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[screwattack]

[On the network, a video feed starts up from one of the watch comps, pointed directly at the face of the user. Said user happens to be a woman with blonde hair pulled back into a ponytail, wearing a futuristic looking armored suit. Her helmet is currently off so that her face is visible on camera.

It appears that she is sitting in a stark white hospital room, with several doctors nearby reviewing clipboards and storing samples of... are those vials of glowing blood?

Speaking of glowing, the woman herself happens to be glowing slightly blue all over, and there are dark blue veins running along certain areas on her face.

When she's positive that the feed is working, she begins to speak.]

My name is Samus Aran, from my universe I'm what's known as a space hunter, a hired mercenary and bounty hunter primarily working for the Galactic Federation. One of my missions recently left me infected with a radioactive substance known as Phazon; my body is currently producing Phazon at a steady rate, and the city's government feared that my condition may cause harm to civilians, so I have been in the hospital for the past two days while tests were being run.

As I assured them, and as they confirmed, my condition is not contagious nor is it outright harmful to either myself or any others that I come into contact with. I now assure you that there is no need to fear my condition, and I'm taking great care to make sure that I keep it under control.

[To her chagrin this might mean regular check-ups at the doctor's.]

As a warning, my body and my suit are irradiated, so radiation detectors will go off if I come near them.

I'll be happy to answer any questions or concerns regarding my condition, but first I would like to ask if there happens to be anyone from my universe currently residing in the city. If you are at all familiar with the Galactic Federation, whether you are a part of the Federation Police or military, or whether you are simply aware of their presence as the law enforcement of the galaxy you are from, please let me know.

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[shapeshifthunter]

[So is this the first face you wanted to see? Starring right at your own?]

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[screwattack]

[... Well, this is awkward.]

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[She isn't entirely sure what to say...]

... Who is this?

[shapeshifthunter]

Samus Aran, Bounty Hunter.

[Duuuh.]

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[universebeware]

[Well, this message comes rather quickly.]

Well, I've not heard of a Galactic Federation, but I am familiar with a Galactic Council. So I doubt we hail from the same world, unless you've heard of Cybertron.

However, I am intrigued by this 'Phazon'. What sort of substance is it? Other than 'radioactive'.

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[screwattack]

Unfortunately I've never heard of Cybertron, the similarities in names are likely coincidental. I'm sure there are several universes that have established galaxy-wide treaties and federations, I might have to be more specific with details of my universe.

[In answer to his question, she touches an area near her neck and her helmet appears over her head, displaying information on the visor as she pulls up a file on Phazon. She begins paraphrasing.]

It was initially discovered on the planet Tallon IV, originating from a meteor currently known as a Leviathan Seed. This seed slowly corrupted the planet until the seed was destroyed and the source of Phazon eradicated. Since then, at least three planets in the galaxy have been hit with Leviathan Seeds, and new research has recently revealed that these meteors may be coming from an organic planet entirely made of Phazon. These seeds may be the planet's way of 'reproduction.'

Studies on Phazon are recent, as the substance was only discovered approximately two years ago by the Federation. In its purest form, Phazon is a deadly poison that is harmful upon contact; it comes in liquid and crystal form. When harnessed as an energy source, equipment and subjects infused with Phazon become stronger and more agile.

[She pauses for a moment, before pressing her hand near helmet and causing it to disappear again.]

However, subjects infected with Phazon are prone to corruption, where exposure to large amounts over time causes mental deterioration and extreme hostility. Subjects have had to be terminated in every case at present.

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[universebeware]

Hmmmn...

[Brainstorm appears to be mulling over what Samus has said, even muttering to himself.]

So like Ore-13, but with even worse drawbacks... May still be worth looking into, though.

[His attention turns back to the camera after he finishes.]

Well, it certainly seems to be a rather dangerous substance, albeit with possible useful potential. I would be very interested in doing some investigation into if I might find some useful applications for it.

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[risingshepard]

[...Well, isn't this an interesting sight. Someone from a similar universe to her own.

Sounds like she's got the main questions covered already, but there's one thing in particular that's bothering her.]

Commander Alia Shepard--a pleasure to meet you, and welcome to Hinoto-Ri. I'm not familiar with this Federation, but is it safe to assume they're anything like the Systems Alliance?

