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* [[BigGood Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesAutobots Autobots]] and a believer that freedom is the right of all beings, arrives on earth to lead the battle against the wicked [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesDecepticons Decepticons]]. Forming a plan to keep any objects of power from Megatron, even if it means his life, Optimus is able to direct the defeat of the evil Fallen. Upon his old mentor Sentinel Prime turning on the Autobots, Optimus agrees to leave the planet with the others, but [[FakingTheDead fakes his and the Autobots' deaths]], knowing that the Decepticons will prove they cannot be trusted and kill many humans. Leading the charge now that the humans know the Autobots are needed, Optimus demonstrates no restraint at brutally killing his enemies, even when they are defeated, [[GoodIsNotSoft showing no mercy]] even for the helpless and bested Sentinel Prime.
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* [[BigGood Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesAutobots Autobots]] and Autobots]], is a believer that freedom is the right of all beings, arrives beings and [[PragmaticHero a cold and ruthless warrior]]. Arriving on earth to lead the Earth into a battle against the his sworn brother and ArchEnemy Megatron and his wicked [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesDecepticons Decepticons]]. Forming Decepticons]], Optimus forms a plan to keep any objects of power the All-Spark from Megatron, Decepticon hands, even if it means his life, Optimus is able then after dying to direct the defeat of the evil Megatron and resurrecting later, kills his ancestors' ancient enemy, The Fallen. Upon his old mentor Sentinel Prime turning on the Autobots, Optimus agrees to leave the planet with the others, but [[FakingTheDead fakes his and the Autobots' deaths]], knowing that the Decepticons will prove they cannot be trusted trusted, indirectly sacrificing human lives to prove it and kill many humans. Leading the charge now that the humans know the Autobots are needed, Optimus demonstrates no restraint at brutally killing his enemies, even when they are defeated, [[GoodIsNotSoft showing shows no mercy]] even for the helpless and bested Sentinel Prime.Prime for his treachery. Forced on the run from ungrateful humans, Optimus, later captured by the bounty hunter Lockdown, steals the Dinobots and forces them to [[JoinOrDie defend his comrades on the threat of death]]. Even after being brainwashed by Quintessa, Optimus is freed from her control and stops his creator and Megatron's plan to steal Earth's core.
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* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime Prime]]'':
** [[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] is the leader of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who balances might with cunning to repeatedly orchestrate schemes for his goals of conquest. Formerly known as the Kaon gladiator D-16, Megatron sought to shift a hierarchy balance within Cybertron--rallying up thousands of loyal troops to serve his cause. Formulating several schemes that conflict the Autobots, Megatron usually leaves the heroes with a narrow victory or an [[TheBadGuyWins outright loss]]. With the resurrection of Unicron imminent, Megatron forms a truce with the Autobots to combat the Chaos Bringer--[[BrutalHonesty being completely honest that it will be temporary and that their dynamic will return to normal]]. To combat Optimus' Star Saber, Megatron forges his own--grafting his arm with that of a Prime's to be able to wield it. Forging the Omega Lock, Megatron intends on using to restore Cybertron to allow the masses to return--with the restoration granting him the leadership of the planet. To combat the Primus and Unicron dynamic of only dominion over one planet, Megatron also has the Lock almost convert Earth--with the effect of wiping out all organic-based life. After losing the lock, Megatron formulates an assault against the Autobot's base, leaving it in ruins and the Autobots disbanded. When Predaking reveals his sapience, Megatron concurs with his command staff that they are outnumbered by the Predacons, and terminates the Predacon pods with a scheme to frame the Autobots and enrage Predaking against them. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeTVMBeastHuntersPredaconsRising Slain after almost utilizing the Omega Lock's power and finding himself trapped as a vessel for Unicron's goal of destruction]], Megatron convinces him to approach Predaking under the pretense of loyalty--knowing that Predaking would attempt to destroy Megatron's body. Free from Unicron's control, Megatron [[HeelFaceTurn dissolves the Decepticons]]--understanding the true meaning of oppression and thus losing the taste for conquest--before departing.
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory.
** [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autobots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory. Returning in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersRobotsInDisguise'', Soundwave still maintains his ruthless efficiency and loyalty to Megatron, procuring schemes that test the heroes to their limit in a bid to try and regain contact with his former master.
** [[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] is the leader of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who balances might with cunning to repeatedly orchestrate schemes for his goals of conquest. Formerly known as the Kaon gladiator D-16, Megatron sought to shift a hierarchy balance within Cybertron--rallying up thousands of loyal troops to serve his cause. Formulating several schemes that conflict the Autobots, Megatron usually leaves the heroes with a narrow victory or an [[TheBadGuyWins outright loss]]. With the resurrection of Unicron imminent, Megatron forms a truce with the Autobots to combat the Chaos Bringer--[[BrutalHonesty being completely honest that it will be temporary and that their dynamic will return to normal]]. To combat Optimus' Star Saber, Megatron forges his own--grafting his arm with that of a Prime's to be able to wield it. Forging the Omega Lock, Megatron intends on using to restore Cybertron to allow the masses to return--with the restoration granting him the leadership of the planet. To combat the Primus and Unicron dynamic of only dominion over one planet, Megatron also has the Lock almost convert Earth--with the effect of wiping out all organic-based life. After losing the lock, Megatron formulates an assault against the Autobot's base, leaving it in ruins and the Autobots disbanded. When Predaking reveals his sapience, Megatron concurs with his command staff that they are outnumbered by the Predacons, and terminates the Predacon pods with a scheme to frame the Autobots and enrage Predaking against them. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeTVMBeastHuntersPredaconsRising Slain after almost utilizing the Omega Lock's power and finding himself trapped as a vessel for Unicron's goal of destruction]], Megatron convinces him to approach Predaking under the pretense of loyalty--knowing that Predaking would attempt to destroy Megatron's body. Free from Unicron's control, Megatron [[HeelFaceTurn dissolves the Decepticons]]--understanding the true meaning of oppression and thus losing the taste for conquest--before departing.
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory.
** [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autobots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory. Returning in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersRobotsInDisguise'', Soundwave still maintains his ruthless efficiency and loyalty to Megatron, procuring schemes that test the heroes to their limit in a bid to try and regain contact with his former master.
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''WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime'':
** [[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] is the leader of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who balances might with cunning to repeatedly orchestrate schemes for his goals of conquest. Formerly known as the Kaon gladiator D-16, Megatron sought to shift a hierarchy balance within Cybertron--rallying up thousands of loyal troops to serve his cause. Formulating several schemes that conflict the Autobots, Megatron usually leaves the heroes with a narrow victory or an [[TheBadGuyWins outright loss]]. With the resurrection of Unicron imminent, Megatron forms a truce with the Autobots to combat the Chaos Bringer--[[BrutalHonesty being completely honest that it will be temporary and that their dynamic will return to normal]]. To combat Optimus' Star Saber, Megatron forges his own--grafting his arm with that of a Prime's to be able to wield it. Forging the Omega Lock, Megatron intends on using to restore Cybertron to allow the masses to return--with the restoration granting him the leadership of the planet. To combat the Primus and Unicron dynamic of only dominion over one planet, Megatron also has the Lock almost convert Earth--with the effect of wiping out all organic-based life. After losing the lock, Megatron formulates an assault against the Autobot's base, leaving it in ruins and the Autobots disbanded. When Predaking reveals his sapience, Megatron concurs with his command staff that they are outnumbered by the Predacons, and terminates the Predacon pods with a scheme to frame the Autobots and enrage Predaking against them. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeTVMBeastHuntersPredaconsRising Slain after almost utilizing the Omega Lock's power and finding himself trapped as a vessel for Unicron's goal of destruction]], Megatron convinces him to approach Predaking under thepretense pretence of loyalty--knowing that Predaking would attempt to destroy Megatron's body. Free from Unicron's control, Megatron [[HeelFaceTurn dissolves the Decepticons]]--understanding the true meaning of oppression and thus losing the taste for conquest--before departing.
