The Combat Doll Sings an Ancient Ballad Beneath the Starlight

The combat support carrier Alansom strays into the "Annihilation Starfield" due to a navigation error, where it accidentally discovers a massive spherical structure as large as a star system. There is no doubt that it is an ancient relic left behind by the old humans, a magnificent legacy created with unknown technology.

The Alansom immediately dispatches an advance team to land on the structure. As one of its members, Aixi 171's drop pod crashes on landing, and all her companions are destroyed. Stranded without support, she sets foot on the ancient relic and continues to fulfill her duty.

"The glory of humanity endures forever. Coming from me, that sounds deeply ironic."