SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
86
2021–2022SERIES
The Republic of San Magnolia has been attacked by its neighbor, the Empire.
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THE STORY UNFOLDS
Episodes 23
EPISODE 01Undertaker
The Republic of San Magnolia fights a safe humane war using drones. In reality, however, the drones are piloted by humans called 86s, who are called "pigs" and considered less than human.
Apr 10, 2021
EPISODE 02Spearhead
As Lena lives a life of safety and comfort inside the walls of her city, the 86ers fight a terrible battle against an unstoppable and inhuman enemy.
Apr 17, 2021
EPISODE 03I Don't Want to Die
Lena finds herself growing closer to the Spearhead squadron, or so she thinks. But a deadly battle drastically changes her perspective.
Apr 24, 2021
EPISODE 04Real Name
After a brutal death, Lena comes to terms with her real status as an Alba, and what it means to force another to fight for your sake.
May 1, 2021
EPISODE 05I'm With You
Lena learns the truth about the upcoming end of the war, and how the Legion is a much more deadly threat than she thought.
May 8, 2021
EPISODE 06Through to the End
Spearhead enjoys a brief respite near the cherry blossoms outside the wall, but a deadly attack brings the dangers of war even closer to home.
May 15, 2021
EPISODE 07Will You Remember Me?
As the day of the festival arrives, Lena and Shin watch the fireworks and enjoy a brief respite from their battles.
May 22, 2021
EPISODE 08Let's Go
Spearhead is given orders to undertake a pointless march into enemy territory, and not to stop until they're dead. Lena tries her best to stop this suicide mission from happening.
May 29, 2021
EPISODE 09Goodbye
Shin confronts his brother deep within Legion held territory. But even if he wins, there's no going back.
Jun 5, 2021
EPISODE 10Thank You
The crew of Spearhead has left on their final mission, never to return home. What awaits them outside the borders of their home?
Jun 12, 2021
EPISODE 11Here We Go
Spearhead Squadron comes to the end of their long road, and a new journey begins for Lena...
Jun 19, 2021
EPISODE 12Welcome
Spearhead awakens to find themselves in a strange new land, while Lena continues her battles as a Handler.
Oct 2, 2021
EPISODE 13It's Too Late
The members of Spearhead are given a brief respite from the war. But is it alright for them to enjoy themselves when so many have fallen?
Oct 9, 2021
EPISODE 14Glad to Be Here
The crew of Spearhead find themselves back on the battlefield, as the tide of the war turns against the Federacy.
Oct 16, 2021
EPISODE 15Welcome Back
The members of Spearhead are reunited as a massive Legion offensive looms. With the next deadly phase of the war almost here, how will they spend their remaining hours?
Oct 23, 2021
EPISODE 16Even So
The Legion's large-scale offensive begins, and the Spearhead crew are sent into the thick of the fighting. But even back at base, there's no safety to be found...
Oct 30, 2021
EPISODE 17I Won't Forget
As the war with the Legion rages on, the enemy makes a final march towards the Republic of San Magnolia. Lena waits to stop them, but...
Nov 6, 2021
EPISODE 18The Truth Is
The team prepares for a final suicide mission against "Morpho," a massive railgun Legion capable of single-handedly turning the tide of the battle.
Nov 20, 2021
EPISODE 19Stay This Way Forever
Nordlicht finds themselves up against a massive foe in the middle of enemy territory, with no hope of escape and no reinforcements coming to help.
Dec 4, 2021
EPISODE 20Together Unto Death
Deep in enemy territory, with supplies running low and damage piling up, Nordlicht makes a final desperate march towards Morpho.
Dec 18, 2021
EPISODE 21All That's Left
The members of Nordlicht drop out one by one in the face of the Legion's onslaught, and Shin is left to face the Morpho alone.
Dec 25, 2021
EPISODE 22Shin
Shin is blown clear of the blast and falls unconscious, where he has a vivid nightmare where he tries to grapple with his loss of purpose and survivor's guilt. When he regains consciousness, he sees a Legion unit approaching him with the intent to harvest his brain, but he is saved when Lena intervenes.
Mar 12, 2022
EPISODE 23Handler One
Shin and his friends and Frederica return to Ernst's home to celebrate their second Night of the Holy Birth holiday. Shin visits Eugene's grave and apologizes for being unable to save him, but tells him he has a newfound purpose to live and promises to return to tell him about the things he's seen.
Mar 19, 2022
