Editing ARC Trooper Commander Zeus 003

''“Hold the line! Hold the line and repel! For the Council! For Star World!”''

-'''Scorch, [[Metal Wars Climax]], Chapter 2-3: Copper Storm'''


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! colspan="2" style="color: black; background: #CCCCFF;; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;" | Scorch
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! colspan="2" style="color: black; background: #DDDDFF; font-size: 100%;" | Facts
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| '''Species'''
| Cloned Yoshi (Yoshilier)
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| '''Age'''
| Old
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| '''Gender'''
| Male
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| '''From'''
| Star World, Yoshi Bodyguard Labs
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| '''Height'''
| 6'0" without armor (6'8" in full combat gear)
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| '''Weight'''
| 185 pounds (500 with combat armor)
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|'''Theme''' 
| None until I get on a computer that doesn't have Youtube blocked
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|'''First Appearance''' 
| [[Space Pirate Panic!]]
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|'''Lastest Appearance''' 
| [[The Great Creator & The Great Destroyer]]
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! colspan="2" style="color: black; background: #DDDDFF; font-size: 100%;" | Appearances
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*The Yoshi Bodyguards
**[[Space Pirate Panic]]
**[[Chibi-YBs: Plug Out of Adventure]]
**[[Mirage of Shadows]]
**[[Pokéworld Peril 2: Darkness]]
**[[The Shadows of Nor'Lesha]]
**[[The Wrath of the Titan]]
**[[Pokeworld Peril 3: Whatever Danny Called It]]
**[[Coshi and Plasshi: The Tale of Two Dinos]]
*[[Topmonhit Story]]
**[[Pokemon Platinum 3]]
**[[Revenge on the SWDF]]
**[[The Great Creator & The Great Destroyer]]
*[[Tick Tack Emissary]]
*[[The Metal Wars Climax]]
*[[Nintendo Anecdote 3: Not Really a Trilogy]]
*[[TRTDAHAN]]
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'''Zeus ARC Trooper Commander 003''', or '''"Scorch,"''' is the last in a line of specialized Advanced Recon Commandos developed by [[Sneezier]] using Yoshilier's genetic strain. Scorch is a first-generation clone, using cells directly from Yoshilier. Scorch made his famous stand in the Dark Ages, but has served with the core Yoshi Bodyguards even past their breakup. Scorch now commands the 1st ARC Trooper Regiment, which quickly has become the most feared regiment in the modern [[Star World Defensive Forces]].

== History ==

===Creation===

Scorch was created from the genetic strain of Yoshilier during Sneezier's Zeus project, a project to create better commando units for the Clone Army. Due to the immense cost, the project was soon canceled, but not before four Zeus ARC Troopers were created. One of these was Scorch. Scorch underwent intense training before being fielded in several engagements against the [[COUE]]. It would be worth noting that before the Dark Ages, he befriended his suits intelligent AI system, Erica. The two served side by side on many a mission. Scorch was sent back to Yoshi Bodyguard Headquarters, taking defensive duty with his fellow Zeus ARCs briefly before the greatest calamity overtook Star World.

===The Dark Ages===

On the Zeus ARC trooper's watch, the Yoshi Bodyguard Headquarters was overrun by the demonic menace. Two of the four Zeus ARCs died when trying to evacuate. Scorch and Zeus 004 made it onto a transport en route to Mushroom Kingdom before it was shot down. Zeus 004 was killed in the impact. Scorch lead the remaining Clones of the crash to Mushroom Kingdom, helping in it's defense and evacuation. After all denizens were evacuated, Scorch took what remained of the defenders and engaged Vaufendor's forces on open ground and taking some of their spawning portals. The battle came at a cost, causing a 60% mortality for Scorch's defenses, but it was a victory.

Knowing it would only be a matter of time before Mushroom Kingdom was overrun, Scorch managed to contact the fleet above, and took what defenders remained to evacuate the refugee camps scattered across the planet. His liberators moved through western Mushroom Kingdom, and into the Beanbean and Koopa Kingdoms. On the way, his forces gained volunteers, reinforcing his ground forces with what weapons the refugees and remaininG SWDF forces had, including tanks and aircraft.

Scorch's greatest failure came when he fought the demons on the Western coast of Star World. After hunting down a refugee camp that was under the saw of Vaufendor, the demons ambushed Scorch's liberators. Nearly all were killed. Scorch managed to escape with a small part of his forces, a majority of those killed by the elements or driven mad when the Titan revealed itself. Scorch's Zeus Armor, weapons, and his AI Erica were all destroyed by the metal-eating air emitted by the Titan. The loss of his friend and his army still haunts Scorch.

Scorch managed to retreat to a refugee camp, built out of a wrecked Starcruiser. There, he fended off the demon's forces, and watched [[Subsourian]] fight the Titan. When Sub nearly killed himself stalling the god, Scorch ran to the field, and carried him back to the camp, where he was given medical care for the remainder of the Dark Ages. He then was forced to defend the camp while [[Anubis]] faced down the Eater of Worlds, inevidably ending in a success.

===Service to the Yoshi Bodyguards===

Scorch managed to save the refugees, and was one of the few clone troopers to survive on Star World for the entire Dark Ages. He was promoted to Commander, leading the 1st ARC Trooper Regiment, uniting the remaining Advanced Reconnissance Commandos that survived through the Dark Ages. Scorch mostly served against the COUE up to their downfall, and was then reassigned to base duty.

His exploits with the Yoshi Bodyguards started when the base was raided by Bounty Hunters, each seeking information on the Alambic Sector's "Ultimate Power." It was Scorch that helped face down Gorea with Samus, devlivering several blows to the God-Creature iteself. Scorch returned to base, briefly aiding in a strange minimizing event for the Yoshi Bodyguards, forced to wander the base at a smaller size.

He then helped with several Operations on Pokeworld, helping [[Danny]] in finding his family and destroying the abomination that mimiced him, [[Dark Danny]]. Scorch was also leader of the group captured by Chozo sentry devices in [[The Shadows of Nor'Lesha]], breaking out of prison to contact the Federation, getting them off of the planet.

When the first battle of Finichia broke out, starting the [[Metal Wars]], Scorch was part of Sub's expedition to recover the Titan [[Dominatris]]. He personally fought the [[Necron|Necron's Nightbringer]], inevidably failing against his might, though he did survive the day. 

Scorch would serve in many more Metal Wars battles, giving the 1st ARC Troopers fame. He personally delivered the bomb that devistated the Metal Army fleet in the Mid-Rim campaign, and his men held back forces in the Talon system, holding out against entire legions even with no reinforcements or cover. Scorch gained fame here, though he was there to help the Yoshi Bodyguards in several more missions, namely against [[Dark Danny]] and COUE remiants. He also served in a little known event involving [[the Cloud]], Operation: Cloud Hunt. He held down the base camp of Area 64, but was warped back to the "real" universe by a image of [[Topper]] with the rest of the clone army.

When the Yoshi Bodyguards broke up, Scorch was given no choice in the matter of joining the SWDF. His 1st ARC Trooper Regiment's fame, though, gave him access to many aspects of the SWDF life. He himself could pick and choose missions assigned to him, allowing him to work with [[Team TOT]] when he so chose.

===Modern Years===

Scorch's work with Team TOT was mostly limited to a major event involving a massive ghost Pokemon that threatened the sector. He was given permission to partake in aiding Team TOT alone, battling across space and time to fight the monster. In the end, Nocktor was destroyed, and Scorch brought back to Star World in time for the Metal Army invasion. With the aid of [[Frob and Bread]], his newly appointed honor guard, Scorch turned the tide of the battle of Fort Me'Chai, breaking their invasion in several sectors before they could gain a foothold.

Scorch then was assigned to recover Domanatris. He, Frob, and Bread arrived, just as the Copper Legion attacked the Yoshi Bodyguard position around the Titan.  After all seemed lost, the Vhozon showed up, stating the Metal Army was a threat to them as well, as they had something in their posession with the cabilities to destroy everybody. Scorch used their help to defeat the Copper Legion, and took Domantris to Mekkai.

When Scorch landed, the three of them joined in the final battle against [[Metal Sneezier]] and [[Ultra Stuffwell]]. Scorch was given s atrange power through the battle, enabling him to speed through space in an orb of light. Scorch aided in the Metal Army's final defeat, and was given honors for his service to Star World.

Scorch appeared in the final battle against the Dark Perforation, as well. He personally fought his way through their defenses, eventually beating the Dark Perforation's core. However, in the final battle, his honor guard, [[Frob and Bread]], deserted the fight. Though it never was stated, Scorch was dishonored by this, as he personally vouched for their honors. He cannot figure out why they would abandon the battle, and is somewhat hurt by it.

Scorch continues to serve Star World, now resting from his previous victories. With command of his regiment, he has had little time to work with Sub or Team TOT. However, he knows his duty, and continues to serve against the enemies of Star World.

== Discrepancies ==

===Appearance in the Dark Ages===

Origionally, Sub had used a character in the Dark Ages named ARC Yoshilier, serving as Sub's assistant in manners involving the clone army. Scorch was supposed to be a renamed ARC Yoshilier, and was referenced to have served with Sub in the Dark Ages. However, Sub reintroduced ARC Yoshilier as his assistant in the [[Nightwind IV]], and created a backstory for Scorch's service, making the two characters seperate.

== Non-Canon Appearances ==

===[[Tick Tack Emissary]]===

Scorch appeared in the alternate-universe TTE, where he mimicked Falco in his moveset. Scorch was sent to aid Sub and Blizzard outside a jungle area, where they fought a clone of Blizzard. Scorch then called the [[Nightwind IV]] in, in order to persue Pichup's capturers. Scorch then commanded the Nightwind IV against the Ghost Ship, failing against it's magic, despite superior size and armaments. However, the Ghost ship was liberated, and Scorch used the Nightwind IV to lead the attack into Count Bleah's lair. The first attack failed, tunring Scorch into a trophy. However, after he was ressurected, Scorch helped beat Count Bleah, in the process nearly killing himself in order to save Sub.

====[[TRTDAHAN]]====

Scorch was sleighted to appear in this RP as a "door character," who is followed by the "real" main characters. Scorch was to appear in his Dark Age incarnation, where he would be raiding a demon camp in order to cover a group of fleeing refugees. This never happened, however, as he was never chosen before the RP died out.

== Personal Information ==

===Personality===

Scorch is a soldier at heart. He serves in battle with pride, and yet seeks little glory on the field (just the same, the 1st ARC's records are usually kept top secret). Scorch has a love for the Yoshi Bodyguards, and helps them with missions whenever the chance comes by. It has been referenced that he does seek a relationship, and, like Topper, is somewhat jelous of the other relationships of YB members. However, he knows that, being a clone, he would have no time for that, and must stick to his duty first. Scorch is strict on the battlefield, wanting only to see those under his command survive the day. No mercy is shown by him in war.

===Abilities===

Scorch's abilities are in his armor and weapons. His body itself is augmented with strength past that of a normal Yosi, with faster reflexes and better combat abilities. However, he relies on his weapons and armor to win the day, employing rockets, battlerifles, and explosives in order to defeat his enemies. 

====Final Smash: Strafing Run====

Scorch, with his high rank, he is able to call in strikes from nearby SWDF vessels. These orbital strikes start with a bombardment of several fighters, which clear the area. Then, the ship fires medium range weapons, finishing up with a full bombardment of the area. The strength of this attack depends on the location. If there are local ships to call on, the attack is lethal. If not, the final smash is nearly useless.

===Family===

====Yoshilier====

Scorch was created from a cell of Yoshilier, cloning his direct DNA. He never got to meet Yoshilier, but he has heard of his exploits and death. Scorch considers him somewhat of a saint or guardian angel.

====Clone Army====

Scorch's closest family is the Yoshi Bodyguard Clone Army, most of which were born in the same lab. He cares for their saftey, and puts it on himself when they die under his command. Due to anti-clone sentiments, Scorch, like all other clones, has had to stick to his clones for companionship. His direct relations were to the other three Zeus ARC Troopers, who were all killed in the Dark Ages. For now, he considers the 1st ARC Trooper Reigment the closest thing he has to a family.

===Items===

====AR55 Battle Rifle====

The AR55 is Scorch's customizable gun. The gun carries "universal ammunition rounds," which can be modified to a single-shot sniper format, a multi-burst mid-range format, a close range automatic format, and a "stun" mode. The rounds come in different variants: standard, scatter, armor-pericing, incinerary, explosive, and "safe." Currently, there is talk of a newer "energy" variant, being created at Scorch's request since the Dark Perforation battle.

====S7786 Zeus Class Combat Battle Armor====

Scorch, being part of an experimental program, was given a suit of prototype armor that enabled him to uplink with PS systems, lock onto targets via HUD, survey squad member status, and scan targets for upload into the PS database. This armor was destroyed in the Dark Ages, but [[Sneezier]] created a second suit, this one containing better versions of the same features. Due to issues with the interface, the origional "energy shield" aspect of the armor was scrapped, instead agumenting the armor for better defense all around. The armor improved tolerance, but does not make Scorch immune to radiation, and contains small oxygen tanks for underwater and space missions.

====ARC Missile Launcher====

New to Scorch's arsinal is the ARC missile launcher, standard for explosive or anti-armor missions. This launcher fires Deznium-tipped rockets that explode on contact. In addition, the user gets limited control over the rocket, allowing them to hit specific targets with ease. Scorch rarely uses this weapon due to issues with weight and size, but it was one of his key components in the non-canon [[Tick Tack Emissary]].

====Grenades and Mines====

Among other things, Scorch carries an arsinal of grenades and mines. These come in different variants, grenades being, but not limited to plasma, stun, frag, and incinerary, while the mines are trip, timed, and remote. Scorch uses these liberally, and has a good record with their effectiveness and accuracy.

====Other Supplies====

Though the above items are standard on Scorch, his arsinal varies with missions. He carries two side arms, in case of disarmamnet, and a built in arm blade for close combat. Usually, he has medical supplies on hand, and has a basic first aid knowledge. Scorch also carried around the destroyed chip of the AI Jessica, keeping it as a memour of a lost friend and a good luck charm.

===Residence===

Scorch wanders from base to base, never staying in one place for too long. With the transfer into the SWDF and the types of missions his regiment carry out, Scorch cannot hold down a set "home." He very rarely sleeps, and when he does, it is in outposts or on transports between missions.

== Interactions with other Characters ==

===[[Subsourian the Dark]]===

Scorch and Sub have got along since their meeting in the Dark Ages. Subsourian trusts Scorch, and had him as his sub-commander for a time before he was transfered to the 1st ARC. Sub and Scorch still keep in touch, the two surviors of may a mission. Sub's serious nature sometimes bothers Scorch, and he sometimes wonders if it won't be his end.

===[[Sneezier]]===

===[[Top]]===

===[[Oshy]]===

===ARC Yoshilier===

===Plashhi===

== Trivia ==

*Scorch's name was from the Star Wars: Republic Commando character Scorch. This was an explosives expert with a large temper. As such, the name and "clone" status are the only similarities between the two.
*Scorch, in [[Pokemon Platnium 3]], was protrayed as sarcastic and somewhat mean to other YB members, namely Top. Sub considers this interpretation non-canon, though the story itself is not. Sub blames Top.