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This maybe a bit outdated, with Darkest Hour being out and all. But just in case someone haven't started this thread yet, if you were Megatron, who would you have spared in "Regeneration" given you must choose one?

Save Starscream? Or keep Dreadwing?

I think under the circumstances, killing Dreadwing was a good idea. First of all, Dreadwing gave the Autobots the Forge. Next, he attacks two of Megatron's key members and disobeys Megatron's orders to stand down.

Whether he knew that Dreadwing took the Forge or not is a moot point. If you straight-up disobey Megatron's strict orders, then it was nice knowing you.

Starscream was being cooperative and remained loyal even after they lost the Omega Lock. Plus, while Dreadwing was more loyal, he had a track record of constant failures. Starscream at least knew how to do things and get them done back when he served Megatron.

Dreadwing defied Megatron after two warnings, right when Megatron was pressing for a united Decepticon front. Even though he had been devotedly loyal up until that point, killing him set an example for Starscream that if Megatron was openly willing to kill even his own most loyal servant, Starscream likely realized that he would suffer an even worse fate if he ever stepped out of line again.

Accepting Starscream back into the ranks doesn't seem very sensible at all. He'd need a lot of therapy there wasn't time for to cure his rampant insecurities to minimise the risk of him trying to backstab anyone yet again. That he went with the keys to people who would gladly execute him was pretty bad writing.

PrymeStriker wrote:First of all, Dreadwing gave the Autobots the Forge.

Because Starscream was let back in. I'm not sure if anyone even knew that he did that, anyway.

Handels-Messerschmitt wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:First of all, Dreadwing gave the Autobots the Forge.

Because Starscream was let back in. I'm not sure if anyone even knew that he did that, anyway.

Did you even read my second paragraph?

PrymeStriker wrote:Whether he knew that Dreadwing took the Forge or not is a moot point. If you straight-up disobey Megatron's strict orders, then it was nice knowing you.

Actually, I like idea of Megatron knows about Starscream something no one else- even Scream itself knows. Maybe he need Starscream for something later.

Also, it easier for Megatron to get a new Bruiser than new Brainiac. Strenght and fight abilities of Dreadwing are'nt that speacial, he simply can call for another big guy.

Sabrblade wrote: Plus, while Dreadwing was more loyal, he had a track record of constant failures.

That IS true. Other than Dreadwing killing Seaspray offscreen, he did failed a lot. Fail to destroy Airachnid, failed to retreive Breakdown's remains, failed to retreive both Apex Armor and the Omega Key.

Starscream's track record's not that good either, but then again obtaining all four Omega Keys is kinda a big accomplishment there. I guess Megatron in the end, was impressed with Starscream's accomplishment given he had limited resources, with the absence of his T Cog, he still managed to make use of those limited resources to the fullest, and obtained the four keys. Picture what Starscream could accomplish with the resources of the Decepticon army.

Still, kinda harsh decision being made to kill Dreadwing. With Breakdown dead, and Airachnid going rogue and in stasis, Dreadwing is the only competent fighter left(other than Soundwave). Knockout and Starscream, are not quite competent, not that they're not strong, they're just not dedicated enough to finish a fight and might retreat from battle when things goes south.

zwann wrote:That IS true. Other than Dreadwing killing Seaspray offscreen, he did failed a lot. Fail to destroy Airachnid, failed to retreive Breakdown's remains, failed to retreive both Apex Armor and the Omega Key.

Don't forget about another Dreadwing succes, he save Megatron's life once. And that one meens a lot.

PrymeStriker wrote:Did you even read my second paragraph?

Starscream has repeatedly tried to subvert Megatron and even tried to kill him. Giving up someone who has proven loyal for someone who has wanted your spot for a long time isn't the most sensible thing to do, especially when you've already got all you want out of them. Starscream was pretty obviously kept in the show because they plan more toys of him.

TurboMMaster wrote:

zwann wrote:That IS true. Other than Dreadwing killing Seaspray offscreen, he did failed a lot. Fail to destroy Airachnid, failed to retreive Breakdown's remains, failed to retreive both Apex Armor and the Omega Key.

Don't forget about another Dreadwing succes, he save Megatron's life once. And that one meens a lot.

That wasn't a victory. That was a truce. A draw. Both sides put down their weapons to let Megatron walk away freely.