Rook Blonko

MagisterThe Final Countdown Rook Blonko is Ben's new partner after Gwen and Kevin left the team, and one of the main characters in Ben 10: Omniverse. He is a Revonnahgander from the planet Revonnah.
==Appearance==
===Regular Appearance===
Rook is tall, with periwinkle-blue colored fur, black markings on his face, and pointed ears. The middle of his face, his chest and his stomach are white. He has black stripes on his shoulders, waist, lower legs, and lower arms. He carries the Proto-Tool on his shoulder and wears very durable blue-and-black Proto-Tech Armor.
===Occasional Appearances===
In The More Things Change: Part 1 and The Frogs of War: Part 2, Rook briefly wore a brown hooded robe and a red cap.
In The More Things Change: Part 2 and So Long, and Thanks for All the Smoothies, Rook briefly wore a gas mask.
In Of Predators and Prey: Part 1, Rook briefly wore 3D glasses while playing a Sumo Slammers game at the mall.
In Arrested Development, after being de-aged, Rook closely resembled Rook Ben, though without his brother's protruding tooth. He wore his Proto-Tech Armor, form-fitted to his younger proportions.
As Fistrook, Rook's hair was spiked up to look like a mohawk. He lacked the Proto-Tech Armor and instead wore a tank top with a skull on it. He had golden spikes on his waist, legs, and wrist bands. He briefly wore cream-colored boxers with orange outlines.
While riding the Tenn-Speed in The Color of Monkey, Rook wore a helmet resembling his Proto-Tech Armor with an orange visor.
Rook Brown Robe.png|Rook in a brown robe and red cap
Rook - gas mask.png|Rook with a gas mask
Rook 3D Glasses.png|Rook with 3D glasses in Of Predators and Prey: Part 1
Rookgourmand.png|Rook as a Gourmand hybrid
Young rook.png|Young Rook in Arrested Development
Rook as Clown.png|Rook as a Zombie Clown
Fistrook official.png|Fistrook
Fistrook Boxers.png|Fistrook in boxers
Rookhelmet.png|Rook wearing a helmet in The Color of Monkey
==Personality==
Unlike Ben, Rook is more stoic and prefers to think before acting. For example, when the Perk and Murk Gourmands were at odds on how to save Queen Voratia Rumbletum from the Incurseans, Rook sided with the Perks to attack the Incurseans on the ground rather than invade their ship and save her, which he and the Perks considered to be the less risky route.
Unlike Ben, Rook regularly follows Plumber protocol, such as ordering villains to stand down.Return to ForeverCatfightUniverse vs. TennysonIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad Ben World: Part 1 When Kundo took over Plumber Headquarters, Rook was initially reluctant to ask Fistina for help, citing Plumber regulations which state Plumbers are not allowed to receive gifts of any kind.
Rook has a tendency to be honest to the point of being blunt. For example, when interrogated by Starbeard on whether Ben flagrantly disregards regulations and procedure, instead of defending him, Rook stated that Ben had demonstrated ignorance of procedure, as well as a countless host of other topics. Also, on several occasions, Rook has turned down Fistina, once plainly telling her that her advances are unwarranted and unwanted.
Rook is quite formal, initially calling Ben "sir"The More Things Change: Part 1 and referring to Gwen as "Ms. Tennyson". Kevin once exasperatingly pointed out that he is "so polite". Rook also does not use contractions, unless he is sufficiently angered.
Despite extensively researching Earth,It Was Them Rook is unfamiliar with Earth culture and expressions, which can make him come across as somewhat naïve and often the rear of Ben's constant jokes. For example, when Kevin once initiated a fist bump, Rook shook his fist instead.Mystery, Incorporeal Rook sometimes also incorrectly assumes movies accurately reflect Earth culture.Animo Crackers
Generally speaking, Rook is open-minded and gets along well with others, though there are certain individuals that push his patience to the limit, like the Vreedle Brothers,So Long, and Thanks for All the Smoothies Pax and Kundo.
Rook holds his family in high regard, to the point that he loves his father more than anything else.A New Dawn
As Fistrook, Rook's personality was similar to that of Fistrick. He commonly addressed others as "bro" and sometimes replaced other words with "bro". He was also very conscious about his diet and exercising habits.
