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What secrets lurk in the filecards?
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07-30-2009, 12:48 AM
Tanksmasher
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That's certainly possible. It also offers another feature that we don't often see in modern warfare: a rally point for friendly forces. He would be visible all over the battle field, so if he had to go in quickly and take command, soldiers could instantly recognize him and understand what was going on.
If we look at Rapid Fire's uniform from the 1993 12" figure, I think we see a figure that we would all liked to have seen in 3 3/4 size. He's remarkably similar to the PIT Commando in his uniform and accessories. His file card makes a lot of sense and sheds a lot more light on the subject - it lists his training as being identical to that of Lattimer's. To my mind, that means Rapid-Fire is a Super Trooper. He's also called the "Ultimate Commando" in this file card. Obviously it's hyperbole, but perhaps he's the leader of the Super Trooper Corps? Just a thought.
If we take the 12" figure as a more realistic example of the Super Trooper Program, I think we see the potential for three very effective combat officers. I suppose I would orient them towards different specialties and different environments. The Original Super Trooper wore dark green pants and a green shirt... he seems intended for the woods. Rapid Fire's 12" figure is certainly intended for urban combat... what if there had been a De Niro figure... would his colors have been oriented for the desert or night ops? Just a theory.
He could serve as a rally point but then the disadvantage would be that the enemy would know where everyone was going, lol. I suppose there might be several environmental types but ST seems like a utility soldier, capable of all-weather insertions. The reflective armor might be universal equipment, or like you said, to reflect his present environment, thus distorting his image.
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