Dark Rift (Nintendo 64 & PC) Game Script by ironyisntdead Version History v1.0 - June 1, 2020 - Initial release. Table of Contents 1 - Opening Crawl (OGCL) 2 - Character Stats 2.1 - Aaron (ANCS) 2.2 - Demitron (DNCS) 2.3 - Demonica (DACS) 2.4 - Eve (EECS) 2.5 - Gore (GECS) 2.6 - Morphix (MXCS) 2.7 - Niiki (NICS) 2.8 - Scarlet (STCS) 2.9 - Sonork (SKCS) 2.10 - Zenmuron (ZNCS) 3 - Character Introductions 3.1 - Aaron (ANIO) 3.2 - Demitron (DNIO) 3.3 - Demonica (DAIO) 3.4 - Eve (EEIO) 3.5 - Gore (GEIO) 3.6 - Morphix (MXIO) 3.7 - Niiki (NIIO) 3.8 - Scarlet (STIO) 3.9 - Sonork (SKIO) 3.10 - Zenmuron (ZNIO) 4 - Character Endings 4.1 - Aaron (ANRG) 4.2 - Demitron (DNRG) 4.3 - Demonica (DARG) 4.4 - Eve (EERG) 4.5 - Gore (GERG) 4.6 - Morphix (MXRG) 4.7 - Niiki (NIRG) 4.8 - Scarlet (STRG) 4.9 - Sonork (SKRG) 4.10 - Zenmuron (ZNRG) 4.11 - Easy Ending (EYRG) 5 - Legal (LEGL) ============================================================================== 1 - Opening Crawl (OGCL) Eons ago, on a routine mission charting unknown planets, a survey team from the Hyperian Empire discovered an artifact lodged inside an unusual spatial tear. When this Core Prime Element was extracted, the crevice expanded with such astonishing force that an explosion erupted sending shockwaves throughout the galaxy. The surrounding planets were reduced to mere debris and began revolving around what is now known as... DARK RIFT ============================================================================== 2 - Character Stats 2.1 - Aaron (ANCS) Origin: Planet Earth Age: 32 Gender: Male Build: Large Male Fighting Discipline: Karate Weapon of Choice: MFG 16 Pulse Rifle Projectile: Plasma bolts and Grenades Attack Strength: Medium Defense: Medium Speed: Medium Intelligence: Medium Grab Speed: Low Reach: Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.2 - Demitron (DNCS) Origin: Doom Island, Dark Dimension Age: Unknown Gender: Male Build: Giant Male Fighting Discipline: All Weapon of Choice: Rift Blade Projectile: Vaper Saw Attack Strength: High Defense: High Speed: Medium Intelligence: High Grab Speed: Medium Reach: Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.3 - Demonica (DACS) Origin: Hades Mountain, Dark Dimension Age: 966 Gender: Female Build: Large Female Fighting Discipline: Savage Weapon of Choice: Hades Claws Projectile: Demon Breath and Fire Ball Attack Strength: High Defense: Low Speed: Medium Intelligence: High Grab Speed: Medium Reach: Low ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.4 - Eve (EECS) Origin: Garden of Eden Age: Unknown Gender: Female Build: Medium Female Fighting Discipline: Fencing Weapon of Choice: Argon Laser Saber Projectile: Argon Saber Bolt Attack Strength: Medium Defense: Medium Speed: High Intelligence: High Grab Speed: Slow Reach: Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.5 - Gore (GECS) Origin: Highland of Dorion Age: 23 Gender: Male Build: Large Male Fighting Discipline: Falling Tree Weapon of Choice: Skull Crushing Axe Projectile: Seismic Ripple Attack Strength: High Defense: Medium Speed: Low Intelligence: Low Grab Speed: Medium Reach: Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.6 - Morphix (MXCS) Origin: Light Dimension Age: Unknown Gender: Unknown Build: Medium Fighting Discipline: Gyro Morphix Weapon of Choice: Morphix Blades Projectile: Tesla Plasma Ring Attack Strength: Low Defense: Medium Speed: High Intelligence: Medium Grab Speed: Medium Reach: Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.7 - Niiki (NICS) Origin: Jungle City of Faralon Age: 16 Gender: Female Build: Small Female Fighting Discipline: Inverse Kinematics Weapon of Choice: Dual Rings of Faralon Projectile: Star Burst Blast Attack Strength: Low Defense: High Speed: High Intelligence: Medium Grab Speed: Low Reach: Low ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.8 - Scarlet (STCS) Origin: Shores of Hyperia Age: 27 Gender: Female Build: Medium Female Fighting Discipline: Dragon Slayer Weapon of Choice: Dragon Saber Projectile: Spiral Lava Flow Attack Strength: Medium Defense: High Speed: Low Intelligence: High Grab Speed: Medium Reach: Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.9 - Sonork (SKCS) Origin: War Zone of Hyperia Age: 30 Gender: Male Build: Large Male Fighting Discipline: Power Fighter Weapon of Choice: Gatling Rifle Blades Projectile: Plasma Cannon Shells Attack Strength: High Defense: Medium Speed: Low Intelligence: Medium Grab Speed: Medium Reach: Medium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.10 - Zenmuron (ZNCS) Origin: Unknown Age: Unknown Gender: Unknown Build: Medium Male Fighting Discipline: Ninjutsu and Kenjutsu Weapon of Choice: Phoenix Katana Projectile: Fiery Phoenix Bolt Attack Strength: Medium Defense: Medium Speed: High Intelligence: High Grab Speed: Medium Reach: Medium ============================================================================== 3 - Character Introductions 3.1 - Aaron (ANIO) Colonel Aaron Maverick of the Colonial Commando Special Task Force has been sent by the Earth's dwindling militia to retrieve the Core Prime Element. It is believed the Core Prime Element's life-giving powers are the only substance that can heal the tortured and devastated Earth. Aaron is a weapon and explosives expert and the MFG-16 is one big gun that never leaves his side. While Aaron is a master in Karate, he has a special affection for projectile weaponry. Without doubt, he is a one man killing machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.2 - Demitron (DNIO) For centuries, Demitron has been waiting patiently in the Dark Dimension for other pieces of the master key to surface. When the Chosen Ones were boldly demonstrating the power of the Core Prime Element during their reign, Demitron knew the time had come to take action. Demitron has tremendous physical powers. His attacks are devastating and difficult for any opponent to defend. He is an expert in most known fighting styles and has no apparent weaknesses. Only the most skilled challenger will defeat Demitron. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.3 - Demonica (DAIO) Demonica is a vile creature from the Dark Dimension. Many years ago, she was sent into the Neutral Dimension to secure Sonork's Core Prime Element and deliver it to her master, the Lord Demon Demitron. When she failed in her mission, she told Sonork secret information in exchange for her life. Demonica now battles for the Core Prime Element so she may enter the dimensional portal, present her master with the valuable prize and reclaim her much coveted Arch Demon title. If Demonica's grotesque physical appearance does not ward off challengers, they will experience a bizarre and horrific battle. Some of Demonica's favorite long range weapons are her flaming breath tactic and her fiery pelvic projectile. The crouching, animalistic fighting style she employs is a frenzy of attack leaps, neck and face biting and poisonous body clawing. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.4 - Eve (EEIO) Unknown to all, Eve was the creator of the Sentient Integrated Droids. She was hired by Sonork long ago to create a series of perfect mechanical intelligent soldiers. When the majority of the Sentient Droids became deranged, Sonork decided to wipe out any trace of the project. A team of assassins were brought in to completely destroy the secret Eden Laboratory and everyone involved. Eve, badly wounded, managed to escape to a subterranean laboratory where a highly advanced prototype was stored. Sure she would not survive her injuries, Eve manipulated an experimental technique to transfer her brain pattern to the Sentient Neural Network. Her only hope to re-animate her human body is to procure the rejuvenating Core Prime Element. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.5 - Gore (GEIO) Gore of the Highlands is the new and acclaimed champion of Dorlon. His only goal in life is to be the undisputed champion of his people. He will stop at nothing to achieve this goal, even if it means crushing every bone in the bodies of his opponents. Gore's fighting technique employs basic brute physical power. He can wield his massive battle-ax with unbelievable ease. While his body is a huge cumbersome mass, he is extremely powerful and will pulverize any opponent within reach. The Falling Tree technique emphasizes his weighty momentum and allows his deadly spin-slash attacks to do the most damage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.6 - Morphix (MXIO) Morphix is a strange energy being and is known to attack only when he is threatened or provoked. While his intention is a mystery, it is speculated that he is an entity from the Light Dimension and may have the Light Prime Element in his possession. Morphix's fighting style is quite unusual. He is similar to a huge blender, as his arms turn into blades and spin his body around at amazing speeds. Morphix's physical structure is also quite different from other humanoids. He is multi-jointed and unnaturally flexible. Because of the peculiar fighting technique, his attacks are unpredictable and difficult to defend. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.7 - Niiki (NIIO) Niiki is a Princess from the Jungle City of Faralon. Like most young Princesses, she is a self absorbed trouble maker. Because her father, the King, forbade her to leave the protected palace walls, she immediately disguised herself as a Faralon commoner and left the palace in search of the Core Prime Element. Niiki has been trained to fight by the best instructors, with the expectation that one day she will succeed her father. Inverse Kinematics is a defensive fighting technique invented and specifically designed for Niiki. I.K. applies the principles of balance and leverage to transpose the strength, weight and momentum of the opponent against himself. Niiki has also been trained in a series of leap attacks that can prove to be both dangerous and deadly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.8 - Scarlet (STIO) Many years ago, Scarlet Zerai was chosen by Sonork as the guardian of the Core Prime Element. Yet, unknown to Sonork, Scarlet has secretly vowed to assassinate him and become the Empress of the Chosen Ones. Scarlet, like her ancestors, shuns all technological advancements and retains a great fondness for classic weapons, such as the sword. The Traditional Dragon Slayer Technique Scarlet utilizes is quite deadly and more than compensates for her weaker lower body. Despite their appearance, the Dragon Slayer sword and shield are extremely light and razor sharp. Heavy down-chops and up-thrusts are all typical of the classic moves Scarlet frequently employs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.9 - Sonork (SKIO) Armed with the power of the Core Prime Element, Sonork's newest objective is to procure another part of the Master Key and control the infinite powers the cosmos has to offer. Sonork's sociopathic tendencies make him one of the most treacherous opponents. He actually enjoys killing, pillaging, and general destruction. His enhanced, manufactured trade-in body parts are quite powerful and when used in battle, deadly. The upgraded Gatling Plasma Rifle Arm, with attached Fork-Blades, combined with his bionic leg, are a serious threat to any opponent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.10 - Zenmuron (ZNIO) Much of Zenmuron is shrouded in enigma. What is known is based solely on his appearance. While he is rarely seen, there has never been a situation that he is without his long Samurai sword. Rumors have emerged that he wields his sword with great ability and has successfully unified lethal Ninja techniques with potent Samurai style. Because no one has battled against Zenmuron and lived, his fighting technique will remain a mystery until he is either conquered or becomes champion of the Core Prime Element. It is only then that his intentions will be evident. ============================================================================== 4 - Character Endings [The final fight starts with your character confronting Demitron in a desert. Demitron speaks before the fight.] DEMITRON: Pitiful one! Thank you for delivering the Core Prime Element to me... As a reward, your death will be swift and merciless! [Once you are victorious, Demitron's body vanishes in a flash of light. Your character is alone and looks at the Core Prime Element. Each character has a unique ending. The Nintendo 64 version shows a text crawl. The PC version includes video endings.] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.1 - Aaron (ANRG) With the desired Core Prime Element, Aaron heads back to the Commando Special Task Force Base. His assignment almost completed, he stands confidently in front of the Force's super-powered generator, element in hand. Hesitating for a brief moment, he confines the Core Prime Element inside an air tight container and deposits it into the generator's locked chamber. Immediatedly, the generator responds to the new entry and begins to hum. The hum soon becomes deafening and the sliding inner doors start to move. A violent, white light is emitted and floods the room. Aaron stands back as the light centers and shoots up toward the sky. He is now assured that the element has the power to heal the abused and polluted Earth. Outside, this fountain of healing light jets skyward and begins to fall. Slowly, the planet is blanketed by the healing energy. As this blanket of healing light begins to diminish, the Earth's atmosphere is restored to its original pure state. Aaron Maverick's mission is now complete. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.2 - Demitron (DNRG) Among a foul assemblage of impaled, limp corpses, Lord Demon Demitron holds the Core Prime Element in his bloody hand and laughs triumphantly. He climbs the nearest hill and lifts the piece defiantly toward the sky. Immediately, the heavens begin to gather dark clouds and thunder furiously. Only Demitron's quick and sporadic shadow is visible as the lighting ignites the atmosphere below. Standing firmly, he shakes his lavishly supplied fist in the air. A huge bolt of lightning splits the sky, simultaneously striking the uplifted piece and Demitron's bulky body. As the lightning bolt recedes, a strong white light is left in its path. Demitron's body is drawn up into the white column and vanishes from the hill. High above, a black swirling vacuum opens to receive his large mass and once swallowed, the strange void slowly closes into the unknown. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.3 - Demonica (DARG) Among the torturous volcanic terrain of the Hades Mountains, Demonica stands triumphantly upon Demitron's mangled corpse. With two pieces of the Master Key in her possession, she is ready to seize Lord Demitron's position and rule the Dark Dimension. Moving away from Demitron's bloody cadaver, Demonica bends down to claim her prize. In one blood-thirsty motion, she decapitates Demitron and grabs the Core Prime Element laying near his face. Slowly, Demonica steps over her old master's mangled corpse and hobbles toward his throne. She triumphantly squats in the coveted kingly chair and leans back in surly delight. Across her legs rests the skewered head of Demitron with the Core Prime Element stuffed recklessly in his gaping mouth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.4 - Eve (EERG) In the devastated subterranean secret laboratory, Eve stands with the Core Prime Element near her encapsulated human body. She moves closer to the chamber that holds her cryogenic flesh and peers into the massive, coffin-like container. Behind a small, hidden door, a snake-like cable shoots out and attaches itself to the back of Eve's mechanical head. As the angry cable tightens, Eve's neck is strained back and her fabricated trunk tenses in defense. The cable then begins to radiate with an intense electrical charge down its length and back to the chamber. The cryogenic coffin vibrates with unknown energy and spouts streams of light in all directions. Suddenly, the chamber door opens revealing a female body. Grasping at the chamber's door, a hand is thrust out of the container's cover and is followed by a young woman. As the steam dissipates, the woman lifts herself out from under the chamber's lid and sits erect, whole once again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.5 - Gore (GERG) Heavy and large footsteps are tramping through a dark, brutal cave. As light begins to enter at the mouth of the cavern, Gore's huge form can be distinguished from the rough walls that surround him. Clutched in both hands, he holds the Core Prime Element. At the mouth of the cave, Gore raises the wondrous piece toward his face and for one brief moment he gazes into the coveted object with great emotion. Looking down, Gore lifts the prize above his head and steps out to an expansive cliff. He opens his massive arms wide and howls a wild triumphant cry for all to hear. His people stand at the base of the cliff cheering in admiration and awe. With the Core Prime Element, Gore has realized his ultimate goal, to be the undisputed champion of his Dorion birth-land. Now, there can be no other warrior as great or powerful. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.6 - Morphix (MXRG) Morphix, in quiet apathy, stands over the Core Prime Element in awe. Slowly, he reaches out to touch the wondrous piece. As soon as he makes contact, the Core Prime Element begins to sparkle and lift into the air. The piece continues to elevate until it stops and hovers parallel with Morphix's manifested form. Without warning, it points and launches at Morphix, burying deep inside his body. From the projectile's sheer force, Morphix's form is lifted and thrown back. Light particles move and vibrate all around his now limp body, holding it in mid-air until they form an illuminated orb. As the orb rapidly expands, the planet's surface begins to crumble in weak defense. Unable to endure the strain, the planet explodes into billions of fragmented pieces. Minutes later, only one distant star is left among the sheer darkness of empty space. Inside this small star floats Morphix. He slowly straightens his re-energized body and lifts his head revealing glowing red eyes. Morphix's transformation is now complete. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.7 - Niiki (NIRG) On a tattered rope bridge, a large electrified opening emerges out of empty space. Hissing and crackling with unknown energy, the void emits an object at intense speed onto the bridge. This discharged mass bounces once on the wooden deck and flies through the rotted restraining ropes. Suddenly, the mass takes form and a small, female hand is seen grasping at the rope to avoid plummeting to the rocky bottom that lies below. Niiki hangs from the rope for a moment before flipping herself back onto the deck of the bridge. In one energetic move, Niiki is safely returned to the bridge with the Core Prime Element dangling from a pouch at her side. Her relief is apparent as she smiles at her triumph. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.8 - Scarlet (STRG) With Lord Demon Demitron lying dead at her feet, Scarlet steals the prized reward from his limp hand. In the distance, behind Scarlet's crouching body, a mechanical foot steps softly on the desert sand. Sonork centers his view on Scarlet's back and raises his badly injured, fabricated rifle arm in her direction. As he creeps closer to Scarlet, his severely damaged body becomes more apparent. Within moments, he stands in range of Scarlet's kneeling body and casts his deadly shadow on her back. Scarlet tilts her head slightly and springs to her feet. Sonork blasts his rifle arm directly into his enemy's face with all his remaining strength. Scarlet lunges at her enemy with the murderous Dragon Saber gripped tightly. Sonork stands motionless in front of his intended victim before blood begins to squirt out of his body. Scarlet watches with a contented smile as Sonork's head falls off his erect and shaking body. Her assailant terminated, Scarlet walks away from the mutilated corpse with the Core Prime Element in hand. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.9 - Sonork (SKRG) [Sonork kneels in front of Demitron's head and the Core Prime Element.] With the demise of the Lord Demon, Sonork now has two invaluable pieces of the Master Key in his possession. Sonork raises Demitron's head close to his simulated eye-scope for examination and gloats at his new treasure. Satisfied, he picks up the Core Prime Element and places it near the decapitated head in an act of defiant curiosity. As the distance narrows between them, each begins to glow with a mild white light. Moments later, an intense beam is shot through the air creating a whirlpool black hole in the atmosphere. This cosmic vacuum sucks both pieces into its remote depths. As Sonork reaches cautiously for his lost spoils, he too is yanked inside the spinning electrified mass. Neither the pieces nor Sonork reappear, only the dry planet remains untouched. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.10 - Zenmuron (ZNRG) The enigma that surrounds Zenmuron begins to unveil after he has the Core Prime Element in his possession. While little is known regarding his past, it is now apparent that Zenmuron desired and fought for the invaluable piece solely to keep it from the evil powers that exist. Positioning the Core Prime Element upright in a rock, he draws his sword, centers his aim and strikes it with all his strength. The invaluable piece immediately reacts to the blow and explodes in Zenmuron's masked face. He falls to his knees in pain, as his mask turns to a cloud of smoke. When the smoke dissipates, the destroyed mask reveals his deformed and distinctly evil face. His efforts to keep this piece of the Master Key from evil forces becomes nothing more than a vile irony. Pivoting on his knees, Zenmuron turns and displays two glowing eyes and a horrific grin. He is last seen grasping at the ground beneath him and laughing fiercely at the sky. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4.11 - Easy Ending (EYRG) [When you play on the easy setting, the game ends when your character beats Sonork. Every character receives the following message.] As Sonork lay defeated before you, the Core Prime Element is finally within your grasp. Suddenly, a forboding force bathed in a blinding light wrenches your prize away from you. Play difficulty levels normal or hard to win back what was once yours. ============================================================================== 5 - Legal (LEGL) Dark Rift is developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment, and published by Vic Tokai. This document is not affiliated with any of the aforementioned. All trademarks and copyrights in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. This guide can be found on GameFAQs and is copyrighted 2020. This may not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. Thanks for reading. -EOF-