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+ | '''Grand Slam''' is a supporting character from the G.I. Joe A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. Grand Slam is the G.I. Joe Team's original laser artillery soldier. |
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+ | Grand Slam was born as James J. Barney in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He is very skilled with both artillery and and electronics engineer. His first training was done in conventional artillery where he honed his skills with the 155mm battery. He graduated top of his class from Special Weapons School before being recruited by the G.I. Joe team. He is a qualified expert in several weapons including the M-16, M-1911A1, the H.A.L. and J.U.M.P. He is also capable of estimating distances and trajectories without the use of technology and with great accuracy. However, Grand Slam is known to be somewhat of a recluse, often preferring to read science fiction comic books in a quiet atmosphere. |
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− | <p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em;">His real name is James J. Barney, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Grand Slam was born in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chippewa_Falls,_Wisconsin Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin].</p> |
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− | <p style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em;">His primary military specialty is artillery and his secondary military specialty is an electronics engineer. He received initial training in conventional artillery and served with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M107_projectile 155mm battery]. He graduated at the top of his class from Special Weapons School. Grand Slam also graduated from Artillery School & Advanced Tech School as well as being a qualified expert with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M16_rifle M-16], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol M-1911A1], the H.A.L. (Heavy Artillery Laser) and JUMP (Jet Mobile Propulsion Unit). He has an uncanny ability to estimate distances and plot trajectories with amazing accuracy. He is also noted for being an introvert, losing himself in escapist fantasy such as science fiction novels and comic books.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0" style="line-height: 1em; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; ">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_(G.I._Joe)#cite_note-0 [1]]</sup></p> |
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Latest revision as of 16:30, 9 June 2023
Grand Slam is a supporting character from the G.I. Joe A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series of the 1980s. Grand Slam is the G.I. Joe Team's original laser artillery soldier.
Profile
Grand Slam was born as James J. Barney in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He is very skilled with both artillery and and electronics engineer. His first training was done in conventional artillery where he honed his skills with the 155mm battery. He graduated top of his class from Special Weapons School before being recruited by the G.I. Joe team. He is a qualified expert in several weapons including the M-16, M-1911A1, the H.A.L. and J.U.M.P. He is also capable of estimating distances and trajectories without the use of technology and with great accuracy. However, Grand Slam is known to be somewhat of a recluse, often preferring to read science fiction comic books in a quiet atmosphere.