Line #34 Recap/TransformersPrimeS2E1OrionPaxPart1


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2	!!Tropes:
3	* AHouseDivided: Without [[IdealHero Optimus]] around, the Autobots become divided and argue amongst themselves especially after they tank a mission to stop a Decepticon raid on a human power source and Fowler chews them out with threats of shutdown. They really do need that 'bot around.
4	* {{Angrish}}: Arcee yells out her frustration after Soundwave tricks her into taking a Ground Bridge out.
5	* BlatantLies: To keep Optimus-- Orion -- on his side, Megatron convinces him that the Autobots, led by the "warlord" Ratchet, are responsible for the destruction of Cybertron and have become a threat to Earth for the Decepticons to stop.
6	* TheBusCameBack: Starscream returns after 7 episodes.
7	* {{Callback}}: As he demonizes him, Megatron refers to Ratchet as [[Recap/TransformersPrimeS1E22StrongerFaster "Doctor]] [[ComicBook/DoctorDoom of Doom"]].
8	* CaptainObvious: Arcee claims Bulkhead is this and even snaps at him for being so.
9	* TheChosenOne: Near the end of last season, Optimus hands Jack a device to use in case anything happens to him. It is later revealed to be to a key to a "supercomputer" on Cybertron called Vector Sigma. While his mom and Fowler aren't happy about him going to an alien planet, Ratchet states that Jack is the only one now able to help restore Optimus since key only works with a Prime... or someone they entrust it to.
10	* CuttingTheKnot: Soundwave gets Arcee off the "Nemesis" without the need for a fight opening up a ground bridge right in front of her.
11	* {{Demonization}}: Megatron tells how the evil Lord Ratchet and his Autobots were the cause for Cybertron's destruction and even goes as far as saying that the name "Decepticons" was a form of Autobot propaganda against them, all for Optimus/Orion's benefit.
12	* DidNotThinkThisThrough: Arcee was in such a rush in rescuing Optimus on the Decepticon warship, she never considered marking it, or his, location before Soundwave sent her out. She returns to base lampshading this.
13	* DoomedHomeTown: Orion takes a look at how devastated Cybertron is ravaged by the war, and his expression goes from shocked, to outraged nearly instantly. Megatron banks on it for maximum effect.
14	* EvilCannotComprehendGood: Averted hard, Megatron easily manipulates Orion into helping him through his clever lies. He knows however that Orion will eventually realize the truth despite his precautions.
15	* {{Foreshadowing}}:
16	** Megatron threatens to tear out the voice-box of any Decepticon that refers to Orion Pax as Optimus Prime. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeS2E4OperationBumblebeePart1 A few episodes later]] would reveal that Megatron has experience in that area.
17	** After Airachnid questions letting Orion Pax wander about.
18	--->'''Megatron:''' [[Recap/TransformersPrimeS1E24OneShallRisePart3 Nothing]] happens aboard this ship without my knowledge. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeS2E7Crossfire You would do well to remember that, Airachnid.]]
19	** Both Ratchet and Megatron state that even without the memory of the war he waged against Megatron, Optimus Prime / Orion Pax will go against the principles of Decepticon imperialism.
20	** Project Iacon has "Orion" decipher files revealed to be coordinates for Cybertronion items, which were sent to Earth. This sets up a StoryArc this season which Autobots and Decipticons race to collect artifacts or weapons for an advantage in the war effort.
21	* FullNameUltimatum: "Jackson Darby, you will ''not'' be traveling to another planet!"
22	* IncorruptiblePurePureness: Ratchet firmly believes that Orion would never willingly side with the Decepticons. Megatron concurs, noting that Orion will figure out the truth about them eventually and that his "innate sense of right and wrong" will kick in.
23	* JustAKid
24	--> '''Agent Fowler:''' Why send a boy to do a 'Bot's job?\
25	'''June:''' But why would Optimus willfully endanger a human! A child!\
26	'''Jack:''' I'm not a child, mom!
27	* ManipulativeBastard: Megatron spins an elaborate web of lies to fool Orion into think the Decepticons are good and the Autobots are evil.
28	* MeaningfulName: Not explained, but Megatron's BlatantLies are an example of the title when Optimus (Orion) asks:
29	-->'''Orion:''' One question, Megatron: why are we called "Decepticons"?\
30	'''Megatron:''' Another craven Autobot "scare tactic". The name was meant to demonize us. Instead, we wear it as a badge of honor, for if speaking the truth is deception, then we are gladly guilty.
31	* NotWhatItLooksLike: Sierra mistaking Arcee's voice for someone Jack is seeing.
32	* OhCrap: When Orion Pax sees what has become of Cybertron.
33	* PhraseCatcher: Ratchet's usual "I needed that" RunningGag is PlayedForDrama here when Bulkhead smashes something in frustration while Optimus is still missing. Bulkhead is the one who says it.
34	-->'''Ratchet:''' Bulkhead--!
35	-->'''Bulkhead:''' What? You needed that!? The only thing ''I'' need is our head honcho [Optimus] back!
36	* ReassignedToAntarctica: Ratchet fears that if the Pentagon shuts down the Autobot base, then most likely they'll be 1) shipped away to an island or 2) fired into space. The latter option could be [[MythologyGag a nod]] to the G1 episode "Megatron's Master Plan" or ''Film/TransformersDarkOfTheMoon''.
37	* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Arcee storms the Decepticon ship to get back Optimus, killing ten Vehicons before Soundwave tricks her into taking a Ground Bridge out.
38	* TheScottishTrope: Megatron believes even mentioning Optimus Prime's name to Orion Pax risks restoring his memories. He forbids any of the Decepticons from doing so and even threatens to tear out the voice box of the first one to do so.
39	* SkywardScream: Arcee lets one out after realizing Soundwave ground bridged her off the Nemesis to the arctic.
40	* SpannerInTheWorks: Starscream arrives on the Decepticon ship to scavange some Energon cubes and spots "Orion", confusing the new Decepticon. Because he has been AWOL since the season 1 episode "Partners", he is unaware of Megatron invoking TheScottishTrope to keep Orion to his side.
41	* TimeForPlanB: The kids suggest Ratchet "turbocharge" the Ground Bridge into a makeshift Space Bridge to go to Cybertron. After learning that the Decepticon's stole resources for a new Space Bridge of their own, Jack suggests commandeering that just in case the the initial plan fails. They just need find it first.
42	* WhamShot: An amnestic Optimus Prime, currently Orion Pax, wearing a ''Decepticon'' insignia.
43	* WhatWouldXDo: The rest of the Autobots thought this in hindsight when they failed to prevent the 'Cons from stealing something from a military base. Optimus would have made sure humans were safely cleared out. Because they failed to do so, Fowler reports several people hurt.
44	* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Megatron discusses this about Orion's place in the Decepticons. He decides that he will have to execute Orion once he finishes translating the Iacon archives... or sooner, if he continues asking nosy questions.

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