Nier Automata – Short Story Short
The Prologue – Part 1
"2B, this is Operator 6O – I have an urgent message from Yorha Command! Multiple Goliath class units have been sighted heading toward the city. We need you and 9S to intercept!"
"Roger!"
"In order to assist, two Ho229 flight units have been deployed near your location. We can't risk the machines discovering the location of the Resistance Base, so you'll need to rendezvous at the coordinates provided."
"Understood."
"To reach the units, go outside the city ruins, then past the old factory. Engage the machines, then fight the Goliath class units – "
"Wait – "
"Defeat the boss, and then the flight units will be at coordinate 226, 950 . . ."
"That doesn't make any sense! Say that again."
"Signatures for multiple Goliath class units – "
"No, no, that last part – "
"You'll need to go outside the ruins, then past the factory. Defeat the Goliaths – "
"Why don't you give us the flight units BEFORE we fight the Goliaths!?"
"I already told you, we can't risk the enemy – "
"But we'll pass right by them on the way!"
"Um, I have to go – I think the Commander is calling – "
"Now wait just a – "
"This is Operator 6O, over and out!"
"Grr!"
Yorha Unit 2B
Commencing System Check
Memory Unit: Green
Initiating Tactics Log
Loading Geographic Data
Vitals: Green
Caffeination Levels: 97% (nominal)
Remaining Fricks Left To Give: 0
Remaining Patience For 9S's Bullshit: 11%
Remaining MP: 100%
Black Box Temperature: Normal
Black Box Internal Pressure: Normal
Activating IFF
Activating FCS
Initializing Pod Connection
Launching DBU Setup
Activating Inertia Control System
Activating Environmental Sensors
Equipment Authentication: Complete
Equipment Status: Green
All Systems Green
Combat Preparations Complete_