#listen Im not that into starop

[epicfirestormer]

(holds all three in my hands) I just think they're neat

[lupinus-bicolor]

i think i understand the starscream/optimus prime shippers

its taking starscream, one of the highest octane, self-destructive troublemakers, a magnet for mistreatment, abuse, and misinterpretation, and then pairing them with op, who in a lot of interpretations puts the opportunity for change and second chances above all else and whose infallible sense of moral righteousness leads them to be interpreted by their friends AND enemies as a christ-like figure with no personal desires or flaws, it takes THESE TWO DUDES and plays on all the ways they foil each other and compliment each others weaknesses and strengths. Optimus prime as the collected center of the storm and a pillar of strength with a self sacrificial streak, and starscream as the expressive whirlwind with a bad habit of choosing unwise battles but hitting exactly where she'll be most effective when it comes right down to it. They're both extremely competent in their own fashion and their weaknesses are complimented beautifully by each others' strengths.

It might start with defection, or the war ending, or a temporary political alliance, but these two working together would be formidable. Maybe starscream gets a taste of what a healthy working relationship looks like for the first time in her life and starts to rethink their opinions on optimus. on the whole war. maybe optimus pities starscream and wants to show her life isn't supposed to be one long, drawn out story of abuse. maybe they take a little time to stop being actively frustrated by each other and learn to communicate on more equal footing, yknow? YKNOW? i think i get it now. this ship was confounding before but i get it now

[johnbleepingzoidberg]

(tumblr said fuck you and blurred them all to hell so pls click for better quality)

making transformers fusions inspired by steven universe like it's 2015

bonesaw: drift + ratchet + wheeljack

constellation: starscream + optimus prime

prosecutor: knock out + breakdown

descriptions/backstory/blabbing/progress pics under the cut!

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1st is named Bonesaw: drift + ratchet + wheeljack; they transform into some sort of medical/ambulance helicopter, using their sword blades (cuz we're using idw drift and tfp wheeljack here) as propellors. a very strong fusion, but they can't stay fused very long because i feel as though ratchet wouldn't like being fused, and they'd all argue a bit too much

2nd is Constellation: optimus prime + starscream; this is the one that started it all because ive been on a bit of a starop kick and had this whole animatic playing in my mind of Constellation taunting megatron like garnet does jasper in Stronger Than You LOL. they transform into a space shuttle and the name comes from, yk, STARscream and Orion. if this is thru the lens of starop, theyre fairly compatible, until starscream's impulsiveness and optimus' patience/humility causes them to split

3rd is Prosecutor, pronounced like "PROSE", emphasis on the "rose": knock out + breakdown. not 100% set on the name but his design felt flowery/rose-esque esp since im gonna go with a dusty pink/lavender so i wanted something elegant/floral and yet tough LOL. not 100% sure about his alt mode yet, im thinking like a hummer or a jeep or something???? idk. something Fashionable yet tough. theyre probably constantly fused. like, theyre so close/attached at the hip they fuse without even realizing it until someones like "oh, hey, prosecutor"

ANYWAY this was just a fun little art exercise more than anything, again inspired by the fact Stronger Than You was on a starop playlist i was listening to and thought itd be really funny if megatron was taunted by both his exes for being single LMAOOO

some wips/other scribbles:

[enbyblades]

'i want to help you. i love you.'

[sunset-synthetica]

:)

[xstarvibezx]

Im feeling. SOFT.

So, I decided to make some soft ideas for some of ships.

◇Starop/Starprime◇

Okay, so, this one should be like, Optimus is snuggling with Star'Scream cause the dude needs a break from everything, especially the abuse and such from Megatron. Cause c'mon! Who doesn't love cuddles just to get love and affection??

Optimus usually should try and like, use his Orion Pax personality and cheer up Star'Scream. (In my au Optimus can switch his personality whenever he wants!) Like, seriously, Star'Scream needs some cheering up here!

Don't get me started, but too late now! What if Optimus brought some gifts for his team, yes? But they didn't realize after he had left, (cause he gave them their gifts already) he kinda gave Star'Scream some gifts as well! Star'Scream received a plushie of Optimus and maybe a voodoo doll of Megatron. Cause the dude needs to let his anger out at some point y'know??

Since we all know that my AU of Star'Scream is clearly, a fucked up mess. Optimus usually tries to massage his wings, but he's like, really gentle with his wings cause they are sensitive. Cause, Star'Scream was abused by Megatron for as long he could remember, after all.

LOVE. THAT'S IT! THIS BOI NEEDS LOVE AND HE'S DEFINITELY GETTING IT FROM OPTIMUS!

