Hero of Robots (arcade game)

## Hero of Robots

* Taiwanese
* Worldwide

**Hero of Robots** (機甲英雄) is the first arcade game series of the Hero of Robots franchise.

## Story

#### Chapter 1: The Nightmare

As an old fable goes, "When we run away from the Earth by flying into the sky, the earth will abandon us and the world will end."
Due to geography and living habits, people on earth will form three national leagues: United States of Lamelia, Orphy League, Aiya National Union in the distant future.
However, the resource is unevenly distributed; so clashes among different countries finally break out. To resolved these issues, people start to explore the universe to discover some extraterrestrial resources and place accommodating to human beings. One day, when NASA was exploring on a small planet, an old robot was accidentally dug out. Soon after, the NASA base on the planet lost connection with the control center on earth. At the same time, people on Earth received a terrifying message.
"Your civilization is over developed; therefore, I will put an end to it. To continue your civilization, send your most powerful fighters to defeat me so you can be spared."
When the mankind falls into panic, the mysterious robots in different part of the world awake. Fighters chosen by robots will take responsibility to protect the earth.
A great war to protect the earth and to get the strongest title is about to start.

#### Chapter 2: New Hope

When Bull Demon was defeated, the world though it had earned its peaceful life for coming years... However, once again the dark and shadowy figure descending from the sky blocks out the sun's light, humans are reminded of the giant horned robot which they had fought with all their might and supposedly defeated a few months ago.
Upon facing this threat, can robots and pilots rise up from damages and bruises from previously hard-fought battles and stand up to this challenge?
While the world was being troubled by this crisis, a few blazingly bright and sky-reaching light beams appear within all three leagues' territories. With lights dissipated, a few sparklingly new robots appears summoned in front of deeply-troubled humans...

#### Chapter 3: Shadow of Despair

The stubborn resistance from Heroes of Robots brought to an end to the Second Invasion of the Bull Demon. This time they defeated the Bull Demon once and for all. People are now working hard to rebuild the world.
Two strange things happened during this time. First, the Bull Demon's remains disappeared mysteriously. Second, there were sign that someone had hacked into Dragon King's research data.
Several months later, a terrible power from the ancient past returns! Yet, it is not the Bull Demon. It is a pitch black Dragon King robot that nobody has ever seen before. The robot uses ancient powers that should not exist to ravage the land!
What is this Dark Dragon? Where does it come from? Nobody knows and nobody has the time to look for the answers.
The United States of Lamelia, the Orphy League and the Aiya National Union launched a crash program to develop "League Tech" so as to strengthen the power of existing robots. At the same time, new robots are also ready for action!
Now stronger than ever, the Heroes of Robots are ready to bring battle to the Dark Dragons of despair!

#### Chapter 4: Path of Heroes

After many terrible battles, the Bull Demon and the Dark Dragon have both caused devastating damage to Mankind.
Robot Heroes around the world, have now realized they are not powerful enough to fight true evil... Now, heroes are training hard, by fighting each others, and surpassing their own limits, to be ready for even powerful enemies!
"To destroy all evil in the world!" "To protect family and friends!" "To protect beautiful Earth from harm!"
These faiths drive the Heroes to become even stronger, and now inspired the whole world!
New Robot Heroes from around the world, are now willing to contribute themselves, for the Earth, for all Mankind and for the upcoming challenging battle... Robots vs. Robots!! The Path of the Greatest Heroes will open soon!!!

#### Chapter 5: Hades in Action

"I see... the guy didn't appear, but is definitely on Earth too, isn't he?" "I trust your judgement, Ra Jeal. You may go."
The injured Dark Dragon retreated to the legion base and uses important intelligence reports to save his position and life. Meanwhile, he also brought out the man who has been lying in wait, in control and hidden behind all the fighting.
Elsin appears to be unusually concern with the news that "the Tygers in also on Earth". Accompanied by several guards, he pays a personal visit to the location marked by Ra Jeal, intending to check out the situation.
"It could be treated as coincidence to have found the Black Tortoise in an outpost battle. But if the Tygers is found too... then there is no reason not to suspect that the long lost Four Symbols Robots in fact never left Earth. Now is the perfect time to capture them all..."
The ultimate disaster will consume the entire planet. No one knows the connection between Dark Army and the Four Symbols Robots. But one thing for sure: Mankind will have nowhere else to run this time!

