ARC Trooper Commander Zeus 003
From Yb Timeline
"Hold the line! Hold the line and repel! For the Council! For Star World!"
-Scorch, Metal Wars Climax, Chapter 2-3: Copper Storm
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| Species | Cloned Yoshi (Yoshilier) |
| Age | 5 |
| Gender | Male |
| From | Star World, Yoshi Bodyguard Secret Cloning Facility |
| Height | 6'0" without armor (6'8" in full combat gear) |
| Weight | 185 pounds (500 with combat armor) |
| Theme | Globus - Take Me Away |
| First Appearance | Space Pirate Panic! |
| Lastest Appearance | The Zeta Nightmare |
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ARC Trooper Commander Zeus 003, or "Scorch," is the last in a line of specialized Advanced Recon Commandos developed by Sneezier using Yoshilier's genetic strain. Scorch is a first-generation clone, using cells directly from Yoshilier's primary genetic strain. Scorch made his famous stand in the Dark Ages, but has served with the core Yoshi Bodyguards even past their breakup. Scorch now commands the 1st ARC Trooper Regiment, which quickly has become the most feared regiment in the modern Star World Defensive Forces.
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History
Creation
Scorch is a first generation Yoshi clone created from the genetic strain of Yoshilier during Mexous Sneezier's Zeus project, an experiment to create better commando units for the Clone Army. Due to the immense cost, the project was soon canceled, but not before four Zeus ARC Troopers were created. One of these was Scorch. Scorch underwent intense training before being fielded in several engagements against the COUE. It would be worth noting that before the Dark Ages, he was granted a suit AI, Erica. The two served side by side on many a mission. Scorch was sent back to Yoshi Bodyguard Headquarters, taking defensive duty with his fellow Zeus ARCs briefly before the greatest calamity overtook Star World.
The Dark Ages
On the Zeus ARC trooper's watch, the Yoshi Bodyguard Headquarters was overrun by the demonic menace. Two of the four Zeus ARCs died when trying to evacuate. Scorch and Zeus 004 made it onto a transport en route to Mushroom Kingdom before it was shot down. Zeus 004 was killed in the impact. Scorch lead the remaining Clones of the crash to Mushroom Kingdom, helping in it's defense and evacuation. After all denizens were evacuated, Scorch took what remained of the defenders and engaged Vaufendor's forces on open ground and taking some of their spawning portals. The battle came at a cost, causing a 60% mortality for Scorch's defenses, but it was a victory.
Knowing it would only be a matter of time before Mushroom Kingdom was overrun, Scorch managed to contact the fleet above, and took what defenders remained to evacuate the refugee camps scattered across the planet. His liberators moved through western Mushroom Kingdom, and into the Beanbean and Koopa Kingdoms. On the way, his forces gained volunteers, reinforcing his ground forces with what weapons the refugees and remaining SWDF forces had, including tanks and aircraft.
Scorch's greatest failure came when he fought the demons on the Western coast of Star World. After hunting down a refugee camp that was under the saw of Vaufendor, the demons ambushed Scorch's liberators. Nearly all were killed. Scorch managed to escape with a small part of his forces, a majority of those killed by the elements or driven mad when the Titan revealed itself. Scorch's Zeus Armor, weapons, and his AI Erica were all destroyed by the metal-eating air emitted by the Titan. The loss of his friend and his army still haunts Scorch.
Scorch managed to retreat to a refugee camp, built out of a wrecked Starcruiser. There, he fended off the demon's forces, and watched Subsourian fight the Titan. When Sub nearly killed himself stalling the god, Scorch ran to the field, and carried him back to the camp, where he was given medical care for the remainder of the Dark Ages. He then was forced to defend the camp while Anubis faced down the Eater of Worlds, inevitably ending in a success.
Service to the Yoshi Bodyguards
Scorch managed to save the refugees, and was one of the few clone troopers to survive on Star World for the entire Dark Ages. He was promoted to Commander, leading the 1st ARC Trooper Regiment, uniting the remaining Advanced Reconnaissance Commandos that survived through the Dark Ages. Scorch mostly served against the COUE up to their downfall, and was then reassigned to base duty.
