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* CoolMask: My mask complements my MysteriousPast and my aura of majestic command quite well, I must say.


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* DiabolicalMastermind: Was there ever any doubt? Under my leadership, Cobra has survived defeats by the G.I. Joes, internal conflicts and the blithering incompetence of would-be usurpers like Serpentor, and risen time and again to threaten the freedom of the globe!


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* TheFaceless: My mask typically reveals only my eyes, or completely covers my face. It ensures both my anonymity and my intimidating mystique.
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My glorious career began as [[ComicBook/GIJoeARealAmericanHeroMarvel a car salesman who lost everything and went insane]], or [[Film/GIJoeTheRiseOfCobra maybe as the Baroness’s younger brother]]--THAT HAPPENED, BARONESS. YOU CAN STOP LOOKING SO DEPRESSED--or [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeTheMovie perhaps as a nobleman from an ancient race of snake people sent to take over the world after a lab accident disfigured me]]…

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My glorious career began as [[ComicBook/GIJoeARealAmericanHeroMarvel a car salesman who lost everything and went insane]], or [[Film/GIJoeTheRiseOfCobra maybe as the Baroness’s younger brother]]--THAT HAPPENED, BARONESS. YOU CAN STOP LOOKING SO DEPRESSED--or [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeTheMovie perhaps as a nobleman from an ancient race of snake people sent to take over the world after a lab accident disfigured me]]…
me]]… Or perhaps I am [[ComicBook/EnergonUniverse a mere human who was aimless and searching for meaning and subsequently taken in by that ancient race of snakes]].



* DirtyCoward: '''''[[IResembleThatRemark I AM NOT A COWAAAAARD!!!]]'''''

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* DirtyCoward: '''''[[IResembleThatRemark I AM NOT A COWAAAAARD!!!]]'''''COWAAAAARD!!!]]''''' In fact! Under the pen of Creator/JoshuaWilliamson, he has made it a point to ''[[DefiedTrope not]]'' have me be this! So hah!
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* EvilSoundsDeep: Well, Live-Action Movie Me at least. I normally ''don't'' sound like this, but I can rise to the occasion every now and then; a line like "As Stalin said, trust no one, not even yourself" is meant to be said in dulcet tones, after all. Funny story, before people heard my voice for the first time, quite a few of them [[ComicBookFantasyCasting imagined]] me sounding like Creator/OrsonWelles.

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* EvilSoundsDeep: Well, Live-Action Movie Me at least. I normally ''don't'' sound like this, but I can rise to the occasion every now and then; a line like "As Stalin said, trust no one, not even yourself" is meant to be said in dulcet low ominous tones, after all. Funny story, before people heard my voice for the first time, quite a few of them [[ComicBookFantasyCasting imagined]] me sounding like Creator/OrsonWelles.



** According to ''Battle Action Force'', one of the Joes' predecessor teams battled a criminal organization called the Red Shadows, led by a fellow named Baron Ironblood. After one defeat too many, the Baron reportedly faked his death and went into hiding. Much has been made about how my debut on the national stage [[FromNobodyToNightmare "seemingly from nowhere"]] occurred mere months ''after'' the Baron's disappearance. [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial But I assure you this is just a coincidence]].

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** According to ''Battle Action Force'', one of the Joes' predecessor teams battled a criminal organization called the Red Shadows, led by a fellow named Baron Ironblood. After one defeat too many, the Baron reportedly [[NeverFoundTheBody faked his death and went into hiding.hiding]]. Much has been made about how my debut on the national stage [[FromNobodyToNightmare "seemingly from nowhere"]] occurred mere months ''after'' the Baron's disappearance. [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial But I assure you this is just a coincidence]].
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* CorruptCorporateExecutive: [[WesternAnimation/GIJoeRenegades In one reality]], I have conquered the world of business via Cobra Industries with plans to own the rest of the world as well. Due to [[DarkLordOnLifeSupport health problems]], I appeared to the public via hologram as "Adam [=DeCobray=]". Unfortunately, the [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits renegades calling themselves Joes]] repeatedly foiled my plans and succeeded in exposing my true identity and goals. I swore revenge, but [[CutShort you'll never get to see how it ended]]...


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* RetiredMonster: [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers Around 2006]], I began selling my services under the alias "Old Snake". I was hired by a New York crime boss to transfer the minds of four Autobots into some old synthoid bodies I had laying around. The plan didn't work out, and I lamented how they don't make terrorists like they used to. I then attempted my old battlecry... but my lungs couldn't handle it.
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''(Best read in the voice of Chris Latta, Creator/MichaelDobson, Creator/MarcThompson, Creator/CharlieAdler, or Creator/RobertBaker.)''
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: I am often mocked for ordering a retreat when things go south, in-universe and by the fans, but after Serpentor's disastrous invasion of Washington DC nearly got Cobra wiped out, many fans have started to see there is more wisdom in my decisions than previously thought. Cobra has resources, but we still have limits, and we certainly cannot throw them away in a suicidal confrontation with the US military.


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* CassandraTruth: Serpentor's first plan as Cobra's leader is to invade Washington DC under the assumption that he will force the United States to surrender. I warn everyone that this is a terrible plan, but nobody listens. Sure enough, I am proven right when Cobra is driven from the city because we cannot afford such a foolhardy confrontation with US military.


