2B/Story

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2B
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## Behind the Scenes

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Yui Ishikawa

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Kira Buckland

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Yui Ishikawa

## Profile

YoRHa No.2 Type B or simply 2B is the main protagonist of *Nier: Automata* alongside YoRHa No.9 Type S or 9S. 2B is an all-around YoRHa Android created to fight a race of sentient robots aptly known as the Machines.

### Nikke Backstory

A taciturn blade of silent resolve.
YoRHa No.2 Type B android.

## Story

### Character Story

*Canonically set during the events of OuteR: Automata's main story*

#### Episode 1 - Joint Mission

The commander and the Counters arrived at the factory where the D-Wave occurred. Apart from the mass-produced Nikkes and Raptures, they met 2B, 9S, and three mass-produced Product 12s and the group descended deeper into the building, slaying Raptures as they went. 2B cleaved the last one with her sword and 9S assured Anis they were headed in the right direction. As more Nikkes and Raptures are coming from the "door," he knows they are heading closer to the transporters. Neon wants to take a break since Master appears to be visibly fatigued despite his insistence that he is fine. Anis noticed he was pale as a ghost and has been panting for the past three hours. Only after Neon mentions that the Product 12 Nikkes also seem physically and mentally tired does he decide the group should rest.

Rapi worries that their current location is too exposed, none of the door locks are working, and it would take too long to build a barricade. After performing a scan, 9S believes he found a spot that should be safe to relax in. She agrees going there would be their best option, but is concerned about what they will encounter on their way as no one is familiar with this facility. Rapi wants a small group to scout ahead to make sure everything is safe and 9S volunteers himself and 2B to do it since they have a better idea of this place's layout. Rapi personally wants to take part as she doesn't entirely trust that the strangers would return if they found transporters on their way, something 9S admits is a possibility. 2B offers to accompany her while 9S will stay with the others as an assurance that she would come back even if they find the transporters, a proposition she accepts despite 9S's protests. The protagonist is confident the two will be okay so they venture forth to find some shelter.

#### Episode 2 - Survivors

As the two head towards the spot, Rapi apologizes to 2B for coming off as untrusting, something she feels is understandable given their circumstances. Because their priorities aren't aligned, 2B is aware of where she is coming from and takes no umbrage from it. This allowed Rapi to understand her companion better. She is level-headed, rational, and is not swayed by emotions, the latter of which she shares is something she doesn't have. Their conversation ended after they discovered an iron door with their destination behind it. The two go to examine it.

After analyzing it for a while, 2B shows Rapi a rusted contraption lying in a state of total disrepair. The two deduce it was a trap designed to capture large Raptures and it was probably human made. Rapi figures that the place they are going to is a hiding spot for those wanting to avoid being slaughtered by the mechanical monsters. She cannot find an entrance to it however. 2B ponders about the likelihood that this device's creator is still around with Rapi explaining that though the Central Government has claimed there are no human survivors on the surface, there are probably many scattered about. If this survivor is still alive, they can ask them for assistance. The two look around for a way in.

#### Episode 3 - NIKKE

A scan indicates there are three booby traps designed to snare Raptures placed in different locations around the bunker. Using them, Rapi has triangulated an entrance that can be made in a denser part of the wall. The two checked it for changes in its consistency until Rapi found a portion that appears to have been patched up by someone. Using her fingers to trace something coming from the spot, she finds an old-fashioned keypad that can be used to gain access to the hideout. Feeling around the machine causes a tattered slip of paper with a sentence written on it to fall out. "Who are you?" was written on it.

2B questions if the author of this note wishes to know their model numbers, something Rapi believes would not be something a civilian would have any interest in. This led 2B to figure the password was the person's name. This would suggest there is only one survivor and Rapi posits that there could be more. The two agree that it has to be a word that encompasses all people so they type in the word "HUMAN." This was not the password. 2B then asks if the survivors were not actually humans, but Nikkes. Rapi doesn't think that is possible as they are elite soldiers and would not create such shoddy traps. True as that may be, 2B still wants to try it out so they choose the broadest word that would make sense. The word "NIKKE" was the correct password to both of their surprise.

#### Episode 4 - Hope and Despair

A ramshackle door opens revealing a plethora of daily necessities covered in dust for having been stored here for a long time. There was also a large stack of papers and a radio whose color has muted over time. The two don't find anyone inside and they figure no one has been here in a while. While searching the room, they find a notebook bespeckled with smudges and stains on the desk. The two deduce this belonged to someone who resided here and Rapi decides to read through it while sharing anything she learns to 2B.

*Day 1*

The author and two companions named Peter and Hailey have come to this building to escape the carnage outside. After placing three locks on every entrance, they are certain that no Raptures could break in.

*Day 7*

Despite how large this factory is, there isn't enough food or rations for all three of them. The author figured this place was looted clean while the factory workers were fleeing and they worry if there is enough for the three of them.

*Day 13*

Some Raptures have infiltrated the building from the west entrance and the survivors have exhausted the last of their food. The three agree to venture out to find edibles after their enemies have left. Peter and Hailey went to look for supplies yesterday while the author stayed behind because they caught a cold.

*Day 16*

The two have yet to return and the author regrets not joining them so they would no longer be alone.

*Day 18*

The Raptures have returned and the author has been remaining as quiet as possible to not attract them and has not relieved themselves in the fear that their smell would give away their location. They question what the United Forces of Humanity are doing and they have lost faith in their companions will make it back. Rapi explains the United Forces of Humanity was the ruling body before the Central Government was created. It was a multilateral military organization established by the nations of the world to fight the Raptures while humanity held some of the surface. This was more than likely written over 50 years ago, suggesting the author is probably deceased by now.

Starting with the 21st day, the author waits in vain for the Forces to come to their rescue. After four days, they were reduced to consuming their own waste. After two more, they broke the cardinal rule of remaining silent by turning on the radio as a means to cling on to what little hope they had left. From a broadcast, the author learns some good news and has been repeatedly playing it to lift their spirits and hopefully to give their saviors the password to find them.

Rapi's attention shifts towards the radio.

#### Episode 5 - A Doll's Pride

Having red the notebook in its entirety, the two wish to hear the recording to listen to what gave the writer hope. The radio itself has many buttons, but the Play and Rewind ones have been noticeably worn down. Rapi rewinds the tape to the beginning and the two listen to what the author had to say.

From it, they learn that Nikkes gained favorability over time. This was mostly because the Goddess Squad has brought humanity its first large-scale victory since the First Rapture Invasion. They, and the other Nikkes, are the last spark of hope for the humans and they gave up their lives so the people could live on. The announcer wished for them to be blessed and for their achievements to be remembered forever.

This recording allowed 2B to understand the similarities between Androids and Nikkes as they were both created to ensure the survival of mankind. After staring at the desk for a bit, Rapi notices something engraved on it and she lifts up the radio to feel it. This reminds her of the paper she found in the keypad and she realizes NIKKE was the password because "Salvation. NIKKE. The Goddess of Victory will bring salvation." was etched into the desk. The two ponder about the fate of the one who dwelled here and while there is no concrete answer to this query, they hope they were rescued.

After placing the radio back on the desk, the two leave to bring their comrades here, sensing that this place is safe enough for everyone. They wish to reunite with those they wish to protect.

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