The Tanya Commando


Designation: Commando
Training Headquarters: Fort Bradley, New York
Trained at: Allied Barracks
Motto: "There’s always someone to clean up this mess!"

Equipment:

• Two customised Black Buzzar pistols
• FutureTech time belt
• C4 charges
• Waterproof steel combat boots
• Bulletproof sports bra



Although Allied leaders have repeatedly downplayed Agent Tanya’s personal contributions to the ongoing war against the Soviet Union, this has only fuelled speculation that the Allied Forces would likely have been defeated long ago had she not been there. Rumours have also been rife regarding her place of birth, her real name, her military rank, her marital status, her weight, her height, her shoe size, her exact kill tally, her age, her natural hair colour and other closely guarded secrets. What is no secret, however, is Tanya’s tendency to resolve massive military conflicts single-handedly, typically by neutralising most of the enemy combatants in one way or another.

Consequently, some say that Tanya is invincible, although the Soviets have continually (and still unsuccessfully) sought to disprove this theory. They have certainly learnt that their Conscripts are no match for her exceptional marksmanship and that even their most powerful battle tanks are vulnerable to her skill in planting explosive charges. This incredibly talented American is often called upon to undertake the Allies’ most dangerous missions. When she is not on the battlefield, there is a good chance she is on an infiltration mission to gather intelligence by any means necessary.


One of the most famous Soldiers still serving in the Allied army, Agent Tanya is known for her remarkable military record and much more besides.

Known for her fiery temperament, Tanya is said to have written to her superiors asking to speak freely at all times and is therefore never openly accused of what the Allied High Command must consider to be insubordination. Nevertheless, Tanya’s long string of successes in battle justifiably entitles her to a few extra privileges. Although her exploits are far better known than her identity, she is regarded as a modern folk heroine by the many nations she has helped to defend.

Although Tanya travels light, she is never without her trusty Time Belt, a unique prototype developed by the brilliant minds at FutureTech. This fantastic device effectively teleports Tanya back to her position from a few seconds earlier, thereby correcting any misjudgement of her position during combat. Soviet ministers have publicly mocked this device, calling it ‘unfair’, and although the Allies have rather desperately urged FutureTech to mass-produce it, only Tanya still possesses this technology. When Tanya was once asked whether the possible side effects of matter transport frightened her-essentially negating any injuries whilst retaining memories of these events-she simply said: “It’s quite brutal.” Despite this, Tanya remains determined to continue developing this device and thus contribute to research into other similar technologies.


Reconnaissance on the battlefield has at least revealed the following facts about Tanya:

• Deadly dual pistols– With her customised pistols, Tanya is capable of delivering firepower that far exceeds that of modern assault rifles. Combined with her remarkable dexterity and formidable accuracy, Tanya is capable of taking out a small group of enemy infantry single-handedly.

-Plenty of explosives– Tanya always carries a substantial supply of explosive charges and is extremely adept at blowing up enemy buildings, vehicles or ships without being killed by the blast. It is said that she uses these charges with a certain zeal, although Allied commanders have repeatedly warned against using them on the highly volatile Soviet Super-Reactors.

-The Mysterious Time Belt- In the highly unlikely event that Tanya is physically threatened, she has the ability to flee immediately from a dangerous situation thanks to the experimental Time Belt, the result of a joint research project between the Allies and FutureTech. The Time Belt requires a short recharging time but cannot be used continuously.

-Swimming Champion - Among Tanya’s many sporting talents is her ability to swim tirelessly in water, to the extent that she can fight just as effectively at sea as on land. In reality, this means that even the most powerful Soviet warship is not safe when she is in the vicinity.