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* DumbassHasAPoint:
** '''I AM NOT STUPID!''' Regardless, when Serpentor took over, he got the [[SarcasmMode bright idea]] to invade Washington DC, assuming the rest of America would surrender. I warned him that this was a mistake, but nobody listened. I was proven right. Not only did [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome invading Washington not bring about the quick victory over America that Serpentor promised, but he quickly found that Cobra lacks the manpower for a long-term occupation]]. [[AlternativeCharacterInterpretation Many fans have reevaluated my frequent retreats in light of Serpentor's failure highlighting that staying and fighting would cause losses Cobra cannot afford]].
** [[UngratefulBastard Serpentor wasn't grateful when I rescued him]] after his failed invasion, but I pointed out that he needed me alive as a scapegoat for his defeat. Otherwise, the rest of Cobra would realize he's not as perfect as he made himself out to be.
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* EvilSoundsRaspy: Most of the time I sound like this instead, given Chris Latta gave me one hell of a CreepyHighPitchedVoice.
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** According to ''Battle Action Force'', one of the Joes' predecessor teams battled a criminal organization called the Red Shadows, led by a fellow named Baron Ironblood. After one defeat too many, the Baron reportedly faked his death and went into hiding. Much has been made about how my debut on the national stage [[FromNobodyToNightmare "seemingly from nowhere"]] occurred mere months ''after'' the Baron's disappearance. [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial But I assure you this is just a coincidence]].
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* ArchnemesisDad: To think, my own son Billy has chosen to be an ingrate and oppose my plans for world domination. DarthWiki/DarthVader has to deal with this too, so at least I'm in good company.
* ArmyOfLawyers: I have them, and they've kept me out of Blackwater Prison more than once. The Joes fear them far more than they fear my actual troops. Though given [[ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy the caliber of soldiers I have to work with]], I can't say that I blame them.


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* EvilSoundsDeep: Well, Live-Action Movie Me at least. I normally ''don't'' sound like this, but I can rise to the occasion every now and then; a line like "As Stalin said, trust no one, not even yourself" is meant to be said in dulcet tones, after all. Funny story, before people heard my voice for the first time, quite a few of them [[ComicBookFantasyCasting imagined]] me sounding like Creator/OrsonWelles.


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* ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney: What a great system! If you have enough money and you can hire the best lawyers, you can do anything you want!


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*WhereTheHellIsSpringfield: I once set up a secret base in a nice little town called Springfield. [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons No, not that one]]. Virtually every state has a Springfield. I can set up shop in any one of them.
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People of Wiki/TVTropes, I am Cobra Commander, president of Cobra Island and leader of the mighty criminal empire known as COBRA. For years, I have pursued world domination, but despite my military prowess and limitless resources, I have time and again met defeat at the hands of the Franchise/{{GI Joe}}s thanks to the MORONS who dare to call themselves my subordinates.

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People of Wiki/TVTropes, Website/TVTropes, I am Cobra Commander, president of Cobra Island and leader of the mighty criminal empire known as COBRA. For years, I have pursued world domination, but despite my military prowess and limitless resources, I have time and again met defeat at the hands of the Franchise/{{GI Joe}}s thanks to the MORONS who dare to call themselves my subordinates.
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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about all the times my incompetent underlings failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!

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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about all the times [[NeverMyFault my incompetent underlings failed me me]] in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!
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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about all the times my incompetent associates failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!

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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about all the times my incompetent associates underlings failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!
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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about the various times my incompetent associates failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!

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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about all the various times my incompetent associates failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!
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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about the various times my associates failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!

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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about the various times my incompetent associates failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!
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* TookALevelInBadass: Sssssay what you will about the various times my associates failed me in the original cartoons, but in ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeResolute'' I not only turned out to have been using ObfuscatingStupidity all along, but '''I BLEW UP UsefulNotes/{{MOSCOW}}'''! No one can take that away from me!
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* DemotedToDragon: Someone as great as me, having to serve under ''Serpentor''... NO, I'M NOT LETTING IT GO, MINDBENDER! ''I GOT TURNED INTO A SNAKE!!'' ...Yes, yes, I KNOW I got my revenge, but THAT took some time.

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* DemotedToDragon: Someone as great as me, having to serve under a fool like ''Serpentor''... NO, I'M NOT LETTING IT GO, MINDBENDER! ''I GOT TURNED INTO A SNAKE!!'' ...Yes, yes, I KNOW I got my revenge, but THAT took some time.



* TheStarscream: When Serpentor took over, I tried sabotage him to regain my former position. I am [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers aware of]] [[TropeNamer certain connections]]… even if [[SelfDemonstrating/{{Starscream}} they are pitiful]].

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* TheStarscream: When Serpentor took over, over Cobra, I tried to sabotage him to regain my former rightful position. I am [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers aware of]] [[TropeNamer certain connections]]… even if [[SelfDemonstrating/{{Starscream}} they are pitiful]].
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* TheStarscream: When Serpentor took over, I tried sabotage him to regain my former position. I am [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers aware of]] [[TropeNamer certain connections]].

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* TheStarscream: When Serpentor took over, I tried sabotage him to regain my former position. I am [[WesternAnimation/TheTransformers aware of]] [[TropeNamer certain connections]].connections]]… even if [[SelfDemonstrating/{{Starscream}} they are pitiful]].

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