COBRAEMPEROR

CodeName:SERPENTOR AsecretcabalofCOBRAscientists,underthedirectionofTHEINTERROGATORandDESTRO, combedthetombs,sarcophagiandrelicsofthegreatdespotsofhistorytofindcellswithDNA traces.Fromtheselongdeadgeneticblueprintstheyproducedacompositeclonewiththemili tarygeniusofNapoleon,theruthlessnessofJuliusCaesar,thedaringofHannibal,andthefiscal acumenofAttilatheHun...theultimateCOBRAEmperor!Amasterofpoliticalintrigueanda brillianttactician,heiscapableofwrestingpowerfromCOBRACOMMANDERforthebenefitof THEINTERROGATORandDESTRO.FortunatelyfortheGIJOEteam,theCOBRAEmperor'sown ambitionswerenottakenintoconsiderationbyhiscreators. "HiseyeshaveseenthelegionsofRometrampletheGaulsandNerviiintothedust.Hishand liftedthehorsehairbatonthatsignaledthefirstchargeoftheCarthaginianarmoredelephant phalanx.HisearshaveheardtherattleofFrenchcuirassiersonthestreetsofMoscow.Butitis hismindwemustfearthemost.ThethoughtsoftheCOBRAEmperorhavenotdriftedfrom globalconquestsincethereignofKingSolomon."

Characteristics Smarts:4 Willpower:10 Presence:10 HandEyeCoordination:6 Reflexes:6 Strength:10 Body:10 Constitution:10 Movement:6 Derived STUN:100 HITS:100 Initiative:10 Actions:6 Attack:14 Evade:14 Education:12 Perception:12 Tiers:BasicCivilian:8,BasicTerrorist:8,General MilitaryCareer:8,Specialty<MilitaryTactics>:8, MilitaryOfficer:8,COBRA:8

EQUIPMENT

Armor:CeramicScaleArmorw/KevlarPadding:15KD Weapons: ThrowingBlade:3d6+STRLETHALDamage CobraSpear:4d6+STRLETHALDamage,Poison:CONsavedif ficulty15orsuffer1pointofSTUNofdamageeachturnafter wards.

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COBRALEADER
CodeName:COBRACOMMANDER Filename:(CLASSIFIED) PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Intelligence SecondSpecialty:Ordnance(ExperimentalWeaponry) Birthplace:(CLASSIFIED) Grade:CommanderinChief Absolutepower!Totalcontroloftheworld...itspeople,wealth,andresourcesthat'stheob jectiveofCOBRACOMMANDER.Thisfanaticalleaderruleswithanironfist.Hedemandstotal loyaltyandallegiance.Hismainbattleplan,forworldcontrol,reliesonrevolutionandchaos.He personallyleduprisingsintheMiddleEast,SoutheastAsiaandothertroublespots.Responsible forkidnappingscientists,businessmen,andmilitaryleaders,thenforcingthemtorevealtheir toplevelsecrets. "COBRACOMMANDERishatredandevilpersonified.Corrupt.Amanwithoutscruples.Probably themostdangerousmanalive!"

Characteristics Smarts:8 Willpower:6 Presence:8 HandEyeCoordination:4 Reflexes:4 Strength:4 Body:5 Constitution:5 Movement:4 Derived STUN:50 HITS:50 Initiative:12 Actions:4 Attack:12 Evade:12 Education:16 Perception:16 Tiers:BasicCivilian:6,BasicTerrorist:8,General Military:8,Specialty<MilitaryIntelligence>:8, Specialty<ExperimentalWeapons>:8,Military Officer:8,COBRA:8

EQUIPMENT

Gear:Mask:20KD(BuiltinCommunications,Explosive BoobyTrap:1d10x10LETHALDamage,EnvironmentalSeal) Armor:KevlarUniform:10KD Weapons: EnergyPistol:4d6STUNDamage<IgnoresArmor,Stunstar getCONsavedifficulty15>,10Shots

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COBRALEADER
CodeName:COBRACOMMANDER(Battle) Filename:(CLASSIFIED) PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Intelligence SecondSpecialty:Ordnance(ExperimentalWeaponry) Birthplace:(CLASSIFIED) Grade:CommanderinChief Absolutepower!Totalcontroloftheworld...itspeople,wealth,andresourcesthat'stheob jectiveofCOBRACOMMANDER.Thisfanaticalleaderruleswithanironfist.Hedemandstotal loyaltyandallegiance.Hismainbattleplan,forworldcontrol,reliesonrevolutionandchaos.He personallyleduprisingsintheMiddleEast,SoutheastAsiaandothertroublespots.Responsible forkidnappingscientists,businessmen,andmilitaryleaders,thenforcingthemtorevealtheir toplevelsecrets. "COBRACOMMANDERishatredandevilpersonified.Corrupt.Amanwithoutscruples.Probably themostdangerousmanalive!"

