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Thanks to all the customizers who entered this phase of The Mission Custom Contest! The quality of customs entered greatly exceeded my expectations.

Thanks also to JoeCustoms.com for the Filecard Creator. The site is an invaluable resource for any customizer.

***Disclaimer***

All the filecards we’re made for the contest by me, except for Spectre’s, whose I modded slightly from the one sent to me. They do not necessarily tell everything about the New Recruit. I used the information provided by the customizer but, in some instances, information may have been edited in order to fit it onto the filecard. Please read all the information provided for each New Recruit before placing your vote. Thank you.

***Disclaimer***

Thanks again to all the great Hisstank customizers that entered and to everyone that voted! Your customs impressed the hell out of me and everyone else.

APPARITION by rascal!
ARCEE by Zartanman
Blaze Viper by rpope
CANE by Tank Driver785
EXTERMINATOR by Obi-Shinobi
GHOST by kingphilbert
OBLIVION by Sector15
PSYK by Lo-Wan Bing
SPECTRE by ShawnDustin
TANK by Nirvana
THE ONE by sgcaper
TOP SHELF by SnakeEyes0217
TWILIGHT by zpartikus
VERMIN by KjK
WRAITH by zeplin0325

The top 3 New Recruits

by Tank_Driver785

by ShawnDustin

by SnakeEyes0217

Congrats Tank_Driver785, ShawnDustin, and SnakeEyes0217!

They each receive a $30 Gift Certificate to Tri-Gate Creations.

We shall soon see how these 3 New Recruits will influence Phase 2…

(thanks to MandingoRex for the explosion background!)

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APPARITION

Allegiance: Unknown. Subject has encounterd GI Joe in battle, but does not seem to be directly employed by Cobra
Codename: APPARITION
Specialty: Tactical Mercenary
Filename: Sidorov, Russel K.
Primary Military Specialty: Stealth Operations
Secondary Military Specialty: Demolitions
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia

Bio: Being born and raised to become Spetsnaz, Russel Sidorov was an elite. This is what made him the perfect candidate for the top secret project conducted by the Red Shadows organization titled: PROJECT POLTERGEIST. After intense training and testing, Sidorov was fitted with an advanced battle-suit that created immense "shadow-like" cloaking, making him completely invisible in the dark. The suit was a prototype, which lead to the suit stolen and used by the mercenary entitled "WRAITH"

His last appearance was freelanced, so he was cut-off from Red Shadows, as they worked on the Wraith armor.

Recipe:
Head: ROC Viper
Body and Upper Arms: MU Ironman
Lower Arms and Hands: ROC Reative Suit Duke
Legs: MU Punisher
Chest: 25th Wraith
Gun: Revoltech Jin-Roh

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ARCEE

Allegiance : GI Joe
Codename: Arcee
Specialty/Function: He pilots Unmanned vehicles into Cobra territory. He can also pilot nearly anything with wings.
Filename: James Spalding
SN: 111-77-1022
Primary Military Specialty: Remote Aerial Vehicle Operator
Secondary Military Specialty: Sniper
Birthplace: Greensboro NC
Grade: Senior Airmen

Bio: Arcee has had a joystick in his hand since the age of two. He mastered all forms of Air Simulation games as soon as they came out. When he graduated from high school he joined the air force. Working his way through the pilot ranks he surprised everyone when he decided to join the ranks of unmanned air vehicle operators. "I always loved video games first and foremost. I LOVE To fly but I love to fly on a computer more."

When the offer came to join GI Joe Arcee jumped at the chance. "We all hate Cobra. I just want to show Cobra Commander that he isn't the only one with cool toys."

In his spare time Arcee is a gamer through and through. "You know what's funny. Cobra's could be playing alongside me in my guild and they would never know it."

Other Information
Arcee comes equipped with a radio broadcasting backpack, a laptop with flight control joystick and a helmet that includes a heads up display of what his vehicle is seeing at all times. His gloves are also connected to his helmet so that if ever he does not have the laptop or joystick he can still pilot his crafts.

Arcee can also man "Camera Shy" the UAV that he comes equipped with.

Parts List
Head: DTC GI Joe Head
Torso: Modified Resolute Cobra Trooper
Legs: Beach Head
Vest: Modified Pitt Commando
Helmet: ROC Accelerator Suit
Rifle: PTE
UAV: The Corps Combat Glider Kit

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BLAZE-VIPER

Allegiance: Cobra
Codename: Blaze Viper
Specialty/Function: Arson/Demolitions
Filename: Various
SN: Unknown
Primary Military Specialty: Demolition
Secondary Military Specialty: Sabotage
Birthplace: Unknown
Grade: N/A

Bio: Trained by Firefly, Blaze Vipers are Cobra's stealth experts in creating chaos. Whether they are infiltrating and destroying GI Joe fortifications and priority targets or eliminating transports and munitions depots, Blaze Vipers are more than capable of wreaking havoc as Cobra sees fit.
"These pyromaniacs thrive on destruction and can really ruin your day." --Gen. Hawk

