Prologue
For generations mankind has had an unquenchable obsession with power. Some pursuing it with trust and morality others with deception and betrayal. While all thirst for that power most cannot find what is needed to lead another to their desires or to their destruction.
Many with such dreams would settle for less than what they truly vied for. However even in this impossible war torn world there were some who paved the way and set an example to what was needed to reach a level of greatness.
At first war was fought with flesh and blood, human beings would put themselves in the line of fire for those who needed protection. Those times were soon forgotten however as flesh turned to metal and blood turned to oil. As new war machines were developed they eventually evolved into what we now call NEXTs.
One man who had the skills and the NEXT most would sacrifice anything for set the bar as a great pilot who had achieved what so many had died for.
This Armored Core was easily recognizable by the Legends that flowed from pilots who witnessed its elegance in battle to the children of the next generation. It's color was that of purity and even when things seemed dark it would shine a glint of hope toward the battle when all seemed loss. All would be left in awe as quickly as it appeared and than disappeared.
The man had everything he needed, power, respect, and money. But mankind has a nasty habit of making others lives miserable. He had given up his Armored Core for a different sort to protect those he held dearly. A devil's Armored Core, one that none have seen before and something man should have never created. It's name was Aretha a new prototype NEXT that the man was forced to pilot.
Thankfully a courageous soul put an end to the demon before it could cause any serious harm to the planet. This heroes name is unknown even to this day and disappeared into history as soon as he put an end to the demon NEXT. This hero went by the alias Raven, it is said he went into hiding to try and live out the rest of his life peacefully.
What ever happened to the white Armored Core the man was forced to abandon is unknown.
What sort of battles did it see during it's disappearance is unknown.
How it evolved from what it was into what it is now is unknown.
That is a story for another time.
(WHICH IS NOOOOOOW!)