And this Phazon infection you have--what happens if you have too much of it?

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[screwattack]

[Samus gives a very casual salute in greeting.]

Commander.

[She's impressed to find a commander here, though by the sound of it she isn't a commander from her world.]

The Federation is an alliance of many different civilizations across the galaxy, it would probably be a safe assumption, yes. They are the main governing force in my galaxy, however I am not directly a part of the Federation.

Currently my body is stable. However, if I'm not careful, or if I'm further exposed to large amounts of Phazon, my condition may worsen and eventually my body and mind may be corrupted. In this case, either my body will deteriorate to the point of death, or I will lose my mind and become hostile.

I'm doing everything in my power to prevent this.

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[greatergone]

My own armor is rated for mild radiation exposure so that won't be a problem.

But I've never heard of a Galactic Federation.

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[screwattack]

I'm glad that makes someone who's at least safe from the paranoia of radiation. While the substance my body is producing is harmful, simply standing near me or coming into contact with me isn't going to do any harm.

[Her glowing blood might hurt, though.]

My own suit is designed to filter and absorb the Phazon anyway.

[She nods a bit.]

It isn't surprising. There are people here from a seemingly an infinite number of universes, my doubts are high that there are many here who would come from mine.

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[greatergone]

Phazon is...?

[None of the languages imprinted on his subconscious had their word in their lexicon.]

I've never heard of that substance.

[greyerrant]

... No. I hail from the Imperium of Man.

[ Says a figure with armor that is about as shoulder-tastic as Samus herself, though even less of his face and eyes shows through the glittering red slits of the helm. ]

As for me, radiation is of no concern.

[ Mostly because of his Astartes immunities. He doesn't really even need the armor. Heck, certain members of his legion known as destroyer squads use rad grenades and rad missiles from Old Night as standard issue.

After a moment's pause, he realizes he should greet her.]


Greetings. And welcome to the battle. My name is Cerberus.

[screwattack]

It's a pleasure to join in on the battle, though I've never been much of a soldier.

[She's more of a one-man army, The Hunter as the Space Pirates so kindly nicknamed her.]

What exactly is the Imperium of Man?

[greyerrant]

Your armor implies otherwise. [ He sounds amused, and continues with his explanation . ]


A galaxy-spanning empire dedicated to holding aloft the torch of secular truth in order to illuminate the darkest places. [ Two of a kind, then. He is a Legion of One. ]

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[echo_of_a_jedi]

This post looks like a party for those of us from spacefaring societies, so allow me to greet you on behalf of the Galactic Republic, Ms. Aran. My name is Meetra Surik.

I hadn't realized we had quite that variety of galactic governments. I think all we're missing are an Empire and a Plutocracy.

[greyerrant]

[ Imperium over here thx. ]

[echo_of_a_jedi]

[Empire not Imperium god.]

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[screwattack]

It's almost jarring to see so many from worlds who weren't well acquainted with space travel. On the other hand, it isn't very surprising to have such a wide variety of governments that span entire galaxies. Such a system of government, or at least an alliance of some sort, is bound to be established if the means are available.

Granted that peace among civilizations is a common goal, of course.

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[echo_of_a_jedi]

Granted that, yes. In my experience, the civilizations who want that tend to outnumber the ones who don't anyway.

So you're a bounty hunter, then? I think this is the longest I've gone in a while between meeting one and meeting another.

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[tyrantball]

"That is not anything like the Pan-Galactic Alliance, is it?"

Desco is eying you suspiciously.

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[screwattack]

"I wouldn't know, I'm not familiar with the Pan-Galactic Alliance." Samus notices the suspicious look and gives a bit of a curious look of her own. "I'm not a part of the Federation, if you're worried about that. I'm a freelance bounty hunter."

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[tyrantball]

"The Alliance tried to destroy the Earth, so Desco had to beat them all up! Stupid snotty aliens..."

That last part was grumbled under her breath.

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[gforceinmyfaaaace]

....................................................hi!

[ Awkwardly says the excited young angel on the screen. ]

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[screwattack]

[... Well that's new. She gives a small wave in return, wondering why he looks so excited...]

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[gforceinmyfaaaace]

Um. I'm Pit. Nice to meet you!

[ He can't help it. She's Samus, and she's from his franchise's sister series. ]