Ohfhjd, and what if Optimus actually like, carried Star'Scream on his shoulders whenever the seeker doesn't feel like walking or just on the verge of passing out? Like, Star'Scream just falls asleep while being carried on Optimus's shoulders?!

Nicknames? They don't really do much on nicknames, unless Optimus is using his Orion Pax personality. Such as; "My kitty", "Sweetspark" and some others I can't think of!

Did I enjoy writing these ideas of Starop? Yes. Do I think about these two too much? Yes. Did I put too much thought into these ideas? Probably but idc. Do I have more ideas for these two? YES I DO!!

I rate this ship 100/10 💖

◇Koss◇

Eeee!! These disaster friends, in LOVE?? YES. YES.-Ahem- Anyway, what if Knockout just let's Star'Scream sleep, like, all day cause the dude needs his sleep. And Knockout is just like, taking over Star'Scream's duties and such for him??

Knockout protecting Star'Scream from Megatron? Yes. Protecting him from Arcee or any vengeful bots? Yes! Protecting him from a freaking predacon somehow? YES! THIS BOI NEEDS PROTECTION!!

Adhjsd. What if Knockout found something on the ground or - or in a store(they can turn human in my au, but I will explain later) and found something that looks like a star and it just, reminds him of his crazy yet messed up seeker boyfriend??! FGKSF

Ooh!! What if Knockout like, somehow, made a gift for him? Despite his poor crafting skills, but, he does have good sewing skills.(He's a fashion designer as a human and such in my au!!) And, He's like, going to make Star'Scream something?? Like a scarf or something?? Something comfortable for Star'Scream to wear whenever!!<3

Maybe, whenever the scars on Star'Scream heal, Knockout would sometimes kiss them and tell him how amazing he still is? And how unique and special he is?? Imagine Star'Scream being overwhelmed and flustered by those compliments!! AHH! MY HEART!!!<333

After a usual failed mission, Star'Scream is just SO done with Megatron's shit after being 'punished' by him. So he complains to Knockout since Knockout will gladly listen to his hissy fits(complaints) while attending to his wounds, but Knockout clearly hates Megatron as well. Cause Megatron flipping SUCKS! But at the end, Knockout ends up cuddling and comforting Star'Scream.

Knockout calls Star'Scream many, many, different nicknames. But! He usually calls him "Star" cause he feels like it fits him!

Do I love these two too much? Probably. They are both my favorite characters, and I'm shipping them!! Did I also put way too much thought into these Ideas? Probably but Idc. Do I have more ideas of them? Yes I do!!<3

I also rate this ship 100/10💖

◇Ratchstar◇(or whatever their ship name is)

Both of them are exhausted and don't really get a lot of sleep, right? Well, imagine them, snuggling together while sleeping together as well. Like, let the dudes sleep, please??

Ratchet and Star'Scream are tsunderes. Do you really think they will accept the fact that they are in love? Too bad, Star'Scream is just, a hopeless romantic yet he's a Tsundere. Like dude, love the damn autobot medic already?? But imagine, Ratchet, confessing his love for him in a more, 'Flirty' way? C'mon, we all know he's a bad flirt!

Since Ratchet is a bad flirt, he tries though. But his failures just makes Star'Scream laugh or just plain confused, mostly confused though. Poor dude.

These two don't do nicknames. It's more like, "Idiot", "Stupid" or whatever. But it's mostly Ratchet that uses those words for Star'Scream.

I didn't have any other ideas for Ratchstar. But did I enjoy writing it anyway? Yes I did. Do I have more ideas for them? Not at the moment!^^

I rate this ship 10/10! It's cute but it doesn't win against Starop and Koss!!<3

◇Starbee◇

So. Many. FLIPPIN'. CUDDLES!! Bumblebee will absolutely cuddle with Star'Scream at every chance he could get! Whether it's in secret, a surprise cuddle, or anything that involves cuddles, Bumblebee will do it!! He loves that decepticon seeker so much!!

What if Bumblebee made flower crowns and maybe find something special for Star'Scream? Just imagine a happy seeker boi that is being showered with LOVE and AFFECTION BY A INNOCENT BOI?!?

Imagine Bumblebee being sent on a scouting mission, but he kinda just, ends up getting distracted by Star'Scream and his looks without Star'Scream knowing? And Bumblebee just like; 'My boyfriend's so cute like a kitten!'?!? My poor heart is dying by cuteness!!!

Whenever Star'Scream tries to impress Bumblebee by trying to like, do something good for the autobots or whatever, Bumblebee is just like; *instense breathing noises cause of how adorable Star'Scream is*. Like, DUDE, THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES WITY THIS SHIP???!!

What if Bumblebee just, like, gets distracted by Star'Scream's looks and such whenever he's engaged in battle with him? Like, he loves that damn seeker so much that he could just attack him with his LOVE and AFFECTION?!?