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory.
** [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autobots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory. [[WesternAnimation/TransformersRobotsInDisguise2015 Returning in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersRobotsInDisguise'', Robots In Disguise]], Soundwave still maintains his ruthless efficiency and loyalty to Megatron, procuring schemes that test the heroes to their limit in a bid to try and regain contact with his former master.
** [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autbots, Autobots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.Starscream.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using [[MacGyvering nothing but ruins of Cybertron]]. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
** [[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] is the leader of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who balances might with cunning to repeatedly orchestrate schemes for his goals of conquest. Formerly known as the Kaon gladiator D-16, Megatron sought to shift a hierarchy balance within Cybertron--rallying up thousands of loyal troops to serve his cause. Formulating several schemes that conflict the Autobots, Megatron usually leaves the heroes with a narrow victory or an [[TheBadGuyWins outright loss]]. With the resurrection of Unicron imminent, Megatron forms a truce with the Autobots to combat the Chaos Bringer--[[BrutalHonesty being completely honest that it will be temporary and that their dynamic will return to normal]]. To combat Optimus' Star Saber, Megatron forges his own--grafting his arm with that of a Prime's to be able to wield it. Forging the Omega Lock, Megatron intends on using to restore Cybertron to allow the masses to return--with the restoration granting him the leadership of the planet. To combat the Primus and Unicron dynamic of only dominion over one planet, Megatron also has the Lock almost convert Earth--with the effect of wiping out all organic-based life. After losing the lock, Megatron formulates an assault against the Autobot's base, leaving it in ruins and the Autobots disbanded. When Predaking reveals his sapience, Megatron concurs with his command staff that they are outnumbered by the Predacons, and terminates the Predacon pods with a scheme to frame the Autobots and enrage Predaking against them. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeTVMBeastHuntersPredaconsRising Slain after almost utilizing the Omega Lock's power and finding himself trapped as a vessel for Unicron's goal of destruction]], Megatron convinces him to approach Predaking under the
** [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autobots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.
** [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autbots, Autobots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.Starscream.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using [[MacGyvering nothing but ruins of Cybertron]]. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
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** [[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] is the leader of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who balances might with cunning to repeatedly orchestrate schemes for his goals of conquest. Formerly known as the Kaon gladiator D-16, Megatron sought to shift a hierarchy balance within Cybertron--rallying up thousands of loyal troops to serve his cause. Formulating several schemes that conflict the Autobots, Megatron usually leaves the heroes with a narrow victory or an [[TheBadGuyWins outright loss]]. With the resurrection of Unicron imminent, Megatron forms a truce with the Autobots to combat the Chaos Bringer--[[BrutalHonesty being completely honest that it will be temporary and that their dynamic will return to normal]]. To combat Optimus' Star Saber, Megatron forges his own--grafting his arm with that of a Prime's to be able to wield it. Forging the Omega Lock, Megatron intends on using to restore Cybertron to allow the masses to return--with the restoration granting him the leadership of the planet. To combat the Primus and Unicron dynamic of only dominion over one planet, Megatron also has the Lock almost convert Earth--with the effect of wiping out all organic-based life. After losing the lock, Megatron formulates an assault against the Autobot's base, leaving it in ruins and the Autobots disbanded. When Predaking reveals his sapience, Megatron concurs with his command staff that they are outnumbered by the Predacons, and terminates the Predacon pods with a scheme to frame the Autobots and enrage Predaking against them. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeTVMBeastHuntersPredaconsRising Slain after almost utilizing the Omega Lock's power and finding himself trapped as a vessel for Unicron's goal of destruction]], Megatron convinces him to approach Predaking under the pretence of loyalty--knowing that Predaking would attempt to destroy Megatron's body. Free from Unicron's control, [[HeelFaceTurn Megatron dissolves the Decepticons—understanding the true meaning of oppression and thus losing the taste for conquest—before departing to parts unknown]].
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** [[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] is the leader of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who balances might with cunning to repeatedly orchestrate schemes for his goals of conquest. Formerly known as the Kaon gladiator D-16, Megatron sought to shift a hierarchy balance within Cybertron--rallying up thousands of loyal troops to serve his cause. Formulating several schemes that conflict the Autobots, Megatron usually leaves the heroes with a narrow victory or an [[TheBadGuyWins outright loss]]. With the resurrection of Unicron imminent, Megatron forms a truce with the Autobots to combat the Chaos Bringer--[[BrutalHonesty being completely honest that it will be temporary and that their dynamic will return to normal]]. To combat Optimus' Star Saber, Megatron forges his own--grafting his arm with that of a Prime's to be able to wield it. Forging the Omega Lock, Megatron intends on using to restore Cybertron to allow the masses to return--with the restoration granting him the leadership of the planet. To combat the Primus and Unicron dynamic of only dominion over one planet, Megatron also has the Lock almost convert Earth--with the effect of wiping out all organic-based life. After losing the lock, Megatron formulates an assault against the Autobot's base, leaving it in ruins and the Autobots disbanded. When Predaking reveals his sapience, Megatron concurs with his command staff that they are outnumbered by the Predacons, and terminates the Predacon pods with a scheme to frame the Autobots and enrage Predaking against them. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeTVMBeastHuntersPredaconsRising Slain after almost utilizing the Omega Lock's power and finding himself trapped as a vessel for Unicron's goal of destruction]], Megatron convinces him to approach Predaking under the pretence pretense of loyalty--knowing that Predaking would attempt to destroy Megatron's body. Free from Unicron's control, Megatron [[HeelFaceTurn Megatron dissolves the Decepticons—understanding Decepticons]]--understanding the true meaning of oppression and thus losing the taste for conquest—before departing to parts unknown]].conquest--before departing.
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** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using [[MacGyvering nothing but ruins of Cybertron]]. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
* [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autbots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.
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*[[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autbots, Autobots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.Starscream.
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory. Returning in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersRobotsInDisguise'', Soundwave still maintains his ruthless efficiency and loyalty to Megatron, procuring schemes that test the heroes to their limit in a bid to try and regain contact with his former master.
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* [[AffablyEvil Dreadwing]] is a member of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who contrasts his team's villainous nature with a sense of honour and loyalty. The brother of the Decepticon Skyquake who was slain by the Autbots, Dreadwing travels to Earth--taking out an Autobot and almost killing Wheeljack in the process. Seeking revenge for his fallen twin, Dreadwing concocts a scheme to hold the Autobot Bulkhead hostage lure Optimus and Wheeljack into a deadly trap. Disobeying Megatron's orders to not tail him, Dreadwing manages to get the drop on the Autobots in which he rescues Megatron--earning the tyrant's respect for his loyalty. Heading to Antarctica to hunt for an Iacon relic, Dreadwing [[EnemyMine forms an alliance with Optimus]] to stop Starscream from killing them both with the apex armour. [[EvenEvilHasStandards Disillusioned with the Decepticon cause]] after discovering that Starscream used his brother's corpse as a Terrorcon and denied him an eternal rest, Dreadwing steals the Forge of Solus Prime from the Nemesis and hands it to the Autobots for their advantage--later almost striking down Starscream.
