When the Tessaract cube was located by Hydra forces in the early years of World War II, Schmidt personally saw to it that the "Cosmic Cube" would be used to it's full potential by Dr. Arnim Zola. Zola's outlandish designs of robotic power armor, massive vehicles and energy weapons and armor could find a functional use thanks to the cube's power, and with the most advanced tech in the World, Hydra could begin to plan their conquest — a conquest that Nazi guards would soon find out, counted Berlin amongst it's targets.
Hydra's goals would be challenged by America's own super-soldier, Steven Rogers, better known as Captain America. Aided by his best friend, Bucky and the Howling Commandos, Rogers was able to begin a massive assault on Hydra forces across the Axis lines, destroying numerous bases and capturing Arnim Zola. Eventually, Captain America came face to face with Red Skull on a Tessaract-powered bomber, heading to America. When it became clear that Rogers was gaining the upper hand in the fight, the Red Skull attempted to use the power of the Cube with his bare hands. This only resulted in a beam of light, similar in design to the Bifrost, which caused the Red Skull to disappear without a trace, and forcing Rogers to put the bomber down in the freezing waters below, freezing himself solid and causing the Cosmic Cube to be lost to the seas for 70 years.
Leader:
Red Skull
Members:
Arnim Zola
Heinz Kruger
Typical HYDRA Soldier
Typical HYDRA Flamethrower
