Big Ben

Big Ben is the British-Born agent of G.I. Joe.

## Biography

### The Return of Cobra

Big Ben arrived in the Liverpool University to begin investigating the disappearance of Dr. Castler. He was approached by Snake Eyes, who gave him a phone and Big Ben spoke to General Hawk about the case, and Big Ben mentions that he would relay the news to MI6.

When both the MI6 and G.I. Joe headed to Belarus to raid The Nest, Big Ben informed Lady Kaye that MI6 was passing over Lithuania.

Big Ben then raided The Nest with Snake Eyes and was thanked by Flint for joining them. Big Ben had cornered Firefly with Flint and Zanshi, before witnessing him jumping into the Sea. Big Ben was once again thanked by Flint, before leaving back to England. *Serpentor*

On January 22, 2023, Big Ben watched the news and learns that the Danish Prime Minister had been attacked. Suspecting that Cobra had something to do with the attack, Big Ben called upon the aide of G.I. Joe. A couple of days later, he was met with Beach Head, Cross Country, Dusty, and Shipwreck. After deciding to go to the Danish Capitol of Copenhagen, Big Ben showed them the new Whisper Helicopters.

In Copenhagen, he ordered the Joes to find clues within the warehouse where the Danish Prime Minister had been attacked. After Shipwreck found a loosened manhole, Big Ben had Beach Head and Shipwreck follow him and ordered Dusty to have Cross Country follow them. After Dusty had returned from a Security Office and learned that Cobra fled on a HISS tank, Big Ben suggested to head to what remains if The Nest. Upon the flight to The Nest, Big Ben took a nap. After waking up and preparing to attack The Nest once more, Big Ben confiscated Dusty's gift from former Joe agent Bazooka.

He then led the Joes into an attack on The Nest, and he himself had attacked Ghost Bear. He knocked out Ghost Bear, and headed to chase after Blipwire. When Blipwire tried to kill Big Ben aboard a HISS tank, Big Ben used Dusty's Rocket Launcher to send Blipwire flying. He interrogated Blipwire, before leaving to free the real Danish Prime Minister. He freed him and was informed that Cobra tried to drain information on Project: Zeus from him.

Upon leaving The Nest once again, Big Ben expressed his wish to return to G.I. Joe one day, and was told by Dusty that it would never be too late. *Return to the Light*

On April 25, Big Ben was ordered by General Hawk to lead a team of Joes to rescue the Prime Minister of Laos and the Princess of Japan.

He travelled to Chicago to pick up fellow Joe Heavy Duty, and spoke to him about their new strategy of taking down Game Master once and for all.

In Vietnam, Big Ben informed Snake Eyes, Heavy Duty, and Beach Head that Game Master upgraded his defenses since the last time they tried to take him out. He ordered Beach Head and Heavy Duty to get into position, before changing his mind and had Beach Head and Snake Eyes infiltrate the Game Master's den to rescue the abductees. After Snake Eyes and Beach Head began attacking Game Master's drones, Big Ben joined Heavy Duty in joining the other Joes. Big Ben was approached by The Lao Prime Minister, before ordering Snake Eyes to search for the missing Princess. He begins to get overwhelmed and mentions that they should've brought more Joes, before being tackled by a drone. He and his fellow Joes were attacked by Game Master. Big Ben was then grabbed by Game Master and sent flying out of the den. After All Joes and abductees were kicked out of the den, Big Ben ordered everyone to flee.

In Taiwan, Big Ben shook hands with the Laos Prime Minister, before promising him that he will bring Game Master to justice one day.

The Next Day on April 26, Big Ben entered a meeting with General Hawk and Lady Jaye and talked about the attack in Saudi Arabia, before the meeting was interrupted by Star Bird. After watching as Star Bird joined G.I. Joe, Big Ben informed General Hawk that Heavy Duty was back home in Chicago. *Project: Zeus*

On June 21, Big Ben informed his allies in MI6 that he's going to stay with them till G.I. Joe rally together to liberate the U.S. from Cobra. *Broken*

### On The Run/ THE SIEGE OF AMERICA

Big Ben had contacted former Joe "Grunt" before he headed to Canada.

On July 1, Big Ben awaited in Calgary and was welcomed by G.I. Steve. He then listened in to Steve's first speech on launching Operation: Fire Age. He eventually informed Steve that Sgt. Duke and a few other Joes were arriving in Calgary.

2 Days Later on July 3 after all Joes rendezvoused in Calgary, Big Ben helped Grunt hold back Lt. Falcon after the latter got into a fight with Flint. Big Ben listened in to General Steven Colton's Speech about launching Operation: Fire Age. After a squadron of Cobra B.A.T.s led by Zartan attacked the warehouse, Big Ben fled with Grunt, Blowtorch, & Beach Head. Upon driving away from Calgary, Big Ben was asked by Beach Head what they do now, to which Big Ben mentions that he doesn't know. *Operation: Fire Age*

On July 4, Big Ben made it to Regina, Canada, where he began to bang his head on a table and told Beach Head that he was gonna take a nap. When Sgt. Slaughter arrived, Big Ben saluted him. He was then ordered to head to Sudbury.

A few Days later on July 7, Big Ben caught up with Grunt and spoke about how old their daughters were. Big Ben then arrived in Sudbury, where he was saluted by his fellow Joes, and 200 Canadian Soldiers. He was told by Flint that they are going to war. *A Cold Lie*

Weeks Later on July 21, Big Ben took part on a obstacle course, advised by Beach Head. He tried to help Grunt, but had to abandon him to complete the course. He struggled at swinging on ropes, and was passed by Big Lob. Sometime later, he was summoned by G.I. Steve and assigned to lead Cross Country, Roadblock, & Clutch to rescue the captured Joes in the Washington Prison Complex. He began to leave with his team, and was joined by Flint. He then left aboard a Joe Whisper Helicopter. He then began planning it as he travelled to Washington.

Minutes after Midnight on July 22, Big Ben was dropped off at a Cobra hangar with Roadblock and began to infiltrate it, slaughtering Cobra Strykers and B.A.T.s. He managed to find a hangar with multiple B.A.T. Airships. He then got ahold of one and piloted it to the Prison Complex, which was near Mt. Vernon. At the Prison Complex, Big Ben picked up his fellow Joes and fled to Niagara Falls. At Niagara Falls, he was apprehended by Cobra Vipers, and was saved by Ripcord and Wild Bill. He then landed, and ordered Steeler to unlock a weapons' locker aboard the Airships. He then listened to General Hawk's speech to Retake the United States from Cobra, to which he cheered. *Fangs in the Dark Part 1*Big Ben was among the Joes to head to Washington, D.C. in the Second Wave. He piloted a Joe SHARC, alongside Lady Jaye and Dusty. *Fangs in the Dark Part 2*

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## Relationships

* Allison Hart-Burnett/ Lady Jaye -Distant Maternal Cousin
* America Bennet -Wife
* Kira Bennet -Daughter
* Rory Bennet -Daughter

## Appearances

1. Serpentor
2. Return to the Light
3. Project: Zeus
4. Broken
5. Operation: Fire Age
6. A Cold Lie
7. Fangs in the Dark Part 1
8. Fangs in the Dark Part 2