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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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{{note|This story follows on from "[[Assassins]]".}}
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.


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!
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] returns to the [[Decepticon Louisiana bayou base|Decepticon base]] and attacks [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundave]], 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]], and [[Stranglehold]]. They have been sent to kill the survivor, but realise they can now charge double.
{{note|This story continues in "[[The Lesser Evil!]]".}}
 
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)|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]!


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==Errors==
==Notes==
* When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock, he literally thinks of a brick.
 
===Errors===
* Despite knowing that a furious Starscream will come after him, Soundwave is not wearing his shoulder cannon.
* Despite knowing that a furious Starscream will come after him, Soundwave is not wearing his shoulder cannon.


==Items of note==
===Covers (2)===
* When Prowl gets frustrated with Grimlock he literally thinks of a brick.
 
==Reprints==
*This story was reprinted in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback ''[[Transformers: Fallen Star]]''.
 
==Covers (2)==
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Image:MarvelUK-285.jpg|'''Issue #285'''
Image:MarvelUK-285.jpg|'''Issue #285'''
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* '''Issue #285 cover:''' Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]].
* '''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.
* '''''Fallen Star'' TPB cover:''' Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at [[Memphis]] airport, also by Stewart Johnson.
===Reprints===
*2005 — ''[[Transformers: Fallen Star]]''




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[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]
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Revision as of 16:24, 22 November 2011

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.

Starscream returns to the Decepticon base and attacks Soundave, 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!

(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Notes

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

Errors

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

Covers (2)

  • Issue #285 cover: Starscream prepares to destroy Soundwave, by Stewart Johnson.
  • Fallen Star TPB cover: Megatron and Shockwave wrestle at Memphis airport, also by Stewart Johnson.

Reprints