Characteristics Smarts:8 Willpower:6 Presence:8 HandEyeCoordination:4 Reflexes:4 Strength:4 Body:5 Constitution:5 Movement:4 Derived STUN:50 HITS:50 Initiative:12 Actions:4 Attack:12 Evade:12 Education:16 Perception:16 Tiers:BasicCivilian:6,BasicTerrorist:8,General Military:8,Specialty<MilitaryIntelligence>:8, Specialty<ExperimentalWeapons>:8,Military Officer:8,COBRA:8

EQUIPMENT

Gear:Mask:20KD(BuiltinCommunications,Explosive BoobyTrap:1d10x10LETHALDamage,EnvironmentalSeal) Armor:KevlarUniform:10KD Weapons: EnergyPistol:4d6STUNDamage<IgnoresArmor,Stunstar getCONsavedifficulty15>,10Shots

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COBRAINTELLIGENCEOFFICER
CodeName:BARONESS PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Intelligence SecondSpecialty:FixedWingPilot Birthplace:Classified ThespoiledoffspringofwealthyEuropeanaristocrats,theBARONESSgraduatedfromstudent radicalismintointernationalterrorismandfinallyintotheranksofCOBRA.Shewasseverely burnedduringaCOBRAnightattackoperationandhashadextensiveplasticsurgery.Rumor hasitthatsheistheonlyonewhoknowsthetrueidentityofDESTRO.Qualifiedexpert:M16; AK47;RPG7;Uzi;H.I.S.S.tankoperator. "HerprincipalweaknessisinthedivisionofherloyaltybetweenCOBRACOMMANDERandDE STRO.Herchiefstrengthwouldseemtolieinherabilitytoplaythemagainsteachother."

Characteristics Smarts:5 Willpower:5 Presence:5 HandEyeCoordination:5 Reflexes:5 Strength:4 Body:4 Constitution:5 Movement:5 Derived STUN:40 HITS:40 Initiative:10 Actions:5 Attack:11 Evade:11 Education:11 Perception:11 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:6,GeneralMili taryCareer:6,Pilot<Jets>:6,College<International Studies>:6,SpecialForces:6,CombatPilot:6,Spe cialty<Espionage>:6,Specialty<MilitaryIntelli gence>:6,MilitaryOfficer:6,COBRA:6

EQUIPMENT

Armor:CeramicAntiBallisticPlates:20KD Weapons: CombatKnife:1d6+STR MediumAutomaticRifle:6d6LETHALDamage,30Ammo

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THEENEMY
CodeName:COBRAOFFICER Filename:(UNKNOWN) PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Infantry SecondSpecialty:Artillery,Intelligence Birthplace:VariousCountries Grade:04(orequivalent) COBRAofficersarefrontlinefighterswholeadCOBRAattackunitsintobattle.Manyarealso believedtobeoperatingasspiesatdefenseplants,nuclearpowerfacilities,etc.Allaremartial artsexpertsandmastersofdisguise,deceit,anddemolitions.QualifiedExpert:AK47Assault Rifle;PM63MachinePistol;M16;IngramM11Submachinegun. "COBRAOfficersarededicatedtodestroyingGIJOEandtheAmericanwayoflife.Beware...they areextremelydangerousenemies!"

Characteristics Smarts:3 Willpower:4 Presence:4 HandEyeCoordination:5 Reflexes:5 Strength:5 Body:5 Constitution:5 Movement:5 Derived STUN:50 HITS:50 Initiative:8 Actions:5 Attack:9 Evade:9 Education:7 Perception:7 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:4,General MilitaryCareer:4,MartialArtsCareer:4,Specialty <Espionage>:4,MilitaryOfficer:4,COBRA:4

EQUIPMENT

Gear:2Clips(AssaultRifle) Armor: Helmet:10KD ConcealedLiteKevlarVest:10KD Weapons: CombatKnife:1d6+STRLETHALDamage HeavyAssaultRifle:7d6LETHALDamage,30Ammo

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THEENEMY
CodeName:COBRATROOPER Filename:(UNKNOWN) PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Infantry SecondSpecialty:Sabotage Birthplace:VariousCountries Grade:E4(orequivalent) Oneofthenameless,facelesslegionsofCOBRACommand.EachCOBRAishighlyskilledinthe useofexplosives,allNATOandWarsawPactsmallarms,sabotage,andthemartialarts.Quali fiedexpert:Skorpion(VZOR61);MachinePistol;Dragunov(SVD)Sniper'sRifles,UziSubmachine Gun;M16. "COBRAtroopersswearabsoluteloyaltytotheirfanaticalleader...COBRACOMMANDER.Their goal...toconquertheworldfortheirownevilpurposes."

