tomax and xamot are first introduced in the "" miniseries "pyramid of darkness". they appear as the commanders of the crimson guard, as well as the heads of extensive enterprises. unlike the comics, the twins in the cartoon were often cagey, self-interested, and eager to seize power for themselves, although they garner little support from other cobra members, and their attempts are usually quashed by cobra commander. they share a psychic link, and feel one another's pain, which the joes use to their advantage several times in battle. when the two are together and speaking, they speak in tandem, often finishing each other's sentences.