Rodimus Convoy rose to prominence as a military commander on Cybertron during the Autobot-Decepticon war, operating at a stature equal to Optimus Prime. Disillusioned by the endless conflict, he left Cybertron with followers like Prowl, Landmine, and the ancestors of the Omnicons. Their mission transformed into galactic exploration, defending innocent civilizations and seeking to rebuild rather than destroy. This journey forged Rodimus into a legendary figure among Autobots such as Hot Shot and Ironhide, who revered his ideals. The destruction of Planet Q by Unicron became a pivotal event. Rodimus had promised protection to its rulers, Alpha Quintesson and Scorponok, but arrived too late to prevent annihilation—a failure he shouldered as a profound personal burden. Years later, encountering Scorponok, now serving Alpha Q’s disembodied consciousness, reignited his commitment to atonement. Rodimus aligned with Alpha Q’s goal of using Unicron’s power to reconstruct devoured worlds, placing him directly at odds with Optimus Prime’s objective to destroy Unicron. This clash defined their rivalry, Rodimus viewing Prime’s methods as shortsighted and Prime dismissing Rodimus as an extremist. Despite tensions, Rodimus repeatedly collaborated with the Autobots against larger threats. He intervened to thwart Megatron’s schemes, destroying a comet aimed at Earth with Terrorcon drones and rescuing Kicker Jones from Decepticon abduction. His return to the conflict included attempts to recruit Hot Shot and Kicker for Alpha Q’s restoration, though their refusal strained alliances. Rodimus demonstrated fierce loyalty, risking a Decepticon trap to free Scorponok. He also tested Ironhide’s capabilities before allowing him to join his crew, later leveraging the young Autobot’s combat skills against Terrorcons. Rodimus’s relationship with Optimus Prime evolved through shared crises. Initial confrontations escalated into physical clashes, halted only by human intervention. Yet, as Unicron’s revival and Megatron’s aggression threatened the galaxy, Rodimus increasingly subordinated himself to Prime’s command. He participated in critical missions, stabilizing Unicron’s tremors with energon stars and defending Cybertron against Shockblast and Mirage. He saved Hot Shot’s life during battle, leading to a powerlinxing partnership symbolizing mutual respect. When Optimus fell injured, Rodimus temporarily assumed Autobot leadership, orchestrating assaults against Megatron before returning command. Their alliance solidified pursuing Decepticons through a spatial rift to protect Alpha Q’s nascent worlds. Within the reconstructed solar system, Rodimus coordinated Autobot defenses across planets like Jungle and Ocean worlds, preventing Decepticon sabotage of energon grids. He facilitated reunions for scattered Autobots and promoted morale-building events like the Grand Prix on Circuit Planet. His efforts culminated in the final assault on Unicron’s body, though the chaos bringer’s reactivation forced a retreat. Throughout these campaigns, Rodimus balanced his vision of cosmic restoration with the immediate demands of war, transitioning from a dissenting leader to an integral Autobot strategist. Beyond the *Energon* anime, other media offered alternate depictions. Dreamwave comics minimized his role, showing minor combat support without the legendary status or ideological depth. The *Timelines* narrative later positioned him as a commander evacuating Cybertron during the Unicron Singularity, leading missions to locate lost Autobot colonies. Toy bios contrasted with animated portrayals, framing him as a brash young warrior rather than a seasoned leader—a disconnect reflecting divergent character interpretations across platforms.