I think I finally got into that, what is actually Starscream’s problem, in Prime, everywhere. Starscream could be a good leader. He proved he cares about these, who are under him, he wanted to save Breakdown, and he was leading for three years while Megatron was gone. And he was actually good in it, when Megatron returned; they were winning over Autobots, and had gathered so much energon. Yes he has his problems; he is inpatient, rash and sometimes too crazy like Megatron. But there are times, when he actually knows what he is doing. For example, he wasn’t searching the whole universe for warriors and he began on Earth, and he was from the beginning thinking Dark energon is too dangerous. Starscream has his own mind, and when Soundwave is around, he is able to keep him in track a little.
Starscream has one major problem, he could be a good leader, but he will never be, because, he is still trying too much to be like Megatron. He tries to be strong like him, have his charisma and even he is always saying: “IT’S A LOOOOOOOOORD!” Why Starscream? You could be leader, but why do you want to be a fricking lord? I actually believe Megatron was once a good leader, like Megatronus for sure. But he did so many mistakes; he stepped too much from the right path. I see him now more like strong individual, who has army, but doesn’t really care about them. And leadership doesn’t mean you are the first one in battle and tear off your enemy. Starscream may be coward, but when he wants too, he is actually smart. Plus, he was never a good warrior; he is rather scientist, like in old gens.
There are too other factors, he panics too much, and yes that belongs with him. But he would calm down and actually listen to his brain; maybe he could do some big things. After all, he is creeped out every time, he sense Soundwave near. Soundwave is too a big question. He may be loyal only to Megatron, or Decepticons, or just to the task of making their race survive. Yes, he is making Starscream do things, what he wants him to do. But they always have their reason. But how I said, when they were working together for these three years, it went good. Question is, if Megatron decided to do totally crazy, what could destroy them all for sure, and Starscream had a better plan, what could save them, would Soundwave still join Megatron?
Now when Starscream is rogue he is rebellious to everyone. But with his hasty nature it will be hard for him; he just won’t stay away from all of this. And it will hurt him, very bad. If he wants to be free, it’s time for him to realize what he should do, and what his right path is. He may be a leader, or even a hero, but he has to leave Megatron’s shadow.
Very interesting analysis on Starscream, especially the part about him trying hard to be like Megatron, and that’s what really messes him up.