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Post by Victoria Raines on May 7, 2008 11:47:28 GMT -5
"And do you think yourself so special that you can wield it should we gain a Matrix, Starscream? The Matrix is not some base tool that can be picked up and used by one and all. Do forgive me if I would prefer not to put my faith or fate in the idea that you can save us from Chaos, Air Commander."
"Unless you really want to allow all those assembled here the chance to test their compatibility, and thus the chance to usurp us."
Shockwave already knows he can not wield the Matrix, not if his studies and calculations are correct. But there are other ways to use it's power. Not that Shockwave has any intention of telling Starscream about them.
"And, yes, short term. You excel at making grandiose complicated plans, but do not think beyond their completion. We can destroy this alternate Prime, if he is so foolish as to be led into such a trap. But there are his followers to consider; do you expect us to be able to destroy all of them as well, or are you hoping they will see the light, step aside while we kill their leader, and follow you instead?"
"And then there is his Matrix, an object not easily destroyed, if it can be at all, and an object whose violent influence we can not afford to have affecting our troops."
Shockwave's entire point to this conversation is to make Starscream think, to toss out points and problems the Seeker may or may not have considered. If Starscream thinks less of Shockwave by the end of it so be it.
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Post by Starscream on May 7, 2008 18:49:10 GMT -5
"I expect them to get crushed as their leader is defeated. The rest can be annexed or stripped for parts, whatever their prerogative is, they'll serve me one way or the other. As for what the Matrix can or cannot do, do not assume to underestimate my abilities. Too many have in the past and lived to regret it."
"As for a violence-inducing Matrix, we have the opportunity to use it to influence the Autobots, allow them to tear themselves apart for us. Failing that," he gestures to his console, "We have the means searching the entire multi-verse for adequate means of disposal."
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Post by Victoria Raines on May 8, 2008 0:04:38 GMT -5
"I underestimate you less than you seem to think."
Shockwave considers the rest of Starscream's words
"And how would you propose to makes such use of it? Now, if we could obtain the mirror Matrix, and also the normal Prime...," Shockwave's optic flickers slightly, "There is a certain perverse appeal to the idea of exchanging them. Logistically difficult, perhaps...."
Shockwave's voice trails off, lost for a moment in thought. It would require careful handling, very careful handling, and perhaps a few adjustments to the Prime's programming.
"After all, wielding it without falling under it's influence would be difficult, and I somehow doubt that dropping it in the middle of Autobase would have quite the desired affect."
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Post by Starscream on May 8, 2008 5:55:41 GMT -5
"I'm sure two very clever mechanoids such as us could find a way, but let us not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?" This is far to much forward speculation for even Starscream.
"The Autobots shall be defeated by their alternate selves, and we have a trap laid to defeat the Autobots. If we obtain a death-giving matrix during that process, we can figure out what to do with it when that comes along." Yeah, okay, short term. Shut up, Shockwave.
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Post by Victoria Raines on May 8, 2008 11:29:40 GMT -5
"As you like."
After a few moments, Shockwave stands, "You and I will never agree on methods, Starscream, anymore than Megatron and I did. You are at least more useful than he." And more predictable.
With that Shockwave makes to leave.
OOC: These two can snark at each other forever, which is fun, but there's a ton of other threads. I vote for a wrap up.
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Post by Starscream on May 8, 2008 16:27:36 GMT -5
Starscream chooses to take that positiverly, at least for a moment before he considers the source of the comment.
Starscream nods as Shockwave departs before returning to his notes.
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