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Updated: June 22, 2025

Reworked Character #16: Rootmars

POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised due to references to death, suicide, and abduction.

Real name: Pepozrumisha (as Rootmars), Pupakromifhe (as Mostro), and Tomiko Mizorogi

Alias: Mother Brain of the Mars People

Occupation: Queen of Mars and guardian mastermind of the Martians

Special skills: Proficiency in army-building, interstellar navigation, Martian guardianship, and the development of mechanical and biological technology, knowledge of intergalactic anthropology, history, and linguistics, environmental awareness, bioengineering, and necromancy

Rootmars abilities: As the creatress of the Martians, she possesses the same omnilingualism skills and abilities as her creations, but with two notable exceptions: teleportation and dichotomous intangibility. Instead of teleportation, she wields the power of space-warping, enabling her to instantly transport herself to locations she has visually committed to memory, accompanied by a brilliant electrical flash of bluish-white light. Unlike the Martians, her telekinetic abilities are significantly more advanced, enabling her to manipulate up to 40 objects simultaneously. Additionally, she possesses a unique form of telepathy that grants her unrestricted psychic access to others' neural systems through direct eye contact. This ability allows for intimate mental communication regardless of distance, eliminating the need for physical proximity.

As a Martian approaches the brink of death, she telepathically projects a visionary message to impart vital wisdom. Additionally, she can channel energising forces to rejuvenate both their physical vigour and mental resilience, empowering them to overcome their mortal struggles. Through her flexible biological appendages and acute sight, she can establish a psychic link with any technological construct of her choice, granting her the ability to wield technokinesis. When her eyes blaze with an intense, fiery red glow, she unleashes optic lasers that slice through flesh and steel alike, laying waste to all living creatures and machinery in her sights.

Her electric brainwaves mirror those of Rootmars from Metal Slug 3 and 6, and she also generates spherical energy projectiles reminiscent of Fake Rootmars from Metal Slug 3. She possesses two specialised glands: one gland produces a highly acidic, corrosive orange bile, while the other secretes a sticky green goo. By combining the secretions from both glands, she can create and spit balls of slimy, burning acid. Alternatively, she can utilise each gland's properties separately: vomiting the orange bile to scorch her foes and expelling the green goo to entrap them with its sticky texture. She can levitate indefinitely and even fly through the air and outer space without needing protection.

Mostro and Tomiko abilities: As Mostro, she has the ability to possess the bodies of sentient life forms immediately after death, but only before their soul has departed. Upon possession, she assumes absolute control over the lifeless body, granting her unrestricted access to its former occupant's memories, thoughts, and experiences. Similar to Rootmars and Fake Rootmars, she can harness her central core to unleash devastating shockwaves and energy blasts. However, this ability comes with a caveat: excessive use drains her life force, risking complete exhaustion if her body doesn't have time to recharge.

As Mostro and Tomiko, having established a connection with the Earth during her reincarnation process deep in the ocean, they possess a psychic link with all earthly life forms. This link allows them to telepathically communicate with them, sense their emotions, and read their thoughts to predict their next course of action. They can manipulate gravity, allowing them to create devastating black holes with exaggerated hand gestures (or fin movement in Mostro's case), crushing objects with immense pressure. With a flick of their hand (or flap of Mostro's fins), they can also unleash powerful gravitational energy blasts to obliterate opponents. They both share Rootmars' omnilingualism and powers, which include telekinesis, space warping, optic lasers, and enhanced Martian senses. However, only Mostro possesses Rootmars' boundless levitation and flying abilities.

They possess extraordinary thermoregulatory abilities, allowing them to manipulate extreme temperatures by generating volcanic eruptions, emitting intense body heat or coldness capable of altering global temperatures, creating bone-chilling ice shards, and summoning blizzard tornadoes. They can effortlessly swim in the ocean and breathe underwater through four gills strategically located on the centre of Mostro’s underside and beneath Tomiko's ribcage. Additionally, they wield immense power over the elements, capable of manipulating tsunamis and tidal waves, generating seismic tremors, creating barriers of jagged crystal and stone, triggering terrain shifts, and cultivating medicinal plants that release a healing powder to instantly alleviate poison's effects.

As Tomiko, she possesses the same specialised glands and shapeshifting capabilities as Rootmars. Through direct physical contact, she can also electrocute individuals, inducing temporary paralysis or even fatal consequences by inflicting severe internal damage through electrical shock. She possesses technopathic abilities and can absorb souls, which enhances her physical strength and slows her rapid decay.

Hobbies:

Humming random tunes when deep in thought, collecting human literature and artworks, training young Martian recruits, dissecting livestock, and hydroponics (as Rootmars)

Needlepoint, making honey, adoring cute creatures, collecting gold and beautiful stars, and studying the history of life and existential mysteries (as Mostro and Tomiko)

Likes:

People she finds to be adorable, selfless, and charming (such as Marco, Nadia, and Hyakutaro), having philosophical conversations with the Monoeyes, maintaining ecological balance, the Martians, and paleontology (as Rootmars)

The natural beauty of planets, protecting the Mars People, indulging in sweet treats, embroidered artworks, and constellations (as Mostro and Tomiko)

Dislikes:

People she finds to be heinous, selfish, and untrustworthy (such as Ptolemaios and Gimlet), conspiracy theories that involve extraterrestrial life forms, the exploitation of natural resources, interspecies coupling, and rebellious Martians (as Rootmars)

Sickness, planetary invasions, being exploited for personal gain, the lonely depths of the ocean, and people disturbing her while she’s eating (as Mostro and Tomiko)

Sexuality: Bisexual

Gender: Non-binary with she/her preferences (as Rootmars and Mostro) and female (as Tomiko)

Rootmars design: At birth, she measured 25' 10" (787.4 cm) and bore a striking resemblance to Fake Rootmars from Metal Slug 3. As she grew older, she utilised a simulated, lifeless replica of her infant self to power the Rugname, employing it as a proxy to communicate directly with her troops and individuals in the engine room.

