AN: Hi guys, the continuation is in the next chapter. This is just a recap due to my very long Hiatus. Now, I'm sorry for not updating but I have a life and that said life is almost in ruins. I can't really do anything but bow in shame and sorry for not informing for my long absence, believe, my absence was unwanted and I'm just caught up to my life for the three months.
Anyways, this chapter will brief you a short and (bad) summarize the past chapters just so you can refresh your mind and remember blablabla…as well as the explanation of possibly forgotten characters.
The Real AN will be at next chapter and sorry for my lateness!
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Recap
Nod Calendar was formally establish as soon the conclusion of Nod presence in Remnant is realized. Realizing that the Black Blades, a military and space branch of the Brotherhood of Nod, is transported to the world of Remnant thanks to unexpected interference of a Scrin Wormhole. Gryle Bane, as well as her personal EVA Legion, old teammates, other operatives and her personal MCV soon find themselves in a hostile world that is innocent to the ways of Nod and blessings of Tiberium.
By day one and it's first hour, Capital Prime or City of AF1 (whereas Temple of Nod is located) begun construction of underground-military, economic and civilian installations. Later that first day, a scouting mission led by Gryle Bane initiated a first contact scenario to the Grimm with permanent hostile response, Faunus with neutral then turned allies then human remaining either like or dislike depending on the story.
Following the days after day one, by order of Gryle Bane, sending aid to neighboring villages now became first priority (second for base defense) in hopes of gaining valuable allies as well as to spread influence and gain tremendous support by taking advantage of the Grimm infestation as Gryle set her sights on the commonly abused Faunus, in the end Nod annexed seven villages and covered 2/7's of Vytal, specifically in the far southern parts of the continent. Integrating everyone to Nod Culture and adapt to a religious-like and more modern type of society.
Information about Remnant was finalized from the villagers informing Nod of its laws, culture and system. Nod's reaction is quiet obvious, a council is nothing like an Iron Fist for them (like much of the GDI council but without autocracy but still an iron fist), though Gryle is still acknowledged in leading the brotherhood for it was deemed necessary in this times
The world then met Nod, in a Hunter Mission, a huntress made temporary title as representative of Vale and made negotiations fearing that the nation-sized organization would be on the loose. Prior to the scenario, news and information we're spread throughout Remnant making Nod a key player in economics and military, people we're interested in their unique culture and religious ideology especially technology, as then Vacuo opened its arms for Refugee's and have also integrated to Nod society. As for the White Fang, they are considered hostile after their attempted liberation against one of the Nod-occupied states. It is rumored that the White Fang has initiated a flee-on-sight on Nod.
How Nod grow in the economic side was accidentally made, during the first weeks, Nod built Tiberium Spike Towers in hopes to produce Tiberium unconventionally, then realization came by, Gryle Bane who ordered the construction forgot the VERY OBVIOUS FACT that Remnant wasn't infected with Tiberium and there is no Ground Zero but just man-made Tiberium Deposits. Though what made it an accident is that the Spikes unexpectedly mined and produced Dust instead, from one color to another. From there, Trading Negotiations have been made to the nearest and considered friendly kingdom, Vacuo and became a key player in the financial side due to their unique economic doctrine and philosophy. Blueprints or existence of the Tiberium Tower Spikes are kept hidden from ears and eyes of the four kingdoms for it is the heart of their economic advantage.
In terms of military, the true might and full strength of Nod is still undetermined but it is considered to be a force to be reckoned with and respected by the four kingdoms for its fresh tactics, zealous fighting spirit and unrelenting loyalty to their cause. Rumors says that they are in par with the Atlesian Armed Forces, to compare, Atlas relies on their overwhelming air force, with the usage of Dust-based and plasma weapons for their ground forces, also promoting the doctrine of a synthetic army system while Nod greatly relies on speed, bullet, lasers and thick gigantic armored mechanical walkers. In the kingdoms perspective, they are oblivious in the presence of satellites above remnant.
The Sect of Nod Intelligence conducted a joint operation with Gryle Bane along with hundreds of Saboteurs to initiate the acquiring of intelligence and cyber warfare against Vale and all of the other three nations in great secrecy, all successful but Beacon. After discovering an abandoned massive man-made cave system under Vale, it is now set to be the Sect's main base of operations as well as one emergency battle group.
