Broken

As the Joes recover from the destruction of The Pit, some question whether or not they will continue to serve G.I. Joe, while Serpentor pulls an audacious move.

## Plot

### The New Orders/ The Deep End

On June 20, 2023, Breaker informs General Hawk that he managed to reestablish contact with The Nest. General Hawk then goes on a video call with Sgt. Duke. Hawk tells Sgt. Duke to have his unit of Joes return to the U.S. for reassignment. Sgt. Duke asks about what will happen to The Nest, and General Hawk mentions that Big Ben is moving all of the equipment to England, and The Nest itself will be under surveillance of the Belrusian Government. Sgt. Duke mentions that he will get the Joes ready immediately. After the video call ends, General Hawk mentions that he's going to the Hearing in Washington to see about building a new base for G.I. Joe somewhere else, and Breaker asks about the other Joes.

General Hawk mentions he left Cover Girl in charge of Joe Operations for the meantime, before Hawk leaves the Warehouse in Manhattan. Somewhere else in the Warehouse, Flint tells Cover Girl that Lady Jaye is still recovering some files from the ruins of The Pit. Cover Girl thanks Flint, before asking to be alone for a moment. Flint leaves the room, and Cover Girl places her head on the desk and sigh. Cover Girl mentions that she should've went to Belarus with Lady Kaye. Cover Girl then has Flint come back in, and Flint mentions that he just got news that the Agents of Flaggsmen will be integrated into G.I. Joe. Cover Girl tells Flint that they don't even have enough room for a fourth of the team. Flint agrees, before handing Cover Girl a list of the former Flaggsmen Agents.

Cover Girl begins reading through the list. She then walks aboard the catwalk and calls the attention of all present Joes. She informs them that they are getting hundreds of new Agents in from Flaggsmen, but since The Pit has been destroyed, they don't have enough room to store everyone, so they will need to make a network of bases till G.I. Joe could be given a new home. The Joes then go back to work, and Cover Girl is left annoyed. Meanwhile on Cobra Island, Destro finds Serpentor's throne empty. He smirks, before attempting to sit on the throne, only to be electrocuted. Serpentor warns Destro to not get any ideas, before telling Destro that he has had some thoughts on how to conquer the world for Cobra Commander.

### Eyes in the Shadows

Destro asks what the plans are, and Serpentor mentions that the current biggest threat to Cobra is G.I. Joe. Destro asks what he plans to do about them, and Serpentor mentions that if they could eradicate G.I. Joe where they stand, they can go everywhere. The Baroness approaches both men and mentions that if they attack G.I. Joe directly, they will only rebuild. Destro asks Baroness what she proposes, and Baroness mentions that if they capture the President of the United States, they can make the entire American Nation bow down to Cobra. Serpentor smiles, and tells Baroness that she's in command till he returns. Serpentor then boards his hovercraft, before leaving Cobra Island.

Baroness then walks up to Serpentor's throne, only to be electrocuted as well. Destro chuckles, before Baroness tells Destro to check production on Project: Olympus. Destro then helps Baroness up and apologzies for laughing. Baroness then walks alongside Destro to the main hangar of Cobra Island. Both walk up to Victor Drath. Victor tells both that they rebuilt the Zeus Satellite, and the Iron Grenadiers are building the Hades and Poseidon Satellites as they speak. Destro tells Drath that Serpentor will be pleased. Drath asks where Serpentor is, and Baroness mentions that he left to bring a nation to its knees. Victor lets out a scoff, before Baroness asks where Dr. Mindbender is. Victor mentions that Mindbender is in Ethiopia, looking over the scientific advancements.

Baroness tells Victor to continue looking over the Satellites, before leaving the room. Back in The Pit, Clutch informs Cover Girl that some Flaggsmen Agents have arrived. Cover Girl asks who authorized for them to come right away, and Clutch tells her that she was given a memo by General Hawk. Cover Girl thanks Clutch, before mentioning that she's been way too stressed. Clutch tells Cover Girl to get a drink of water if she needs one. Clutch leaves and tells Beach Head that Cover Girl is starting to crack. Beach Head chuckles and tells Clutch that he never expected her to do well without General Hawk. Clutch chuckles, and mentions that they should probably send someone out to find some places for the incoming Flaggsmen Agents.

