Summary: 4 million years ago, the Autobots were preparing to leave Cybertron. Starscream's ambitions were failing and soon the Autobots would leave and Energon would be wasted in a pursuit of them. But an unexpected visitor meets Starscream and gives him the knowledge to defeat the Autobots and Megatron in one fell swoop. How is this possible? (An Alternate timeline story.)

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note: - This chapter is a re-imagining of 'Starscream's brigade' from the G1 cartoon. This will take place of course on Cybertron. The Combaticons characters will be kept as accurate as possible personality wise. They will play a key role in future chapters.

- Also I stated in the last chapter that this one, will be violent, there will be quite a few graphic descriptions of guards getting terminated by onslaught and his 'friends' so if you feel that this from now on needs to be rated 'T' please state so in your reviews.
- The violence is included to expand the story from just Starscream planning and talking to people, this is in case of you guys perhaps wanting to see a change, in story telling as we are reaching the more action-y faze of Star's plans.
- Also the combined personalities of Starscream/onslaught, brawl, swindle etc, Will be used to try and make this chapter as humorous as possible, another sign of the change in direction the series will be taking (don't worry I can manage to balance the action, humor, development etc. It's all just to enhance the viewing pleasure...hopefully).

so if it's a little bit violent i'm sorry but that's part of the road this story is taking.

Please start R &R-ing guys I can't tell if I'm going in the right direction with my story if you don't help.


Transformers: Reign of Starscream

Chapter five:

Combative tendencies part one

Location: The Decepticon detention center, Kaon outskirts.

Five solar cycles later.

Starscream had arrived at the detention center. He had begun to walk up the catwalk that led to the main entrance. Two guards with staffs stood guard. 'Not again' he thought 'how many of these imbeciles must there be?' he was very frustrated he did not have time for this his plans were in motion.
He approached the guards. One of them said 'Uh commander Starscream this is quite irregular. I'm afraid we'll need to see authorization. Sir' he said cautiously. His fellow looked at him unable to think of what to do in this situation. Starscream sighed 'it's like a one track hive mind with these imbeciles' he thought. However he was not affected by it in a few clicks Shockwave should help him enact his plan. Suddenly his comm-link received a message from shockwave. 'Starscream' it said 'I have done as you have asked the virus is uploaded into the centers systems the security systems should be deactivated now'.
'Excellent' he thought, now he could do as he pleased, with the virus in the systems all security systems should be disabled including the surveillance systems now he could recruit the Combaticons at his leisure.

He looked at the security monitor it appeared to be deactivated. So he took a chance and approached the guards. The door was designed to withstand, the barrage of a Decepticon tank and it was soundproofed, as an added bonus. 'Well then' he thought now I can deal with these imbeciles, at least they won't pester me for an eternity'. He knew that he was not authorized to be here, he had no clearance so the minute he entered he would have to, silence every con that saw him. 'Well they are idiots anyway, and I can always use the Combaticons as the scapegoat if someone, found out they were missing' he thought.

A con told him 'um...commander we have to ask you to leave...sir...if you could sir that would be great you know...sir... I um...' Starscream had had enough these imbeciles, they would pester and annoy him till he disposed of Megatron anyway, so with two gone it was hardly a loss to him. He walked right up to one and said 'here is my authorization...FOOL'S'.
He grabbed the staff of one and then kneed him in the chest. He then turned and fired a null ray at the other con's shoulder. While he was damaged, Starscream snatched the staff of the con he kneed and then used it to impale him with full force through his chest. Energon dripped rapidly from the gaping hole, and he screamed in pain. Starscream then kicked him to the ground.