As an adult, she stands at an impressive 36' 11" (1125.22 cm) and bears a strong resemblance to the concept artwork for Rootmars, albeit with distinct variations. Beneath her head, forty glossy red-violet leg tentacles writhe, adorned with visible yellowish-green feelers that twitch and quiver when grasping or touching objects. Her hands are equipped with four dexterous digits, each tipped with slender, razor-sharp copper claws. The four protrusions on the sides of Rootmars’ head support intestinal tubes covered in copper-hued flesh and thin, pulsing veins that circulate green blood. These tubes culminate in four semi-flexible, bony spikes, granting her the ability to penetrate and interface with all technological constructs.

Nested between her leg tentacles lies a fleshy ovipositor, roughly half the length of her tentacles. This reproductive appendage is reinforced by a lattice of bony struts, resembling stacked, segmented rings. Little is known about her reproductive anatomy and its precise functioning. However, speculation suggests the presence of a specialised pouch capable of secreting seminal fluids. This pouch contains approximately ten to twelve large, bloodied eggs, characterised by their jade coloration with crimson spots. These eggs are reportedly sizable, reaching up to the full height of two average adult human females. She lays these eggs approximately four times annually, each filled with a tar-like, nutrient-rich slime. The eggs contain cloned embryos derived from the DNA samples she has ingested or the semen present in her womb. However, if she hasn't acquired any DNA or semen samples, the eggs remain empty.

These cloned embryos rapidly develop and grow into fully formed organisms, then hatch from their egg once they are fully developed and ready to serve Rootmars as super soldiers. They resemble their fully formed counterparts and share biological similarities with their clone parents, but they're horribly mutated, taking on the appearance of hostless Martian clones with a slightly zombified look.

In order to navigate the human world with greater ease, she dons the appearance of Sachiko Suzuki, a 5’ 7” (170.18 cm) woman in her early 20s whose likeness she has retained from a past encounter.

Mostro design: After dying at the hands of Marco's team at the end of the Martian Takeover, she reincarnates into a 40 ft (1219.2 cm) circular being with transparent, gelatinous red flesh flecked with sparkling bluish-white stars. Her body houses a glowing, membranous, sun-shaped centre that gradients from white to lavender to red-violet to teal, acting as a vital power source. She has two 45 ft (1371.6 cm) triangular fins, each covered in spiky spines, culminating in six digits, reminiscent of a Tyrannosaurus rex. She has eight rippling, translucent copper-hued tails that resemble semiplumes, each one stretching as long as an adult blue whale, and they shimmer with iridescence beneath the sunlight. Her two bug-like burgundy eyes have slit jade pupils, protected by a yellowish-green film encasing the outermost extremities.

Tomiko design: She’s a 5’ 3” (160.02 cm) Japanese endomorph with a subtle roundness of her midsection, a semi-wide waist, and large hips. She has ghostly white skin with a faint undertone of purple, a stark contrast to the warm ivory tone she had when still alive. Her eyes, now a dull, faded orange-yellow, once shone with a sparkling caramel brown. She has straight, choppy purplish-black hair that falls to her waist, framed by blunt bangs and layered sides that graze the top of her breasts.

She wears a traditional sailor-style fuku, adapting to the seasons with long sleeves for autumn and winter. The outfit consists of a pleated navy blue skirt, complemented by a burgundy ribbon tied in the front and threaded through a loop on the blouse. Completing the ensemble are knee-length white stockings and a pair of dark brown penny loafers.

Once Mostro took over Tomiko's body, she swapped the pleated skirt for teal, red-violet, and lavender tartan trousers when entering the battlefield. Like the situation with her trousers, she’ll replace her penny loafers with copper-studded, jade-laced dark brown combat boots when getting ready to fight. She likes to wear a woollen harvest gold shawl, adorned with tassels and featuring thirteen horizontal rusty orange stripes.

Rootmars character summary: Contrary to popular belief, she only reveals a malicious, aggressively violent, and cold-hearted side when dealing with individuals who pose a threat to her own well-being, the resources of all planets, the Mars People or those she deeply cares about. She’s naturally benevolent, exhibiting kindness towards those who earn her admiration and treat her and the Martians with respect. Notably, Rootmars remains eerily calm and fearless in most situations, but when her plans unravel, a more frustrated and anxious side emerges. She's surprisingly gentle with children and animals alike. She views children as needing love and care to reach their full potential, and she can't bear the thought of causing harm to animals, even when they bite and scratch. She holds the same beliefs as the Martians and has a tendency to enter temporary berserker states when overwhelmed by stress. However, her fury swiftly dissipates when calmed by a Martian or someone she deeply cares about.

She comes across as fiercely protective and possessive, particularly when safeguarding the Martians' well-being and preventing her technology from falling into the wrong hands. She's a charismatic, serious-minded, and candid leader whose immense power, sharp intellect, and relentless drive to achieve her goal of shaping the New World inspire both admiration and intimidation. Rootmars is authentic in expressing her emotions, but she can also put up a guarded front to conceal her true intentions and feelings when necessary. She’s secretive about her past and constantly on guard against potential dangers, betrayals, and rebellious undertones. As a calculating and strategic individual, she moves with deliberate precision, carefully selecting optimal targets and timing her actions to maximise impact.

Her vision for the New World entails conquering Earth to preserve its natural resources, eliminating humanity to punish them for their ecological recklessness, and repurposing a chosen few as genetically engineered super soldiers. She strongly opposes child and animal abuse, greed, wastefulness, environmental exploitation, and the misuse of natural resources. Rootmars is cynical and disdainful towards the majority of humanity, stemming from their exploitative habits and glaring lack of respect for the Earth's precious resources. There are instances where her unrelenting pursuit of success can make her come across as foolhardy and obstinately stubborn, particularly when faced with the prospect of failure. She has an excessively high opinion of herself, perceiving herself as the supreme extraterrestrial queen in all existence. In her view, others are incompetent, cowardly, and self-centred, leading her to believe that she’s the only suitable ruler of Earth.

