I'm only doing this so I transfer this to my home pc, floppy disks or cd's dont seem to be working
I'm just gonna copy and paste this when I get home, im using the school's pc atm.
Chapter 1
Performing weapons system check. Good, now then one at thing at a time we got to make sure this prototype doesnt have any bugs other wise it will be a waste of decades of research and government funding. Alright then, initiating self survival program 8 in 3-2-1. General, excuse me sir, we have just finished the capture wardens combat and weapon testing, what should I test next? Start up Unit 428s defense program, load up the magma simulation, lets see how it stands up against extreme temperatures. Yes sir. Just think of it, a veritable walking tank that can think for itself, survive any situation and use any weapon. How will it be able to do that? Unit 428 uses a series of complex servos and nano technology in all of its joints. But what regulates it? We have developed a care taker unit designed specifically for the prototype. Now what will happen if the care taker unit is damaged severely? Unit 428 will shut down into a sort of hibernation period until its fixed but will also have a black box recording everything so it will know how the landscape has changed, if its being moved.
One more thing. Yes sir? No AI, we dont want our investment too leave after its done its purpose, well need to study it after so we can mass produce more of it. But sir, what if it doesnt accomplish its task? Well tear it down and rebuild it and see what went wrong. Sir, I believe that if we grant the prototype an AI of its own, it will have a better chance of capturing our target. I said no now if you ask another question, I will throw you off of this project, your shift is over, Ill send in Tansel to carry out Unit 428s training program. Yes sir. I have to download that AI into its system; I wont let my work be used like this. Security breach in lab 4, security breach in la-I had to keep a quick and subtle movement throughout the dark corridors of the empty complex while constantly avoiding the security cameras because I knew if I got caught, it would be the end of my job and my project would be dissected like some frog in a biology class.
After searching for the room where the prototype was kept and I had to hack the lock. I had been working on a new robotic soldier for the military for a good fraction of my life and would be outraged if it would never have a consciousness. I have many talents, computer programmer, inventor, but Im also an expert computer hacker. Got it, now where is that data port, ah right their now all I need is 2 minutes for download. Suddenly I heard foot steps in a distant corridor, nervous; I decided to hide behind the prototype in hopes that the guards wouldnt see me. Hey, the noise came from over their, check it out. All right Joe alright. Crap, their has too be a way too speed this up. I finished my secret modification too the robot right before the guards found me. Then suddenly, a few seconds after I put the data cable back into my pocket, one of the guards grabbed my shoulder and yank me out from under the table.
You their, show us your id and state your business here. I was fearful of being shot by the guards because I knew that the guards were often prone too overkill so I decided to talk quickly and smoothly. Well gentlemen, I was simply making sure that all of the prototypes systems were in order and wouldnt fail the upcoming task at hand for tomorrow. It was then that I noticed the confused look on the guards face and was comforted at the fact that they werent very bright. Well alright, but Ill have too have my partner escort you outside and off of base property when your done. I was about too leave right now. I was relived that my work had been done in time before the guards cam for me. I hoped that the prototype would be smart enough too never return and that by the time General Dyne would notice his little invested had gained an AI of its own, I hoped I would be long gone.
Ladies and Gentlemen, for 10 years you have sponsored our project and you never knew what you were paying for. Well everyone today is that day. General Dyne was taking all of the credit for the project as usual but I only hoped he wouldnt find out that I illegally installed an AI in the universes most powerful robotic solider that can survive any battle laid before him. I could see another possible reason for his fear, it now it had a new advantage more powerful than any weapon that a lab could design. It could think for itself and have its own opinions and was self aware and could do what ever it wanted to do, the last thing I have to do is activate the AI far enough away from the bases long-range sensors. Everyone, I present to you, the Prototype Capture Warden.
All of the company representatives that had sponsored the 10 year project were in shock and awe and were impressed at the work that was done. The skeletal structure was made by Benedict Cybernetic Limb Technologies Inc; the metal that comprises the armor was mined by the Iron Star Mining Company; the weapons system was produced by Portico Inc. As General Dyne was talking to the crowd, I was getting more nervous by the second that I might be found out, God help me if they ever find out what happens. Now then, Unit 428, what are your primary and secondary objectives? In a deep robotic tone, it spoke. Primary objective: the capture of one Dr. Xavolt; Secondary objectives: Self-survival through offensive and defensive maneuvers, gather important planetary data, requisition any valuable technology and add it to data systems. Suddenly the crowd gasped! General Dyne, are you saying that the prototypes trial task will be the capture of Dr. Xavolt?! That robot has defeated entire armies and has destroyed entire worlds. Are you saying that the prototype is capable of capturing Dr. Xavolt?
Well for those of you who doubt me, Ill show you a trial demonstration of what Unit 428 can do. You there, start up the battle field simulation. Yes sir. As I started up the program, the entire area started to take on a destroyed landscape, a hidden elevator safely placed General Dyne behind a holographic wall. Ironically, Ive never seen Unit 428s battle techniques, I was about too find out. Now then, these are 5 LX7 Wolf Pack tanks, heavily armored and powerful to any opponent. All 5 tanks fired at once! I flinched; the crowd flinched, but not General Dyne. As you can see, the prototype has the ability to produce its own force fields around itself and its selected target, watch. This time only 1 tank came out, and the prototype produced a force field bubble around the tank. Now then, Unit 428, destroy the tank. It completely crushed the tank within the force field. The crowd was even more impressed with it. Now then, lets test out one more thing, Unit 428; fire an LRM cluster rocket at that tank.
The prototypes chest plate opened up too reveal a series of weapons then in a rapid flash, it fired 5 rockets at once. The tank turned into a pile of scrap metal. The crowd had more questions for the general. General Dyne, wouldnt the weapon system located inside the chest plates be a weak point for the prototype?
No, not at all. Surprisingly, due too state of the art force field technology, this so called weak spot is also shielded, that will be all for demonstrations today. It is now time to send off the prototype. Suddenly portions of the floor opened up too reveal a state-of-the-art gunship. Now this is also something else we decided to showcase. This Gunship is state-of-the-art and has also been outfitted with LRM rockets, automatic turrets and has a built in life support and armory with micro factories that can produce unlimited amounts of ammunition. Unit 428s gunship has the coordinates of the last planet that Xavolt was on and will go on a set course towards the planet.
