Little is known about the GLA associate codenamed "Dr. Thrax." While background intelligence indicates that he received training as an immunologist in Jordan (allegedly getting his degree from a mail-ordered college), he left academics in 1995 and disappeared into a GLA-controlled ghetto in Cairo. For the past twenty years, he has produced chemical and biological weapons for terrorist organizations across the globe, including the GLA.[1]
Recent eavesdropping on cell phone traffic indicates that Dr. Thrax has become more involved in day-to-day operations of the GLA. He has scattered labs across Asia and the Middle East, where low-cost WMDs are produced and distributed to local terrorist cells. A cautious and scientific personality, Dr. Thrax never sleeps in the same bed two nights in a row and undergoes frequent cosmetic surgery to alter his appearance.[1]
There is overwhelming evidence that from this point on Dr. Thrax busily produced ever-more lethal biological and chemical weapons, which he sold to various terrorist organisations, including the GLA.
War Against the GLA[]
During the First GLA War, Dr. Thrax was identified as a key leader in the GLA by the US military. When a new chemical weapon was used in a warhead by the GLA and launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome against an American naval base in northern Europe, the US started to hunt down the scientist. Documents obtained from US operations in Somalia and Mt Elbrus revealed that Thrax had massive influence in the terrorist organisation. Having had his funding cut off by the Americans in Operation: Black Gold, Thrax fought a fight to the death against them in the classified Area 52, where his main stronghold was located. Thrax had threatened to launch four warheads against key metropolitan centres but the US army managed to thwart his plans (with help from GLA defectors who were unhinged by Thrax's insanity). Thrax's base was destroyed by the US forces, and it was assumed that the doctor had perished in the battle. His disappearance had led to a short internal power struggle within the GLA after the battle.
Second GLA War[]
The following is based on content cut from Command & Conquer and has not been confirmed by canon sources.
Thrax during the Second GLA War
Rumors continue to swirl around the mysterious Chemical Weapons expert known only as "Dr. Thrax" - his origins mysterious, how he survived the collapse of the GLA following their first failed uprising even more so. All that can be ascertained is that Thrax did indeed survive, has returned to prominence within the terrorist organization, and is - if it can be considered possible - a more deeply disturbed individual than ever before.
EU intelligence indicates that Thrax continues to conduct chemical weapons experiments in labs scattered across the globe, leaving a trail of devastating disease and chemical torture in his wake. Whispers from inside the GLA suggest that Dr. Thrax has been physically ravaged by his experiments - organs failing, massive chemical scarring on his legs and torso, hands so damaged he must wear gloves at all times lest they require amputation - but the few who know the entirety of the truth are too terrified to share it.
Personality[]
Dr. Thrax is perhaps the least mentally stable of all the generals in the game, cackling maniacally while making dark humor and mocking the player with gruesome predictions about the effects of his toxins on the player's forces.
General's Challenge[]
Dr. Thrax is a formidable opponent. His hideout is situated in a heavily polluted wasteland of refineries and chemical plants, with dangerous patches of toxic soil hindering movement and obstructing construction of the player's base in the southwest. Thrax's base resides in the northeastern portion of the map, secured on the west by large mountains and a polluted lake. He will generally attack head-on, sending wave after wave of chemical-bearing combat vehicles down the central bridge, along with the occasional flanking attack from the east. To make matters worse, his upgraded Anthrax Bomber can easily wipe out most vehicles and all infantry over a wide area. Stopping this particular air attack is crucial to winning the challenge, as a successful chemical bombing run can often seal the player's doom. If the player manages to survive the initial onslaught and approach Thrax's base from the front, expect swarms of RPG infantry to pour forth and counterattack. The two backdoor approaches to his base are mined with Demo Traps. Finally, unlike some other generals in the challenges, he tends to be diligent about rebuilding destroyed structures, making for a frustrating experience.
Successful strategies for winning this challenge typically center around building enough anti-air to stop the Anthrax bomber while racing for enough superweapons to destroy the Toxin General's Scud Storm. Hero units that stay near the base for defensive purposes tend to get poisoned frequently if not carefully positioned.
Quotes[]
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Ah! I see you...
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Yes yes, fire your little SCUD Storm, visit your useless toxins upon my Base!