The other had recovered from the blast. 'No...No slag' he screamed. Starscream was in a fury. He tore the staff from the downed cons body and before the other could attack him swiftly stabbed the con in the throat. The con was chocking. The downed con grabbed him, while clutching his own chest, though he couldn't really do anything before Starscream, back handed him. 'You idiots need to die it is the only way to sustain our future' he stated before he side kicked the con off the catwalk and down into the deep chasm below.
He turned to face the other con, 'still not dead/' he said 'let's rectify that. He tore out the staff and speared him through the chest. Energon gushed out as he was lifted in the air and thrown off the catwalk.
(So how was that violent enough? I'm kind of surprising myself with this chapter)

Starscream threw off the remaining staff and any evidence and simply opened the door. 'Well that was fun, now with the virus implanted I can get the Combaticons. In the inside of the building there were two cons who met him. 'Uh commander sir...what do you require sir'. Starscream paused for a second. 'I need an escort to detention cell omega' he stated before looking impatient. The con didn't argue and said he would take him personally. Starscream s smiled everything was coming to plan.


Location: Detention center- cell block Omega.

The con showed him the cells. They were simply storage compartments, containing the personality components he needed. With the security deactivated. The only thing that would work would be, the internal alarm system luckily it would only now warn the guards and couldn't contact anyone else. He saw the name tags. There was 'Onslaught, Brawl, Swindle, Blast Off and vortex'. 'The components he needed. 'Show one too me' he ordered. The con opened up onslaught's compartment. Starscream could not be more exited now all he had to do was...

'Thank you...FOOL' he said. He grabbed him by the head and with full force slammed his face against the wall. Energon poured from the cons mouth/nose, Starscream didn't stop there he slammed his face against the wall again and again. Until the wall was painted with energon, while the cons face was unrecognizable and energon poured out like a fountain. He dropped his body and accessed the computer systems. He then initiated the Combaticons transference sequence.

'With the personality components now being transferred to their bodies I am now one step away from gaining my new military commanders'. He thought before opening a nearby chamber. It was the size of a cybertronian and when it opened it revealed its occupier. 'Onslaught, tactician and leader of the Combaticons' he realized. The process was almost complete and Onslaughts' systems were coming online. As the others process was nearing completions. Onslaughts personality/memories were activating.

'What happened' he said. Then he remembered, he spoke aloud not knowing Starscream was there. 'Yes my Combaticons and I...we deviated from Megatron's plans in favor of our own. It was at the end of the golden age during the highlight of the war. We did it so much that I figured that we were better than Megatron himself. So much we attempted a coup knowing that my strategies would ensure victory Over Megatron. But I had not foreseen Megatron's might. We were beaten and then instead of killing us he imprisoned us...I saw my Combaticons anger as they were put into stasis and their very processors being taken to be imprisoned. For millions of stellar cycles we were imprisoned in these cells'. He looked at Starscream he remembered something about him.
Then the other chambers opened the entire Combaticons were out and starting to remember too. Starscream was impressed they certainly looked as formidable as his 'ally' had stated. But he also knew of their personalities. He stood there and he reviewed them while they recovered.

'Onslaught, he is a brilliant strategist, tactician. His strategies have won many battle'. 'He would be a worthy ally' he thought. 'But my 'ally has warned me that although he is excellent at that task he, he does not always fight, instead often choosing to rather direct and strategize on the battle field, not often risking his spark when his warriors are just as capable. Though he can still fight his strength and power are excellent and combined with his fury and cunning could kill an entire squad of enemies if needs be. This fury often stems from when his plans don't work as expected causing him to either go into despair or denial but also violent rages'. Starscream was exited too see him in action for his cause.

'Brawl is similar in some ways to onslaught he definitely knows how to kill. And can go into a fury. The only downside being that he is literally that way the whole time. He is loud and obnoxious. When it comes to firing deafening and destructive weapons he is the best. His rage could tear through almost any enemy. He has a hair-trigger temper and their fore leaves his teammates wary of him he could attack anything if it looked at him the wrong way. His main flaws are his volume his voice shouts every time he speaks. His rage can drive him to kill anyone. Oh and of course the fool couldn't stealth his way through a Devoid wasteland. Other than that I'm optimistic that he will be a great asset against my enemies.

