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:Rather than [[5mm post|5mm]] hands, Rook has forward-facing 5mm ports in front of his fists. This allows him to mount his clamp-like accessory as an integrated weapon or use ''Combiner Wars'' combiner hands (one of which is included) as giant "[[Hulk]] hands". This is pretty awesome.
:Rather than [[5mm post|5mm]] hands, Rook has forward-facing 5mm ports in front of his fists. This allows him to mount his clamp-like accessory as an integrated weapon or use ''Combiner Wars'' combiner hands (one of which is included) as giant "[[Hulk]] hands". This is pretty awesome.


:This mold was slightly retooled into [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], [[Tarantulas]] and heavily retooled into [[Swindle (G1)#Generations|Swindle]] and [[Hound (G1)#Generations|Hound]].
:This mold was slightly retooled into [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] and [[Tarantulas]], and heavily retooled into [[Swindle (G1)#Generations|Swindle]] and [[Hound (G1)#Generations|Hound]].


:Rook comes with a copy of "Combiner Wars #10" (actually [[The Crucible|''The Transformers'' #34]]).
:Rook comes with a copy of "Combiner Wars #10" (actually [[The Crucible|''The Transformers'' #34]]).

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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 Protectobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Good thing my name isn't Knight or my head would look like a horse.

When the going gets tough, Rook is the Protectobot you need. Equipped with durabyllium super-alloy armor, he can take nearly any punishment you care to throw at him. Add to that his extensive knowledge of tactics, and you'll have a hard time trying to get one over on Rook!

Fiction

IDW Generation 1 continuity

"Grotusque and Mainframe? Man, there's no way I'm becoming a Protectobot if I stand over here!"

Rook was in Mirage's visions of a Caminus consumed by flame and rampaging giants! The Possible Light

Rook happened to be standing around when Starscream aimed the Enigma of Combination at some loosely-affiliated Autobots jokingly referred to as the "Protectobots" and then Rook was suddenly Defensor's leg. Mistakes and Mayhem

Games

Transformers: Battle Tactics

I have two chinstraps, one for my chin, the other for my nose.

Rook participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Transformers: Battle Tactics

Toys

Generations

File:GenerationsCWRook.jpg
Charge now, doctor!
  • Protectobot Rook (Deluxe, 2015)
    • 2 of 5: Defensor
    • Accessories: Clamp weapon, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
Released as part of the Combiner Wars subline imprint of Generations, Rook can transform into either an armored SWAT vehicle or a limb for any combiner from the same subline. He is intended to be combined with Hot Spot, Streetwise, First Aid, and Blades to form Defensor (with Groove now serving as a chest piece).
Rather than 5mm hands, Rook has forward-facing 5mm ports in front of his fists. This allows him to mount his clamp-like accessory as an integrated weapon or use Combiner Wars combiner hands (one of which is included) as giant "Hulk hands". This is pretty awesome.
This mold was slightly retooled into Impactor and Tarantulas, and heavily retooled into Swindle and Hound.
Rook comes with a copy of "Combiner Wars #10" (actually The Transformers #34).

Notes

  • Rook's headsculpt is designed to evoke a rook playing piece from chess.[1]
  • Rook's deco was the work of Joe Kyde.[2]

References