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Saix: clean up, replaced: Dark Matrix → Dark Matrix (2), typos fixed: it it → it is

2020-03-02T13:03:33Z

clean up, replaced: → [[Dark Matrix| (2), [[Dark Matrix|Dark Matrix → Dark Matrix (2), typos fixed: it it → it is

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[~~Dark Matrix (G1)\|~~Dark Matrix]] creature overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.		As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[Dark Matrix]] creature overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.

	Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the Great War, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.		Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the Great War, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.

	For just a moment, a splash of light seems to draw the attention of the creatures, and they slink away. Ravage drops his guard, if only for a split second. Yet the instant he does, the shadow-leech that ''was'' Soundwave creeps from fissures and from cracks in Cybertron's surface. Ravage bares his fangs and claws, and gets ready to fight it, though he knows it it useless- It has come for him, this ''thing'', and inside it, Ravage is disgusted to sense his former fellow minions, [[Howlback (G1)\|Howlback]], [[Slugfest (G1)\|Slugfest]], [[Squawktalk (G1)\|Squawktalk]], [[Beastbox (G1)\|Beastbox]], [[Wingthing (G1)\|Wingthing]], and [[Overkill (G1)\|Overkill]] have been absorbed into the thing Soundwave has become. And now, it reaches out for Ravage, the last remaining part of Soundwave that is still living.		For just a moment, a splash of light seems to draw the attention of the creatures, and they slink away. Ravage drops his guard, if only for a split second. Yet the instant he does, the shadow-leech that ''was'' Soundwave creeps from fissures and from cracks in Cybertron's surface. Ravage bares his fangs and claws, and gets ready to fight it, though he knows it is useless- It has come for him, this ''thing'', and inside it, Ravage is disgusted to sense his former fellow minions, [[Howlback (G1)\|Howlback]], [[Slugfest (G1)\|Slugfest]], [[Squawktalk (G1)\|Squawktalk]], [[Beastbox (G1)\|Beastbox]], [[Wingthing (G1)\|Wingthing]], and [[Overkill (G1)\|Overkill]] have been absorbed into the thing Soundwave has become. And now, it reaches out for Ravage, the last remaining part of Soundwave that is still living.

	Suddenly, the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]] appears overhead, and a blinding light shines down, distracting Soundwave, and Ravage looks up to see [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|a jet]] rocketing down to Ravage's position. Starscream transforms, grabs Ravage before Soundwave can react, and flies to the safety of the Ark's cargo hold. Ravage is saved.		Suddenly, the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]] appears overhead, and a blinding light shines down, distracting Soundwave, and Ravage looks up to see [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|a jet]] rocketing down to Ravage's position. Starscream transforms, grabs Ravage before Soundwave can react, and flies to the safety of the Ark's cargo hold. Ravage is saved.
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	*[[Shadow-leech]]es (2)		*[[Shadow-leech]]es (2)
	*[[~~Dark Matrix (G1)\|~~Dark Matrix]] creature (4)		*[[Dark Matrix]] creature (4)
	}}		}}

Emvee at 10:49, 16 July 2017

2017-07-16T10:49:17Z

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[Matrix ~~of Leadership~~\|Dark Matrix ~~creature~~]] overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.		As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[Dark Matrix (G1)\|Dark Matrix]] creature overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.

	Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the Great War, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.		Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the Great War, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.
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	In the following millennia, the trio of Ravage, Starscream, and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] travel the stars together, the last of the Decepticons. However, they are Decepticons in name only now, having lost their lust for war. They now preach tolerance, and instill unity and sharing in other races.		In the following millennia, the trio of Ravage, Starscream, and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] travel the stars together, the last of the Decepticons. However, they are Decepticons in name only now, having lost their lust for war. They now preach tolerance, and instill unity and sharing in other races.

	In Ravage, however, the shadows live ~~on - because~~ Ravage IS the shadows, always having been one with them, and more at home and alive in them than any Cybertronian ever will be.		In Ravage, however, the shadows live on—because Ravage IS the shadows, always having been one with them, and more at home and alive in them than any Cybertronian ever will be.

