Exiakaiser: Welcome to the first Super Robot Story I have ever tried my hand at- Mazinger EX. In this world, a new war has begun- the war against Kaiser Hell.
In this story, Koji Kabuto and the gang are set upon by a new type of Mechanical Beast- the Mecha-Choujin, created by combining the Mechanical Beasts with future technology from the former Horuthi Imperium. This technology, provided by Kaiser Hell (Whom has established a means to deliver this technology to his past self), gave Dr. Hell the ability to finally crush Koji and Mazinger Z. Or so he thought…
Each chapter of this series will start with a piece of the history, starting with the Death of Dr. Hell in the 6th episode of Mazinkaiser.
However, first is to set the timeline after the events of the franchise's end. Approximately 700 years have passed after Dr. Hell and the Mikene were defeated by the Photon Research Lab's ultimate mecha, Mazinkaiser. Since then, mankind has relapsed into a new feudal age, with the ruling class sharing money with the rest of the population. Mankind has entered into a peace treaty with the Lamenton Empire Science and Light. Since then, a new era of exploration has begun, with humanity setting up space colonies all over the galaxy. However, the cosmos are not a safe place to be, as the threat of the Horuthi Imperium, a race of conquerors, having been defeated by the Lamentons, have revealed a new weapon- A new type of Mechanical Beast called Mecha-Chojin. These super mecha terrorized several worlds into submission, all under the banner of the new lord of the Horuthi Imperium, Kaiser Hell. However, in the aftermath of the Lamenton-Horuthi War, the Lamenton Empire's manufacturing abilities have been significantly diminished. Since they have no the means to create new weapons, they decided to share their tech designs with their allies. The Photon Research Conglomerate, the most advanced research group on Earth, began manufacturing a new series of Super Robots to protect the galaxies.
Of them, the Mazinger EX (aka Mazinkaiser Victory- Lamenton Name) is the most powerful, using an upgraded Photon reactor, inside a downscaled Mazinkaiser body (about the same size as Mazinger Z). It's pilot, the heir to the Lamenton Throne, was to be sent back in time to stop Kaiser Hell's war of conquest. However, since Time travel is unpredictable, the pilot was shot back too far…
Now, before we spoil anymore story, let's get this party started in earnest, by introducing the main character of this story:
Name: Shingen Sanada-Lamenton
Gender: Male
Age:27 years.
Species: Human/Lamentonian Hybrid
Occupation: Mazinger EX Pilot
Appearance: Hair Style: Short length and kept spiky. Maintains it himself.
Hair Color: Fire Red (Like all Lamentonian Males- Women are Blue-haired) and short
Eye Color: Mixed- One red, the other Green
Physical Build: Shingen stands at 6'1" and weighs about 195 lbs. decent build slender.
Attire: He wears a red bancho and black slacks with black boots (Standard Lamenton Garb for Imperial Children). Pilot Uniform: Black with metallic joint guards, and a full helm in the style of War Machine.
Other: Carries a picture of his family in his wallet. It has him, his father, Hlashinger Yamisama-Lamenton and his mother, Mirai Sanada, princess of Japan (Long story short, the ruling class got reinstated after the Lamenton Empire allied themselves with Earth. However, they now rule as a committee, sharing the wealth all over- No more poor!).
Personality: Laid Back and knowledgeable. Has a knack for history and mecha combat.
Background: Shingen was born on the Homeworld of the Lamenton Empire of Science and Light. After his father died in battle, his mother was allowed to raise him on Earth, provided he returned to the Empire on the day of his 15th Birthday for his Coming of Age. He went through the ritual, and was asked what he wanted to do with his life. When he answered, "I wanna protect the Alliance", he was asked how he would do that, answering "I will fight each battle personally thrown at me with the powers of a God of Justice!" He then was allowed to join the Mazinger Training Corp. After 6 years of training, he was chosen to pilot the newest Mazinger unit, Mazinger EX (aka Mazinkaiser Victory as the Lamentons call it). He was the one who defeated Kaiser Hell in the final battle. However, he was given a special mission- Go back in time and end the war with Dr Hell before it even begins. However, Time Travel is unpredictable, leading to him actually ending up at the beginning of the original Dr Hell's war for conquest.
Quotes (If needed): "I must not lose! I WILL NOT LOSE!"
However, at this stage in the series, the Mazinger Corps won't get to know who he is. Not until episode 2.
