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* BadassArmfold: Dinobot, when the the Maximals assemble behind their returned leader.
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* DidntSeeThatComing: When the energon at the Standing Stones is exposed, everyone expects a big explosion and clears out. However, the site instead sends an energy beam into deep space, which Rhinox muses was a signal.
* TheEndOrIsIt: Optimus is fully restored, but the probe just vanishes into thin air. The Maximals suspect it fulfilled its purpose of gathering information, but they still have big questions about the aliens that sent it and what comes next.
* TheEndOrIsIt: Optimus is fully restored, but the probe just vanishes into thin air. The Maximals suspect it fulfilled its purpose of gathering information, but they still have big questions about the aliens that sent it and what comes next.
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** When Rhinox is tallying the votes, his reaction to each vote tells all. He fully expected Rattrap and Dinobot to vote for themselves, and nonchalantly announces the next vote for Rattrap. When he gets to the next vote for Dinobot, however, he lets out an exasperated sigh, indicating that he didn't expect Dinobot to get a second vote.
** When Rattrap demands to know who voted for Dinobot, Cheetor turns his head away guiltily.
** When Optimus puts Rattrap in command, Rhinox smiles and pats him on the back, while Cheetor looks visibly annoyed.
** When Rattrap demands to know who voted for Dinobot, Cheetor turns his head away guiltily.
** When Optimus puts Rattrap in command, Rhinox smiles and pats him on the back, while Cheetor looks visibly annoyed.
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** As Megatron and Waspinator are about to double team Dinobot, the probe suddenly starts lighting up.
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* RevealingReflection: While looking at the probe, Rhinox sees Waspinator sneaking up behind him. Rhinox plays it cool while reaching for his Chainguns of Doom.
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* BringIt: During their one-on-one fight outside the Maximal Base, Dinobot waves Megatron in.
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* ContinuityNod: The Standing Stones were introduced in [[Recap/BeastWarsS1E2BeastWarsPart2 the second episode]].
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* ContinuityNod: The Standing Stones were introduced in [[Recap/BeastWarsS1E2BeastWarsPart2 CaptainObvious: Hit with an energon surge, Rattrap tells the second episode]].others it's an energon surge and that they need to transform back to beast mode. Cheetor lampshades how that didn't need to be said.
* TheChainsOfCommanding: Rattrap gets a taste of command and all the headaches that go along with it, such as his orders being ignored and getting lip from subordinates. When Optimus is restored, Rattrap gladly steps aside, saying, "Command's a pain in the tail."
* TheChainsOfCommanding: Rattrap gets a taste of command and all the headaches that go along with it, such as his orders being ignored and getting lip from subordinates. When Optimus is restored, Rattrap gladly steps aside, saying, "Command's a pain in the tail."
* ContinuityNod:
** The Standing Stones were introduced in [[Recap/BeastWarsS1E2BeastWarsPart2 the second episode]].
** Both sides observe the probe entering the atmosphere and initially think it's one of the stasis pods from [[Recap/BeastWarsS1E1BeastWarsPart1 the first episode]].
** The Standing Stones were introduced in [[Recap/BeastWarsS1E2BeastWarsPart2 the second episode]].
** Both sides observe the probe entering the atmosphere and initially think it's one of the stasis pods from [[Recap/BeastWarsS1E1BeastWarsPart1 the first episode]].
* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Averted. Megatron correctly anticipates that the remaining Maximals would be so distracted by Optimus's apparent death that they'd be vulnerable to a sudden attack.
* FlippingTheTable: Dinobot when Rattrap suggests he killed Optimus.
* FlippingTheTable: Dinobot when Rattrap suggests he killed Optimus.
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* HulkSpeak: Scorponok does this, after Megatron and Waspinator are repaired.
-->'''Scorponok:''' Megatron back! Megatron back! Scorponok alone with [[AxCrazy Tarantulas]] and [[TheStarscream Terrorsaur]]! Very bad!
* ImproperlyParanoid: When Dinobot explains what happened to Optimus, Rattrap eyes him suspiciously. He later outright suggests Dinobot killed Optimus.
-->'''Scorponok:''' Megatron back! Megatron back! Scorponok alone with [[AxCrazy Tarantulas]] and [[TheStarscream Terrorsaur]]! Very bad!
* ImproperlyParanoid: When Dinobot explains what happened to Optimus, Rattrap eyes him suspiciously. He later outright suggests Dinobot killed Optimus.
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* PreAsskickingOneLiner: The restored Optimus delivers one before shooting every Predacon in sight.
-->'''Optimus:''' Look who's back and feeling prime!
* TacticalWithdrawal: With the attack on the Maximal Base going badly, Tarantulas advocates doing this in order to properly secure the probe at the Standing Stones.
-->'''Optimus:''' Look who's back and feeling prime!
* TacticalWithdrawal: With the attack on the Maximal Base going badly, Tarantulas advocates doing this in order to properly secure the probe at the Standing Stones.
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* AsskickingEqualsAuthority: AsskickingLeadsToLeadership: Dinobot's main argument for justifying why he should take over Optimus' position- he is the most skilled fighter in the team, therefore he is the most qualified to be leader.