Characteristics Smarts:2 Willpower:3 Presence:4 HandEyeCoordination:4 Reflexes:4 Strength:4 Body:4 Constitution:4 Movement:4 Derived STUN:40 HITS:40 Initiative:6 Actions:4 Attack:8 Evade:8 Education:6 Perception:6 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:4,General MilitaryCareer:4,MartialArtsCareer:4,Spe cialty<NATOSmallArms>:4,Specialty<Warsaw PactSmallArms>:4,COBRA:4

EQUIPMENT

Gear:2Clips(AssaultRifle),2Clips(Pistol) Armor: Helmet:10KD ConcealedLiteKevlarVest:10KD Weapons: CombatKnife:1d6+STRLETHALDamage AutomaticPistol:3d6LETHALDamage,10Ammo HeavySubMachinegun:5d6LETHALDamage,30Ammo

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THEENEMY
CodeName:COBRAREDNINJA Filename:IdentitiesUnknown PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:VehicleOperations SecondSpecialty:Ninja REDNINJASareruthlessmercenarieswhoworkmainlyforCOBRACOMMANDER.Theyearntop dollarinbattlebecausetheyareoneofthemostfearedninjawarriorclansofalltime.When REDNINJASenterafight,they'reinituntilthebitterend(oruntiltheygetpaidmoremoneyto fightsomeoneelse).GIJOEistheonlyforcethathaseverdefeatedthem,buttheyhadtocall uponeverytacticandweaponintheirarsenalbeforetheywereabletosubduethem.REDNIN JASpossessadvancedninjitsuskillsthatarehardtofind,andtheyfightlikerazortoothedsharks inafeedingfrenzy. "Wespinandchopwithswordandbattleaxesoquicklythatyouneverseethebladescoming."

Characteristics Smarts:5 Willpower:8 Presence:6 HandEyeCoordination:7 Reflexes:7 Strength:5 Body:7 Constitution:7 Movement:7 Derived STUN:70 HITS:70 Initiative:12 Actions:7 Attack:13 Evade:13 Education:11 Perception:11 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:6,General MilitaryCareer:6,MartialArtsCareer:6,Martial ArtsExpert:6,COBRA:6

EQUIPMENT

Gear:Arrows(8) Weapons: Knife:1d6+STRLETHALDamage ThrowingStars:1d6LETHALDamage ShortSword:2d6+STRLETHALDamage Katana:5d6+STRLETHALDamage Bow:7d6APLETHALDamage

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COBRASABOTEUR
CodeName:FIREFLY Filename:Unknown PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Sabotage,Demolitions Birthplace:Classified Nooneknowswhathisrealnameisorwhathelookslike.FIREFLYisknownbyhiswork.Expert inallNATOandWarsawPactexplosivesanddetonators.Alwaysplaceshischargesintheone placethataffordsmaximumdamage.Thereisnoquestionabouthisinfiltrationskillssinceno onehaseverreportedseeinghimenterorleaveanytargetarea. "EvenCOBRACOMMANDERdoesn'tknowmuchaboutFIREFLY.Hisfeesarepaidintoanum beredSwissbankaccountandarealwayspayableinadvance.Hemakesnoguaranteesandgives norefunds."

