Brethren! We are denied His awakening this night!
But the Lords of Doldo will...
...surely destroy this impure world!
Let us pray! Pray for a miracle!
For the Lord of Violence and Destruction.
And His name shall be Saldo!
Sacred Cyber Beast
it was back in 1995 that Astenite was discovered.
A material capable of absorbing human psycho-wave energy.
With Astenite's ability to integrate actual life energy...
...medical technology has seen a magnificent advance.
Medical data proves that the recovery period...
...for accident victims is dramatically reduced...
...through the use of Astenite.
Our company has harnessed this effect...
...by transforming the instinct for survival...
...within all living things into physical energy.
How's the arm action look? Okay?
- Okay. Hurry up! - We're getting close, people!
Leyla, we've got a call from the CO.
- I'll take it. - Beginning final check.
Transmit the data and bring Astenite output up to level 30.
You all set, John?
Yeah.
You're the star of this test, John.
Good luck.
Fringe benefits, eh John?
I envy you, pal.
Adler...
Forgive me. I do have some small interest in this project.
I wanted to see your new Guard Suit in action firsthand.
ignoring your interests...
This will finally show the Alpha Project committee it works!
That's right, Adler.
We can finally save Cancer from itself.
Of course, John.
Cyberwood... An appropriate name for this forest of steel.
A gigantic concrete life form, with technology its blood.
But the body is being eaten away by a growing malignancy.
You're talking about Cancer, sir?
Yes.
Cancer... That slum home for human waste!
The Feds are counting on the...
...Alpha Project to clean up that waste.
But Leyla's bleeding-heart plan isn't the way!
it allows the possibility of those destructive elements...
...surviving into the city's future.
The Astenite Guardian, as shown previously in the slides.
For that reason...
I can't allow this test to succeed!
The suit converts psycho-wave energy into physical energy...
...which is then discharged to the outside.
The Alpha Project's aim is to purify the city's slum sector.
However, the bloodshed which has traditionally accompanied...
...the maintenance of public order cannot be justified.
As you can see, he has rendered the four robots inoperative.
With the life energy produced by this suit...
...Cancer will be saved!
The ability to neutralize and instantly perform a...
...bloodless arrest on a suspect is a dream come true.
Almost time.
John, what's wrong? Cut the power output!
I dunno! I'm not doing anything!
- Kill all suit systems! - Yes, ma'am!
Won't come off!
The end, John!
Awaken! Awaken, Saldo!
Some other type of energy is invading John...?
JOHN!!!
According to the attending physician...
...he only suffered light burns across his body.
it shouldn't be life threatening.
What do you mean?
He didn't blow up along with the suit?
it looks that way, sir.
I guess you could say it was a miracle.
But there's no chance of the suit being repaired--
Enough!
A miracle? Miracle my ass!
He did something to save himself...
...in the middle of that deathtrap.
Looks like I underestimated you, John.
John... What happened to you out there?
How could it have happened?
No, it was my fault.
To have such a horrible accident happen at the proving test...
I should have checked the suit more thoroughly!
Forgive me, John!
Stunt driving again, huh?
Hey! Any sign of that meat wagon yet?
it'll be here soon.
Son of a...!
Gordon here! Had to bail on the truck accident.
in pursuit of a hot-rodder headed downtown, into Cancer!
Send me some backup! Got that? I need backup!
HQ here. Roger.
You'll have a unit with you in 20 minutes.
Hang on 'til then!
Stupid...!
Who are you?!
Awake, are we?
What is all this?!
Just be patient for a while longer.
A magnificent destiny awaits you.
A what? What are you talking about?
We can't have you getting excited...
Lemme out of here! Lemme out!
Just be quiet until we've finished with you.
What the hell happened?
Freeze!
Don't even breathe...
Okay, that's a good boy... Name?
John Stalker. Researcher, Central Guard Company.
Okay, John. Don't gimme any trouble.
Where'd he go?!
That little...!
Cancer... Good name for that rotting hellhole.
So, John's somewhere in there?
it means nothing to us!
John!
Now Leyla...
You're a gifted scientist.
I can help get you back on track.
If you want, I can help you get the research going again.
If that cop was right, then John's probably...
He's alive!
Far from likely.
Nobody who goes into Cancer ever gets out alive.
Cancer...was where John was born.
What?!
He lived there up until junior high.
He worked his way out, eventually came to work with me.
He told me he'd never go back there.
Was it the experiment...?
Now calm down.
Forgive me, Adler.
You're taking the trouble to help me.
For you, anything, Leyla.
I don't want you going in there and getting killed.
Brethren of Doldo!
Our long wait reaches its fruition this night!
The sun tomorrow will shine for us alone.
Blessings upon Saldo!
Glory to Doldo!
What's wrong, Leyla?
I...thought I heard John's voice.
That's impossible.
Looks like a funeral procession... Or is it?
Where am I? Somebody, help me!
John!
What?!
Behold this young man!
He who carries the Spirit of Destruction within him!
He who shall smash this defiled world!
Blessed be He!
I've found you, John!
John...
How dare you deceive me, Cancer scum!
Now I'll pay you back for doing it!
Saldo... Saldo... Saldo...
John's dead?!
Yes. Sacrificed by those devil worshippers.
Surely even you must understand now.
The people who live here don't belong in civilized society.
Adler, was John really...?
Stop it! It's John!
Shut up! Stay out of this!
John!
Damn you, John...!
Are we awake, Miss Leyla?
Who are you? What are you going to do with me?!
Before I answer, won't you at least thank us?
We saved you while you were unconscious.
I suppose you did. And showed me a rare sight.
Primitive idol worshippers, existing in this day and age.
No, not an idol!
it's quite real.
That monster, you mean?
What have you done to John?!
He is John Stalker no longer!
He is Saldo, Doldo's supreme god of destruction.
And so, I have concluded.
This city we call Cyberwood represents a citadel...
...of a future which must one day come!
But I ask you all to consider...
...those who live in darkness at our feet!
The Federal Government currently has a plan to reform Cancer.
Ten thousand police officers! One thousand bulldozers!
is this really necessary?
Get a load of me!
We've got an eyewitness report from a detective.
it was superhuman, and looks like some sort of gorilla.
If it shows up, we'll have a panic on our hands.
Dunno what you're talking about...
...but I think you're starting to slip.
Our guys aren't just regular cops, Gordon.
Sure that detective didn't just have a dream about King Kong?
How the hell should I know?!
What we need is love!
Only by love will Cancer be saved!
What the...?!
What's going on here?!
We have no hard information as of yet.
Until we do, we'll continue broadcasting.
The fools' punishment has begun.
I recognize you now.
So, you remember.
The one scientist who opposed the release...
...of the Astenite formula 20 years ago.
20 years ago, Miss Leyla?
Are you aware that man has...
...known of Astenite since the Middle Ages?
Doctor Volks...
Target moving towards point S-201. Commence pursuit.
- Wolf 101, roger. - 102, roger.
Just as a silver bullet or cross will drive out...
...the forces of darkness, there is a metal which attracts evil.
it is talked about in the Legends of the Doldo Brethren.
When l learned they were constructing...
...their ''Devil Armors'' I decided.
Decided to use Astenite to try and make those armors real!
You mean you...?! That John...?!
Yes! A fantastic discovery...
...which will lead mankind to a higher level of existence.
You're mad!
Turn him back to normal!
That's quite impossible.
The body's transformation destroys the individual's mind.
Only one possessed of a murderous, hate-filled heart...
...can use the Saldo armor!
That's a lie!
it's the truth!
Twelve years ago, we implanted seeds of hatred...
...into boys here in Cancer.
All so one could wear the Saldo armor!
Fire!
God damned monster!
Welcome, John Stalker.
Welcome, from the bottom of our hearts.
This machine will really save Cancer?
Yes. It will be controlled by a man's good conscience.
My own life...will save Cancer.
The creature, appearing out of the steel jungle...
...like the king of beasts, managed to elude city police.
While they are engaged in a frantic search...
...they still have not found it.
If you have any information about the creature...