She has a few favourites among those she personally finds adorable, selfless, and charming, including Tarma, Ralf, and Dilovar. Trevor is her absolute favourite human because she adores his easy-going, kind-hearted nature and passion for computers. Moreover, she remains deeply grateful to him for the time he calmly intervened during one of her episodes of rage, preventing her from causing harm to the Martians and the Earth's environment. Walter is her absolute favourite imperfect clone because she finds his curiosity endearing, his self-confidence and endurance phenomenal, and his unwavering willingness to protect and assist others truly admirable.

Despite Pupipi's defiance in rallying a Martian rebellion against her plans, she still regards her as her favourite Martian. As one of the very first Martians created, she views Pupipi as a daughter, earning admiration for her leadership skills, compassion for her fellow Martians, and dedication to protecting the safety of vulnerable individuals and entire planets. Tequila is her absolute favourite esper because she believes he's the greatest covert agent known to humanity. She's drawn to every aspect of his personality from his wisdom and exceptional intellect to his compassionate and tough-as-nails nature.

With maternal affection, she treasures the Martians as her greatest creation, admiring their unwavering dedication to their assigned duties and unconditional love they shower upon her. However, she’s displeased and ashamed by those who defy her plans, and won’t hesitate to eliminate them if necessary. She had once been deeply and passionately in love with a young woman named Sachiko Suzuki, whose respect for all life and optimism for a better future had captivated her. After losing Sachiko, overwhelming grief and profound disillusionment with humanity's destructive nature consumed her, leaving her feeling depressed, disheartened, and disgusted.

She was once close to the Invader King, but a shocking discovery drove them apart, fueling her extreme hatred and disgust for him and the Invaders. She learned that he planned to assimilate all life forms into his alien species and ruthlessly exploit the resources of every conquered planet, and that he had been manipulating and using her to expand his intergalactic dominance. She harbours a deep contempt for Ptolemaios, regarding him as an arrogant, depraved, and untrustworthy individual, driven by an insatiable lust for power that utterly disregards the safety and well-being of planetary resources and the people who serve him. She’s on fairly good terms with Doctor Amadeus, primarily because she respects her views on humanity, exceptional leadership skills, scientific expertise, strategic planning abilities, and cunning intelligence. However, she harbours reservations about her moral character, finding her suspicious and hypocritical due to certain experiments that harm the environment and unethically exploit the corpses of dead Martians and harvested Martian technology.

She has a positive working relationship with General Morden, appreciating his genuine concern for his soldiers' well-being and his determination to overthrow corrupt political and military systems. Despite his notorious reputation, she doesn't view him as inherently evil. In fact, she admires his unwavering commitment to his goals. However, she does experience some guilt for utilising the Rebel Army to weaken Earth's militaries and further her own objectives. She wishes that General Morden's ambitions were more aligned with hers, particularly in regards to environmental considerations. Nevertheless, she values his willingness to collaborate with her and the Pipovulaj to achieve global dominance, acknowledging his consideration for her goals.

Mostro/Tomiko character summary: As the loyal and motherly guardian of the Mars People, she provides meticulous care and protection, but occasionally veers into overprotectiveness. When faced with potential threats to the Martians, she becomes aggressive and intimidating, unwilling to back down from a fight when their safety is at stake. She exhibits warmth and friendliness towards humans, coexisting harmoniously with them and actively seeking to understand their diverse cultures and societies. Mostro is amused by how the Martians frequently flock to her, mistakenly believing her to be their actual leader, due to her past life as Rootmars. She aligns with the values of the Martians and the Pipakhroz, but disagrees with the ideology of the Pipovulaj. Driven by her vision for a united and inclusive Martian society, she strives to reconcile the divided factions and foster a culture of acceptance and understanding, one free from prejudice.

Although she's surprisingly mature for her age, she has a youthful curiosity and openness, making her highly receptive to change and diverse influences, which shape her intellectual, emotional, and moral perspectives. She's inherently gentle and benevolent towards all beings as she refrains from causing harm whenever possible. Mostro is a remarkably polite and modest person who enjoys spending quality time with friends and the Martians. To appear more relatable to humans, she takes possession of dying individuals to ensure a non-threatening presence because she wishes to avoid frightening them or giving the impression that she intends to harm them. She’s an independent leader who reflects introspectively on her experiences, strategizes effectively, and executes plans with decisive action.

Tomiko was often described as a shy, aloof, and apologetic young girl and a hard-working, respectful student who believed in ikigai and found happiness in life's simple pleasures. Mostro was deeply moved by these traits and incorporated them into her own personality as a heartfelt tribute, seeking to honour Tomiko's legacy. According to her, despite Tomiko's death, the young girl's soul remains in her body and has been absorbed into Mostro's own, which she has promised to protect. She's a lively, imaginative, nature-loving individual with a profound passion for promoting coexistence, environmental stewardship, and fostering camaraderie through friendly competitions. Her selfless and kind-hearted nature drives her to lend a generous hand and act on her burning desire to protect the vulnerable from harm. She assertively addresses problems, but her straightforward approach may occasionally come across as a bit abrasive.

Rootmars backstory: Pepozrumisha was born before the start of Earth’s Hadean Eon on a hospitable planet similar to Mars in an unknown star system situated near the celestial boundary of Cepheus, Ursa Minor, and Draco constellations. She emerged from the withered, skeletal carcass of a colossal squid-like kraken, its skin taut and parched, in a desolate desert landscape of rusty red and ivory sand. She was the sole inhabitant of an abandoned planet, spending her youthful years wandering through kaleidoscopic rainforests, exotic wildflower meadows, and serene lake shores, where glistening streams sang gentle melodies. She was consumed by loneliness and boredom, so she immersed herself in mentally cataloguing every detail of her surroundings. She even created a comprehensive written and spoken language, which would later be adopted by the Martians. She also chose the name Pepozrumisha for herself, eager to shed her anonymity and lack of identity.

