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Prologue-

G.I. Joe is the codename for America's daring highly trained Special Missionforce. Its purpose, to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world.

His coffee was cold.

Never mind that the war raged by Cobra Commander was going nowhere. Despite having survived a coup by a genetically engineered phony, countless defeats at the hands of GI Joe, and the growing impatience of his financial backers, the thing that bothered him the most right this second was too simple. He asked a Viper for hot coffee, and got cold coffee.

"This is the incompetence I have to deal with!" roared the Commander as he threw the mug against the wall, shocking the two red-shirted Crimson Guard members... "Look at all of you! No wonder we've been defeated by the Joes time and time again!"

"Calm down, Commander," replied the accented voice of the Baroness. "You shouldn't let the little things bother you. We have a meeting with our financial backers in fifteen minutes through web cam. You should be composed."

"Fine." Substituting the cowl on his head for his more recognizable steel mask, Cobra Commander went into the conference room. There were all the usual suspects, Destro, his suspicious arms supplier, the twins, Tomax and Xamot, Dr. Mindbender, his science officer, and of course, the Baroness in their usual places. All of them sat down and looked at the view screens. Approaching his own seat, the Commander sat down.

The screens cackled to life with the view of one man in a shadow, making it impossible to see his face. "Commander," he began, "it has been nearly two months since your organization has attempted anything. My partners and I are growing impatient. Furthermore, we believe that you are focusing too much on America and GI Joe. There are other valuable targets as well.

Cobra Commander was livid. "I am the only one who runs this organization! Not you, not that phony Serpentor, me! I'll conquer this planet when I'm damn good and ready!"

"Commander, please!" The voice was Destro's. "We do need to attack a new target. May someone make a suggestion?"

"Yes, please, make a suggestion."

Out of nowhere, Tomax began to speak. "Why not Tokyo?"

"Tokyo?" Cobra Commander was suspicious. "Why would we attack there?"

"Because," responded Xamot, "Tokyo is home too much of the world's financial centers and factories. Taking Tokyo would give us a huge psychological advantage, factories to produce B.A.T.'s, and control over much of the worlds finances and businesses. We'd have weapons and finances far greater than before. It's genius!"

"Exactly why Serpentor didn't think of it!" responded the Commander.

"A battle plan that doesn't involve a crazy scheme," replied Destro. "But we need to strike quickly and sneakily enough that we have Tokyo before the Joes get there."

Dr. Mindbender, the Cobra scientist, stood up as soon as he heard that. "I've been working on a new variant aerial carrier. It can fly above radar range, and has satellite jamming. We'll be over Tokyo without anyone knowing. Until we launch our attack that is…"

The Baroness realized how simple this was going to be. "All in favor?"

"I!" resounded through the entire room.

"All opposed?"

The room stood silent. The man in the camera spoke briefly. "This will be interesting. You have our full backing."

"Yes! Prepare the Vipers and B.A.T.'s! It's time to show the world Cobra is here to stay!"