One Must Fall: 2097

1. #1The World Order

   Keys: solar system, station, government, corporations, World Aeronautics and Robotics, stations, WAR, space stations, space station, World Aeronautics & Robotics, corporation

   National governments are puppets of the multinational corporations. One such corporation, World Aeronautics and Robotics (WAR), runs the entire show with a silk-covered iron fist. "All's fair in love and WAR" is the most common phrase of the day. WAR was started as a research institute to provide human-assisted robots for space travel. Their first prototypes were activated in 2009 and were immediately put to use by a conglomeration of companies from Japanamerica to build the first ACTIVE space station (the first attempt at a space station was abandoned by the later defunct United States of America before becoming operational). The HAR's were better than conventional robots in that they were completely operated by a single human whose brain controlled the robot's systems via remote. The "pilot" actually "became" the robot for all intents and purposes, but no danger to the pilot was possible. Now, WAR is Earth's leading corporation. Every other company relies on WAR for space travel to Earth's four off-world stations. WAR provides systems for governments and companies alike for security and defense.

2. #2HAR

   Keys: Shredder, Mech, Electra, Pyros, Thorn, Chronos, Gargoyle, Human Assisted Robot, Robot, Shadow, Jaguar, HAR, Katana, Flail, Nova

   HAR's "Human Assisted Robots". They're better than conventional robots in that they are completely operated by a single human whose brain controls the robot's systems remotely. The "pilot" actually "became" the robot for all intents and purposes, but no danger to the pilot was possible

   HARs can recieve upgrades to arm power, leg power, arm speed, leg speed, armor plating, and stun resistance

   Known HARs include the Jaguar, Chronos, Thorn, Pyros, Electra, Katana, Shredder, Flail, Gargoyle, Shadow. There is a secret, brand new HAR called the Nova, that few know about

3. #3Ganymede

   Keys: Ganymede, Jupiter

   Ganymede, the next moon on Jupiter to be colonized, needs a WAR representative to watch over it. The Board at WAR has decided that the applicants for the position, being equally qualified, should fight for it. Now, the ten applicants must choose which HAR will be their weapon and beat the others in a one-on-one competition.

   Anyone who has even a remotely important position at WAR is trained in the use of HAR's. Most have spent considerable time "in" a real working model to get the feel of it. But the use of HAR's for sparring is a completely new scheme brought about by the need to know that when one company attacks another the 'bots can handle the stress. The idea of using WAR robots for entertainment is a new one, but The Company believes that it will be good press for the next prototypes from the WAR design rooms. Therefore, the public is invited to view the proceedings.

   It will be the greatest one-on-one combat since the Roman Era.

   WAR not only intends to colonize the satellite, but also use its natural resources to continue its plans of expansion.

4. #4Tournament

   Keys: Tournament

   The tournament is a televised contest between HARs with two objectives: First, to generate press buzz for new, combat-oriented robot that has been designed for the eventuality of one company declaring war on another. Second, to decide which of ten qualified applicants, are to become WAR's leading representative in the colonization of Ganymede, a moon orbiting Jupiter.

   In each match, combatants utilize their respective HAR's unique abilities to land own melee moves as well as additional, special attacks. Their own physical abilities enhance those of their HARs, with power, agility, endurance, being particularly salient in enhancing the HAR's own capabilities

5. #5Jaguar

   Keys: Jaguar

   The Jaguar is considered the ultimate rich man's toy. Many companies hire full-time Jaguar pilots and robots as bodyguards. The speed of this robot is nearly unsurpassed in a unit of its size. Though it was the first ever security-intended HAR, it still holds weight as the most versatile.

   Using its incredible speed and dexterity, the Jaguar is capable of leaping more than twice its height and delivering a blow strong enough to crush buildings. It has a Smith & Winston 100-Ton Concussion Cannon, which is primarily used for crowd control. Also, the unit can jump over any large enemy, grab it while upside down, and before the enemy has time to react, throw it more than 100 meters, doing amazing damage.

   It has a concussion cannon mounted in its eyes that can fire in volleys of up to 3 blasts, can lunge and leap at opponents, and even flip over their heads and throw them

   The Jaguar is an angular humanoid robot.

6. #6Chronos

   Keys: Chronos

   The Chronos HAR was designed to lend a few precious moments to space ship rescue. It comes in several sizes, from 1.5 meters to the largest 27.5 meter model. The main feature of the Chronos is its Stasis Field Generator, a diamond-shaped machine in the middle of it's chest. The robot is designed and built to channel the energies from this machine for various uses during time-critical rescue missions.