Characteristics Smarts:4 Willpower:5 Presence:4 HandEyeCoordination:5 Reflexes:5 Strength:4 Body:5 Constitution:5 Movement:4 Derived STUN:50 HITS:50 Initiative:9 Actions:5 Attack:10 Evade:10 Education:9 Perception:9 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:5,GeneralMili taryCareer:5,Specialty<Demolitions>:5,Specialty <Sabotage>:5,Specialty<NATODemolitions>:5,Spe cialty<WarsawPactDemolitions>:5,COBRA:5

EQUIPMENT Gear:ToolKit,2Clips(SMG),2Clips(Pistol),RadioDetonator Weapons: CombatKnife:1d6+STRLETHALDamage Grenades(3):1d10x10LETHALDamage HighExplosives:2d10x10LETHALDamage AutomaticPistol:3d6LETHALDamage,10Ammo SubMachinegun:4d6LETHALDamage,32Ammo

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NINJA
CodeName:STORMSHADOW PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Sabotage SecondSpecialty:Intelligence Birthplace:Classified STORMSHADOWcantracehisfamilyhistorythroughthirtygenerationsofninjas.Hecanscale sheerwallswithbarehandsandfeet,movewithblindingspeed,andendureunspeakablehard shipandpain.Qualifiedexpert:Longbow;Samuraisword;Throwingstars;Nunchakusticks;8th degreeblackbeltinfivemartialarts. "ThegreatNinjaclansdisappearedahundredyearsago.Iftheywerewipedout,nobodytook thecreditforitandifthey'restillaroundwhoaretheyworkingfor?"

Characteristics Smarts:5 Willpower:8 Presence:8 HandEyeCoordination:7 Reflexes:7 Strength:6 Body:8 Constitution:8 Movement:8 Derived STUN:80 HITS:80 Initiative:12 Actions:7 Attack:14 Evade:14 Education:12 Perception:12 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:7,Martial ArtsCareer:7,MartialArtsExpert:7,MartialArts Master:7,GeneralMilitaryCareer:7,COBRA:7

EQUIPMENT

Gear:Rope,GrapplerHook,FlashBombs(2),SmokeBombs (2),Arrows(10) Weapons: ThrowingStars(4):1d6LETHALDamage Knife:1d6+STRLETHALDamage Swords(2):4d6+STRLETHALDamage Bow:7d6APLETHALDamage

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NINJA
CodeName:STORMSHADOW(Dragon) Filename:Classified PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:CovertOperations STORMSHADOWservedwithSNAKEEYESinSoutheastAsiaandbothofthemlaterstudiedthe secretartofNinjitsuwiththefamilyofSTORMSHADOW,aninjaclanthatcouldtraceitshistory backthroughthirtygenerationsofninjas.Unhingedbythemurderofhisuncleandmentor,he infiltratedCOBRAseekingrevenge,butfoundvengeancetobeapoorsubstituteforlife.Now,in semiretirementataremotemountainhideaway,heoccasionallytakesonaspecialmissionor twoifSNAKEEYESaskshimnicely. "Aninjaisasilentwraithwitharazoredgedbladeinonehandandascalinggrappleinthe other.Ninjascanpenetratethemostsophisticateddefenseandleavewithoutatrace.Theyare mysticswordsmen,spies,acrobats,quickchangeartistsandconjurors.Mostpeoplewilltellyou thatninjasdon'texist.That'sexactlywhattheninjaswantyoutobelieve."

Characteristics Smarts:5 Willpower:8 Presence:8 HandEyeCoordination:7 Reflexes:7 Strength:6 Body:8 Constitution:8 Movement:8 Derived STUN:80 HITS:80 Initiative:12 Actions:7 Attack:14 Evade:14 Education:12 Perception:12 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:7,Martial ArtsCareer:7,MartialArtsExpert:7,MartialArts Master:7,GeneralMilitaryCareer:7,COBRA:7, GIJOE:7

EQUIPMENT

Gear:Rope,GrapplerHook,FlashBombs(2),SmokeBombs (2),Arrows(10) Weapons: ThrowingStars(4):1d6LETHALDamage Knife:1d6+STRLETHALDamage NinjaClaws:2d6+STRLETHALDamage Swords(2):4d6+STRLETHALDamage Bow:7d6APLETHALDamage

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ENEMYWEAPONSSUPPLIER
CodeName:DESTRO Filename:Unknown PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:WeaponsManufacturer SecondSpecialty:Thief Birthplace:Unknown DESTROisthefacelesspowerbehindMilitaryArmamentsResearchSystem,thelargestmanufac turerofstateoftheartweaponry.ToDESTRO,warisman'smostnaturalstate:thefittestsur viveandthegreatesttechnologicaladvancesaremade.Hemaintainsaluxuriouslifestylearound theworld.DESTROprovideshightecharmstoanysideabletomeethispriceandwillincitewar whereitdoesnotexist.Hedonshissilverbattlemask(afamilytradition)andentersbattlehim self,eitherwithCOBRACommand(DESTROistheirmajorweaponssupplier)oragainstthemif it'sbetterforbusiness. DESTROrespectstheG.I.JOEteamfortheircombatskillsandexpertise,butabhorsthemfor wastingsuchskillstomaintainpeace.He'stotallydedicatedtoseeingthemundermined,sub verted,ordestroyed!

