--"In the closing decades of the 20th Century, the United States government recognized that an increasing tide of terrorism threatened the safety and well-being of citizens not only in the United States, but in other peace-loving nations throughout the world. In order to counter this growing threat and ensure the continued safety of American citizens both at home and abroad, Congress authorized the creation of an entirely new and operationally independent force to combat terrorism.

--Drawing inspiration from the finest military and law enforcement units in the world, the newly formed United States Department of Counter-Terrorism (USDOC)--or Lightning Force as it is also known--quickly earned worldwide respect and is considered to be one of the most capable special operations units in existence today."

----USDOC DIRDOC, Teddy M. Terstegge

--....and then there's Command 31.....

--Hidden deep below the sprawling grapevines somewhere in California's Great Central Valley lies the enormous underground facility known only to a select few as Chuckles' Underground. Within it's mighty duracrete superstructure Command 31's daring, highly trained tactical missions force stands ready to defend our nation's freedom against wretched scum and villainy.

--....and eat pie.

Activated 16 March, 1999