It is the aftermath of the Star Maiden Tragedy in which thousands of Stratian civilians perished attempting to recolonize the planet of Artomidia against the disapproval of the native Artomidian National Government (A.N.G.). In retaliation a war of annihilation was declared by the Stratian president Demetri Rodnem
Among the hundreds of divisions within the Stratian military, the commando unit Ghost Platoon punches through A.N.G. defenses of the Starport city of Arkacello, contributing to its capture.
After the battle, Azmeen Seriph, Aster Ellionsvie, and Vage Leer of the commando unit were tasked to sweep a portion of the city leading to Arkacellos main cathedral and eliminate any living Artomidians they come across. However when the group comes across civilian children conflict breaks out amongst the three to where the three find themselves fighting not soley among their A.N.G. foes, but amongst each other.