S1: The Unique IMC Pilot

by IMC Librarian

Michael W Johnson, found and raised by Spyglass unit #826591740-A, grows up to become an IMC Pilot, but soon discovers that he is more than that. More than a Pilot, more than a soldier, more than anyone knows, even himself. He is endowed with a destiny that will change his life and the lives of those around him for good.

23. CH22

S1-22
Samus Aran's return

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6:19 PM
12/26/2283

Planet Vez-2 - IMC HQ
Technical development laboratories

Music
Titanfall - OST 02

A trip to a planet outside Frontier space had been planned, and the route was set. There would be more than enough fuel left for the jump back.

"OK, so if you take this route, you should arrive at planet Elysia. If the records are correct, there should be some Chozo ruins somewhere in Skytown." Adam advised.

"'Skytown'?" Michael had never heard of that place.

"Yeah. The only problem is that it's in Galactic Federation territory." Anthony stated.

"That means we'll need a form of cloaking technology." Samus added.

"I've got it!"

"What's up, Michael?" Anthony asked.

"The IMC is more advanced than the Galactic Federation, right?"

"A lot more advanced." Samus replied.

"We've got Cloak Drones! They can hide us from any Federation radars!"

"Cloak Drones... That might actually work. How big are they?" Before Michael could answer Adam's question, a Cloak Drone hovered in and cloaked him. It wasn't that big. Almost twice as big as a frisbee.

"That'll work." Anthony stated.

6:27 PM
12/26/2283

Federation space
Approaching planet Elysia

Music
none

An IMC Drop Ship travelled through space, but it was extremely hard to see from the outside, and impossible for radars to detect.

"We're on approach to planet Elysia. Got anything, Adam?" Michael asked.

"The Chozo built the Skytown outpost. It's a floating city. The lower atmosphere is deadly to organic life, but you'll be safe from it on Skytown, which is above the clouds, and the toxic atmosphere."

Spyglass got on the line. "According to the data recovered from Anthony Higgs's Federation soldier helmet, there are no Galactic Federation alarms, so you will remain undetected as you explore Skytown."

"The Aurora Unit might alert the Federation of my presence once I set foot in Skytown." Samus added.

"There is that possibility." Michael stated, tuning the Iron Pilot's Repulsors.

"But it probably knows that the Galactic Federation has changed, and not in a good way."

"What is an Aurora Unit anyway?"

"The Aurora Units are basically organic supercomputers. A long time ago, a team of Federation scientists announced the birth of an organic supercomputer, and its name was 'Aurora'. Since that historic date, thousands of Auroras have been built and installed. Originally designed for scientific purposes, the Auroras are now used in government, business, and military roles as well. They are given male, female, or gender-neutral personas, based on the needs and desires of the staff at the facility they are to serve in. A vast network links all existing Auroras, allowing them to access a tremendous database without peer. Aurora Unit 217 is stationed in Skytown." Samus explained.

"Right. So, we sneak in, use the Chozo stuff to get your Power Suit back online, then sneak out, like nothing ever happened."

"Easier said than done, Michael."

He nodded. "That's true."

6:31 PM
12/26/2283

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Spire Dock

Music
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption - Skytown

"You should be able to find the Chozo technology somewhere in the middle of Skytown. Be careful of any mechanical defenses." Anthony transmitted.

"Got it."

The Drop Ship landed on a platform, with an energy door blocking the way into the structure. Samus was armed in her Pilot equipment, while Michael used the Iron Pilot.

"How are we supposed to get inside?" Michael wondered.

"Back when I had my Power Suit, I hit these energy doors with the Power Beam and the door opened."

"OK. I got it now." Michael aimed the palm of his armored right hand at the closed entrance, disrupting the energy in the door with a Repulsor blast and opening it. He stepped aside. "Ladies first."

"Well, aren't you a gentleman."

"I try."

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Maintenance Shaft AU

Samus entered, followed by Michael, Repulsors at the ready. A large gap was the only blockade, with a few strange floating creatures drifting about. Samus jumped and started running on the walls, avoiding the Sky Puffers, while Michael simply flew around them.

