Frag-Viper v2
– Flaming M.O.T.H. #1

Filecard Info

Code Name: Frag-Viper

Cobra Grenadier

Operation: Flaming M.O.T.H.

File Name: Releehw, David T.

Primary Military Speciality: Grenade Thrower

Secondary Military Speciality: Demolitions

Birthplace: United States

The Frag-Viper is an integral part of the Cobra Viper fire-team. They are trained to toss high-explosive fragmentation grenades with all the range and accuracy of an M-79 or M-203 R.P.G.L (Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher), but without the noise from the muzzle blast. The secret lies in the manual hurling basket, based on the cesta used in the Basque sport of Jai Alai. The Frag-Viper cesta is equipped with automatic feed and variable time-fuser with a cable link to the helmet’s automatic range-finder. Their insect-like goggles contain electro-optical image-intensifiers that provide both infrared and night vision capabilities to locate targets wherever they may hide.

Originally hailing from an area known for its abundant forest reserves, this disaffected youth ironically grew to hate nature. His yearning to unleash an explosive arsenal on the envll’onment made him perfect fodder for the Cobra army. Eventually, as a Frag-Viper, he racked up Cobra’s highest field score ever ~ though not a count of the most enemies eliminated, but of the least amount of friendly forces neutralized as well as foliage left standing. He has been assigned to a Night-Viper squad leader for Operation: Flaming M.O.T.H. – a satellite recovery mission in the treacherous jungles of South America. The Frag-Viper’s high-explosive ordnance should prove to be especially effective in clearing jungle undergrowth and flushing out any camouflaged G.I. Joe troops. He will need to clear an area for extraction using any and all weapons at his disposal.

“Every piece of shrapnel counts!”