His exploits with the Yoshi Bodyguards started when the base was raided by Bounty Hunters, each seeking information on the Alambic Sector's "Ultimate Power." It was Scorch that helped face down Gorea with Samus, delivering several blows to the God-Creature itself. Scorch returned to base, briefly aiding in a strange minimizing event for the Yoshi Bodyguards, forced to wander the base at a smaller size.
He then helped with several Operations on Pokeworld, helping Danny in finding his family and destroying the abomination that mimicked him, Dark Danny. Scorch was also leader of the group captured by Chozo sentry devices in The Shadows of Nor'Lesha, breaking out of prison to contact the Federation, getting them off of the planet.
When the first battle of Finichia broke out, starting the Metal Wars, Scorch was part of Sub's expedition to recover the Titan Dominatris. He personally fought the Necron's Nightbringer, inevitably failing against his might, though he did survive the day.
Scorch would serve in many more Metal Wars battles, giving the 1st ARC Troopers fame. He personally delivered the bomb that devastated the Metal Army fleet in the Mid-Rim campaign, and his men held back forces in the Talon system, holding out against entire legions even with no reinforcements or cover. Scorch gained fame here, though he was there to help the Yoshi Bodyguards in several more missions, namely against Dark Danny and COUE remnants. However, one of his great blunder was on Chronis, where he ordered the Storm Angels on an Order Extermanatis to neutralize all threats on the planet, unknowingly damning the SWDF garrison there. The resulting contrversy was taken to the Council of Star World, and lead to the breakup of the Yoshi Bodyguards, making him somewhat responsible for their dismantlement. Scorch at the time was serving on New Hyrule, but the events surrounding the mission are classified.
He also served in a little known event involving the Cloud, Operation: Cloud Hunt. He held down the base camp of Area 64, but was warped back to the "real" universe by a image of Topper with the rest of the clone army.
When the Yoshi Bodyguards broke up, Scorch was given no choice in the matter of joining the SWDF. His 1st ARC Trooper Regiment's fame, though, gave him access to many aspects of the SWDF life. He himself could pick and choose missions assigned to him, allowing him to work with Team TOT when he so chose.
Modern Years
Scorch's work with Team TOT was mostly limited to a major event involving a massive ghost Pokemon that threatened the sector. He was given permission to partake in aiding Team TOT alone, battling across space and time to fight the monster. In the end, Nocktor was destroyed, and Scorch brought back to Star World in time for the Metal Army invasion. With the aid of Frob and Bread, his newly appointed honor guard, Scorch turned the tide of the battle of Fort Me'Chai, breaking their invasion in several sectors before they could gain a foothold.
Scorch then was assigned to recover Domanatris. He, Frob, and Bread arrived, just as the Copper Legion attacked the Yoshi Bodyguard position around the Titan. After all seemed lost, the Vhozon showed up, stating the Metal Army was a threat to them as well, as they had something in their possession with the capabilities to destroy everybody. Scorch used their help to defeat the Copper Legion, and took Domantris to Mekkai.
When Scorch landed, the three of them joined in the final battle against Metal Sneezier and Ultra Stuffwell. Scorch was given s strange power through the battle, enabling him to speed through space in an orb of light. Scorch aided in the Metal Army's final defeat, and was given honors for his service to Star World.
Scorch appeared in the final battle against the Dark Perforation, as well. He personally fought his way through their defenses, eventually beating the Dark Perforation's core. However, in the final battle, his honor guard, Frob and Bread, deserted the fight. Though it never was publicly stated, Scorch was dishonored by this, as he personally vouched for their honors. He could figure out why they would abandon the battle, and was somewhat hurt by it.
Durring the Cosmic Anchor Crisis, Scorch ended up in a mysterious Dojo on the edge of known space with Sneezier. The two ended up fighting and defeating the Heartless, an enemy that had only been encountered once on the planet Chronis. After a long battle, and meeting with several figures from the past, Scorch and Sneezier defeated the Heartless and banished them from this sector.
