[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/yFdSbE1.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/or2hRra.png[/img] [h3][color=fff79a]Location:[/color] [i]Union Station[/i][/h3] [@ACHTUNG] (Mentioned only) [/center] Samus Aran's mission was clear according to the broadcast. The UUC needs to reach the Union Station and rescue Ethereal Raz’ Zek from the enemy forces. Yet this threat didn't come from the Union of Despair, rather an unidentified parasitic race classified as a Level 4. This certainly means that they were dangerous, yet the bounty hunter has encountered similar creatures before. The Parasite Queen she fought on the Frigate Orpheon was genetically modified by the Space Pirates with Phazon, yet was fairly easy to defeat. But she wasn't the worst of the bunch she'd encountered on her missions. That pesky X-Parasite she faced was able to latch onto her and mutate her suit into the "Fusion Suit" when she was on her second trip to SR-388... The same location where she exterminated all the Metroids, save for one, which unknowingly to her at the time actually kept the parasites from expanding on said planet. Samus still has heavy regret over that mission to this day, and indeed it has made her more conscious about the different environments on the various planets she visits in her travels. But this mission is different. These parasites caused nothing but chaos, spreading around the entire galaxy releasing their spores and mutating any living organism to become its loyal minions, or however they go about their ways. By all means they weren't seemingly beneficial to anyone but themselves. It's time to put this reign of meaningless terror to an end... and she'll not be regretting this decision anytime soon. But first, they must save the VIP. [center]- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [/center] As her ship warps into Union Space, Samus sees a chaotic and messy battlefield, with the entire station covered in a giant organic mass of alien flesh. This parasite lifeform has already overrun the entire station, encapsulating it with its large grotesque tentacles and unleashing a horde of monstrosities on innocent lives. The bounty hunter needs to get inside fast and get out even faster. The faster she can speed run through, the less problems she will encounter. Of course, there are allies coming in to help so if she's somehow unable to get to the Ethereal, hopefully the allies will be more successful. As she gets closer to the station, her ship manages to find an empty hanger that has not been contaminated by the parasites yet. This will be the perfect location to land and make a quick getaway, provided the parasites don't get there first. She also detects a nearby transport ship that is helping the civilians evacuate, presumably from the help of one of the UUC members. Unfortunately, Samus' gunship is rather small compared to the ship, with very limited room to fit a max of say 20 civilians. And that's if she's lucky and has everything cleared up. But it certainly has enough room to fit the VIP and a couple of his friends/guards. [center][url=https://youtu.be/v4cDYXpQ2Rk?t=15s]"Landing Sequence / Mission Commences"[/url][/center] The bounty hunter quickly positions her ship to land in the hanger bay, using the help of auto-pilot as she prepares to go in. Once it lands, Samus slowly rises out of the roof's hatch, revealing the orange-tinted suit and a green visor of badass armor. After inspecting her cannon one last time, she drops down with a metallic cland and heads out of the hangar bay and into the depths of the station. The hunt was on. [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/vyQNMDO.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/dTEDJtX.png[/img] [h3][color=fff200]Location:[/color] [i] Hog's Ass Space ---> Union Station[/i][/h3] [@jynmi88][/center] As soon as the redhead boarded his airship, King Koopa and the rest of the airships ascends away from the pub and back to the rest of the fleet. Amongst the surprisingly large fleet, was it's Capital Ship, a large metallic ship known simply as the [url=https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GkrB7rgPesU/maxresdefault.jpg]Koopa Cruiser[/url]. Once the ships reunited, they began preparing for a jump to the Union Station, with Bowser and Abigail boarding the main cruiser. As Bowser oversees the preparations of the fleet from the Koopa Cruiser's Starboard, Abigail appears fearlessly behind the Koopa King with a sheathed blade, ready for the battle that lies ahead. [color=ed1c24][i]"Okay. I'm here. I'm here, Bowser so you can calm down now."[/i][/color] She grumbles as she stops behind him, [color=ed1c24][i]"So can we go and get this over with?"[/i][/color] A deeply annoyed growl emits from his mouth as Bowser turns his head at the redhead, while the rest of his body continues facing the fleet. [b][color=fff200]"Hey! You better watch your tone, you drunken brat!"