#Destro

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sooooooo i got really into GI Joe this week here's a silly redraw of a moment that made me laugh really hard

there WILL be more gi joe art o7 o7

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G.I. Joe (2024-) character sheet by Tom Reilly

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I don't think I'm enjoying American Military Cartoon the way I'm supposed to

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first day at cobra

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It's a little creepy.

Bon appétit.

[ironbloodaika]

This is a scene from "The Wrong Stuff" an episode from the 1st Season of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. This aired on November 28, 1985. I'm not sure if the writers (Stanley Ralph Ross, Story by : Flint Dille) realized just how scary and accurate this scene would become.

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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #313

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"Duke, we will give Shipwreck back provided you force him to take a workplace sensitivity class! He has hit on almost every Valkyrie we have in the base!"

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The concept of the Meta Liberation Army (MLA) expanding worldwide and infiltrating other countries presents a fascinating and terrifying "what if" scenario within the My Hero Academia universe. Based on the provided information, the foundational elements for such a global expansion are already present, making it a highly plausible, albeit catastrophic, development.

Foundations for Global Infiltration

The MLA, both in its original and refounded forms, possesses several inherent characteristics that would make worldwide infiltration highly effective:

Core Ideology: Universal Appeal (to some): The central philosophy of "free usage of Quirks is a basic human right and emphasizes liberation over regulation" resonates with a fundamental desire for freedom. In a world where Quirk discrimination and strict regulations exist, this message could find fertile ground in many countries. The original MLA "was large and powerful enough to oppose the governments of multiple countries for several years," indicating its ideology already had international reach or at least significant transnational appeal.

Leadership Structure & Influence (New MLA):

Corporate & Political Figures: The new MLA's leading members are "major figures in the corporate and political fields." This is their most potent infiltration tool. Individuals like Re-Destro (CEO of Detnerat Company), Skeptic (board member at Feel Good, Inc.), and Trumpet (leader of the Hearts and Mind Party) possess legitimate influence, wealth, and networks that extend far beyond Japan's borders.

Global Corporations: Large corporations often have international branches, subsidiaries, and business dealings. Detnerat, for instance, could have offices, factories, or partnerships in various countries, providing perfect cover for MLA cells to establish themselves.

Political Parties: While Trumpet's party is Japanese, the underlying concept of influencing political discourse and policy through a "liberation" ideology could be replicated or adapted in other nations.

Secrecy and Patience: The new MLA "rebuilt... from the shadows, spreading Destro's ideology and gaining followers while avoiding attracting the attention of the authorities. By remaining in the shadows for decades, the Meta Liberation Army has amassed loyal warriors across many generations." This long-term, clandestine approach is ideal for slow, deep infiltration globally.

Dedicated Warriors: The "rank and file members of the army are known to be zealously dedicated to their cause." This fanaticism means they are willing to go to extreme lengths, including self-sacrifice, for the MLA's goals, making them reliable agents for covert operations abroad.

Propaganda and Recruitment: Destro's autobiographical book, Meta Liberation War, became a bestseller with "several reprints due to its popularity." This book, containing the core ideology, could easily be translated and disseminated globally, acting as a powerful recruitment tool and ideological foundation for new cells. Skeptic, as an executive director of a publishing company, would be adept at this.

"Liberated Districts": The concept of "liberated districts" like Deika City, where the majority of residents align with the MLA, could be replicated on a smaller scale in various countries, starting as seemingly innocuous communities or business hubs before revealing their true nature.

How Worldwide Infiltration Would Occur

If the MLA were to go global, the infiltration would likely follow a multi-pronged strategy:

Economic & Political Entry Points:

Corporate Expansion: Detnerat and other MLA-controlled businesses would expand internationally, establishing legitimate operations that serve as fronts for MLA activities. Key MLA members would be placed in leadership positions within these international branches.

Lobbying & Influence: Using their corporate and political connections, MLA members would subtly lobby for deregulation of Quirks, support politicians sympathetic to their cause, and fund research that aligns with their "liberation" narrative.

Financial Networks: Their wealth would allow them to establish complex international financial networks to fund operations, pay agents, and launder money, making them difficult to track.

