Rook (Transformers)

Rook is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.

Transformers: Generation 2

Transformers character
name =Rook


caption =Rook from Marvel Comics
affiliation =Decepticon
subgroup =Generation 2 Decepticons
rank =
function =Lieutenant
partner =
motto ="Autobot -- Decepticon, I do not understand the distinction"
alternatemodes =Unknown
series =
engvoice =

Marvel Comics

Rook was second in command of the second-generation transformers under the command of Jhiaxus. He was introduced as being a simple soldier under Jhiaxus' command, but as the series progressed and Jhiaxus' mindstate became unstable, Rook's character took on more of a role. However, due to the short length of the G2 comic series, his character never matured.

Transformers: Armada

Transformers character
name =Rook
japanname =Bright

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caption =Rook from TF: Armada
affiliation =Mini-Con
subgroup =
rank =
function =Headmaster
partner =Crosswise, Sideways
motto ="Friend is another word for fool."
alternatemodes =Sideways' Head
series =
engvoice =

In the Armada series, Rook is a female Mini-Con partner of Sideways, along with Crosswise. Both Rook and Crosswise became a head for Sideways.

Dreamwave Productions

Rook appeared in "Transformers: Armada" #11.

Toys

*Armada Sideways with Crosswise and Rook (2003) :On most toys and in the series when Rook was the head, Sideways was an Autobot and when Crosswise was merged with Sideways he was a Decepticon. Rook was also able to combine with Crosswise to form a single unnamed entity who was able to ride Sideways in vehicle mode. Rook was redecoed into "Energon" Nightscream.

Transformers: Universe

Transformers character
name =Rook


caption =
affiliation =Autobot
subgroup =Mini-Bots
Convention Exclusives
rank =5.5
function =Journalist
partner =
motto ="History always favors the victor at the expense of the truth."
alternatemodes =Pontiac Trans-Am
series =
engvoice =Rook is the name of an Autobot reporter. He is renoun for his neutrality in reporting and has covered the Great Wars between the Autobots and Decepticons.

3H Enterprises

Transformers: Universe - Wreckers #4 Unreleased issue. Main story would have merged the story with the other Universe comic. Artwork released on the internet contained appearances of the Dinobots, Devcon, Rook, Snarl, Skydive, Longhorn, Che and the Monsterbots. Story involved the invasion of Cybertron by the Quintessons. The first four pages of this issue were eventually finished and published in issue 16 of the Transformers Collector Club magazine.

Transformers: Universe #1 contained a story called "Abduction". Some time after the end of "Beast Machines" on the reformatted technorganic Cybertron "Beast Machines" Cheetor, Rattrap, Silverbolt and Blackarachnia were interviewed by the Autobot reporter "Universe" Rook. They then welcomed the Autobots Roulette, Shadow Striker as well as "Generation 1" Sideswipe, Sunstreaker and Trailbreaker back to Cybertron. Rook is glad to have other Autobots back on Cybertron.

Toys

*Universe Rook (2002):Rook is a redeco of the Windcharger keychain. He was only available at Botcon Europe 2002. [ [http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Rook/rook.htm Rook (2002) - Autobot Journalist - www.tfu.info ] ]

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