Salamander

Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and perilous planet Latis, a gripping saga unfolds as it faces relentless onslaughts from the menacing Space Dragon Salamander and its destructive Bacterian forces. With hope dwindling and defenses failing, three valiant champions from Gradius unite with Lord British to mount a desperate defense of their cherished world.

In a captivating prequel, a young woman from a distant realm arrives with a dire message about the encroaching Bacterian threat, revealing the transformative journey of three individuals destined to become legendary heroes of the galaxy. The narrative then leaps into the future, where, following a fragile peace treaty, one of the heroes is captured by the Bacterians. As the shadow of danger looms, the remaining warriors and the military might of Gradius must rally to mount a daring rescue, confronting the specter of a fate more terrifying than death itself.