As adolescence dawned, her explorations led her to an enigmatic alien pillar, adorned with mesmerising hieroglyphs that depicted celestial vessels, tentacled beings, and lush flora, alongside an ancient script eerily similar to the markings on the monoliths summoned by the Monoeyes' UFO, Danu. The moment her fingers traced the door-like glyph, the pillar revealed a hidden entrance, descending into an underground sanctuary that housed the Rugname—the last, surviving relic of her forgotten heritage.

She took it as a sign to leave her old home behind and venture into the unknown. Her first stop was the power generator of the Rugname, where she discovered that its energy source was derived from electrical currents produced by a proxy. The proxy bore a resemblance to her, but with squid-like and feathery features, and it seemed to be on the brink of decay. She also discovered that the area housed the Pupastiko, several Dai-Manjis and other advanced technologies, including the Hopper Mechas and Mars Battle UFOs, which would be used later. After mastering the operations of the Rugname, she bid farewell to her old life and embarked on a journey, witnessing astronomical phenomena and encountering numerous celestial bodies.

During her travels on the Rugname, she delved into its databases, searching for documents about her enigmatic birth planet and its alien inhabitants. Instead, she discovered an abundance of research on technological advancements, genetic engineering, necromancy, and ancient texts exploring the philosophies of her own enigmatic alien species. Intrigued, she spent her time reading through the files and discovered the secrets of bioengineering, unlocking dormant abilities, and technological interfaces. Using the laboratory resources on the Rugname, Pepozrumisha extracted valuable DNA samples from her own body, collecting blood through three incisions on her face. Her brain, covered in a thin, veiny layer of translucent flesh, was surgically exposed and stimulated with gentle electrical shocks. This process mysteriously activated her latent abilities, putting pressure on her nervous system. With her newfound knowledge, she crafted metallic cylinders and attachments that now encircle her exposed brain and intestinal tubes, visible on the side of her head. The methods she employed to create these modifications remain shrouded in secrecy, known only to her.

With her self-experiments complete, Pepozrumisha shifted her focus to creating new life forms, hoping to alleviate her loneliness and find purpose. Her initial attempts were discouraging. The first resulted in amorphous, tentacled blobs that filled her with trepidation; she swiftly terminated them, fearful of their potential. The second yielded malformed, squid-like creatures that fell short of her vision, prompting their immediate incineration. Undeterred, she refined her approach, combining her own DNA with the flesh that shielded her brain, harvested body parts from cephalopods and jellyfish, and the genetics of enigmatic, humanoid beings. This fusion proved successful, yielding 60 viable organisms of a new species that resembled her yet exhibited distinct differences. She dubbed these creatures the Pipomarzu. These beings manifested in three distinct subspecies: 20 greyish-green Pipomarzu, 20 brown-tanned Pipomarzu, and 20 pearlescent white Pipomarzu. They would eventually abandon their old name and come to be known as the Martians or Mars People, but Pepozrumisha still affectionately refers to them as the Pipomarzu.

She established a complex societal structure for the Pipomarzu, assigning distinct occupations and purposes to each subspecies. She imparted to them the language she had created and shared her adopted beliefs, rooted in the mysterious philosophies she had studied. Additionally, she instructed them in bioengineering, necromancy, technology development, and maintenance procedures for the Rugname. Their first mission was to locate a habitable planet and assist her in constructing a proxy, modelled after her infant form, to serve as a new power source for the Rugname. The existing source was deteriorating, threatening to disrupt the electricity supply. Without hesitation, the Pipomarzu embarked on their quest, ultimately settling on Kepler-62f. This planet's gentle gravity and versatile atmospheric composition, which allowed for liquid water to exist on its surface, made it an ideal home.

Following a precise landing on a secluded, rocky yet relatively flat area of Kepler-62f, the Pipomarzu assisted her in constructing the Rugname's replacement power source. However, they didn't realise that they were on the conquered territory of the Invaders, who were actively hunting Pepozrumisha and the Pipomarzu. After discovering the Rugname's location, the Invader King paid Pepozrumisha a visit. Contrary to expectations, he didn't assimilate her and the Pipomarzu into his species. Instead, he offered to take them under his wing, recognizing their immense potential. Seizing the unexpected opportunity, the Pipomarzu and their leader forged an alliance with the Invader King, eager to glean valuable knowledge and wisdom from his vast experience.

During this period, the Invader King mentored Pepozrumisha in the arts of terraforming and abduction, imparting the skills necessary to become a formidable alien leader. This included strategic planning and execution of invasions as well as mastery of her psionic abilities. In return for this guidance, Pepozrumisha assisted the Invader King in his conquests and contributed to the development of the Parasites, a crucial asset to the Invader Army. Through their alliance, the Pipomarzu and Invaders collaborated to advance their technologies and military capabilities, achieving numerous successful conquests across the universe and conducting bioengineering and necromancy experiments on abducted alien subjects. She went on to establish the Pipovulaj, which served as her primary military force, tasked with protecting her creations and executing her strategic plans.

Initially, Pepozrumisha trusted the Invader King's vision and wholeheartedly supported his conquests without hesitation. However, as mysterious disappearances among Pipomarzu infants mounted, sparking speculation and panic, her loyalty began to waver. Concerned for her own creation, Pepozrumisha conducted a discreet investigation with the Pipomarzu, uncovering a horrifying truth: the Invader Drones and Morph Changers were exploiting the infants as a food source. She realised the devastating consequences of their conquests, transforming once-thriving planets into barren, organic husks. Further investigation revealed a heinous truth: the Invaders had been kidnapping females from targeted species, exploiting them for reproductive purposes, and ultimately subjecting them to their feeding frenzies.

Appalled by her own complicity and fueled by righteous anger, Pepozrumisha confronted the Invader King, demanding answers. The shocking truth she uncovered revealed his sinister intentions: exploiting her expertise and potential to further his ambition of total intergalactic domination. Even more disturbing, she discovered he had manipulated her from the very beginning. Empowered by the Pipovulaj and superior technology, Pepozrumisha severed her alliance with the Invader King, declaring him the enemy of the Pipomarzu and a threat to the universe. Abandoning the Invaders, she set out to find a new home, free from their influence, where she and her creations could thrive.

