[s1e3] Darkness Rising: Part 3 May 2026

: 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.

: The undead Cliffjumper attacks both Autobots and Decepticons indiscriminately. The Autobots are forced to retreat when the mine is rigged to explode, resulting in the final loss of their comrade. [S1E3] Darkness Rising: Part 3

: The ideological rift between the two leaders is highlighted as Optimus mourns the desecration of life, while Megatron views it as a tactical advantage. : Following the capture of Cliffjumper , the

: Ratchet’s technical expertise and his "grumpy" yet protective nature toward the humans are further developed. The Autobots are forced to retreat when the

: 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.