Operation: Fire Age

The Joes began to reunite and make plans to strike back!

## Plot

### Protocol

On July 1, 2023, Beach Head tells Cover Girl that he used Morse Code to come into contact with Sgt. Duke, who is currently in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Cover Girl mentions that it could be a trap, and Beach Head mentions that a month prior to Cobra Commander's liberation, General Hawk sent a special code that Cobra doesn't know about. Cover Girl asks how he knows, but she doesn't. Beach Head tells her that General Hawk didn't think that it would have to come to it, before reminding her that he was next in line to lead G.I. Joe, before Lady Kaye came around. Cover Girl mentions that Sioux Lookout is over a thousand miles away, and mentions that they should get going to his location, then head to Calgary.

Cover Girl mentions that she needs to put gas in the vehicle, before they could leave. Meanwhile in Denver, Colorado, Lady Kaye tells her parents that she made contact with Lt. Falcon and Sgt. Slaughter. Lady Jaye tells her daughter that hopefully that it's legit, as Cobra is looking for everyone everywhere. Lady Kaye mentions that they should flee at the first sign of trouble. In Calgary, Alberta, G.I. Steve and Mercy arrive, and are met with Blowtorch, Steeler, Grunt, and Big Ben. Big Ben asks who he is, and Steve mentions that he's G.I. Willy's son. Steve then asks who Grunt is, and Grunt mentions that he's a former Joe who was contacted by Big Ben in Scotland. Steve mentions that he was met with Flint and his family last month, and decided to join.

Steve mentions that he tried contacting General Hawk and his father, but failed, fearing that they've been captured by Cobra. Meanwhile in Washington, D.C., Agent Carter continues to torture General Hawk, who refuses to reveal information about Operation: Fire Age. Carter demands Hawk to speak, and Hawk mentions that Fire Age is an Operation intended for G.I. Joe be integrated into the U.S. Military in the case of a fallout war. Carter thanks General Hawk, before knocking him out. Carter then leaves the room, and approaches Serpentor. Carter informs Serpentor that General Hawk refuses to tell the truth about "Operation: Fire Age", and Serpentor tells Carter that Tomax & Xamot do have another idea. Carter asks what it is, and Serpentor mentions that they've trailed the G.I Joe Agent Lifeline to the Labrador Sea.

In the Labrador Sea, Bree tells Lifeline that they're 50 Miles away from the Coast of Newfoundland. Lifeline mentions that it's a good thing that they didn't head down to Maine, as he heard that Zandar is there, looking for Joes. Lifeline mentions that he's been watching CNN, and that Dr. Mindbender and the Crimson Twins are searching for Joes in Europe and Africa, Major Bludd in the American Southwest and Rockies, and the Vipers in the South. Bree mentions that she's surprised that they're not looking in Canada. Meanwhile under the surface of the Water, the Cobra Flagsub floats underneath. Iron Klaw begins to climb out of the submarine, before swimming up to the surface.

He then climbs aboard and creeps up on Bree. He then grabs Bree and runs. Bree calls Lifeline for help, and Lifeline demands the Cobra Agent to let his girlfriend go. Lifeline, nervous, grabs a gun and tries to shoot Iron Klaw. Iron Klaw, surprised, drops Bree and approaches Lifeline. Iron Klaw then knocks out Lifeline, before informing the Crimson Twins that he has the Joe. Iron Klaw tells them that he overheard them talking about how Cobra is avoiding Canada. Iron Klaw mentions that he's taking the Joe to Serpentor in Washington. Back in Ontario, Beach Head and Cover Girl arrive in Sioux Lookout, and are met with Sgt. Duke and the other Belarus Joes. Sgt. Duke mentions that it's nive to see fellow Joes safe, and Cover Girl mentions that she's not sure about the others.

### A Kindling Spark

Sgt. Duke tells both that they should get going on to Calgary. Cover Girl asks Duke why she wasn't informed, and Sgt. Duke mentions that they made the Contingency Plan before she even joined G.I. Joe. Sgt. Duke then orders the Belarus Joes to start heading to Calgary. In Colorado, Lady Kaye spots Sgt. Slaughter and Lt. Falcon sitting on a becnh playing cards, and warns her father. Flint stops the car, and spots Slaughter. He then drives into the parking lot. Lt. Falcon beats Sgt. Slaughter at Poker, and tells him to pay up. Slaughter gives Falcon $500. Flint approaches the both of them and asks where the others are. Falcon mentions that they're all in Calgary, preparing to launch Operation: Fire Age. Flint asks why they're not up there, and Slaughter mentions that they were waiting for Shipwreck.