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	*[[Shadow-leech]]es (2)		*[[Shadow-leech]]es (2)
	*~~Dark~~ [[Matrix ~~of Leadership~~\|Matrix]] creature (4)		*[[Dark Matrix (G1)\|Dark Matrix]] creature (4)
	}}		}}

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.		*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.
	*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox, and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Overkill and Howlback previously appeared only in small cameos within the [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon\|Classicsverse]], (the prose story "[[At Fight's End]]" and ''[[Recordicons]]'', respectively), another divergent path for Marvel continuity. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].		*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox, and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Overkill and Howlback previously appeared only in small cameos within the [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon\|Classicsverse]], (the prose story "[[At Fight's End]]" and ''[[Recordicons]]'', respectively), another divergent path for Marvel continuity. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].

Khajidha: quit taking so many words to add nothing to the sentence

2016-11-08T17:29:47Z

quit taking so many words to add nothing to the sentence

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in the U.S. Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into the Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.		*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in the U.S. Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into the Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.
	*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions. However, the ones we'd seen in the comics before were either dead ([[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] were part of Megatron's zombie army, which means the bodies of all three were vaporized in "[[Natural Selection, Part One]]"), or hadn't been seen since before the Underbase Saga ([[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] hadn't appeared since they were liberated from the Ark in "[[Totaled!]]"), so among those cassette Decepticons, this apparent change would seem to have only affected Ravage.		*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions.

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Kyojikasshu: /* Errors */

2016-10-27T20:14:16Z

Errors

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in the U.S. Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into the Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.		*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in the U.S. Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into the Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.
	*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions. However, the ones we'd seen in the comics before were either dead ([[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] were part of Megatron's zombie army, which means the bodies of all three were vaporized in "[[Natural Selection, Part One]]"), or hadn't been seen since before the Underbase Saga ([[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] hadn't appeared since they were liberated from the Ark in "[[Totaled!]]"), so this apparent change would seem to have only affected Ravage.		*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions. However, the ones we'd seen in the comics before were either dead ([[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] were part of Megatron's zombie army, which means the bodies of all three were vaporized in "[[Natural Selection, Part One]]"), or hadn't been seen since before the Underbase Saga ([[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] hadn't appeared since they were liberated from the Ark in "[[Totaled!]]"), so among those cassette Decepticons, this apparent change would seem to have only affected Ravage.

	{{DEFAULTSORT:King of Shadows}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:King of Shadows}}

Kyojikasshu: /* Errors */

2016-10-27T20:13:13Z

Errors

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	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in the U.S. Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into the Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.		*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in the U.S. Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into the Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.
	*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions.		*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions. However, the ones we'd seen in the comics before were either dead ([[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)\|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ratbat (G1)\|Ratbat]] were part of Megatron's zombie army, which means the bodies of all three were vaporized in "[[Natural Selection, Part One]]"), or hadn't been seen since before the Underbase Saga ([[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)\|Frenzy]] hadn't appeared since they were liberated from the Ark in "[[Totaled!]]"), so this apparent change would seem to have only affected Ravage.

	{{DEFAULTSORT:King of Shadows}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:King of Shadows}}

Emvee at 07:31, 17 July 2016

2016-07-17T07:31:26Z

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	'''Ravage recounts his survival when the Dark Matrix creature and the shadow leeches took over Cybertron'''		'''Ravage recounts his survival when the Dark Matrix creature and the shadow leeches took over Cybertron'''

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Dark Matrix creature]] overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.		As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Dark Matrix creature]] overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.

	Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the Great War, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.		Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the Great War, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.
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	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] (1)		*[[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ravage]] (1)
	*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] (3)		*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] (3)
	*[[Beastbox (G1)\|Beastbox]] (5)		*[[Beastbox (G1)\|Beastbox]] (5)

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 06:35, 14 January 2016

2016-01-14T06:35:40Z

Emvee at 22:40, 13 January 2016

2016-01-13T22:40:19Z

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	Suddenly, the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]] appears overhead, and a blinding light shines down, distracting Soundwave, and Ravage looks up to see [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|a jet]] rocketing down to Ravage's position. Starscream transforms, grabs Ravage before Soundwave can react, and flies to the safety of the Ark's cargo hold. Ravage is saved.		Suddenly, the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]] appears overhead, and a blinding light shines down, distracting Soundwave, and Ravage looks up to see [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|a jet]] rocketing down to Ravage's position. Starscream transforms, grabs Ravage before Soundwave can react, and flies to the safety of the Ark's cargo hold. Ravage is saved.

