Metroid: Samus's Quest
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Disclaimer: I don't own Metroid
Prologue: History of the Hunters
Quoting the instruction manual....
In the year 2000 of the history of the cosmos, representatives from
the many different planets in the galaxy established a congress called
the Galactic Federation, and an age of prosperity began. A successful
exchange of cultures and civilization resulted, and thousands of
interstellar spaceships ferried back and forth between planets. But space
pirates also appeared to attack the spaceships.
The Federation Bureau created the Galactic Federation Police , but
the pirates' attacks were powerful and it was not easy to catch them
in the vastness of space. The Federation Bureau and the Federation
Police called together warriors known for their great courage and sent
them to do battle with the pirates. These great warriors were called
"space hunters". They received large rewards when they captured
pirates, and made their living as space bounty hunters.
It is now year 20X5 of the history of the cosmos, and something
terrible has happened. Space pirates have attacked a deep-space
research spaceship and seized a capsule containing an unknown life-
form that had just been discovered on Planet SR388. This life-form is
in a state of suspended animation, but can be reactivated and will
multiply when exposed to beta rays for 24 hours. It is suspected that
the entire civilization of Planet SR388 was destroyed by some unknown
person or thing, and there is a strong possibility that the life-form
just discovered was the cause of the planet's destruction. To
carelessly let it multiply would be extremely dangerous . The
Federation researchers had named it "METROID" and were bringing it
back to Earth -- when it was stolen by the space pirates!
If Metroid is multiplied by the space pirates and then used as a
weapon, the entire galactic civilization will be destroyed. After a
desperate search, the Federation Police have at last found the
pirates' headquarters, the fortress planet Zebes, and launched a
general attack. But the pirates' resistance is strong, and the Police
have been unable to take the planet. Meanwhile, in a room hidden deep
within the center of the fortress, the preparations for multiplying
the Metroid are progressing steadily.
As a last resort, the Federation Police have decided on this
strategy: to send a space hunter to penetrate the center of the
fortress and destroy the Mother Brain. The space hunter chosen for
this mission is Samus Aran. Samus is the greatest of all the space
hunters and has successfully completed numerous missions that everyone
thought were absolutely impossible. Samus is a cyborg, who's entire
body has been surgically strengthened with robotics, giving Samus
superpowers. Even the space pirates fear this space suit, which can
absorb any enemy's power . But Samus's true form is shrouded in
mystery.
The planet Zebes is a natural fortress. Its sides are covered with
a special kind of stone, and its interior is a complicated maze. On
top of that, the pirates have planted devices and booby traps in the
maze, and the pirates' eery followers lie in wait around every corner.
***
Samus Aran stood before Adam Malkovich in the Galactic Federation
Bureau located deep in space. Adam asked, "You know your mission.
Any objectons, lady?"
Samus flinched inwardly from being called that. If Adam weren't
a Federation officer, he wouldn't have a head anymore. Also, the
pay for this mission more then made up for it. Samus mocksaluted
as "he" confirmed, "No, sir! I must destroy the space pirates before
the Metroid can be multiplied!"
Adam replied, "Good! Now get going, lady! I'll keep in contact with you
as I receive information."
Samus ran down the hall to the docking bay in his red armor. He
had a cannon attached to his arm and a helmet with a visor concealing
his face. He arrived at his ship. It was reddish-orange, and in the shape of
Samus's helmet. It had a blue cockpit and two wings that doubled
as landing gear. Samus entered the ship. Minutes later, the ship left
the Bureau, and took off towards the Planet Zebes.
Some time later, the unnamed ship computer alarmed, "Samus, prepare
to land on Planet Zebes."
Samus said not a word as he grasped the controls. Just as the ship
entered atmosphere, the computer warned, "Samus, I detect a fleet of
unidentified spaceships approaching."
"Pirates," Samus muttered as he took the ship into attack mode. The
pirate ships opened fire on Samus's ship without warning. Samus easily
dodged their beams and swung around behind them. Samus then fired a
Diffusion Missile at the pirates. No wreckage remained. "Pirates are ruthless
in shootouts, but they've lost their edge in space battles." Samus landed on
Zebes's surface minutes later.
Samus has now succeeded in penetrating Zebes. But time is running out.
Will Samus be able to destroy the Metroid and save the galaxy ? Find
out in Chapter 1: "Assault on Brinstar!"
