Megatron is dead. His heir took over as Lord.

As before, Soundwave was distinguished by his devotion to the Lord. This meant that, as always, he did everything that was asked of him in silence.

In addition, he was always the eyes and ears of the Lord: he knew about everything that was happening on Nemesis and beyond. He heard the conversation of every Decipticon, and if necessary, he stopped disobedience. Still silent, but just as effective. And just as devoted.