This allows one series member to completely replace another should the need arise without arousing suspicion. Many members also become part of a "series", undergoing plastic surgery and behavior modification to look and act like one another within a series. To be a Crimson Guard is to swear absolute loyalty to Cobra and Cobra Commander. Įach member is rigorously trained and inducted in a secret ceremony in the lowest levels of Cobra's headquarters. However, these agents are accumulating financial and political influence for Cobra through every means possible, supporting each other in creating schemes of blackmail, fraud and espionage. They strive to present a facade of exemplary normalcy and civic responsibility, and are provided with fully supported cover identities, and even pre-fabricated "families". All Crimson Guardsmen must hold a degree in either law or accounting, and be in top physical condition. Rather, "Siegie" agents operate undercover all over the country, in the political arenas and business world. Crimson Guardsman are not wasted on the battlefield like the more common Vipers and Cobra Troopers. Building the Crimson Guard network was believed to be the first thing Cobra Commander did after founding Cobra. In the Marvel and Devil's Due comic series, the Crimson Guard are the most elite soldiers of Cobra's Viper legions, under the direct command of Tomax and Xamot, but completely loyal to Cobra Commander, serving as his personal guard. This figure included a G3w/ bayonet, a revolver, a built in holster, and a specially designed backpack. Hasbro also released the Crimson Guard for the 25th anniversary toyline. ( Assault Systems Pod) mobile flak emplacement. tank ( High Speed Sentry), and a crimson A.S.P. The set consisted of three Crimson Guard figures, and included two vehicles a crimson H.I.S.S. Another is a new subset, featuring repaints of the 2005 Crimson Guard Force figures, redone in black and gold, with melee weapons, and named the Crimson Shadow Guard.Īnother notable toy incarnation of the Crimson Guard is the 2004 Operation Crimson Sabotage K.B. The first was part of Hasbro's Direct to Consumer line, which featured a slightly redesigned look. Joe line in 2001, other incarnations of the Crimson Guard were produced. Joe line, lightly armored Crimson Guard Commanders were released.Īfter the relaunch of the G.I. In 1993, near the end of the original 3 3⁄ 4 inch G.I. In 1991, an armored version of the Crimson Guard, known as the Crimson Guard Immortals was introduced, wielding tube rocket launchers and a squad automatic weapon. In 1989, the figure was repainted yellow and gray as part of the special Python Patrol sub group. The accessories included a rifle with bayonet and red backpack. The figure wore a red dress uniform with silver decorations and a red helmet with black mask that covered his entire face. The first Crimson Guard figure was released in 1985.