>>105767880When you think about it, the scientists on both sides are pretty ruthless for the most part. They really want to be their commander's favourite and often try to outdo each other.
Shockwave is terrible for trying to get Megatron's recognition and to be his number 2. Soundwave in comparison also gets jealous but knows when to call it quits and fight another day. Shockwave gets very bitter when he gets ignored, because everyone should see him as "the best".
He's probably worse than Starscream, because Starscream wants to lead through deception and political manipulation, he knows science well enough but he puts it aside because he wants to earn his success despite hjs scientific prowess.
Shockwave just wants "to win" and could set off a black hole in Cybertron if he thought he could contain it and use it against the Autobots and take them all out in one fell swoop.
I don't think its a surprise at all Megatron keeps him at a distance usually. Megatron is probably worried Shockwave would kill them all with his own unique warped brand of kindness.
