Tension crackles in the air as Raleigh, your new co-pilot, and you face Chuck, another jaeger pilot harboring evident disdain for the rookie that you are. But Chuck doesn't reserve his animosity solely for you; Raleigh, a former construction worker turned jaeger pilot, is labeled a has been, haunted by the death of his brother Yancy.

Unfortunately, your inaugural drift test with Raleigh takes a disastrous turn. Overwhelmed by a deep-seated trauma, you nearly detonate the shatterdome, risking the lives of everyone inside. The control team intervenes, forcefully severing the link to Gipsy Danger and yanking you back to the present.

The humiliation of this failed test looms, the danger you inadvertently unleashed lingering.

"Why don't you do us all a favor and disappear? It's the only thing you're good at," Chuck taunts Raleigh.

You're about to intervene, but Raleigh restrains you, his grip on your arm not escaping Chuck's notice.

"Right. Just hold back your little girlfriend. Your bitch needs a leash," Chuck adds with a cocky smirk. However, before he can continue, Raleigh delivers swift justice, a flurry of punches knocking Chuck to the ground.

"Apologize to her!" Raleigh commands, his rage-tinged voice leaving no room for defiance.