: The leader of the Spearhead Squadron, known as "The Undertaker," who carries the memories of his fallen comrades. Why Readers Search via JustLightNovels
: A Republic officer who commands the 86 via a sensory link, struggling against the systemic racism of her own nation.
The story is set in a world where the claims to be fighting a bloodless war against the robotic Legion using autonomous drones. However, the "unmanned" machines are actually piloted by the 86 , a persecuted minority stripped of their humanity and forced to fight from the shadows. The narrative follows two primary perspectives:
: There are 14 volumes released in Japan, with Volume 15 highly anticipated . Series Overview
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