Einhander: The Story

Lunar Historical Record: Over one hundred years ago a new and prosperous city, Selene, was built near the south pole of the Moon. Earth's forces later challenged the growing independence of the young colony, and the first Interplanetary War erupted. This war, later named the "First Moon War", was fought with lethal new technology and filled with death and misery. The Earth was bombarded from orbit, reducing much of it's surface to scarred wasteland. After great loss of life on both sides, the war ground to a halt without a formal truce or settlement. Selene retreated into dark silence and Earth's remaining countries unified into what is now called The Empire.

Half a century later, in the year 2242, the war on The Empire has been rekindled. Selene was in desperate need of agricultural nitrogen available only on Earth. At the outset of this "Second Moon War" the superior weaponry of the Selene troops dominated the old style weapons of the Earth forces. After several Selene victories, an Earth surrender seemed inevitable. However, as the battleline expanded, the sheer bulk and resources of the Earth slowly turned the course of battle and the lunar armies were forced to withdraw.

A highly classified operation was developed by Selenian intelligence, incorporating a deadly combination of tactical fighters and pilots trained for suicide runs. For two years, these deadly sorties repeatedly broke the entrenched Earth forces. In time, the Selenian's suicide assault, code named "Einhander" became a whispered synonym for the God of Death.

On December 12, 2245, Selene again sent three tactical fighters down to earth. Their initial target was forced reconnaisance of the Imperial Capital. This would be the last operation for Einhander.

And thus begins your one-man mission behind enemy lines, piloting what the Earth forces fear most - the Einhander...

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