Characteristics Smarts:7 Willpower:7 Presence:8 HandEyeCoordination:5 Reflexes:5 Strength:8 Body:8 Constitution:8 Movement:5 Derived STUN:80 HITS:80 Initiative:12 Actions:5 Attack:12 Evade:12 Education:14 Perception:14 Tiers:BasicCivilian:6,BasicTerrorist:7,College Career<Engineering>:7,GeneralMilitaryCareer: 7,Specialty<WeaponDevelopment>:7,Specialty <CombatEngineering>:7,COBRA:7

EQUIPMENT Gear:1Clip(Pistol),1Clip(SMG),WeaponAddOnBriefcase Armor:BattleMask:30KD(MicroCommunications,Sealed EnvironmentalFilter,HeadsUpDisplay> KevlarOutfit:10KD Weapons: WristRockets:1d10x10APLETHALDamage,2Rockets HighExplosiveMicroGrenades(2):2d10x10LETHALDamage AutomaticPistol:3d6LETHALDamage,10Ammo LightSubMachinegun:2d6LETHALDamage,20Ammo

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MASTEROFDISGUISE
CodeName:ZARTAN Filename:Unknown Aliases:Toonumeroustolist Birthplace:Unknown ZARTANcanalterhisskincoloratwilltoblendinwithhisenvironment.Heisalsoamasterof makeupanddisguise,aventriloquist,alinguist(over20languagesanddialects),anacrobatic contortionistandapractitionerofseveralmysticmartialarts.Verylittleisknownofhisback groundandorigins,butmostsecurityagenciesagreethathemusthavehadEuropeanmilitary academytraining(probablySt.Cyr). "Icanbeanyone,anywhere.Youwillneverknowthatyouaretalkingtome,unlessIwishit."

Characteristics Smarts:5 Willpower:6 Presence:6 HandEyeCoordination:5 Reflexes:5 Strength:5 Body:6 Constitution:6 Movement:5 Derived STUN:60 HITS:60 Initiative:10 Actions:5 Attack:11 Evade:11 Education:11 Perception:11 Tiers:BasicCivilian:5,BasicTerrorist:6,GeneralMili taryCareer:6,MartialArtsCareer:6,SpecialForces:6, Specialty<Espionage>:6,Specialty<MilitaryIntelli gence>:6,Specialty<Disguise>:6,Linguist<Speaks20 Languages>:6,COBRA:6

EQUIPMENT

SpecialAbility:ChameleonSkin<+10toHide> Armor:AntiBallisticChestPlate:15KD Gear:MakeUpKit,Backpackw/Disguises Weapons: CombatKnife:1d6+STRLETHALDamage AutomaticPistol:3d6LETHALDamage,10Ammo

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DREADNOK
CodeName:BUZZER Filename:DickBlinken(RichardBlinkenSmythe) PrimaryMilitarySpecialty:Intelligence SecondSpecialty:FixedWingPilot Birthplace:Classified BUZZERwasanextremeleftwingCambridgesociologydonwhowenttoAustraliatoresearch thebikergangphenomenononlytobechangedintotheveryobjectofhisresearch.Yearsof intellectualdispleasureandextremeindignationatsociety'stwofacedmoralitymanifestedinto theintensedesiretochainsawaparttheexpensivegeegawsoftechnologicalsociety. SpecialtyandM.O.*:Ascavengeroftheswamps,BUZZERcancutthroughsteel,wroughtiron andanymetal(exceptarmorplate)withhisdiamondtoothedchainsaw. *ModusOperandi

Characteristics Smarts:3 Willpower:3 Presence:3 HandEyeCoordination:4 Reflexes:4 Strength:5 Body:5 Constitution:5 Movement:4 Derived STUN:50 HITS:50 Initiative:7 Actions:4 Attack:8 Evade:8 Education:7 Perception:7 Tiers:BasicCivilian:4,BasicTerrorist:4,College Career<Sociology>:4,DriverPath <Motorcycles>:4,Specialty<Chainsaws>:4,CO BRA:4

EQUIPMENT

Gear:GasCanBackpack Weapons: Grenades(4):1d10x10LETHALDamage DiamondBitChainsaw:5d6+10+STRAPLETHALDamage

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