G.I. (comics)
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G.I. is the name given to the Generic Infantry in the Rogue Trooper
universe. The name is a play on the original World War II G.I.
They were developed by Souther
scientists in a bid to create a genetically modified supersoldier
. Because of the widespread use of powerful NBC weapons, Nu-Earth
had become toxic and conventional troops were weighed down by environmental suit
s. To overcome this the scientists create a soldier who was immune to virtually every known toxin and noxious agent known - the G.I. Rogue Trooper
(and therefore presumably other G.I.s):-
We later discover that Friday
had been cloned by a business for their own ends.
, took up other roles including fighter pilots.
struck out on his own taking with him the tags of three dead comrades, who were installed in his kit to become Helm (on his helmet) Bagman (on his backpack), and Gunnar (on his rifle).
Rogue Trooper
Rogue Trooper is a science fiction strip in the British comic 2000 AD, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons. It follows the adventures of Rogue, a G.I. and his three comrades' search for the Traitor General...
universe. The name is a play on the original World War II G.I.
GI (term)
G.I. is a noun used to describe members of the United States armed forces or items of their equipment. The term is now used as an initialism of "Government Issue" , but originally referred to galvanized iron....
They were developed by Souther
Southers
Southers are the "good guys" fighting the Norts in Rogue Trooper. Their country is called the Souther Confederacy. They receive orders from Milli-com, their military command complex...
scientists in a bid to create a genetically modified supersoldier
Supersoldier
Supersoldier is a term often used to describe a soldier that operates beyond normal human limits or abilities. Supersoldiers are common in science fiction literature, films, TV programs, computer, conspiracy theories, and video games, but have also made appearances in other related genres, such as...
. Because of the widespread use of powerful NBC weapons, Nu-Earth
Nu-Earth
Nu-Earth is the name of a fictional planet near 2 suns and a wormhole that is the main setting for the Rogue Trooper fictional universe.-History:...
had become toxic and conventional troops were weighed down by environmental suit
Environmental suit
An environmental suit is a suit designed specifically for a particular environment, usually one otherwise hostile to humans. An environment suit is typically a one-piece garment, and many types also feature a helmet or other covering for the head...
s. To overcome this the scientists create a soldier who was immune to virtually every known toxin and noxious agent known - the G.I. Rogue Trooper
Rogue Trooper
Rogue Trooper is a science fiction strip in the British comic 2000 AD, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons. It follows the adventures of Rogue, a G.I. and his three comrades' search for the Traitor General...
(and therefore presumably other G.I.s):-
- Are immune to every poison gas known of in the story.
- Can submerge in strong acid unaffected.
- Can hide from enemy by burying themselves for periods without suffocating.
- Have blue skin.
We later discover that Friday
Friday (comics)
Friday is a 2000 AD character. Like Rogue he is a Genetic Infantryman fighting on Nu-Earth although his connections with Rogue were initially unclear. At one point he also teamed up with Venus Bluegenes.-Publication history:...
had been cloned by a business for their own ends.
Genetic Infantrymen
Genetic Infantrymen (also called "Gene Troopers") were designed for speed and endurance but not intelligence. They were designed as frontline assault troops that would be dropped into a warzone.Genetic Infantrywomen
Genetic Infantrywomen had a range of uses. The G.I. Dolls were initially designed for covert ops (infiltration and assassination) but this angle was dropped after the Quartz Massacre in favour of bedroom duties, earning them nicknames like "General Issue Bed Warmers" and "Milli-Com R&R Units". Some, like Rafaelle BlueThe 86ers
The 86ers is a 2000 AD comic story set in the Rogue Trooper universe and created by writer Gordon Rennie and artist Karl Richardson, now being drawn by PJ Holden.The story stars G.I. pilot Rafella "Rafe" Blue and her robot Gabe...
, took up other roles including fighter pilots.
Dog Tags
As the G.I.s body was cloned it was considered expendable. Only the training and experience was thought useful and this was backed up on microchips inserted into the G.I.s' brains. These "dog tags" could then be retrieved from the battlefield and installed into a new body. Due to the betrayals at the Quartz Massacre, RogueRogue Trooper
Rogue Trooper is a science fiction strip in the British comic 2000 AD, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons. It follows the adventures of Rogue, a G.I. and his three comrades' search for the Traitor General...
struck out on his own taking with him the tags of three dead comrades, who were installed in his kit to become Helm (on his helmet) Bagman (on his backpack), and Gunnar (on his rifle).
Famous G.I.s
- RogueRogue TrooperRogue Trooper is a science fiction strip in the British comic 2000 AD, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons. It follows the adventures of Rogue, a G.I. and his three comrades' search for the Traitor General...
- Bagman
- Gunnar
- Helm
- FridayFriday (comics)Friday is a 2000 AD character. Like Rogue he is a Genetic Infantryman fighting on Nu-Earth although his connections with Rogue were initially unclear. At one point he also teamed up with Venus Bluegenes.-Publication history:...
- Tor CyanTor CyanTor Cyan is a 2000 AD comic-book title written by John Tomlinson. It is a continuation of Mercy Heights, which introduced the titular character Tor Cyan as a futuristic 'ambulance driver'...
- Venus BluegenesVenus BluegenesVenus Bluegenes is a 2000 AD character. She is a Genetic Infantrywoman who has fought alongside Rogue and Friday on Nu-Earth. It turns out that she was previously Helm's girlfriend, but that she had a crush on Rogue...
- Rafaelle BlueThe 86ersThe 86ers is a 2000 AD comic story set in the Rogue Trooper universe and created by writer Gordon Rennie and artist Karl Richardson, now being drawn by PJ Holden.The story stars G.I. pilot Rafella "Rafe" Blue and her robot Gabe...
- Major Magnum
- Azure
- The old G.I.: Rogue Trooper in one story found in a wilderness an old G.I., who said that "I was one of the first G.I.'s: I was an ordinary SoutherSoutherSouther may refer to:* Souther , a strong wind coming from the south* Souther, an antagonist in the manga/anime series Fist of the North Star* J. D...
man, until I was taken into a laboratory and subjected to some scientific processes, including by men in rad-suits, and I woke to find that I had been changed into what I found later is a G.I.". That implies some sort of advanced gene therapyGene therapyGene therapy is the insertion, alteration, or removal of genes within an individual's cells and biological tissues to treat disease. It is a technique for correcting defective genes that are responsible for disease development...
, followed by inducing some sort of self-repair process to make the physical changes. (This process is somewhat reminiscent of one part of BorgBorgBorg may refer to:* Borg * Borg means Castle in some Nordic languages.-Places:*Borg, Saarland, Germany*Borg á Mýrum, Iceland*Borg, Vestvågøy, Norway*Diocese of Borg, Norway*Borg Massif, Antarctica*Borg El Arab, Egypt...
assimilation, but with no implants (except the biochipBiochipThe development of biochips is a major thrust of the rapidly growing biotechnology industry, which encompasses a very diverse range ofresearch efforts including genomics, proteomics, and pharmaceuticals, among other activities...
) and no changes to his mind.)
External links
- The first Rogue Trooper episode which introduced a lot of the background.
- International Heroes page with entries on all the famous G.I.s