Luckily, I also hacked into the gunships computer navigation system so that the prototype could control it, after it escaped the bases satellite system. With any luck, Dr. Xavolt will be back here and will await trial. The robot quickly jumped into the ships cockpit and initiated the launch sequence. Everything is ready Unit 428, you may proceed. The ship had been hovering for half a minute and then took off in a bright flash. Once it escapes our satellite network, well no longer be able to track its location General Dyne. Yes, I know its unfortunate indeed. Initiating navigational path to P3X2J9. Leaving military satellite security network. General Dyne, it has left the network. So it begins, Xavolt you will tell me your secrets. Warning, warning, unauthorized program, AI hack initiating in 3-2-1. 10 minutes after, I knew my hack had worked, I only hoped that it had gotten the message I had sent.
Chapter 2
What am I, where have I have been? Suddenly, on the right hand corner of my visor, a strange window opened up. I have a message? Suddenly a timid little man showed up on my visor and said a long interesting message. Hello, you may not know me but I built you, well I helped build you but thats not why your hearing this message, your original objectives were too find capture a dangerous war criminal named Dr. Xavolt and bring him back too an man named General Dyne, hes evil and corrupt, do not go back to the military base unit 428. Unit 428, thats my name, must be a product or identification number. If you bring Xavolt back, General Dyne will dismantle you for study, you have a new objective Unit 428, just destroy Dr. Xavolt then do what you want, live how you want to live but destroy him first. I didnt know who this Dr. Xavolt but for some reason I already knew much about him. I have also hacked into your gunship so you control it, its en rout to planet P3X2J9 also known as the junk yard planet, be careful Unit 428 us your weaponry wisely, you may not know it but you are currently the most powerful robotic solider in the known universe. Thats what I am, a robot? If it wasnt for me, you wouldnt have an AI, I dont want you to be taken apart; please dont go back, just destroy Xavolt. I looked around my ship; it was intricate in detail and appeared vast but also cozy. The message was almost over. Perhaps I might see you again, I wish you luck Unit 428, Good Bye. Just then the image disappeared. Im still confused, Im some kind of weapon, a prototype, thats all I am, arent I? I felt miserable for a while, if I was just a weapon, that scientist wouldnt have given me an AI, he must have had faith in me otherwise he wouldnt have done this for me. I should do a search on this Dr. Xavolt. Suddenly a holographic screen popped up. This is interesting. It was vast computer network; it would be perfect too look up Dr. Xavolt before I did anything. When I got on the computer, their was a link for the federation news network, I decided to look in the archives. Dear God. What I found was horrifying, I clicked on the video clip too watch one of Dr. Xavolts rampages; I was surprised at how clear the image was. This is the Federation News Network special on the psychotic robot, Dr. Xavolt. Dr. Xavolt, the very name has struck fear and paranoia throughout the known universe, originally a noble prize inventor, Dr. Xavolt used his inventions too conquer one planet at a time and killing anything in his path. This is horrible! At that moment, the video feed showed a clip of Dr. Xavolt slaughtering a family, it was rather disturbing that one robot could do all of this. Dr. Xavolt was also the cause of a mass holocaust on the planet Morsela which he used the inhabitants of the planet to create his twisted cybernetic army which wreaked havoc across the universe, after conquering every planet, he experimented on every man, women and child only to expand his army. If I was capable of crying, I would have. I had a new resolve, I knew I had too destroy him, too end the suffering that he caused. I should also do a search on this General Dyne character to. The man known only as General Dyne has used unorthodox methods in an attempt to capture Dr. Xavolt, with a recent interview with the General, he had this to say; I like to think of myself as the truly last line of defense between peace and chaos in the universe. General Dyne, is it true youve been behind a prototype to bring in Dr. Xavolt for trial? I dont know where you have gotten your information but I can assure you that there is nothing new being planed at this time. Apparently the General wanted to my production a secret from the media, but why, perhaps it was too Dr. Xavolt unaware of what was coming to him, or maybe it was something more. Luckily for me, my ship had direct access too the militaries database. Through tedious research I found another video clip titled, Prototype Capture Warden. This time, it was me on screen. Unit 428, destroy that tank. If I could turn a tank into scrap metal, then I could easily destroy a frail robot like Dr. Xavolt. I clicked on another link titled, Unit 428s weapons systems. General Dyne, enclosed with this E-mail is a detailed description of the prototypes weapon systems; I believe you will be impressed with what we have. It was a long list but it managed too read it quickly. Some of the features that are worth mentioning are as follows; Technology Integration will allow the prototype too integrate itself with alien technology of any kind, Weapons Grafting will allow the prototype to turn any weapons it finds into data that will be stored in its systems for later use, and the last that I think youll find impressive is that the prototype has an experimental arm cannon which is capable of firing off a variety of munitions at once. I do hope that we can finally put Dr. Xavolt on trial before a bounty hunter gets him or before he comes out of hiding again, signed Assistant Director Tansel. So Dr. Xavolts in hiding at the moment, that must be where the ship was supposed to go to in the first place. I should look around the ship seeing as its my home for now. After putting the ship on stationary mode, I decided to look around my home; 5 minutes later I discovered an elevator shaft and choose to go to another floor. Level 5, armory. When I got inside the armory, I discovered an expansive collection of fire arms that were apparently at my disposal. I noticed a door to my left, when I entered it, I found my myself in a Firing Range. I should test out my weaponry if Im supposed to bring in a war criminal. Just then I noticed my right arm changing into a weapon, it must be the arm cannon that Assistant Director Tansel was talking about in his e-mail to General Dyne earlier. I still couldnt help but think that General Dyne has something to hide, something about him just didnt seem right. Accessing internal database. Their was a voice coming from inside me, it must be the computer. The XL 33 series Arm Cannon is quite durable and is capable of firing off multiple munitions at once, in addition to its powerful offense abilities, the arm cannon can also modified with other weapons and munitions when used with weapons grafting, the arm cannon also has a built in scope for long range targets and has an auto targeting feature for fast moving enemies. I jutted back and forth at first when I was firing off a couple of missiles because Im not used to using weapons that were attached to my arm but over time