With all appropriate information acquired, Gryle entered Beacon. In hopes of gaining information in response to the supposed failure by one saboteur who was assigned to infiltrate Beacon during their first weeks in Remnant. From there, she met fascinating and interesting individuals as well as one of her kill list, Weiss Schnee. Reason why the said Schnee is still alive is that Gryle doesn't see any appropriate reasoning or enough proof that she is corrupted as her companies infamous reputation which to Gryle intensively noticed that Weiss has a hint hatred or malice to her father, though it is still unknown to Gryle if this is true or not but it was enough for her to stay her blade from cutting her throat. During her time in Beacon, she discovered that she had the ability manipulate Tiberium (both liquefied and crystal) and unlocked her aura.
Weeks later, Nod greatly improved and created new weapons of war as well as recruiting new and powerful allies to the cause. A cleaning or Grimm Extermination operation has been commenced, led by Nod Commando Nate Kroger, he led an invasion force of Black Hands and Flame Tanks to cleanse Menagerie. A week after, A Tiberium Terra-formation was made in Menagerie then became a Red Zone or yet now called as the Menagerian Red Zone. A mining-concentrated region with a split research group from the Mainland. Hundreds of coast defenses we're set up and Blockades of Nod Battleships patrolling its borders.
Inter-faction relations have been complicated during those days, while remaining expectedly neutral with Mystral yet they still grow weary of the said kingdom while Vale and Atlas have been somewhat concerned of their growing power and influence towards the populace. It is noted that Vacuo and Nod are in better-term allies with each other, though no defense pact is signed since Nod is just a Brotherhood and not a kingdom, it is decided that one is willing to assist the other in dire needs. While keeping in mind that the White Fang are still considered hostile as the Brotherhood sees them as a mundane problem when it comes to Faunus whom to choose sides.
Another month passed by, economic down-fall begins to take notice and dents the skins of Vale and Atlas as the Brotherhood continuously expands their over-the-top Dust trades with private-owned companies within the said kingdoms as well as their support and aids to villages outside the walls of the Kingdoms. Concerns grew stronger as days pass by so out of concern, the Council of Atlas initiated a policing action against the Brotherhood of Nod (Which is obviously a declaration of war) as Vale will concentrate solving the cases with the White Fang.
The night at the start of the so-called war, SNI Agent, Saboteur Nakita Koslov who was currently stationed in Mystral as a diplomatic and cyber spy made a deal with the ever famous Black Queen Cinder. With the two sinister characters having similar goals, it would benefit the two factions if they worked together. Under the shadow of Cinder, she will create separatist faction in the White Fang that is only loyal to her and their own cause. Gryle, returned to the Temple then to her Command Center and once again finds herself in engulf in a war against a tyrannical kingdom, which out of jealousy crossed their borders yet provoked.
And that's where we once again start the complicated story.
Notable Information to remember
Sect of Nod Intelligence
The Sect of Nod Intelligence, SNI or the Sect is a branch of the Black Blades recently created during the first days of Nod here in Remnant and led by a Confessor Priestess named Hane Ameyuri. Basically the Sect is a separate security-based faction and is the central core flow of both Information and Naval Intelligence regarding sensitive, major or important intels in Remnant discoveries uncovered by Saboteur and Spies from their respective positions or locations that also conduct espionage operations. Their headquarters is currently located in the man-made underground tunnels and facilities 20 meters beneath the roads of Vale, specifically in the abandoned evacuation station for the abandoned city in Mountain Glenn. The Sect's main purpose was to gain any crucial information about certain tensions, conflicts and events that occurs in the everyday works of the Kingdoms.
Legion
Legion is a combined EVA, CABAL and LEGION modified EVA personally made for Gryle Bane shortly after receiving her own force, the Black Blades during post-TW2. Unlike Nod and GDI EVA's, Legion is a self-aware super computer like Cabal and LEGION. Note that Legion rules all of Black Blade Cyberspace so he can be anywhere, so it is notable that he is with Gryle always as long she carries her transmission earpiece, Wrist pad or Command Tablet.
White Fang-Nod Relations
The relations between the two said factions is rather complicated. While the Brotherhood respects the White Fang's willingness to protect the abused Faunus though they are disgusted at their compliance to sacrifice their operatives for a small result and without a big picture. The Brotherhood knows that either sides had their reasons and stories on why they commit such acts but with the White Fang's ridiculously better-than-thou policy, majority goes to the hostile intent while minority goes to caution-in-sight.
Atlesian Armed Forces
In canon sources such as wikia, it is simply called the Atlas military. While in the story, called the Atlesian Armed Forces, they take the role of a minor and supportive antagonist faction due to their similarities being closest with the GDI. While not the entirety of the AAF's force participated in the expedition to subjugate Nod, the majority of their forces are either docked back in Atlas or on their way to Vale under the command General James Ironwood. Non-canon vehicles and names are also introduced in the story. One such is the Atlesian Trooper, according to fans from wikia they are simply called as Atlas Soldiers, they are the backbone of the AAF armed with a magnetic acceleration rifle, firing high-powered and high-impact dust slugs, others are the Atlesian Crusader, the main battle tank of the AAF, the Atlesian Eagle the unnamed VTOL Atlas Transport, Atlesian Airship which are the Atlas Carriers found in the series and the Atlesian Crawler that was first encountered by Blake and Adam during a Train Heist.
GRWBY (Groovy)
Gryle's relationship with RWBY have been close and mutual like a family but not as close as Gryle to Kane and her former squad mates. Despite the short time they have spent together in Beacon, she manage to build good relations with the team and the academy but she is willing to kill the four if they stand in her way, as said that Gryle will trample any obstacle she stumbles upon greatly supporting the conclusion.
Tuckson
Being a former White Fang, he and other White Fang members defected and escaped death from the said organization thanks to the Brotherhood of Nod. Currently, he is under Nod's protection is setting up shop as a Book Trader in Vale, in the shadows, he is working with the SNI.
Nate Kroger
A former squad mate of Gryle Bane and currently her lover. As said in the story, he is a Stealth Soldier during the Second Tiberium War, a former Shadow during the third and now a commando for the Black Blades. Deserving of Gryle's romantic affection, he is a strong and independent soldier taking pride of his raw strength and experience. His fighting is style is combined with the all available Martial Arts yet he more tends to stab his opponents with sharp-edge weaponry and is considered a master of infiltration.
Stella Ravenshaw
She is the daughter of General Ravenshaw, founder of the Black Hand. A former Black Hand Sniper now working as a Black Blade operative under the command of her former squad leader Gryle. Like Gryle, she is cold and calm in both combat and off-combat but a little more quieter and ice-hearted but not when she's with her other three teammates.
Fredrick Daniel
One of the most decorated Confessors in the Black Blades. Also a former squad mate of his commander and is really annoying at times despite being a priest but he can be useful and very serious during combat and operations.
Neopolitan
Not much is known about her past like currently in the canon series, in this story, she was encountered by Gryle and the Sect of Nod Intelligence during their intelligence-gathering operations. Gryle took Neo under her wing and educated her with a suitable combat training and firearm usage which was successful as she was a natural one. Neo looks Gryle as her mentor or master as she greatly respects her power and skills as then she took the position of a SNI Agent but not a saboteur or spy. Now currently working with Cinder in the guise of her former self.
Ian Lorde
Ian is a Black blade militant stationed in the central-northern Vytal who participated in the first battle against invading AAF.
Hana Ameyuri
She is a rarely seen character in the story though she is sometimes seen and spoken with Legion and Gryle during briefing or information-passing, she is a Confessor Cabal Priestess and current leader of the Sect of Nod Intelligence now operating beneath the streets of Vale.
Maho Kazehana
Like Hana, she is also a rarely seen character though a little more closer to the supporting role. A former nomad and wandering mercenary in Vytal now trained and qualified as a Shadow of the Black Blades, currently she is operating Vale with the Sect in response to the Commander's absence to her contracts.
Nakita Koslov
An SNI Saboteur Agent, the Russian woman is currently stationed in Mystral working as a diplomatic spy and a spook within the shadows.
Doctor Eilla
The only Faunus scientist with commendable knowledge and genius skills, also a former White Fang but turned Nod follower after being forced to experiment on Human children.
Erich and Erica Hartmann
This twins are canon from a different universe and IRL, they make little cameo's but they are known as Vertigo Pilots in the 23rd Black Wings, designations are Black Bat and Black Devil, respectively.
Project Regenesis-02
A revival from the old ReGenesis program back in C&C: Renegade that was funded by General Ravenshaw during the TW1 and now considered successful just two weeks into research. Though instead of Tiberian-Human Hybrid, it gave birth of a full capable and neural controlled Tiberian-Grimm Hybrid.