Mathew Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Here are a pair of rivals for a Transformers themed campaign, or just top use as NPCs in any heroic or sci fi setting. Straight from television screen of a kid from the 80s the evil Soundwave vs. the heroic Blaster! Soundwave (depending on the incarnation) is either the loyal minion of Megatron who controls communications of the Decepticons and a legion of cassettes, or possibly he is a backstabbing jerk who blackmails other Decepticons with his recordings and looks to take control of the Decepticons himself one day. He turns from 18 foot tall robot into a tape player. He has a shoulder mounted missile launcher, a rifle, and he can shoot electricity from his hands. He can also read minds. In the TV series he was protrayed as being able to fly as a robot, although that is not one of his powers in the comics. http://home.comcast.net/~mathewignash/PDFs/SOUNDWAV.pdf Blaster is the Autobots communications expert, who can turn into a boom box. He also has a variety of tapes that turn into robots in some fiction. In the TV series he was depicted as a hip cat DJ type who sometimes speaks in rhyme, but in the comic he was more a brooding hero who protected his friends and often challenged his superiors. He carries a rife. http://home.comcast.net/~mathewignash/PDFs/BLASTER.pdf I didn't write up thier cassettes as followers or duplicates, as they are written up as seperate PCs on the same team. Heck, one idea for a Transformers player team might be to allow all the players to make up cassette-bots and have their NPC commander be Blaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Well, in the cartoon (never read the comic) in their only fight, Blaster won only by using amplifiers if I remember. And in the battle of the tapes in the movie we really didnt get to see what happened, I assumed probably a stalemate to just enough (thanks to Blaster and Perceptor) to push back the Decptitapes. (though stopping the transmission was their main goal so in effect they succeeded anyway). Plus Soundwave held back Laserbeak and Buzzsaw. In any case the cassettes were obviously better in a specialist/support troop kind of way. (heck, per job description Laserbeak might have been the most competent Transformer period*) *Course, most of Laserbeak's job description was as a scout/spy. Not really a front-line soldier per se. Note: Though for full disclosure Soundwave was my favorite Transformer. With his cassette Ravage possibly being my #2. And I preferred the loyal Soundwave (at least loyal to Megatron). And why couldnt the PCs be cassette-cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asperion Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Blaster was in a weakened state during the tv fight. However he has always been very quick thinking on his feet and is able to use anything that is able to either generate or amplify sound to his advantage. Soundwave tends to think more like a Vulcan in many respects (although he is very willing to use violence to accomplish his goals). He does set many plans that is supposed to put him into the leadership of the Decepticons, he just is more sneaky and underhanded than the more forceful companions, such as Starscream. I believe that if Blaster was not so weakened, then he would have been able to defeat Soundwave, it still would not have been an easy fight but Blaster would have not had to resort to the tricks and devices aids that he needed to. In the comics the two never did have a dual. (I am only refering to the original 1980's cartoon and comic series and not any more modern remakes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alverant Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Depends on which version of the comic. In the original Blaster had to make some tough choices when the Autobots had a change in leadership (Grimlock took over as a king complete with a crown). In the current comic, he's portrayed as a moral officer who's happy on the outside to raise spirits. Inside he knows how bad things really are. (Full disclosure, I stopped reading comics three years ago due to economics and the way Marvel was acting.) IMHO in the movie the fact Blaster was able to get out part of his message was a bigger success than getting the whole thing out. On Moon Base One did Optimus hear, "The Decepticons are blitzing Autobot city! We're really taking a---" and think "He must have meant '--an easy time of things. Don't bother showing up unless you want to help clean up Decepti-parts."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster For the record, Marvel hasn't published Transformers in over a decade. It's now being published by IDW ... and it is pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster So can we agree Starscream was an idiot? (at least wait 5 minutes between coups) Note: Ironically, the episode "Traitor" was one of the few episodes where old Starscream actually didnt attempt a takeover, I think. 2nd Note: Grimlock was also an idiot, but I dare you to tell him that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster On another Transformer note, I was thinking of a What if? Unicron vs. Death Star fight. I figure with that laser the Death Star has the advantage from distance, but if that first shot doesnt stop Unicron, then Tarkin can say "Game over, man, game over" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Another time Blaster and Soundwave came into conflict was the season 3 episode "Carnage in C-Minor", where they both worked to obtain recording on a 3 part alien harmonic which could be used to cause massive destruction. Soundwave got all three parts, but then Blaster was able to get in close and push his "erase" button on his chest (not kidding here!) That episode was pretty silly. Most recently in the Transformers Collectors Club comic stories they introduced Soundwave and Blaster from an evil mirror universe. Blaster is evil and speaks