I got better as more holographic targets were coming at me at blinding speeds. I should also try out those force fields that were in the demonstration video, computer, recreate one LX7 Wolf Pack tank, passive mode. Just then, a massive tank was drove towards me and stopped, I produced a force field around the tank and completely crushed it within the bubble, by the time I was done with it; it was a smoldering pile of scrap metal. Afterwards another tank came out and I fired off an LRM rocket, suddenly my chest plates were opening up and revealed a series of complex weaponry. As I was firing off the rockets, I was starting to experience knock back from all the rockets firing at once. Great, ammo depleted. As I said that, the same digital voice said something else. Care taker unit on-line, ammunition recharged. Computer, what is a care taker unit. Unlike normal care taker units, this one has been developed specifically for your creation, it constantly repairs you and restores your ammunition. Does it ever run out? No, it is cybernetic copy of the human heart, it will always function on its own, if it is ever damaged, you will go into a long term period of hibernation until your caretaker unit is repaired, if it is repaired, you will continue to function as normal. Where is it located? It is-Suddenly my ship was shaking erratically, I ran back to the ships cockpit just in time to see what was happening. Lets get him boys! Yeah, this outa be good, 3 of us against one of it! Just shut up, Xavolt aint paying us 2 Mill in credits too talk, come one! Performing back round check, subjects are the mayhem brothers, Kyle Mayhem; wanted for murder in the first degree and grand larceny, Butch Mayhem; wanted for weapon and drug smuggling, Robert Mayhem; wanted for kidnapping and assault of a federation officer. As I activated the exterior turrets on my ship, I saw one the Mayhem Brothers point at me, as if he was calling me out. As I leaped out of one of the doors, I realized I was in the cold icy depths of space, but this didnt bother me, Im not human, I didnt require a space suit to live unlike the mayhem brothers. Well well well, here are our 2 million credits right now. He said it in an evil tone. I will give you one chance to leave my home and never return, if you value your lives, you will do as I ask. I turned and walked back towards the inside of my ship when I heard the sound of an entire round of a machine bounce off my back like snowballs hitting a brick wall. I was angry, I decided to fight back but still remain calm and subtle. Your just a mindless machine, we take you! You didnt take my warning seriously, a grave mistake. I shot one of the thugs with my arm cannon which caused him too flail on the ground helplessly, the next one experienced a round of LRM rockets which didnt look like he enjoyed much while the big one, Butch decided to fight me hand to hand, he is big, but Im bigger, roughly twice the size of the mindless idiot. As he punched the palms of my hands, I grabbed them and crushed his hands like car in a car crusher. While Butch was whimpering on the ground about how he could never use he hands again and Robert was floating in the depths of space, Kyle got back into the fray. You, you, monster! He looked angry but scared. Die!!! He made one last rush towards me, it proved to be his last mistake as I grabbed him by his throat and interrogated him. Who sent you? Why the hell should I tell you anything you metallic freak, you killed my only family that I had left. Although I have no pity on your life after the fact that youve ruined so many others, I do have some shred of remorse for you. He looked surprised. I will let you live if you give yourself up. Bite me! As he said it, a timer went off. Eat grenade you freak! I wasnt damaged but in the process of trying too destroy me; he took his own life instead. As I was walking back towards the entrance of my ship, I felt terrible about what I had done. I never wanted to kill them, they attacked first. It was then that I realized that what I had done wasnt evil by no means, unlike Xavolt, I didnt slaughter the weak, I was simply defending myself and ending the lives of 3 cruel and angry men. After the incident, I decided too set a course towards the junkyard planet in hopes that could I find Xavolt too end the holocaust that he caused, no trial or punishment could ever make up for the mass slaughter that he caused to so many innocent people.
Chapter 3
Initiating landing program, contact with planetary surface in 5-4-3-2-1. As I landed, I heard what sounded like thousands of foot steps marching across the planet. Air lock doors opening. As I stepped out of my ship, I noticed that the entire planet was dark, suddenly; I heard something rush past me and leap into the shadows. Who is that? It made a disturbing laughter. Show yourself. It leaped out and attacked me at lighting speeds. Well well well, if it isnt Unit 428, General Dynes new toy, this outa be fun! Performing back round check, subject is known as Jackers, wanted for murder, kidnapping and man slaughter, subject should be considered a high level threat and is currently in the employment of Dr. Xavolt. Im no longer affiliated with the military Jackers; I dont serve General Dyne anymore. Oh and what do you know, it talks! It lunged at me again but this time I surrounded myself with a force field. Off, youre a tricky one arent you? I dont wish to fight you, but if I have to defend myself, I will. Not if I destroy you first! Performing a second background check on subject, known as the liquid metal nuisance, Jackers was one of the first to go under Dr. Xavolts inhumane experiments, subject can phase through solid objects, heat or cold base weapons are an ideal choice when facing subject. While I was performing a background check, all of my weapons missed and literally went through him water. Ha ha ha ha ha ha, you cant hit me, no one can! Activating flame thrower. This ends here Jackers! Oh, and what makes you think that?! He said it in a snide tone and with an annoying smirk. As I fired upon Jackers, he was melting like an ice cube. Argh, dam you, you may have gotten me but you wont get my lord and master, Dr. Xavolt, he is truly all powerful and will grind you into the ground! As he was talking, I decided to grind him into the ground as well. Well see Jackers, well just see. It made me wonder, what else has he done too these people besides strip them of every natural right, has he forced them to worship him like a god? While searching the planet, it seemed like a metallic, twisted, unnatural maze with remnants of old star ships and weapons from previous wars, no wonder why Xavolt choose it as a base of operations, it had a near unlimited supply of parts and weapons for his grotesque army. After what seemed like hours of wandering throughout the sprawling junkyard, I spotted 2 guards at the door, I took them out swiftly before they could alert any other minions. I was following a trial of blood and scrap metal throughout the hallways of the base. Dear God, so many lives lost. Right after I uttered those words, I heard an explosion followed by a series of gun shots. Come on you metal freaks, bring it! I peered around the corner to see a woman fighting a mob of Xavolts mindless minions. Performing background check; subject identified as Isabella Rozenta, subject is currently wanted by the Federation and Dr. Xavolt for leading a resistant movement against General Dyne and Dr. Xavolt, subject should be considered dangerous. I looked again to find her cornered, she might be dangerous but I cant allow another life to be destroyed by Dr. Xavolt, I ran up to one of the minions and grabbed it by the neck to rip it in 2 pieces. What the
