Powerbrokers and Pawns
G. I. Joe: Heroes and Terrorists
On April 24, 2031, multiple terrorist attacks occured simultaneously across the globe, including assassination attempts of the leaders of the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Russia, Brazil, China, Japan, Egypt, India, Australia, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland. Some were successful, and some were foiled. By the end of the month, a death count was been estimated to be between 20 and 25 million individuals. Most of the terrorists were killed before they could be taken hostage, and those who were apprehended were murdered in prison before they could be interrogated. No identification, criminal or dental records could be found for any of those involved. The only identifying mark common to all was a small tattoo of a stylized snake head behind their left ear. With intelligence agencies worldwide struggling to piece together what had happened, the United Nations finally decided to take action after years sitting on the sidelines. By an 80% majority, the member states of the UN vote to establish an elite special missions group under the command of the recently expanded Security Council. The nature of this group would be kept secret even from the member nations' representatives to ensure security. This group would have the authority to act within any nation's sovereign territory to ensure world peace and human rights, even if that meant toppling the current government of a member nation. They would not be subject to international law in their activities. Their first priority was to track down and destroy the group responsible for the April 24, 2031 terrorist attacks, now known as Black Thursday. Thus was born UN Special Task Force 1. Code Name: G.I. Joe.
The Red Books
The world is shaken as the first nuclear attack in almost a century wipes New Delhi from the face of the planet, and in time the world is engulfed in war. Even peace does not bring rest, as coordinated terrorist attacks on Black Thursday kill millions. The United Nations scrambles to address this new threat, a mysterious entity, known only as Cobra.
In the shadows, something is stirring. One man, destined for greatness will change the world...and make it serve him.
As the world is torn apart from war, heroes are made, and evil grows.
Peace has returned, but it will not last. Already frictions threaten to erupt into open war once more. All it needs is someone to stoke the fires...
On April 24, 2031, multiple terrorist attacks occur simultaneously across the globe, claiming millions of lives. No one claims responsibility, but one word spreads through the darkness in hushed tones...Cobra.
The world trembles with an unspoken fear. But there is hope. A group of individuals who will fight for freedom wherever there's trouble; over land, see and air.
The White Books
Cobra reveals itself to the world in a brutal attack on New York City, only to be met by the G.I. Joe team and forced back. But Cobra Commander's plan is a more complicated one, and he sees the longer game, slowly consolidating his power to ensure victory. But Cobra is not the only threat...
An attack on New York City. The real War on Terror starts with a bang. This war will not be fought in the shadows, but in the streets and on the front pages of newspapers. And its only just begun
The world has played into Cobra's hands exactly as they expected, and they can start to tighten their noose. Only one intrepid group can stand in their way, frustrating their every move.
Everyone want's their piece of the pie when the world is divided. But there's one thing they've forgotten...The Commander doesn't share.
As Cobra plans its final play, another power has had enough of the sideshow and is going to make their own move. And no one will stand in their way.
The Red Shadows. The only thing that could cause the unthinkable. G.I. Joe and Cobra fighting side by side against an even greater evil. And its exactly what Cobra Commander needed...
The Blue Books
As Cobra reaches the height of its power, the entire world is brought to its knees, and only the ingenuity of the G.I. Joe team allows them to survive and fight back, using whatever resources are available to them.
Athena. Hermes. Mars. Poseidon. Zeus. Thousands of years ago, names that once struck fear and wonder into the hearts of the ancient Greeks. Once more the world will tremble at their feet.
Cobra has won. The world kneels at The Commander's feet. The armored boots of his legions crush any resistance beneath their iron heels.
Only a small group of brave men and women remain. They will fight for freedom, or die trying. But it is help from the least expected of sources that may turn the tide.
If Cobra wants to retain their hold on their gains, they'll have to fight for it. Millions will die no matter who wins.
Cobra has been destroyed. At least that's the official word. But the G. I. Joe team knows that they're only biding their time. They must go rogue to destroy their own enemies, regardless of the consequences.