	In the following millennia, the trio of Ravage, Starscream and [[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] travel the stars together, the last of the Decepticons. However, they are Decepticons in name only now, having lost their lust for war. They now preach tolerance, and instill unity and sharing in other races.		In the following millennia, the trio of Ravage, Starscream and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] travel the stars together, the last of the Decepticons. However, they are Decepticons in name only now, having lost their lust for war. They now preach tolerance, and instill unity and sharing in other races.

	In Ravage, however, the shadows live on- because Ravage IS the shadows, always having been one with them, and more at home and alive in them than any Cybertronian ever will be.		In Ravage, however, the shadows live on- because Ravage IS the shadows, always having been one with them, and more at home and alive in them than any Cybertronian ever will be.
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	*[[Overkill (G1)\|Overkill]] (10)		*[[Overkill (G1)\|Overkill]] (10)
	*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] (11)		*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] (11)
	*[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] (12)		*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] (12)
	\|c4=		\|c4=
	*[[Shadow-leech]]es (2)		*[[Shadow-leech]]es (2)

Emvee at 20:04, 11 November 2015

2015-11-11T20:04:51Z

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod ~~(G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.		*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.
	*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Overkill and Howlback previously appeared only in small cameos within the ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classicsverse]]'', (the prose story ''[[At Fight's End]]'' and ''[[Recordicons]]'', respectively), another divergent path for Marvel continuity. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].		*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Overkill and Howlback previously appeared only in small cameos within the ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classicsverse]]'', (the prose story ''[[At Fight's End]]'' and ''[[Recordicons]]'', respectively), another divergent path for Marvel continuity. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].

Xaaron: /* Continuity notes */

2014-11-17T16:25:54Z

Continuity notes

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.		*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.
	*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].		*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Overkill and Howlback previously appeared only in small cameos within the ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classicsverse]]'', (the prose story ''[[At Fight's End]]'' and ''[[Recordicons]]'', respectively), another divergent path for Marvel continuity. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].

	===Errors===		===Errors===

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	'''Ravage recounts his survival when the Dark ~~matrix~~ creature and the shadow leeches took over Cybertron'''		'''Ravage recounts his survival when the Dark Matrix creature and the shadow leeches took over Cybertron'''

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Dark Matrix creature]] overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.		As the [[shadow-leech]]es and the [[Matrix of Leadership\|Dark Matrix creature]] overtake [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]] in the [[Autobot]]s' absence, [[Ravage (G1)\|Ravage]] clings to the shadows, where he is most at home. Darting and moving from "clean" shadow to "clean" shadow when he detects an undead shadow leech taking over, he occasionally attacks them viciously with his claws and fangs, only to see them instantly start to reform and knit themselves back together. His attacks, however, give him enough time to slip away to the next shadow. Now, the hunter has become the hunted. He is the only living being left on Cybertron, the shadows having completely transformed any other Cybertronian into an undead state.

	Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the ~~great war~~, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.		Even before the Dark Matrix creature took over, Ravage trusted no one. When the creature started whispering in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]]'s audio receptors, quietly urging him to restart the Great War, Ravage could sense the creature looking at him through Soundwave's optics, and he stopped trusting his master. Even now, that Soundwave has been transfigured into a shadow-leech, Ravage can occasionally sense him, a resonance from their once symbiotic relationship. However, Ravage cannot spare a moment to lament Soundwave's undeath, otherwise he could be captured and made undead himself.

	For just a moment, a splash of light seems to draw the attention of the creatures, and they slink away. Ravage drops his guard, if only for a split second. Yet the instant he does, the shadow-leech that ''was'' Soundwave creeps from fissures and from cracks in Cybertron's surface. Ravage bares his fangs and claws, and gets ready to fight it, though he knows it it useless- It has come for him, this ''thing'', and inside it, Ravage is disgusted to sense his former fellow minions, [[Howlback (G1)\|Howlback]], [[Slugfest (G1)\|Slugfest]], [[Squawktalk (G1)\|Squawktalk]], [[Beastbox (G1)\|Beastbox]], [[Wingthing (G1)\|Wingthing]] and [[Overkill (G1)\|Overkill]] have been absorbed into the thing Soundwave has become. And now, it reaches out for Ravage, the last remaining part of Soundwave that is still living.		For just a moment, a splash of light seems to draw the attention of the creatures, and they slink away. Ravage drops his guard, if only for a split second. Yet the instant he does, the shadow-leech that ''was'' Soundwave creeps from fissures and from cracks in Cybertron's surface. Ravage bares his fangs and claws, and gets ready to fight it, though he knows it it useless- It has come for him, this ''thing'', and inside it, Ravage is disgusted to sense his former fellow minions, [[Howlback (G1)\|Howlback]], [[Slugfest (G1)\|Slugfest]], [[Squawktalk (G1)\|Squawktalk]], [[Beastbox (G1)\|Beastbox]], [[Wingthing (G1)\|Wingthing]], and [[Overkill (G1)\|Overkill]] have been absorbed into the thing Soundwave has become. And now, it reaches out for Ravage, the last remaining part of Soundwave that is still living.

