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...yet, once again,
only adults disappeared, leaving children behind.
Around the world,
this is the fifth mysterious abduction
in the past three weeks.
Missing adults, abandoned children
in Alaska, Mexico, Siberia, Canada and Australia.
In Washington, sources close to the White...
Who's there?!
Show yourself- now!
Good eye, Hawk.
I nearly took out my own men.
Duke,
in this kind of combat,
sometimes it's hard to tell the difference
between your enemy and your friend.
I know who my friends are.
Heavy Duty, Dusty- - what did you find?
The enemy's cooked up a mess of trouble for us.
They're going to come at us from two directions,
get us in the crossfire.
Then we'll have to outflank them first.
Uh, might be too late for that.
Huh?
No!
Hawk!
Ah, now, this is just plain embarrassing.
They got me.
Hey, I got him!
I got the general!
Want to guess who's next?
You are!
I'm a goner, Dusty!
Save yourself!
Eat paint, you little varmints!
Mama!
Good flanking maneuver, men.
Good thing I loaned you my old sergeant's jacket.
Yup, those kids are good.
We might want to recruit a couple of them someday.
Good timing, though.
Now, I got to get ready for the awards ceremony,
but you jokers go play the next round,
and make sure those kids have fun.
That's an order.
Yes, sir!
Mmm
Mmm, it is so inspiring to see all you busy G.I. Joes
playing games with the children today.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
What was that you said?
G.I. what?
G.I. JOEs.
The top-secret team
of America's best Special Forces soldiers,
operating under the direct authority
of the President himself.
Sorry, ma'am, I've never heard of them.
Oh, I knew you would say that, sonny.
The G.I. JOEs are so top-secret,
everyone who's a member has to pretend
they've never heard of them.
Now, ma'am, if that's true,
how do you know about them?
I have a secret of my own.
Is that so?
The Baroness!
Good afternoon, General.
Though I suppose it is better for me
than it is for you.
Destro! What are you doing here?
Mmm, why, darling, it's simple.
Cobra wishes to offer you a job.
I'm done, Dusty.
You can have the soap now.
Why? I'm done, too.
Hey, you guys.
Where's Hawk?
out He's supposed to be handing
the awards to the kids.
Mmm, haven't seen him, Duke.
We can't disappoint those kids.
So, let's go find him on the double.
Hold on, Duke.
What's that?
These are Hawk's.
Hey, Duke.
Get a load of this.
You think Hawk was snatched?
Heads up, JOEs!
We got Level One priority flash traffic
Hawk's got to take it ASAP
Priority One flash traffic, please pick up.
Sorry, Hi-Tech, Hawk's... not available.
Then you got to take the call.
That's Hawk's gauntlet.
It's the only one with the crypto circuits
for taking calls from the top.
Scarlett, Dusty, you bring Hi-Tech up to speed.
Heavy Duty, you make sure those kids get their awards.
Then get back he re on the double.
We start the search for Hawk now.
Good afternoon, Mr. President.
Duke, where's General Hawk?
We think he might be in trouble, sir.
If my National Security Advisors are correct,
Hawk could be in bigger trouble than you think.
What are your orders, sir?
Duke, when was the last time you went to the zoo?
I can't tell you
what I don't know.
I never saw what hit me.
Too bad that security tape doesn't show anything.
You mean not yet.
Cool - a U.C.O....
unidentified creepy object.
It looks like so me kind of big bug.
Smells more like some kind of snake to me.
Something's wrong in the bear enclosure.
Let's check it out.
Tranquilizer darts?
We got to get rid of them, or he's going
to hurt himself bad.
Okay, not our usual
line of work, but let's see what we can do.
Hold it right there, Soldier Boy.
You go anywhere near my bear, and I'll feed
you to him piece by piece.
Your bear?
I'm Dr. Lincoln Talbot,
the zoo's chief veterinarian and animal behaviorist,
and I look after my animals my way.
Everyone can use some backup.
You're right.
Hold my coat.
Hey, now, Teddy, it's me, Link.
That's right, you know me.
I'm your friend,
and I won't let anybody hurt you.
Whoa. Don't try that at home, kids.
There. You'll be better now.
What's that?
This is for taking blood and tissue samples...
but why?
Doc! Look out!
Help! Here! Here!
I could've handled it.
Yeah. I'm sure.
What's the verdict , Hi-Tech?
Bad design, shoddy workmanship
and a really ugly color.
