Fictional Henchmen (Book Guide) - Starscream, List of Disney's Aladdin Characters, Soundwave (Transformers), Shockwave (Transformers), Constructicons, (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 203. Chapters: Starscream, List of Disney's Aladdin characters, Soundwave (Transformers), Shockwave (Transformers), Constructicons, Death Eater, Ravage (Transformers), Scourge (Transformers), Destro, Scorponok, Baroness (G.I. Joe), Bonecrusher (Transformers), Darth Vader, Sandman (Marvel Comics), Thundercracker, Cyclonus, Skywarp, Predacon, Randall Flagg, Swindle (Transformers), Combaticons, Breakdown (Transformers), Rhino (comics), Baldrick, Bane (comics), Dirge (Transformers), Faith (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Herald of Galactus, Zartan, Ramjet (Transformers), Devastator (Transformers), Baxter Stockman, Amanda Young, Saruman, Barricade (Transformers), Toad (comics), Boba Fett, Brawl (Transformers), Thrust (Transformers), Stunticons, Laserbeak, Starkiller, Blitzwing, Frenzy (Transformers), Blob (comics), Reptile (Mortal Kombat), Hammerhead (comics). Excerpt: Starscream is a fictional character in the Transformers franchise. He is one of the most prolific characters in the Transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all incarnations of the story. Starscream is usually portrayed with the same characterization. Formerly a scientist, Starscream is a treacherous, high-ranking Decepticon who turns into a jet and is known to often challenge his leader Megatron for leadership of the Decepticons. Due to his treachery and personality, Starscream has had many future characters within the franchise to bear his name, most of which share his desire to become leader of the Decepticons. Starscream has, at some points, had control over the Decepticons, but his actions usually lead him to being defeated, or overruled by the more powerful Megatron. Starscream makes no secret of his ambition to overthrow Megatron as leader of the Decepticons. He is more intelligent than the average Decepticon, ruthless and cruel, but he is also unlikely to directly act on his ultimate ambition without assurance of conditions favorable to his ascension. He considers himself vastly superior to other Decepticons, and looks down on Megatron for being antiquated in his military strategies and tactics. Starscream believes that the Decepticons should rely more on guile and speed rather than brute destructive force to defeat the Autobots, although when he is given the chance to strike out on his own, he is often less successful than Megatron. Megatron frequently overlooks the potential threat that Starscream represents, though it is occasionally suggested that Megatron tolerates his presence for various reasons, such as a grudging respect for his scheming nature, or a mere safety precaution to keep an eye on him. However, Starscream often exhausts Megatron's patience quickly; violent-yet-brief verbal and/or physical conflicts are not uncommon between the two. Starscream transforms into a McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and serves as the Decepticon Air Commander,