Rook (SG)
| This article is about the evil Autobot reporter. For his heroic counterpart, see Rook (Universe). For a list of other meanings, see Rook (disambiguation). |
- Rook is an evil Autobot reporter from the Shattered Glass continuity family.
Every Autobot's seen Rook's face as one of ABN's head reporters (since watching ABN is, of course, compulsory under penalty of death). He heads up the popular show Around Cybertron with the help of his co-reporter Punch and his camerabot Sprocket.
If there's dirty laundry to be aired, shameful secrets to be uncovered, scandal-mongering to be perpetrated, or Decepticon deaths to showcase, Around Cybertron is right there to bring you the very best in yellow journalism.
Just remember, it's not libellous if it's being spoken!
Fiction
Shattered Glass
A mysterious energy surge was discovered near the former Durax Hospital for Protoforms. Rook was quick to report that it was likely part of a twisted Decepticon plot to rebuild the hospital and deprive protoforms of the chance for whatever didn't kill them to make them stronger. Of course, the Autobot Civil Security Corps hadn't actually investigated yet, but there was still no doubt whatsoever that the Decepticons were responsible. Film at 2300. Around Cybertron #3
In an exclusive bit of breaking news, Rook turned the broadcast over to his new reporter Punch. Apparently the traitorous Autobots Skyfall and Drill Powerdasher had been seen consorting with an unknown Decepticon near Iacon. Fortunately, Punch was able to get the scoop from an eyewitness and expose the sordid affair. Around Cybertron #4
Rook reported on the latest in entertainment news: the "infamous" comedic duo Dreadwind and Darkwind had been captured by Autobot forces and sentenced to death on account of their "painfully uplifting" comedy tours. Rook was there to report on every moment of their last words and subsequent execution in the smelting pool. Now that was a comedy act every upstanding Autobot could appreciate. Around Cybertron #5
Trivia
- Rook has the same character model as his Universe counterpart, but with the colors reversed.
