Lylat in Chaos (Star Fox/Warhammer 40K)
Chapter 1: Space Hulks
The Lylat System was cursed.
It seem that, in recent years, the system could not enjoy peace and prosperity it once knew long ago. First, the evil mad scientist Andross attempted to take over the Lylat System with his vast fleets and armies. Although he was defeated thanks to the efforts of Star Fox, Andross did came close in realizing his goals of conquest and left deep scars that took a long time to heal. Many planets were damaged and needed a long time to rebuild, like Corneria and Zoness. In addition, many of Andross's former armies and fleets turned to piracy and crime to sustain themselves, not to mention that many Venomian military supplies and hardware found their way into the hands of gangs and pirates.
Then there was the Aparoid Invasion, taking place nine years after the Lylat Wars caused by Andross. Again, even though Star Fox have destroyed the Aparoids for good, they caused much destruction, especially on Corneria. The damage there was so severe, it surpassed the damage inflicted by Andross's forces during the Lylat Wars. Many urban centers were completely obliterated, and the government was forced to relocate to the Orbital Gate. The Cornerian Defense Fleet suffered many losses, for it was estimated that they lost about three-quarters of their original fleet at the time the invasion began. It took many months to even rebuild a fraction of what was lost.
But rebuild they did. The Cornerian Defense Fleet was rebuilt to the extent that pirates who formerly plague the core worlds of the Lylat System were no longer a threat. The Lylatians who live around the major planets like Corneria could finally enjoy a glimpse of life before all of these wars. However, pirates and criminals still plague the fringe worlds and the asteroid belts, as the Cornerian Defense Fleet simply do not have the ships to patrol the area. In addition, necessities are constantly in short supply, so the poor often turned to criminal activities to sustain themselves. As a result, a criminal underbelly thrived in just about every major planet and locale. And it turns out that the peace was short-lived.
And now, two years after the Aparoid Invasion, another war would soon ravage the Lylat System again. And this time, it was likely that Lylat will be changed forever…
Captain Fischer could not help but stare at his objective.
The long-distance sensors at Corneria have detected a large anomaly make of rock and metal near Titania several days ago. Under normal circumstances, the operators would think it was just a large asteroid. However, a strange energy field pulsed outward from the anomaly and interfered with the sensors, making it impossible to get an accurate reading on what exactly it was. Therefore, it was reasonable that the Cornerian Defense Fleet decided to send a cruiser to investigate the anomaly.
"Cruiser 701, report on the situation," Sounded a voice on the communications line. It was Captain Fischer's superior officer and the commanding officer of the entire Cornerian Defense Fleet, General Pepper.
"We have arrived at the target location and found the anomaly," Fischer answered. "It looks like a huge asteroid, but it seems to be a huge mass of shipwrecks mixed with asteroid rock."
"Can you identify any of the shipwrecks?"
Fischer studied the shipwrecks closely. The shipwrecks are completely foreign to Lylat. They are too large to be built even in the largest shipyard in the entire system. Also, they resemble a cross between highly decorated ancient wooden ships and temples, in stark contrast to the sleek and modern starships used by the Cornerian Defense Fleet. And they all bear a double-headed eagle symbol, forged in gold and other precious metals.
"Negative. All of the shipwrecks are of unknown origin and style. What are your orders?"
There was a brief pause in the conversation. Fischer knew that Pepper was thinking hard on how to handle the situation.
General Pepper finally spoke. "Hold your position near the anomaly and make observe it. But do not attempt any boarding missions until reinforcements arrive to assist you in the mission."
Fischer acknowledged the order and closed the communications line. He quickly signaled the helmsman to steer the ship close to the anomaly. In his mind, he had a bad feeling about this anomaly, for too many questions remained unanswered.
Captain Fischer's suspicions were correct, even if he did not know it. Deep inside the anomaly, rests an ancient pendent, pulsing with evil energies reeking of malevolent beings known as Chaos. It rests in a sealed chamber, waiting for an unsuspecting being to stumble upon it. If a victim were to wear the pendent, the Chaos gods will slowly devour the soul and corrupt the mind and body to their purposes. And from that body, they will bring an everlasting nightmare to the system.
But, the pendent needs a host. So it continued to wait…