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01-06-2008, 02:27 PM
Monkeywrench
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not to sound argumentative, but this isn't really a matter you can disagree with, because your or my opinion does not change the original rank structure of Cobra created in the 80's. according to the RAH structure of Cobra, Vipers are clearly defined as the bottom and are where all Cobra's start, and are then apparently promoted from there, and the Cobra Trooper is at the middle of the enlisted equivalent in the Cobra ranks. that's just fact.
yes, the new Hasbro team did re-do many aspects of G.I. Joe when the line was re-released, and as I said, you can choose to follow the original structure of Cobra or the new structure (or make up your own entirely), but the two are clearly different and cannot be combined -- they are two distinct and different Cobra rank structures. but when discussing the actual structure, not opinion or preference, you have to stick with one or the other, not your own. I can say Major Bludd is the leader of Cobra, but that doesn't make it so when discussing the rank structure of Cobra just because I play that way.
also as I said, if you choose the new version, you have to also eliminate Cobra Officers from the Cobra ranks because the new filecards clearly state they are merely Officers in name only that lead the Cobra Troops, whereas the original Cobra Officer is regarded as a much higher ranking operative (an equivalent to an 0-4 in fact) -- again, two different characters entirely, even if they use the same character design.
like I said, I prefer the original Cobra structure from the RAH line, which created the mythos, not the new Cobra structure from the brilliant toy lines that were G.I. Joe vs Cobra, Spy Troops and Venom versus Valor.
What is your definition of the original RAH ranks. To me the FC is the original. They are more important than the comics and toons. Going by the FC logic, are arguments are right or as you stated facts.
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