Disclaimer: References to character names, galaxies, and weaponry borrowed from the Ratchet & Clank game(s) are copyright of Insomniac Games; they are not my original ideas. No copyright infringement intended.
Author's Notes: These particular haiku came to mind when going back and reviewing the events of the second Ratchet & Clank game. I wanted to create a "story" haiku, that when read has the effect of a short story, sometimes told in first- or third-person. The titles above each are merely there to either connect (or separate) each idea or event. You have the choice of reading these as one complete story, ignoring the subtitles, or with them as separate tales. Reviews, compliments, or constructive criticism are appreciated. Enjoy!
Ratchet
& Clank: Going Commando
Welcome
to Megacorp
Written
by Black Rosettes
Welcome
to the Bogon galaxy
We
are Megacorp,
Proud
makers of weaponry;
Suit
up, Commando!
Our
Founder
Here
is our founder,
Abercrombie
Fizzwidget--
An
all-around man.
Your
Mission
As
a commando
You
must stop this thief--Unknown,
And
uphold justice.
Your
Objective
An
experiment,
Gone,
stolen by this culprit...
Masked
and cloaked figure.
Any
Questions?
That
is why, Ratchet--
My
boy!--you were selected,
Seek
out and retrieve.
What
We Make
Our
finest gadgets,
Dynamo,
Tractor Beam too,
Electrolyzer.
Like
A Scavenger Hunt
Be
sure to collect,
You
know, those great nanotechs--
Lots
and lots of bolts.
Buy
Armor Too
Smash
Megacorp crates,
Reap
these free benefits, son!
Then
upgrade yourself.
Our
Sponsored Events
There
are also games,
Our
Megacorp arenas...
Win
platinum bolts!
Desert
Riders
Hover
bike races,
We
definitely sponsor--
We
know you will win!
What
To Expect Out There
On
your adventure
There
are spherical worlds and
Space
combat, Ratchet.
A
Commando Must Get Around
Need
to get around?
We
have just the ship for you...
A
fighting machine!
Infobots?
No, no!
We
will keep in touch,
By vid communication--
Good
luck and god speed!
The
Right Man For The Job
We
chose really well,
Found
ourselves a true warrior--
Galactic
hero.