Ideological Spreading:

Digital & Media Campaigns: Leveraging Skeptic's media expertise, they would launch sophisticated online campaigns, create "think tanks," and publish articles or documentaries promoting Quirk liberation, often subtly at first, then more overtly.

Underground Cells: Dedicated MLA followers would establish small, clandestine cells in various countries, recruiting individuals who feel marginalized or oppressed by Quirk regulations. These cells would operate independently but be loosely coordinated by central leadership.

Exploiting Local Grievances: They would identify and exploit existing social tensions, discrimination, or government overreach related to Quirks in different nations, positioning themselves as the solution or the voice of the oppressed.

Recruitment & Training:

Identifying "Warriors": They would seek out individuals with powerful Quirks who feel stifled, or those with a strong sense of injustice, offering them a "place to belong" and a cause.

Covert Training Facilities: Secret training grounds, perhaps disguised as corporate retreats or remote research facilities, would be established to hone the Quirks of new recruits and instill the MLA's fanatical dedication.

"Meta Abilities" Focus: The emphasis on strengthening "Meta Abilities" would be a global selling point, attracting those who wish to maximize their power without societal constraints.

Intelligence & Counter-Intelligence:

Global Surveillance: Skeptic's abilities and the MLA's resources would be used to gather intelligence on international hero agencies, governments, and anti-Quirk movements.

Infiltration of Agencies: They might attempt to place moles within hero organizations, police forces, or intelligence agencies in various countries to gather information and disrupt counter-MLA efforts.

Potential Global Impact

A worldwide MLA would have catastrophic consequences:

Widespread Anarchy: The core goal of "liberation over regulation" would lead to a breakdown of law and order as individuals are encouraged to use their Quirks without restraint, resulting in increased collateral damage and civilian casualties.

International Conflict: Governments would likely clash over how to handle the MLA, potentially leading to proxy wars or direct conflicts between nations supporting or opposing the MLA's ideology.

Erosion of Hero Society: The very foundation of hero society, which relies on regulation and order, would be severely undermined. Public trust in heroes and governments would plummet.

Rise of "Meta-Human" Supremacy: While promoting "liberation," the MLA's underlying philosophy could easily devolve into a form of Quirk supremacy, where those with powerful Quirks dominate and oppress the Quirkless or those with weaker abilities.

Economic Collapse: The disruption caused by widespread Quirk usage and conflict would cripple global economies, leading to resource shortages and humanitarian crises.

New Villains: The MLA's ideology would inspire countless new villains and rogue Quirk users, further exacerbating the global crime rate.

In conclusion, the MLA's existing infrastructure, ideology, and leadership make a worldwide infiltration not just a possibility, but a highly effective and devastating one. Their patient, multi-faceted approach, combined with the inherent appeal of "liberation" to certain segments of the population, could turn the My Hero Academia world into a truly global battlefield for the future of Quirks.

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Buzzer using that Sociology Degree to PULL + some Cutesy sketches of Baroness and Destro cause i love them so much

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Two new variant covers for GI Joe #1 from Skybound with very different tones.

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Transformers All-Sparks: Joes and Foes

The final major batch of human characters for my AU.

With the fall of Cobra thanks to Operation Ouroboros (AKA Operation "Make Cobra Eat Itself"), many of the G.I. Joes have either retired or transferred back to their original military branches.

Still, even as the main threat has essentially eaten itself, there's still many who wishes to change the world through the darkest and underhanded means possible. Some are true believers in that the world is a sickly place that needs to be upended. Others are just looking for a quick buck

Gen. Joe Colton: The ORIGINAL G.I.Joe, the man who inspired the creation of the Highly Trained, Special Mission Force. Leader of the original Adventure Team, whenever there was a mission too bizarre or too risky, Joe Colton was there to fight. Most who join, grow up on tales of Colton's heroism and courage. Most Joes, at least early on, felt that the stories are true… but as the foes become wilder and more bizarre, so did Colton's ruthlessness.

Simmons and Fowler both fear he Colton has too much power within the US Government, being considered nigh untouchable. "America's Shadow Emperor" as Simmons would call him.

Col. Abernathy, codename "Hawk": The last of the original G.I Joes still on the field, and a man dedicated to destroying anything in the world that causes disorder and chaos to the lives of man. If a bit too well. It was assumed that, now that Cobra ate itself and effectively no more, Colonel Hawk would finally rest.

