Challenge of the GoBots Season 1 Episode 36 Steamer's Defection
- TV-NR
- November 4, 1985
- 22 min
Challenge of the GoBots season 1 episode 36, titled "Steamer's Defection," follows the story of a rogue Renegade robot named Steamer who defects to the Guardians. The episode begins with the Guardians, led by Leader-1, intercepting a Renegade communication in which Cy-Kill orders Steamer to retrieve a rare mineral that has been discovered on a distant planet. The Guardians realize that the mineral could be used to create a powerful weapon, and they set out to find it before the Renegades do.
As the Guardians arrive on the planet, they encounter Steamer, who is already in possession of the mineral. Leader-1 tries to reason with Steamer, but he refuses to listen and instead attacks the Guardians. The battle ends with the Guardians emerging victorious and Steamer retreating.
Back at the Renegade base, Cy-Kill is furious with Steamer for his failure and plans to execute him. However, Steamer has a change of heart and decides to defect to the Guardians. He contacts Leader-1 and offers to help them find the Renegade's secret base in exchange for protection.
The rest of the episode follows the Guardians and Steamer as they work together to locate the Renegade base. They encounter various obstacles along the way, including an ambush by the Renegades, but ultimately they find the base and launch a successful attack, destroying it and capturing Cy-Kill.
The episode ends with Steamer being welcomed into the Guardian's ranks, and he vows to help protect the galaxy from the Renegade threat. "Steamer's Defection" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases the themes of loyalty and redemption, as well as the ongoing battle between good and evil.