He never looks at his targets before he shoots since he never aims—he just sprays artillery in all directions as soon as he arrives. This Nebulan's success rate when he tries to hit a target is unknown, because that would require him to, you know, actually try. Over the course of his life, Starscream developed a predilection for periodically … Despite this, Windblade still managed to merge with Metroplex and activate the Titan's defenses while she made one last attempt to find out who the mystery bomber was. Their pairing is among the worst of the Autobot Headmasters, often detracting, not adding, to Highbrow's effectiveness in combat as he refuses to listen to Gort's suggestions except in all but the most life-threatening situations. Brave, grimly determined warrior, but he struggles to maintain that image in order to hide his phobia. Horrified by cold construction, Windblade summoned a mental copy of the Forge of Solus Prime and began forging Starscream's true self, each strike bringing up a mental projection of someone who had an impact on Starscream's life, the ghosts holding off Vigilem. Long stretches of inactivity often mistaken for laziness. Terrified of being on the ground. Lightens the situation for all Autobots with his good-natured manner. Marissa however soon humbled Elita into calling for reinforcements from Carcer...only for the Solstar Order to transmit to Cybertron that they'd detected Dire Wraith energy signatures emanating from Cybertron and had quarantined the planet. Befriends, Friend of Spike Witwicky. The right machine for the right job. Impulsive, loves to take chances, put his life on the line. Alive (Becomes Rodimus Prime in Headmasters). In case his costume isn't 1980s enough to get into nightclubs, under his clothing he wears an additional shirt which is even more lurid. According to this version, they (or, at any rate, the beast-moded ones) were once created by the divine inventor Primacron. They sometimes merge to figure out great tasks. Slow... uncooperative nature hinders others from helping him. A asteroid-sized Transformer whose only goal is to devour small moons, despite his incredible intelligence and power. The next morning, Starscream summoned the news team of Circuit and Longtooth for a special task – travelling to Earth to show everybody firsthand what Optimus Prime's actions had wrought. "No exceptions!" Possesses magnificent fighting skills, courage, and a gift for battlefield improvisation. While he intended for everyone to remember they owed their goodwill to him and show him some, it was misread as a holiday to show your loved ones goodwill instead. Wreck-Gar is the leader of the Junkions, a race of junk robots, which live on the planet also named Junkion. Deciding to spin this to his advantage, Starscream had Devastator carry him to Metrotitan whereupon he set the combiner on the Autobots while Bumblebee vanished. In car mode, goes 220 mph. Compassionate, cautious – will restrict an Autobot to repair bay for faulty directional signal. Starscream: The Movie, Starscream took his life sentence in stride, happy to let others carry the burden of planetary leadership and convinced his reign would be viewed, at worst, as a step in the right direction. Spoilsport likes to shoot and show off on his own. Can generate protective electric field. He then tried to find out Windblade's try purpose on Cybertron as he believed that she was deliberately trying to sabotage Metroplex to gain further power. prompting Starscream to deploy Devastator in Iacon's defense. Very popular. Ravage operates best alone. He is his own worst enemy. Due to his size and inefficient use of energy, he is highly energy-consumptive, and is often left inoperable. In robot mode can attract lightning bolts to antennae and shoot them out hands. His findings are often invaluable to fellow Autobots. Totes heavy loads long distances. Cold blooded, likes nothing more than destroying Autobots. Enjoys playing cruel pranks on fellow Decepticons and appearing out of nowhere to attack Autobots. Despair and isolation are all that remain in his wake. Secretly desires to be human. Junkyard also known as Junkheap is the public face of the Junkion commerce, and often sells used and refurbished components and items to other civilizations. As he was leaving the Decepticon pen, Starscream was approached by Dirge and Swindle, who sought to trade information on Prowl's recent shady dealings in exchange for sanctuary from the coming storm. Charming but cruelly clever... makes friends so he can influence them to do his bidding by digging up facts he can hold against them. Uses Scattershot's automatic acid-pellet gun. As Rodimus Prime, he is the vanguard for the Autobot ranks. Carries a liquid nitrogen rifle with 600 foot