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** When Rhinox is tallying the votes, his reaction to each vote tells all. He fully expected Optimus puts Rattrap in command, Rhinox smiles and Dinobot to vote for themselves, and nonchalantly announces pats him on the next vote for Rattrap. When he gets to the next vote for Dinobot, however, he lets out an exasperated sigh, indicating that he didn't expect Dinobot to get a second vote.back, while Cheetor looks visibly annoyed.
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* PetTheDog: For all the scrap he gave him throughout this episode, Dinobot genuinely shows Rattrap some respect after he saves the day.
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* MeaningfulBackgroundEvent: If you're paying attention, it's rather easy to tell that Rhinox voted for Rattrap and Cheetor voted for Dinobot.
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* Foreshadowing: Rhinox mentions that the Energon deposits on the planet don't fit with its geology, implying it was seeded by someone or some''thing'', a fact confirmed at the end of the season.
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* DemocracyIsBad: When the Maximals try to settle the leadership dispute with a secret ballot, they end up with a tie (2 votes each)
-->'''Rattrap:''' What!? Which one of you traitors voted for the Predacon!
-->'''Dinobot:''' Ha ha ha. Great system your "democracy". [[JerkassHasAPoint No mechanism to break a tie.]]
* Foreshadowing: Rhinox mentions that the Energon deposits on the planet don't fit with its geology, implying it was seeded by someone or some''thing'', a fact confirmed at the end of the season.
-->'''Rattrap:''' What!? Which one of you traitors voted for the Predacon!
-->'''Dinobot:''' Ha ha ha. Great system your "democracy". [[JerkassHasAPoint No mechanism to break a tie.]]
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* YouAreInCommandNow: When a disembodied Optimus briefly makes contact with the Maximals, he settles the leadership dispute by putting Rattrap in charge.
* YouAreInCommandNow: When a disembodied Optimus briefly makes contact with the Maximals, he settles the leadership dispute by putting Rattrap in charge.
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** When Rattrap demands to know who voted for Dinobot, Cheetor turns his head away guiltily.
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** When Rhinox is tallying the votes, his reaction to each vote tells all. He fully expected Rattrap and Dinobot to vote for themselves, and nonchalantly announces the next vote for Rattrap. When he gets to the 2nd next vote for Dinobot, however, he lets out an exasperated sigh, indicating that he didn't expect Dinobot to get a second vote.
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** When Rhinox is tallying the votes, his reaction to each vote tells all. He fully expected Rattrap and Dinobot to vote for themselves, but and the next vote for Rattrap is announced with the barest hint of excitement, while but it's clear that he did not expect Dinobot to get a second vote, as he lets out an exasperated sigh before reading it.
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* MeaningfulBackgroundEvent: Looking closely, one can see that Cheetor is annoyed at Optimus appointing Rattrap leader, indicating he voted for Dinobot.
** One can actually conclude this even earlier than that. When Rhinox is tallying the votes, his reaction to each vote tells all. He fully expected Rattrap and Dinobot to vote for themselves, the next vote for rattrap is announced with the barest hint of excitement, and it's clear that he did not expect Dinobot to get a second vote, indicating that it was Cheetor who voted for Dinobot.
** One can actually conclude this even earlier than that. When Rhinox is tallying the votes, his reaction to each vote tells all. He fully expected Rattrap and Dinobot to vote for themselves, the next vote for rattrap is announced with the barest hint of excitement, and it's clear that he did not expect Dinobot to get a second vote, indicating that it was Cheetor who voted for Dinobot.
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* MeaningfulBackgroundEvent: Looking closely, one can see If you're paying attention, it's rather easy to tell that Rhinox voted for Rattrap and Cheetor is annoyed at Optimus appointing Rattrap leader, indicating he voted for Dinobot.
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* ContinuityNod: The Standing Stones were introduced in [[Recap/BeastWarsS1E2BeastWarsPart2 the second episode]].
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'''After a strange alien probe kidnaps Optimus, the other Maximals have to operate without him.'''
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* AncientAstronauts: The first allusion to the Vok is made in this episode.
* CircleOfStandingStones: The Standing Stones that are secretly an alien device.
* GatlingGood: Rhinox's [[FanNickname Chainguns of]] [[DoomyDoomsofDoom Doom]] make their first appearance.
* HeadbuttingHeroes: Dinobot and Rattrap's feud makes its first real appearance here, as the two compete over who is to be leader in Optimus's absence.
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* AncientAstronauts: The first allusion to the Vok is made in this episode.
* CircleOfStandingStones: The Standing Stones that are secretly an alien device.
* GatlingGood: Rhinox's [[FanNickname Chainguns of]] [[DoomyDoomsofDoom Doom]] make their first appearance.
* HeadbuttingHeroes: Dinobot and Rattrap's feud makes its first real appearance here, as the two compete over who is to be leader in Optimus's absence.
* MeaningfulBackgroundEvent: Looking closely, one can see that Cheetor is annoyed at Optimus appointing Rattrap leader, indicating he voted for Dinobot.