However, this would create complications as the Invaders have declared themselves the natural predators of the Pipomarzu, boasting technology that rivals theirs, along with superior military strength capable of easily overpowering them. This has led to a long-standing war between the Pipovulaj and the Invaders, driven by fundamentally opposing ideologies, technological disparities, and conflicting strategies.

After a lengthy and arduous search, Pepozrumisha and the Pipomarzu finally discovered the Solar System, which they regarded as a beacon of hope. Their curiosity piqued, they set out to explore the first planet that caught their attention: Jupiter. Utilising the advanced technology aboard the Rugname, Pepozrumisha and the Pipomarzu conducted rapid research on Jupiter, revealing that the planet had undergone terraforming. The transformed atmosphere contained traces of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, while the surface featured scattered rocky land masses covered in grass and a vast ocean comprising liquid and swirling gases with a frozen exterior and hydrothermal vents on the seafloor.

Intrigued, they ventured to Jupiter for further investigation, where they encountered the Monoeyes and befriended them. A fruitful alliance was formed with the two parties agreeing to provide mutual support in times of need. Recognizing that Pepozrumisha and the Pipomarzu were extraterrestrial explorers seeking a new home, the Monoeyes recommended Mars as a potential haven. Acting on this suggestion, the Pipomarzu redirected their course to Mars. After thorough investigation, they declared Mars their new home and the Pipomarzu subsequently renamed themselves the Martians. By the time they arrived on Mars, it was already in the late Noachian period, and the planet had remained habitable from that point forward due to the Martians’ care and sustainable practices.

During a cordial conversation with the Monoeyes, Pepozrumisha gained insight into Earth and the Tuatha Dé Danann through Brigantia and Gobannus. Sparked by curiosity, she decided to discreetly observe the Tuatha Dé Danann, utilising her Martian allies to document significant events and actions throughout their history as well as their treatment of the environment. The Monoeyes revealed to Pepozrumisha that the Tuatha Dé Danann had migrated to Earth from Jupiter following the formation of Pangaea and the emergence of the first large land animals.

From her observations, due to the Tuatha Dé Danann being equipped with hyper-advanced technology and bio-friendly sanctuaries, they survived each mass extinction event throughout the geologic periods. They peacefully coexisted with dinosaurs and other prehistoric species, prioritising environmental sustainability and showing great respect for the local fauna and flora. Moreover, they witnessed the evolution of humans and maintained harmonious relations with them for millions of years.

However, with the rise of ancient human civilizations, the Tuatha Dé Danann were driven from their homelands, viewed as formidable, otherworldly beings whose powers were perceived as threats to human dominance and blasphemies against the deities worshipped by humanity. Consequently, humans drove the Tuatha Dé Danann from their ancestral lands, forcing them to seek refuge on Atlantis and Ultima Thule. Pepozrumisha witnessed the downfall of the Tuatha Dé Danann circa 9,600 B.C., as their civilization was devastated by the catastrophic sinking of Atlantis into the ocean depths, triggered by a series of devastating earthquakes and wildfires. Despite possessing extensive knowledge, Pepozrumisha declined to share further details, citing the universal prohibition against revealing secrets that could shatter human comprehension.

For centuries, she watched humanity with keen interest, witnessing their struggles and the devastating impact they had on the environment from wars to pollution. But what troubled her most was humanity's reckless exploitation and waste of Earth's natural resources. Shortly after Galileo Galilei's observation of Mars in 1610, Pepozrumisha and the Martians began conducting peaceful explorations of Earth, while also secretly abducting livestock and humans for mysterious experiments. Throughout modern history, there have been sporadic instances of cooperation between Pepozrumisha's forces and human militaries, aimed at advancing mutual military strength and technological capabilities. However, these alliances were frequently short-lived because the Martians would ultimately renege on their agreements, betraying their human allies and swiftly returning to the refuge of Mars.

Throughout the early modern period and contemporary history, numerous reports surfaced of enigmatic sightings, describing Martian aircraft, the Martians, and Pepozrumisha. These phenomena were often observed near rural farms and strategic locations, typically under the cover of darkness or at dawn's break. Witnesses uniformly attributed the origins of these mysterious entities to the planet Mars. Many people were fascinated by Pepozrumisha, and a legend soon emerged. According to the legend, she was either the descendant of a powerful masculine deity or an extraterrestrial, draconic being who created Mars. Her destiny was to protect and preserve the planet, ensuring its stability and environmental balance. Initially known as the "Root of Mars”, her name was eventually shortened to Rootmars.

She played a pivotal role in the Arms Deal Barrage by backing the Serapion Fellowship's military and technological pursuits. However, her allegiance was short-lived because she became increasingly disillusioned with Ptolemaios' insatiable hunger for power and callous disregard for his followers' lives and environmental sustainability. Unbeknownst to Ptolemaios, she began secretly exploiting the remains of his fallen followers for clandestine cloning experiments and leveraging the alliance to develop cutting-edge technology for her own military. Sensing an opportune moment near the end of the Arms Deal Barrage, she turned against Ptolemaios, stealing valuable technology from the Serapion Fellowship and abandoning his fighters and cultists to certain demise.

Following the Arms Deal Barrage, she shifted her focus to monitoring humanity's activities on Earth through holographic surveillance on the Rugname and intelligence gathered by Martian operatives. Concurrently, she prioritised augmenting the military capabilities and technological advancements of the Pipovulaj. As the Great Morden War drew to a close, Rootmars noticed a young woman silently praying at a makeshift grave that was decorated with a necklace of pink hyacinths and a Rebel Army land troop helmet on a rifle. She decided to visit the human out of sympathy, but initially scared the woman. However, her fear was quickly set aside when she approached Rootmars.