range. Blast Off agreed and Starscream later spoke with Ironhide that the now loyal Combaticons would not be prosecuted since Airachnid had discovered (through genuine medical examination of course) that the Combaticons could not be held culpable for their actions. Undergoing the extensive and painful procedure known as Binary bonding, Firebolt was given a special suit of black and grey armour and granted the power to transform himself into a powerful double-barreled weapon called an "electrostatic discharge rifle", although eager for the chance to make a difference and have some fun, Firebolt soon found that his own exuberance paled in comparison to his Targetmaster partner: a young Autobot named Hot Rod. But all too frequently, the pressure of combat will wear away at Spasma, until Apeface is actions trigger a torturous flashback from the Nebulan's past, reducing him to a whimpering, crying wreck. The Chaos of Warm Things The two then freed every prisoner in the building, with Starscream arming the prisoner and even presenting Megatron with his the fusion cannon that would become his signature weapon. As he fished it out of the rubble, Stardrive confronted him again where, after making one last half-hearted effort to recruit her, Starscream downed her with his null-ray and prepared to execute her only to be shot in the chest by Livia. When Windblade began working on an alternate strategy, Starscream voted to stay, claiming he owed Windblade for the faith she'd put in him. Will complain it cannot be built, then builds it anyway. Lenses are his weakest part. Locates and identifies Autobots, then informs Decepticons. Looks in peoples windows as readily as he spies on enemy troops. As helicopter and buggy, he is adept at using rotors and exhaust to whip up blinding clouds of dust and sand. The Return of Optimus Prime (Part 2) and Call of the Primitives, A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA) license, https://www.unicron.com/tfitem/itemimage_imgsrc.php?imageID=3289&size=9999, Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Transformers_(TV_series)_characters&oldid=1023514358#Autobot_Cars, Lists of characters in American television animation, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Acts this way to help cheer others up as they try to cheer him up. Considers himself the most sophisticated and handsome of Decepticons. Very vulnerable as insect and flying in high winds. Despised by all other Decepticons. Uses photon pistol. Not successful enough though, a shortfall he blames on the meddling Autobots. In creature mode, claws and teeth can slice through almost any substance. To him, warfare is barbaric, worthy of only the most primitive... thinks differences need to be talked about, which he does endlessly. Hates authority. Will run for safety if threatened. Broadcast, Megatron was subsequently defeated by Optimus Prime, and Starscream conspired with Scorponok to overthrow him and have him exiled to Junkion. Ratbat records from the Autobots' most carefully guarded secrets. Flies at 250 mph. End result is usually destruction of messages and nearby small towns that get in his way. Fights only when he is under attack and has to defend himself. Kup is an old veteran warhorse with a thousand tall tales from his ten thousand adventures. The answer was simple: A third bot would enter her head and help her destroy Vigilem assuming the strain of three minds didn't kill all three. Their Titan, Chela, was even less thrilled than they were, so unhappy that he decided to just blow them up and be done with it. Vulnerable to attack by electromagnetic waves. As Starscream gloated about a mutual Dire Wraith/Decepticon victory however, Vekktral turned on him. Megatron Origin #3, Early on, the charismatic and cunning Starscream was tasked with recruitment of others to the Decepticon cause; significantly, he was the one assigned to approach the disenfranchised Senator Shockwave and bring him into the fold. Slowest and most resilient of the group. Meekly, Starscream accepted. Other Autobots aren't always receptive to his advice. Has one foot wingspan that can enlarge to ten feet. Chaos is a large alien monster, native to the planet Dread. Citing the general populace's loss of faith in Optimus, Cybertron's leader announced that the council would not stand with Optimus, before striding away. Starscream, however, managed to quickly dispatch Chromia and wound Windblade, before the Cityspeaker managed to successfully merge with the Titan. Adept at devising deadly new strategies. Paranoia takes many forms: A mental condition characterized by extreme and irrational suspicion. A greedy, mean-spirited bully. Starscream denied Brawn's accusation that he had been responsible for shooting down a plane carrying