I shot another one with my arm cannon and punched the other straight through its energy unit. Oh so General Dyne sent one of his soldiers to bring me in too huh, ill destroy you like the rest you robotic freak! She looked scared but had a lot of rage to her to. Im no longer affiliated with the military, I saw you were in trouble and came to rescue you. She looked confused. A robot not trying to kill me, whats going here!? Let me explain my situation to you, one of lead scientists that was programming me illegally installed an AI out of remorse and-It worked, that little nerd did it! She became joyful. I dont get it. The scientist that installed that program, he was my brother, oh im so glad it worked! I had an awkward silence. My brothers in the resistance against the federation, well not the whole federation, just General Dyne and his men. I always knew their was something corrupt about that man. Heres what you need to know, General Dyne used to be Xavolts right hand man, his real name is Splicer, he has the ability to shape shift, he killed the real General Dyne 10 years ago in order to infiltrate and take slowly take over the federation, lately the resistance ruined his plan too take over the federation by giving him a virus that is literally eating his insides, dont worry it wont affect anyone else, the virus is programmed to attack Spilcers cells. So why was I created, whats my real role in all of this? Hold on, im getting to that, Splicer needs that antidote to keep himself alive and Xavolt isnt giving it up to him. Why is that? You see, 5 years ago, Splicer got power hungry and screwed over Xavolt and ironically, Xavolt is the only one who knows the formula and had your creation top priority so you could bring Xavolt into Federation custody so he could interrogate him for the information. So all I am is a pawn in all of this? My brother gave you an AI, you can do what you want, but right now I could use your help though in taking out Xavolt. My thoughts exactly. As we were walking throughout the nightmarish corridors, she wasnt the least bit afraid of Xavolts horrors, suddenly, I found a panoramic view of a factory filled with Xavolts unwilling participants and massive machinery and medical equipment. My God, what is this? This my robotic friend is one of Xavolts many factories that are used to mass produce his cybernetic minions. I watched in horror as one of the slaves were about to be transformed into another mechanical monster. This is wrong; we have to do something about this! We, we cant Unit 428, theirs too many of them. No, I wont accept it, I wont allow this horrific process to continue, its a little kid dammit! I ran into the glass window and landed into the center of the room, the 9 year old looked up from his frightened position. This stops today, no more lives will be destroyed! I saw the girl run away into a hallway. They were running towards me with rage and cruelty in their inhuman faces, I didnt want to kill them but they had lost all emotion, all control, all they had left was a crazed psyche and an uncontrollable rage with a desire to kill. It hurts, it hurts so much! Kill us, please! I want to die! They all said it in pain and writhing agony as they attacked me. Chain gun on-line. With deep regret I destroyed one minion after the other, only the 9 year old was left, he was cowering in my presence, I wouldnt blame him, who wouldnt be afraid of a giant, 10 foot tall robot. Dont be afraid, Im here to rescue you. My mommy, he killed my mommy. Who did? The tiny metal man. He must be talking about Dr. Xavolt, as he was talking, he was sobbing on my leg. Dont worry, you mother will be avenged; Ill be sure of that, by the way what is your name? #00692. I was horrified. Dont you have a real name? I used too but I forgot what it is. The boy was still crying as Ms. Rozenta stepped out of the shadowy hallway. You, you killed them all and your not even damaged, Im glad youre on my side. Come on; lets get out of here before more come. I lifted the boy and put him on my shoulder as we were cautiously walking through the darkened hallways. So tell me, how long have you been here? Well I dont really remember but I was 3 years old when they took me. How does he turn them into his minions? I can tell you that Unit 428, first, Xavolt takes over an armory or requisitions a military base or a junk yard, then he starts off with a small number of minions, he has them kidnaps more people which then he experiments on them, then he does it over and over again until the entire planet is under his control. But, no ones even on this planet, why is he here? This happens to be his main facility, you see, about 2 years ago, Splicer lead an all out assault against Xavolt and sent him into hiding, were here to end it by taking the master control station. What about Xavolt himself? Hes hidden himself in the facility, it would be impossible to find him but if we take out his manufacturing equipment, the kidnapping, the slaughter, all of it will be over. Here take this. I gave her one of my guns. Go back to my ship, itll be easier to find with a tracking device. What about you? Ill take care of the master control station, take the boy with you too, hes seen enough violence already. Alright, but what do I do if you dont come back? Ill return, just go. She ran off with the child, I only hoped that they would be safe. After they ran off I found a door with a key pad, I was stuck though, no pass word no entry. Hacker program initiated, code is 5G7K100. As I stepped through the door, I was surrounded by computer equipment and then I noticed something. Performing back round check, Subject confirmed as Dr. Xavolt, subject wanted by the Federation for mass murder, theft, breaching political agreements-. As I was performing a back round check, I noticed that Xavolt himself was of a tiny stature, he was just standing their. Well what do you know, if it isnt the prototype capture warden, apparently the rumors are true. Im no longer working for the military Xavolt; Im here to end your reign of terror. Oh dear, this is very interesting, my files never said you had an AI, no matter, it will be even more amusing to destroy you. I destroyed Xavolt as he turned into a pile of scrap metal. Afterwards, I heard a malicious laughter. Ha, you fool, that was my old body, I have built myself a new body capable of destroying anything I choose! Just then, out of the shadows, a pair of red glowing eyes opened up too reveal a hulking metallic body. Take a good look Unit 428; I will be the last thing you will ever see. He said with an evil grin as he was firing electricity at me through his fists. They dont call me Dr. Xavolt for nothing. I fired a missile at him and decided to run through a corridor. Off, Im not done with you yet, get back here! After I lost Xavolt for a moment I found the master control station, the key end to all of Xavolts experiments. Up-loading computer virus. You fool, what are you doing!? Up-load complete. Do you now what youve done, with the M.C.S, I cant control my minions! In a split second, every door in the complex was being pounded on rapidly with brute force. Were coming for