Rodimus (other incarnations)
Rodimus is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. The main article for Generation 1 Rodimus is on its own page, this page is for other incarnations of Rodimus.
Transformers: Energon
Rodimus is the name of one of the Autobots in the Transformers: Energon series.
Animated series
In the alternate universe of the 2003–2004 toyline and series, Transformers: Energon, Rodimus (lacking the "Prime" suffix in English, but still called Rodimus Convoy in Japan) was a great leader on Cybertron ages in the past and was viewed as a hero by many, including similar character Hot Shot. Desiring to escape the war that had consumed the planet, Rodimus departed Cybertron with a contingent of like-minded troops, most of whom settled on an alien planetoid and became the Energon-mining Omnicons. Still, Rodimus continued on his journey with Prowl and Landmine, carrying the "flag of peace" from world to world.
At some point, Rodimus learned that the world known simply as Planet Q was under threat from the world-devourer, Unicron, but arrived too late to prevent its destruction. Years later, however, he encountered the planet's surviving ruler, Alpha Q, and sided with him in his plan to use Energon to regenerate and restore all the worlds consumed by Unicron – a plan that put him in opposition with Optimus Prime when they encountered each other once again. When Megatron succeeded in reactivating Unicron, however, Rodimus relented and submitted himself and his troops to Optimus Prime’s command, and they were integrated into the main Autobot force as the battles continued to defend Alpha Q's successfully-regenerated worlds against the Decepticons.
Dreamwave Productions
Rodimus also appeared in the Dreamwave Energon Comic. In this continuity Rodimus's history in unclear, but he seems to be a veteran Autobot assigned to Earth. He acts as a mentor to many of the less experienced Autobots: for example he was the first to congratulate Ironhide when he overcame his fears to defeat Tidal Wave. He was one of the defenders of Toronto alongside Hot Shot, Red Alert, Hoist, Beachcomber and Thrust, battling against Divebomb and a swarm of Terrorcon clones before receiving help from a very unlikely source - Megatron, resurrected in a new body by Optimus Prime. The subsequent counterattack routed the Terrorcons.
Fun Publicatons
Rodimus appeared in the text story from Fun Publications called Force of Habit. This story explained where he was during the events of the Cybertron story. Ultra Magnus was the commander of various Autobot ships sent to other planets in search for the Cyber Planet Keys. Rodimus served as captain of the Longbow which was sent to Beta Aquarii.
Toys
- Energon Deluxe Rodimus
- A Deluxe sized Autobot. It was later redecoed into Energon Checkpoint, a K-Mart exclusive and Botcon Thunderclash.
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Transformers: Timelines
Timelines Rodimus is a BotCon 2008 exclusive redeco of Classic Rodimus in black that is based on Black Rodimus. He is an alternate version of Generation 1 Rodimus who is evil. His personality seems to be based on Vinnie Barbarino from the TV series Welcome Back, Kotter. His new appearance seems to have some inspiration from the facial hair of parallel universe Mister Spock from the Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror".
Although Rodimus plays the part of the brash youth, he is actually very intelligent, and has no loyalty to Optimus Prime, only his own personal gain. According his his biography Rodimus used to be leader of the Wreckers, a mercenary group hired by Optimus Prime, but after the deaths of the other members he joined the Autobot Seekers under the command of Goldbug.
Fun Publications
Rodimus appeared as a member of Optimus Prime's forces in the Transformers Timelines story "Shattered Glass." When the Decepticons attacked the Ark launch site Blurr, Goldbug and Rodimus competed for who could destroy the most Decepticons, but thanks to Cliffjumper the Decepticons were successful.
Rodimus appeared in the fiction Dungeons & Dinobots, a text based story from Fun Publications. He was among the Autobots who attacked the Arch-Ayr fuel dump. He was later sent to capture rogue Dinobots for the Autobots. He was part of the group that captured Swoop. Together with Blurr he then tracked Grimlock, but ran into competition with the Decepticon allies Sideswipe and Cliffjumper. After Grimlock bit off his left hand Ratchet replaced it with a circular saw.
In the story Do Over Rodimus stole the Ark and along with several Autobots loyal to him and took it to Earth. Fighting the Decepticon ship Nemesis on the way they wre shot down by the human military and crash landed in the ocean.
In Eye in the Sky Rodimus gained the help of the criminal Witwickey family, believing they would help him learn more about Earth. After fighting Goldbug for leadership of the Autobots he renamed himself Rodimus Prime. His first attack on the humans was to take control of the base controlling a human military satellite and use it to blackmail the humans into making him the leader of the world. The Decepticons were able to break into the base, where Heatwave used his ability to control machines to have the satellite fire on its own controls and then destroy itself.
Toys
- Timelines Deluxe Rodimus (2008)
- Rodimus is a black/purple redeco of Classics Rodimus available only at Botcon 2008. He was packaged together with Megatron and Divebomb. Like his depiction in the comic book, Rodimus has a goatee painted on his face.
Transformers: Animated
Animated Rodimus Minor is a character who appeared in season 3 of the Transformers Animated series. He is a homage to the Generation 1 version of the character Hot Rod, but in G1 Rodimus' colors. He wields an energon bow-and-arrow weapon of his own design. On March 31, 2009, Derrick J. Wyatt, lead Transformers Animated Character Designer posted an image of Rodimus' vehicle mode, which is described as a futuristic muscle car that is mostly based on a 2008 Dodge Challenger with some elements of a 1969 Ferrari Daytona. This was revealed at the 2009 BotCon where Hasbro released an action figure under the name Rodimus Minor. It showed that the 2008 Dodge Challenger parts of Rodimus' vehicle mode were mostly based on the back, top, and sides of the vehicle, while the 1969 Ferrari Daytona parts were found in the front of the vehicle, most notably, the headlights.
Actor Judd Nelson, who originally voiced Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime in The Transformers: The Movie reprised his role as this character.
Rodimus Prime leads an Autobot crew consisting of Red Alert, Ironhide, Hot Shot and Brawn.
Fun Publications
Rodimus Prime's biography was printed in issue #24 of the Transformers Collectors Club magazine. He is described as a young prodigy, the "chosen one", who is expected to become the next Magnus in record time.
Animated series
Rodimus was seen in the season 3 "Transwarped" special, leading his team in defending a Space Bridge from Strika's "Team Chaar". His team was overwhelmed, and Rodimus is infected with Cosmic Rust, courtesy of Oil Slick, putting him out of commission. According to Derrick J. Wyatt, Rodimus is back on Cybertron de-rusting. He can later be seen on Cybertron cheering for Optimus Prime and his crew for defeating the Decepticons in "Engame, Part II".
Toys
- Animated Deluxe Rodimus Minor (not released yet)
- In March 2009, word leaked out from a Walmart store computer about an upcoming Deluxe Rodimus Prime toy. It was revealed at the 2009 BotCon under the name, Rodimus Minor.
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