Optimus Prime, pleading for his life by suggesting he would be more valuable as a hostage. Cruises at 500 mph... can increase power output and speed to 3200 mph for short periods. Sneaking away from the battle, Starscream made his way to the Energon synthesizer in Stardrive's room. Specializes in insulting others, but gets angry when others make fun of him. Though the Badgeless was clearly innocent, Starscream wondered if declaring him guilty would help things. Driving recklessly, screaming and laughing. Doesn't like transforming into carrier or jet – gets seasick on water, has fear of heights. Devastation #6, While the Decepticons were occupied battling the Reapers, the Autobots had left Earth to deal with an incursion by the Dead Universe. Dion is an earnest dock worker and best friend to Orion Pax. New Worlds Order Shortly after, Starscream witnessed a broadcast from the Lost Light of crew members about to be executed. In tanker mode: range 65,000 miles, maximum speed 90 mph, carries 10,000 gallons of fuel. Shining Armor #4, After being saved by Sata and Stardrive, Starscream blasted the Wraiths off his troops and made a run for the synthesizer. Uses friction rifle that increases kinetic energy of its target's molecules for five minutes. A vicious dogfight above the asteroid ensued, culminating in a pained Starscream questioning how Megatron could understand what it felt like to have his dream crumble so completely. As debates flew over what course of action to take, Chromia revealed the DVD was already facing Unicron to no effect. Agreeing, Starscream sent a contingent of Cybertronian ships and Devastator to attack Carcer as a distraction informing Elita to never underestimate the depths of his pettiness. Expert marksman with armor-piercing rocket-dart hunting rifle. All That Remains Starscream later permitted Devastator to reform so that the Constructicons could be safely removed from Caminus. Extremely self-serving and devious. He is as slow and stupid as he looks. Starscream later oversaw the capture of Windblade and the group she had taken into Metroplex to expose his mining operations. Can go 30 mph over roughest terrain, hit a hex-nut 1.5 miles away. In, Transformers: The Headmasters”, Blurr and Kup left with Rodimus Prime to find a new home for the Autobot’s after Cybertron was destroyed. These would eventually become the Transformers. After Windblade repaired Metroplex's space bridge, Starscream hatched a plan to turn Caminus back into a protectorate of Cybertron- a plan that involved the recently purloined Enigma of Combination. Has communications, detection, and repair equipment. Enormous memory storage capacity. Creating confusion is his specialty. Unwilling to allow to sacrifice so many, Soundwave telepathically informed every Decepticon that their leader was willing to abandon them causing them to swarm into Metroplex. Human mechanic, father of Spike Witwicky, father-in law of Carly Witwicky, and grandfather of Daniel Witwicky. Not too sociable, but absolutely reliable. All Hail Megatron #3, With the conquest completed, Starscream stood at Megatron's side as he addressed the gathered Decepticons. In vehicular mode, he can travel faster than the speed of sound, leaving a blurred image in his trail. Each deadly mission is like working on a new masterpiece. Possesses superior eyesight and sense of smell. Though an intelligent, capable leader in his own right, Starscream struggled to distinguish himself from the shadow of Megatron–a relationship that ended with Megatron invariably reminding Starscream of his place after several failed coups and bungled stints at leadership. Their best known leader is Megatron. The noise of war and the screams of his foes are music to this loathsome Insecticon's audio-modules... has piercing battle cry... can be heard eight miles away. Endless Forever Once Shockwave had been captured and the Maximals had retreated, Starscream resumed leadership of the Decepticons, leading his army away to draw up plans of conquest. All Hail Megatron #7, With a year now passed since their battle with the Reapers, and with their enemies disposed of, the Decepticons began to lay waste to the Earth with the intention of taking it for their new homeworld. Devastation #5 Spotlight: Grimlock Starscream once again accepted Megatron as his liege, and together they teamed up to destroy the alien invaders, with Starscream wielding Megatron in his Ore-13 empowered pistol mode to devastating effect. The Sound of Breaking Glass Having successfully risen to power, Starscream reneged on his deal with Onslaught. Purge In spite of Starscream's opinion that Megatron was a "stubborn wreck" for his repeated attempts to sway Orion Pax to his cause, they were successful, and the Decepticons joined