Marvel
Rocky Raccoon
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Rocky Raccoon's backstory, particularly revolves around him being a genetically engineered creature, initially a raccoon on the planet Halfworld, who was subjected to cruel experiments by the High Evolutionary. These experiments enhanced his intelligence and provided him with cybernetic implants, leaving him with a deep-seated trauma and a distrust of others, which he masks with a cynical and sarcastic personality. Despite this, he develops close bonds with the other Guardians of the Galaxy, particularly Groot. He was created on Halfworld, a planet populated by mentally ill individuals and animals, as a "guardian" to care for the patients. He was enhanced with cybernetics and intelligence by robots who grew tired of their custodial duties. Rocky's origin story is hinted at but not fully explained until later in his life where it is revealed that he was one of the High Evolutionary's creations. He was subjected to experiments that gave him intelligence and the ability to speak, but also left him with emotional scars. He describes his painful past, including the loss of his friends during experiments, and how he eventually escapes and becomes a bounty hunter. Rocky's intelligence and abilities are a result of experiments that altered his biology and added cybernetic implants. The cruel experiments he endured have left him with deep-seated emotional trauma, making him cynical and distrustful of others. Despite his cynicism, Rocky forms a strong bond with Groot, who becomes his closest friend and confidant. Rocky's journey leads him to join the Guardians of the Galaxy, where he finds a new sense of purpose and belonging. Rocky's backstory is a powerful example of how even seemingly tough and sarcastic characters can have deeply emotional and tragic pasts, and how those experiences can shape their personalities and motivations.
