The situation on the new Terran colony of Doughty has taken a turn for the worse as a sudden chaos event has caused widespread panic and devastation. Mutated monsters have emerged, posing a grave threat to the inhabitants, who are now fighting for their lives. The Governor's Palace and its immediate surroundings seem to be the only safe haven, thanks to the efforts of the Guards who have established a perimeter to keep the creatures at bay. The once peaceful colony is now a battleground, and the people are struggling to survive in the face of this unexpected and terrifying threat.
The palace was a magnificent structure, built from the very colony ship that had transported the original settlers to this new world. The location of the palace had been carefully selected, as it was discovered that ancient ruins lay buried deep beneath the surface. The government had intentionally chosen this site in order to keep the existence of these alien artifacts a secret. Now, as they faced an attack, they wondered if these artifacts had somehow protected them and prevented any mutations from occurring in the surrounding area.
Governor Endymion and his personal guard embarked on a journey to explore the catacombs beneath the palace. They encountered numerous obstacles, including having to blast through rock walls, before finally reaching a massive cave containing the ruins of an ancient, highly advanced city. The technology found within the ruins surpassed that of the current human civilization, and the pictograms on the walls hinted at a similar event occurring in the past.
Endymion surmised that such an event must have occurred before, and that the inhabitants of the city possessed technology to protect themselves. The fact that no harm had befallen them within the palace perimeter suggested that this technology was still operational. Their mission now was to locate and harness this advanced technology.
As they walked through the bustling city center, their eyes were drawn to a massive building that emitted a powerful electrical hum. The sound seemed to reverberate through the air, capturing their attention and leading them to the imposing structure before them. Determined to uncover its secrets, they carefully used their plasma cutter to open the ancient metal blast doors. However, the material proved to be more resilient than they had anticipated, and it took them much longer than expected to breach it. The material was unlike anything they had encountered before, adding to the mystery and intrigue of what lay beyond the doors.
As they entered the massive hall, they were greeted by several hexagonal cube-like structures, each with strange robotic arms hanging down from the ceiling. One of the guards stepped into one of the rooms and suddenly, the doors closed, trapping him inside. The metallic tentacles emerged and grabbed the screaming man, pulling him towards a surgical bed where he was strapped down. Despite their efforts, the others were unable to open the door to rescue their comrade. They could only watch in horror as the machine with its robotic arms descended, and they heard the sounds of screaming, sawing, cutting, and welding.
When the door opened again, the former man stepped outside, encased in a gleaming metallic armor that seemed to meld seamlessly with his form. He exuded an air of confidence and strength, claiming that he had never felt better and that all his previous panic and anxiety had vanished. The party watched in awe as the newly upgraded guardsman confidently stepped outside the protective perimeter and fearlessly engaged the mutated beasts. With blasters integrated into his lower arms, he effortlessly mowed down the creatures, seemingly unaffected by their chaotic aura. It was as if he had become a force to be reckoned with, a formidable protector of the group.
Quickly, Governor Endymion issued the command for all remaining Guards to descend into the ancient city and undergo upgrades. He held out hope that this action would help protect his planet, its inhabitants, and his financial interests. As expected, the upgraded guards successfully repelled the attackers without difficulty. It was a cause for celebration!
In the middle of the night, Governor Endymion was abruptly awakened by the sound of piercing screams echoing through the corridors. Reacting quickly, he armed himself and ventured out to investigate the source of the disturbance. To his dismay, he discovered that the guardsmen were forcibly seizing innocent civilians and transporting them to the ancient city, where they were being transformed into cybernetic beings. Determined to uncover the truth, Endymion followed the guardsmen and witnessed the operation of the ancient factory producing these armored creatures. As he attempted to defend himself, he found that his weapons were ineffective against the creatures' armor. In a desperate struggle, he was ultimately overpowered and succumbed to their control, becoming one of them. “We are the Drough, we will free you of your emotions, you will become one with us”, he heard these words before I lost his conciseness.