...please contact this station at the number shown on your screen.
Don't find him. Not until I do...
No...
The Saldo armor is closing itself to us.
The Astenite output is at 1000/o!
What can be causing it?!
Regret...
A body possessed of regret cannot use the Saldo armor!
If this keeps up, Saldo won't be the only one.
The resurrection of all the other gods will be affected.
I know.
John...
So there you are, John.
Wait!
John, where are you going?!
Back to where l was born.
No...
Hold up!
What is it?
Looks like something's moving around in here.
That thing?
Well now... Looks like he's shown up again.
Awaken, John Stalker.
You are not human.
You're a monster, who defiles all who come near him!
Yes! You are John Stalker no longer!
You are the great Lord of Destruction!
Master of the world of darkness!
There is no forgiveness for this woman...
...who spills the blood of our exalted king!
Lay her open with your claws! Kill her!
Im...possible...
John!
We meet again, John.
it's been a while, Leyla.
Adler?!
That thing... You didn't...?!
I was going to use this to sweep those rats from their nests.
Until you had to interfere!
Are you insane?! You brought the Genocyber out here?!
Now I have the same power as that freak!
Would you like me to rip him apart right in front of you?
I won't kill him here, though.
I've already chosen the place where you should have died!
Let's go then, John.
Where he should have died...?
- The test center! - Who's there?!
Gordon here. We've gotten a tip on where the monster's headed.
Get every man we've got over to Central Guard Company ASAP!
What do you mean? Can you clarify?
We don't have time for that!
You're that worried about him?
This guy who's turned into the monster, uhh...
John.
Right. I'm not sure I buy all of this story.
The mon-- John, I mean. He isn't violent anymore?
The Saldo armor seems to draw its power...
...from thoughts of rage and murder.
Now that John's regained his consciousness...
... I don't think he can use the armor's destructive power.
You can barely stand, can't you?
That's the way. It's not time for beddy-bye quite yet!
I thought so. The Saldo armor's lost its power!
Heavy...
Body feels like lead...
Well, it's nice he's himself again, but he's getting his ass kicked.
Now what?
You son of a...!
Damn you, scum!
This game...
ENDS NOW!
Dear God, Let me be in time!
John!
You just released Astenite energy, like in the test!
The energy that helped you regain consciousness...
...is purifying the Saldo armor!
You can control the armor yourself!
Come on!
Leyla, stay back!
John!
You damned freak! I'll send you to hell!
No!
Stop it!
John!
Get back! It's still moving!
She's mine now!
If you want her, come and get her!
JOHN!!!
That guy's something else!
And the monster has not been seen since...
...the events atop the SGC building.
For more on this, we turn now to Officer Gordon...
...of the Special Investigative Unit.
The creature took off from the roof at an extremely high speed.
That was the last we saw of it.
is this true?
Does this mean you're ending the investigation?
I said that was it! It isn't coming back!
Could you bring the rest out to the car, please?
What the...? Hey, why don't you ask him to help you?
That's all right.
Believe me, you wouldn't want to wake him up.
I wanna see another side of your mind!
Wanna see you're just talkin' about me!
You really know I'm the doctor of your heart!
You really know, got you under their thumb!
Come this way, I'm gonna set you free!
Open your mind, Let's get together!
No place for hidin', no place to run!
Oh, let's be gettin' higher, honey!
Like everybody's tryin' to do!
Ooh, right now get down on your knees!
Oh, let's be gettin' higher, babe!
Like a fire burnin' in the sky!
Babe, gimme more! I can't get it enough!
I feel so good, Let me fly to heaven!
Feelin' so good, just fallin' down!
Give me love, I'm the king of the night!
Give me love, 'cuz you're the queen of hearts!
Come this way, I'm gonna set you free!
Open your mind, Let's get together!
No place for hidin', no place to run!
Oh, let's be gettin' higher, honey!
Like everybody's doin' time!
Ooh, right now get down on your knees!
Oh, let's be gettin' harder, babe!
Like a fire burnin' in the sky!
Ooh, gimme more! I can't get it enough!