Rapido (Transformers)

Rapido (called Sirius in Italy) is a fictional character in the "" series. Transformers character
name =Rapido


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affiliation =Autobot
subgroup =Axelerators
rank =10
function =Platoon Commander
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motto ="The deadliest weapon you can have is a sharp mind."
alternatemodes =Earth-Style Race Car
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Transformers: Generation 1/2 (1993)

The Axelerators were originally released in 1993 as G1 European exclusive toys, then in the U.S. and Europe as part of the Generation 2 line. Some of the European releases had different names and were also released for Generation 2 in Europe in 1994. Because of their bright colors and the Generation 2 Autobot logo on the box, most fans place them in the Generation 2 line.

Rapido is one of the most brilliant Autobots who ever lived. Serving as platoon leader, Rapido took command of the Autobot army following the departure of Optimus Prime some four million years ago. He is an unparalleled mastermind when it comes to warfare strategy, executing them with a skilled methodology that few can match. Sophisticated ideas come easily to him; his plans are typically so mind-bogglingly complex that only he fully understands them. He believes in logic and reasoning, refusing to allow the irrational to cloud his thinking. His archive of knowledge and uncanny knack for anticipating every possible detail has won him the reverence of many of his comrades, making him one of the most respected Autobot commanders in history. He directly leads the Autobot Axelerators team, Scram, Turbofire and Windbreaker, on missions.

Rapido has nearly unmatched speed and intelligence. He is nearly fearless, strong and has incredible firepower. He can turn into a Cybertonian race car capable of speeds of over 245 mph. His engine also works as a powerful blaster which can be used in either mode, and offers impressive firepower. Rapido is a powerful fighter, but his real strength lies in his ability to out calculate his opponents.

Rapido's penchant for depending on intellect and logic sometimes prevents him from seeing the side of the equation not governed solely by rhyme or reason.

Dreamwave Productions

Rapido made a brief cameo appearance in a crowd of Autobots on Cybertron listening to Prowl speak during the third issue of the third volume of Generation One. He did not have any lines.

Toys

*Generation 2 Rapido:Rapido released in the U.S. has blue/grey windows, while those in Europe had pink windows.

References

*http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/rapido.php
*http://www.bwtf.com/g2/toys/1993/rapido/
*http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mathewignash/csrapido.html
*http://tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Rapido/rapido.htm
*http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/tf/1993/rapido.html
*http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?char_id=456
*http://zobovor.tripod.com/rapido_tfu.html