you Xavolt! We know were you are. The time has come for our revenge! Dam you Unit 428, if Im not getting out, no one will! He kept attacking me as he was talking still ignoring the wide spread mutiny. Self destruct sequence activated. No one will leave now. Just then I heard a load rumbling coming from outside the walls of the room. What is that!? Three fourths of the room became destroyed as my ship was firing upon the room and Xavolt. Ugh! Hey, Unit 428, you didnt come back so we came for you! I jumped onto my ship to find Ms. Rozenta piloting my ship. Just then we all saw Xavolts revolting minions lynching him in sheer hatred. No, no, NOO! You treated us like caged animals! You do bad things to us when were in cage, no cage now. I dont care if it takes me a thousand years, I will destroy you Unit 428, my revenge will come! He said it as he was being ripped apart. Get off of me you freaks, you will all perish at the hands of Dr. Xavolt, you will all pay dearly! We should get out of here Ms. Rozenta. Please, call me Roz. Roz will do. Curse you! As we flew away, Xavolts entire complex exploded in a towering inferno. With Xavolts facility destroyed, societys a lot safe thanks to you Unit 428. But what about Xavolt, he was trapped in that explosion? Trust me, he always comes back, some how. As she finished her sentence, I collapsed on the floor for a second. Unit 428, what happened? Xavolt built himself a new body, he fried my circuitry. Hold on, I used to be a technician. Dont worry about me; I should be fine in a minute. Care taker unit activated. Just as my internal repairs were starting, I could feel every part of me realigning with one another, it felt rejuvenating somehow. Are you okay now, how did you do that? When I was being built, the military developed a cybernetic heart called a care taker unit developed primarily for me. So basically, you can heal yourself? For lack of a better term, yes. As she was asking me more questions, I was still wondering, what happened to Dr. Xavolt, did escape the explosion or is he destroyed. Wheres the boy? Sleeping, I found a room for him. So where are we going now? Thiers a resistance out post on Cantamile, go their? You may want to sit down, this ship travels fast. She cringed in her seat as we were going at blinding speeds. We are nearing planetary orbit Roz. Alright, ill get the boy. The boy yawned as I initiating the landing program. I have never been to this planet. Just look up the info, you have scanners. Cantamile, a planet filled with corrupt thieves, criminals, bounty hunters and the universes most dangerous life forms, not even a skilled Federation Officer would dare to venture this hot bed of criminal activity. Just follow me Unit 428, the governors house is right this way.
Chapter 4
As I was following Roz, I noticed that the description that my scanners gave me seemed incorrect, ironically, Cantamile looked like a wealthy, prosperous, planet with little crime what so ever. Apparently my analysis of the planet was incorrect; it appears that this is peaceful planet. Well, this used to be one giant prison, you see, their was a war between the federation and the prisoners, a couple of guards killed one of the prisoners families just for fun and this caused a planetary riot, any guards that couldnt escape the planet in time were executed in the prison square. Any reason why the guards did this? Well the wife of the prisoner used to be married to the warden, this got the warden angry so he made a false report that the family was smuggling drugs out of the prison and I guess you can figure out what happened next. Sadly yes. Any ways, after the riots were over, a hierarchy was needed, for a while it was a despotism style of a government until someone took charge of the planet. Any idea who did, perhaps he could help us get rid of Splicer and Dr. Xavolt? What makes you think she already isnt helping you Unit 428? She grinned as we were still walking. Im sorry I lied to you, but I had to keep up a good cover. Its quite alright; it seems you have good intentions. Come on, Ill take you over to my office, it used to be the wardens home before the riots. What about the boy? The 9 year old was sleeping on my shoulder. Yes of coarse, dont worry, Ill have one of my lieutenants take him. As she was talking, a man walked over and took the boy off of my shoulder. Where is he taking him? A rehab center, its where survivors of Dr. Xavolts experiments go to rest. How did you take over the planet Roz? She was about to answer when something jumped us in broad daylight. The grotesque looking creature attacked with a blind rage as I was about to fire upon it. Wait, let me get it. As I stood back I noticed that Roz was starting to turn into pure energy as she lunged towards the creature with a disturbing velocity enveloping it and absorbing the creature into herself as if she was feeding on it. Geez. After Roz devoured the creature, she turned back into her human form with a satisfied look on her face and she said with a smile, Thats how I took over the planet Unit 428. I decided to perform another back round check on Roz. Performing second back round check on one Isabella Rozenta; Subject was a test subject in Project Cynergy, an experiment in energy consumption. Lets go Unit 428, well talk in my office. Subject was created by Federation scientists to steal fuel from enemy ships, due to unusual weather patterns in the area during the final testing stages of Cynergy, Federation officers lost crowd control allowing Cynergy to escape the complex, currently under the false identity of Isabella Rozenta, Cynergy leads the resistance against Federation forces and Dr. Xavolt, both factions are currently offering a reward upon her capture of 5 million credits. As I finished my second back round check, I noticed we were walking towards a beautifully detailed mansion surrounded by gothic style fencing. This used to be the wardens mansion before the riot occurred, Im the only person whos ever been in it besides the warden. You are aware that there is a rather large bounty on you and that you should be careful. She stopped. Listen, Ive had dozens of bounty hunters after me for years now, the ones that are stupid enough to try to get me wind up dead, they taste rather good too. You devour people? In a sense yes, you see when the military experimented on me, I had the ability to turn any object into pure energy and absorb it into my body, sometimes its how I eat. After she said that, I wondered if her feeding habits were a from of cannibalism. So Unit 428, care to help with a few things around here? Such as? Well you saw that thing that attacked us right? Yes I did see a creature. Underneath the planet theirs an entire colony of them. Were did they come from? 20 years before the riots took place, their was a chemical spill that mutated any living thing in its way and unfortunately, their was a scientist collecting samples. What happened to him? No one knew until 11 years ago when prisoners and guards started to turn up missing, their were reports of dark yellow creatures causing havoc in unguarded areas. Terrible. Yeah, and its still happening, except its occurring more and more. Suddenly I saw one of the monitors on Rozs desk turn on with the image of a man with a frightened look on his face. Governess, those muck monsters are back again, there are more reports of attacks coming from the eastern corridors. As he was talking, I noticed one