Episode Title:
The Reluctant Assassin.
Episode Description:
Rusty feels small after fighting "BIG RIG", he asks Dr. Slate for an arsenal to look tough. Donovan's new robot "The Eliminator" promptly attacks him, as elsewhere Dr. Gilder remotely pilots Eliminator to attack him, but is thwarted when Big Guy arrives. Thornton believes a Legion Ex Machina member is inside their ranks so Donovan is moved to Big Guy's base the S.S. Dark Horse. Meanwhile, the Legion berate Gilder for his emotional outburst nearly ending Donovan and jeopardizing their plans. So, Gilder deceives Rusty by giving him a blaster which hacks into his memory and locates a hiding Donovan. Gilder tricks the emergency signal to get Big Guy to leave, making Donovan vulnerable, & hijacking Rusty's motor functions to attack. Hunter quickly realizes the deception, calls Slate to track the call, and returns to base in time to help Rusty. As Slate has security arrest Gilder, he overpowers them to continue, until Big Guy tears out Rusty's arm to stop the remote control; Gilder reveals to Slate his true robot form. Big Guy & Rusty arrive in time to save Slate, and capture Gilder's head for analysis.
