  starscream is a fictional character in the transformers franchise. he is one of the most frequently occurring characters in the transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all versions of the story. formerly a scientist, starscream is a treacherous high-ranking decepticon who turns into a jet, and wants to replace megatron as the leader of the decepticons. == fictional character biography == authors have created many characters in the franchise based on the appeal of starscream's treachery and cunning; most of these share his desire to lead the decepticons. starscream has the ambition to overthrow megatron as the decepticons' leader. he has controlled the decepticons at times, but he usually suffers defeat. starscream is ruthless, cruel, and more intelligent than average decepticons, but also, unlikely to act directly on his aspirations without first securing conditions favorable to his ascension. he considers himself vastly superior to other decepticons and finds megatron contemptible for his antiquated military strategies and tactics. starscream believes the decepticons should employ gu
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