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Disclaimer: I don't own Metroid
Prologue: History of the Hunters
Quoting the instruction manual....
In the year 2000 of the history of the cosmos, representatives from
the many different planets in the galaxy established a congress called
the Galactic Federation, and an age of prosperity began. A successful
exchange of cultures and civilization resulted, and thousands of
interstellar spaceships ferried back and forth between planets. But space
pirates also appeared to attack the spaceships.
The Federation Bureau created the Galactic Federation Police , but
the pirates' attacks were powerful and it was not easy to catch them
in the vastness of space. The Federation Bureau and the Federation
Police called together warriors known for their great courage and sent
them to do battle with the pirates. These great warriors were called
"space hunters". They received large rewards when they captured
pirates, and made their living as space bounty hunters.
It is now year 20X5 of the history of the cosmos, and something
terrible has happened. Space pirates have attacked a deep-space
research spaceship and seized a capsule containing an unknown life-
form that had just been discovered on Planet SR388. This life-form is
in a state of suspended animation, but can be reactivated and will
multiply when exposed to beta rays for 24 hours. It is suspected that
the entire civilization of Planet SR388 was destroyed by some unknown
person or thing, and there is a strong possibility that the life-form
just discovered was the cause of the planet's destruction. To
carelessly let it multiply would be extremely dangerous . The
Federation researchers had named it "METROID" and were bringing it
back to Earth -- when it was stolen by the space pirates!
If Metroid is multiplied by the space pirates and then used as a
weapon, the entire galactic civilization will be destroyed. After a
desperate search, the Federation Police have at last found the
pirates' headquarters, the fortress planet Zebes, and launched a
general attack. But the pirates' resistance is strong, and the Police
have been unable to take the planet. Meanwhile, in a room hidden deep
within the center of the fortress, the preparations for multiplying
the Metroid are progressing steadily.
As a last resort, the Federation Police have decided on this
strategy: to send a space hunter to penetrate the center of the
fortress and destroy the Mother Brain. The space hunter chosen for
this mission is Samus Aran. Samus is the greatest of all the space
hunters and has successfully completed numerous missions that everyone
thought were absolutely impossible. Samus is a cyborg, who's entire
body has been surgically strengthened with robotics, giving Samus
superpowers. Even the space pirates fear this space suit, which can
absorb any enemy's power . But Samus's true form is shrouded in
mystery.
The planet Zebes is a natural fortress. Its sides are covered with
a special kind of stone, and its interior is a complicated maze. On
top of that, the pirates have planted devices and booby traps in the
maze, and the pirates' eery followers lie in wait around every corner.
***
Samus Aran stood before Adam Malkovich in the Galactic Federation
Bureau located deep in space. Adam asked, "You know your mission.
Any objectons, lady?"
Samus flinched inwardly from being called that. If Adam weren't
a Federation officer, he wouldn't have a head anymore. Also, the
pay for this mission more then made up for it. Samus mocksaluted
as "he" confirmed, "No, sir! I must destroy the space pirates before
the Metroid can be multiplied!"
Adam replied, "Good! Now get going, lady! I'll keep in contact with you
as I receive information."
Samus ran down the hall to the docking bay in his red armor. He
had a cannon attached to his arm and a helmet with a visor concealing
his face. He arrived at his ship. It was reddish-orange, and in the shape of
Samus's helmet. It had a blue cockpit and two wings that doubled
as landing gear. Samus entered the ship. Minutes later, the ship left
the Bureau, and took off towards the Planet Zebes.
Some time later, the unnamed ship computer alarmed, "Samus, prepare
to land on Planet Zebes."
Samus said not a word as he grasped the controls. Just as the ship
entered atmosphere, the computer warned, "Samus, I detect a fleet of
unidentified spaceships approaching."
"Pirates," Samus muttered as he took the ship into attack mode. The
pirate ships opened fire on Samus's ship without warning. Samus easily
dodged their beams and swung around behind them. Samus then fired a
Diffusion Missile at the pirates. No wreckage remained. "Pirates are ruthless
in shootouts, but they've lost their edge in space battles." Samus landed on
Zebes's surface minutes later.
Samus has now succeeded in penetrating Zebes. But time is running out.
Will Samus be able to destroy the Metroid and save the galaxy ? Find
out in Chapter 1: "Assault on Brinstar!"