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The monsters of Earth were under the technological
spell of the maniacal alien race from the planet
Kilaak, and their dominion over human civilization
appeared imminent. However, it was discovered that
their mind-controlling signal was emanating from
a remote lunar base in the Alpine Valley of the
Moon. In response, the Moonlight SY-3 was sent
to investigate and destroy the Kilaakian's transmitter.
As the rocket ship descended into the Cassini Crater,
a raging conflagration enveloped the vessel, for
the Kilaakians had ignited their massive torches.
 The crew of the SY-3 attempted their best to weather the flames, turning off the fuel valves and activating the cooling system. The attack was too great, though, as the cooling system failed and it was projected to cause the fuel tanks to eventually rupture. The damage from this would have been immense, had it not
been for a modest lunar vehicle dubbed the Exploration
Car. While the SY-3 was still enveloped in flames, six of the astronauts piloted this moderately sized,
all-terrain rover to the entrance of the aliens'
subterranean base. Attempting to end the conflagration, the Exploration Car's four Maser Cannons
were fired. Although the Kilaak facility proved sturdy, as the aliens watched on confidently, the strength of their defenses began to wane. As the cannons continued their assault, eventually the facility's entrance was destroyed.
Being exposed to the colder conditions outside, the Kilaakian reverted into their slug-like
metallic forms. The pilots of the Moonlight SY-3 quickly descended on the base, locating the
Monster Control Device. They began to saw away at the device's base to try and free it, but It was of
no use: they could not penetrate the stem. The astronauts thought quickly and came
to a solution.
Removing a Maser Cannon from the ground
car and taking it with them, the transmitter was fired upon. Though it
appeared as though the circuitry would overheat,
the machine was finally sent toppling to the ground.
The mind control was severed, but the war was not
yet won. The ultimate battle was still on the horizon... |