==History==
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==Powers and Abilities==
LDtTWA (436).png|Weapon Proficiency/Proto-Tool
RT (462).png|Martial Arts Proficiency
FaFBM (47).png|Enhanced Strength
RtF (332).png|Enhanced Jumping
FaM (384).png|Enhanced Acrobatics/Enhanced Reflexes
RMP (71).png|Enhanced Flexibility
UPdC (387).png|Piloting Proficiency
MDGS 5.png|Mechanical and Engineering Expertise
CT (8).png|Soccer Proficiency
CHS (517).png|Magic/Spell Casting (briefly; in the presence of the Alpha Rune)
AD (668).png|Prehensile Tail (before puberty)
OB (367).png|Solid Matter Ingestion (temporarily; as a Gourmand hybrid)
OB (376).png|Explosive Vomit (temporarily; as a Gourmand hybrid; via Indigestion)
Hot Stretch (75).png|Scanner
The More Things Change, Part 2 (276).png|Plumber Badge/Gas Mask
WXI1 (203).png|Proto-TRUK (destroyed)
BiS (204).png|Scythe (temporarily)
CHS (513).png|Gwen's Spellbook (temporarily)
SoDS (20).png|Time Cycle (destroyed)
Rook is proficient at using weaponry, which he has most commonly demonstrated with the various forms of the Proto-Tool. Through his use of the Proto-Tool, he has shown himself to be a proficient marksman and swordsman. For example, he was able to shoot Fistrick's tank from far away on a craneA Jolt From the Past and duel the Red Knight with one sword against two.An American Benwolf in London
Rook is proficient at martial arts, having received combat training at the Plumbers' Academy and under the tutelage of his Revonnah Kai teacher, Kundo. In addition to being Kundo's top student, Rook has since supplemented this fighting style with other techniques and tactics from his various missions as a Plumber, ultimately being able to best his teacher in fair combat.
Rook has enhanced strength, as he was able to lift and throw a Panuncian by just holding its tail.For a Few Brains More
Rook can jump high in the air.
Rook has enhanced acrobatics and reflexes. For example, he was able to dodge one of Exo-Skull's energy blasts by crab-walking.Fight at the Museum
Rook is flexible enough to hold his leg over his head.Rad Monster Party
Rook has impressive piloting skills, as shown when he evaded several of Albedo's drones in the Proto-TRUK.A Fistful of Brains
Rook is excellent at mechanics and engineering, having made modifications to the Proto-Tool. He was also able to create an electronic jamming device when he fashioned an electron entanglement disruptor to escape an electromagnetic barrier. Furthermore, he was able to help Kevin make his new car impervious to everything except magic.Charm School
Rook possesses a vast scientific and technological knowledge of alien paraphernalia, given his notice of his younger brother's modifications to a harvester for space flight.
Rook is proficient at soccer, having learned the game at the Plumbers' Academy.Collect This
Rook can understand the Sotoraggian language.Vilgax Must Croak
Rook has some knowledge of magic. When he was in close proximity of the Alpha Rune, he was able to perform magic by casting a spell, albeit with a slight bit of trouble reciting the incantation.
Rook's b'inthak was prehensile, and could hold objects if his hands were full, though it did have the habit of smacking him.Arrested Development
As a temporary Gourmand hybrid, he was able to eat solid matter and convert it into explosive balls of green vomit. 
===Equipment===
Rook's main weapon in battle is the Proto-Tool. He is adapted to using the Proto-Tool in a variety of forms, including but not limited to a sword, bow, grappling hook,The End of an Era and blaster.Third Time's a Charm
Rook wears Proto-Tech Armor, which Rook claims is strong enough to protect him from a major explosive shock wave. The only thing shown to be able to damage the armor was Kundo's Stonecutter technique.
Rook has a scanner which can scan for the presence of sentient life, track radiation,Hot Stretch read Plumber files,Something Zombozo This Way Comes and function as a breathalyzer.The Secret of Dos Santos
Rook has a Plumber Badge.Food Around the Corner
Rook has a gas mask, allowing him to survive in unsuitable environments.
Rook used the Proto-TRUK as his primary vehicle and transport for himself and Ben until it was destroyed.Let's Do the Time War Again
On Revonnah, he used a scythe to harvest Amber Ogia.
Gwen temporarily lent Rook her spellbook, which he used to cast a spell, teleporting Charmcaster to Legerdomain.
Rook's Proto-TRUK was rebuilt into a Time Cycle by Ben 10,000 as Uprigg. However, it was destroyed.
