This is an interesting idea. While I'm sure the Joes show loyalty to both commanders, I could see certain ones having specific allegiances. In particular, as you said, the original 13 probably have a particular affinity for Hawk, and I would imagine most of the '83 recruits (Gung-Ho, Doc, Torpedo, etc.) would feel the same way.

Joes I could see as having a special allegiance to Duke would be Roadblock (showed up with him in his first appearance and they were virtually inseparable for a long time after), Flint (his filecard says he used to serve with Duke, and his first appearance in the comic specifies that Duke recruited him to the Joes), Lady Jaye (they just always seemed to get along well), and most of the 84-85 cast who joined while Duke was the acting field commander. In 1986, Hawk was promoted and put himself back in the field, so I'd imagine most post-86 characters would follow Hawk and Duke equally since they were sharing field command duties at this point.

Of course, the above is all based on the comics. In the cartoon, I'd imagine all pre-86 characters' loyalties would lie with Duke, who commanded them for three years before Hawk arrived. In particular, Scarlett (obviously), Snake-Eyes, and Gung-Ho seemed to have a very good rapport with Duke on the show.

My 25th Joes aren't really displayed in any sort of "factions" though. I have a front row consisting of Duke, Hawk, Flint, and Lady Jaye, a second row with Timber, Scarlett, Snake-Eyes, Stalker, and Gung-Ho, a third row with Beachhead and Shipwreck, and fourth row featuring Roadblock and his machine gun.

(But wait-- Where are Flash and Snow-Job standing, you ask? Don't ask me! Ask Hasbro's idiotic distribution department!)

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