Ep. 21: Leobreaker Disobeys Orders and Optimus Reveals Mission Truth
Aired on May 28, 2005
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Leobreaker attacks Scourge against Optimus Prime’s orders and loses, though Scourge shows respect. Backstop shares Scourge’s history as Jungle Planet’s former leader. Leobreaker recounts his past as Overhaul, a lone wolf rescued by Optimus, realizing the team’s support. Optimus arrives, admitting he was wrong to keep the mission secret. He explains that every planet has unique customs and potential allies. To obtain the Jungle Planet Key, Optimus decides he must fight Scourge. He sends Backstop to deliver this message. Meanwhile, Megatron becomes furious, and Sideways whispers a plan to Starscream. This sequence highlights character growth and shifting alliances among the Autobots and Decepticons.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Optimus Prime and Vector Prime arrive on Jungle Planet to find Overhaul transformed into Leobreaker.
- Ep. 18 · Great Race heats up in Diablo Desert while Autobots face Decepticons on Jungle Planet
- Ep. 19 · Hot Shot and Override compete for the Planet Cup while Megatron attacks.
- Ep. 20 · Children Investigate North Pole Phenomena and Encounter Professor Suzuki
- Ep. 21 · Leobreaker Disobeys Orders and Optimus Reveals Mission Truth
- Ep. 22 · Lori Confronts Scourge on the Jungle Planet Before Teamwork Prevails
- Ep. 23 · The Jungle Planet Key and the Space Bridge to Earth
- Ep. 24 · Crosswise awakens as Starscream and Megatron pursue false leads for the Planet Keys.
- Ep. 25 · Starscream seeks Earth's Planet Key while Autobots face military attack