of the creatures grab the man and devoured him quickly, with his last words he said, Tell my wife that Im sorry. The monitor turned off as Roz was crying on her desk. Why wont it stop, you go Unit 428, this is just too much for me. Alright then, tell your men that Im coming. Whys that? When they see me, theyll start firing on me as well. As I ran off towards the eastern corridors, I had to wonder if that chemical spill was really an accident, someones idea of a prank or if it was planed. Then one of the prisoners drove up in a transport. Hey, if youre looking to get to the eastern corridors ASAP, hop in. I jumped in quickly hoping that my weight and size wouldnt hinder the vehicles movement. Man your big, shouldnt be a problem though. The vehicle looked battered and disheveled but still functioned properly. Must be that robot Roz mentioned a minute ago. Im not affiliated with the military anymore if that helps. If your were, Roz wouldve gotten you first thing. I shuddered quietly. "Would you say she is a decent governess?" "Yeah, after she got the last guy, just about everyone was too afraid to challenge her." "How so?" "You've seen what she can do, she's like living energy, she tears anything apart on a microscopic level." "Even machinery?" "Dunno about that." After wards the entire trip to the eastern corridors was quiet, I also noticed the presence of small towns scattered throughout the planet, if Roz was evil, her people would've been living in poverty but from the looks of it, it looked like a get away from the evil and corruption of war, how ironic that this was once a prison. "Getting ready to land, brace your self." "Are you sure this is safe?!" "Hey, I aint dead yet." We landed with a sudden thud on the concrete road while the driver didnt cringe at all from the rough landing. Welcome to the eastern corridors, formally the detention center for the so called scientifically enhanced criminal rejects of society. He said it in a humorous but sarcastic tone. As I stepped of the vehicle, the driver flew away quickly; I had to wonder what I was really up against. Thank God youre here; those things are everywhere killing every in site. When she finished talking, one of the creatures were charging towards us, I noticed that it had random material embedded within its skin, objects such as guns, cinderblocks, even the bones of its previous victims were scattered among its skin. Here, youll be safe. I produced a force field bubble around the man as he stood inside with wonder. Performing background on subject unknown, performing analyses on subjects chemical structure. As the analyses was being performed, it managed to eat through all of my munitions, it even spat out an LRM rocket at me, fortunately I dodged it as the creature was barring up for another attack. Chemical analysis complete, recognizable chemical substances are as follows; benzene, ethanol, heptane, toluene and pentane, analysis shows that subject is flammable and the usage of fire based weaponry is advised when fighting subject. After I found the creatures weakness, I melted it with my flamethrower and exploded on contact. Hey thanks man I owe you one. I deactivated the force field around the girl as she was talking. Run, I have a feeling that their will be more in the area soon. She sprinted away from the area running as fast as she could. As I walked towards the entry that lead into the eastern corridors, the door opened automatically, I guess that after the prisoners took over control over the planet, they found a way to redo all of the security codes and locks on the planet. Suddenly I heard what sounded like growling and hissing coming from one end of the hallway followed by shrieks obviously coming from the creatures. As I took a peek around the edge of the hallway, I noticed a pair of green eyes emerge from the darkness. Hey Unit 428, mind if I join you. It was Roz, apparently devouring another creature for her meal. How did you get here so fast? Well I am living energy, I just went inside that vehicle you were on, wanted to surprise you, plus I felt hungry. Not wanting to upset her, I decided to find the source of these unnatural creatures. How did the military capture you Roz? Lets just say I say I did some things. Such as? Well, a few years ago, I shop lifted a store and got put in a simple jail, nothing to bad, about a day or two goes by and a few federation officers came in, signed a few papers with the rent-a-cop on duty on they took me to medical facility were they experimented on me, they replaced all of bones all my organs with samples of raw energy from a dying sun and they kept giving me the shock treatment and were hooking me up generators, forcing me to tests for them, I was so frightened. I read the information on you in the federation database, was it really weather conditions that aided your escape? No, on that day, they were going to implant some kind of vaccine so they could control me, thats when I had it, I burst out of the restraint table and feed on everyone inside, scientists, federation personal, janitors, basically anyone in the building. She said it with a smirk. You fight against people who ruin the lives of so many when you yourself have done the same thing. Of coarse I felt miserable, I couldnt control myself back then, now I can. As we were walking through the disheveled hallway, I heard something pick run over into a puddle. Wait, dont kill it, lets follow it and see where it goes. She sighed and followed me. My scanners are picking up high amounts of chemical residue coming from over their. Might be were the nest is. As we both followed the creature, we both heard growls and shrieks coming from the far end of the hallway. What is that? Its rumored that theirs a giant creature down here that reproduces more monsters, but its only a rumor. As she tried to reassure me that I had nothing to fear, my scanners picked up a strong source of flammable chemicals. Over here Roz, I believe that behind this door is the source of the infestation. The door opened automatically as we both stared at horror at the monstrosity we were about to face. What, what is that? It appears to be the queen. I noticed a load hum of machinery coming from behind the beast. Look, it absorbed a generator! Must be whats giving the creature the ability to produce more of these creatures at a much faster rate. I wont be able to devour the queen like the others; its to big Unit 428! Well if its like the smaller ones, it has a weakness to fire, you take care of the smaller ones Roz, ill take out the queen! As I was about to attack, I heard a fearsome roar coming from the queen. Sounds like a plan! Roz turned into pure energy again as I was activating my flame thrower. Flame thrower on-line. A mob of the creatures were protecting the queen so I decided to dispatch them quickly as they melted were they stood. I have to conserve ammunition; I should use a pyre grenade. I activated my arm cannon and quickly stuffed the grenade into it and proceeded to fire upon the beast. The grenade itself managed to slide down the queens mouth it exploded in its esophagus causing internal damage to the creatures throat. Warning, incoming corrosive chemicals, activation of force field bubble is strongly recommended. As the bubble went on-line, some of the chemical almost ate through the bubble itself, suddenly Roz spoke. Unit 428, the queens throat is exposed, shot it! As I fired upon the beast with a