My Japanese isn't very good, but is Kongou quoting Optimus Prime (Convoy) with her last line?
Indeed—well, it's an actual line of hers in one episode, but I suspect it was scripted as an homage. The line's become an "impending personal failure/disaster" meme among Japanese fans.
Also, I started hearing the Ginyuu Force theme in my head for strip 1, panel 4. I'm sure if the Puchimusus' anatomy allowed them to strike those poses (and if Harunyan weren't enjoying tea, Hiee wasn't stealing panties, and Megane had her glasses on), they'd be doing so.
First Ship of the Kongou Class,
Kongoh!GOLD RANGER!DeeesuThird ship of the same,
Harunyan.I've thought of a good idea!hmm...Fourth ship of the same,
Megane.BURNING LOVE!Hieee!Hieee!And just how are we to be aiming at that slow-looking Rukyuu-chan?Deeesu!That Mamiya-san Deluxe Ehomaki will be ours without fail!How unfair, Fubukin!Deeesu!Fua!?Fubukin!CheckNyaaFuu...Fuah!?Fubukin will whip up something good!And finally!
Fifth Ship of the Kongou Class!Second ship of the same,
Hiee!We Are!
The Kongou-sentai!Cheeeck...W-Why am I in this...Deeesu.