	Suddenly, the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]] appears overhead, and a blinding light shines down, distracting Soundwave, and Ravage looks up to see [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|a jet]] rocketing down to Ravage's position. Starscream transforms, grabs Ravage before Soundwave can react, and flies to the safety of the Ark's cargo hold. Ravage is saved.		Suddenly, the [[Ark (G1)\|Ark]] appears overhead, and a blinding light shines down, distracting Soundwave, and Ravage looks up to see [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|a jet]] rocketing down to Ravage's position. Starscream transforms, grabs Ravage before Soundwave can react, and flies to the safety of the Ark's cargo hold. Ravage is saved.

	In the following millennia, the trio of Ravage, Starscream and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] travel the stars together, the last of the Decepticons. However, they are Decepticons in name only now, having lost their lust for war. They now preach tolerance, and instill unity and sharing in other races.		In the following millennia, the trio of Ravage, Starscream, and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] travel the stars together, the last of the Decepticons. However, they are Decepticons in name only now, having lost their lust for war. They now preach tolerance, and instill unity and sharing in other races.

	In Ravage, however, the shadows live on- because Ravage IS the shadows, always having been one with them, and more at home and alive in them than any Cybertronian ever will be.		In Ravage, however, the shadows live on - because Ravage IS the shadows, always having been one with them, and more at home and alive in them than any Cybertronian ever will be.

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	"Soundwave. After the dark wave, I sensed him still, tiny phantom palpitations from an absent limb. Entombed in his own casket of shadows, gone, but not gone. I spared no moment to rue his passing. Any squandered moment now means death.		"Soundwave. After the dark wave, I sensed him still, tiny phantom palpitations from an absent limb. Entombed in his own casket of shadows, gone, but not gone. I spared no moment to rue his passing. Any squandered moment now means death.

	:—'''Ravage''' on being permanently cut off from '''Soundwave''''s influence.		:—'''Ravage''' on being permanently cut off from '''Soundwave'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s influence.

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.		*All the activities Ravage refers to take place off panel in the previous issue, save for his rescue by Starscream and Shockwave, which likely takes place somewhere between [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]]'s defeat of the Dark Matrix creature and the Autobots' final exodus from Cybertron.
	*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Overkill and Howlback previously appeared only in small cameos within the ''[[~~Transformers: Classics~~\|Classicsverse]]'', (the prose story ''[[At Fight's End]]'' and ''[[Recordicons]]'', respectively), another divergent path for Marvel continuity. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].		*This story marks the first appearance in Marvel continuity of many of Soundwave's cassette minions; Slugfest, Overkill, Howlback, Beastbox, and Squawktalk, though they are only seen as parts of the shadow leech that Soundwave has become. Overkill and Howlback previously appeared only in small cameos within the [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon\|Classicsverse]], (the prose story "[[At Fight's End]]" and ''[[Recordicons]]'', respectively), another divergent path for Marvel continuity. Wingthing previously appeared in issue [[Destiny, Part Three\|#93]].

	===Errors===		===Errors===
	*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in US Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.		*Ravage states he can sense that Howlback is part of the amalgam of Soundwave's shadow leech form. Howlback is explicitly female in her toy bio, but in the U.S. Marvel continuity, Transformers [[Recipe for Disaster!\|have no gender]]. In the not-canon-for-''Regeneration One'' story "[[Prime's Rib!]]", Arcee (and thus female Transformers) were introduced into the Marvel continuity in [[1995]], albeit under significantly different circumstances, so this may not be an out-and-out error.
	*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions.		*Another error that may actually be an out-of-scene change is the fact that, in the Marvel Comics continuity, the Decepticons with cassette altmodes were warriors independent of Soundwave, unlike the Sunbow and Dreamwave versions.

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