Rook (Universe)
| 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 unshakeable. 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.
Fiction
Universe
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. Rook's Universe profile
Less than three deca-cycles after the Great Reformatting, 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
Transtech
Rook was a field reporter for ANN's "Around Cybertron" newsfeed in the TransTech city of Axiom Nexus. He reported on Ruckus, Needlenose and Crankcase's bungled attempt to rob an "energon refinery" that turned out to be a waste fuel depot. Rook stepped in something horrible in the process, but the anchor-bot Andromeda didn't seem to notice. Around Cybertron #1 He also covered a report involving two bosses, a disgruntled offworlder, and a plush lizard. Around Cybertron #2
Wings Universe
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
Toys
Universe
- Rook (Keychain Mini Vehicle, 2002)
- Accessories: Keychain
- Rook was originally a BotCon Europe 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.
