In Transformers: Energon, Starscream's ghost does not appear, contrasting with its presence in the unrelated Generation 1 Transformers cartoon continuity, where it features in episodes like "Starscream's Ghost" and "Ghost in the Machine" and crosses over into Beast Wars and various Japanese manga. Within Energon, Starscream is physically resurrected after his sacrificial act in the preceding Armada series. His character design displays visible damage and incomplete repairs, reflecting his previously destroyed state. He operates as a living Decepticon devoid of ghostly or supernatural elements. No official Energon media—including television episodes, movies, OVAs, or spin-offs—includes this spectral version of the character.