Short Fuze is the supporting character of the G.I. Joe franchise. His real name is Eric W. Friestadt, and his rank is that of corporal E-4.
Character[]
Short-Fuze comes from a family with a strong military background; his father and grandfather were both sergeants. His file notes that he relishes abstract mathematics and can plot artillery azimuths and triangulation's in his head. He's known to have a fiery temper from time to time which matches his code name as much as his military specialty.
Short-Fuze's military specialty is artillery and he serves as the Joes' mortar soldier. His specialized education includes artillery school, Engineer School, and Advanced Infantry Training. He holds the rank of corporal E-4.
Sunbow[]
Short Fuze debuted in the G.I. Joe animated series in the A Real American Hero mini-series. He was voiced by Frank Welker. In the mini-series, he was generally featured alongside another Joe, Steeler; for example, the duo teamed up with Clutch to create a killer satellite that was used unsuccessfully to devastate the Relay Star Satellite. He later paired up with Steeler again to man a copter during "Operation Big Lift". In the "Revenge of Cobra" mini-series, Short-Fuze is one the Joes who deliver Cobra Commander to Blackwater Prison and then try to recapture him when Zartan breaks him out. He also is part of the defense of Washington DC.
Short-Fuze is part of a group of Joes who battle Cobra in the terrorist group's attempt to steal all the gold in Fort Knox. When the Joes have to chase Cobra on horseback, Short-Fuze is one of those who have trouble getting on their horse.
G.I. Joe: The Movie[]
Short-Fuze is seen briefly taking part in the battle at the Statue of Liberty in the opening to G.I. Joe: The Movie.
