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* [[Michael Bell]]
* [[Michael Bell]]
* [[The Hero]]
* [[The Hero]]
* [[Not Quite Dead]]: Was originally slated to die in [[The Movie]], but public backlash of [[Transformers the Movie|Optimus Prime's death]] caused the writers to spare him at the last minute. [[No One Could Survive That|This is particularly strange because he literally got a snake thrown ''in to'' his chest cavity, entering where his heart should be.]]
* [[Not Quite Dead]]: Was originally slated to die in [[The Movie]], but public backlash of [[Transformers: The Movie|Optimus Prime's death]] caused the writers to spare him at the last minute. [[No One Could Survive That|This is particularly strange because he literally got a snake thrown ''in to'' his chest cavity, entering where his heart should be.]]
** He actually ''does'' die on-screen in the movie. They just added lines about him being in a coma and one at the end that he recovered.
** He actually ''does'' die on-screen in the movie. They just added lines about him being in a coma and one at the end that he recovered.
* [[Sergeant Rock]]
* [[Sergeant Rock]]
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: Originally Duke was supposed to substitute Hawk after Hawk was [[Put On a Bus]] for a while in the comics, which is why they're so similar. The animated version of Duke was practically Hawk from the comics before they decided to bring Hawk to the animated series as well.
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: Originally Duke was supposed to substitute Hawk after Hawk was [[Put on a Bus]] for a while in the comics, which is why they're so similar. The animated version of Duke was practically Hawk from the comics before they decided to bring Hawk to the animated series as well.
** [[Divergent Character Evolution]]: To differentiate Duke and Hawk, Duke became more of a "tough guy" while Hawk is more of the "veteran" leader. It's still very minor and only noticeable when they are placed together in the same scene.
** [[Divergent Character Evolution]]: To differentiate Duke and Hawk, Duke became more of a "tough guy" while Hawk is more of the "veteran" leader. It's still very minor and only noticeable when they are placed together in the same scene.


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The G.I. Joe team's intelligence expert. Real name: Shana M. O'Hara
The G.I. Joe team's intelligence expert. Real name: Shana M. O'Hara


* [[Action Girl]]. One of the best examples since [[Modesty Blaise (Comic Strip)|Modesty Blaise]] as she has no superpowers, is still vulnerable to injury and it's her tenacity, skills and extensive training keep her going.
* [[Action Girl]]. One of the best examples since [[Modesty Blaise (comic strip)|Modesty Blaise]] as she has no superpowers, is still vulnerable to injury and it's her tenacity, skills and extensive training keep her going.
** Was in danger of becoming a [[Faux Action Girl]] during the DDP-era. After she successfully freed herself from Destro's clutches in America's Elite #7, she either remained at base, was easily knocked unconscious or kept secure thanks to the [[Standard Female Grab Area]] for 19 issues! Luckily she made a triumphant comeback in America's Elite #26 in which she kicked some serious ninja-ass for good and restored her status.
** Was in danger of becoming a [[Faux Action Girl]] during the DDP-era. After she successfully freed herself from Destro's clutches in America's Elite #7, she either remained at base, was easily knocked unconscious or kept secure thanks to the [[Standard Female Grab Area]] for 19 issues! Luckily she made a triumphant comeback in America's Elite #26 in which she kicked some serious ninja-ass for good and restored her status.
* [[The Archer]]
* [[The Archer]]
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** [[Love Triangle]]: She's got feelings for ''both'' in ''Resolute''.
** [[Love Triangle]]: She's got feelings for ''both'' in ''Resolute''.
* [[Scarlet Fever]]
* [[Scarlet Fever]]
* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Gone With the Wind|"Scarlett" O'Hara]]. She's even from Atlanta.
* [[Shout-Out]]: [[Gone with the Wind|"Scarlett" O'Hara]]. She's even from Atlanta.
* [[The Squadette]]
* [[The Squadette]]


