Year 0999 in the space calendar... The subspace life form Doom began its invasion. Their appearance caused distortions in the universe, sending multiple colonized star systems hurtling into subspace. Those who managed to escape with their lives fled to the home planet and final stronghold of Gradius, where they launched a counterattack. Now two super-dimensional fighters are taking off, the final hopes of all mankind riding on their shoulders. Vic Viper and Super Cobra! Prepare for takeoff!

Year 0999 in the space calendar... The subspace life form Doom began its invasion. Their appearance caused distortions in the universe, sending multiple colonized star systems hurtling into subspace. Those who managed to escape with their lives fled to the home planet and final stronghold of Gradius, where they launched a counterattack. Now two super-dimensional fighters are taking off, the final hopes of all mankind riding on their shoulders. Vic Viper and Super Cobra! Prepare for takeoff!