Cramp

Season 1, Episode 48, Aired
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Starscream struggles to convince Galvatron of an alliance with the Autobots, but is adamant about not betraying the Decepticon leader.'' The Autobots confront the Decepticons, but Optimus Prime has issued a 'no harm' order as he just wants to talk, so they purposely miss their targets in blaster fire.'''' Galvatron's hostility tests Prime's patience and he fights in defense. Galvatron has the upper hand, wielding the Star Saber, until Starscream shows up and challenges him.'''' More of the moon's surface breaks away, exposing more of Unicron, as blasts begin to strike Cybertron.'''' In a dynamic sword fight, Starscream allows Galvatron to slay him, then reveals he never intended to break his oath to Galvatron, but he respected Optimus Prime as a better leader. His desperate ruse was to show Galvatron the severity of Unicron, and his last request is for the Decepticons to join forces with the Autobots.'' A dying Starscream pushes himself and shoots a final blast at Unicron, then he crumbles from the return blast. Immediately, Alexis' necklace crystal cracks.'''' A tribute to Starscream is shown of past Armada footage. Galvatron ponders for a moment, then hands the Star Saber to Prime! Sideways appears through sudden static, snatches the Star Saber, then retreats underground to the warpgate.'''' The kids are left with questions as they mourn Starscream's death.moreless
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  • Goodbye Starscream

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    By SPDShadowRanger, Jun 02, 2006 Report Abuse
    This was a great episode. The episode is focused on the great "hero" Starscream. He is one of my favorite characters in the show and I was sad to see him die. This may sound demented or something but I loved Starscream's death. It was emotional, sad, and great at the same time. The characters reaction to Starscream's death was great and the ending with Sideways stealing the Star Saber helps the episode become so much more better and emotionly strung. Overall, this is a great episode and will make you want to cry (maybe) and it sets up the final four episodes in a good way. A must see!moreless

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  • Starscream dies!

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    By Ogwendrake, Apr 06, 2006 Report Abuse
    This is the saddest episode of the series. Starscream dies heroicly, fughting for unity between the Autobots and Deceptacons, in the face of the threat Unicron poses. The tribute sequence is good, so is the effect created by the shattering of Alexis' necklace. Sadly he does not get to rest in peace, as he is later reserected.

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    • Once again, Starscream has managed to come up with another name for his shoulder mounted cannons. In this episode, he calls it the "proton cannon"... well at least THIS name sounds understandable. Edit

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    • Last appreance of Starscream Edit
    • Last episode where Rad narrates. Edit
    • Starscream's desire to gain Galvatron's respect echoes the bio for Thundercracker at www.transformers.com. Edit

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    • Galvatron:(shocked) Starscream, where did you get all this power? Starscream: I've always had it, you just never noticed it. I fought by your side for years, but no matter how many battles I won, you always found fault. Then I saw how Optimus treated his men, and I realized he was a leader of integrity, unlike you. Edit
    • Galvatron: You were too weak to ever gain my respect. Edit

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Origin
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Union
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Alliance
Ep 48
Cramp
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Portent
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Drift
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Dash
Ep 44
Uprising
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Puppet
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Miracle
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Depart
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Remorse
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Crisis
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Threaten
Ep 37
Crack
Ep 36
Mars
Ep 35
Rescue
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Regeneration
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Sacrifice
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Past (Part 2 of 2)
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Runaway
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Desperate
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Awakening
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Detection
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Link Up
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Tactician
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Chase
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Rebellion
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Vow
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Decisive Battle
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Reinforcement
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Vacation
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Trust
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Conspiracy
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Credulous
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Gale
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Overmatch
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Ruin
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