#class issues

[niyarest]

[haley-harrison]

so ticked off when I hear "the youth is too leftist" or "young people are radicalized". bitch if we were, we'd be seizing the means of production. i personally think we aren't left and radical enough

[maxdibert]

¿Do you think Sirius and James felt entitled to bully Snape because he was an easy target, being half-blood and poor, while they belonged to pure-blood families?

Yes, and I’ve talked about this many times before too. Sirius and James weren’t just from a higher social class, they were at the very top of the privilege pyramid within Hogwarts: both wealthy, from prominent families, both pure-bloods. There’s an entire social web at play that meant not only did they feel entitled to bully a boy below them both economically and socially, but they also knew — whether consciously or not — that their actions would have no consequences.

And I’m not just referring to the fact that, if they were at risk of being expelled, their families could step in and exert pressure. I’m talking about the economic security they had. If they had been expelled, it wouldn’t have mattered: they had money, they came from affluent backgrounds, they weren’t going to end up on the streets, they weren’t going to lose everything. If Severus had been expelled, he would’ve had to go back to a slum in a deprived area, with an abusive father, in an environment where he couldn’t even afford proper clothes. Going home wasn’t an option for him, going home meant losing any chance, no matter how small, of doing something with his life.

Sirius and James didn’t have to worry about that. They had options. So of course, it was much easier to go after the boy who not only already came from a disadvantaged situation — and was therefore a more vulnerable target — but also couldn’t defend himself with full force because doing so could get him expelled, and that was a risk he simply couldn’t afford. That played a major role in the whole dynamic. Sirius and James were a pair of privileged, aristocratic brats, and their true colours showed when they found the perfect victim, someone they felt entitled to bully for his ideas or his friendships. But regardless of Severus’s views, the truth is that this was a situation involving two boys with power targeting a boy with no support. That’s not just abusive, it’s profoundly classist.

If James and Sirius had any real courage or genuine political ideals, they would’ve gone after Mulciber, Avery, or Rosier, but those three weren’t easy targets, and messing with them wouldn’t have come cheap. So, well… better to go for the poor kid, right?

Defending that kind of behaviour is defending abuse of power, classism, and bullying based on social prejudice. And it absolutely disgusts me that there are still people out there trying to justify or sugarcoat the actions of James and Sirius — because they were vile.

[theauthorpaula]

Vivid fail.

[pixoearte]

it annoys me how much of "x people of y time period did z" is just the way the RICH done this things, I wanna see the common people's way!

[inthemoodforblastt]

Opinions on the whole chav thing, like some people hate it and think its classist because it stands for council housed and violent, but I'd argue the opposite because going to a public British secondary school I was around tons of chavvy girls and idk about council housed because I didn't know much about their lives but they were DEFINITELY violent and not particularly clever either

Don’t come at me with that classist nonsense. What you’re doing is taking a group that already has fewer resources and fewer opportunities, and then framing the effects of that as if they were inherent traits.

When you say they’re “violent” or “not particularly clever,” you’re ignoring the fact that those things are often linked to material conditions: underfunded schools, lack of support, fewer opportunities, social marginalisation. It’s not that people “are like that,” it’s that they’re dealing with a system that gives them less to begin with. Reducing that to personal failings is exactly how class prejudice sustains itself.

And “chav” isn’t neutral, it’s a label that’s been used in the UK to mock and stigmatise working-class people. So your argument doesn’t just describe, it reinforces a stereotype and keeps that stigma going, without actually engaging with the root of the problem.

Also, let’s be real: I went to a posh school and it was full of idiots too. The difference is they had money, tutors, extracurriculars -every possible advantage- and still managed to be thick. So maybe the issue isn’t “what chavs are like,” but how quick you are to judge them for circumstances they didn’t choose.

[cosmiccripple]

i think it's bizarre that people do not understand how class division/classism works within the england, and the uk as a whole.

the popularity of far-right and right-wing parties is fueled by the class division and billionaires claiming they work for the working people. the resurgence of racism, xenophobia, transphobia, homophobia, ableism etc. is also to do with classism. punching down because the government doesn't care about ANY of us and the ultra-rich use that to turn attention away from them: it's class division.

south london boroughs (think croydon, sutton) are considered 'shitholes' because they're full of the disadvantaged working class, where the crime rates are higher, the houses are cheaper, the council tax is higher because the problems that the working class face aren't solved by shelving it and avoiding the area, they're solved by investing time and energy into the problems in our communities (like kids being groomed into gangs because they don't have anyone to help them out of it, security chasing loiterers—kids!— out of shopping centres because all the youth centres have been underfunded for years). this happens all across the country, in major cities that get treated as dangerous shitholes because they are inhabited by the disadvantaged.

