Cross Country II

Cross Country is the partner of Dusty. He drives trucks and can pilot.

## Biography

### Return of Cobra

Cross Country had joined Dusty in investigating Cobra Commander's disappearance from The Bastille, and told Dusty that he's just the driver. He then watched some security footage with Dusty and mentioned that they're heading to Poland.

In Lublin, Poland, Dusty asked Cross Country to speak to Victor Drath, and Cross Country was assaulted by Drath's guards. He was given alternative methods of asking Drath, and had started to climb the building on a window cleaning platform. He expressed his fear of heights, he knocked out a couple of guards, before immediately being discovered and fleeing the building. He mentioned that they should've brought Lady Jaye with them. He waited outside the building and watched as Dusty was tossed out by Drath himself. Hours later, Cross Country began to drive after Drath's car.

Upon reaching The Nest in Belarus, Cross Country informed The Pit of their location, before being attacked and captured by a Cobra Robot. When he regained consciousness, he was tortured by Storm Shadow in front of Dusty, before being sentenced to execution by Serpentor. Cross Country kept track of how long they've been unconscious, as he was being taken to the pole. He was tied to a pole and was told to meet his maker, before being saved by his fellow Joe, Aerobolt. He was attacked by the Cobra Robot once again, and was saved by Law. Cross Country watched as his truck was stolen by Erkens and Ghost Bear. Attempting to chase after it, Cross Country came across Dr. Castler's brainless body.

Upon the flgiht back to The Pit, Cross Country was comforted by Dusty over the loss of his truck. *Serpentor*

Cross Country had been sent with Dusty to help Roadblock and Snake Eyes rescue Shipwreck from the Game Master in Vietnam. After finding Roadblock, he was led to Game Master's Hideout. After Game Master fled from the attack, Cross Country helped Shipwreck out of a pit full of Komodo Dragons, and thought that it would be easier with his missing truck.

Within The Pit, he was ordered by Sgt. Duke to apprehend Lady Kaye with Shipwreck and Dusty in Nova Scotia. *Retaliation*

In Nova Scotia, he manage to catch up with Lady Kaye and tried to stop her from escaping as Shipwreck and Dusty argued with each other. He was eventually knocked out, with his new truck stolen.

He returned to The Pit, where he was scolded by Sgt. Duke for failing. *Renegades Part 1*

On January 22, 2023, Cross Country was ordered by Sgt. Duke to head to London with 3 other Joes and help Big Ben on a special mission.

A couple of days later in London, Cross Country was briefed by Big Ben that they are to head to Copenhagen, Denmark to investigate an attack on the Danish Prime Minister. Cross Country was then introduced to the Whisper Helicopters, and was tasked by Big Ben to pilot them.

Upon arrival above an abandoned Warehouse in Copenhagen, Cross Country remained on the Copter as the others began to look for clues below. He eventually fall asleep, and was awoken when Dusty poured sewage all over him. Cross Country then flew the Copter and reunited with Beach Head, Big Ben, and Shipwreck at the end of a sewage tunnel and was ordered to fly to The Nest in Belarus. Upon the flight to Belarus, Cross Country was ticked the other Joes fall asleep. He proceeded to put the Copter on Auto-Pilot and proceeded to get revenge on Dusty, by putting the latter's nose in his unwashed armpits. He was told by his partner that he doesn't have to fight, and Cross Country mentioned that they were 7 hours out from The Nest.

Upon arrival to The Nest, Cross Country dropped off his fellow Joes, before flying away. After the Joes rescued the real Danish Prime Minister and drove away Cobra, Cross Country picked up his allies and headed back towards Copenhagen. *Return to the Light*

### The Nest

Cross Country was among the Joes to reassigned to The Nest in Belarus. Nearly a month later on February 28, Cross Country was among the Joes to watch Shipwreck arm-wrestle Roadblock. When Star Bird arrived and began arresting Joes, Cross Country was arrested alongside Roadblock and taken to Zurich, Switzerland. *Star Bird*

On March 15, Cross Country skeptically took Shipwreck to try and hunt down Cobra Agents in Batumi, Georgia. After dropping Shipwreck off, he had decided to return to The Nest. He contacted Lady Kaye and informed her about Shipwreck's location and was told to stay put. As he waited, Cross Country decided to fish as he waited for the other Joes. A few hours later, Cross Country was met with his fellow Joes and headed back to Batumi. In Batumi, Cross Country offered to find Cobra Agents with Roadblock. He then got into a fight with Gnawgahyde as Roadblock fought Storm Shadow. Cross Country managed to knock out Gnawgahyde, before being approached by "Lady Kaye". He offered to remain with Lady Kaye as Roadblock left to get restraints for the Cobra Agents. Cross Country was warned by Shipwreck, and was shot by Lady Kaye, who revealed herself to be Zarana. He then told Roadblock that he needed some Medical assistance, before heading back to The Nest. *Top Joe*

