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'''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==
{{Transformers character|
 name           = Rodimus
|japanname      =Rodimus Convoy
|image          = Rodimus-energon.jpg 
|caption        =
|affiliation    = Autobot
|subgroup       = Deluxe Vehicles
|function       = Supreme Commander
|rank           = 8
|partner        =
|motto          = ''"I can take down any Decepticon without getting a scratch."'' (Energon), ''"Destiny is something to build yourself."'' (Superlink)
|alternatemodes = Truck
|series         = ''[[Transformers: Energon]]''
|engvoice        = Paul Dobson
|japanvoice        =[[Ryotaro Okiayu]]
}}
Rodimus is the name of one of the Autobots in the Transformers: Energon series.<ref>[http://www.angelfire.com/scifi2/bbfortress3/enrodimus.html Energon Rodimus Toy Review<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

===Animated series===
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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 (Unicron Trilogy)|Cybertron]] ages in the past and was viewed as a hero by many, including similar character [[Hot Shot (Transformers)|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 (Power Source)|Energon]]-mining [[Omnicons]]. Still, Rodimus continued on his journey with [[Prowl (Transformers)|Prowl]] and [[Landmine (Transformers)|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 (Unicron Trilogy)|Optimus Prime]] when they encountered each other once again. When [[Megatron (Unicron Trilogy)|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 Productions|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 (Transformers)|Tidal Wave]]. He was one of the defenders of [[Toronto]] alongside [[Hot Shot (Transformers)|Hot Shot]], Red Alert, [[Hoist (Transformers)|Hoist]], [[Beachcomber (Transformers)|Beachcomber]] and [[Thrust (Transformers)|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 (Unicron Trilogy)|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 (Transformers)|Longbow]] which was sent to [[Beta Aquarii]].

===Toys===
*'''''Energon'' Deluxe Rodimus'''
:A Deluxe sized Autobot. It was later redecoed into ''Energon'' [[Checkpoint (Transformers)|Checkpoint]], a [[K-Mart]] exclusive and [[Botcon]] [[Thunderclash]].
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==Transformers: Timelines==
{{Transformers character|
 name           = Rodimus
|japanname      =
|image          =rodimus-timelines.jpg
|caption        =Rodimus in the Fun Publications comic
|affiliation    = Autobot
|subgroup       =Convention Exclusives, Deluxe Vehicles
|function       =Warrior
|rank           =8
|partner        =
|motto          ="''To the victor go the profits.''"
|alternatemodes =Sports Car
|series         = ''[[Transformers: Timelines]]''
|voiceby        =
}}
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 [[Welcome_back_kotter#Vincent_.22Vinnie.22_Barbarino|Vinnie Barbarino]] from the TV series ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]''. His new appearance seems to have some inspiration from the facial hair of parallel universe [[Spock|Mister Spock]] from the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|Star Trek]]'' episode "[[Mirror, Mirror (Star Trek)|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 to 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 (Transformers)|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 (Transformers)|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==
{{Transformers character|
 name           = Rodimus Prime/Rodimus Minor
|japanname      =
|image          = Rodimus Animated.jpg
|caption        = ''Animated'' Rodimus Prime
|affiliation    = Autobot
|subgroup       = Deluxe Vehicles
|function       = Cavalier
|rank           =8
|partner        = 
|motto          = "''My actions speak louder than words.''"
|alternatemodes = Futuristic Muscle Car that is a cross between a 2008 [[Dodge Challenger]] and a 1969 [[Ferrari Daytona]]
|series         = ''[[Transformers: Animated]]''
|voiceby        = [[Judd Nelson]]
}}
Rodimus Prime 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.<ref>http://www.transformersanimated.com/news/7777/First+images+of+Animated+Rodimus%2C+Strika%2C+Blackout+and+spittor</ref> He wields an energon bow-and-arrow weapon of his own design.<ref>http://www.transformersclub.com/TFCCmagpre.cfm</ref> 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 (Transformers)|Red Alert]], [[Ironhide]], [[Hot Shot (Transformers)|Hot Shot]] and [[Brawn (Transformers)|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 [[Ultra Magnus (other incarnations)|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 (Transformers)|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''' (2010)
:In March 2009, word leaked out from a [[Walmart]] store computer about an upcoming Deluxe Rodimus Prime toy.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-tfa-figures-found-in-walmarts-computers/15452/ Seibertron.com - New TFA Figures Found in Walmart's Computers]</ref> It was revealed at the 2009 [[BotCon]] under the name Rodimus Minor. In March 2010, Hasbro Announced that the toy would be a [[Toys "R" Us]] exclusive.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/toys-r-us-exclusive-animated-rodimus-minor-and-ironhide-cybertron-mode-out-at-us-retail-170357/ TFW2005.com - Toys "R" Us Exclusive Animated Rodimus Minor and Ironhide Cybertron Mode Out at US Retail]</ref> The figure comes with an Energon bow and arrow and the figure's vehicle mode engine block can be flipped to show the Autobot insignia.  His vehicle mode also largely homages his Generation 1 Counterpart, [[Rodimus]]/[[Rodimus Prime]]. <ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/site-updates-18/hasbros-transformers-qa-2010-round-1---big-news-on-animated-toys-169435/ TFW2005.com - Hasbro's Transformers Q&A Round 1: Big News on Animated Toys]</ref>

*'''''Animated'' TA-33 Deluxe Hot Rodimus (Takara Tomy)''' (not yet released)
:The Japan release version by [[Takara Tomy]] sports a G1-accurate metallic maroon finish.<ref>[http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/animated/toy-ta33.html Takara Tomy - TA-33 Rodimus]</ref> Set for release in Japan on August 2010.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/wingblade-optimus-prime-and-hydrodive-bumblebee-possibly-set-for-september-release-in-japan-169509/ TFW2005.com - Wingblade Optimus Prime and Hydrodrive Bumblebee Possibly Set for September Release in Japan]</ref>

*'''''Animated'' Deluxe Translucent Rodimus (Takara Tomy)''' (not yet released)
:A translucent remold of the Deluxe Rodimus bundled with Deluxe Earth Mode [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)#Transformers Animated|Optimus Prime]] in the Japan-exclusive ''Sons of Cybertron'' boxed set.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/animated-8/official-images-of-takaratomys-sons-of-cybertron-set-170082/ TFW2005.com - Official Images of Takara Tomy's Sons of Cybertron Set]</ref>
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==Transformers: War for Cybertron==

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A unlockable character that resembles a G1 Hot Rod named Hot Shot appears in the DS version of [[Transformers: War for Cybertron]] .

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/RodimusPrime/rodimusprime.htm TFU page]
*[http://www.tfwiki.net/wiki/Rodimus_(disambiguation) Rodimus at the Transformers Wiki.]

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