Rockhopper

Rockhopper is a Star Seeker from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Rockhopper is somehow related to the Transformers, being able to transform but preferring to stay in his penguin mode. He has the capability to secrete an anti-corrosive and anti-erosive oil that allows him to survive in harsh wintery conditions.

Fiction

Wings Universe

Wings Universe is based on the Generation 1 cartoon, but deviates from it in cosmetic ways and continuity points.

The Star Seekers picked up Rockhopper at Greengard, where he had been living for a while. In the pirate crew, Rockhopper's main responsibilities included maintenance of weapons and machinery, using his oil to help them last longer. Tornado's Personal Journal

After the Star Seekers gallivanted through time, Rockhopper was part of their raid on the Galadria space bridge outpost in Delta Prysmos. Hoist the Flag

Toys

Beast Wars Neo

March of the Shellformers.

• Break (Basic, 1999)
  • Japanese ID number: C-32
  • Accessories: Missile

Break was repurposed as Rockhopper. Break transforms into an emperor penguin, and is probably the ultimate shellformer; you can remove every piece of penguin from him (the parts on his arms require a screwdriver, admittedly) and still have a fully-functional, four-limbed robot. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher attached to his right arm. He also has a third (highly questionable) "Buster Mode" cannon-form that can be held by larger Transformers, though it tends to fall apart due to mere gravity. Some fans have affectionately called this the "super-mega-poop-attack!", as the missile fires from the penguin's rear.

• More information on Break at TFU.info