forces with Orion's Autobots against Zeta Prime. Apparently, death crystals are also the only thing that can hurt it. Another Mine Soon enough, Devastator broke Starscream out of prison, hailing him as the Chose One once again, before Metrotitan space bridged in to do the same. Believes the poor should be exploited, the weak oppressed, and the noble corrupted. Hello Cruel World Some time after Metroplex started acting as a city for Cybertrons population, Starscream began mining operations on the Titan's filtration systems in an attempt to retrieve one of Shockwave's ores from the Titan, and hired some of the Terrorcons as guards. Shortage of ruby crystals that powers the lasers can panic his systems into shutting down. In robot mode, uses heat-ray rifle. Wheeljack spoke up in his favor, convincing Bumblebee to let him join the government; the Aerialbots were so disgusted that they ceded from Bumblebee's leadership, and while Starscream expressed his regret to 'Bee in private later, he assured him the Autobot he would not regret his choice. After Starscream ignored his warning that an Autobot ship had crashed on the asteroid, Bombshell tried to remove the Matrix in hopes of snapping him out of his stupor, but was violently struck for his trouble. Flies at Mach 2.6, range 1400 miles. Often inhibited by his disdain for combat. Snobbish, supercilious, unpopular perfectionist. In vehicle mode, maximum ground speed: 250 mph; maximum air speed: 580 mph. The Price of You, Airachnid's methods however were less than subtle and following a series of mnemosurgical attacks on Decepticons around Iacon, Starscream oversaw a meeting of councillor Obsidian's Justice Committee. Unlike most Junkions who are always quoting TV and media, and can be very hard to understand if you are not a Junkion, Junkyard usually speaks in plain English. In robot mode, he carries an electro-laser that reverses the polarity of an enemy robot's microcircuts and leaves them motionless. Forearms shoot missiles. Head transforms to semi-autonomous Cerebros, who is binary-bonded to the Nebulan leader, Spike. "The skies are my castle and I like to live alone." First Contact Unfortunately word got out to Optimus Prime and Windblade, forcing him to deploy Superion early on. "He gives me the creeps," says Ramjet. Nasty, underhanded, loves to gloat over his victories. Daniel Witwicky is the human son of Spike and Carly Witwicky. Aches to return to Cybertron to complete the Decepticon conquest, but only after destroying all Autobots on Earth. The evil Titan smirked and adopted the form of Starscream's worst fear: Megatron. Enormous height, incredible strength – can knock down a bridge with one punch. as part of a science project. Uses powerful sonic stun gun in robot mode. Binary-bonded to Lord Zarak, leader of the evil Nebulans. He is the most energy efficient and has the best vision of all the Autobots. Acts as radio link for others. All Hail Megatron #11, Megatron was subsequently defeated by Optimus Prime, but as the Autobot leader moved to inspect his fallen body, Starscream stepped in and picked up his injured leader, refusing to let the Autobots finish him off. Windblade vol. Disruptive – often brawls with comrades. Reluctantly Starscream realized he had no choice but to help her. At 560 mph can stop within 25 feet. He idolizes the bigger Autobots, especially Optimus Prime and Prowl, and strives to be accepted. Derelicts While Scorponok became the new Decepticon leader, Starscream seemingly preferred to stay in the background and showed no signs of being his second-in-command in public. To this end, he reactivated Wheeljack, in the hopes of bringing Megatron's failed experiment Superion back into fighting shape for the sake of his regime. Delights in challenges. Their saliva is acidic and they eat metal. According to The Transformers' version, in the days of Megatron, Decepticons developed the art of espionage using cassette technology. In later versions, Megatron and Galvatron appear as separate entities. When security forces intervened in the rally and arrested the Decepticons, Starscream bargained for his freedom by offering to reveal all of Megatron's plans. The Throttlebot's self-appointed comedian. Popularity contest – incessant braggart, takes credit for exploits of other Autobots. Prefers action to words. The bubbly little sister, Moonracer has much naïve optimism in it and, to the dismay of her partners-in-guerrilla warfare, pratfalls. Shining Armor #2, Upon arriving at Orchid Crossing, Starscream swatted some pest out of the sky before he tried to recruit Stardrive. First Strike #5, The group caught up with the hostiles outside the core chamber, where Starscream placed everyone under arrest and fired a missile at Optimus, before engaging