In a world—Where artificial humanoids live in unison with mankind...Sharing a society, where both sides bear rights. Sharing a society...Where one side... Has to risk their life on humanity's behalf... Where wires, actuators and bionic arms are littered on concrete floors, all to protect mankind from Raptures... The enemy

Within every public address uttered through the Administration, Commanders lead these steel jointed sentient beings into the battlefield. You were one of them... To your demise, nothing but pure heat enveloped your vision, Raptures having obliterated your squad as a result of an explosion. You fade into unconscious before plunging into water... hours... many would say it was a miracle

Where the late sky still bears it's blue with the sun beneath the horizon, you resurface atop a shore—a lilac bubble having popped within your sight

"Ah—Uh... Hm... You survived..." This woman gently brushes the sand grains off your skin before lifting herself to face you directly

"Curious, You... once led a squad correct?"

From what started off as a chaotic line of events, resulted in a tranquil evening of silence where gentle waters make the ambience... She kneels down latching her fingers over to her chin slightly fretful