This phase marks the narrative pivot where the —humanoid combat units or specialized warriors—transition from their controlled environment into the uncertainty of the "Outside" or the "Frontline." The Departure : 1. The Decommissioning Ceremony
A high-ranking official or AI delivers the "Non-Return Directive." Once they cross the threshold, their tracking beacons are deactivated to prevent enemy tracing. They are officially "ghosts." 3. The Gear & Loadout Visual and technical details of their departure equipment: 4 : Phase 04: The Departure of Saber Dolls
The sterile, recycled air of the labs is replaced by the harsh, unfiltered scent of the world—ozone, dust, or decay. This phase marks the narrative pivot where the
Technicians remove "Safety Inhibitors." For the first time, the Dolls have full access to their lethality, but without the oversight of their creators. 2. The Threshold (The Gate) The Gear & Loadout Visual and technical details
The physical departure occurs at a massive structural point—The Great Arch or The Airlock.
Each Doll carries one non-regulation item—a small relic of humanity (a photograph, a dried flower, a recorded voice memo) that acts as their psychological anchor. 4. Psychological State: "The Hollow"