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Road Rocket (G2)

2022-06-25T01:17:45Z

TimekeeperOli: /* External links */ added link to livestream mentioned in the notes section

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{{disambig3|Road Rocket}}
:''Road Rocket is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Road Rocket boxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Damn you! ... Wanna fight, huh? ... FIGHT ME!]]
While most ninja are known for their collected and deliberate behavior, '''Road Rocket''' runs hot all the time. Ever eager for action, he pushes his engine to its limits when roaring towards the battlefield, making it glow red-hot; Road Rocket has to chug a hefty cocktail of motor oil and antifreeze just to keep his systems from melting down. Thankfully, he always has more than enough energy to keep this breakneck pace in battle, using his "light saber" buzzsaw weapon to cleave through [[Decepticon]] armor as if it was warm butter.

His eagerness tends to get the better of him on most occasions, though, and he often disobeys orders, breaks rank and goes it alone against all common sense. This gets him out of tight situations as frequently as it gets him into them. Road Rocket plays very poorly with others due in equal parts to his hyperactive tendencies as well as his less-than-pleasant social skills; he's very quiet and standoffish despite his hot-blooded attitude. Considering he was an Autobot living on ''[[Chaar]]'' of all places, his inability to make friends should come as no surprise.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Legends'' comic (1)====
Road Rocket and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] were disciples of the ninja [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], but the two butted heads over their master, developing a rivalry. {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}}

====''Robotmasters'' comic====
Road Rocket originally hailed from [[Chaar]], but relocated to Earth to study the art of ninjutsu. Despite being an Autobot, he abstained from the conflict between [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Beast Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]]s and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots and trained in the mountains of [[Japan]]. When [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]] informed the Autobots of a [[solitarium]] supply on Chaar, [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] sought out Road Rocket so that he could guide them through the hostile planet.

Road Rocket joined Optimus Prime and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] in exploring a crevasse filled with solitarium crystals. However, they were ambushed from above by Beast Megatron and Sideways, who had led the Autobots into a trap. The Decepticons detonated the crystals around the Autobots. Fortunately, Primal managed to shield the three from the explosion with a huge slab of rock, but they were unable to prevent the Decepticons from making off with a huge load of solitarium. {{storylink|Defend the Solitarium!}}

====''G-2'' pack-in manga and story pages====
[[File:AeroRaid-manga.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
After the [[Cybertron Alliance]] failed, Road Rocket was one of the new warriors assembled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to fight back against [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. An effective ninja clan warrior from the planet Chaar, he was also a loner by nature and frequently acted without consulting his fellow Autobots, getting him into trouble. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 3}}

In his first battle against the Decepticons, he, [[Volt]] and [[Electro]] had been cornered by [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]], [[Sizzle (G2)|Sizzle]], [[Skyjack (G2)|Skyjack]] and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]. Road Rocket broke formation against orders, using his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to kick up a blinding cloud of dust before breaking through the Decepticons' line. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #11}}

Later, he was running through the Decepticons' base, eventually finding himself cornered in a dead end by [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]], Jolt and Sizzle. As Road Pig mocked Road Rocket's failings as a ninja, an air vent opened up above them... [[Aero Raid]] had arrived to save Road Rocket's hash! Road, unimpressed, merely muttered out a simple "Thanks", much to Aero Raid's annoyance. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #14}}
{{-}}

====''Legends'' comic (2)====
At some point, Road Rocket was embroiled in a battle around [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}}

When the [[Cybertron Alliance]] was restored, Road Rocket and Road Pig were reunited with Nightbird, who tried to impose peace between her two former students. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===''Robotmasters'' 3D Diorama manga===
Road Rocket was ordered by Optimus Prime to search for solitarium in [[Egypt]]. After both he and Sideways detected some nearby, they raced to reach the soliarium and Road Rocket won. Sideways, who failed to time his jump properly, fell down a gorge. {{Storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 4}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]''}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Roadrocket model.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Once auditioned for the job of being [[Captain America]]'s motorcycle.]]
During the war, Road Rocket was part of an Autobot squad led by [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] when they were attacked by [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] and his troops. The Autobots lost that battle, and were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}}

Later, Road Rocket was a part of [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]'s Tactical Response Unit, stationed at [[Thunderhead Pass]] to guard the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. He was witness to Hound's dressing down of [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]]. Later he was part of the team responding to the murder of [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] and the attack on Sideswipe by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|an unknown Transformer]]. After an unsuccessful attempt to contain the attacker, he and most of the other members of his team were knocked offline, but their lives were spared by the mysterious being in a strange act of mercy. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to [[Earth]] as reinforcements. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} However, due to the extraction of prisoners from [[Garrus-9]], Hound's unit, including Road Rocket, was diverted there instead. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|left|Road Rocket is the guy you don't recognize.]]
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and Road Rocket reported on the ship's damage. He joined the landing party and helped attack Cyclonus on the surface of [[Corata-Vaz]]. He was hit with one of Cyclonus' missiles. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} Road Rocket survived the encounter with Cyclonus and fought alongside the [[Wreckers]] as they attempted to get past Thunderwing, who had been activated by Cyclonus to guard the [[Nega-Core]] that was positioned inside the cavern. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

