Flash (deceased)

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Health: Karma:

46 50

Origin:

Anthony, like the vast majority of the Gi Joe force, is but a normal human, if one extensively trained in the principles of electronics technology and the operation of advanced U.S. Army laser rifles. I suppose he could be considered a high tech hero, but that's questionable...

Known Powers:

(none)

Equipment:

the Joe-Com: this is a new device given to all Joes since the group's reactivation. This high-tech wristband functions as an audio/video transceiver with various other goodies built in to help a soldier on the go, and is described in greater detail in its own equipment entry.

Mirrored Helmet: this mostly ordinary military helmet comes equipped with a ray-shielded visor, which comes in handy when you work with lasers for a living. This visor is proof against laser (or other photon beams) of up to Incredible (40) intensity, protecting Anthony's eyes from all but the strongest beams.

Space Suit: on at least one occasion, Anthony has found himself on a mission in outer space. In such instances, he wears a fully functional space suit, which provides him Monstrous (75) resistance to cold and pressure variance, and an eight hour air supply.

Thermal Pads: worn on his chest, arms, and thighs, these pads work to diffuse the force of impact and heat damage caused by explosions or laser weaponry (though the latter offers little real impact). These pads offer the protected areas Remarkable (30) resistance to Heat and Kinetic attack.

XMLR-1A Laser Rifle: this experimental, shoulder-braced Army weapon is, essentially, the military's first step towards the utilization of energy weapons. It can fire a cutting beam of any intensity up to Remarkable (30) rank, which inflicts similar Energy damage to Anthony's chosen targets.

XMLR-1A Power Pack: this heavy-duty battery backpack can be used to power up to ten full-blast shots from the XMLR-1A before a recharge is necessary, or it can fire a lower intensity cutting beam for up to one half hour before it is totally drained.

Quirks:

Mechanical Aptitude: this quirk describes Anthony in a nutshell, as he's the veritable template of the electronics whiz. As such, he can build, use, or even repair high tech devices as if his Reason score were +2 CS (this is in addition to any talent-based bonuses).

Talents:

Advanced Guns: unlike most of the current Joe team, Anthony is skilled in the use of advanced energy weapons as well as your standard slug-throwers. He can use these weapons just like any other gun, and this skill offers him a +1 CS to his Agility while doing so.

Chemistry: in addition to his training in electronics, Anthony has received some essentials in chemistry, including how chemical weapons work, and several means of producing and countering them. His Reason score in such matters should be considered +1 CS.

Electronics: while he's working to get his Masters degree in electronics, it's really just a technicality for Anthony, as he's a true expert concerning all manner of electronics repair and engineering. His Reason in such areas ought to be considered +1 CS.

Guns: while his preference does lie in the advanced laser weaponry he's testing out for the Army, Anthony can nonetheless use standard, semi-automatic, and full auto slug-throwers with competency, doing so as if his Agility score were +1 CS higher than it already is.

Martial Arts type A: thanks to his basic army training, Anthony has the means to defend himself against attack should he find himself unarmed. For instance, he can inflict slam and stun results against any target, regardless of the comparative Str or End scores between him and his opponent.

Military: a member of the Army as well as the Gi Joe team, Anthony is well-versed in military practices and protocols. His Reason score in such matters should be considered +1 CS. Furthermore, this talent, as a background bonus, offers Anthony the military as a free contact.

Contacts:

As a member of the Gi Joe team, Anthony can undoubtedly rely upon that agency for help should he need it; after all, most of the time he'd need their help would be while on a mission for them. Also, he could likely gain the assistance of any U.S. armed forces present, what with his Joe credentials and all.

Costume:

While on a mission, Anthony typically wears standard Army greens for the duration, which are complemented by his brown boots and gloves, as well as his mirrored helmet and a series of heavy-duty pads over his chests, arms, and upper thighs, which help to diffuse force and heat some.

Anthony's second uniform, which was featured this year as a 'flashback', was essentially a space suit. It was a large, padded white affair that covered his entire body and completely sealed it from outside environs, including vacuum, though it limited his movement somewhat.

Personality:

Anthony's smart. Real smart. This is one thing you can't help but notice while he's taking apart new enemy equipment, jury-rigging some sort of last minute secret weapon, or merely talking about everyday occurrences. He's one of the best there is at what he does, and he loves doing it.

And that, of course, is playing with high tech toys. Anthony's constantly messing around with the devices that get turned over to him for analysis, sometimes going over the top in his fun. Of course, people let him get away with this, because he usually figures out how they work this way - and fast!

Real Name: Anthony S. Gambello, Grade E-4 (later E-5)
Occupation: Gi Joe infantryman, techie
Legal Status: American citizen with no known criminal record
Marital Status: presumably single
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: Gi Joe

Height: 5' 10"
Hair: auburn
Eyes: brown
Weight: 150 lbs
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: none

Story:

Anthony's a true genius. He's always been fascinated with high tech toys and the like, and when various industries have failed his expectations, he made his own electronic replacements. When offered a chance to play with the top of the line weaponry Uncle Sam was developing, he couldn't resist.

Pushed through various advanced training schools, Anthony excelled in all of them, and when he was finished, he was a master of just about all electronic equipment, as well as the Army's experimental laser weapon, the XMLR-1A. This expertise earned him a spot on the new Gi Joe force.

An anti-terrorist special missions force, this agency works world-wide to prevent or retaliate against regional or global-scaled terrorist organizations, which most notably put the Joe team in conflict with Cobra, a strange new high-tech band of thugs out to conquer the world - by any means necessary!

For instance, Anthony was a vital member of the Joe team's rescue of Dr Adele Burkhart, when Cobra kidnapped her to steal her doomsday weapon secrets. Also, Flash helped to save the lives of several fellow Joes when they were sealed in their own headquarters by a Cobra robot.

Anthony was on active duty for over three years, after which time the team's expansion required he be pulled out of action in order to coordinate the administration of the team. Though essentially given a desk job, Anthony nonetheless participated in the liberation of Springfield, a Cobra-controlled town.

Furthermore, after the Cobra Island civil war, he participated in the rescue of Generals Hawk and Hollingsworth, who were illegally scapegoated into being 'responsible' for the embarrassing debacle, even though they were unhappy about being ordered to participate in the first place.

After this, Anthony settled into the role of new recruit training, as he and several other original Joes got the new team members up to speed before unleashing them on real missions. He worked in this capacity until the team was disbanded back in '94, at which time he merely got on with his life.

He worked as an electronics industry consultant for a time, though this was not to last, for the Joe team has recently reassembled, thanks to a resurgence in Cobra activity worldwide. Missing former friends and the good fight, Anthony left his cushy corporate job to return to a life of action... with Gi Joe!

And he saw plenty of action upon his reactivation. Anthony participated in several missions with the revived Joe team, including the second Cobra Island Civil War, during which he and several of his fellows were, sadly, killed in action trying to complete their mission.

Extra Goodies:

Gi Joe directories featuring a version of Flash:

1982

2005