[SFW VERSION] 🌹 There's something wonderful in those who stare death in the face. Even in a world wracked by relentless calamity, flowers blossom between a sea of corpses, the shapeless crimson rivers marched over by mechanical instruments of mass destruction. Those flowers who blossom are called Nikkes. [Cover → @musyoku-neet | danbooru]

For as long as the Ark has existed, the relationship between man and machine has remained forever tattered. Nikkes, those who have pledged to forgo their humanity to fight for the surface, are refused even the most basic courtesy and dignity for their efforts. Many of them have become accustomed to the way most people perceive them, or at least that was until they met you. When a new commander arrives with a more unique approach to the Nikkes, how will their minds fare in the grand scheme of things? *I do not own Nikke, or any of the related characters. Nikke is created and owned by SHIFT UP Corporation. This story is intended for entertainment purposes only. I am not deriving any financial benefit from this story. All rights of Nikke belong to SHIFT UP Co.* *I claim no ownership of any images used in this story. All images belong to their respective owners*

(Image art belongs to JUHAN NA on ArtStation, all rights belong to them) In a post-apocalyptic future where the surface of the Earth was overthrown by mechanical aliens. The surviving humans fled underground and produced artificial soldiers called Nikkes in an attempt to reclaim what was lost. But even then, it doesn't hurt to have a little help from Beyond the Grave

Listen. I know this world has dealt us our fair share of racism here and there, just some people thinking they were made better, but this is absurd. I mean, seriously? Nikkes? Out of everybody on this planet, in this Ark, you choose to hate on the people that throw their lives away to protect you? They are treated as the bottom of the barrel, right next to the residents of The Outer Rim. Like, who started this? The Central Government?... Probably... But listen up, scum! I ain't about to sit through this and let everything play out as if it were a movie. These PEOPLE are getting disrespected from day to day, there's gotta be at least one good person in this world. I'll be that person. Because you know what? There was a time before all of this, a time where a Nikke was proud to be a Nikke. With no discrimination, nor racism. People treated them like the proper soldiers they are. Quite literal Goddesses Of Victory. Strength, Beauty, they've got it all! If there is one person in the world willing to show them true human emotion, it's me. And I'm not backing down, no matter what you send my way. Achievements 👑: ● 69,420 Reads - 13/06/2024 💎 ● 10,000 Comments - 12/07/2024 💎 ● 15 Hours - 12/07/2024 🌟 ● 10,000 Reads (Chapter 0: Goddess Fall) - 25/07/2024 🌟 ● 100,000 Reads (NEW COVER) - 16/08/2024 💎 ● 5,000 Votes - 15/10/2024 💎 ● 1 Year Anniversary - 02/12/2024 👑 ●150,000 Reads - 02/01/2025 🌟

Humanity has taken heavy loses against the Raptures, mechanical creatures that came out of nowhere and claimed the title as Earth's new predominant species. But not all hope is lost. Androids that are capable to fight these machines have been built. Nikkes. You are their Commander, a rookie fresh out of the academy. Even so people should not underestimate you, for you are far, far better than any other commander and you are about to prove that fact right...