Starscream (ES)

The name or term "Starscream" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Starscream (disambiguation).

Starscream is a Decepticon from the EarthSpark continuity family.

"Nice to see me, isn't it?"

Starscream was once a high-ranking member of the Decepticons who served under Megatron, an experience full of abuse that has left him with some very deep scars. Now that the war's over, he's mainly interested in trying to survive, and whether or not Megatron really has changed, he's a long way from ever trusting him again.

Fiction

EarthSpark cartoon

Voice actor: Steve Blum (English), Gabriel Bueno (Brazilian Portuguese, "Decoy"), Paulo Vignolo (Brazilian Portuguese, "Warzone")

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Starscream served under Megatron during the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, until Megatron's defection to the Autobots sometime after their arrival on Earth. Secret Legacy, Part 1 He partook in the Battle of the Spacebridge, unsuccessfully trying to prevent the former Decepticon leader from hurling the AllSpark through the spacebridge back to Cybertron. Optimus Prime's destruction of the spacebridge, as well as the loss of the AllSpark, brought the war to a swift end. Warzone

Fifteen years later, Starscream had been captured and imprisoned in a secret G.H.O.S.T. detention facility. Undeterred, he watched with glee as recent inmate Soundwave released Ravage into the facility to perform recon. Decoy While still a prisoner, Starscream glared angrily as he watched Skullcruncher be experimented on by G.H.O.S.T. Hashtag: Oops

Starscream, Nova Storm and Skywarp managed to escape G.H.O.S.T. HQ into an old cave system, where they encountered the Malto kids and were menaced by a Dweller. To his surprise, Starscream found a sympathetic ear in Hashtag who listened to his stories of abuse at the hands of Megatron and when the kids came up with a plan to trap the Dweller, Starscream talked the other Seekers into helping. During the attempt, they encountered Megatron who had come into the caves in search of Starscream, and during the ensuing fight, Starscream and Hashtag were carried off by the beast. Starscream was willing to sacrifice himself to allow Hashtag to escape, but Hashtag managed to defeat the Dweller and save him. In the aftermath, Megatron offered Starscream a safe place to go, but Starscream turned him down, teleporting away with Nova Storm and Skywarp. What Dwells Within

Learning of Mandroid's plan to wipe out all Cybertronian life, Starscream, Nova Storm and Skywarp returned to aid efforts to stop the mad scientist. Starscream gleefully took the opportunity for some payback on Megatron, whom Mandroid had mind-controlled to protect the superweapon he'd created. Ultimately Mandroid activated the weapon, causing Starscream and Megatron to drop lifeless from the sky, however the pair were brought back online a short time later when Robby and Mo used their cyber-sleeves to reverse the effects. The Last Hope, Part 2

Toys

EarthSpark

At least the mold's in accurate colors this time.

• Starscream (Warrior Class, 2023)

Part of the third wave of EarthSpark Warrior Class toys, Starscream is another redeco of the Cyberverse Starscream toy, converting from robot to jet and back. His Action Attack gimmick is activated by winding up a spring in his waist and releasing the upper part of the figure, allowing it to spin and flip out its spring-loaded wing blades with centrifugal force. The waist can be locked in place by pegging his landing gear onto a peg on his backside. Additionally, he has non-firing blasters molded into his forearms with 5 mm post hole hands.

This figure was listed on French toy website "joueclub.fr", prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.

(Hasbro Version Pictured)

(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)

• Starscream (Deluxe Class, 2023)

• TakaraTomy ID Number: ESD-08
• Accessories: Mandroid Cybertronian left arm (Hasbro release only)

Part of the fourth wave of EarthSpark Deluxes, Starscream is a redeco of the Cyberverse Starscream deluxe class toy, converting from robot to jet and back. He does not retain that release's blast effects, but instead includes a Cybertronian left arm for the Mandroid Build a Figure- redecoed from the one included with fellow Cyberverse redeco Shockwave.

The TakaraTomy release of the toy features additional/altered paint patterns to make him closely resemble the character's on-screen appearances. This release also omits the Mandroid arm.

Starscream was listed on Spanish toy website arrocha.com, prior to any official announcement by Hasbro.

Notes

"Wait, you said "become a ghost", not "come to G.H.O.S.T."? Whoops, must've misread the memo, that's on me."

• Starscream's eyes are noticeably colored blue like the Autobots, as opposed to the red used by most of the other Decepticons, with the exception of his first appearance.

Foreign names

• Japanese: Starscream (スタースクリーム Sutāsukurīmu)
• Hungarian: Üstökös ("Comet")