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As the flames of war spread across the globe, the terrans find themselves thoroughly outmatched by the Martian Kataphrakts. While Nao's brilliant tactical analysis may have enabled his ragtag unit to prevail over the Kataphrakts once or twice, these small victories are hardly enough to turn the tide. As Princess Asseylum grapples with her conscience over whether she should reveal her true identity in an effort to save lives, her grandfather--His Majesty Rayregalia Vers Rayvers--orders an abrupt cease-fire. With so many clamoring for bloodshed, how long can this frail peace hold?

Years after a great war was waged between the portion of humanity that migrated to Mars and those who chose to remain on Earth, a tentative peace has been struck. But not everyone is happy with the status quo. When the Princess Asseylum of Mars makes a diplomatic visit to Earth in an effort to strengthen ties, some see it as an opportunity to reignite the flames of war. Can the citizens of Earth stand against the awesome might of the Martian Kataphrakts a second time?

The year is AD 2014. The Deucalion is heading for United Earth HQ when Princess Asseylum, the vehicle's activator, suffers cardiac arrest. With the Aldnoah drive suddenly shutting down, the ship crashes into a snowfield. Meanwhile, Inaho Kaizuka mercilessly throws himself into battle, and Slaine Troyard is faced with a choice now that he knows Saazbaum's mind... And at the end of this heightened war, the thoughts of these two are--?!