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** [[Characters/TransformersPrimeMegatron Megatron]] is the leader of the [[Characters/TransformersPrimeDecepticons Decepticons]] who balances might with cunning to repeatedly orchestrate schemes for his goals of conquest. Formerly known as the Kaon gladiator D-16, Megatron sought to shift a hierarchy balance within Cybertron--rallying up thousands of loyal troops to serve his cause. Formulating several schemes that conflict the Autobots, Megatron usually leaves the heroes with a narrow victory or an [[TheBadGuyWins outright loss]]. With the resurrection of Unicron imminent, Megatron forms a truce with the Autobots to combat the Chaos Bringer--[[BrutalHonesty being completely honest that it will be temporary and that their dynamic will return to normal]]. To combat Optimus' Star Saber, Megatron forges his own--grafting his arm with that of a Prime's to be able to wield it. Forging the Omega Lock, Megatron intends on using to restore Cybertron to allow the masses to return--with the restoration granting him the leadership of the planet. To combat the Primus and Unicron dynamic of only dominion over one planet, Megatron also has the Lock almost convert Earth--with the effect of wiping out all organic-based life. After losing the lock, Megatron formulates an assault against the Autobot's base, leaving it in ruins and the Autobots disbanded. When Predaking reveals his sapience, Megatron concurs with his command staff that they are outnumbered by the Predacons, and terminates the Predacon pods with a scheme to frame the Autobots and enrage Predaking against them. [[Recap/TransformersPrimeTVMBeastHuntersPredaconsRising Slain after almost utilizing the Omega Lock's power and finding himself trapped as a vessel for Unicron's goal of destruction]], Megatron convinces him to approach Predaking under the pretence of loyalty--knowing that Predaking would attempt to destroy Megatron's body. Free from Unicron's control, [[HeelFaceTurn Megatron dissolves the Decepticons—understanding the true meaning of oppression and thus losing the taste for conquest—before departing to parts unknown]].
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* ''[[Film/TransformersRiseOfTheBeasts Rise of the Beasts]]'': [[FromCamouflageToCriminal Noah Diaz]] is a former solider who turned to crime to support his family, willing taking up a carjacking job for his friend Reek. Being roped into helping the Autobots by a disguised Mirage, he sneaks into a facility to get the [[MacGuffin Transwarp Key]], saving the researcher Elana Wallace when the Terrorcons attack. Willingly joining the Autobots after learning of Unicron's potential arrival, he secretly plans on destroying the Transwarp Key to prevent Unicron from being summoned, risking the Autobots being stranded on earth without their consent. Once talked down by Optimus Prime from destroying it at the last second, Noah's contributions to the battle ultimately result in the earth being saved from Unicron while also staying behind to save Optimus, afterwards being offered a job by Franchise/GIJoe while getting the pay for his brother's medical bills in the process.
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** [[DoubleReverseQuadrupleAgent Doubledealer]] is a Transformer with the unique ability to transform between Autobot and Decepticon, which he uses to [[PlayingBothSides manipulate both sides]] into paying him for his services. After learning that Chainclaw was delivering a set of battle plans to the Autobots, Doubledealer kidnapped him and demanded a hefty ransom of Energon units for his release. He then transformed into his Autobot persona of "Double" and offered to deliver the ransom, while secretly pocketing it for himself. As his Decepticon persona "Dealer", he sold the plans to Scorponok before heading back to the Autobots as Double, [[WoundedGazelleGambit claiming the Decepticons had double-crossed them]]. The two sides fought each other as Doubledealer made a clean getaway, having successfully conned both teams and doubling his profits in the process.
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* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'': ''Kingdom'': [[GadgeteerGenius Blackarachnia]] is a sultry and manipulative spiderbot minion to Predacon Megatron who [[TheStarscream plans to overthrow him]]. Blackarachnia manipulates the feelings of Starscream into helping her discover the location of the Allspark. She later tricks Starscream into wounding the original Megatron in order to gather his Energon to discover a way to access the prophetic Golden Disc, which is only accessible through Megatron's blood-like Energon. After the original Megatron plans to wipe out the heroes, Blackarachnia [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides to ally with them]] to shut down his defense systems through her skilled hacking. Even at the end, Blackarachnia is left in good graces with the villainous factions and is ready to face off against the coming threat of Unicron.
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* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'': ''Kingdom'': Trilogy]]: Kingdom'': [[GadgeteerGenius Blackarachnia]] is a sultry and manipulative spiderbot minion to Predacon Megatron who [[TheStarscream plans to overthrow him]]. Blackarachnia manipulates the feelings of Starscream into helping her discover the location of the Allspark. She later tricks Starscream into wounding the original Megatron in order to gather his Energon to discover a way to access the prophetic Golden Disc, which is only accessible through Megatron's blood-like Energon. After the original Megatron plans to wipe out the heroes, Blackarachnia [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides to ally with them]] to shut down his defense systems through her skilled hacking. Even at the end, Blackarachnia is left in good graces with the villainous factions and is ready to face off against the coming threat of Unicron.
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* ''[[ComicBook/TransformersBumblebeeMoviePrequel Bumblebee: Movie Prequel]]'', by John Barbber: [[DoubleAgent Diabla]] is a Decepticon spy who once infiltrated the Autobot's ranks and made such a good impression that Bumblebee still thinks she's good-hearted, in spite of her later betrayal. Supposedly helping Malignus' plot to start a nuclear war, she uses her wit and charisma to ambush Bumblebee and his human companions several times, nearly killing them with each attack. After the heroes are captured in the Malignus' base, Diabla helps them escape, revealing her true allegiance to the Soviet Union and forming a [[EnemyMine temporary truce]] to stop the Decepticons. When Malignus desperately launches a nuclear warhead at the heart of Russia, Diabla intercepts the missile and brings it back down to destroy the Decepticon headquarters, [[HeroicSacrifice saving the world at the cost of her own life]].
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** [[BigBad Megatron]] is the leader of the Decepticons and the ArchEnemy of the Autobots. A [[TheStrategist brilliant tactician]] who kickstarted the entire Decepticon cause into an organized, deadly army and initiated the Great War, Megatron was reduced to but a head after the betrayal of his lieutenant Starscream; however, [[{{Determinator}} even this doesn't stop Megatron]], as he manipulates Isaac Sumdac and several other humans to reconstruct his body and return to life. Megatron is constantly updating and adapting his plans, going from trying to steal the Allspark to using its shattered fragments to create a Space Bridge with ease, and uses the mole he planted in Cybertron ages ago, Shockwave, to construct Decepticon uprisings so as to distract Cybertron and let Megatron invade. Rarely losing his cool and his plans always being foiled only by an outside source he couldn't have predicted, Megatron makes one final scheme by using rudimentary tech to take control of Omega Supreme, create clones of him, then use them to conquer Cybertron before expanding the Decepticon rule across the cosmos.
