"Payback!"
Malthus has leaked the location of Hawk to the Joes in an effort to get the rest of the team in custody. He expects them to come in fighting, but instead arrive with Dr. Burkhart and begin speaking to a TV crew. Malthus' men begin shooting and fighting ensues.
Seeing all this unfold on TV, Destro, because of this deep respect for Hawk, goes to where they are being held and reveals his past arms dealings with General Malthus on air.
First appearance: Senator Hegel.