==Weaknesses==
Hot Stretch (606).png|Uncomfortability in High Temperatures
OM (49).png|Itchiness Due to Beam Scans
Wildvine_Chlorokinesis.png|Trapped in Vines
RMP (236).png|Trapped in Bandages
RMP (394).png|Electricity Vulnerability
VSB (264).png|Vulnerability to Corruptura
Rook cannot handle high temperatures for long periods of time, due to having fur.
Rook can be mind-controlled by Dr. Psychobos' machine after being exposed to his Ogia Concentrate, as demonstrated by many of the Revonnahgander citizens on Revonnah. 
Rook does not like beam scans as the Z bosons condense on his fur, making him itch.
Rook can be trapped by vines generated from a FloraunaThe Ultimate Heist and a Thep Khufan's bandages.
Rook is vulnerable to electricity, such as that generated by a Transylian.
Rook is vulnerable to being controlled by a Vladat via their Corrupturas.The Vampire Strikes Back
==Relationships==
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==Appearances==
===Omniverse===
All episodes except: 
*Trouble Helix
*Store 23
*Special Delivery
*And Then There Were None
*And Then There Was Ben
*Blukic and Driba Go to Area 51
*From Hedorium to Eternity
*Malgax Attacks
Only makes cameo appearances in:
*Mud is Thicker Than Water
*The Ballad of Mr. Baumann
===Books===
====Graphic Novels====
=====Omniverse=====
*Ghost Ship
*Parallel Paradox
*Joyrides
====Other Comics====
=====Omniverse=====
*Ben 10 (Issue 1, Issue 2, Issue 3, Issue 4)
===Video Games===
====Omniverse====
*Ben 10: Omniverse (playable on consoles, NPC on DS)
*Ben 10: Omniverse 2 (NPC on DS)
===Online Games===
====Omniverse====
*Chronopolis
*Wrath of Psychobos
===Mobile Games===
====Omniverse====
*Formula Cartoon All Stars
==Etymology==
Rook's name is based on Cartoon Network's Rick Blanco.
==Trivia==
*Rook suffers from two running gags throughout the series. His Proto-TRUK is continually wrecked like Kevin's car and he seems to always attract unwanted affections from female criminals such as Fistina and Isosceles Right Triangle Vreedle.
*Rook's first name is actually his family name on Revonnah, so his given name is Blonko. This is a naming custom used in several countries, such as China, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam.
*Rook thought Alien X was something made up by Ben's fans on the Extranet, until he saw him in person in So Long, and Thanks for All the Smoothies. 
**After the universe was recreated, Rook's memories of Alien X's existence were erased and he returned to believe that Alien X wasn't real, until Universe vs. Tennyson.
*Occasionally, when Rook experiences surprise or shock, he exclaims "Bralla Da!", which is a combination of the last names of his parents.
*Many female Revonnahganders are infatuated with Rook.Rook Shar
*Rook likes healthy and nutritious fresh foods like smoothies and Steamed Tofu and Wheat Germ with Algae.O Mother, Where Art Thou? However, he has also developed a considerable liking towards meatball subs.
*Rook is a big fan of Sandra and Max's cooking.
*Rook didn't remember about him being a Zombie Clown until Blukic and Driba told him about it.
*Rook possesses some feline attributes, such as having fur.
*Rook partly dislikes chili fries because of the taste.
*The Stonecutter technique used by Kundo is currently too advanced for Rook.
*Sandra and Carl approve of Ben's friendship with Rook.
*Rook was designed by Chap Yaep.
*Some unused designs for Rook were re-used for residents of Undertown. 
**Rook's concept designs were drawn by Chap Yaep.
*In Dwayne McDuffie's pitch for Omniverse, Ben's new partner was a taciturn, hyper-efficient Special Ops Plumber named Sankshun.
*From the beginning, the crew had the idea for having Bumper Robinson voice Rook. However, they did one day of casting where they tried out the voices for all the main cast.
*Tramm Wigzell considers Ben to be an "all experience, but no training" type of Plumber while he considers Rook to be an "all training, but no experience" type of Plumber. He mentions that their partnership will be beneficial in covering their weaknesses.
==Notes==
==References==
===Production Material===
====Omniverse Series Proposal====
===Crew Statements===
====Derrick J. Wyatt====
====Tramm Wigzell====
===Ben 10 Planet===
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