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** [[BigBad Megatron]] is the leader of the Decepticons [[Characters/TransformersAnimatedDecepticons Decepticons]] and the ArchEnemy of the Autobots. A [[TheStrategist brilliant tactician]] who kickstarted the entire Decepticon cause into an organized, deadly army and initiated the Great War, Megatron was reduced to but a head after the betrayal of his lieutenant Starscream; however, [[{{Determinator}} even this doesn't stop Megatron]], as he manipulates Isaac Sumdac and several other humans to reconstruct his body and return to life. Megatron is constantly updating and adapting his plans, going from trying to steal the Allspark to using its shattered fragments to create a Space Bridge with ease, and uses the mole he planted in Cybertron ages ago, Shockwave, to construct Decepticon uprisings so as to distract Cybertron and let Megatron invade. Rarely losing his cool and his plans always being foiled only by an outside source he couldn't have predicted, Megatron makes one final scheme by using rudimentary tech to take control of Omega Supreme, create clones of him, then use them to conquer Cybertron before expanding the Decepticon rule across the cosmos.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TransformersCyberverse'': [[EvilGenius Shockwave]], while more prideful than most incarnations, remains the Decepticons' resident MadScientist motivated solely by logic. First introduced while trying to trick an amnesiac Bumblebee into believing he was a Decepticon by planting false memories through his cortical psychic patch, Shockwave later instructs the Seekers in rebuilding the Space Bridge, allowing him to arrive on Earth long before the rest of the Decepticon armada even enters the solar system. Putting into motion various schemes that come close to utterly annihilating the Autobot forces, Shockwave eventually returns to his role as Megatron's HypercompetentSidekick and designs countless backup plans for their plots to claim the [=AllSpark=], notably faking the destruction of the Space Bridge so the Decepticons can quickly return to Cybertron before the duped Autobots. Largely responsible for most of the Decepticons' victories and expressing a willingness to overthrow Megatron himself should he become too much of a liability, Shockwave's loyalty to his cause nevertheless stands true, as he ultimately sacrifices himself to corrupt the [=AllSpark=] in the wake of the Decepticons' defeat.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TransformersCyberverse'': ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersCyberverse Cyberverse]]'': [[EvilGenius Shockwave]], while more prideful than most incarnations, remains the Decepticons' resident MadScientist motivated solely by logic. First introduced while trying to trick an amnesiac Bumblebee into believing he was a Decepticon by planting false memories through his cortical psychic patch, Shockwave later instructs the Seekers in rebuilding the Space Bridge, allowing him to arrive on Earth long before the rest of the Decepticon armada even enters the solar system. Putting into motion various schemes that come close to utterly annihilating the Autobot forces, Shockwave eventually returns to his role as Megatron's HypercompetentSidekick and designs countless backup plans for their plots to claim the [=AllSpark=], notably faking the destruction of the Space Bridge so the Decepticons can quickly return to Cybertron before the duped Autobots. Largely responsible for most of the Decepticons' victories and expressing a willingness to overthrow Megatron himself should he become too much of a liability, Shockwave's loyalty to his cause nevertheless stands true, as he ultimately sacrifices himself to corrupt the [=AllSpark=] in the wake of the Decepticons' defeat.defeat.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'': "[[Recap/TransformersG1PrimeTarget Prime Target]]": [[EgomaniacHunter Lord Chumley]] is a big-game hunter who uses his vast fortune to hunt down military vehicles and technology. After stealing a Soviet jet during a test-flight, Chumley decided to add [[HuntingTheMostDangerousGame the head of Optimus Prime]] to his vast collection. With the help of his butler Dinsmore, Chumley lures the Autobots into numerous traps scattered across the city and holdds them hostage in various {{Death Trap}}s to lure Optimus to his castle fortress. Optimus was forced to go through the numerous traps laid out for him, including a monster Chumley had captured in the jungles of Borneo. He was able to take out Blitzwing and Astrotrain when they interrupted his fight with Optimus, [[TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou wanting the honor of finishing Prime off for himself]]. [[BadassNormal Despite being a normal human]], Chumley proved to be one of the more resourceful villains the Autobots have faced.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TransformersCyberverse'': [[EvilGenius Shockwave]], while more prideful than most incarnations, remains the Decepticons' resident MadScientist motivated solely by logic. First introduced while trying to trick an amnesiac Bumblebee into believing he was a Decepticon by planting false memories through his cortical psychic patch, Shockwave later instructs the Seekers in rebuilding the Space Bridge, allowing him to arrive on Earth long before the rest of the Decepticon armada even enters the solar system. Putting into motion various schemes that come close to utterly annihilating the Autobot forces, Shockwave eventually returns to his role as Megatron's HypercompetentSidekick and designs countless backup plans for their plots to claim the [=AllSpark=], notably faking the destruction of the Space Bridge so the Decepticons can quickly return to Cybertron before the duped Autobots. Largely responsible for most of the Decepticons' victories and expressing a willingness to overthrow Megatron himself should he become too much of a liability, Shockwave's loyalty to his cause nevertheless stands true, as he ultimately sacrifices himself to corrupt the [=AllSpark=] in the wake of the Decepticons' defeat.
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* ''[[Film/TransformersTheLastKnight The Last Knight]]'': [[SatanicArchetype Quintessa]], "the Prime of Life" and "the Great Deceiver", is the Creator of the Transformers. Growing sick of the civil war and planning to restore Cybertron, she hires the BountyHunter Lockdown to hunt down Optimus Prime. When this fails, she lures Optimus to her and gets him to lower his guard enough to [[TheCorruptor brainwash him to her cause]], sending him to attack humans and retrieve the staff of Merlin for her. Quintessa's plan is to harness its power to not only drain Earth of its resources and transfer them all to Cybertron, but she intends to restore a peaceful Cybertron and destroy the ancient evil Unicron in one masterstroke too. When this fails, Quintessa turns herself human and conscripts other humans in her quest to help bring Unicron down.
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* [[BigGood Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesAutobots Autobots]] and a believer that freedom is the right of all beings, arrives on earth to lead the battle against the wicked [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesDecepticons Decepticons]]. Forming a plan to keep any objects of power from Megatron, even if it means his life, Optimus is able to direct the defeat of the evil Fallen. Upon his old mentor Sentinel Prime turning on the Autobots, Optimus agrees to leave the planet with the others, but [[FakingTheDead fakes his and the Autobots' deaths]], knowing that the Decepticons will prove they cannot be trusted and kill many humans. Leading the charge now that the humans know the Autobots are needed, Optimus demonstrates no restraint at brutally killing his enemies, even when they are defeated, [[GoodIsNotNice showing no mercy]] even for the helpless and bested Sentinel Prime.
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* [[BigGood Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesAutobots Autobots]] and a believer that freedom is the right of all beings, arrives on earth to lead the battle against the wicked [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesDecepticons Decepticons]]. Forming a plan to keep any objects of power from Megatron, even if it means his life, Optimus is able to direct the defeat of the evil Fallen. Upon his old mentor Sentinel Prime turning on the Autobots, Optimus agrees to leave the planet with the others, but [[FakingTheDead fakes his and the Autobots' deaths]], knowing that the Decepticons will prove they cannot be trusted and kill many humans. Leading the charge now that the humans know the Autobots are needed, Optimus demonstrates no restraint at brutally killing his enemies, even when they are defeated, [[GoodIsNotNice [[GoodIsNotSoft showing no mercy]] even for the helpless and bested Sentinel Prime.
