Rodimus Prime (Transformers IDW)

Arrogant, reckless, and a believer in his own press. Call him Hot Rod or Rodimus, or Rodimus of Nyon if you're feeling especially formal - he's got a good spark, but you might have to tread carefully to find it. His arrogant, over-the-top personality hides a sincere desire to compare himself favorably to famous examples of leadership and heroism. Rodimus is also privately insecure that he can't measure up to those to whom these qualities come more naturally, often manifesting publicly in a rebellious disdain for any authority but his own.

Leadership is something Rodimus feels he is destined for, though he isn't always sure how to properly wear that hat (in fact, he hates hats in general). He tends to make rash decisions based on ego and relies on others to soften the consequences of his numerous, costly mistakes. However, his unerring ability to inspire loyalty is his greatest asset and many of his peers see a special "something" in Rodimus that is undeniable. Under his captaincy of the Lost Light, a group of misfits, misanthropes, and losers eventually came together as a family, which is perhaps the greatest testament to the noble and well-meaning core of Rodimus' being.

First appearance: Spotlight: Hot Rod "I'm angry because I failed the crew." —Or maybe… maybe what really makes you angry is the fact that you didn’t defeat Overlord yourself. Fortress Maximus and Chromedome and Rewind, dear Rewind, got him off the ship. They saved everyone; not you. And you hate him, and you hate that you hate him.

"I think you'd better go now." Rung marks Rodimus too precisely in "The Twilight."