Hound's squad was soon put under the command of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and sent to [[Earth]] to try and halt the [[Expansion]]. Their job was to get past [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] and [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] and disable the Nega-Core the two [[Dead Universe]] Transformers were guarding. While Sideswipe held them off, Road Rocket helped Hound and the others dismantle the Nega-Cores and send them into the [[Benzuli Expanse]], thus ending the threat of the Dead Universe...for the moment. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
{{-}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Cliffjumper road rocket flash forward.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Road Rocket's special power is farting pink.]]
Created in a [[Cyberfactory]] on Earth in the 21st century, Road Rocket was part of the "second generation" of Cybertronians who were neither Autobots nor Decepticons. When infighting broke out amongst them, they picked up the old factions and Road Rocket became an Autobot. In [[2010]], he participated in the battle over the [[Large Hadron Collider]] with the [[Decepticon Syndicate]], and was strangled by their leader, [[Clench (G1)|Clench]], until [[Rapido]] bumped into him. Alongside the other combatants, he was exposed to [[forestonite]] in gaseous form and developed a new superpower. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

Not trusting these strange new powers, [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] made Road Rocket demonstrate his power on Decepticon dummy targets alongside a number of other Autobots. He was startled when Road Rocket turned out to have the power to teleport. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
After racing in the [[Speedia|Speedia 500]], Road Rocket was appointed head of [[Velocitron]]'s senate only after the winner [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] abdicated the position and left the planet rather than serve. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 1}} The next Speedia was threatened by terrorist activity orchestrated by the group known as [[Mayhem]]. Nevertheless, Road Rocket allowed the race to proceed as planned, with extra protection provided the racers by [[Security Operations]]. The ruling First Senator entered the race alongside other competitors, hoping to actually earn his title this time. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}}

Road Rocket had an early lead alongside [[Override (BWU)|Override]] and [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]] coming around the second bend. Mayhem attacked the race as they warned, leading to several injuries and even a fatality. Two Mayhem agitators made it to the front of the pack and blasted Road Rocket and several other racers off the course. Mayhem escaped Security Operations' dragnet, and [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] of the [[Ascenticon]] party ended up crossing the finish line before all the other distracted racers. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 3}}

Days later, Road Rocket was present at the Velocitronian Senate to mark the peaceful transition of power to the new First Senator. Instead, Mayhem struck again with an apparent assassination attempt on Knock-Out. Road Rocket was last seen being escorted to safety by [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] of Sec-Ops. In the aftermath, facts emerged showing that Mayhem and Security Operations were working together to facilitate Knock-Out's rise to power on behalf of the Decepticons. What actually happened to Road Rocket and the other senators after Breakdown got them to "safety" is therefore suspect. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2RoadRocket-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|If [[Scooter (GoBots)|Scooter]] was AWESOME.]]
*'''Road Rocket''' (Laser Cycle, [[1995]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-11'''
:Road Rocket transforms into a red and blue Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. One of the two [[Laser Cycle]]s released in the tail end of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Road Rocket has a light-up gimmick similar to that of the [[Laser Rod]] toys. Pressing a button on his "dashboard" lights a red [[Light-emitting diode|LED]], making the clear plastic of his arm-mounted weapon illuminate. This buzzsaw weapon becomes part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]]. It was planned for use in ''Generation 2'' as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Jazz]], but that toy never saw release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on Road Rocket at TFU.info.]''
{{--}}

===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RoadRocket-RMtoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|This saw of mine glows with an AWESOME POWER...or an LED.]]
*'''Road Rocket''' ([[December 28]], [[2004]])
**''ID number'': '''RM-18'''
:Road Rocket's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toy is a [[redeco]] of his first, largely in yellow and black. It retains the LED functionality of the original release. It also retains the [[retool]]ing done to his handlebars and buzzsaw for the mold's ''[[Microman]]'' release (see ''Notes'' below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' Road Rocket at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Velocitron-Speedia-500-Road-Rocket.jpg|thumb|300px|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1PTuMQUu4g Baby, I can rocket to you...]]]
*'''G2 Universe Road Rocket''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[Energon]] blades, front tire/Energon blaster

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' "G2 Universe Road Rocket" is a [[redeco]] and new-head retool of mainline [[Arcee (WFC)/toys#Legacy|''Legacy'' Prime Universe Arcee]], that transforms into a '90s-style sportbike motorcycle. She includes the same [[Energon]] blade accessories as Arcee, but with additional paint decos in the center to resemble a shuriken. Unfortunately, she does not include a buzzsaw weapon like the original figure. Road Rocket features ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol decals accurate to her origin universe.

: Road Rocket was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving limited quantities of the figure. The ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' went up for pre-order in [[July]] 2022.
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==Notes==
*In [[2000]], Road Rocket and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] were redecoed and retooled as items for the then-current incarnation of ''[[Microman]]'', "LED Powers". Road Rocket became the "Mach Speeder" (マッハスピーダ ''Mahha Supīda'') MicroBike, packaged with Microman "Rider Arthur" as L-14. The Mach Speeder did not have electronics, as the idea was that the LEDs within Rider Arthur's backpack would provide the light source for the buzzsaw weapon. To that end, the weapon was given a new handle so that Rider Arthur could use it. Though the handle was removed for later ''Transformers'' releases, the handle base retains the added detailing. This release is the source of the retoolings found in the later ''Robots in Disguise'' and ''Robotmasters'' uses of the mold. Later, the Mach Speeder received an [[exclusive]] Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] redeco as the "Hyper Speeder" (ハイパースピーダ ''Haipā Supīda'') sold in a boxed set with a likewise-exclusive Road Pig redeco.
*Confusingly, Road Rocket's French name as featured on his [[multilingual packaging|trilingual French/Dutch/German European packaging]], "Motard", is also his fellow Laser Cycle Road Pig's French name as featured on his bilingual Canadian packaging.
*During the livestream that announced Road Rocket's Legacy figure, the hosts of the livestream used She/her pronouns when describing the toy, officially making the character female. Though, this change was not reflected in IDW's [[Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits]] series, in which Road Rocket cameos.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Road Rocket''' (ロードロケット ''Rōdo Roketto'')
*''French:'' '''Motard''' ("Biker", France), '''Motosprint''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Goblin'''