He didn't. The concept of retirement is alien to him. He won't rest until every last trace of Cobra and affiliates are stamped out. He's still searching for Destro, wherever he is. He is especially bitter about the fact that everyone, from Duke to Scarlett, decided to retire or move on from the Joes.

Conrad and Ana, AKA Duke and the (Former) Baroness: The pair no one saw coming, but the two most responsible for the downfall of Cobra. Duke is an all-American hero, while Baroness was one of the best Cobra had to offer. However, an incident involving botched intel regarding a general by the name of Miles Mayhem meant that both got captured.

Their experience incarcerated by the bloodthirsty monster had a lasting impact on Duke, for in his mind, with what all that Mayhem was able to get away with, that the system he served was a broken one... and all to willing to throw whim on the bus. Ana remains cagey about her experiences, but the fact is, that her history with Duke on a personal level may extend FAR beyond their years serving either faction... and that Cobra, for all its resources and might, ultimately would never truly what she wants, for Cobra wanted to replace the corrupt "system" of the world with its own.

Being the best of the best, they of course escaped together, and Conrad and Ana went straight to Colonel Hawk. They revealed everything from Mayhem's underhanded ambitions with technology, to all the potential factions within Cobra, Hawk relayed all this to General Joe Colton, and so began Project Ouroboros, the operation to literally make the 'Cobra' devour itself. And it worked like a charm, with the death of Cobra Commander to boot!

In reward, Colton gave Ana her wish: Complete and utter freedom to live her life as she wished, free from any system of control or from prying eyes. Conrad and Ana now live quietly with one another... and surely nothing will EVER ruin it for them!

Lance J. Steinberg, AKA 'Clutch': master of vehicular engineering, and the best (and craziest) driver the Joes ever had. He's now retired, and owns a rather successful auto-repair business. A rather swell guy who, miracle of miracles, managed to live a fulfilling life of a civilian. Serves as Duke's closest pal in retirement. Still unused to the fact his best friend shacked it up with the Baroness of all people, but hey, everything worked out in the end!

The Bad Guys

Destro: With the death of Cobra Commander, and the splintering of the whole organization, it is Destro who holds the title of Cobra's leader... or what's left of the core. He still works behind the scenes as an arms dealer, but now has to further lay low as to not get on the radar of Hawk and Colton. Has a sincere belief, with enough time, he can turn his criminal empire into a real one like Rome.

Has a petulant, almost all-consuming grudge against Duke and Ana.

Silas: Leader of MECH, once simply a cell of Cobra, now a formidable organization of its own. Cold, cunning and ambitious, he sees the world as a failing thing with failing nations, and aims to wrest power from the world with what he perceived has worked for millenia: The most advanced technology and a LOT of manpower. Works with Destro due to his connections, arms and money.

"Joe Colton strives to preserve a failing world and it failing nations. Not realizing that if one sees the opportunity, one has to grasp it with their own two hands"

Dr. Meridian: Protector of Mankind! Haunted by an accident by a creature he swore is real, he dedicates his life (and work) to making sure that mankind can protect itself from such potential threats. He believes that adopting technology to improve the self vs. Dr. Sumdac's innovations with robotics technology to help mankind. Works most closely with Silas, and with Destro out of convenience.

Joshua Joyce:

Destro, Silas and Meridian all have hidden elements. Destro runs the underground, Silas tries to be incognito as much as possible, and while Dr Meridian has a reputation, he's not exactly well known by the public.

Joshua Joyce on the other hand? Everyone knows him. He made your favorite app, your favorite phone, and so many, MANY things. He's the cool inventor type! Or at least that's the image he deludes himself on, as most of his "innovations" were actually done by others. He just patented the stuff.

On the other hand, there's been a lotta rumors of neat new high tech gear in the underground, he just knows people to come in contact with. He missed out on Sumdac's robo revolution, and his ego demands that he be a real revolutionary in tech!.

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Destro

Art by Jesse Lonergan

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It's my headcanon that Kudou and Bruce were part of the resistance against Destro. This is the reason why Destro's army was destroyed.

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