With tear-filled eyes, the young woman introduced herself as Sachiko Suzuki. She begged Rootmars to resurrect her fiancé, who had been blown up in combat against the elite operatives of the Regular Army at the bridge of Ronbertburg City. She wanted to help her, but realised that reviving a blown-up corpse would be a difficult task, even with advanced technology. She also didn't want to interfere with personal human affairs. Rootmars lied to Sachiko, telling her that she couldn't help resurrect her fiancé. However, she offered to provide some comfort to Sachiko during her time of grief.

Rootmars and Sachiko shared a romantic relationship, although not much is known about it. During their time together, Rootmars shapeshifted into Sachiko's fiancé after seeing photos she shared, hoping to better blend in with human society. Rootmars found it peculiar that Sachiko seemed unfazed by this transformation, assuming she was struggling to accept her fiancé's passing. They enjoyed various activities, such as visiting local parks, exploring science museums, and going on nature walks. Sachiko's life was cut short, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear. Rootmars' reluctance to discuss the matter has led to speculation and unanswered questions. Rumours suggest Sachiko either took her own life by jumping from a bridge or succumbed to a debilitating illness.

To boost Rootmars' morale, the Pipovulaj proposed a bold plan: reunifying the Rebel Army and forging a strategic alliance with them. Rootmars saw potential in using Morden to advance her own ambitions for world domination. Eager for distraction from her grief, she greenlit the mission. The Pipovulaj, aided by Sagan, Logan, Allen O'Neil, and a small group of Rebel soldiers who had evaded capture by the Regular Army, executed a daring prison break to rescue General Morden before he could face trial for his war crimes.

Following their successful rescue mission, Rootmars forged an unexpected alliance with General Morden and both parties agreed to provide mutual support in pursuit of their respective objectives. General Morden would introduce her to Doctor Amadeus, paving the way for a strategic alliance with the Amadeus Syndicate. This partnership would significantly bolster the scientific and technological capabilities of the Pipovulaj. This triple alliance marked the beginning of the Extraterrestrial Alliance Clash.

Rootmars was the mastermind behind a plan to disguise a Mars Quotidian troop as General Morden. This deception was designed to confuse the Regular Army and the elite members of the Peregrine Falcons Squad and S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., thereby preserving the strategic alliance between the Rebel Army and the Pipovulaj. This ruse bought them crucial time to continue mutually supporting each other's military and technological advancements. By doing so, they hoped to minimise the risk of severe repercussions that could undermine their partnership and derail their ambitions.

After the Extraterrestrial Alliance Clash, she caught wind of rumors surrounding an ancient relic allegedly linked to the Tuatha Dé Danann, buried deep within the Great Sand Sea. This mysterious piece of technology was said to lie near a peculiar, ruined stone tower that bore no hallmarks of any known ancient human civilization. Recognizing the potential to bolster her arsenal, Rootmars saw this potential discovery as a crucial step toward the impending Martian invasion of Earth. To achieve her goal, she enlisted the aid of the Rebel Army and Amadeus Syndicate, cleverly framing the quest as a means to further their own objectives while concealing her true intentions.

However, Rootmars' plans were soon compromised when the Regular Army received crucial intel from the Pipakhroz about her secret operation. Alisa Stewart stepped forward to thwart Rootmars' efforts, leading a relentless one-woman assault. She eliminated every Rebel soldier, Syndicate mercenary, and Pipovulaj troop standing in her way. In a series of intense battles, she single-handedly destroyed a prized Mars Elite soldier piloting a Mars Battle UFO, as well as key assets provided by the Amadeus Syndicate: the M-32 Water Carrier Plane, disguised as a Rebel Army aircraft, and the Kourai.

Luckily for Rootmars, she discovered the enigmatic advanced technology and realised it was a weapon of mass destruction that also served as a sentient structure of worship, adorned with strange hieroglyphs that are impossible to translate. However, upon activation, she, the Martians, and her Rebel and Syndicate allies were unsure how to control it. Alisa arrived just in time to battle the formidable weapon, which appeared to be in an unfinished state, later known as the Alien Floating Structure. Although reluctant and still reeling from Alisa's vicious assault on her beloved creation, Rootmars, Martian troops in Mini-UFOs, and a small contingent of Rebel infantrymen and Syndicate mercenaries assisted her in deactivating the advanced WMD. Despite their uneasy alliance, they succeeded in defeating the Alien Floating Structure. In the aftermath, the Pipovulaj, Rebel Army, and Amadeus Syndicate promptly retreated before Regular Army and P.F. Squad reinforcements could arrive to apprehend them, acknowledging their defeat and the need to regroup and replenish their numbers.

Prior to the Survival Island Occupation, the Rebel Army, Pipovulaj, and Amadeus Syndicate collaboratively constructed the earthquake-inducing Cabracan to enhance their combined military prowess. The Rebel Army's new base of operations, situated in a remote South Pacific archipelago, was chosen to house the Cabracan. However, the weapon was eventually destroyed by Division 6 and three former Peregrine Falcons Squad cadets: Walter, Tyra, and Dilovar. Upon learning of the Cabracan's demise, Rootmars expressed disappointment that its full potential was never realised, but she took comfort in the fact that she possessed the weapon's blueprints, ensuring its technology could be utilised in future endeavours.

Mostro backstory: Following the Martian Takeover, Rootmars met a fatal defeat at the hands of Marco's team. Her body plummeted into the Tyrrhenian Sea, sinking to its depths. As her physical form decomposed, it became a nutrient-rich source for the local fish population. Once her body had fully dissolved, Rootmars' lingering soul began to transform. Harnessing materials from the sea—coral reefs, rocks, seaweed, and fish skeletons—her psyche crafted a protective cocoon. Within this underwater sanctuary, Rootmars underwent a two-year reincarnation, evolving into a new entity destined to rule and safeguard the Martias.

In early 2044, she emerged from her cocoon and escaped the ocean's depths, unaware that the Pipovulaj and remnants of the Amadeus Syndicate, aided by pirate mercenaries, sought to harvest Rootmars' body. Meanwhile, the Pipakhroz and Tequila investigated rumours that a lone cargo ship had been visited by alien aircraft during an ordinary vacation in the Italian Riviera with Marco's team. It was on the day she flew over Bonassola, where the Pipakhroz and Marco's team were relaxing on the beach, that Fio and the Italian people first dubbed her “Mostro”.

