Post by Deleted on May 1, 2024 22:51:32 GMT
Rodimus Prime
Nicknames: Roddy, Rodimus, Hot Rod (former name), Rod, the "Chosen One"
Age: Late 20s (Mentally)
Gender: Mech/Male
Faction: Autobot, Autobot Elite Guard
Alternate Mode: Futuristic race car
Occupation: Team Athenia Prime/leader
Residence: Athenia ship, Earth
GENERAL INFO
Weapons/Abilities/Equipment:
Energy Cyberbow
Wrist mounted Photon Lasers
Double jumper boosters (in legs)
Early Warning System
Energized Fists/Feet
Holoform:
Personality:
Before he was the mech he is, Rodimus was a very different mech in his younger years. Given his name, Rodimus use to be your typical punk, arrogant, vain, and overconfident in his skills and abilities. Having an overinflated ego and carefree attitude, he gave his instructor Kup and many others a headache as he did what he wanted, how he wanted, and without concern for consequences. He was a wild spitfire, a young mech who was argumentative, combative, and seen with little room to be molded into much. But, despite this, Rodimus proved himself to actually be quite a team player and having a spark of gold, showing hidden compassion and talent seemingly untapped.
Now older and mostly wiser, Rodimus has come a long way in his development. Now, Rodimus is a mech that has generally mellowed out to being much more responsible and sensible, trying to do what he can as a Prime and leader. His talent and potential has finally started to show itself in being a quick learner and quick study, learning new skills with relative ease and combining them in creative ways. Now mature, calm, and perceptive, Rodimus is a mech full of compassion and concern for others, usually trying to do what he feels is right in his spark still retaining some of that rebellious nature to bend rules, laws, and policies to take things into his own hands. Generally, Rodimus is a team player and protector, looking out for those close to him and the weak while also attempting to coordinate and work with others even if he barely knows them.
That said, Rodimus is still young, having a fair bit of youthful vigor and is quite courageous and adventurous. Though he does what he can to be a role model and prove his worth as a Prime, he equally likes to be laid back and have a good time when time permits. He can still be carefree and stubborn, but is otherwise usually easy to get along with. But, there are times Rodimus can still get in over his head and push himself too much, as well as tries to hide his own insecurities and doubts regarding being a leader and the "chosen one". These insecurities sometimes plague him too much, causing his skills to fall and his confidence to wane, making him sloppy and second guess himself many times. Still, he tries his best and looks for the positive side in many matters.
Likes:
+Asteroid surfing, but his recent trip to Earth has opened possibilities
+Racing
+Team Athenia
+His friends and allies whom he is close to
+Testing his mettle when he can
Dislikes:
+The Decepticons
+Being pressured with being some "chosen one"
+His team coming into harms way
+Failing as a leader, something that haunts him to this day
+Being idle for too long
PERSONAL INFO
Family: N/A
Mate: None, but open
History:
Before he was a Prime, Rodimus was once known as Hot Rod, emerging from a protoform some 800 stellar cycles ago. Once he had taken shape, he was immediately taken in by the Elite Guard and put into the academy alongside Skram, Quickslinger, and Blaster under the tutelage of old drill instructor Kup. With his punk attitude and his flashy paint job, Kup gave the young mech his name of Hot Rod and didn't initially hold high hopes for the young mech. But, Hot Rod quickly proved himself a prodigy during training, quickly learning various combat styles, became proficient in various weapon types and how to assemble them, and showed quick thinking and variable talent. Kup was even impressed when the mech jumped into to protect his team on their final training by throwing himself over a grenade that turned out to be a dud.
Advancing in his studies a whole decade before his fellow cadets, it didn't take long before Hot Rod began to distinguish himself, quickly graduating all his classes and training, and quickly climbing the ranks. During this time period, he changed his name entirely to Rodimus and gradually was assigned the rank of Prime as well as leading his own team, Team Athenia. Though it was a rough start, Rodimus did his best in his new role, holding some doubts about his capabilities as a leader especially when Autobot High Commander seemed convinced he was meant for great things that only added further pressure, but has kept such concerns for himself. As the years have gone by, Rodimus has bonded with his teammates and seems to have taken an interest in young Hot Shot's growth as the young mech reminds him a lot of his younger years while seeing potential for more in the mech as Kup once did for him.
Several years later, Rodimus and his crew were in charge of protecting one of the space bridges, one day finding themselves attacked by Team Charr. The attack was swift and dirty, causing Rodimus to try and have Brawn and Ironhide to fall back to protect the bridge before they were swiftly taken care of by Oil Slick and Cyclonus while the young Prime was forced to evade Spittor. Despite holding out as the rest of his team fell, Rodimus' defiance was met by Oil Slick tossing a vial at his feet and his body ravaged by Cosmic Rust. Luckily, Sentinel Prime and a few other Autobots found the team and took them to Cybertron, where they were repaired and Rodimus was cured of the cosmic rust albeit taking quite some time to recover. During this recovery, Rodimus was visited by Kup who took pity on the young Prime, though the two caught up on the years they had been a part before Rodimus finally made a full recovery.
Rodimus was present with the rest of his team to see the parade put on by Sentinel "Magnus" with the captured Decepticons and later present when Optimus Prime and his crew brought a defeated Megatron and remaining Decepticons to face justice at last. It was after that, Rodimus and the rest of Team Athenia didn't have much to do for sometime, but deep down Rodimus didn't quite mind the peace times as it allowed him to focus on old hobbies...until they were given the order to accompany Team Prime upon Megatron escaping prison. More than habit to offer the support, Rodimus gathered his team and joined Optimus Prime and his crew to Earth where he has been adjusting to life there. But secretly, Rodimus has likewise been keeping track of events on Cybertron regarding the Magnus position, secretly putting himself in the run for the position due to his concern if Sentinel ever took the role.
ABOUT YOU
OOC Alias: Tundra
Age: 30
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her