History of the Dark Titan Universe Saga: Part 2: The Resistance Protocol

Welcome to Part 2 of “History of the Dark Titan Universe Saga”. A series of articles based on the Dark Titan Universe Saga.

Giving new readers who don’t mind SPOILERS and those whom have already read something pertaining to the series a look at what’s happened from the start. Continuing the series with The Resistance Protocol: Book 1 of the Dark Titan Universe Saga series.

The Resistance Protocol is the beginning of the saga following the six primary characters (The Swordman, Taltus, The Nano Man, Commander Norland, Theus, and The Unstoppable Beast). Book 1 follows them, excluding Theus on their own individual journeys against foes alike all leading up to their first encounter and the formation of The Resistance. This one might be a long read.

The details of the six stories featured in Book 1 are below:

• Hallow Sword: The Utopia Conspiracy: The first story of the Hallow Sword arc follows The Swordman on a trail in finding the crime lord known as Sir Onyx. Upon finding him after defeating his goons, his plans are faltered by the surprise appearance of John Terror, who clashes with Swordman in a sword-fight, giving way for Onyx to escape. After their bout, Terror tells Swordman he’s in Retropolis on the trail of The Party People, due to details of their boss operating out of Retropolis. Jacques Conley. Known in the criminal underworld simply as J while, Swordman and Terror are confronted by the Huntswoman, who aids them against the Exchange Force, a group of armored mercenaries who were hired by Onyx. J presented a strange artifact and from it emerged three beings. The Bigfoot, The Bird-Thing, and Dyclos, The Immortal Werewolf. The Swordman, Terror, and Huntswoman arrived in the city and fought against the three beasts. Terror fought against Bird-Thing, Huntswoman against Bigfoot, and Swordman against Dyclos. Dyclos knew of the sword’s history, speaking of past Swordmen he’s fought. The Swordman defeated Dyclos in battle, however, the werewolf vanished without a trace as did the other beings. The Swordman discovered the crime lords’ base and fought against J in a sword-fight of their own. The Swordman bested J and defeated him before the police could arrive. Slade and Carr fled before the fight. The next day, Kenari headed down into the swordlair to discover, Colonel Evan Nader was inside waiting for him with something of importance, to which Kenari was keen to hear.

• Chosen Son: Gods and Titans: The first story of the Chosen Son arc. Beginning with Kex Kendrick being brought before the Olympians on Mount Olympus by Zeus, where the Greek God of Thunder speaks on ways for the two of them to eliminate Taltus from existence. Meanwhile, Stephanie Vale searches for Taltus’ whereabouts. While searching Taltus sat in his fortress, haring something in the distance, taking off to Enigma City where he is confronted by Drago, the Dragon Gargoyle. A creature sent by Zeus to kill him. Taltus bested the creature while Stephanie and Alex Havens confronted Kex Kendrick in his office concerning his plans for the titagod. Taltus later arrives in Oval Town, a small sister city to Enigma and is ambushed by Colosso, the giant ape. Another creature sent by Zeus. The two battle, destroying much of the small town before Zeus himself appears, taking the beaten Colosso back to Olympus. Taltus arrives at Kendrick Corporations building, saving Stephanie and Alex from a sudden attack. Taltus and Kex spoke before Zeus reappeared, striking Taltus where the two battled in the mountains. The battle ended at a stalemate with Zeus disappearing. Afterwards, Kex and Beatrice Mercer prepare to take a trip to Retropolis to meet with a certain “pale-faced” woman, Stephanie reads up on some news regarding the Nano Man and a particular Beast which was sighted in Canada. In the fortress, Taltus sat and used his sight-scanner to see around the world. He came over to Retropolis and saw the cloaked image of The Swordman, proclaiming that he must have a word with the living Myth.