   The energy from the Generator can be focused on the mech itself, causing it to phase out and reappear nearby. This helps the 'bot get to locations much faster than running, while taking less energy than conventional matter transfer. When the Chronos comes against solid matter, it can center the Generator on that matter to form a brief doorway, allowing passage through the solid material to its destination. Probably the unit's greatest use centers on the Stasis Activator that the Generator can expel. When this Activator connects with solid matter, it forms a Stasis Field which stops time for a brief period. This is especially useful for containing explosions, slowing effects of poison on a living creature, or stopping objects in motion.

   The Chronos can teleport short distances, fire energy projectiles that can freeze enemies in time for short periods if they connect, and slide along the ground.

   The Chronos is a rounded humanoid figure.

7. #7Thorn

   Keys: Thorn

   A real favorite among the populace, the Thorn unit was the first to use monofilament technology. The points of the "spikes" come to a single molecule, which gives Thorn a punch that can cut through normal metal like it is paper. This HAR can use its spikes to attack in several different ways. His long legs also provide a powerful weapon at medium range. Common attacks used by Thorn pilots include charging with both spikes extended, lunging forward and upward while slashing with both spikes, and pushing off of walls to suddenly change direction and impale an opponent.

   The Thorn has large, round eyes and blades above either arm that grant it an owl-like appearance. It can charge, thrust itself off of walls in order to swoop down on enemies, or lash out with a powerful kick

8. #8Pyros

   Keys: Pyros

   The colossal Pyros unit is used primarily for space station construction and maintenance. Normally, the unit is equipped with a huge array of tools necessary to keep deep-space machinery in working condition. It uses its various jet systems to move itself between various objects in space without needing a shuttle or external jet pack.

   In combat, it uses its formidable flamethrowers to perform devastating attacks, such as spinning place while creating a damaging wall of flame around itself, and it can use the flamethrowers as jets to rocket itself forward or swoop down from above, changing direction in midair. However, its jets can only be used in short bursts and the Pyros is slow when not using them. Still, the Pyros' flamethrowers and powerful arms can deal devastating damage.

   The Pyros is tall, angular, and lanky, with a single solid torso rather than legs, arms that can be used as piledrivers, and has flamethrowers in its arms and on its back.

9. #9Electra

   Keys: Electra

   In the early stages of the exploration of Jupiter, it was realized that almost no electronic equipment could function in the incredible storms of the planet's surface. Using a crystal found only on Jupiter's moon Io, scientists were able to create Electra, a HAR capable of withstanding any type of charged particle. Though the crystal is very strong, it is also one of the most expensive molecules in existence. Until this contest, the Electra unit was seldom seen in public.

   As a combat robot, Electra is formidable. Not only is it fast, but even a touch from its hands can short circuit normal machinery. It can form a flying ball of lightning which lasts for a short duration and explodes for damage capable of turning a house into rubble. Electra can also fly forward, rolling itself into a ball and striking with considerable force. For defense, the unit can send small shards of electric force which do little damage and have extremely limited range, but are good for keeping an enemy at arm's length.

   The electra is angular and has pointed arms which spark with electrical energy.

10. #10Katana

    Keys: Katana

    Often advertised as "The Ultimate Weapon", Katana is nothing more than deadly force. Using monofilament blades for hands, this unit can carve through a five-meter-thick wall of solid lead in less than ten seconds. Behind the blades are two very strong legs which allow the Katana to perform some amazing offensive maneuvers.

    The Katana can jump, extending one arm upward, high enough to knock airplanes out of the sky. It can use its powerful legs to stomp on an enemy. It can also leap towards a wall, then use the force of the rebound to turn itself into a spinning mass of sharp steel.

11. #11Shredder

    Keys: Shredder

    Originally intended for mining operations, the Shredder now sees plenty of combat time. One of the fastest HAR's, this unit can stun an enemy before it can form an adequate defense. The spinning blade hands on the mech can actually be thrown at an enemy and the magnetic systems on the arms will return the hands back to the body. Shredder can also hurl itself head-first at an enemy, causing the blade on top of its head to do considerable harm. The unit's "Flip Kick" is a favorite move of many pilots, since it can jump over projectiles and then hit the source with incredible speed. The shredder has blades for feet and an additional saw blade on its head.