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* ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'': "[[Characters/BeastWarsMegatron Megatron]]", a rogue [[Characters/BeastWarsPredacons Predacon]] general who took the name of the Decepticon leader, is a brilliant, charismatic and ruthless foe who repeatedly comes up with new schemes to defeat the [[Characters/BeastWarsMaximals Maximals]] under Optimus Primal. Faking the Predacons' destruction to gain an advantage as well as using spies and psychological warfare, Megatron even uses cover of a truce to betray Optimus and succeeds in temporarily destroying him. Utilizing his soldiers as expendable resources, Megatron routinely [[NearVillainVictory comes within inches of victory]], even manipulating a former Decepticon into working for him so he can destroy the sleeping Autobots and completely change history. Megatron is also an expert at highjacking the plans of his disloyal minions, instead using them to further his own goals. By the sequel, ''WesternAnimation/BeastMachines'', Megatron turns out to have taken over Cybertron and repeatedly keeps the Maximals on the run, having taken power by manipulating the villainous Tankor/Rhinox's plans to lay a trap for the Maximals and faking his own death to take the form of the innocent Maximal "Noble" to trick them into allowing him ascension to ruler of the planet. Bombastic, hammy and theatrical, Megatron would set a new Machiavellian standard for villains in the franchise.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'': "[[Recap/TransformersG1PrimeTarget Prime Target]]": [[EgomaniacHunter Lord Chumley]] is a big-game hunter who uses his vast fortune to hunt down military vehicles and technology. After stealing a Soviet jet during a test-flight, Chumley decided to add [[HuntingTheMostDangerousGame the head of Optimus Prime]] to his vast collection. With the help of his butler Dinsmore, Chumley lures the Autobots into numerous traps scattered across the city and holdds them hostage in various {{Death Trap}}s to lure Optimus to his castle fortress. Optimus was forced to go through the numerous traps laid out for him, including a monster Chumley had captured in the jungles of Borneo. He was able to take out Blitzwing and Astrotrain when they interrupted his fight with Optimus, [[TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou wanting the honor of finishing Prime off for himself]]. [[BadassNormal Despite being a normal human]], Chumley proved to be one of the more resourceful villains the Autobots have faced.
* ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'': "[[Characters/BeastWarsMegatron Megatron]]", a rogue [[Characters/BeastWarsPredacons Predacon]] general who took the name of the Decepticon leader, is a brilliant, charismatic and ruthless foe who repeatedly comes up with new schemes to defeat the [[Characters/BeastWarsMaximals Maximals]] under Optimus Primal. Faking the Predacons' destruction to gain an advantage as well as using spies and psychological warfare, Megatron even uses cover of a truce to betray Optimus and succeeds in temporarily destroying him. Utilizing his soldiers as expendable resources, Megatron routinely [[NearVillainVictory comes within inches of victory]], even manipulating a former Decepticon into working for him so he can destroy the sleeping Autobots and completely change history. Megatron is also an expert at highjacking the plans of his disloyal minions, instead using them to further his own goals. By the sequel, ''WesternAnimation/BeastMachines'', Megatron turns out to have taken over Cybertron and repeatedly keeps the Maximals on the run, having taken power by manipulating the villainous Tankor/Rhinox's plans to lay a trap for the Maximals and faking his own death to take the form of the innocent Maximal "Noble" to trick them into allowing him ascension to ruler of the planet. Bombastic, hammy and theatrical, Megatron would set a new Machiavellian standard for villains in thefranchise.
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* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'': ''Kingdom'': [[GadgeteerGenius Blackarachnia]] is a sultry and manipulative spiderbot minion to Predacon Megatron who [[TheStarscream plans to overthrow him]]. Blackarachnia manipulates the feelings of Starscream into helping her discover the location of the Allspark. She later tricks Starscream into wounding the original Megatron in order to gather his Energon to discover a way to access the prophetic Golden Disc, which is only accessible through Megatron's blood-like Energon. After the original Megatron plans to wipe out the heroes, Blackarachnia [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides to ally with them]] to shut down his defense systems through her skilled hacking. Even at the end, Blackarachnia is left in good graces with the villainous factions and is ready to face off against the coming threat of Unicron.
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* [[BigGood Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesAutobots Autobots]] and a believer that freedom is the right of all beings, arrives on earth to lead the battle against the wicked [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesDecepticons Decepticons]]. Forming a plan to keep any objects of power from Megatron, even if it means his life, Optimus is able to direct the defeat of the evil Fallen. Upon his old mentor Sentinel Prime turning on the Autobots, Optimus agrees to leave the planet with the others, but [[FakingTheDead fakes his and the Autobots' deaths]], knowing that the Decepticons will prove they cannot be trusted and kill many humans. Leading the charge now that the humans know the Autobots are needed, Optimus demonstrates no restraint at brutally killing his enemies, even when they are defeated, [[GoodIsNotNice showing no mercy]] even for the helpless and bested Sentinel Prime.
* ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'': "[[Characters/BeastWarsMegatron Megatron]]", a rogue [[Characters/BeastWarsPredacons Predacon]] general who took the name of the Decepticon leader, is a brilliant, charismatic and ruthless foe who repeatedly comes up with new schemes to defeat the [[Characters/BeastWarsMaximals Maximals]] under Optimus Primal. Faking the Predacons' destruction to gain an advantage as well as using spies and psychological warfare, Megatron even uses cover of a truce to betray Optimus and succeeds in temporarily destroying him. Utilizing his soldiers as expendable resources, Megatron routinely [[NearVillainVictory comes within inches of victory]], even manipulating a former Decepticon into working for him so he can destroy the sleeping Autobots and completely change history. Megatron is also an expert at highjacking the plans of his disloyal minions, instead using them to further his own goals. By the sequel, ''WesternAnimation/BeastMachines'', Megatron turns out to have taken over Cybertron and repeatedly keeps the Maximals on the run, having taken power by manipulating the villainous Tankor/Rhinox's plans to lay a trap for the Maximals and faking his own death to take the form of the innocent Maximal "Noble" to trick them into allowing him ascension to ruler of the planet. Bombastic, hammy and theatrical, Megatron would set a new Machiavellian standard for villains in the
* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'': ''Kingdom'': [[GadgeteerGenius Blackarachnia]] is a sultry and manipulative spiderbot minion to Predacon Megatron who [[TheStarscream plans to overthrow him]]. Blackarachnia manipulates the feelings of Starscream into helping her discover the location of the Allspark. She later tricks Starscream into wounding the original Megatron in order to gather his Energon to discover a way to access the prophetic Golden Disc, which is only accessible through Megatron's blood-like Energon. After the original Megatron plans to wipe out the heroes, Blackarachnia [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides to ally with them]] to shut down his defense systems through her skilled hacking. Even at the end, Blackarachnia is left in good graces with the villainous factions and is ready to face off against the coming threat of Unicron.