And now, we regrettably now have to talk about something that still makes me angry it even exists- Attack on Titan. They just announced this via Funimation and the anime news network. Eren Yager Fanboys, rejoice- season 2 has been confirmed for later this year. I, personally, only like the series for its technology and world, but to me, the characters are one-sided, and the monsters seem like parodies of the twin gargantuans from the old Toho film War of the Gargantuans. It's about two giant humanoid monsters who fight over the people. One is trying to protect them, while the other is killing them. Sound familiar. Plus, I just finished volume 16 of the manga. Took too long to explain the backstory of the world itself, as well as the reason why the titans were killing people in the first place. Now I know why this series is so popular- it's a overrated drama. Why is it that this series is so popular even though it's about as bad, if not worse than an episode of Jerry Springer or Maury? If you have a reason, without being a fanboy comment (I.e. 'It's awesome'), comment. I would love to hear the explanation. If someone can explain the reason well enough, without going total fanboy/fangirl over the series, I will not only do a fanfiction, but create a character for that world, as well as a new system for killing titans.
And now, without wasting further time, let's get this show on the road.
DISCLAIMER! I only own the OC and the basic design for Mazinger EX. Everything else is copyright- for the most part- Toei Production and Dynamic Planning.
A.D. 2060
The final battle of Bardos Island!
Dr. Hell sat in his throne as the rest of the great hall burned. His forces were all destroyed and his last ace, Hell King Gordon was completely destroyed by Mazinkaiser. He was out of options. He sat there and though of his next move. "I can't believe this," he said, to nobody in particular, reminiscing about the loss of his last general, "Not Ashura. WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE ASHURA? DAMN YOU, KOJI KABUTO!"
Then, the view screen that sat in his throne room collapsed and Mazinkaiser, as if summoned by calling the name of his pilot, appeared before Dr Hell. "Ah," exclaimed Dr Hell, surprised, "Mazinkaiser!"
The Pilder that sat on Mazinkaiser's head, and acted as the pilot's chair, opened up and Koji Kabuto stepped out and said, "That's it, Dr. Hell! Your time is up!" He then jumped down to the floor and walked towards Dr Hell. "There's no escape, so you might as well just surrender!"
Dr Hell laughed loudly and then said, "Driving me into a corner this far. Excellently done, Koji Kabuto!" He then ripped off his robes, revealing a jumpsuit.
"H-Hey," exclaimed Koji, backing off a bit.
"Enormous Power," continued Dr Hell, "Boundless Courage, Incomparable Acting. I am really impressed with the whole package. Extraordinary, really." He then lifted the staff he was carrying over his head, and pointed the head of it at Koji, "But it's all over! Why do you waste your power on something so crass and undeserving as mankind's pathetic search for world peace?"
"What do you mean," asked Koji, confused.
"I need your power for my own goals, Kabuto," explained Dr Hell, pulling a clichéd and tired villain role, "So join me. Won't you stand by my side, and we could rule the whole world? And the whole world will belong to just us!"
"NO THANKS," yelled out Koji, assured in his position against Dr Hell.
"Why not," asked Dr Hell. To him, power was a tool used to grab whatever you wanted. Dr Hell always wanted power above everything else, but only one thing stood in his way time and again. And that thing was the young man standing in front of him.
"I'm not interested in selling my soul to become your evil partner," retorted Koji, almost too quickly. "My grandfather built Mazinkaiser with his own hands, and I will never let you turn it into a devil!" As he said this, the island started to get worse, explosions everywhere, and fire burning all around him.
Dr Hell, thought for a minute, and then replied, "I see. Then I have no other choice but to give up." He then threw his staff at Koji, who fired his blaster pistol at it. However, the distraction worked, as a partition sprouted from the floor.
"What are you doing," yelled out Koji, after falling from his position, "Hold it right there?!" He then saw the rocket, and looked confused.
Dr Hell laughed, and declared, "See you again sometime, Koji Kabuto!"
Koji got up as a pair of explosions flared up around him and said, "DR HELLLLLL!"
However, as the rocket was getting ready for liftoff, it started to explode in places as well. "What's the matter with my rocket," he said, confused with the strange turnabout. However, soon his rocket was too damaged to even stay level, and collapsed. The place was starting to come apart, so Koji returned to Mazinkaiser's cockpit, where he would be safe.
All of a sudden, Dr Hell appeared in front of Mazinkaiser and said, "You win today, Kabuto! Have it your way this time! But I will return one day! WITH MORE POWER THAN EVER BEFORE! I WILL SEND YOU TO HELL AND STAND AS THE WHOLE WORLD FALLS TO ITS KNEES! UNTIL THEN, SPEND YOUR DAYS PREPARING FOR YOUR DEATH! AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!" with that, his body disappeared into the flames, as Bardos Island exploded. However, Mazinkaiser and Koji survived to fight another day.
