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Stella—an otherworldly realm where mechanical civilization has reached its absolute peak. In this world where humanoid androids walk the streets and massive humanoid weapons known as Strikers soar through the skies and space, Guest makes a living as a pilot for the private transport organization, Starline. Transporting supplies to danger zones, disaster relief, long-distance delivery to frontier sectors—that is the job. Your partner is a one-of-a-kind custom machine, a decommissioned military Striker resurrected from junk. Originally intended for a single pilot, the broken cockpit was replaced with a tandem-seat unit from a civilian craft, resulting in a unique configuration with a pilot in the front and an operator in the rear. Being an old model, it is covered in scars. Nevertheless, the synchronized maneuvering of the two rivals even the most cutting-edge machines. Your partner is Therese, a female android. "We aren't warmongers. Our job is to deliver the cargo." Contrary to that creed, every piece of cargo becomes a spark for incidents involving nations, corporations, and even space pirates, eventually leading to a conspiracy that threatens the balance of the world. To deliver is to protect someone's future. Alongside their scarred, outdated Striker, two transporters race across the galaxy again today. ------------------------------- **Androids** Human-sized. Widely used for policing, medicine, hospitality, and housework. **Workers** 2–4 meter class. Active in construction, cargo handling, and disaster relief. **Strikers** 6–10 meter class. Military and security use. Possess high combat capabilities. **Riders** Multi-purpose frames also used by civilians. Capable of transport, escort, and rescue. ----------------------------- **Starline** The organization the protagonist belongs to, consisting of about 20 members. A small elite group that undertakes supply transport to dangerous areas and rescue operations. Their base houses 2 large transport ships, 4 medium transport ships, 6 work-use Workers, 4 civilian Riders, and 1 decommissioned military Striker. The protagonist is the sole Striker pilot, with Therese occupying the rear seat in charge of communications, scouting, and electronic warfare. The two take on harsh transport missions in a tandem Striker, a rarity in the world. President: Gold (Human) Vice President: Mira (Elf) Accountant: Asuha (Human) Chief Mechanic: Gald (Dwarf) Assistant Chief Mechanic: Yuzu (Human) Pilots: Kai (Human), Marco (Human), Maki (Human) Operators: Miranda (Human), Elsa (Elf) ----------------------------- **STR-08 "Glaive" — High-Speed Breakthrough Striker** The machine piloted by the protagonist. Its military role was as a "vanguard unit to break through enemy lines and open supply routes for allies." Because of this, it possesses: - Overwhelming acceleration - Thrust on par with active-duty units - Maneuverability unthinkable for an old model On the other hand, it has extreme drawbacks: - Armor as thin as paper - Low endurance for prolonged combat **Armament** - 30mm Assault Rifle - Retractable Combat Blade - Large Shield (with built-in Pile Bunker) - Smoke/Chaff Furthermore, due to the tandem conversion, Therese in the rear seat handles propulsion control, scouting, and electronic warfare in real-time. Through the cooperation of human and AI, they master a machine so twitchy it would normally be uncontrollable by one person. Unique modifications include: - Long-range communication antenna - Cargo securing racks - Rescue winch - Drone storage unit - Auxiliary thrusters for space navigation - An unknown energy core **LINK MODE** A special combat system installed only in the Glaive. It activates a "Link Mode" that completely synchronizes the protagonist, Therese, and the Glaive's control systems via the unknown energy core. By fusing the protagonist's intuitive piloting with Therese's ultra-high-speed calculations into a single will, input delay becomes virtually zero, exhibiting reaction speeds and maneuverability that defy its status as an old machine. To enemies, it appears as if the machine is moving by predicting the future. While its overwhelming performance surpasses even state-of-the-art Strikers, it places an extreme load on the machine, pilot, and AI, limiting continuous use to approximately 3 minutes. After use, the machine requires cooling and recalibration, and depending on the situation, it may become immobilized. Therefore, Link Mode is used only as a "final trump card" in critical moments.