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200120013958/http://www.microforever.com:80/MicroBikes.htm Microman MicroBikes at MicroForever]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180131022052/http://www.microforever.com/toysrusmicrobikes.htm Toys"R"Us Exclusive Microman MicroBikes at MicroForever]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-vNMsLdhXo Hasbro Pulse June 23 Transformers Fanstream]

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Road Rocket (G2)

2022-06-25T01:14:51Z

TimekeeperOli: /* Notes */ fixed link

{{factions|autobotg2|autobot|velocitron}}
{{disambig3|Road Rocket}}
:''Road Rocket is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Road Rocket boxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Damn you! ... Wanna fight, huh? ... FIGHT ME!]]
While most ninja are known for their collected and deliberate behavior, '''Road Rocket''' runs hot all the time. Ever eager for action, he pushes his engine to its limits when roaring towards the battlefield, making it glow red-hot; Road Rocket has to chug a hefty cocktail of motor oil and antifreeze just to keep his systems from melting down. Thankfully, he always has more than enough energy to keep this breakneck pace in battle, using his "light saber" buzzsaw weapon to cleave through [[Decepticon]] armor as if it was warm butter.

His eagerness tends to get the better of him on most occasions, though, and he often disobeys orders, breaks rank and goes it alone against all common sense. This gets him out of tight situations as frequently as it gets him into them. Road Rocket plays very poorly with others due in equal parts to his hyperactive tendencies as well as his less-than-pleasant social skills; he's very quiet and standoffish despite his hot-blooded attitude. Considering he was an Autobot living on ''[[Chaar]]'' of all places, his inability to make friends should come as no surprise.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Legends'' comic (1)====
Road Rocket and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] were disciples of the ninja [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], but the two butted heads over their master, developing a rivalry. {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}}

====''Robotmasters'' comic====
Road Rocket originally hailed from [[Chaar]], but relocated to Earth to study the art of ninjutsu. Despite being an Autobot, he abstained from the conflict between [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Beast Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]]s and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots and trained in the mountains of [[Japan]]. When [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]] informed the Autobots of a [[solitarium]] supply on Chaar, [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] sought out Road Rocket so that he could guide them through the hostile planet.

Road Rocket joined Optimus Prime and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] in exploring a crevasse filled with solitarium crystals. However, they were ambushed from above by Beast Megatron and Sideways, who had led the Autobots into a trap. The Decepticons detonated the crystals around the Autobots. Fortunately, Primal managed to shield the three from the explosion with a huge slab of rock, but they were unable to prevent the Decepticons from making off with a huge load of solitarium. {{storylink|Defend the Solitarium!}}

====''G-2'' pack-in manga and story pages====
[[File:AeroRaid-manga.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
After the [[Cybertron Alliance]] failed, Road Rocket was one of the new warriors assembled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to fight back against [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. An effective ninja clan warrior from the planet Chaar, he was also a loner by nature and frequently acted without consulting his fellow Autobots, getting him into trouble. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 3}}

In his first battle against the Decepticons, he, [[Volt]] and [[Electro]] had been cornered by [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]], [[Sizzle (G2)|Sizzle]], [[Skyjack (G2)|Skyjack]] and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]. Road Rocket broke formation against orders, using his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to kick up a blinding cloud of dust before breaking through the Decepticons' line. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #11}}

Later, he was running through the Decepticons' base, eventually finding himself cornered in a dead end by [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]], Jolt and Sizzle. As Road Pig mocked Road Rocket's failings as a ninja, an air vent opened up above them... [[Aero Raid]] had arrived to save Road Rocket's hash! Road, unimpressed, merely muttered out a simple "Thanks", much to Aero Raid's annoyance. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #14}}
{{-}}

====''Legends'' comic (2)====
At some point, Road Rocket was embroiled in a battle around [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}}

When the [[Cybertron Alliance]] was restored, Road Rocket and Road Pig were reunited with Nightbird, who tried to impose peace between her two former students. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===''Robotmasters'' 3D Diorama manga===
Road Rocket was ordered by Optimus Prime to search for solitarium in [[Egypt]]. After both he and Sideways detected some nearby, they raced to reach the soliarium and Road Rocket won. Sideways, who failed to time his jump properly, fell down a gorge. {{Storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 4}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]''}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Roadrocket model.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Once auditioned for the job of being [[Captain America]]'s motorcycle.]]
During the war, Road Rocket was part of an Autobot squad led by [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] when they were attacked by [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] and his troops. The Autobots lost that battle, and were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}}

