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11-07-2009, 09:54 PM
oliverbox
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Yeah, the whole MASS device or Cobra's global domination schemes are growing thin. I was disppointed to see that IDW is playing with the "MASS device" idea. They should start out smaller. Once Cobra tries to take over the entire world with some super technology and fails, everything else is small potatos. There's little left for them to attempt if they've already tried the ultimate takeover.
Yeah, I completely agree. To me, it would be far more realistic - and thus, interesting - if Cobra started out working for political instability in Africa or South America or Indonesia/Southeast Asia. They could get involved with toppling governments and working with/fighting local governments. Small scale operations that lead to larger coalitions, in response to which the U.S. would send in the Joe team to conduct covert operations in opposition to Cobras actions.
For example, let say Extensive Enterprises tries to reach out to the government in Burma. They offer to help end the struggle with the insurgent rebels if the Burmese government will allow Cobra certain logistical opportunities and political favors. The Joes might have to go to Burma covertly to deal with Cobra. They would probably have to work with the local rebels.
It's Joe versus Cobra, but both sides use proxies as a cover. It's a little like Vietnam, but instead of fighting communism by proxy, the U.S. is fighting Cobra.
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