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TheG.I. Joeteam has officially formed in theEnergon Universe , bringing the elite squad into a bold unexampled era for the enfranchisement . Throughout the four miniseries exhaust thus far , Skybound has assembled a number of classic characters to form the Joe squad in preparation for November’sG.I. Joe#1 , with a few rather surprising inclusion along the style .
Conrad “ Duke ” Hauser made his Energon Universe debut inTransformers#2 , where he barely survived an encounter with the Decepticon Starscream . Duke got his own serial publication a few calendar month later , where a team tardily came together across the five - issue miniseries . The latterly - releasedScarletthas grown the ranks even more , bring Shana “ Scarlett ” O’Hara into the Energon Universe , along with a few surprisal inclusions .
Now that the Joe squad has officially formed in the new persistence , it seems like a skillful time for a roll - call . Here is every known penis of the G.I. Joe team in the Energon Universe so far .
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12Snow Job (Real Name: Harlan W. Moore)
First Energon Universe Appearance:Scarlett#1
Snow Job only look for a exclusive page inScarlett#1 , but that varlet managed to bring his characterization in a smattering of panel . Scarlett describes him as one of the rarified soldiers who is reliable on and off the battlefield , as readers teach the two have a history of shape together . This should prove invaluable as the two continue to fight side - by - side on the newly - formedG.I. Joeteam .
While all he ’s done in the Energon Universe so far is fly Scarlett into the Arashikage Compound via helicopter , hopefully reviewer get to see the team ’s resident Arctic Trooper shoulder strap on his skis soon and hit the powder for some prime snow activity . The blow - capped flock setting ofScarlettshould give the character rich opportunity to show off his skills , butSnow Job has much more to offerthe squad than simply his north-polar expertness .
11Jinx (Real Name: Unknown)
First Energon Universe appearance:Scarlett#1
Jinx ’s true allegiance is presently undefined in the Energon Universe , but readers do know that she was previously assigned to penetrate Clan Arashikage by Stalker . All contact is lost after Jinx becomes deeply - embedded with the ninja kindred , leading to Stalker enroll Scarlett to recover her old friend . From what reader con inScarlett#1 , it appear thatJinx may have switched sidesto the Arashikage , which would make sense , given previous continuities .
While Jinx ’s genuine name was never sleep with in the original comics , later storey bring out her name as “ Kimi Arashikage , ” the cousin of Storm Shadow . give the genetic ties , it would make sense for Jinx to fall in up with the Arashikage , if this backstory is still in place . Whether or not Jinx returns to the fold and joins the newJoeteam remain to be determined , but she ’s an challenging addition to the human beings , nonetheless .
10Scarlett (Real Name: Shana O’Hara)
Scarlett is already a veteran operative by the metre we meether in her debut way out , penetrate a mellow - class party in Monaco to inquire claims of human trafficking . The graphic symbol was concisely seen in a file on Hawk ’s desk in theFree Comic Book Day Energon Universe Special , so remove the Modern squad has had its eye on Shana O’Hara for a while now . After being dismissed from her company stick with the walloping in Monaco , Stalker recruits Scarlett to infiltrate Clan Arashikage and pick out whether or not Jinx has betrayed them all .
Scarlett was the first female phallus of the G.I. Joe team , joining in 1982 .
By add Scarlett to the fold , Skybound has open up the door to bringing the ninja elements of the franchise to the Energon Universe . She was one of the original figures released in the firstG.I. Joewave all the path back in 1982 , soit ’s fitting that Scarlett would be on the initial team in the Energon Universe . Given her previous experience with Jinx and Snow Job , it will be interesting to see if Scarlett knows any of the other Joes on the team from her past .
9Lady Jaye (Real Name: Allison R. Hart-Burnett)
First Energon Universe Appearance:Free Comic Book Day Energon Universe Special#1
Interestingly enough , theFree Comic Book Day Energon Universe Specialrevealed that Col . Hawk is order together more than one team of elite soldiers , starting with Flint and Lady Jaye . It is a brief appearance , butLady Jaye still manages to make an depression when attempting to apprehend the Baroness . She even gets a fancy battle - suit to attain the task , accompanied by one of her hallmark spear javelins .
In the classical persistence , Lady Jaye is an expert in covert operations and counterintelligence . She ’s also fluent in several different linguistic communication and an expert in mimicry and personation , making her an idealistic undercover PI . Whatever Hawk ’s plans are for the hidden Joe splinter team , it would appear that Lady Jaye will be a worthful part of it .
