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:''Destro is an affiliate of [[Cobra]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Destro is an affiliate of [[Cobra]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
'''Destro''' is an international arms dealer. He wears a metal mask that has been passed down from generation to generation; it is a symbol of his heritage. It's also shiny, like, REALLY shiny. | '''Destro''' (James McCullen Destro XXIV, Laird of Castle Destro) is an international arms dealer. He wears a metal mask that has been passed down from generation to generation; it is a symbol of his heritage. It's also shiny, like, REALLY shiny. | ||
He runs a weapons organization called [[M.A.R.S.]], has a thing for the [[Baroness]], and vainly tries to talk the [[Cobra Commander]] out of his crazier ideas. | He runs a weapons organization called [[M.A.R.S.]], has a thing for the [[Baroness]], and vainly tries to talk the [[Cobra Commander]] out of his crazier ideas. | ||
Occasionally he dresses in leopard-prints for no purpose other than to look ''awesome''. | Occasionally he dresses in leopard-prints for no purpose other than to look ''awesome''. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
===Dreamwave ''Transformers | He's close and comfy with [[Baroness]]. Wonder if he ever considered asking out [[Wikipedia:Madame_Masque|Madame Masque]]. | ||
===Dreamwave continuity=== | |||
====Transformers/G.I. Joe==== | |||
Destro and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] plotted together to overthrow [[Cobra Commander]] using the mighty [[Bruticus]]. When Bruticus was unleashed, Destro came close to success, but had it snatched from his hands by the timely arrival of [[Snake-Eyes]]. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}} | |||
====Divided Front==== | |||
Destro had [[Flight Pods]]. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}<br> | |||
''Because of the long period of in-story time between the two Dreamwave miniseries, it's possible that the title of Destro had actually be passed from the Destro we know and love, to his son, Alexander.'' | |||
===Devil's Due Publishing continuity=== | |||
====Transformers vs. G.I. Joe==== | |||
The financer and distribution manager Cobra's development of the [[S.N.A.K.E.S.]] and their hotwiring of Transformers, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] impressed Destro so much that he decided he would lead Cobra's attack on the SPS Research Facility. This display of self-assertion even impressed the mighty [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but it irked [[Cobra Commander]]. Despite unexpected resistance from the newly fored [[G.I. Joe]] team, the mission was a success. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers, Part 3}} | |||
====Black Horizon==== | |||
He attempted to sell some spare S.N.A.K.E.S. to Mr Calandero, but [[Eject]] destroys all the Cobra machines on his own. This is part of a larger scheme, sponsored by [[Cobra-La]]. The S.N.A.K.E.S. were just the bait, and while on the boat, the Autobots were infected with an organic homing beacon that the [[Pretender Monster|Pretender Monsters]] would use to track the Autobot's back to their base. | |||
Dealing with the serpents made Cobra feel somewhat uneasy, but at least he has [[Mistress Armada]] to keep him company and make him feel so very good.{{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1}} | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.yojoe.com/action/84/destro.shtml Destro at yojoe.com] | |||
[[Category:Cobra]] | |||
[[category:Humans]] | |||
[[Category: Cobra]] | [[Category: Cobra]] | ||
Revision as of 05:18, 2 October 2007
- Destro is an affiliate of Cobra in the Generation 1 continuity family.
Destro (James McCullen Destro XXIV, Laird of Castle Destro) is an international arms dealer. He wears a metal mask that has been passed down from generation to generation; it is a symbol of his heritage. It's also shiny, like, REALLY shiny.
He runs a weapons organization called M.A.R.S., has a thing for the Baroness, and vainly tries to talk the Cobra Commander out of his crazier ideas.
Occasionally he dresses in leopard-prints for no purpose other than to look awesome.
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
He's close and comfy with Baroness. Wonder if he ever considered asking out Madame Masque.
Dreamwave continuity
Transformers/G.I. Joe
Destro and Starscream plotted together to overthrow Cobra Commander using the mighty Bruticus. When Bruticus was unleashed, Destro came close to success, but had it snatched from his hands by the timely arrival of Snake-Eyes. The Iron Fist
Divided Front
Destro had Flight Pods. Targets of Opportunity
Because of the long period of in-story time between the two Dreamwave miniseries, it's possible that the title of Destro had actually be passed from the Destro we know and love, to his son, Alexander.
Devil's Due Publishing continuity
Transformers vs. G.I. Joe
The financer and distribution manager Cobra's development of the S.N.A.K.E.S. and their hotwiring of Transformers, Soundwave impressed Destro so much that he decided he would lead Cobra's attack on the SPS Research Facility. This display of self-assertion even impressed the mighty Megatron, but it irked Cobra Commander. Despite unexpected resistance from the newly fored G.I. Joe team, the mission was a success. G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers, Part 3
Black Horizon
He attempted to sell some spare S.N.A.K.E.S. to Mr Calandero, but Eject destroys all the Cobra machines on his own. This is part of a larger scheme, sponsored by Cobra-La. The S.N.A.K.E.S. were just the bait, and while on the boat, the Autobots were infected with an organic homing beacon that the Pretender Monsters would use to track the Autobot's back to their base.
Dealing with the serpents made Cobra feel somewhat uneasy, but at least he has Mistress Armada to keep him company and make him feel so very good.Black Horizon, Part 1
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