Fiction:Mentrex

"When I was alone, they gave me company. When I was hunted, they fought with me. When I had no answers to who I was, they gave me a new identity with their acceptance. Whoever, whatever the Mendel fight, I shall fight alongside them."

- Mentrex

Mentrex is a mysterious warrior, in service to the, and incredibly powerful. Found on the planet Truxn, without any memory of his past or who he was, other then his name, this did little stop Mentrex is his quest to find shelter, killing the many dangerous beasts living on Truxn. Upon finding a cave, he butchered a whole hive of Drexiial, the strongest creatures on Truxn, and made their home his own. Mentrex then eked out an existence on the forgotten cave, trying to survive.

When he was discovered by a Mendel scout group, they, after some disagreements, took in the mighty warrior, and he helped guide them back to Truxn's capital city. WHile hled in mixed regard for his demonic appearance, Mentrex became accepted as an equal, when the city walls where breached, and a Drexiial hive poured in. Mentrex fought them off long enough for the teams to repair the walls, to which he jumped over the wall, with a Drexiial clutched In his claws, before taking it's head. the Mendel Clans on Truxn accepted him as one of their own, and he soon joined the War-Guardianships' Commander Corps.

Mentrex is noted, that despite his insane and murderous behavior, to care and respect his men, seeing them as links to his new society and culture, and believes that he must first gain their respect before he has the right to command them. Mentrex seeks to inspire his men by fighting alongside them with only his natural armor and claws, as well as any powers he has, to fight his foes.

Awakening
Mentrex awakened in the deep jungles of Truxn, many miles away from the capital city of Jurles. Not knowing anything of how he got there, Mentrex only knew his name, and decided to try and find shelter so he could figure things out. Moving across the jungles quickly, Mentrex managed to fight off many of the dangerous beasts living on Truxn for several weeks, before making it to a cave. Wandering inside, Mentrex found a pack of Draxiial, the top predator of Truxn. Fighting them for several hours with nothing but his claws, Mentrex managed to kill each one, and claimed their cave as his own.

Mentrex then settled in, living off the meat of the Draxiial, and, once his supplies ran out, moved out at night, when hunting was the most dangerous for any Truxn-native, and found food and wood to keep himself alive.

One day, a squad of Scouts from Truxn, cut off from a force trying to establish an outpost outside the city, where cut off from their group by a pack of fierce Zargals, came across Mentrex's cave. Going inside for shelter, they came across an awakened, and angered, Mentrex. Rising to fight them, the 9 Scout-rookies almost clashed with him until one of them recognized he was sentient. After trying to communicate with him, Mentrex finally articulated his situation to them, and the they agreed to take him with them back to the capital of Truxn.

Leading them through the jungles, the group fought off many Zargals and other beasts that tried to track them through the jungles. Mentrex displayed surprising loyalty, growing close to his newly acquired brothers in arms, and fighting off every beast that attacked them with brutal power.

Finally, as they neared the city walls, the main pack of Zargals attacked in force, killing 3 of the members. Mentrex, in a rage, brutally killed several of them, before seizing telepathic control, and having the Zargals rip eachother apart. The Truxnian Ugandalorians managed to make it out of the city walls to rescue them, and brought them back, but, despite the protests of the remaining scouts, Mentrex was imprisoned for fear of his powers and abilities.

Taken before city leaders, the religious leaders ordered he be executed immediately, claiming him a demon, with several others agreeing with the sentiment. The governor-militant of the city, however, simply waited for the conversation to die down, and asked Mentrex if he really was a demon. Mentrex responded that he did not know, but didn't see how it mattered, as he had helped saved their rookies. Agreeing with the statement, the Governor-Militant ordered Mentrex set free and given home and broad.

Taken in by the leader of the Scouts he had saved, named Captain Harkos Rondarc and his family. Overtime, Mentrex not only gained their already impressive respect for being so humble, but also would work hard with the other Truxn garrison soldiers, his already powerful form building up further and further. However, Mentrex was not recognized as an adult and citizen yet, as he had not yet fought for the service of the Clans. Mentrex would dream of being able to join his brothers off world, and fight the enemies of the Pact. Until then, he was confined to the walls, and treated as a Pariah still by some of the more conservative Truxnians, someone even trying to shoot him in the chest once.

Defending Truxn's city
However, the day finally came when Mentrex could earn his place with the clans. After a breach was reported in the walls around Truxn, Mentrex and Harkos where among the men to answer the call to arms, and reported at the breach, fighting off creatures as repairs began on the walls. Mentrex would, as usual, fight the monstrous beasts with no armor or weapons, as Harkos fought them off with his Sniper Rifle.

However, during the fighting, a Draxial flew through the city, and snatched Harkos, devouring him in front of Mentrex. Driven to extreme rage, Mentrex, ignoring a poisoned arm, and a leg being eaten away by acidic saliva, jumped right at the creature, aided by his telepathy, and grabbed the beast by the throat. The 2 fought on for days, even going outside the walls, then on top.

As the Truxnians pushed out the last creatures, they gathered to watch Mentrex fight the beast, until he ripped it's head off with his bear hands. Impressed as ever by his ferocity in battle, the Governor-militant declared Mentrex a full member of the. Taking the Draxial's skull, Mentrex would, overtime, add a specimen of every Truxn lifeform to his trophy room, and kept Harkos' armor there, having refurbished and rebuilt it. The armor would remain the center-piece in his collection.

Joining the Commanders
not satisfied simply being part of the Truxn's militia force, Mentrex joined the military academy established there to train officers and fleet commanders. Despite it being a small class, and his teachers still not used to his way of doing things, Mentrex would earn top of his class in science, philosophy, and hand-to-hand combat, and would gain near-top ranks in marksmenship and mathematics.

After leaving, Mentrex would be put under the command of the Walgolorian Commodore Jyaudore Uguantai, and would serve with honors, before being promoted to Commodore himself and transferred to the ship he christened "Fury of Darkness". With his new position, Mentrex would have the remaining survivors of the scouts he rescued transferred to work under him, as well as Harkos's brother, Norgo. These 5 would serve as Mentrex's personal retinue, and would fight alongside him in battle, keeping their insane Commodore safe as he charged into battle.

Mentrex would fight in the Tyranny Wars with great eagerness, and was recorded as to have killed an Overseer with his bare claws in battle, something not even Olympians could accomplish. Mentrex would be awarded the metal of Cain for his service to the Pact.

Desolation of the Bisitar
With the invasion of by the, the Mendel at first only watched and observed through their allies, the Waptoria and the Vanara. To most, it was none of their business, merely war between the members of the, and the Bisistar, not something to risk Mendel lives with. However, as the situation seemed more dangerous, the Mendel drew up a plan of action. After all, 2 of their close allies where fighting there, as well as several nations who had assisted them in the Tyranny War.

Mentrex himself remained silent about the events, but when asked if he would agree to go there to assist the Accords, he at first refused. Why lead his troops into another galaxy, and die for races the Mendel did not know? However, Barda Clett, Lord Ugandalore the Untouchable, pointed out that some races in the Accords, like the New Cyrannian Republic and the Mardvaeli, had in fact helped them against the Tyranny in the Attero Dominatus War. Plus, the Bisistar were attacking a defenseless race totally unprovoked, and as such it would be dishonorable to not assist them in their hour of need. Mentrex, however, pointed out that most of those who had helped the Mendel in Tyranny War, were currently not in the Accords, but in the Xonexi Allies, who where now to be considered hostile invaders. At this, Barda quickly ended the argument, stating that if he was truly Mendel, he would at least go and assist in the defense of a nation that was being victimized by a larger, more aggressive power.

Mentrex agreed, hours later, to lead the task force, and for his new efforts, the Council gave Mentrex control over armies made up of Ugandal, Kodalorian, Walgolorian warriors, as well as Kaguran, Kadalian, Kamasid, Orgaat, and Cresakt Auxiliaries. Their primary objective was to establish contact and begin fighting the Bisitar in the worst areas of the galaxy, as requested by his soldiers. Secondary objectives included gaining access to the galaxy, and spreading Mendel ideals. While disgusted with being used as a tool for Mendel propaganda, Mentrex silenced his own doubts, and began prepping his forces for war.

