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The H.I.S.S. is a Cobra vehicle from the A Real American Hero series.

The Cobra High Speed Sentry (H.I.S.S.) Tank has been the dominant tank used by Cobra forces since the organization's inception. The H.I.S.S. has been upgraded and remodeled over time, but all variants share a similar general design, featuring dorsal mounted cannons.

The HISS was developed to fulfill two separate needs on the battle field, anti-personnel and heavy armor. The H.I.S.S. tank is the most versatile and deadly opposition on any battlefield. Whether on city streets or through the dense jungle, the H.I.S.S. can outrun, out-maneuver, and out perform anything in its class. Built with a modular design allowing Cobra's technicians to easily replace and repair battle damaged units with maximum efficiency. Although specialized drivers are selected to pilot most H.I.S.S. tanks, the cockpit design is simple enough for almost any basic trooper to understand and operate.

Contents 1 Types of H.I.S.S. Tanks 2 Features 2.1 Mark I 3 Fiction 3.1 Comics continuity 3.2 Animated continuity - Sunbow 3.3 Animated continuity - Renegades 4 Toys 4.1 Toy editions 4.2 Re-uses/re-makes 5 External links 6 Footnotes

Types of H.I.S.S. TanksEdit

Mark-0 (prototype): This is highly sophisticated combat frame developed by M.A.R.S., with lowering cockpit deck (for the driver and a passenger), modular wheel system, and a landmine dispenser. At the time, Cobra did not have the budget to field such expensive vehicles, so M.A.R.S. end up producing a much cheaper and scaled-down model - the Mark-I. The Mk0 was never build on a large scale and they never seen military action. This frame would be used to develop the Mark-II.

Mark-I: This is the iconic black H.I.S.S. Tank. It is fast, with a sleek profile, but it is lightly armored, so it was more of an Armored Fighting Vehicle then a true Main Battle Tank. The general in-expense and ease of maintenance makes this model a well-produced and well-used combat platform within Cobra's ground force - even to this day.

Septic H.I.S.S.: This is the Mark-I modified for chemical-warfare. It holds a tank for toxic waste, which is fired from a hose. This is used by Toxo-Vipers.

Arctic Type: This is ether the Mark-I or II. This version has been retrofired with cold-weather protection and painted white.

Crimson Type: This is ether the Mark-I or II, but painted red and used by the Crimson Guards.

See also:

• H.I.S.S. II
• H.I.S.S. III
• H.I.S.S. IV
• H.I.S.S. V

FeaturesEdit

Mark IEdit

From Blueprint:

1) Cannon motor-drive access hatch
2) Turret/cockpit two-way communicator
3) Tungsten spotlight
4) Idler bogeys
5) Shell-proof tinted canopy
6) Command Cockpit with Drive Controls
7) Fleet identification number
8) 90mm twin cannons
9) Engine radiator
10) Main battle turret
11) Rear personnel platform
12) Self-sealing fuel canisters
13) Tow hook
14) Ground equipment lockers
15) Armer plating skirts
16) Drive Bogeys

From Order of Battle:

Weight: 9.75 tons.
Speed: (fully loaded) 75 mph road; 60 mph cross country.
Range: (fully loaded) 275 miles.
Armament: Dorsal–mounted, twin "Diablo" 30mm Area Fire automatic guns with 2,000 rounds each.
Key Electronics: Low-level light and infrared scanners plus micro-resolution radar (for high-speed maneuvering and personnel motion detection).

From Battle Files: Ultimate Source Book:

Weight: 9.75 tons.
Speed (fully loaded): 75 mph road; 60 mph cross country.
Range (fully loaded): 275 miles.
Armament: Dorsal–mounted, twin 30mm automatic cannons with 2,000 rounds of ammunition each.

FictionEdit

Comics continuityEdit

In the comics continuity, it was established during the assault on the PIT I that the H.I.S.S. tanks were painted "Cobra Blue" to match the uniforms of the Cobra legions. A benefit of the unorthodox coloration was that the Cobra S.N.A.K.E. Battle Armor was unable to fire on anything painted thusly and therefore the captured Kwinn and Snake-Eyes were unable to turn their weapons on the Cobra tanks. Later, during the Cobra Civil War, Serpentor made a statement by having the Baroness tied to the front of his H.I.S.S.

Animated continuity - SunbowEdit

A number of H.I.S.S. were teleported by Destro to steal a new hi-tech relay satellite. Their presence initially surprised the Joes but once the elite team fought back, the disadvantage of the H.I.S.S. in the silo becomes apparent as they don't have room maneuverability. H.I.S.S. were also used to ambush the Joes in New England but they just had to face off against the deadly Dragonflies.^[1] Major Bludd and several Cobra Troopers made their way to the icy land of the Arctic in search of the catalytic crystal elements to the M.A.S.S. Device. They used the H.I.S.S. turrets to keep the Joes in the cave.^[2] H.I.S.S. tanks defended the Cobra Temple from an invasion by G.I. Joe. However, since Cobra is unable to have a sizable air power to repel the Joes' aerial support, the Joes overcame these armored behemoths.^[3]

Animated continuity - RenegadesEdit

While repelling the Joes' final raid on DeCobray's mansion, Destro personally attacked the Joes with a prototype of the H.I.S.S. Tank, which was still being prepared for mass production. Despite several near misses, the tank did not survive the battle.

ToysEdit

Toy editionsEdit

The original H.I.S.S. tank was black, with an elevated pilot cockpit and twin cannons mounted on the back. Two Cobra soldiers could stand on the back of the tank. This version of the HISS was piloted by the H.I.S.S. Driver.

A version of the H.I.S.S. tank was simply called the Cobra H.I.S.S. Tank. Featuring an elevated cabin, and troop transport capabilities, this version was also well armed. The H.I.S.S. featured two side mounted missile launchers, two machine guns under the cabin and dorsal mounted missile launchers. This version was piloted by the Night Creeper.

Re-uses/re-makesEdit

• Hyena (used by the Red Shadows army)

External linksEdit

Write up

FootnotesEdit

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