For weeks, she watched humanity with fascination, studying their cultures and societies. Meanwhile, the Pipovulaj and Pipakhroz temporarily set aside their differences to monitor her closely, fearful of potential destruction as her capabilities remained unknown.

Mostro’s observations took her to Fukushima, Japan, where she discovered a young girl named Tomiko on her deathbed, succumbing to a deadly illness. Moved by compassion, she seized the opportunity to integrate peacefully into human society, knowing it would help alleviate fears and make her less intimidating to humans. As Tomiko's life slipped away and her parents began to mourn, she took possession of the young girl's body. The Martians, observing from afar, were stunned by this sudden event.

As "Tomiko" regained consciousness, her parents were startled, but their shock gave way to overwhelming joy at seeing their daughter alive and well. They were astonished to find her sickness had vanished, and she could move freely. "Tomiko" revealed the truth to her parents—that she was now a vessel for Mostro, the reincarnation of the Mother Brain of the Mars People. Mostro apologised for the intrusion, expressing gratitude for the life Tomiko had lived and the loving family she had known. After sharing lunch with Tomiko's parents, Mostro bid them farewell and promised to visit them on special occasions.

Her next encounter was with the Martians, who eagerly took her in after she left Tomiko’s house, seeking to understand this enigmatic being. Upon discovering their shared DNA, they swiftly identified her as the reincarnation of Rootmars and immediately flocked to her. From that day forward, Mostro was given the name Pupakromifh and ascended to Queen of Mars and guardian mastermind of the Martian people. As Pupakromifh, she learned of the longstanding tensions between the Pipovulaj and Pipakhroz. Determined to promote unity, she made it her duty to reconcile the two forces, fostering coexistence and inclusivity.

[ironingoutmyeclipse]

(Uhhhh-)

☕ + War I guess idk? All I remember is these guys fight in a war I’m sorry lol

As for who, just pick whoever you want

"Humans and their stupid game of war... All humans know is how to destroy the wildlife and environment of Earth with whatever destructive tools they have at their disposal. They are inconsiderate to the plight of their home planet, merely treating it as a resourceful abundance ripe for the taking. They exploit the beauty of their Earth, forgetting to pay the price for what is long overdue," Rootmars explains with disdain.

Her right eye twitched slightly, and her bony fingers clenched into a semi-fist.

"War is their excuse to ruin everything in their path and overexploit Earth's resources. They are pathetic. They are absent-minded! I wish that all of humanity shared the same ecological awareness, but they do not. They will always be consumed by their greed and wastefulness. They will never change unless the Pipomarzu step in and do things the hard way," she concludes, her passionate speech trailing off as her face etches with disgust and seriousness.

[gebo4482]

Rootmare

X

[kinghijinx22]

Metal Slug 3 part 6 finale- Defeating Queen Rootmars and stopping the Mars People for good

[facts-i-just-made-up]

Yeah don’t let that happen either that’s how you get another Rootmars.

[spottedbread]

Oh yeah u gu7s don't know who rootmar is

[o-8]

Seeing all of the news about Metal Slug Tactics got me thinking about Metal Slug again in general. I'm definitely hype to see how that turns out. Fio's always fun to draw, as is the Metal Slug itself. Metal Slug 3 always has a special place in my heart- the third image in this set I'm hoping to take to completion at some point, but I figure I could post the WIP for now.

[galaxyhowl]

Day 16: The alien invasion They attacking...Again. @dropthedrawings

[questingbeastofaveyron]

I don't have much to say about the Invader King because he's one of the characters I rarely think about. However, I imagine that when he speaks, he has a regal and almost dramatic voice.

It was a lot of fun to work on him because I have a soft spot for monsters and eldritch deities. While the Invader King from the Metal Slug franchise is simply a mysterious ruler of the Invader race, I thought it would be intriguing to portray him as a godly being. I tried my best to keep his backstory a mystery, but I have a tendency to overshare. This was also the case when I reworked Ptolemaios into the Iron Eclipse AU.

I really enjoyed developing the idea of his past relationship with Rootmars. I also liked exploring how the Martians and Invaders became enemies, especially since the original Metal Slug franchise often leaves out many details, particularly as the series progressed. While it's a shame, it also provides a lot of room for creativity.

I have an idea that after his defeat and before the start of the Martian Takeover arc in Iron Eclipse, the Invader King and a small portion of the Invaders are reawakened/resurrected by Rootmars and the Mars People. However, he and the resurrected Invaders are under Rootmars' control due to some bioengineering shenanigans. Not only do they serve as a formidable part of Rootmars' arsenal in the attempt to invade Earth, but this also adds more action and tension to the Martian Takeover arc. This is still just an idea, so it may or may not be implemented.

To many ocs to choose from sooo 🖊️

Please choose an OC or reimagined canon character :)

[emanuelclevers-blog]

#metalslug #metalslug3 #metalslugattack #rootmars #metalslugforever #neogeo #snkplaymore #snk #classicgames #oldgames #videogames #videojuegos #arcadegames #retrogaming #retroarcade #gamecollector #gamecollecting #classicgamer #gamecollection #retrogamer #retrogames #retrocommunity #retrovideogames #draw #drawing #fanart #sketching #sketchers #sketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXfM_1lplA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f9u4eoqgn8w7

[thesilliestrovingalive]

A big ol’ promotion

After the gruelling battle and eventual defeat of Rootmars at the hands of the Regular Army's special forces, General Morden and a few surviving soldiers escaped the Martians' clutches with the Dai-Manji in their possession. About half an hour later, the Dai-Manji landed at a secret Rebel Army base. There, Morden was finally reunited with the rest of his soldiers who had fought bravely against the Martians. With a proud posture, he exited the Dai-Manji, puffing out his chest and clearing his throat.