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* [[BigGood Optimus Prime]], leader of the [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesAutobots Autobots]] and a believer that freedom is the right of all beings, arrives on earth to lead the battle against the wicked [[Characters/TransformersFilmSeriesDecepticons Decepticons]]. Forming a plan to keep any objects of power from Megatron, even if it means his life, Optimus is able to direct the defeat of the evil Fallen. Upon his old mentor Sentinel Prime turning on the Autobots, Optimus agrees to leave the planet with the others, but [[FakingTheDead fakes his and the Autobots' deaths]], knowing that the Decepticons will prove they cannot be trusted and kill many humans. Leading the charge now that the humans know the Autobots are needed, Optimus demonstrates no restraint at brutally killing his enemies, even when they are defeated, [[GoodIsNotNice showing no mercy]] even for the helpless and bested Sentinel Prime.
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* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'': ''Kingdom'': [[GadgeteerGenius Blackarachnia]] is a sultry and manipulative spiderbot minion to Predacon Megatron who [[TheStarscream plans to overthrow him]]. Blackarachnia manipulates the feelings of Starscream into helping her discover the location of the Allspark. She later tricks Starscream into wounding the original Megatron in order to gather his Energon to discover a way to access the prophetic Golden Disc, which is only accessible through Megatron's blood-like Energon. After the original Megatron plans to wipe out the heroes, Blackarachnia [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides to ally with them]] to shut down his defense systems through her skilled hacking. Even at the end, Blackarachnia is left in good graces with the villainous factions and is ready to face off against the coming threat of Unicron.
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* ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'': "[[Characters/BeastWarsMegatron Megatron]]", a rogue [[Characters/BeastWarsPredacons Predacon]] general who took the name of the Decepticon leader, is a brilliant, charismatic and ruthless foe who repeatedly comes up with new schemes to defeat the [[Characters/BeastWarsMaximals Maximals]] under Optimus Primal. Faking the Predacons' destruction to gain an advantage or as well as using spies and psychological warfare, Megatron even uses cover of a truce to betray Optimus and succeeds in temporarily destroying him. Utilizing his soldiers as expendable resources, Megatron routinely comes [[NearVillainVictory comes within inches of victory]], even manipulating a former Decepticon into working for him so he can destroy the sleeping Autobots and completely change history. Megatron is also an expert at highjacking the plans of his disloyal minions, instead using them to further his own goals. By the sequel, ''WesternAnimation/BeastMachines'', Megatron turns out to have taken over Cybertron and repeatedly keeps the Maximals on the run.
run, having taken power by manipulating the villainous Tankor/Rhinox's plans to lay a trap for the Maximals and faking his own death to take the form of the innocent Maximal "Noble" to trick them into allowing him ascension to ruler of the planet. Bombastic, hammy and theatrical, Megatron would set a new Machiavellian standard for villains in the franchise.
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** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to spy on friend and foe alike to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the primary source of Decepticon victories. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives, fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using nothing but ruins of Cybertron. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using nothing but ruins of Cybertron. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
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** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to [[BigBrotherIsWatching spy on friend and foe alike alike]] to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the [[HypercompetentSidekick primary source of Decepticon victories.victories]]. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just [[DefiantToTheEnd mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives, drives]], fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using [[MacGyvering nothing but ruins ofCybertron.Cybertron]]. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using [[MacGyvering nothing but ruins of
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** [[BigBad Megatron]] is the leader of the Decepticons and the ArchEnemy of the Autobots. A [[TheStrategist brilliant tctician]] who kickstarted the entire Decepticon cause into an organized, deadly army and initiated the Great War, Megatron was reduced to but a head after the betrayal of his lieutenant Starscream; however, even this doesn't stop Megatron, as he manipulates Isaac Sumdac and several other humans to reconstruct his body and return to life. Megatron is constantly updating and adapting his plans, going from trying to steal the Allspark to using its shattered fragments to create a Space Bridge with ease, and uses the mole he planted in Cybertron ages ago, Shockwave, to construct Decepticon uprisings so as to distract Cybertron and let Megatron invade. Rarely losing his cool and his plans always being foiled only by an outside source he couldn't have predicted, Megatron makes one final scheme by using rudimentary tech to take control of Omega Supreme, create clones of him, then use them to conquer Cybertron before expanding the Decepticon rule across the cosmos.
** Shockwave is Megatron's "[[UndyingLoyalty most loyal servant]]", a manipulative shapeshifter who infiltrates Cybertron as the Autobot Longarm. When Bumblebee learns that there is a Decepticon spy in their midst, Shockwave first tries to murder the bot before framing the innocent Wasp as the spy, successfully protecting his identity to such a point that he murders the current head of Cybertron intelligence to get himself the promotion with no suspicions. Shockwave manipulates the Autobot leadership for years as he orchestrates Decepticons across the galaxy, and always pounces on any potential leaks of his identity, leading Blurr into a lethal trap when he tries to investigate Longarm and cutting off communications with Optimus Prime when his team learn of Shockwave's status as a [[TheMole mole]]. When realizing he is moments away from being exposed, Shockwave [[TheKingslayer deals a fatal blow to Ultra Magnus]], kidnaps Arcee and uses her memories to help Megatron with his plans to clone Omega Supreme, only being beaten after he lures an Autobot team into a trap and nearly murders them all by playing on their compassion.
** Shockwave is Megatron's "[[UndyingLoyalty most loyal servant]]", a manipulative shapeshifter who infiltrates Cybertron as the Autobot Longarm. When Bumblebee learns that there is a Decepticon spy in their midst, Shockwave first tries to murder the bot before framing the innocent Wasp as the spy, successfully protecting his identity to such a point that he murders the current head of Cybertron intelligence to get himself the promotion with no suspicions. Shockwave manipulates the Autobot leadership for years as he orchestrates Decepticons across the galaxy, and always pounces on any potential leaks of his identity, leading Blurr into a lethal trap when he tries to investigate Longarm and cutting off communications with Optimus Prime when his team learn of Shockwave's status as a [[TheMole mole]]. When realizing he is moments away from being exposed, Shockwave [[TheKingslayer deals a fatal blow to Ultra Magnus]], kidnaps Arcee and uses her memories to help Megatron with his plans to clone Omega Supreme, only being beaten after he lures an Autobot team into a trap and nearly murders them all by playing on their compassion.
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** [[BigBad Megatron]] is the leader of the Decepticons and the ArchEnemy of the Autobots. A [[TheStrategist brilliant tctician]] who kickstarted the entire Decepticon cause into an organized, deadly army and initiated the Great War, Megatron was reduced to but a head after the betrayal of his lieutenant Starscream; however, [[{{Determinator}} even this doesn't stop Megatron, Megatron]], as he manipulates Isaac Sumdac and several other humans to reconstruct his body and return to life. Megatron is constantly updating and adapting his plans, going from trying to steal the Allspark to using its shattered fragments to create a Space Bridge with ease, and uses the mole he planted in Cybertron ages ago, Shockwave, to construct Decepticon uprisings so as to distract Cybertron and let Megatron invade. Rarely losing his cool and his plans always being foiled only by an outside source he couldn't have predicted, Megatron makes one final scheme by using rudimentary tech to take control of Omega Supreme, create clones of him, then use them to conquer Cybertron before expanding the Decepticon rule across the cosmos.
