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:''Rook is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Rook is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:Rooktfu.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Eat your heart out, Anderson Cooper.]] | ||
If [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Abraham Lincoln]], then '''Rook''' is its {{w|Edward R. Murrow}}. A journalist of the highest caliber, his dedication to the truth is unshakable. Making a name for himself with his hard-hitting, utterly fearless reporting from the front lines of the endless [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Rook is respected by [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s alike for his courage under fire. | |||
''Maximals'', on the other hand, tend not to think as much of the poor guy but let's be fair: by the [[technorganic]] days, he could be very annoying and go for inane commentary in his desire to break the news ''first''. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
=== | ===3H comics=== | ||
Rook served as a war correspondent during the Autobot/Decepticon war, refusing to side with either faction and presenting each soldier as an individual with a story to tell. Rook was unusual in that he was allowed access to both Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and refused to back down from either commander, despite the obvious risks to his personal safety. | Rook served as a war correspondent during the Autobot/Decepticon war, refusing to side with either faction and presenting each soldier as an individual with a story to tell. Rook was unusual in that he was allowed access to both Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and refused to back down from either commander, despite the obvious risks to his personal safety. | ||
Rook played a pivotal role during the Autobot siege of a Decepticon fortress on the [[Mithril Sea]]. Rook secretly convinced both factions to withdraw from the area, a move that spared countless lives on both sides. {{storylink|Abduction| | Rook played a pivotal role during the Autobot siege of a Decepticon fortress on the [[Mithril Sea]]. Rook secretly convinced both factions to withdraw from the area, a move that spared countless lives on both sides. {{storylink|Abduction|''Universe'' Rook profile}} | ||
[[Image:Longhorn hates Rook.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]] | |||
Less than three [[Units of time|deca-cycle]]s after the [[Great Transformation]], Rook was reporting on the new state of the world when the [[Quintesson]] invasion of Cybertron began. {{storylink|The Wreckers: Finale Part 1}} | |||
{{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part | |||
He soon found himself reporting on the END of the Quintesson invasion as well, as the Quintessons' hubris kept them from properly preparing their attack considering the wide variety of technological and techno-organic warriors active on the planet. Broadcasting live from [[Grand Mal|Mount Megatron]], Rook attempted to get an exclusive interview with [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]], but only managed to attract [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}} | |||
Rook also had the unique privilege of broadcasting live from [[Memorial Spaceport]] as five of Cybertron's greatest heroes returned home after the planet's conversion into a [[technorganic]] paradise. He subsequently found himself covering the disappearance of those selfsame heroes following their immediate abduction by [[Unicron]] {{storylink|Abduction}} and their return a short while later. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} | |||
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Rook was a [[Child of Primus]], {{storylink|Abduction|''Universe'' Rook profile}} occasionally teaming up with Decepticon chronicler [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|Wind Sheer]] in their assignments during the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 23/8/2015}} | |||
===''Wings Universe''=== | ===''Wings Universe''=== | ||
In the early days of ''Around Cybertron'', Rook was mentored by [[Bishop (Autobot)|Bishop]]. Surprised to find that the show only had one viewer, Rook nevertheless pushed on with an interview with the [[Custodiobot]]. When he only got literal, circular answers from his interviewee, Rook wondered aloud if this was why they only had one viewer. {{storylink|Around Cybertron | [[File:HtF-RookUnicronandUnicorn.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]] | ||
In the early days of ''Around Cybertron'', Rook was mentored by [[Bishop (Autobot)|Bishop]]. Surprised to find that the show only had one viewer, Rook nevertheless pushed on with an interview with the [[Custodiobot]]. When he only got literal, circular answers from his interviewee, Rook wondered aloud if this was why they only had one viewer. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 15|Around Cybertron #15}} For his next interview, Rook promised to get the answers to the great questions of the war from "[[Alpha Trion]]", in reality Bishop with a new paint job. Though Bishop was uncertain that their viewer would buy it, Rook assured him he was a dead ringer for the real Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 16|Around Cybertron #16}} Rook was overjoyed when the interview won ABN the [[Running Cogs Award for Captivating Journalism]], and interrupted Cassiopeia's report on the war to tell all the viewers. Bishop complained about not getting a chance to hold the trophy, but Rook was too busy hugging it to listen. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 17|Around Cybertron #17}} Rook co-hosted on [[Andromeda (G1)|Andromeda]]'s first show, and afterwards asked her how she'd thought it had gone, after which he signed the show off. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 18|Around Cybertron #18}} | |||
Despite his best efforts, Rook found [[Primal Prime]] to be a rather reluctant interview subject, as his broken equipment would attest; {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}} he fared little better with [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]. {{storylink|Devcon (G1)#Timelines|Knight Devcon profile card}} Rook appeared on techno-organic Cybertron with [[Battle Unicorn]] in [[2984]]. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}} | |||
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''=== | |||
Rook was an anchor for the [[Iacon Communication Service]] for the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s during the [[Grand Uprising]]. Although he aired propaganda of various stripes during the war, he had a grasp of reality that his executive producer [[Fever Dream]] lacked. After looking out his window to confirm the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s were in fact NOT the saviors of Iacon, he insisted on getting on the air to tell as many viewers as possible of the threat. Fever Dream cut him off in mid-broadcast in order to air his own, more politically acceptable, version of reality. The point became moot as Vehicons blasted into [[Verity Tower]] and assimilated the entire ICS. {{Storylink|Derailment}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe=== | ===''Expanded Universe''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:TFU03-toy Rook.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]] | ||
* '''Rook''' (Keychain Mini Vehicle, 2002) | * '''Rook''' (Keychain Mini Vehicle, [[2002]]) | ||
**''Accessories'': Keychain | **''Accessories'': Keychain | ||
: Rook was originally a [[BotCon Europe]] [[exclusive]], given free to pre-registrants, but was later sold on [[3H Productions|3H]]'s web-store. A gray and blue [[redeco]] of the [[Fun4All]] keychain version of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], he transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sports car]]. He came in a clear plastic baggy with | : ''[[Transformers: Expanded Universe|Expanded Universe]]'' Rook was originally a [[BotCon Europe 2002]] [[exclusive]], given free to pre-registrants, but was later sold on [[3H Productions|3H]]'s web-store. A gray and blue [[redeco]] of the [[Fun4All]] keychain version of [[Windcharger (G1)#keychain|Windcharger]], he transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sports car]]. He came in a clear plastic baggy with a keyring. | ||
: The original version of this mold was used for [[Camaro]], and [[ | : The original version of this mold was used for [[Camaro]], and [[retool]]ed to make [[Tailgate (G1)#Generation 1|Tailgate]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Rook/rook.htm More information on Rook at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Rook/rook.htm More information on Rook at TFU.info]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:16, 19 May 2025
| The name or term "Rook" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Rook (disambiguation). |
- Rook is an Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
If Optimus Prime is Cybertron's Abraham Lincoln, then Rook is its Edward R. Murrow. A journalist of the highest caliber, his dedication to the truth is unshakable. Making a name for himself with his hard-hitting, utterly fearless reporting from the front lines of the endless Great War, Rook is respected by Autobots and Decepticons alike for his courage under fire.
Maximals, on the other hand, tend not to think as much of the poor guy but let's be fair: by the technorganic days, he could be very annoying and go for inane commentary in his desire to break the news first.
Fiction
[edit]3H comics
[edit]Rook served as a war correspondent during the Autobot/Decepticon war, refusing to side with either faction and presenting each soldier as an individual with a story to tell. Rook was unusual in that he was allowed access to both Optimus Prime and Megatron, and refused to back down from either commander, despite the obvious risks to his personal safety.
Rook played a pivotal role during the Autobot siege of a Decepticon fortress on the Mithril Sea. Rook secretly convinced both factions to withdraw from the area, a move that spared countless lives on both sides. Universe Rook profile
Less than three deca-cycles after the Great Transformation, Rook was reporting on the new state of the world when the Quintesson invasion of Cybertron began. The Wreckers: Finale Part 1
He soon found himself reporting on the END of the Quintesson invasion as well, as the Quintessons' hubris kept them from properly preparing their attack considering the wide variety of technological and techno-organic warriors active on the planet. Broadcasting live from Mount Megatron, Rook attempted to get an exclusive interview with Cheetor and Devcon, but only managed to attract Nightscream. Wreckers: Finale Part II
Rook also had the unique privilege of broadcasting live from Memorial Spaceport as five of Cybertron's greatest heroes returned home after the planet's conversion into a technorganic paradise. He subsequently found himself covering the disappearance of those selfsame heroes following their immediate abduction by Unicron Abduction and their return a short while later. Escape
Rook was a Child of Primus, Universe Rook profile occasionally teaming up with Decepticon chronicler Wind Sheer in their assignments during the Universe War. Ask Vector Prime, 23/8/2015
Wings Universe
[edit]
In the early days of Around Cybertron, Rook was mentored by Bishop. Surprised to find that the show only had one viewer, Rook nevertheless pushed on with an interview with the Custodiobot. When he only got literal, circular answers from his interviewee, Rook wondered aloud if this was why they only had one viewer. Around Cybertron #15 For his next interview, Rook promised to get the answers to the great questions of the war from "Alpha Trion", in reality Bishop with a new paint job. Though Bishop was uncertain that their viewer would buy it, Rook assured him he was a dead ringer for the real Alpha Trion. Around Cybertron #16 Rook was overjoyed when the interview won ABN the Running Cogs Award for Captivating Journalism, and interrupted Cassiopeia's report on the war to tell all the viewers. Bishop complained about not getting a chance to hold the trophy, but Rook was too busy hugging it to listen. Around Cybertron #17 Rook co-hosted on Andromeda's first show, and afterwards asked her how she'd thought it had gone, after which he signed the show off. Around Cybertron #18
Despite his best efforts, Rook found Primal Prime to be a rather reluctant interview subject, as his broken equipment would attest; Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur he fared little better with Devcon. Knight Devcon profile card Rook appeared on techno-organic Cybertron with Battle Unicorn in 2984. Hoist the Flag
Beast Wars: Uprising
[edit]Rook was an anchor for the Iacon Communication Service for the Builders during the Grand Uprising. Although he aired propaganda of various stripes during the war, he had a grasp of reality that his executive producer Fever Dream lacked. After looking out his window to confirm the Vehicons were in fact NOT the saviors of Iacon, he insisted on getting on the air to tell as many viewers as possible of the threat. Fever Dream cut him off in mid-broadcast in order to air his own, more politically acceptable, version of reality. The point became moot as Vehicons blasted into Verity Tower and assimilated the entire ICS. Derailment
Toys
[edit]Expanded Universe
[edit]
- Rook (Keychain Mini Vehicle, 2002)
- Accessories: Keychain
- Expanded Universe Rook was originally a BotCon Europe 2002 exclusive, given free to pre-registrants, but was later sold on 3H's web-store. A gray and blue redeco of the Fun4All keychain version of Windcharger, he transforms into a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am sports car. He came in a clear plastic baggy with a keyring.
| The Transformers mold: Windcharger | ||
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Version 1 (Windcharger):
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