Publisher's Synopsis
"Scorpinok": Somewhere in space, Alpha Q gives orders to Scorpinok to collect enough Energon to revive Megatron, and recruits Tidal Wave to work for their side. At Ocean City, Ironhide is still in charge of watching over Kicker as Inferno reviews on where the Terrorcons will attack: Ocean City, Plains City, and Desert City. At the same time, Kicker warns Micha to evacuate Desert City, but she doesn't want to. Tidal Wave and the Terrorcons attack Desert City. They overwhelm Hot Shot, and enter the Energon mine. Optimus Prime and the Autobots arrive and Optimus Prime battles Tidal Wave. Scorpinok appears overhead and introduces himself. Ironhide and Kicker find Hot Shot wounded and then reach Micha, the scientist, and the Omnicons. They evacuate through the escape chute with an Energon star to heal Hot Shot. Scorpinok attacks in his scorpion mode and Ironhide fights him, using the Energon star. Scorpinok tells Tidal Wave and the surviving Terrorcons that they've collected enough Energon, and tells them to retreat as he turns into his aerial vehicle mode. Minutes later, Ironhide is rewarded the Spark of Combination for his bravery in battle and Hot Shot has recovered.;"Megatron's Sword": The Terrorcons deposit their latest Energon to the surface of Unicron and Alpha Q says that isn't enough to restore Unicron and revive Megatron. Optimus Prime is contacted by Dr. Jones and Rad, who say they must get all of the Mini-Cons out of Mars City before the next Terrorcon attack since not all of the Energon their has been stolen. Optimus Prime tells Ironhide, Hot Shot, and Kicker that they'll remain in Ocean City 'till further notice. On Mars, Tidal Wave causes a diversion while Scorpinok and the Terrorcons attack and the Air Defense Team flees. Minutes Later, Alpha Q summons Scorpinok and he gives him Megatron's sword, and tells him he'll wield a stronger power with it and sends him to Plains City. Cyclonus arrives at Ocean City with the Skyblasts and Strongarms, and tells Demolisher the rumor about Megatron's resurrection. Optimus hears of the Terrorcons next location and Cyclonus and Demolisher get a head start. Cyclonus and Demolisher arrive in Plains City and battle the Terrorcons, until Tidal Wave appears and says that he's with Scorpinok for a reason. Scorpinok battles Optimus Prime with Megatron's sword.;Cyclonus notices Megatron's sword and knows what Tidal Wave means by Megatron's resurrection. Ironhide and Kicker, searching for civilians, find the city empty and the Air Defense combine to from the Energon saber. The Battle Ravages attack them and Jetfire tells Ironhide to combine with him. The Energon Saber flies Kicker out of the city. Scorpinok is overwhelming Super Optimus Prime, until Powerlink Ironhide appears, and Kicker tells Ironhide to use the Energon Saber. Scorpinok turns into his aerial vehicle mode, and flees with Tidal Wave and the surviving Terrorcons, as well as Cyclonus. Demolisher is not sure what to do.