**Shockwave [[CardCarryingVillain Shockwave]] is Megatron's "[[UndyingLoyalty most loyal servant]]", a manipulative shapeshifter who infiltrates Cybertron as the Autobot Longarm. When Bumblebee learns that there is a Decepticon spy in their midst, Shockwave first tries to murder the bot before framing the innocent Wasp as the spy, successfully protecting his identity to such a point that he murders the current head of Cybertron intelligence to get himself the promotion with no suspicions. Shockwave manipulates the Autobot leadership for years as he orchestrates Decepticons across the galaxy, and always pounces on any potential leaks of his identity, leading Blurr into a lethal trap when he tries to investigate Longarm and cutting off communications with Optimus Prime when his team learn of Shockwave's status as a [[TheMole mole]]. When realizing he is moments away from being exposed, Shockwave [[TheKingslayer deals a fatal blow to Ultra Magnus]], kidnaps Arcee and uses her memories to help Megatron with his plans to clone Omega Supreme, only being beaten after he lures an Autobot team into a trap and nearly murders them all by playing on their compassion.
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Ever since [[LongRunners the 1980s]], the [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Robots in Disguise]] have matched wits with various devious robotic masterminds all throughout the universe. These are the [[MagnificentBastard most audacious and brilliant]].
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* ''ComicBook/TheTransformers'':
** [[BadassBookworm Shockwave]] is the military commander of the Decepticons and has devoted his entire life to [[TheSpock logic]] and conquest. After masterminding the original attack on the Ark that left both sides stranded on Earth, Shockwave emerged from stasis to destroy all the Autobots in a single blow. He [[TheStarscream seized control of the Decepticons away from Megatron]], and attempted to use the Creation Matrix to create new soldiers for his army. Although he eventually stepped down as the Decepticons' leader, he soon manipulated Megatron into seemingly killing himself by taking advantage of his paranoid delusions. Shockwave entered a brief alliance with [[ComicBook/GIJoeARealAmericanHeroMarvel Cobra]] to gain control of Power Station Alpha and betrayed them, all so he could steal the Earth's resources for himself. When he lost his forces after being left for dead, Shockwave teamed up with Starscream to stage a coup against Scorponok and try to take command again. With intelligence to match his strength, Shockwave is one of the most dangerous Decepticons the Autobots have ever faced.
** [[NonActionBigBad Ratbat]] was once the Decepticon's fuel auditor, but he [[FromNobodyToNightmare rose through the ranks]] to eventually become the leader of the Decepticons. Obsessed with maximizing efficiency on all aspects of the war effort, Ratbat [[PragmaticVillainy refused to take unnecessary risks]] and waste precious energy. Upon arriving to Earth, he brainwashed G.B. Blackrock into producing a line of car washes that would hypnotize its customers into supplying fuel for the Decepticons. Ratbat soon took Buster Witwicky as a hostage, and seized command over Shockwave's forces after his supposed death. Ratbat took advantage of the Autobot's splintered command after Optimus's death, and launched a surprise attack on the Ark that nearly wiped them all out. When Starscream betrayed the Decepticons to steal the power of the Underbase, Ratbat helped coordinate an offensive against him, all while planning to take the Underbase's power for himself. Despite not being the strongest Decepticon, Ratbat proved to be one of their most efficient leaders.
[[AC:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Aligned Universe]]]]
* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime Prime]]'':
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to spy on friend and foe alike to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the primary source of Decepticon victories. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives, fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using nothing but ruins of Cybertron. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
[[AC:Other Continuities]]
* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated Animated]]'':
** [[BigBad Megatron]] is the leader of the Decepticons and the ArchEnemy of the Autobots. A [[TheStrategist brilliant tctician]] who kickstarted the entire Decepticon cause into an organized, deadly army and initiated the Great War, Megatron was reduced to but a head after the betrayal of his lieutenant Starscream; however, even this doesn't stop Megatron, as he manipulates Isaac Sumdac and several other humans to reconstruct his body and return to life. Megatron is constantly updating and adapting his plans, going from trying to steal the Allspark to using its shattered fragments to create a Space Bridge with ease, and uses the mole he planted in Cybertron ages ago, Shockwave, to construct Decepticon uprisings so as to distract Cybertron and let Megatron invade. Rarely losing his cool and his plans always being foiled only by an outside source he couldn't have predicted, Megatron makes one final scheme by using rudimentary tech to take control of Omega Supreme, create clones of him, then use them to conquer Cybertron before expanding the Decepticon rule across the cosmos.
** Shockwave is Megatron's "[[UndyingLoyalty most loyal servant]]", a manipulative shapeshifter who infiltrates Cybertron as the Autobot Longarm. When Bumblebee learns that there is a Decepticon spy in their midst, Shockwave first tries to murder the bot before framing the innocent Wasp as the spy, successfully protecting his identity to such a point that he murders the current head of Cybertron intelligence to get himself the promotion with no suspicions. Shockwave manipulates the Autobot leadership for years as he orchestrates Decepticons across the galaxy, and always pounces on any potential leaks of his identity, leading Blurr into a lethal trap when he tries to investigate Longarm and cutting off communications with Optimus Prime when his team learn of Shockwave's status as a [[TheMole mole]]. When realizing he is moments away from being exposed, Shockwave [[TheKingslayer deals a fatal blow to Ultra Magnus]], kidnaps Arcee and uses her memories to help Megatron with his plans to clone Omega Supreme, only being beaten after he lures an Autobot team into a trap and nearly murders them all by playing on their compassion.
** [[TheBarnum Swindle]] is a fast-talking, smooth {{arms dealer}} who [[PlayingBothSides plays both sides]] of the Autobot-Decepticon conflict to bring himself the most profit. Introducing himself by manipulating a group of human villains into building a powerful {{EMP}} weapon, Swindle betrays them all and tries to sell the weapon to Megatron, demonstrating its abilities by easily incapacitating the entire Autobot team. Though he is captured thanks to a surprise attack, Swindle bounces right back as he stages a breakout of an Autobot prison ship, taking control and planning to use the Autobot crew as hostages before harvesting their parts for extra cash. Swindle is always ready with a new gadget or weapon to get out of any situation, such as arming the Decepticon prisoners or disabling Jetfire and Jetstorm in a cinch, and he ultimately gets away scot-free, using an Autobot rescue attempt to distract his cohorts, looting the entire prison ship's belongings, and fleeing into space while remarking how much he "loves a shopping spree."
* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'': ''Kingdom'': [[GadgeteerGenius Blackarachnia]] is a sultry and manipulative spiderbot minion to Predacon Megatron who [[TheStarscream plans to overthrow him]]. Blackarachnia manipulates the feelings of Starscream into helping her discover the location of the Allspark. She later tricks Starscream into wounding the original Megatron in order to gather his Energon to discover a way to access the prophetic Golden Disc, which is only accessible through Megatron's blood-like Energon. After the original Megatron plans to wipe out the heroes, Blackarachnia [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides to ally with them]] to shut down his defense systems through her skilled hacking. Even at the end, Blackarachnia is left in good graces with the villainous factions and is ready to face off against the coming threat of Unicron.