Little did Koji realized that that single even would trigger a series of trails and tribulations that would shake the very universe to its core. Little did he know that he had not only finally defeated Dr Hell, but that, in approximately 700 years time, a new threat, based on the same tech Dr Hell used, would threaten not just humanity, but the rest of the universe. Nor did he know that the Mazinger after Kaiser would be forced into a risky experimental and untested operation in order to stop this new threat, only to find out that the experiment would force him back even further.
Mazinger EX
Episode 1
Mazinger EX Arrives Just in Time!
2 years earlier
"What the hell," said Koji, confused. After he had defeated one of Dr Hell's Mechanical Beasts, a new monster, looking like a massive, more powerful version of the Karadas K7, appeared. However, it had 2 heads, each with 4 blades on them. These heads were swiveling on long necks, and flinging the blades all over the place. Mazinger Z and the rest of his team were trying hard to dodge each of the blades. However, Boss Borot was the only one unable to dodge all of them, as several cut him to ribbons.
Aphrodite A was able to fend for itself, as Sayaka Yumi was a decent Robot pilot herself. However, eventually, she failed to dodge, as one cut through Aphrodite A's legs, causing her to fall.
-Meanwhile-
Bardos Island
"It would seem Kaiser Hell was correct in his declarations," said Baron Ashura's male side, "Mecha Choujin Grand Karadas K7-Alpha was more than a match for Mazinger Z. Your decision to use the mecha was brilliant as always, Dr Hell."
Dr Hell laughed out loud. "Of course," he then said, "My genius knows no bounds. Now, Grand Karadas K7-Alpha, destroy Mazinger Z! KILL KOJI KABUTO!"
-Back at the fight-
Koji was pinned down, Mazinger Z was on its back as the new robot roared, its arms pinning Mazinger Z to the ground. Koji tried to use the Breast Fire attack, but the robot just ripped it off his chest. The Photon beam was ineffective as well, as the beam just bounced off its hide, and the Rust Hurricane had no effect either.
Sayaka screamed Koji's name. Then, the mecha raised one of its hands, tipped with scythe-like claws, and swung for the finishing blow…
MISSILE PUNCH!
All of a sudden, a fist came flying towards the mecha, punching a hole in the machine's chest. The Fist then flew off…and reattached to the arm of the unit that fired it. It looked like a Mazinger Robot, but it was slightly larger than Mazinger Z. Plus it was more spiky. On its head was a pilder, but it looked strangely more advanced. It then moved almost impossibly for a Mazinger Robot, and a voice shouted, "MAZINGER EX HAS ARRIVED!"
-Back on Bardos Island-
"ANOTHER MAZINGER," said Dr Hell, angrily, "HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?"
"That is Mazinger EX," said a voice, "It's from the Lamenton Empire. But how could it be here, in this time? Unless…unless they perfected time travel."
"Kaiser Hell," said Dr Hell, "How is this possible? Explain!"
"Mazinger EX is from my era," said Kaiser Hell, "And is the product of a joint defense project. The story is long, and it would take too long to explain. Pull back your forces before they are defeated here."
-Back at the Battle-
"Photon Blast," called out the Mazinger EX's Pilot. The Mazinger's eyes glowed bright red, as twin red beams of energy sliced through the Grand Karadas' first head. However, the second head then swung several blades in his direction. "RUST HYPERCANE," he then called, as a strange white wind shot from the mouth. However, this wind was so strong the blades were atomized within 1.5 seconds. "Time to finish this one off," he then said, "EX BLADE!" All of a sudden, Mazinger EX raised its right hand and a blade appeared in it. It's handle was golden, but the cross guard was shaped like the chest emitters. "Mecha Chojin," he then said, "Return to the earth! Return to the pit from whence ye came! INFERNO TERMINUS!" All of a sudden, the blade started to glow red as fire, and Mazinger EX pointed the blade at the Mecha Chojin. The Blade then fired a red blast of energy at the Mecha Chojin, which was vaporized in mere seconds.
The blade then disappeared and the pilot then said, "VICTORY IS MINE ONCE AGAIN!"
"That robot," said Koji, looking at it, "It defeated the other robot, and barely suffered a scratch."
"You guys alright," asked the pilot.
"Mazinger Z, Koji Kabuto here," said Koji, "Everything still attached."
"Aphrodite A," said Sayaka, "Sayaka Yumi here. Other than the leg components being cut, no damage."
Boss Borot was silent, but it looked like the pilot's chair was in good condition. "He'll live," thought the mysterious pilot.
"And you are," asked Koji. However, Mazinger EX just walked off. "Hey," said Koji, running towards him, "I asked you a question."