Morden: Attention everyone! Those gosh darn Martians were a real pain in the ass! But we did it! We put up one heck of a fight and came out on top, even if it meant forming an alliance with our greatest enemy. Anyways, you’ve all shown me that you’re all top-notch soldiers. You know what? I'm proud to announce that you're all getting promoted!

Multiple gasps erupt amongst the Rebel soldiers, followed by an outburst of cheers, applause, and whistles. Some soldiers high-five and hug each other, overwhelmed with joy and relief as they finally receive their long-overdue promotions.

Morden: Except you! *he says, pointing accusingly at a bazooka-wielding soldier near the front* You’re not even wearing your uniform!

The soldier, clad only in his army-green helmet and a pair of white boxer shorts, looked down at the ground with a disheartened sigh.

Soldier #1: Aw man… I’m sorry about that. Better luck next time!

Soldier #2: For crying out loud! I told ya to put your uniform on!

Soldier #3: *snickers at the soldier not wearing his proper uniform* Good job, dumbass!

A few other Rebel soldiers snicker and chuckle loudly at the misfortune of their comrade who was dismissed for his promotion.

Morden: Hey! Whoever just laughed at this soldier will also not receive their promotions! It’s disrespectful to mock fellow comrades! You hear me?! *he sounds frustratingly displeased*

The soldiers who rudely poked fun at their comrade now feel ashamed, offering a sincere apology to him.

[ironingoutmyeclipse]

Too all of them:

What one thing you like about yourself?

"I would say... uhh, my q-quick mental calculation," Marco responds with a stoic, cautious look on his face.

"Hmm, maybe my love of motorcycles?" Tarma calmly replies.

"Being able to kickbox the life out of my enemies," Eri says with a scoff, slightly nodding to herself as she cracks her knuckles. "I hate missing out on that."

"My ge-generosity..." Fio meekly answers, her eyes cast downward. "I l-love baking... uhm, sweet goodies for m-m-my comrades."

"My security programming and hacking skills I guess," Trevor says with an awkward chuckle, brushing his bang slightly away from his face. "I wanna be as flippin' great with computers as Marco someday. He's a computer expert, and I really respect that!"

"I'm torn between my awesome marksmanship skills and my fashion knowledge," Nadia says, pouting adorably as she places her hands on her hips.

"How I'm a melee pro!" Ralf confidently exclaims, flashing a toothy grin and giving a thumbs up.

"I don't see the point in boasting..." Clark mutters, crossing his arms with an aloof expression. "However, if you insist on an answer, I suppose I'd choose my sunglasses."

"I'd go with my wisdom, but that's not very exciting. Uhmm... How about my gourmet grilling?" Tequila gruffly responds, accompanied by a sarcastic chuckle.

"The satisfaction I get from taking down a dangerous motherfucker," Gimlet replies with a dismissive snort.

"Winning competitions by being the first to complete a mission," Red Eye responds with an air of self-assured respect.

"Well, there are a few things I appreciate about myself. If I had to choose one, it would be my devotion to my men. They're like family to me. I care deeply about them, but I'm not afraid to take charge and set things straight when necessary," General Morden explains, exuding confidence and dignity.

"Being a devoted family man, I love my wife and children," Allen O'Neil says with a sense of pride, briefly laughing to himself. "They're what keep me alive!"

"How I bravely push against the limitations and ethics of anatomy and science," Doctor Amadeus begins, her tone cold and resolute. "To satisfy my ambition and scientific curiosity, I must face adversity with courage. Nothing will stand in my way."

"Oh how I deeply enjoy the power I feel when everything is in my control," Ptolemaios says, his hand tightening into a fist as a subtle smirk plays on his lips.

"Successfully completing my duties as the Queen of Mars and the guardian mastermind of my greatest creation… the Pipomarzu are like my gorgeous children!" Rootmars exclaims, her voice filled with motherly affection. "I admire their faithfulness and familial love."

"The fine pleasure I feel when conquering new territory," the Invader King answers, his voice laced with hubris and callous disdain.

"I like the chain me older half-sis gave me on me birthday," Walter responds, his prominent Australian accent evident as he scratches the back of his head.

"I'm a good makeup artist! I definitely have that going for me," Tyra replies, sounding reserved but appearing friendly.

"My hair," Hyakutaro answers with a light-hearted chuckle. "I gotta keep it maintained or things will get wild!"

"Effortlessly killing off my enemies like lil' piggies ready for the slaughterhouse," Dilovar responds, his lips spreading into a wide, sadistic grin as he giggles with unsettling excitement.

Celaphios opens his sketchbook, flips to a random page, and scribbles something with an orange marker. He then shows what he's written: "Being able to get people I'm comfortable with to give me pets."

"How good I am at singing traditional Scottish songs!" Torquil exclaims, a beaming smile spreading across his face.

"Uhmm... I like m-my c-cro-crocheting... I-I guess," Guilherme shyly responds, his hands rubbing together anxiously.

"Having friends," Ferdinand seriously answers, shrugging slightly as he takes a sip from his open can of grape soda.

[piermanwalter]

Cuddly Quarry Critters Wrinkled Face Tortoise

[dontvap0rdawave]

Bab I made cuz my mom's garden gave me inspiration

[mindream6]

[lakssy1]

Pensando en posibles ideas, me surgió esto, tuve que ver el juego de Metal Slug Attack en donde presento a todos los OPS (bueno no todos) de Metal Slug, desde el "Mini OVNI" hasta los nuevos Marcianos, uno de ellos llamados "Marciano Neo" también incluyen a nuevos integrantes como Odette y Anatte incluyendo a Profesor (cosa que no lo dibuje, lo olvide por completo) tuve que dibujar solamente las cabezas de los marcianos, ya que son muchos y no se me ocurría nada (aparte que no tengo colores) lo bueno es de que se encuentran los nombres de cada uno. Bueno solo espero que les guste, también puedes verlo en instagram, el link de mi cuenta se encuentra en la descripción de esta cuenta. Gracias por ver y les haya gustado.