| “ | So, it's OK to risk your life for revenge, but to save Leatherneck's life you won't square off against a snake? Some of the guys make fun of me 'cause I don't carry weapons, but saving lives takes courage too. And if you're too scared to help, then I'm going after that snake alone!" | „ |
| ~ Lifeline to Wet Suit. |
Lifeline is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon series as one of the main characters in the second season. He is the G.I. Joe Team's rescue trooper and debuted in 1986.
Profile[]
His real name is Edwin C. Steen, and his rank is that of sergeant E-5. Lifeline was born in Seattle, Washington.
Lifeline's primary military specialty is medic. Lifeline worked as a paramedic with the Seattle Fire Department for five years, before discovering that EMS personnel were not eligible for pensions if they became disabled while giving aid off-duty. Since he figured rescue personnel were never off-duty, he decided to make his status permanent by enlisting in the army as a corpsman. Lifeline is also an avowed pacifist; he's a black belt in 'aikido', the art of directing violent energy away from oneself.
Cartoon[]
Lifeline appeared in the original G.I. Joe animated series. He first appeared in the animated series in the second season episode "Arise, Serpentor, Arise!: Part I". He is voiced by Stan Wojno Jr.
Lifeline plays a major role in the episode "Million Dollar Medic", where he befriends Brittany "Bree" Van Mark after saving her and her father Owen Van Mark when their yacht gets caught in a crossfire between G.I. Joe and Cobra. After befriending Bree, Lifeline develops a relationship with her and also protects her when Cobra threatens Owen to relinquish his factory to them.
G.I. Joe: The Movie[]
Lifeline also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe the Movie.