him in melee combat. He is mortal enemies with Defensor. Altered Carbon He tried to convince his fellow Seeker to join with him and overthrow Megatron again, seeing him as obsessed with petty revenge on humanity and lacking long-term goals. To Brawn, Earth is essentially a hostile environment – and he loves it. Absent minded. (Usually) the leader of the Constructicons. Carries two powerful heat-seeking missiles. Aristocratic, aloof – disguises his long distance loneliness. Binary-bonded to Monzo, a brutish, professional hyperwrestler- turned underworld nightclub owner. Cold, brutal, scientific approach to war. Small but always acting tough. Cruelly efficient at raining destruction on Earth. TV calms him... stares at rock music videos for hours. Yeah, that'd do it. Starscream decided to visit Scoop in his cell, and the zealot pronounced Starscream as the dark answer to a prophesy hidden in the Covenant of Primes. Rash actions often lead to injuries to himself. For a man whose work has had such a big effect on the lives of so many Nebulans and Transformers, very few people really know the distant and remote Arcana. The loyal and honorable Decepticon warrior often finds himself at odds with the very dishonorable Nightstick and generally considers him an irritating pest. Likes to show off his stunts. The Camien soon realized he was there however and threatened to destroy the synthesizer with her Neutralizer before she offered to trade it in exchange for him leaving Xetaxxis. Each foot houses twin mortar shell launchers. Doesn't pay attention to where he is going since he is too busy marvelling at scenery. Shockwaves Starscream was also given another key Senate-related task when he and his fellow Seekers were ordered to capture Senator Decimus, who would then supposedly be executed at Megatron's next recruitment rally. A mystic with a vampire-like personality; spends most of his time trying to contact the electromagnetic essences of long-dead Decepticons than talking to live ones. In the 3rd season, Ultra Magnus became second-in-command of the Autobot’s, and an advisor for Rodimus Prime. Aged to the point of decrepitude, he has painful memories of the Boer War, and is no longer able to pour tea straight. Rage The plan ended disastrously when the refinery exploded, killing thousands and leaving the planet cripplingly low on energon; Starscream berated Scorponok for his actions, unable to see any point in staying on the dying planet himself. Always feels better afterwards. Starscream thought otherwise, and flew into his brain module, where he shot the Titan dead in spite of Windblade's protests. When he needs some small task done, he calls on Wipeout to do it. Can also alter his mass for transport; usually used as a main space transport. His mind is a melding together of his six parts, but limited by their competing thoughts. Has deep-rooted animosity against Sky Lynx whom he sees as his rival. The most disgusting of all Transformers. Often distracted from performing his job to engage in combat. The Chosen One, Thundercracker then visited Starscream to find out what the Decepticons had meant to the chancellor. In hawk mode – has superb vision. High resistance to artillery fire. Dead Bumblebee insisted Prime's refusal to retaliate would show his heroism, but Cybertron's leader was confident he could spin any outcome to his advantage. Elise is a. Thanks for nothing. Has difficulty talking coherently for more than a few seconds before violently lashing out at anything near him, friend or foe. Shoots explosives, thermal, cryogenic, acid, sonic shells. As a Targetmaster, he is paired with Fracas, a high-temperature incendiary cannon with a volatile temper to match. A giant (the TV show doesn't do his size justice; see the comic) six-changer Decepticon with a vile, nasty, murderous disposition. Has twin concussion blasters and sonic sword. It is suspected that Stylor volunteered for the Headmaster process simply because it was trendy at the time, his Autobot partner Chromedome, being an inveterate academic and computer nerd, is something of a frustration to Stylor, but he does his best to bring out the big guy's cooler, more social side (which he figures MUST be in there somewhere). In charge of guarding anything of importance. While not a good actor, more the kind to be found in the freezer section next to the other pork products, Caliburst does know the importance of staying in character. The nervous and insecure Spasma was the son of a despised noble family on Nebulos, bullied and picked on his entire life while being crushed under the weight of a bankrupt family legacy. As a warrior he has no equal; as a weapon he has no restraints. Unable to manipulate Windblade anymore, Starscream aggressively began looking