Barricade

Strength 8d

Agility 6d

Intellect 4x

Willpower 7d

Hand Size: Edge:

4 (25) 2

Origin:

Like the majority of his fellow Joes, Barricade is but a normal human - well, in a physical sense, at least. He can be considered a high-tech hero of sorts, since he wields advanced military hardware that has yet to filter into common use even to this very day!

Powers:

(none)

Hindrances / Augmentations:

(none)

Equipment:

Battering Ram Gun (a): this complex device is actually two separate weapons in one. Its primary function is that of a, well, battering ram, in that it can fire a large ram at a door or, say, barricade, and knock it down with intensity 10 force. It hurts people a lot, too.

Also, mounted on the top of the battering ram launcher is a rotary-barreled mini-machine gun. Barricade can either fire a short burst of ammunition from this cannon to inflict his Agility +6 in damage, or fire it continuously to inflict his Agility +7 in damage.

Body Armor (s): since he's often fighting in urban terrain where attacks can literally come from anywhere, Barricade always wears his full body protection while he's in the field. This armor provides Barricade intensity 8, or +2, protection from physical attack and flames.

Communications Device (i): mounted on his hip for ease of use, this device lets Barricade keep in touch with his fellow Joes in the field. Working at intensity 3, it gives him a 5 mile comm range, and features intensity 10 encryption so enemies can't easily eavesdrop on him.

Infravision (w): though a part of his body armor as a general matter of course (and providing like protections), Barricade's helmet is augmented with powerful sensors. Rigged with infrared detectors, this headgear allows Barricade to see into the infrared spectrum with intensity 8 ability.

Knife (s): most Joes carry a blade with them in the field, since they're handy tools in many ways. Barricade's blade is made from m.s. 12 materials, and he can use it to either cut through items of up to like m.s., or to inflict his Strength +2 damage in melee.

Z-99 Sidearm (a): this handy sidearm is a submachine gun that Barricade can use when his battering ram gun would be too unwieldy. He can discharge one round from this weapon to inflict his Agility +4 in damage, or a three-round burst to inflict his Agility +5 in damage.

Skills:

Boxing (s): an essential talent for military personnel, Barricade learned this skill during his basic training. It allows him to divide his pre-card play action score between two unarmed attacks, the last of which he may attempt as a contingent action.

Guns (a): Barricade uses a lot of guns on the job. Whether he's wielding a standard, semi-automatic, or fully automatic rifle or pistol, or even his battering ram gun, Barricade may attempt attacks at one difficulty level lower than is normally necessary.

Military / United States (w): the source of all his other talents, this skill serves as an 'origin' of sorts for Barricade. It denotes his instinctual understanding of military protocols and procedures, and allows him to seamlessly integrate himself into a military group.

Contacts:

Phillip is a member of the GI Joe team, though they mostly only know him as Barricade. He's come through for his fellow Joes time and again in the field and beyond, and as such they would gladly help him out, should he ask them for assistance in any endeavor.

Calling:

Soldier: Barricade is a military man, and he's very good at what he does. He enjoys fighting the good fight in the defense of his fellow Americans, and will readily follow any remotely sensible order in the process of doing so.

Costume:

Barricade's GI Joe uniform is a suit of urban combat armor. His first consists of a dark blue shirt and trousers beneath brass-colored plates on his chest, shoulders, and thighs, not to mention brass-colored boots, gloves, and belts to hold his gear, and a red and brass helmet.

Personality:

Phillip joined the military to make a difference, and as the urban combat expert on the Joe team, he's easily done so. The man cheerfully braves battle fields that more sensible Joes would steer clear of if possible, trusting his expertise and bravado to carry him through to the end.

Real Name: Phillip M. Holsinger, Grade E-5
Occupation: urban combat expert
Legal Status: citizen of the United States with no known criminal record
Marital Status: single
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: GI Joe

Height: 6'
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Weight: 190 lbs
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: none

Story:

Not too much is known about the GI Joe operative identified as Barricade. He's demonstrated a lack of fear both in and out of battle, with a background in urban combat. He may have been a police officer before joining the military, but he's not talking either way.

Regardless, Barricade is the Joe team's expert in urban combat action, trained in such well before the idea became common in military circles. His unique training helped him to get onto the team despite its horrible entrance exams, and he's done right by the Joes ever since.

Cobra is often taking over urban environments, after all, and it takes someone with Barricade's skills to pry them out of cities and towns once they sink their fingers in. He was on hand for one such operation, when the Joes were sent to liberate the town of Millville.

Of course, by the time the Joes arrived, a bunch of Transformers had as well, and everything rapidly spun out of control. Having survived this encounter with alien robots, Barricade continued to ply his trade for the Joes until their first deactivation, in 1994.

(Historical Divergence)

It is unknown what the man got up to after this point, but he was more than ready to assist his former teammates when they reassembled - and asked for his aid. When the GI Joe team asks 'everyone' to help out on a mission, you can count on Barricade being there.

Like during the second Cobra Island Civil War, not to mention during World War III, which almost saw Cobra conquering the world. With the Joes having won that conflict, though, Barricade's abilities will be vital in ferreting out those snakes who have evaded capture as of yet.

Urban environments are always up there with Cobras, since there's so many places to hide, and so many hostages to take.

1993 Variations

Costume:

Barricade's GI Joe uniform is a suit of urban combat armor. His second includes a bright red shirt and trousers beneath brass-colored plates on his chest, shoulders, and thighs, not to mention brass-colored boots, gloves, and belts to hold his gear, and a red and brass helmet.

2004 Variations

Costume:

Barricade's GI Joe uniform is a suit of urban combat armor. His third features a tan camo shirt and trousers beneath dark brown plates on his chest, shoulders, and thighs, not to mention dark brown and black boots, gloves, and belts to hold his gear, and a like-colored helmet.

2016 Variations

Equipment:

Axe (s): good for chopping down obstacles both animate and otherwise, this ancient tool is a recent addition to Barricade's arsenal. It is of m.s. 12, and can be used to either hack through items of up to like m.s., or to inflict his Strength +3 in slashing damage.

Shotgun (a): when fighting up close, Barricade can discharge birdshot, inflicting his Agility +4 in damage to everything in a thirty degree arc, buckshot to inflict his Agility +5 in damage to adjacent foes, or slugs to inflict his Agility +6 in damage to a single foe.

Taser (i): a 'less than lethal' weapon, Barricade can fire these twin darts at an opponent, which inflict intensity 1 piercing damage, but deliver an intensity 10 electrical pulse that will stun its target on a successful, easy difficulty Taser (strength) action.

Costume:

Barricade's GI Joe uniform is a suit of urban combat armor. His fourth is like his first, comprised of a dark blue shirt and trousers beneath brass-colored chest, shoulder, thigh, hand, and foot armor, not to mention brass-colored belts to hold his gear, and a red and brass helmet.

Extra Goodies:

GI Joe directories featuring a version of Barricade:

1992

1993

2004

2016

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