Gradius Empire

Gradius Empire is a heroic organization in all Gradius shooter video games, except in both Parodius and Otomedius as spin-offs. It is focused on defending their respective home planet and the whole universe of Metalion solar sytem from Bacterians, an alien race who can spread only destruction. It is also known for manufacturing interstellar fighters, such as Vic Viper, Lord British, Jade Knight, Falchion Beta, Metalion and the rest.