Shipwreck arrives and asks if he's late, which Slaughter asks where he's been. Shipwreck mentions that he was apprehended by Baroness in Las Vegas. Falcon asks what happened, and Shipwreck simply mentions that he made an uproar in a Casino to get away. In Vegas, Baroness finally gets out of the Casino and mentions that she's going to murder Shipwreck. Sgt. Slaughter welcomes Shipwreck back to G.I. Joe, and mentions that they should all start heading to Calgary, before they're caught by Cobra. Flint agrees, before telling Slaughter that they'll follow him. Sgt. Slaughter then orders all present Joes to move out. As Slaughter and Flint get back in their vehicles, Lady Kaye and Shipwreck spot each other, and approach each other.

Shipwreck asks Lady Kaye how her kids are doing, and Kaye mentions that she's due next month. Shipwreck tells Kaye that he's glad that she's alright, before Flint tells them that they have to move. Shipwreck tells Kaye that he'll see her in Calgary, and Kaye mentions the same, before both get to their respective vehicles. Both vehicles then start and begin to drive down the road. In Slaughter's truck, Shipwreck asks Slaughter to put on some music, and Slaughter mentions that he doesn't like music. Shipwreck then begins to tap his foot, which slowly annoys Sgt. Slaughter. In Flint's Car, Lady Jaye begins to talk about how many Joes are accounted for, as Lady Kaye puts on headphones and begins to listen to music. She then slowly falls asleep listening to it.

In Calgary, G.I. Steve tells the Joes that Cobra has gone too far by taking over the U.S., and the time to liberate the U.S. from Cobra's control is now. Steve mentions that when they get all Joes back together, they will launch an attack on the Capitol and drive Cobra away. Steve mentions that Cobra has taken over their home, captured all of their allies, and branded all Joes criminals in their eyes of the law. Steve mentions that they should not be criminals to begin with, and now the enemies of America rule with no threat to oppose them. Steve mentions that in their blindness, they let go of everything they care for. But as of this day, they shall rain down upon the fires created by Cobra and burn whatever empire they shall try to build out of the Country of Freedom.

### A Dark Shadow

Big Ben mentions that Sgt. Duke, Beach Head, and Cover Girl are incoming, and G.I. Willy asks them to allow him in. The Next Day in Washington, D.C., Lifeline wakes up to see Iron Klaw in front of him. Iron Klaw tells Lifeline that he only asks of one simple question: The Plans for Operation: Fire Age. Lifeline mentions that he'll never tell, and Iron Klaw asks Buzzer to show him Bree. Buzzer then reveals Bree to Lifeline, and Iron Klaw mentions that if he doesn't reveal the Plans for Fire Age, he'll have to regretfully claw up her pretty face. Lifeline tells them that he doesn't know, and Iron Klaw gets his claw and heads towards Bree. Bree wakes up, and is left horrified by Iron Klaw approaching her. As Iron Klaw prepares to scar Bree, Lifeline tells Iron Klaw that it's a plan for the Joes to revolt and liberate the U.S. from Cobra.

Iron Klaw thanks Lifeline, before asking where the Joes are. Lifeline mentions that they're in Calgary, and Iron Klaw asks how the Joes are suppose to get weapons. Lifeline mentions that he's not that informed on Operation: Fire Age, and Iron Klaw orders Buzzer to take both Lifeline and Bree to the Prison Complex. Buzzer then follows orders and does so. Iron Klaw contacts Serpentor and mentions that all Joes are going to rendezvous in Calgary, Alberta. Serpentor tells Iron Klaw to lead a legion of B.A.T.s to apprehend G.I. Joe. In New Mexico, Spirit continues to meditate, before calling to his ancestors. He asks them for what is to be resulted if G.I. Joe are to attack Cobra. Spirit begins to have a vision. In his vision, he sees as B.A.T.s march upon the Streets of the U.S.

He then sees as Captain America is being chokehold by Serpentor and the remaining Avengers and G.I. Joe agents murdered beneath Serpentor's feet. Spirit is left horrified, before wondering how they can defeat Cobra and succeed. In the skies above, Spirit sees as a Bald Eagle flies above him. He mentions that no Bald Eagles exist within the American Southwest, before the Eagle lands on his forearm. Spirit tells the Eagle that they need to warn the other Joes of the impending danger. Spirit tells the Eagle that they shall bring Freedom, and names the Eagle Freedom. Near Great Falls, Montana, Lady Jaye mentions that she's going to contact the Canadian Military Force and see if they'll back them up in the fallout. Flint mentions that they should wait to get to Canada first, before the ground in front of them explodes.