'Swindle...oh Swindle what a case. He is what you would call an opportunist/con-artist but his personality would call him an entrepreneur. He is the weakest of the Combaticons, not in combat he can utilize any weapon, tech to his advantage. His weakness is his desire to make a profit. He has adapted to the war secretly selling whatever he can to both sides. Energon, spare parts, Intel, weapons, it doesn't matter as long as he makes a profit. This is of course a hindrance to both sides but also gives us much to gain. He knows everything about pretty much every known weapon...and their retail value of course. His pride is to sell anything to anyone' it's also pretty much his motto.
He is weaselly and opportunist, something I can relate to in that regard. His main advantage is that his greedy personality can adapt to any change in society/government etc. Especially in post wartime, the war with the Autobots has given a major increase for black markets something he can capitalize on. Yes he is greedy but his knowledge can be a help to the Decepticons, he has picked up many things over the year like enemy tactics, weapons. His deals also offer opportunities for the Decepticons'.

'Ooh Blast Off, in a similar alt mode to Astrotrain's shuttle mode he can manoeuvre, fly like the best of them his vehicle mode provides him with great speed and his weapons cause destructive damage to enemies. He uses an Ionic blaster which disrupts energy flow of his enemies. His personality however is something lacking. He has a massive superiority complex. He sees himself above all cybertronians in speed and design. Yes he loves his form so much he would try to make friends with it. He prefers to be in his shuttle mode flying through the atmosphere or even space away from all the 'glitch heads' that inhabit the planet. Oh no he is much too superior for that. Give me a break.
He enjoys the thrill of destroying his enemies from a distance. Either in shuttle form or with is blaster. He see' it as some form of sport. He is a loner and way above everyone. Though his effective abilities of killing mean that when Onslaught directs him he can perform any set task like the 'stunning genius' he is great strength's. But he has intolerable weaknesses.

And finally we come to Vortex. Though intelligent he is quite insane. His helicopter mode gives him multiple weapons like lasers/rockets. He is the Combaticons interrogator or torturer depending on how you see it. He has an ability which is sort of debated by cons and Bots' alike. He creates a 'vortex' using his rotor blades the sucking current of air acts like a tractor beam of wind. He draws enemies to him and can either bring them up, for his allies to shoot them. Shred them to their components by his blades.
But his favorite method is using it for his 'interrogating'. While laughing like the psychopath he is, he sucks them inside his cargo hold. Whether he can do this due to 'mass displacement' (the ability transformers possess to change, their vehicle modes size e.g. why Megatron's gun form, can he the size of a jet or be held by a human'. Or if it is some form of dimensional...thing, is unknown.
But he contains them and then uses his vehicle mode to perform fast, violent, dangerous manoeuvres while also utilizing his vortex to force them to tell him everything. After all if you were in the clutches of an insane cybertronian would you keep secrets? He calls this interrogating...'Mr. Vortex's' wild ride. He is a valuable asset but not the con you would have a peaceful talk with.


Once he had finished remembering what he could in them he was about to talk to them. But the 'ever so jolly' Brawl saw the Decepticon insignia on his wings. He clenched his fists and charged directly towards him. Using his full strength he shoulder barged scream into the wall leaving a huge dent. He then grabbed him by the throat and pinned him to the wall. The rage could be seen on his face it was quite terrifying.

'Owww' he squeaked 'you know this is not the best meeting we could have how about we start again'. This proceeded to make brawl even angrier. He punched him two times before getting ready for a third.
'No brawl' Onslaught shouted we don't even know the situation yet'. The other cons looked at him, they were expecting fight.
Brawl filled with rage 'ONSLAUGHT he shouted 'THIS slag heap is a Con and they are the glitch heads who trapped us here. So YOU tell me why I should not TEAR OFF HIS HEAD AND FEED IT TO THE SCRAPLETS'. His sheer anger would kill Starscream and more if Onslaught was not careful. Starscream was terrified though he had experienced similar 'disagreements' with Megatron before.
Onslaught sighed 'once again I have to deal with him' he thought 'if only he could learn control then perhaps our team would work together better'. He still had to calm him down though. 'Brawl whoever this cybertronian is it might no matter. What does is that we have been trapped for millions of stellar cycles. So perhaps or sentence is over and we can return to duties'.
'I just want to be away from here time here had gave me the urge to go flying in by beautiful form for a while' said Blast Off impatiently.
'yeah beautiful whatever I'm just looking for a good time I'm sure there are plenty of cons and Bots looking for old vortex to give them a WILD TIME Heh heh heh' said vortex manically.
Onslaught sighed again 'after millions of years in this Primus forsaken slagheap, you four haven't changed we are supposed to work as a team, With my brilliant strategies succeeding, in leading us to victory wherever we go'.

