Rook

Profile: A one-time war correspondent during the Great War, ROOK was famous for keeping his cool under fire on the battlefield. Never one to give up the opportunity to give the populace the truth behind the headlines, ROOK made it his personal mission to report the actual state of affairs, no matter the cost. He never distinguished between AUTOBOT� or DECEPTICON��each had their own stories to tell, regardless of their philosophy. Welcomed by OPTIMUS PRIME� and tolerated by MEGATRON�, ROOK gained the respect of both faction leaders by refusing to back down from asking the tough questions, even if it meant jeopardizing his life or career. ROOK became infamous during a particularly brutal siege, where MEGATRON and his troops were cornered within a abandoned outpost on the far side of Cybertron�s Mithril Sea. He entered the fortress and convinced MEGATRON to work out a temporary withdrawal from the region. The irony of the situation was he had already convinced OPTIMUS PRIME of the very same thing! After a tense stalemate, both sides withdrew from the warzone and refocused their resources elsewhere during the war. When peace finally came to Cybertron, ROOK realized his negotiation skills could be put to use with his penchant for reporting. Capitalizing on his celebrity status from his wartime exploits, ROOK is able to get the real story behind the latest news no matter where, and when, it happens.

Abilities: Rook carries no weapon on his person, and relies upon his quick wit, sympathetic nature, and vast knowledge of history to get him out of sticky situations. Accompanying him on any assignment is his "Camera Seeker", recording every event as it unfolds. His car mode enables him to enter, or leave, a pressure situation very quickly.

Weaknesses: Rook is easily overpowered due to his lack of strenght. His non-violent nature may be exploited by his enemies. His armor is particularly prone to energy blasts.