#### Chapter 6: Counterattack Signal

"We seems to be almost ready. Let's go! Back to the battlefield." Their silhouettes faded away as the conversation came to an end, leaving only an earth-shaking lion roar to reverberate through the dark space.
-----Border between Earth and the Space-----
The fighting between Earth Force and the Legion of Darkness raged on. Hades with its overwhelming power, nearly overcomed the heroes of Earth. As Earth Force was gradually driven back towards planet Earth, space itself seemed to become twisted in the distance, creating a massive dimensional rift. A powerful beam of energy shot from the rift and struck Hades full-on. The unexpected assaults not only brought the Dark Army to a standstill but also knocked Hades hundreds meters away. Before people could react, a shadow rocketed past everyone, to land with huge boom in front of Earth Force. Everyone then heard a voice, "Heroes should do better than that, you guys."
When the dust finally settled, the new arrival could finally be identified. It was Lion King, who had disappeared at the end of last campaign.
Jet's voice now sounded a little more mature and determined. The Lion King robot seemed also have been reborn with completely new look.
"Oh, didn't I crush you before?" Hades stood up slowly with a hint of anger and derision in his voice. He raised his weapon, swung it with great force then roared, "Destroy them!".
As the Dark Army regrouped and charged towards him, Jet said loudly "To arms, everyone! Do not forget our mission!"
As his voice echoed through the endless space, a burning ray of hope seemed to appear in the front of everyone. The battle to the death between Good and Evil begins once more!

#### Chapter 7: Destruction and Rebirth

After the terrible war with Dark Army, both robots piloted by the heroes and Earth itself were in tatters. Fortunately, the peace found after war had brought hope to this planet.

Three years have passed. Due to the cooperation among countries, the reconstruction of Earth is now almost complete. Days of peace and stability have returned.

Through the last war, the heroes had learned the importance of cooperation. To prepare for any potential threats, like-minded heroes began to team up with each other. The practice battles among teams also make heroes stronger and more skillful.

Just when the heroes were focusing on their training... A mysterious robot appeared, horned and bringing with it an aura of the death and destruction. Its devastating attack caught the heroes by surprise.

As the mysterious robot bringing down its giant axe of death, a steel pegasus descended like meteor upon it. The shockwave of massive impact blown other robots away and filled the air with dust. When the dust cleared... the pilots of the two robots could be seen standing on top of their robots and glaring at each other.

A short while later, the youth piloting the mysterious robot returned wordlessly to his cockpit and left. Jacks, who had recovered from the wounds he suffered in the last war, is now the pilot of steel pegasus. Watching the mysterious robot leave, he declared slowly, "War has come...again!"......

In secret base, Distonos took on suffering and disbelieving expression as he looked at the mysterious young pilot on screen. He muttered quietly to himself, "Are you still alive, my son?"

#### Chapter 8: Counterattack Signal

The war between Good and Evil continues.

Demon Beastlord, the interloper from the dark universe, far more insane and vicious than thought possible, had got heroes into a predicament unlike ever before.

At this point, the fierce fighting between Earth Force and the Beastlord destroyed an ancient ruin and unexpectedly awaked ancient robots in hibernation: These powerful, venerable and mysterious warriors have now stepped into the fray, bringing chance of a breakthrough in the stalemate!

Meanwhile... With the help of Dr. Anson and other numerous scientists, the Griffon Rider, which was once restricted, has finally cast off its shackles to regained its true power at the most critical moment and transforms into the Golden Wing filled with wildness!

The guardians of life from antiquity and the reborn peacekeeper now stand united against the tenacious Beastlord and the terrible conspiracy behind.

This time, Darkness will be defeated to bring planet Earth back to light!

#### Chapter 9: Legion of Doom

The Super Ancient Robots accidentally awakened during the battle against Demon Beastlord. Provides Earth Force with a powerful reinforcement and becomes the key to unlock age-old mystery.

These Super Ancient Robots once belonged to the Ultra Federation. During the "Life Ark Colonization Program" thousands of years ago, they were forced to land on Earth 6.5 millions years ago after being sucked into wormhole, and lost all contact with headquarters. Nevertheless, they remained true their mission and terraformed Earth into a habitable planet. They also created life forms with Ultra Federation DNA: Humans.

After the Ultra Federation was destroyed by the hostile "Holy Baltan Empire". Humans, with their Ultra Federation blood, became the Empire's next target. The Dark Army in the beginning, as the Legion of Doom that sent Demon Beastlord as their vanguard. Were in fact the military arm of the Empire. Their invasion of Earth has only one purpose: The utter annihilation of the Ultra Federation.

The robots that appeared one by one in past campaigns in defense of Earth. Were tools used by the wife of Distonos, the Ultra Federation's last emperor. And the remaining survivors to escape and migrate to Earth. Through their link with the Dragon King, the imperial robot, these robots led by the four sacred beasts. Each found its own pilot and joined the defense of Earth.

