The Decepticons gain access to the Autobot base and attempt to take the other two minicons.

With Optimus damaged and temporarily out of commission, the newly-arrived Jetfire takes command.

Starscream trusts Thrust and returns to the moon base.

While the battle continues, Hot Shot goes to Cybertron to try to convince Galvatron of the impending danger.

As Unicron begins to awaken, Optimus and Galvatron decide to forgo their battle.