LOST COUNTRY

A MechWarrior – Zoids Crossover by RogueBaron

Note, Summary, and Legal Stuffs:

This is a MechWarrior – Zoids crossover story, something I wanted to do for a long time, set in Zoids Century Zero universe sometimes after episode 16. The Blitz Team was scurrying towards immortality by winning the Royal Cup. Bit-Leena-Harry Champ love triangle was brewing to a boiling point, and Naomi-Brad relationship was just came to an adolescent stage. The entire cast of Zoids will be present.

In the other part of the universe, mankind was locked in a millennium-long war. For you that are not familiar with Mechwarrior universe, a part of human population had been genetically altered into war machines: ruthless warriors with lightning-fast reflexes and incredible perception of the battle. This group of people called themselves the Clans. They piloted battlemechs: giant humanoid robots with the firepower able to flatten a city block within minutes.

The main character in this story is Phaia, a young mechwarrior of Wolf Clan. Her unit, the 2nd Wolf Lancer, Delta Galaxy, had just escaped a twisted plan by the Jade Falcon Clan, Wolf's arc nemesis. Phaia and her unit was ordered to regroup to the rest of the Delta Galaxy, when the twist of fate sent her to Planet Zi where she had to fight a different battle in a different rule.

Can they go home? Will they survive? And can their battlemechs handle the ferocity of Zoids? Find it out in Lost Country!

Zoids and all its characters are copyrighted by Cartoon Network, Hasbro, and TOMY.
Mechwarrior and all its components are copyright of FASA, Wizkids, ActiVision, and Micro$oft.
The 2nd Wolf Lancers is copyright of me (RogueBaron).
All right reserved.

Chapter I

Orbit of Planet Sudeten,
Jade Falcon Occupation Zone

Mechwarrior Phaia watched the green planet of Sudeten from the window of her jumpship, remembering her lost comrades during the last battle with Jade Falcon Clan. It was still vivid in her memory the battle for Webster, where her unit (2nd Wolf Lancers) fought the Jade Falcon Clan. Outnumbered 3-to-1, Phaia and her comrades used every resource they could find in the war-torn city, using guerilla tactics to wear down the Jade Falcons. Frustrated, the Jade Falcons asked for a winner-take-all duel, but they cheated. Phaia lost 3 close friends in the hands of the Falcons, and she managed to escape off planet.

As the planet became farther and farther, Phaia remembered the argument between her and her commander, Star Commander Darien Kerensky. Phaia always knew that the Falcons did not intend to honor the duel agreement. They were planning on something. But Darien went for it regardless, and almost lost his life. If it were not because of her, Darien would have lost his life, just like the 3 comrades. (Note: If you are interested in knowing more about Phaia and the 2nd Wolf Lancers, please check her adventure in Knights in Ferro-Fibrous Armor, Chapter 7-8-9, in the MechWarrior/BattleTech section).

"Mechwarrior Phaia," one of the ship's crew called her. "Star Commander Kerensky asked for your presence on the bridge."

"Aff," she replied shortly. "I will be there."

Phaia brought her 5'3", 110-lbs body through the corridor of the jumpship to the control room, where her commander was waiting for her. Contrast to Phaia's slim figure, Star Commander Darien Kerensky was 6' 210-lbs tower of muscle. Three more mechwarriors, even bulkier than Darien, were waiting for her as well.

"These are mechwarriors Yuri, Mikhail, and Nicolai," Darien introduced the new guys. "They are replacements for our unit. Treat them well."

"Aff, ovkhan," Phaia nodded. She had great respect toward her commander, and their relationship had transcended more than just superior – subordinate. She felt that Darien was more like a brother she never had (Note: Clan mechwarriors were not born out of women's wombs, but from genetic breeding program). They looked out for each other, although at times they had their arguments. But she was always loyal to him.

"We have our order to regroup with the rest of Delta Galaxy," Darien explained. "That means we have to jump to planet Arc Royal."

"I am ready," Phaia responded, followed by the new mechwarriors.

"Good," Darien moved to the tactical officers of the jumpship. "Engage KF jump sequence… Now."

The command center shook a little, then a bright light enveloped the dark void outside. Phaia had been in this situation a dozen times, but it was the first time she noticed there was a slight disturbance on the console of the tactical officers.

"Is there a problem, officer?" she raised her voice.

"Neg, ovkhan," the tac officer replied, a slight confusion was imminent in his voice. "Although there is an anomaly on the KF jump matrix."

"What kind of anomaly?" Darien asked.

"Unidentified problem, ovkhan. It seems that…"

Just then, the console exploded. Warning signs blared into the cockpit, and the explosion instantly killed the tac officer. The screens went static, and the entire ship quaked heavily.

"Stravag! Officers, get a hold of our ship!" Darien sprouted his orders, but none of the tac officers responded. "Phaia, terminate the jump sequence now!"

"But commander, we could end up in a star!" Phaia protested.

"I will take that chance! Terminate jump sequence before we all blow up! Do it now!"

"Aff!" Phaia scrambled the console and pushed down a series of toggles. The light diminished, and when the jumpship exited the jump, a beautiful blue planet was waiting outside.

"All hands, find our coordinates," Darien stated. "I want to know our position."

"Aff, ovkhan," Yuri and Nikolai scrambled the console beside Phaia. "This is strange. Our radar could not pick up the coordinate."

"Damage assessment?"

"None present. All circuits function in perfect condition. But this planet is not recorded in any history of mankind. I think," Phaia paused a brief moment before stating the inevitable, "I think we are lost in uncharted territory, ovkhan."

"Uncharted territory? It is impossible," Darien grumbled. "Is that your official statement, Phaia?"

"I am afraid it is."

"Can we reroute the KF jump sequence to Arc Royal? Strana Mechty? Or go back to Sudeten?"

"If we know our current position, we can do that," Mikhail grumbled. "The problem is we do not know where we are."

"Yuri, find out what caused the explosion," Darien ordered. "Mikhail, keep working on our coordinate. Nicolai, try to make contact with Delta Galaxy. I want results in an hour. Phaia, come with me."

Phaia followed Darien to the corner of the command center, away from the three new recruits. Darien pointed at the blue planet and whispered, "What do you think of that planet? Would it shed some light on where we are?"

"If there are intelligent lives down there, then aff, there are answers," Phaia replied matter-of-factly.

"I think so too," Darien mused. "Prepare your battlemech. You and I are going down to find it out."

"Consider it done," Phaia nodded her approval.

Some Clan languages:

Aff - yes
Neg - no
Ovkhan - Sir
Stravag - Damn (or any other cussing expressing surprise or disappointment)