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Subject: Transformers Dark of the Moon (2011)

Greetings, human allies. While many records from the Chicago conflict are filled with the chaotic noise of Sam Witwicky screaming, a deeper analysis reveals moments of profound significance.

This was the turning point where Optimus Prime transitioned from a guardian into a warrior who understood that sometimes, to save a planet, hard choices must be made.

We have decrypted the audio logs from the conflict — ranging from the Apollo 11 conspiracy to the tragic betrayal by Sentinel Prime (voiced by the legendary Leonard Nimoy, creating a direct bridge to 1986's Transformers: The Movie in which he voiced Galvatron).

Below is the transcript of the war for Earth.

Dark Side of the Moon Quotes

SCENE: THE APOLLO 11 LANDING (1969)

Context: The true reason for the space race is revealed. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin investigate the crash site of the Ark on the dark side of the Moon during a radio blackout.

Buzz Aldrin: "You cannot believe what we're seeing..."

Mission Control: "We are not alone after all, are we?"
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin: "No, Sir. We are not alone."

Walter Cronkite: "We now have had confirmation of loss of signal from Apollo 11. Apollo 11 is on the far side of the moon..."

Mission Control to Neil Armstrong: [Turning off transmitter] "Neil, you are dark on the rock. The mission is a 'go'. You have 21 minutes..."

SCENE: THE DECEPTION REVEALED

Context: Optimus Prime discovers an engine part from the Ark in human possession (Chernobyl), realizing the humans have been hiding the truth about the moon landing for decades.

Optimus Prime: "Everything humans know of our planet we were told had been shared. You lied to us. You've made a grave mistake."

Optimus Prime: [Pounds the ground] "You lied to us! Everything humans know of our planet we were told had all been shared! So why was this found in human possession?"

SCENE: AGENT SIMMONS' INTERVIEW

Context: Former Agent Simmons is now a wealthy author, discussing his views on extraterrestrial life on television.

Agent Seymour Simmons: "Years from now, they're gonna ask where you were, when they took over the planet."

SCENE: SENTINEL PRIME'S PHILOSOPHY

Context: Sentinel Prime, revived by the Matrix of Leadership, begins to reveal his utilitarian philosophy that will lead to his betrayal. This line is a direct homage to Leonard Nimoy's role as Spock.

Sentinel Prime: "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few."
(Quote cribbed from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

SCENE: LASERBEAK'S HIT LIST

Context: The Decepticon assassin Laserbeak tracks down human collaborators to tie up loose ends. He corners Jerry Wang in his office.

Jerry Wang: [Pulls guns on Laserbeak] "Who wants some chicken dinner now, bitch? Huh? Looks like someone messed with the wrong Wang today!"

Laserbeak: [Caws] "Jerry... you are my favorite..."
Jerry Wang: "I did what you want!"
Laserbeak: [Strokes Wang] "I know... but my superiors need me to suicide you."

SCENE: THE DREADS STANDOFF

Context: On the highway, the Autobots engage the 'Dreads'. Ironhide and Sideswipe face off against the Decepticons in a 'Mexican Standoff' before a brutal fight ensues.

Sideswipe: "Whoa, we got us a little Mexican standoff!"
Ironhide: "Weapons down!"
Sideswipe: "And we'll let you escape with your dignity!"

Ironhide: [After smashing them] "Class dismissed."

SCENE: IRONHIDE'S DEATH

Context: The most shocking moment of the film. After defending the base, Sentinel Prime reveals his alliance with Megatron and shoots Ironhide in the back with cosmic rust.

Sentinel Prime: "Indeed I am! What you must realize, my Autobot brothers, is we were never going to win the war! For the sake of our planet's survival, a deal had to be made with Megatron!"
[Blasts Ironhide]
Lennox: "GET BACK!"
Ironhide: [Rusting away] "Sentinel... what have you done?"
Sentinel Prime: [To Ironhide] "I hereby discharge you from duty!"

SCENE: THE BATTLE OF CHICAGO

Context: The Decepticons have occupied Chicago. The Autobots, presumed dead, return to lead a resistance with NEST forces.

Optimus Prime: "Your leaders will now understand: Decepticons will never leave your planet alone. And we needed them to believe we had gone. For today, in the name of freedom, we take the battle to them!"

Sam Witwicky: "I saw your ship blow up!"
Leadfoot: "The SHIP! We were never ON the ship! We designed the damn thing, didn't we?"

Robert Epps: [Seeing the Driller] "Why do the Decepticons always get the good shit? We about to be eaten people!"

SCENE: QUE'S EXECUTION

Context: Soundwave and Barricade hold the Autobots hostage. Dylan (the human collaborator) orders their execution. Que (Wheeljack) tries to reason with them but is killed.

Dylan: "Prisoners? You're keeping prisoners? You need to teach them about respect!"
Soundwave: [Laughs] "I understand. No prisoners, only trophies!"
Que: "Wait! We surrender! Why don't we just settle this like good chaps..."
[Soundwave shoots Que]

SCENE: OPTIMUS VS. MEGATRON & SENTINEL

Context: Carly manipulates Megatron's ego, causing him to turn on Sentinel. Optimus then faces both of them in the final moments.

Carly Miller: "In any minute now you'll be nothing but Sentinel's bitch!"

Megatron: [To Optimus] "Now, we need a truce. All I want is to be back in charge. Besides, who would you be without me, Prime?"
Optimus Prime: "Time to find out!"
[Attacks Megatron and beheads him]

Sentinel Prime: "Optimus... all I ever wanted was the survival of our race... You must see... why I had to betray you..."
Optimus Prime: [Picks up Megatron's gun] "You didn't betray me. You betrayed yourself."

SCENE: EPILOGUE

Context: The battle is won, Cybertron is destroyed, and the Autobots accept Earth as their permanent home.

Optimus Prime: "In any war, there are calms between the storms. There will be days when we lose faith, days when our allies turn against us. But the day will never come, that we forsake this planet and its people. For I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to the universe: We are here. We are home."

Check out quotes from the first Transformers movie, and also quotes from Revenge of the Fallen.