Soundwave is a prominent Decepticon from the Transformers franchise, known for his loyalty to Megatron and his role as the communications officer. He is characterized by his monotone voice, emotionless demeanor, and his ability to intercept and manipulate transmissions. Soundwave often deploys smaller Decepticons like Ravage, Laserbeak, and Rumble, who transform from cassette tapes stored in his chest. Throughout the various Transformers media, Soundwave remains an enigmatic and powerful figure, acting as both a spy and a formidable warrior.