Following her capture during a critical battle, Iris finds herself confined within the enemy-controlled city of Mirion and its shadowed underbelly. A volatile collar now encircles her neck, ready to activate at the first sign of escape and underscoring the peril of her new reality. With her partner and unit far away, she quietly evaluates her surroundings and weighs every option, her training as an ace pilot fueling a careful search for any path toward freedom.