Ep. 28: The Vanguard Team Reincarnated Through Cybertronian Technology
Aired on July 16, 2005

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Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattershot survive an attack by Megatron by activating a radar dish. This device sends a beam through a space bridge to the Omega Lock on Cybertron, releasing golden waves that resurrect the trio as the Cybertron Defense Team. They acquire new vehicle modes to fight the Decepticons more effectively. Meanwhile, Optimus Prime, Evac, and Override pursue Starscream. The newly formed Cybertron Defense Team engages Megatron and Scourge in battle. This sequence marks their transformation and reorganization into a specialized unit dedicated to defending Cybertron against the ongoing threat posed by the Decepticon forces.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 26 · Decepticons converge on Coby as Starscream steals the Omega Lock during a fierce battle.
- Ep. 27 · Decepticons Escape to Earth as Black Hole Threatens Universe
- Ep. 28 · The Vanguard Team Reincarnated Through Cybertronian Technology
- Ep. 29 · Wing Saber arrives on Earth amid a three-way battle and a mysterious signal.
- Ep. 30 · Starscream Transforms into Emperor of the Universe Amidst Volcanic Battle
- Ep. 31 · Sonic Convoy Team Supports Cybertron Defense While Optimus Battles Starscream
- Ep. 32 · Override, Evac, and Leobreaker escape Cybertron via the Omega Lock while Megatron pursues.