12. #12Flail

    Keys: Flail

    The Flail is the greatest thing to happen to general construction work since the hammer. Capable of building and demolition, it uses its five ton chains for the heavier jobs. This unit will be the primary model used for the initial colonization of Ganymede.

    When used for combat purposes, Flail's chains come in handy. Most of the special offensive maneuvers center around the use of these chains as weapons. Also, Flail can use its powerful Charging Punch, which is guaranteed by WAR to level any mortar wall built by man, as it charges forward a great distance while punching. It can also spin, using its twin flails to keep enemies at bay or pound them into submission. It's also capable of grabbing and spinning an opponent, throwing it with great force.

    The Flail moves by using two large spiked wheels, and above each shoulder is an additional limb that ends in a massive chain, each of which is attached to a flail head.

13. #13Gargoyle

    Keys: Gargoyle

    Built for reconnaissance missions by the famous designer Marcus Knight, the Gargoyle's power is in its titanium wings. Not only is this thin, winged humanoid robot tough enough to leave and reenter the Earth's atmosphere, but it is dexterous enough to fly well below any conventional RADAR sensors. It has built-in sensor countermeasures, making it a company favorite.

    Designed from a titanium alloy, its hollow skeletal structure is both lightweight and strong. It's most used attack is to grab a victim, fly it high into the air, and either slam it against the ground or into another object. Sharp talons, feet, and beak provide a secondary defense not to be taken lightly.

14. #14Shadow

    Keys: Shadow

    Probably the most secretive project in the last twenty years, the Shadow robot definitely earns its name. Somehow, the Shadow is capable of generating quasi-real projections of itself. A single Shadow robot can at times replace half a dozen conventional 'bots. Unfortunately, the projections don't last for very long and any damage done to them is "felt" by the host robot.

    Since this is the newest HAR in the company's arsenal, many pilots find it hard to compete against and hard to fight with. Once it is mastered, though, it is a weapon to be reckoned with. WAR is still trying to measure its purpose in future missions.

15. #15Nova

    Keys: Nova

    The Nova was secretly created by WAR as part of Project Nova. Very little is known about the Nova Project, except that Major Kreissack himself is in charge of the development, and that it is the first mech specifically designed for fighting. Rumors that it is near completion have been floating around. Some say that it will be unveiled in the current contest for Ganymede.

    It has a missile launcher, is equipped with grenades, and is physically large, powerful, and imposing, capable of striking the ground hard enough to shake it.

16. #16Project Nova

    Keys: Project Nova

    Origins of Project Nova The origins of Project Nova begin with a secretive research team established by WAR, overseen by Major Kreissack and employing scientists including, but not limited to the parents of the Devroe twins. The experiments involved achieving the preservation of the human brain, enabling the perpetuated life of a human being through transplant into one of WAR's human-assisted robots. Said research led Kreissack to contemplate plans for a new, combat-oriented robot, titled the Nova, and put them into motion with the approval of its board of directors.

    Death of the Devroe Scientists Upon learning of the ambitions of the project, the Devroe scientists decided to opt out. Kreissack, upon learning this information and presumably fearing exposure, secretly wired $1.5 million to Iron Fist mercenaries to assassinate them. The Devroe scientists attempted to flee, but their escape shuttle was destroyed by Iron Fist with laser fire. The only remaining shred of evidence, left in Crystal's possession, was a DigiLink Access Code with the word "Nova" printed on it, located in her father's briefcase.

    Presumably, the project continued with the remaining scientists, while Iron Fist remained employed under Kreissack to ensure the project's completion.

17. #17Stadium

    Keys: Stadium

    The Stadium is where the WAR machines get their first testing. For the fighting purist, there are no additional hazards.

    The fight is set inside of an enclosed stadium with the crowd watching in the background. This is the only arena in the game with no hazards.

18. #18Danger Room

    Keys: Danger Room

    Also known as the Spike Pit, the Danger Room arena features giant stone spikes that come out of the back wall.

    The fight is set inside of a dark lit, brick walled pit. The dark background actually serves to obscure the arena's main hazard, spikes which appear at set intervals.

19. #19Arena

    Keys: Arenas, Arena

    The Arenas are the places where HAR battles take place. These include the Stadium, the Danger Room (which has giant stone spikes that threaten the pilots), the Power Plant (which has electrified walls) the Fire Pit (which features periodic fireballs which burst from the floor), and the Desert (which features fighter jets that attack both combatants at regular intervals)

20. #20Power Plant

    Keys: Power Plant

    Built inside a 21 century lightning receptive power plant, this is the arena used most. The walls deliver quite a shock when your mech is thrown into them. The fight is set atop a large power plant. The arena is enclosed by electrified walls which will electrocute any HAR that touches them. In Battlegrounds the arena is relatively large, being patrolled by drones which shock any HAR that passes below them.

