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After the [[Cybertron Alliance]] failed, Road Rocket was one of the new warriors assembled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to fight back against [[Megatron (G1)|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|G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 3}} | After the [[Cybertron Alliance]] failed, Road Rocket was one of the new warriors assembled by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to fight back against [[Megatron (G1)|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|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]] and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]. Road Rocket broke formation against orders, using his vehicle mode to kick up a blinding cloud of dust before breaking through the Decepticons' line. {{storylink|G-2 (pack-in | In his first battle against the Decepticons, he, [[Volt]] and [[Electro]] had been cornered by [[Jolt (G2)|Jolt]], [[Sizzle (G2)|Sizzle]], [[Skyjack]] and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]]. Road Rocket broke formation against orders, using his vehicle mode to kick up a blinding cloud of dust before breaking through the Decepticons' line. {{storylink|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. | 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|G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #14}} | ||
====''Robot Masters'' online comic==== | ====''Robot Masters'' online comic==== | ||
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===IDW comics continuity=== | ===IDW comics continuity=== | ||
[[Image:SpotlightGalvatron Roadrocket model.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Once auditioned for the job of being [[Captain America]]'s motorcycle.]] | [[Image:SpotlightGalvatron Roadrocket model.jpg|left|100px|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)|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}} | During the war, Road Rocket was part of an Autobot squad led by [[Sunstreaker (G1)|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)|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)|Sideswipe]]. Later he was part of the team responding to the murder of [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] and the attack on Sideswipe by [[Galvatron (G1)|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, Road Rocket was a part of [[Hound (G1)|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)|Sideswipe]]. Later he was part of the team responding to the murder of [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] and the attack on Sideswipe by [[Galvatron (G1)|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)|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to [[Earth]] as reinforcements. | Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|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}} | ||
[[Image:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Road Rocket is the guy you don't recognize.]] | [[Image:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Road Rocket is the guy you don't recognize.]] | ||
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)|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]]. | On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)|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 [[Wrecker|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)|Fortress Maximus]] and sent to [[Earth]] to try and halt the [[Expansion]]. | Hound's squad was soon put under the command of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|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}} | ||
===Wings of Honor=== | ===Wings of Honor=== | ||
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. 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 ''probably'' developed some kind of super-power, but what that power was is unknown. | 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. 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 ''probably'' developed some kind of super-power, but what that power was is unknown. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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: Road Rocket transforms into a red and blue Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. One of the two [[Laser Cycle|Laser Cycles]] released in the tail end of ''[[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 [[LED]], making the clear plastic of his arm-mounted weapon illuminate. This buzzsaw weapon becomes part of his rear wheel assembly in cycle mode. | : Road Rocket transforms into a red and blue Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. One of the two [[Laser Cycle|Laser Cycles]] released in the tail end of ''[[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 [[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 ''[[Robots in Disguise ( | : This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]]. It was planned for use in ''Generation 2'' as [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], but that toy never saw release. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on Road Rocket at TFU.info.]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/RoadRocket/roadrocket.htm More information on Road Rocket at TFU.info.]'' | ||
Revision as of 07:13, 1 September 2011
| The name or term "Road Rocket" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Road Rocket (disambiguation). |
- Road Rocket is an Autobot from the Generation 2 portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
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.
Fiction
Generation 1 cartoon continuity
G-2 mini-comic and story pages
After the Cybertron Alliance failed, Road Rocket was one of the new warriors assembled by Optimus Prime to fight back against 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. G-2 Part 3
In his first battle against the Decepticons, he, Volt and Electro had been cornered by Jolt, Sizzle, Skyjack and Hooligan. Road Rocket broke formation against orders, using his vehicle mode to kick up a blinding cloud of dust before breaking through the Decepticons' line. G-2 #11
Later, he was running through the Decepticons' base, eventually finding himself cornered in a dead end by 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. G-2 #14
Robot Masters online comic
Road Rocket joined Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal in exploring a crevasse filled with solitarium crystals. However, they were ambushed from above by Beast Megatron and Sideways, who 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. Defend the Solitarium!
Robot Masters 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. Robot Masters Vol. 4
IDW comics continuity
During the war, Road Rocket was part of an Autobot squad led by Sunstreaker when they were attacked by Deadlock and his troops. The Autobots lost that battle, and were forced to retreat. Drift #1
Later, Road Rocket was a part of Hound's Tactical Response Unit, stationed at Thunderhead Pass to guard the remains of Thunderwing. He was witness to Hound's dressing down of Sideswipe. Later he was part of the team responding to the murder of Leadfoot and the attack on Sideswipe by 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. Spotlight: Galvatron
Later, Optimus Prime informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to Earth as reinforcements. Devastation #1 However, due to the extraction of prisoners from Garrus-9, Hound's unit, including Road Rocket, was diverted there instead. Devastation #6
On the way, their ship, the Ark-12 was attacked by 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. 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. Spotlight: Hardhead
Hound's squad was soon put under the command of Fortress Maximus and sent to Earth to try and halt the Expansion. Their job was to get past Straxus and 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. Spotlight: Sideswipe
Wings of Honor
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. He participated in the battle over the Large Hadron Collider with the Decepticon Syndicate, and was strangled by their leader, Clench, until Rapido bumped into him. Alongside the other combatants, he was exposed to forestonite in gaseous form and probably developed some kind of super-power, but what that power was is unknown. Generation 2: Redux
Toys
Generation 2
- Road Rocket (Laser Cycle, 1995)
- Japanese ID number: TRF-12
- Road Rocket transforms into a red and blue Yamaha GTS1000 motorcycle. One of the two Laser Cycles released in the tail end of 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 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 Robots in Disguise Sideways. It was planned for use in Generation 2 as Jazz, but that toy never saw release.
Robot Masters
- Road Rocket (Robot Master, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: RM-18
- Road Rocket's Robot Masters 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 retooling done to his handlebars and buzzsaw for the mold's Microman release (see Notes below).
Notes
- In 2000, Road Rocket and Road Pig were redecoed and retooled as items for the then-current incarnation of Microman, "LED Powers". Road Rocket became the "Mach Speeder" 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 Robot Masters uses of the mold. Later, the Mach Speeder received an exclusive Japanese Toys"R"Us redeco as the "Hyper Speeder", sold in a boxed set with a likewise-exclusive Road Pig redeco.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Road Rocket (ロードロケット Rōdo Roketto)
- French: Motard ("Biker")
- Italian: Goblin
