NieR: Automata

▶▶ Report: Pod 0425012 AD.Lifeforms otherwise known as <Aliens> begin their invasion of Earth.Since mankind escaped to the moon, the ground battle between the <androids> created by humans and the <Machine Lifeforms> created by the Aliens has continued for a long time.This craft is the accompanying support unit entitled

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report:New data not registered to the existing archive was discovered during the search on ground. Transferring to shared server.The mission of the machine lifeform was to destroy the androids.However, that machine lifeform no longer possessed the will to fight.The machine lifeform found a small ring of flowers.The machine lifeform felt a mysterious <Something> be...

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report:YoRHa units 2B and 9S rescued a Resistance group from being attacked by machine lifeforms. The Resistance unit leader identified as <Lily> guides them to their base of residence, the Resistance Camp. During their stay at the camp, units 2B and 9S obtain information about unique machine lifeforms from the Resistance member identified as <Jackass>.It is determined ...

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report:During the investigation in the Desert Zone, several unique entities not found in previously recorded data were confirmed. Entities confirmed were characterized as “machine lifeforms capable of speech” and “machine lifeforms that closely resemble androids”. Details uploaded to the server.In addition, both units 2B and 9S received orders from Command to search for Y...

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report:Verifying the trade information between the Resistance and machine lifeforms in the City Ruins.Despite the hostile relationship between androids and machine lifeforms, it appears the machine lifeforms they are trading with hold no hostile responses or combat intentions.This unit will investigate the area together with 2B and 9S, who Lily requested to transport ...

▶▶ Pod 042 and Pod 153 - Joint Report:Data discovered. Presumed to be part of a record from the past.Transferring to shared server.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________December 8, 11941.I’ve encountered androids dispatched to Earth on a top-secret mission.These unknown androids call themselves <YoRHa Soldier...

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report:In the mission so far, this unit has encountered many abnormal machine lifeforms – some of which have even progressed as far as engaging in combat.Each individual’s information has been uploaded to the server as designed.Proposal: In preparation for future encounters, request information analysis and sharing of results in the Bunker.―――Entity Identification Sig...

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report:In the Forest Kingdom area, wanted YoRHa unit identified as <A2> was discovered.The fugitive unit in question abandoned her mission and continues to run away to this day. She is designated as a highly dangerous individual.Units 2B and 9S receive orders to track and investigate A2 from Command.Proposal: Contact the Resistance and Pascal to begin collecting inf...

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report:Communication lost with 9S, the individual of this unit’s accompanying support.While acting alone, 9S encountered a unit appearing to be <A2> in an abandoned building located in the Flooded City and began pursuit.Strong jamming signal emission confirmed throughout the area at the time.Hypothesis: 9S fell into an untraceable status while trying to restore commun...

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report:YoRHa Unit 2B has successfully defeated the abnormal machine lifeform identified as <Eve>.Hypothesis: Machine lifeforms in the region will gradually weaken due to the loss of Eve, the core of the machine network.9S returns to the Bunker for body repairs and data overhaul.Hereafter, until the completion of 9S’s repairs, 2B—together with this unit and Pod 153—wil...

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report:Construction of new machine lifeform network confirmed. Hypothesis: The entity <Adam> is presumed to be the core.A Goliath-class machine lifeform has begun a hostile rampage during the search for Adam. Analysis: The same phenomenon has been confirmed simultaneously in various regions on the ground. Command has issued an order for all YoRHa Soldiers to intercept...

▶▶ Pod 042 and Pod 153 - Joint Report:Pod 042 Report: The rampant entity <Adam> was hacked by 9S, intercepted by the Resistance, and was bombarded with support fire from the Bunker. It was ■■■■―――Communication error――――――Communication error――――――Communication with Pod 042 is being restored 12 seconds until restoration――――――Communication with Pod 153 is being restored ...

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report: 5012 AD. Lifeforms from outer space, otherwise known as <Aliens>, suddenly begin their invasion of Earth. Mankind escapes to the moon, and the ground battle between the <Androids> and the <Machine Lifeforms> has continued for a long time.

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report: YoHRa Soldiers 2B and 9S both succeed in destroying machine lifeform core units <Adam> and <Eve>. Machine lifeforms are currently confirmed to be in temporary confusion and chaos.

The YoRHa soldiers and the Resistance unite to launch a large-scale operation on Earth to exterminate the machine lifeforms. However, a larger-than-expected number of machine lifeform units has been confirmed. Each area has requested assistance.This unit, in collaboration with 2B, the designated partner of this tactical support unit, will provide backup and support to the androids on the gro...

The machine lifeforms not only infected the YoRHa soldier units on the ground, they also infected the <Bunker> with a viral attack, activating a self-destruct sequence.

Pod 042 - Report: A damaged sector of the memory area found in subject of this unit's support. Commence restoration of remaining data. It was decided that a combat mission would be carried out by <YoRHa> Soldiers which is comprised of newer models.

Pod 042 - Report: Confirmed that the YoRHa unit <2B>, the subject this unit is supporting, has ceased to function. Going forward, support function will be transferred to YoRHa unit <A2>.

Pod 153 - Report: 9S, subject of this unit’s support, was injured when he was caught in the upheaval caused by the appearance of the giant structure identified as the <Tower>.Currently, he still needs maintenance and rest, but unit 9S refuses.

Pod 042 - Report: While accompanying unit A2 in visiting the <Machine Lifeform Village> at the request of Lily to procure materials, a large number of hostile machine lifeforms is observed advancing toward the area.Unable to detect command units from this enemy group.

As a result of the battle, the <Machine Lifeform Village> was destroyed. The machine lifeforms confirmed alive have evacuated to the <Resistance Camp>. However, a new reaction from a Goliath-class machine lifeform is detected advancing toward the area.

Pod 153 - Report:Unit 9S has successfully obtained the three passcodes necessary to access the main unit of the <Tower>.The following data was confirmed during attempted access to the Tower.Record added to items requiring further analysis.

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Everything that lives is designed to end. <They> are perpetually trapped…in a never-ending spiral of life and death.

In the 243rd Descent Operation started in the year 11945 A.D., various mutations have been confirmed for androids and machine lifeforms.Commencing organization and consultation of record data, gathered and accumulated on the Pod System servers to present.