The World's Finest Soldiers

by Courier999

COBRA: a nebulous association of ne'er-do-wells with access to advanced technology, vast reserves of manpower, and a great deal of weapons. Opposing them on all fronts is GI Joe- a American-based elite fighting force consisting of the finest men and women the world has to offer. Rated T for violence and scary content. Set in the same universe as "The Evil Below". R&R!

25. Chapter 25

Chapter 25: Heavy Metal War, Part 1

COBRA ISLAND:

Cobra Commander shuddered as he saw the six members of the Iron Grenadiers' Alpha Squad approach him.

"Destro, did you have to dress them like German soldiers from World War I?" he asked.

"Commander, it makes them much more intimidating!"

"You don't say! I'm about to wet myself just looking at them!"

Destro cleared his throat.

"Now, your mission is simple. Lure out the GI Joe operatives called Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, and Snake Eyes and bring them to our base in Yorkshire. Feel free to use any means necessary."

"Yes, sir!" their leader replied.

Cobra Commander shuddered again.

"Tell me they're normal."

"Some of them aren't, Commander."

Cobra Commander gulped.

"Wh-"

"I know a man in Germany who goes by the name of Herman Metzger."

"What's he do?"

"Cybersurgery, chemical therapy, drug augmentations-"

Cobra Commander screamed at the thought.

"Destro, you fool! Is that steel mask of yours cutting off the flow of blood to your brain? How could you trust a man with that name?! I mean, a name like Herman Metzger just screams 'I'm going to kick small defenseless puppies, steal candy from babies, and just for an encore, take an old lady's purse!' Seriously, that is one of the most evil names I've heard of!"

"He was good at his job, Commander. And he gave me his notes."

"I bet he worships Nyarlathotep or some other eldritch horror! Destro, you really should know better than to trust a guy with an evil-sounding name!"

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AUTHOR'S NOTE:

This version of the Iron Grenadiers, aside from being Destro's private army, are also where some of the weirder stuff of my Hasbro-verse comes into play. Basically, they're the guys who use more advanced technology like the BATs and BAATS (basically the granddaddies of the Star Wars battle droids), along with more sci-fi weaponry and even psionic and arcane powers. As such, expect a lot of OCs in this group. I will provide notices for OCs in their character bios.

And now for the first OC- Sawbones!

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Real Name: Karl Morrison

DOB: November 30, 1975

Height: 6'5"

Weight: 210 lbs

Nationality: Scottish

Gender: Male

MOS: Medic; Commanding officer of Iron Grenadiers Alpha Squad

Weapons: Heckler and Koch G11 (modified with electric ignition and bayonet); M.A.R.S Industries "Hellfire" Laser Pistol (sidearm).

Affiliations: Iron Grenadiers/M.A.R.S Industries; COBRA (esp. Destro)

Psionic/arcane abilities: None.

Cybernetic/biological augmentations: None.

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ADDENDUM:

Cobra Commander is a surprisingly good judge of character, isn't he?