So. Many. Adorable Nicknames. Bumblebee's favorite for Star'Scream is "Kitten", but it makes the decepticon all flustered and embarrassed!!

I thought way too hard on this. Did I? I am aware. I am SOFT as hell right now!! I just NEED THE WHOLESOME!!?!!

I rate this ship 20/10!! 💖

◇StarJack◇

Whenever there's a ship with Wheeljack. Expect flirty pick up lines here and there. So, anyway. Imagine Wheeljack just casually going over to Star'Scream in battle and just like, straight up distracts him by saying a pick up line? Cause it literally catches him off guard. It also makes Star'Scream confused yet flustered as well!!

What if Wheeljack just finds a old crown somewhere and he decides to give to Star'Scream? He would probably say to Star'Scream that he looks like a king to him. Star'Scream is just, caught off guard, like, he isn't used to being FLIRTED and COMPLIMENTED by a Autobot???!!??

Does Wheeljack love him? Yes he does!! He loves that dumbass adorable looking seeker!! Wheeljack would probably protect him from Megatron if he had the chance to know what Megatron did to him!

Lots, lots of. . .nicknames. Some are not inappropriate, some are appropriate. Depends on how flirty Wheeljack is, and plus, his favorite is "Starlight", cause he knows it annoys Star'Scream and makes him all embarrassed.

I didn't have a lot of ideas for Starjaxk as well, but hey, I just tried to fill my soft cravings for Star'Scream. Cause he deserves it!!

I rate this ship 20/10

◇Soundstar/Soundscream◇

What if Sound'Wave let Star'Scream fall asleep on their shoulder? Like, imagine one day, Sound'Wave is just working on something and Star'Scream goes up to them, about to complain about Megatron but he kinda just ends up falling asleep??

Imagine Sound'Wave just casually hugging Star'Scream from behind because he's so tired and Megatron might be watching, so Sound'Wave could tell that Star'Scream is trying to stay awake so they just try to reassure he will be fine. Knowing that Star'Scream is afraid of Megatron.

Free pets!!! Sound'Wave loves to pet things that are cute, and since they find Star'Scream cute. They pet him all the time whenever they can get the chance, whether it's in front of Megatron or just working! They WILL give Star'Scream free pets!!

What if Sound'Wave was surprisingly affectionate? Like, he would totally shower Star'Scream with love and affection. They can be clingy sometimes! But they know they will never beat Star'Scream's clinginess(is that even a word?)

Imagine Sound'Wave just like, listening to music that reminds them of Star'Scream. And maybe Imagine him, well, making poems and stories for Star'Scream??!

Though Sound'Wave doesn't really give nicknames. They just. . .don't like it, but he will call Star'Scream a idiot sometimes.

Sound'Wave is a Nonbinary Pansexual who uses he/them in my au!! Cause I get those vibez from him for some reason. Anyway, I'm quite proud of the SoundStar ideas!!<3

I rate this ship 50/10!

◇Skystar/Starfire◇

Btw guys, I don’t know anything about Sky'Fire! I only know that he's a autobot. But that's it!! Sorry if I get things wrong about him!!^^;

What if Sky'Fire just like, gives Star'Scream surprise affection in the middle of a battle? Like, it was so unexpected that Star'Scream is just like, having a major gay panic attack??

So much love and affection, just like Optimus. Sky'Fire would LOVE to give Star'Scream affection and love!!

Sky'Fire would totally attack him with love and affection. Star'Scream is just like, "WHY?! LIKE WHY DOES HE KEEP ATTACKING ME WITH. . .THIS NEW MOVE THAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND AT ALL?!!??!!" Like, he's having a gay panic. Lol.

As for Nicknames, Sky'Fire likes to call him "Kitty", "Kitten" and "Starlight".

I didn't have many ideas for Skystar either. But in my au, they were childhood best friends and uh, Sky'Fire had a small crush on Star'Scream, without him knowing though. If he was alive, seeing Star'Scream with someone else, he would definitely feel happy for him!

I rate this ship 60/10! I can see and tell that it has potential, and it's not abusive or anything! I think it's cute!<3

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Star'Scream- A genderfluid gay who uses he/him and sometimes she/her, but it depends on his mood on the day! :)

Sound'Wave- Nonbinary Pansexual who uses he/them.

Sky'Fire- Transgender Bisexual who uses he/she

Megatron- Asexual gay who uses he/him

Optimus- A Bisexual male who uses he/him

Knockout- A genderfluid Pansexual who uses he/him and sometimes she/her (idk, Knockout gives me those vibez--)

Bumblebee- A Demisexual male who uses he/him

Ratchet- A Asexual man who uses he/him

Wheeljack- A Pansexual agender who uses he/him

Arcee- A asexual lesbian who uses she/her but sometimes uses he/him

Those are my hcs for their sexualities and genders for some of them! I only did the ones that were mentioned in this post! Which I am quite proud of!