Scorch helped Sub in a crisis involving the Dark Prognosis, which ended in another vistory for Star World. Scorch later appeared to help Sub with diplomatic relations with Chill Pazzone, but the entire situation turned into a crisis, involving a battle on Popworld. Eventually, the battle ended on Star World, where a battle unfolded against Dimento and Dark Top. The Clone was later sent in to oversee the reclamation of Gisho Island, but was turned away, an action that could have turned into a diplomatic crisis, were it not for Rexor and his intervention.
Scorch has been busy of late, being commander of the 1st ARC Trooper Division, yet orders usually force him away from his clone division.
Discrepancies
Appearance in the Dark Ages
Originally, Sub had used a character in the Dark Ages named ARC Yoshilier, serving as Sub's assistant in manners involving the clone army. Scorch was supposed to be a renamed ARC Yoshilier, and was referenced to have served with Sub in the Dark Ages. However, Sub reintroduced ARC Yoshilier as his assistant in the Nightwind IV, and created a backstory for Scorch's service, making the two characters separate.
Non-Canon Appearances
Tick Tack Emissary
Scorch appeared in the alternate-universe TTE, where he mimicked Falco in his moveset. Scorch was sent to aid Sub and Blizzard outside a jungle area, where they fought a clone of Blizzard. Scorch then called the Nightwind IV in, in order to peruse Pichup's capers. Scorch then commanded the Nightwind IV against the Ghost Ship, failing against it's magic, despite superior size and armaments. However, the Ghost ship was liberated, and Scorch used the Nightwind IV to lead the attack into Count Bleah's lair. The first attack failed, turning Scorch into a trophy. However, after he was resurrected, Scorch helped beat Count Bleah, in the process nearly killing himself in order to save Sub.
TRTDAHAN
Scorch was sleighed to appear in this RP as a "door character," who is followed by the "real" main characters. Scorch was to appear in his Dark Age incarnation, where he would be raiding a demon camp in order to cover a group of fleeing refugees. This never happened, however, as he was never chosen before the RP died out.
Personal Information
Personality
Scorch is a soldier at heart. He serves in battle with pride, and yet seeks little glory on the field (just the same, the 1st ARC's records are usually kept top secret). Scorch has a love for the Yoshi Bodyguards, and helps them with missions whenever the chance comes by. It has been referenced that he does seek a relationship, and, like Topper, is somewhat jealous of the other relationships of YB members. However, he knows that, being a clone, he would have no time for that, and must stick to his duty first. Scorch is strict on the battlefield, wanting only to see those under his command survive the day. No mercy is shown by him in war.
Abilities
Scorch's abilities are in his armor and weapons. His body itself is augmented with strength past that of a normal Yoshi, with faster reflexes and better combat abilities. However, he relies on his weapons and armor to win the day, employing rockets, battlerifles, and explosives in order to defeat his enemies.
Final Smash: Strafing Run
Scorch, with his high rank, he is able to call in strikes from nearby SWDF vessels. These orbital strikes start with a bombardment of several fighters, which clear the area. Then, the ship fires medium range weapons, finishing up with a full bombardment of the area. The strength of this attack depends on the location. If there are local ships to call on, the attack is lethal. If not, the final smash is nearly useless.
Family
Yoshilier
Scorch was created from a cell of Yoshilier, cloning his direct DNA. He never got to meet Yoshilier, but he has heard of his exploits and death. Scorch considers him somewhat of a saint or guardian angel.
Clone Army
Scorch's closest family is the Yoshi Bodyguard Clone Army, most of which were born in the same lab. He cares for their safety, and puts it on himself when they die under his command. Due to anti-clone sentiments, Scorch, like all other clones, has had to stick to his clones for companionship. His direct relations were to the other three Zeus ARC Troopers, who were all killed in the Dark Ages. For now, he considers the 1st ARC Trooper Regiment the closest thing he has to a family.