• The Nano Man: Wrath of the Thetan: The first story of The Nano Man arc, following Nathan Hawke after the confrontation with Geier, heading out to a business presentation to speak on behalf of his company. While there, Nathan is greeted by the Elders of the Church of the Thetan and they invite him to visit their place of worship. Oddly enough, Nathan goes ahead and visits them, only to discover they know of his actions as the Nano Man. With that revelation, they call on Nathan to be their new leader, only after he defeats their current leader, Zaro. Zaro at the times was meeting with Niles Valcrow on the matters of Geier’s prison time and the plans concerning Hawke. Later during the night, Nathan suited up and went out to meet with Zaro. The two fight against each other with Nano Man prevailing, only to be greeted by the true leader, only known as The Thetan. A powerful figure who revealed to possess supernatural abilities to Nathan’s surprise. Nano Man fought against the Thetan in a tough bout, only to have interference from Xenu. Xenu took the Thetan from the area after a short battle with Nano Man himself. The following day, Nathan told Alice and Rick the events of the previous night before being visited by Kenari Clark on the matters of “The Resistance Protocol”.

• Commander Norland: Sector of Darkness: The first story of the Commander Norland arc follows Norland and his team of Champions within the Korean Peninsula, searching for Crimson Suk, an ally to ADDER. Suk’s forces took the battle to them with him and Norland facing against each other. Norland defeats Suk as did his Champions against Suk’s forces. Elsewhere, Colonel Evan Nader and T.I.T.A.N. discover an ancient Indian site. Realizing its grounds of the Inuit, the team is attacked by an ancient powerful being, who killed the T.I.T.A.N. agents with blows of lightning, causing them to die from severe frostbite. Later back at the headquarters, Norland searching for details on the Indian mission before being visited to head out on another mission concerning one of Suk’s hidden labs. Norland and the Champions head out, just as Nader returned to the headquarters, immediately telling everyone what he witnessed. Nader quietly talked with Professor Flm and confirmed the ancient being is the one called the Black Sector, an ancient god to the Inuit. Norland and the Champions arrive at the hidden lab and are attacked by an unseen force, who was revealed to be Harvey Madison, a mercenary who goes by the name Spyghost. Defeating Spyghost and preparing their leave, the team is attacked by the Black Sector, who sees Norland as his most primary target. Sector defeated the Champions with great ease and fought Norland, yet seeing Norland was just as strong as he. Before Sector flew away, he called Norland his successor, leaving the Commander in confusion as he and the team returned to the headquarters to tell the others of the details. Norland, Flm, and Nader spoke about the ancient ground and how they’re responsible for awakening Sector, yet, Sector seeks to take out Norland as he has similar traits, yet only for good. Sector himself made his travels toward Toronto as Norland and his team prepped themselves for the coming battle. Before they left the headquarters, Norland had a vision where he was confronted by the entity known as Lord Blizzard. The one responsible for endowing Norland with his abilities and the one who resurrected him on the battlefield. Blizzard tells Norland he is the one who gave Sector his abilities many years ago after the death of his wife and son, along with the decimation of his land. Norland awoke and prepped himself for the fight. They arrived in Toronto and took the battle to Sector. With much perseverance and skill, Norland with the combined effort of the Champions defeated Sector with lightning bolts of his own in similar fashion to Sector’s. Afterwards, Sector is taken to a secure prison while Norland is greeted back at the headquarters by Nathan Hawke.

