Soundwave is Megatron's most reliable troop, comfortably/irreplaceably third in command in the Decepticons. Though stoic/possessing little outward personality (example: his monotone computer-style speech), he works very hard. He won't hesitate to use blackmail to keep others in line. He is not popular with the other Decepticons, who see him as a two-faced snake. He commands a legion of cassette troops to carry out tasks, but just as effective as warriors and are entirely devoted to Soundwave. 