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Ok, it is easy to assume who the possible candidates would be for leader of the Decepticons should hypothetically Megatron be destroyed prematuraly. Starscream would automatically assume leadership, but not until the arguing and his subsequent killing of another decepticon to cement his role as leader. Although, I think his term as leader would last only until Shockwave was able to get back to earth to dethrone Starscream.

I have a problem with the Autobot heirarchy though. Who the hell would assume command if Optimus Prime was killed in the first season? There is no Ultra Magnus or Hot Rod yet. Ironhide is too damn stupid. Alot of the others are too specialized in what they do, and would not make good leaders. Such as Wheeljack, Jazz, Ratchet, etc... Omega Supreme, or Bumblebee wouldn't have a clue either.
Without Optimus Prime, the autobots are nothing and would soon be taken down by the Decepticons purely by the Deceps. ability to maintain and sustain organized warfare against the Autobots. In the first early seasons of course <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0"> I guess I'm just wondering who the hell could be a leader in G1 Autobots beside Optimus Prime. Any suggestions?

This has been Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy.