Prologue (spoiler-free)

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ROBOT WAR: The Usual Suspects

EDGAR

The Unsung Hero
RWI: Lacking common sense, Edgar has a laid-back, feet-on-the-table attitude that is a source of grief for some. He's an avid skateboarder, videographer, and East Florida party-animal.

Edgar was inducted into the Atlas Institute's prestigious mentorship program at an early age after its founder Dr. Noah noticed his programming skills. Supervised by Noah himself, he joined their clean-energy research program, becoming a noted child researcher.

In the first Robot War, his Air Force parents were called away on active duty. This left him in the care of his older brother Marcus--a grad student at Florida State. Putting his degree on hold, Marcus helped Edgar revive Atlas's "dead end" projects. Their ideas led to an interface that could tie human cognition directly into war robots. Armed with Atlas's robot "Cronus," Edgar ventures out to defend his hometown against a raging horde of super-soldiers and machines.

RW2: After Edgar's adventures were disclosed to the military, his stories remained untold for security reasons and he returned to Florida as a physics student.

Soon after, Edgar and his friends began to acquire enhanced vitality as a side-effect of his old robotic interfaces. Likewise, Dr. Edumund's bionic weapons were leaked to the public, causing an outbreak of special abilities. Lately, people with these “Cybrid” abilities (“cyborg” and “hybrid”) have been disappearing soon after discovering their powers. Sensing a new threat, Edgar journeys to tropical Pearl Island to reunite with his old mentor and seek answers...

Dr. EDMUND

The Mad Professor - Defamed after plotting to weaponize canned food against the poor, Edmund left the Atlas Institute and hasn't been seen since. Decades ago, he was best friends with Noah and the two co-founded the group now known as Atlas. While digging in the arctic, the two discovered the clean energy source chrysaline. Edmund has deep resentment for ideological diversity. Put off by Edgar's fun-loving nature, he instead chose the more hubristic Reed as his apprentice. During this time he somehow perfected chrysaline energy technology but was caught bartering weapons with international warlords. He's most likely fled the country and won't be visiting anytime soon.

REED

The Rival - Reed was inducted into the same mentorship as Edgar and worked with the firm's weapons division with Dr. Edmund. He quickly developed a dislike for Edgar after his peer microwaved fish in his reactor. He once planed to destroy Edgar's "Cronus" as proof of his merit.

Dr. NOAH

The Mentor - While exploring the arctic for new mint flavorings, Noah and Edmund discovered the energy-dense fuel chrysaline. Together, they gained exclusive mining rights to the material. But Edmund's bitterness and other character flaws would soon drive the two apart. After the events of the first Robot War, Noah rebuilt the Atlas Institute on Pearl Island as a fresh start.

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Robot War II's Most-Wanted

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Barrel: "Time to get a little creative and blow up some bad dudes! The exploding barrel is easily one of, if not the most popular object in video games. The exploding barrel guarantees instant satisfaction when you nail an unexpected dude in the arse with it." (Stolen from GiantBomb.com)
Body type: Normal | Fire | Water | [Metal] | Wind | Earth | Special
Attack type: Impact | [Fire] | Water | Metal | Wind | Earth | Special

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J.E.T. Ironclad: The American Abrams? *Yawn* The Soviet T-72? Boring! The British Challenger? Fat chance!

Nope, it seems no tank in the world quite compares to the sleek and stylish menace that is the Ironclad! Equipped with an endless array of aerial ordinance, the Ironclad dishes out punishment after punishment against metal, wind, and earth-type enemies. With its roomy interior, stow-and-go seating, and free 30 day Sirius-XM subscription; the Ironclad is the perfect mix of muscle, style, and fury.
Body type: Normal | Fire | Water | [Metal] | Wind | Earth | Special
Attack type: *various*

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Shrapnel: Stand a little too close? KA-BLAMMO! Poke it with something? KA-BLAMMO! Drop it from a crane? KA-BLAMMO! Nope. There's not much to be said for this standard hover-mine.
Body type: Normal | Fire | Water | [Metal] | Wind | Earth | Special
Attack type: Impact | [Fire] | Water | Metal | Wind | Earth | Special

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Squidge: This standard enemy is easy to prepare:

1. Start by battering with melee, earth, water, or wind attacks
   
2. Season with salt, ground pepper, or garlic.
   
3. Place in skillet over high heat.
   
4. Serve with pasta, vegies, or a bed of rice. Bon Appétit!
   

Body type: Normal | Fire | [Water] | Metal | Wind | Earth | Special
Attack type: [Impact] | Fire | Water | Metal | Wind | Earth | Special

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Pearl Island Sight-seeing

The Atlas Institute

Founded by colleagues Edmund and Noah, Atlas started as a small geochemical survey company. Their discovery of the high-energy mineral Chrysaline launched the company into huge success. The small firm skyrocketed into a conglomerate spanning scientific fields including robotics, biomedicine, and foot odor cures. (RW2) As psychic abilities became widespread, Dr. Noah directed his company's focus from weapons to bionics to repair the image Edmund had tarnished. Seeking a fresh start, he moved its headquarters to Pearl Island to merge with Oceanside University's med school--becoming sort of a university hospital for the paranormal.

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Edgar's Tools of the Trade

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Dear Mr. DigiTan,

It has come to our attention that your work entitled Robot War: TI features the Air Jordans item. The item's ability to remove the speed penalties for carrying items is identical to our trademarked shoe. We demand that you immediately remove all infringing 0's ans 1's, and notify us in writing that you have done so.
Item Type: Loot | Food | Weapon | Defense | [Support]

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Alone with a cell phone? Packin' your zapper? Wielding a shield? Then be sure to buy the battery professionals trust most. Our batteries are so powerful, you need carry only one to enable your most-advanced items. But don't let them expire or those gizmos are garbage!
Item Type: Loot | Food | Weapon | Defense | [Support]

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Though not quite "everywhere you want to be," swipe cards have special functions in this game such as carrying money or granting V.I.P. access to restricted areas. Few dare to leave home without it. For everything else, there's Mastercard.
Item Type: Loot | Food | Weapon | Defense | [Support]

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Bill from Atlanta, GA says: "Before using Dessicant, there was a musty smell in my backpack. My items would get a moldy film on them after just 10 level-ups. But after carrying Dessicant, my items lasted 50% longer! I can really notice the difference! Thank you, Dessicant!"
Item Type: Loot | Food | Weapon | Defense | [Support]
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Eating food will restore 15 HP instead of the usual 10 HP when this is taken. **May cause sedation, lactation, gestation, odd sensation, agitation, salivation, palpitation, complication, dehydration, perspiration, Face the Nation, hallucination, pupil dilation, and...*Gasp* *Pant*...labored respiration.
Item Type: Loot | Food | Weapon | Defense | [Support]
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(Groovy baseline) ♫ Money money money money... m-m-m-M-MONEY! Money money money money. m-m-m-M-MONEY! You get the idea.
Item Type: [Loot] | Food | Weapon | Defense | Support
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For years, Rescue Phone® has aided travelers the world over. Should you get seriously beat up, Rescue Phone® will send someone to revive you!
Item Type: [Loot] | Food | Weapon | Defense | Support
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You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? With odd creatures running amok in Oceanside this handy little number is the fashion accessory that always leaves the critics twitching. If only it had a little more range. You know what happens to a sprite when it's struck by lightning? Neither do I!
Item Type: Loot | Food | [Weapon] | Defense | Support
Note: Batteries Required