CHAPTER ONE
Our story begins on Pioneer 2, shortly after the legendary defeat of Dark Falz. The island of Gal Da Val has recently been rumored to contain remnants of secret experiments conducted by the scientists of Pioneer 1, as well as evident links to the man known as Flowen. The current Principal of Pioneer 2, Tyrell, has contemplated sending hunters to Gal Da Val island to confirm the rumors, but all attempts at such acts have been thwarted by the Lab. We shall begin with the Principal's plan to overcome the Lab's influence, and send a hunter to the island for investigation. The hunter in question is Zathura. A seasoned bounty hunter and mercenary, with a forgotten past. No one seems to know exactly how old he is, or where he comes from. The only undeniable fact is that he was transferred to Pioneer 2 shortly before it left planet Coral.
" Pinggg" The telltale sign of electronic mail rings in Zathura's ears as he sits down to his first cooked meal in nearly two weeks. He reluctantly reaches over and activates the video on his armband. "Tyrell, I should've known, what do you want so badly that you had to interrupt my meal?" " Hmm...nice to see you too. I have a mission for you Zathura, but we should not discuss it over monitored channels. Come to my office as soon as you can." Zathura slowly finishes his meal, trying his best to savor it's taste, as he knows it will be a long time before he has time to make another. A short time later he don's his armor and takes his double cannon from his weapon rack. He decides to grab his Varista for good measure, and heads out the door towards the Principal's office.
Zathura walks in the Principal's office slightly taken aback by the simplicity of it all. He had previously received all of his missions at the Hunter's Guild or via his electronic communicator on his armband. The office was bare of anything that would make it unique, only computers and holographic view screens adorned it. "hmph" he thought to himself. "Probably reflects his personality." Tyrell took the initiative, and explained why he had called Zathura. " I'm sure you're wondering why I asked you to come here instead of talking to you over the communication channels. Have you heard of Gal Da Val island?" "Well, I've heard rumors, I'm not sure if I'm inclined to believe them though. Does this have something to do with the island?" " Well,...I want you to go to Gal Da Val island and investigate it for me." " What!? You can't be serious, no one's allowed down there anymore. Only hunters associated with the Lab have access to Gal Da Val." " Exactly. We need to know what's down there. If the rumors are true, then the Lab has a very good reason for restricting access. I need these rumors either confirmed,...or disproved. I need you to associate yourself with the lab in order to get their permission to go to the surface. I've already contacted Dr. Montague, and he agreed that you would be an excellent addition to their hunting team. However, I did not inform him of your obligation to me." " I see, you've done your homework Tyrell. It's true Dr. Montague owed me a favor, but adding me to the Lab staff? That's going a bit far,...even for you Tyrell." " Maybe so Zathura, nonetheless,...you are the one most fitted for this operation, and I promise I will make it worth your while if you do this for me." Zathura contemplated this for a moment. Principal Tyrell had never asked anything with such serious consequences before. However, going to Gal Da Val island,...seeing it with his own eyes. After all, Tyrell wasn't the only one who wanted to see if the rumors were true. After a few minutes, Zathura agreed. Tyrell gave him a small communicator with a private channel, and installed a small camera into the shoulder of Zathura's armor. " Very well, within the week your belongings will be moved to a location of the Lab's choosing. I will contact Dr. Montague, and you will start your debriefing at the Lab tomorrow. Zathura,...I trust you to see this through." " Understood Principal Tyrell."
Our story begins on Pioneer 2, shortly after the legendary defeat of Dark Falz. The island of Gal Da Val has recently been rumored to contain remnants of secret experiments conducted by the scientists of Pioneer 1, as well as evident links to the man known as Flowen. The current Principal of Pioneer 2, Tyrell, has contemplated sending hunters to Gal Da Val island to confirm the rumors, but all attempts at such acts have been thwarted by the Lab. We shall begin with the Principal's plan to overcome the Lab's influence, and send a hunter to the island for investigation. The hunter in question is Zathura. A seasoned bounty hunter and mercenary, with a forgotten past. No one seems to know exactly how old he is, or where he comes from. The only undeniable fact is that he was transferred to Pioneer 2 shortly before it left planet Coral.
" Pinggg" The telltale sign of electronic mail rings in Zathura's ears as he sits down to his first cooked meal in nearly two weeks. He reluctantly reaches over and activates the video on his armband. "Tyrell, I should've known, what do you want so badly that you had to interrupt my meal?" " Hmm...nice to see you too. I have a mission for you Zathura, but we should not discuss it over monitored channels. Come to my office as soon as you can." Zathura slowly finishes his meal, trying his best to savor it's taste, as he knows it will be a long time before he has time to make another. A short time later he don's his armor and takes his double cannon from his weapon rack. He decides to grab his Varista for good measure, and heads out the door towards the Principal's office.
Zathura walks in the Principal's office slightly taken aback by the simplicity of it all. He had previously received all of his missions at the Hunter's Guild or via his electronic communicator on his armband. The office was bare of anything that would make it unique, only computers and holographic view screens adorned it. "hmph" he thought to himself. "Probably reflects his personality." Tyrell took the initiative, and explained why he had called Zathura. " I'm sure you're wondering why I asked you to come here instead of talking to you over the communication channels. Have you heard of Gal Da Val island?" "Well, I've heard rumors, I'm not sure if I'm inclined to believe them though. Does this have something to do with the island?" " Well,...I want you to go to Gal Da Val island and investigate it for me." " What!? You can't be serious, no one's allowed down there anymore. Only hunters associated with the Lab have access to Gal Da Val." " Exactly. We need to know what's down there. If the rumors are true, then the Lab has a very good reason for restricting access. I need these rumors either confirmed,...or disproved. I need you to associate yourself with the lab in order to get their permission to go to the surface. I've already contacted Dr. Montague, and he agreed that you would be an excellent addition to their hunting team. However, I did not inform him of your obligation to me." " I see, you've done your homework Tyrell. It's true Dr. Montague owed me a favor, but adding me to the Lab staff? That's going a bit far,...even for you Tyrell." " Maybe so Zathura, nonetheless,...you are the one most fitted for this operation, and I promise I will make it worth your while if you do this for me." Zathura contemplated this for a moment. Principal Tyrell had never asked anything with such serious consequences before. However, going to Gal Da Val island,...seeing it with his own eyes. After all, Tyrell wasn't the only one who wanted to see if the rumors were true. After a few minutes, Zathura agreed. Tyrell gave him a small communicator with a private channel, and installed a small camera into the shoulder of Zathura's armor. " Very well, within the week your belongings will be moved to a location of the Lab's choosing. I will contact Dr. Montague, and you will start your debriefing at the Lab tomorrow. Zathura,...I trust you to see this through." " Understood Principal Tyrell."