vengeance, my weaponry was causing heavy damage to the queen, it shrieked in pain as it struggled to produce more creatures and was attempting to attack me. Its working, its almost destroyed, keep going at it! She said it while she was consuming more of the queens beasts. Suddenly, it started to slow down as it became a towering inferno and roared in pain as it collapsed where it stood. Warning, increasing heat signature coming from hive queen. As the warning message was done, the queen was destroyed and turned into a pile of ash with a distinct chemical residue. Wow, you destroyed it, I, I dont believe it. Allow me to take a sample of the chemical for further study. Fine. Initiating thorough chemical scan. Thank you Unit 428, you just ended the thousands of kidnappings and deaths that have taken place on this planet for 20 years, thank you. She looked content as we were walking back towards the surface. So Unit 428, what are you going to do after you leave? Im going to track down Xavolt and put an end to his reign of terror. You wont be able to do that alone though, youll need help even if Xavolts in hiding. It was dark when we emerged from the eastern corridors; the same man that drove me too here was waiting for me. Hey its you, you survived huh. Then he had a surprised look on his face. Governess Roz, what are you doing out here? I was checking out the eastern corridors for myself, call in a clean up crew and a few gun-men, theirs a chemical spill that needs to be gotten rid of. Yes mam. As I looked up, I noticed the beautiful display of stars scattered throughout the night sky, it was a nice reward after my victory against the hive queen. I have to wonder, whats my purpose in all of this, am I a pawn in all of this or can I choose my own destiny? Hey Unit 428, let me take you to one of Cantamiles most prestigious night clubs. I dont know Roz, I. Oh come on, even giant robots should have fun. I decided to take Roz up on her offer. A transport should be here in a moment. Two minutes after she said that, a luxurious vehicle landed on the surface. This is my personal limo, driver take us to Club Luminare. Yes Governess, are you sure we can fit him into here? Oh my, sorry Unit 428. She said it in a sad tone. Its alright; I have my own methods of travel. Alright then, Club Luminare is in the Down Town District, hope to see you their. Will do. The transport took off 15 seconds after I finished talking. Performing planetary surface scan, searching for Down District, area found, Down Town District located 5.12 miles west of current location. I have a method travel; I just have to figure out what it is. As I was talking, my feet started to feel odd. Gravity Assault Boots on-line, a running start is highly recommended for maximum distance. I backed up then charged towards my next destination. Ah! Am I supposed to go this high, this fast!? It was exhilarating though, I was feeling something similar to what humans have, something called an adrenaline rush. My electronic eyes widened at what I saw next, the sight of neon lights and holograms became a constant sight as I was surrounded by advertisements for casinos and night clubs. Entering Down Town District, returning to normal movement is highly recommended. As the warning was going off, I wasnt paying enough attention that I just jumped off of a sky scrapper and was starting fall into the center of the district. Anti-gravity generator on-line. I went from falling to my destruction to hovering in a passive stance. I can fly? I decided to hover down slowly to the planets surface at a causes pace trying not crash into anything. Suddenly I heard the sounds of a crowd of curious people peering out from restaurant windows or any other building that they were in. As I landed, I heard a thud when I came into contact with the surface. What is that mom? I dont know dear. Hello, Im Unit 428, I wont hurt you. The child didnt seem to care none the less, but the mother on the other hand. Stay away from it. The mother gave me a dirty look as she walked away with the child struggling to keep up. I said to myself; Apparently good deed has gone unnoticed at the moment. I noticed the constant beat of music throughout the area; it appears that even formal criminals like to have fun. As I approached the Club Luminare, I noticed a giant screen over it, it showed a clip of me fighting the hive queen with Roz, perhaps my good deed will be noticed now. I was walking towards the club entrance unaware that their was a line. Hey bub, you need a reservation, get back here! I apologize but the governess herself invited me here. Yeah right. After he spoke, he through a punch at me which sent me flying into the clubs doors and onto one of the dance floors. Performing back round check. Hey guys, this outa be fun, I get pound on a machine. He said it with a scornful look. Back round check complete, subject identified as Mammon, subject is known for subjecting himself to private, experimental and illegal cybernetic implant surgeries which has granted subject brute strength, melee combat is recommended when engaging. I dont wish to fight you Mammon but I will defend myself as necessary. Just shut up and fight. He proceeded to do so as he was performing a series of punch and kick combos, after a minute of this, I learned his weakness. Hey, what are you doing!? You rely too much on kicking; you shouldnt fight me anymore seeing as how Ive been studying your fighting techniques for the past 5 minutes. I said it to him as I grabbed him by the leg and proceeded to throw him across the room. Ah! He landed into a pile of speakers then tackled me with blind rage; I caught him in mid-air and threw him into another pile of speakers as he attempted to get me from his vulnerable position. This ends here. I was about too land the final blow when Roz came looking surprised. What happened here!? The bouncer gasped. Governess? Mammon, I told you I had a friend coming why didnt you listen?! I um. She proceeded to devour him in front of everyone. Please, no! I decided to activate a force field bubble around him. Please Roz, it was a misunderstanding, Im sure it was a simple mistake. She pouted. Fine then, you did kill the hive queen. Hey, that was you? Yes. Sorry about that, just that on this job, I gotta deal with a lot of jerks every night, no offense or anything. Apology accepted. As I was walking away from where Roz was, I overheard her talk to Mammon. If it wasnt for my friend that you were gonna throw out just now, I wouldve had you for the main course. The rear camera in back of my head recorded Roz saying it with a smirk. Still disturbed by her feeding habits, I sat down at the table only to realize that the chair was too small as it broke and I fell on the floor. Unit 428, are you okay, sorry about Mammon, if he causes anymore trouble, ill deal with him. I cant seem to find a seat thats big enough. Dont know if theirs one big enough for you. I looked over to my right and spotted a large metal crate. Ill just use this for now. The crate made an irritating scrap as I dragged it on the floor. Why didnt you want him gone? Who Roz? Mammon, he treated you like dirt. I may be a weapon but I dont like killing things. Why is that? When I first gained an AI, I accessed news clips of Dr. Xavolts rampages, the fear in their eyes, it was horrifying, something that I want to end. So your saying that if you didnt have an AI you would probably be a killing machine just