[/color][/b] bites back the massive turtle as he finally faces her completely, [b][color=fff200]"I know you're drunk and all, but that's no excuse to be so yippy when facing a King! So get your marbles together and listen, you hear?!"[/color][/b] The redhead's frown seemed to become even more prominent as she begins to explains herself. [color=ed1c24][i]"And,"[/i][/color] she slurrs, [color=ed1c24][i]"I'm not a drunk. I'm a passionate drinker who gets carried away occasionally."[/i][/color] This pisses off Bowser even more as he issues another distraught sigh, yet he manages to restrain himself from yelling at her again as he simply faces starboard again. This is exactly why he doesn't work well with others... [color=fff200][b]"Hmph. Whatever makes you sleep better at night..."[/b][/color] he growls before explaining what's going on, [color=fff200][b]"ANYWAYS... As I was saying, we got a transmission from the Boss, mentioning a major attack on the Union Station. Apparently some 'zombie-bugs' decided it would be a nice place to call home or something and we need to save some Senator named Simms and get outta there before the UCC decides to nuke the place or somethin'. Also mentioned something about helpin' people, but whatever."[/b][/color] He fully turns to his only audience member again. [color=fff200][b]"Speakin' of helping,"[/b][/color] he continues, [color=fff200][b]"My son, Junior, is also partaking in this battle by picking up the rest of the Koopa Kids inside the Station. They've been locked up recently after getting caught in a stealth mission and he's gonna free them. He should be able to manage it all by himself, BUT if he wants you to help, YOU help! If I hear from him that you disobeyed his direct orders, or if he gets hurt because of your uncooperation..."[/b][/color] His face began to distort into a menacing grimace. [color=fff200][b]"YOU'RE GONNA HAVE TO DEAL WITH ME."[/b][/color] His face reverts back to normal as he takes a deep breath to calm himself. Just then a red-shelled Koopa, with wings and a helmet, flies in as he flutters in front of him. [color=39b54a]"Lord Bowser! Preparations for the jump are now complete!"[/color] he announces briefly while saluting. Bowser's face brightens up slightly as he gives a simple nod. [color=fff200][b]"Then what are you waiting for, Corporal Paraplonk?!"[/b][/color] he asks as he punches his fists together, [color=fff200][b]"Rev up those engines and lets move out!"[/b][/color] He then looks back at Abigail again as he prepares to enter the captain's cabin. [color=fff200][b]"Look, all i'm saying is just follow our orders, don't give my son a hard time, and you'll be fine, ok?"[/b][/color] he finishes calmly as he leaves towards the cabin. [center]- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [url=https://youtu.be/do1-E4OlRrI]"The Airship Armada Invades!"[/url] [/center] As Bowser's fleet enters the Union Station air space, most of the main airships begin to circle the space station while a wave of airships approach it while dodging enemy fire. Amongst them was the fiery [url= https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/mario/images/0/04/Bowser_Jr._NSMBW-1.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/2000?cb=20111108014045]Bowser Jr[/url], who quickly manages to land in the nearest hanger along with the rest of the first wave. As soon as they land, they begin unloading the troops. Amongst them were notable commanders like those of the [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ssbi/images/c/c6/EliteTrio.png/revision/latest?cb=20150621232001]Elite Trio[/url], which include Private Goomp, the recently seen Corporal Paraplonk and Sergeant Guy. Each swiftly organized the troops and made their own separate squad as Bowser Jr quickly appears on the frontlines. [color=fff200][b]"Alright you chumps! Listen up!"[/b][/color] he announces as he first points to the airships, [color=fff200][b]"You guys! Stay here until I return!"[/b][/color] He then faces the Elite Trio, [color=fff200][b]"You three! You're gonna help me out get back the kids. Sergeant Guy, your ranged squad is with me. Corpral Paraplonk, you and your arial group are gonna scout out this sector and report back to me or Private Goomp, who's melee squad is gonna protect the airships from the parasite invaders. Once I come back, we're gonna get outta here quick with the koopalings! If any of the parasites get too close, call Kamek to hold them off until I return! Any questions?!"[/b][/color] There was no response other then the thunder stomps and salutes towards Junior. [color=fff200][b]"Okee Dokey!"[/b][/color] he nods satisfyingly as he opens the hangar door, [color=fff200][b]"Let's move out!"[/b][/color] But before he himself can move out, he sees a single [url=https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0289/1534/products/ImperialLander-1_1756x988_1024x1024.jpg?v=1401401913]large ship[/url] entering the same hangar bay where his forces are in. (If Abigail is present, she will be instructed to come with Bowser Jr. If not, ignore this message) [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/noTvcAV.