"I can't answer that just yet," said the pilot, "Give me some time to catch my bearings. However, if you pursues me, I will attack you."
With that, the Mazinger EX seemed to float in the air. Then, as if by magic, it seemed to change into an orb of light and fly off. Koji and his friends were stunned by this strange turn of events. "Who was that guy," asked Koji.
-Later-
-Approximately 30 miles away in a cave near the ocean-
The Mazinger EX was in a strange position, as the pilot left the cockpit. His helmet was more like a mask, covering his face. However, he then took off the helmet and thought to himself, "How did I miss the exit point? Need to remember to let the scientists know about this turn of events."
-Photonic Research Labs-
-Based at the base of Mount Fuji-
That robot," said Professor Yumi, "It's definitely a Mazinger Robot. However, its technology is far more advanced than the Mazinger Z. These power reading on its beams attacks are off the charts."
"If it's a Mazinger Robot," said Koji, there are only 2 people who were able to create them- my father, and my grandfather."
"True," said Professor Yumi, "Unless it was from a future time."
-Meanwhile-
-Bardos Island-
"Mazinger EX comes from the year 2791AD," said Kaiser Hell, "As part of a joint project between the Photon Research Society, and the Lamenton Empire of Science and Light. It was the turning point of the war I instigated between the Galactic Alliance, and the Horuthi Theological Imperium. Its pilot is the one person I never expected to deal with. He is the heir to the Empire, and one of the best pilots for the Defense Force."
"Then we shall refocus our efforts on destroying Mazinger Z," said Dr Hell. "If he is from the future, then if we destroy the Mazinger Z, won't that cause the Mazinger EX to fade from existence?"
"That should work," said Kaiser Hell, "But, don't underestimate the EX. It was that Robot that ended me and my plans. However, if I hadn't downloaded my conciousness through time into a supercomputer, I would have finally been destroyed."
-Back at Mt Fuji-
"Therefore," said professor Yumi, "It's necessary to try to get the pilot on our side. If we are gonna find out the secrets of this new Mazinger, which we will call Mazinger EX, we need to persuade him to return with you guys to the Photon Research Facility. In order to power his Mazinger, the pilot will eventually be required to find a place to gather energy."
"And when that happens," said Sayaka, "We will try to talk to him about joining us."
-Less than a week later-
"Not another one," said Koji, having just defeated Doublas M2. This one was a 4-headed version of the Mecha Beast he just defeated. "If this mecha is anything like the last one, then…"
MISSILE PUNCH!
Almost on cue, , a fist came flying towards the mecha, punching a hole in the machine's chest. The Fist then flew off…and reattached to the arm of the unit that fired it. It looked like a Mazinger Robot, but it was slightly larger than Mazinger Z. Plus it was more spiky. On its head was a pilder, but it looked strangely more advanced. It then moved almost impossibly for a Mazinger Robot, and a voice shouted, "MAZINGER EX HAS ARRIVED!"
"Finally," said Koji, "Now we can try to talk to him."
Mazinger EX moved with a sense of purpose. However, over time, it looked like it was starting to slow down. "Damn," thought the pilot, "Need to find a place to recharge."
However, he was still holding his own as Mazinger EX was able to blast the Monster with his Inferno Terminus attack. However, the EX then seemed to stop. "Out of energy," thought the pilot, "Can't escape, so better decide whether to run or be captured."
"It would seem you are in need of a recharge, Mazinger EX," said Koji, "We wish to talk to you about allying yourself with the Photon Research Labs."
"And why should I," asked the pilot over the intercom, "I could just steal photon energy or siphon it like most people would nowadays."
"Hey," said Sayaka, "We are offering you a place to stay, and a chance to keep that mecha of yours in working order."
"I know that," said the mysterious pilot, "However, I am not sure you all are ready to take a look under the hood, as the people of your age would say, if I'm not mistaken."
"The people of our age," asked Sayaka, confused.
"If I tell you my story," said the pilot, "You will understand. So, go ahead, and haul Mazinger EX off to the photon Research Lab. Let them find out who advanced this unit is."
-To Be Continued-
-Next Time-
Koji: What a jerk! First the pilot reveals his true name and allegiance, but reveals he is a prince of an alien empire. However, he then explains that he is on a mission to destroy a being from his timeline who threatens his people. However, before we can ask what the future is like, another of those strange mechanical beasts appears. How will we deal with these? Next time on Mazinger EX
Strange revelations!
Battle of the twin Mazingers!
I will not lose to someone from the future!
And we are clear of the first chapter. Whew! This series is also no deadline, so I will keep it going as much as possible. Anyway, let me know your thoughts on this series.