Which means it's another hunk of junk
built by Dr. Mindbender.
Huh, what a hack.
So, Cobra was behind
the assault on the zoo.
The President was right.
The President? Right about what?
Break out the new Gauntlets.
There's something we all have to see.
Everyone synched up?
In the past three weeks,
there have been five mass kidnappings around the world.
In each case, the target
was a small, isolated town or village,
and each time, no children were taken- only adults.
The missing adults around the world,
the tranked animals at this zoo,
and Hawk's capture- there's a good chance
they're all connected to the same Cobra operation.
But what's Cobra up to?
That's what we have to find out... and fast.
Something bad's going on here,
and if my animals are involved, those military misfits
are gonna have to deal with me.
Ah, there is such beauty in destruction.
Wouldn't you agree,
General Hawk?
What is this place?
This is the Viper Pit, General...
your new home.
And I am your new commander.
I got to stop eating
those spicy burritos before bedtime.
I'm having the craziest dream.
Oh, I think "nightmare" would be a better word
for what you're about to witness.
Over Kill!
Commence the demonstration.
Not my job, not my job.
Mindbender's job, not my job.
It's Mindbender's obsession with organics
that's holding back Cobra.
Get over it, you biomechanical dolt!
Just get Mindbender in here!
Uh, Cobra Commander,
apologies.
I didn't think Hawk would recover so quickly.
Prepare the source material.
Oh, and, uh, General,
uh, when Mindbender says "source material,"
he means "victim
Over Kill, hand... hand me the Fangblade.
I don't think so.
My Venomized Troops
are genetically programmed to obey
de, whoever wields the Fangbla
e! and that's m
Which species do you wish to use?
Surprise me!
You see, General,
all life on Earth is based on DNA,
and my genius has now made it possible to...
Yadda-yadda-yadda!
Actions speak louder than words, Mindbender!
What have you done to that poor devil?
I've given h is life purpose
With a single commander.
And the ability to venomize civilians by the thousands...
Cobra can create an entire unstoppable army...
...anywhere we choose.
Isn't that rig ht, Cobra Commander?
No, like this!
Cobra Commander!
Oh, what is it now
The demonstration is over.
So, executive recap.
Spray the green gas over a city,
turn useless civilians into Venomized Troopers,
crush freedom and democracy,
and Cobra rules the world.
Any questions?
Yeah. You getting enough oxygen through that mask?
Prepare the general for the maximum treatment.
But that process- it's not perfected
Oh, is that all?
Over Kill, hook the general up to your new Brain Wave Scanner
and download his memory.
Download his memory.
Download memory.
My pleasure.
Download memory.
Tunnel Rat, report.
Copy that, Flint.
Payload is go, go, go.
A real work of art, if I say so myself.
Copy that, Tunnel Rat.
This is G.I. JOE Citadel Launch Control.
We are go for linear induction launch
of Test Payload Number One.
Five...
Four...
Three...
Two...
One. Induction!
And payload is on course.
We're on target.
Ocean Recon One, do you copy?
This is Ocean Recon One.
Torpedo here- copy that.
Shipwreck, Wetsuit- look sharp, men.
We've got incoming.
Here it comes.
Wait for it, wait for it...
All right! It worked!
The rain generator
worked perfectly!
We'll be able to put an end
to drought around the world!
Well, we've got a few more tests to run first, gentlemen.
Stay on station for next launch in eight hours.
Copy that.
This is Ocean Recon One, standing by.
My dear friend, Slash.
Yes, friend Slice?
Do you know what time it is?
Time to call Cobra Commander!
You read my mind! You read my mind!
Yada, yada, yada, get on with it, Destro!
...and so, given the time it will take
to construct a suitable delivery system,
my company will be able to implement
the full venomization program in three years.
No!
I'm not waiting three years to control the world!
Not three months!
Not three weeks!
Hold that thought.
Slice, Slash, tell me you have good news.
Mm-hmm. So it is fully functional?
Huh? With only four JOEs to defend the whole installation?
Perfect. You may commence Operation Cobra Landgrab
at once.
Three years to implement my master plan, Destro?
I don't think so.
Ya think grenades blow up better
if they're polished, do ya, Gung-Ho?
Ooh...
you look after these bad boys,
and when the gumbo hit the fan,
they look after you.
Hey, what was that?
Slash, please,
I insist,
the honor of initiating the electromagnetic pulse
must be yours.