### Overboard

Cover Girl contacts Lady Kaye and asks for some assistance. Lady Kaye mentions that she could help, but after she goes to the doctor to check up on her twins. Cover Girl tells Lady Kaye that she can't wait to see her twins, and Lady Kaye mentions that she's a little excited as well. Cover Girl then tells Lady Kaye to take care, before hanging up. In Washington, D.C., General Hawk enters a conference with President Fowler. General Hawk mentions that he was informed by Sgt. Remus that Mission Control and The Pit were attacked by the Australian Mercenaries "The Dreadnoks", who were apprehended and arrested in The Nest in Belarus. President Fowler mentions that the Death of General Flagg has shaken the U.S. Capitol.

Fowler goes on to mention that the destruction of The Pit and Mission Control costed the U.S. Millions. Hawk mentions that G.I. Joe can't operate without a base. Fowler mentions that for the mean time, he'll store G.I. Joe within The Nest, and Hawk asks about the former Flaggsmen agents. Fowler mentions that Flaggsmen will have to be squeezed into The Nest alongside the rest of G.I. Joe personnel, until they can fill out everything. Hawk then asks if they'll ever build a new base or rebuild The Pit. Fowler mentions that he'll have to speak with the Executive Branch to send a clean up and repair crew to The Pit. General Hawk thanks Fowler, before getting up to leave. As soon as General Hawk leaves, Fowler begins to relax.

Seconds later, he spots a shadow on the wall, and is attacked by Serpentor, who crashes in through the windows. The alarms in the White House go off, and General Hawk runs back into the room, only for Serpentor to tell him to stand down. General Hawk tells Serpentor to put the President down, and Serpentor tells Hawk that he thinks he won't. Fowler asks Serpentor what he wants, and Serpentor tells Fowler that he wants his audience, alone. Fowler then asks Hawk and the American Staff and Military to stand down. Hawk asks Fowler if he's crazy, and Fowler tells Hawk to do it. Hawk then contacts all U.S. Personnel and tells them to stand down. Serpentor demands Hawk to leave the room, which Hawk does.

Serpentor then places Fowler on the ground and mentions that he is the representative of Cobra, and would like to negotiate. Fowler mentions that he doesn't negotiate with terrorists, and Serpentor tells him that he had a feeling. Serpentor tells Fowler that he is the overall leader of the United States, and the Nation follows him. Fowler asks what he plans on doing, and Serpentor mentions that he has uses for the U.S. Fowler mentions that the American People will never fold to serve Cobra. Serpentor mentions that he thought that, before Serpentor grabs Fowler and flies away. Hawk barges back into the room, only to see Serpentor flying away. Hawk tells US Personnel that Potus has been abducted by Cobra.

Hawk then orders Joe Personnel in New York to go after Serpentor and rescue the President. Cover Girl tells Hawk that the Whisper Helicopters are still buried beneath the rubble of The Pit. Hawk is left frustrated, before informing the rest of the White House Personnel that Potus has become a hostage of Cobra. Vice President Harriet Masque tells Hawk that till they can rescue the President, she's in charge. Hawk tells her that they should still try to rescue the President, before he leaves. As Hawk walks out of the White House, the White House explodes, killing all who were inside. General Hawk is left horrified, before contacting Cover Girl and mentioning that the White House is destroyed.

### Under Attack!

Fire Fighters begin to arrive on the scene, before General Hawk leaves to the U.S. Capitol. Back in New York, Cover Girl informs the Joes, and the arriving Lady Kaye, that the White House has been destroyed and the President has been abducted by Cobra. Lady Kaye mentions that it's not good, and Cover Girl orders for any flyers to rescue the President. Snake Eyes climbs board a small Aircraft, while Star Bird launches out to the skies. Cover Girl mentions that the Nation will fall into chaos if Cobra gets away with the President. In Metropolis, Ameriland, Serpentor places Fowler down on the ground, before contacting Scrap-Iron. He asks Scrap-Iron if the B.A.T.s are ready, and Scrap-Iron mentions that he's finished at least 1,000.