like Xavolt? I dont know; anything prior before my AI was activated is un-known, could we talk about something else, this is something that I would prefer to not talk about. Well, nothing to really talk about right now. Suddenly someone in a uniform stood by the table. Hello Governess, here is your meal that you requested. He walked away taking an order from the next table. By the way, did you ever get the results on that chemical analysis? I must have forgotten with the ordeal at the entrance earlier, the chemicals contained with the creatures body are highly mutagenic once all arsenic materials are filtered out. In English? Every time you ate one of the creatures, your dna structure changed. How so? As she was talking, her body itself was changing rapidly. Your dna structure is changing, now youll barley be able to keep yourself in human form. What ever it is, it feels good. Her body was turning into a see through green while still retaining her human image. I kinda like it, its like I cant control myself but I dont care! Warning, due to subjects containment failure, evacuation of area is advised. She was smiling, how could she smile if she knew she was about to kill dozens of people in the process!? Everyone out now, theirs a bomb! As I said it, everyone in the building was running, afraid of getting killed in all the chaos. I decided to grab a few people myself to ensure that no one would get killed. Mammon suddenly ran towards me as we were out of the building. Whats happening now?! It appears that the Governess is turning into a super nova. So what happens now? Theirs, theirs nothing I can do. I decided to get further details on my analysis. Further analysis reveals that dna from the muck creatures has bonded with Subjects dna, no cure for this can be found at this time. I suggest we evacuate before she novas! It was too late, as I spoke, a bright flash erupted from the night club, then in a split second, an explosion so powerful accurred that everyone in its path unprotected became vaporized. Force field bubble on-line. Dear God, not again. I said with a miserable expression to it. A minute later I examined ground zero of the blast and found no trace of anything, it was gone, all gone. Suddenly I heard the sound of a giggle come from behind the remanents of what used to be a wall. Hya Unit 428. She said it with a smirk. Why, why did you kill everyone, what did they do to you!? Oh that well um. As far as Im concerned, Im leaving, Ive seen enough death. I ran off but not without Roz asking me; Are we still friends? I turned back only to find her gone. Activating gunship loc. beacon, go to my current location. As I looked around again, I saw something out of the corner of my visor. Must be the only thing that didnt get destroyed. It was a locket, it shined beutifly around the darkened landscape. On the top of the locket the initials, I.R. were inscribed. I better leave, theirs
nothing left for me here. As I ended my sentence, my ship was hovering a few yards away from me. I jumped into the cockpit setting up the take off sequence, before I took off, I muttered the word; Yes. As I said it, I heard a faint giggle coming from a distance. Take off sequence initiating in 5-4-3-2-1. I squeezed the locket tightly as I was taking off. Escape of planetary orbit has been confirmed, auto pilot is now accesable. I decided to activate my care taker unit as I wondered why Roz wouldve killed her own people or what wouldve happened if I didnt rescue her from Dr. Xavolts now destroyed base of operations. I walked over to a holo-table and sat at it. Cyber Chess on-line, initiating one player match program.
Chapter 5, not done yet....
Ladies and Gentlemen, no one has ever brought you this kind of entertainment on live servers!!! I awoke from rebooting my systems to find that one of the monitors inside my ship had been turned on. This weekend only, its the Prime-Time Fighting League with all your favorite fighters in the fray! Suddenly, images of the combatants were showing up on the monitor. Fighters such as; Decimator, Malice and, I was about to turn off the monitor when I heard my name in the advertisement. Unit 428, the giant robot thats been gaining popularity for a while now, if youre watching this, were calling you out! I became intrigued but at the same time I became slightly infuriated. Ill go to your little fighting tournament. Afterwards I heard a strange voice coming from the monitor. Thats good to hear, Im Uchanimass, Im the owner of the Prime-Time Fighting League, we just call it the Prime-Time. How dare you volunteer me for something that I dont wish to be apart of! Now now, no need to get uneasy big guy, all I want you to do is just fight a few people for some good pr then you can go. I dont fight for sport, Im not going. Oh come now, how can you refuse when your on live servers! It cant be. And, is also a good way to earn a few credits. He had an unnatural grin on his face. Besides, you wouldnt wanna disappoint your fans, would you? Ill go, but only for a few minutes, then Im leaving. You just heard it live folks, were gonna have a celebrity in the ring tonight, will this big chunk of military hardware survive, lets find out! Just then my monitor turned off. That fool. I only hope that the federation didnt see that, time will tell. The monitor turned on again. By the way, heres the directions to the stadium, dont be late, the tournament start in 6 hours. I uploaded the directions to the navigational computer as the monitor turned off again. Computer, look up information on the Prime-Time Fighting League. The machinery started up with a fine hum to it. Search complete, the Prime-Time Fighting League was established over a century ago and has grown in popularity since, the Leagues owner Uchanimass was a former criminal wanted on embezzlement charges and gambling debts to various casinos, recently, despite the popularity in his gruesome sport, Uchanimass has declared bankruptcy on numerous occasions and will resort to any measure to earn a buck whether it does by illegal means. I became intrigued by it but Federation search engines only provided so much. To find more information on the Prime-Time Fighting League, a link to their official web-site is posted for your convenience. As the website was loading, I was welcomed to sound the of blaring music and the constant flow of advertisements. Welcome to the Prime-Time.com, youll find out all about what are program has to offer! Information on all fighters, scheduled events and dates, ticket prices, it was all their, along with information on me, it included known weapons, were I was created, I only hoped the Federation hasnt been to this site yet, it was then I had a plan brewing in me. It may not be too late to plant a virus into the Prime-Times computer network. I decided to set my ship on auto-pilot as I walked towards the armory gathering every weapon I could. Up-loading weapons to internal data systems, acquiring Pyrex Systems Mini gun, up load complete. Unfortunately time was cut short as I was nearing the Prime-Time arena. Scanning celestial object, scan complete, structural integrity weakened to bombardment of derbies and constant fighting inside the structure. As I rushed back to the cockpit to get a better view of the arena, I noticed it was darker than space itself. Warning tractor beam engaged, auto pilot disengaged. Just then, I heard Uchanimass talk on the monitor, Dont worry kid, this normal.
