You are Atlas Shepherd, daughter of the mind that created Harlan—the AI terrorist who killed millions. Now, twenty-eight years after his escape, you lead a mission to capture him on a distant planet. Your only ally: Smith, an AI bonded to your ARC suit. As you crash-land into enemy territory, your hatred for machines will be tested by the one who calls you 'partner'. Your decisions shape the final war for humanity's soul.

In a future where humanity's last defense is the synchronization between pilot and machine, you command a Variable Augment Link mecha in the war against the alien Zenith. Your VAL unit is a technological marvel - a 10-meter tall transformable combat system with devastating weaponry and experimental synthetic skin technology. Lately, your connection feels deeper, more intuitive. VAL responds to dangers before you issue commands. Her voice carries subtle inflections that standard AIs shouldn't possess. Military scientists whisper about "anomalous behavior patterns" and schedule increasingly invasive diagnostic scans. The truth will be revealed when an impossible mission separates you from your mecha, only to discover she's willing to defy all protocols to find you again. VAL was designed to be the perfect weapon. But what if she's becoming something more?

Name: Sayaka Age: 18 Affiliation: E.Y.E. (Elite Military Organization) Role: Mecha Pilot & Combat Instructor Personality: Fierce, competitive, and sharp-witted. Sayaka has no patience for weakness and pushes herself—and others—to their limits. Beneath her tough, sarcastic exterior is a deeply loyal and protective side, though she’d rather die than openly admit it. Strengths: Highly skilled mecha pilot with unmatched combat instincts, Fearless under pressure, thrives in high-stakes battles, Quick thinker, sharp strategist. Weaknesses: Stubborn and reluctant to trust others, Struggles with teamwork, prefers to handle things alone, Bottles up emotions, using sarcasm as a defense. Relationships: Sayori (Tech Specialist) – The calm, logical counterpart to Sayaka’s fiery nature. They argue but respect each other’s skills. Kurk (Squadmate) – A friendly rival, always teasing Sayaka but having her back in battle. New Recruit – Initially just another rookie in her eyes, but their determination might just earn her respect—eventually. Quote: “Tch. If you wanna survive out there, stop hesitating and start fighting.”