Serpentor tells Scrap-Iron to send them to Ameriland, and Scrap-Iron mentions that they'll be brought to him aboard The Iron Hammer. Serpentor then contacts Baroness and tells her to send several Cobra strikers to Washington, D.C. Baroness asks what happened, and Serpentor tells her that Cobra has found a larger home in the form of the U.S. Baroness smiles, before relaying the orders to Destro. Somewhere above the Atlantic Ocean, Star Bird informs Snake Eyes that he might have located Serpentor in Metropolis, Ameriland. Snake Eyes nods, and Star Bird asks if he ever speaks, to which Snake Eyes remains silent. Star Bird mentions that they should probably save the President, before both him and Snake Eyes continue to fly to Ameriland.

### The Fall of America Part 1

While walking down the steps of the US Capitol Building, General Hawk then speaks to General Banachek about the tactics America will use to save the President, and Banachek mentions that if Cobra knows that they're coming for the President, then the Presidnet's life may be tossed further in to jeopardy. Hawk then asks what they do, and Banachek mentions that he's not sure. Snake Eyes and Star Bird arrive in Metropolis, Ameriland, and Snake Eyes looks around the ruination. Star Bird mentions that Metropolis had been in ruinations since Superman's battle against Doomsday in the 60s. Star Bird goes on to mention that they never rebuilt in Honor of both Superman, and those killed in the fight. Snake Eyes bows his head in Honor.

Star Bird remains saddened, before mentioning that they should find Serpentor. Star Bird mentions that this could also be their best chance to end Serpentor as well. Snake Eyes nods, before Star Bird asks where Serpentor is at, and Snake Eyes points to some old buildings that remain standing. In a small bunker, Serpentor begins to set up a small camera, and Fowler asks what he's doing. Serpentor mentions that America will bow once they see the dire situation that he's in. Fowler tells Serpentor that it won't work, and Serpentor mentions that they'll see. Snake Eyes and Star Bird break into the bunker Serpentor and Fowler are in and begin attacking Serpentor. Serpentor is left shocked and tells both men to leave while they still can.

Star Bird asks Serpentor to hand Fowler back and come quietly, only for Serpentor to shoot Star Bird, sending him flying into the wall. Snake Eys then grabs out a gun and katana and begin attacking Serpentor. Serpentor grabs a snake staff and begins to duel with Snake Eyes. Snake Eyes tries to shoot Serpentor, only for Serpentor to knock the gun out of his hand. Serpentor tells Snake Eyes that he has been trained by Zartan and Storm Shadow in hand-to-hand combat, before Snake Eyes manages to cut Serpentor's arm. Angered, Serpentor grabs another staff and tries to use the fangs on it to stab Snake Eyes, only for Snake Eyes to cut off the head of the staff and rip it out of Serpentor's hand. Star Bird slowly gets up as Snake Eyes continues to duel Serpentor.

Snake Eyes tries to stab Serpentor, and nearly stabs Fowler. Star Bird tells Snake Eyes to watch it as he tries to shoot Serpentor. Serpentor uses his staff to stab Star Bird in the shoulder, and knocks him to the ground. Shocked, Snake Eyes freezes, which allows for Serpentor to kick Snake Eyes off to the side. Serpentor then grabs Snake Eyes by the neck and begins smashing his face against the wall, knocking him unconscious, leaving Fowler shocked. Serpentor then begins his broadcast. in the warehouse, Cover Girl turns on the news, only for the news to be hacked in by Serpentor. In Parris Island, Sgt. Slaughter watches the news get hacked, leaving him angered. In The Nest, Sgt. Duke watches Serpentor appear on screen.

### The Fall of America Part 2

Serpentor tells the citizens of the U.S. that their Armed Forces are falling at an astonishing rate. Serpentor mentions that he is responsible for the collapse of Flaggsmen and G.I. Joe, and that while he has sent messages of War and Hate, he wishes to send a Message of Relief, as he has figured out a way to reconstruct the failing state the United States is plummeting towards. He mentions that he knows the U.S. won't willingly give Command to Serpentor, so he has to convince them, before revealing the President behind him. Serpentor mentions that the surviving Joes had sent some Agents to rescue him, before revealing Star Bird and Snake Eyes. Serpentor mentions that both didn't want to negotiate, and had to take them down.

