NieR:Automata Ver1.1a

Pod 042 supports YoRHa soldiers during the March 10, 11945 descent operation against alien forces.

In 5012 AD, aliens invaded Earth, forcing humanity to the moon. Androids created by humans now fight Machine Lifeforms created by the aliens on the surface. Pod 042 is a support craft assigned to assist YoRHa Soldier 2B during the 243rd Descent Operation on March 10, 11945. This unit will also coordinate with Pod 153, which supports YoRHa Aircraft Soldier 9S, to report regular mission status for this joint operation. The narrative frames the events as a report from Pod 042 regarding its duties alongside these soldiers.

Pod 153 reports new ground data transfer while machine lifeform loses will to fight androids

Pod 153 transmits newly discovered ground data to the shared server, noting it was not registered in the existing archive. The mission of the machine lifeform was to destroy the androids. However, that machine lifeform no longer possessed the will to fight. The machine lifeform found a small ring of flowers. The machine lifeform felt a mysterious Something beginning to be born within it.

YoRHa Units 2B and 9S Rescue Resistance and Investigate Machines in Desert Zone

YoRHa units 2B and 9S save a Resistance group from machine lifeform attacks. Resistance leader Lily escorts them to the Resistance Camp. While staying there, the units learn about unique machine lifeforms from a member named Jackass. This new intelligence aligns with the parameters of their current investigation mission. Consequently, they propose to begin exploring the Desert Zone accompanied by Jackass to further their objectives and gather additional data regarding these specific machine threats.

YoRHa Units Search for Missing Soldiers Amidst New Machine Lifeform Discoveries in Desert Zone

During an investigation in the Desert Zone, unique entities not present in previous records were identified as machine lifeforms capable of speech and those closely resembling androids. These details were uploaded to the server. Both units 2B and 9S received orders from Command to locate missing YoRHa Soldiers after contact was lost with a unit during a ground mission. The origin of a black box signal has been detected, leading to a proposal to begin searching for the target at the corresponding point.

Investigating Trade Relations Between Resistance and Machine Lifeforms in the City Ruins

This episode focuses on verifying trade information exchanged between the Resistance and machine lifeforms within the City Ruins. Although androids and machine lifeforms typically maintain a hostile relationship, the specific machine lifeforms involved in this transaction display no hostile responses or combat intentions. The narrative follows an investigation into this area, conducted alongside 2B and 9S. These units were requested by Lily to transport materials to the machine lifeforms, prompting a joint effort to ensure the safety and validity of the exchange. The story highlights the unusual peaceful nature of this specific interaction amidst the broader conflict, emphasizing the importance of accurate intelligence gathering regarding these rare diplomatic engagements.

Joint report on androids discovered in Pod 042 and Pod 153 dated December 8, 11941

Data from Pods 042 and 153 reveals a record from the past, transferred to a shared server on December 8, 11941. The narrator encountered androids sent to Earth on a top-secret mission, who identify as YoRHa Soldiers. These soldiers were dispatched by Command that abandoned the narrator. Described as full of secrets and mysteries, the YoRHa Soldiers present a complex situation. The narrator reflects that doubt prevents protecting one's family. There is a hope that the narrator's choice and the ensuing battle will serve as a breakthrough in the long war of attrition.

Pascal's missing village member prompts reconnaissance in the Forest Kingdom

Pod 153 reports that its unit has encountered numerous abnormal machine lifeforms, some engaging in combat, with individual data uploaded to the server as designed. A proposal requests information analysis and result sharing in the Bunker to prepare for future encounters. Following the confirmation of the Entity Identification Signal for Pascal, it is noted that a member of a machine lifeform village has gone missing. Consequently, a new proposal is issued to begin reconnaissance in the Forest Kingdom area. This summary reflects the official USA Website description of the mission status and subsequent strategic adjustments based on the missing entity.

YoRHa Unit A2 Discovered as Wanted Fugitive in Forest Kingdom Area

Command identifies YoRHa unit A2 as a dangerous fugitive who abandoned her mission and remains at large in the Forest Kingdom area. Units 2B and 9S are ordered to track and investigate her. The proposal involves contacting the Resistance and Pascal to begin collecting information regarding her whereabouts and actions.

Hun[G]ry for Knowledge

Over[Z]ealous

Head[Y] Battle

Flowers for M[A]chines

Reckless Bravery

Mission Failed

No I in Team

Broken Wings

Bad Judgment

Childhood's End

Corruption

Debunked

No Man's Village

Just You and Me

Meaningless Code

The End of YoRHa