Contra Hard Corps
Typed up by Rob Strangman (axelay@hotmail.com)



A NEW BREED ARISES. . .

Five years had passed since the Alien Wars, and mankind was slowly beginning
to recover.

Nevertheless, civilization was still in turmoil. The extreme concentration
of people and goods in the few areas that escaped devastation during the
fighting had turned cities into hotbeds of crime.

Worse, the rapid deployment of genetic engineering and cyborg technologies
during the war had spawned a new, fearsome type of crime unimaginable before
the conflict.

To combat this threat, the government set up a special team of elite troops,
the "Unified Military Special Mobile Task Force". Taking the name of the
heroes that had saved the planet during the Alien Wars, the public called
them the "HARD CORPS".

It's the holiday season. The chaotic city festively decorated, it's citizens
looking for a respite from the usual hustle and bustle. But unknown to the
populace, the forces of evil were using this otherwise peaceful moment to
advance their dark plans.

Someone infiltrates the city's defense computer complex and unmanned weapons
begin to run amuck on the streets, attacking the populace at random.
Receiving orders to destroy these rampaging machines, the HARD CORPS heads
out. But this was to prove to be only the opening chapter in their fight
against an enormous conspiracy of evil. . .

CHARACTERS -

RAY POWARD: Born and raised among the filth and pestilence of the city's
slum, Ray at one time was the leader of a bunch of rowdy, delinquent youths.
Recruited by the HARD CORPS for his unsurpassed combat skills and superb
instincts, his cool exterior hides a burning lust for battle. Ray is a
central figure in the HARD CORPS.

WEAPONS: Vulcan Laser (A), Crash (B), Spread (C), Homing (D)

SHEENA ETRANZI: A fierce warrior whose abilities go far beyond those
suggested by her appearance. Especially skilled in guerilla tactics, in
jungle combat she alone is said to be the equal of an entire squad.

WEAPONS: Genocide Vulcan (A), Shower Crash (B), Break Laser (C), Ax Laser
(D)

BRAD FANG: The ultimate fighter - created using the latest in genetic
engineering and cyborg technology. Always calm and collected, he is well
trusted by the members of the force. He is best at close range, hand-to-hand
combat.

WEAPONS: Beast Shooter (A), Power Punch (B), Flame Thrower (C), Psychic
Blaster (D)

BROWNY: Officially known as Model CX-1-DA300 Combat Robot, the members of
the force refer to him as "Browny" because of his warm personality. His
ability to link up with numerous data systems makes him an unsurpassed
intelligence tool.

WEAPONS: Victory Laser (A), Gemini Scatter (B), Electromagnetic Yo-Yo (C),
Shield Chaser (D)

OTHER CHARACTERS:

MAJOR BAHAMUT: A hero of the Alien Wars, he planned - and failed - to
overthrow the government in a coup d'etat two years ago. Has been in hiding
ever since.

NOIMAN CASCADE: A skilled hacker who's infiltrated the military's computers.
He will do anything to put a stop to the Hard Corps.

DEADEYE JOE: An evil terrorist who has had most of his body converted to
cyborg parts. Combat is his only source of pleasure. A truly dangerous
character.

DOCTOR GEO MANDRAKE: A genius working in the military's genetic engineering
labs. He was apparently involved in the development of biological weapons
during the Alien Wars. (TRAITOR!!! - Rob)