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Transformers Armada Season 1 Episode 48

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AIRED: 12/8/03

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

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

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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Kirby Morrow	Rad
Scott McNeil	Jetfire
David Kaye	Megatron/Galvatron
Michael Dobson	Starscream
Matt Hill (III)	Carlos
Mark Acheson	Unicron

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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.
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QUOTES (2)
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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.
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- Galvatron: You were too weak to ever gain my respect.
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- Last appreance of Starscream
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- Last episode where Rad narrates.
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- Starscream's desire to gain Galvatron's respect echoes the bio for Thundercracker at www.transformers.com.
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- Optimus refers to Starscream's Mini-Con as "Swindle", which is technically correct. "Zapmaster", as far as the toyline is concerned, is Thundercracker's Mini-Con. While Starscream took on Thundercracker's color scheme a few episodes back, he is still refered to as Starscream.
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- According to the toy, Starscream/Thundercracker's Mini-Con is now named Zapmaster.
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- Sideways seals up the warpgate entrance underground Cybertron.
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- Like in Generation 1, Starscream's body crumbles when he dies.
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- Galvatron says "Sayonara"!
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- There's a giant statue of Galvatron on Cybertron. Since it's not color-specific (all gray), it's more likely be Megatron.
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- Starscream claims all he wanted was Galvatron's respect.
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- Starscream's Mini-Con Swindle survives.
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- First aired on YTV on October 24th, 2003.
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- Starscream Dies.
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- First aired on Sky One in the UK on September 29th, 2003.
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- Sideways steals the Star Sabre from Galvatron. Now Unicron has the three weapons.
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