Parts:
Head: Cobra trooper
Mask: Pit Commando gas mask with added soft goods
Torso and arms: Resolute Cobra trooper
Legs: BAT
Armor: Night Creeper
Converted Eel rifle to Flamethrower
Flame effects: hot glue

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CANE

COBRA AGENT
CODE NAME: Cane
SPECIALTY: Infiltration, espionage
FILE NAME: Billy Slade
PRIMARY MILITARY SPECIALTY: espionage, data retrieval
SECONDARY MILITARY SPECIALTY: Demolition, Ninjitsu ,Electronics ,Communications
Birthplace: Seattle WA
Grade: Classified

Bio: Billy Slade Grew up in Seattle during the "Grunge Rock" and always had a knack for telecommunications and electronics he designed many a diff. types of remote controlled devices some of which were used to spy on his neighbors or girls always akin to nature itself he took many of hikes and wilderness trips growing up
so it was natural for him to take on any environment was sent to prison in his early 20s due to computer hacking and thought to be a spy but was let go when the charges didn't hold.......soured by the treatment he recieved he become more and more hateful to the government and what it stood for by chance he stumbled upon a underground recruiting station ran by Cobra Agents and they felt his talents were needed his first assignment after his intital training was positioned in the Egyptian Desert........

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EXTERMINATOR

Cobra
Codename: "Exterminator"
Specialty: Unknown
Filename: Unknown
Primary Military Specialty: Limited Data

"Exterminators" are a new breed of Cobra Spec Ops soldiers. Not much is known about them, except for the few times they have been viewed in combat. "Exterminators" seem to have no fear, and show no mercy while engaging G.I.Joe personnel. Outfitted with kevlar reinforced flak overcoats, and ballistic armor on key points, these troops simply walk through the battlefield. Additional gear includes standard issue packs, weapons, and night vision. Considered extremely dangerous!

When asked about these new Cobra soldiers, Snake-Eyes replied: "------".

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GHOST

Allegiance: GI Joe
Codename: Ghost
Specialty/Function: Wet Works and Sabotage
Filename: goes by Ebersol Drake
SN: Classified
Primary Military Specialty: Recondo
Secondary Military Specialty: Hostile Environment Survival and Warfare Tactics
Birthplace: Unknown
Grade: E-5


Bio: It is said that when the dead have unfinished business their spirit may roam the Earth in an attempt to right their wrongs. In this case the spirit has died, but the body is left with a great amount to
answer for.

There is much I have learned, and much that I could say about this
man, but I am only allowed a little. He had a promising military
career until he dropped of the grid. His record was suddenly sealed
and it was listed that he "died in action" with a burial ceremony held
for family and friends in Arlington National Cemetery. Despite the
pomp and circumstance at this performance, it was rumored he entered
into a CIA black-ops program that sent him undercover around the
globe. He remained dead to all who knew him, and for all intensive
purposes this man was no longer amongst the living from the second he
took the took the job.

In a raid on a foreign prison camp a few years ago an American was
discovered amongst the local inmates. He said little, but enough to
get a meeting with the Joints Chiefs of Staff and Director of the CIA
upon his return to US soil. He was given a new identity and
reclassified as a Specter Agent* being instructed to leave all aspects
of his past life in death. His past life worried him little though as
the mistakes that led to his incarceration where much graver and
weighed heavier on his soul. From what he could tell us, a rising
organization called Cobra had their hands in every op and
investigation that he took part in, including one that resulted in the
death of the woman he loved.

Because of what this man knows and a vengeance he seeks he was
released to team Delta under the command of General Clayton "Hawk"
Abernathy. As an agent of GI Joe he assists in training agents to
survive in hostile and threatening environments and tactics suited for
missions that can be considered a little "dark" even for GI Joe.
Missions that Ghost is called upon himself to operate when necessary.

*Specter Agent : An asset that has been left for dead or whose
knowledge of was disavowed upon capture that is returned to the nest
and allowed to continue with one's work while reaming "dead".

Parts Used:
Head: RoC Shipwreck
Torso: Mutt
Arms: RoC FireFly
Hands: Res Duke
Legs: Pit Commando
Knee Pads: Dessert Ambush Duke
Accessories: Assorted

Paints Used:
Model Masters Gunship Grey
Model Masters US Army/Marine Gulf Armor Sand
Model Masters Dark Tan wash
Model Masters Field Drab
Model Masters Interior Black and Flat Black
Custom mix of Interior Green/Flat Black/Gunship Grey dry brushed over
German Light Olive with a matching dirty wash
Earth Red and a custom mix Dark Brown for mud on boots

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OBLIVION

Allegiance - Cobra.
Codename - Oblivion.
Speciality/Function - Commando Ops.
Filename - Daniels, Kurt M.
SN - 212-33-8759.
Primary Military Speciality - Assassination.
Secondary Military Speciality - Infantry Ops.
Birthplace - London, England.
Grade - Unknown.

