User blog:Bzero/Assault on Washington, DC

Hannibal appears in what looks like a relatively dingy room that has been hastily straightened before appearing on film. Hannibal's hair is down, and he wears a tight white T-shirt with black leather pants. The frame is largely empty aside from Hannibal, although an empty donut box and a discarded grape soda bottle can be seen left in the corner.

Even in such modest surroundings, however, Hannibal is still bristling with confident charisma. With his very slight Carthaginian accent, he announces, “All is in readiness for our next conquest: Washington, DC. Unlike the other American cities, we will not have the advantage of surprise. However, I have analyzed American forces protecting Washington, and devised a strategy that exploit their weaknesses while playing to our strengths.

“I personally will lead the assault with the assistance of my top lieutenant, Zandar. While Cobra Air and Ground Forces will keep the Americans at bay, Zandar and I will seize the White House itself, for its important symbolic significance. Additional divisions will capture the Pentagon and other prime targets. Be ready to move in my signal – all North American forces not already engaged in holding Cobra territory is called upon to support this mission."

With a flick of his long, luxurious hair, Hannibal smiles. "Cobra!" he exclaims and ends the recording.