10 Unusual Facts About Rocket Raccoon

Rocket Raccoon is the most entertaining character of all of the Guardians and GOTG fans can never get enough of him.

This diminutive anthropomorphic gunslinger packs the most artillery of group, carrying guns that you would think would be difficult for a normal person to wield, let alone a raccoon.  Hit the jump for more info on what’s sure to be the breakout character of the film.

1) Rocket Was Genetically Engineered To Be An Anthropomorphic Caregiver In An Asylum

Rocket was genetically engineered by robots in order to be a caregiver in an asylum. His origin has changed over the years, though.

2) Rocket Raccoon Was Based On English Band Beatles Song “Rocky Raccoon”

Rocket Raccoon was inspired by the Beatles 1968 smash-hit, “Rocky Raccoon”. In his first appearance, he was actually called Rocky and not Rocket.

3) Rocket Can Even Understand Groot’s Language

Rocket Raccoon can truly understand what Groot is saying. He is not simply making a conversation based on assumptions. Rocket is one of the few beings able to understand the Flora Colossi.

4) Rocket Always Keeps A Twig On Him, In Case Groot Sacrifices Himself

Groot is able to regenerate from a single twig. Rocket always makes sure that he keeps a spring close by in case Groot feels like being a hero.

5) He Has Super Sensitive Senses

Rocket is able to identify an object without having to make direct contact with it. This is thanks to the whiskers above his claws. He is also able to see well when in the dark. After all, raccoons are nocturnal.

6) His Character Was Inspired By A Real Raccoon Named Oreo

The portrayal of Rocket was greatly inspired by a real raccoon named Oreo

7) Rocket Was A Captain On A Ship Called Rack’n’Ruin

Rocket captained the ship Rack’n’Ruin. His first mate aboard was Wal Russ, the talking walrus.

8) He Is A Super Raccoon Modified By Robots

Rocket has a “cybernetic skeletal structure, enhanced phalange and metacarpal bones, and a genetically augmented cerebral cortex.”

9) He Also Helped Hulk Defeat A Devious Mole

Rocket teamed up with the Incredible Hulk to overthrow Judson Jakes, a devious mole.

10) Rocket Is A Casanova

In the comic books, Rocket has quite the reputation with the ladies, all things considered. For a talking raccoon, he manages to talk a lot of women into his bed.