and not only that

our accents are so fucking intertwined with class, not only do they locate you on the island but they also tell others what class you are from. we see people switching between their normal accent and a more 'refined' posh accent because they get treated differently depending on which they use. i have about three different accents i use, my normal, slightly more refined, and then the toned down RP. all of which i will use in different situations and i have done so since i was very little. growing up on a council estate taught me that people treat you like shite on the bottom of their shoes if they even perceive you as council estate trash, but if you can mask that and sound less working class, they actually look at you with more respect. people on the streets, in schools, in the workplace, all fall into this trap. this class division is fucking everywhere.

when USamericans (in specific because i see this a lot) make fun of 'british accents', which are usually ones associated with the working class, they do so without the knowledge of how that exact thing has shaped our country. classism is rampant everywhere, but people tend to underestimate the amount that it has affected how our country works to this day.

[starscreamxxx]

TRANSFORMERS AU (yuri StarOp fic)

Setting: Year 3000, Cybertron

MAIN CHARACTERS:

Optimus Prime

Affiliation: Autobot

Profession: Rising Political Figure / Candidate for Governor of Iacon

Personality:

Noble, compassionate, inspirational

Driven by duty and moral responsibility

Leader-by-example

Initially skeptical of Decepticons due to upbringing

Polite and cordial, but emotionally guarded

Motive:

Maintain order and stability within Autobot cities

Win the governorship of Iacon

Protect her public image and reputation

Eventually: reconcile her love for Starscream with her political role

Relationships:

Megatron: Former best friend. Shared childhood, mined energon together, rose in politics together. Their ideological split is deeply personal.

Bumblebee: Younger-sister dynamic. Close confidant. Their relationship fractures later over Starscream.

Starscream: Romantic interest. Initially skeptical and cautious. Slowly falls in love.

Sentinel Prime: Political opponent in the Iacon election.

Starscream

Affiliation:Decepticon

Mafia Role: Underboss

Position at Nemesis: Head of the “Seekers” (waitress staff)

Personality:

Ambitious

Prideful

Sharp-tongued

Strategic

Emotionally guarded

Narcissistic

Motive:

Escape Megatron’s control

Gain independence and power

Protect her status within the Decepticon hierarchy

Initially: Capture or manipulate Optimus per Megatron’s orders

Eventually: Torn between finally getting free from Megatron and genuine feelings for Optimus

Relationships:

Megatron: Leader, enemy, and source of fear. Owes a “debt” to her.

Shockwave: Early follower alongside her. Freaks her out due to lack of emotion and conversation.

Soundwave: Also an early follower alongside her. Cautious alliance. Extreme dislike.

Thundercracker & Skywarp: Sisters and fellow seekers. They’re extremely close.

Optimus Prime: Initially a target and a ticket to freedom. Becomes romantic interest.

Megatron

Affiliation: Decepticon

Mafia Role: Boss (Crime Lord)

Position: Owner of The Nemesis and antagonist.

Personality:

Charismatic

Egocentric

Ruthless

Power-driven

Emotionally hardened

Motive:

Originally sought equality between classes

Felt betrayed by Optimus for refusing rebellion

Now seeks revenge and control

Runs Decepticon territories like a business empire

Relationships:

Optimus Prime:Former best friend. Feels betrayed by her loyalty to the system.

Starscream: Underboss; moderately trusted but monitored. Has an extreme dislike for her but is incredibly useful. Keeps her “trapped”

Soundwave: Most loyal operative. Would Trust Soundwave with her life.

Shockwave: Strategic mastermind and technological backbone.

Bumblebee

Affiliation: Autobot

Role: Optimus’s closest friend

Personality:

Bubbly

Adventurous

Rebellious

Emotionally expressive

Motive:

Escape rigid Autobot culture

Experience freedom in Decepticon nightlife

Protect Optimus from social and political ruin

Relationships:

Optimus Prime: Older sister dynamic. Deep admiration and loyalty. Their relationship fractures over Starscream.

Starscream: Tense relationship after first bar encounter.

Shockwave

Affiliation: Decepticon

Mafia Role: Caporegime (Technology & Cyber Operations)

Personality:

Cold

Logical

Emotionally detached

Highly efficient

Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity

Hacking

Financial operations

Digital surveillance

Relationships:

Megatron: Trusted strategist.

Starscream: Professional tension possible. Nobody knows with him.

Shockwave: Maybe some yaoi

Soundwave

Affiliation: Decepticon

Mafia Role: Consigliere / Intelligence Director

Personality:

Cunning

Loyal

Observant

Strategic

Responsibilities:

Surveillance

Intelligence gathering

Spy network

Reports directly to Megatron

Relationships:

Megatron: Most loyal subordinate.

Rumble & Frenzy: His two children. Pull constant pranks on him. Stern, but has a soft spot for them.