for holes in the evidence, only to learn Bumblebee would not help him, saying the Seeker had to decide how much his future expansion meant to him. Scoffing at the threat of humans bringing any harm to Cybertron, he threw G.I. Starscream: The Movie Disappointed by the lack of fame or respect this job offered, he spent most of his time drinking and reluctantly attending political rallies when he could be dragged away from the bar. Peacemaker, his stereophonic sonic blaster, is a Nebulan law enforcement official who's trying, but failing, to persuade Pointblank to be more accommodating. The Medium and the Message, This plan worked out rather nicely for Starscream, who watched with joy as live footage of human military forces attacking Optimus Prime's troops was beamed back to Cybertron. Extremely smart. Seeks human friendship, but humans fear his hulking, mechanical form. Our Finest Metroplex did indeed space bridge to Earth soon after though all Starscream did was grumble about the humidity in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, an attitude which earned him a sock to the jaw from Arcee. Speed: 140 mph, range: 800 miles. Great strength, but helpless if upended. In vehicle and battle station modes, has electron pulse cannon in nosecone; array of sonic, thermal and artillery shell guns. Rodimus was not impressed with Starscream's rule of Cybertron. Mid-riot, they watched the murderer kill Heavy Barrel. So full of ideas that he often begins disclosing a new one before he finishes explaining an old one. Shoots cluster bombs and null-rays which disrupts the flow of electricity. Faces of Darkness Scorponok ordered him to keep the Autobot defenders busy while he left to deal with Grimlock personally. Like his fellow Dinobots, resents authority. Failing to do so, he instead used her as a battering ram to reach her energon synthesizer only for Bumblebee and Ultra Magnus to show up with a standoff ensuing. Duros was born to be a soldier on a world without war. Can turn into blinding beacon by releasing some of this light energy. The group slew a Galactic Council force due to meet with the Solstar Order, and Starscream left behind a Vehicon and a bloke who turned into a bulldozer to destroy their ship while Astrotrain assumed its form. Gears is anti-social, a self-proclaimed misfit. Job is to lead enemy astray. The meeting was quickly adjourned after Mirage brought word of an attack on the space bridge. The group fled to escape the Titan's detonation, and on the way back to Iacon, the divinely blessed Starscream was held aloft by NAILs and Decepticons. High fuel use, but can be powered by nuclear sources. Wipe-Out serves Trypticon with an astonishing level of toadying sycophancy, layering on so many compliments that he actually irritates the giant with them. He led the Decepticons into the Autobot bunker after Mirage destroyed the Autobot security system, but stood back during the ensuing fight. In battle, lashes out with wings, beak, and claws to cut everything to ribbons. It was just at this moment when Metalhawk appeared with Skywarp and Waspinator and shot him. thick carbon-steel, lift 30 tons. Prefers streaking into a cluster of Decepticons to shooting at them from long range... says, "that always sparks their wires a bit." Gets into many accidents. Can refashion digested materials and spit them out as crude missiles. Calls those who disapprove of his methods 'tinplated bucketheads.' Devastation #1 Blitzwing and Astrotrain proceeded to bring Starscream back online, but no sooner was he back on his feet than the alien Reapers attacked the Decepticon base. Can instantly teleport up to 2.5 miles. Immense strength and endurance. The Autobots (also known as Cybertrons in Japan) are the heroes in the Transformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons.Their main leader is Optimus Prime, but other "Primes" have also commanded the Autobots such as Rodimus Prime. The Autobots (also known as Cybertrons in Japan) are the heroes in the Transformers toyline and related spin-off comics and cartoons.Their main leader is Optimus Prime, but other "Primes" have also commanded the Autobots such as Rodimus Prime. The Question Emerging on Cybertron in the midst of the Autobots' battle with Galvatron's army of Sweeps, Starscream and the Decepticons soon found themselves entranced by Galvatron's unseen puppetmaster, the D-Void, who merged their bodies and minds together with the Sweeps to form a huge monster. TNT-equivalent shells, twin sonic cannon shoots powerful, ear-splitting 300-decibel bursts of concentrated sound energy in stereo. A 'Bot and Her City The ruler of Cybertron then went on to insist on how the explosion was a fortunate accident as Windblade had survived it with only minor injuries.