G.I. Joe Head Canon & Fanfic Filecards

Yes... that was so short and sweet, just nailed it.

docsilence said:
My little nod to what happened to her in the comics and how if these cards are from a different timeline, maybe things can turn out different here.
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Awwww, man. See, I've always wondered how these fit in exactly, or when, so I appreciate that little clarification. Is that Airborne again? Or someone like Flint?
 
Great take on Quick Kick. I don't think I ever fully clocked that he was not officially military, but this is such a great way for him to undermine Lewis. Also loving Ripcord. That last line just feels so perfect and lived in as something a guy would absolutely say about his buddy. Really dig the idea that Ripcord is the kind of scary that even the Joes are like 'nah, but for serious, this guy is scary.'

"I heard Ripcord has a ring." Jeeeeeeeez. Nothing better happen to her, I tell you.
 
Damien said:
Great take on Quick Kick. I don't think I ever fully clocked that he was not officially military, but this is such a great way for him to undermine Lewis. Also loving Ripcord. That last line just feels so perfect and lived in as something a guy would absolutely say about his buddy. Really dig the idea that Ripcord is the kind of scary that even the Joes are like 'nah, but for serious, this guy is scary.'

"I heard Ripcord has a ring." Jeeeeeeeez. Nothing better happen to her, I tell you.
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I don't know if they ever fully addressed it on the comics side but they literally like, pick him up off a TV commercial set or something in the cartoons, which always struck me as odd. His background almost sounds like Jackie Chan.

Ripcord is one of those characters who is so kinda... there? like there's nothing that makes him feel super unique. But his file card literally says "what he does behind enemy lines... just don't ask" or something like that and that reads as this guy's fully assassinated people. Bad Hombre.

She got such a bad end in the comics, I feel like this could be one of those Sliding Doors things where on the other side of the looking glass, things turn out differently.

Ru1977 said:
Awwww, man. See, I've always wondered how these fit in exactly, or when, so I appreciate that little clarification. Is that Airborne again? Or someone like Flint?
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So funny enough, canonically Ripcord meets Candy while he's on the run with Blowtorch and Spirit (!?!??!?!). So this commentary is totally Blowtorch, whose card I need to do soon. I'm trying to figure out how to place a fire expert into the story, but I always loved him as a figure so I want to get it just right.
 
Nice, thank you for clarifying! And it's fun when a commentary sorta leads into a new card. The SLiding Doors thing is really awesome, and a great way to view this whole series!
 
Because the universe has a sense of timing and humor, why not write up Candy's / Bongo's dad to the file card coincides with The One a Day thread, too?

Code Name: Crimson Guardsman Jones
File Name: Appel, PhD, [First Name Classified]
Primary Military Specialty: Geophysics
Secondary Military Specialty: Thermodynamics
Birthplace: Staten Island, New York
Rank: Crimson Guardsman Rank 3

The Lewis administration welcomes Professor Appel in his new role with the Department of the Interior. A world leader in the areas of geophysics, geology, and thermodynamics, Professor Appel has groundbreaking, one might even say earth-shattering ideas on how to use the Earth's own qualities to power America and the world well into the future. Originally from Staten Island, Professor Appel will spend much of his time in Washington and traveling the nation to share his wealth of knowledge with Senators, business leaders, and the American people. Privately, Appel has been a high-ranking and valuable member of the Crimson Guard for many years. His loyalty is unquestionable. That being said, his daughter been found to be consorting with members of the GI Joe unit. At this time the connection appears to be accidental, but we remain vigilant. Care must be taken if we need to eliminate Appel's daughter - we need his expertise. If the need arises, it would be in our best interest to make it appear the Joes are to blame.

"I swear if half the mad scientists Cobra attracts to their ranks turned their genius toward good, they could save the world. Instead these idiots do things like figure out how to time a thermal explosion on the bottom of the ocean to cause a new land mass to form in the Gulf of Mexico and create a sovereign Cobra nation. So no, I do not believe Appel is going to propose any great scientific advancements in the name of clean energy. Like all of his colleagues, he's going to take that egghead of his and do something to enrich his employers and make life for the rest of us miserable. Why do these guy get all the geniuses? The smartest guy we have teaches English."
 
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