Cross-Country (G.I. Joe)

Cross-Country (G.I. Joe)
G.I. Joe character
Cross-CountryRAH.jpg
Illustration of Cross-Country from G.I. Joe: Order of Battle. Art by Herb Trimpe.
Cross-Country
Affiliation G.I. Joe
File name Blais, Robert M.
Birthplace Greensboro, North Carolina
SN 532-90-0153
Rank E-5 (Sergeant)
Primary MOS Armor
Secondary MOS Heavy Equipment Operator
Voiced by Michael McConnohie
Year introduced 1986

Cross-Country is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's H.A.V.O.C. driver and debuted in 1986.

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Profile

His real name is Robert M. Blais, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Cross-Country was born in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Cross-Country's primary military specialty is armor, and his secondary military specialty is heavy equipment operator. His father was a bulldozer operator, and his mother drove a grader, therefore he had a natural affinity for heavy machinery, coupled with an uncanny sense of direction and fearlessness under fire. He is a qualified expert with the heavy laser cannon, M-16A2, M-2 50 cal. MG, and .45 auto-pistol.[1]

Toys

Cross-Country was first released as an action figure in 1986, packaged with the H.A.V.O.C. (Heavy Articulated Vehicle Ordnance Carrier).[2]

A new version of Cross-Country was released in 1993, as part of the Battle Corps line.

Comics

In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared, driving the HAVOC vehicle, in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #51 (September 1986). He is mocked by Zarana as being a hillbilly, he proudly argues that instead he is a redneck. He and Sgt. Slaughter man the HAVOC and pursue the escaping Joe prisoner Zartan and his Dreadnoks, they in the Thunder Machine. Cross Country and the Dreadnok driver Thrasher shoot up each other's vehicles and play chicken, which is only won when the Dreadnoks go on their two right wheels. Thrasher escapes via suicidal moves and despite Sgt. Slaughter later finding the group, they avoid notice via Zartan's disguise expertise.[3] Later, Cross Country is one of the first three Joes to discover that Cobra soldiers had infiltrated the now empty Joe headquarters. He takes part in the overland defense.[4]

Cross-Country is seen piloting his HAVOC overland at the Joe's Utah, United States base.[5]

Cross-Country is part of a mission in the fictional country of Trucial Abysmia. His squad of Joes destroy several Cobra facilities called Terrordromes but they are captured to a man.[6] A mistake while talking with Cobra Commander leads the Joe's captors, the Crimson Twins to assume the prisoners are to be executed. A S.A.W. Viper steps forward upon seeing the Twin's reluctance. He quickly slays Doc, Heavy Metal, Thunder and Crankcase. A concealed knife allows the survivors to wound the Viper and escape in a 'Cobra Rage' vehicle. The Joes manage to destroy several pursuers. The tank is hit by a Cobra 'Maggot', and Quick-Kick, Crazylegs and Breaker are killed. Cross Country, Duke and Lt. Falcon manage to escape to safety.[7]

Cartoon

Sunbow

Cross-Country appeared in the original G.I. Joe animated series[8] voiced by Michael McConnohie.[9] He first appeared in the animated series in the second season episode "Arise, Serpentor, Arise!" Part I where Beach-Head tells General Hawk, Duke, and Flint that Cross-Country is putting a tape deck in his H.A.V.O.C. Cross-Country states that it would be for fighting music especially when the other Joes would want to beat him up. The character enjoys listening to country music during his appearances. He wears various Confederate clothing articles from the Civil War including boot leggings, and a soldier's infantry cap.

He also has appeared in the following episodes:

  • Cobrathon
  • Into Your Tent...
  • Joes' Night Out
  • Most Dangerous Thing In The World
  • Nightmare Assault
  • Raise The Flagg
  • The Spy That Rooked Me

G.I. Joe: The Movie

Cross-Country also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The Movie.[10]

Live-action movie

G.I. Joe character
Cross-Country
Affiliation G.I. Joe
Specialty Soldier
File name Blais, Robert M.
SN 532-90-0153
Rank E-5
Primary MOS Armor
Secondary MOS Heavy Equipment Operator
Series G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Portrayed by Stephen Martines
Year introduced 2012

Cross-Country will appear in G.I. Joe: Retaliation portrayed by Stephen Martines.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Hama, Larry (1987). Howard Mackie. ed. G.I. Joe Order Of Battle. Marvel Entertainment Group. p. 32. ISBN 0871352885. 
  2. ^ Santelmo, Vincent (1994). The Official 30th Anniversary Salute To G.I. Joe 1964-1994. Krause Publications. p. 108. ISBN 0-87341-301-6. 
  3. ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #51 (September 1986)
  4. ^ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #53 (November 1986)
  5. ^ "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" #67 (Jan. 1988)
  6. ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #108 (Jan. 1991)
  7. ^ G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #109 (Feb. 1991)
  8. ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television cartoon shows: an illustrated encyclopedia, 1949 through 2003, Volume 1. McFarland & Co.. p. 376. ISBN 9780786420995. 
  9. ^ "Roll Call". G.I. Joe Roll Call. Joe Headquarters. http://www.joeheadquarters.com/rollcall_joes.shtml. Retrieved 2008-06-13. 
  10. ^ G.I. Joe: The Movie (Motion picture). De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. April 20, 1987. 

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