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* [[Cain and Abel]]: He's Abel to Storm Shadow's Cain.
* [[Cain and Abel]]: He's Abel to Storm Shadow's Cain.
* [[Canine Companion]]: Timber (a wolf), who in the cartoon helps Snake-Eyes in the battlefield, while in comics guards Snake-Eyes' cabin in the High Sierras.
* [[Canine Companion]]: Timber (a wolf), who in the cartoon helps Snake-Eyes in the battlefield, while in comics guards Snake-Eyes' cabin in the High Sierras.
* [[Combat Pragmatist]]: As shown in issue 21, in a scene that Larry Hama has admitted pays tribute to ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark (Film)|Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'', Snake-Eyes throws a grenade on a Red Ninja.
* [[Combat Pragmatist]]: As shown in issue 21, in a scene that Larry Hama has admitted pays tribute to ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'', Snake-Eyes throws a grenade on a Red Ninja.
* [[Dead Little Sister]]: In the same car accident as his father and mother.
* [[Dead Little Sister]]: In the same car accident as his father and mother.
* [[Heroes Want Redheads]]: Oh, Scarlett you love this trope, don't you?
* [[Heroes Want Redheads]]: Oh, Scarlett you love this trope, don't you?
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* [[Nice Hat]]: His beret.
* [[Nice Hat]]: His beret.
* [[Official Couple]]: With Lady Jaye. In [[Transformers Generation One|one possible future]], the two happen to have a daughter named Marissa.
* [[Official Couple]]: With Lady Jaye. In [[Transformers Generation 1|one possible future]], the two happen to have a daughter named Marissa.


=== '''G.I. Joe''' ===
=== '''G.I. Joe''' ===
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* [[Master of Disguise]]
* [[Master of Disguise]]
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: The cartoon took nearly every effort possible to have her either flirt with her sexy voice or take off some clothing. One episode featured her actively competing with The Baroness for a man's affections (for a mission) while wearing a dress with plunging cleavage, she dressed down to a slip once, and she wore a bare-legged SCUBA outfit in another episode (while all the men wore full-leg suits). She was also one in the comics, where her shirt curiously seemed unable to be buttoned up and she was better endowed than the earlier Joe females, Scarlett and Cover Girl. This was toned down when she became more of a desk-driving intelligence officer.
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: The cartoon took nearly every effort possible to have her either flirt with her sexy voice or take off some clothing. One episode featured her actively competing with The Baroness for a man's affections (for a mission) while wearing a dress with plunging cleavage, she dressed down to a slip once, and she wore a bare-legged SCUBA outfit in another episode (while all the men wore full-leg suits). She was also one in the comics, where her shirt curiously seemed unable to be buttoned up and she was better endowed than the earlier Joe females, Scarlett and Cover Girl. This was toned down when she became more of a desk-driving intelligence officer.
* [[Official Couple]]: With Flint. [[Word of God]] even states that Marissa Faireborn from the third season of ''[[The Transformers (Animation)|The Transformers]]'' is her and Flint's daughter.
* [[Official Couple]]: With Flint. [[Word of God]] even states that Marissa Faireborn from the third season of ''[[The Transformers (animation)|The Transformers]]'' is her and Flint's daughter.


=== '''Lifeline''' ===
=== '''Lifeline''' ===
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* [[Chef of Iron]]
* [[Chef of Iron]]
* [[Gentle Giant]]
* [[Gentle Giant]]
* [[Rhymes On a Dime]]
* [[Rhymes on a Dime]]
* [[More Dakka]]
* [[More Dakka]]
* [[Scary Black Man]]
* [[Scary Black Man]]
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* [[Animal Companion]]: Freedom, AKA Billy the falcon.
* [[Animal Companion]]: Freedom, AKA Billy the falcon.
* [[Badass Native]]
* [[Badass Native]]
* [[Gregg Berger]] in the Sunbow series and [[Maurice La Marche]] in the [[Di C]] series.
* [[Gregg Berger]] in the Sunbow series and [[Maurice LaMarche]] in the [[Di C]] series.
* [[Magical Native American]]
* [[Magical Native American]]
* [[The Rez]]" Political type; his original bio mentioned how poor his family was when he was growing up.
* [[The Rez]]" Political type; his original bio mentioned how poor his family was when he was growing up.
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* [[Official Couple]]: With the Baroness
* [[Official Couple]]: With the Baroness
* [[Scotland]]
* [[Scotland]]
* [[War for Fun And Profit]]: He incites war and sells to both sides if it's profitable.
* [[War for Fun and Profit]]: He incites war and sells to both sides if it's profitable.