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A Nuke Silo? I wouldn't expect anyone to use toxic radiation, perhaps we should work together sometime. *laughs*
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So, a Particle Cannon to counter my toxins, eh? Your technology is no match for my toxins, General!
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Would you like the Green or the Blue? Both are Equally satisfying. *laughs*
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See? you can tell they are, nnN! Just right, when the flesh falls off the bone!
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One taste and you'll never go back, even if you wanted to!
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Toxin troopers, ATTACK!
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Oh, it is not so bad, you should only feel a long and painful burning after this!
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OH! Spill on aisle one! *laughs*
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Ah... that's right. Sit back and relax. Give my toxins more time to work!
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Silent, but deadly.
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Here we come, General. Like a chemical spill.
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Eee! I had my wine collection in there!
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Stop destroying my buildings, General. Or I will make things unpleasant for you. - Dr. Thrax when his base is under attack
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Get out of my village, General! Ehh... There is not much left of it, BUT IT IS MINE! *laughs* - Dr. Thrax when the player sends units to the southwest side of the map where the village is located
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Deh! Give me back that Oil Derrick! Don't you know petroleum is a key ingredient in my toxins!? - Dr. Thrax when the player captures an Oil Derrick
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General, I need that Oil Refinery to purify my toxins. What could you possibly need it for, huh? - Dr. Thrax when the player captures an Oil Refinery
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Oh... Your base has grown so large, General. A perfect target for my SCUD Storm! - Dr. Thrax when the player has built many structures
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Maybe you'll consider a peace offering. A-an antidote perhaps. - Dr. Thrax when his buildings are destroyed
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Eh, I didn't need that anyway. - Dr. Thrax when his valuable buildings (such as Palace) is destroyed
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Rah...! My Toxin Trucks will roll again! - Dr. Thrax when deploying Toxin Trucks
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Ah ah ah Your Nuclear Missile will only mutate us and make us stronger! *laughs* - Dr. Thrax when the player launches a Nuclear missile
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It is so hard to find a doctor these days who will make house-calls. Ah, but Dr. Thrax still does! *laughs*
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More victim… E-I mean, "volunteers" for my experiments! *laughs*
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You are defeated, general. I hope that will teach you to defy Dr. Thrax. - Dr. Thrax when he defeats the player
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No. NO!
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I am defeated. Now, where is that cyanide capsule? - Dr. Thrax when the player defeats him
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Perhaps I should not have gotten my degree from mail-order college. - Dr. Thrax when he is defeated by the player
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Stay away from my SCUD missiles! I'll give them to you when I'm ready! - Dr. Thrax when he deploys a SCUD Storm
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Hmph! Metal is only a temporary barrier to my toxins. - Dr. Thrax when the player has built many vehicles
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Do you enjoy watching your men glow in the dark? Eh, heh heh Build more then! heheh! - Dr. Thrax when the player trains many infantry
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Heh! Coward! Your pilots still need to breathe. - Dr. Thrax if the player builds many air units
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Eugh... Get away from me...! You will not defeat me, General... DO YOU HEAR ME?!
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Ohh... what do you have against toxins, eh? Have you seen what they use to make food these days? *disgusts*
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See! People do not belong in the air!
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Guh! My brave warriors! How can you do this to them? What did they ever do to... oh wait, never mind.
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Oh, did I forget to tell you about those? heheheh Silly me. Watch the mines, General. - Dr. Thrax when the player sends units to the northwest corner of the map where the minefields are located
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Budget? I don't want to hear about the budget! - Dr. Thrax when he runs out of resources
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You will come for the toxins, but you'll stay... because you're dead! *laughs*
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Now breath in... *inhales* That's it and out. *exhales* Again. Oh yes, feel better? *laughs*
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Prepare to tell your three-eyed grandchildren of your defeat this day!
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Eh, General. We have a clogged toxin nozzle, gimme a second to fix it.
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So many defenses, General, and all... USELESS!" - When the player builds many defense structures
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Perhaps i've inhaled too many of my own toxins... You can't possibly be defeating me!
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Even if you defeat me... my toxins will get to you... eventually...!
Global Liberation Army Second GLA War Arsenal