On June 8, Cross Country had informed Roadblock that his presence was needed by Spirit. He was then asked to take over training the Joes. *Sgt. Slaughter and the Marauders*

### On The Run/ THE SIEGE OF AMERICA

On June 23, Cross Country had made it to Warsaw, Poland. When Lifeline prepared to call his girlfriend, Cross Country told him that calling her would screw them over. Cross Country told Lifeline that if he got caught by Cobra, he'd be on his own. *G.I. Steve*

On July 4, Cross Country arrived in Regina, Canada, with Roadblock, Breaker, & Clutch. Upon learning the news that multiple Joes were captured in Calgary, Cross Country only showed care for Dusty. He was informed about Cobra's new army of B.A.T.s, before being told by Grunt of how Sgt. Slaughter managed to defeat some.

The Next Day on July 5, as the Joes began to head to Sudbury, Cross Country informed Roadblock about how he feared for the Joes that were captured. He was given advice to think positive, before being asked to stop on the side of the road. He then traded places with Roadblock and then sat in the passengers' seat as they continued driving to Sudbury.

2 Days Later on July 7, Cross Country arrived in Sudbury, only to be saluted by Star Bird, several other joes, retired Joes, and 200 Canadian Soldiers. *A Cold Lie*

Weeks Later on July 21, Cross Country took part in an obstacle course, advised by Beach Head. Later, he was summoned by G.I. Steve and assigned on a mission to liberate his fellow Joes from the Washington Prison Complex. He then piloted his team to Washington.

Minutes after Midnight on July 22, Cross Country dropped off Big Ben and Roadblock at a Cobra Hangar near Arlington, before heading to the Prison Complex near Mt. Vernon. After he landed, he hid the Joe Whisper Copter, before breaking into the Prison and freeing his fellow Joes. After breaking out, he flew to Niagara Falls with Steeler, Lifeline, Bree van Mark, and his partner, Dusty. Near Niagara Falls, he believed the Joes were home-free, before being apprehended by Cobra Vipers, led by Red Raven. He was saved by Wild Bill and Ripcord, and landed near Niagara Falls. After Red Raven fled, Cross Country listened to General Hawk's speech about retaking the United States from Cobra. *Fangs in the Dark Part 1*

### Hunting Cobra

On July 24, Cross Country was recruited by G.I. Steve in rescuing the President from Cobra on Amsterdam "Cobra" Island. Cross Country was ordered by Steve to power up a Great White SHARC.

The Next Day on July 25, Cross Country survived being shot down by Cobra near Cobra Island, and floated to safety aboard a lifeboat. Upon landing on Cobra Island, Cross Country was attacked by Mara Dearing. He then joined his fellow Joes in infiltrating the Cobra Base, and joined Lady Jaye, Kaye, & Shipwreck in looking for the President. When Kaye went into labor, Cross Country ended up hutting in Dr. Mindbender's lab. When Jaye prepare to deliver Kaye's babies, Cross Country found Kaye's Baby-father, Dirk Manus, in a testing tube and freed him. After Lady Jaye delivered Kaye's first child, a daughter, Cross Country was handed it, and he proceeded to cover it with his jacket. Cross Country then fled the Lab in search of a way off of Cobra Island. He was reunited with Steve's team and Mara, and proceeded to search for a way off of Cobra Island. When shown a B.A.T. Airship, Cross Country then proceeded to pilot it off of Cobra Island and headed for Bunbury, Australia. *Fangs in the Dark Part 3*

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## Personality

Cross Country has a fear of heights and loves fishing.

## Relationships

* Robert Blais I -Grandfather
* G.I. Joe -Allies
* Cobra -Enemies

## Appearances

1. Serpentor
2. Retaliation
3. Renegades Part 1
4. Return to the Light
5. Star Bird
6. Top Joe
7. Sgt. Slaughter and the Marauders
8. G.I. Steve
9. A Cold Lie
10. Fangs in the Dark Part 1
11. Fangs in the Dark Part 3

## Notes

* My ideal voice actor for Cross Country was Nicholas Tucci. But literally a week after deciding this, Nichols Tucci passed away from a currently unspecified illness. God Dammit.