=== '''Baroness''' ===
=== '''Baroness''' ===
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* [[Daddy's Little Villain]]: Zartan's daughter Zanya.
* [[Daddy's Little Villain]]: Zartan's daughter Zanya.
* [[Evil Poacher]]: Gnawgahyde
* [[Evil Poacher]]: Gnawgahyde
* [[Kill It With Fire]]: Torch
* [[Kill It with Fire]]: Torch
* [[Master of Disguise]]: Zandar and Zarana (Zartan's siblings).
* [[Master of Disguise]]: Zandar and Zarana (Zartan's siblings).
* [[Quirky Miniboss Squad]]: The original three and Monkeywrench. Later Dreadnoks were more effective.
* [[Quirky Miniboss Squad]]: The original three and Monkeywrench. Later Dreadnoks were more effective.
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* [[Designer Babies]]
* [[Designer Babies]]
* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]: In the cartoon, the incomplete DNA samples left him without the calm thoughtfulness of Sun Tzu, making him prone to violent and enraged behavior.
* [[Hair-Trigger Temper]]: In the cartoon, the incomplete DNA samples left him without the calm thoughtfulness of Sun Tzu, making him prone to violent and enraged behavior.
* {{spoiler|[[Heel Face Turn]]: US General Phillip Rey [[Tomato in The Mirror|found he was a revived Serpentor]], yet decided to not become Serpentor again}}
* {{spoiler|[[Heel Face Turn]]: US General Phillip Rey [[Tomato in the Mirror|found he was a revived Serpentor]], yet decided to not become Serpentor again}}
* [[In the Blood]]: Most of his military cunning comes from the fact of being a composite clone of history's greatest generals.
* [[In the Blood]]: Most of his military cunning comes from the fact of being a composite clone of history's greatest generals.
* [[Lamarck Was Right]]
* [[Lamarck Was Right]]
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* [[Drill Sergeant Nasty]]
* [[Drill Sergeant Nasty]]
* [[No Celebrities Were Harmed]]: He was originally part of a plan for a ''[[Rocky (Film)|Rocky]]'' tie-in; This fell through, but much later in the comics his history was revealed to be eerily similar to Rocky's, except, like, evil.
* [[No Celebrities Were Harmed]]: He was originally part of a plan for a ''[[Rocky (film)|Rocky]]'' tie-in; This fell through, but much later in the comics his history was revealed to be eerily similar to Rocky's, except, like, evil.


=== '''Croc Master''' ===
=== '''Croc Master''' ===
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Driver of the Rattler 4-WD jeep. Real name: Ann A. Conda
Driver of the Rattler 4-WD jeep. Real name: Ann A. Conda


* [[Depending On the Writer|Depending On The Filecard]]: She's an individual or twin sisters.
* [[Depending on the Writer|Depending On The Filecard]]: She's an individual or twin sisters.
* [[McNinja]]: Born in New Orleans.
* [[McNinja]]: Born in New Orleans.
* [[Palette Swap]]: of Jinx
* [[Palette Swap]]: of Jinx
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=== '''Interrogator''' ===
=== '''Interrogator''' ===


* [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin]]
* [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin]]
* [[Multiple Choice Past]]: His first filecard gives three options: former security chief for a deposed dictator, renegade criminal psychologist, or IRS investigator.
* [[Multiple Choice Past]]: His first filecard gives three options: former security chief for a deposed dictator, renegade criminal psychologist, or IRS investigator.
* [[Torture Always Works]]
* [[Torture Always Works]]
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