Toxo-Vipers

Toxo-Vipers are usually pulled from other positions within Cobra where they have performed less than satisfactorily. Once transferred to a Toxo-Viper unit an individual is outfitted with a BIO/Chemical suit that almost meets the standards for safety. The suits are not quite airtight and are resistant to most chemical solvents. But don’t let the quality of their suits fool you, each Toxo-Viper is equipped with a pack capable to dispersing any number of Cobra’s chemical weapons. Even a stray bullet could drop a battlefield full of troops if it punctures the right tank and it’s because of this that most enemies tend to withdraw when a Toxo-Viper is sighted.

Although entry into the Toxo-Viper Corp is widely known as a punishment, it's members appear to work twice as hard to impress and achieve. Most believe this to be a result of pure fear of staying in the Toxo-Corps longer than absolutely necessary. Deserters are dealt with swiftly and usually given up as test subjects for Mindbender's experiments.

Toxo-Vipers can be scene in two distinctly different uniforms, a weapons grade combat suit that is easily recognized by it's large helmet and stocky appearance and a slim technician's uniform reserved for lab work and chemical weapons transport. Neither of the two are known to protect the wearer very well but both are far better than no protection at all.