In , the third episode of the first season of Transformers: Prime , the conflict escalates as Megatron begins his plan to use Dark Energon to raise an undead army of Terrorcons . Plot Summary
: Ratchet’s technical expertise and his "grumpy" yet protective nature toward the humans are further developed. [S1E3] Darkness Rising: Part 3
: 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. In , the third episode of the first
: This episode establishes the corrupting power of Dark Energon, which allows Megatron to control the dead. Upon arrival, they discover the horrific truth: Megatron
: The ideological rift between the two leaders is highlighted as Optimus mourns the desecration of life, while Megatron views it as a tactical advantage.