Later, Road Rocket was a part of [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]'s Tactical Response Unit, stationed at [[Thunderhead Pass]] to guard the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. He was witness to Hound's dressing down of [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]]. Later he was part of the team responding to the murder of [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] and the attack on Sideswipe by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|an unknown Transformer]]. After an unsuccessful attempt to contain the attacker, he and most of the other members of his team were knocked offline, but their lives were spared by the mysterious being in a strange act of mercy. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to [[Earth]] as reinforcements. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} However, due to the extraction of prisoners from [[Garrus-9]], Hound's unit, including Road Rocket, was diverted there instead. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|left|Road Rocket is the guy you don't recognize.]]
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and Road Rocket reported on the ship's damage. He joined the landing party and helped attack Cyclonus on the surface of [[Corata-Vaz]]. He was hit with one of Cyclonus' missiles. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} Road Rocket survived the encounter with Cyclonus and fought alongside the [[Wreckers]] as they attempted to get past Thunderwing, who had been activated by Cyclonus to guard the [[Nega-Core]] that was positioned inside the cavern. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

Hound's squad was soon put under the command of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and sent to [[Earth]] to try and halt the [[Expansion]]. Their job was to get past [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] and [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] and disable the Nega-Core the two [[Dead Universe]] Transformers were guarding. While Sideswipe held them off, Road Rocket helped Hound and the others dismantle the Nega-Cores and send them into the [[Benzuli Expanse]], thus ending the threat of the Dead Universe...for the moment. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
{{-}}

===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Cliffjumper road rocket flash forward.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Road Rocket's special power is farting pink.]]
Created in a [[Cyberfactory]] on Earth in the 21st century, Road Rocket was part of the "second generation" of Cybertronians who were neither Autobots nor Decepticons. When infighting broke out amongst them, they picked up the old factions and Road Rocket became an Autobot. In [[2010]], he participated in the battle over the [[Large Hadron Collider]] with the [[Decepticon Syndicate]], and was strangled by their leader, [[Clench (G1)|Clench]], until [[Rapido]] bumped into him. Alongside the other combatants, he was exposed to [[forestonite]] in gaseous form and developed a new superpower. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

Not trusting these strange new powers, [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] made Road Rocket demonstrate his power on Decepticon dummy targets alongside a number of other Autobots. He was startled when Road Rocket turned out to have the power to teleport. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
After racing in the [[Speedia|Speedia 500]], Road Rocket was appointed head of [[Velocitron]]'s senate only after the winner [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] abdicated the position and left the planet rather than serve. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 1}} The next Speedia was threatened by terrorist activity orchestrated by the group known as [[Mayhem]]. Nevertheless, Road Rocket allowed the race to proceed as planned, with extra protection provided the racers by [[Security Operations]]. The ruling First Senator entered the race alongside other competitors, hoping to actually earn his title this time. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}}

Road Rocket had an early lead alongside [[Override (BWU)|Override]] and [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]] coming around the second bend. Mayhem attacked the race as they warned, leading to several injuries and even a fatality. Two Mayhem agitators made it to the front of the pack and blasted Road Rocket and several other racers off the course. Mayhem escaped Security Operations' dragnet, and [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] of the [[Ascenticon]] party ended up crossing the finish line before all the other distracted racers. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 3}}

Days later, Road Rocket was present at the Velocitronian Senate to mark the peaceful transition of power to the new First Senator. Instead, Mayhem struck again with an apparent assassination attempt on Knock-Out. Road Rocket was last seen being escorted to safety by [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] of Sec-Ops. In the aftermath, facts emerged showing that Mayhem and Security Operations were working together to facilitate Knock-Out's rise to power on behalf of the Decepticons. What actually happened to Road Rocket and the other senators after Breakdown got them to "safety" is therefore suspect. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2RoadRocket-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|If [[Scooter (GoBots)|Scooter]] was AWESOME.]]
*'''Road Rocket''' (Laser Cycle, [[1995]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-11'''
:Road Rocket transforms into a red and blue Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. One of the two [[Laser Cycle]]s released in the tail end of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Road Rocket has a light-up gimmick similar to that of the [[Laser Rod]] toys. Pressing a button on his "dashboard" lights a red [[Light-emitting diode|LED]], making the clear plastic of his arm-mounted weapon illuminate. This buzzsaw weapon becomes part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]]. It was planned for use in ''Generation 2'' as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Jazz]], but that toy never saw release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on Road Rocket at TFU.info.]''
{{--}}

===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RoadRocket-RMtoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|This saw of mine glows with an AWESOME POWER...or an LED.]]
*'''Road Rocket''' ([[December 28]], [[2004]])
**''ID number'': '''RM-18'''
:Road Rocket's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toy is a [[redeco]] of his first, largely in yellow and black. It retains the LED functionality of the original release. It also retains the [[retool]]ing done to his handlebars and buzzsaw for the mold's ''[[Microman]]'' release (see ''Notes'' below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' Road Rocket at TFU.info]''
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Velocitron-Speedia-500-Road-Rocket.jpg|thumb|300px|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1PTuMQUu4g Baby, I can rocket to you...]]]
*'''G2 Universe Road Rocket''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[Energon]] blades, front tire/Energon blaster

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' "G2 Universe Road Rocket" is a [[redeco]] and new-head retool of mainline [[Arcee (WFC)/toys#Legacy|''Legacy'' Prime Universe Arcee]], that transforms into a '90s-style sportbike motorcycle. She includes the same [[Energon]] blade accessories as Arcee, but with additional paint decos in the center to resemble a shuriken. Unfortunately, she does not include a buzzsaw weapon like the original figure. Road Rocket features ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol decals accurate to her origin universe.

