Rhinox: The Maximals' Scholar

First appearing in Beast Wars in 1996, Rhinox's beast form perfectly reflects his character: strong, patient, and unwavering. As a member of the Maximals , he plays a central role in maintaining the Axalon ship and in the defense strategy against the Predacons .

Behind his massive appearance, Rhinox is a brilliant mind. A genius engineer and outstanding mechanic, he designed several crucial technologies, including the Maximals' repair systems.

Rhinox is more than just a technician. He's a calm, thoughtful strategist, but a formidable fighter. His twin rotary machine guns are among the most powerful weapons in the series, capable of wiping out entire squadrons of Predacons.

• Transformation: armored cybertronian rhinoceros.
• Weapons: twin Gatling machine guns, energy hammers, deflector fields.
• Qualities: wisdom, loyalty, technical intelligence.

Often perceived as the moral heart of the Maximals, Rhinox tempers the impulses of Cheetor and Dinobot , while also serving as a confidant to Optimus Primal .

In Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) , Rhinox makes his big-screen debut in a more colossal and warlike version. His loyalty to the Maximals and his stoic temperament remain intact, but his modernized design emphasizes his raw power.

He forms a complementary duo with Airazor , combining intelligence and strength, wisdom and controlled aggression.

Rhinox is proof that a logical mind can be as powerful as a fist of steel. He embodies the perfect balance between science and war, and represents the moral pillar of the Maximals.

His influence extends beyond Beast Wars: he is often cited as one of the most complete characters in the entire franchise.