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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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{{note|This story follows on from "[[Assassins]]".}}
[[File:ExternalForces starscream vs soundwave.jpg|thumb|left|]]
Starscream returns to the [[Decepticon Louisiana bayou base|Decepticon base]] and attacks Soundwave, demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a pre-recorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that although he had ample reason if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals - employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further the base is invaded by Bludgeon, Octopunch and Stranglehold. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double.
[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] returns to the [[Decepticon Louisiana bayou base|Decepticon base]] and attacks [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]], demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a prerecorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that, although he had ample reason, if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals—employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further, the base is invaded by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], and [[Stranglehold]]. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double.


Outside a squad of Autobots observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals - Megatron and Shockwave!
Outside, a squad of [[Autobot]]s observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals—[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]!
{{note|This story continues in "[[The Lesser Evil!]]".}}
{{--}}


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
|c1=
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (6)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] (6)
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (7)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (7)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (8)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] (8)
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (9)
*[[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] (9)
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (10)
*[[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] (10)
* [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (11)
*[[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] (11)
|c2=
|c2=
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (1)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (1)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] (2)
* [[Octopunch]] (3)
*[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] (3)
* [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] (4)
*[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] (4)
* [[Stranglehold]] (5)
*[[Stranglehold]] (5)
* [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (12)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (12)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (13)
}}
}}


==Errors==
==Quotes==
* Despite knowing that a furious Starscream will come after him, Soundwave is not wearing his shoulder cannon.
"The '''Louisiana Bayou''' and '''Starscream''' announces his return to the Decepticon base...[''Starscream explodes through the base wall'']...in his own subtle style!"
:—The '''Narrator''' gets sassy.


==Items of note==
* When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock he literally thinks of a brick.


==Reprints==
"Why, '''Soundwave?''' Why did you try to '''kill me?'''"<br>
*This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback ''[[Fallen Star]]''.
"I didn't. But as I will shortly be too busy '''defending myself''' to make a speech about it...here's one I prepared '''earlier!'''"
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Soundwave'''


==Covers (2)==
 
"Well, looky here! We're being paid to kill whoever survived! Guess we get to '''charge double!'''"
:—'''Bludgeon''' loves his job.
 
==Notes==
===Artwork and technical errors===
*Despite knowing that a furious Starscream will come after him, Soundwave is not wearing his shoulder cannon.
 
===Continuity errors===
*TBD
 
===Continuity notes===
*When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock, he literally thinks of a brick.
 
===Real-life references===
*TBD
 
===Other trivia===
*TBD
 
===Back-up material===
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[Kings of the Wild Frontier.]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''[[Action Force (comic)|G.I. Joe the Action Force]]'' - "Into the Breach" and ''[[Combat Colin]]''
*'''[[Transformers AtoZ|AtoZ]]:''' [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]
 
===Cover===
*'''Issue #285 cover:''' Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUK-285.jpg|'''Issue #285'''
File:MarvelUK-285.jpg|'''Issue #285'''
Image:Titan B&W Compilation-Fallen Star.jpg|'''Titan TPB'''
</gallery>
</gallery>
* '''Issue #285 cover:''' Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
* '''''Fallen Star'' TPB cover:''' Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at [[Memphis]] airport, also by Stewart Johnson.


===Reprints===
*'''''[[Transformers: Fallen Star]]'' :''' Megatron and Shockwave fight at [[Memphis Airport]]. Cropped from the cover of issue [[Internal Affairs!|#277]], art by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
*'''''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection]]: Volume 20: End of the Road:'''''  Bludgeon  (art reused from [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profiles) above an interior scene of Grimlock punching through Fangry (from [[End of the Road! (US)|US issue #80]]), by [[Andrew Wildman]].
<gallery>
File:Titan B&W Compilation-Fallen Star.jpg|'''''Fallen Star'''''<br>(Titan Books, 2005)
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v20.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road'''''<br>(Hachette Partworks, 2018)
</gallery>


[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Latest revision as of 22:05, 20 July 2022

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"External Forces!"
Publisher Marvel Comics
First published 25th August 1990
Cover date 1st September 1990
Writer Simon Furman
Pencils Pete Knifton
Inks Pete Venters
Lettering Julie Hughes
Continuity Marvel Comics continuity/Earthforce

Starscream and Soundwave fight as the true plotters are revealed...

Synopsis

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These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.

Starscream returns to the Decepticon base and attacks Soundwave, demanding to know why he hired the assassins. Soundwave denies doing so and, via a prerecorded message to allow him time to fight, explains that, although he had ample reason, if he had wanted Starscream dead he would have either made it look like an accident or employed professionals—employing amateurs is not his method. Starscream agrees, and they ponder who would benefit the most if one or both died. But before they can think further, the base is invaded by Bludgeon, Octopunch, and Stranglehold. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double.

Outside, a squad of Autobots observes the new arrivals and realise it complicates their plans to capture Starscream alive. However, this is at odds with the plans of two further arrivals—Megatron and Shockwave!

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Quotes

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"The Louisiana Bayou and Starscream announces his return to the Decepticon base...[Starscream explodes through the base wall]...in his own subtle style!"

—The Narrator gets sassy.


"Why, Soundwave? Why did you try to kill me?"
"I didn't. But as I will shortly be too busy defending myself to make a speech about it...here's one I prepared earlier!"

—Starscream and Soundwave


"Well, looky here! We're being paid to kill whoever survived! Guess we get to charge double!"

—Bludgeon loves his job.

Notes

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Artwork and technical errors

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  • Despite knowing that a furious Starscream will come after him, Soundwave is not wearing his shoulder cannon.

Continuity errors

[edit]
  • TBD

Continuity notes

[edit]
  • When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock, he literally thinks of a brick.

Real-life references

[edit]
  • TBD

Other trivia

[edit]
  • TBD

Back-up material

[edit]

Cover

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  • Issue #285 cover: Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by Stewart Johnson.
  • Issue #285
    Issue #285

Reprints

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  • Fallen Star (Titan Books, 2005)
    Fallen Star
    (Titan Books, 2005)
  • The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road (Hachette Partworks, 2018)
    The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 20: End of the Road
    (Hachette Partworks, 2018)
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