8Flint (Real Name: Dashiell R. Faireborn)
First Energon Universe appearance:Free Comic Book Day Energon Universe Special#1
The Joe team ’s Chief Warrant Officer appear alongside his longtime partner Lady Jayein theFree Comic Book DayEnergon Universe Special , assigned by Hawk to snipe the Baroness while she was on the run follow her dodging in the pages ofDuke . In the Greco-Roman continuity , it took a while for Lady Jaye to warm up to Flint due to his lordliness , but it appears the two are already together in the Energon Universe .
If Flint is on Hawk ’s splinter team , that raises all sorts of interesting theory for the Energon Universe propel fore . The question of why Hawk ask a second team operating in secret from the master roster will be an interesting thread to abide by when the newG.I. Joeseries launching in November . IfFlint and Lady Jayeare in this sliver grouping , will they come into struggle with the main team ? It will be exciting to see how it all play out .
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7Baroness (Real Name: Anastasia Cisarovna)
First Energon Universe Appearance:Duke#2
It ’s quite a shock for long - fourth dimension devotee , but theBaroness is formally a memberof the Energon Universe ’s G.I. Joe team . After help Duke turn tail from the Pit in his own miniseries , Duke pressure level empty the throat into have the Baroness get together the all - new squad . In spite of her scope as a terrorist , Duke see an opportunity to recruit a likely foeman before more nefarious organizations began reaching out .
While shocking , there is some precedent for it in franchise history . Baroness was actually portray as a member of G.I. Joe in the two - part episode “ Worlds Without close ” from the original eighty toon . The story saw a team of Joes transport to an alternative cosmos where Cobra rule the United States , and Baroness was an hole-and-corner operative work for the Joes . How long she remain one of the good guys in the Energon Universe remains to be determined , but it will be fun to watch act out in the upcomingG.I. Joeseries .
6Clutch (Real Name: Lance J. Steinberg)
Clutch is the first person Duke twist to after he ’s framed for murder and declare an foe of the state , which speaks to the trustfulness Duke places in the expert grease monkey . Clutch ’s anti - autocratic posture serves him well as he teams with Duke , and it should be interesting to see how he mixes with his new squad - mates on the G.I. Joe team .
Clutch ’s freewheeling attitude and “ ma’am man ” persona are intact from previous persistence , and it ’s always nice to have a court jester - flair character on the squad . Clutch also got to show off his mechanical prowess inDuke#2 , where he repaired a bunch of classical Joe vehicle in the decommissioned Pit tofight off Major Bludd ’s force .
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5Rock ‘N Roll (Real Name: Craig S. McConnel)
First Energon Universe appearance :Duke#1
Rock ‘ N Roll ’s first act in the Energon Universe is to track down down a rogue Duke , setting up an interesting moral force between the young G.I. Joe team . One can reckon that thing could get awkward now that Rock ‘ N Roll will be taking orders from Duke , but the two soldier are professional person and likely capable to put the past tense behind them .
While Rock ‘ N Roll first appeared at the end ofDuke#1,it was the second issue where reader find the classic Joe in action at law . Rock ‘ N Roll go on true to his name as he claxon some grievous alloy while trying to subdue Duke and Clutch . Rock ‘ N Roll is another classic Joe member , so seeing him on the novel squad is a nice increase .
4Stalker (Real Name: Lonzo R. Wilkinson)
First Energon Universe appearance:Duke#1
The other elite intelligence officer assign to run down Duke , Stalker manages to subdue the title type in a slugfest inDuke#2 . His resilience and cool head in struggle make him a valuable friend for the unexampled Joe team , and it makes sense that Stalker would be the one to touch Scarlett for her military mission infiltrate Clan Arashikage .
In the originalG.I. Joe : A veridical American Herocontinuity , Stalker was part of Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol with Arashikage ninjas Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow in Vietnam . WhileStalker ’s backstory in the Energon Universeis unknown at this point , there have been a few hints so far repoint to a connexion with the Arashikage . No matter what his backstory is , Stalker remains an authoritative character in the bloodline - up , a solid and dependable soldier for the team to rely on .
3Cover Girl (Real Name: Courtney A. Krieger)
First Energon Universe Appearance:Duke#1
Cover Girl has n’t done much in theEnergon Universe thus far , other than act as as Hawk ’s aide de camp . From her appearances so far , she does seem to be a capable and trusted confidante . Cover Girl ’s original backstory limn her as a fashion fashion model who presently grow bored with the life style , enlist in the military to give her life story more determination .
Cover Girl proved herself to be quite various in her talents . In addition to her expertise in make - up and disguise learn while she was a modeling , Cover Girl also trained in the use of fleshy armour and diesel engine mechanics , becoming quite the gear mechanism - head in the process . Her original action figure issue forth packaged with the Wolverine armoured combat vehicle , sohopefully her mechanical prowess will be feature in the Energon Universe soon .