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[[AC:''[[Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 Generation 1]]'']]
* ''ComicBook/TheTransformers'':
** [[BadassBookworm Shockwave]] is the military commander of the Decepticons and has devoted his entire life to [[TheSpock logic]] and conquest. After masterminding the original attack on the Ark that left both sides stranded on Earth, Shockwave emerged from stasis to destroy all the Autobots in a single blow. He [[TheStarscream seized control of the Decepticons away from Megatron]], and attempted to use the Creation Matrix to create new soldiers for his army. Although he eventually stepped down as the Decepticons' leader, he soon manipulated Megatron into seemingly killing himself by taking advantage of his paranoid delusions. Shockwave entered a brief alliance with [[ComicBook/GIJoeARealAmericanHeroMarvel Cobra]] to gain control of Power Station Alpha and betrayed them, all so he could steal the Earth's resources for himself. When he lost his forces after being left for dead, Shockwave teamed up with Starscream to stage a coup against Scorponok and try to take command again. With intelligence to match his strength, Shockwave is one of the most dangerous Decepticons the Autobots have ever faced.
** [[NonActionBigBad Ratbat]] was once the Decepticon's fuel auditor, but he [[FromNobodyToNightmare rose through the ranks]] to eventually become the leader of the Decepticons. Obsessed with maximizing efficiency on all aspects of the war effort, Ratbat [[PragmaticVillainy refused to take unnecessary risks]] and waste precious energy. Upon arriving to Earth, he brainwashed G.B. Blackrock into producing a line of car washes that would hypnotize its customers into supplying fuel for the Decepticons. Ratbat soon took Buster Witwicky as a hostage, and seized command over Shockwave's forces after his supposed death. Ratbat took advantage of the Autobot's splintered command after Optimus's death, and launched a surprise attack on the Ark that nearly wiped them all out. When Starscream betrayed the Decepticons to steal the power of the Underbase, Ratbat helped coordinate an offensive against him, all while planning to take the Underbase's power for himself. Despite not being the strongest Decepticon, Ratbat proved to be one of their most efficient leaders.
[[AC:[[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Aligned Universe]]]]
* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersPrime Prime]]'':
** [[ChessmasterSidekick Soundwave]] is Megatron's most trusted operative, an oft-silent head of Decepticon communications who uses his position to spy on friend and foe alike to further the Decepticon cause. Regularly thwarting attempts to overthrow Megatron with both tactical surveillance and physical might, Soundwave is always on standby to supply Decepticon troops with transportation and strategic schemes, serving as the primary source of Decepticon victories. Always taking the most pragmatic ways to accomplish his goals, Soundwave contrasts fellow lieutenants Starscream and Airachnid's sadism and cruelty with his own brand of cold efficiency, often forgoing outright physical confrontations in favor of just teleporting entire armies of enemies out of his way. Even when captured and threatened with torture and interrogation by the Autobots, Soundwave just mocks his captors before wiping his own hard drives, fully willing to perish to ensure Decepticon victory.
** [[GeniusBruiser Shockwave]] is the [[MadScientist head scientist]] of the Decepticons, dictating his actions based not on personal feelings, but on logic and greatest chances for success. Established immediately as Starscream's far more competent, threatening rival, Shockwave survives an attempt by Starscream to leave him for dead, instead fully repairing himself and his lab of his own construction using nothing but ruins of Cybertron. Upon finding his way to Earth back into the Decepticon fold, Shockwave quickly proves his usefulness in furthering the groups' schemes, as he creates and unleashes Predaking, outwits the Autobots in retrieving Decepticon artifacts, and even concocts the final plan of the Decepticons in the series, adapting materials from a freak accident to reform Cybertron and return it to prosperity. As efficient physically as mentally, Shockwave thrashes any opponents he faces personally, and cements his status as a truly impressive Decepticon when he singlehandedly convinces the Predacons to fight Unicron alongside the Autobots for the good of Cybertron.
[[AC:Other Continuities]]
* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated Animated]]'':
** [[BigBad Megatron]] is the leader of the Decepticons and the ArchEnemy of the Autobots. A [[TheStrategist brilliant tctician]] who kickstarted the entire Decepticon cause into an organized, deadly army and initiated the Great War, Megatron was reduced to but a head after the betrayal of his lieutenant Starscream; however, even this doesn't stop Megatron, as he manipulates Isaac Sumdac and several other humans to reconstruct his body and return to life. Megatron is constantly updating and adapting his plans, going from trying to steal the Allspark to using its shattered fragments to create a Space Bridge with ease, and uses the mole he planted in Cybertron ages ago, Shockwave, to construct Decepticon uprisings so as to distract Cybertron and let Megatron invade. Rarely losing his cool and his plans always being foiled only by an outside source he couldn't have predicted, Megatron makes one final scheme by using rudimentary tech to take control of Omega Supreme, create clones of him, then use them to conquer Cybertron before expanding the Decepticon rule across the cosmos.
** Shockwave is Megatron's "[[UndyingLoyalty most loyal servant]]", a manipulative shapeshifter who infiltrates Cybertron as the Autobot Longarm. When Bumblebee learns that there is a Decepticon spy in their midst, Shockwave first tries to murder the bot before framing the innocent Wasp as the spy, successfully protecting his identity to such a point that he murders the current head of Cybertron intelligence to get himself the promotion with no suspicions. Shockwave manipulates the Autobot leadership for years as he orchestrates Decepticons across the galaxy, and always pounces on any potential leaks of his identity, leading Blurr into a lethal trap when he tries to investigate Longarm and cutting off communications with Optimus Prime when his team learn of Shockwave's status as a [[TheMole mole]]. When realizing he is moments away from being exposed, Shockwave [[TheKingslayer deals a fatal blow to Ultra Magnus]], kidnaps Arcee and uses her memories to help Megatron with his plans to clone Omega Supreme, only being beaten after he lures an Autobot team into a trap and nearly murders them all by playing on their compassion.
** [[TheBarnum Swindle]] is a fast-talking, smooth {{arms dealer}} who [[PlayingBothSides plays both sides]] of the Autobot-Decepticon conflict to bring himself the most profit. Introducing himself by manipulating a group of human villains into building a powerful {{EMP}} weapon, Swindle betrays them all and tries to sell the weapon to Megatron, demonstrating its abilities by easily incapacitating the entire Autobot team. Though he is captured thanks to a surprise attack, Swindle bounces right back as he stages a breakout of an Autobot prison ship, taking control and planning to use the Autobot crew as hostages before harvesting their parts for extra cash. Swindle is always ready with a new gadget or weapon to get out of any situation, such as arming the Decepticon prisoners or disabling Jetfire and Jetstorm in a cinch, and he ultimately gets away scot-free, using an Autobot rescue attempt to distract his cohorts, looting the entire prison ship's belongings, and fleeing into space while remarking how much he "loves a shopping spree."
* ''[[WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'': ''Kingdom'': [[GadgeteerGenius Blackarachnia]] is a sultry and manipulative spiderbot minion to Predacon Megatron who [[TheStarscream plans to overthrow him]]. Blackarachnia manipulates the feelings of Starscream into helping her discover the location of the Allspark. She later tricks Starscream into wounding the original Megatron in order to gather his Energon to discover a way to access the prophetic Golden Disc, which is only accessible through Megatron's blood-like Energon. After the original Megatron plans to wipe out the heroes, Blackarachnia [[HeelFaceTurn switches sides to ally with them]] to shut down his defense systems through her skilled hacking. Even at the end, Blackarachnia is left in good graces with the villainous factions and is ready to face off against the coming threat of Unicron.
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