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/fp8Guuv.png[/img] [h3][color=fff200]Location:[/color] [i]Random Space ---> Union Station[/i][/h3] [/center] [b]"Lord Vader?"[/b] Captain Piett calls cautiously as he slowly enters the dark lord's meditation room and stands patiently while looking at a large black sphere in the middle of the room. That sphere begins to slowly open, revealing Darth Vader as his seat slowly turns to face the captain, his breathing echoing loudly throughout the entire room. [b][color=aba000]"What is it, Captain?"[/color][/b] he asks bluntly. [b]"We've just received a message from the UoD,"[/b] he explains, [b]"It released an Alpha-Level distress call regarding an attack of the Union Station barely over a minute ago. The invaders can only be described as, and I quote, 'scary zombie-bugs', and we've been requested to partake in the evacuation and rescue of Senator Sinns."[/b] [b][color=aba000]"It does not concern me."[/color][/b] he answers bluntly, almost without second thought. The Captain paused as he gives a rather confused look, blinking rapidly with a stutter before continuing. [b]"M-My lord? With all do respect, the~"[/b] [b][color=aba000]"What did the Emperor say regarding the matter?"[/color][/b] he interrupts as his breathing grew louder for a second. There was a mere pause, followed by an unwilling stammer. [b]"As far as I'm concerned~"[/b] Piett begins to answer, but wouldn't need to continue more as Vader knows the answer. [b][color=aba000]"Unless the Emperor expects my presence there,"[/color][/b] he responds boldly as he reminds him of his faithful obedience to his master, [b][color=aba000]"Then I am not needed. The fleet shall remain its course to Udakar, where the surviving forces had fled. You will oversee preparations to jump and ready the fleet to crush the Resistance in the sector. You are dismissed."[/color][/b] And without another word, the meditation chamber closes and there was silence. As Vader begins to take off his mask again and enjoy his relaxation some more, he suddenly is rudely interrupted by a familiar voice echoing through his head just seconds later. [b][color=silver]"Lorrrrrd Vader."[/color][/b] Palpatine telepathically calls to Vader from deep within his dark mind with an old and scraggily voice, [b][color=silver]"I have a new assignment for you..."[/color][/b] [center]- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJha78EQGwc]"The Empires Strikes Back"[/url] [/center] Vader's Death Squadron jumps to Union space, where the Executor lurks within several hundred miles of firing range within the base. He had just heard about Bowser's fleet having just arrived merely seconds later, already sending in a wave of his troops to board the Station. As he stares from the Executor's bridge, he notices the disturbing matter of organic flesh engulf the space station. Yet the dark lord takes little worry of this threat. He has already created a plan for the battle at hand. As the first Sentinel-Class Landing Craft boards the Union Station, it begins to unload a total of roughly 55 stormtroopers from the 501 legion, with 30 regular stormtroopers (including a Field Commander), 20 flamethrower troopers, and 5 Elite Death Troopers ready for battle. As they marched into the station, Bowser Jr flies to the field commander while in his Koopa Clown Car looking rather cross. [color=fff200][b]"Hey! Stop stealing my thunder!"[/b][/color] he complains loudly while throwing his fist in the air, [color=fff200][b]"What are you guys doing?"[/b][/color] [b]"Same thing as you guys."[/b] the commander blatantly states, [b]"We're also instructed to join forces with your group and make sure to keep the parasites at bay."[/b] [color=fff200][b]"Papa didn't tell me that!"[/b][/color] the bratty koopa kid responds confusingly. [b]"It was a last minute order."[/b] explains the stormtrooper bluntly, [b]"However, we've brought you some assistance. We'll be mostly using flametroopers to help clear the way to the senator. According to an assumption, fire is something these parasites are weak to."[/b] [color=fff200][b]"I'm only here to rescue my brethren,"[/b][/color] Junior states clearly to the commander, [color=fff200][b]"Not some boring political puppet!"[/b][/color] At that point, a sudden point of realization entered Junior's mind like a lightbulb. [color=fff200][b]"Wait a second, you said something about fire being their weakness right? I can breathe fire too!"[/b][/color] he mentions excitingly with a devilish smirk, [color=fff200][b]"Juuuuust like my father before me, hee hee hee!"[/b][/color] The commander sighs as he begins to join up with the rest of the troops. [b]"Whatever you say..."[/b] he sighs annoyingly while rolling his eyes underneath his helmet as he orders his troops to move out towards the Senator, while Junior's troops go straight to the Koopa Kids.