Bio - Kurt was rejected from the S.A.S. due to his liking for soccer violence. Trained in several martial arts he was the head of his team's hooligan firm. Finally brought to justice he was sent to prison, where he was targeted by fans of another team. In one attack he had acid thrown in his face. While in hospital Cobra approached him and broke him out. Fitted with a special mask he leads teams of Vipers into battle.

Parts list –
Head - Star Wars Force Unleashed Sith Lord.
Torso, upper arms, right leg, left lower leg - Snake Eyes.
Lower Arms - Infinities Darth Vader.
Left upper leg, holster, pistol - Deep Six.
Vest - Resolute Trooper.
Helmet - Resolute Cobra Commander.
Back pack, rifles - RoC Neo Viper.
Sword - Deadpool.

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PSYK

Allegiance: Cobra
Codename: Psyk
Specialty/Function: Serpentor's Bodyguard
File Name: Shannon Ware
SN: Classified
Primary Military Specialty: Psychic Warfare
Secondary Military Specialty: N/A
Birthplace: Seattle Wa.
Grade: N/A

Bio: Shannon Ware had always experienced an uncommon amount of deja-vu throughout her life, she also had an uncanny ability to know what people expressing strong emotions were thinking about. When she saw an add in her community college paper looking for test subjects for paranormal research she thought it might help answer some of her questions; instead she found the testing was a Cobra front to find recruits for Dr.Mindbender's Psychic Viper Legions. The testing eventually proved fruitless as only three people were ever found that met Mindbender's needs and two of them died when subjected to further testing. The Psychic Viper Legion may have failed, but through extreme brain manipulation, surgery, and constant exposure to Mindbender's chemical creations, Psyk was created. With no trace of Shannon Ware left, Psyk stands by Serpentor listening for thoughts of treachery and betrayal, ready to instantly serve deadly sentence on plotters or the non-loyal.

Other Info: From Dr.Mindbender's personal journal: "Serpentor appreciates the deadly creature I have built for him, yet still fears that the part of Psyk's brain that houses her memory and conscience thought that is aware of what has been done to her may some day rise up against him. I assure him that there is a part of her brain that is aware and understands what has become of her, but that part is safely in a jar in my laboratory. Psyk is 100% loyal... to me.

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SPECTRE

Allegiance: G.I. Joe
Codename: SPECTRE
Specialty/Function: Deep-Cover Commando
Filename: Coscolluela, Shawn Dustin
SN: 820-826-911
Primary Military Specialty: Espionage, Combat Aircraft Pilot
Secondary Military Specialty: Intelligence
Birthplace: Classified
Grade: Classified

Bio: Shawn Coscolluela was the top ace in the Air Force. He was hailed as the ghost of the skies due to his out of this world skills in air combat. His career came crashing when he was shot down by Cobra. For months he suffered torture at the hands of Cobra Commander. He thought of ending his life with his own hands but was given another chance to live when he was saved by G.I. Joe, namely Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. The two warriors felt the strong willpower that had kept him alive. He was christened and reborn by the two ninjas as one of the elite of the new age of Joes... Spectre. Now his mission is to become what he hates the most, Cobra. To be one with them, to understand them and ultimately to destroy them.

Other Information: "In the skies and in the darkness the Spectre breathes death to those who bring pain and suffering to the innocent. Only by being one with the enemy, can he kill them"

Notes of Interest:
- Harnesses were made from that rubber material used on tennis rackets and staple wires.
- This figure is drybrushed with little washes.
- This is a self-custom of me.
- There are 3 cobra insignias on this guy (Big one on the backpack, small one on the helmet and a small one on his right wrist made out of the viper vest logo).
- The inside paint of the goggles were 'scraped off" so now it has a frosted look to it.
- ALL of his weapons that aren't being held or used CAN fit inside the shoulder bag.

Parts List:
Head: ROC Arctic Assault Snake Eyes (Took the visor and molder a little more mass to the head and painted it)
Body: Cobra Para-Viper
Arms: Cobra Para-Viper (Lower arms heavily modified. Lowered the elbow padding into forearms and added "Cobra" wrist insignia)
Legs: Cobra Para-Viper (Swapped out the knees)
Backpack: Kitbashed Para-Viper Webgear
Belt: Made from Para-Viper Webgear with ROC Storm Shadow Holster
Shoulder Bag: ?
Rifle: Pit Commando (Added harness)
Neck Brace: Made from Para-Viper Webgear
Helmet: Modified Para-Viper Helmet (Added hanging strap on the left side)
Diving Fins: Para-Viper
Uzi: Snake Eyes
Pistol w/ Silencer: Modified Arctic Assault Snake Eyes Pistol
Other Pistols: ? (I know one is from PP Snake Eyes)
Oxygen Mask Thingy: Vintage Joe mask modified to fit Para-Viper tubing
Binoculars: Tiger Force Duke
Katana Swords: City Strike Snake Eyes and PP Snake Eyes
Machete: Agent Helix
Combat Knife: Para-Viper
Stun Gun: Made out of a part of Matt Trakker's Chopper thingy
Grenades: From a Cobra Viper Vest