Biography[]
Origins[]
In recruiting many of the men who make up the Cobra organization, Cobra Commander often likes to tell and create a story that one can only surmise to be his possible origin or at least a version of it is. The story revolves around a law-abiding businessman who served his country in the military and now runs his fledgling business. One day, he found himself under investigation by the government and tax officials for laws and ordinances his business violated. He was confident that his contribution and loyalty to the community would be appreciated only to be proven wrong and his properties seized. Not long after, his family and loved ones left him and took everything from him. Finding that everything he had worked so hard was gone, it was the realization that pushed him over the edge. He blew up his shop and as far as the world knows, he died in the fire.
Personality[]
Cobra Commander is somewhat of an enigma, but his actions prove him to be bold and pragmatic. It's nearly impossible to read his emotions. He is ruthless, hatred-personified and totally obsessed. A meticulous person, he likes to personally oversee vital projects himself, even engaging in military combat himself on occasion. He is extremely manipulative and intelligent. Cobra Commander is insightful and incredibly calculating. He presented an incredibly calm and stoic demeanor, however he is capable of red hot anger.
Skills & Abilities[]
Abilities[]
- Peak Human Condition: As a highly skilled and experienced soldier, Cobra Commander's bodily functions are at the top of human physical & mental conditioning. Due to this his strength, speed, stamina, senses, agility, reflexes, accuracy, longevity, durability, intelligence, healing time, flexibility and combat skills are greatly heightened, but without any superhuman degree.
- Genius-Level Intelligence: As a military operative, Cobra Commander has educated himself to become smarter than his enemies and allies. He is a natural leader, master strategist, manipulator, orator and has immense charisma. Also, he taught himself to speak several different languages, and was able to deduce that exploiting the JOES' role in the destruction of the COBRA pharmaceutical plant was going to put Duke, Scarlett, and the rest of the JOES into conflict with the United States government. Doctor Mindbender has even stated that Cobra Commander was always five steps ahead of anyone else.
- Master Tactician and Strategist: Cobra Commander is a genius tactician, strategist, and leader who is practically peerless, as well as a brilliant planner and organizer. He has been widely known as one of the greatest tacticians on the planet, both on and off the battlefield. He is able to formulate battle strategies and his brilliant tactical sense allows him to alter any strategy to fit the changing need of the situation.
- Master Manipulator: Cobra Commander's best and most famous ability is that he is a master manipulator, knowing how to manipulate people (especially his enemies) into whatever his plan is.
- Master Martial Artist: Even though the Commander relied more on his high intelligence, he is known to be nevertheless a highly talented and capable martial artist. He has extensive levels of knowledge of melee combat. He has mastered several martial arts such as; Muay Thai, boxing, Krav Maga, Taekwondo, Savate, Wushu, Judo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
- Expert Marksman: Cobra Commander is an expert marksman, being able to use many of the weaponry engineered by COBRA, and was especially skilled with his regular sidearm.
- Master Swordsman: He is a remarkable swordsman, able to use a blade with lethal accuracy and strength.
- Advanced Military Operator: Cobra Commander is well-versed in all Armed force disciplines including intelligence gathering, escape arts, assassination, demolition, survival tactics, hunting, swimming, mountaineering, march or drill skills, map making, map reading, decoding cipher and other secret code messages, reading and making wood craft signs and other secret code languages, disguising, interrogation, computers, explosives, communication systems, vehicles and electronic appliances used in armed forces.
- Expert Hacker: Cobra Commander can hack into any advanced computer systems without tippling firewalls and security.
- Multilingual: Cobra Commander is fluent in English, German, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, and other different languages.
- Expert Vehicular Driver: He is highly proficient in driving cars, motorcycles, trucks, jets, tankers, helicopters, motorboats, submarines, and some types of trains and utility vehicles.
- Indomitable Will: Cobra Commander will strive to complete his tasks, no matter what it takes.
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