### Attack of the ***B***attle ***A***ndroid ***T***roopers

Flint stops the car and Lady Jaye grabs a rifle. Sgt. Slaughter tells the Joes that Cobra has found them, and several B.A.T.s begin to descend down from a Small Cobra Airship. Sgt. Slaughter, Lt. Falcon, and Shipwreck get out of the truck with guns, before Shipwreck begins opening fire upon the androids. Lady Jaye tells Flint to get their daughter to safety, before Kaye grabs a small chain gun and begins firing upon the androids, leaving her parents speechless. Flint tells Jaye that Kaye could handle herself, before he is shot and injured by a B.A.T. Lady Jaye gives Flint covering fire. A B.A.T. approaches Lady Kaye, who runs out of ammo and mentions that she is under arrest. Shipwreck begins firing upon the B.A.T., but stops when the android grabs Lady Kaye.

Shipwreck runs and tackles the drone, only to be grabbed and tossed aside. The B.A.T. then goes back to the Cobra Airship and climbs aboard. The android then straps Lady Kaye down, and tells her that she will be interred within the Washington Prison Complex. The B.A.T. then jumps out of the airship and continues to attack the other Joes. Meanwhile, Lady Kaye attempts to get herself out of the restraints, only to be left frustrated. She tries again, only to give up soon after. Lt. Falcon mentions that they got to do something, and Sgt. Slaughter simply runs up to a B.A.T., grabs it, and starts tearing it apart. Ripping off the arm, then the leg, then the head. Lady Jaye is left impressed, before she is approached by a B.A.T. and has her head slammed on a car.

Lady Jaye is knocked out, and Flint shoots the android. Shipwreck gets up and approaches the Airship, only to be slammed against the wall by a B.A.T. Shipwreck slides Lady Kaye his gun, who shoots the android. Shipwreck thanks Lady Kaye, before he tries to destroy the restraints. A B.A.T. spots Shipwreck and heads to the Airship. The B.A.T. grabs Shipwreck and tells him that he's under arrest under orders from Emperor Serpentor, before Shipwreck tries to shoot the B.A.T. Sgt. Slaughter tells Lt. Falcon that they should get out before Cobra reinforcements arrive. Lt. Falcon agrees, and signals Lady Jaye to do the same. Lady Jaye mentions that she's not leaving without her daughter.

Lt. Falcon and Sgt. Slaughter climb into their truck and start to head out. A B.A.T. then climbs into the cockpit of the Airship and starts to fly away from the area. Shipwreck continues to fight the B.A.T., until the B.A.T. accidentally shoves him off of the airship. Shipwreck lands on the truck, before the B.A.T. mentions that they're heading back to Washington, D.C. to get reinforcements. As the Airship flies away, Lady Jaye screams out her daughter's name, before shooting at the Airship. The Airship flies away, and Lady Jaye screams, before collapsing on the ground. Flint gets up and watches as the Airship flees the area, disappointed. Flint grabs a pistol out of his pocket and shoots the Airship. The bullet lodges itself within one of the Airships' engines, which causes it to lose altitude for a second.

Flint yells in fury, before looking around and asking where Sgt. Slaughter and the others are. Lady Jaye mentions that they fled to Calgary. flint mentions that he's going to have a cow when he sees Slaughter in Calgary, before helping his wife up and mentioning that they'll save their daughter once they launch Phase 2 of Operation: Fire Age. Lady Jaye tells Flint that she doesn't want to see her daughter hurt in Cobra's arms, and Flint mentions that she's strong. Flint and Lady Jaye get back in their car, and continue driving down the Highway. Serpentor is left annoyed, and tells Destro that the B.A.T.s should've killed them all. Destro mentions that they sent the Test Team, which weren't fully operational.

Serpentor calms down, and asks Destro how many Joes were killed or captured. Destro reports that 2 were injured, and 1 had been arrested. Serpentor asks which one, and Destro mentions Lady Kaye. Serpentor smiles, and mentions that he's heard that the Joe is expecting children soon, and Destro asks what he's proposing. Serpentor tells Destro to 'take care' of Lady Kaye, which leaves Destro confused even more. Zartan contacts Serpentor and mentions that he's en route to Calgary, and Serpentor begins to laugh, mentioning that the Joes darkest day is vastly approaching. The Next Day on July 3, Flint and Lady Jaye arrive in Calgary. Lt. Falcon welcomes them, only to be punched in the face by Flint.