They ended up at another energy door, which Michael opened with a Repulsor blast.

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Aurora Chamber

Michael and Samus entered another room. "I've got the feeling we're being watched." Michael stated.

Just then, a booming voice filled the chamber. "Greetings."

"WHAT THE FFFfff-... Nope. Not saying it. Never."

"Aurora Unit 217?" The Pilots approached the giant glass tank in the room, which contained a large, metallic brain-like entity.

Music
Metroid Other M - Briefing

"It is good to see you again, Samus Aran. But we are surprised to see that your Power Suit is not being worn. What has happened?"

"My Power Suit's energy was depleted, but I survived. We're here looking for a way to re-energize it."

"We understand. Who is this with you?"

"Disembark." The Iron Pilot's armor retracted, allowing Michael to exit the suit before it closed back up. "My name is Michael W Johnson. I'm an IMC Pilot. And what do you mean 'we'?"

"It's just how 217 talks."

"Very unexpected. An IMC Pilot in Skytown, especially after the Galactic Federation has declared war against the IMC. However, the Federation is not what it once was. Seeing as you have good intentions, it is in our best interest to side with you."

"What about any other Aurora Units in existence? What'll happen to them?" Michael asked.

"We have an answer to that question already. The coordinates to each remaining Aurora Unit will also be provided. Samus, ever since all Phazon in the universe was eradicated by the destruction of Phaaze, we have retaken control over Skytown's automated security. The Chozo technology in Skytown will be open to you. Despite IMC technology being more advanced than Galactic Federation tech, we are able to transmit the coordinates of both the remaining Aurora Units and the Chozo technology in Skytown to Michael Johnson's suit."

"Well, OK then."

The Iron Pilot notified them of remotely downloaded information. "A map of Skytown has been received and downloaded. Coordinates of Chozo technology cache marked."

"Unfortunately, without the Morph Ball feature of Samus Aran's Chozo Power Suit, this cache is inaccessible."

"We'll see what we can do about that. Embark!" The Iron Pilot reopened its armor plating and allowing Michael to enter suit.

"Displaying Skytown map." On the Iron Pilot's HUD, a 3D map of the entire outpost appeared, with a single room showing up in green, their current location in white, and the rest all in blue.

"I've got it."

"Perhaps with your level of ingenuity, you can improvise your own way to the Chozo technology and restore Samus Aran's Power Suit."

"You can count on us to do the right thing."

"We will commune with Aurora Unit 242 aboard the Galactic Federation flagship, GFS Olympus. Our conversation will not be shared with the Galactic Federation."

"Right."

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Spire Dock

Music
Metroid Prime 3 Corruption - Skytown

Michael and Samus left the Aurora Chamber to find the Chozo technology hidden in Skytown. "If I remember correctly, we should head to the Powerworks."

"Powerworks. Got it."

"We'll go through the Junction first."

"Junction located. Marking path."

Michael picked up Samus under her arms, giving her a ride over the large gap and arriving at the Junction in little-to-no time.

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Junction

Another energy door blocked the way, so Michael used the Repulsor to open it.

"Does the Iron Pilot have a compass?" Samus wondered.

"Yeah. Why do you ask?"

"There's a door to the south, which leads to Zipline Station Charlie." They headed through the circular looping hallway, seeing another door, which Michael opened.

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Zipline Station Charlie

"OK. Zipline Station Charlie. Where to next?"

"There's another door, leading to the Powerworks Access." Across the large gap was another energy door. Michael carried Samus over to it before blasting the door, opening it.

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Powerworks Access

"Powerworks Access." Michael announced.

"One last door. But there's a problem." They rounded the corner, seeing a turbine-like structure with a hole too small for either of them to fit. Michael aimed the lower left arm of the Iron Pilot at the structure as two plates of armor on the forearm retracted, revealing a small micro-missile on a little rack. The projectile was launched into the blockade.

At first, nothing happened. But then it exploded, clearing the way as the energy door was on the other side.

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Powerworks

"This is the Powerworks. We'll need another miniature rocket to get through here."