Items
AR55 Battle Rifle
The AR55 is Scorch's customizable gun. The gun carries "universal ammunition rounds," which can be modified to a single-shot sniper format, a multi-burst mid-range format, a close range automatic format, and a "stun" mode. The rounds come in different variants: standard, scatter, armor-piercing, incinerary, explosive, and "safe." Currently, there is talk of a newer "energy" variant, being created at Scorch's request since the Dark Perforation battle. Sneezier personally took the request and have the new weapon ready soon.
S7786 Zeus Class Combat Battle Armor
Scorch, being part of an experimental program, was given a suit of prototype armor that enabled him to uplink with PS systems, lock onto targets via HUD, survey squad member status, and scan targets for upload into the PS database. This armor was destroyed in the Dark Ages, but Sneezier created a second suit, this one containing better versions of the same features. Due to issues with the interface, the original "energy shield" aspect of the armor was scrapped, instead augmenting the armor for better defense all around. The armor improved tolerance, but does not make Scorch immune to radiation, and contains small oxygen tanks for underwater and space missions.
ARC Missile Launcher
New to Scorch's arsenal is the ARC missile launcher, standard for explosive or anti-armor missions. This launcher fires Deznium-tipped rockets that explode on contact. In addition, the user gets limited control over the rocket, allowing them to hit specific targets with ease. Scorch rarely uses this weapon due to issues with weight and size, but it was one of his key components in the non-canon Tick Tack Emissary.
Grenades and Mines
Among other things, Scorch carries an arsenal of grenades and mines. These come in different variants, grenades being, but not limited to plasma, stun, frag, and incinerary, while the mines are trip, timed, and remote. Scorch uses these liberally, and has a good record with their effectiveness and accuracy.
Other Supplies
Though the above items are standard on Scorch, his arsenal varies with missions. He carries two side arms, in case of disarmament, and a built in arm blade for close combat. Usually, he has medical supplies on hand, and has a basic first aid knowledge. Scorch also carried around the destroyed chip of the AI Erica, keeping it as a memoir of a lost friend and a good luck charm.
Residence
Scorch wanders from base to base, never staying in one place for too long. With the transfer into the SWDF and the types of missions his regiment carry out, Scorch cannot hold down a set "home." He very rarely sleeps, and when he does, it is in outposts or on transports between missions.
Interactions with other Characters
Subsourian the Dark
Scorch and Sub have got along since their meeting in the Dark Ages. Subsourian trusts Scorch, and had him as his sub-commander for a time before he was transferred to the 1st ARC. Sub and Scorch still keep in touch, the two survivors of may a mission. Sub's serious nature sometimes bothers Scorch, and he sometimes wonders if it won't be his end.
Sneezier
Sneezier and Scorch are on good terms. There has been some debate over the use of the Clone Army. Scorch sees the mecha regiments used by Sneezier as a useful asset on the battlefield, and will usually plan operations specifically involving his mobile suit designs.
Top
Scorch finds Top a paradox. He's been one of the most signifigant figures on Star World, being at the forfront of almost every event, yet his nature is random and confusing. Nonetheless, Scorch respects Top, as he was leader of the YBs for a time.
Oshy
Scorch knows the protests Oshy has with the use of the Clone Army, and secretly Scorch supports him. However, sometimes his pacifism gets in the way of his operations, which is where Scorch draws the line. Still, Scorch sees Oshy as a valuable asset and respects his knowledge.
Topper
Topper is probably the closest thing Scorch has to a non-SWDF friend. Both were lonely, longing for a woman, and the two became quick friends that way. After Topper found a girl, Scorch was a little shocked, but quickly ascertained that he had his duty to die alone so others may live.
Trivia
- Scorch's name was from the Star Wars: Republic Commando character Scorch. This was an explosives expert with a large temper. As such, the name and "clone" status are the only similarities between the two.
- Scorch, in Pokemon Platinum 3, was portrayed as sarcastic and somewhat mean to other YB members, namely Top. Sub considers this interpretation non-canon, though the story itself is not. Sub blames Top.
