LT. GORKY was recruited for the Oktober Guard when reinforcements were needed to bolster the ranks of this formidable group, which is the Russian equivalent of the G.I. Joe team. He comes to the Guard with extensive experience in land, sea, and air operations. Formerly a member of the Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet, LT. GORKY is a tough and versatile fighter who is utterly fearless in battle and capable of handling any situation thrown at him. The hard-nosed members of the original Oktober Guard reserved their acceptance of him until he had proved his mettle in a real operation. He more than earned his right to be part of the team during a treacherous mission in which the guard teamed up with the G.I. Joe team in a joint operation against Cobra.