Yeah 'victory' just like we were going to take over from Megatron, funny how whenever you have a really original plan it backfires and we got chucked in a cage for like a billion years. In that time I could have been the richest cybertronian in history' said Swindle.

'Oh be quiet swindle you and your greed...it really is pathetic while I use my talents to beautifully deactivate my enemies you are busy making deals with our sworn enemies...both of them' sighed blast off. 'Once again I have to endure the 'amazing' experience that is working with these idiots'. He thought.

Starscream was beginning to see why his 'ally' said they were a 'little bit difficult to deal with'. 'Um excuse me uh I released you and I would like to request an audience with you all...uh you know, that would be nice' he smiled timidly.

Brawl was having non off it 'SHUT UP scrap heap if you think for one second I'm gonna listen to a disgusting, idiotic, glitch for processor Turbo fox Like you. You have slag for brains'.

'Brawl' Onslaught shouted 'let him speak'. He was tired of listening to the bickering and even this pathetic looking Seeker would do as a distraction.

Brawl let go off Starscream but still glared at him. Phew he thought 'Right then, thank you all so much for listening to me. Now I am Starscream, air commander and second in command too Megatron'. He said.

At the mention of Megatron Brawl got into a rage again, 'Megatron why that piece of slag I'm gonna tear out his optics and throw them into the sun...I'll use his chassis as a chair...I'll...' he struggle to come up with more threats.

Hey maybe his parts will fetch a good price, how much is it for a seeker now days' he started calculating to himself.

'You are lieutenant to Megatron? Then why have you released us if he hates us'. Said Blast Off
'Oh I know of you all and how you attempted to overthrow him. I was very interested in that. You see we have a common goal to prove our worth to the Decepticons and destroy Megatron. That has been my ambition for millennia' said Starscream.

Onslaught was interested, 'alright then but if you wanted us for that task, then did you not think of the fact that now clearly Megatron has a huge army now, we failed to overthrow him even during the golden age. What possible use could we be if he most likely knows of our ambitions?

Vortex said 'I don't care I just want to show Megatron 'Mr. Vortex's wild ride', yeah HA HA HA watch him crumble beneath me like the wimp he his'.

Starscream said 'you misunderstand I already have a plan that will solve everything. You see the Decepticon scientist Shockwave has built a space bridge, it is not completed but we have tricked Megatron into thinking it is. When he and his most loyal subjects enter, it they will be destroyed by the unstable portal. With him gone I and Shockwave will take over the Decepticons and create a new order which will ensure that Cybertron will be revitalized'.

Then what do you require us for clearly 'you're the universes greatest tactician' said Onslaught sarcastically.

Swindle put his hand up 'Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh...' he said like an impatient Protoform 'what will you do to the current retail prices; it will be helpful to know from the guy in charge'

Blast Off sighed.

Vortex laughed again.

Brawl was...angry (no change their)


Starscream talked again 'well if I can continue I'd like to talk about your role in my new order.'

Brawl was still impatient 'WILL YOU skip to the part where I PUNCH Megatron, so hard my fist goes right through his head' He yelled.

'Um but I already said that he will die in the space bridge, were you not listening or are you so loud your audio receptors go deaf for 10 cycles' he then a click later kicked himself for being an idiot.

