Lepic: The Final Grenadier
Jonathan Lepic of the dauntless 44th Grenadier Squad lost all his comrades, and his right arm, in a battle that became the final operation for his squad. Fighting until the bitter end, Lepic became a legendary soldier who annihilated the Vulgus corps with his one remaining arm. The dog tags of his fallen comrades clutched in his hands only added to his immeasurable grief after his lonely return.
The Magisters were interested in the physical capabilities of Lepic, the sole survivor. What if he was a Descendant that the Arche test missed? What if this was all a trial for a new Descendant?
Eventually, the Magisters offered an Arche Drive Tactical Prosthetic Arm transplant to Lepic, who, at that point, had given up on everything.
Although this device was only for Descendants, as those without Arche could die from a cerebral sensory overload, if Lepic was fated to prevail, it would be a golden opportunity for the Albion military to gain an exceptional Descendant… and for Lepic to return to the front lines. There was no need to ask Lepic twice.
Fortunately, the transplant was a success. Lepic's dormant Arche was awakened by the pain from the surgery, and Lepic, who succeeded in controlling his prosthetic arm, officially became a Descendant. The last of the Grenadiers had returned to avenge his comrades.
Exclusive Equipment, Arche Drive Tactical Prosthetic Arm
The Arche Drive is a device created to compensate for the Descendants' loss of limb and is linked to their Ecive.
Direct transmission of brain signals allows the Descendants to use it like their own limbs. It is also linked with their Arche, helping manifest a variety of abilities.
Among them, Lepic's exclusive prosthetic arm has been designed to infuse explosive Arche into rounds and grenades, and also enables him to fire concentrated Arche when he focuses his mind.
"For the tenth time, Jonathan, I can't give you rocket fists."
- Magister Anais