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Prologue

The room had been occupied for hours. It's contents had officials and dignitaries of the remaining surviving Red Ribbon Army. They had been arguing for hours onto how to proceed with the current crisis. The most prominent one, who was currently sitting at the end of the table with his hands folded was listening carefully to the bickering amongst the other officials. His name was General Marcus Copper. Born to a drunkard and a street whore; he ran away at age 8 and decided to pursue his life as a freelance mercenary. At age 18, he ran with a paramilitary group called 'The Bronze Chargers'. During his time with them they taught him how to be a soldier. He spent many days and nights scouring through countless books, that contained information on warfare, philosophy, and technology. The subjects that interested him the most, that would eventually lead into his position in the Army, was genetic modification and cybernetics.

Eventually growing tired of his current environment, he decided that he would find his own way in the world. A year later, he was a approached by a messenger cloaked in black with a red armband. She had given him a pragmatic offer. A new organization was forming, called The Red Ribbon Army, whose goal was to rule the earth. He had heard this song and dance before, and told her as such. She told him that they had heard of his exploits of enhancing his compatriots with experimental serums and cybernetics, and their leader, Commander Red would like an audience with him. Walking inside the gigantic stronghold, he was in awe on how large and sophisticated it was. Upon meeting Commander Red, he was taken aback at how small he was. In Copper's mind he mocked him on his short stature. There was no way a man like him, could lead a grand army of this scale. There was something about Red that rubbed off him in the wrong way, he took note.

Red beckoned to him, "Take a seat lad, we have much to discuss". Slowly taking a seat in-front of the oak desk where Red was he said, "I'm a very busy man as you can tell. What is this so called offer you have for me?" Smiling Red responded, "I need men lad, good men. What we have here is an army that could become the greatest fighting force in mankind." Narrowing his eyes, Copper continued to listen. ''I've heard stories about you." Red went on. "You singlehandedly killed a platoon of elite paratroopers with the enchantments you gave your men". Putting his hands on the table Red declared "I'm willing to give you an offer. I will supply you with the most brilliant and capable minds in your field." Not faltering his momentum he continued, "You will be given the rank of General. You will oversee our RD in advanced weaponry, along with that your other duties will consist in making the Army's special forces into the best on earth. Sitting back into his chair Red awaited his visitors response.

Contemplating on the offer that had been presented to him, Copper started to think. This organization could be his big break, his opportunity to show the world the he was the greatest soldier alive. Taking off his rose tinted circular glasses and brushing them he responded, "Commander Red, you have a deal." Immediately after joining he started getting to work. During the daylight, he was working with the men and women in the research development creating weapons that would aid in their armies domination of the world. One such scientist that he became friends with was Dr. Johnathan Gero. He had joined the Army in pursuit of making of artificial human operatives that could wreck havoc upon enemy combatants.

Overtime, Copper had become very good friends with Geros to the point Johnathan created him artificial energy gauntlets called, "Photon Gauntlets". The specifications of them allowed the user to fire high powered artificial energy waves that could destroy a city at maximum power. Jonathan's wife, Laura decided that decided that Copper's current attire needed a serious makeover to fit a man of his prestige. She crafted him a tan trench coat, and an army cap baring the letter 'R' in the middle. These gifts would become his identity, and he would wear them for the rest of his days. During the hours of darkness, Copper did a rigid regime for potential recruits for entry into the special forces of The Red Ribbon Army. The end result ended with great success, the men he trained had lost empathy. They had became the ideal soldier, willing to carry out any order no matter how heinous. With a smirk he congratulated himself.

Five years late disaster struck them all. A small boy was slowly dismantling the army Copper and so many of his colleges had made. First Silver, then White and Muscle tower, then General Blue and his Blue Corps. Commander Red was slowly eroding Copper's and his people's tolerance. All current research was diverted into finding a way to defeat the arch enemy of the Army, "Goku". When word got out the Commander had hired the assassin Ta Pai Pai to eliminate the boy named Goku, there was a renewed hope of victory. That was short lived however when the boy defeated him effortlessly after gaining new found strength. As the boy massacred the stronghold Copper tried to get the Gero family's son, Jerry to safety. By the unlucky stroke of fate Jerry was struck dead by a reflected bullet that hit him in between the eyes. Being forced to retreat, Copper escaped into an air jet and made his way to safe harbor.

The next few months were the worst of his life. He had to tell his dear friends, that their only child had departed this world by a mere boy. Jonathan blamed him for his son's death calling him a coward among other things. Johnathan's next great blow was his beloved wife dying of heart break only a year later. Cold and isolated Johnathan didn't speak to Copper for over a decade. Returning to reality, Copper decided it was time for him to chime in. Clearing his throat he began to speak. "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention? The past decade we have lost friends, family and so much more. We are in an precarious position, our combined destinies are left uncertain. However I have an idea that will change everything."

A burley looking man, not unlike something you'd see in a Viking movie began to speak. "Ah yes, the prodigal son General Marcus Copper has another grand scheme up his sleeve! You told us 7 years ago Johnathan Gero had created the ultimate androids that would defeat our great enemy, Goku! So tell us oh great one, what plan do you have now?" Becoming annoyed by the lack of respect the man had exhibited towards him, Copper fired a pink energy wave over to the man reducing him to ash. Recollecting himself, he began once more. "As I was about to say, I have a plan. Last month our scientists have finally made the Super Armor Busting bullet. This bullet can penetrate the armor of the likes of Super Sayian or greater and kill them within seconds. However, we need a test subject." The room was loud with questions. Who would it be used on? Whom would do the deed? Did they dare try?

Pleased with the reactions Copper gave his big pitch. "Our target will be none other than the strongest human on earth, Krillin Chestnut. He is the only target out of the other Earths fighters who could be lured to a location and then be shot at. One of the men spoke up, "The man is the star of the Satan City Police Department is he not? How would we be able to lure him into a trap?" A smirk formed on Coppers lips and he proceeded to say, "I have a mole within the Police Department, that would use the dispatch to lure him to the opportune location, none other than the Old Iron Works. We simply get our operative into the location hit him in say the arm. If it works we can move onto Phase 2. If not we're back to square one." With that being said the women and men in the room applauded him. Shortly thereafter he contacted his operative, Clyde Lars. Gaining his composure Copper said, "Operation Piercing Strike is now in effect." Clyde nodding in agreement, "I'm inbound to Satan City, these scum are going to feel this one sir!"

END

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