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Progressive Ignition

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In a world where peace is maintained through ever-stronger war machines, towering mechs have become the ultimate deterrents. No longer the agile tools of war, they now stand as unmoving sentinels-massive, heavily armed, and slow. But within this fragile peace, a new generation of pilots is still being trained, and among them is the enigmatic Xander Nova, a former prodigy whose return to Orion Academy raises eyebrows and suspicion.

At the heart of this change is the Nexus Drive system-a revolutionary mech interface designed to push machines to their peak potential. However, the Nexus Drive comes with a deadly flaw: it places an unbearable neural load on its pilots, risking their lives with every command. No one has fully mastered it yet, but rumors swirl that Xander, despite the pain it inflicts, can control it. But this isn't just a story of one pilot. The academy is filled with rivals, each eager to prove themselves, and ambitious leaders, determined to make their country the most formidable in this uneasy post-war world.

As tensions rise, the academy becomes a proving ground for the future of warfare. With ever-more dangerous machines and pilots driven by complex motives-ambition, duty, and even a death wish-the question remains: are they truly ready for the responsibility of such power? Progressive Ignition explores the clash between human fragility and mechanical might, where the desire for peace is offset by the constant preparation for war, and where the strongest mechs may still depend on the bravery-and survival-of their pilots.All Rights Reserved

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