Initial Singularity
Original Release Date: 08/14/3639
Legends spoke of a machine, or quite possibly a creature, or perhaps some sort of hybrid, that would roam the universe in search of ancient legends, sacred texts, and treasures worth fortunes to those who would pay. Known in most circles, and squares, as Zoku, the smuggler, or thief, or liberator (depending on which side of the line you stood) was both a hero and a scourge. The true definition of a lone wolf, the adventurer and their wolf (an Earth creature smuggled from a meat and fur ring), Zev, made names for themselves by recovering the lost amulet of Veeache Ess, in actuality a data server containing historical records important to a select few creatures. The story of this daring rescue had begun years prior when Zoku had run afoul of an evil conglomerate, Weaver Enterprises, who had paid for them to assassinate a royal maiden intent on diplomacy. Believing they could take the money and skip out on the meal, Zoku was hunted to the ends of the universe. Legend has it, with their blaster and electrified motor blade, they easily fought their way through waves of mercenaries and escaped into the void. Legend also has it, that they were augmented by technology, that servos, and precise calculations were plotted out by a CPU in their brain, allowing them deadly precision. While this is mostly hearsay, the power and empathy of Zoku followed them to The Forest of Resurrection, a cursed zone in which the dead (and perhaps your past selves) would rise should the ground ever be disturbed. This is where the amulet of Veeavche Ess was housed, in the confines of sacred structures. After weeks of searching, their wolf Zev at their side, Zoku eventually discovered the amulet but was double-crossed by those who had employed them. Weaver Enterprises' mercenaries were waiting for them, armed to the tentacles. As the dead clambered from the earth, Zoku had no choice but to fight. What happened next is of some debate, but we know they were sighted sometime after and that the amulet will soon be displayed at the Museum of Intergalactic Innovation. Initial Singularity, the name of their vessel, was also the moniker adopted by the band who plotted out Zoku's incredible adventure to a thundering beat, aptly titled The Forest of Resurrection. Some say, and we must admit, we agree that Initial Singularity has all the markings of Zoku themselves, but, dear Audionauts, to protect the cunning adventurer, we'll keep our collective lips sealed.
Side A
One Last Job
Veeache Ess
Fortune & Glory
The Citadel
Side B
The Dead Shall Walk The Earth
Thine Enemy, Thine Past Self
Cybernetic Showdown
The Last Crusade