Lt. Falcon begins to fight back, only for Big Ben and Grunt to hold him back. Flint demands to know why they fled, and Lt. Falcon mentions that there was nothing else they could do, an Agent got captured, and they can't go after that agent, or else they would all be captured by Cobra. Flint mentions that not only did he lose a fellow agent, but a daughter. Lt. Falcon mentions that it wasn't very smart to have his baby girl join something that would get her killed, to which Lady Jaye punches Lt. Falcon. Grunt tells both Agents to break it up, as they're in the presence of General Colton. Flint turns to see Steve, and is left surprised. Flint then tells Steve that he came to the party just a bit early.

### G.I. Joe's Darkest Hour 1

Steve mentions that his nurse changed his mind. Big Ben mentions that he contacted the Canadian Military, and they're willing to lend some supplies to help them go to war with Cobra. Steve mentions that it's good, and they shall strike Washington tomorrow, so it would be more fitting to liberate the country on the day it was declared freed. All Joes begin to cheer, before Steve asks Sgt. Duke if everyone's here. Duke mentions that all non-captured agents are there, and Steve mentions that it's time to launch Operation: Fire Age. Seconds later, an explosion occurs, and the warehouse ceiling begins collapsing. As several Joes scatter, Dusty spots Zartan laughing, and warns his fellow Joes that Cobra has found them.

Steve asks who ratted them out, and Dusty mentions that he doesn't know. Steve orders all Joes to retreat. As the Joes begin to make their way out of the warehouse, Zartan demands to know where they're running to. Lady Jaye and Flint get in their car, before a B.A.T. sends a small rocket, blowing up the car. Duke yells in fury, before attempting to attack a B.A.T., only to be overpowered and taken down. Dusty, Law, Steeler, and Mercy are taken prisoners by the B.A.T.s. Steve tells Sgt. Slaughter and Lt. Falcon that they have to leave, before they drive away in Slaughter's truck. Cover Girl is knocked out by a B.A.T. as Beach Head flees the scene with Blow Torch, Grunt, and Big Ben.

As the remaining Joes are captured, Lady Jaye manages to crawl out of the car, only to be grabbed and choke-hold by Zartan. Lady Jaye attempts to stab Zartan, before he stops her and mentions that it's too late. Zartan then tosses Lady Jaye aside and demands everyone to return to Washington with their generous catch. Zartan leads the B.A.T.s back to a Cobra Airship, which begins to take off into the skies. As they drive away, Beach Head asks Big Ben what they do next, and Big Ben mentions that he doesn't know. In the ruins of the skrimish, Flint's hand reaches out for help. In Ottawa, Jacob approaches an old friend, and mentions thar they need help. The old friend asks who, and Jacob mentions the Free people of the United States.

In Washington D.C., Serpentor is told by Destro that the remaining Agents of G.I. Joe have been apprehended and arrested. Serpentor mentions that only the Avengers stand in the way of total control of the U.S., but after that... Cobra will reign supreme!...

The Agents of G.I. Joe will return... In *"A Cold Lie"... TO BE CONTINUED...*

## Featured Characters

* G.I. Joe
	+ Wayne Sneeden/ Beach Head
	+ Courtney Krieger/ Cover Girl
	+ Marissa Faireborn/ Lady Kaye
	+ Allison Faireborn/ Lady Jaye
	+ Dashiell Faireborn/ Flint
	+ Steven Colton/ G.I. Steve
	+ Mercy Gale
	+ Timothy Sanrahan/ Blowtorch
	+ Ralph Pulaski/ Steeler
	+ Robert Graves/ Grunt
	+ David Bennet/ Big Ben
	+ Clayton Abernathy/ General Hawk
	+ Edwin Steen/ Lifeline
	+ Conrad Hauser/ Sgt. Duke
	+ Robert Remus/ Sgt. Slaughter
	+ Vincent Huaser/ Lt. Falcon
	+ Hector Delgado/ Shipwreck
	+ Spirit Iron-Knife
	+ Ronald Tadur/ Dusty
	+ Christopher Lavigne/ Law
	+ Jacob Hailmark/ Star Bird
* Cobra
	+ Agent Carter
	+ Serpentor
	+ Count von Rani/ Iron Klaw
	+ Anastasia de Cobrai/ Baroness
	+ Dreadnoks
		- Richard Blinken-Smyth/ Buzzer
		- Zartan Bentley-Xylander
	+ B.A.T.s
	+ James McCullen/ Destro
* Bree van Mark
* The Avengers (Vision)
	+ Steven Rogers/ Captain America

## Soundtrack

* "Only Time" by Passenger
* "The Mandalorian" by Ludwig Goransson

## Notes

* My ideal voice for the B.A.T.s would probably be Taika Watiti (using the same voice for "IG-11" from Disny +'s *The Mandalorian)*, Frank Welker, or Nolan North.