Slice, no, I couldn't...
unless...
We push it together!
Fortunately, our equipment is perfectly shielded.
But those JOEs will never know what hit them.
Hey!
What was that?!
We've been hit by an electromagnetic pulse!
Our electronics are fried!
Including our lasers!
Yo, Tunnel Rat, I think you'll all be glad
they're good and polished now, huh?
Battle Android Troopers...
Razor troopers!
Sand Scorpions, attack!
We've go to make every one of these count!
Beach Head, get the BTR!
Gung Ho, we've got to hold the fort
while Tunnel Rat sets the C4!
Whoo-hoo! Yeah!
Flint, Gung-Ho, we got to pull out!
There's a second wave attacking from the rear,
and they're something I ain't never seen before!
Tunnel Rat had better get a move on
with those self-destruct charges!
Gangway! Coming through!
Now all we nee d is Rat Boy to get out here.
Perfect timing.
Is anything broken?
Yeah... about a zillion of those BATs.
But me?
I'm fine.
Then hold on to your holsters.
Whoa! I think Betsy just sprung a leak.
BATs! Sand Scorpions!
Razor Troopers!
Pursue it.
Pulverize them!
That's it for this buggy
This is where I get off, boys.
I'm just the guy to head back for recon.
But yous got to keep going.
Yeah, something's funky
with the satellite com grid.
I can't uplink to HQ.
We got to report in person.
But as soon as we report,
we're coming back for you, huh?
That's a promise.
Geez-Louise, Gung-Ho, I'm chokin' on the mush here.
I got it under control.
Exemplary news, Cobra Commander.
Despite this sloppy joe jumble,
we will be able to piece together
a working launch computer.
But to operate their launcher...
...we will still need the top-secret G.I. JOE codes.
Fortunately, I know exactly where to get them,
don't I, General Hawk?
You have no choice
but to surrender.
Really, Jinx, the end result is inevitable.
Kamakura,
you talk to much.
How did you...?
The way of the ninja
is to misdirect, outthink and evade.
Hmm. You'd better work on that last one.
Sensei!
Did you see my victory?
Hey, pal, I was blindfolded
and it still took you 20 minutes to take me down.
Ah, sword training
Now we'll have some real fun.
What's the matter, Kamakura?
Did I wear you out
"Tatsu Ashi"
That's Japanese for "Dragon's Tooth. "
The Tatsu Ashi was forged from the cooled breath
of a dragon that fell to Earth on Mount Fuji.
That sounds like a legend about a meteorite.
It is a sword that can only be used by a warrior
with ultimate skill and selfless focus.
Well, you're certainly focused on yourself, that's for sure.
Prepare for defeat.
Against the Tatsu Ashi, there can be no defense.
I'm not fighting your sword, Kamakura.
I'm fighting you.
Well, this is different.
Now hear this. Now hear this.
All personnel report to the Briefing Room ASAP.
This is not a drill.
Space Com has just confirmed
that our most advanced surveillance satellite
has been blasted out of orbit somewhere over Antarctica.
So far, it's been their game.
But starting now, we're taking this battle to Cobra.
Yo, JOE!
Scramble the jets!
Looks like we got company.
This is Flight Team One ready for takeoff.
We need more firepower!
Let's hope the Thunder Wings get here fast.
Heavy Duty, Scarlett, stick with me.
Duke, bogey at ten O'clock!
It's Wild Weasel.
Mayday, Mayday! I'm hit!
The great Storm Shadow...
...has grown careless.
Put that quantum-code card back in Hawk's safe.
And if I do not?
I have been trained by Snake Eyes.
And I and the entire Arashikage clan
have been betrayed by him.
You are a child in the way of the ninja,
but if I must end your life, then end it I shall.
You can try.
But I'm the master of the Tatsu Ashi.
The owner, yes.
The master? Never.
Listen, carefully.
The only reason you live is to pass this message
to your sensei.
Annihilation soon at my hands.
You want t o say something
to Snake Eyes, you say it yourself.
He heard what was said.
He stole Hawk's quantum-code card.
Engine's out!
I'm going in!
Say it again, JOE.
It's music to my ears.
Faked you out!
Tag! You're it!
Mayday!
Mayday...
Great save, Duke!
Cobra reinforcements! We're outnumbered!
It's Wild Bill and the Thunder Wings!
Slip Stream's in the house!
