Strania: The Stella Machina

---Prologue---

From mankind's birth, they had watched a distant star that mysteriously glimmered in the night sky. At times, it was nearly invisible, a pitch black. At others, it gleamed brilliantly. Tales of the enigmatic star, passed on from generation to generation like prophecies from mythical times, continue to be told in modern times.
And the star was named "Vower."
Stranian civilization progressed rapidly over the ages, soon reaching levels of scientific achievements that allowed them to understand the true nature of Vower. They found that the star was actually an artificial planet, some three light-years away, created by a far more sophisticated and advanced race of artificial beings. Completely mechanical, the planet was testimony that the alien culture was vastly superior to that of Strania.
The discovery instantly caused panic throughout Strania. Did mankind exist on Vower? If so, what would become of their home planet?
However, for the Stranian people, and likely for those of Vower as well, the distance between the two planets was immense.
Time passed and several hundred years later, because of the knowledge of Vower's existence, Stranian civilization advancements surged, even more quickly than before.
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The dawn of the space exploration era

Mankind departed Strania in order to explore the space around it, successfully landed on nearby moons and planets. In the year 380 PD (Post Discovery), scientists completed research that would become the foundation of developing "quantum jump" technology, which would allow high-speed, long-distance space travel. Stranians had finally taken a step toward reaching Vower.
Just five years later, however, Strania would confirm the presence of a mass of colossal magnitude coming closer and closer to their home planet.
Vower and Strania had overcome the abyss of time and made contact.

April 23, 392 PD
Operation "Stella Shooter"

By positioning a base, codenamed "NS-032," on the frontline, the Vower army controlled the space over planet Strania. In order for Stranians to retake the area, destroying NS-032 was of utmost importance. However, to accomplish that feat, they would first have to eliminate "Gunrock," Vower's enormous particle weapon that was aimed directly at their planet. Even with the fleet of warships that the Stranians commanded, they had to destroy the weapon in order to give themselves a chance to win the war.
A covert operation was developed, centering on the elite special task force - the Stella Machina.
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Decree of Operation Stella Shooter ?

Operation details:
1) The 3rd Space Division departs from Strania. At the same time, the Stella Machina also departs to make a preemptive strike on the Vower army.
2) Assuming Vower forces occupying the stratosphere engage in battle, the Stella Machina is to breakthrough the front lines and infiltrate the inner Orbital Ring.
3) After confirming that Gunrock has begun preparations to attack the fleet, the Stella Machina is to approach the weapon and destroy its energy system, thereby eliminating its ability to function.
4) All remaining forces are to join together and make a unified assault on NS-032.

It is clear that annihilating Gunrock is vital to the success of the operation. To you, selected members of special task force Sterna Machina, the fate of the mission, and of all Strania, rides on your shoulders. May you fight bravely and fulfill your duty!