: The game culminates in a dual-boss battle against Destro and the Baroness in the final level.
As the story progresses, players witness the internal politics of both factions: G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout [CODEX]
: With the world's militaries paralyzed, Cobra forces defeat the G.I. Joe strike team globally. Many Joes, including leader Duke , are captured, leaving the remaining team fractured and on the run. Internal Strife and the Resistance : The game culminates in a dual-boss battle
: Victory doesn't bring peace to Cobra. Within the "Cobra household," prominent members like Destro and the Baroness begin working on their own shadow plans, undermining the Commander’s leadership while attempting to solidfy their own power. including leader Duke
See the initial Cobra attack on the USS Flagg and the activation of the Blackout Sphere: