Hondo MacLean serves as M.A.S.K. primary weapons expert and field strategist and is paired with Blaster MASK which is capable of emitting high or low powered laser blasts. Often partnered with Buddy Hawks for field operations, Hondo is more comfortable in the field than in the barracks. Known for his strong quiet nature, Hondo has been referred to as the backbone of the M.A.S.K. team. Outside of his duties with M.A.S.K. and G.I. Joe, Hondo teaches United States High School History. Outside of his M.A.S.K. and G.I. Joe ties, he has no known associates. While his strategies and tactics are by the book, Hondo has been known to get overwhelmed by novel or extremely chaotic situations.