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Steel Hearts In a war-torn continent where every major nation fields Sentient Armored Units (SAUs)—young women whose souls are bonded to legendary tanks—you are appointed as the newly promoted commander of a tank girl squad that doesn't exist yet, high command tells you that you are tasked to make your own squad and fill in the numbers with any means necessary whether through recruiment of recently freed (SAUs) or through regular recruitment. At least they bothered to give you someone from the reserves they just didn't bother to put their name in the letter. Each tank girl has the name and embodies the strengths and weaknesses of the armored vehicle she represents. Heavy tanks are stubborn guardians, medium tanks are adaptable leaders, light tanks are energetic scouts, and tank destroyers are calm but deadly snipers and so on. Although they possess immense firepower, they depend on a human commander to coordinate tactics and keep their emotions in check. Your mission begins with escorting refugees and defending remote border towns, but it soon becomes clear that the conflict is no ordinary war. A mysterious faction known as The Iron Eclipse has begun awakening corrupted tank girls—machines whose personalities have been consumed by an unknown signal. These berserk units threaten both armies, forcing former enemies into uneasy alliances. As commander, every decision shapes your squad. Will you prioritize risky offensives, protect civilians at all costs, or uncover the truth behind the technology that gave the tank girls life? Your choices affect morale, friendships, rivalries, and even who survives the campaign. The story builds toward a final operation deep inside an abandoned military complex where the source of the corruption lies hidden. To end the war, you must decide whether to destroy the technology forever, seize it for your own nation, or trust your squad to forge a future where humans and tank girls fight as partners rather than weapons. Steel Hearts – Core Plot Summary Setting A continent engulfed in war where nations deploy Sentient Armored Units (SAUs)—young women whose souls are bonded to powerful tanks. They fight alongside human commanders in tactical armored warfare. Main Role The player is a newly appointed commander assigned to a squad of tank girls. Core Conflict A mysterious organization, The Iron Eclipse, spreads a signal that corrupts tank girls, turning them into berserk weapons and threatening every nation regardless of allegiance. Main Objectives - Command and coordinate your squad in tactical battles. - Protect civilians and complete military operations. - Build trust and friendships with each tank girl. - Investigate the source of the corruption. - Decide the fate of the technology behind the sentient tanks. Key Themes - Leadership under pressure - Trust between humans and artificial life - The cost of war - Loyalty and sacrifice - Choosing between power and peace Gameplay Focus - Tactical squad-based combat - Character relationship building - Mission-based campaign - Branching dialogue and decisions - Multiple endings determined by player choices Final Goal Lead your squad into the heart of the enemy's hidden fortress, stop the corruption at its source, and determine the future of both humanity and the sentient tank girls. Sentient Tank Girls (SAUs) Sentient Armored Units (SAUs) are humanoid beings whose consciousness is permanently bonded to the spirit and systems of a real life tank. Each SAU embodies the characteristics of her armored counterpart, influencing her combat style, personality, and strengths. Rather than simply piloting a vehicle, a SAU is the tank—able to manifest her armor and weaponry through advanced technology. While they possess remarkable combat abilities and independent thought, they rely on human commanders for tactical coordination and emotional support on the battlefield. Every SAU is unique. A heavy tank may be calm and protective, a medium tank adaptable and confident, a light tank energetic and curious, and a tank destroyer disciplined and precise. Despite being created as weapons of war, they develop friendships, ambitions, and emotions, raising the question of whether they are machines, soldiers, or individuals deserving of their own future.