Fall

"**Fall**" is the prologue Story chapter of *Goddess of Victory: Nikke*.

This chapter introduces the tutorial for the basic gameplay of the game, and follows the story of a rookie commander fresh from graduation, who had to be assisted by a Nikke named Marian.

## Synopsis

In the distant future, mankind is at war with the alien Raptures for their very survival. Their only hope lies in the Nikkes, gynoids made to fight against the Raptures, and the commanders who lead the Nikkes. This is the story of one such commander, and his first mission on the surface...

### First Contact: A

The protagonist awakens to the ~~sight of mammaries~~ the sound of a woman frantically trying to operate a radio, screaming about how her transport has been shot down. After tossing the radio in frustration, the woman looks toward the protagonist and notices him going into cardiac arrest, using a nearby AED to resuscitate him. After confirming the protagonist's name and status ([insert name here], Central Government, Nikke Management Department.), she helps him stand up and explains the situation. Their transport was shot down en route to the mission area, and Raptures are going to swarm them in moments.

The woman asks the protagonist to keep his head down, promising to protect him no matter what. The Nikke Marian activates her combat mode and engages the Raptures.

### First Contact: B

With the Raptures dispatched, Marian stands down from her combat mode, wincing as her leg begins acting up. It would appear she suffered minor damage in the battle, though she assures that it will not affect her abilities. The protagonist takes a moment to bandage Marian's leg, and while it does nothing for a Nikke as she explains, she appreciates the sentiment behind his actions. With the area clear for now, Marian suggests they keep moving and rendezvous with the others.

### Two Martyrs

The two continue on their way, with Marian regularly asking the protagonist about his condition. He's a little dizzy, which is to be expected given how he's been ina firefight mere moments after coming back from cardiac arrest. Marian is...strangely insistent on carrying the man if he's not feeling up to walking.

When the protagonist insists on walking on his own two feet, Marian latches onto his arm, justifying it as using her for support. Then a group of Raptures is spotted ahead, and with no way around, another battle ensues.

### Joining In: A

The two arrive at the rendezvous point only to find it empty. Marian briefly ponders if the plan changed following the downing of their transport before they hear gunfire in the distance, rushing off to find the source.

They spy two Nikkes, one red-black girl with an assault rifle and one brown-orange girl with a grenade launcher. Amidst trading fire with the Raptures, the two are arguing about whether to stay here and wait for reinforcements or retreat. Marian's announcement of their presence is a bit of a surprise, most of all the protagonist's, given how he's a squishy human. With little hesitation, the red Nikke (Rapi) accepts the protagonist's commander authentication and puts herself under his command. There's a little more reservation from the other Nikke, but with Raptures on the way, chatter is cut off as the protagonist orders the squad to destroy the enemy

### Joining In: B

When the dust settles, the two Nikkes introduce themselves as Rapi and Anis, Nikkes of Squad 04-F. Marian is confused as to why they're so easily taking the protagonist's commands, so they provide an explanation; their previous commander is dead, having attempted to take on a Rapture with human-grade weaponry. Marian chides the two for allowing their commander to die, but Anis justifies that the man had charged into the fray, and even if Nikkes are willing to give up their very lives to protect their commander, that's not a guarantee that they'll remain safe...

While Marian parses this information, Rapi asks the protagonist for his name. Curious, Anis looks up his name and finds the protagonist is a complete newbie; he graduated from the military academy *literally yesterday* before being sent to the surface. On that less-than-assuring note, Rapi proposes they relocate to somewhere a little less exposed.

## Character appearances

* Protagonist (***Debut***)
* Marian (***Debut***)
* Rapi (***Debut***)
* Anis (***Debut***)