Simon Cohen's simulation is complete, and with the certainty that Dision will be erased once and for all, he releases Nemo into the world. One thing he doesn't account for, however, is Nemo themself- a mistake that may end up costing all of Usea their lives.
As the effects of the Lighthouse War are felt both at home and abroad, Layla Nadir, a pilot in the OADF not only has to fight to survive, but to find out where her loyalties lie as she's tested time and time again.
Five years after the end of the Cascadian Conflict, the Federation continues to be pushed back on all sides as more states break away. However, they're not ready to admit defeat just yet. As they fight to make one last push to save themselves, the other world superpowers enlist the help of mercenaries like the Paladin Mercenary Corps to finish the Federation once and for all.