The Dragon King is the key of to start and end this war: The four sacred beasts with their massive fire power and ancient mission of protecting the Dragon King are the greatest thorns in the Empire's side. The White Tiger "Tygers" and Vermilion Bird have now emerged: The Black Tortoise "XuanWu" has also rejoined the team after finding Black Snake, its special weapon.

The Azure Dragon is still nowhere to be seen however. Not even Demon Beastlord' devastation of Earth. Was Enough to forced it to open.

The Legion of Doom's commander has decided to exploit the opening left by the gap in the ranks of the four sacred beasts. Joe Stisso, the Legion's most deadly warrior, has been sent at the controls of the super robot Satan, to launch the grand offensive on Earth. "The four sacred beasts divided don't pose a threat at all. By destroying each one separately, then crushing the Dragon King, the anti-Empire forces will undoubtedly fall apart; As for the so-called Three Alliances, we will just roll over them." "What that incompetent Elsin couldn't do, I, the great Joe Stisso, will do it for him. Hahaha!"

Things did not go according to Joe Stisso's plans however, The Legion of Doom had just arrived at Earth when it ran into a mysterious enemy of great power.

TENDO KATSUYUKI. The pilot of Glorious Dragon, the golden dragon robot with the five-toed claw representing the Emperor, was waiting at the Legion of Doom's landing point. In less than 15 minutes, he destroyed half of the vanguard on the ground. Joe Stisso was forced to halt his army and put them on standby outside the atmosphere.

"It wasn't easy helping Dragon Clishee convert the old Dragon King into Dragon King SP. This can be considered I, Katsuyuki Tendo's greatest masterpiece! Why would I let you blow it up just like that?"

Though the valiant mysterious reinforcement stopped the Legion of Doom in its tracks. It also enraged the proud Joe Stisso. Satan's destructive powers will soon trigger in full. The Earth no stands on the brink of annihilation!

#### Chapter 10: The Sacred Four

Katsuyuki Tendo, descended from the first emperor of the Ultra Federation. Piloting Sky Wyrm, his ancestral heritage. Took the fight to the enemy host and by going on the offensive. Bloodied Joe Stisso's nose and turned the tide of the battle.

Joe Stisso did not come away from the battle completely empty-handed however. As if sensing the Legion of Doom's hatred of the Four Sacred Beasts and the Dragon King. The Azure Dragon finally emerged from the shadows and showed itself to the world.

Ao Haidong, the pilot chosen by the Azure Dragon. An unusual dragon pattern runs from his cheek to his chest, making him an unmistakable sight. He seems to feel proud to be chosen by the Azure Dragon.

"Maybe the Azure Dragon chose me because of my weird birth marks? I am not like you lot though. I don't like fighting at all! I will pilot the Azure Dragon for while until I figure it out what this birth mark means. Then give the Azure Dragon back to you guys so you can find another chosen!"

The four sacred beasts are finally united at last, but there is yawning gulf between the pilots. Preventing them from fighting together for Earth. This intelligence was picked up and sent to Legion of Doom HQ by recon drones that Joe Stisso left behind. Jeffero, the commander-in-chief, immediately decided to personally lead his army against Earth.

"The four sacred beasts may be gathered in one place now. But as long as they fail to work together. They are just over-powered mechs. This is definitely the best time to rip out this thorn in my side. We must move fast. After all anything can happen. If they should suddenly set aside their differences one day and fight as one. Things could get... difficult."

Jeffero is the man used to annihilation instead of conquest. Despite his might, the legendary opponents like the four sacred beasts is to be approached with caution as well. He will throw every ounce of the Legion of Doom's fighting power into this war. To maximize his chances of victory.

Will Ao Haidong of the Azure Dragon, finally realize the burden on his shoulders on the eve of the world's destruction, and join forces with other sacred beast companions?

#### Chapter 11: Earth Expedition

Jeffero, the grand marshal of the Legion of Doom, is a rare genius of military strategy. Under his leadership, the Legion of Doom has grown in strength many times over. The outnumbered Earth Forces have exhausted themselves trying to deal with the Legion.

Even the Glorious Dragon, Caesar, Griffon Lord, and Arthur have suffered severe injuries in battle. The Four Sacred Beasts, responsible for protecting the Dragon King SP, face direct confrontation with Jeffero's own forces. The Azure, piloted by increasingly demoralized Ao Haidong, is now considered the weakest link among the Four Sacred Beasts and repeatedly targeted for attacks. The Tygers, Vermilion Bird, Tortoise Xuanwu, and even the Dragon King SP have used themselves as shields to block wave after wave of attack on the Azure.

"Haidong! Even if you don't like us, you're still from Earth! Every single life on Earth is something we have to protect!"