• The Unstoppable Beast: Being Hunted: The first story of The Unstoppable Beast arc. Beginning with the U.S. military continuing their search for Kent Brock after the mishap involving the other soldiers. Unknown to them that Kent was hiding in Montana, where he went to contact an old friend, James. He arrived at the store where Kent was waiting and drove him to his home. Meanwhile, General Lawler and the military made their arrival in Montana, after following a path left behind by Kent. Kent told James about his circumstance and how the military will burst down his down to find him. As they spoke, Lawler and his soldiers arrived at the same store, interrogating the people. Charlotte Lawler arrived at James’ home to assist with Kent’s hiding. It was there, she revealed more details concerning the radiation which flows through his blood. General Lawler made his stop at a military base within Montana, where he is met by Sean Hancock, a newly recruited soldier who is bound to find Kent at any cost. Sometime later, Sean led the soldiers to James’ home, Kent made his escape into the woods with Sean chasing him. Sean fired a shot, hitting Kent in his calf. The shot triggered the transformation into the Beast. Sean was not afraid, as it was what he wanted. The Beast snatched Sean, tossing him into a tree aggressively before leaping into the woods. Within the woods, the Beast came into blows with the Wendigo, a malevolent creature of the woodlands. The Beast defeated the creature, moving on. Receiving severe life-threatening injuries from the attack, Sean undergoes a procedure which transforms him into a being similar to the Beast, only with a rock-like appearance. Rugged and stiff. Now, in this new form, Sean takes up the name Mountainrock, due to his physical resemblance to the mountain regions nearby and takes Lawler’s troops toward Dallas, where the Beast is headed. The Beast and Mountainrock battle in Dallas in a brutal brawl with the Beast defeating Mountainrock. After the battle, Kent disappears and is unable to be found by Lawler or Charlotte.

• The Resistance: World’s Prodigious Heroes: The first story of The Resistance arc begins with Colonel Nader speaking with T.I.T.A.N. Agent Jessica Mara concerning several artifacts of myth and legend, one of which Swordman took from J. After the scientists analyzed one, called the Holy Artifact of Life, they discover it withheld a living being. An ancient entity trapped. They learned from the scrolls found with the artifact that it contained a Dark God and if he were to escape, all the world would be at an end. Unbeknownst to them, Death arrived at the base with Noldar and the two take the artifact before escaping to meet with Kex Kendrick. Nader speaks with Kenari and Nathan about the incident and the two travels across the country to recruit more allies in the fight against Death, Noldar, and Kendrick. Kenari meets with Bionic Rage, John Terror, and Q-Arrow while Nathan meets with Commander Norland. Afterwards, they strategize with Norland tracking down Kendrick while Swordman and Nano Man confront Death and Noldar. The Swordman and Nano Man meet Death in Mass City after taking out several of her Reapers. Swordman takes her to the Sky-Rapier, preparing to bring her to Nader for questioning. Meanwhile, T.I.T.A.N. agents find Kent Brock back at James’ place, where they bring him in to help with the ongoing events. Swordman and Nano Man are later attacked by Taltus in the wilderness. Upon this, they receive word of Noldar causing problems in New York City. Nano Man leaves for New York while The Swordman and Taltus battle it out with Swordman overtaking Taltus due to the enhancement of his armor. Elsewhere, Norland confronted Kendrick, but not before he was ambushed by the Exchange Force. Norland defeats them, only to lose sight of Kendrick. Nano Man and Noldar fight in the city streets, only for the fight to be interrupted by Theus, who sees them both as a threat. Nano Man, Noldar, and Theus arrived in the wilderness just as Swordman was about to kill Taltus. The confrontation changed with Theus went to strike Swordman, only slamming his warhammer into the sword, causing a rift through the forest with only Swordman standing. Death and Noldar are both taken to the hoverbase for interrogation. While on the base, Noldar warped James’ mind, unleashing the Beast who attacked the heroes. They collided with the Beast, who was powerful enough to take blows from Taltus and Theus. They defeated the Beast after the brutal bout. Elsewhere, Death, Noldar, and Kendrick gathered the two artifacts, only to hear the voice of the dark god echo through the room. The dark god is revealed to be Death’s older brother and tells her not to release him because it is not the proper time. The heores regroup when they hear news of a portal opening above Retropolis. Upon arriving, they are faced against the Helvish army of Death’s brother, Noldar, Kendrick in his own armored suit, and Death herself. The numbers were too great as Terror, Q-Arrow, and Bionic Rage arrived to assist. Together, they defeated the army and the Resistance was born.

The next chapter of this series will set focus toward Tales of the Scattered, the following title of the Dark Titan Universe Saga series.