REBIRTH OF THE 21ST CENTURY
As the 21st century dawned, society ignored warning signs of social unrest and tampering with nature. Crime, riots, and food shortages became commonplace, causing cities to dissolve into ruins and become armed camps.
Earthquakes and flooding devastated remaining great cities, leaving a world of anarchy filled with violence, hatred, and hopelessness. In this desolate state, human life became defined by struggle and despair.
The Battle Game
The only source of amusement in this chaotic world became the Battle Game. Advanced technology in weapons, armament, and hydraulics was twisted to create vehicles designed solely for arena-style combat.
The first combat vehicles were little more than old army tanks outfitted with updated weapon systems. As the sport progressed, advanced designs with humanoid shapes began to appear.
Originally called "Standing Tanks," these vehicles soon came to be known simply as "STs." Typical combat involved two STs facing off and firing until one was disabled.
Victory meant power and treasure, while defeat meant the loser became a second-class citizen or lost their life.
Mike Anderson's Resolve
Not all accepted the Battle Game's ethos system. One young man, Mike Anderson, refused to live by the station being forced on him by his father's defeat in the Battle Game.
Determined to seek vengeance on the fighter who had defeated his father, Mike dedicated his life to learning everything possible about ST technology.
Anubis' Rise
While Mike trained, Anubis, the fighter who had defeated Mike's father, continued to win power in his ST, the Thanatos. As he gained control, Anubis promoted the best fighters in the Battle Game to be his "Chiefs." Each Chief was given control over a portion of the earth. Upon completing his self-imposed training, Mike set out for a dangerous goal.
The Final Goal
Mike's mission was to battle through Anubis' Chiefs and take on Anubis himself, known as Emperor. This was the one who had defeated Mike's father. The Return of Tyranny
Three years have passed since Anubis suffered defeat at the hand of Mike Anderson. A new age of prosperity began to emerge, and the rebuilding of some of Earth's great cities commenced. Just as quickly as he disappeared following his defeat, Anubis has reappeared to resume his tyranny. You must join Mike and attempt to crush the iron rule of Anubis. Your goal is to prevent him from throwing society back into the darkest of ages.