I'm sure you noticed that I didn't put Megastar, well, I find myself slowly moving away from it, cause my brain tells me it's abusive. Which in canon, it is! I know! But, if it's an AU of some sorts, it should be fine, right? This isn't hate of course!!

I might make a separate post for Megastar. Who knows? But anyways, I am QUITE proud of this post and the wholesome soft ideas I put on here! I can't wait to post more ideas soon!!<3

[unimooshi]

I was listing to Rewrite the Stars in the Greatest Showman bc it was in the StarOp playlist made by @enbyblades (which you should absolutely listen too the songs are straight smashers) and I cant stop thinking abt a Royalty AU centered around Blaster/Tracks.

Like think abt it, I know probably none of you ship it, BUT LISTEN👏👏. Hear me out.

I see their dynamic as a posh asshole who has a hardened persona and a laidback sweetheart who would literally kill for you if you wanted them to. Like it’s pretty much canon that bots like Mirage and Tracks are nobles or rich folk and they have a heiarchy so it wouldn’t be too far off to say that Tracks could be a prince or something. Just someone important and sophisticated in a social setting and then he falls in love with a musician at a party, but it’s socially unacceptable for them to ever be together even as friends. Ughhhh that thought is literally killing me.

The angst that comes with it. Like they know they both love each other and they both want each other, but they can’t have each other no matter what. On one hand they could be happy together and live in some apartment far away from the city, but it would be difficult to move without being recognized or spotted and so the world would feel like it’s crashing down on Tracks and that’s not good for either of them. His hands are tied and there’s nothing he can do.

Or or!! An arranged marriage story where they both run away together and live happily in secret. Ofc it’s nothing like the rich life, but Tracks finds true happiness in living secretly from the government and not having to worry abt how his family and friends would see him. Blaster finds happiness in living with the most beautiful mech he’s ever seen and living a great carefree life.

God I’m sorry I just love this pairing so much and I wish other people would see the potential these two have. ITS RIGHT THERE HAIAKXJDJDJDKSKSKSKSKSKAJDJDJSW THIS COULD BE A THING AND GODDAMN IT IM GONNA MAKE IT A THING EVEN IF I DIE BEFORE IT BECOMES BIG.

[redseeker]

weirdly, writing this starop story is giving me megop feels... which i’ve never had before

im just. imagining optimus being in love with meg since practically the moment they met, but just getting progressively more and more pissed off and frustrated because megatron is an idiot and continues to do stupid shit and not listen to a word optimus says and then before you know it they’ve been at war four million years and optimus has to keep playing it cool because he’s the Stoic Autobot Leader but on the inside he is burning with Rage because the love of his life is just so fucking stupid.

[enbyblades]

a while before the war, starscream used to flirt with a librarian he thought was kinda cute, he would get data-pads from there just to see him again. that librarians name was orion pax

it took three earth months of dating before he realised pax and prime were the same person, matrix gender does a lot

also LITERALLY i love that starop concept sooo much. like. the drama...the EMOTION and the drama of them pining for eachother or being together before the war and millions of years later even tho it all went to shit and theyve both changed so much theyre still So in love...... wah.

[enbyblades]

enough starop sap where are my fellow stans of political marriage enemies-to-grudging-allies-to-lovers. wheres the post canon hand in unlovable hand. wheres the bonding over shared mixed feeling about megatron. i want these two COMPLEX and i want them to have MESSY WAR HISTORY but ultimately seeing the self in the other

woah woAH HEY NOW we can have BOTH starops in this household!! "i guess i can tolerate you for the sake of peace" to "maybe we have more in common than i thought.." a period of time where theyre just trying to learn how to Put Up with eachother- starscream trying to manipulate his way around having to spend time with the prime whos just oh so insufferable in his sincerity only to find she actually Appreciates his honesty...optimus not being able to stand how volatile starscream cam be (especially in a situation they dont want to be in) but eventually coming to see that theres far more to starscream than he thought, he finds himself admiring how passionate starscream is, appreciating how he holds nothing back. the selfish one and the selfless one clashing but while they Try to make it work they find themselves admiring the traits they previously hadnt seen in the other and picking up on some of that themselves. "you may have committed unspeakable atrocities in the name of ur cause but so have i" starop...that one panel i just reblogged recently!!! the "all we have in common. i mean, everybody hates ME, too" hand in unlovable hand indeed. *nods sagely*

[enbyblades]

"i want these two complex i want them with war history" well i want to smooch them together like barbie dolls

literally ^