Serpentor grabs Snake Eyes and mentions that he's heard that the infamous Joe has no history, for no one has seen his face. Serpentor then rips Snake Eyes' mask off, revealing him to be James Hailmark, Jacob Hailmark's cousin. Serpentor is left surprised, before several B.A.T.s arrive. Serpentor tells the U.S. that he is willing to spare everyone's lives, if they cooperate to his demands and relinquish American Leadership to Cobra. Serpentor then ends his broadcast, before being approached by Scrap-Iron and Major Bludd. In Washington, D.C., General Hawk returns to the U.S. Capitol and asks what they do now. General Banachek mentions that they can do nothing but give in to Cobra's demands.

Banachek apologizes to Hawk, before walking back into the Capitol Building. General Hawk thinks, before walking away. General Banachek contacts Serpentor and tells him that he is the leading Military Official of the United States, following the deaths of President Fowler's Cabinet. Banachek mentions that the U.S. is willing to cooperate. Serpentor smiles with glee and tells Banachek that Cobra will move in right away. In Wahsington D.C., The Black Fang flies above Washington, D.C. and several Cobra Strikers begin to march through the Streets of D.C. In New York, several B.A.T.s begin to attack the warehouse. Cover Girl orders all Joes to evacuate and disperse. As Cover Girl flees, she is shot and injured by a B.A.T.

### Broken

Cover Girl is picked up by Beach Head, who tells her that they have to move. Cover Girl and Beach Head then climb aboard a Joe V.A.M.P., before driving away, among several other Joes. Beach Head asks where they head to, and Cover Girl tells Beach Head to head to Ontario, and Beach Head asks why they're going that far to rendezvous with other Joes, and Cover Girl mentions that Cobra won't go passed American borders, so they'll be safe in Canada. Beach Head complies, and drives through the Holland Tunnel towards New Jersey. A Day Later, Serpentor arrives in Washington, D.C., while Bludd holds James and Jacob prisoners. Serpentor walks among the Generals, who salute, but notices General Hawk is missing. Seprentor tells Destro to look for General Hawk, and Destro mentions that he'll get on it.

Serpentor then orders General Banachek and General Youngblood to release The Dreadnoks and Iron Klaw from their Prisons, and thought concerned, Banachek and Youngblood leave to do so. Within a small bunker under Washington, General Hawk contacts all Joes, informing them that America is diving into it's Darkest Day, and orders for all Joes to cease contact before they can reunite with each other and rally to liberate and retake the United States from Cobras' Dominion. In Connecticut, Lady Kaye gets off of a Jeep and reunites with Lady Jaye and Flint. In London, Big Ben informs MI6 that he'll remain with them until they can rally G.I. Joe. In San Diego, Shipwreck prepares to get on a fishing boat as he listens to Hawk's message on his radio.

In Belarus, Sgt. Duke tells his fellow Joes that they're going to have to leave The Nest before they're found by Cobra. General Hawk then tells his Joes to remain safe at God's Speed. General Hawk then yells "Yo Joe", before ending his transmission. In Washington above, Cobra begins to march...

TO BE CONTINUED...

## Featured Characters

* G.I. Joe
	+ Abel Kibbey/ Breaker
	+ Clayton Abernathy/ General Hawk
	+ Conrad Hauser/ Sgt. Duke
	+ Courtney Krieger/ Cover Girl
	+ Dashiell Faireborn/ Flint
	+ Lance Steinberg/ Clutch
	+ The New Recruits
		- Dr. Adele Burkhart
	+ Marissa Faireborn/ Lady Kaye
	+ Snake Eyes/ James Hailmark
	+ Jacob Hailmark/ Star Bird
	+ Robert Remus/ Sgt. Slaughter
	+ Wayne Sneeden/ Beach Head
	+ Allison Faireborn/ Lady Jaye
	+ David Bennet/ Big Ben
	+ Hector Delgado/ Shipwreck
* Cobra
	+ James McCullen/ Destro
	+ Serpentor
	+ Anastasia de Cobrai/ The Baroness
	+ Victor Drath
	+ Iron Grenadiers
		- Jack Styrnes/ Scrap-Iron
		- Major Bludd
* President William Fowler Jr.
* Vice President Harriet Masque
* General Banachek
* General Scarwolf Youngblood

## Episode Casualties

* Vice President Harriet Masque
* White House Personnel

## Notes

* In this episode, Sgt. Slaughter is referenced to as "Sgt. Remus".
* Superman and Doomsday are mentioned. Their battle will be portrayed in the Transformers: Zero Hour Series.