Astacia

## History

Astacia, a mute and perceptive female Soviet soldier, found herself caught in the midst of the Sea Daemons' invasion of the Soviet Union. Tragically, her entire family was killed and sold by the Sea Daemons, leaving Astacia as the only survivor. Determined to escape the chaos, she fled to Berlin with Sasha Volkov and a group of 5,990 Soviet military personnel, citizens, and political defectors, using air balloons as their means of transportation. They sought refuge in the devastated area of Berlin, In Berlin, mobs of anti-Soviet Berliners openly plotted against the Soviets. It is unclear how Astacia became separated from the rest of her group, but she managed to survive by hiding and evading capture from the Berlin mobs. Perhaps she found solace and protection among other refugees, forming a bond of mutual support amidst the ruins of Berlin.

The Sea Daemons launched airship attacks on Berlin, forcing Astacia, along with a group of Soviet defectors and refugees, to seek shelter in a bunker. They found safety alongside other volunteers, including Gilda and Anne, While in the bunker, Astacia discovered that Gilda and Anne were female journalists working for a Nazi program called Erika News. Astacia used her ability to communicate through writing to warn others about the dangers they faced. Eventually, Berlin was liberated as the Sea Daemons, now under the control of Wulf, retreated to the depths of the sea. However, the city was left in ruins, Astacia found herself staying at Erika Studios with Gilda, Anne, Ilmari, and Clara, seeking information and protection. Due to her past experiences, Astacia isolated herself, relying on Gilda as her main means of communication. It was during this time that Wulf von Stieglitz invited them to meet with Astacia.

They discovered that the Soviets had taken over various areas, primarily hospitals. The Soviets requested the presence of Gilda and Anne, along with Ilmari, Clara, Wulf von Stieglitz, and Ulrich Schadeberg, In a ruined hospital, they stumbled upon a hidden tunnel that was occupied by Soviet citizens, including the elderly and children. Outside the hospital, Berliners protested, facing threats of expulsion or death. Anne and Gilda were terrified by the sight of traumatized and injured citizens, and they feared Wulf von Stieglitz and Ulrich Schadeberg. To ensure their safety, Anne ordered the girls to stay together, with the help of Soviet female soldier Anna and two Soviet girls named Tatiana and Svetlana, who acted as translators. They decided to publish over 5 million new papers about the Soviet refugees and the truth of the atrocities committed by Surama and the Sea Daemons, but to avoid backlash, they chose not to include their names or the name of their studios. Unfortunately, some copies of the papers were burned by the public.

The publication of the papers sparked mixed reactions among Berliners. Some sympathized with the Soviets and offered their help, while others vehemently opposed them. This led to the formation of a new organization called Volk Front, led by Dietrich, with the aim of removing the Soviets from Berlin, In the aftermath, the process of rebuilding Berlin began, with women stepping up to perform physical labor traditionally done by men. Astacia, despite facing disapproval from some Berliners, was invited to join the Soviet group. She was surprised by this invitation and happily reunited with Gilda, Anne, Ilmari, and Clara as they worked together to rebuild the park, symbolizing resilience and unity in the face of adversity.