: Road Rocket was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving limited quantities of the figure. The ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' went up for pre-order in [[July]] 2022.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*In [[2000]], Road Rocket and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] were redecoed and retooled as items for the then-current incarnation of ''[[Microman]]'', "LED Powers". Road Rocket became the "Mach Speeder" (マッハスピーダ ''Mahha Supīda'') MicroBike, packaged with Microman "Rider Arthur" as L-14. The Mach Speeder did not have electronics, as the idea was that the LEDs within Rider Arthur's backpack would provide the light source for the buzzsaw weapon. To that end, the weapon was given a new handle so that Rider Arthur could use it. Though the handle was removed for later ''Transformers'' releases, the handle base retains the added detailing. This release is the source of the retoolings found in the later ''Robots in Disguise'' and ''Robotmasters'' uses of the mold. Later, the Mach Speeder received an [[exclusive]] Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] redeco as the "Hyper Speeder" (ハイパースピーダ ''Haipā Supīda'') sold in a boxed set with a likewise-exclusive Road Pig redeco.
*Confusingly, Road Rocket's French name as featured on his [[multilingual packaging|trilingual French/Dutch/German European packaging]], "Motard", is also his fellow Laser Cycle Road Pig's French name as featured on his bilingual Canadian packaging.
*During the livestream that announced Road Rocket's Legacy figure, the hosts of the livestream used She/her pronouns when describing the toy, officially making the character female. Though, this change was not reflected in IDW's [[Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits]] series, in which Road Rocket cameos.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Road Rocket''' (ロードロケット ''Rōdo Roketto'')
*''French:'' '''Motard''' ("Biker", France), '''Motosprint''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Goblin'''

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200120013958/http://www.microforever.com:80/MicroBikes.htm Microman MicroBikes at MicroForever]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180131022052/http://www.microforever.com/toysrusmicrobikes.htm Toys"R"Us Exclusive Microman MicroBikes at MicroForever]

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Road Rocket (G2)

2022-06-25T01:14:08Z

TimekeeperOli: /* Notes */ added a section surrounding the characters gender change in legacy

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{{disambig3|Road Rocket}}
:''Road Rocket is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Road Rocket boxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Damn you! ... Wanna fight, huh? ... FIGHT ME!]]
While most ninja are known for their collected and deliberate behavior, '''Road Rocket''' runs hot all the time. Ever eager for action, he pushes his engine to its limits when roaring towards the battlefield, making it glow red-hot; Road Rocket has to chug a hefty cocktail of motor oil and antifreeze just to keep his systems from melting down. Thankfully, he always has more than enough energy to keep this breakneck pace in battle, using his "light saber" buzzsaw weapon to cleave through [[Decepticon]] armor as if it was warm butter.

His eagerness tends to get the better of him on most occasions, though, and he often disobeys orders, breaks rank and goes it alone against all common sense. This gets him out of tight situations as frequently as it gets him into them. Road Rocket plays very poorly with others due in equal parts to his hyperactive tendencies as well as his less-than-pleasant social skills; he's very quiet and standoffish despite his hot-blooded attitude. Considering he was an Autobot living on ''[[Chaar]]'' of all places, his inability to make friends should come as no surprise.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Legends'' comic (1)====
Road Rocket and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] were disciples of the ninja [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], but the two butted heads over their master, developing a rivalry. {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}}

====''Robotmasters'' comic====
Road Rocket originally hailed from [[Chaar]], but relocated to Earth to study the art of ninjutsu. Despite being an Autobot, he abstained from the conflict between [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Beast Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]]s and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots and trained in the mountains of [[Japan]]. When [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]] informed the Autobots of a [[solitarium]] supply on Chaar, [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] sought out Road Rocket so that he could guide them through the hostile planet.

Road Rocket joined Optimus Prime and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] in exploring a crevasse filled with solitarium crystals. However, they were ambushed from above by Beast Megatron and Sideways, who had led the Autobots into a trap. The Decepticons detonated the crystals around the Autobots. Fortunately, Primal managed to shield the three from the explosion with a huge slab of rock, but they were unable to prevent the Decepticons from making off with a huge load of solitarium. {{storylink|Defend the Solitarium!}}

====''G-2'' pack-in manga and story pages====
[[File:AeroRaid-manga.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
After the [[Cybertron Alliance]] failed, Road Rocket was one of the new warriors assembled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to fight back against [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. An effective ninja clan warrior from the planet Chaar, he was also a loner by nature and frequently acted without consulting his fellow Autobots, getting him into trouble. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 3}}

In his first battle against the Decepticons, he, [[Volt]] and [[Electro]] had been cornered by [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]], [[Sizzle (G2)|Sizzle]], [[Skyjack (G2)|Skyjack]] and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]. Road Rocket broke formation against orders, using his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] to kick up a blinding cloud of dust before breaking through the Decepticons' line. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #11}}

Later, he was running through the Decepticons' base, eventually finding himself cornered in a dead end by [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]], Jolt and Sizzle. As Road Pig mocked Road Rocket's failings as a ninja, an air vent opened up above them... [[Aero Raid]] had arrived to save Road Rocket's hash! Road, unimpressed, merely muttered out a simple "Thanks", much to Aero Raid's annoyance. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #14}}
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====''Legends'' comic (2)====
At some point, Road Rocket was embroiled in a battle around [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}}

