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'''Starscream and Soundwave fight as the true plotters are revealed...'''
{{Comicstory|
{{comicnav|Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)|285|seriesname=Generation 1 (Marvel UK)|prev=Assassins|next=Deadly Obsession}}
|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #285
 
|prev=Assassins
'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]]<br/>
|next=Deadly Obsession
'''Pencils:''' [[Peter Knifton]]<br/>
|title="External Forces!"
'''Inks:''' [[Peter Venters]]<br/>
|image=MarvelUK-285.jpg
'''Lettering:''' [[Julie Hughes]]<br/>
|caption=
 
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
 
|date=[[August 25|25th August]] 1990
*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
|coverdate=[[September 1|1st September]] 1990
 
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]  
*''Minor characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Octopunch]], [[Stranglehold]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]].
|pencils=[[Pete Knifton]]
 
|inks=[[Pete Venters]]
*''Originally published:'' 25th August 1990. Cover date ("off sale") 1st September 1990.
|lettering=[[Julie Hughes]]
|editor=
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]/[[Earthforce]]
}}'''Starscream and Soundwave fight as the true plotters are revealed...'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Starscream returns to the base and attacks Soundwave, demanding to know why he hired the assassins. {{storylink|Assassins|Assassins}} Soundwave denies this 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.
{{Earthforcefiction}}
{{note|This story follows on from [[Assassins]].}}
Starscream returns to the 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.


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 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!
{{note|This story continues in [[The Lesser Evil]].}}
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (6)
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (7)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (8)
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (9)
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (10)
* [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (11)
|c2=
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (1)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (2)
* [[Octopunch]] (3)
* [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] (4)
* [[Stranglehold]] (5)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (12)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
}}


==Errors==
==Errors==
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==Reprints==
==Reprints==
*This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback "Fallen Star".
*This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback "Fallen Star".


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

Revision as of 11:07, 10 July 2009

« The Transformers (UK) #285 »
"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

These stories do not fit into the normal Marvel continuity. See Earthforce for details.
This story follows on from Assassins.

Starscream returns to the 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.

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!

This story continues in The Lesser Evil.

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons

Errors

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

Items of note

  • When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock he literally thinks of a brick.

Reprints

  • This story was reprinted in the Titan Books trade paperback "Fallen Star".
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