NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
On a far-future Earth after humanity retreats to the Moon, YoRHa units 2B and 9S enter the war against machine lifeforms. This timeline follows the 243rd Descent Operation, YoRHa's collapse, and the paths of A2 and 9S toward the Tower.
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- SF / アクション / 終末世界 / ドラマ
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NieR:Automata Ver1.1a — Timeline15 events
Aliens invade Earth and humanity retreats to the Moon
Aliens arriving from outer space begin an invasion of Earth. Humanity retreats to the Moon, leaving androids and machine lifeforms to wage a prolonged war on the surface.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.1Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 1 synopsis. ↗
A YoRHa unit on a secret mission contacts the surface resistance
YoRHa units deployed to Earth encounter a resistance group distrustful of command. The archived operation becomes part of the history leading to the later conflict.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.6Ch. — The official Chapter 6 synopsis explicitly gives the date. ↗
The 243rd Descent Operation begins and 2B joins 9S
YoRHa unit 2B enters the 243rd Descent Operation and joins 9S in confronting a large weapon. Pods 042 and 153 begin their continuing mission reports.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.1Ch. — The official Chapter 1 synopsis explicitly gives the date. ↗
2B and 9S find a record of a machine lifeform developing emotion
During surface exploration, the pair discovers machine-lifeform data absent from the archives. The record describes a unit that no longer wishes to fight and responds to a single flower.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.2Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 2 synopsis. ↗
2B and 9S rescue Lily's resistance unit
After rescuing resistance fighters from machine lifeforms, 2B and 9S are led to Lily's camp. They begin investigating a special machine unit with Jackass.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.3Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 3 synopsis. ↗
2B and 9S encounter the wanted YoRHa unit A2
A2, classified as a dangerous YoRHa deserter, is found in the Forest Kingdom. Command orders 2B and 9S to pursue and investigate her.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.8Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 8 synopsis. ↗
9S pursues A2 and loses communication
After spotting what appears to be A2 in the Flooded City, 9S pursues alone. Strong interference cuts communications, prompting 2B to begin a search.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.9Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 9 synopsis. ↗
2B and 9S continue the surface mission after the battle with Adam
The battle with Adam and a large-scale attack disrupt communications. The Pods confirm their archives remain intact and continue supporting 2B and 9S on the surface.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.12Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 12 synopsis. ↗
2B and 9S continue the campaign to reclaim Earth
2B and 9S continue operations around the ruined city. Believing a resistance request may relate to their investigation, they search for a missing android.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.13Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 13 synopsis. ↗
A large-scale offensive against the machine lifeforms begins
YoRHa and the resistance launch a joint offensive across the surface. Unexpected enemy numbers, EMP attacks, and viral intrusion drive the operation toward collapse.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.15Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 15 synopsis. ↗
2B ceases functioning and Pod 042 transfers support to A2
After YoRHa's collapse, Pod 042 confirms that 2B has ceased functioning. It transfers support to the damaged A2 and accompanies her while recommending maintenance.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.18Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 18 synopsis. ↗
A2 and the machine village prepare for an approaching hostile group
While visiting the village for supplies, A2 learns that a large group of hostile machines is approaching. She begins a joint defense until Pascal returns.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.20Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 20 synopsis. ↗
The machine village is destroyed and viral contamination reaches the camp
The village is destroyed despite its defense, and surviving machines evacuate to the resistance camp. A massive enemy signal and severe viral contamination then emerge.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.21Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 21 synopsis. ↗
9S obtains the three passcodes required to enter the Tower
To reach the Tower's main unit, 9S secures three required passcodes. During the access attempt, he draws closer to data concerning himself and YoRHa.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.22Ch. — Official TV anime Chapter 22 synopsis. ↗
The choices of A2 and 9S bring YoRHa's story to its final phase
As the Tower's data and the machine network's purpose emerge, A2 and 9S confront one another while carrying their losses. The Pods face the record of life and death repeating around them.
Vol.TVアニメ Chapter.23〜24Ch. — Official TV anime Chapters 23–24 synopses. ↗
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