21. #21Fire Pit

    Keys: Fire Pit

    The Fire Pit is an enclosed arena above a furnace. At specific times during the match a floating holographic ball floats around the arena, and either combatant striking it it causes a fireball to launch upwards from underneath their opponent

22. #22Desert

    Keys: Desert

    Inspired by the ancient world's thirst for combat and sport, the Desert arena was designed to entertain the masses by harboring the most devastating hazards imaginable.

    The fight is set in the middle of a large desert. Fighter jets swoop over the arena at set intervals, shooting down to hit players. In Battlegrounds the arena is also surrounded by landmines.

23. #23Crystal Devroe

    Keys: Devroe, Crystal Devroe, Crystal

    Crystal has long blonde hair and blue eyes. Crystal Devroe, and her brother Christian, are twin children of Dr. and Mrs. Devroe. Dr. Devroe was a head researcher for WAR five years ago, and it was mostly his good name that gave Crystal and Christian their positions in the company. Though Devroe's research was held in highest secrecy, Crystal knew it had something to do with biogenetic research.

    Both her parents died five years ago, the only passengers in a shuttle from Luna to Earth. Her brother suspects murder, and though he won't tell his suspicions, she does also. The only clue she carries is a DigiLink Access Code with the word "Nova" on it, found in her father's briefcase. She knows the power that Ganymede carries. She knows that Ganymede would mean access to WAR's Core computer system. She believes that WAR is responsible and that the access code will gain her entry into the secret files and hopefully the information on what happened to her parents.

24. #24Christian Devroe

    Keys: Christian, Christian Devroe, Devroe

    Christian has messy blonde hair and blue eyes. Christian's aggressive style strikes fear in the minds of competitors and desire in the hearts of many young women. Christian knows that the shuttle which carried his parents was destroyed on purpose. The passenger manifest listed thirty persons going aboard the craft, and all the names on the list weren't real. WAR killed his parents, and he wants revenge. The fact that his sister Crystal seems to be in on the hunt only scares Christian. He realizes the power of WAR and is afraid for her safety. When she applied for the Ganymede position, as he knew she would, Christian vowed he would beat her himself just to keep her from putting herself in the possibly dangerous position of Head of Ganymede. His anger and bitterness are such that he never stops training to win, and his opponents will agree that he is about the most aggressive fighter in the contest.

25. #25Steffan Thomas

    Keys: Steffan Thomas, Thomas, Steffan

    Steffan has short black hair and blue eyes. Steffan is the arrogant son of the Thomas family, one of the most influential families in the Iolo colony on Luna. Steffan is for all practical purposes a spoiled brat. He believes himself the center of the Universe and knows that Ganymede is simply another step to his final destination, President of WAR. The fact that, at 17, he has the skill and brains of someone twice his age only makes him seem that much more aloof. In combat, as in life, he tends to rely on a vicious onslaught of blows to destroy his opponent.

26. #26Milano Angston

    Keys: Milano, Milano Angston, Angston

    Milano has a tan complexion, black hair in cornrows and a ponytail, and brown eyes. Milano Angston, as only son of WAR founder Herbert Angston, has no need for money. Though Wright and Angston are now associated with their company in name only, the family is wealthy beyond measure from the nearly thirty years of success in WAR's early days. At the age of 19, Milano left his family and changed his last name to Steele. He became known internationally for his almost inhuman dexterity and Kickboxing skill, and in 2090 was hired by Raven to become a security chef for WAR. Milano never mentioned his family background, and secretly hopes to take WAR back and use the company's power for the reasons originally intended by his father.

27. #27Shirro

    Keys: PR, public relations, Shirro

    Shirro is a middle aged bald man. Shirro is the Head of Public Relations for all of WAR. It was his idea to have this contest for the media coverage. He believes that if the event is popular enough, they may find a new business for the robots: entertainment. Though Shirro knows much about what happens deep within WAR, he never takes things too seriously and just hopes things will work themselves out. Those who have seen him in martial arts tournaments agree that he is both incredibly strong and tactful, always smiling and shaking an opponent's hand after defeating them.

