#earthspark ravage

[tweeapis]

His favorite is obviously Ravage. My mind cannot be changed

[chamm0y]

":D"

shes so cute im crying

[vynxwave]

EarthSpark Frenzy's line in S1E08 Decoy "We're free now. You don't have to follow him anymore." has no implications about how Soundwave treats the cassette-bots.

I've seen this misconception a lot and I'd like to clear it up.

So, let's delve into the context surrounding the line, starting with the scene that precedes it:

After the cassette-bots get caught by the Autobots, Optimus allows Megatron to let them go. The cassette-bots beg Megatron to let them go free, and he does so but with a warning: "You will only get one second chance. Do not throw it away."

Megatron is saying that if they are caught again, then they will be imprisoned by GHOST (the organization that has forced all the Decepticons marooned on Earth to stay on the run or hide lest they be caught and imprisoned).

Now, onto Frenzy's line and the scene it occurs in:

Frenzy & Laserbeak are standing together, notably apart from and behind Ravage which represents their division and their background/foreground positioning representing Ravage leaving them behind when she does so.

Frenzy is trying to convince Ravage to literally not follow Soundwave into GHOST, because doing so risks her imprisonment, and she knows how loyal Ravage is to Soundwave. Frenzy & Laserbeak want to abandon the operation in favor of maintaining their freedom, which this is them heeding Megatron's words of not throwing away their freedom (their second chance), hence Frenzy trying to convince Ravage to do the same.

Frenzy's line does not imply anything about how Soundwave treats them because that's not the point of why she’s trying to dissuade Ravage — it's about wanting Ravage to use this second chance they've been given to maintain her freedom and be safe from GHOST.

Ravage, however, isn't dissuaded and leaves to follow Soundwave and the mission, and sneaks into Soundwave's chest cavity.

This scene ties back into one of EarthSpark's themes that run throughout the entirety of the show about making your own choices, whether good or bad ones (this theme also manifests in second chances — choosing to do better, or not), and these choices are what shapes your character (and this ties into EarthSpark's exploration of self-discovery and growth).

Circling back to the cassette-bots: Frenzy & Laserbeaking choosing to heed Megatron's words and abandon the mission and Soundwave doesn't imply anything negative about their relationship with him, only that they value the chance they've been given and perhaps ultimately that they're afraid of GHOST. Ravage not heeding Megatron's words and not being dissuaded by Frenzy shows just how important Soundwave is to her, regardless of the risk following him into GHOST poses.

Inferring that Ravage sneaks into Soundwave's chest cavity would've been easier had that one subplot cut for time with S1E08 Decoy's payoff showing her literally sneaking around GHOST (and Starscream's dialogue implying its habitualness) not been cut... but I digress. (She'd later get to showcase her sneakiness in S2E03 Control Alt Delete.)

Of course with these scenes/this subplot not making the cut it ultimately isn't canon, but I mention it due to it being the planned follow-up to S1E08 Decoy as it clearly shows a positive relationship between Ravage and Soundwave.

In S1E17 Home it's shown that Frenzy & Laserbeak decided to go underground — a choice that was made actively heeding Megatron's words and staying clear of GHOST.

In S2E07 The Imposters Soundwave is seen feeding Ravage and standing by her, and this shows that he cares about her.

In S2E09 Witwicky Laserbeak flies above all the gathered Decepticons and out of all of them chooses to perch on Soundwave's arm.

In S3E05 Fire and Ice Frenzy & Laserbeak take silly selfies aboard the commandeered starship. Evidently, they're messing around with a camera/technology they're not supposed to — and they're capable of sending its photos to Earth! — and Soundwave is quick to confiscate it. I'd presume he does this for purposes of safety/security — sure, they encrypted what they sent out, but now that they're in space who knows what could intercept their transmissions.

The tone of this scene is evident in Optimus's good-natured laugh and comment ("looks like they're having fun on your ship"), and Breakdown's grinning when Soundwave makes for the camera/technology. Ultimately, this scene doesn't convey much of anything about Soundwave's relationship with the cassette-bots, just that the cassette-bots are silly; Breakdown's wide grin likely doesn't suggest anything negative will happen to the cassette-bots.

[monocle-teacup]

Considering that Frenzy and Laserbeak showed up for the drive in episode, I can see them and Ravage randomly showing up to other events happening around Witwicky. Not to cause trouble, but because they're bored and/or to just vibe. It happens so often that the townspeople don't even react to it anymore.

Bonus: Soundwave sometimes showing up to make the Cassettes go back to the Con base. He doesn't even say anything, just points in the direction of the base.

[hamlet-yam]

basing from the deleted animatic of soundwave in the cell but they both seem like sassy and sarcastic bots (first half of season 2 isn’t looking well) tried a method I saw to draw these guys full body plan to try out another if I get around to doodling more trans formers that are 3d models

[cybercybertron]

For @loveandscience

[blighted-lights]

fsr tumblr is being picky about me trying to make a post about earthspark ravage but just know i love her and she's the best, actually

[bumblecow]

TFES Ravage sketch

[slug-gore-bug]

Thunder-thighs and Pantera

[tfemultiversenewsletter]

-Ravage

[pastelwoolfie]

man i wanna pet that cat. i want a cat. let me pet a cat.

[thegingercassette]

The only reason I’m wearing this stupid shirt is because I lost a bet with Ravage, okay???

[dontpetmeibite]

OOC: Deleted Earthspark Scenes from Ep 16 (Ravage content)

Behind a cut if you haven't seen the show

She's a girl.

She stands on her hind legs when she feels like it.

She's sneaky but she taunts people she thinks are assholes.

When she returns to Soundwave she hides in his deck til the guards are gone, then jumps back into his arms and nuzzles his face and snuggles, while Starscream makes snarky commentary.

I feel like someone wrote me a love letter. I've been saying ES Ravi acts like my Ravi ever since she gave Frenzy the stink eye for leaving.

ETA: "OOC" means out of character. This is a Ravage RP blog. If you are reading this from a personal blog and have commentary on the content, please make your comments in your reblog/reblog tags and PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS POST. My RP character is conjunxed/married to Soundwave and isn't interested in your interpretation of their relationship.

[lintufriikki]

soundwave's pov 💙

that's scene in earthspark where he feeds ravage is so cute!!! the food bowl being a tire.. omg 😭😭

[cybercybertron]

Didn’t feel like coloring this, but absolutely wanted to draw ES Ravage making biscuits.

[dailymothanon]

Listen I had a vision of Prime Soundwave but More bat. So I wanted to see if I could do that… and while I was at it I wanted to try doing some G1 sprinkles in there and it ended up as this whole thang… plus Ravage and Laserbeak are included! I wasn’t sure if I wanted to add visible speakers somewhere (like maybe on the wings or smth), I also added some ES in there (still figuring out the colors of his head) BUT I’m very happy about this 😌

Bonus this sketch I did in reference of a bat, I also imagine his pedes and hands are (controllably) magnetic (which very much helps for spying missions) as well as sound absorbent/dampeners; also yes I made it so his horn things can move like bat ears because I wanted to.. and there is also some reference towards IDW but mostly just the horn shape (and yes Ravage does now have spikes just cuz)

Do I have reasons why Bat Soundwave? Yes… laserbeak on his chest like baby bats clinging to their parents even in flying, simply the arm shapes, the long bat ear looking horns, the funky legs he has, his sonic/ultrasonic abilities (bats are ultrasonic, both in chirping and in hearing), having wings, being dark in color… yes… batwave