Personality
Mentrex appears an honorable fighter, though prefers to fight first, be honorable second. He has no qualms with putting his enemies down as quickly and as brutally as possible. However, Mentrex has shown that he hesitates against foes who he believes can't fight back against him, and will hold back, or even ignore them until they get in his way, in which case he'll knock them out quickly. Mentrex seems totally focused on battle, often challenging new soldiers to spar with him. Most believe this is because of a fetish for close-quarters combat, but, in actuality, Mentrex gets to know his troops best when fighting with them, watching all their tics, reactions and emotions during the fight. If he judges the newcomer worthy, he will allow him or her in his forces. If not, he will see them off.

Mentrex fully trusts the soldiers under his command, as a result of his sparring with them, and would lay down his life for them. So loyal is he to the Mendel, that he commonly fights with only his natural body armor over his skin, and bare-handed, technically fighting on the field naked. He will lead his troops on foot, while coordinating tanks and aircraft telepathically, or entrusting his officers.

Mentrex is also known to be incredibly violent and cruel, stemming from when he saw one of his closest friends on Truxn, eaten by Draxial when the walls of the capital where breached. He chased down the beast through the city, and proceeded to stomp on it's head and body again and again until it stopped moving, before taking it's head as a trophy, the first of many creatures that would adorn his trophy room aboard his flagship. He is actually one of the few Mendel Commanders who actually house trophy rooms of both sapient and non-sapient creatures. Back on point, Mentrex will hunt down any foes he considers dishonorable, and will dispense with any sort of "honor" left in his soul to kill them.

Due to his past with being called a demon and monster by the religious figures of Truxn, Mentrex distrusts Chaplains and priests, and few of them can be found in his armies.

Appearance
Mentrex appears as a large, humanoid figure, with long, reptilian jaws, sharp hand claws, and a tail that separates into 2 whip-like structures. Mentrex's flesh is pure, night black in color, and flakes of it come off, which, on closer inspection, reveal he is literally rotting and regenerating at a constant rate, similar to. Over this, across his lower arms, chest, abdomen, thighs, and all over his head, is skeletal armor which is diamond hard. He appears to have 2 structures on the back of his shoulders, resembling wings that broke off, and his eyes glow red at a constant rate.

Mentrex's face looks as though it's contorted into a smile at times, and he has bone armor across his shoulders and shins as well as the rest that was aforementioned. He has small horns above his eyes, though appear vestigial at best, and he has 3 spikes on the top of his head forming a straight, horizontal line.

Abilities
Mentrex displays many peculiar and, often frightening abilities. He can change gravity, using it to alter the strength of attacks, both his, and an enemies, and can use various telepathic abilities, including levitation and lifting up objects for limited amounts of time. He can fire focused beams of electricity and another, unknown energy at targets, and can regenerate extremely fast. Mentrex can teleport about the battlefield, though prefers not to use it, and can create illusions in his targets minds focused on fear.

Mentrex displays incredible martial arts expertise, practicing an unknown type. This involves flips, spins, and using backfists and arm-locks to attack foes. He often makes use of his gravity-altering powers and telepathy in battle to enhance his attacks.

[[File:Green face.png]] Friends
Impressive.


 * - I am yours to command.
 * Casio Lwerian'ca - While your kind tend to be preachy, you have my respect.
 * Comacar O'kariin - You are a strong, yet intelligent warrior. Such is rare.

[[File:Yellow face.png]] Neutral
...


 * W'tze - Are your accords really important enough to warrant my men's involvement?

[[File:Orange face.png]] Disliked
Back down.

[[File:Red face.png]] Enemies
My claws shall glisten with your blood.

Quotes from others
"A most effective leader of his forces, his presence was most welcome one during my legion's fight with Bisistar and will continue to be so in further conflict."
 * Add your own!

- Vanara Legion Commander Miru

Quotes from others
"I am pitiless!"

"Suffer, and be broken! It is my will!"

"Take to the shadows, and begin our hunt."

"Another trophy, another dead enemy of the Pact."

"I will instruct you in the ways of pain! With my own hands!"

Trivia

 * Was based upon the Godzilla character, Monster X.