[s1e3] Darkness Rising: Part 3 ⚡ Real

: This episode establishes the corrupting power of Dark Energon, which allows Megatron to control the dead.

: Starscream continues to plot behind Megatron's back, expressing skepticism about the use of "The Blood of Unicron" (Dark Energon), while Megatron grows more unstable and powerful from its influence. [S1E3] Darkness Rising: Part 3

: Ratchet’s technical expertise and his "grumpy" yet protective nature toward the humans are further developed. : This episode establishes the corrupting power of

: Following the capture of Cliffjumper , the Autobots —led by Optimus Prime —track his life signal to a Decepticon mine. Upon arrival, they discover the horrific truth: Megatron has used Dark Energon to reanimate Cliffjumper’s corpse. : Following the capture of Cliffjumper , the

: The three human allies— Jack , Miko , and Raf —remain at the Autobot base under the supervision of Ratchet . They begin to learn the stakes of the war and the history of the Transformers' home planet, Cybertron . Key Developments