28. #28Jean-Paul

    Keys: Jean-Paul, John-Paul

    Jean-Paul has wild orange hair and green eyes. During his childhood, it was found that he had the an uncanny ability to absorb information of any kind. He would score perfect on any test, and was hired at a young age for the first job WAR could place him in. The company has asked several times if he would volunteer for "genetic research", but Jean-Paul knows that they simply want to know how he can have such a perfect mind. He also knows of the corruption within WAR and hopes to gain enough support from other companies to finally overthrow the larger "monster" before it does any more damage.

    In combat, Jean-Paul is calculating and has very well-rounded abilities. He rarely ever speaks, but always seems to be calm and sure of himself. He is as defensive in the arena as he is in public.

29. #29Ibrahim Hothe

    Keys: Ibrahim Hothe, Ibrahim, Hothe

    Ibrahim is a balding man with a salt-and-pepper beard. A retired triathlete, Ibrahim believes in a sharp mind and body. Probably the best designer of HARs, he has under his belt the design of the Jaguar, Mantis, and Omega robots. The Jaguar is his most famous, since the Mantis and Omega are mostly used for exploration of hostile environments (EHE) missions. Ibrahim is considered a mentor by many of the pilots, as he is always seen in the docking bays making sure "his babies" are being taken care of. Ganymede will no doubt give him more influence over new designs, and though he craves the position he still wants to design the future 'bots. He cares little for the inner politics of WAR, but simply loves the machines.

    His knowledge of the internal workings of the HARs makes him a favorite to win. He often will take a few hits and then return fire with incredible accuracy.

30. #30Angel

    Keys: Angel

    Angel has short white hair, blue eyes, and tan skin. Angel seemed to come out of nowhere. When her name was announced as a finalist for the position, reporters were astounded by the fact that not only did she not have any known background, but she wasn't even an employee of WAR. She's cold, driven, and rational, and she seldom talks with other finalists. In fact, until the competition started no one had ever seen her before. She's secretly an alien from a race native to Ganymede, sent to infiltrate the tournament and gain authority over her home in order to keep humans away. She dislikes humanity's greed and short-sightedness, and a part of her desires their destruction, but her moral compass guides her to attempt to win the tournament and keep them away peacefully.

    Angel is cool and arrogant, professing to care nothing for the losses of humans and dismissing rivals as not worth her time, but prefers to threaten or cajole them into compliance. She's mysterious and bold, unafraid to do what is necessary to achieve her goals.

31. #31Cossette Akira

    Keys: Cossette Akira, Akira, The Arena, Cossette

    Cossette has brunette hair in a ponytail and blue eyes. Fifteen years ago, a sport called The Arena was the most popular event of the day. Similar to HAR's, The Arena placed humans into a robot frame, usually ten or fifteen meters in height. The Arena players used various controls to fight their opponents while the crowd looked on. Cossette fought in The Arena until a tragic accident left her crippled from the waist down. Now she enjoys the feeling the HAR gives her, and her success in designing two space stations has given her the possibility of Ganymede. Cossette also was instrumental in the design of Electra, a robot designed from an electromagnetic crystal found on Venus.

    Cossette is very bitter about her injury, since so many have treated her as if inferior since the accident. She is still very defensive in combat, but should never be underestimated.

32. #32Raven

    Keys: Raven

    Raven is a dark-skinned man with grey eyes and flowing black hair. Nobody knows of Raven's life before becoming Kreissack's right-hand man, but since coming on board in such an important position, he has definitely made himself known. He is brutal both in and out of any competition, and has killed more than two dozen people "in self defense". Many believe that Kreissack wants Raven in the position at Ganymede for his own devious purposes. Raven himself does want the position, but not for Kreissack. He believes Kreissack is an ambitious fool and wants nothing more than to someday let one of the assassins intended for Kreissack accidentally slip through security and hit his mark.

33. #33Major Hans Kreissack

    Keys: Kreissack, Hans, the Major, Major Hans Kreissack

    Major Kreissack is an old military man with short dark hair, a red uniform, and a red cybernetic right eye. Kreissack is responsible for the success of WAR. It is rumored that there is much more to the new colony in Ganymede than is known by the general public. Many say that he is preparing to declare himself a new Emperor of the solar system. This threat is weighed heavily by his known armada of HARs and the mysterious Nova Project he's spent the last two years on. He plans to insert his brain into the body of the NOVA HAR and usher in a new age of mankind with all humans inside robotic bodies.

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