'WHY YOU PIECE OF SCRAP I'M GONNA TEAR YOU APART, CIRCUIT BY CIRCUIT AND THEN SHOVE ALL OF YOUR PIECES INTO MY TANK BARREL AND FIRE THEM TO ALPHA CENTARI' he screamed. Starscream was becoming intolerable for Brawl.

Onslaught once again sighed 'Brawl please calm down we have yet to reach the reason, he requires my expertise, or the rest of you con's...whatever you have' he was getting annoyed, about how they were unable to have a simple conversation without, threatening to crush each other's spark's.

Starscream quickly took his queue 'well the reason I require you all is that with the loyalists gone a huge bulk of the Decepticons command structure will go with it. So I need you Onslaught to be my military commander and chief strategist for the many millions of stellar cycles to come'. He hoped that was enough to get them to calm down.
blast Off asked 'do we all get a significant place in your new Decepticon hierarchy because someone talented like me needs to be above these three idiots'.

'How dare you I should be higher than you, my skills of interrogation and killing alone will help any cause'.

'oh yeah with my knowledge of weapons, Tech and the retail market I outrank all of you glitch heads'

'I don't care so long as I have something to blast, we have something to blast right?' said Brawl.

Onslaught asked 'we do still have an enemy to fight cos if we don't then we might as well destroy you with Megatron gone. I'm sure you don't want my team to get their servos on you, right?'

Starscream hid his fear 'oh yes of course...well one of the other reasons I need you is because of the Autobots. You see they are getting ready to leave and I need them destroyed in a way that really reduces energon usage. Otherwise our race won't survive' he waited for the words to reach them.

Onslaught was pleased at this idea; finally his tactics could be appreciated. He could use them to lead an entire army and not only that but strategize an entire pan to destroy an entire city of enemies. It was his ultimate dream.

'Combaticons I am willing to accept the seekers offer, our talents will finally be put to good use. And an entire city of Autobots to destroy awaits us. What say you?

'Well it beats being trapped in their, and I can once again show all cybertronians why I am superior in every way to them'

'oh yeah more enemies to come on my WILD RIDE, about time too I almost thought there would be no one to play with' said vortex sinisterly.

'well with this new order starting their will always be cons looking for good quality items at retail prices, of course I'll accept I need to make some profits' said Swindle

'HA ABOUT TIME I'VE BEEN MEANING TO SMASH SOME HEADS SINCE I GOT OUT, THESE BOTS WONT KNOW WHAT HIT 'EM' shouted Brawl.

'They will if you talk loud enough' said Blast Off.

Vortex laughed. Then he saw the boy on the ground, he looked at Starscream 'hey did you show this guy a good time?'
Starscream was surprised that they actually agreed on something. Finally he could achieve his goals without any more convincing cons to work for him. 'Oh... yes I did, you can't have witnesses you know'.
Swindle examined the body and picked up the body's gun and the stasis cuffs. 'Sweet theses will come in handy'.
'Don't even think about it well need them to get us out of here' Onslaught said snatching the gun from him.

Starscream said 'well if you are all ready perhaps you will help me kill all the staff here, it's the only a way to cover our tracks'.

Brawl answered 'OH YEAH time to do some scrapping'

Suddenly they heard footsteps coming from the entrance, lots of them. They then heard a voice 'hey what's all that noise what is going on in their'. 'Scrap' said Starscream we've overstayed our welcome.

The door opened and in came six guards armed with melee weapons. 'PRISONERS are escaping. Bring them down'

Onslaught shouted 'Combaticons it's time to show these rusty scrap heaps what happens when you mess with the greatest warriors in the universe'

'OH YEAH' they all shouted

Starscream sighed looks like we'll have to do this the hard way as an alarm sounded.

To be continued...


So guys how was that. this was one of my favorite chapters to create. i hope you enjoyed the new elements to the story (e.g. cons getting stabbed). Wow this was really long, like really long, longer than chapter 2 even.

Next time the Combaticons fight through an entire prison of con's. expect action, violence and of course their legendary conversations.

Please R&R and i'll see you whenever i make the next chapter.

Till all are one.