Michael launched a micro-missile from the right forearm, blasting through the wall and revealing a large statue down below. "Whoa... What in the..."

They jumped down, approaching the Chozo statue in the back of the chamber. Samus walked in front of it, as if she knew what to do.

As if sensing her presence, the Chozo statue reacted, glowing with bright light and enveloping Samus in the brightness.

In Samus's place was a mechanical humanoid, with a familiar arm cannon.

"Uh... Samus? What happened?"

"It worked. My Power Suit's back online! Let's head back to the Aurora Chamber."

7:02 PM
12/26/2283

Federation space
Planet Elysia - Skytown Outpost
Aurora Chamber

"Well done, you two. Samus Aran's Power Suit has been restored. We will attempt to establish a private communication channel with the IMC HQ in order to transmit information to the IMC without the Galactic Federation noticing."

"Thank you, AU 217. I look forward to serving alongside you on the Frontier."

"C'mon, let's go." Samus put plainly.

7:27 PM
12/26/2283

Planet Vez-2 - IMC HQ
Hangar bay 3

Music
Titanfall - OST 02

"It's good to see you back safe and sound, Samus. We received a communication from Aurora Unit 217, relaying us vital information on how we can defeat the Galactic Federation. I also noticed that you got your Power Suit back. I take it the mission was a success?" Adam asked.

"Yeah. And when's my new Gunship gonna be finished?"

"Finished it a few minutes before you got back. It's ready when you are. Just waiting back over in hangar bay 5." Anthony stated.

10:42 PM
12/26/2283

Planet Vez-2 - IMC HQ
Technical development laboratories

The IMC tech crew had finished with their modifications to Samus's Power Suit, enhancing its capabilities 10 times over.

"With technology like that, you could take on the Galactic Federation singlehandedly... and win." Michael commented.

Samus laughed. "Stop. You're exaggerating."

"I'm serious. You've got the firepower to do it."

"If you say so, but thanks for the compliment."

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CHOZO POWER SUIT STATUS

Power Suit: ONLINE
Varia Suit: ONLINE
Gravity Suit: ONLINE

Energy Tanks: 20

Power Beam: ONLINE
Ice Beam: ONLINE
Wave Beam: ONLINE
Plasma Beam: ONLINE
Diffusion Beam: ONLINE

Missile Launcher: ONLINE
Super Missiles: ONLINE
Seeker Missiles: ONLINE
Missile capacity: 250

Grapple Lasso: ONLINE
Grapple Swing: ONLINE
Grapple Voltage: ONLINE

Morph Ball: ONLINE
Spider Ball: ONLINE
Boost Ball: ONLINE
Morph Ball Bombs: ONLINE
Power Bomb: ONLINE

Space Jump: ONLINE
Screw Attack: ONLINE
Speed Booster: ONLINE
Shinespark: ONLINE

Combat Visor: ONLINE
Scan Visor: ONLINE
Command Visor: ONLINE
X-ray Visor: ONLINE

Scan Pulse: ONLINE
Lightning Armor: ONLINE
Beam Burst: ONLINE
Phase Drift: ONLINE

NEW WEAPONRY INSTALLED

IMC Suit: ONLINE
Personal Cloak: ONLINE
Active Radar Pulse: ONLINE
Arc Bomb: ONLINE

Scan Visor can now reprogram Heavy Turrets and BRD-01 'Spectre' Combat Drones.

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IMC Suit

Description
IMC modifications to the Chozo Power Suit have increased damage output and enhanced damage resistance. The IMC Suit comes with two Pilot tactical abilities as well as a function similar to the Pilot Data-Knife, being capable of reprogramming certain enemy technologies to the IMC's side.

Appearance
Exact physical appearance of the Gravity Suit from Metroid Samus Returns, but with bluish silver instead of purple, metallic grey instead of red, and white instead of yellow. This also includes the arm cannon design from Metroid Other M.

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Well, got this chapter all done and over with.

Now I can get the Northstar, Ronin, Tone, and Legion Titans in.

See you next time.

Oh, and I don't use cuss words. They register in my mind as 'vocabulary violations'.