Queen of the Hurt (Mega Man Zero 4) -- Oscilloscope Deconstruction

[@MrCat-zz5eo]

From the pages of Physis: "A heavy and death metal track. It originally was a multi-floor base for a rebel group apart from the Resistance but the colony of nanomachines that devour machines, released by Mandrago, took root across the whole of the base as if they were vegetables’ roots. Mandrago was originally used solar-powered nanomachines to preserve and regenerate the environment, but Vile’s alterations made her conclude that “nature must be put under total control to regenerate it, and if needed, momentarily destroy it” thus becoming one of his underlings. The Zero Knuckle can be usefully used in both the stage and the boss. " ...that's seriously hardcore and horrifying. If ever you're wondering why the entrance to the tree's roots requires you to open a mechanical door, and why there's a bunch of mechanical doors inside this stage, it's because some resistance group used to live here before Mandrago wiped them out. We're never told how, but considering the nanomachines supposedly devour machines, and there's barely any humanoid Reploids save for her mechanical plant minions (plus one fire-breathing ant with explosives)... ...Ciel's commentary after the mission concludes is a bitter thought to consider. Neo Arcadia was one of the last places on earth capable of sustaining a functioning environment (until Area Zero came to light), with their domains having semi-artificial forests such as Notos, Dysis, and Anatre, and their inner sanctums having lush greenery. Mandrago's job as an environmental control system for plants means in a post-apocalyptic world like Zero's, she's a vital part of keeping the world and its people alive. "Artificial plants... How ironic that the very technology meant to protect nature is destroying it. Humans are capable of the most wonderful and the most terrifying things with the power of science. As a scientist, it makes me shiver just thinking about it." ...it's a bitter thing to swallow, knowing that Weil manipulated her such that what she was supposed to uphold became something she decided to dominate and possibly destroy. That old lava lamp's probably been feeding every Reploid he controls his nasty orange Kool-Aid. He might as well be a human Maverick Virus with how he distorts their own personalities and drives to suit his twisted ends...

[@alanandrews1337]

This one has a very Nightwish vibe to it, sorta feels like ghost river

[@absolutezero9507]

I think channel 5 might just be a chiptune noise