From the perspective of: Shockwave

Sometimes, I wonder if Megatron knows how to really make logical choices. One such non-logical choice was the idea of not letting Starscream be a part of the strike team against the two Autobots and the human insect. It would have allowed Soundwave to help Scalpel and myself to finish the repairs for Driller on time. Also, now Starscream can scheme away with his brothers and Vortex on how to remove Megatron from power. He thinks those are secret meetings, ha! Frenzy, Laserbeak, Ravage, Reed Man, Insecticon, and Stopwatch have recorded every one of their sessions. If they ever begin to put a plan in motion, Soundwave, Onslaught, Brawl, Bonecrusher, Barricade, Blackout, Grindor, and I shall be waiting. "Ruuruuur", Driller moaned after a little prick given by a maintenance saw mis-cut. "Sorry my friend, it will be over soon" I replied. "The conditions in this base aren't that good Shockwave. How are you and Scalpel going to get Driller back in form?" Laserbeak asked. Whenever Soundwave and the rest of his crew weren't around, Laserbeak always stayed with me. He sometimes helped with things, but not a lot. "Don't question our skill, Laserbeak. Driller's repairs would go a lot faster if you would help." Scalpel replied smartly. "I am a spy, not a grease bot, you little cockroach." Laserbeak answered swiftly. Scalpel replied, "Why you-" "Enough! I will not have you two troglodytes destroying my lab because of a petty argument!" I exclaimed. Driller began to start grunting in annoyance. "Scalpel, we need to focus on getting Driller fully repaired. Lord Megatron has asked me to take up other experiments that will be more beneficiary to the Decepticons than taking solar cycles on simple repairs." "…Understood Shockwave" he replied. "And as for you Laserbeak, I need that proto-cutter. Bring it to me." "Yes Shockwave" he answered. The usual unimportant banter that occurred within this "lab" in what the humans call the Horn of Africa. As it was an underground lab, we had been able to smuggle in some tech thanks to Megatron's recruiting of the bounty hunter, Lockdown, and his soldiers, Stinger and Junkheap. But for me to complete my assignments from Lord Megatron, they need to bring in heavier equipment, which took time, time the Decepticons didn't necessarily have, although Starscream continued to convince Megatron otherwise. During my thinking, just when Scalpel and myself were just about finished with Driller's repairs, the con himself walked in. "Ah, I see that the repairs are coming nicely. Have any of you been seeing the transmission of the op in Detroit" said a dry, sarcastic voice. "Hello Commander…Starscream" answered Laserbeak. Starscream smiled, his question obviously answered. "Well then I shall turn it on-" "I would rather you didn't Starscream" I interrupted. Out of all of our forces, I was the only Decepticon, other than Soundwave, Barricade, and Blackout who didn't care about anything Starscream said. Lord Megatron was also a part of that group, but since Starscream was his right-hand, he had to listen to him at times. But only slightly. "As head Decepticon scientist, I need the quiet to finish my work. Driller is not fully repaired yet. So if you came to assist, try not to break anything. Otherwise leave." I looked at Starscream with a cold stare. "Of course, Shockwave" he replied as he stalked away. "Well you showed him" said Scalpel. I didn't answer. "And there, done! Test your mid axle now Driller." Driller's body began to grind and sound like new again. "Gurrurar" he answered in reply. "Excellent and I think as a reward for our efforts, we will watch as two helpless Autobots and a human are eradicated" I exclaimed as I turned on the holovid of the ambush as the mission commenced.

Bio-Subject: Shockwave

Shockwave is the Decepticons' head scientist, and Megatron's closest advisor. His, right arm is a full fusion cannon/spiral rocket launcher. He used it to replace it after the Dinobots' leader, Grimlock, bit it off. He can also extend a blade on his left arm. Shockwave is easily recognized by his huge one eye. He is usually partnered with Driller, a gigantic Cybertronian worm. His archenemy is Ratchet, the Autobots' chief medical officer. Shockwave transforms into a Cybertronian tank.

Bio-Subject: Scalpel

Scalpel is the Decepticons' medical officer and assistant to Shockwave. He transforms into a microscope. He is armed with a buzz saw, laser cutter, and repair ray. He is very small and uses infrared goggles in order to perform precise surgeries. His spider legs also allow him to climb around his fellow Decepticons without the hindrance of gravity.

Bio-Subject: Driller

Driller is an enormous Cybertronian worm and the Decepticons' main beast. Being a beast, Driller cannot transform, although his worm form is all he needs. Also, because he is a beast, Driller isn't sentient, and is therefore more of a pet of Shockwave's. He has six driller "mouths" that he uses other than his main mouth. Three of these utilize buzz saws. He is 50 feet in length and can tunnel very quickly underground. His archenemy is Skyhammer, the only aerial member of the Wreckers, and previously a beast tamer on Cybertron.

Bio-Subject: Laserbeak

Laserbeak is the Decepticons' aerial reconnaissance officer and is a partner of Soundwave along with Ravage and Reed Man. Laserbeak is mainly a sentient Cybertronian vulture, and his weapons include a machine gun he can extend from his underbelly and two rocket launchers in his wings. Laserbeak also has the unique ability of being able to constantly change his other form. He can become one of the sound implements on Soundwave's back, or any sort of electrical appliance. His archenemy is Longarm, a Wrecker and also a bird catcher on Cybertron.

Bio-Subject: Starscream

Starscream is the Decepticon air commander and Megatron's traitorous second-in-command. He transforms into a silver Cybertronian tattooed F-22 Raptor jet. In his robot mode he uses an arm mounted minigun, a missile launcher, and a buzz saw. Starscream's brothers are the Seekers, all of which turn into jets. They are Skywarp, Thundercracker, Thrust, and Dreadwing. Starscream prefers to use cunning and guile in battle instead of brute force, unlike most Decepticons. He is also Megatron's only sort of entertainment, as he enjoys watching Starscream's multiple plans to overthrow him fail. Starscream hates Silverbolt, the Autobots' air commander above anything else, as he is the only thing to have bested him in aerial combat.


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