When the [[Cybertron Alliance]] was restored, Road Rocket and Road Pig were reunited with Nightbird, who tried to impose peace between her two former students. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===''Robotmasters'' 3D Diorama manga===
Road Rocket was ordered by Optimus Prime to search for solitarium in [[Egypt]]. After both he and Sideways detected some nearby, they raced to reach the soliarium and Road Rocket won. Sideways, who failed to time his jump properly, fell down a gorge. {{Storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 4}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Galvatron]]''}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Roadrocket model.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Once auditioned for the job of being [[Captain America]]'s motorcycle.]]
During the war, Road Rocket was part of an Autobot squad led by [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]] when they were attacked by [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] and his troops. The Autobots lost that battle, and were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}}

Later, Road Rocket was a part of [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]'s Tactical Response Unit, stationed at [[Thunderhead Pass]] to guard the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. He was witness to Hound's dressing down of [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]]. Later he was part of the team responding to the murder of [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] and the attack on Sideswipe by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|an unknown Transformer]]. After an unsuccessful attempt to contain the attacker, he and most of the other members of his team were knocked offline, but their lives were spared by the mysterious being in a strange act of mercy. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to [[Earth]] as reinforcements. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} However, due to the extraction of prisoners from [[Garrus-9]], Hound's unit, including Road Rocket, was diverted there instead. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|left|Road Rocket is the guy you don't recognize.]]
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and Road Rocket reported on the ship's damage. He joined the landing party and helped attack Cyclonus on the surface of [[Corata-Vaz]]. He was hit with one of Cyclonus' missiles. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} Road Rocket survived the encounter with Cyclonus and fought alongside the [[Wreckers]] as they attempted to get past Thunderwing, who had been activated by Cyclonus to guard the [[Nega-Core]] that was positioned inside the cavern. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

Hound's squad was soon put under the command of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and sent to [[Earth]] to try and halt the [[Expansion]]. Their job was to get past [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] and [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] and disable the Nega-Core the two [[Dead Universe]] Transformers were guarding. While Sideswipe held them off, Road Rocket helped Hound and the others dismantle the Nega-Cores and send them into the [[Benzuli Expanse]], thus ending the threat of the Dead Universe...for the moment. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:Cliffjumper road rocket flash forward.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Road Rocket's special power is farting pink.]]
Created in a [[Cyberfactory]] on Earth in the 21st century, Road Rocket was part of the "second generation" of Cybertronians who were neither Autobots nor Decepticons. When infighting broke out amongst them, they picked up the old factions and Road Rocket became an Autobot. In [[2010]], he participated in the battle over the [[Large Hadron Collider]] with the [[Decepticon Syndicate]], and was strangled by their leader, [[Clench (G1)|Clench]], until [[Rapido]] bumped into him. Alongside the other combatants, he was exposed to [[forestonite]] in gaseous form and developed a new superpower. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

Not trusting these strange new powers, [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] made Road Rocket demonstrate his power on Decepticon dummy targets alongside a number of other Autobots. He was startled when Road Rocket turned out to have the power to teleport. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
After racing in the [[Speedia|Speedia 500]], Road Rocket was appointed head of [[Velocitron]]'s senate only after the winner [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] abdicated the position and left the planet rather than serve. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 1}} The next Speedia was threatened by terrorist activity orchestrated by the group known as [[Mayhem]]. Nevertheless, Road Rocket allowed the race to proceed as planned, with extra protection provided the racers by [[Security Operations]]. The ruling First Senator entered the race alongside other competitors, hoping to actually earn his title this time. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}}

Road Rocket had an early lead alongside [[Override (BWU)|Override]] and [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]] coming around the second bend. Mayhem attacked the race as they warned, leading to several injuries and even a fatality. Two Mayhem agitators made it to the front of the pack and blasted Road Rocket and several other racers off the course. Mayhem escaped Security Operations' dragnet, and [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] of the [[Ascenticon]] party ended up crossing the finish line before all the other distracted racers. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 3}}

Days later, Road Rocket was present at the Velocitronian Senate to mark the peaceful transition of power to the new First Senator. Instead, Mayhem struck again with an apparent assassination attempt on Knock-Out. Road Rocket was last seen being escorted to safety by [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] of Sec-Ops. In the aftermath, facts emerged showing that Mayhem and Security Operations were working together to facilitate Knock-Out's rise to power on behalf of the Decepticons. What actually happened to Road Rocket and the other senators after Breakdown got them to "safety" is therefore suspect. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}
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==Toys==
===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2RoadRocket-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|If [[Scooter (GoBots)|Scooter]] was AWESOME.]]
*'''Road Rocket''' (Laser Cycle, [[1995]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''TRF-11'''
:Road Rocket transforms into a red and blue Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. One of the two [[Laser Cycle]]s released in the tail end of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Road Rocket has a light-up gimmick similar to that of the [[Laser Rod]] toys. Pressing a button on his "dashboard" lights a red [[Light-emitting diode|LED]], making the clear plastic of his arm-mounted weapon illuminate. This buzzsaw weapon becomes part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]]. It was planned for use in ''Generation 2'' as [[Jazz (G1)/toys#LaserCycle|Jazz]], but that toy never saw release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on Road Rocket at TFU.info.]''
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RoadRocket-RMtoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|This saw of mine glows with an AWESOME POWER...or an LED.]]
*'''Road Rocket''' ([[December 28]], [[2004]])
**''ID number'': '''RM-18'''
:Road Rocket's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toy is a [[redeco]] of his first, largely in yellow and black. It retains the LED functionality of the original release. It also retains the [[retool]]ing done to his handlebars and buzzsaw for the mold's ''[[Microman]]'' release (see ''Notes'' below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on ''Robotmasters'' Road Rocket at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Velocitron-Speedia-500-Road-Rocket.jpg|thumb|300px|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1PTuMQUu4g Baby, I can rocket to you...]]]
*'''G2 Universe Road Rocket''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[Energon]] blades, front tire/Energon blaster

: ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection]]'' "G2 Universe Road Rocket" is a [[redeco]] and new-head retool of mainline [[Arcee (WFC)/toys#Legacy|''Legacy'' Prime Universe Arcee]], that transforms into a '90s-style sportbike motorcycle. She includes the same [[Energon]] blade accessories as Arcee, but with additional paint decos in the center to resemble a shuriken. Unfortunately, she does not include a buzzsaw weapon like the original figure. Road Rocket features ''Generation 2'' Autobot symbol decals accurate to her origin universe.

: Road Rocket was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the US, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving limited quantities of the figure. The ''Velocitron Speedia 500 Collection'' went up for pre-order in [[July]] 2022.
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*In [[2000]], Road Rocket and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] were redecoed and retooled as items for the then-current incarnation of ''[[Microman]]'', "LED Powers". Road Rocket became the "Mach Speeder" (マッハスピーダ ''Mahha Supīda'') MicroBike, packaged with Microman "Rider Arthur" as L-14. The Mach Speeder did not have electronics, as the idea was that the LEDs within Rider Arthur's backpack would provide the light source for the buzzsaw weapon. To that end, the weapon was given a new handle so that Rider Arthur could use it. Though the handle was removed for later ''Transformers'' releases, the handle base retains the added detailing. This release is the source of the retoolings found in the later ''Robots in Disguise'' and ''Robotmasters'' uses of the mold. Later, the Mach Speeder received an [[exclusive]] Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] redeco as the "Hyper Speeder" (ハイパースピーダ ''Haipā Supīda'') sold in a boxed set with a likewise-exclusive Road Pig redeco.
*Confusingly, Road Rocket's French name as featured on his [[multilingual packaging|trilingual French/Dutch/German European packaging]], "Motard", is also his fellow Laser Cycle Road Pig's French name as featured on his bilingual Canadian packaging.
*During the livestream that announced Road Rocket's Legacy figure, the hosts of the livestream used She/her pronouns when describing the toy, officially making the character female. Though, this change was not reflected in IDW's [[Transformers: Wreckers-Treads and Circuits]] series, in which Road Rocket cameos.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Road Rocket''' (ロードロケット ''Rōdo Roketto'')
*''French:'' '''Motard''' ("Biker", France), '''Motosprint''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Goblin'''

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20200120013958/http://www.microforever.com:80/MicroBikes.htm Microman MicroBikes at MicroForever]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180131022052/http://www.microforever.com/toysrusmicrobikes.htm Toys"R"Us Exclusive Microman MicroBikes at MicroForever]

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User:TimekeeperOli

2022-06-25T00:51:48Z

TimekeeperOli: Created page with "Just doin by best ya know."

Just doin by best ya know.

Optimus Minor

2022-01-22T21:55:54Z

TimekeeperOli: /* Beast Wars */

{{disambig3|Optimus}}
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:''Optimus Minor is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Optimusminor-packageart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Monkey, check. Kung-fu, check. Well, Monty Fiske should be interested by now...]]
'''Optimus Minor''' is an upbeat and lively warrior. He has a tendency to make jokes even when the situation is rather grim and not to always think things through in advance, but he's always up for a mission, even when the odds of success (or even survival) are low. Sounds like fun.

In [[Transformers Legends (comic)|one universe]], Minor is the [[Relatives|son]] of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. Don't ask how that works.
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==Fiction==
===Toy bio===
A result of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s cloning experiments, Optimus Minor possessed many traits commonly attributed to monkeys: agility, speed, intelligence, and a superior ability to climb stuff. His animal instincts served him well in battle, where he was a savage fighter. However, like many Transmetals 2, he had rage issues and trouble controlling the resulting violent urges. {{storylink|Optimus Minor#Toys|Optimus Minor bio}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Wolfang optimus minor bonecrusher aint no rat.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
On their way back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the conclusion of the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]], [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] had a dream from his time back on Earth:

Optimus Minor, [[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bonecrusher]], and [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] rescued Rattrap from [[Dinobot II]]. Minor said that they couldn't return with Rattrap. Although they were "once" Maximals, they had gained a purpose which did not include fighting. {{storylink|Ain't No Rat}}
{{BW Shell Game}}
Optimus Minor, Wolfang and Bonecrusher appeared to Rattrap in a vision while he and the rest of Optimus Primal's crew were leaving the planet at the end of the Beast Wars. The three of them guilted the rodent for abandoning them, but for some reason, Rattrap was unable to recall his previous encounter with the trio. Optimus Minor and the other two Maximals pleaded with Rattrap to return to Earth. {{storylink|Shell Game issue 1|Shell Game #1}}
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===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
[[File:Gathering2-Optimus Minor.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|I'm having flashbacks to Marsupilami...]]
[[Razorbeast]] was ordered by [[Magmatron]] to wake the remaining Axalon stasis pods on prehistoric Earth as [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Thankfully for Optimus Minor, Razorbeast was working undercover and inserted a viral code into the protoform-awakening process. This virus caused many of the protoforms to retain their Maximal status. This included Optimus Minor, who was among the first to join up with Razorbeast. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 2|The Gathering #2}} Razorbeast and Minor were responsible for fouling Magmatron's attempt to send [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] back to the [[Tripredacus Council]]. The Maximals thwarted Magmatron's plans to conquer Cybertron, but they were stranded on ancient Earth as a result. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 4|The Gathering #4}}

