//------------------------------// // Prologue: A World Ravaged By War // Story: Code Geass: Stryker of the Equus Rebellion // by Skye Mist //------------------------------// Several years ago, Nymphia began to expand its borders. Griffonstone and Griffonia, Zebrica, and even the Dragon Lands fell to its might. Then, they declared war on Japone to lay claim to it as well. As the world's only superpower, Nymphia was a looming political figure. Rights for Japone's great supply of underground resources caused even greater tensions. In the final battle for the mainland, the Nymphians brought forth a new combat force. Their advanced technology allowed them to make armored mechs known as Knight-Mares. With the sheer enemy size and Knight-Mare Frames, Nymphia crushed Japone's defense. The Japonese were conquered by the Nymphians. Their power, rights, and identities were stripped from them. They became Elevens of Colony 11, a mere husk of what it had been. Everyone lived in fear of the mighty empire. Equestria resolved to stay neutral and out of the, otherwise, world conflict. The creatures there lived in oblivious peace, harmony, and bliss. Nymphia dared not disturb peace there, for the very sun and moon were controlled by the rulers, but with its small size compared to other nations, Nymphia did not lose much. In Colony 11, resistances broke out, but none ever succeeded in gaining back Japone. While the Nymphians relaxed and enjoyed themselves in the settlements, the Elevens suffered in the crumbling ghettos. And this- This is where one young drone makes a vow. "I swear... I swear, Greymane, so help me, one day... I'll obliterate Nymphia!"