Rapido is a fictional character in the Transformers series. His is the commander of the Autobot Axelerators.
Rapido toy in robot mode (pink window version) |
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| Autobot | |
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| Sub-group | Axelerators, Deluxe Vehicles |
| Function | Platoon Commander |
| Rank | 10, 10+ |
| Motto | "The deadliest weapon you can have is a sharp mind." "How do you say? Ah, yes, purament magnifico! Meaning you can fight with style!" (Timelines) |
| Alternate Modes | Race car, Nissan 350Z race car |
| Series | Transformers: Generation 1 Transformers: Generation 2 Transformers: Timelines |
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Rapido (called Sirius in Italy) 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.[1]
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.
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 the Dreamwave Generation One comic. He did not have any lines.
Rapido was among the troops under the command of Spark on Earth.[2]
The Axelerators are among the characters appearing in the unlicensed comic book Transformers Chronicles Book One by Hirofumi Ichikawa. This story has them work with Smokescreen and fight the Skyscorchers.