Ep. 5: Megatron recruits Ransack and Crumplezone on Speed Planet while Landmine scans his new mode.
Aired on February 5, 2005

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Megatron coerces Ransack and Crumplezone into servitude on Speed Planet. On Earth, an injured Landmine scans his vehicle mode despite his condition. Bud and Jolt find a potential Omega Lock clue in a Mexican temple, leading Autobots to confront Starscream and Thundercracker. The Autobots use Cyber Key powers during the fight. Landmine disobeys Optimus Prime, engages Starscream, and uses his power to save humans from a missile, resulting in further injury. Vector Prime identifies the Omega Lock as a fake but locates Speed Planet through ruins. Hot Shot and Red Alert are dispatched to find the Speed Planet Key. Override appears for the first time at the episode's conclusion.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · The Holy Land of Seibertron Falls?!
- Ep. 2 · New details emerge regarding Landmine's arrival on Earth and Scattershot's pre-CDT scan.
- Ep. 3 · The Autobots establish a secret base on Lori's family land while fending off a Decepticon attack.
- Ep. 4 · Bud, Lori, and Coby teach Autobots Earth life while Jetfire fights Thundercracker
- Ep. 5 · Megatron recruits Ransack and Crumplezone on Speed Planet while Landmine scans his new mode.
- Ep. 6 · Bud and Scattershot enter space while Megatron races Override for clues about the Planet Key.
- Ep. 7 · Hot Shot aids allies while Autobots deceive Decepticons on Earth
- Ep. 8 · Starscream confronts Megatron's ultimatum while Hot Shot races on Speed Planet
- Ep. 9 · Megatron fails to seize Planet Cup while Coby plans a town rescue