The words of Barr, the pilot of the Tygers, resonated deeply with Ao Haidong. His confusion and doubt gave away to shame and awakening. He was dedicated once again to piloting the Azure, and he looked around the cockpit for possibilities of breaking through. He scanned through the interfaces and features he had never studied seriously.

Finally, he saw through the secrets of his own body and discovered what Jeffero was most worried about: The fusion of the Four Sacred Beasts. After scanning the dragon-shaped marks on Ao Haidong's face and body. The Azure lifted all restrictions on attain its potential, activating this secret power.

The Four Sacred Beasts were fused as one. This unprecedented show of power very nearly destroyed all Jeffero's elite forces. Knowing he was defeated, Jeffero withdrew and led his remaining men back to the Empire to take responsibility for the defeat.

-----Two months later-----

Through intelligence of Distonos, the Earth Force discovered the existence of the Holy Baltan Empire. Using Dr. Anson's positioning technology, the Earthlings found the location and distance to the Empire.

Finally the Earth Force could move proactively. With the Empire's two most powerful legions--the Dark army and Legion of Doom--recovering from devastating losses, it is perfect time for the Earth Force to launch a counterattack.

Led by the Dragon King SP and the Four Sacred Beasts, all mechs have gathered in front of the Royal Orphy Academy of War. Thanks to the hyperjump technology provided by Distonos, they could launch an attack right at the heart of the Empire.

But one cunning man has thrown a wrench in the plan. The Empire's Chancellor--B-Messiah. Always thinking one step ahead, the Chancellor had deployed strong magnetic interference fields in the Dark Nebula where the Empire is located. Dr. Anson's positioning was off by several thousand kilometers. That was where the Chancellor arrange for an ambush preparing to take out the Earth force before they even knew what had happened. One of the leaders of the ambush was Jeffero, brimming with thoughts of revenge and eager to atone for his past defeat.

#### Chapter 12: Final battle of the Empire

B-Messiah's trap in the Dark Nebula region has caused surprising trouble for Earth's expeditionary force. Not only do they have to try to adapt to a foreign environment, they also have to deal with powerful enemies such as Planet Busters and Obsidian Fallen Angel. While the members of the expeditionary force has experienced devastating loses their morale is still high.

Since the day that the Bull Demon arrived on Earth, the men on the planet have faced endless challenges. This time is no different.

"As long as we make it through this war, it'll all be over and peace will be restored on Earth!"
"We've fought difficult wars in the past, there is nothing that we need to be afraid of!"
"The end is near and I am to give up? No way in hell!"

With incredibly high morale, the Earth forces struck down the most threatening Planet Buster with a concentrated force. After losing their terrifying gigantic cannon, a giant hole appeared in the Empire's defensive line. Under the leadership of the Sacred Lord, Prime Caesar, and other powerful robots, the Empire's ambush force was demolished. After seeing this, B-Messiah decided that the initiative was lost, and led the rest of the forces straight back to the Empire after a feint.

Finally, the flames of war are burning towards the true battlefield: The Capital of the Holy Baltan Empire!

The Holy Emperor Baltan, the supreme leader of the Empire, leads his trusted men, and waits for Earth's forces to bring themselves to him. He does not have many followers, because he alone has the power of a whole legion. The ultimate robot, DEMON GLUTTON, has the power to devour a planet, is the last obstacle that the Earth's force must defeat.

The endless war will end. With nothing left to be hidden, with no more shifting lines, every man on the Earth's forces knows the truth. Win or lose, there will be no more chances.

The final battle begins now!

## Gameplay

When the new card is obtained, the game starts. Choose your difficulty with lever, then press one of the buttons. The player must scan three types of cards: Robot, Power, and Skill. Beginner and new players can also play if didn't have three cards previously. Before the battle starts, there is a signal to pull the lever, whoever pulls faster after the last count will be the first attacker. When the battle starts, the determined first attacker will attack first; while the other player will attack later. When the player's attacker chooses melee or shooting; the player's defender chooses either anti-melee or anti-shooting. When melee is against anti-melee, the defense will be successful. When shooting is against anti-shooting, defense is will also be successful. Melee move is against anti-shooting move, the attack will be successful. Shooting move is against anti-melee move, the attack will also be successful. Obtain energy after every battle. After an accumulation of enough energy, launch "level up" or "super level up" option on robot's moves, however some robots have ability to "transform" or "merge" if the energy bar fueled. Pull down the lever, later inserted the battle passwords. Unleash the energy to enhance robot's moves. When the opponent's HP goes down to zero, or the player's HP is higher than the other player after five rounds, you win the battle.

## Characters

Main article: List of characters § Series 1