[[File:DeadRazorbeast.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Cuz' that's what friends are foooorrrr!]]
Optimus Minor fought alongside his fellow Earthbound Maximals against [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s Predacons and later the [[Blentron|Blendtrons]]. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 1|The Ascending #1}} {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2|The Ascending #2}} {{storylink|The Ascending issue 3|The Ascending #3}}

When Razorbeast was infected by [[Latolata|Rartorata]] with [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]], Minor stuck with him, encouraging his friend to fight the madness-inducing effects of the poisoning. But in the end, Optimus Minor was forced to shoot Razorbeast in the head to prevent him from turning the Angolmois-rage on other Maximals. Minor was deeply distraught at this turn of events, and was consoled by [[B'Boom]]. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4|The Ascending #4}}
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===Legends World===
The young son of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], '''Minor''' (マイナー ''Mainā'') came with him to look at toys during 2014's [[Tokyo Toy Show]] and was surprised when they ran into his dad's adult co-workers. {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report#Part 1|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report Part 1}} He was overjoyed to see ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] at the convention, having loved [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|the cartoon]], and had fun playing a soccer game with the actor portraying Prime. Scoring a goal netted Minor a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys 5|movie Optimus Prime toy]] which his dad helped him transform. {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report#Part 2|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report Part 2}}

When Optimus Primal was turned into a real Transformer, he was afraid Minor would be scared, when instead his son thought he was really cool and was happy to have a Transformer for a dad. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 2|Bonus Edition Vol. 2}} During [[Christmas]], Minor and Primal went on a walk and saw an advertisement for ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Transformers Adventure]]''. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} Together with his friends [[Lio Junior]] and [[Wedge (RID)|Build Boy]], Minor was really excited when he met [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime]] and started playing with him, unaware that "Prime" was actually [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Gelshark]] in disguise. The three kids' innocence and joy was enough to convince Gelshark to give up his evil ways. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 6|Bonus Edition Vol. 6}} Minor was going to attend a ''Transformers'' show at Tokyo Toy Show 2015 when he was kidnapped by [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], angering Gelshark who was meant to act in the show, and the shark convinced Black Convoy to let the kid go by challenging him to a (failed) duel. Minor and his friends then pleaded with Gelshark not to return to his home universe with Black Convoy, but in the end had to say goodbye to him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

While visiting Lio Junior, Minor and Build Boy were impressed by his new home, made out of [[Lio Convoy]]'s starship mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 41|Bonus Edition Vol. 41}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Optimus Minor was the designated team leader of a Maximal team participating in the 1924th [[Games (competition)|Games]]. He attempted to give an inspirational speech, but was drowned out by the cheering and heckling of the audience. Nevertheless, the match was interrupted by [[Lio Convoy]]'s assassination of [[Supersonic]] and call for an uprising against the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builders]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}} Optimus fled the match along with the rest of his team. {{storylink|Head Games}}

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-OptimusMinor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's a felony to sell alcohol to Optimus Minors!]]
*'''Optimus Minor''' (Basic Class, [[1998]])
**''Accessories'': Tail/whip

:''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Optimus Minor transforms into a black, red, and gold-chromed [[Transmetal 2]] monkey by changing his legs into arms, and his arms become legs. In [[robot mode]] his tail becomes a whip, grabbed by a pin in his right arm. Along with fellow Transmetals 2 [[Scarem#Toys|Scarem]], [[Sonar (BW)#Toys|Sonar]], and [[Tigerhawk#Toys|Tigerhawk]], Optimus Minor has an odd feature with allows him to have extra limbs; his robot mode arms (his legs in [[beast mode]]) can split down the middle to the elbows. This feature is particularly noteworthy in Optimus Minor, as it is not due to his transformation process, unlike the others, showing that it was more than an afterthought. Oddly enough, he has never been portrayed utilizing this ability (not even on his package art, like the other two were.) His spark crystal is located in the side of his midsection. Minor is one of the most posable toys in ''Transformers'' history, being able to sit cross-legged in monkey mode.

:In Japan, this toy was first available as a promotional item, then as an "import" exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1999/Maximal/OptimusMinor/optimusminor.htm More information on Optimus Minor at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BW-variant-unreleased-Optimus Minor.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|He's been feeling blue ever since he was canceled]]
*'''Optimus Minor''' (Basic Class, <s>[[1998]]</s>)
**''Accessories'': Tail/whip

:In [[2002]], a carded specimen of a blue-instead-of-black Optimus Minor appeared among many ''Transformers'' prototypes that Whiz Bang! Toys auctioned on [[eBay]]. Although these colors more closely match his card art, it was probably intended as a "[[Variant|running change]]" (à la [[Dinobot II#Toys|blue Dinobot II]] and [[Prowl II#Toys|black Prowl II]]), given that the "Transmetals 2" logo on the bubble is the non-Roman numeral version. This blue Optimus Minor would probably have been released alongside the green-and-tan [[Ramulus#Toys|Ramulus]], whose samples have been found at a similar stage of completion.
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Minor''' (オプティマスマイナー ''Oputimasu Mainā'')

[[Category:Beast Wars Maximals]]
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