Laserbeak & Ravage: Created by Soundwave himself. Surveillance companions

Starscream: Looks down on her even though Starscream is above him. Hint of jealousy.

Shockwave: BL???

MINOR CHARACTERS: (more will be added on as the story progresses.)

Thundercracker

Affiliation: Decepticon

Mafia Role: N\A (Only works as a waitress)

Position: Senior Seeker

Personality:

Calm

Intelligent

Elitist pride

Reluctantly loyal

Most compassionate of the sisters

Traits:

Questions Megatron’s cruelty privately

Appears half-hearted in violent enforcement

Believes in capability and status

Secret passion for screenwriting and storytelling

Internal Conflict:

Wants more from life than slum survival.

Feels trapped by class and family loyalty.

Relationships:

Starscream: Protective older-sister energy

Skywarp: Frustrated but caring sibling

Megatron: Respects power, not cruelty

Skywarp

Affiliation: Decepticon

Mafia Role: Enforcer

Position: Seeker

Personality:

Immature

Physically strong

Not highly strategic

Loyal to her sisters

Traits:

Prankster

Relies on brute strength

Thrives in chaos

Acts out when unsupervised

Role in Mafia:

Intimidation

Debt collection

Crowd control

Relationships:

Starscream: Deep loyalty

Thundercracker: Frequently corrected by her

THE SEEKERS

Seeker Category Overview

The Seekers are:

Waitress staff at The Nemesis

Loyal to Starscream first, Megatron second

Trained in both hospitality and combat

Skilled in gathering information from patrons

Used as enforcers when needed

They are both:

Public-facing charm

Private muscle

They are underestimated because of their service roles, which makes them dangerous.

There are many Seekers, but the primary trio are: Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker.

Other Seekers:

Handle financial drop-offs, escort VIP clients, act as surveillance in social settings, smuggle goods through city checkpoints, and maintain bar security

They are:

Competitive, socially aware, and protective of their territory

The Seekers act as:

A militia and a public relations front.

CITY ALIGNMENTS

Autobot-Ruled Cities

Iacon – Primary capital, political center

Metroplex – Living city/Titan headquarters

Protihex – Sector Six-Zero city-state

Kalis – Formerly controlled, now ruined

Rodion – Southern hemisphere city-state

Altihex – Part of the Tri-Torus Loop

Decepticon-Ruled Cities

Kaon – Primary Decepticon capital, gladiatorial roots

Polyhex – Industrial stronghold

Tarn – One of the First Five Cities

Vos – One of the First Five Cities

Helex – One of the First Five Cities

Tesarus – One of the First Five Cities

Trypticon – Associated with Megatron’s early rise

Crystal City – Decepticon-held territory

SETTING DESCRIPTIONS

Autobot Cities

Gleaming towers

Clean streets

Strict order and security

Political governance

Cultural elitism

Structured nightlife (formal gatherings, games, intellectual events)

Reputation and family legacy matter deeply

Atmosphere: Elegant, controlled, superior, but emotionally restrained.

Decepticon Territories

Neon-lit slums

Industrial smoke and exposed piping

Underground bars and music venues

Mafia-run governance

Business and influence over elections

Strong community bonds despite poverty

Atmosphere: Chaotic, alive, dangerous, but passionate and authentic.

PLOT SUMMARY

The year is 3000. Cybertron is divided not by war, but by class. Optimus Prime, a rising Autobot political candidate for Governor of Iacon, lives in a world of order, privilege, and prestige. Her closest friend, Bumblebee, rebels against societal norms and secretly frequents Decepticon territories for nightlife and adventure. After relentless persuasion, Bumblebee convinces Optimus to visit a bar… The Nemesis, unaware (to Optimus) that it is located deep within Decepticon territory.

There, she meets Starscream. A confrontation erupts after Bumblebee drunkenly bumps into her. Starscream, unaware at first of Optimus’s identity, lashes out at her Autobot status. Upon learning she is the future governor of Iacon, fear sets in… not of Optimus, but of Megatron’s reaction. Megatron, former Autobot and Optimus’s childhood best friend, now runs the Decepticon underworld. Once driven by equality, she now seeks revenge and power after Optimus refused to rebel with her years ago. Megatron orders Starscream to capture Optimus. Starscream devises a plan to manipulate and befriend her.

LATER IN THE STORY

As Optimus wins the governorship against Sentinel Prime, her secret visits to the slums begin affecting her campaign. Bumblebee confronts her, leading to a devastating argument. In anger, Bumblebee reveals that Starscream works for Megatron and that Megatron wants Optimus dead. Heartbroken and furious, Optimus storms into Decepticon territory alone.

The main 4s appearances are based on their bishoujo figures :3