Crash Bandicoot 2:
Revenge
Prologue: Preparation and ConspiracyIt had been one year since Cortex's humiliating defeat at the hands of his failed creation, Crash Bandicoot. Since that time, Cortex had uncovered a power crystal pulsing with natural energy, and he had decided that this would be the main resource to launch his new plot for world domination. Cortex's old colleague, Dr. Nitrous Brio, had managed to reclaim the evolvo-ray, and, as a reimbursement for Cortex's treachery, gained the Cortex Vortex as well. Cortex clasped his arms behind his back, a calculative look spreading across his face.
Brio had been ridiculously timid, but he had not been useless. His inventions were the cornerstone of Cortex's plans, and now, with Brio gone, he needed to start again. Cortex turned to the power crystal, hovering in a gravitational beam of conflicting energy, and smiled as the precious gem glowed with eerie ultraviolet light.
Over the course of the year Cortex had also created a glorious space station. It was far more equipped than his former laboratory had ever been, and it was also safer from the likes of…deranged marsupials. Cortex's smile reversed itself, and he found himself frowning hard at the view-screen. The planet looked peaceful from his current view, and Cortex couldn't help imagining that world would soon be his. Cortex heard a clanking sound behind him, and stiffened slightly.
"Dr. Cortex, I have repeated the calculations, and I regret to inform you that to unleash the full energy of this crystal, you also require the five slave shards from Earth's surface."
Cortex didn't regard his new assistant, and his gaze remained fixed on the vulnerable planet before him. Doctor Nitride Gin was a very accomplished mechanic specializing scientist. He had been one of the great minds of the decade, until his unfortunate accident.
"How do you expect to retrieve the shards Doctor?" N. Gin inquired with a metallic voice. "We do not have any Earth operatives left."
Cortex grit his teeth in irritation, and yet he found that he was smiling. He had already realized this small detail, and had already come to a decision. This resolution would satisfy his plan for world domination, as well as his lust for revenge.
"Do you truly think I am unaware of this situation?" Cortex hissed monotonously. "If we do not have any friends left on the surface, we will need to find…" Cortex's lip curled into an evil grin. "An enemy."