves
	Directed by: Angela Stevenson

  Megabyte's fortress crashes down after losing power.
  Rattrap's unauthorized action saves Botanica, but hastens
  the crash.

25) "Endgame Pt.II: When Legends Fall"
	 Written by: Steven Melching
	Directed by: George Samilski

26) "Endgame Pt.III: Seeds of The Future"
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