And Ace is here to baby-sit these rookies!
Wild Bill don't need no baby-sitter.
Just watch me powder them bogeys!
Ya-hoo!
Next stop, Vegas, boys!
Wild Bill is on a roll!
Them Night Adders is splitting up.
Go get 'em, boys.
I hear smoked snakes is tasty this time of year.
Time to subtract some Adders!
Those Night Adders are here to pick up Storm Shadow!
You help Snake Eyes!
I'll stop those jets!
I know you, Snake Eyes
You have to save her.
Even if it means I escape.
Whoa!
Initiating retrieval procedure.
It's over.
Cobra's pulling out.
What do you say, Duke?
Do we go after them?
Negative, Wild Bill.
We can't risk leaving this base undefended.
Copy that, Duke.
Me and the boys'll stay on patrol.
Sensei!
Jinx!
Did you see what I did?
I'm probably the greatest ninja ever to...
to... Uh, Kamakura,
you're still talking too much.
Hey, Kamakura, Jinx,
want to have some fun?
I'm gonna see if this robot has any tasty data to download.
May... day...
That's it- we'll have to walk from here.
I don't know about that.
Hi-Tech designed this with reconfigurable technology.
You think we can rebuild this vehicle into something else?
Mmm, I think we'd better have to.
Listen...
Something's following us, bros, and...
I don't think it's a parade.
Let's just hope Hi-Tech knew what he was doing.
There's our answer, Duke.
That Cobra attack was launched from Antarctica.
Right below the coordinates where we lost our satellite.
If that's Cobra's new base,
then that's where they're holding Hawk prisoner.
We're bringing Hawk home.
Hi-Tech, how come a smart guy like you
doesn't know the difference between noise
and music?
Driver picks the station, dude.
Whoever's eating up bandwidth
with that racket had better give it a rest.
Much better.
Deploy Articulated Rocket Pods on my mark.
Mark!
Hey, roll up the window, will you?
No way! I'm boiling!
Well, I'm freezing!
Ice Sabre Three,
what's the holdup?
Uh, just adjusting cabin temperature.
Rocket Pods are deployed.
The JOEs have found us!
I advise
we abandon this facility now.
Sit down!
No one's going anywhere!
This is Cobra Commander to Mantis Sub Control.
Send out the Snow Wolves.
Now, this should be a real howl.
Come on, Frostbite.
My lungs are icing up here!
Aw, keep your long johns on.
A little fresh air never hurt nobody.
Duke! We're under attack! New Cobra Troopers!
Like animals!
Hi-Tech! Heavy Duty!
You're with Frostbite and Dusty.
Keep those troopers off our six.
Buy us ten minutes!
Snake Eyes! Jinx! We're going in!
We got to keep these creeps on ice
till Duke can bust into Cobra's base!
Then let's get down and dirty!
There's got to be hundreds of those things
out there! And here I was starting to feel left out.
We do this fast
and clean, people.
Ten minutes- in and out.
Synchronize Gauntlets.
Mark.
Cobra's right on schedule.
Snake Eyes, start the diversion.
I'd call that diverting.
I have prepared Hawk
for his procedure.
Like I do everything else in this lab.
Mindbender, the bioextractors from the National Zoo.
All of them!
But I-I've never put that much venom into a single subject.
He might become too powerful, even for the Fangblade!
I said all of them!
Now!
Ooh, let's try a little of this, a little of that,
some of this...
and all of this!
Ha-ha! Oh, I love science!
Over Kill, open the cylinder!
Now, General Hawk,
prepare for maximum venomization!
Drop it! Now! Now! Now!
Coil Crushers!
Crush those JOEs like the insects they are!
See what's possible
when I venomize ordinary civilians
with a touch of boa constrictor DNA?
That's why you came after the zoo animals?
To take their DNA?!
They weren't ordinary animals, Duke.
They were Alphas, the best of the best.
And when I venomize a born leader like General Hawk
with DNA from all the alpha animals,
Cobra will have the ultimate leader for the ultimate army.
Army?!
You mean the civilians you've kidnapped!
Oh, they're merely unimportant test subjects...
to prove we can create a venomized army
wherever we need one.
You're taking people from their homes...
parents from their children!
You're a...
a monster!
If it's a monster you want, then a monster you will get!
Over Kill, open the cylinder.
Open the cylinder. Open the cylinder.
Open the cylinder.
Consider it done!
For all the good it can do you.