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.
"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.
