About this season
After the end of the Beast Wars, the Maximals awaken on their home planet of Cybertron and are chased by mindless Vehicons created by Megatron. The Maximals must free the planet from Megatron and restore it to its real way of living.
Episodes (13)
1. The Reformatting
10.0Aired 18 September 1999
The Maximals awaken on Cybertron, unable to remember how they got there. Incapable of transforming, they are hunted down by Vehicle Transformer Drones known as Vehicons.
2. Master of the House
10.0Aired 25 September 1999
Seeking out allies, Blackarachnia and Cheetor discover that the entire Transformer population of Cybertron has mysteriously vanished. Rescuing them from a Vehicon attack, Optimus discovers the truth about Cybertron.
3. Fires of the Past
Aired 2 October 1999
While searching for clues to their missing memories, Blackarachnia and Rattrap encounter Jetstorm, Thrust, and Tankor -- three deadly new Vehicon generals created by Megatron.
4. Mercenary Pursuits
Aired 9 October 1999
Rattrap discovers a countervirus that helps him transform -- but once he starts, he can't stop.
5. Forbidden Fruit
Aired 16 October 1999
The Maximals discover a new Beast Mode Maximal -- a bat named Nightscream -- and a mysterious fruit tree, neither of which should exist on the machine world of Cybertron.
6. The Weak Component
Aired 23 October 1999
Rattrap finally learns how to transform, only to discover his Robot Mode has no weapons. With nowhere else to turn for protection, he strikes a deal with Megatron.
7. Revelations: Discovery (1)
Aired 30 October 1999
The Maximals discover a junkyard facility where the robot shells of the missing Transformers are stored. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia and Thrust discover a fatal attraction for one another.
8. Revelations: Descent (2)
Aired 6 November 1999
Cheetor leads a dangerous mission to bring out Tankor's old Maximal personality. In doing so, Rattrap discovers a major clue to the Maximals' missing memories.
9. Revelations: Apocalypse (3)
Aired 13 November 1999
Nightscream fights to retrieve Blackarachnia's stolen Spark. Meanwhile, Optimus is able to contact Rhinox's Spark, but Rhinox deals him a major surprise.
10. Survivor
Aired 27 November 1999
Megatron sends his generals and Diagnostic Drone into the catacombs to kidnap Nightscream and learn the secret behind his Beast Mode. Nightscream is forced to relive a painful memory from his past.
11. The Key
Aired 4 December 1999
Tankor uncovers an ancient weapon with the power to turn organic material into cybernetic metal. Nightscream gets hit by the weapon, and the Maximals race against time to save him from going offline.
12. The Catalyst
Aired 11 December 1999
Rattrap uncovers a catalyst program that accelerates the growth of Cybertron's newfound plant life. Meanwhile, Blackarachnia discovers the truth about Thrust's Spark.
13. End of the Line
Aired 18 December 1999
Megatron prepares a doomsday weapon that can wipe out everything organic on Cybertron -- including the Maximals. Meanwhile, Optimus discovers his own doomsday weapon...