with a thick German accent, where Soundwave talks like a radio DJ, but still has the same reverb effect on his voice. They fought on Earth against each other when an out-of-control signal disabled most of the other Transformers, but being communications specialists, they proves immune to the signal (their systems were used to signals that would overwhelm other Transformers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 12, 2013 Report Share Posted February 12, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster I tried to forget Carnage in C-Minor, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Posted February 13, 2013 Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Blaster and Soundwave also fought in the Headmaster Saga, which was broadcast in Japan. It was pretty much a straight up brawl and both bots ended up dying as a result but Soundwave went down first, which means Blaster won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster I never had the hatred for Carnage in C Minor many other fans seem to have. I thought it was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Blaster and Soundwave also fought in the Headmaster Saga' date=' which was broadcast in Japan. It was pretty much a straight up brawl and both bots ended up dying as a result but Soundwave went down first, which means Blaster won.[/quote'] To be honest, when BOTH die in a 1-1 battle, I have to call it a tie. Blaster gets prestige in the Transformer Valhalla, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster I never had the hatred for Carnage in C Minor many other fans seem to have. I thought it was fun. It wasnt the plot (not that it was good, per se). It was the alien speech patterns, it was the equivalent of scratching a chalkboard for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster To be honest' date=' when BOTH die in a 1-1 battle, I have to call it a tie. Blaster gets prestige in the Transformer Valhalla, maybe.[/quote'] Well if they both died in a mutual kill sure. However in this case, Soundwave was killed by Blaster. Blaster's own demise didn't occur untill a little bit later thus he is clearly the victor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster The Hub showed Carnage in C-Minor tonight. Truthfully, the main reason, I watch it is it was Soundwave's only big role the whole 3rd Season (they really got obsessed with Cyclonus and the Sweeps that season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Assuming one counts Headmasters ... I generally try to disregard it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Assuming one counts Headmasters ... I generally try to disregard it. It's canon, thus it counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster I have to take those 3 nights off (well 2nd and 3rd at least). The Headmaster thing creeps me out. I think Optimus Prime was the only (non re-formatted) Transformer in both the More than Meets the Eye 3 parter. ANd the 3 part Headmaster finale. Bumblebee was Goldbug. Megatron was Galvatron. Thundercracker/Skywarp were Scourge and Cyclonus/Sweep #3 (depending on who became Cyclonus (Bombshell or Skywarp). Soundwave might have been in a background shot in the finale but I dont remember seeing him. Most of the others from the first were dead or obsolete (aka pushed out of the way for newer toys). Note: Couldnt somebody have killed Blurr off at some point in Season 3? Or at least ripped out his voice transmitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster It's canon' date=' thus it counts.[/quote'] It's a canon. There are several continuities. I follow the original G1 Continuity to The Rebirth, rather than Headmasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster I follow the G1 continuity through the end of The Return of Optimus Prime and cut off before Rebirth. Rebirth is creepy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alverant Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster It wasnt the plot (not that it was good' date=' per se). It was the alien speech patterns, it was the equivalent of scratching a chalkboard for me.[/quote'] It used auto-tune before auto-tune was invented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alverant Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster I follow the G1 continuity through the end of The Return of Optimus Prime and cut off before Rebirth. Rebirth is creepy. Rebirth was supposed to have been 5 episodes but at the last minute had to be reedited down to 3. Plus it had bad animation (wrong colors, wrong characters, etc). The deux ex machina of Spike reversing the polarity of a rocket was the worst thing save for the creepy relationship between Daniel and Arcee. I think if it could have been kept at the intended length, some of the plot problems would not have happened. But ultimately they should have ended with Return of Optimus Prime or gone with a complete 4th season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Yeah, Daniel and Arcee was creepy enough those episodes to begin with........then the Headmaster and he was inside her head. YYYAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Re: Soundwave vs. Blaster Rebirth was supposed to have been 5 episodes but at the last minute had to be reedited down to 3. Plus it had bad animation (wrong colors' date=' wrong characters, etc). The deux ex machina of Spike reversing the polarity of a rocket was the worst thing save for the creepy relationship between Daniel and Arcee. I think if it could have been kept at the intended length, some of the plot problems would not have happened. But ultimately they should have ended with Return of Optimus Prime or gone with a complete 4th season.[/quote'] I agree that they should have gone through with a full 4th season. No, Rebirth wasn't perfect. I still think it was better than Headmasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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